On motion of Senator PEELER, at 11:00 A.M., Senators SALEEBY, LAND, MOORE and FAIR were granted a leave of absence for today.
On motion of Senator DRUMMOND, at 11:00 A.M., Senator HOLLAND was granted a leave of absence for today.
At 11:35 A.M., Senator LEATHERMAN assumed the Chair.
S. 128 -- Senator Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-460 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR DRIVING WHILE LICENSE IS CANCELED, SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, SO AS TO DECREASE THE PERIOD OF INCARCERATION FROM SIXTY TO THIRTY DAYS FOR A SECOND OFFENSE, WHEN THE SUSPENSION IS NOT PURSUANT TO SECTION 56-5-2990, RELATING TO SUSPENSIONS FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE.
Senator RANKIN asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Bill from the Committee on Transportation.
There was no objection.
On motion of Senator RANKIN, with unanimous consent, the Bill was committed to the Committee on Judiciary.
The following were introduced:
S. 1059 -- Senators Waldrep and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-20-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DETERMINATION OF ALLOCATIONS TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS UNDER THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT AND WEIGHTINGS TO ESTABLISH COST DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PROGRAMS, SO AS TO ADD A WEIGHTING FOR PUPILS WITH AUTISM.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1061 -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-230, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD AND ITS OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN THE OPERATION OF THE STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE BOARD TO DEVISE AND IMPLEMENT A SCHEDULE OF ANNUAL LONGEVITY BASE PAY INCREASES FOR CLASSIFIED STATE EMPLOYEES LIMITED TO TWENTY SUCH LONGEVITY RAISES FOR A SINGLE EMPLOYEE AND A SCHEDULE OF BASE PAY INCREASES FOR CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS DIRECTLY RELATED TO IMPROVING JOB PERFORMANCE AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1062 -- Senators Cork, Wilson, Courson, Washington, Alexander, Drummond, Russell, Matthews, Ryberg, Gregory, O'Dell, J. Verne Smith, Mescher, Leventis, Rose, Giese and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 27 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONSERVATION EASEMENTS, BY ADDING SECTION 27-8-90 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DONATION OF TEMPORARY PUBLIC RECREATION ACCESS EASEMENTS TO THE STATE BY PRIVATE LAND OWNERS.
Senator CORK spoke on the Bill.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.
S. 1063 -- Senators Hayes, Mescher, J. Verne Smith, Jackson, Waldrep, Ryberg, Richter, Leatherman, Fair, Giese, Washington, O'Dell, Gregory, Martin, Drummond and Lander: A BILL TO ENACT THE OMNIBUS HIGHWAY SAFETY ACT BY AMENDING THE CODE OF
Senator HAYES spoke on the Bill.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1064 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-460 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF PAPER BALLOTS IN ELECTIONS CONDUCTED TO FILL VACANCIES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1065 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-2725 SO AS TO PROHIBIT DAY CARE CENTERS FROM EMPLOYING PERSONS CONVICTED OF CERTAIN CRIMES, TO CREATE A CRIMINAL OFFENSE WHEN A PERSON CONVICTED OF CERTAIN CRIMES APPLIES TO OR IS EMPLOYED BY A DAY CARE CENTER, TO REQUIRE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS TO INCLUDE A STATEMENT REGARDING THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE, TO REQUIRE FINGERPRINT REVIEWS FOR EMPLOYEES AND CAREGIVERS, TO ALLOW TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT PENDING RESULTS OF THE REVIEW, AND TO WAIVE FINGERPRINT REVIEWS FOR PERSONS CONTINUOUSLY EMPLOYED IN A DAY CARE CENTER FOR THE TWO YEARS PRIOR TO THIS ACT'S EFFECTIVE DATE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 20-7-2730, 20-7-2740, 20-7-2800, 20-7-2810, 20-7-2850, 20-7-2860, AND 20-7-2900, ALL AS AMENDED, AND ALL RELATING TO DAY CARE LICENSING, APPROVAL, REGISTRATIONS AND RENEWALS, SO AS TO REVISE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSES FOR WHICH LICENSES, APPROVALS, AND REGISTRATIONS MAY NOT BE ISSUED AND TO DELETE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSOLIDATION, PROVISIONS RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT IN DAY CARE CENTERS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2905, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FEES FOR CRIMINAL HISTORY REVIEWS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION AND THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION TO PROVIDE TWO COPIES OF THE RESULTS OF THESE REVIEWS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Read the first time and ordered placed on the local and uncontested Calendar without reference.
S. 1067 -- Senator Reese: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DURING THE MONTH OF JANUARY, 1996, BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY SCHOOL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT 7 IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1995-96 WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS 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.
