Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
The Senate assembled at 11:00 A.M., the hour to which it stood adjourned and was called to order by the PRESIDENT.
A quorum being present the proceedings were opened with a devotion by the Chaplain as follows:
Beloved, as our new Governor speaks tonight to a Joint Session of the Senate and the House, hear words that the Psalmist, long ago, sang as a message for his age... and for every age in Psalm 2 (vv.10-11):
"Now therefore, O kings, be wise;
Be warned, O rulers of the earth,
Serve the Lord with fear... "
Let us pray.
Eternal Father, strong to save, bless our Governor, Your servant David Beasley, as he comes tonight before our Joint Assembly.
Give him strength of body... mind... and spirit... as he brings his message of partnership with us for the welfare of our beloved State.
We are, indeed, ONE FAMILY UNDER GOD OUR FATHER; so let us all hear in our hearts the words of the Psalmist,
"Serve the Lord... with fear!"
Amen.
Senator J. VERNE SMITH made the point that a quorum was not present. It was ascertained that a quorum was not present.
Senator J. VERNE SMITH moved that a call of the Senate be made. The following Senators answered the call:
Alexander Bryan Cork Courson Courtney Drummond Elliott Ford Glover Gregory Hayes Holland Jackson Land Lander Leatherman Leventis Martin Matthews McConnell McGill Mescher Moore O'Dell Passailaigue Patterson Peeler Rankin Reese Richter Rose Russell Ryberg Saleeby Setzler Short Smith, G. Smith, J.V. Stilwell Thomas Waldrep Washington Williams Wilson
The Senate resumed.
The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.
The following were received and referred to the appropriate committees for consideration:
Document No. 1811
Promulgated by Department of Health and Environment Control
Public Swimming Pools
Received by Lt. Governor January 24, 1995
Referred to Senate Committee on Medical Affairs
120 day review expiration date May 24, 1995
Document No. 1819
Promulgated by Department of Education
Homebound Instruction
Received by Lt. Governor January 23, 1995
Referred to Senate Committee on Education
120 day review expiration date May 23, 1995
Document No. 1822
Promulgated by Department of Health and Environmental Control
Environmental Protection Fees
Received by Lt. Governor January 23, 1995
Referred to Senate Committee on Medical Affairs
120 day review expiration date May 23, 1995
Document No. 1824
Promulgated by Department of Health and Environmental Control
Permits for Construction in Navigable Waters
Received by Lt. Governor January 23, 1995
Referred to Senate Committee on Medical Affairs
120 day review expiration date May 23, 1995
Document No. 1825
Promulgated by Department of Health and Environmental Control
Water Quality Certification
Received by Lt. Governor January 23, 1995
Referred to Senate Committee on Medical Affairs
120 day review expiration date May 23, 1995
Document No. 1828
Promulgated by Budget and Control Board, Office of Human Resources
State Employee Grievance Committee Rules
Received by Lt. Governor January 24, 1995
Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary
120 day review expiration date May 24, 1995
Document No. 1835
Promulgated by Board of Education
Policies and Procedures and Unit Standards for Teacher Education Program Approval in South Carolina
Received by Lt. Governor January 23, 1995
Referred to Senate Committee on Education
120 day review expiration date May 23, 1995
Document No. 1837
Promulgated by Board of Education
School-to-Work Transition Act Regulations
Received by Lt. Governor January 23, 1995
Referred to Senate Committee on Education
120 day review expiration date May 23, 1995
Senator COURTNEY introduced Dr. Robert (Bob) H. Taylor of Spartanburg, S.C., Doctor of the Day.
Senator WILLIAMS asked unanimous consent to make a motion that the Senate proceed to an election to fill any vacancies in the positions of Chairmen of the Standing Committees.
There was no objection.
The Senate proceeded to an election to fill the Chairmanship of the Committee on Corrections and Penology.
Senator COURSON nominated Senator THOMAS as Chairman of the Committee on Corrections and Penology.
Senator MARTIN moved that the nominations be closed, and that Senator THOMAS be elected by acclamation.
The PRESIDENT announced that Senator THOMAS was elected Chairman of the Committee on Corrections and Penology by acclamation.
The Senate then proceeded to an election to fill the Chairmanship of the General Committee:
Senator COURSON nominated Senator WILSON as Chairman of the General Committee.
Senator MARTIN moved that the nominations be closed, and that Senator WILSON be elected by acclamation.
The PRESIDENT announced that Senator WILSON was elected Chairman of the General Committee by acclamation.
The following were introduced:
S. 407 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-640 SO AS TO REQUIRE AN AUTOMOBILE INSURER TO NOTIFY ITS INSURED WHENEVER THE INSURED'S POLICY OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE HAS BEEN CEDED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA REINSURANCE FACILITY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.
S. 408 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 29-15-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LIENS FOR REPAIR OR STORAGE, SO AS TO EXPAND THE NOTICE PROVISIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE SCHEDULING OF THE SALE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.
S. 409 -- Senators McConnell, Drummond, Passailaigue and Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FISH, GAME, AND WATERCRAFT BY ADDING CHAPTER 22 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN KAYAKING AND CANOEING LIABILITY IMMUNITY WHEREBY A KAYAKING OR CANOEING ACTIVITY SPONSOR OR A KAYAKING OR CANOEING PROFESSIONAL IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT RESULTING FROM AN INHERENT RISK OF KAYAKING OR CANOEING ACTIVITY ABSENT SPECIFIED FACTORS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.
