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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, hear words from Matthew 21 (v. 28):
"Go, work in the vineyard today!"
Let us pray.
Our Father, there is so much to be done to make our earth a better place.
Help us to join in the spirit of David Starr Jordan when he said,
"Today is your day and mine, the only day
we have, the day in which we play our
part. What our part may signify in the
great whole we may not understand; but we
are here to play it, and now is our
time."
Help us to make the most of such time as we have... in the Redeemer's Name!
Amen.
The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.
Senator SETZLER introduced Dr. Bob Cutting of Aiken, S.C., Doctor of the Day.
Columbia, S.C., February 22, 1996
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:
S. 654 -- Senator Greg Smith: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 61, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-5-185 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERMIT AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 61-5-180 MAY BE ISSUED TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES LOCATED EAST OF THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY IN A COUNTY THAT IS CONTIGUOUS TO A COUNTY THAT HAS ANNUAL ACCOMMODATIONS TAX COLLECTIONS IN EXCESS OF SIX MILLION DOLLARS AND HAS PASSED A REFERENDUM AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS PURSUANT TO SECTION 61-5-180.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., February 21, 1996
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:
H. 3204 -- Reps. Limbaugh, McKay, Harrison and Huff: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-3-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS TO THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS ON CIVIL ACTIONS FOR PERSONS UNDER DISABILITY, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE EXCEPTION FOR PERSONS IMPRISONED FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., February 21, 1996
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:
H. 3954 -- Reps. A. Young, Knotts, Harrison, Chamblee, Haskins, Easterday, Bailey, Inabinett, Mason, Waldrop, Robinson, Witherspoon, Herdklotz, Littlejohn, Riser, Davenport and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1670, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS WHO MAY PETITION TO ADOPT, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR SPECIFIC FINDINGS THE COURT MUST MAKE IN ALLOWING A NONRESIDENT TO ADOPT A CHILD IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
The following were introduced:
S. 1166 -- Senator Fair: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL NEGLECT OF CHILDREN AND HELPLESS PERSONS, SO AS TO EXPAND THE CATEGORIES OF PERSONS CARING FOR CHILDREN AND HELPLESS PERSONS WHO ARE SUBJECT TO THIS SECTION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1167 -- Senator Fair: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-780, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RECORDS, CONFIDENTIALITY, AND RELEASE OF INFORMATION PERTAINING TO JUVENILES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN INFORMATION REGARDING JUVENILE OFFENDERS MUST BE PROVIDED TO ALL VICTIMS OF CRIMES RATHER THAN ONLY TO VICTIMS OF VIOLENT CRIMES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1168 -- Senator Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-57-155, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR REAL ESTATE AGENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE SIXTEEN HOURS OF MANDATORY CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR REAL ESTATE LICENSEES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
S. 1169 -- Senators Thomas, J. Verne Smith and Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 55-11-230, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF AN AIRPORT ENVIRONS AREA AND SUB-AREA WITHIN THE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG AIRPORT DISTRICT, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE ENVIRONS AREA, AND DELAY THE DATE FOR COMPLETION OF THE TASKS REQUIRED BY THE AIRPORT ENVIRONS PLANNING COMMISSION.
Senator J. VERNE SMITH asked unanimous consent to make a motion that the Bill go without reference.
Senator RUSSELL objected.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 1170 -- Senator Elliott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DESIGNATE AND NAME THE BRIDGE ON HIGHWAY 41 AT THE LITTLE PEE DEE RIVER IN DILLON COUNTY THE "HUGGINS BRIDGE" AND TO INSTALL APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS.
Whereas, it is fitting and appropriate that the bridge on Highway 41 at the Little Pee Dee River in Dillon County be designated and named the "Huggins Bridge" as a lasting tribute to this distinguished South Carolina family. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, requests the Department of Transportation to designate and name the bridge on Highway 41 at the Little Pee Dee River in Dillon County the "Huggins Bridge" and to install appropriate markers or signs at or near the bridge as the department considers advisable containing the words "Huggins Bridge".
