Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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 a word from the Old Testament Book of II Chronicles, Chapter 17 (vv. 10-13):

"The fear of the Lord fell on all the

kingdoms of the lands surrounding Judah...

Jehoshaphat became more and more powerful;

he built forts and store-cities... and kept

experienced fighting men in Jerusalem."
Let us pray.

Lord God of Hosts, in our modern world of geo-politics, we thought that we could enforce peace with our armed might upon other nations.

We are learning that it isn't necessarily so!

Guide our President... and our Congress in the right use of our materials of armed might.

Help us, by Your grace, to make friends of those who would continue to inflict war upon the weary peoples of our age.

May we remember the words of Longfellow, when he said:

"Lives of great men all remind us we can

make our lives sublime, and departing,

leave behind us footprints on the sands of

time: footprints, that perhaps another, sailing

o'er life's solemn main, a forlorn and

shipwrecked brother, seeing, shall take

heart again."

Amen.

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

Senator STILWELL moved that a call of the Senate be made. The following Senators answered the call:
Bryan Cork Courson
Drummond Elliott Ford
Giese Glover Gregory
Hayes Holland Jackson
Lander Leatherman 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.

April 4, 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 Arts Commission, with term to commence June 30, 1993, and to expire June 30, 1996:

At-Large:

Mr. Larry F. Lebby, 32 DeLane Drive, Columbia, S.C. 29204

Referred to the General Committee.

April 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, Advisory Board for the Autism Division of the Department of Disabilities and Special Needs, with term to commence July 1, 1993, and to expire June 30, 1996:

4th Congressional District:

Ms. Angela B. Fender, 409 Longstreet Drive, Greer, S.C. 29650

Referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

Initial Appointment, Member, Advisory Board for the Head and Spinal Cord Injury Division of the Department of Disabilities and Special Needs, with term to commence July 1, 1993, and to expire June 30, 1997:

2nd Congressional District:

Mr. William B. Robb, Jr., 1008 Drawdebil Road, Gilbert, S.C. 29054

Referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

The following was received:

Document No. 1764
Promulgated by the Department of Transportation
Outdoor Advertising and the Highway Advertising Control Act
Received by Lt. Governor April 6, 1994
Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation
120 day review expiration date March 13, 1995
Withdrawn and resubmitted April 14, 1994

At 11:12 A.M., Senator J. VERNE SMITH asked unanimous consent to make a motion to invite the House of Representatives to attend the Senate Chamber for the purpose of ratifying acts at 11:45 A.M.

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

Senator STILWELL introduced Dr. Sutton L. Graham of Greenville, S.C., Doctor of the Day.

H. 4412 -- Rep. Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-11-525 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT HOUSING AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS ARE DEEMED OWNERS OF HOUSING AUTHORITY PROPERTY FOR MATTERS PERTAINING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY.

Senator HAYES asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Bill from the Committee on Judiciary.

There was no objection.

On motion of Senator HAYES, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 4460 -- Rep. McTeer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ESTABLISHING PRIOR SERVICE CREDIT FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SERVICE CREDIT MAY BE ESTABLISHED FOR MATERNITY LEAVE AS PROVIDED BY LAW IF THE MEMBER APPLIED FOR REEMPLOYMENT WITHIN TWO YEARS OF GOING ON MATERNITY LEAVE AND WAS REHIRED WITHIN TWO AND ONE-HALF YEARS OF THE BEGINNING OF THE LEAVE.

Senator DRUMMOND asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Bill from the Committee on Finance.

There was no objection.

On motion of Senator DRUMMOND, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 4819 -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE, FOR 1994 ONLY, NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 2-7-105, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, THAT STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS MAY BE AUTHORIZED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ONLY FOR THE PURCHASE OF SCHOOL BUSES.

Senator DRUMMOND asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Resolution from the Committee on Finance.

There was no objection.

On motion of Senator DRUMMOND, with unanimous consent, the Resolution was read the second time, passed and ordered to a third reading.

On motion of Senator SETZLER, with unanimous consent, H. 4819 was ordered to receive a third reading on Friday, April 15, 1994.

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 16-1-57, 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; 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 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; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROSPECTIVE AND RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT. (ABBREVIATED TITLE)

Senator WILLIAMS asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recommit the Bill to the Committee on Judiciary, and, further, that when S. 1157 is reported out of committee that it be placed at the beginning of the statewide third reading Calendar; or if a House Bill is reported out of committee which contains the substance of S. 1157, that it be placed at the beginning of the statewide second reading Calendar.

There was no objection.

The following were introduced:

S. 1353 -- Senator Drummond: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING CONGRESS TO CONSIDER MAINTAINING THE CURRENT ALLOCATION SYSTEM FOR THE STATE REVOLVING FUND CAPITALIZATION GRANTS WHICH IS PROPOSED TO BE CHANGED AS A PART OF S.1114 PRESENTLY PENDING BEFORE THE UNITED STATES SENATE.

Whereas, it has come to the attention of the members of the General Assembly that S.1114, presently pending before the United States Senate, attempts to change the allocation system for State Revolving Fund capitalization grants; and

Whereas, these allocations, as proposed, will significantly and adversely affect the state's ongoing efforts to remediate water quality issues facing many states; and

Whereas, it will be necessary to modify long range plans which were developed based on a presumption of funding levels consistent with the present allocation formula. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly urge the members of Congress to consider maintaining the current allocation system, and to oppose enacting legislation such as S.1114, which would impose a hardship on South Carolina and provide unexpected windfalls to other states.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the members of the South Carolina Congressional Delegation.

Referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1353 -- Senator Drummond: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING CONGRESS TO CONSIDER MAINTAINING THE CURRENT ALLOCATION SYSTEM FOR THE STATE REVOLVING FUND CAPITALIZATION GRANTS WHICH IS PROPOSED TO BE CHANGED AS A PART OF S.1114 PRESENTLY PENDING BEFORE THE UNITED STATES SENATE.

Senator DRUMMOND asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Resolution from the Committee on Finance.

There was no objection.

The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Resolution. The question being the adoption of the Resolution.

On motion of Senator DRUMMOND, with unanimous consent, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 1354 -- Senator Cork: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DESIGNATE AND NAME A CROSSING IN BEAUFORT COUNTY AS THE "MARINE CORPS MEMORIAL CROSSING".

Whereas, the citizens of Beaufort County and South Carolina wish to recognize all the men and women of the United States Marine Corps who have and will receive recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island as well as the Navy and Marine Corps personnel who provide this training, which is the finest in the world; and

Whereas, the citizens desire to express their gratitude and appreciation for the long and meaningful friendship between South Carolina's military and civilian communities. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly of South Carolina request the Department of Transportation to designate and name the crossing from Port Royal, over Battery Creek, and to Parris Island as the "Marine Corps Memorial Crossing". The department also is requested to install appropriate markers and signs on the crossing.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of Transportation.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

S. 1355 -- Senator Washington: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO DESIGNATE AND NAME THE CROSSWALK AT SECONDARY ROAD S-428 OVER INTERSTATE HIGHWAY I-95 IN RIDGELAND, JASPER COUNTY, AS THE "JUANITA M. WHITE CROSSWALK" AND TO INSTALL APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS.

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

That the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, requests the Department of Highways and Public Transportation to designate and name the crosswalk at Secondary Road S-428 over Interstate Highway I-95 in Ridgeland, Jasper County, as the "Juanita M. White Crosswalk" and to install appropriate markers or signs at or adjacent to the crosswalk, as the department considers advisable containing the words "Juanita M. White Crosswalk".

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

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

S. 1356 -- Senator Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND LARRY W. PROPES FOR HIS EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND THE OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION UPON HIS APPOINTMENT AS CLERK OF THE FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT, AND TO WISH HIM THE VERY BEST IN HIS NEW ENDEAVOR.

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

S. 1357 -- Senators Leventis and Greg Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 30 TO TITLE 46 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A REFERENDUM TO APPROVE AN ASSESSMENT ON MARKETED TOBACCO TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR TOBACCO PRODUCTION RESEARCH.

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

S. 1358 -- Senators Leatherman, J. Verne Smith, Glover, Martin, Matthews, McGill and Peeler: A BILL TO AMEND SUBARTICLE 6, ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INCOME WITHHOLDING FOR CHILD SUPPORT BY ADDING SECTIONS 20-7-1200, 20-7-1210, 20-7-1220, 20-7-1230, 20-7-1240, 20-7-1250, 20-7-1260, 20-7-1270, AND 20-7-1280, SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR MEDICAL CHILD SUPPORT AND INCOME WITHHOLDING, INCLUDING PROVISIONS REQUIRED IN A COURT ORDER IF A PARENT IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE HEALTH COVERAGE; EMPLOYERS' AND HEALTH INSURERS' OBLIGATIONS UPON RECEIPT OF AN ORDER REQUIRING A PARENT TO PROVIDE HEALTH COVERAGE, INCLUDING THE WITHHOLDING OF WAGES FOR THE COST OF HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS; AUTHORITY FOR THE STATE MEDICAID AGENCY TO SEEK INCOME WITHHOLDING FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENDITURES ON BEHALF OF A CHILD; THE PRIORITY OF MEDICAL INCOME WITHHOLDING OVER OTHER LEGAL PROCESSES; PROHIBITING AN EMPLOYER FROM TAKING ACTION AGAINST AN EMPLOYEE BECAUSE OF AN INCOME WITHHOLDING ORDER FOR HEALTH COVERAGE AND PENALTIES; BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-143 SO AS TO PROVIDE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE MUST BE PROVIDED FOR AN ADOPTED CHILD OR A CHILD PLACED FOR ADOPTION; BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-245 SO AS TO PROVIDE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH A HEALTH INSURER IS PROHIBITED FROM DENYING A CHILD ENROLLMENT IN A HEALTH PLAN; BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-250 SO AS TO REQUIRE A HEALTH INSURER TO ENROLL A CHILD AND PROVIDE COVERAGE IF THE CHILD'S PARENT IS ORDERED TO PROVIDE COVERAGE AND IS ELIGIBLE FOR FAMILY COVERAGE; BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-255 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A HEALTH INSURER FROM TREATING THE STATE MEDICAID AGENCY DIFFERENTLY FROM OTHER INDIVIDUALS IF THE AGENCY HAS BEEN ASSIGNED THE RIGHTS OF A PERSON COVERED UNDER THE INSURED'S PLAN; BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-260 SO AS TO REQUIRE A HEALTH INSURER TO PROVIDE CERTAIN INFORMATION AND RIGHTS TO A NONCUSTODIAL PARENT WHO PROVIDES COVERAGE OF THEIR CHILD THROUGH THAT INSURER; BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-265 SO AS TO PROHIBIT AN INSURER FROM CONSIDERING A PERSON'S ELIGIBILITY FOR MEDICAID WHEN ENROLLING A PERSON OR MAKING PAYMENTS UNDER ITS PLAN AND TO ASSIGN THE RIGHTS TO THE STATE FOR THIRD PARTY REIMBURSEMENT WHEN THE STATE HAS MADE PAYMENTS UNDER MEDICAID ON BEHALF OF A PERSON; AND BY ADDING SECTION 43-7-460 SO AS TO DIRECT THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE COMMISSION TO SEEK RECOVERY FROM THE ESTATE OF A PERSON FOR WHOM MEDICAL ASSISTANCE WAS PAID FOR UNDER MEDICAID AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR SEEKING THE RECOVERY; TO AMEND SECTION 43-7-410, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO REIMBURSEMENT FOR MEDICAID SERVICES, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "PRIVATE INSURER"; TO AMEND SECTION 43-7-440, RELATING TO THE ENFORCEMENT AND ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS OF THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE COMMISSION AND INSURANCE CONTRACT RIGHTS OF MEDICAID RECIPIENTS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT AN ISSUER FROM TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THAT AN APPLICANT IS ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE ACQUIRES THE RIGHTS OF AN INDIVIDUAL FOR MEDICAL PAYMENTS WHEN THE PERSON RECEIVED MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PAID FOR UNDER MEDICAID; TO AMEND SECTION 62-3-805, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION OF CREDITORS' CLAIMS FROM A DECEDENT'S ESTATE, SO AS TO INCLUDE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PAID FOR UNDER MEDICAID; TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 20-7-1315 THROUGH 20-7-1329 AS PART II, SUBARTICLE 6, ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20 ENTITLED "INCOME WITHHOLDING TO ENFORCE SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS"; AND TO RENAME SUBARTICLE 6, ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20 "INCOME WITHHOLDING".