S. 410 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-1-80 SO AS TO LIMIT PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE INCREASES TO NO MORE THAN THE PERCENTAGE INCREASE IN THE SOUTHEASTERN CONSUMER PRICE INDEX IN THE LATEST COMPLETED CALENDAR YEAR AND TO PROVIDE FOR EXCEPTIONS TO THE LIMITATION IN THE CASE OF MILLAGE FOR DEBT SERVICE APPROVED BY REFERENDUM, ANY OTHER MILLAGE APPROVED BY REFERENDUM AND MILLAGE ATTRIBUTABLE TO PAY EXPENSES OF A NATURAL DISASTER OR TO OFFSET REDUCED STATE AID, IF APPROVED BY AT LEAST A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE GOVERNING BODY AFTER NOTICE AND A PUBLIC HEARING.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 411 -- Senator Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-7-125 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEFORE ANY BILL OR JOINT RESOLUTION MAY BE ENACTED INTO LAW WHICH REAPPORTIONS THE ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF EITHER HOUSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ARE ELECTED, CERTAIN PUBLIC HEARINGS THEREON MUST BE HELD IN EACH COUNTY BY THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WHO WOULD BE A PART OF THE COUNTY'S LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 412 -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-2-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE STATE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE BANK ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANKS IN THE DEFINITION OF UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
S. 413 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1230, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE NAME OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH A VEHICLE IS REGISTERED AND PROPERTY TAXES ARE PAID BE PLACED ON LICENSE PLATES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 414 -- Senator Peeler: A JOINT RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE EXPIRATION DATE FOR MOTOR CARRIER REGISTRATION CARDS AND IDENTIFICATION MARKERS FROM MARCH 31, 1995, TO DECEMBER 31, 1995, AS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 12-31-260 OF THE 1976 CODE AND SUSPENDING THE PENALTY FOR THE OPERATION OF A MOTOR CARRIER OR VEHICLE WHICH HAS A FADED, EXPIRED, OR MISSING MARKER DURING THIS PERIOD.
Read the first time and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
S. 415 -- Senator Leventis: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MR. EDWARD S. ERVIN, III, ONE OF SUMTER'S MOST PROMINENT BUSINESS AND CIVIC LEADERS, UPON THE NAMING OF THE DINING HALL AT FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY AS THE EDWARD S. ERVIN III DINING HALL.
The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 416 -- Senator Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE EFFORTS BEING MADE TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE STUDENTS IN SOUTH CAROLINA'S PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM AND TO DECLARE TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1995, AS "CHILDREN FIRST DAY" IN THIS STATE.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.
S. 417 -- Senator Moore: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE DR. AND MRS. RANDY COOPER FOR BEING HONORED AS NORTH AUGUSTA'S 1994 CITIZENS OF THE YEAR BY THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND TO COMMEND THEM FOR THEIR TIRELESS SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY.
The Senate Resolution was adopted.
H. 3103 -- Reps. Shissias, Simrill, Cromer, L. Whipper, S. Whipper, Stille, Kelley, Richardson, Gamble, Phillips and Spearman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-220, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OBTAINING SUPPORT PAYMENTS FROM ABSENT PARENTS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO PURSUE STATE AND FEDERAL TAX REFUND OFFSETS FOR DELINQUENT CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS EVEN IF PERIODIC PAYMENTS ON THE DELINQUENCY ARE BEING MADE OR EVEN IF THE DELINQUENT AMOUNT HAS BEEN PLACED IN ABEYANCE.
Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.
H. 3104 -- Reps. Shissias, Stille and Kelley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1318, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN INCOME-WITHHOLDING TO ENFORCE SUPPORT ORDERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "SUPPORT ORDER" AND TO CORRECT A CROSS-REFERENCE.
Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from S.C. Assn. of Christian Schools to attend a breakfast at the Holiday Inn, Assembly Street, on Wednesday, February 1, 1995, from 7:45 until 8:45 A.M.
AYES
Courson Peeler Wilson Matthews Thomas Patterson Stilwell Passailaigue
NAYS
TOTAL--0
NOT VOTING
Russell O'Dell
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from S.C. Assn. of Adult Education Directors to attend a reception in the lower lobby - State House on Wednesday, February 1, 1995, immediately upon adjournment and lasting until 2:00 P.M.
AYES
Courson Peeler Wilson Matthews Thomas Patterson Stilwell Passailaigue
NAYS
TOTAL--0
NOT VOTING
Russell O'Dell
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from National Federation of the Blind to attend a dinner at the Federation Center of the Blind (119 South Kilbourne Rd., Cola.) on Wednesday, February 1, 1995, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M.
AYES
Courson Peeler Wilson Matthews Thomas Patterson Stilwell Passailaigue
NAYS
TOTAL--0
NOT VOTING
Russell O'Dell
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from The Arc of S.C., S.C. Autism Society, S.C. Assn. of Independent Head Injury Groups, S.C. Head Injury Assn., S.C. Spinal Cord Injury Assn., S.C. Disabilities Research Commission, S.C. Human Service Providers, Inc., Disability Action Center and Disability Coalition of S.C. to attend a drop-in in the lower lobby - State House on Thursday, February 2, 1995, from 9:00 until 11:30 A.M.
AYES
Courson Peeler Wilson Matthews Thomas Patterson Stilwell Passailaigue
NAYS
TOTAL--0
NOT VOTING
Russell O'Dell
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from S.C. Farm Bureau Federation to attend a banquet at the Ellison Building, State Fairground, on Tuesday, February 7, 1995, from 6:00 until 7:15 P.M.