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of Transportation.
On motion of Senator ELLIOTT, with unanimous consent, the Concurrent Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar for consideration tomorrow.
S. 1171 -- Senator Peeler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF ROBERT EUGENE HOPPER OF YORK COUNTY AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.
S. 1172 -- Senators Boan and Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-80, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEDUCTION FOR INSURANCE PREMIUMS FROM AN EMPLOYEE'S COMPENSATION, SO AS TO INCLUDE PREMIUMS FOR PREPAID LEGAL INSURANCE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1173 -- Senators Boan and Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1240, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DISPLAY OF LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A NONCURRENT LICENSE PLATE FROM THIS STATE OR ANOTHER STATE MUST NOT BE ATTACHED TO THE OUTSIDE FRONT OF A VEHICLE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 1174 -- Senator Short: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE OUTSTANDING CAREER AND LIFETIME ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE LEGENDARY BASKETBALL COACH OF GREAT FALLS HIGH SCHOOL, COACH JOHN SMITH, TO CONGRATULATE HIM ON THE MILESTONE OF HIS 500TH WIN AS THE LEADER OF BOYS' BASKETBALL AT GREAT FALLS HIGH AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUING SUCCESS IN THE YEARS AHEAD.
The Senate Resolution was adopted.
H. 4654 -- Reps. Tucker and Carnell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF THOMAS M. CAMAK, SR., OF ANDERSON, FORMERLY OF WARE SHOALS, AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 4664 -- Rep. Tucker: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF KEVIN MORRIS OF ANDERSON COUNTY AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 4665 -- Reps. Tucker, Carnell, McAbee and Chamblee: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF HERMAN HAYNIE OF ANDERSON COUNTY AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 4354 -- Reps. Robinson, Walker, Allison, D. Smith, Simrill and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-28-70, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS' DUTIES, SO AS TO NOT REQUIRE A RESERVE POLICE OFFICER TO BE ACCOMPANIED BY A FULL-TIME CERTIFIED SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICER, AND TO REQUIRE A RESERVE POLICE OFFICER TO BE IN PROXIMATE CONTACT WITH THE FULL-TIME OFFICER TO WHOM HE IS ASSIGNED.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4625 -- Reps. Phillips and McCraw: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 587 OF 1992, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 1, SO AS TO REVISE THE DATES OF THE FILING PERIOD WHEN CANDIDATES MAY FILE WRITTEN DECLARATIONS OF CANDIDACY.
Read the first time and ordered placed on the local and uncontested Calendar without reference.
H. 4626 -- Reps. Fleming and Wilder: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS OF JANUARY 9 AND 12, 1996, MISSED BY STUDENTS OF THE UNION COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1995-96 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW AND ICE 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.
Read the first time and ordered placed on the local and uncontested Calendar without reference.
Senator J. VERNE SMITH from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry submitted a favorable with amendment report on:
S. 741 -- Senator J. Verne Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-22-220, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION AS A PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS, AND PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, FOR GRADUATION FROM A SCHOOL OR COLLEGE OF TWO OR MORE YEARS WITH AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN AN ABET COMMISSION ACCREDITED CURRICULUM OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY OR LAND SURVEYING, INCLUDING COMPLETED COURSES IN SURVEYING AND MAPPING OF NOT LESS THAN TWELVE SEMESTER HOURS OR THE EQUIVALENT IN QUARTER HOURS SATISFACTORY TO THE BOARD; TO AMEND SECTION 40-22-240, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION AS A TIER B PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR FIFTEEN, RATHER THAN TWELVE, SEMESTER HOURS OR THE EQUIVALENT IN QUARTER HOURS OF SURVEYING, MAPPING, HYDRAULICS, AND HYDROLOGY COURSES; TO AMEND SECTION 40-22-250, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATION AS LAND SURVEYOR-IN-TRAINING, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS, AND PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, FOR THE COMPLETION OF COURSES IN SURVEYING AND MAPPING OF NOT LESS THAN TWELVE SEMESTER HOURS OR THE EQUIVALENT IN QUARTER HOURS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-22-280, RELATING TO ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS, APPLICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION, AND REFERENCES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE PROVISIONS CONCERNING REFERENCES FOR ENGINEERING REGISTRATION AND LAND SURVEYING REGISTRATION.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator J. VERNE SMITH from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry submitted a favorable with amendment report on:
