Journal of the House of Representatives
of the First Session of the 111th General Assembly
of the State of South Carolina
being the Regular Session Beginning Tuesday, January 10, 1995

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INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

The following Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:

H. 3867 -- Reps. Limehouse, Hutson, Rhoad, Riser and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-235, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST TAKING STRIPED BASS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE LENGTH OF THE STRIPED BASS PROHIBITION AND THE RESTRICTED AREA IN THE SANTEE RIVER AND PROVIDE FOR A RESTRICTION IN THE TAILRACE CANAL AND THE COOPER AND WANDO RIVERS.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

H. 3868 -- Rep. Limbaugh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-3-530, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS IN CIVIL ACTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS IS TWO YEARS FOR CAUSES OF ACTION BROUGHT UNDER TITLE 42, UNITED STATES CODE SECTION 1983, OR TITLE 42 UNITED STATES CODE SECTION 1985.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3869 -- Reps. Thomas, Martin and Kelley: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 61, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-5-185 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERMIT AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 61-5-180 MAY BE ISSUED TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES LOCATED EAST OF THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY IN A COUNTY THAT IS CONTIGUOUS TO A COUNTY THAT HAS ANNUAL ACCOMMODATIONS TAX COLLECTIONS IN EXCESS OF SIX MILLION DOLLARS AND HAS PASSED A REFERENDUM AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS PURSUANT TO SECTION 61-5-180.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3870 -- Rep. Walker: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-730, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP ACCIDENT, GROUP HEALTH, AND GROUP ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE

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POLICIES AND PROVISIONS LIMITING COVERAGE FOR PREEXISTING CONDITIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT POLICIES OF DISABILITY INCOME INSURANCE MAY EXCLUDE COVERAGE FOR DISABILITIES BEGINNING DURING THE FIRST TWENTY-FOUR MONTHS AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF COVERAGE WHICH RESULT FROM A PREEXISTING CONDITION.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3871 -- Reps. Limehouse, Harrell, Bailey, Seithel, Herdklotz, Cain, Sandifer, Hines, Fleming, Huff, Clyburn, Richardson, Keyserling, Fair, Tripp, Rice, R. Smith, Allison, Wells, Riser, Kirsh, Simrill, Wright and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STOPPING, STANDING, OR PARKING OUTSIDE OF A BUSINESS OR RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, SO AS TO PERMIT A VEHICLE USED SOLELY FOR COLLECTING MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE OR RECOVERED MATERIALS TO STOP OR STAND ON A ROAD, STREET, OR HIGHWAY TO COLLECT SOLID WASTE OR RECOVERED MATERIALS.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3872 -- Reps. Witherspoon and Worley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 51-17-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY UNDER THE HERITAGE TRUST PROGRAM, SO AS TO LIMIT THE TOTAL PROPERTY WHICH MAY BE ACQUIRED IN ANY ONE COUNTY.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

H. 3873 -- Rep. McElveen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-1-400, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND THE LIABILITY OF AN OWNER TO WORKMEN OF A SUBCONTRACTOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE OWNER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO THE SUBCONTRACTOR WHO HAS OPTED OUT OF TITLE 42, WORKERS' COMPENSATION, OR FAILED TO INCLUDE HIMSELF AS COVERED BY WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE ON HIS WORKMEN.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

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H. 3874 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter and Shissias: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-6-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE COMMISSION ENTERING INTO CONTRACTS WITH OTHER AGENCIES, SO AS TO EXPAND WITH WHOM THE COMMISSION MAY CONTRACT FOR ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATIONS.

Rep. COBB-HUNTER asked unanimous consent to have the Bill placed on the Calendar without reference.

Rep. D. SMITH objected.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3875 -- Reps. Fleming, Richardson, McElveen, Huff, Wells, McCraw, Walker, Haskins, Harrell, Cato, Easterday, Robinson, Phillips and Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CHAPTER 7, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HOSPITALS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 23 SO AS TO CREATE AND PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR A LIEN ON BEHALF OF A HEALTH CARE FACILITY FOR HEALTH SERVICES RENDERED TO A PERSON ON ALL CAUSES OF ACTION ACCRUING TO THE PERSON ON ACCOUNT OF INJURIES GIVING RISE TO THE CAUSE OF ACTION.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3876 -- Reps. Fleming and Phillips: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-750, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FAILURE TO STOP A MOTOR VEHICLE WHEN SIGNALED BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE, SO AS TO MAKE A VIOLATION OF THIS PROVISION A FELONY AND TO REVISE THE PENALTIES.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3877 -- Rep. Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-755 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR WHO FAILS TO STOP HIS MOTOR VEHICLE WHEN SIGNALED BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE AND IS APPREHENDED AFTER