AYES
Courson Peeler Wilson Matthews Thomas Patterson Stilwell Passailaigue
NAYS
TOTAL--0
NOT VOTING
Russell O'Dell
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from S.C. Farm Bureau Women's Committee to attend a breakfast in the lower lobby - State House on Wednesday, February 8, 1995, from 8:00 until 10:00 A.M.
AYES
Courson Peeler Wilson Matthews Thomas Patterson Stilwell Passailaigue
NAYS
TOTAL--0
NOT VOTING
Russell O'Dell
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from National Assn. of Credit Management to attend a reception at the Ramada Town House on Wednesday, February 8, 1995, from 6:00 until 9:00 P.M.
AYES
Courson Peeler Wilson Matthews Thomas Patterson Stilwell Passailaigue
NAYS
TOTAL--0
NOT VOTING
Russell O'Dell
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations polled out S. 344 favorable:
S. 344 -- Senators Lander, Matthews, Setzler and Giese: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 1995, AS "DISABILITIES DAY"; TO ENDORSE THE "B.A.C.-COFFEE DAY FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES" PROJECT AND OTHER OUTSTANDING PROGRAMS OF LIFE ABILITIES - THE EASTER SEAL SOCIETY OF SOUTH CAROLINA; AND TO PROVIDE FOR A JOINT SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 1995, AT WHICH TIME THE STATE LIFE ABILITIES REPRESENTATIVES AND THEIR PARENTS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
AYES
Courson Peeler Wilson Matthews Thomas Patterson Stilwell Passailaigue
NAYS
TOTAL--0
NOT VOTING
Russell O'Dell
ADOPTED--S. 344
S. 344 -- Senators Lander, Matthews, Setzler and Giese: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 1995, AS "DISABILITIES DAY"; TO ENDORSE THE "B.A.C.-COFFEE DAY FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES" PROJECT AND OTHER OUTSTANDING PROGRAMS OF LIFE ABILITIES - THE EASTER SEAL SOCIETY OF SOUTH CAROLINA; AND TO PROVIDE FOR A JOINT SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 1995, AT WHICH TIME THE STATE LIFE ABILITIES REPRESENTATIVES AND THEIR PARENTS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations polled out H. 3221 favorable:
H. 3221 -- Rep. D. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROCLAIM SUNDAY, APRIL 23, 1995, THROUGH SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 1995, AS GOLF WEEK IN SOUTH CAROLINA WHICH WILL BE OBSERVED THROUGHOUT THE STATE WITH APPROPRIATE CEREMONIES AND EVENTS TO RECOGNIZE THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE GOLF INDUSTRY IN SOUTH CAROLINA, THE IMPORTANCE OF THE STATE'S JUNIOR GOLFERS, AND THE IMPORTANCE OF TURFGRASS RESEARCH.
AYES
Courson Peeler Wilson Matthews Thomas Patterson Stilwell Passailaigue
NAYS
TOTAL--0
NOT VOTING
Russell O'Dell
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator McCONNELL from the Committee on Judiciary submitted a majority favorable with amendment and Senator GLOVER a minority unfavorable report on:
S. 41 -- Senators Courson, Rose, Giese, Gregory, Wilson and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-25-45, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A LIFE SENTENCE FOR A PERSON WHO HAS THREE CONVICTIONS FOR CERTAIN CRIMES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A MANDATORY SENTENCE OF LIFE IMPRISONMENT WITHOUT PAROLE UPON A THIRD CONVICTION OF A "MOST SERIOUS OFFENSE", TO DEFINE "MOST SERIOUS OFFENSE", AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICATION OF THIS SECTION.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator McCONNELL from the Committee on Judiciary submitted a majority favorable and Senator FORD a minority unfavorable report on:
S. 59 -- Senators McConnell, Wilson, Ryberg, Rose, Gregory and Giese: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 22 OF ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO GRAND AND PETIT JURIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TEN OR MORE MEMBERS INSTEAD OF ALL TWELVE MEMBERS OF A JURY SHALL VOTE IN FAVOR OF IMPOSING THE DEATH PENALTY WHERE A DEFENDANT HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF MURDER IN ORDER FOR THE DEATH PENALTY TO BE IMPOSED.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator ROSE from the Committee on Judiciary submitted a favorable with amendment report on:
S. 116 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-5-385 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW LICENSED TO PRACTICE IN OTHER STATES OR JURISDICTIONS BUT NOT IN SOUTH CAROLINA MAY PROVIDE PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES TO INDIGENT CITIZENS OF THIS STATE IN THE MANNER PROVIDED BY RULE OF THE SUPREME COURT.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator MARTIN from the Committee on Judiciary submitted a favorable report on:
S. 250 -- Senators Martin, Courtney, Courson, Rose, Gregory and Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SENTENCE FOR A PERSON CONVICTED OF MURDER MUST BE LIFE IMPRISONMENT WITHOUT ELIGIBILITY FOR PAROLE WHEN AN AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCE IS FOUND AND WHEN THE IMPOSITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY IS NOT RECOMMENDED.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator COURTNEY from the Committee on Judiciary submitted a favorable report on:
S. 316 -- Senator Courtney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-495, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRANSPORTING A CHILD UNDER SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE OUTSIDE OF THE STATE WITH INTENT TO VIOLATE A CUSTODY ORDER, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator ROSE from the Committee on Judiciary submitted a favorable report on:
S. 322 -- Senator Rose: A JOINT RESOLUTION RATIFYING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 24, ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS, PROSECUTORS, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS, AND THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY PROVIDE BY LAW FOR THE AGE AND QUALIFICATIONS OF CORONERS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
S. 41 -- Senators Courson, Rose, Giese, Gregory, Wilson and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-25-45, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A LIFE SENTENCE FOR A PERSON WHO HAS THREE CONVICTIONS FOR CERTAIN CRIMES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A MANDATORY SENTENCE OF LIFE IMPRISONMENT WITHOUT PAROLE UPON A THIRD CONVICTION OF A "MOST SERIOUS OFFENSE", TO DEFINE "MOST SERIOUS OFFENSE", AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICATION OF THIS SECTION.