S. 1092 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-35-150, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES CONCERNING THE SALE OR STORAGE OF FIREWORKS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A CIVIL PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 35 OF TITLE 23.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator PEELER from the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry submitted a favorable report on:
H. 3898 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-23-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CERTIFICATES OF TITLE FOR WATERCRAFT AND OUTBOARD MOTORS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATES BE SWORN TO BEFORE NOTARY PUBLICS OR OTHER APPROPRIATE PERSONS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator PEELER from the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry submitted a favorable report on:
H. 4332 -- Reps. Sharpe, Sandifer and Jennings: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-17-423 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE USE OF APPROVED BYCATCH REDUCTION DEVICES IN SHRIMP TRAWLS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator PEELER from the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry submitted a favorable report on:
H. 4334 -- Reps. Sharpe, Sandifer, Inabinett and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-13-800 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS AND PENALTIES FOR THE TAKING OF EELS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator J. VERNE SMITH from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry submitted a favorable report on:
H. 4398 -- Reps. Harrison, Cromer, Jennings, Hutson, Bailey and Allison: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 40, CHAPTER 41, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 SO AS TO DEFINE "RETAILER", TO REQUIRE A RETAILER TO KEEP A RECORD OF THE SOURCE OF NEW MERCHANDISE THAT THE RETAILER OFFERS FOR SALE, TO SPECIFY THE TYPE OF RECORD OR DOCUMENTATION THAT IS REQUIRED, TO PROVIDE THAT THE MERCHANDISE MAY BE CONFISCATED BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO PROVIDE EXEMPTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from S.C. Probate Judges Association to attend a reception at the Adam's Mark Hotel on Tuesday, March 5, 1996, from 6:00 until 7:00 P.M.
Courson Peeler Wilson Patterson Russell O'Dell Passailaigue Rose
Matthews McGill
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from The Roundtable to attend a breakfast in #208 Blatt Building on Wednesday, March 6, 1996, from 8:00 until 9:00 A.M.
Courson Peeler Wilson Patterson Russell O'Dell Passailaigue Rose
Matthews McGill
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from S.C. School Boards Assn. to attend a luncheon at the Capital City Club on Wednesday, March 6, 1996, immediately upon adjournment and lasting until 2:00 P.M.
Courson Peeler Wilson Patterson Russell O'Dell Passailaigue Rose
Matthews McGill
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from S.C. Chapter, National Association of Social Workers to attend a reception at the Adam's Mark Hotel on Wednesday, March 6, 1996, from 6:30 until 9:00 P.M.
Courson Peeler Wilson Patterson Russell O'Dell Passailaigue Rose
Matthews McGill
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from Up-State and others of Alzheimer's Association for S.C. to attend a coffee drop-in in #208 Blatt Building on Thursday, March 7, 1996, from 9:00 until 10:30 A.M.
Courson Peeler Wilson Patterson Russell O'Dell Passailaigue Rose
Matthews McGill
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from S.C. Supreme Court and others (Judges' Assns.) to attend a reception at the Woman's Club of Columbia on Tuesday, March 12, 1996, from 6:00 P.M. until.
Courson Peeler Wilson Patterson Russell O'Dell Passailaigue Rose
Matthews McGill
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from S.C. State Library Board to attend a breakfast drop-in at the S.C. State Library, 1500 Senate Street on Wednesday, March 13, 1996, from 8:00 until 10:00 A.M.
Courson Peeler Wilson Patterson Russell O'Dell Passailaigue Rose
Matthews McGill
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from S.C. Association of Realtors to attend a mid-day reception at the Adam's Mark Hotel on Wednesday, March 13, 1996, immediately upon adjournment and lasting until 2:30 P.M.
