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| Anderson Askins Bailey Baxley Boan Breeland Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Byrd Cain Canty Carnell Cato Cave Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cotty Cromer Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Elliott Felder Fleming Fulmer Gamble Govan Hallman Harrell Harris, J. Harris, P. Harrison Harvin Haskins Hines, J. Hines, M. Hodges Howard Hutson Inabinett Jaskwhich Jennings Kelley Kennedy Keyserling Kinon Knotts Koon Lanford Law Lee Limbaugh Limehouse Littlejohn Loftis Marchbanks Martin Mason McAbee McCraw McElveen McKay McMahand McTeer Moody-Lawrence Neal Neilson Phillips Quinn Rhoad Rice Richardson Riser Robinson Rogers Sandifer Scott Seithel Sharpe Sheheen Shissias Smith, D. Smith, R. Spearman Stuart Townsend Tripp Trotter Tucker Vaughn Waldrop Walker Whatley Whipper, S. White Wilder Wilkins Williams Witherspoon Wofford Worley Wright Young Young-Brickell
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Rosen:
Cromer Gamble Govan Hodges Rogers Shissias Smith, D.
The following named Representatives voted for Ms. Wells:
Allison Anderson Askins Bailey Boan Breeland Brown, G. Brown, H. Brown, T. Byrd Cain Canty Cato Cave Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Felder Fleming Fulmer Hallman Harrell Harris, J. Harrison Haskins Herdklotz Hines, J. Hines, M. Hutson Inabinett Jaskwhich Keegan Kelley Kennedy Kirsh Knotts Koon Lanford Law Lee Limbaugh Limehouse Littlejohn Loftis Marchbanks Mason McCraw McElveen McKay McMahand McTeer Meacham Moody-Lawrence Neal Neilson Quinn Rhoad Rice Riser Robinson Sandifer Scott Seithel Sharpe Sheheen Simrill Smith, D. Smith, R. Spearman Stille Stoddard Stuart Thomas Townsend Tripp Trotter Waldrop Walker Whatley Whipper, L. Whipper, S. White Wilder Wilkins
Williams Witherspoon Wofford Worley Wright Young Young-Brickell
Total number of Senators voting. . . . .41
Total number of Representatives voting. . . . .118
Grand Total. . . . .159
Necessary to a choice. . . . .80
Of which Mr. Bonaparte received. . . . .0
Of which Mr. Chamblee received. . . . .80
Of which Mr. Foster received. . . . .110
Of which Mr. McLeod received. . . . .145
Of which Ms. Riley received. . . . .1
Of which Mr. Rosen received. . . . .12
Of which Ms. Wells received. . . . .122
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Samuel R. Foster, the Honorable J. William McLeod and the Honorable Carole C. Wells were duly elected to the South Carolina Employment Security Commission for the terms prescribed by law.
The purposes of the Joint Assembly having been accomplished, the PRESIDENT declared it adjourned; whereupon, the Senate returned to its Chamber and was called to order by the PRESIDENT.
At 12:42 P.M., the Senate resumed.
Having received a favorable report from the Committee on Judiciary, on motion of Senator HOLLAND, the following appointments were confirmed in open session:
Reappointment, Director of the Department of Public Safety, with term to commence February 1, 1996, and to expire February 1, 2000:
Mr. B. Boykin Rose, Director, Department of Public Safety, 5400 Broad River Road, Columbia, S.C. 29210
Chairman:
The Honorable Thomas M. Marchant, III, Post Office Box 816, Greenville, S.C. 29602 VICE Vernon F. Dunbar (resigned)
Reappointment, State Human Affairs Commission, with term to commence June 30, 1996, and to expire June 30, 1999:
1st Congressional District:
Mr. Darrel W. Givens, 82 Brisbane Drive, Charleston, S.C. 29407
Reappointment, South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission, with term to commence June 30, 1996, and to expire June 30, 2002:
At-Large:
Mr. G. Bryan Lyndon, 3001 Barefoot Trail, Anderson, S.C. 29621
Having received a favorable report from the General Committee, on motion of Senator WILSON, the following appointments were confirmed in open session:
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Commission for the Blind, with term to commence May 19, 1994, and to expire May 19, 1998:
1st Congressional District:
Ms. E. Lynn W. Smith, 1284 Calais Drive, Mt. Pleasant, S.C. 29464 VICE Clay W. Evatt, Jr./Elvin D. Tirrell (resigned)
Initial Appointments, Advisory Board of Trustees for the Veterans' Trust Fund of South Carolina, with terms to commence September 15, 1995, and to expire at the pleasure of the Governor:
County Officer:
Mr. James C. Brown, Richland County Veterans Affairs Officer, 2020 Hampton Street, Columbia, S.C. 29204
Mr. George O. Blevins, Greenville County Veterans Affairs Officer, 301 University Ridge, Suite 5900, Greenville, S.C. 29601-3660
Veterans Organization:
Mr. Jack M. Tiller, 501 Meadow Brook Road, Columbia, S.C. 29223-2910
On motion of Senators PASSAILAIGUE and MESCHER, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of Mr. F. Gerald Moody of Moncks Corner, S.C., former football coach at both Wando High School and Berkeley High School and inductee to the South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
At 12:45 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 again, this time, Psalm 68 (v.35):
"Awesome is God in His sanctuary,
the God of Israel;
He gives power and strength
to His people.