On motion of Senator RICHTER, with unanimous consent, the name of Senator RICHTER was added as a co-sponsor of the Bill.
S. 59 -- Senators McConnell, Wilson, Ryberg, Rose, Gregory and Giese: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 22 OF ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO GRAND AND PETIT JURIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TEN OR MORE MEMBERS INSTEAD OF ALL TWELVE MEMBERS OF A JURY SHALL VOTE IN FAVOR OF IMPOSING THE DEATH PENALTY WHERE A DEFENDANT HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF MURDER IN ORDER FOR THE DEATH PENALTY TO BE IMPOSED.
On motion of Senator RICHTER, with unanimous consent, the name of Senator RICHTER was added as a co-sponsor of the Joint Resolution.
S. 250 -- Senators Martin, Courtney, Courson, Rose, Gregory and Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SENTENCE FOR A PERSON CONVICTED OF MURDER MUST BE LIFE IMPRISONMENT WITHOUT ELIGIBILITY FOR PAROLE WHEN AN AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCE IS FOUND AND WHEN THE IMPOSITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY IS NOT RECOMMENDED.
On motion of Senator RICHTER, with unanimous consent, the name of Senator RICHTER was added as a co-sponsor of the Bill.
THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED LOCAL AND STATEWIDE CALENDAR.
The following Joint Resolution was read the third time and ordered sent to the House of Representatives:
S. 385 -- Senator Alexander: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY OF AUGUST 19, 1994, MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF SCHOOLS IN THE OCONEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEN THESE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO WATER CONTAMINATION BROUGHT ABOUT BY HEAVY RAINS AND FLOODING OF THE WATER SUPPLY, AS DECLARED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, IS 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.
(By prior motion of Senator ALEXANDER)
The following Bill having been read the second time was ordered placed on the third reading Calendar:
S. 391 -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 806 OF 1952, RELATING TO ANNUAL MEETINGS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF FLORENCE COUNTY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DATE OF THE MEETING FOR FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 FROM APRIL FIFTEENTH TO THE SECOND THURSDAY IN JUNE OF EACH YEAR.
On motion of Senator LEATHERMAN, S. 391 was ordered to receive a third reading on Thursday, January 26, 1995.
THE CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED CALENDAR HAVING BEEN COMPLETED, THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE INTERRUPTED DEBATE.
S. 338 -- Rules Committee: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 10 OF SENATE RULES, RELATING TO COMMITTEE REPORTS SO AS TO SPECIFY THE ORDER OF BUSINESS AFTER WHICH THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL AND A REAPPORTIONMENT BILL IS TO BE CONSIDERED, TO AMEND RULE 14, RELATING TO PRIVILEGED MOTIONS, SO AS PROVIDE THAT THE MOVER HAS THE RIGHT TO RESTATE A MOTION IF SUCH A REQUEST IS MADE, TO AMEND RULE 16, RELATING TO VOTING, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE AYES AND NOES "VIVA VOCE" ON ANY QUESTION UNLESS A ROLL CALL VOTE OR DIVISION IS ORDERED, TO AMEND RULE 19(11) RELATING TO COMMITTEES OF CONFERENCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE SHALL APPOINT CONFEREES SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS, TO AMEND RULE 32, RELATING TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESENCE OF THE READING CLERK, TO AMEND RULE 34 RELATING TO THE MOTION PERIOD AND SPECIAL ORDERS SO AS TO ALLOW A MOTION TO SET A BILL OR RESOLUTION FOR SPECIAL ORDER IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER THE BILL RECEIVED A READING ON THE LEGISLATIVE DAY THE MOTION IS ADOPTED.
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of that portion of the Senate Resolution pertaining to Rule 19(11). The question being the adoption of Amendment No. 1 (338R008) proposed by Senator HOLLAND and previously printed in the Journal of Tuesday, January 24, 1995.
Senator J. VERNE SMITH argued contra to the adoption of the amendment.
Senator MATTHEWS raised a Point of Order that the Presiding Officer cannot make comments or respond to questions without being granted leave of the Senate.
Senator J. VERNE SMITH continued arguing contra to the adoption of the amendment.
Senator WILLIAMS spoke on the amendment.
Senator WILLIAMS moved to recommit that portion of the Senate Resolution pertaining to Rule 19(11) to the Committee on Rules, retaining its place on the Calendar.
Senator HOLLAND argued in favor of the adoption of the amendment.
On motion of Senator HOLLAND, with unanimous consent, the following Amendment No. 1A, (338R011.DHH), proposed by Senator HOLLAND was substituted for Amendment No. 1.
