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| Whereupon, the PRESIDENT appointed Senators MOORE, RANKIN and ALEXANDER of the Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
H. 3730 -- Reps. J. Young, Allison, Askins, Bailey, Baxley, Beatty, Boan, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Cain, Cato, Cave, Chamblee, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Elliott, Fair, Felder, Fleming, Fulmer, Gamble, Govan, Hallman, Harrell, J. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Harwell, Haskins, Herdklotz, Hines, Hodges, Huff, Hutson, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Marchbanks, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McElveen, Meacham, Moody-Lawrence, Neilson, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Richardson, Riser, Robinson, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Shissias, Simrill, D. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Thomas, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Waldrop, Walker, Wells, Whatley, S. Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Williams, Witherspoon, Wofford, Worley, Wright and A. Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 4 TO CHAPTER 31, TITLE 23 SO AS TO ENACT THE "LAW ABIDING CITIZENS SELF-DEFENSE ACT OF 1995" AND TO PROVIDE THE
Senator PEELER requested to be recognized to take up for immediate consideration the Report of the Committee of Conference.
Senator BRYAN raised a Point of Order that the motion to take up Reports of Committees of Conference was out of order under the provisions of Rule 38 inasmuch as the report should lie on the table one day for consideration.
Senator PEELER spoke on the Point of Order.
Senator MATTHEWS spoke on the Point of Order.
The PRESIDENT overruled the Point of Order and stated that the provisions of H. 5041, the Sine Die Resolution, which provide for the "receipt, consideration, and disposition of conference or free conference reports," superseded the provisions of Rule 38.
Senator PEELER explained the Report of the Committee of Conference.
Senator PEELER moved that the Report of the Committee of Conference be adopted.
Senator BRYAN argued contra to the adoption of the Report of the Committee of Conference.
At 11:50 A.M., Senator MARTIN assumed the Chair.
Senator BRYAN continued arguing contra to the adoption of the Report of the Committee of Conference.
At 12:10 P.M., the PRESIDENT assumed the Chair.
Senator BRYAN continued arguing contra to the adoption of the Report of the Committee of Conference on H. 3730.
Senator RUSSELL asked unanimous consent to make a motion that the Honorable David M. Beasley be granted the Privilege of the Floor.
There was no objection.
At 1:02 P.M., Senator PATTERSON asked unanimous consent to make a motion, with Senator BRYAN retaining the floor, that the Senate stand in recess until 2:30 P.M.
Senator PEELER objected.
Senator BRYAN continued arguing contra to the adoption of the Report of the Committee of Conference.
At 1:17 P.M., Senator MARTIN assumed the Chair.
Senator BRYAN continued arguing contra to the adoption of the Report of the Committee of Conference.
At 1:37 P.M., Senator LAND made the point that a quorum was not present. It was ascertained that a quorum was not present.
Senator PEELER moved that a call of the Senate be made. The following Senators answered the call:
Alexander Boan Bryan Cork Courtney Elliott Fair Ford Giese Gregory Hayes Hutto Jackson Land Lander Leatherman Leventis Martin McConnell Mescher Moore O'Dell Passailaigue Patterson Peeler Rankin Reese Richter Rose Ryberg Setzler Short Smith, G. Smith, J.V. Thomas Waldrep Washington WilsonA quorum being present, the Senate resumed.
Senator GLOVER recorded her presence subsequent to the Call of the Senate.
Senator BRYAN continued arguing contra to the adoption of the Report of the Committee of Conference.
Senator PATTERSON argued contra to the adoption of the Report of the Committee of Conference.
At 2:28 P.M., the PRESIDENT assumed the Chair.
Senator PATTERSON continued arguing contra to the adoption of the Report of the Committee of Conference on H. 3730.
At 2:30 P.M., Senator LAND made the point that a quorum was not present. It was ascertained that a quorum was not present.
Senator PEELER moved that a call of the Senate be made. The following Senators answered the call:
Alexander Boan Bryan Cork Courson Courtney Elliott Fair Ford Giese Glover Hutto Jackson Land Lander Leatherman Leventis Martin McConnell McGill Mescher Moore O'Dell Passailaigue Patterson Peeler Reese Richter Rose Russell Ryberg Saleeby Setzler Short Smith, G. Smith, J.V. Thomas Waldrep Washington WilsonA quorum being present, the Senate resumed.
Senator REESE asked unanimous consent to make a motion to take up a local appointment for immediate consideration.
Senator PEELER objected.
Senator PATTERSON continued arguing contra to the adoption of the Report of the Committee of Conference.
At 3:06 P.M., Senator PEELER moved to invoke Rule 3b to send for the absent members.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Boan Courson Courtney Fair Giese Hayes Lander Leatherman Leventis Martin McConnell Mescher Peeler Richter Rose Ryberg Setzler Short Thomas Waldrep Wilson
Bryan Cork Elliott Ford Glover Hutto Jackson Land Patterson Reese Saleeby Smith, G. Washington
At 3:10 P.M., Rule 3b was invoked.