S. 1068 -- Senators Wilson and Courson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO MR. RAYMOND SAMUEL YOUNGINER OF IRMO IN LEXINGTON COUNTY ON BECOMING A CENTENARIAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 1996, AND FURTHER EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR HIS LONG LIFE OF SERVICE TO HIS COUNTRY, STATE, AND COMMUNITY AS A VETERAN OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR, A LONG AND DISTINGUISHED CAREER WITH THE UNITED STATES POST OFFICE, AND NUMEROUS COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.
H. 4485 -- Reps. Klauber, Wofford, Young-Brickell, Cooper, Quinn, J. Young, Robinson, R. Smith, Riser, Williams, Townsend and Stille: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SUPPORT OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THE USE OF THE
Whereas, teaching children to act safely around firearms is a critical step in the effort to reduce the number of firearm-related accidents among children; and
Whereas, the Eddie Eagle Elementary Gun Safety Education Program teaches the fundamentals of firearms safety to children in an effective and enjoyable way, communicating to them the lifesaving message offered by the program: "If you see a gun, STOP! Don't touch. Leave the area. Tell an adult."; and
Whereas, the Eddie Eagle Elementary Gun Safety Education Program is a nationally recognized firearms safety program that has reached over six million children since 1988; and
Whereas, the Eddie Eagle Elementary Gun Safety Education Program was awarded the 1993 Outstanding Community Service Award of the National Safety Council; and
Whereas, the South Carolina General Assembly would also like to encourage civic activism and volunteerism to help teach children about gun safety; and
Whereas, the General Assembly commends the National Rifle Association for its diligence and service in developing the Eddie Eagle Elementary Gun Safety Education Program and making it available for use in our communities. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly of South Carolina hereby encourage the State Department of Education to promote the use of the Eddie Eagle Elementary Gun Safety Education Program in the elementary schools of this State to help prevent firearm-related accidents among children.
Be it further resolved that the members of the General Assembly encourage civic and community service organizations that are concerned about the safety and well-being of the children of this State to help provide funding for the Eddie Eagle Elementary Gun Safety Education Program at the local level.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the State Department of Education.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
H. 4499 -- Rep. Gamble: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 4507 -- Reps. Cave and Rhoad: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE BLACKVILLE-HILDA HAWKS FOOTBALL TEAM OF BARNWELL COUNTY ON WINNING THE 1995 STATE CLASS A FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 3161 -- Rep. Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 388 OF 1969, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE GLENDALE AREA FIRE DISTRICT IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL FROM THREE TO FIVE.
Read the first time and ordered placed on the local and uncontested Calendar without reference.
H. 3628 -- Reps. Thomas, Moody-Lawrence, Cobb-Hunter, Richardson, T. Brown, Knotts, Keegan, Wright, J. Harris, Gamble, J. Young, P. Harris, Baxley, Townsend, Dantzler, Witherspoon, Stille, Law, Scott, Riser and Cotty: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE A STUDY COMMITTEE TO EXAMINE STATE LAW RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION, POSSESSION, AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS IN MINIBOTTLES AND TO EXAMINE AMENDMENTS TO STATE LAW PERTAINING TO ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR BY THE DRINK.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4033 -- Reps. Wilkins, Witherspoon and Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-3-316, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT BASED ON COUNTY OF RESIDENCE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.
Read the first time and ordered placed on the local and uncontested Calendar without reference.
Senator WILSON from the General Committee submitted a favorable report on:
S. 922 -- Senator Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2379, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DIVISION FOR REVIEW OF THE FOSTER CARE OF CHILDREN, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DIVISION TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GOVERNOR RATHER THAN TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND TO DELETE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2391, RELATING TO PETITIONS FOR RELIEF FROM ACTIONS OR RECOMMENDATIONS OF LOCAL FOSTER CARE REVIEW BOARDS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION RELATING TO PROCEDURES A CHILD CARING FACILITY MUST COMPLY WITH WHEN THE FACILITY IS NOT IN AGREEMENT WITH A LOCAL BOARD'S RECOMMENDATION FOR PERMANENT PLACEMENT AT THE FACILITY.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations polled out S. 1024 favorable:
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.
Courson Wilson Matthews Patterson O'Dell Passailaigue Rose McGill
NOT VOTING Peeler Russell
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations polled out H. 4446 favorable:
H. 4446 -- Invitations and Memorial Resolutions Committee: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING THE HONORABLE DANIEL A. LUDWIG OF MINNESOTA, NATIONAL COMMANDER OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 1996.
Courson Wilson Matthews Patterson O'Dell Passailaigue Rose McGill
NOT VOTING Peeler Russell
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.
The House returned the Bill with amendments.
On motion of Senator CORK, 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. 1053 -- Senator Bryan: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF MR. CECIL GARRETT, OF LAURENS, A PROMINENT CIVIC LEADER AND COUNTY TREASURER, UPON HIS DEATH.
Returned with concurrence.
Received as information.
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
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