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

S. 1359 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 67 OF TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION OF PUPILS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7, THE PUPIL TRANSPORTATION COST EFFECTIVENESS ACT, SO AS TO REDUCE SCHOOL BUS EXPENDITURES THROUGH THE USE OF COMPETITIVE CONTRACTS WITH PRIVATE COMPANIES SPECIALIZING IN SCHOOL PUPIL TRANSPORTATION.

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

S. 1360 -- Senator Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 8-11-700, 8-11-720, AS AMENDED, 8-11-730, AS AMENDED, 8-11-740, AND 8-11-760, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE EMPLOYEE LEAVE-TRANSFER PROGRAM, SO AS FURTHER TO DEFINE WHAT CONSTITUTES A PERSONAL EMERGENCY FOR WHICH TRANSFERRED LEAVE MAY BE USED, AND TO MAKE OTHER TECHNICAL CHANGES FOR THE OPERATION OF THE PROGRAM.

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

S. 1361 -- Senator Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-11-525, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INCREASES IN MONTHLY BENEFITS PAID PURSUANT TO THE POLICE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY FUND, SO AS TO INCREASE THESE BENEFITS BY FIFTY DOLLARS A MONTH EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1994.

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

S. 1362 -- Senator Peeler: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 71, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SCHOOL BONDS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 2 SO AS TO ENACT THE SCHOOL BOND-PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT.

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

S. 1363 -- Senator Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-1-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION AND BOUNDARIES OF THE STATE, SO AS TO REVISE THE BOUNDARIES OF THE STATE IN REGARD TO THE BOUNDARY IN THE LOWER SAVANNAH RIVER REGION.

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

S. 1364 -- Senators Lander, Hayes, Wilson and Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-3-480, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNOR, WITH THE CONSENT OF CONGRESS, TO ENTER INTO COMPACTS AND AGREEMENTS FOR THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE NATIONAL GUARD WITH GOVERNORS OF OTHER STATES CONCERNING DRUG INTERDICTION AND RELATED ACTIVITIES; AND TO ADD SECTION 1-3-490 SO AS TO ADOPT THE NATIONAL GUARD MUTUAL ASSISTANCE COUNTER-DRUG ACTIVITIES COMPACT TO PROVIDE FOR MUTUAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT AMONG THE PARTY STATES IN THE UTILIZATION OF THE NATIONAL GUARD IN DRUG INTERDICTION, COUNTER-DRUG AND DEMAND REDUCTION ACTIVITIES.

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

S. 1365 -- Senators Stilwell, Wilson, Bryan and Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-3-140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ALTERNATE METHOD OF ANNEXATION WHEN AN ENTIRE AREA PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED IS OWNED BY THE FEDERAL OR STATE GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION MUST BE MET BEFORE ANY AREA OWNED BY THE FEDERAL OR STATE GOVERNMENT IS ANNEXED; TO AMEND SECTION 5-3-150 RELATING TO THE METHOD OF ANNEXATION BY WHICH SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE FREEHOLDERS OWNING SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE ASSESSED VALUE MAY SIGN A PETITION REQUESTING AREA TO BE ANNEXED TO A MUNICIPALITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AREA BELONGING TO THE FEDERAL OR STATE GOVERNMENT MAY BE ANNEXED UTILIZING THE PROVISIONS OF THE SECTION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT ANY REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY AND LEASED TO ANY OTHER ENTITY PURSUANT TO A FEE IN LIEU OF TAXES TRANSACTION PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 4-29-67 OR 4-29-69 IS CONSIDERED TO HAVE AN ASSESSED VALUATION EQUAL TO THE ORIGINAL COST TO THE REAL PROPERTY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE LESSEE OF REAL PROPERTY PURSUANT TO A FEE IN LIEU OF TAXES TRANSACTION IS THE FREEHOLDER WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPERTY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT FOR PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION, ANY REAL PROPERTY INCLUDED WITHIN A MULTI-COUNTY PARK PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 4-1-170 IS CONSIDERED TO HAVE THE SAME ASSESSED VALUATION THAT IT WOULD HAVE IF THE MULTI-COUNTY PARK DID NOT EXIST.

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

S. 1366 -- Education Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-103-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, SO AS TO REVISE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSION AND THE MANNER IN WHICH THE CHAIRMAN IS SELECTED; TO AMEND SECTION 59-103-60, RELATING TO RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION TO THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE AS A RECIPIENT OF SUCH RECOMMENDATIONS AND DELETE THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, AND PROVIDE THAT THE HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE AND THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE AS WELL AS THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD MAY REFER TO THE COMMISSION CERTAIN REQUESTS OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-103-90 RELATING TO THE PROFESSIONAL STAFF OF THE COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE COMMISSION TO SERVE AT ITS PLEASURE WITH NO GRIEVANCE RIGHTS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE OTHER PROFESSIONAL STAFF COMPLEMENT OF THE COMMISSION SHALL BE ESTABLISHED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RATHER THAN THE COMMISSION.

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

H. 3631 -- Reps. Elliott, G. Bailey, Houck, McKay, Askins, Robinson, Davenport, Stone, Byrd, Cato, A. Young and Kinon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-147 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY OR A HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION PLAN FROM RESTRICTING SELECTION OF A PHARMACIST OF CHOICE OR FROM RESTRICTING A PHARMACIST THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE AS A PROVIDER IF TERMS OF THE POLICY OR PLAN ARE MET.

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

H. 4047 -- Reps. D. Wilder, Barber, Moody-Lawrence, Hines, Stille, Haskins, J. Wilder, Cato, Trotter, Marchbanks, Stoddard, J. Bailey, P. Harris, Allison, Harrell, H. Brown, Lanford and Rogers: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 40 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS, BY ADDING CHAPTER 18 SO AS TO CREATE THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTROLOGISTS, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERS, POWERS, AND DUTIES; TO PROVIDE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS; TO AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS; AND TO PROVIDE FEES AND PENALTIES.

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

H. 4180 -- Reps. Harrison, Wells, Gonzales, Wright, Barber, R. Smith, Fulmer, D. Wilder, Klauber, Jennings, A. Young and Corning: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 31, TITLE 33, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS, SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA NONPROFIT CORPORATION ACT OF 1993 SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS OPERATE AND TRANSACT BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 33-11-101, RELATING TO MERGERS OF BUSINESS CORPORATIONS, SO AS TO MAKE THE PROVISIONS OF THE SECTION APPLICABLE TO NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 62-7-507 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN STATUTORY PROVISIONS OF LAW SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED TO CAUSE FORFEITURE OR REVERSION OF TRUST PROPERTY; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 33-20-103 RELATING TO NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS AND CHAPTER 33 OF TITLE 33 RELATING TO CHURCH CORPORATIONS.

Senator WILSON spoke on the Bill.

Read the first time and on motion of Senator WILSON, with unanimous consent, ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 4327 -- Reps. Rudnick, Harvin and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-1275 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AT THE OPTION OF THE PERSON TO WHOM A VEHICLE IS LEFT BY A DECEASED SPOUSE, THE LICENSE PLATE ON THAT VEHICLE MAY BE RETAINED ON THE VEHICLE BY THE NEW OWNER AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE REREGISTRATION OF THE VEHICLE IN THE NEW OWNER'S NAME; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-900, RELATING TO REFUNDS OF REGISTRATION FEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REFUNDS WHEN A VEHICLE IS SOLD DURING THE REGISTRATION PERIOD.

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

H. 4362 -- Reps. T.C. Alexander, M.O. Alexander, Allison, G. Bailey, J. Bailey, G. Brown, Chamblee, Cooper, Corning, Cromer, Farr, Felder, Hallman, Harrison, Harvin, Harwell, Huff, Jennings, Kelley, Keyserling, Kirsh, Koon, Lanford, Martin, Mattos, McCraw, McElveen, Meacham, Moody-Lawrence, Neilson, Quinn, Richardson, Rogers, Rudnick, Shissias, Stille, Townsend, Waites, Wells, Whipper, White, Wilkins, Williams, Witherspoon, Wright, R. Young, Vaughn, Fulmer, Littlejohn, Breeland, Elliott, Walker and Inabinett: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-200, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON DISCRIMINATION IN ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES AND BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN LICENSED SERVICES, SO AS TO INCLUDE SERVICES OF A LICENSED DOCTORAL PSYCHOLOGIST.

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

H. 4423 -- Rep. Farr: 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.

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

H. 4580 -- Reps. Davenport, Littlejohn, Walker, Allison, Moody-Lawrence, R. Young, Byrd, Quinn and Fair: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-20-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPENDING PRIORITIES UNDER THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS WHICH REQUIRE EARLY CHILDHOOD AND ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE INITIATIVE PLANS TO CONTAIN MEASURES OF EFFECTIVENESS WHICH INCLUDE OUTCOME AND PROCESS INDICATORS OF IMPROVEMENT AND TO CONTAIN SPECIFIC INNOVATION INITIATIVES.

