Journal of the Senate
of the Second Session of the 111th General Assembly
of the State of South Carolina
being the Regular Session Beginning Tuesday, January 9, 1996

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

There was no objection.

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

On motion of Senator J. VERNE SMITH, with unanimous consent, the Resolution was adopted.

Adopted

H. 4419 -- Rep. Anderson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 81 FROM THE CITY LIMIT OF GREENVILLE TO THE POINT ONE MILE SOUTH OF THE CITY LIMIT IN GREENVILLE COUNTY IN HONOR OF BISHOP WILLIAM EDWARD FULLER, SR.

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

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

The following were introduced:

S. 1054 -- Senators J. Verne Smith, Drummond, Hayes, Elliott and Glover: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-23-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FILING OF A PETITION PRIOR TO THE ACQUISITION OF A PROJECT BY A JOINT AGENCY, SO AS TO FURTHER ALLOW THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TO APPROVE CERTAIN TYPES OF PROJECTS WHICH CONSIST OF CERTAIN KINDS OF ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANTS AND PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION'S APPROVAL IS NOT NECESSARY FOR PROJECTS FOR TRANSMISSION, DISTRIBUTION, OR TRANSFORMATION OF ELECTRIC POWER AND ENERGY; TO AMEND SECTION 6-23-90, RELATING TO THE RIGHTS AND POWERS OF A JOINT AGENCY, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO SECTION 6-23-120, DELETE THE PROVISION WHICH PROVIDES FOR JOINT AGENCIES TO ACQUIRE NOT LESS THAN TEN PERCENT OF RATED CAPACITY FROM AN ELECTRIC SUPPLIER, ADDING A PROVISION FOR

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JOINT AGENCIES TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER CONTRACTS WITH ANY PERSON, FIRM, OR CORPORATION, WITHIN OR WITHOUT THE STATE, AUTHORIZING JOINT AGENCIES TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS MAKING THEM OBLIGATED TO MAKE PAYMENTS REQUIRED BY A CONTRACT WHERE THE FACILITIES FROM WHICH SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ARE COMPLETED, OPERABLE AND OPERATING, AND THAT THESE PAYMENTS ARE NOT SUBJECT TO REDUCTIONS AND ARE NOT CONDITIONED UPON THE PERFORMANCE OR NONPERFORMANCE OF ANY PARTY; TO AMEND SECTION 6-23-170, RELATING TO INVESTMENTS OF A JOINT AGENCY OF MONIES PENDING DISBURSEMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE INVESTMENT DECISIONS ON BEHALF OF JOINT AGENCIES ARE CONSIDERED TO BE TRUSTEES AND SUBJECT TO THE PRUDENT INVESTOR STANDARD; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 6-23-120, RELATING TO THE SALE OF EXCESS POWER OR OUTPUT OF A PROJECT NOT THEN REQUIRED BY ANY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE JOINT AGENCY.

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

S. 1055 -- Senators Greg Smith and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSES, BY ADDING ARTICLE 15, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE GRADUATED LICENSING OF DRIVERS UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN AND TO PROVIDE THAT A DRIVER UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE IS PROHIBITED FROM DRIVING OR ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE A MOTOR VEHICLE WITH ANY ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION, AS DETERMINED BY AN ANALYSIS OF THE PERSON'S BLOOD OR BREATH; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-40, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF DRIVER'S LICENSES AND BEGINNER'S PERMITS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION REQUIRING THAT A PERSON BE AT LEAST SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE TO RECEIVE A VEHICLE DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PERMIT AND TO PROVIDE THAT NO LICENSE RENEWAL MAY BE ISSUED TO A DRIVER WHO IS SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER UNLESS THEY SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE AN ACTUAL DEMONSTRATION OF ABILITY TO EXERCISE ORDINARY AND REASONABLE CONTROL IN THE OPERATION OF THE TYPE MOTOR VEHICLE FOR WHICH RENEWAL OF THE LICENSE IS SOUGHT; TO AMEND SECTION