Senator HOLLAND proposed the following amendment (338R011.DHH):
Amend the bill, as and if amended, on page 4 of the resolution by striking Rule 19 (11) as contained on lines 12 through 21 and inserting the following:
(11)Except as otherwise provided in this item, Tthe membership on committees of conference and free conference between the two Houses shall be determined by the President of the Senate in consultation with the Chairman of the committee of jurisdiction on the Bill subject to conference. Provided that the The conference or free conference committee on any Resolution affecting sine die adjournment shall be appointed by the Chairmen's Committee. The conference or free conference committee on any bill affecting redistricting or reapportionment shall be appointed by the President Pro Tempore upon consultation with the Chairman of the Judiciary Committee.
Amend title to conform.
Senator HOLLAND spoke on the amendment.
On motion of Senator WILLIAMS, with unanimous consent, the motion to recommit to the Committee on Rules was withdrawn.
Senator HOLLAND spoke on the amendment.
Senator McCONNELL spoke on the Rule.
Senator ROSE argued in favor of the adoption of the amendment.
Senator COURSON spoke on the amendment.
Senator COURTNEY argued contra to the adoption of the amendment.
Senator McCONNELL argued in favor of the adoption of the amendment.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
AYES
Alexander Bryan Elliott Ford Glover Holland Jackson Land Lander Leatherman Leventis Matthews McConnell McGill Mescher Moore O'Dell Passailaigue Patterson Rankin Reese Rose Saleeby Setzler Short Smith, G. Washington Williams
NAYS
Cork Courson Courtney Gregory Hayes Martin Peeler Richter Russell Ryberg Smith, J.V. Stilwell Waldrep Wilson
The amendment was adopted.
Debate was interrupted by the recess.
At 1:35 P.M., on motion of Senator MOORE, the Senate receded from business until 6:45 P.M.
The Senate reassembled at 6:45 P.M. and was called to order by the PRESIDENT.
The PRESIDENT appointed Senators J. VERNE SMITH, COURSON, WILSON, COURTNEY and MARTIN to escort the Honorable David Muldrow Beasley, Governor of South Carolina, and members of his party to the House of Representatives for the Joint Assembly.
At 6:55 P.M., the Senate receded for the purpose of attending the Joint Assembly.
At 7:00 P.M., the Senate appeared in the Hall of the House.
The PRESIDENT of the Senate called the Joint Assembly to order and announced that it had convened under the terms of a Concurrent Resolution adopted by both Houses:
S. 382 -- Senators Courson, Alexander, Bryan, Cork, Courtney, Drummond, Elliott, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Hayes, Holland, Jackson, Land, Lander, Leatherman, Leventis, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Mitchell, Moore, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, Peeler, Rankin, Reese, Richter, Rose, Russell, Ryberg, Saleeby, Setzler, Short, Greg Smith, J. Verne Smith, Stilwell, Thomas, Waldrep, Washington, Williams and Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING HIS EXCELLENCY, DAVID M. BEASLEY, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1995.
The Honorable David Muldrow Beasley and members of his party were escorted to the rostrum by Senators J. VERNE SMITH, COURSON, WILSON, COURTNEY and MARTIN and Representatives J. Harris, McKay, Wells, Beatty and Law.
The PRESIDENT of the Senate introduced the Honorable David Muldrow Beasley, Governor of the State of South Carolina.
The Governor addressed the Joint Assembly as follows:
"Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the 111th General Assembly, Constitutional Officers, cabinet nominees, my wife, Mary Wood, my fellow South Carolinians... In preparing my address on the state of our State, I thought back to a January day in 1979 when I took my seat as a freshman House member. My excitement that day was bolstered by hope, the hope of a young person who would someday build a family and a home. Now, 16 years later, my enthusiasm has not diminished, and my hope for our families is the same, that we will have the heart to lead with courage. We worked together on this House floor to guide South Carolina into a new era of growth. We were innovative when we had to be. We were bold in our zeal to affect meaningful change, and always we were respectful of the statesmen who gave us freedom when it was our time to lead. Speaker Wilkins, Lieutenant Governor Peeler, I know you share my respect for this institution and for the institution of the family in South Carolina, and I look forward to working with you in the coming years. I submit to you this evening that a new era began on June 30, 1993, the day the Government Restructuring Act became law, outlining a more efficient and more responsive government for our people. As I said in my inaugural address, 'We have initiated fundamental change in the structure of our government. Now we must initiate fundamental change in our philosophy of governing.' We must realize that everything we do to implement restructuring sets a precedent for tomorrow's leaders. It has been a great experience forming my cabinet, bringing together various experts who share my philosophy of putting families first. Ladies and gentlemen, it is my pleasure to present my cabinet nominees and I ask them to stand to be recognized. Each has pledged to re-evaluate every program and policy within their respective agencies, being especially mindful of the impact on businesses and families. I am asking my cabinet, with the exception of the departments of Corrections and Juvenile Justice, to develop a plan to reduce expenditures five percent over the next two years. We will abandon policies that inhibit growth and eliminate wasteful programs, yet maintain the high level of service our citizens deserve, and I urge you to reduce non-cabinet agencies, with the exception of the Department of Education, by five percent, as well. The idea behind restructuring is to coordinate services and I will insist on cooperation in my cabinet. My departments of Commerce and Parks, Recreation and Tourism have a common goal, to bring jobs and dollars to South Carolina. Already, they are working to coordinate international marketing efforts. My departments of Juvenile Justice and Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services are pooling resources to help teenagers and their families address substance abuse problems through community-based prevention initiatives. As we continue this process of restructuring, other issues will become apparent that we will need to address. One is bringing accountability to all state agencies. Hands-on management of state agencies by someone responsible directly to the people is the greatest benefit of restructuring, and in your efforts to make the rest of state government more accountable, you will hear much weeping and wailing from special interests. They are motivated by turf protection after so many years at the public trough and I urge you to say no to them. An issue that has captured the imagination of the public and put elected officials on notice is term limits. In the spirit of government reform, the House Judiciary Committee sent a term limits bill to the floor last week, and in that same spirit, I will sign a reasonable bill that is not watered down in debate. I am as ready as you are to ban street money on election day. As we are redefining state government, there is a national movement to stop our federal government from interfering in local matters. The nation's governors agree that Washington infringes on our sovereignty when it orders us to comply