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The House assembled at 12:00 Noon.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by the Chaplain of the House of Representatives, the Rev. Dr. Alton C. Clark as follows:
O God, our Heavenly Father, we thank You for the awakening beauty of the earth around. With clear vision and grateful hearts, may we behold Your presence in the new birth of Springtime. Forbid that we should walk in the garden of loveliness with eyes that do not see or hearts that do not sing. As the miracle of life is seen anew in the tiniest bloom, in every blade of grass, and in budding branches against the bending sky, may the wonder of it all rebuke our cold cynicism, the joy of it restore our tired hope, and the loveliness of it enrich our understanding of God's handiwork which is sure.
To an all-powerful God we make our prayer. Amen.
Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER.
After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of Thursday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.
Rep. RISER moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Harry W. Glenn of Columbia, which was agreed to.
The following was received from the Senate.
Columbia, S.C., April 3, 1996
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it nonconcurs in the amendments proposed by the House to S. 846:
S. 846 -- Senator Giese: 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 72 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SOUTH CAROLINA OLYMPIC LICENSE PLATES.
Very respectfully,
President
On motion of Rep. CARNELL, the House insisted upon its amendments.
Whereupon, the Chair appointed Reps. CARNELL, HALLMAN and WHITE 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 and referred to the appropriate committee for consideration.
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The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., April 4, 1996
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the veto by the Governor on R. 295, H. 4747 by a vote of 45 to 0.
(R295) H. 4747 -- Rep. D. Smith: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 318 OF 1965, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CHEROKEE SPRINGS FIRE DISTRICT IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL OF THE DISTRICT TO BE ELECTED IN A NONPARTISAN ELECTION TO BE CONDUCTED AT THE TIME OF THE GENERAL ELECTION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE STAGGERING OF TERMS, AND THE MANNER OF ELECTION, AND DELETE THE PROVISION REQUIRING A TWENTY PERCENT PETITION OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT TO INITIATE AN ELECTION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., April 4, 1996
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the veto by the Governor on R. 294, H. 4721 by a vote of 45 to 0.
(R294) H. 4721 -- Reps. Davenport and Littlejohn: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 1189 OF 1958, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BOILING SPRINGS FIRE DISTRICT IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS ON THE GOVERNING BOARD FROM THREE TO FIVE.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., April 4, 1996
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. 614:
S. 614 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-370, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF AREAS FOR THE GATHERING OF OYSTERS, SO AS TO INCLUDE CLAMS, PROVIDE FOR PERSONS WHO MAY GATHER THE OYSTERS AND CLAMS, REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGNATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE AREAS, AND PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR CRITICAL AREAS DESIGNATED AS PUBLIC SHELLFISH GROUNDS.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., April 4, 1996
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that the Report of the Committee of Conference having been adopted by both Houses ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and the Act enrolled for Ratification:
H. 4471 -- Reps. Cato, Vaughn, Easterday, Tripp and Rice: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR A REFERENDUM TO BE HELD AT THE SAME TIME AS THE 1996 GENERAL ELECTION TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF GREENVILLE COUNTY FAVOR SUBDIVIDING THE DISTRICT INTO THREE OR MORE SEPARATE SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND REQUIRING THE CHAIRMAN OF THE GREENVILLE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION TO SUBMIT A PLAN OF SUBDIVISION DEVELOPED BY THE DELEGATION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT IN 1998 FOR THEIR APPROVAL IF THE RESULTS OF THE 1996 REFERENDUM ARE IN FAVOR OF SUBDIVIDING THE DISTRICT.
and has ordered the Joint Resolution Enrolled for Ratification.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:
H. 4469 -- Reps. Wilkins, Sharpe, Haskins, Cato, D. Smith, Townsend, J. Brown and Harrison: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA EFFECTIVE DEATH PENALTY ACT OF 1996" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO ADD SECTION 16-3-21, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO PROHIBIT, WITHOUT PRIOR COURT APPROVAL, CONTACT WITH JURORS WHO SENTENCED AN INDIVIDUAL TO DEATH BY ATTORNEYS OR AGENTS OF THAT INDIVIDUAL; BY ADDING SECTION 17-25-375 SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR PROCEDURES FOR THE SETTING OF EXECUTION DATES; BY AMENDING SECTION 17-25-380, RELATING TO NOTICES OF THE INTENT TO EXECUTE A DEATH SENTENCE, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THESE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS; BY ADDING SECTION 17-27-130 SO AS TO CLARIFY THE CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN THE ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE IS WAIVED IN STATE POST-CONVICTION PROCEEDINGS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN ACCESS OF NEW COUNSEL TO THE FILES OF PRIOR COUNSEL IN CASES OF DEFENDANTS SENTENCED TO DEATH; BY ADDING SECTION 17-27-140 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SENTENCING TRIAL JUDGE IN CAPITAL CASES TO PRESIDE OVER COLLATERAL REVIEW PROCEEDINGS UNLESS ACTUAL BIAS OR PREJUDICE IS FOUND TO EXIST; BY ADDING SECTION 17-27-150 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT DISCOVERY PROCESSES ARE ONLY AVAILABLE TO THE PARTIES IN A STATE POST-CONVICTION RELIEF CASE UPON A SHOWING OF GOOD CAUSE; AND BY ADDING SECTION 17-27-160 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR TIME LIMITS IN CERTAIN MATTERS IN STATE POST-CONVICTION RELIEF CASES INVOLVING A SENTENCE OF DEATH FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXPEDITING REVIEW OF SUCH CASES, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT AND COMPENSATION OF COUNSEL IN THESE CASES.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:
H. 4434 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2990, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REINSTATEMENT OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE OF A PERSON WHOSE LICENSE HAS BEEN SUSPENDED FOR A FIFTH OFFENSE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. H. BROWN, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:
H. 4557 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 21, TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES, BY ADDING ARTICLE 24 ENACTING THE BINGO TAX ACT OF 1996 SO AS TO REGULATE THE GAME OF BINGO AND PROVIDE CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE INCOME TAX, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEDUCTION OF BINGO PRIZES AND WINNINGS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-8-530, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING, SO AS TO EXEMPT BINGO PRIZES AND WINNINGS FROM WITHHOLDING, TO PROVIDE THAT ALL CURRENT BINGO LICENSES EXPIRE AFTER SEPTEMBER 30, 1997, TO SAVE PROCEEDINGS UNDERWAY ON OCTOBER 1, 1997, AND PROVIDE FOR THEIR DISPOSITION UNDER FORMER LAW; TO REPEAL ARTICLE 23, CHAPTER 21, TITLE 12, RELATING TO BINGO REGULATION; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE BINGO TAX ACT OF 1996 TAKES EFFECT OCTOBER 1, 1997.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. H. BROWN, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:
H. 4825 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-310, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TAX ON GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE LICENSE TAX IMPOSED BY THIS SECTION IS IN LIEU OF ALL SALES, USE, OR OTHER EXCISE TAX WHICH MAY OTHERWISE BE IMPOSED BY ANY MUNICIPALITY, COUNTY, OR OTHER LOCAL POLITICAL SUBDIVISION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-720, RELATING TO THE TAX ON MOTOR FUELS AND PERFECTION OF THE EXEMPTION FOR IMPORTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE EXEMPTION FOR EXPORTS, RATHER THAN IMPORTS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-740, RELATING TO THE TAX ON MOTOR FUELS AND PERFECTION OF THE EXEMPTION FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND STATE-OWNED BUSES AND VEHICLES USED IN AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM, SO AS TO CHANGE A STATUTORY REFERENCE REGARDING A VENDOR'S MAKING APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT PROVIDED FOR BY THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-795, RELATING TO THE TAX ON MOTOR FUELS AND INTEREST ON REFUND CLAIMS NOT ISSUED WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF FILING, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXISTING PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION AND PROVIDE THAT INTEREST ON A CLAIM FOR A REFUND MUST BE PAID AT THE RATE AND IN THE MANNER PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 12-54-25; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-905, RELATING TO THE TIME FOR PAYMENT OF THE MOTOR FUEL TAX ON GALLONS OF MOTOR FUEL IMPORTED FROM ANOTHER STATE, SO AS TO CHANGE CERTAIN STATUTORY REFERENCES WITHIN THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-915, RELATING TO THE TAX ON MOTOR FUELS, THE TAX COLLECTED AND REMITTED BY THE SUPPLIER, DUE DATE, AND LATE TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SUPPLIER SHALL "GIVE NOTIFICATION OF", RATHER THAN "REMIT", LATE TAXES REMITTED TO THE SUPPLIER BY AN ELIGIBLE PURCHASER; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-925, RELATING TO THE COLLECTION OF MOTOR FUEL TAX FROM A PURCHASER AND THE ELECTION TO DEFER THE TAX PAYMENT, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT FAILURE OF A SUPPLIER OR BONDED IMPORTER TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION MAY RESULT IN SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-935, RELATING TO RECISION OF A PURCHASER'S ELIGIBILITY AND ELECTION TO DEFER PAYMENT OF THE TAX ON MOTOR FUELS, SO AS TO CHANGE A STATUTORY REFERENCE WITHIN THE CODE SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-940, RELATING TO COMPUTING THE AMOUNT OF THE MOTOR FUEL TAX DUE, SO AS TO CHANGE A STATUTORY REFERENCE WITHIN THIS SECTION, AND TO SUBSTITUTE "CREDIT" FOR "DEDUCTION" IN ONE INSTANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-970, RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION OF A BACKUP TAX EQUAL TO THE TAX IMPOSED BY SECTION 12-28-310, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXEMPTION FROM THE BACKUP TAX UPON THE DELIVERY IN THIS STATE INTO THE FUEL SUPPLY TANK OF A HIGHWAY VEHICLE OF "ALTERNATIVE FUELS"; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-1130, RELATING TO THE TAX ON MOTOR FUELS AND THE TANK WAGON OPERATOR-IMPORTER LICENSE AND FEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT "OPERATORS OF TANK WAGONS DELIVERING PRODUCTS", RATHER THAN "OPERATORS OF TANK WAGON DELIVERY PRODUCT", INTO THIS STATE MORE THAN TWENTY-FIVE MILES FROM THE BORDER SHALL APPLY FOR AN IMPORTER'S LICENSE UNDER SECTION 12-28-1125; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-1135, RELATING TO THE FUEL VENDOR LICENSE AND FEE, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, SUBSTITUTE "TRANSPORTER" FOR "CARRIER" IN ONE INSTANCE AND CHANGE A STATUTORY REFERENCE; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 12-28-1139 SO AS TO REQUIRE EACH PERSON LIABLE FOR THE TAX IMPOSED BY SECTIONS 12-28-970 AND 12-28-990(C) WHO IS NOT LICENSED UNDER SECTIONS 12-28-1100 THROUGH 12-28-1135 TO OBTAIN A MISCELLANEOUS FUEL TAX LICENSE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THERE IS NO REGISTRATION FEE FOR THIS LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-1150, RELATING TO THE TAX ON MOTOR FUELS, FINGERPRINTING, AND EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE TO THE TITLE OF AN AGENCY HEAD; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-1155, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT AN APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE UNDER CHAPTER 28, TITLE 12, MUST BE FILED WITH A SURETY BOND OR CASH DEPOSIT, SO AS TO ADD LANGUAGE TO A PROVISION OF THIS SECTION TO THE EFFECT THAT FUEL VENDORS DEFINED IN SECTION 12-28-1135, OTHER THAN PERSONS REQUIRED TO BE LICENSED UNDER PROVISIONS OTHER THAN IN THOSE SECTIONS, AND MISCELLANEOUS FUEL TAX LICENSEES DEFINED IN SECTION 12-28-1139, ARE EXEMPT FROM THE BONDING REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-1180, RELATING TO THE TAX ON MOTOR FUELS, NOTICE OF PROPOSED DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE NOTICE OF SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSE, AND CERTAIN HEARINGS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF A LICENSE FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH CHAPTER 28, TITLE 12, AFTER AT LEAST THIRTY DAYS' NOTICE, RATHER THAN TEN DAYS' NOTICE, TO THE LICENSEE AND A HEARING, IF REQUESTED, PURSUANT TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-1300, RELATING TO THE TAX ON MOTOR FUELS, VERIFIED STATEMENT BY A SUPPLIER, AND REPORTING OF INFORMATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REPORTS REQUIRED BY ARTICLE 13 OF CHAPTER 28, TITLE 12, RATHER THAN BY SECTION 12-28-1300, MUST BE FILED WITH RESPECT TO INFORMATION FOR THE PRECEDING CALENDAR MONTH "ON OR BEFORE", RATHER THAN "BEFORE", THE TWENTY-SECOND DAY OF THE CURRENT MONTH, AND TO CHANGE A STATUTORY REFERENCE WITHIN THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-1320, RELATING TO THE TAX ON MOTOR FUELS AND THE REQUIREMENT THAT A LICENSED TANK IMPORTER MUST FILE A MONTHLY VERIFIED SWORN STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS, SO AS TO REFER TO AND IMPOSE THE REQUIREMENT OF THIS SECTION UPON, A "LICENSED TANK WAGON OPERATOR IMPORTER", RATHER THAN A "LICENSED TANK IMPORTER"; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-1390, RELATING TO THE TAX ON MOTOR FUELS AND A FUEL VENDOR'S REPORTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE FUEL VENDOR'S ANNUAL REPORT MUST BE FILED BEFORE FEBRUARY TWENTY-EIGHTH, RATHER THAN "BEFORE JANUARY TWENTY-FIRST", ANNUALLY FOR THE PRECEDING CALENDAR YEAR; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 12-28-1395 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON LICENSED AS A MISCELLANEOUS FUEL TAX LICENSEE IN SOUTH CAROLINA SHALL FILE MONTHLY A SWORN STATEMENT ON PRESCRIBED FORMS AND FURNISH ANY INFORMATION CONSIDERED NECESSARY BY THE ADMINISTERING AGENCY FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF CHAPTER 28, TITLE 12; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-1505, RELATING TO THE TAX ON MOTOR FUELS AND REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO SHIPPING DOCUMENTS, SO AS TO DELETE A CERTAIN REFERENCE TO "THE SECRETARY OF STATE" AND SUBSTITUTE "THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION OR ITS AGENT"; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-2110, RELATING TO SPECIALIZED COMPENSATING FUEL TAXES AND THE FUEL REPLACEMENT TAX, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS, AND TO REQUIRE THE COLLECTION OF THE TAX IMPOSED BY CHAPTER 28, TITLE 12; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-2360, RELATING TO THE TAX ON MOTOR FUELS AND REFUND OF THE INSPECTION FEE ON PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PROOF OF CLAIM BEING SUBMITTED WITHIN THE TIME PERIOD PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 12-54-85, RATHER THAN WITHIN SIX MONTHS FROM THE DATE SHOWN ON THE DELIVERY MANIFEST; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-2380, RELATING TO THE TAX ON MOTOR VEHICLES, THE PROVISION THAT MOTOR FUELS USED IN THE OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE ARE TAXABLE, AND THE EXEMPTION FOR THE SELLER-USER OF LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL MOTOR FUELS PLACED INTO MOTOR VEHICLES FOR USE IN THEIR OPERATION OR FOR THE OPERATION OF THEIR PARTS OR ATTACHMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO THE "FEES", RATHER THAN THE "TAX", PROVIDED FOR IN ARTICLE 23 OF CHAPTER 28, TITLE 12, RATHER THAN "PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 28, TITLE 12"; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-2520, RELATING TO THE TAX ON MOTOR FUELS, REPORTS AND BOND REQUIREMENTS, AND OIL COMPANY BOND EXEMPTION BASED ON STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT "A MOTOR FUEL LICENSEE", RATHER THAN "AN OIL COMPANY", MAY FURNISH A STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AND THAT IF IN THE JUDGMENT OF THE ADMINISTERING AGENCY, THE PROPERTY OWNED BY THE "MOTOR FUEL LICENSEE", RATHER THAN "THE OIL COMPANY", IS SUFFICIENT TO PROTECT THE STATE IN THE PAYMENT OF ALL "MOTOR FUEL TAXES", RATHER THAN "GASOLINE TAXES", DUE, A BOND IS NOT REQUIRED; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 12-28-2510, RELATING TO THE TAX ON MOTOR FUELS AND THE ANNUAL REPORTING REQUIREMENT OF GALLONS SOLD THROUGH RETAIL OUTLETS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. H. BROWN, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:
H. 4833 -- Reps. Robinson, Herdklotz, Waldrop, Fulmer, Trotter, Sandifer, Marchbanks, Rice, Haskins and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-795, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INTEREST DUE ON GASOLINE TAX REFUNDS, SO AS TO CORRECT THE REFERENCE TO THE PROVISIONS ON INTEREST ON TAX OVERPAYMENTS AND UNDERPAYMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-2360, RELATING TO REFUNDS OF GASOLINE TAX INSPECTION FEES, SO AS TO EXTEND THE GENERAL LIMITATIONS ON THE ASSESSMENT OF STATE TAXES TO CLAIMS FOR REFUNDS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-2680, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VALUATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAXES, SO AS TO DELETE AN OBSOLETE REFERENCE WITH RESPECT TO THE AUDITOR'S DUTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-300, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPEALS OF VALUATION FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROPERTY, SO AS TO DELETE REDUNDANT PROVISIONS AND CORRECT A REFERENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-25, RELATING TO INTEREST ON TAX UNDERPAYMENTS AND OVERPAYMENTS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION TO INCREASE FROM FIFTEEN TO THIRTY DAYS THE TIME FOR WHICH INTEREST MAY BE WAIVED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE CONVENIENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-85, RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON TAX ASSESSMENTS AND COLLECTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DATES WHEN CERTAIN TAXES ARE CONSIDERED TO HAVE BEEN PAID OR RETURNS FILED; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-30, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE TAX APPEALS, SO AS TO REVISE DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-40, RELATING TO WAIVER OF TIME LIMITATIONS FOR PURPOSES OF TAX APPEALS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT TO EXTEND ANY TIME LIMITATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-50, RELATING TO THE PROVISIONS APPLICABLE WHEN TIME PERIODS EXPIRE ON WEEKENDS OR LEGAL HOLIDAYS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THESE PROVISIONS APPLY TO ALL TAXES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-410, RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON ASSESSMENTS FOR A TAX PERIOD FOR WHICH A FINAL ADMINISTRATIVE OR JUDICIAL ORDER HAS BEEN ISSUED, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM THESE AN ORDER ABATING A JEOPARDY ASSESSMENT OR ASSESSMENT ARISING FROM ADDITIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ASSESSMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-440, RELATING TO DEFICIENCY ASSESSMENT RESTRICTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL EXEMPTIONS FROM THESE RESTRICTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-920, RELATING TO JEOPARDY ASSESSMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FURTHER FOR ASSESSMENTS AND APPEALS IN THESE CASES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-1350, RELATING TO THE EXCLUSIONS OF APPEALS UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA REVENUE PROCEDURES ACT, SO AS TO EXTEND THESE EXCLUSIONS TO LICENSES SUSPENDED OR REVOKED BY THE CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT DIVISION OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND TO PROVIDE FOR APPEALS OF THESE MATTERS TO BE HANDLED BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-2130, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT APPEALS OF PROPERTY VALUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION, SO AS TO DELETE THE AUTHORITY OF A COUNTY ASSESSOR TO APPEAL A DEPARTMENTAL DETERMINATION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-2150, RELATING TO CLAIMS FOR REFUND BASED ON PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE FROM PROTEST TO CLAIM FOR REFUND; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 12-4-760, 12-47-75, AND 12-54-60, RELATING RESPECTIVELY TO APPEALS TO THE TAX BOARD OF REVIEW, THE PROPER CREDITING OF TAXES ERRONEOUSLY CREDITED, AND AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION TO ESTIMATE TAXES DUE WHEN A REQUIRED REPORT OR RETURN IS NOT FILED.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. H. BROWN, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:
H. 4834 -- Reps. Robinson, Herdklotz, Waldrop, Sandifer, Fulmer, Trotter, Marchbanks, Rice, Haskins and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-2-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE METHOD OF SIGNING INCOME TAX RETURNS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-4-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION, SO AS TO REVISE A REFERENCE TO THE BOND REQUIREMENT FOR DEPARTMENTAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SECTIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 NOT ADOPTED IN THE DETERMINATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXCLUSION OF PROVISIONS RELATING TO AN INNOCENT SPOUSE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-31-60, RELATING TO PENALTIES PROVIDED UNDER THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL TAX AGREEMENT, SO AS TO MAKE THESE PENALTIES APPLY IN LIEU OF OTHER PENALTIES AND INTEREST OTHERWISE REQUIRED; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-36-110, AS AMENDED, 12-36-120, AS AMENDED, 12-36-1710, AS AMENDED, 12-36-2110, AS AMENDED, AND 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SALES AND USE TAX ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITIONS OF "RETAIL SALE" AND "WHOLESALE SALE", CLARIFY A REFERENCE IN AN EXEMPTION UNDER THE CASUAL EXCISE TAX, REQUIRE LEASES TO BE IN WRITING FOR PURPOSES OF OBTAINING THE THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS MAXIMUM SALES TAX ON CERTAIN ITEMS, CLARIFY THE SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR SUPPLIES REQUIRED BY DIABETICS, AND TO EXEMPT GOODS PROVIDED TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WHEN CERTAIN CONDITIONS ARE MET; TO AMEND SECTION 12-39-260, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE COUNTY AUDITOR, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION TO APPROVE OTHER MEANS OF ACCOUNTING FOR AND REPORTING OF REAL ESTATE SALES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-35, RELATING TO THE INNOCENT SPOUSE RULE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THOSE INSTANCES WHEN THE RULE DOES NOT APPLY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PENALTY ON A RETURNED CHECK FOR TAXES, SO AS TO EXTEND THE PENALTY TO ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS AND CLARIFY THIS PENALTY AS AN ADDITION TO ALL OTHER PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT TO REVOKE LICENSES ISSUED TAXPAYERS FOR VIOLATIONS OR OMISSIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE NOTICE BY FIRST CLASS RATHER THAN CERTIFIED MAIL; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT TO MAINTAIN RECORDS FOR TAX PURPOSES, SO AS TO EXTEND THE REQUIREMENT TO LICENSES, FEES, AND SURCHARGES AND TO PROVIDE THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH MICROFILM RECORDS ARE ADEQUATE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-227, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT TO CONTRACT WITH PRIVATE PARTIES TO COLLECT TAXES, SO AS TO ALLOW THE NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS TO BE MADE BY FIRST CLASS RATHER THAN CERTIFIED OR REGISTERED MAIL; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 12-6-5040, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT TO REQUIRE COPIES OF FEDERAL TAX RETURNS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. TOWNSEND, from the Committee on Education and Public Works, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:
H. 3803 -- Reps. A. Young, Keegan, Mason, R. Smith, Bailey, Wofford, Klauber, Law, Hutson, Whatley, Vaughn, Chamblee, Byrd, Gamble, Witherspoon, Lloyd, Limbaugh, Kinon, Littlejohn, Haskins and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS WHO MAY OBTAIN A DRIVER'S LICENSE, BEGINNER'S PERMIT OR INSTRUCTION PERMIT, SO AS TO REQUIRE APPLICANTS FOR A BEGINNER'S PERMIT TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 56-1-50, TO REQUIRE APPLICANTS FOR A RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 56-1-180, AND TO DELETE "INSTRUCTION PERMIT" AND "SECTION 56-1-60"; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO OBTAINING A BEGINNER'S PERMIT, SO AS TO REQUIRE APPLICANTS TO COMPLETE A DRIVER'S TRAINING COURSE BEFORE BEING ISSUED A BEGINNER'S PERMIT; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-180, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO DELETE "INSTRUCTION PERMIT" AND TO REQUIRE APPLICANTS TO COMPLETE A DRIVER'S TRAINING COURSE BEFORE BEING ISSUED A RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. TOWNSEND, from the Committee on Education and Public Works, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:
H. 4447 -- Reps. Meacham, Simrill, Young-Brickell, Vaughn, Allison, Davenport, Rice, Easterday, Haskins and Lee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESIDENCY AND OTHER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS OF CHILDREN TO ATTEND PUBLIC SCHOOLS, SO AS TO DELETE A PROVISION ALLOWING A CHILD TO ATTEND A PUBLIC SCHOOL IN A PARTICULAR DISTRICT IF THE CHILD OWNS CERTAIN REAL ESTATE IN THE DISTRICT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-31, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ATTENDANCE AT PUBLIC SCHOOLS, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE IN THE SECTION TO THE REVISED PROVISIONS OF SECTION 59-63-30.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. H. BROWN, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:
H. 4706 -- Reps. Wilkins, Kennedy, Harrell, Hutson, Neilson, S. Whipper, J. Hines, Harvin, Howard, Askins, White, Fleming, Jennings, Keegan, Anderson, L. Whipper, M. Hines, Cobb-Hunter, Breeland, Neal, Young-Brickell, Easterday, J. Harris, Koon, Meacham, J. Young, Harrison, Clyburn, Herdklotz, Knotts, Inabinett, Wright, Lloyd, Law, Gamble, Delleney, Cave, Govan, H. Brown, Felder, Robinson, Mason, Carnell, D. Smith, Rice, Sharpe, Boan, Fulmer, Chamblee, Stuart, Shissias, Klauber, T. Brown, Spearman, Williams, Kinon, Limbaugh, Scott, Riser, McTeer, McElveen, Hodges and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA RURAL DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1996" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-20, RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS PERTAINING TO THE ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FINDINGS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-30, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT, SO AS TO DELETE THE DEFINITION OF "SERVICES"; TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION AND CRITERIA OF ENTERPRISE ZONES, SO AS TO DELETE SPECIFIED CRITERIA AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE AMOUNT OF BENEFITS ALLOWED IS DETERMINED BY THE COUNTY DESIGNATION IN WHICH THE BUSINESS IS LOCATED; TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-50, RELATING TO CRITERIA TO QUALIFY FOR BENEFITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ENTIRE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IS AN ENTERPRISE ZONE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-70, RELATING TO BENEFITS OF QUALIFYING BUSINESSES, SO AS TO REVISE THESE BENEFITS AND PROVIDE THAT QUALIFYING BUSINESSES ARE ELIGIBLE TO USE SPECIAL SOURCE REVENUE BONDS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-80, RELATING TO JOB DEVELOPMENT FEES, SO AS TO PERMIT A QUALIFYING BUSINESS TO COLLECT JOB DEVELOPMENT FEES FOR NEW JOBS CREATED AND FOR OTHER REASONS, TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH SUCH FUNDS MAY BE SPENT, TO PROVIDE FOR THE RETAINAGE OF JOB DEVELOPMENT FEES UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, TO