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56-1-210, RELATING TO THE RENEWAL OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE EXAMINATION REQUIRED FOR RENEWAL OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR ANY PERSON WHO IS SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER SHALL INCLUDE AN ACTUAL DEMONSTRATION OF ABILITY TO EXERCISE ORDINARY AND REASONABLE CONTROL IN THE OPERATION OF THE TYPE MOTOR VEHICLE FOR WHICH RENEWAL OF THE LICENSE IS SOUGHT; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-221, RELATING TO THE MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD SHALL ASSIST THE DEPARTMENT IN DEFINING MENTAL OR PHYSICAL DISABILITIES AFFECTING THE ABILITY OF A PERSON TO SAFELY OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE AND IN DEVELOPING CODED RESTRICTIONS TO BE PLACED UPON DRIVERS' LICENSES OF PERSONS WHO ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR MEDICAL IDENTIFICATION BRACELETS WHEN OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE AND TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PHYSICIAN, PERSON, OR AGENCY HAVING KNOWLEDGE OF ANY LICENSED DRIVER'S OR APPLICANT'S MENTAL OR PHYSICAL DISABILITY TO DRIVE OR NEED TO OBTAIN OR TO WEAR A MEDICAL IDENTIFICATION BRACELET IS AUTHORIZED TO REPORT SUCH KNOWLEDGE TO THE DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-270, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION, REVOCATION OR RESTRICTION OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE ON RE-EXAMINATION ADMINISTERED FOR GOOD CAUSE TO BELIEVE THAT THE LICENSEE IS INCOMPETENT OR OTHERWISE NOT QUALIFIED, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A RE-EXAMINATION WHEN A REPORT IS MADE PURSUANT TO SECTION 56-1-221; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-460, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR DRIVING WHILE LICENSE IS CANCELED, SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2940, RELATING TO THE PENALTY FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF LIQUOR, DRUGS OR LIKE SUBSTANCES, TO REVISE THE PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2945, RELATING TO CAUSING A GREAT BODILY INJURY OR DEATH BY OPERATING VEHICLE WHILE UNDER INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2950, RELATING TO THE IMPLIED CONSENT TO CHEMICAL TESTS OF BREATH, BLOOD, AND URINE OF A PERSON WHO OPERATES A MOTOR VEHICLE UPON THE PUBLIC ROADS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT MUST BE INFERRED THAT A PERSON IS UNDER THE
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INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL IF THERE WAS AT THAT TIME EIGHT ONE-HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT OR MORE BY WEIGHT OF ALCOHOL IN THE PERSON'S BLOOD, RATHER THAN TEN ONE-HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT AND TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR REFUSING TO SUBMIT TO THE CHEMICAL BREATH TEST; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2990, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE OF A PERSON CONVICTED OF DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES; TO AMEND ARTICLE 37, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 56, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSPECTION OF VEHICLES, BY ADDING SECTIONS 56-5-5445 THOUGH 56-5-5510 SO AS TO CREATE A SYSTEM FOR THE INSPECTION OF VEHICLES, AUTHORIZING SAFETY INSPECTIONS BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS FOR CAUSE, REQUIRING ANNUAL VEHICLE INSPECTIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES REGISTERED IN THIS STATE, PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING OF VEHICLE INSPECTION STATIONS, AND PROVIDING THAT AN INSPECTION STATION MAY CHARGE A FEE OF TEN DOLLARS FOR PERFORMING AN INSPECTION AND A FEE OF ONE DOLLAR FOR AN INSPECTION CERTIFICATE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6540, RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF THE SAFETY BELT LAW, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION REQUIRING SECONDARY ENFORCEMENT OF THE SAFETY BELT LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 59-39-100, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF UNIFORM DIPLOMAS BY ACCREDITED SCHOOLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT MUST SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE A DRIVER EDUCATION COURSE BEFORE RECEIVING A DIPLOMA; TO AMEND SECTION 59-39-320, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO REGULATE HIGH SCHOOL DRIVER EDUCATION AND TRAINING COURSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD SHALL REQUIRE A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT TO COMPLETE SUCCESSFULLY A DRIVER EDUCATION COURSE BEFORE RECEIVING A DIPLOMA AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS COURSE SHALL COST TWENTY DOLLARS, TO BE PAID FOR BY THE STUDENT AND THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH MUST BE DIVIDED EQUALLY BETWEEN THE STATE AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 56-1-50, RELATING TO BEGINNER'S PERMITS, AND SECTION 56-1-180, RELATING TO SPECIAL RESTRICTED LICENSES FOR CERTAIN MINORS.

