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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Veto 17. Part II, Section 126, Page 723, Motor Vehicle Inspection Fee Increase.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., January 17, 1995

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained the veto by the Governor on R. 509, H. 4820 by a vote of 0 to 95:
(R509) H. 4820 -- Ways and Means Committee: The 1994-95 Appropriations Act. (Abbreviated Title)

Veto 18. Part II, Section 138, Page 736, Definition of Life Guard.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., January 17, 1995

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained the veto by the Governor on R. 611, H. 4822 by a vote of 43 to 66:
(R611) H. 4822 -- Ways and Means Committee: The 1994 Supplemental Appropriation Act. (Abbreviated Title)
Veto 1. Section 2, Item (4), Budget and Control Board-Employee Benefits Higher Education Other Funds Pay Increase - $8,248,122.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

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Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., January 17, 1995

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained the veto by the Governor on R. 611, H. 4822 by a vote of 47 to 62:
(R611) H. 4822 -- Ways and Means Committee: The 1994 Supplemental Appropriation Act. (Abbreviated Title)
Veto 2. Section 2, Item (13), Department of Forestry Fire Control Equipment - $4,600,000.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., January 17, 1995

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained the veto by the Governor on R. 611, H. 4822 by a vote of 50 to 68:
(R611) H. 4822 -- Ways and Means Committee: The 1994 Supplemental Appropriation Act. (Abbreviated Title)
Veto 3. Section 3, Item (4), Clemson PSA Garrison Livestock Arena - $1,900,000.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., January 17, 1995

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained the veto by the Governor on R. 611, H. 4822 by a vote of 0 to 99:
(R611) H. 4822 -- Ways and Means Committee: The 1994 Supplemental Appropriation Act. (Abbreviated Title)

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Veto 4. Section 3, Item (21), Budget and Control Board Office of Executive Director Public Service Partnership - $100,000.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., January 17, 1995

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained the veto by the Governor on R. 611, H. 4822 by a vote of 27 to 77:
(R611) H. 4822 -- Ways and Means Committee: The 1994 Supplemental Appropriation Act. (Abbreviated Title)
Veto 5. Section 3, Item (26), Department of Health and Human Services Other Medicaid Services - $445,000.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., January 17, 1995

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained the veto by the Governor on R. 611, H. 4822 by a vote of 3 to 90:
(R611) H. 4822 -- Ways and Means Committee: The 1994 Supplemental Appropriation Act. (Abbreviated Title)
Veto 6. Section 3, Item (29), DHEC-Coastal Council Developer's Handbook - $20,000.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

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Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., January 17, 1995

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained the veto by the Governor on R. 611, H. 4822 by a vote of 5 to 84:
(R611) H. 4822 -- Ways and Means Committee: The 1994 Supplemental Appropriation Act. (Abbreviated Title)
Veto 7. Section 3, Item (30), DHEC-Coastal Council Coastal Zone Management Plan - $20,000.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., January 17, 1995

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained the veto by the Governor on R. 611, H. 4822 by a vote of 16 to 81:
(R611) H. 4822 -- Ways and Means Committee: The 1994 Supplemental Appropriation Act. (Abbreviated Title)
Veto 8. Section 3, Item (32), John de la Howe Sewer Repairs - $425,000.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., January 17, 1995

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained the veto by the Governor on R. 611, H. 4822 by a vote of 14 to 80:
(R611) H. 4822 -- Ways and Means Committee: The 1994 Supplemental Appropriation Act. (Abbreviated Title)

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Veto 9. Section 3, Item (40), University of Charleston Center for Entrepreneurship - $300,000.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., January 17, 1995

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained the veto by the Governor on R. 611, H. 4822 by a vote of 14 to 79:
(R611) H. 4822 -- Ways and Means Committee: The 1994 Supplemental Appropriation Act. (Abbreviated Title)
Veto 10. Section 3, Item (41), Adjutant General Armory Maintenance - $200,000.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., January 17, 1995

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained the veto by the Governor on R. 611, H. 4822 by a vote of 9 to 81:
(R611) H. 4822 -- Ways and Means Committee: The 1994 Supplemental Appropriation Act. (Abbreviated Title)
Veto 11. Section 3, Item (43b), Department of Education Tugaloo Environmental Education - $150,000.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Doctor of the Day

Senator COURSON introduced Dr. Tommy Rowland of Columbia, S.C., Doctor of the Day.