with laws but provides no funding. The Motor Voter Law is a prime example, and we agree that voter registration should be easy. The issue is who will govern South Carolina: us or them? I say us; but let's not be hypocritical. We, too, should refrain from sending state mandates to local governments unless we pay for them. American democracy was founded on a system of checks and balances, but government today is writing entirely too many checks. It's time to balance with the people. Tonight I propose the largest tax cut in South Carolina's history to eliminate residential property taxes. We can put the dream of owning a home within reach for young families across the State without raising taxes. Our current budget is 400 million dollars more than last year and a property tax relief proposal was rejected. We expect approximately 370 million dollars more in available revenue this year. Government should tighten its belt and make a 200 million dollar down payment this year on the American dream for South Carolina's families. After that, we can eliminate residential property taxes by committing half of each year's projected growth to a Property Tax Relief Fund. Like other state reserve funds, it would be a mandated budget commitment until the phaseout is complete. In Greenville County alone, eliminating residential property taxes will return 68 million dollars to family budgets. In Aiken County -- 20 point-five million dollars, in York County -- more than 26 million dollars, and in Beaufort and Charleston counties, where military downsizing continues to threaten local economies, the total impact would be more than 55 million dollars. The Board of Economic Advisors projects steady revenue growth over the next five years. We will never have a better opportunity to give this money back to the taxpayers. Let's not kid ourselves; it won't be easy. We'll have to make some tough choices, but a tax increase sends the wrong signal to the people and to the business community. They don't want more taxes. They want less government and more take-home pay. Since property taxes make up the bulk of local government funding, my Department of Revenue will develop an equitable formula for returning money to local governments. I will insist that school boards and local governments have full authority over spending their money, and let me be clear: if we eliminate residential property taxes, they are gone forever and cannot be reinstated, and just to make sure our system of checks and balances continues to work like the framers of the Constitution intended, I propose one more check to our system by calling for the people's right to vote on proposed tax increases. Of course, the best way to raise new revenue is to create new jobs and opportunities. As a member of this General Assembly, I worked closely with many of you to pass job-creating incentives that have worked so well. We had an edge on the competition for awhile, and we became a model for Southeastern states. They adopted many of our incentives and have been innovative in developing their own. To remain competitive, we will reorganize the Department of Commerce. We will stimulate small business development and growth of existing industries. We will emphasize government's role as a partner in the job creation process. We will listen to you, the business community. We will ask you to help us educate our children so they will have the skills needed to lead your business someday. We will insist on your involvement in curriculum development. We will develop incentives for donations of computers and other tools students will use in the work place. We will streamline the business start-up process and ask for legislation to extend job creation tax credits and other incentives to small businesses. Within the department, we will also focus on trade. Our exports total nearly five billion dollars today, yet fewer than half of our existing industries export our quality South Carolina products to world markets. For every billion dollars we increase exports, we can create 20 thousand new jobs, 10 times the number BMW will create in the upstate. As we accelerate into the fast lane of the Information Superhighway, we will use the latest database marketing techniques to link South Carolina companies and buyers around the world. In this era of growth the Department of Commerce must be more than an industry recruiter. It must develop communities. Our most important economic development asset is leadership. Through the department we will assist in recruiting and training tomorrow's community leaders. We will expand technology where it's needed and extend the business base beyond county lines. After all, businesses ultimately locate in communities in states that promote a pro-growth atmosphere. I come from a rural area where every job is precious and every business depends on the success of neighboring businesses. Our rural areas, and some metropolitan areas, contain pockets of depression where new jobs and hope are desperately needed. Last month Williamsburg County and the Charleston area were named federal enterprise areas to provide an infusion of money and incentives for job creation. They are but two of 17 South Carolina areas that applied. Tonight I propose the South Carolina Enterprise Zone Act. It encourages hiring from distressed areas or from low income households. It allows businesses to reinvest a portion of employees' state income tax, negotiate a lower property tax and qualify for job tax credits. Every time we provide a new incentive and cut taxes we put South Carolinians to work and we strengthen families. We believe loving families provide the nurturing atmosphere in which South Carolina's children can best grow and develop. We believe parents should support their children, and taxpayers are a last resort, and we believe we can strengthen families by encouraging employment. It is the role of government to create an atmosphere of opportunity in which families can thrive. Since the 1930's America has spent five trillion dollars on public assistance programs... more than the cost of World War II. People want to work, but we have given them more than 300 federal entitlement programs instead of a reason to get a job. Today the Department of Social Services is a welfare agency with minor emphasis on employment and training. It should be an employment and training agency that provides public assistance when it is needed. Our system encourages illegitimacy, discourages work and leads to hopelessness, despair and the breakdown of families. I join governors and congressional leaders in calling for more autonomy at the state level. Give us general guidelines. We cannot and will not accept more mandates. The debate will rage in Washington, but we can begin tonight in South Carolina by placing a two-year limit on welfare benefits. I ask you to require work and enrollment in job training programs for those getting our tax dollars. If they refuse, they can say farewell to welfare. I ask you to extend job tax credits to companies hiring able-bodied AFDC recipients and replace cash grants with income-eligible child care and health care. I ask you to stop paying more to those who continue having children while on welfare, especially teenagers. That doesn't mean we won't help. We can help by enforcing responsibility. We should require the father's name on birth certificates. We should enforce child support payments by tracking the father through a statewide network of court, welfare and employment records. Even if a young man is not working today, he will eventually. We should track employment, suspend