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

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S. 352 -- Senators Giese, Passailaigue, Glover, Bryan, Reese, Rose and Russell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-257, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM PROPERTY TAX THAT AMOUNT OF FAIR MARKET VALUE OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY QUALIFYING FOR THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION WHICH REPRESENTS INCREASES IN THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE PROPERTY OCCURRING AFTER THE PROPERTY FIRST QUALIFIES FOR THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION, TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR REIMBURSEMENT TO TAXING ENTITIES FOR TAXES NOT COLLECTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EXEMPTION.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 353 -- Senators Giese, Passailaigue, Glover, Bryan, Lander, Reese, Rose and Russell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-250, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE EXEMPTION AMOUNT TO BE ADJUSTED ANNUALLY TO OFFSET INCREASES IN THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX AND TO PRESCRIBE THE PROCEDURE FOR MAKING THE ADJUSTMENT.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 354 -- Senators Giese, Passailaigue, Glover, Lander, Reese and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 43-35-13 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO VULNERABLE ADULT MAY BE CONSIDERED ABUSED OR NEGLECTED FOR THE SOLE REASON THAT THE VULNERABLE ADULT IS BEING FURNISHED NONMEDICAL REMEDIAL TREATMENT BY SPIRITUAL MEANS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 355 -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 33, TITLE 43, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RIGHTS OF DISABLED PERSONS, SO AS TO PROMOTE THE USE OF ASSISTANCE DOGS


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AND TO ASSURE EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY, PARTICIPATION, AND TREATMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES USING GUIDE DOGS AND TO PROVIDE FOR A CIVIL REMEDY AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

H. 3181 -- Rep. Easterday: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING OUR FORMER COLLEAGUE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, THE HONORABLE M. O. ALEXANDER OF GREENVILLE COUNTY, FOR HIS TWELVE YEARS OF DEDICATED AND OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA WHILE A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND EXTENDING HIM BEST WISHES FOR HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

H. 3223 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION SALUTING AND THANKING THE HONORABLE EARLE E. MORRIS, JR., FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE GUARD, UPON HIS RETIREMENT AS COMMANDER OF THE STATE GUARD.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

H. 3224 -- Reps. Harvin, Kennedy, T. Brown, Allison, Anderson, Askins, Bailey, Baxley, Beatty, Boan, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, Byrd, Cain, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chamblee, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Elliott, Fair, Felder, Fleming, Fulmer, Gamble, Govan, Hallman, Harrell, J. Harris, P. Harris, Harrison, Harwell, Haskins, Herdklotz, Hines, Hodges, Howard, Huff, Hutson, Inabinett, Jaskwhich, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Keyserling, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Marchbanks, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McElveen, McKay, McMahand, McTeer, Meacham, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Richardson, Riser, Robinson, Rogers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Shissias, Simrill, D. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Thomas, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Tucker, Vaughn, Waldrop, Walker, Wells, Whatley, L. Whipper, S. Whipper, White, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Williams, Witherspoon, Wofford, Worley, Wright, A. Young and J. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE HONORABLE JOHN J. SNOW,


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JR., OF WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, DISTINGUISHED FORMER MEMBER OFTHE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

H. 3226 -- Rep. T. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE CHOPPEE INDIANS FOOTBALL TEAM OF GEORGETOWN COUNTY ON WINNING THE 1994 STATE CLASS A FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEE

Invitations Accepted

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from S.C. Bankers Assn. to attend a reception at the Adam's Mark Hotel on Tuesday, January 10, 1995, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M.

Poll of the Invitations Committee

Ayes 8; Nays 0; Not Voting 2

AYES

Courson           Peeler           Wilson
Patterson Stilwell Russell
O'Dell Passailaigue

TOTAL--8

NAYS

TOTAL--0

NOT VOTING

Matthews Thomas

TOTAL--2



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Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from S.C. Society of Professional Engineers/Consulting Engineers of S.C. to attend a reception at the Columbia Museum of Art on Wednesday, January 11, 1995, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M.

Poll of the Invitations Committee

Ayes 8; Nays 0; Not Voting 2

AYES

Courson           Peeler           Wilson
Patterson Stilwell Russell
O'Dell Passailaigue

TOTAL--8

NAYS

TOTAL--0

NOT VOTING

Matthews Thomas

TOTAL--2

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from S.C. Soft Drink Assn. to attend a reception at the Sterling Garden Center on Tuesday, January 17, 1995, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M.

Poll of the Invitations Committee

Ayes 8; Nays 0; Not Voting 2

AYES

Courson           Peeler           Wilson
Patterson Stilwell Russell
O'Dell Passailaigue

TOTAL--8



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NAYS

TOTAL--0

NOT VOTING

Matthews Thomas

TOTAL--2

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from S.C. Podiatric Medical Assn. to attend a reception at the Capital City Club on Wednesday, January 18, 1995, from 6:00 until 6:30 P.M.