Courson Peeler Wilson Patterson Russell O'Dell Passailaigue Rose
Matthews McGill
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from S.C. Summary Court Judges' Association to attend a reception at the State Fairgrounds (Seawell's) on Wednesday, March 13, 1996, from 6:30 until 8:30 P.M.
Courson Peeler Wilson Patterson Russell O'Dell Passailaigue Rose
Matthews McGill
THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED LOCAL AND STATEWIDE CALENDAR.
The following Bills were read the third time and having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the titles be changed to that of Acts and enrolled for Ratification:
H. 4506 -- Rep. Delleney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-170, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS AND PLACES IN CHESTER COUNTY SO AS TO DELETE ALL REFERENCES TO SPECIFIC POLLING PLACES AND AUTHORIZE THE CHESTER COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION WITH THE APPROVAL OF A MAJORITY OF THE CHESTER COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION TO DETERMINE THE POLLING PLACES.
(By prior motion of Senator SHORT)
H. 4535 -- Reps. Kinon, Jennings and M. Hines: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 591 OF 1992, RELATING TO THE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE DILLON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION TO BORROW A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF MONEY TO BE USED FOR SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CHANGE THE AMOUNT WHICH MAY BE BORROWED, AND PROVIDE THAT SUCH FUNDS MAY BE APPLIED TO RETIRE A LOAN FOR MONEY USED FOR SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION FOR DILLON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS 1, 2, AND 3, RATHER THAN SCHOOL DISTRICT 3 ALONE.
(By prior motion of Senator ELLIOTT)
The following Bill was read the third time and ordered sent to the House of Representatives:
S. 66 -- Senators McConnell, Rose and Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 9, TITLE 6, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BUILDING CODES, SO AS TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THESE CODES, AND THE MANNER IN WHICH COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES MUST ADOPT AND ENFORCE SUCH CODES, REVISE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BUILDING CODES COUNCIL, REVISE PENALTIES, PROVIDE FOR DUTIES OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL AND DEPUTY FIRE MARSHALS IN REGARD TO THESE CODES, AND PROVIDE FOR LIMITED APPLICATION OF THE CHAPTER; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 8 TO TITLE 6 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR BUILDING CODES ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, AND FOR THEIR FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND REGISTRATION; AND ADDING SECTION 38-7-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE FIRST TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS OF THE PREMIUM TAX LEVIED ON FIRE INSURERS MUST BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPLEMENTING THE TRAINING, CERTIFICATION, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR BUILDING CODES ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
Senator McCONNELL explained the Bill.
Senators BRYAN, PEELER and THOMAS desired to be recorded as voting against the third reading of the Bill.
The following Bills having been read the second time with notice of general amendments were ordered placed on the third reading Calendar:
S. 1101 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL OF MEMBERS OF BOARDS OF VOTER REGISTRATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS MUST COMPLETE A TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM CONDUCTED BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-35, RELATING TO ELECTION AND REGISTRATION COMMISSIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS MUST COMPLETE A TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM CONDUCTED BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-70, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION AND MANAGERS OF ELECTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COMMISSIONERS MUST COMPLETE A TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM CONDUCTED BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, TO FURTHER DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MANAGERS; AND TO ADD SECTION 7-13-72, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MANAGERS AND CLERKS.
Senator COURTNEY explained the Bill.