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

H. 4733 -- Rep. Clyborne: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-57-280 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEPOSIT OF MONIES RECEIVED BY A PROPERTY MANAGER, OR BY A BROKER, AS AGENT FOR HIS PRINCIPAL IN A REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION, AND PROVIDE THAT THE MONIES DEPOSITED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS SECTION MUST REMAIN WHERE DEPOSITED UNTIL CONSUMMATION OR TERMINATION OF THE TRANSACTION, WHEN THE BROKER SHALL MAKE A FULL ACCOUNTING TO HIS PRINCIPAL.

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

H. 4955 -- Reps. Holt, J. Bailey, Gonzales, Barber, Whipper, Breeland, Inabinett, J. Harris, Harrell and Fulmer: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO TRANSFER TO A LOCAL PUBLIC ENTITY APPROVED BY THE BOARD, AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM MONIES SET ASIDE FOR THE PATRIOT'S POINT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 51-13-860 OF THE 1976 CODE, AND PROVIDE THAT THESE MONIES MUST BE LOANED FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED THREE YEARS AT AN INTEREST RATE TO BE DETERMINED BY THE STATE TREASURER, WITH THE MONEY FROM THIS LOAN USED BY THE ENTITY EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF SPOLETO FESTIVAL, USA.

Senator PASSAILAIGUE spoke on the Resolution.

Read the first time and on motion of Senator DRUMMOND, with unanimous consent, ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 4974 -- Reps. Boan and Hodges: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROVIDING THE USE OF FUNDS AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FROM PRUDENTIAL BACHE SETTLEMENT REVENUES.

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

H. 5035 -- Reps. Harvin and R. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING CHARLESTON SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY ON ITS THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY, AND COMMENDING THIS OUTSTANDING INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION FOR ITS COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE IN THE AREA OF HIGHER LEARNING.

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

H. 5080 -- Rep. Anderson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC. ON ITS OUTSTANDING ACTIVITIES AND ENDEAVORS TO PROMOTE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY.

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

H. 5081 -- Rep. Anderson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE DR. JAMES LUTHER BULLARD AND TO EXPRESS THE SINCERE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE AND DEEDS RENDERED TO THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

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

H. 5082 -- Rep. Harrison: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE DREHER HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM UPON WINNING THE 1994 CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO GRANT COACH JOE SOLTISH AND THE LADY BLUE DEVILS' CAPTAIN THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 1994, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER.

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

H. 5083 -- Rep. G. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY OF REVEREND A. D. DENNIS, SR., PASTOR OF THE MOUNT PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCH IN REMBERT FOR THE PAST FIFTY-TWO YEARS AND PASTOR OF JOSHUA BAPTIST CHURCH IN DALZELL FOR THIRTY YEARS, UPON HIS DEATH.

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

H. 5107 -- Reps. Tucker and P. Harris: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY OF MRS. FRANCES DUCWORTH LYLES OF ANDERSON UPON HER DEATH.

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

H. 5108 -- Rep. Waldrop: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE DR. J. J. MALNATI OF NEWBERRY FOR HIS INDUCTION INTO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DAIRY HALL OF FAME.

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

H. 5109 -- Reps. Spearman, McAbee, M.O. Alexander, T.C. Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Askins, G. Bailey, J. Bailey, Baker, Barber, Baxley, Beatty, Boan, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, Byrd, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chamblee, Clyborne, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Corning, Cromer, Davenport, Delleney, Elliott, Fair, Farr, Felder, Fulmer, Gamble, Gonzales, Govan, Graham, Hallman, Harrell, Harrelson, J. Harris, P. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Harwell, Haskins, Hines, Hodges, Holt, Houck, Huff, Hutson, Inabinett, Jaskwhich, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Keyserling, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Koon, Lanford, Law, Littlejohn, Marchbanks, Martin, Mattos, McCraw, McElveen, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McTeer, Meacham, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Richardson, Riser, Robinson, Rogers, Rudnick, Scott, Sharpe, Sheheen, Shissias, Simrill, D. Smith, R. Smith, Snow, Stille, Stoddard, Stone, Stuart, Sturkie, Thomas, Townsend, Trotter, Tucker, Vaughn, Waites, Waldrop, Walker, Wells, Whipper, White, D. Wilder, J. Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Williams, Witherspoon, Wofford, Worley, Wright, A. Young and R. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING JIM DAVIS, HEAD COACH OF THE CLEMSON UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM, ON BEING NAMED ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE COACH OF THE YEAR FOR 1994.

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

H. 5110 -- Reps. Spearman, Riser, Sturkie, Gamble, Stuart, Wright and Koon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING JESSICA BARR OF LEXINGTON COUNTY, STAR PLAYER ON THE CLEMSON UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM, ON BEING SELECTED AS THE ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE YEAR FOR 1994.

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

H. 5111 -- Reps. Wells, Allison, Vaughn, D. Smith, Davenport, Lanford, Beatty, D. Wilder, Walker and Littlejohn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE HONORABLE WILLIAM J. WHITENER FOR HIS EXEMPLARY SERVICE AS INTERIM CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT SPARTANBURG FROM 1993 THROUGH JUNE, 1994.

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

H. 5137 -- Reps. Rudnick, Allison, Anderson, G. Bailey, Baxley, Breeland, Byrd, Carnell, Cato, Chamblee, Cobb-Hunter, Corning, Cromer, Davenport, Delleney, Felder, Gamble, Govan, Harrell, Harrelson, J. Harris, P. Harris, Harrison, Haskins, Hinds, Inabinett, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Keyserling, Kinon, Kirsh, Lanford, Littlejohn, Martin, McAbee, McCraw, McTeer, Meacham, Neilson, Phillips, Quinn, Richardson, Riser, Robinson, Scott, Shissias, Simrill, R. Smith, Stille, Stoddard, Stone, Stuart, Thomas, Trotter, Vaughn, Wells, White, Williams, Witherspoon, Wofford, Worley, Wright, M.O. Alexander, T.C. Alexander, Askins, J. Bailey, Baker, Barber, Beatty, Boan, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, Canty, Clyborne, Cooper, Elliott, Fair, Farr, Fulmer, Gonzales, Graham, Hallman, Harvin, Harwell, Hodges, Holt, Houck, Huff, Hutson, Jaskwhich, Jennings, Klauber, Koon, Law, Marchbanks, Mattos, McElveen, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, Rhoad, Rogers, Sharpe, Sheheen, D. Smith, Snow, Spearman, Sturkie, Townsend, Tucker, Waites, Waldrop, Walker, Whipper, D. Wilder, J. Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, A. Young and R. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF DR. CHARLES D. BARNETT, FORMER STATE COMMISSIONER OF MENTAL RETARDATION FOR SOUTH CAROLINA, AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

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

Senator SETZLER from the Committee on Education submitted a favorable with amendment report on:

S. 683 -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-30-5 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE STATE ASSESSMENT EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM; TO AMEND SECTION 59-30-10, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION CONCERNING THE BASIC SKILLS ASSESSMENT PROGRAM, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A REVISED STATEWIDE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 59-30-30, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF SCHOOL BOARDS IN REGARD TO THE BASIC SKILLS ASSESSMENT PROGRAM, SO AS TO REVISE THESE DUTIES IN CONFORMITY WITH THE STATEWIDE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-30-50, RELATING TO TIMETABLES IN REGARD TO BASIC SKILLS ASSESSMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE TIMETABLES FOR THE STATEWIDE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM ABOVE ESTABLISHED.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Senator HOLLAND from the General Committee submitted a favorable with amendment report on:

S. 732 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-45-30(5), CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF SPRINKLER CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER BE A FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE IN A RESPONSIBLE MANAGEMENT POSITION; TO AMEND SECTION 23-45-140, RELATING TO FEES FOR SPRINKLER PLAN AND SPECIFICATION REVIEW, SO AS TO UPDATE CODES AND STANDARDS TO THE LATEST EDITIONS, TO ADD CODES AND STANDARDS, AND TO DELETE LANGUAGE AUTHORIZING THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL TO CHARGE A FEE FOR SPRINKLER PLAN AND SPECIFICATION REVIEW; AND TO AMEND THE CODE BY ADDING SECTIONS 23-45-145 AND 23-45-147, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE "FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEMS ACT" PROVISIONS OF LAW FOR A FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM SPECIFICATION SHEET AND PROVISIONS REGULATING SHOP DRAWINGS IN CONNECTION WITH A FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEM.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

S. 927 -- Senators Giese, Passailaigue, Glover, Hayes, Holland, Lander, Mitchell, O'Dell, Reese, Short, Washington, Rose, Leventis, Wilson, Rankin and J. Verne Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-73-737 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY AND COLLISION INSURANCE RATES ARE SUBJECT TO A CREDIT IF AN INSURED HAS PASSED AN APPROVED DRIVER TRAINING COURSE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE COURSE.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Senator SETZLER from the Committee on Education submitted a favorable with amendment report on:

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.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Senator McGILL from the General Committee submitted a favorable report on:

S. 1204 -- Senator Short: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-77 SO AS TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AND THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION TO DEVELOP A PROGRAM FOR OBTAINING IN-HOSPITAL VOLUNTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENTS OF PATERNITY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-956, RELATING TO EVIDENCE ADMISSIBLE IN PATERNITY HEARINGS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH ACKNOWLEDGMENTS OF PATERNITY ARE ADMISSIBLE AND CREATE A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF PATERNITY.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Senator SETZLER from the Committee on Education submitted a favorable report on:

S. 1219 -- Senator Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-20-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS OF THE INDEX OF TAXPAYING ABILITY FOR PURPOSES OF THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ASSESSMENTS USED ARE THE AUDITED ASSESSMENTS BY SCHOOL DISTRICT SUBMITTED ANNUALLY TO THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL, TO REVISE THE DATE BY WHICH THE AUDITOR MUST REPORT AUDITED ASSESSED VALUES FROM FEBRUARY FIRST TO OCTOBER FIRST AND TO CLARIFY AND REVISE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS; TO REQUIRE THE SALES RATIO DATA USED TO CALCULATE THE INDEX TO CONFORM TO THE MOST RECENT STUDIES CORRESPONDING TO THE BASE YEAR AND TO DEFINE BASE YEAR, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION TO PROVIDE A PRELIMINARY INDEX BY NOVEMBER FIRST OF EACH YEAR AND A FINAL INDEX BY FEBRUARY FIRST.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

S. 1328 -- Senators Short, Jackson and Gregory: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE A COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE CONSUMER FINANCE LAWS IN THIS STATE AS THEY RELATE TO RESTRICTED LOANS, SUPERVISED LOANS, AND SALES FINANCE CONTRACTS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

