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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The appointment was confirmed and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.

CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

April 12, 1995
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House of Representatives from the 4th Congressional District:

I am transmitting herewith an appointment for confirmation. This appointment is made with the "advice and consent of the members of the 4th Congressional District," and is, therefore submitted for your consideration.

Respectfully,
David M. Beasley

STATEWIDE APPOINTMENT

Reappointment, State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education, with term to commence July 1, 1994, and to expire July 1, 2000:

4th Congressional District:

Mr. Robert H. Chapman, III, 132 Avant Street, Spartanburg, S.C. 29302

The appointment was confirmed and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.

INVITATIONS

The following were received and referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

The Honorable Rick Quinn
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Quinn:

Hope that your year has been enjoyable and safe. It is time once again for the S.C. Recreation and Parks Association State Legislative Reception. The reception has a different twist this year, we are having a barbecue.


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We are requesting May 3, 1995, from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. for our State Legislative Reception. It will be held at Finlay Park (formerly known as Sidney Park) in Columbia. Thank you in advance for your consideration. If you have any questions, please contact me at (803) 256-8700.

Sincerely,
James E. Headley, CLP
Executive Director, SCRPA

The Honorable Rick Quinn
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Quinn:

Laidlaw Environmental Services, Inc. would like to extend an invitation to all members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, to a reception "Saluting Our Environment."

The reception has been scheduled for Tuesday, May 9th from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the State Museum located at 301 Gervais Street.

Laidlaw Environmental Service, Inc. is very proud to call South Carolina home. From our North American headquarters here in Columbia we operate facilities in 25 states, six Canadian provinces and Mexico. Currently we have over 5000 employees who daily meet the needs of our customers by providing proper treatment and disposal of their waste products.

We look forward to this opportunity to further showcase our capabilities.

Kindly place this event on the House Calendar for this date. Please contact me should you have any questions.

Sincerely,
Dan E. Jones, V.P.
Public Affairs


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The Honorable Rick Quinn
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Quinn:

This letter comes to you as a formal request, to reserve a time and date on the legislative Calendar for an event to be sponsored by my parent organization, the Palmetto Project. One of the programs within the Palmetto Project is called South Carolina Commun-I-Care and is a health care access program for low-income South Carolinians with no health insurance or Medicaid. I have enclosed a fact sheet of the program's accomplishments for your perusal.

The event I wish to sponsor will be a legislative reception to be held May 10, 1995, from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the Capital City Club. The purpose is to familiarize the General Assembly with the service Commun-I-Care provides for needy South Carolinians. All members of the General Assembly will be invited and Commun-I-Care will be the hosting program.

If you have any questions concerning Commun-I-Care, please do not hesitate to call me. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

With kind regards,
Parker Sparrow
Commun-I-Care Director

The Honorable Rick Quinn
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

RE: Association of Citadel Men 1995 Legislative Barbecue

Dear Rep. Quinn:

The Governmental Affairs Committee of the Association of Citadel Men, on behalf of our Citadel alumni and friends of The Citadel, cordially extend an invitation to the members of the House of Representatives, their spouses and attaches to attend the Twentieth Annual Association of Citadel Men Legislative Barbecue. This event is held to honor the members of the General Assembly, Constitutional Officers, Justices of the Supreme Court, Judges of the Court of Appeals and Judges of the Circuit Court.


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The barbecue is scheduled for Tuesday, May 16 in the Cantey Building on the State Fair Grounds from 6:30 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. Dress will be casual. Everyone attending must be at least 21 years of age.

We would request that this invitation be extended to the members of the House of Representatives by placing an announcement on the House Calendar. A formal invitation will be sent to you and to the members of the House about ten days prior to the barbecue.

Very truly yours,
Richard H. MacMillan, Jr.
Major General, USAR
President

H. 3524--SENATE AMENDMENTS CONCURRED IN

The Senate amendments to the following Concurrent Resolution were taken up for consideration.

H. 3524 -- Rep. Limbaugh: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PALMETTO BOYS STATE TO USE THE SENATE AND HOUSE CHAMBERS ON FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 1995, FOR ITS ANNUAL STATE HOUSE MEETING.

The Senate amendments were concurred in and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.

H. 3674--SENATE AMENDMENTS CONCURRED IN

The Senate amendments to the following Concurrent Resolution were taken up for consideration.

H. 3674 -- Rep. Spearman: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PALMETTO GIRLS STATE TO USE THE CHAMBERS OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 1995, AND FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 1995.