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

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S. 1056 -- Senators Setzler, Alexander, Boan, Bryan, Cork, Courson, Courtney, Drummond, 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, Short, Greg Smith, J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Waldrep, Washington and Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THE DISTINGUISHED CAREER IN PUBLIC SERVICE OF MR. MILTON W. (MILT) DUFFORD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY UPON HIS RETIREMENT AS DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND EXTENDING TO HIM THEIR BEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY, HEALTHY, AND PRODUCTIVE RETIREMENT.

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly note that Mr. Milton W. (Milt) Dufford, Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles of the Department of Public Safety, is retiring after a long and distinguished career of public service; and

Whereas, Mr. Dufford, a graduate of the public schools in Cameron in Calhoun County, who earned a B.A. degree in mathematics from Newberry College in 1961 and a M.S. degree in computer science from the University of South Carolina in 1980, began his career as a junior computer programmer at the South Carolina Highway Department in 1962 and rose through the ranks through 1967 when he had a three-year hiatus on the faculty of Greenville Technical College; and

Whereas, Mr. Dufford returned to the Department in 1970 to take up the position of data processing administrator, in 1985 becoming Director of Administration. In 1988 he assumed the position of Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles, seeing that vital organization through the sweeping restructuring and reorganization of state government and assisting in the vital tasks of ensuring that the motoring public was not inconvenienced by the dramatic administrative changes put in motion in 1993; and

Whereas, in his professional life, Mr. Dufford has been recognized by his peers across the country by his service in important leadership capacities with the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators; and

Whereas, in addition to the heavy responsibilities of public service, he has made time for service on the Lexington County School District No. 2 Vocational Advisory Council, as committee chairman for Troop 339

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of the Boy Scouts of America in Cayce, and as a faithful member of the Transfiguration Lutheran Church in Cayce; and

Whereas, it is appropriate for the members of the General Assembly to pause in their deliberations so that they may honor the contributions to the people of this State of this distinguished son of South Carolina who has brought honor and credit to the high calling of public service. Now, therefore,

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

That the General Assembly expresses appreciation for the distinguished career in public service of Mr. Milton W. (Milt) Dufford of the Department of Public Safety upon his retirement as Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles and extends to him their best wishes for a happy, healthy, and productive retirement.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mr. Milton W. (Milt) Dufford.

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

S. 1057 -- Senators Wilson and Lander: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SENATE TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF MR. HERSHEL A. MURRY OF CHAPIN WHO DIED SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 1996.

The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 1058 -- Senators Short, Peeler, Lander, Alexander, Boan, Bryan, Cork, Courson, Courtney, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Hayes, Holland, Jackson, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, Rankin, Reese, Richter, Rose, Russell, Ryberg, Saleeby, Setzler, Greg Smith, J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Waldrep, Washington and Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF THE HONORABLE JAMES M. ARTHUR, SR. OF UNION COUNTY, A PROMINENT CIVIC LEADER AND FORMER LEGISLATOR, UPON HIS DEATH.

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly were saddened to learn of the death of James M. Arthur, Sr. of Union on Sunday, January 21, 1996, at the age of seventy-eight; and

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Whereas, he was a native of Union and a devoted husband and family man to his wife, four children and many grandchildren; and

Whereas, he was a graduate of Wofford College and the University of South Carolina School of Law; and

Whereas, he gave selfless and distinguished service to the citizens of Union County and the State of South Carolina in the House of Representatives from 1954 to 1964 and from 1972 to 1988; and

Whereas, he was known, admired and revered as a man of unshakable character and unquestioned integrity; and

Whereas, he gallantly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II with twenty-three months' service aboard the U.S.S. McNair as a radarman in the Pacific Theatre of Operations; and

Whereas, he served his community as a member of Masonic Lodge 75, Union; as a Shriner, as a member of the Sertoma Club, the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church; and

Whereas, his death represents a tremendous loss to the citizens of Union County and, in truth, the State of South Carolina; and

Whereas, the General Assembly wants the members of his family and many friends to know they are in our utmost thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. 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, express profound sorrow at the death of the Honorable James M. Arthur, Sr. of Union and extends the deepest sympathy to the members of his family and many friends.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mr. Arthur's family.

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

H. 4482 -- Rep. D. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING SPARTANBURG HIGH SCHOOL ON WINNING THE 1995 CLASS AAAA, DIVISION 1 STATE FOOTBALL CROWN.