H. 4351 -- Reps. P. Harris, Neilson, Waldrop, Allison, Baxley, J. Brown, Cobb-Hunter, Corning, Cromer, Davenport, Farr, Fulmer, Gonzales, Harrelson, Harrison, Harvin, Hines, Inabinett, Keegan, Kelley, Kirsh, Littlejohn, Marchbanks, Phillips, Rhoad, Rogers, Rudnick, Shissias, D. Smith, Snow, Stuart, Tucker, Vaughn, Waites, Walker, Wells, Whipper, D. Wilder, Wilkes, Keyserling, Breeland, Richardson and Gamble: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING TITLE 29, CHAPTER 4, SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA REVERSE MORTGAGE ACT WHICH DEFINES "REVERSE MORTGAGE", PROVIDES RULES FOR GOVERNING THESE MORTGAGES, EXEMPTS REVERSE MORTGAGES FROM CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF OTHER MORTGAGE TRANSACTIONS, AND REQUIRES THAT CERTAIN INFORMATION CONCERNING REVERSE MORTGAGES IS AVAILABLE TO LOAN APPLICANTS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

H. 4494 -- Reps. J. Bailey, Corning, McElveen, Quinn and Scott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-31-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COVERED CLAIM DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY CLAIM FILED WITH THE ASSOCIATION AFTER THE FINAL DATE SET BY A COURT FOR THE FILING OF CLAIMS AGAINST THE LIQUIDATOR OR RECEIVER OF AN INSOLVENT INSURER OR ANY CLAIM FILED WITH THE ASSOCIATION MORE THAN EIGHTEEN MONTHS AFTER THE DECLARATION OF INSOLVENCY, WHICHEVER DATE OCCURS FIRST.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

H. 4497 -- Reps. J. Bailey, Corning, McElveen, Quinn and Scott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE", SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVIDE THAT AN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICY INCLUDES A MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY POLICY DEFINED IN SECTION 56-9-20 AND ANY NAMED NONOWNER AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICY.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Senator J. VERNE SMITH from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry submitted a favorable report on:

H. 4591 -- Reps. A. Young, Sharpe, Wofford, G. Bailey, Cato, Davenport, Allison, Robinson, Meacham, Witherspoon, Vaughn, Gamble, Sturkie, Haskins, Riser, Fair, Thomas, Klauber and Koon: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 582 OF 1990, RELATING TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE APPLICATION OF ABOVEGROUND STORAGE PROVISIONS REGARDING PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, FOR THE PURPOSES OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF LAW, THE TERM "SERVICE STATION" DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY UTILITY STORAGE TANK FACILITIES WHICH SERVICE UTILITY OPERATIONS, INCLUDING VEHICLES, LOCOMOTIVES, OR EQUIPMENT.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Senator J. VERNE SMITH from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry submitted a favorable report on:

H. 4627 -- Reps. Kirsh, G. Bailey, Boan, J. Brown, Harwell and Waldrop: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REAUTHORIZE THE STATE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS FOR SIX YEARS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Senator J. VERNE SMITH from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry submitted a favorable report on:

H. 4870 -- Reps. Davenport, Meacham, Vaughn, R. Smith, M.O. Alexander, Stoddard, Marchbanks, Wofford, Stone, Stuart, Townsend, Moody-Lawrence, Harrell, Witherspoon, Cato, Simrill, Hutson, Keegan, Chamblee, Harrelson, Stille, Hallman, Haskins, Richardson, Riser, J. Wilder, Klauber, D. Wilder, Fulmer, Cromer, Spearman, J. Bailey, H. Brown, Baker, Hines, G. Bailey, Allison, Lanford, Scott, Robinson, Tucker, Wright, Carnell, Neilson, Koon, Phillips, Law, Kinon, Littlejohn, Walker, D. Smith, McCraw, Farr and Jaskwhich: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO TAKE URGENT AND FIRM ACTION TO ENSURE THE HEALTH OF THE AMERICAN TEXTILE INDUSTRY.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from S.C. Telephone Assn. to attend a reception at the Ellison Bldg.-State Fairgrounds on Tuesday, May 3, 1994, from 6:00 until 10:00 P.M.

Courson Peeler Wilson
Matthews Thomas Stilwell
Russell Passailaigue

Patterson O'Dell

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from Independent Banks of S.C. to attend a reception at the Summit Club on Tuesday, May 10, 1994, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M.

Courson Peeler Wilson
Matthews Thomas Stilwell
Russell Passailaigue

Patterson O'Dell

S. 1000 -- Senators Rankin and Greg Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-35-45 SO AS TO PERMIT THE USE OF PYROTECHNIC MATERIALS INSIDE ANY ENCLOSED ENTERTAINMENT OR ASSEMBLY AREA BEFORE PROXIMATE AUDIENCES WHEN THE INDOOR PYROTECHNICS ARE USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE STANDARDS OF THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION.

The House returned the Bill with amendments.

On motion of Senator RANKIN, the Senate concurred in the House amendments and a message was sent to the House accordingly. Ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act and the Act enrolled for Ratification.

S. 1349 -- Senator Land: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS AND ADMIRERS OF JAMES E. MAYES OF SUMTER WHO DIED MONDAY, APRIL 4, 1994.

Returned with concurrence.

Received as information.

S. 1352 -- Senators 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, Greg Smith, J. Verne Smith, Stilwell, Thomas, Waldrep, Washington, Williams and Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE HONORABLE JAMES (JIM) ROBERT MELTON, SENATE SERGEANT AT ARMS OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, RICHLAND COUNTY, ON BEING NAMED PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AND SECURITY ASSOCIATION.

Returned with concurrence.

Received as information.

Pursuant to an invitation the Honorable Speaker and House of Representatives appeared in the Senate Chamber at 11:45 A.M. and the following Acts and Joint Resolutions were ratified:

(R343) S. 1048 -- Senators Courson, Hayes, Martin, Gregory, Passailaigue and Rose: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 40-73-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL REPORTS REQUIRED OF OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING BOARDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COPIES OF THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES AND MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION WITHIN THE OFFICES OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, RATHER THAN THE OFFICES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.

(R344) S. 1105 -- Senator Leatherman: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ERECT CERTAIN DIRECTIONAL SIGNS RELATING TO THE LOCATION OF THE FLORENCE COUNTY VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER.

(R345) S. 954 -- Senators Leventis, Martin, Land, Peeler, Holland and Drummond: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 34 TO TITLE 48 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE PRESCRIBED FIRES TO BE CONDUCTED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, DEFINE TERMS, PROVIDE FOR PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS, LIMIT RELATED LIABILITY, AND PROVIDE FOR PRESCRIBED FIRES CONDUCTED WITHOUT A PRESCRIBED FIRE MANAGER.

(R346) S. 926 -- Senators Giese, Passailaigue, Glover, Elliott, Hayes, Holland, Lander, Mitchell, O'Dell, Reese, Russell, Short, Stilwell, Waldrep, Washington, Wilson, Rose, Leventis and Martin: AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 36, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3, RELATING TO THE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE REGISTRY, SO AS TO CREATE THE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS RESOURCE COORDINATION CENTER IN THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, DIVISION ON AGING, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS DUTIES AND AN ADVISORY COUNCIL; TO RENAME CHAPTER 36, TITLE 44; AND TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 44-36-10 THROUGH 44-36-30 AS ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 36, TITLE 44; AND TO DIRECT THE CODE COMMISSIONER TO CHANGE A REFERENCE TO CONFORM TO THE GOVERNMENT RESTRUCTURING ACT OF 1993.

(R347) S. 520 -- Senators Thomas and Wilson: AN ACT 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 AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-25-180, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF CAMPAIGN LITERATURE ON ELECTION DAY WITHIN TWO HUNDRED FEET OF A BUILDING WHERE A POLLING PLACE IS LOCATED, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A CANDIDATE TO APPEAR AND GREET VOTERS IF HE IS NOT INTIMIDATING, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CANDIDATE MAY WEAR A LABEL IDENTIFYING HIMSELF AS A CANDIDATE AND THE OFFICE HE IS SEEKING AND PROVIDE CONDITIONS ON THE WEARING OF THE LABEL.

(R348) S. 940 -- Senator J. Verne Smith: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 39-73-315 AND 39-73-320, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE COMMODITY CODE, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS CONTAINING REFERENCES TO INCORRECT SECTIONS.

(R349) S. 130 -- Senator Rose: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-200 SO AS TO PROHIBIT HAZING AT STATE UNIVERSITIES, COLLEGES, AND PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

(R350) S. 516 -- Senator Setzler: AN ACT 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.

(R351) S. 505 -- Senator Rose: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 17-5-135 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE AUTHORITY OF A COUNTY CORONER TO AUTHORIZE REMOVAL OF A DEAD BODY WHEN A COUNTY DOES NOT HAVE A MEDICAL EXAMINER COMMISSION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 17-5-300, RELATING TO UNAUTHORIZED REMOVAL OF A DEAD BODY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE REMOVAL OF A BODY MUST BE OBTAINED FROM A COUNTY CORONER WHEN A COUNTY DOES NOT HAVE A MEDICAL EXAMINER COMMISSION.

(R352) S. 1155 -- Senators Martin and Setzler: AN ACT 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.

(R353) S. 1216 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO THE ADULT EDUCATION CURRICULUM AND ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1670, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R354) S. 1186 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO EXTRACURRICULAR SERVICES AND TRANSPORTATION OF HANDICAPPED STUDENTS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1636, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R355) S. 1220 -- Senator Stilwell: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 58-9-585 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, ON THE REQUEST OF AN INTEREXCHANGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER OR ON ITS OWN MOTION, MAY CONSIDER, IN LIEU OF THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN CHAPTER 9, TITLE 58, ALTERNATIVE MEANS OF REGULATING THAT CARRIER, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.

(R356) S. 1107 -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO X-RAYS (TITLE B), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1648, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R357) S. 1217 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO STATE-OWNED TEXTBOOKS/INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1710, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R358) S. 1221 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY, RELATING TO CPA CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE; RECIPROCITY WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1684, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R359) S. 1187 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ADDING INSTRUCTIONAL AREAS OF CERTIFICATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1680, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R360) S. 1255 -- General Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE ATHLETIC COMMISSION, RELATING TO INVESTIGATIONS AND HEARINGS HELD BY THE COMMISSION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1733, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R361) S. 10 -- Senators Martin and Bryan: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-610, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE CUSTODY AND SECTION 20-7-736, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ABUSE AND NEGLECT PROCEEDINGS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN A REMOVAL PROCEEDING A NONCUSTODIAL PARENT WHO IS NOT A PARTY MUST BE NOTIFIED OF THE PROCEEDING; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-764, RELATING TO A PLAN FOR PLACEMENT OF CHILD AFTER REMOVAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PREFERENCE FOR PLACEMENT MUST INCLUDE THE NONCUSTODIAL PARENT.