The Senate amendments were concurred in and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

H. 3841 -- Reps. Sheheen, Quinn, Harrison, Delleney, Baxley, Wilkins and Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 14-8-10, 14-8-20,


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14-8-80, AND 14-8-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COURT OF APPEALS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THREE ADDITIONAL JUDGES FOR THE COURT OF APPEALS, FOR AN ADDITIONAL PANEL OF THE COURT, AND FOR OTHER PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO REFLECT A NINE MEMBER COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 14-5-610, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE JUDICIAL CIRCUITS OF THIS STATE AND JUDGES FOR THE CIRCUIT COURTS, SO AS TO ADD THREE ADDITIONAL CIRCUIT COURT JUDGES FROM SPECIFIED CIRCUITS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1410, RELATING TO FAMILY COURT JUDGES, SO AS TO ADD THREE ADDITIONAL FAMILY COURT JUDGES FROM SPECIFIED CIRCUITS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

H. 3845 -- Rep. Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-130, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PREPARATION OF THE JURY LIST FOR EACH COUNTY FROM A TAPE OF PERSONS HOLDING A VALID SOUTH CAROLINA DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS JURY LIST SHALL BE FURNISHED IN 1995 AND EVERY THIRD YEAR THEREAFTER RATHER THAN EACH YEAR, AND TO REVISE THE MONTHS IN WHICH THE LIST IS COMPILED AND FURNISHED.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. H. BROWN, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

H. 3273 -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-3-3310 AND 56-3-3320, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR RECIPIENTS OF THE PURPLE HEART, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE BIENNIAL FEE FOR THE LICENSE PLATE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE PLATE MUST BE PERMANENT, AND TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE LICENSE PLATE BE ISSUED ON A BIENNIAL BASIS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.


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Rep. H. BROWN, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

S. 368 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 9-8-125 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A MEMBER OF THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR JUDGES AND SOLICITORS WHO IS AT LEAST SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE AND ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE RETIREMENT BENEFITS FROM THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BUT FOR THE MEMBER'S CURRENT EMPLOYMENT AS A JUDGE OR SOLICITOR TO ELECT TO RECEIVE THESE BENEFITS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4127 -- Reps. J. Young and Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF LANCE CORPORAL MICHAEL CHAPPELL OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY PATROL AND EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE MEMBERS OF HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 734 -- Senators O'Dell and Waldrep: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE PORTION OF STATE HIGHWAY 20 IN ANDERSON COUNTY FROM WILLIAMSTON SOUTHWARD THROUGH BELTON TO THE ABBEVILLE COUNTY LINE AS THE "ERNEST ALLEN BURRISS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY".

The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.


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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 743 -- Senator J. Verne Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING SOUTH CAROLINA NATIVE RODNEY HUCKABY FOR RECEIVING TOP HONORS IN THIS YEAR'S STATE MIGRATORY WATERFOWL STAMP COMPETITION DURING THE SOUTHEASTERN WILDLIFE EXPOSITION AND FOR HAVING HIS PAINTING FEATURED ON THE 1995-96 STATE MIGRATORY WATERFOWL STAMP.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

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

H. 4128 -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-24-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT SCHOOL OFFICIALS CONTACT LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES WHEN CRIMINAL CONDUCT OCCURS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL MUST ALSO BE CONTACTED.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

S. 732 -- Senator Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 902 OF 1964, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ABBEVILLE COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSION FROM SEVEN TO ELEVEN MEMBERS.

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

S. 677 -- Senator Leventis: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE CLEMSON UNIVERSITY LIVESTOCK-POULTRY HEALTH DIVISION TO ESTABLISH A QUARANTINE FOR LARYNGOTRACHEITIS, AN INFECTIOUS AND COMMUNICABLE POULTRY DISEASE, AND TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE QUARANTINE.

On motion of Rep. SHARPE, with unanimous consent, the Joint Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.


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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4129 -- Reps. Scott, Allison, Anderson, Askins, Bailey, Baxley, Beatty, Boan, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Cain, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chamblee, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Elliott, Fair, Felder, Fleming, Fulmer, Gamble, Govan, Hallman, Harrell, J. Harris, P. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Harwell, Haskins, Herdklotz, Hines, Hodges, Howard, Huff, Hutson, Inabinett, Jaskwhich, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Keyserling, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Marchbanks, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McElveen, McKay, McMahand, McTeer, Meacham, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Richardson, Riser, Robinson, Rogers, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Shissias, Simrill, D. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Thomas, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Tucker, Vaughn, Waldrop, Walker, Wells, Whatley, L. Whipper, S. Whipper, White, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Williams, Witherspoon, Wofford, Worley, Wright, A. Young and J. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE HONORABLE NICK A. THEODORE FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO WISH HIM AND HIS WIFE EMILIE WELL IN ALL THEIR FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Whereas, Nick A. Theodore served in the State House of Representatives from 1963 through 1966 and 1969 through 1978; and