driver and professional licenses, intercept unemployment benefits and dock his pay for child support. These proposals may sound harsh to some, but responsibility goes with being a citizen of this State. I can assure you that I want to help the least of society. But there are limits. The laws of God and the laws of man clearly define socially acceptable behavior. Yet, in our haste to become politically correct, we have clouded the difference between right and wrong. We allow crime to be blamed on anyone and everyone, except the person who commits it. Criminals whine to judges that their rights are violated and judges too often agree with them. A South Carolina judge sent a bill to taxpayers recently. It itemized defense costs we must pay for a murder suspect as follows: two private investigators, four thousand dollars each; a social historian, three thousand dollars; a social worker, another three thousand dollars; a jury selection expert, two thousand dollars plus travel expenses; two expert witnesses totaling three thousand dollars; and 200 dollars for an image consultant, plus 500 dollars to buy the defendant a suit. Since when do we do make-overs for murder suspects? At what point in the evolution of our society did we forget about the rights of the true victims of crime? Criminals are not afraid of us. We have laws to put them behind bars, but they often walk out of prison before victims leave the hospital. I commend the House for its quick work in passing a truth-in-sentencing bill. As work continues in the Senate on this bill, I urge you to totally eliminate parole for murderers, rapists and other violent criminals and provide for life without parole for a second violent conviction, and when they go to prison, they should work and they should work hard. We must make prison a place for punishment, a place to which no one would ever want to return. Inmates should pay for their room and board with any money they earn. They should help support their families to keep them off welfare, and, above all, they should pay restitution to victims. The General Assembly last year approved alternative sentencing for non-violent offenders. They take up half of South Carolina's prison beds. Their punishment should include full restitution to victims and community-based public service programs. That can clear a lot of room to put violent offenders and three-time non-violent felons away for good. We can start cracking down now or lose the next generation to this moral meltdown of America which was precipitated by the breakdown of the family. Our fastest growing criminal segment is our nation's children. Law enforcement professionals and sociologists say it has nothing to do with race or social class. South Carolina's shocking truth is that a third of the victims and a third of those arrested for murder, a third of those arrested for rape, a third of those arrested for aggravated assault and nearly half of those arrested for robbery are under the age of 21. What are we saying to a young thug who appears in family court and almost literally gets away with murder? What are we saying when a judge orders a child to attend school and can't enforce the order? And what will we say to the next victim of a violent juvenile? The Wall Street Journal correctly stated that today's juvenile offender isn't getting the message that crime doesn't pay. He may not even get the message that what he's done is wrong. Violent juveniles and those who commit a second felony should be tried and sentenced as adults. When they come of age, they can graduate to the adult prison population to serve their time. Juveniles in minor trouble need to be targeted with punishment, especially restitution for property crimes, and if we hold parents responsible for their child's behavior, we might be on the way to solving prison overcrowding problems. We, as parents, are our children's first and most important teachers. If we truly believe in putting families first, we need to remind ourselves that government is not a babysitter and schools are not daycare centers. There's no doubt that I have more control over my three small children today than I will when they are 16, but there are certain things we, as parents, should know. We ought to know where our children are on a school night. We ought to know if our children are buying drugs, and we ought to know if our children are carrying weapons to school. We have a right to expect that our children will be safe in a school building or on a school bus. Have we become so jaded that a metal detector in a classroom door seems normal? Tonight I call for an amendment to the Safe Schools Act to require an immediate six months in shock incarceration boot camp for any student carrying a weapon on school grounds. Each of us is responsible for the development of South Carolina's children. We are right to worry about their future but wrong if we don't nurture them today. Discipline will keep our children safer than a metal detector. Respect for authority will put teachers back in control of classrooms. We cannot forget that what we teach today's child is the substance of tomorrow's adult. It is through the family that children learn discipline and respect and compassion and enterprise. These indispensable lessons of life should be taught in the home and practiced in public. For children whose own families have failed to nurture and protect them, new families must be built. We must not wait until a child dies to examine our priorities. To that end I am announcing the creation of a children's advocate on my staff who will have two missions: to analyze every government program that serves children and to recommend to you and me how we can serve them better within the context of traditional values. I will instruct my children's advocate to ignore agency boundaries. The question will not be what's best for the agencies but what's best for the children. Tonight I have outlined a plan that in many ways takes us back to time-proven basics. We know jobs provide opportunity, so let's stay on the cutting edge of economic and community development. We know our children can do better academically, so let's raise our expectations in the classroom. We know government is fat, so let's trim it. We know it's harder for our citizens to make ends meet, so let's cut taxes. We know that virtues, such as personal responsibility and the work ethic, build up society, so let's reinstate them in our laws. A sense of community is reemerging all across the State. Citizens aren't waiting for government solutions. They are uniting to address common problems for the common good in churches, civic groups, neighborhoods, schools and private charity organizations. Mary Wood and I will spend much of the next four years visiting these citizens, learning from them and encouraging greater involvement. It is our great honor to serve a people who, to use Faulkner's words, possess 'a spirit capable of compassion and sacrifice and endurance.' Our challenge as public servants is not to control this spirit but to catch it. This spirit feeds the mighty rivers of hope which flow to every person and family in South Carolina. What you and I do in these halls is important but no more important than the work carried out day after day with little fanfare in our communities. Let us work and learn together. Let us forge a government which reflects the compassion and sacrifice and endurance and hope of the people who sent us here. For all of us who have made a commitment to public service, it is our challenge, it is our moment to provide the leadership. Thank you and God bless you all."
