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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 PRESIDENT.
A quorum being present the proceedings were opened with a devotion by the Chaplain as follows:
Beloved, we remember today the life and legacy of Robert E. Lee. Hear the words of Psalm 123 (v. 2):
"Behold, as the eyes of servants
look to the hand of their master,...
So our eyes look to the Lord our God,
until He has mercy upon us."
Let us pray.
Dear Lord, some tell us that we have lost our heroes! God, forbid!
We thank You for the memory that holds open the door through which we see the brave figure of Robert E. Lee.
Though personally opposed to slavery and secession, in his heart he could not, though it was offered to him, lead an army to destroy his own people.
Though he fought with courage, he endured defeat with dignity... and spent the last years of his life educating the youth of our nation.
We are thankful that his memory is respected by his enemies... and loved by his friends.
Hear our prayer today, O Lord, as we salute our flag, that we may remain forever "ONE NATION UNDER GOD!"
Amen.
The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.
Senator WILSON introduced Dr. John Ravita of Columbia, S.C., Doctor of the Day.
On motion of Senator MOORE, at 11:00 A.M., Senator LAND was granted a leave of absence for today.
On motion of Senator J. VERNE SMITH, at 11:00 A.M., Senator SALEEBY was granted a leave of absence for today.
Senator SHORT rose to a Point of Personal Privilege.
Senator JACKSON rose to a Point of Personal Privilege.
Senator FAIR rose to a Point of Personal Privilege.
S. 1014 -- Senators McConnell, Passailaigue, Courson and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 54-7-100, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE HUNLEY COMMISSION TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT ON BEHALF OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA CONCERNING THE SUBMARINE H.L. HUNLEY TO ENSURE THAT THE SUBMARINE AND ANY HUMAN REMAINS LOCATED THEREIN REMAIN IN SOUTH CAROLINA IN PERPETUITY AND ARE DISPLAYED IN AN APPROPRIATE MANNER FOR THE BENEFIT OF FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Senator RICHTER asked unanimous consent to make a motion that his name be added as a co-sponsor of the Bill.
There was no objection.
The following were introduced:
S. 1030 -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2170 AND SECTION 20-7-2195, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AND BOTH RELATING TO TRANSFER OF JUVENILES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS REQUIRING A JUVENILE SEVENTEEN YEARS OF AGE IN CUSTODY FOR AN ADJUDICATION FOR A VIOLENT OFFENSE OR FOR THE OFFENSE OF ASSAULT AND BATTERY OF A HIGH AND AGGRAVATED NATURE TO BE TRANSFERRED TO THE YOUTHFUL OFFENDER DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND INSTEAD TO PROVIDE THAT IN ORDER TO TRANSFER SUCH A JUVENILE TO THE YOUTHFUL OFFENDER DIVISION, THE PRESENCE OF THE JUVENILE AT THE DEPARTMENT IS DETRIMENTAL TO OTHER JUVENILES IN CUSTODY AND A CIRCUIT COURT HAS ORDERED THE TRANSFER.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.
S. 1031 -- Senator Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 40 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA CHARTER SCHOOL ACT WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH A CHARTER SCHOOL SHALL BE FORMED, FUNDED, REGULATED, AND GOVERNED, AND TO ESTABLISH A CHARTER SCHOOLS REVIEW COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE IMPLEMENTATION AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THIS ACT.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
S. 1032 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-90, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES" FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SALES AND USE TAX ACT, SO AS TO EXCLUDE FROM THE DEFINITION FEES IMPOSED ON THE SALE OF MOTOR OIL, NEW TIRES, LEAD-ACID BATTERIES, AND WHITE GOODS PURSUANT TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SOLID WASTE POLICY AND MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1991.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1033 -- Senator Jackson: A BILL TO AMEND SUBARTICLE 7, ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITIONAL POWERS OF THE FAMILY COURT, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1331, SO AS TO ENACT THE "YOUTH MENTOR ACT", TO REQUIRE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO ESTABLISH A YOUTH MENTOR PROGRAM, CONSISTING OF A CHURCH MENTOR PROGRAM AND A COMMUNITY MENTOR PROGRAM, AND TO PROVIDE THAT PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM MAY BE REQUIRED AS A PRE-TRIAL DIVERSION OPTION BY A SOLICITOR OR AS AN OPTIONAL, ALTERNATIVE DISPOSITION OF A CASE BY A FAMILY COURT JUDGE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1330, RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF CASES INVOLVING CHILDREN WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE FAMILY COURT, SO AS TO ADD AS A DISPOSITIONAL POWER OF THE COURT THE POWER TO ORDER A CHILD TO PARTICIPATE IN A COMMUNITY MENTOR PROGRAM AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 20-7-1331.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1034 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-320, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE ADJUTANT GENERAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE 1998 GENERAL ELECTION, THE ADJUTANT GENERAL MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR, WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, FOR A TERM OF FOUR YEARS COTERMINOUS WITH THAT OF THE GOVERNOR, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ABOVE PROVISIONS ARE EFFECTIVE UPON THE RATIFICATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI AND SECTION 4, ARTICLE XIII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE DELETING THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE STATE ADJUTANT GENERAL BE ELECTED BY THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 46-3-40 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE 1998 GENERAL ELECTION, THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR, WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, FOR A TERM OF FOUR YEARS COTERMINOUS WITH THAT OF THE GOVERNOR, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ABOVE PROVISIONS ARE EFFECTIVE UPON THE RATIFICATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE DELETING THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE BE ELECTED BY THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THIS STATE; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-3-10 AND 59-3-20 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT HE OR SHE MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, TO DELETE REFERENCES TO TRAVEL EXPENSES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR FILLING A VACANCY; TO AMEND SECTION 59-5-60 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD SHALL APPOINT THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ABOVE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION TAKE EFFECT UPON RATIFICATION OF AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI, AND SECTION 2, ARTICLE XI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE, DELETING THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION BE ELECTED BY THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THIS STATE AND PROVIDING THAT HE MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1035 -- Senators McGill, Alexander, Boan, Bryan, Cork, Courson, Courtney, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Hayes, Holland, Jackson, Land, Lander, Leatherman, Leventis, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, Peeler, Rankin, Reese, Richter, Rose, Ryberg, Saleeby, Setzler, Short, Greg Smith, J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Waldrep, Washington and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-55, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT NO COUNTY MAY BE BOUND BY ANY GENERAL LAW REQUIRING IT TO SPEND FUNDS OR TAKE AN ACTION REQUIRING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS UNLESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY HAS DETERMINED THAT THE LAW REQUIRING THE EXPENDITURE FULFILLS A STATE INTEREST AND THE LAW REQUIRING THE EXPENDITURE IS APPROVED BY TWO-THIRDS OF THE MEMBERS VOTING IN EACH HOUSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO DELETE THE GENERAL AND SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS ACTS FROM THE EXEMPTIONS IN THIS SECTION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1036 -- Senator Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-490 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF CONTRIBUTING TO THE DELINQUENCY OF A MINOR, SO AS TO REDUCE THE PENALTY FROM A FINE OF NOT LESS THAN THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS OR IMPRISONMENT FOR NOT LESS THAN THREE YEARS, OR BOTH, TO A FINE OF NOT LESS THAN FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS OR IMPRISONMENT FOR NOT LESS THAN THIRTY DAYS, OR BOTH.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1037 -- Senator Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-510 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF ENTICING AN ENROLLED CHILD FROM ATTENDANCE IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, SO AS TO REDUCE THE PENALTY FROM A FINE OF NOT LESS THAN ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS OR IMPRISONMENT FOR NOT LESS THAN TWO YEARS, OR BOTH, TO A FINE OF NOT LESS THAN FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS OR IMPRISONMENT FOR NOT LESS THAN THIRTY DAYS, OR BOTH.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1038 -- Senators Richter, Gregory, Thomas, Rose, Ryberg, Mescher, Martin, Wilson, Boan, Courtney, Peeler, Alexander, Waldrep and Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-1-180 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADJOURNMENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL ADJOURN SINE DIE EACH YEAR NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. ON THE FIRST THURSDAY IN MAY AND TO REQUIRE THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL TO BE GIVEN THIRD READING BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NO LATER THAN THE LAST DAY OF FEBRUARY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1039 -- Senator Bryan: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE ADJUTANT GENERAL, THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION, AND THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE FROM THE LIST OF STATE OFFICERS WHICH THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES TO BE ELECTED AND TO PROVIDE THAT UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERMS OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL AND COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE 1998 GENERAL ELECTION, THESE OFFICES MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR, WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, FOR TERMS COTERMINOUS WITH THAT OF THE GOVERNOR WITH THOSE QUALIFICATIONS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL PROVIDE BY LAW AND TO PROVIDE THAT UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE 1998 GENERAL ELECTION, THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND MUST HAVE THOSE QUALIFICATIONS AS PRESCRIBED BY LAW EXCEPT THAT THE SUPERINTENDENT DOES NOT HAVE TO POSSESS THE QUALIFICATIONS OF AN ELECTOR; PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 4 OF ARTICLE XIII, RELATING TO THE ADJUTANT GENERAL AND HIS STAFF OFFICERS, TO CONFORM WITH THAT PORTION OF THE AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI STATED ABOVE THAT APPLIES TO THE ADJUTANT GENERAL AND TO UPDATE REFERENCES TO THE MILITARY RANK OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL; AND PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 2 OF ARTICLE XI, RELATING TO THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION, TO CONFORM WITH THAT PORTION OF THE AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI STATED ABOVE THAT APPLIES TO THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1040 -- Senators Wilson, McConnell, Mescher, Passailaigue, Rose and Russell: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, BY ADDING SECTION 15 TO ARTICLE XVII SO AS TO ESTABLISH A SPECIFIED PROCEDURE FOR THE ENACTMENT OR REPEAL OF LAWS AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS BY INITIATIVE PETITION OR REFERENDUM AND PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1041 -- Senators Gregory, Ryberg, Courson, Wilson, Martin, Greg Smith and O'Dell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-1-65 SO AS TO GRANT EMPLOYERS IMMUNITY, BOTH ABSOLUTE AND QUALIFIED DEPENDING ON THE SCOPE OF THE INFORMATION, FOR RESPONDING TO PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYERS' REQUESTS FOR REFERENCES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1042 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND ACT SECTION 1(F) OF ACT 779 OF 1988, AS LAST AMENDED BY ACT 174 OF 1995, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DATE OF THE ELECTION TO ELECT A SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEE IN ELECTION DISTRICTS 2, 4, AND 6 OF LAURENS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 55 FROM THE FIRST TUESDAY IN MARCH 1996, TO THE FIRST TUESDAY IN MARCH 1997.
