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Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, a dealer exclusively selling heavy duty trucks at retail is eligible to obtain license plates for exclusive use on the heavy duty trucks regardless of the number of trucks sold by him during the preceding required number of months. These license plates for trucks must be noted with a distinct and separate identification and used only on heavy duty trucks. For purposes of this section, heavy duty trucks include trucks having a gross vehicle weight of sixteen thousand pounds or greater."

SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor./

Amend title to conform.

Senator MARTIN explained the amendment.

There being no further amendments, the Bill was read the second time and ordered placed on the third reading Calendar.

H. 4544 -- Reps. Cotty, Mason, T. Brown, Inabinett, Richardson, Rogers, Seithel, Neilson, Easterday, Kirsh, Shissias, Stuart, Hutson, McMahand, Rhoad, J. Harris, Wilkes, Stille, Cato, Bailey, Harrison, Gamble, Dantzler, Witherspoon, Delleney, Fleming, Harrell, Koon, Cromer and S. Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-5-190 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN INSURANCE OR INSURANCE-RELATED ENTITIES, ORGANIZATIONS, OR AGENCIES TO CAUSE RECORDS RELATING TO POLICY APPLICATIONS, CHANGES, REFUNDS, TERMINATIONS, CLAIMS, OR PREMIUM PAYMENTS TO BE COPIED OR REPRODUCED BY CERTAIN MEANS, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.

The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the adoption of the amendment proposed by the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

Amend the bill further, page 1, line 31 by adding after /Association,/ the following:

/South Carolina Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association, South Carolina Health Insurance Pool,/

Amend the bill further, page 1, line 41, by adding after /electronic/ the following:

/or/.

Amend title to conform.

There being no further amendments, the Bill was read the second time and ordered placed on the third reading Calendar.

H. 4797 -- Reps. Stoddard, Inabinett, Littlejohn and McAbee: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 1996, AS THE TIME FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE TO MEET IN JOINT SESSION IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY, LANDER UNIVERSITY, THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, THE WIL LOU GRAY OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL, WINTHROP UNIVERSITY, AND THE BOARD OF VISITORS OF THE CITADEL, TO SUCCEED THOSE MEMBERS WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE IN 1996 OR WHOSE POSITIONS OTHERWISE MUST BE FILLED, AND TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE REGARDING NOMINATIONS AND NOMINATING AND SECONDING SPEECHES FOR THE CANDIDATES FOR THESE OFFICES DURING THE JOINT SESSION.

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

S. 1272 -- Senators Leventis, Land, Wilson, McGill and Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-1355 SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT ON THE NEXT REGULAR WORKING DAY OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION AFTER A POLL IS INITIATED BY A

On motion of Senator LEVENTIS, the Bill was carried over.

S. 963 -- Senators Passailaigue, McGill, O'Dell, Richter, Short, Rose and McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-122-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITADEL TO ISSUE REVENUE BONDS FOR STUDENT HOUSING, FACULTY HOUSING, AND AUXILIARY FACILITIES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THESE REVENUE BONDS AUTHORIZED TO BE OUTSTANDING AT ANY TIME FROM TWENTY-FIVE MILLION DOLLARS TO THIRTY-FIVE MILLION DOLLARS.

On motion of Senator MOORE, the Bill was carried over.

S. 704 -- Senators Land, Drummond and McGill: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 58-17-4096 SO AS TO PROHIBIT TRESPASSING UPON RAILROAD TRACKS AND PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

On motion of Senator LAND, the Bill was carried over.

THE CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED CALENDAR HAVING BEEN COMPLETED, THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE MOTION PERIOD.

H. 4313 -- Reps. Fulmer, Littlejohn, Inabinett, Hutson, Cain, Vaughn and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-122-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITADEL TO ISSUE REVENUE BONDS FOR STUDENT HOUSING, FACULTY HOUSING, AND AUXILIARY FACILITIES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THESE REVENUE BONDS AUTHORIZED TO BE OUTSTANDING AT ANY TIME FROM TWENTY-FIVE MILLION DOLLARS TO THIRTY-FIVE MILLION DOLLARS.

Senator CORK objected.

On motion of Senator MARTIN, the Senate agreed to dispense with the Motion Period.

THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE ADJOURNED DEBATE.

H. 4138 -- Ways and Means Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-11-145 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTINUING AUTHORITY TO PAY THE EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT WHEN A FISCAL YEAR BEGINS WITHOUT A GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR THE YEAR IN EFFECT.

The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the third reading of the Bill.

Senator PASSAILAIGUE argued contra to the third reading of the Bill.

H. 4313 -- Reps. Fulmer, Littlejohn, Inabinett, Hutson, Cain, Vaughn and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-122-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITADEL TO ISSUE REVENUE BONDS FOR STUDENT HOUSING, FACULTY HOUSING, AND AUXILIARY FACILITIES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THESE REVENUE BONDS AUTHORIZED TO BE OUTSTANDING AT ANY TIME FROM TWENTY-FIVE MILLION DOLLARS TO THIRTY-FIVE MILLION DOLLARS.

Senator MOORE asked unanimous consent to suspend consideration of H. 4138 and to make a motion to place H. 4313 in the status of Adjourned Debate.

The Bill was placed in the status of Adjourned Debate.

The Senate resumed consideration of H. 4138. The question being the third reading of the Bill.

Senator RYBERG objected.

The Bill, H. 4138, was carried over.

THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE SPECIAL ORDERS.

S. 1142 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE MOTOR VEHICLE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT AND TITLE 56, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL SECURITY, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN UNINSURED MOTORIST FUND; TO PROVIDE THAT THERE SHALL BE AN ASSIGNED RISK PLAN, KNOWN AS THE "SOUTH CAROLINA AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE PLAN"; AMONG OTHER THINGS, (ABBREVIATED TITLE)

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

On motion of Senator LAND, the Bill was carried over.