The purpose of the Joint Assembly having been accomplished, the PRESIDENT declared it adjourned, whereupon the Senate returned to its Chamber and was called to order by the PRESIDENT.
Having received a favorable report from the Orangeburg County Delegation, the following appointments were confirmed in open session:
Reappointments, Members, Orangeburg County Board of Voter Registration, with terms to commence August 25, 1994, and to expire March 15, 1996:
Mr. James Davis, Post Office Box 1000, Eutawville, S.C. 29048
Ms. Dorothy D. Kennerly, 199 Whirlwind Road, Cordova, S.C. 29039
Reappointment, Member, Orangeburg County Board of Voter Registration, with term to commence March 15, 1994, and to expire March 15, 1996:
Ms. Adele P. Palmieri, 1469 Dogwood Drive, NE, Orangeburg, S.C. 29115
Reappointment, Member, Orangeburg County Board of Voter Registration, with term to commence August 24, 1994, and to expire March 15, 1996:
Mr. George R. Barnes, 491 Partridge Road, Orangeburg, S.C. 29115
Having received a favorable report from the Horry County Delegation, the following appointments were confirmed in open session:
Initial appointment, Member, Horry County Board of Voter Registration, with term to commence March 15, 1994, and to expire March 15, 1996:
Mr. J. Michael Frazier, 731 Bucksport Road, Conway, S.C. 29527 VICE Ernest Lawrimore (deceased)
Initial Appointment, Member, Horry County Board of Voter Registration, with term to commence December 14, 1994, and to expire March 15, 1996:
At-Large:
Mr. J. Conrad Hetzer, 305 Oceanview Drive, Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29572 VICE Michael Patrick
Having received a favorable report from the Chester County Delegation, the following appointment was confirmed in open session:
Initial Appointment, Chester County Magistrate, with term to commence April 30, 1991, and to expire April 30, 1995:
The Honorable William Ralph Garris, 25 Pinecrest Avenue, Great Falls, S.C. 29055-1339 VICE Joseph P. Snead (resigned)
Having received a favorable report from the Greenville County Delegation, the following appointment was confirmed in open session:
Initial Appointment, Greenville County Magistrate, with term to commence April 30, 1994, and to expire April 30, 1998:
The Honorable Ettaphine P. James-Reid, 206 Owens Lane, #2, Mauldin, S.C. 29662 VICE Harry J. Haynesworth (deceased)
Having received a favorable report from the Greenwood County Delegation, the following appointment was confirmed in open session:
Initial Appointment, Greenwood County Magistrate, with term to commence April 30, 1991, and to expire April 30, 1995:
The Honorable Terri G. Warner, 107 St. Andrews Lane, Greenwood, S.C. 29646
Having received a favorable report from the Clarendon County Delegation, the following appointment was confirmed in open session:
Initial Appointment, Clarendon County Magistrate, with term to commence July 6, 1994, and to expire April 30, 1998:
The Honorable Murray Montgomery, Route 1, Box 286-B, New Zion, S.C. 29111 VICE Reuben B. Clark (retired)
Having received a favorable report from the York County Delegation, the following appointment was confirmed in open session:
Initial Appointment, York County Magistrate, with term to commence April 30, 1991, and to expire April 30, 1995:
The Honorable Walter L. Heinsohn, Post Office Box 4287, Rock Hill, S.C. 29732 VICE Robert M. Jones (resigned)
Having received a favorable report from the Newberry County Delegation, the following appointment was confirmed in open session:
Initial Appointment, Newberry County Magistrate, with term to commence April 30, 1991, and to expire April 30, 1995:
The Honorable Thomas Edward Longshore, Jr., Route 4, Box 276-E, Newberry, S.C. 29108 VICE William A. Shuler (retired)
Having received a favorable report from the Chesterfield County Delegation, the following appointment was confirmed in open session:
Initial Appointment, Chesterfield County Magistrate, with term to commence April 30, 1994, and to expire April 30, 1998:
The Honorable Betty M. Harris, Post Office Box 306, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709
Having received a favorable report from the Fairfield County Delegation, the following appointment was confirmed in open session:
Initial Appointment, Fairfield County Magistrate, with term to commence April 30, 1991, and to expire April 30, 1995:
Mr. T.M. Cook, Route 5, Box 1505, Winnsboro, S.C. 29180 VICE Jerome Boyd (resigned)
Having received a favorable report from the Barnwell County Delegation, the following appointments were confirmed in open session:
Initial Appointment, Barnwell County Magistrate, with term to commence April 30, 1991, and to expire April 30, 1995:
The Honorable James H. Witherspoon, Jr., Post Office Box 943, Barnwell, S.C. 29812 VICE Lawson J. Holland, Jr. (resigned)
Reappointment, Member, Barnwell County Board of Voter Registration, with term to commence March 15, 1994, and to expire March 15, 1996:
Ms. Helen A. Joyner, 3 Mansfield Drive, Williston, S.C. 29853
MOTION ADOPTED
On motion of Senator PASSAILAIGUE, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of Mrs. Anne Ksenzak of Ladson, S.C.
At 7:45 P.M., on motion of Senator MOORE, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 11:00 A.M.
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