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At-Large:

Mr. Robert M. Haynie, 304 Lodge Drive, Greenwood, S.C. 29646

Having received a favorable report from the Abbeville County Delegation, the following appointment was confirmed in open session:

Initial Appointment, Abbeville County Magistrate, with term to commence April 30, 1994, and to expire April 30, 1998:

The Honorable Carolyn W. Brownlee, 134 Adams Drive, Abbeville, S.C. 29620 VICE John Simpson (retired)

On motion of Senators RICHTER, FORD, McCONNELL, PASSAILAIGUE, ROSE, GREG SMITH and WASHINGTON, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of the Honorable Paul A. Foster, Magistrate of Charleston County.

Senator MOORE moved that when the Senate adjourns on Friday, January 12, 1996, it stand adjourned to meet next Tuesday, January 16, 1996, at 12:00 Noon, which motion was adopted.

At 11:35 A.M., on motion of Senator MOORE, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 11:00 A.M. under the provisions of Rule 1 for the purpose of taking up local matters and uncontested matters which have previously received unanimous consent to be taken up.

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The Senate assembled at 11:00 A.M., the hour to which it stood adjourned and was called to order by the ACTING PRESIDENT, Senator COURSON.

The following Bills were read the third time and ordered sent to the House of Representatives:

S. 1003 -- Senators Rose, McConnell, Mescher and Matthews: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-230, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN DORCHESTER COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE THESE PRECINCTS AND THE DATE OF THE OFFICIAL MAP ON WHICH THE LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED.

(By prior motion of Senator ROSE)

S. 935 -- Senators Lander, Courson, Rose, Hayes, Alexander, Short, Wilson, Boan, Washington, Elliott, Drummond, J. Verne Smith, Holland, Leventis, Giese, O'Dell: A BILL TO ENACT THE GIFT OF LIFE ORGAN AND TISSUE PROCUREMENT ACT OF 1996 BY AMENDING THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-5065 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A DESIGNATION ON STATE INCOME TAX FORMS ENABLING A TAXPAYER TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO THE GIFT OF LIFE TRUST FUND; BY ADDING ARTICLE 13 TO TITLE 44, CHAPTER 43 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE GIFT OF LIFE TRUST FUND, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, DUTIES, AND FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-143 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION SHALL OFFER PERSONS OBTAINING OR RENEWING A DRIVER'S LICENSE THE OPPORTUNITY TO VOLUNTARILY CONTRIBUTE ONE DOLLAR TO THE GIFT OF LIFE TRUST FUND AND THESE FUNDS MUST BE CREDITED TO AN ACCOUNT IN THE STATE TREASURER'S OFFICE FOR USE BY THE TRUST FUND.

(By prior motion of Senator LANDER, with unanimous consent)

On motion of Senators DRUMMOND, ALEXANDER, BOAN, BRYAN, CORK, COURSON, COURTNEY, ELLIOTT, FAIR, FORD, GIESE, 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, GREG SMITH, J. VERNE SMITH, THOMAS, WALDREP, WASHINGTON and WILSON, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of Lee Parrish, (Mrs. Jack), Director of Senate Finance, who served the Senate and its staff for many years and was a devoted Senate employee, and who passed away on September 25, 1995.

At 11:14 A.M., on motion of Senator GIESE, the Senate adjourned to meet next Tuesday, January 16, 1996, at 12:00 Noon.

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The Senate assembled at 12:00 Noon, 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:

Dearly Beloved, as we remember the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we read from the thirteenth Chapter of St. Paul's First Epistle to the Corinthians verse 11, in the New Revised Version of the Bible:

"When I was a child,

I spoke like a child, I thought like a child,

I reasoned like a child;

When I became an adult,

I put an end to childish ways."
Let us pray.

Dear Lord and Father of us all, we do, indeed, pray that by Your Spirit You will help the human race to grow up.

We remember that the Apostle John, in old age and feeble health, was helped by the young men of the synagogue to stand for one last word to the people on the Sabbath. He would always just say these words, "Little children, love one another."

Martin Luther King said that he had a dream that one day "all God's children would sit down at the table of brotherhood together."

Dear Lord, in all sincerity, we pray that if we can't love like St. John, nor have brotherhood with Martin Luther King, help us to start with a good quality of civility toward each other... at home and around the wide, wide world! Amen.

The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.