CREATE THE RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND AND PROVIDE FOR ITS FUNDING, AND TO PROVIDE THAT ANY STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION MAY PROVIDE RETRAINING INSTEAD OF ONLY TECHNICAL COLLEGES; TO ADD SECTION 12-10-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE GUIDELINES FOR THE USES OF THE RURAL DEVELOPMENT FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-90, RELATING TO LEVELS OF CAPITAL INVESTMENT OR EMPLOYMENT IN REVITALIZATION AGREEMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COUNCIL ALONE CAN TERMINATE REVITALIZATION AGREEMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3360, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO JOBS TAX CREDITS, SO AS TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR JOBS TAX CREDITS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-2320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ALLOCATION AND APPORTIONMENT OF A TAXPAYER'S INCOME, SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE THE TERM "TAXPAYER" IN REGARD TO A CONTROLLED GROUP OF CORPORATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3440, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TAX CREDITS FOR EMPLOYEE CHILD CARE PROGRAMS, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH THESE TAX CREDITS ARE DETERMINED AND ALLOCATED; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3450, RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDITS FOR PERSONS TERMINATED FROM EMPLOYMENT AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSING OF FEDERAL MILITARY INSTALLATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN APPLICABLE FEDERAL FACILITY, RATHER THAN JUST A MILITARY INSTALLATION, MAY RECEIVE THE BENEFITS OF THIS CREDIT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3470, RELATING TO EMPLOYER TAX CREDITS FOR EMPLOYING PERSONS RECEIVING AID TO FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE COMPUTATION OF AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS CREDIT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-14-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE ECONOMIC IMPACT ZONE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT, SO AS TO DELETE LANGUAGE PERTAINING TO MANUFACTURING FACILITIES THAT HAVE CLOSED OR EXPERIENCED LAYOFFS AS BEING ELIGIBLE FOR CERTAIN BENEFITS UNDER THIS ACT; TO AMEND TITLE 12, RELATING TO TAXATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 12 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE REQUIREMENTS FOR AND PROCEDURES UNDER WHICH A TAXPAYER WHO HAS A GAIN FROM THE SALE OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF A CAPITAL ASSET MAY DEFER RECOGNITION OF ALL OR A PART OF THE GAIN; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-70, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF A "RETAILER" AND "SELLER" FOR PURPOSES OF THE SALES AND USE TAX, SO AS TO REVISE THE EXEMPTION PERTAINING TO THE FURNISHING OF ACCOMMODATIONS TO TRANSIENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-920, RELATING TO THE TAX ON ACCOMMODATIONS, SO AS TO EXCLUDE FROM THE ACCOMMODATIONS TAX THE EXEMPTION PROVIDED IN SECTION 12-36-70; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF A "SALE AT WHOLESALE", SO AS TO INCLUDE THE PURCHASE OF PALLETS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE PALLETS IN THE SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR PACKAGING MATERIALS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE EXEMPTION FOR AIR CARRIER HUB TERMINAL FACILITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-300, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO NOTICE OF TAX REASSESSMENTS AND OBJECTIONS THERETO, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR WHEN THE TAXPAYER AND THE ASSESSOR ARE BOUND BY THE ASSESSED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY AND TO MAKE THESE PROVISIONS APPLY TO REASSESSMENTS MADE ON OR AFTER DECEMBER 31, 1991; TO AMEND SECTION 4-12-30, RELATING TO FEES IN LIEU OF TAXES AND EXCEPTIONS FOR QUALIFYING INDUCEMENT LEASE AGREEMENTS, SO AS TO REDEFINE THE TERM "CONTROLLED GROUP", DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE BOARD OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS DETERMINE THE BENEFITS OF A FEE PROJECT AND PROVIDE INSTEAD THAT THE COUNTY COUNCIL SHALL DETERMINE SUCH BENEFITS, DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A RESERVE ACCOUNT BE MAINTAINED, REVISE THE TIME PERIODS TO MEET CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES REQUIRED TO BE FOLLOWED, REVISE THE MINIMUM ASSESSMENT RATIOS FOR SPECIFIED QUALIFYING BUSINESSES, ALLOW REPLACEMENT PROPERTY TO QUALIFY FOR THE FEE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, PERMIT THE AMENDING OF INDUCEMENT AGREEMENTS AT ANY TIME WITH RESTRICTIONS, PROVIDE GUIDELINES FOR THE TRANSFERRING OF FEE PROPERTY, REVISE CERTAIN INTEREST CHARGES, FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE FEE AND ALLOW A COUNTY TO USE A PORTION OF THE FEE PAYMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS WITHOUT THE REQUIREMENT OF ISSUING SPECIAL SOURCE REVENUE BONDS, ALLOW FOR THE TRANSFERRING OF AGREEMENTS RELATED TO THE FEE AND REQUIRE COUNTY APPROVAL OF THE TRANSFER, AND PROVIDE FOR OTHER RELATED MATTERS, PERTAINING TO FEES IN LIEU OF TAXES, AND THE TRANSFERABILITY OF INTERESTS IN THE PROPERTY THE SUBJECT OF THE FEE; TO AMEND SECTION 4-12-40, RELATING TO THE APPLICABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATES OF FEE IN LIEU OF LEASE AGREEMENTS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR SUCH APPLICABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATES; TO AMEND SECTION 4-29-67, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FEES IN LIEU OF TAXES FOR INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FEE PROVISIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR INVESTMENTS EXCEEDING FORTY-FIVE MILLION DOLLARS, TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE DEFINITION OF "CONTROLLED GROUP" AS IT RELATES TO THE FEE, ALLOW CERTAIN QUALIFYING BUSINESSES A THIRTY-YEAR MAXIMUM AGREEMENT AND AN EIGHT-YEAR PERIOD TO MEET MINIMUM INVESTMENT REQUIREMENTS, ALLOW CERTAIN QUALIFYING BUSINESSES TO QUALIFY FOR A THREE PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO, ALLOW FOR THE AMENDING OF AGREEMENTS AT ANY TIME WITH RESTRICTIONS, ALLOW A COUNTY TO USE A PORTION OF THE FEE PAYMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS WITHOUT THE REQUIREMENT FOR ISSUING SPECIAL SOURCE REVENUE BONDS, REVISE CERTAIN INTEREST CHARGES, FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE TRANSFERRING OF AGREEMENTS AND FEE ASSETS, REQUIRE COUNTY APPROVAL BEFORE TRANSFERS, AND PROVIDE FOR OTHER RELATED MATTERS PERTAINING TO FEES IN LIEU OF TAXES FOR INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. H. BROWN, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:
H. 4835 -- Reps. Robinson, Herdklotz, Waldrop, Fulmer, Sandifer, Marchbanks, Rice, Haskins, Trotter and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GENERAL EXEMPTION FROM AD VALOREM TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL CHANGES, SUBSTITUTE "WATERCRAFT" FOR "BOATS", TO PROVIDE THE MAXIMUM ASSESSMENT FOR WATERCRAFT THAT ARE EXEMPT FROM AD VALOREM TAXES, AND TO PROVIDE AN AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTION FOR WATERCRAFT TRAILERS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-252, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY QUALIFYING FOR EXEMPTION UNDER SECTION 12-37-250, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON QUALIFYING FOR THIS EXEMPTION ALSO MAY QUALIFY FOR A HOMESTEAD EXEMPT TAX REFUND; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-275, RELATING TO THE DATE FOR SUBMISSION FOR REQUESTS FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR CERTAIN UNCOLLECTED TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE TREATMENT OF ACCOUNTS COVERED BY THIS PROVISION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-610, RELATING TO LIABILITY FOR PAYMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES, SO AS TO DELETE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-930, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE VALUATION OF PROPERTY, DEPRECIATION ALLOWANCES FOR MANUFACTURER'S MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT, AND ADJUSTMENTS IN CERTAIN ALLOWANCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL CHANGES, SUBSTITUTE "WATERCRAFT AND AIRCRAFT" FOR "BOATS AND AIRPLANES" AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION APPLIES TO CERTAIN WATERCRAFT AND AIRCRAFT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-217, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CONDUCTING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY REASSESSMENTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE REASSESSMENT PERIOD; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CERTAIN ASSESSMENT RATIOS FOR PROPERTY SUBJECT TO AD VALOREM TAXATION, PROCEDURES FOR CLAIMING CERTAIN AD VALOREM TAXATION CLASSIFICATIONS AND THE ROLL-BACK OF CERTAIN TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN TECHNICAL CHANGES, THAT A TAXPAYER MAY RECEIVE THE FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT ON ONE RESIDENCE FOR ANY TAX YEAR, AND THAT STANDING TIMBER WILL NOT BE USED IN DETERMINING FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXECUTION COSTS, THE LEVY OF A WARRANT OR EXECUTION, A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT TAXES, SEIZURE OF PROPERTY, AND AN ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-55, RELATING TO THE REQUIRED BID ON BEHALF OF FORFEITED LAND COMMISSION WHEN PROPERTY IS SOLD FOR NONPAYMENT OF AD VALOREM TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR DISPOSING OF CONTAMINATED REAL PROPERTY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-2510, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT NOTICES, SO AS TO REVISE THE DATE WHEN TAX ASSESSMENT NOTICES MUST BE MAILED, AND TO ELIMINATE CERTAIN INFORMATION FROM A PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT NOTICE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-2910, RELATING TO A REQUEST TO MEET WITH AN AUDITOR REGARDING A PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT, AND A WRITTEN PROTEST FOLLOWING THE MEETING, SO AS TO REVISE THE PERIOD WHEN A PERSON MAY MEET WITH AN AUDITOR.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