Blessed be God!"
Let us pray.
Lord of the Universe, forgive us when we think of You in insignificant terms, like some old tolerant grandfather off in some clouds.
Lord, we're still discovering galaxies with our most powerful telescopes, so far out that it has taken eons for the light of their suns to come within reach of our instruments.
We cannot fathom the end of your creation. Truly the psalmist is right to remind us that "AWESOME IS GOD."
Teach us of Your IMMINENCE, especially the AWESOMENESS with which we say "Our Father!"
Amen!
The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.
Senator LEATHERMAN introduced Dr. William N. Boulware of Florence, S.C., Doctor of the Day.
On motion of Senator REESE, at 11:00 A.M., Senator SALEEBY was granted a leave of absence for today.
Senator LEVENTIS rose to a Point of Personal Interest.
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.
Having reconsidered the vote whereby the Senate concurred in the House amendments, the bill was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senators COURTNEY and HOLLAND proposed the following amendment (JUD0272.002), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, beginning on page 1, beginning on line 29, in Section 7-13-190(B), as contained in SECTION 1, by striking line 29 through line 6 on page 2 and inserting therein the following:
/(B) In partisan elections, whether seeking nomination by political party primary, or political party convention, or by petition, filing by all these candidates shall open for the office at noon on the third Friday after the vacancy occurs for a period to close ten days later at noon. If seeking nomination by petition, filing by these candidates shall open for the office at noon on the eleventh Tuesday after the vacancy occurs for a period to close seven days later at noon. If seeking nomination by political party primary or political party convention, filing with the appropriate official is the same as provided in Section 7-11-15(1) and if seeking nomination by petition, filing with the appropriate official is the same as provided in Section 7-11-15(2)(3) 7-11-70.
A primary must be held on the eleventh Tuesday after the vacancy occurs. A runoff primary must be held on the thirteenth Tuesday after the vacancy occurs. The special election must be on the eighteenth Tuesday after the vacancy occurs. If the eighteenth Tuesday after the vacancy occurs is no more than sixty days prior to the general election, the special election shall be held on the same day as the general election. If the filing period closes on a state holiday, then filing must be held open through the succeeding weekday. If the date for an election falls on a state holiday, it must be set for the next succeeding Tuesday. For purposes of this section, state holiday does not mean the general election day./.
Amend title to conform.
There being no further amendments, the Bill was amended and ordered returned to the House with amendments.
H. 4491 -- Reps. Phillips and McCraw: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS OF JANUARY 10, 11, AND 12, 1996, MISSED BY STUDENTS OF CHEROKEE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 IN CHEROKEE COUNTY 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.
Senator PEELER asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Resolution from the Committee on Education.
There was no objection.
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Resolution. The question being the second reading of the Resolution.
The Resolution was read the second time and ordered placed on the third reading Calendar.
On motion of Senator PEELER, H. 4491 was ordered to receive a third reading on Friday, February 2, 1996.
The following were introduced:
S. 1089 -- Senators Setzler, Leatherman, Drummond, Bryan, Giese, Leventis, Alexander, Holland, Hayes, Ryberg, Wilson and Courson: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 63, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SCHOOL CRIME REPORT ACT, SO AS TO TRANSFER THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION UNDER THIS ACT UPON THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL ON JULY 1, 1996, TO PROVIDE THAT THE
Senator SETZLER spoke on the Bill.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
S. 1090 -- Senator Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-2550, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PAYMENT OF PROPERTY TAX UNDER APPEAL AND REFUNDS AND PAYMENTS AFTER FINAL DETERMINATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A TAXPAYER MAY PAY TAX ON REAL PROPERTY, THE VALUE OF WHICH IS UNDER APPEAL, BASED ON EIGHTY PERCENT OF THE REASSESSED VALUE OR ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE VALUE APPLICABLE FOR THE PRIOR PROPERTY TAX YEAR, WHICHEVER RESULTS IN A LOWER TAX LIABILITY ON THE PROPERTY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1091 -- Senator Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-25, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA JOBS-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY SHALL BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 13-1-10 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, SO AS TO TRANSFER TO THE DEPARTMENT THE FUNCTIONS, POWERS, AND DUTIES PROVIDED BY LAW TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA JOBS-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
S. 1093 -- Senators Fair, Waldrep, Ford, Land, McGill, Matthews and Washington: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-3310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SPECIAL MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATE AUTHORIZED FOR PURPLE HEART RECIPIENTS, SO AS TO REDUCE THE FEE FOR THE PLATE TO THAT REQUIRED FOR A STANDARD LICENSE PLATE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 1094 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-360 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO
Read the first time and ordered placed on the local and uncontested Calendar without reference.
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