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

H. 3909 -- Reps. Wright, Askins, Bailey, Gamble, Harvin, Herdklotz, Kirsh, Knotts, McCraw, Riser, Robinson, Simrill, Spearman and Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-1-660 SO AS TO PROVIDE UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW THAT NO ARCHITECT,

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ENGINEER, LAND SURVEYOR, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, OR THEIR EMPLOYEES OR A CORPORATION, PARTNERSHIP, OR FIRM OFFERING THESE SERVICES WHO IS RETAINED TO PERFORM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ON A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IS LIABLE FOR ANY INJURY RESULTING FROM THE EMPLOYER'S FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SAFETY STANDARDS ON A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FOR WHICH COMPENSATION IS RECOVERABLE, UNLESS RESPONSIBILITY FOR SAFETY PRACTICES IS SPECIFICALLY ASSUMED BY CONTRACT, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.

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

H. 4455 -- 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 CHANGE THE POLLING PLACE IN THE EDGEMOOR PRECINCT FROM THE OLD EDGEMOOR SCHOOLHOUSE TO THE EDGEMOOR COMMUNITY PARK.

Read the first time and ordered placed on the local and uncontested Calendar without reference.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

Senator WILSON from the Committee on Judiciary submitted a favorable with amendment report on:

S. 823 -- Senators Wilson, Stilwell, Jackson, Martin and Lander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-25-65, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MAXIMUM PENALTIES THAT MUNICIPAL COURTS MAY IMPOSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MUNICIPAL COURT MAY ORDER RESTITUTION IN ADDITION TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES WHENEVER A PARTY IS FOUND GUILTY OF VIOLATING A MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE OR A STATE LAW WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE COURT.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Senator ALEXANDER from the Committee on Medical Affairs submitted a favorable report on:

H. 3751 -- Reps. Sandifer, R. Smith, Herdklotz, Sheheen, Sharpe, Jaskwhich, Fair, Simrill, Mason, Littlejohn, Cain, Hallman, Whatley, S. Whipper, Vaughn, Easterday, Trotter, Huff, Rice, Keyserling, Limehouse, Allison, Wells, D. Smith, Kinon, Seithel, Fleming, Robinson,

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Marchbanks, Witherspoon, Meacham, Cromer, Davenport, Lanford, Cato, Tripp, Boan, Martin, J. Young, Askins, G. Brown, Tucker, Haskins and Harwell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-43-165 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER OF PRESCRIPTIONS BETWEEN ONE PHARMACY IN THIS STATE AND ANOTHER FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECURING ONE REFILL OF THE PRESCRIPTION AT THE RECEIVING PHARMACY, AND TO PRESCRIBE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR SUCH TRANSFER.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED LOCAL AND STATEWIDE CALENDAR.

THIRD READING BILLS

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

S. 938 -- Senator Short: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBERS OF THE CHESTER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES MUST BE ELECTED IN NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS HELD AT THE SAME TIME AS THE GENERAL ELECTION.

(By prior motion of Senator SHORT)

S. 918 -- Senator Jackson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 53-1-160 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SUSPENSION OF SUNDAY WORK PROHIBITIONS BY COUNTIES, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT OF HOLDING A REFERENDUM IN A COUNTY WHICH QUALIFIES FOR THE EXEMPTION PROVIDED IN SECTION 53-1-150 AFTER MAY 8, 1985.

RECOMMITTED

S. 236 -- Senators Russell and Courtney: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 5-3-15 AND 55-11-185 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY AN AIRPORT DISTRICT COMPRISED OF MORE THAN ONE COUNTY MAY NOT BE ANNEXED BY A MUNICIPALITY WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE DISTRICT, AND PROVIDE THAT THE REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE

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GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG AIRPORT DISTRICT MAY NOT BE ANNEXED BY A MUNICIPALITY WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG AIRPORT COMMISSION.

Senator BRYAN asked unanimous consent to take the Bill up for immediate consideration.

There was no objection.

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

On motion of Senator BRYAN, the Bill was recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

MOTION ADOPTED

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

THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE ADJOURNED DEBATE.

CARRIED OVER

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 LEATHERMAN, the Bill was carried over.

THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE SPECIAL ORDERS.

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