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Leave of Absence

On motion of Senator RYBERG, at 11:30 A.M., Senator GIESE was granted a leave of absence for today and Wednesday, January 25, 1995.

RECALLED, READ THE SECOND TIME

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.

Senator ALEXANDER asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Resolution from the Committee on Education.

There was no objection.

The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Resolution. The question being the second reading of the Resolution.

The Resolution was read the second time and ordered placed on the third reading Calendar.

S. 385--Ordered to a Third Reading

On motion of Senator ALEXANDER, S. 385 was ordered to receive a third reading on Wednesday, January 25, 1995.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

The following were introduced:

S. 394 -- Senator Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-9-317 SO AS TO ALLOW A RESIDENT INDIVIDUAL TAXPAYER TO DIRECT HIS EMPLOYER TO CEASE STATE INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING ON THE TAXPAYER'S WAGES.

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

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S. 395 -- Senators Thomas and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-3-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE IF A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY RESIGNS OR IS EXPELLED, HE MUST REPAY ANY COMPENSATION RECEIVED ON A PRO RATA BASIS, AND PROVIDE THAT IF HE DOES NOT, THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL SHALL WITHHOLD THAT AMOUNT FROM ANY RETIREMENT BENEFITS HE RECEIVES.

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

S. 396 -- Senators Courtney and Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-1-200, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SALARIES OF FAMILY COURT JUDGES AND CIRCUIT SOLICITORS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE SALARIES OF FAMILY COURT JUDGES AND CIRCUIT SOLICITORS.

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

S. 397 -- Senator Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-1-105, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH A PARTIAL REFUND IS ALLOWED OF A LICENSED BEER, WINE, OR ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR LICENSE OR PERMIT FEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PARTIAL REFUND FOR ANY REASON WHICH RESULTED IN THE CLOSE OF THE LICENSED OR PERMITTED ESTABLISHMENT DURING THE FIRST YEAR OF THE BIENNIAL PERIOD AND TO PROVIDE FOR SUCH REFUNDS FOR BIENNIAL LICENSES OR PERMITS ISSUED AFTER JUNE 30, 1992.

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

S. 398 -- Senators Bryan and Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-3-547 SO AS TO ENSURE THE RIGHT OF BREAST IMPLANT VICTIMS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE SETTLEMENT CLASS OF THE IN RE SILICONE GEL BREAST IMPLANT PRODUCTS LIABILITY LITIGATION (MDL 926) TO BRING AN ACTION FOR PERSONAL INJURIES OR DEATH.

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

S. 399 -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-51-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA,

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1976, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF PODIATRY, ITS MEMBERS, TERMS, AND REMOVAL, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROCEDURES FOR NOMINATING MEMBERS AND FOR REMOVAL FROM OFFICE AND TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO A MEDICAL CONSULTANT AND A LEGAL ADVISOR TO THE BOARD; TO AMEND SECTION 40-51-80, RELATING TO EXAMINATIONS TO PRACTICE PODIATRIC MEDICINE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE BOARD TO OFFER THEM TWICE ANNUALLY; TO AMEND SECTION 40-51-110, RELATING TO RECIPROCITY, SO AS TO ALLOW RECIPROCAL LICENSING WITHOUT TAKING AN EXAMINATION; TO AMEND SECTION 40-51-130, RELATING TO RECORDING OF LICENSES WITH COUNTY CLERK OF COURT, SO AS TO DELETE THIS REQUIREMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 40-51-160, RELATING TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION BY THE BOARD, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO REQUIRE MENTAL OR PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS AND ACCESS TO RECORDS AND TO USE THEM IN PROCEEDINGS AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR REFUSAL TO CONSENT TO THESE EXAMINATIONS AND ACCESS TO RECORDS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-70, RELATING TO REPORTS BY THE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS CONCERNING DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST PHYSICIANS, SO AS TO REQUIRE SUCH REPORTS ON PODIATRISTS.

