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| Rep. FELDER moved to adjourn debate upon the Senate amendments to the following Bill until Tuesday, May 28, which was adopted.
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,
The Senate amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration.
H. 4431 -- Reps. Townsend, P. Harris, Huff, H. Brown, Cooper and Stille: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-20-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DETERMINATION OF ALLOCATIONS TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS UNDER THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT AND WEIGHTINGS TO ESTABLISH COST DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PROGRAMS, SO AS TO ADD A WEIGHTING FOR PUPILS WITH AUTISM.
Rep. TOWNSEND explained the Senate amendments.
The House refused to agree to the Senate amendments, and a message was ordered sent accordingly.
The following Bill was taken up.
S. 378 -- Senator Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 60 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, SO AS TO PROVIDE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR MEMBERS OF THE SHRINERS.
Rep. COOPER explained the Bill.
Rep. SCOTT moved to adjourn debate upon the Bill.
Rep. COOPER moved to table the motion.
Rep. SCOTT demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Allison Baxley Boan Brown, H. Cain Carnell Cato Chamblee Cooper Cotty Cromer Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Felder Fleming Gamble Harrell Harris, J. Hutson Jaskwhich Jennings Kelley Keyserling Kinon Knotts Koon Lanford Law Limbaugh Limehouse Loftis Marchbanks Mason McAbee McCraw McKay McTeer Meacham Quinn Rhoad Rice Richardson Riser Robinson Sandifer Seithel Sharpe Shissias Simrill Smith, D. Smith, R. Spearman Stille Stuart Townsend Tripp Trotter Tucker Vaughn Wells Whatley Wilder Wilkins Witherspoon
Wofford Wright Young Young-Brickell
Those who voted in the negative are:
Breeland Brown, J. Byrd Cobb-Hunter Hallman Howard Kirsh Lloyd Moody-Lawrence Scott Walker Whipper, L. Whipper, S.
So, the motion to adjourn debate was tabled.
Rep. SCOTT moved that the House recur to the morning hour, which was rejected.
Rep. SCOTT moved to continue the Bill.
Rep. COOPER demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Breeland Howard Kirsh Lloyd Scott Walker Whipper, L.
Those who voted in the negative are:
Allison Anderson Baxley Cain Carnell Cato Chamblee Cooper Cotty Cromer Davenport Delleney Easterday Felder Fleming Fulmer Gamble Hallman Harrell Harris, J. Hutson
Jaskwhich Jennings Kelley Keyserling Kinon Knotts Koon Lanford Law Limbaugh Limehouse Loftis Marchbanks Mason McAbee McCraw McKay McTeer Meacham Moody-Lawrence Quinn Rice Richardson Riser Sandifer Seithel Sharpe Shissias Simrill Smith, D. Smith, R. Spearman Stille Stuart Townsend Trotter Tucker Vaughn Whatley Wilder Wilkins Witherspoon Wofford Wright Young Young-Brickell
So, the House refused to continue the Bill.
The Bill, as amended, was read the third time and ordered returned to the Senate with amendments.
Rep. FELDER moved that the House recur to the morning hour, which was agreed to.
Rep. QUINN, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report, on:
H. 5025 -- Reps. McAbee, P. Harris and Carnell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 81 FROM ANDERSON TO INTERSTATE 85 IN HONOR OF OUR DISTINGUISHED FRIEND AND COLLEAGUE, REPRESENTATIVE JOHN W. TUCKER, JR., OF ANDERSON.
Rep. COOPER moved to refer the Resolution to the Anderson Delegation.
Rep. McABEE raised the Point of Order that the motion to refer the Resolution to the Anderson Delegation was out of order as it was a statewide issue and could not be referred to a delegation.
Rep. COOPER stated that the Resolution dealt with a local matter in Anderson County only.