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A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER PURSUES HIM MORE THAN ONE-HALF MILE AT A SPEED IN EXCESS OF SIXTY MILES AN HOUR IS GUILTY OF A FELONY, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3878 -- Reps. Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-1760, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SALE OF WHITE PERCH, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT ONLY FRESH FISH ON ICE WITH AN INVOICE NOT OVER TWO WEEKS OLD MAY BE SOLD, THE PROHIBITION ON THE SALE OF FROZEN FISH, AND THE DATES THE FISH MAY BE SOLD.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

H. 3879 -- Rep. Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-3-315, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEPUTY ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, SO AS TO REVISE THEIR AUTHORITY, POWERS, AND REQUIREMENTS.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

H. 3880 -- Reps. Townsend, Cooper, Stille and P. Harris: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-930, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE VALUATION OF PROPERTY, DEPRECIATION ALLOWANCES FOR MANUFACTURER'S MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION'S AUTHORITY TO ADJUST DEPRECIATION ALLOWANCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE TO ESTABLISH THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3881 -- Reps. H. Brown, Boan and McAbee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 9-1-1970, 9-8-240, 9-9-240, AND 9-11-350 SO AS TO CONFORM THE COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR JUDGES AND SOLICITORS, GENERAL ASSEMBLY RETIREMENT

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SYSTEM, AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT FOR PURPOSES OF CALCULATING BENEFITS TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3882 -- Rep. Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 38-77-175 AND 56-7-12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VERIFICATION OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COVERAGE UPON THE ISSUANCE OF A TRAFFIC TICKET, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE COMPLETED AND VERIFIED FORM MUST BE RETURNED BY THE VEHICLE OPERATOR OR OWNER TO THE COURT ADJUDICATING THE TRAFFIC TICKET FOR A MOVING VIOLATION WHEN HE TENDERS PAYMENT OF ANY FINE OR BOND, OR APPEARS IN COURT, REGARDING THE MOVING VIOLATION OFFENSE, OR AT THE TIME OF ANY OTHER DISPOSITION OF THE TICKETED OFFENSE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-10-45, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL SECURITY AND THE CONFISCATION OF REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES AND LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PROVIDE THAT FINES COLLECTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 56-10-240, REFERRING TO THE MONETARY PENALTY OF A PERSON WHO IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR FOR WILFUL FAILURE TO RETURN HIS MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES AND REGISTRATION, AND COLLECTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-77-175 AND SECTION 56-7-12, REFERRING ONLY TO THE TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS FINE, MUST BE PAID TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY CONFISCATING THE TAGS AND DEPOSITED IN THE GENERAL FUND OF THE LOCAL GOVERNING BODY.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3883 -- Reps. Rice, Whatley and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-210, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GRACE PERIOD FOR PROCURING A MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSE, SO AS TO REQUIRE A PLACARD CONTAINING CERTAIN

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INFORMATION BE DISPLAYED ON THE MOTOR VEHICLE BEFORE THE REGISTRATION AND LICENSE PLATE ARE RECEIVED.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

S. 67 -- Senators McConnell, Rose, Reese and Courson: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING, BY ADDING ARTICLE 57 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR MEMBERS OF THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

S. 154 -- Senators McConnell, Rose, Courson, Reese and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-3310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATE FOR A RECIPIENT OF THE PURPLE HEART, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AFTER THE INITIAL FEE FOR ISSUANCE IS PAID, THE PLATE MAY BE RENEWED BY A STICKER, THE CHARGE FOR WHICH MUST BE THE RENEWAL FEE CHARGED FOR A REGULAR PLATE.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

S. 179 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 13 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 24 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PRIVATE CORRECTIONS FACILITIES, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES ACT ALLOWING A UNIT OF GOVERNMENT TO CONTRACT WITH THE PRIVATE SECTOR TO PERFORM SERVICES CURRENTLY PERFORMED BY A CORRECTIONS AGENCY OR DEPARTMENT.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

S. 180 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 24-21-710 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON TO DEVELOP WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR PAROLE HEARINGS TO BE HELD BY VIDEO CAMERA AND TO PROMULGATE CERTAIN REGULATIONS, ALLOW THE VICTIM OF THE CRIME FOR WHICH