The following was introduced:
H. 4878 -- Reps. Phillips and McCraw: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MR. PAUL B. DOBBINS, JR., A SALES EXECUTIVE WITH VULCAN MATERIALS COMPANY, FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AS A BUSINESS AND CIVIC LEADER IN CHEROKEE COUNTY UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 4879 -- Rep. Tucker: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DECLARING FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 1996, AS "SOUTH CAROLINA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION DAY".
Whereas, the South Carolina Hospital Association has spent the past seventy-five years working to sustain and improve the health status of the state's citizens while addressing the problems of access and cost; and
Whereas, the South Carolina Hospital Association is committed to working with other health care professionals, community leaders, elected officials, educators, religious leaders, and employers to create better, healthier, safer communities; and
Whereas, the South Carolina Hospital Association strives to help the state's communities make the transition from a model of acute, episodic care to one which embraces wellness, education, and prevention; and
Whereas, South Carolina's hospitals and health systems have an enormous impact on the economic health of their communities, often serving as their areas' largest employers; and
Whereas, the South Carolina Hospital Association has served as an invaluable forum for a host of issues critical to the state's hospitals and health systems; and
Whereas, the South Carolina Hospital Association has led the way in introducing new ideas and critically needed services to the State, such as a statewide Emergency Medical Service system, including standardized training and certification programs for EMS technicians. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, declares Friday, April 19, 1996, as "South Carolina Hospital Association Day."
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mr. Jay Cox, Chairman, South Carolina Hospital Association, PO Box 6009, West Columbia, South Carolina 29171.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 4880 -- Rep. Richardson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MARGARET GIGNILLIAT CLAY ON BEING SELECTED THE JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT SMALL BUSINESS STUDENT OF THE YEAR FOR RICHLAND COUNTY.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
On motion of Rep. SPEARMAN, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 4881 -- Reps. Spearman, Allison and Wells: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PALMETTO GIRLS STATE TO USE THE CHAMBERS OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 1996, AND FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 1996.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the Palmetto Girls State is authorized to use the Chamber of the Senate and the Chamber of the House of Representatives on Thursday, June 13, 1996, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and on Friday, June 14, 1996, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for its annual legislative day activity. If either House is in statewide session, the chamber of that House may not be used. If the renovation to the State House or the relocation of the personnel to the Carolina Plaza renders either or both of these locations unsuitable in the judgment of the Clerks of the Senate and the House of Representatives, the unsuitable location may not be used. In that case, the clerks shall make an effort to fully accommodate the participants in the Gressette and Blatt Buildings.
Be it further resolved that the State House security forces provide assistance and access as is necessary for this meeting in accordance with previous procedures.
Be it further resolved that no charges may be made for the use of the Senate and House chambers by Palmetto Girls State on these dates.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
On motion of Rep. McKAY, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 4882 -- Rep. McKay: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS STUDENT ASSOCIATION TO USE THE HOUSE CHAMBER ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1996, FOR ITS MEETING AND CONFERENCE.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the South Carolina Independent Schools Student Association may use the chamber of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, September 17, 1996, for its meeting and conference. If the House is in statewide session, the chamber may not be used.
Be it further resolved that the appropriate security forces provide such assistance and access as may be necessary for this meeting in accordance with previous procedures.
Be it further resolved that no expenses may be charged to the South Carolina Independent Schools Student Association for the use of the chamber.
The Resolution was adopted.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 1341 -- Senators Leventis and Land: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT SUMTER FOR OVER THIRTY YEARS OF SERVICE AS AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING SERVING SUMTER AND ITS SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 4883 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-9-40 AND 9-9-60, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MEMBERSHIP IN AND ELIGIBILITY FOR BENEFITS UNDER THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO ELIMINATE PROSPECTIVELY THE RECEIPT OF RETIREMENT BENEFITS UNDER THIS SYSTEM FOR MEMBERS CURRENTLY IN EMPLOYMENT COVERED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM OR THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, AND TO REPEAL PROSPECTIVELY SECTION 9-8-125, RELATING TO THE ELIGIBILITY FOR A MEMBER OF THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR JUDGES AND SOLICITORS WHO HAS ATTAINED AGE SIXTY-FIVE AND IS OTHERWISE QUALIFIED TO RECEIVE RETIREMENT BENEFITS FROM THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 4884 -- Reps. McElveen and Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1080 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON WHO IS INCARCERATED TO COMMUNICATE TO ANOTHER PERSON HIS INTENT TO COMMIT A CRIME ONCE HE IS RELEASED FROM CUSTODY AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4885 -- Rep. Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-170, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISPOSAL OF WASTE TIRES AND FEES ASSESSED ON THE SALE OF NEW TIRES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT SALES TAX MUST BE IMPOSED ON THE COST OF A NEW TIRE BEFORE THE TWO DOLLAR FEE IS IMPOSED ON THE SALE OF THE TIRE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 4886 -- Rep. Wright: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-1-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MAGISTRATES AND THEIR JURISDICTION, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNOR SHALL NOT REAPPOINT A MAGISTRATE WHO HAS FAILED TO COMPLETE THE REQUIRED TRAINING PROGRAM OR TO PASS THE REQUIRED CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION TO A NEW TERM OR TO FILL A VACANCY IN AN EXISTING TERM.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4889 -- Reps. Robinson, Rice, Cromer, Trotter, Harrison and Marchbanks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL OF MEMBERS OF BOARDS OF VOTER REGISTRATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE A TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM CONDUCTED BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-35, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ELECTION AND REGISTRATION COMMISSIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE A TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM CONDUCTED BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION AND DELETE THE REFERENCE TO A SEVEN MEMBER COMMISSION AND MAKE THE SECTION APPLY ONLY TO A COMBINED COMMISSION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION AND MANAGERS OF ELECTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COMMISSIONERS AND EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE A TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM CONDUCTED BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, TO FURTHER DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MANAGERS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
S. 947 -- Senators Jackson and Washington: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH AN AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONUMENT TO BE ERECTED ON THE STATE HOUSE GROUNDS AND TO CREATE A COMMISSION TO SELECT THE DESIGN AND PLACEMENT OF THE MONUMENT.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
S. 1190 -- Senator Passailaigue: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE REMAINING AMOUNT OF THE LOAN APPROVED BY THE STATE TREASURER AND EXECUTED ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CHARLESTON THROUGH THE PATRIOT'S POINT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FROM FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE PURSUANT TO SECTION 51-13-860, EQUAL TO FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS, MUST BE LOANED FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED THREE YEARS AT AN INTEREST RATE TO BE DETERMINED BY THE STATE TREASURER.
