The report of the Committee of Conference having been adopted by both Houses, and this Bill having been read three times in each House, it was ordered that the title thereof be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification.
The following was received from the Senate.
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it insists upon its
amendments to S. 101:
S. 101 -- Senators Leventis, Ryberg, Rose, Giese and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND
SECTION 22-3-550, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING
TO A MAGISTRATE'S JURISDICTION OVER CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES AND A
MAGISTRATE'S AUTHORITY TO IMPOSE SENTENCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE
PROHIBITION AGAINST A MAGISTRATE SENTENCING ANY PERSON TO CONSECUTIVE TERMS
OF
IMPRISONMENT TOTALING MORE THAN NINETY DAYS DOES NOT APPLY TO SENTENCES
FOR
CONVICTIONS RESULTING FROM A VIOLATION OF CHAPTER 11 OF TITLE 34 PERTAINING TO
FRAUDULENT CHECKS OR A VIOLATION OF
Very respectfully,
President
Whereupon, the Chair appointed Reps. JENNINGS, COBB-HUNTER and FLEMING to the Committee of Conference on the part of the House and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.
The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., May 31, 1995
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the
amendments proposed by the House to S. 679:
S. 679 -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE 52, CODE
OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY AMENDING SECTION 52-7-30, RELATING TO THE
POWERS OF THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION
MAY EXEMPT FROM ITS REGULATIONS CERTAIN SCHOOLS, BUSINESSES, AND
ASSOCIATIONS
THAT PROVIDE INSTRUCTION IN THE COMBATIVE SPORTS, TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS;
AND
TO FURTHER AMEND CHAPTER 7, BY ADDING SECTION 52-7-145 SO AS TO BAN CONTESTS
INVOLVING MORE THAN ONE OF THE COMBATIVE SPORTS AND COMBATIVE SPORTS
EVENTS
INVOLVING THE USE OF WEAPONS.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., May 31, 1995
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the
amendments proposed by the House to S. 180:
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 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
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., May 31, 1995
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the
amendments proposed by the House to H. 3104:
H. 3104 -- Reps. Shissias, Stille and Kelley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION
20-7-1318, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED
IN INCOME-WITHHOLDING TO ENFORCE SUPPORT ORDERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE
DEFINITION OF "SUPPORT ORDER" AND TO CORRECT A CROSS-REFERENCE.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
The Senate returned to the House with amendments the following:
H. 3703 -- Reps. Hallman, Baxley, Quinn, Cobb-Hunter, Kirsh, Jennings, A. Young, Stuart, R. Smith, Lloyd, Herdklotz, Harrison, Littlejohn, Meacham, Sharpe, Simrill, G. Brown, Robinson, Fulmer, Stoddard, Seithel, Fair, Wright, H. Brown, Limehouse, Vaughn, Jaskwhich, Inabinett, Haskins, Wells, Beatty, Tripp, Easterday, Wofford, Walker, Law, Marchbanks, Waldrop, Riser, Stille, D. Smith, Sandifer, Cotty, Cain, Whatley, Gamble, Hutson, Koon, Lanford, Tucker, Davenport, Harwell, Limbaugh, Felder, Cooper, Mason, Chamblee, J. Harris, Wilkes, Boan, Carnell, Fleming, Spearman, Hodges, J. Young, Dantzler, Martin, Klauber, Bailey, Richardson and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-530, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS
Rep. HARRISON explained the Senate amendment.
The Senate amendments were agreed to, and the Bill, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification.
The Senate returned to the House with amendments the following:
H. 3364 -- Reps. Tucker, P. Harris, McAbee and Carnell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 21 IN TITLE 25, RELATING TO MILITARY, CIVIL DEFENSE, AND VETERANS' AFFAIRS, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE VETERANS' TRUST FUND OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND PROVIDE FOR ITS POWERS, DUTIES, AND GOVERNANCE; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 12-7-2417 SO AS TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATION ON STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX FORMS ENABLING A TAXPAYER TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO THE VETERANS' TRUST FUND OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Rep. TUCKER explained the Senate amendment.
The Senate amendments were agreed to, and the Bill, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification.
Rep. QUINN, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report, on:
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".
On motion of Rep. QUINN, with unanimous consent, the following Concurrent Resolution was taken up for immediate consideration:
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 THE CITY OF BELTON TO THE BURRISS CAREER CENTER THE "ERNEST ALLEN BURRISS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY".
Whereas, Mr. Ernest Allen Burriss was an employee of the South Carolina Department of Highways and Public Transportation from 1921 until his death in 1954; and
Whereas, while employed by the Department of Highways and Public Transportation, Mr. Burriss served with distinction as the Maintenance Supervisor in charge of the Belton District; and
Whereas, it is fitting and proper that the portion of South Carolina Highway 20 in Anderson County from the City of Belton to the Career Center be designated and named the "Ernest Allen Burriss Memorial Highway" as a lasting tribute to this distinguished South Carolinian. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly request the Department of Transportation to designate and name the portion of State Highway 20 in Anderson County from Belton to the Career Center described above in this resolution as the "Ernest Allen Burriss Memorial Highway" and to install appropriate markers or signs at places along the highway as the department considers advisable containing the words "Ernest Allen Burriss Memorial Highway".