Senator WASHINGTON rose to a Point of Personal Interest.

Columbia, S.C., January 15, 1996

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has tabled, with Senate amendments:

H. 4043 -- Reps. Simrill and Elliott: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF SECTIONS 3 AND 4 OF ACT 463 OF 1994, RELATING TO HOME AND COMMERCIAL INSPECTORS.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

The following were introduced:

S. 1023 -- Senator Short: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE HONORABLE JOSIE G. GASTON FOR HER DISTINGUISHED CAREER IN PUBLIC OFFICE AND FOR HER LOYAL AND UNFLAGGING SERVICE TO THE FAIRFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND HER SERVICE AS AN OFFICER, DIRECTOR, AND 1995 PRESIDENT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION.

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

S. 1024 -- Senators Lander and Giese: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 1996, AS "DISABILITIES DAY", TO ENDORSE THE "B.A.C. - COFFEE DAY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES" PROJECT AND OTHER OUTSTANDING PROGRAMS OF 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 13, 1996, AT WHICH TIME THE STATE EASTER SEAL REPRESENTATIVES AND THEIR PARENTS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Whereas, The Easter Seal Society of South Carolina has again embarked upon its most worthwhile project to raise funds for people with disabilities, culminating in the forty-third annual "B.A.C. - Coffee Day for People with Disabilities" in South Carolina on Good Friday, April 5, 1996; and

Whereas, the "B.A.C." buttons go on sale Wednesday, March 13, 1996; and

Whereas, the "B.A.C." project and all other programs of Easter Seals deserve the support, merit and praise of all citizens of the State. Now, therefore,

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

That Wednesday, March 13, 1996, is designated "Disabilities Day" in South Carolina and that Kevin Seay, son of Vickie Seay of Spartanburg; Quincy Allen Wells, son of Martha Wells of Greenwood County; Amanda Fields, daughter of Charles and Sherry Fields of Anderson County; Mr. Bradley O'Dell of Greenville; Charlene Hughes, daughter of Bobby and Bonnie Hughes of Georgetown; Kenny Hardee, son of Dina Hardee of West Columbia and Kenny Hardee, Sr. of Lexington; Amber Michelle Quarles, daughter of Laurey and Darrin Kirby of Florence County; who have been chosen to serve as State Easter Seal Representatives, be presented to the General Assembly, along with their parents, in a joint session in the Hall of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, March 13, 1996.

Be it further resolved that the General Assembly extends to Easter Seals and its many dedicated supporters its sincere wishes for continued success in its many constructive and compassionate programs on behalf of persons with disabilities.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Joseph D. Jones, President and Chief Executive Officer of Easter Seals, for distribution to the state chairmen of the various phases of the Easter Seal campaign and the "B.A.C." project, as well as to the state Easter Seal Representatives themselves.

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

S. 1025 -- Senator Martin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO

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

S. 1026 -- Senators Washington, Bryan, Cork, Matthews and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-35-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS OF TRUSTEES PROVIDING FOR KINDERGARTENS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH THE SCHOOL YEAR 1996-97, THE FIVE-YEAR-OLD KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM IN EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT MUST BE A FULL-DAY PROGRAM WITH AT LEAST THE SAME HOURS OF OPERATION AS HAVE THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS OF THE DISTRICT AS REQUIRED BY LAW.

Senator WASHINGTON spoke on the Bill.

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

S. 1027 -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 37, TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-224 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ASSESSED VALUE OF OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MAY NOT INCREASE MORE THAN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE INCREASE IN THE COST OF LIVING SINCE THE LAST REASSESSMENT DATE, AS LONG AS THE PROPERTY REMAINS OCCUPIED BY THE SAME OWNER OR BY THE OWNER'S SPOUSE, TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE PROPERTY IS TRANSFERRED THE PROPERTY MAY BE ASSESSED AT THE FAIR MARKET VALUE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE ASSESSED VALUE OF PROPERTY OWNED BY PERSONS ELIGIBLE FOR THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION MUST NOT INCREASE AS LONG AS THE PROPERTY REMAINS OCCUPIED BY THE SAME OWNER OR BY THE OWNER'S SPOUSE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ASSESSED VALUE OF PROPERTY THAT HAS BEEN OWNED AND OCCUPIED BY THE SAME OWNER OR THE OWNER'S SPOUSE CONTINUOUSLY SINCE 1992 MAY NOT BE GREATER THAN ONE HUNDRED PERCENT (100%) HIGHER THAN THE ASSESSED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY IN 1992.