Rep. HARRELL asked unanimous consent to have the Joint Resolution placed on the Calendar without reference.
Rep. T. BROWN objected.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
S. 1269 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 41-25-30 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PRIVATE PERSONNEL AGENCIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DISCRETION ON THE PART OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE IN DETERMINING WHETHER TO RENEW THE LICENSE OF A PRIVATE PERSONNEL AGENCY WHEN THE LICENSEE FAILS TO APPLY FOR RENEWAL OF THE LICENSE WITHIN THE STATUTORY DEADLINE.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
S. 1278 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-7-920, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON PROSECUTION COORDINATION, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY SHALL SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION IN HIS PLACE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1315 -- Senators Drummond, Matthews, Waldrep, Washington, Setzler, Cork, Moore, Ryberg, O'Dell and Alexander: 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.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1316 -- General Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY, RELATING TO GENERAL RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR DATA PROCESSING AND OTHER ELECTRONIC RECORDS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1904, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
S. 1325 -- Senators Reese, Russell and Courtney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-25-1320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WATERCRAFT MOTOR RESTRICTIONS ON LAKE WILLIAM C. BOWEN, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM HORSEPOWER LIMITATION ON OUTDRIVE OR INBOARD MOTORS FROM ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY TO ONE HUNDRED NINETY HORSEPOWER.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
S. 1326 -- Senator Reese: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DURING THE MONTHS OF FEBRUARY AND MARCH, 1996, BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY SCHOOLS WITHIN SCHOOL DISTRICTS 1 THROUGH 7 IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1995-96 WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO SNOW AND ICE CONDITIONS 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.
On motion of Rep. WELLS, with unanimous consent, the Joint Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
The following was introduced:
H. 4887 -- Rep. McMahand: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE EUNICE E. EVANS OF GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA, UPON HER OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITIZENS OF THE GREENVILLE AREA.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 4888 -- Reps. Fulmer, Hallman, Whatley, Limehouse and Harrell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING LIEUTENANT GENERAL CLAUDIUS E. "BUD" WATTS III, U.S. AIR FORCE, RETIRED, FOR HIS CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO HIS COUNTRY, STATE, AND FAMILY, AND EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO HIM UPON HIS RETIREMENT AS PRESIDENT OF THE CITADEL.
Whereas, General Claudius E. "Bud" Watts III has recently announced his retirement as President of The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina; and
Whereas, General Watts has brought honor to himself, his family, the State of South Carolina, and his country through his distinguished military service, his selfless commitment to family and duty, and to his outstanding tenure as President of The Citadel; and
Whereas, General Watts was born on September 22, 1936, in Bennettsville, South Carolina, and was raised in nearby Cheraw; and
Whereas, General Watts is married to the former Jane Sims of Marianna, Florida, and the couple has two children, Claudius E. Watts IV, Citadel Class of 1983, and Patti W. Heck; and
Whereas, General Watts earned a bachelor of arts degree in political science from The Citadel in 1958, earned Gold Stars for academic excellence each semester, and was named a Distinguished Military Student; and
Whereas, following his graduation from The Citadel, General Watts earned a master's degree in business administration from Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, completed Harvard University's Program for Senior Managers in Government, and attended the London School of Economics and Political Science as a Fulbright Scholar; and
Whereas, General Watts completed pilot training in 1960 at Craig Air Force Base in Alabama, and was assigned to the 17th Air Support Squadron at Charleston Air Force Base in South Carolina; and
Whereas, General Watts was graduated from the Army Command and General Staff College and the National War College; and
Whereas, General Watts served in Southeast Asia from December, 1967, until December, 1968, with the 12th Special Operations Squadron in Vietnam where he flew two hundred and seventy-six combat missions; and
Whereas, during his career, General Watts served in various capacities in the U.S. Air Force, including assignments at the Headquarters for the U.S. Air Force; and
Whereas, during 1985, General Watts was named Senior Military Assistant to the Deputy Secretary of Defense; and
Whereas, General Watts was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General on December 1, 1986, and retired from active duty on September 1, 1989; and
Whereas, General Watts is a command pilot with more than seven thousand flying hours and has received the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Air Force Distinguished Service Medal, two awards of the Legion of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross with two oak leaf clusters, eleven Air Medals, the Vietnamese Service Medal with two service stars, and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm; and
Whereas, General Watts was named the seventeenth president of The Citadel on June 23, 1989, and has served with distinction since that time; and
Whereas, General Watts is involved in a host of civic and military organizations too numerous to list in one resolution. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina commends Lieutenant General Claudius E. "Bud" Watts III for his selfless dedication to his state, country, and family and extends congratulations and best wishes to him upon his retirement as President of The Citadel.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to General Watts.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows.
Allison Anderson Askins Bailey Baxley Boan Breeland Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Byrd Cain Carnell Cato Cave Chamblee Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cooper Cotty Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Felder Fleming Fulmer Gamble Govan Hallman Harrell Harris, J. Harris, P. Harrison Herdklotz Hines, J. Hines, M. Howard Hutson Inabinett Jaskwhich Jennings Keegan Kelley Kennedy Kinon Kirsh Klauber Knotts Koon Lanford Law Lee Limbaugh Limehouse Littlejohn Lloyd Loftis Marchbanks Mason McAbee McCraw McKay McMahand McTeer Meacham Neal Neilson Phillips Rhoad Rice Riser Robinson Rogers Sandifer Scott Seithel Sharpe Sheheen Shissias Simrill Smith, D. Smith, R. Spearman Stille Stoddard Stuart Tripp Trotter Tucker Vaughn Waldrop Walker Wells Whatley Whipper, L. White Wilder Wilkes Wilkins Williams Witherspoon Wofford Wright Young-Brickell
I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Tuesday, April 9.
Scott H. Richardson James L.M. Cromer, Jr. Grady A. Brown W. Jeffrey Young James H. Hodges William D. Keyserling Richard M. Quinn, Jr. Joseph T. McElveen, Jr. Jackson S. Whipper Bessie Moody-Lawrence Ronald P. Townsend L. Morgan Martin Harold G. Worley C. Alex Harvin III Ralph W. Canty
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
The SPEAKER granted Rep. HASKINS a leave of absence for the day.
Rep. THOMAS signed a statement with the Clerk that she was not present during the Session but arrived in time to attend the Committee meetings on Tuesday, April 9.
Rep. McELVEEN signed a statement with the Clerk that he was not present during the Session but arrived in time to attend the Committee meetings on Wednesday, March 27.
Announcement was made that Dr. Rose McDonald is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.
Rep. WELLS moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Tuesday, April 16, which was adopted.
H. 4808 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-2025 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SPARTANBURG COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER MUST BE APPOINTED BY A MAJORITY OF THE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION REPRESENTING THE AREA THE CENTER SERVES.
Rep. WELLS moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Tuesday, April 16, which was adopted.
H. 4809 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-2027 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SPARTANBURG REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER TO OBTAIN THE APPROVAL OF THE MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION REPRESENTING THE CENTER'S SERVICE AREA BEFORE THE DIRECTORS MAY MERGE WITH, OR SELL OR LEASE ITS FACILITIES TO A FOR PROFIT CORPORATION.
The following Bill was taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate.