S. 1164 -- Judiciary Committee: A BILL TO AMEND PART I, ARTICLE 2, CHAPTER 2, TITLE 62, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INTESTATE SUCCESSION, BY ADDING SECTION 62-2-114, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE PARENTS, WHO ARE HEIRS OF A CHILD PURSUANT TO 62-2-103(2), ARE DIVORCED, SEPARATED, OR LIVING APART, UPON MOTION OF EITHER PARENT, THE PROBATE COURT MAY DENY OR LIMIT EITHER PARENT'S ENTITLEMENT FOR A SHARE OF THE PROCEEDS IF THE COURT DETERMINES, BY A PREPONDERANCE OF THE EVIDENCE, THAT THE PARENT HAS REFUSED TO REASONABLY SUPPORT THE DECEDENT AS DEFINED IN SECTION 20-7-40 AND HAS OTHERWISE NOT PROVIDED FOR THE NEEDS OF THE DECEDENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 42-9-140, RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION PAYMENTS WHEN A DECEASED EMPLOYEE LEAVES NO DEPENDENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION MAY DENY OR LIMIT PAYMENTS TO A PARENT WHO IS OTHERWISE ENTITLED TO RECOVER AMOUNTS PROVIDED FOR A DECEASED EMPLOYEE IF THE COMMISSION DETERMINES, BY A PREPONDERANCE OF THE EVIDENCE, THAT THE PARENT HAS REFUSED TO REASONABLY SUPPORT THE DECEDENT AS DEFINED IN SECTION 20-7-40 AND HAS OTHERWISE NOT PROVIDED FOR THE NEEDS OF THE DECEDENT.
Senator COURTNEY explained the Bill.
S. 1102 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-380, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OATH OF AN ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICANT, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE ADDRESS OF THE WITNESS APPEAR ON THE OATH; TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-385, RELATING TO THE MARKING OF ABSENTEE BALLOTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN APPLICANT WHO CANNOT SIGN HIS NAME BECAUSE OF ILLITERACY OR A HANDICAP MAY INSTEAD MAKE HIS MARK; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-420, RELATING TO RECEIPT, TABULATION, AND REPORTING OF ABSENTEE BALLOTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE ADDRESS OF THE WITNESS APPEAR ON THE RETURN-ADDRESSED ENVELOPE.
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the adoption of the amendment proposed by the Committee on Judiciary.
The Judiciary Committee proposed the following amendment (JUD1102.002), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, page 1, beginning on line 30, in Section 7-15-380, as contained in SECTION 1, by striking lines 30 through 37 and inserting therein the following:
/"Section 7-15-380. The oath, which is required by Section 7-15-370 to be imprinted on the return-addressed envelope, furnished each absentee ballot applicant, shall must be signed by the absentee ballot applicant and witnessed. The address of the witness shall appear on the oath. However, the absence of the witness' address on the oath is not a ground for challenge. In the event the voter cannot write because of a physical handicap or illiteracy, the voter may make his mark and have the mark witnessed by someone designated by the voter. The oath shall must be in the following form:/.
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, page 2, line 9, in Section 7-15-380, as contained in SECTION 1, by striking line 9 in its entirety and inserting therein /Address of Witness"/.
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, page 3, beginning on line 1, by striking SECTION 3 in its entirety and inserting therein the following:
/SECTION 3. Section 7-15-420 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by an unnumbered act bearing ratification number 226, is further amended to read:
"Section 7-15-420. The county election commission, municipal election commission, or executive committee of each municipal party in the case of municipal primary elections is responsible for the tabulation and reporting of absentee ballots. At 2:00 p.m. on election day, the managers appointed pursuant to Section 7-13-70, and in the presence of any watchers who have been appointed pursuant to Section 7-13-860, may begin the process of examining the return-addressed envelopes that have been received by the county registration board making certain that each oath has been properly signed and witnessed and includes the address of the witness. However, the absence of the witness' address on the envelope is not a ground for challenge. All return-addressed envelopes received by the county registration board before the time for closing the polls must be examined in this manner. No ballot may be counted unless the oath is properly signed and witnessed nor may any ballot be counted which is received by the county registration board after time for closing of the polls. The printed instructions required by Section 7-15-370(2) to be sent each absentee ballot applicant must notify him that his vote will not be counted in either of these events. If a ballot is not challenged, the sealed return-addressed envelope must be opened by the managers, and the enclosed envelope marked 'Ballot Herein' removed and placed in a locked box or boxes. After all return-addressed envelopes have been emptied in this manner, the managers shall remove the ballots contained in the envelopes marked 'Ballot Herein', placing each one in the ballot box provided for the applicable contest. When the polls have closed and all absentee ballots have been placed in the ballot boxes, they must be tabulated and reported as a separate precinct in the same manner as other ballots of the county are counted on election day. The absentee voter precinct is a countywide precinct and a part of each election district in the county. If any ballot is challenged, the return-addressed envelope may not be opened, but must be put aside and the procedure set forth in Section 7-13-830 must be utilized; but the absentee voter must be given reasonable notice of the challenged ballot."/.