Rep. TOWNSEND proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name L:\council\legis\amend\PT\2072CM.95), which was adopted.
Amend the resolution, as and if amended, by striking all before the resolving words and inserting:
/Whereas, Mr. Ernest Allen Burriss was an employee of the South Carolina Department of Highways and Public Transportation from 1921 until his death in 1954; and
Whereas, while employed by the Department of Highways and Public
Transportation, Mr. Burriss served with distinction as the Maintenance
Supervisor in charge of the Belton District; and
Be it further resolved by striking all after the resolving words and inserting:
/That the members of the General Assembly request the Department of Transportation to designate and name the portion of State Highway 20 in Anderson County from Belton to the Career Center described above in this resolution as the "Ernest Allen Burriss Memorial Highway" and to install appropriate markers or signs at places along the highway as the department considers advisable containing the words "Ernest Allen Burriss Memorial Highway"./
Amend further by amending the title to read:
/TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE PORTION OF STATE
HIGHWAY 20 IN ANDERSON COUNTY FROM THE CITY OF BELTON TO THE BURRISS CAREER
CENTER THE "ERNEST ALLEN BURRISS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY"./
Rep. TOWNSEND explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
The Concurrent Resolution, as amended, was adopted and ordered returned to the Senate.
On motion of Rep. KELLEY, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 4287 -- Reps. Kelley and Keegan: A HOUSE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SOUTH CAROLINA STUDENT LEGISLATURE THE USE OF THE HOUSE CHAMBER ON NOVEMBER 1, 2, AND 3, 1995, FOR ITS ANNUAL MEETING.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the South Carolina Student Legislature is allowed the use of the Chamber
of the House of Representatives at its temporary location on November 1, 2, and
3, 1995, for its annual meeting. If the House of Representatives is in
statewide session on any of these days, the House Chamber may not be used on
these days.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4288 -- Reps. Neilson, Baxley and Hines: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE ST. JOHNS HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM OF DARLINGTON COUNTY ON WINNING THE 1995 CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 4289 -- Rep. Boan: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING JAMES M. "JIMMY" NEAL OF LANCASTER COUNTY FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE LANCASTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND WISHING HIM SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS FOLLOWING HIS RETIREMENT AS PRINCIPAL OF ANDREW JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 4290 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-737, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DRIVER TRAINING COURSE CREDIT TOWARD LIABILITY AND COLLISION INSURANCE POLICY PREMIUMS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN APPROVED DRIVER TRAINING COURSE INCLUDES AN EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS COURSE APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
Rep. R. SMITH moved that the House do now adjourn, which was adopted.
The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:
H. 4261 -- Reps. Kirsh, Delleney, Meacham, McCraw, Moody-Lawrence and Simrill: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE HEARTFELT THANKS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE CHILDREN OF ANNE SPRINGS CLOSE FOR SETTING ASIDE TWO THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED ACRES IN YORK COUNTY TO PRESERVE AN AREA THAT WILL SERVE AS A BUFFER AGAINST URBAN ENCROACHMENT, PROTECTING THE FORT MILL COMMUNITY FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.
H. 4262 -- Reps. G. Brown and Hines: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING JOHN E. WALL OF BISHOPVILLE FOR HIS OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO PUBLIC EDUCATION AS SUPERINTENDENT OF THE LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND EXTENDING HIM BEST WISHES FOR HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS FOLLOWING HIS RETIREMENT.
H. 4263 -- Rep. Boan: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE DECEMBER 3-9, 1995, AS SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH
H. 4264 -- Rep. Stuart: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING PELION HIGH SCHOOL OF LEXINGTON COUNTY ON WINNING THE 1995 CLASS A GIRLS SOFTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
H. 4265 -- Reps. Gamble, Koon, Knotts, Stuart, Riser, Wright and Spearman: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF MR. JOHN W. PARRISH, SR., OF WEST COLUMBIA, A PROMINENT SOUTH CAROLINA BUSINESS AND CIVIC LEADER, UPON HIS DEATH.
H. 4268 -- Reps. Rhoad and Cave: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE BAMBERG-EHRHARDT HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAM AND ITS COACHES FOR A TRULY OUTSTANDING SEASON BY WINNING THE 1995 CLASS AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
H. 4269 -- Reps. Scott, Neal, Canty, Allison, Anderson, Askins, Bailey, Baxley, Beatty, Boan, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Cain, 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, 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 REVEREND JAMES NEDD FOR