H. 4323 -- Reps. Knotts, Kinon, Lanford, Littlejohn, Keyserling, Haskins, Vaughn, Riser, Law and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1520, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY IS SEVENTY MILES AN HOUR; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 56-5-1510, RELATING TO THE STATE'S FIFTY-FIVE MILE AN HOUR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT AND FEDERAL LAWS THAT PERMIT THE STATE TO SET SPEED LIMITS GREATER THAN FIFTY-FIVE MILES AN HOUR.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 4637 -- Reps. Townsend, Allison, Howard and Wright: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-103-15 SO AS TO DEFINE THE MISSION OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND OF EACH TYPE OF PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING; TO AMEND SECTION 59-103-20, RELATING TO STUDIES OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR A COORDINATED, EFFICIENT, AND RESPONSIVE HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM IN THIS STATE AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMISSION IN THIS REGARD; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 59-103-30 SO AS TO ESTABLISH CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS FOR ACADEMIC QUALITY IN THE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING IN THIS STATE AND THE PERFORMANCE INDICATORS BY WHICH THESE SUCCESS FACTORS CAN BE MEASURED; TO AMEND SECTION 59-103-35, RELATING TO THE SUBMISSION OF THE BUDGETS OF PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING AND THE APPROVAL AND REVIEW OF THE PROGRAMS OF THESE INSTITUTIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH THE PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM'S ANNUAL BUDGET REQUEST IS DETERMINED AND REVISE THE COMMISSION'S RESPONSIBILITIES WITH REGARD TO AN INSTITUTION'S PROGRAMS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-103-45, RELATING TO THE DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSION TO DEVELOP STANDARDS FOR AND MEASUREMENT MECHANISMS OF THESE PERFORMANCE INDICATORS, DIRECT THE COMMISSION TO BASE THE HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING FORMULA ON AN INSTITUTION'S ACHIEVEMENT OF THESE STANDARDS, PERMIT THE COMMISSION TO REDUCE, EXPAND, OR CONSOLIDATE ANY INSTITUTION INCLUDING THOSE WHICH DO NOT MEET THE STANDARDS OF ACHIEVEMENT, AND BEGINNING JULY 1, 1999, TO CLOSE SUCH INSTITUTIONS WHICH DO NOT MEET THESE STANDARDS, REQUIRE THE COMMISSION TO REVIEW AND APPROVE EACH INSTITUTIONAL MISSION STATEMENT, AND ENSURE ACCESS AND EQUITY OPPORTUNITIES AT EACH INSTITUTION FOR ALL CITIZENS OF THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 59-103-60, RELATING TO RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY THE COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN INSTITUTION'S REQUEST FOR NEW OR EXPANDED PROGRAMS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION; BY ADDING SECTION 59-103-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH AN INSTITUTION SHALL BE CLOSED IF AN INSTITUTION BEGINNING JULY 1, 1999, IS CLOSED BY THE COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 59-103-110, RELATING TO APPROVAL OF NEW CONSTRUCTION AT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH AN INSTITUTIONS' FACILITIES AND REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS AND AUTHORIZATIONS ARE APPROVED; TO AMEND CHAPTER 104 OF TITLE 59, RELATING TO INITIATIVES FOR RESEARCH AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, SO AS TO REVISE SUCH PROVISIONS TO INCORPORATE APPROPRIATE REFERENCES TO THE PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS ABOVE-REFERENCED AND REFERENCES TO OTHER DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS CONFERRED ABOVE ON THE COMMISSION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-101-350, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY THE STATE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, SO AS TO REVISE THE CONTENTS OF THIS REPORT AND WHAT INSTITUTIONS MUST SUBMIT TO THE COMMISSION FOR PURPOSES OF PREPARING THE REPORT.
The Education and Public Works Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name P:\amend\GJK\22565SD.96).
Amend the bill, as and if amended, in Section 59-103-15 of the 1976 Code, as contained in SECTION 1, by striking subsection (B)(4) and inserting:
/(4) State technical and comprehensive education system
(a) all post-secondary vocational, technical, and occupational diploma and associate degree programs leading directly to employment or maintenance of employment and associate degree programs which enable students to gain access to other post-secondary education;
(b) up-to-date and appropriate occupational and technical training for adults;
(c) special school programs that provide training for prospective employees for prospective and existing industry in order to enhance the economic development of South Carolina;
(d) public service to the State and the local community;
(e) continue to remain technical, vocational, or occupational colleges with a mission as stated in item (4) and primarily focused on technical education and the economic development of the State./
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, in Section 59-103-30 of the 1976 Code, as contained in SECTION 3, by striking subsection (A) and inserting:
/(A) The General Assembly has determined that the critical success factors for academic quality in the several institutions of higher learning in this State are as follows:
(1) Mission Focus;
(2) Quality of Faculty;
(3) Classroom Quality;
(4) Institutional Cooperation and Collaboration;
(5) Administrative Efficiency;
(6) Entrance Requirements;
(7) Graduates' Achievements;
(8) User-friendliness of the Institution;
(9) Research Funding./
Amend further by striking subsection (B)(1)(e) of Section 59-103-30 of the 1976 Code, as contained in SECTION 3, and inserting:
/(e) attainment of goals of the strategic plan./
Amend further by striking subsection (B)(3) of Section 59-103-30 of the 1976 Code, as contained in SECTION 3, and inserting:
/(3) Instructional Quality/
(a) class sizes and student/teacher ratios;
(b) number of credit hours taught by faculty;
(c) ratio of full-time faculty as compared to other full-time employees;
(d) accreditation of degree-granting programs;
(e) institutional emphasis on quality teacher education and reform./
Amend further by striking subsection (4)(a) of Section 59-103-30 of the 1976 Code, as contained in SECTION 3, and inserting:
/(a) sharing and use of technology, programs, equipment, supplies, and source matter experts within the institution, with other institutions, and with the business community;/
Amend further, as and if amended, by striking Section 59-103-110 of the 1976 Code as contained in SECTION 8 and inserting:
/"Section 59-103-110. No public institution of higher learning shall be authorized to construct any new permanent facility at any location other than on a currently approved campus or on property immediately contiguous thereto unless such new location and or purchase or acquire any new improved or unimproved real property unless such new facility, purchase, or acquisition has been approved by the Commission. Provided, that the provisions of this section shall not apply to the Trident Technical College property in Berkeley County or the new Palmer College site in Charleston County or Francis Marion College in Florence County."/
Amend further, as and if amended, in Section 59-104-20 of the 1976 Code, as contained in SECTION 9, which begins on line 23, page 11, by striking the section and inserting:
/Section 59-104-20. The Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Program is established to foster scholarship among the state's post-secondary students and retain outstanding South Carolina high school graduates in the State through awards based on scholarship and achievement. Measures must be taken to ensure equitable minority participation in this program. Recipients of these scholarships are designated Palmetto Fellows. Each Palmetto Fellow shall receive a scholarship in an amount designated by the Commission on Higher Education, half to be provided by the post secondary institution at which he is enrolled. The commission shall promulgate regulations and establish procedures to administer the program and request annual state appropriations for the program./
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend totals and title to conform.
Rep. STILLE explained the amendment.
Rep. SCOTT moved to adjourn debate upon the Bill.
Rep. WRIGHT moved to table the motion, which was agreed to.
Reps. SCOTT, MOODY-LAWRENCE, NEAL, GOVAN, CAVE, WHITE, L. WHIPPER, WRIGHT, ALLISON, TOWNSEND, KELLEY, COOPER, SPEARMAN, R. SMITH, HOWARD, WELLS and KNOTTS objected to the Bill.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 4796 -- Reps. Fulmer, Koon, Harvin, Carnell, Robinson, Stuart, Seithel, Shissias, Limehouse, Hallman, Harrell and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 12-37-2810, 12-37-2820, 12-37-2830, 12-37-2840, 12-37-2850, 12-37-2860, 12-37-2870, AND 12-37-2880 SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS, THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY ANNUALLY SHALL ASSESS, EQUALIZE, AND APPORTION THE VALUATION OF ALL MOTOR CARRIER VEHICLES, THAT THE VALUE OF MOTOR CARRIER VEHICLES SUBJECT TO PROPERTY TAX MUST BE DETERMINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND THAT THIS PROPERTY TAX MUST BE PAID TO THE DEPARTMENT ANNUALLY, THE METHOD THAT THE TAXES MUST BE DISBURSED, THAT IN LIEU OF THE PROPERTY TAX AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS, A ONE-TIME FEE MAY BE PAID UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF THIS FEE, AND TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FROM PROPERTY TAXES FOR CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES.
Debate was resumed on Amendment No. 1, which was proposed on Wednesday, April 3, by Rep. FULMER.
Rep. FULMER explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
Rep. FULMER explained the Bill.
The Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 4520 -- Rep. H. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-17-345 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR BINDING ARBITRATION AS AN ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION FOR SPECIFIC GRIEVANCES APPEALED UNDER THE STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-310, RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO THE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR RECOGNITION BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT GRIEVANCE RESOLUTION IS BEST ACCOMPLISHED AT THE LOWEST LEVEL AND TO ENCOURAGE AGENCIES TO USE ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION METHODS; TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS APPLICABLE TO THE STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE ACT, SO AS TO ADD, REVISE, AND DELETE DEFINITIONS IN CONFORMITY TO THE AMENDMENTS MADE IN THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-330, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AGENCY EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCES AND APPEALS, SO AS TO REDUCE THE TIME FOR FILING A GRIEVANCE AND REVISE ACTIONS WHICH QUALIFY AS GRIEVANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-340, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE, SO AS TO SPECIFY WHAT APPEALS IT HEARS, TO AUTHORIZE THE APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL MEMBERS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF AND REPRESENTATION BEFORE THE COMMITTEE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-350, RELATING TO APPEALS, SO AS TO CONFORM THE SECTION TO THE REVISED PROCEDURES PROVIDED IN THIS ACT AND TO PROVIDE FOR LEGAL ADVICE TO THE STATE HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR; TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-360, RELATING TO MEDIATION AND PROCEDURES, SO AS TO CONFORM IT TO THE ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROVISIONS ADDED BY THIS ACT AND THE METHOD OF HANDLING APPEALS BY A MEDIATOR; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-370, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES EXEMPT FROM COVERAGE UNDER THE STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES ACT, SO AS TO UPDATE THESE EXEMPTIONS TO CONFORM WITH EXEMPTIONS PROVIDED IN EXISTING LAW.