Amend title to conform.
Senator COURTNEY explained the amendment.
There being no further amendments, the Bill was read the second time and ordered placed on the third reading Calendar with notice of general amendments.
The following Bills and Joint Resolutions having been read the second time were ordered placed on the third reading Calendar:
H. 4587 -- Reps. Jennings, J. Harris and Kinon: A BILL TO CREATE THE MARLBORO COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD, PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT AND TERMS OF THE MEMBERS, POWERS, AND MEETINGS OF THE BOARD; AND REPEAL ACT 280 OF 1957 RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE MARLBORO COUNTY INDUSTRIAL AND AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD.
On motion of Senator SALEEBY, H. 4587 was ordered to receive a third reading on Friday, February 23, 1996.
H. 4609 -- Reps. Koon, Knotts, Gamble, Riser and Wright: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 218 OF 1993, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN LEXINGTON COUNTY IN NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DATES WHEN NOTICES OF CANDIDACY MAY BE FILED WITH THE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION, AND TO AMEND ACT 176 OF 1995, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 1, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FILING PERIOD FOR PERSONS DESIRING TO FILE WRITTEN NOTICES OF CANDIDACY SHALL BE AS PROVIDED IN ACT 218 OF 1993.
On motion of Senator LANDER, H. 4609 was ordered to receive a third reading on Friday, February 23, 1996.
H. 3589 -- Rep. McTeer: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO STUDY WHETHER MOTOR VEHICLES THAT ARE LEGALLY ELEVATED PURSUANT TO SECTION 56-5-4445 ARE A SAFETY HAZARD AND TO REPORT ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE HOUSE EDUCATION AND PUBLIC WORKS AND SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEES.
H. 4478 -- Reps. Boan, Baxley, Fleming, Askins, Kennedy, J. Hines, Martin, Cooper, Law, Robinson, Limbaugh, Rhoad, Cato, Witherspoon, Jennings, Wilkins and T. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-21-785, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION TO ALTER THE RETURN AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE TOBACCO PRODUCTS TAX; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-620, RELATING TO THE SPECIFIC TAX RATES ON VARIOUS TOBACCO PRODUCTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE SEPARATE DEFINITION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND IMPOSE A TAX EQUAL TO FIVE PERCENT OF THE MANUFACTURER'S PRICE ON ALL TOBACCO PRODUCTS EXCEPT CIGARETTES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-735, RELATING TO THE PAYMENT METHOD OF THE CIGARETTE TAX, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A THREE AND ONE-HALF PERCENT DISCOUNT ON THE TAX FOR TIMELY FILED RETURNS AND PAYMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-780, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RETURNS AND PAYMENTS OF THE TOBACCO PRODUCTS TAX, SO AS TO INCREASE THE DISCOUNT FOR TIMELY FILED RETURNS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE TOBACCO PRODUCTS TAX FROM TWO TO THREE AND ONE-HALF PERCENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-800, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, SO AS TO CONFORM IT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT.
Senator PASSAILAIGUE explained the Bill.
On motion of Senator LEATHERMAN, with unanimous consent, H. 4478 was ordered to receive a third reading on Friday, February 23, 1996.
S. 1163 -- Senators Drummond, J. Verne Smith, Courson, Patterson, Mescher and Giese: A JOINT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSION FOR MINORITY AFFAIRS TO RECEIVE FUNDS FROM PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SOURCES FOR RESEARCH, FORUMS, TRAINING SESSIONS, AND INSTITUTES AND TO ALLOW THESE FUNDS TO BE RETAINED BY THE COMMISSION AND CARRIED FORWARD INTO FISCAL YEAR 1996-97 AND EXPENDED FOR THE SAME PURPOSES.