S. 1195--Education Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-103-15 SO AS TO DEFINE THE MISSION OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR A COORDINATED, EFFICIENT, AND RESPONSIVE HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM IN THIS STATE AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMISSION IN THIS REGARD; TO AMEND SECTION 59-103-35, RELATING TO THE SUBMISSION OF THE BUDGETS OF PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING AND THE APPROVAL AND REVIEW OF THE PROGRAMS OF THESE INSTITUTIONS, TO REVISE THE COMMISSION'S RESPONSIBILITIES WITH REGARD TO AN INSTITUTION'S PROGRAMS; TO PROVIDE THAT AN INSTITUTION'S REQUEST FOR NEW OR EXPANDED PROGRAMS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION; AND TO REVISE SUCH PROVISIONS AND

The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the third reading of the Bill.

Senator SETZLER spoke on the Bill.

On motion of Senator SETZLER, debate was interrupted by adjournment.

On motion of Senator WILSON, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of Mr. Harry W. Glenn of Irmo, S.C.

At 12:00 Noon, on motion of Senator SETZLER, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 11:00 A.M.

Senator McCONNELL desired to be recorded as voting against the motion to adjourn.

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, hear a word for our age from the ancient Book of Ecclesiastes, Chapter 8 (vv. 2-3) (NRSV):

"Keep the King's command because of

your sacred oath.

Do not delay when the matter is unpleasant.

For the word of the King is powerful."
Let us pray.

Our Father-God, we pray that our country may ever be a land where the law is respected as supreme.

Help us by precept and example to lead our people into a disciplined regard for the law that they may not drag their feet even in the presence of "little laws" they may not like, lest our crime rate continue its deathly climb.

Give grace to all who bear office among us that they may rule us in Thy fear, that we may serve You, our God and King, with a quiet mind, through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

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. 1912
Promulgated by Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation, Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
Continuing Professional Development for License Renewal
Received by Lt. Governor March 19, 1996
Referred to Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
120 day review period expiration date July 17, 1996 (subject to sine die revision)

Document No. 1929
Promulgated by Department of Insurance
To Repeal R69-13.4, Uniform Classification and Territorial Plan - Automobile
Received by Lt. Governor March 25, 1996
Referred to Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance
120 day review period expiration date July 23, 1996 (subject to sine die revision)

On motion of Senator DRUMMOND, with unanimous consent, the Senate staff was granted a holiday on Good Friday, April 5, 1996.

Senator McCONNELL introduced Dr. Ray Nickles of Charleston, S.C., Doctor of the Day.

S. 1269 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 41-25-30 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PRIVATE PERSONNEL AGENCIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DISCRETION ON THE PART OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE IN DETERMINING WHETHER TO RENEW THE LICENSE OF A PRIVATE PERSONNEL AGENCY WHEN THE LICENSEE FAILS TO APPLY FOR RENEWAL OF THE LICENSE WITHIN THE STATUTORY DEADLINE.

There was no objection.

On motion of Senator J. VERNE SMITH, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar.

H. 4775 -- Rep. Kinon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DESIGNATE SOUTH CAROLINA ROAD 17-198, NOW KNOWN AS EAST COUNTRY CLUB ROAD, CONNECTING UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 301 WITH SOUTH CAROLINA ROAD 17-61 NEAR THE TOWN OF HAMER IN DILLON COUNTY AS THE "SENATOR D. DIXON LEE ROAD" TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF THIS RECENTLY DECEASED, OUTSTANDING, AND DISTINGUISHED SOUTH CAROLINIAN AND REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS GIVING EFFECT TO THIS DESIGNATION.

Senator ELLIOTT asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Resolution from the Committee on Transportation.

There was no objection.

On motion of Senator ELLIOTT, with unanimous consent, the Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar.

H. 4791 -- Reps. Walker, Littlejohn, Allison, Cato, Davenport, Wells, D. Smith, Lee, Lanford and Phillips: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY STUDENTS OF SPECIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1995-96 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER OR OTHER CONDITIONS ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

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

There was no objection.

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

On motion of Senator COURTNEY, H. 4791 was ordered to receive a third reading on Friday, March 29, 1996.

The following were introduced:

S. 1303 -- Senator Setzler: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND CAMP DISCOVERY, A NONPROFIT THERAPEUTIC RECREATIONAL CAMP, LOCATED IN BLYTHEWOOD, FOR ITS CONTRIBUTIONS IN BUILDING THE SELF-ESTEEM, INDEPENDENCE, AND AWARENESS OF THE PARTICIPANTS AND CLIENTS IT SERVES, AND TO DECLARE SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 1996, AS "CAMP DISCOVERY DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 1304 -- Senator Washington: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MRS. ALICE LOGAN BROWN ON THE OCCASION OF HER ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY.

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

S. 1305 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-73-1095 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PRIVATE INSURER LICENSED TO UNDERWRITE "ESSENTIAL PROPERTY INSURANCE" MAY FILE AND USE CERTAIN RATES FOR THE COVERAGES DETAILED IN SECTION 38-75-310(1) AND THE PROCESS FOR FILING AND HAVING THE RATES APPROVED; AND BY ADDING SECTION 38-75-386 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT LIABILITY OR A CAUSE OF ACTION MAY NOT ARISE AGAINST CERTAIN PERSONS FOR CERTAIN STATEMENTS MADE TO OR INFORMATION PROVIDED TO AN INSURER TO FACILITATE THE UNDERWRITING OF CERTAIN ESSENTIAL PROPERTY INSURANCE OR TO FACILITATE COMPETITION FOR THE

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

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