Whereas, he served in the State Senate from 1967 through 1968 and from 1981 through 1986; and

Whereas, Nick served with distinction as Lieutenant Governor from 1987 through 1994; and

Whereas, he is a 1952 graduate of Furman University; and

Whereas, Nick has served as an Executive Committeeman of the South Carolina Jaycees, President of the South Carolina Jaycees; President of the Greenville Jaycees; Chairman of the Greenville County March of Dimes; and Director of the Greenville County Red Cross; and

Whereas, he has served as the Secretary of the St. George Greek Orthodox Church; Master Councilor of the Greenville Order of DeMoLay; and State Master Councilor S.C. DeMoLay; and

Whereas, Nick was named Outstanding Young Man of Greenville County and South Carolina in 1962; and


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Whereas, he was named Outstanding Legislator by the South Carolina Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association in 1978; and

Whereas, Nick served on the Winthrop University Board of Visitors from 1976 through 1977 and the Citadel Board of Visitors from 1985 through 1986; and

Whereas, he has served as Co-chairman of the South Carolina Education Finance Act Task Force; Chairman of the House Education and Public Works Committee; and Co-chairman of the South Carolina Commission on Government Restructuring; and

Whereas, Nick has served as a member of the Joint Legislative Study Committee on Alcohol and Drugs; State Employees Committee; Hazardous Waste Task Force; Committee on the Future of South Carolina; and the Lieutenant Governor Action Council for Youth; and

Whereas, he is President of the successful William Goldsmith Agency; and

Whereas, Nick and his wife Emilie have reared three children; and

Whereas, he is a truly distinguished South Carolinian who has given most generously of his time and talents to the citizens of the Palmetto State for many years. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly commend the Honorable Nick A. Theodore for his many years of dedicated service to the citizens of the Palmetto State and wish him and his wife Emilie well in all of their future endeavors.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Nick and Emilie Theodore.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4130 -- Reps. Scott, Neal, Allison, Anderson, Askins, Bailey, Baxley, Beatty, Boan, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Cain, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chamblee, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Elliott, Fair, Felder, Fleming, Fulmer, Gamble, Govan, Hallman, Harrell, J. Harris, P. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Harwell, Haskins, Herdklotz, Hines, Hodges, Howard, Huff, Hutson, Inabinett, Jaskwhich, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Keyserling, Kinon, Kirsh,


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Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Marchbanks, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McElveen, McKay, McMahand, McTeer, Meacham, Moody-Lawrence, Neilson, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Richardson, Riser, Robinson, Rogers, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Shissias, Simrill, D. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Thomas, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Tucker, Vaughn, Waldrop, Walker, Wells, Whatley, L. Whipper, S. Whipper, White, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Williams, Witherspoon, Wofford, Worley, Wright, A. Young and J. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXTENDING BEST WISHES AND CONGRATULATIONS TO MRS. GRACIE W. SCOTT UPON HER 62ND BIRTHDAY.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

ROLL CALL

The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows.

Allison          Anderson         Askins
Bailey Baxley Beatty
Boan Breeland Brown, G.
Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T.
Carnell Cato Cave
Chamblee Clyburn Cooper
Cotty Cromer Dantzler
Davenport Delleney Easterday
Fair Fleming Fulmer
Gamble Govan Hallman
Harrell Harris, J. Harris, P.
Harrison Herdklotz Hines
Hodges Howard Hutson
Keegan Kelley Kennedy
Keyserling Kinon Kirsh
Klauber Knotts Koon
Lanford Law Limbaugh
Limehouse Littlejohn Lloyd
Marchbanks Mason McAbee
McCraw McKay McMahand
McTeer Meacham Neal
Phillips Rhoad Rice
Richardson Riser Robinson


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Rogers           Sandifer         Scott
Seithel          Sharpe           Sheheen
Shissias         Simrill          Smith, D.
Smith, R.        Stille           Stuart
Thomas           Townsend         Trotter
Vaughn           Waldrop          Walker
Wells            Whatley          Whipper, L.
Whipper, S.      White            Wilder
Wilkins          Williams         Witherspoon
Wofford          Worley           Wright
Young, A.        Young, J.


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