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

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

H. 3581 -- Reps. Sharpe, Herdklotz, Meacham, Bailey, Littlejohn, Fulmer, Law, A. Young, Rice, Davenport, Vaughn, Haskins, D. Smith, Cato, Mason and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF REGULATION; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR PROMULGATING REGULATIONS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE CONTENTS OF THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ON PROPOSED REGULATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-111, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING PUBLIC HEARINGS AND THE REPORT OF THE OFFICIAL PRESIDING AT THE PUBLIC HEARING AND THE AGENCY'S RESPONSE TO THE REPORT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE BASIS FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE NEED AND REASONABLENESS OF THE REGULATION AND TO REVISE THE OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO AN AGENCY IN RESPONDING TO A REPORT; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-115, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ASSESSMENT REPORTS ON REGULATIONS SO AS TO CLARIFY WHEN AN ASSESSMENT REPORT MAY BE REQUESTED AND TO AUTHORIZE A LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE TO REQUEST A REPORT AND TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES UNDER WHICH THE ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAY REVIEW PERIOD IS TOLLED UPON SUCH A REQUEST, AND TO MANDATE THE CONTENTS OF THE REPORT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-23-120 AND 1-23-125, BOTH AS AMENDED, BOTH RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY APPROVAL OF REGULATIONS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT AN AGENCY FROM WITHDRAWING OR MODIFYING

Introduction previously refused (See Senate Journals of May 11, 1995, and January 11, 1996), read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3624 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 48, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 57 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT ACT OF 1995 SO AS TO DEFINE ENVIRONMENTAL AUDITS AND AUDIT REPORTS AND TO CREATE A PRIVILEGE WITH REGARD TO CONTENTS OF THESE REPORTS AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

Introduction previously refused (See Senate Journals of May 11, 1995, and January 11, 1996), read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4351 -- Reps. Walker, Byrd, D. Smith, Allison, Baxley, J. Brown, Cain, Chamblee, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cromer, Davenport, Gamble, Harrell, J. Harris, Harvin, Haskins, Herdklotz, Huff, Jaskwhich, Kelley, Kinon, Lanford, Littlejohn, McMahand, Meacham, Phillips, Robinson, R. Smith, Stille, Townsend, Vaughn, Wells, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Wright, J. Young, Inabinett, Keyserling, Hutson, Bailey, Witherspoon, Riser, Law, Simrill, Seithel, Cave, Richardson and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE GIFT OF LIFE ORGAN AND TISSUE PROCUREMENT ACT OF 1996 BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-5065 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A DESIGNATION ON STATE INCOME TAX FORMS ENABLING A TAXPAYER TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO THE GIFT OF LIFE TRUST FUND; BY ADDING ARTICLE 13 TO TITLE 44, CHAPTER 43 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE GIFT OF LIFE TRUST FUND, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, DUTIES, AND FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-143 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION SHALL OFFER PERSONS OBTAINING OR RENEWING A DRIVER'S LICENSE THE OPPORTUNITY TO VOLUNTARILY CONTRIBUTE ONE DOLLAR TO THE GIFT OF LIFE TRUST FUND AND THESE FUNDS MUST

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

H. 4407 -- Rep. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-47-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND, SO AS TO ADD A MEMBER TO THE BOARD APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR FROM THE STATE AT LARGE TO REPRESENT THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

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

H. 4410 -- Reps. Hutson, G. Bailey, Cobb-Hunter, Harrell and Young-Brickell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-230, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN DORCHESTER COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE THESE PRECINCTS AND THE DATE OF THE OFFICIAL MAP ON WHICH THE LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED.

Read the first time and referred to the Dorchester County Delegation.

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations polled out S. 1007 favorable:

S. 1007 -- Senators Courson and Giese: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE EPWORTH CHILDREN'S HOME OF COLUMBIA FOR ITS OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO MANY THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS ONE HUNDREDTH YEAR OF CHILD CARE, AND TO REQUEST THE GOVERNOR TO DECLARE THE MONTH OF JANUARY 1996 AS EPWORTH CHILDREN'S HOME MONTH IN SOUTH CAROLINA IN HONOR OF THIS EXEMPLARY CHILD CARE FACILITY.

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