(R362) S. 968 -- Senators Jackson, Ford, Reese and Washington: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 17-5-290, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF DEAD BODIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE IDENTIFICATION, PRESERVATION, AND DISPOSITION OF BODIES AND FOR RELATED EXPENSES.

(R363) S. 1045 -- Senators Courson, Hayes, Martin, Gregory, Passailaigue and Rose: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 23-6-100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HIGHWAY PATROL DIVISION AND THE STATE POLICE DIVISION WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND THE REQUIREMENT FOR FILING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A DESCRIPTION AND ILLUSTRATION OF THE OFFICIAL HIGHWAY PATROL UNIFORM, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THESE FILINGS BE MADE WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE.

(R364) S. 947 -- Senators Giese, Passailaigue, Glover, Rose and Hayes: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 43-21-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE, DIVISION ON AGING, SHALL DESIGNATE AREA AGENCIES ON AGING WHICH SHALL DESIGNATE FOCAL POINTS WHICH PROVIDE OR COORDINATE WITH A PROVIDER TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO OLDER ADULTS.

(R365) S. 1063 -- Senator Bryan: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 40-25-30, 40-25-40, AND 40-25-80, ALL AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL WITH REGARD TO THE LICENSING OF PERSONS ENGAGING IN THE PRACTICE OF SPECIALIZING IN HEARING AIDS, THE COMMISSION OF HEARING AID SPECIALISTS, AND EXCEPTIONS TO THE APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER 25 OF TITLE 40 (THE PRACTICE OF SPECIALIZING IN HEARING AIDS), SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE DEPARTMENT APPOINT LICENSED HEARING AID SPECIALISTS AND LICENSED AUDIOLOGISTS WHO ARE LICENSED HEARING AID SPECIALISTS TO CONDUCT OR SUPERVISE THE EXAMINATION OF APPLICANTS FOR LICENSES, ADD AS A DUTY OF THE COMMISSION THE POWER TO APPOINT MEMBERS WHO ARE NOT AUDIOLOGISTS TO CONDUCT AND SUPERVISE THE WRITTEN AND PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS, INCREASE FROM FOUR TO FIVE THE NUMBER OF LICENSED HEARING AID SPECIALISTS ON THE COMMISSION AND CHANGE THEIR QUALIFICATIONS FOR SERVING ON THE COMMISSION, CHANGE THE COMPOSITION OF THE COMMISSION, AND PROVIDE THAT CHAPTER 25 OF TITLE 40 DOES NOT APPLY TO AN AUDIOLOGIST LICENSED TO PRACTICE IN SOUTH CAROLINA; TO AMEND SECTION 40-25-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANTS FOR EXAMINATION AS A HEARING AID SPECIALIST, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO AUDIOLOGISTS BEING LICENSED WITHOUT WRITTEN EXAMINATION AND A PRACTICAL TEST.

(R366) S. 1222 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-9-85 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS TO ISSUE VOLUNTEER LICENSES FOR PROVIDING CARE TO THE NEEDY AND INDIGENT IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

(R367) S. 1247 -- Senators Waldrep and O'Dell: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 269 OF 1989, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ANNUAL BUDGETS AND SCHOOL TAXES FOR THE ANDERSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TAX MILLAGE MUST BE SET BY THE ANDERSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION BASED ON THE CERTIFIED ASSESSMENT VALUES PROVIDED TO THE BOARD BY THE ANDERSON COUNTY AUDITOR, TO DELETE REFERENCES TO OTHER DATES BY WHICH MILLAGE MUST BE SET, AND PROVIDE THAT THE MILLAGE MUST BE SET IN A TIMELY MANNER AND TO CORRECT AN OBSOLETE REFERENCE.

(R368) S. 541 -- Senators Saleeby, Land, McConnell, Courtney, Rankin and Rose: AN ACT TO ENACT THE "SMALL EMPLOYER HEALTH INSURANCE AVAILABILITY ACT", INCLUDING AMENDING SECTIONS 38-71-920, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR SMALL GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE PURPOSES, SO AS TO MAKE CHANGES TO CERTAIN DEFINITIONS, ADD THE DEFINITIONS OF "LATE ENROLLEE" AND "ACTUARIAL BASE RATE", AND DELETE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; 38-71-960, RELATING TO SMALL GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE AND REQUIRED DISCLOSURE IN SOLICITATION AND SALES MATERIALS, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVIDE THAT EACH SMALL EMPLOYER INSURER SHALL MAKE REASONABLE DISCLOSURE IN SOLICITATION AND SALES MATERIALS PROVIDED TO SMALL EMPLOYERS OF THE EXTENT TO WHICH PREMIUM RATES FOR A SPECIFIC SMALL EMPLOYER ARE ESTABLISHED OR ADJUSTED DUE TO CASE CHARACTERISTICS, FAMILY COMPOSITION, AND CLASS OF BUSINESS; 38-71-730, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP ACCIDENT, GROUP HEALTH, AND GROUP ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS AND PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT A COMMON GROUP OF SMALL EMPLOYERS MAY BE FORMED SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING INSURANCE; 38-70-10, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR THE PROVISIONS OF LAW ON UTILIZATION REVIEWS AND PRIVATE REVIEW AGENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ALLOCATION OF HEALTH CARE RESOURCES AND SERVICES FOR A PATIENT OR GROUP OF PATIENTS, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS FROM THE DEFINITION OF "PRIVATE REVIEW AGENT"; 38-70-15, RELATING TO THE APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER 70 OF TITLE 38 (UTILIZATION REVIEWS AND PRIVATE REVIEW AGENTS), SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHAPTER APPLIES TO INSURANCE COMPANIES, ADMINISTRATORS OF INSURANCE BENEFIT PLANS, AND HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS LICENSED AND REGULATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, AND PROVIDE THAT SUCH INSURANCE COMPANIES, ADMINISTRATORS, AND HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS ARE EXEMPT FROM CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF LAW; AND 38-71-940, RELATING TO SMALL GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE AND PREMIUM RATES, RATING FACTORS, AND THE PROHIBITION AGAINST INVOLUNTARY BUSINESS CLASS TRANSFER, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS AND PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE SMALL EMPLOYER INSURER SHALL DETERMINE THE ACTUARIAL BASE RATE FOR EACH HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN IT OFFERS TO SMALL EMPLOYERS IN THE STATE; TO CREATE A COMMITTEE ON HEALTH REFORM, APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR, TO ISSUE A REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR ON CERTAIN MATTERS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE SEVERABILITY OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT.

(R369) H. 3358 -- Rep. Snow: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-2570, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPECIAL PERMITS TO TAKE GAME ANIMALS DESTROYING PROPERTY OR FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR THE PERMIT REQUIREMENT.

(R370) 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: AN ACT 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.

(R371) H. 4604 -- Rep. Boan: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-720, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENTITIES WHOSE EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES ARE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS, SO AS TO INCLUDE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES RECEIVING FUNDING FROM THE COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, DIVISION OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-730, 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.

(R372) H. 4690 -- Reps. Gamble, Stuart, Wright and Riser: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 1201 OF 1968, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LEXINGTON COUNTY RECREATION COMMISSION, SO AS TO DECREASE FROM FIVE TO FOUR THE TERMS OF A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION, PROVIDE THAT A MEMBER MAY NOT SERVE MORE THAN TWO CONSECUTIVE TERMS, PROVIDE THAT A MEMBER SERVING ON JULY 1, 1994, MAY SERVE UNTIL THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM FOR WHICH HE WAS ELECTED AND MAY SERVE TWO ADDITIONAL TERMS, AND PROVIDE THAT ANY MEMBER MAY BE REMOVED BY THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY FOR THE NEGLECT OF DUTY, MISCONDUCT, OR MALFEASANCE IN OFFICE AFTER BEING GIVEN A WRITTEN STATEMENT OF REASONS AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD.

(R373) H. 3973 -- Reps. Stuart, Gamble and Phillips: AN ACT 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.

(R374) H. 4389 -- Reps. J. Wilder, Baxley, Walker, Allison, D. Wilder, Waites, Wilkes, Rudnick, Harvin and Corning: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 44, CHAPTER 21, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL RETARDATION FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS AND TO INCLUDE INDIVIDUALS WITH HEAD INJURIES, SPINAL CORD INJURIES, OR SIMILAR DISABILITIES AMONG THOSE FOR WHOM FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES ARE TO BE PROVIDED.

(R375) H. 3667 -- Rep. Harrison: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-3245, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS WHO PERFORM DESIGN WORK ON PROJECT CONTRACTS AWARDED UNDER THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE FROM PERFORMING OTHER WORK ON THE PROJECTS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS PERFORMING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES UNDER THESE CONTRACTS ALSO ARE PROHIBITED FROM PERFORMING SUCH OTHER WORK, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICABILITY OF SAFETY COMPLIANCE AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT PROVISIONS TO CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS.

(R376) H. 4842 -- Reps. Thomas, Kennedy and Snow: AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT TRUSTEES OF THE GEORGETOWN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT MUST BE ELECTED IN A NONPARTISAN ELECTION HELD AT THE TIME OF THE GENERAL ELECTION, TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONS MAY BECOME CANDIDATES BY FILING A STATEMENT OF CANDIDACY, AND TO PROVIDE THE METHOD OF DETERMINING RESULTS AND THE DATE THE TRUSTEES TAKE OFFICE.

(R377) H. 4344 -- Reps. Harwell, Baxley, J. Brown, Cobb-Hunter, Delleney, Gonzales, Harrelson, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Jaskwhich, Jennings, Keyserling, Kirsh, Meacham, Neilson, Phillips, Rhoad, Richardson, Snow, Tucker, Waites, Waldrop, D. Wilder, J. Wilder, Wilkes, Corning, Allison, P. Harris, A. Young, Inabinett, Whipper, Rudnick, Stuart and Harrell: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 51-17-117 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DONATIONS OF REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY TO THE HERITAGE TRUST PROGRAM AND FOR RELATED POWERS FOR THE BOARD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES.