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A PRISONER HAS BEEN SENTENCED TO SUBMIT ON FILM, VIDEO TAPE, OR OTHER ELECTRONIC MEANS OR IN THE FORM OF A RECORDING OR TESTIMONY AT THE PRISONER'S PAROLE HEARING INFORMATION FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON, ALLOW THE SAME PROCEDURE FOR THE PROSECUTING SOLICITOR, REQUIRE THE BOARD TO CONSIDER, IN MAKING ITS DETERMINATION REGARDING PAROLE FOR A PRISONER, MATERIAL ON FILM, VIDEO TAPE, OR OTHER ELECTRONIC MEANS OR IN THE FORM OF A RECORDING SUBMITTED BY THE PERSON WHOSE PAROLE IS BEING CONSIDERED AND MATERIAL ON FILM, VIDEO TAPE, OR OTHER ELECTRONIC MEANS OR IN THE FORM OF A RECORDING OR TESTIMONY SUBMITTED BY THE PROSECUTING SOLICITOR OR THE VICTIM OR BOTH, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS AND DETAILS CONCERNING SUCH FILM, VIDEO TAPE, OTHER ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT, OR RECORDING ALLOWED BY THIS SECTION; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO INSTALL AND USE A CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION SYSTEM IN EACH CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION OF THE DEPARTMENT THAT HAS PERSONS ELIGIBLE FOR PAROLE, AND REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON TO INSTALL AND USE THE SAME SYSTEM AT THE PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE CONDUCT OF PAROLE HEARINGS BY MEANS OF A TWO-WAY CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION SYSTEM, AND REQUIRE THAT PAROLE HEARINGS BE CONDUCTED BY MEANS OF THIS SYSTEM.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

S. 184 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-5-65, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE BOARD BY REGULATION TO PRESCRIBE THE USE OF PHONICS IN TEACHING READING AND TO PROVIDE IN-SERVICE TRAINING IN PHONICS.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

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S. 378 -- Senator Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 60 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, SO AS TO PROVIDE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR MEMBERS OF THE SHRINERS.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

S. 428 -- Senators McGill, Land and Greg Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HUNTING SEASON FOR SMALL GAME, SO AS TO EXTEND THE RACCOON HUNTING SEASON IN GAME ZONE NINE.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

S. 482 -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-23-210 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY STUDENT WHO CARRIES ON HIS PERSON, IN A BOOK BAG, OR PLACES IN A LOCKER OR DESK A FIREARM, OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF WEAPON, DEVICE, OR OBJECT WHICH MAY BE USED TO INFLICT BODILY INJURY OR DEATH WHILE ON ANY ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY SCHOOL PROPERTY MUST BE EXPELLED FROM SCHOOL PURSUANT TO THE PROCEDURE ESTABLISHED BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR EXPULSIONS.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

S. 503 -- Senator Stilwell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-7-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ACTIONS WHICH MUST BE TRIED WHERE THE CAUSE OF ACTION AROSE, SO AS TO INCLUDE TORT ACTIONS AGAINST A DEFENDANT.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 509 -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-2150, AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 56-3-2170, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES TO MEMBERS OF MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY COUNCILS, SO AS TO PROVIDE A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE FOR A MAYOR.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

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S. 524 -- Senator Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING, BY ADDING ARTICLE 62 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

S. 542 -- Senators McConnell and Passailaigue: A BILL TO RELOCATE THE FOLLY BEACH PUBLIC OYSTER GROUND.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

S. 564 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 36 TO TITLE 48 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE FOREST BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ACT BY DEFINING TERMS AND SETTING FORTH REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMMISSION OF FORESTRY.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

S. 571 -- Senator Peeler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2680, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE USE OF SALES TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATES MAINTAINED ON FILE USED IN MAKING VARIOUS TAX EXEMPT PURCHASES, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE PURCHASER SIGN THE INVOICE AND TO MAKE THIS DELETION EFFECTIVE FOR EXEMPT SALES MADE ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1995.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

S. 596 -- Senator Greg Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-18-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF HYBRID STRIPED BASS, SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE THE PROCESS FOR PERMIT RENEWAL.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

S. 646 -- Senators Land and Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-90, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DRIVING LIMITATIONS FOR

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INTRASTATE MOTOR CARRIER DRIVERS, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "MOTOR CARRIERS" FOR "COMMON CARRIERS" IN CERTAIN REFERENCES CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION.

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

S. 653--RETURNED TO SENATE ON POINT OF ORDER

S. 653 -- Senators Leatherman, Moore, J. Verne Smith, Leventis and Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1377 OF 1968, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SO AS TO REVISE EXISTING BOND AUTHORIZATIONS FOR THE ADJUTANT GENERAL AND THE JOHN DE LA HOWE SCHOOL.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. H. BROWN raised the Point of Order that S. 653 was out of order in compliance with Rule 5.3 which states that any bill or resolution considered by the House of Representatives that raises revenue must conform to the provisions of Article III, Section 15 of the Constitution.

The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order and ordered the Bill returned to the Senate.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

On motion of Rep. KEEGAN, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:

H. 3884 -- Rep. Keegan: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA ARTS COMMISSION TO USE THE CHAMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 1995, FOR THE PRESENTATION OF THE ANNUAL VERNER AWARDS.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the South Carolina Arts Commission is authorized to use the chamber of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, May 10, 1995, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for the presentation of the commission's annual Verner Awards.

Be it further resolved that the State House security forces provide such assistance and access as is necessary for the awards ceremony in accordance with previous procedures.

Be it further resolved that the South Carolina Arts Commission agrees in writing to reimburse General Services for any expenses incurred that

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are beyond the normal operational expenses of maintaining the House Chamber on that date and time.

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