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Courson Peeler Wilson Patterson Russell O'Dell Passailaigue McGill
NOT VOTING Matthews Rose
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from Justice Fellowship to attend a breakfast at the Capital City Club on Wednesday, February 14, 1996, from 7:30 until 9:00 A.M.
Courson Peeler Wilson Patterson Russell O'Dell Passailaigue McGill
Matthews Rose
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from S.C. Association of Counties to attend a reception at the Embassy Suites on Wednesday, February 14, 1996, from 6:00 until 7:30 P.M.
Courson Peeler Wilson Patterson Russell O'Dell Passailaigue McGill
NOT VOTING Matthews Rose
S. 272 -- Senators Alexander, Leventis, O'Dell, Hayes, Rose and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-190, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPECIAL ELECTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SPECIAL ELECTIONS SHALL NOT BE HELD PRIOR TO THE GENERAL ELECTION IF THE DATE FOR THE SPECIAL ELECTION PROVIDED BY THE STATUTORY FORMULA IS WITHIN SIXTY DAYS OF THE GENERAL ELECTION.
The House returned the Bill with amendments.
S. 641 -- Senator Williams: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-150, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CLOSING OF REGISTRATION BOOKS BEFORE ELECTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON ELIGIBLE TO REGISTER WHO HAS BEEN DISCHARGED FROM THE ARMED FORCES OR WHO HAS BEEN SEPARATED FROM HIS SERVICE OVERSEAS AND RETURNED HOME TOO LATE TO REGISTER AT THE TIME WHEN REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED IS ENTITLED TO REGISTER FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING IN THE NEXT ENSUING ELECTION AFTER THE DISCHARGE OR SEPARATION FROM SERVICE, UP TO 5:00 P.M. ON THE DAY OF THE ELECTION.
The House returned the Bill with amendments.
On motion of Senator HOLLAND, 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.
THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED LOCAL AND STATEWIDE CALENDAR.
The following Bill was read the third time and having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act and enrolled for Ratification:
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, 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
The following Bill was read the third time and ordered sent to the House of Representatives:
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.
The following Bill having been read the second time with notice of general amendments was ordered placed on the third reading Calendar:
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.
Senator WILSON explained the Bill.
The following Bills and Joint Resolution having been read the second time were ordered placed on the third reading Calendar:
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.
On motion of Senator REESE, S. 1067 was ordered to receive a third reading on Wednesday, January 31, 1996.
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.
On motion of Senator REESE, H. 3161 was ordered to receive a third reading on Wednesday, January 31, 1996.
H. 4473 -- Reps. Littlejohn, Wells, Wilder, Walker, Davenport, Lanford, Allison, Lee, Vaughn and D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 879 OF 1960, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE CROFT FIRE DISTRICT IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL FROM THREE TO FIVE AND DECREASE FROM SIX TO FOUR YEARS THE LENGTH OF THE TERM OF THE COMMISSIONERS.
On motion of Senator REESE, H. 4473 was ordered to receive a third reading on Wednesday, January 31, 1996.
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.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.
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.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
S. 62 -- Senators McConnell, Rose, Ryberg, Rankin, Elliott, Courson, Wilson and O'Dell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONFINEMENT OF PRISONERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PRISONER WHO ESCAPES OR ATTEMPTS TO ESCAPE FROM CUSTODY MAY NOT SERVE HIS SENTENCE FOR THE ORIGINAL CONVICTION OR AN ADDITIONAL SENTENCE FOR THE ESCAPE OR ATTEMPTED ESCAPE IN A MINIMUM SECURITY FACILITY AND TO DELETE AN OBSOLETE REFERENCE.
On motion of Senator GIESE, the Bill was carried over.
S. 95 -- Senators McConnell, Courson, Rose, Gregory and O'Dell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-610, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXTENDED WORK RELEASE PROGRAM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON CONVICTED OF A VIOLENT CRIME AS DEFINED IN SECTION 16-1-60 MAY PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROGRAM; AND TO REPEAL
On motion of Senator GIESE, the Bill was carried over.
THE CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED CALENDAR HAVING BEEN COMPLETED, THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE MOTION PERIOD.
On motion of Senator DRUMMOND, the Senate agreed to dispense with the Motion Period.
THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE ADJOURNED DEBATE.
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 DRUMMOND, the Bill was carried over.
THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE SPECIAL ORDERS.
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,
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the adoption of the amendment (JIC\5990HTC.95) previously proposed on May 11, 1995, by Senators LEATHERMAN, DRUMMOND, J. VERNE SMITH and JACKSON.
On motion of Senator DRUMMOND, the Bill was carried over.
THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CALL OF THE CONTESTED STATEWIDE AND LOCAL CALENDAR.
S. 144 -- Senators McConnell and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DUTIES AND TERMS OF OFFICE OF BOARDS OF VOTER REGISTRATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD'S OFFICE MAY BE LOCATED AT A PLACE OTHER THAN THE COUNTY SEAT WHEN IT IS NOT POSSIBLE OR PRACTICABLE TO DO SO.
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the third reading of the Bill.
Senator McCONNELL proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (JUD0144.002):
Amend the bill, as and if amended, page 1, line 26, in Section 7-5-30, as contained in SECTION 1, by striking line 26 in its entirety and inserting therein the following:
/shall must be at a building located in the county and at the county seat whenever possible and practical, and they shall must/
Amend title to conform.
On motion of Senator DRUMMOND, the Bill was carried over.
Having received a favorable report from the Colleton County Delegation, the following appointments were confirmed in open session:
Reappointments, Colleton County Board of Voter Registration, with terms to commence March 15, 1994, and to expire March 15, 1996:
Ms. Eva R. Huggins, Route 2, Box 54-I, Yemassee, S.C. 29945
Ms. Lorraine W. Green, Post Office Box 586, Walterboro, S.C. 29488
On motion of Senator ALEXANDER, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of Mr. Frank Howard, former football coach and Athletic Director of Clemson University, Clemson, S.C.
At 12:35 P.M., on motion of Senator DRUMMOND, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 11:00 A.M.
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
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 the Psalmist who gives us a word for every age... Psalm 27 (v. 11) (NRSV):
"Teach me Your way, O Lord,
and lead me on a level path..."
Let us pray.
Our Father, we beseech Your blessing upon our long-time friend, Leroy Cain, who is having open heart surgery this morning at Richland Memorial. Guide, we pray, the hands of the surgeons that they may be Your instruments for Leroy's healing.
We daily sense the responsibility of our decisions in this Chamber, the consequences of which are felt throughout our countrysides, our towns, and our beloved State.
As we express our own ideas, and take our own personal positions on issues, we know there are those who may differ with us.
Help us to listen to each other, if, perhaps, we may learn from each other.
But, most of all, we pray that each of us may be humble enough to realize that there may be a higher position than the ones we espouse... even Yours, Lord!
Amen.
The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.
On motion of Senator PASSAILAIGUE, at 11:00 A.M., Senator GREGORY was granted a leave of absence for today.
S. 272 -- Senators Alexander, Leventis, O'Dell, Hayes, Rose and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-190, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH
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