(R378) H. 4532 -- Reps. Hodges, Corning, Cromer, Harwell, Jennings, Scott, D. Smith, J. Wilder, R. Young, Wilkins, Harrell, Clyborne and Boan: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 58-9-575 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN FIXING RATES AND CHARGES FOR A LOCAL EXCHANGE TELEPHONE UTILITY, THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION MAY, UPON THE REQUEST OF THE TELEPHONE UTILITY OR UPON THE COMMISSION'S OWN MOTION, CONSIDER IN LIEU OF THE PROCEDURES PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 9, TITLE 58, ALTERNATIVE MEANS OF REGULATING THE TELEPHONE UTILITY, PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION MAY, ON ITS OWN MOTION OR THE MOTION OF ANY INTERESTED PARTY, REVIEW ANY DECISION ADOPTING AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF REGULATION FOR A LOCAL EXCHANGE TELEPHONE UTILITY, PROVIDE THAT AFTER NOTICE AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD AND UPON A SHOWING BY SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE, THE COMMISSION MAY IMPOSE REGULATORY STANDARDS CONSISTENT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 9, TITLE 58, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.

(R379) H. 4177 -- Reps. Martin and Worley: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-335, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE BAG LIMIT ON ANTLERED DEER, SO AS TO DELETE THE DAILY LIMIT ON ANTLERED DEER IN GAME ZONE 7.

(R380) H. 4501 -- Reps. Snow, McMahand, Baker, Farr, McAbee, Carnell, Townsend, Jaskwhich, Allison, Chamblee, D. Smith, Tucker, Stille, Littlejohn, Cooper, Haskins, Cato, Vaughn, Trotter, Anderson, Fair, T.C. Alexander, Wells, Lanford, Davenport, Phillips, McCraw, Mattos and Stone: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-395 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ANTLERLESS DEER PERMITS IN GAME ZONES 1, 2, AND 4, FOR THE USE OF THE REVENUE GENERATED FROM PERMIT SALES, AND FOR PENALTIES.

(R381) H. 4703 -- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE LIVESTOCK-POULTRY HEALTH DIVISION, CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, RELATING TO THE IMPORTATION OF POULTRY INTO SOUTH CAROLINA, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1692, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R382) H. 4704 -- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE LIVESTOCK-POULTRY HEALTH DIVISION, CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, RELATING TO TUBERCULOSIS TESTING OF CATTLE IMPORTED INTO SOUTH CAROLINA, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1693, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R383) H. 4952 -- Reps. R. Smith, Rudnick, Stone, Huff and Sharpe: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE FIVE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF L-B-C MIDDLE SCHOOL IN AIKEN COUNTY DURING SCHOOL YEAR 1993-94 WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO FIRE ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

(R384) H. 4937 -- Reps. Fair, Vaughn, Haskins, Cato, Jaskwhich, McMahand, M.O. Alexander, Wilkins, Anderson, Baker, Mattos, Clyborne and Stoddard: AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF GREENVILLE COUNTY TO RECEIVE AN ANNUAL SALARY SET BY THE BOARD BY RESOLUTION AND TO PROVIDE THAT ANY INCREASE MAY NOT TAKE EFFECT UNTIL AFTER THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED ELECTION FOR TRUSTEES.

(R385) H. 3987 -- Reps. Riser, Snow, Rhoad, Inabinett and Witherspoon: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-1135, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMMERCIAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL FISHING LICENSES REQUIRED FOR TAKING NONGAME FISH IN FRESH WATERS WITH CERTAIN FISHING DEVICES, AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-1192, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR NONGAME FISHING DEVICES IN CERTAIN WATERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR TROTLINES.

(R386) H. 5007 -- Reps. Walker, Davenport and Allison: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT, FOR THE 1993-94 SCHOOL YEAR, SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY IS EXEMPTED FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED MUST BE MADE UP AS A RESULT OF COMPLICATIONS RESULTING FROM A SEVERE WINTER STORM.

(R387) H. 4210 -- Reps. Sheheen and Rhoad: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY OR THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS EXTENDS CERTAIN EFFECTIVE DATES IN THE RCRA SUBTITLE D MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILL CRITERIA, ANY EXTENSION APPLIES TO ALL MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILLS IN THIS STATE TO WHICH THE CRITERIA APPLY.

(R388) H. 4979 -- Reps. Kinon and Harwell: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE LEVY OF TAXES FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES IN DILLON COUNTY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1994, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1995.

(R389) H. 3213 -- Rep. Wofford: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-11-75 SO AS TO CREATE A CRIMINAL OFFENSE FOR TRESPASSING ONTO OR REFUSING TO LEAVE A STATE MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES AND MUNICIPAL AND MAGISTRATE'S COURT JURISDICTION.

(R390) H. 4732 -- Reps. Richardson, White, Harrelson and Keyserling: AN ACT TO CREATE THE BEAUFORT COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION, PROVIDE FOR THE NUMBER AND MANNER OF APPOINTMENT OF ITS MEMBERS, TERMS, FILLING OF VACANCIES, ELECTION OF THE BOARD'S CHAIRMAN, AND RELATED MATTERS AND TO ABOLISH THE BEAUFORT COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION AND BEAUFORT COUNTY REGISTRATION BOARD AND DEVOLVE THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES UPON THIS NEW BOARD.

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

The following Bills were read the third time and having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the titles be changed to that of Acts and enrolled for Ratification:

H. 4464 -- Rep. Waldrop: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-410, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SALE OF CERTAIN PRISON-MADE PRODUCTS ON THE OPEN MARKET, SO AS TO PERMIT THE SALE OF HOGS.

H. 4493 -- Reps. J. Bailey, Corning, McElveen, Quinn and Scott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 37-4-203, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONSUMER CREDIT INSURANCE, FILING AND APPROVAL OF RATES AND FORMS, AND CREDIT LIFE INSURANCE PREMIUMS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM CHARGE, AND DECREASE THE RATE CHARGED FOR CREDIT LIFE INSURANCE IN CERTAIN CATEGORIES.

The following Bill was read the third time and ordered sent to the House of Representatives:

S. 1262 -- Senators Giese, Land, Ford, Glover, Waldrep, Moore and Jackson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-210, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FURLOUGHS FOR QUALIFIED INMATES OF THE STATE PRISON SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FROM EXTENDING THE BENEFITS OF THIS SECTION TO A PERSON CONVICTED OF A VIOLENT CRIME AS DEFINED IN SECTION 16-1-60 UNLESS, WHERE APPLICABLE, THE VICTIM OF THE CRIME FOR WHICH THE OFFENDER IS CHARGED, OR THE RELATIVES OF THE VICTIM, THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY WHICH EMPLOYED THE ARRESTING OFFICER OF THE OFFENDER, AND THE SOLICITOR IN WHOSE CIRCUIT THE OFFENDER WAS CONVICTED RECOMMEND IN WRITING THAT THE OFFENDER BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FURLOUGH PROGRAM IN THE COMMUNITY WHERE THE OFFENSE WAS COMMITTED.

S. 961 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-27-400, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION AND USE OF THE 2.66 CENTS A GALLON GASOLINE TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE USES OF "C" FUNDS INCLUDING THE USE OF "C" FUNDS ON STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL HIGHWAY SYSTEMS; TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO FIFTY PERCENT OF "C" FUNDS MAY BE EXPENDED FOR LOCAL PAVING OR IMPROVING COUNTY ROADS AND FOR STREET AND TRAFFIC SIGNS, INCLUDING ROCKING PROGRAMS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATION ACT MAY TRANSFER FUNDS TO LOCAL COUNTY GOVERNING BODIES; TO PROVIDE THAT THE TAX COMMISSION SUBMIT TO A COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE A PERCENTAGE OF THE FUNDS COLLECTED; TO PROVIDE THAT COUNTYWIDE AND REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANS WHICH AFFECT THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION MAY NOT AFFECT THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM EXCEPT BY WRITTEN AGREEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.

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

Senators J. VERNE SMITH, LAND, BRYAN and STILWELL proposed the following amendment (N05\7798BDW.94), which was adopted:

Amend the bill, as and if amended, Section 12-27-400(B), by striking the sentence beginning on line 41 and page 2 and inserting:

/A county transportation committee may expend from the funds allocated under this section an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars for reasonable administrative expenses directly related to the activities of the committee. Administrative expenses may include costs associated with copying, mailings, public notices, correspondence, and recordkeeping but do not include the payment of per diem or salaries for members of the committee./

Amend title to conform.

Senator J. VERNE SMITH explained the amendment.

There being no further amendments, the Bill was read the third time and ordered sent to the House of Representatives.

S. 1336 -- Corrections and Penology Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-1520, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PRISONERS AND DEFINITIONS UNDER THE "HOME DETENTION ACT", SO AS TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE DEFINITIONS OF "COURT" AND "PARTICIPANT"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-1530, RELATING TO PRISONERS AND CORRECTIONAL PROGRAMS FOR WHICH HOME DETENTION MAY BE SUBSTITUTED, SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS MAY ESTABLISH BY ORDINANCE A CERTAIN ALTERNATIVE TO INCARCERATION FOR PERSONS WHO ARE AWAITING TRIAL AND FOR OFFENDERS WHOSE SENTENCES DO NOT PLACE THEM IN THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-1560, RELATING TO THE USE OF AN ELECTRONIC MONITORING DEVICE UNDER THE "HOME DETENTION ACT", SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PARTICIPANT'S USE OF SUCH A DEVICE IS CONDITIONED UPON BEING INSTRUCTED TO USE THE DEVICE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-1590, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROVISION THAT THE "HOME DETENTION ACT" IS NOT APPLICABLE TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES OFFENDERS AND TO THE PROVISION THAT PROBATION AND PAROLE AUTHORITY IS NOT DIMINISHED BY ANY OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE "HOME DETENTION ACT", SO AS TO DEFINE FURTHER AND LIMIT THE TYPE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES OFFENDER TO WHOM THE "HOME DETENTION ACT" DOES NOT APPLY.

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

Senator McCONNELL proposed the following amendment (JUD1336.001), which was adopted:

Amend the bill, as and if amended, page 3, line 16, in Section 24-13-1590(1), as contained in SECTION 5, by striking line 16 and inserting therein the following:

/A, B, or C felonies or which are classified as an exempt offense by Section 16-1-10(D) and provide for a maximum term of imprisonment of twenty years or more; or /.

Amend title to conform.

There being no further amendments, the Bill was read the third time and ordered sent to the House of Representatives.

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

S. 1346 -- Judiciary Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 4, ARTICLE II OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO VOTER QUALIFICATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENTS THAT A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES AND OF THIS STATE IS ENTITLED TO VOTE ONLY IN THE PRECINCT OF HIS RESIDENCE AND THAT ANY REGISTERED ELECTOR WHO HAS MOVED HIS PLACE OF RESIDENCE DURING THE THIRTY DAYS IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO THE DATE OF AN ELECTION IS ENTITLED TO VOTE IN HIS PREVIOUS PRECINCT OF RESIDENCE.