Senator COURSON explained the Resolution.
On motion of Senator COURSON, with unanimous consent, S. 1163 was ordered to receive a third reading on Friday, February 23, 1996.
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 BE CREDITED TO AN ACCOUNT IN THE STATE TREASURER'S OFFICE FOR USE BY THE TRUST FUND.
Senator LANDER asked unanimous consent to make a motion that the Bill receive a third reading on Friday, February 23, 1996.
Senator THOMAS objected.
H. 4054 -- Rep. McElveen: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-1-315 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 42, WORKERS' COMPENSATION, APPLY TO AND INCLUDE ALL PARTICIPANTS IN THE TECH PREP PROGRAM, WHETHER COMPENSATED OR NOT, WHILE THEY ARE ON THE PREMISES OF A PARTICIPATING EMPLOYER, AND BY ADDING SECTION 42-1-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION RATE FOR TECH PREP PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS SHALL BE FIFTY PERCENT OF THE AVERAGE WEEKLY WAGE IN THE STATE FOR THE PRECEDING FISCAL YEAR OR THE SAME RATE THAT THE EMPLOYER PAYS TO COMPARABLE EMPLOYEES, AND REQUIRE THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION TO ENFORCE THIS SECTION BY THE PROMULGATION OF APPROPRIATE REGULATIONS.
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the adoption of the amendment proposed by the Committee on Judiciary.
The Judiciary Committee proposed the following amendment (JUD4054.001), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, page 1, line 37, in Section 42-1-315, as contained in SECTION 1, by striking /in the Tech Prep Program/.
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, page 2, line 6, in Section 42-7-65, as contained in SECTION 2, by striking /distributive/ and inserting therein /distributive marketing/.
Amend title to conform.
Senator COURTNEY explained the amendment.
There being no further amendments, the Bill was read the second time and ordered placed on the third reading Calendar.
S. 1075 -- Senators Rose, Land, Leventis, Matthews, Washington and Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-31-30, SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE AND MAINTENANCE OF STRUCTURES FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN CALHOUN AND COLLETON COUNTIES; AND TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT PROHIBITS THE TRANSFER OF WATER FROM ONE RIVER BASIN TO ANOTHER.
On motion of Senator DRUMMOND, the Bill was carried over.
THE CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED CALENDAR HAVING BEEN COMPLETED, THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE MOTION PERIOD.
S. 1117 -- Education Committee: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 144 SO AS TO ENACT THE "PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES ASSISTANCE ACT", TO MAKE FUNDS AVAILABLE TO CONSTRUCT AND RENOVATE PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF SCHOOL REVENUE BONDS FOR SPECIFIED PURPOSES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
Senator SETZLER moved that the Bill be made a Special Order.
Senator PASSAILAIGUE raised a Point of Order that under Rule 34B the motion was out of order inasmuch as the bill had not been on the Calendar the required number of statewide legislative days.
Senator SETZLER spoke on the Point of Order and stated that today, February 22, 1996, constituted the sixth statewide day that S. 1117 had been on the Calendar.
The PRESIDENT took the Point of Order under advisement.
At 11:37 A.M., on motion of Senator SETZLER, the Senate receded from business in order for the PRESIDENT to rule on the Point of Order.
At 11:40 A.M., the Senate resumed.
The PRESIDENT ruled that the precedents on this Point of Order are clear and that the seventh day that a Bill is on the Calendar is the first day on which a motion for Special Order is in order and, therefore, sustained the Point of Order.
On motion of Senator PASSAILAIGUE, the Senate agreed to dispense with the Motion Period.
THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE ADJOURNED DEBATES.
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.
On motion of Senator PASSAILAIGUE, the Bill was carried over.
THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE SPECIAL ORDER.