Poll of the Invitations Committee

Ayes 8; Nays 0; Not Voting 2

AYES

Courson Peeler Wilson
Patterson Stilwell Russell
O'Dell Passailaigue

TOTAL--8

NAYS

TOTAL--0

NOT VOTING

Matthews Thomas

TOTAL--2

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from S.C. Assn. of Council on Aging Directors to attend a Breakfast Buffet at the Ramada Town House on Thursday, January 19, 1995, from 8:00 until 8:45 A.M.


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Poll of the Invitations Committee

Ayes 8; Nays 0; Not Voting 2

AYES

Courson           Peeler           Wilson
Patterson Stilwell Russell
O'Dell Passailaigue

TOTAL--8

NAYS

TOTAL--0

NOT VOTING

Matthews Thomas

TOTAL--2

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from S.C. Chamber of Commerce to attend a reception at the Capital City Club on Tuesday, January 24, 1995, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M.

Poll of the Invitations Committee

Ayes 8; Nays 0; Not Voting 2

AYES

Courson           Peeler           Wilson
Patterson Stilwell Russell
O'Dell Passailaigue

TOTAL--8

NAYS

TOTAL--0



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NOT VOTING

Matthews Thomas

TOTAL--2

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from S.C. Cable Television Assn. to attend a reception at the Adam's Mark Hotel on Wednesday, January 25, 1995, from 7:00 until 9:30 P.M.

Poll of the Invitations Committee

Ayes 8; Nays 0; Not Voting 2

AYES

Courson           Peeler           Wilson
Patterson Stilwell Russell
O'Dell Passailaigue

TOTAL--8

NAYS

TOTAL--0

NOT VOTING

Matthews Thomas

TOTAL--2

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from S.C. Aquaculture Assn. to attend a breakfast buffet at the Capital City Club on Thursday, January 26, 1995, from 8:00 until 9:30 A.M.


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Poll of the Invitations Committee

Ayes 8; Nays 0; Not Voting 2

AYES

Courson           Peeler           Wilson
Patterson Stilwell Russell
O'Dell Passailaigue

TOTAL--8

NAYS

TOTAL--0

NOT VOTING

Matthews Thomas

TOTAL--2

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from S.C. Business & Industry Political Education Committee to attend a luncheon at the Adam's Mark Hotel on Tuesday, January 31, 1995, immediately upon adjournment and lasting until 2:15 P.M.

Poll of the Invitations Committee

Ayes 8; Nays 0; Not Voting 2

AYES

Courson           Peeler           Wilson
Patterson Stilwell Russell
O'Dell Passailaigue

TOTAL--8

NAYS

TOTAL--0



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NOT VOTING

Matthews Thomas

TOTAL--2

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from S.C. School Boards Assn., S.C. Chamber of Commerce, Office of the Governor to attend a Banquet/1995 Governor's Conference on Education at the Sheraton Conference Center on Tuesday, January 31, 1995, from 7:30 until 9:30 P.M.

Poll of the Invitations Committee

Ayes 7; Nays 0; Not Voting 3

AYES

Courson           Peeler           Wilson
Patterson Stilwell Russell
O'Dell

TOTAL--7

NAYS

TOTAL--0

NOT VOTING

Matthews Thomas Passailaigue

TOTAL--3



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COMMUNICATION

SENATE ETHICS COMMITTEE

MEMO

TO: FRANK CAGGIANO

CLERK OF THE SENATE
FROM: HUGH K. LEATHERMAN, SR.

CHAIRMAN

SENATE ETHICS COMMITTEE
DATE: JANUARY 10, 1995
RE: SENATE JOURNAL PRINTING OF ADVISORY OPINION 1994-3.

Dear Mr. Clerk,

The attached is a copy of the Senate Ethics Committee's Advisory Opinion 1994-3. Please cause this opinion to be printed in today's Journal of The Senate of South Carolina.

The computer path for this opinion is:

L:\S-ETHICS\CORRESP\COMM\OPINIONS\1994-3

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or my staff anytime.

Thank you.

MEMORANDUM

DATE: SEPTEMBER 29, 1994
TO: MEMBERS, SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE
FROM: HUGH K. LEATHERMAN, SR. CHAIRMAN

SENATE ETHICS COMMITTEE
RE: ADVISORY OPINION 1994-3

The Senate Ethics Committee has been asked the following question:
Can a Member accept an honorary membership to a country club granted to a Member by the Board of Directors of the club? The membership exempts the individual from the initiation fee of $2000.00 and monthly dues of $85.00. The club membership would be valid as long as the Member holds elective office. If a Member is allowed to accept the club membership, how would it be reported on his annual Statement of Economic Interest Form? If it is accepted but never used would the value be $0?

The Ethics, Government Accountability, and Campaign Reform Act of 1991, addresses gifts to Members and the reporting thereof. Section 8-13-100(1)(a) and (b) defines anything of value as follows:


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