At 3:36 P.M., Senator PEELER moved under Rule 15A to set a time certain at 6:00 P.M. to vote on the entire matter of H. 3730.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Courson Courtney Fair Giese Hayes Lander Leatherman Leventis Martin McGill Mescher O'Dell Peeler Rose Russell Ryberg Setzler Short Thomas Waldrep Wilson
Alexander Boan Bryan Cork Elliott Ford Hutto Jackson Land McConnell Moore Passailaigue Patterson Rankin Reese Richter Saleeby Smith, G. Washington
Having failed to receive the necessary vote, the motion failed.
Senator PATTERSON continued arguing contra to the adoption of the Report of the Committee of Conference on H. 3730.
At 3:45 P.M., Senator COURTNEY assumed the Chair.
Senator PATTERSON continued arguing contra to the adoption of the Report of the Committee of Conference.
H. 4755 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-540, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSURANCE, CASUALTY AND SURETY RATES, AND ASSIGNED RISK, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF ASSIGNED RISK AGREEMENTS AMONG INSURERS, DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS, PROVIDE THAT A RESIDUAL MARKET AGREEMENT AND ANY MECHANISM DESIGNED TO IMPLEMENT SUCH AGREEMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE OR HIS DESIGNEE FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO USE, PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR OR HIS DESIGNEE MAY ALLOW INSURERS TO SUBMIT WRITTEN REQUESTS TO BE DESIGNATED AS A STATE SERVICING CARRIER FOR THE ASSIGNED RISK POOL FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.
With Senator PATTERSON retaining the floor, Senator SALEEBY asked unanimous consent to take the Bill up for immediate consideration.
The House returned the Bill with amendments.
On motion of Senator SALEEBY, 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.
Senator PATTERSON continued arguing contra to the adoption of the Report of the Committee of Conference on H. 3730.
Senator LAND was recognized.
H. 3845 -- Rep. Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-130, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PREPARATION OF THE JURY LIST FOR EACH COUNTY FROM A TAPE OF PERSONS HOLDING A VALID SOUTH CAROLINA DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS JURY LIST SHALL BE FURNISHED IN 1995 AND EVERY THIRD YEAR THEREAFTER RATHER THAN EACH YEAR, AND TO REVISE THE MONTHS IN WHICH THE LIST IS COMPILED AND FURNISHED.
On motion of Senator SALEEBY, with unanimous consent, the Report of the Committee of Conference was taken up for immediate consideration, with Senator LAND retaining the floor.
Senator SALEEBY spoke on the report.
On motion of Senator SALEEBY, the Report of the Committee of Conference to H. 3845 was adopted as follows:
The COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE, to whom was referred:
H. 3845 -- Rep. Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-130, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PREPARATION OF THE JURY LIST FOR EACH COUNTY FROM A TAPE OF PERSONS HOLDING A VALID SOUTH CAROLINA DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS JURY LIST SHALL BE FURNISHED IN 1995 AND EVERY THIRD YEAR THEREAFTER RATHER THAN EACH YEAR, AND TO REVISE THE MONTHS IN WHICH THE LIST IS COMPILED AND FURNISHED.
Beg leave to report that they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend:
That the same do pass with the following amendments:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting therein the following:
/SECTION 1. Section 14-7-130 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 181 of 1993, is further amended to read:
In addition to the above provisions of this section, in September of those years in which jury lists are not furnished to county jury commissioners by the State Election Commission, the department shall furnish the county jury commissioners with a tape or list of newly licensed drivers or identification card holders over the age of eighteen in the county added since its last report, and the State Election Commission shall furnish the county jury commissioners with a tape or list of newly registered voters in the county added since its last report. The county jury commissioners are authorized to incorporate these new names into its roll of eligible jurors in the county."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor./
Amend title to conform.
/s/Edward E. Saleeby .......... /s/John W. Tucker, Jr.
/s/Thomas L. Moore .......... /s/James L. Mann "Bubba" Cromer, Jr.
/s/Holly A. Cork .......... James S. Klauber
On Part of the Senate. .......... On Part of the House.
, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
At 4:25 P.M., Senator WASHINGTON made the point that a quorum was not present. It was ascertained that a quorum was not present.
Senator LAND moved that the Senate stand adjourned.
A roll call vote was requested.
Having failed to receive the necessary seconds, the Senate proceeded to a voice vote on the motion to adjourn.
Senator LEVENTIS requested a roll call vote.
Senator LAND raised a Point of Order that the request was out of order inasmuch as a roll call vote had been requested and the ACTING PRESIDENT had stated that five members had not seconded the call.
The ACTING PRESIDENT stated that five members had not seconded the call.
The question then was the motion to adjourn.
The Senate refused to adjourn.
Senator LAND argued contra to the adoption of the Report of the Committee of Conference.
At 4:50 P.M., the PRESIDENT assumed the Chair.
Senator LAND argued contra to the adoption of the Report of the Committee of Conference.
With Senator LAND retaining the floor, Senator SETZLER asked unanimous consent to make a motion to take up the Report of the Committee of Conference on S. 1117 for immediate consideration.
Senator PEELER objected.
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