S. 1351 -- Judiciary Committee: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 7, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 4, SO AS TO DESIGNATE VOTER REGISTRATION AGENCIES TO PROVIDE CERTAIN SERVICES REGARDING VOTER REGISTRATION TO FACILITATE THIS PROCESS, TO PROVIDE FOR A PROCEDURE BY WHICH A VALID VOTER REGISTRATION FORM MAY BE COMPLETED AT THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES, TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR AN ELECTOR TO VOTE AT A POLLING PLACE WHEN THEY HAVE MOVED AND HAVE NOT REREGISTERED IN THE PRECINCT IN WHICH THEY RESIDE, AND TO ENUMERATE THE POWERS OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION IN IMPLEMENTING THE PROVISIONS OF THE NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION ACT OF 1993; TO AMEND SECTION 7-3-20, RELATING TO THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DELETE THE NAME OF ANY ELECTOR WHO IS NO LONGER QUALIFIED TO VOTE IN THE PRECINCT WHERE HE IS CURRENTLY REGISTERED AND THE NAME OF AN ELECTOR WHO HAS FAILED TO VOTE IN EACH OF TWO CONSECUTIVE STATEWIDE ELECTIONS, AND PROVIDE THAT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SERVE AS THE CHIEF STATE ELECTION OFFICIAL RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING AND COORDINATING THE STATE'S RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THE NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION ACT OF 1993; TO AMEND SECTION 7-3-30, RELATING TO THE NOTICE OF DELETION OF AN ELECTOR'S NAME FROM THE ROSTER OF ELECTORS, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN ARCHAIC REFERENCES AND REFERENCES TO PROVISIONS WHICH ARE BEING ELIMINATED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT, AND PROVIDE THAT IF THE DELETION IS FOR CONVICTION, AN APPEAL BY AN ELECTOR THAT HIS NAME HAS BEEN DELETED FROM THE ROSTER MUST BE TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-155, RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF AN ELECTOR BY MAIL, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A PERSON TO REGISTER TO VOTE BY MAILING OR HAVING DELIVERED A COMPLETED STATE REGISTRATION BY MAIL APPLICATION FORM OR A COMPLETED NATIONAL REGISTRATION BY MAIL APPLICATION FORM PRESCRIBED BY THE FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION, TO REDUCE FROM FORTY-FIVE TO THIRTY DAYS THE TIME REQUIRED BEFORE ANY ELECTION TO FILE THIS APPLICATION FORM, TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE POSTMARK OF THE APPLICATION IS MISSING OR ILLEGIBLE THE COUNTY BOARD OF VOTER REGISTRATION SHALL ACCEPT THE APPLICATION IF IT IS RECEIVED BY MAIL NO LATER THAN FIVE DAYS AFTER THE CLOSE OF THE REGISTRATION BOOKS BEFORE THE ELECTION, TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS REQUIRING THE APPLICATION TO BE WITNESSED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTOR, AND TO ADD CERTAIN REFERENCES TO VOTER REGISTRATION AGENCIES BEING DESIGNATED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 7-5-310; TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-440, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT AN ELECTOR'S NAME MUST APPEAR ON THE LIST OF VOTERS IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE BY WHICH A QUALIFIED ELECTOR WHO HAS MOVED FROM ONE ADDRESS TO ANOTHER AND HAS FAILED TO NOTIFY THE COUNTY BOARD OF REGISTRATION OF A CHANGE OF ADDRESS TO VOTE; TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-720, RELATING TO CERTIFICATES WHICH MUST BE MAILED TO PERSONS WHOSE REGISTRATION IS TRANSFERRED, SO AS TO CHANGE THE PROCEDURE BY WHICH AN ELECTOR'S NAME MAY BE DELETED FROM THE MASTER FILE; TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-910, RELATING TO THE PLACE REGISTERED ELECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO VOTE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECTION IS ALSO SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 7-5-440 AND DELETE THE PROVISIONS WHICH REQUIRE AN ELECTOR TO VOTE AT THE VOTING PLACE NEAREST TO HIS RESIDENCE WITHIN THE WARD OR OTHER SUBDIVISION OF HIS RESIDENCE AND TO PROVIDE THAT HE MUST VOTE AT HIS DESIGNATED POLLING PLACE; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-830, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE WHICH MUST BE USED WHEN A VOTER IS CHALLENGED, SO AS TO ADD A PROVISION WHICH REQUIRES THE AUTHORITY IN CHARGE TO EXAMINE EACH BALLOT IN QUESTION AND COUNT ONLY THAT PORTION OF THE BALLOT WHICH APPEARS ON THE BALLOT IN THE PRECINCT IN WHICH THE ELECTOR RESIDES; TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ITEMS WHICH ARE EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO ADD COMPLETED VOTER REGISTRATION APPLICATION FORMS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-810, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE MANAGERS OF ELECTIONS, SO AS TO ADD A PROVISION WHICH WOULD AUTHORIZE ANY CANDIDATE TO PROTEST AN ELECTION IN WHICH HE IS A CANDIDATE PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 7-17-30, WHEN THE PROTEST IS BASED IN WHOLE OR IN PART ON EVIDENCE DISCOVERED AFTER THE ELECTION, AND PROVIDE WHAT THIS EVIDENCE MAY INCLUDE.

The following Bills and Joint Resolution having been read the second time were ordered placed on the third reading Calendar:

H. 4861 -- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE LIVESTOCK-POULTRY HEALTH DIVISION, CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, RELATING TO IMPORTATION OF RATITES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1734, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

On motion of Senator McGILL, H. 4861 was ordered to receive a third reading on Friday, April 15, 1994.

S. 1287 -- Senators Richter and Stilwell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 43-35-55, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TAKING VULNERABLE ADULTS IN A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION INTO PROTECTIVE CUSTODY, SO AS TO TRANSFER THE DUTIES IMPOSED BY THIS SECTION UPON THE CIRCUIT SOLICITOR TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.

Senator STILWELL explained the Bill.

H. 3518 -- Rep. R. Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 30-5-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PREREQUISITE FOR RECORDING A DEED OR INSTRUMENT IN WRITING, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT OF AN AFFIDAVIT AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.

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.

H. 3673 -- Reps. Shissias, Hallman, Gonzales, Stone, Corning, Harrison, Simrill, Riser, Koon, Wells, Walker, Byrd, Meacham, Phillips, Littlejohn, Allison and Cato: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1015, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COUNSEL FOR AN OBLIGEE IN A CIVIL ENFORCEMENT ACTION OF A SOUTH CAROLINA CHILD SUPPORT ORDER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY SHALL REPRESENT THE STATE RATHER THAN THE OBLIGEE IN THESE MATTERS.

H. 4560 -- Reps. Hodges and J. Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND DISQUALIFICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION TO VOTE, SO AS TO DELETE LANGUAGE WHICH PROVIDES THAT CONFINEMENT IN ANY PUBLIC PRISON DISQUALIFIES A PERSON FROM BEING REGISTERED OR VOTING AND PROVIDE THAT A PERSON IS DISQUALIFIED FROM VOTING IF HE IS SERVING A TERM OF IMPRISONMENT RESULTING FROM A CONVICTION OF A CRIME.

H. 4306 -- Reps. Kirsh, McCraw, Simrill, Meacham, Moody-Lawrence, Delleney and Rudnick: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ERECT CERTAIN DIRECTIONAL SIGNS RELATING TO THE LOCATION OF THE YORK COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU/VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER.

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

Senator RYBERG proposed the following amendment (4306R001.WGR), which was adopted:

Amend the resolution, as and if amended, page 1, line 24, by adding after the word /Center/ the following:

/and the Town of Lexington and Lake Murray in Lexington County/

Amend the resolution further, as and if amended, page 2, by adding the following SECTIONS which shall be appropriately numbered:

/SECTION . The South Carolina Department of Transportation is directed to erect a directional sign on Interstate 20 along the eastbound lane, prior to Exit No. 55, indicating that the next three exits lead to Lake Murray and the Town of Lexington. The Department of Transportation is also directed to erect a directional sign along the westbound lane, prior to the intersection of Highway 378, that the next three exits lead to Lake Murray and the Town of Lexington. The precise location, type, and placement of the directional signs must be approved by a letter signed by the members of the county legislative delegation.

SECTION . Upon receipt of the appropriate letter of communication from the Lexington County Delegation, the South Carolina Department of Transportation is directed to erect these directional signs no later than one hundred twenty days after receipt of the letter./

Amend title to conform.

Senator RYBERG explained the amendment.

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

S. 1184 -- Senators Stilwell, Courtney, Reese, Mitchell, Waldrep and Peeler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-5-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTION OF MUNICIPAL UTILITIES FROM REGULATION BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF ANY GAS UTILITY IN EXTENDING ITS LINES INTERFERES OR IS ABOUT TO INTERFERE WITH THE SERVICE OR SYSTEM OF ANOTHER GAS UTILITY, THEN TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY TO PREVENT DUPLICATION OF SERVICES AND FACILITIES OF NATURAL GAS UTILITIES, THE COMMISSION MAY REGULATE AND ORDER AND PRESCRIBE SUCH TERMS OR CONDITIONS RELATING TO THE LINE EXTENSIONS AS ARE JUST AND REASONABLE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION ONLY APPLY TO PUBLIC UTILITIES ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF FURNISHING NATURAL GAS TO THE PUBLIC, INCLUDING UTILITIES OWNED OR OPERATED BY OR ON BEHALF OF ANY MUNICIPALITY TO THE EXTENT THAT THE EXTENSION OF SERVICE IS NOT WITHIN ITS CORPORATE LIMITS AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS INCLUDES UTILITIES OWNED OR OPERATED ON BEHALF OF A NATURAL GAS AUTHORITY TO THE EXTENT THAT THE EXTENSION IS OUTSIDE ITS SERVICE AREA AS THAT AREA IS PROVIDED BY STATUTE.

Senator MARTIN raised a Point of Order under Rule 40 that the Bill had not been on the desks of the members at least one day prior to second reading.

The PRESIDENT sustained the Point of Order.

S. 1288 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-3-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SEPARATION FOR PURPOSES OF WHEN A HUSBAND AND WIFE HAVE LIVED SEPARATE AND APART WITHOUT COHABITATION FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR MAY MEAN VOLUNTARY OR INVOLUNTARY SEPARATION.

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

The Judiciary Committee proposed the following amendment (JUD1288.001), which was adopted:

Amend the bill, as and if amended, page 1, line 26, in Section 20-3-10(5), as contained in SECTION 1, by striking /one year/ and inserting therein:

/one year six months/.

Amend title to conform.

Senator McCONNELL explained the Bill.

Senator WALDROP objected to further consideration of the Bill.

S. 1296 -- Senators Jackson and Matthews: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-10-270, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR OPERATING AN UNINSURED VEHICLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UPON PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, THE PERSON'S DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE RESTORED.