Rep. ROGERS made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since printed copies of the Bill have not been upon the desks of the members for one statewide day.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 4663 -- Rep. Tucker: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 18-1-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GRANTING OF BAIL FOR A DEFENDANT APPEALING A CONVICTION, SO AS TO MAKE THE GRANTING OF BAIL DISCRETIONARY FOR DEFENDANTS CONVICTED OF CERTAIN OFFENSES.
Rep. HARRISON explained the Bill.
Rep. ROGERS made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since printed copies of the Bill have not been upon the desks of the members for one statewide day.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 4443 -- Reps. Wright, Richardson, Cooper, Townsend, Allison, Littlejohn, Kelley and Jaskwhich: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 40 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA CHARTER SCHOOL ACT WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH A CHARTER SCHOOL SHALL BE FORMED, FUNDED, REGULATED, AND GOVERNED, AND TO ESTABLISH A CHARTER SCHOOLS REVIEW COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE IMPLEMENTATION AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THIS ACT.
Rep. COBB-HUNTER made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since printed copies of the Bill have not been upon the desks of the members for one statewide day.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.
The following Joint Resolution was taken up.
H. 4811 -- Reps. Canty, Anderson, Cromer, S. Whipper, Breeland, Cobb-Hunter, Neal, Rogers, Cave, McMahand, L. Whipper, Lloyd, Inabinett, J. Hines, Byrd, Scott and Williams: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE THE COMMITTEE FOR IMPROVED RACE RELATIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, POWERS, AND DUTIES, AND SPECIFICALLY TO REQUIRE THE COMMITTEE TO SUBMIT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY MAY 13, 1996, RECOMMENDATIONS TO ALLEVIATE RACIAL PROBLEMS AND TENSIONS IN SOUTH CAROLINA AT WHICH TIME THE COMMITTEE IS DISSOLVED.
The Judiciary Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name P:\amend\GJK\22601AC.96), which was adopted.
Amend the joint resolution, as and if amended, SECTION 1, page 1, beginning on line 31 by deleting /Members of the committee shall receive mileage, per diem, and subsistence as authorized for members of state boards, agencies, and commissions./
Amend further, SECTION 1, beginning on line 37 by deleting /May 13, 1996,/ and inserting /October 15, 1996/ so when amended SECTION 1 reads:
/SECTION 1. There is hereby created the Committee for Improved Race Relations which is comprised of two members of the South Carolina House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House, two senators appointed by the President of the Senate and one member of the public, who shall serve as chairman, to be appointed jointly by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate. The purpose of this committee is to develop recommendations which address and alleviate racial problems and tension in South Carolina. The committee is authorized to hold public hearings and to gather information as may be helpful in fulfilling its responsibilities under this joint resolution. The committee must be staffed by existing personnel of the House of Representatives and Senate to be designated by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, respectively. The committee shall submit its recommendations in a written report to the General Assembly by October 15, 1996, at which time the committee is dissolved.
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend totals and title to conform.
Rep. CROMER explained the amendment.
Reps. SANDIFER and COTTY objected to the Joint Resolution.
The amendment was then adopted.
The Joint Resolution, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
The following Bill was taken up.
S. 699 -- Senator Richter: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REDEMPTION OF REAL PROPERTY SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE INTEREST RATE FROM EIGHT TO TWELVE PERCENT IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS OF THE REDEMPTION PERIOD FOR ALL REAL PROPERTY NOT ASSESSED AS OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.
The Ways and Means Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name P:\amend\JIC\5772HTC.96).
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by inserting a penultimate SECTION appropriately numbered to read:
/SECTION ___. Section 12-51-60 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:
"Section 12-51-60. The successful bidder at the delinquent tax sale shall pay legal tender to the person officially charged with the collection of delinquent taxes in the full amount of the bid on the day of the sale. Upon payment, the person officially charged with the collection of delinquent taxes shall furnish the purchaser a receipt for the purchase money and attach a copy of the receipt to the execution with the endorsement of his actions which must be retained by him. Expenses of the sale must be paid first and the balance of all delinquent tax sale monies collected must be turned over to the treasurer. Upon receipt of the funds, the treasurer shall immediately mark the public tax records regarding the property sold as follows: Paid by tax sale held on (insert date). All other monies received, including any excess due the defaulting taxpayer after payment of delinquent taxes, assessments, penalties, and costs, must be retained, paid out, and accounted for by the delinquent tax collector. The defaulting taxpayer must be notified in writing by the delinquent tax collector of any excess due the taxpayer. The notice must be addressed and mailed to the defaulting taxpayer in the manner provided in Section 12-51-40(b) for taking exclusive possession of real property. Expenses of providing this notice are considered costs of the sale for purposes of determining the amount, if any, of the excess."/
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend totals and title to conform.
Rep. McKAY explained the amendment.
Rep. MARCHBANKS made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since printed copies of the Bill have not been upon the desks of the members for one day.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.
Rep. J. BROWN moved that the House do now adjourn, which was adopted.
The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:
H. 4841 -- Reps. Inabinett, Breeland, S. Whipper, Felder, Herdklotz, R. Smith, G. Brown, Stoddard, Kennedy, J. Hines, Townsend, Mason, Rice, Clyburn, Lloyd, Govan, Stuart, T. Brown, Sheheen, Wells, Hutson, Trotter, Riser, Robinson, Askins, Moody-Lawrence, McMahand, Seithel, Baxley, Carnell, Keyserling, Williams, Stille, D. Smith, Delleney, J. Harris, Keegan, Chamblee, Sandifer, Harrell, Whatley, Witherspoon, McCraw, Littlejohn, Phillips, Simrill, Marchbanks, Anderson, Waldrop, Jaskwhich, Easterday, Tripp, Meacham and Wilder: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE FIRST THURSDAY IN MAY (MAY 2, 1996) AS "LEGISLATIVE FAMILY DAY 1996" IN RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF THE PATIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING SHOWN BY THE FAMILIES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE WONDERFUL SUPPORT GIVEN BY THESE GREAT FAMILIES TO THE MEMBERS AS THEY CARRY OUT THEIR LEGISLATIVE DUTIES, AND ASKING EACH MEMBER TO SHOW HIS OR HER APPRECIATION TO THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS ON THIS DAY.
H. 4872 -- Reps. Limehouse, L. Whipper, Harrell, Whatley, S. Whipper, Breeland and Seithel: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO THE HONORABLE RONALD CALHOUN FULMER OF CHARLESTON COUNTY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
H. 4873 -- Reps. Limehouse, S. Whipper, Harrell, Whatley, Breeland and Seithel: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND THANKING THE HONORABLE LUCILLE SIMMONS WHIPPER OF CHARLESTON COUNTY, OUR DEAR FRIEND AND ESTEEMED COLLEAGUE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, FOR HER OUTSTANDING AND DEVOTED SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
H. 4874 -- Reps. Limehouse, L. Whipper, Harrell, Breeland, Whatley, Seithel and S. Whipper: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE HONORABLE HARRY MORGAN HALLMAN, JR., OF CHARLESTON COUNTY FOR HIS EXEMPLARY SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND WISHING HIM WELL IN HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
H. 4880 -- Rep. Richardson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MARGARET GIGNILLIAT CLAY ON BEING SELECTED THE JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT SMALL BUSINESS STUDENT OF THE YEAR FOR RICHLAND COUNTY.
H. 4887 -- Rep. McMahand: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE EUNICE E. EVANS OF GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA, UPON HER OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITIZENS OF THE GREENVILLE AREA.
H. 4888 -- Reps. Fulmer, Hallman, Whatley, Limehouse and Harrell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING LIEUTENANT GENERAL CLAUDIUS E. "BUD" WATTS III, U.S. AIR FORCE, RETIRED, FOR HIS CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO HIS COUNTRY, STATE, AND FAMILY, AND EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO HIM UPON HIS RETIREMENT AS PRESIDENT OF THE CITADEL.
At 12:59 P.M. the House in accordance with the motion of Rep. RISER adjourned in memory of Harry W. Glenn of Columbia, to meet at 10:00 A.M. tomorrow.
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