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

S. 400 -- Senator Drummond: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE HONORABLE CRAWFORD CLARKSON, JR., OF COLUMBIA IN RICHLAND COUNTY, FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AS A MEMBER AND CHAIRMAN OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION.

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

S. 401 -- Senator Drummond: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO THE STATE'S VOLUNTEER CAROLINA HEALTHSTYLE COORDINATORS, COMMENDING THEIR EFFORTS IN PROMOTING GOOD HEALTH, EARLY DETECTION OF DISEASE, AND DISEASE PREVENTION, AND ENDORSING CAROLINA HEALTHSTYLE, SOUTH CAROLINA'S STATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH PROMOTION PROGRAM.

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

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S. 402 -- Senator Drummond: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE HONORABLE JAMES M. WADDELL, JR., FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION.

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

S. 403 -- Senator Leatherman: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MARCH 19-25, 1995, AS MUSIC THERAPY WEEK IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

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

S. 404 -- Senator Cork: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT WATERCRAFT AND AIRCRAFT FOR ANY YEAR THEY ARE CLASSIFIED AS "OPERATIONAL FACILITIES" BY THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD.

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

S. 405 -- Senator Leventis: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MR. PAT VELTRE, ONE OF SUMTER'S MOST DISTINGUISHED CONDUCTORS AND BAND DIRECTORS, UPON HIS RETIREMENT AND TO EXPRESS TO HIM SINCERE THANKS FOR ALL HE HAS DONE ON BEHALF OF THE CITIZENS OF SUMTER COUNTY.

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

S. 406 -- Senators Land and Leventis: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE HONORABLE E.B. (MAC) MCLEOD OF SUMTER COUNTY FOR HIS EIGHT YEARS OF OUTSTANDING AND DEDICATED SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND WISHING HIM HAPPINESS IN ALL OF HIS ENDEAVORS.

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

H. 3137 -- Reps. Inabinett, Walker, Vaughn, Simrill, Meacham, Stille, Hines, Robinson, Baxley, Lloyd and Stuart: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE FIRST THURSDAY IN MAY (MAY 4, 1995) AS "LEGISLATIVE FAMILY DAY 1995" IN RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF THE PATIENCE AND

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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 INVITING A FAMILY MEMBER OF EACH MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE STATE HOUSE AS SPECIAL GUESTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ATTEND AND OBSERVE THE RESPECTIVE SESSIONS IN THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON "LEGISLATIVE FAMILY DAY 1995".

Whereas, the families of the members of the General Assembly make tremendous sacrifices when their loved ones go to Columbia week after week during a large part of each year to render legislative services to the people of the State and the citizens of their respective districts who elected them to public office; and

Whereas, these are sacrifices that the families of legislators nobly and willingly make for the good of the State; and

Whereas, the members of the House of Representatives and the Senate should be, and are, truly appreciative of the patience, understanding, and support given them by their loved ones back home and feel strongly that the legislative families deserve recognition and thanks in a very special manner. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, designate the first Thursday in May (May 4, 1995) as "Legislative Family Day 1995" 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.

Be it further resolved that each member of the General Assembly invite a member of his or her family to the State House as special guests of the General Assembly to attend and observe the respective sessions in the Senate and the House of Representatives on "Legislative Family Day 1995".

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

H. 3278 -- Reps. Harvin and Kennedy: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING BOBBY TURNER, AN EMPLOYEE OF SANTEE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE FOR HIS HEROISM WHICH

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SAVED THE LIFE OF ANOTHER HUMAN BEING ON CHRISTMAS EVE.

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

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