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

Senator JACKSON proposed the following amendment (JUD1296.001):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, page 1, line 26, in Section 56-10-270(c), as contained in SECTION 1, by inserting after the word /department./ the following:

/Notwithstanding any other provision of law, such person is not required to furnish proof of financial responsibility as required by Section 56-9-500. /.

Amend title to conform.

On motion of Senator JACKSON, the Bill was carried over.

H. 4070 -- Reps. Sheheen and Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-100, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS USED IN THE ETHICS, GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY, AND CAMPAIGN REFORM ACT OF 1991, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEFINITION OF "CANDIDATE" ALSO MEANS A PERSON ON WHOSE BEHALF WRITE-IN VOTES ARE SOLICITED.

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

Senator STILWELL explained the Bill.

On motion of Senator STILWELL, the Bill was carried over.

H. 4711 -- Rep. Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-106, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INSURANCE AGENTS AND THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES, SO AS TO ADD TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE ONE REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH UNDERWRITERS.

On motion of Senator LEATHERMAN, the Bill was carried over.

H. 4079 -- Reps. Breeland, J. Brown, Govan, Hines, Whipper, Inabinett, White, Holt, Neal, Byrd, Keyserling, Cobb-Hunter and McMahand: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REQUIRE THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO PROVIDE ACCOMMODATIONS AND JOB TRAINING APPLICABLE TO CURRENT AND FUTURE JOB MARKETS TO NONVIOLENT OFFENDERS BETWEEN THE AGES OF FIFTEEN AND TWENTY-ONE; TO REQUIRE THESE AGENCIES TO EVALUATE FACILITIES VACATED BY BASE CLOSING FOR USE AS RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES; TO ENCOURAGE THE USE OF SHOCK INCARCERATION METHODS WITH THESE OFFENDERS; AND TO DIVERT FUNDS AND STAFFING FROM TRADITIONAL COMMITMENT AND INCARCERATION TO THIS PROGRAM.

Senator MITCHELL explained the Resolution.

On motion of Senator MITCHELL, the Resolution was carried over.

H. 4566 -- Reps. Jennings, Askins, Baxley, Fulmer, P. Harris, Harrison, Hines, McAbee, Shissias, Snow, Spearman, Tucker, J. Wilder, Harwell, G. Brown, Neilson, Kinon, Beatty, Cobb-Hunter, Richardson, Keyserling, H. Brown, A. Young, Waldrop, Huff, T.C. Alexander, Stuart, Sturkie, R. Smith, Chamblee, Moody-Lawrence, Corning, Harrell, Thomas, Inabinett, Wilkins and Boan: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 24 OF TITLE 34, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA BANK HOLDING COMPANY ACT, SO AS TO REVISE AND FURTHER PROVIDE FOR DEFINITIONS AND REGULATORY PROVISIONS AND PROCEDURES IN ORDER TO PERMIT AFTER A SPECIFIED DATE AN OUT-OF-STATE BANK HOLDING COMPANY TO OPERATE AND MAKE ACQUISITIONS IN THIS STATE IN THE SAME MANNER THAT A SOUTHERN REGION BANK HOLDING COMPANY IS PERMITTED TO OPERATE AND MAKE ACQUISITIONS.

On motion of Senator MOORE, the Bill was carried over.

H. 3678 -- Reps. Houck, Cobb-Hunter, Haskins, Mattos, Scott, G. Brown, Neal, Chamblee, Elliott, Stuart, McLeod, M.O. Alexander, D. Wilder and Phillips: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-6-175 SO AS TO REQUIRE HOSPITALS TO PROVIDE THE DIVISION OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICAL SERVICES CERTAIN FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND TO AUTHORIZE PENALTIES PURSUANT TO REGULATION.

On motion of Senator LEATHERMAN, the Bill was carried over.

S. 1289 -- Senator McConnell: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 3 OF ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SEPARATION, FOR PURPOSES OF WHEN A HUSBAND AND WIFE HAVE LIVED SEPARATE AND APART WITHOUT COHABITATION FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR, MAY BE VOLUNTARY OR INVOLUNTARY.

On motion of Senator STILWELL, the Resolution was carried over.

H. 3675 -- Reps. Shissias, R. Smith, R. Young, Neilson, Gonzales, Littlejohn, Simrill, Harwell, Corning, Harrison, Mattos, Gamble, Elliott, Riser, Hallman, Cobb-Hunter, Wright, Koon, Wells, J. Wilder, Houck, Harrell, Harrelson, Hines, Neal, Meacham, Byrd, Walker, Allison, Waldrop, Stone, J. Brown, Stuart, Rudnick, McElveen, Davenport and Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF FAMILY COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CHILD SUPPORT MUST BE ORDERED WHEN A CHILD IS PAST AGE EIGHTEEN BUT BEFORE AGE NINETEEN WHEN THE CHILD IS IN HIGH SCHOOL AND MAKING PROGRESS TOWARD COMPLETING HIGH SCHOOL AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, the Bill was carried over.

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 SETZLER, the Bill was carried over.

THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE MOTION PERIOD.

On motion of Senator SETZLER, the Senate agreed to dispense with the Motion Period.

THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE ADJOURNED DEBATE.

H. 3442 -- Rep. Cromer: A BILL TO ALLOW SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS AND OFFICIALS TO CONDUCT SEARCHES OF STUDENT AREAS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY WITHOUT PROBABLE CAUSE.

The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the adoption of Amendment No. 2 (10939JM.94)) proposed by Senator MITCHELL and previously printed in the Journal of Wednesday, March 30, 1994.

Senator MITCHELL explained the amendment.

Senator STILWELL spoke on the amendment.

At 1:11 P.M., Senator J. VERNE SMITH assumed the Chair.

Senator MITCHELL spoke on the amendment.

On motion of Senator MITCHELL, with unanimous consent, Amendment No. 2 was amended as follows (3442R003.TWM):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by adding an appropriately numbered SECTION to read:

/SECTION . Notice must be conspicuously posted on school property informing the provisions of this act.

The notice must be posted at least at all regular entrances and any other access point to the school grounds.

The costs of posting the notice required by this section must be paid by the State. No school or school district shall be required to incur any financial obligation for complying with the notice requirements contained in this section./

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

Senator RICHTER argued contra to the adoption of the amendment, as amended.

On motion of Senator RICHTER, with unanimous consent, Senator ROSE was granted leave to propose the following amendment (3442R004.MTR), which was adopted:

Amend the amendment bearing Document No. 3442R003.TWM, by adding at the end the following:

/The failure to post the notice provided in this section shall not constitute a defense to any civil action or criminal prosecution and shall not constitute grounds for any legal liability./

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

Senator MITCHELL moved that the amendment, as amended, be adopted.

The amendment was adopted.

Senator ROSE proposed the following Amendment No. 3 (3442R001.MTR), which was withdrawn:

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by adding new appropriately numbered SECTIONS to read:

/SECTION . Section 59-63-210 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

"Section 59-63-210. (A) Any district board of trustees may authorize or order the expulsion, suspension, or transfer of any pupil for a commission of any crime, gross immorality, gross misbehavior, persistent disobedience, or for violation of written rules and regulations established by the district board, county board, or the State Board of Education, or when the presence of the pupil is detrimental to the best interest of the school.

(B) Any district board of trustees, shall expel for a period of time which is at least the remainder of the school year any pupil that it has found, after a hearing held in accordance with Section 59-63-240, to have committed knowingly any of the following acts on any school property or on the premises of any school sponsored event:

(1) possessing a firearm;

(2) possessing an illegal controlled substance;

(3) distributing or selling alcohol; or

(4) physically or sexually assaulting a teacher or any other school district employee with intent to cause bodily harm.

(C) Every expelled pupil shall have the right to petition for readmission for the succeeding school year.

(D) Expulsion or suspension shall be construed to prohibit a pupil from entering the school, or school grounds, except for a prearranged conference with an administrator, attending any day or night school functions or riding a school bus.

(E) The provisions of this section shall not preclude enrollment and attendance in any adult or night school."

SECTION . Section 59-63-240 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

"Section 59-63-240. (A) The board may expel a pupil for the remainder of the school year a pupil for any of the reasons listed in Section 59-63-210(A).

(B) The board shall expel a pupil for at least the remainder of the school year for any of the reasons listed in Section 59-63-210(B).

(C) If procedures for expulsion are initiated, the parents or legal guardian of the pupil shall be notified in writing of the time and the place of a hearing either before the board or a person or committee designated by the board. At the hearing the parents or legal guardian shall have the right to legal counsel and to all other regular legal rights including the right to question all witnesses. If the hearing is held by any authority other than the board of trustees, the right to appeal the decision to the board is reserved to either party. The hearing shall take place within fifteen days of the written notification at a time and place designated by the board and a decision shall be rendered within ten days of the hearing.

(D) The pupil may be suspended from school and all school activities during the time of the expulsion procedures.

(E) The action of the board may be appealed to the proper court.

(F) The board may permanently expel any incorrigible pupil."/

Amend title to conform.

Senator ROSE explained the amendment.

Senator MITCHELL raised the Point of Order that the amendment was out of order inasmuch as it was not germane to the Bill.

Senator ROSE spoke on the Point of Order.

Senator MITCHELL spoke on the Point of Order.

Senator MACAULAY spoke on the Point of Order.

The PRESIDENT overruled the Point of Order.

Senator ROSE argued in favor of the adoption of the amendment.

On motion of Senator ROSE, with unanimous consent, Amendment No. 3 was withdrawn.

Senator WASHINGTON proposed the following Amendment No. 4 (3442R002.MW), which was adopted:

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking on page 1, line 32 /administrators and officials/ and inserting the following:

/principals or their designees/

Amend the bill further, as and if amended, by inserting on page 1, line 43 after /U.S. 328 (1985)./ the following:

/All school administrators must receive training in the "reasonableness standard" under existing case law and in district procedures established to be followed in conducting searches of persons entering the school premises and of the students attending the school./

Amend title to conform.

Senator WASHINGTON explained the amendment.

Senator WASHINGTON moved that the amendment be adopted.

The amendment was adopted.

There being no further amendments, the Bill was read the third time, passed and ordered returned to the House of Representatives with amendments.

MOTION ADOPTED
On motion of Senators GIESE and WILSON, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of Dr. Richard J. "Rick" Davis, renowned pediatric orthopedist of Columbia, S.C.

Senator WILLIAMS moved that when the Senate adjourns on Friday, April 15, 1994, it stand adjourned to meet next Tuesday, April 26, 1994, at 12:00 Noon, which motion was adopted.

At 1:55 P.M., on motion of Senator WILLIAMS, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 11:00 A.M.

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