H. 3651 -- Rep. H. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-11-330 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE STATE PROPERTY TAX CREDIT FUND AND REQUIRE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS TO THE FUND; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-251 SO AS TO ALLOW A HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FROM PROPERTY TAXES OTHER THAN THOSE LEVIED FOR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS EQUAL TO TWENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS OF FAIR MARKET VALUE ESCALATING, DEPENDING ON REVENUES IN THE STATE PROPERTY TAX CREDIT FUND TO A COMPLETE EXEMPTION FROM ALL TAXES EXCEPT THOSE LEVIED FOR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 12-43-217 SO AS TO REQUIRE TRIENNIAL REASSESSMENT; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTIONS 4-9-142, 5-21-70, 6-1-75, AND 59-73-35 SO AS TO IMPOSE SPENDING LIMITS ON COUNTIES, MUNICIPALITIES, AND SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS AND IMPOSE AN AD VALOREM TAX REVENUE LIMITATION ON SCHOOL DISTRICTS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 12-43-350 SO AS TO PROVIDE A STANDARDIZED TAX BILL; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 6-1-60 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT BUDGETING.
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the adoption of the amendment (JIC/5990HTC.95) proposed by Senators LEATHERMAN, DRUMMOND, J. VERNE SMITH and JACKSON previously printed in the Journal of Thursday, May 11, 1995.
Senator PASSAILAIGUE spoke on the Bill.
Senator HOLLAND asked unanimous consent to make a motion, with Senator PASSAILAIGUE retaining the floor, to adjourn debate on the Bill.
There was no objection.
Debate was adjourned on the Bill with Senator PASSAILAIGUE retaining the floor.
THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CALL OF THE CONTESTED STATEWIDE AND LOCAL CALENDAR.
H. 3106 -- Rep. Shissias: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-3005 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UPON LICENSING, APPROVAL, OR REGISTRATION A CHILD DAY CARE FACILITY SHALL PROVIDE PROOF OF CONFORMING WITH LOCAL ZONING ORDINANCES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-3020, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUING A PROVISIONAL LICENSE, REGISTRATION, OR APPROVAL, SO AS TO DELETE AN OBSOLETE REFERENCE.
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the third reading of the Bill.
On motion of Senator DRUMMOND, the Bill was carried over.
H. 4005 -- Reps. Richardson and Cato: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-510, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA REINSURANCE FACILITY AND THE FACILITY'S DUTIES GENERALLY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOR MULTI-VEHICLE INSURANCE POLICIES, ONE OR MORE VEHICLES MAY BE CEDED TO THE FACILITY AS LONG AS THE INSURER IDENTIFIES TO THE FACILITY AND THE INSURED PRECISELY WHICH VEHICLES ARE RETAINED AND WHICH ARE CEDED AND THE RATE LEVEL FOR EACH VEHICLE.
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the adoption of Amendment No. 1 (S-INS-001) proposed by Senators LAND and SALEEBY and previously printed in the Journal of January 31, 1996.
On motion of Senator DRUMMOND, the Bill was carried over.
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.
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the third reading of the Bill.
Senator PASSAILAIGUE spoke on the Bill.
On motion of Senator J. VERNE SMITH, with unanimous consent, consideration was interrupted by adjournment.
Having received a favorable report from the Charleston County Delegation, the following appointments were confirmed in open session:
Reappointments, Charleston County Voter Registration Board, with terms to commence March 15, 1996, and to expire March 15, 1998:
Ms. Alice E. Mitchell, 2011 Savage Road, Charleston, S.C. 29403
Ms. Flora P. Condon, 751 Jim Isle Drive, Charleston, S.C. 29412
Ms. Gertrude D. Brown, 1449 Swamp Angel Court, Charleston, S.C. 29412
Senator J. VERNE SMITH moved that when the Senate adjourns on Friday, February 23, 1996, it stand adjourned to meet next Tuesday, February 27, 1996, at 12:00 Noon, which motion was adopted.
At 11:47 A.M., on motion of Senator J. VERNE SMITH, 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.
Senators McCONNELL and GIESE desired to be recorded as voting against the motion to adjourn.
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