Read the first time and ordered placed on the local and uncontested Calendar without reference.
On motion of Senator BRYAN, S. 1042 was ordered to receive a second and third reading on the next two consecutive legislative days.
H. 4450 -- Reps. Harvin, Kennedy and T. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF LOUISE GANTT WIEHRS OF KINGSTREE AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 4451 -- Rep. R. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING BATH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ON ITS ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 4456 -- Reps. Cromer, Quinn and Sheheen: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING ST. PETER'S CATHOLIC CHURCH OF COLUMBIA ON THE OCCASION OF ITS ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
S. 879 -- Senators Martin and Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-450, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE VOTING PRECINCTS FOR PICKENS COUNTY, SO AS TO CONSOLIDATE THE UNIVERSITY PRECINCT AND THE FORT HILL PRECINCT IN PICKENS COUNTY INTO A SINGLE PRECINCT ENTITLED THE "FORT HILL" PRECINCT.
The House returned the Bill with amendments.
On motion of Senator MARTIN, the Senate concurred in the House amendments and a message was sent to the House accordingly. Ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act and the Act enrolled for Ratification.
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.
Returned with concurrence.
Received as information.
S. 1021 -- Senators Courson and Giese: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE WORK AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE STAFF AND PATIENTS OF THE ADOLESCENT CANCER SUPPORT GROUP "LASTING IMPRESSIONS" DURING THEIR TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AND TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE YOUNG PEOPLE WHO HAVE PARTICIPATED IN THE LASTING IMPRESSIONS PROGRAM DURING THE PAST TEN YEARS AND TO DESIGNATE SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 1996, AS "LASTING IMPRESSIONS DAY".
Returned with concurrence.
Received as information.
S. 1023 -- Senators Short and Gregory: 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.
Returned with concurrence.
Received as information.
THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED LOCAL AND STATEWIDE CALENDAR.
The following Bill having been read the second time was ordered placed on the third reading Calendar:
S. 1014 -- Senators McConnell, Passailaigue, Courson and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 54-7-100, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE HUNLEY COMMISSION TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT ON BEHALF OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA CONCERNING THE SUBMARINE H.L. HUNLEY TO ENSURE THAT THE SUBMARINE AND ANY HUMAN REMAINS LOCATED THEREIN REMAIN IN SOUTH CAROLINA IN PERPETUITY AND ARE DISPLAYED IN AN APPROPRIATE MANNER FOR THE BENEFIT OF FUTURE GENERATIONS.
On motion of Senator PASSAILAIGUE, with unanimous consent, S. 1014 was ordered to receive a third reading on Friday, January 19, 1996.
THE CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED CALENDAR HAVING BEEN COMPLETED, THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE MOTION PERIOD.
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.
Senator DRUMMOND moved that the Bill be committed.
Senator PASSAILAIGUE made a Parliamentary Inquiry as to whether or not the motion was debatable.
The PRESIDENT stated that the motion to commit was debatable.
Senator PASSAILAIGUE argued contra to the motion.
On motion of Senator DRUMMOND, with unanimous consent, the motion to commit was withdrawn.
On motion of Senator PEELER, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of Mr. Charles S. Greene of Gaffney, S.C.
Senator MOORE moved that when the Senate adjourns on Friday, January 19, 1996, it stand adjourned to meet next Tuesday, January 23, 1996, at 12:00 Noon, which motion was adopted.
At 12:00 Noon, on motion of Senator DRUMMOND, 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.
Senator McCONNELL desired to be recorded as voting against the motion to adjourn.
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