The SPEAKER stated that under the Rules, all such legislation was referred to Invitations and that this was a Committee Report from Invitations and he sustained the Point of Order.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
The following was introduced and taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 5067 -- Reps. Govan, Allison, Anderson, Askins, Bailey, Baxley, 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, Felder, Fleming, Fulmer, Gamble, Hallman, Harrell, J. Harris, P. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Herdklotz, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hodges, Howard, Hutson, Inabinett, Jaskwhich, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Keyserling, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Lee, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Marchbanks, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McElveen, McKay, McMahand, McTeer, Meacham, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Richardson, Riser, Robinson, Rogers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Shissias, Simrill, D. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Tucker, Vaughn, Waldrop, Walker, Wells, Whatley, L. Whipper, S. Whipper, White, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Williams, Witherspoon, Wofford, Worley, Wright, J. Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE JUNE 1, 1996, AS "STAND FOR CHILDREN DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA, TO ENCOURAGE THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL AND LOCAL EVENTS COMMEMORATING THIS DAY AND TO MAKE A PERSONAL COMMITMENT IN THEIR LIVES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN IN SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND ABBIEGAIL HUGINE OF JACK & JILL OF ORANGEBURG AND STATE
Whereas, on June 1, 1996, Americans from all backgrounds will come together to take a "Stand For Children" at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., and renew our community's and nation's commitment to improving the quality of our children's lives; and
Whereas, on "Stand For Children Day" and beyond, families, citizens, members of religious congregations, schools, community-based organizations, businesses, and political and cultural groups will join together as local and national communities to recognize our children's unmet needs and rededicate ourselves to addressing them; and
Whereas, caring for our children must be our families', communities', and nation's first priority; and
Whereas, this commitment must begin at the local level where children and families live and work and have the potential to thrive, and where all citizens, working together, can make a difference in our children's lives; and
Whereas, the Jack & Jill organization of Orangeburg has spearheaded the "Stand For Children" effort in South Carolina; and
Whereas, the citizens of South Carolina are encouraged to participate in this historical event in our nation's capitol and in our local communities; and
Whereas, each and every citizen of South Carolina is encouraged to take specific positive steps to improve the quality of life for children in South Carolina; and
Whereas, Mrs. Abbiegail Hugine of Jack & Jill of Orangeburg is to be commended for her tireless efforts as State Coordinator of "Stand For Children" and her dedication and commitment to improving the lives of children in South Carolina. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That, by this resolution, the General Assembly declares June 1, 1996, as "Stand For Children Day" in South Carolina, encourages the citizens of South Carolina to participate in national and local events commemorating this day and to make a personal commitment in their lives to improve the quality of life for children in South Carolina, and recognizes and commends Abbiegail Hugine of Jack & Jill of Orangeburg and State Coordinator for "Stand For Children" for spearheading this effort in South Carolina.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Abbiegail Hugine of Jack &
Jill of Orangeburg.
The Senate amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration.
S. 944 -- Senators Greg Smith and Rose: A BILL TO DEVOLVE THE AUTHORITY FOR APPOINTMENTS AND BUDGETARY APPROVALS FOR CERTAIN OFFICES, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS FROM THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION REPRESENTING GEORGETOWN COUNTY TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF GEORGETOWN COUNTY.
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 amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration.
H. 4818 -- Reps. Harrison, Sheheen, Whatley, Tucker, Spearman, Rice, Herdklotz, Seithel, Young-Brickell, Stuart, Wilkins, Knotts, Klauber, Wofford, Fleming, Chamblee, D. Smith, Sandifer, Cain, Riser, Meacham, Cato, Robinson, H. Brown and Wright: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-600, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TAKING A CHILD INTO CUSTODY FOR VIOLATING THE LAW, SO AS TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR DETENTION IN A SECURE JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITY AND TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC TIME FRAMES FOR REVIEW OF A JUVENILE IN A DETENTION FACILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-780, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CONFIDENTIALITY OF JUVENILE RECORDS, FINGERPRINTS, AND PHOTOGRAPHS, SO AS TO EXPAND THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH A JUVENILE MAY BE FINGERPRINTED AND TO EXPAND THE USE OF FINGERPRINTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COMMITMENT OF CHILDREN TO THE DEPARTMENT OF
Rep. LIMBAUGH explained the Senate amendments.
The House refused to agree to the Senate amendments, and a message was ordered sent accordingly.
Rep. KIRSH moved to adjourn debate upon the Senate amendments to the following Bill until Tuesday, May 28, which was adopted.
H. 4627 -- Reps. Cato, J. Brown, H. Brown, Boan, Vaughn, Wright, Tripp and Lanford: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 2 SO AS TO REENACT THE REGULATION OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE 40; TO AMEND TITLE 40, CHAPTER 1, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, SO AS TO DELETE ALL PROVISIONS AND TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, FOR THE POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO ALL OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING BOARDS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION; AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 73, TITLE 40, RELATING TO PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING, AND REGULATION.
The following was received from the Senate.
Columbia, S.C., May 23, 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 H. 3915:
On motion of Rep. FELDER, the House insisted upon its amendments.
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