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October 11, 1995
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

I am transmitting herewith an appointment for confirmation. This appointment is made with the "advice and consent of the Senate," and is, therefore, submitted for your consideration.

Respectfully,
David M. Beasley

Initial Appointment, Commission of Hearing Aid Specialists, with term to commence August 22, 1995, and to expire July 31, 1996:

Specialist:

Mr. Thomas M. McCroskey, 113 West Antrim Drive, Greenville, S.C. 29607 VICE Jacquelyn D. Niedringhaus (slot changed to Specialist)

Referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

October 12, 1995
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

I am transmitting herewith an appointment for confirmation. This appointment is made with the "advice and consent of the Senate," and is, therefore, submitted for your consideration.

Respectfully,
David M. Beasley

Reappointment, Commission of Hearing Aid Specialists, with term to commence July 31, 1996, and to expire July 31, 2000:

Specialist:

Mr. Thomas M. McCroskey, 113 West Antrim Drive, Greenville, S.C. 29607

October 16, 1995
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

I am transmitting herewith an appointment for confirmation. This appointment is made with the "advice and consent of the Senate," and is, therefore, submitted for your consideration.

Respectfully,
David M. Beasley

Initial Appointment, Advisory Board of Trustees for the Veterans' Trust Fund of South Carolina, with term to commence September 15, 1995, and to expire at the pleasure of the Governor:

Veterans Organization:

Mr. Milford A. Forrester, 28 Scarlett Street, Greenville, S.C. 29607-2827

Referred to the General Committee.

November 2, 1995
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

I am transmitting herewith appointments for confirmation. These appointments are made with the "advice and consent of the Senate," and are, therefore, submitted for your consideration.

Respectfully,
David M. Beasley

Initial Appointment, South Carolina Advisory Commission on Aging, with term to commence June 30, 1995, and to expire June 30, 1997:

Area 7:

Ms. Mildred Browder-Hughes, 355 East Broadway Street, Johnsonville, S.C. 29555

Referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

Initial Appointments, South Carolina Advisory Commission on Aging, with terms to commence June 30, 1995, and to expire June 30, 1999:

At-Large:

Ms. Dianne R. Dantzler, 39 Canterbury Court, Columbia, S.C. 29210

Ms. Diane M. Brown, 368 South Barrington Drive, Florence, S.C. 29501

Referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

November 8, 1995
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

I am transmitting herewith an appointment for confirmation. This appointment is made with the "advice and consent of the Senate," and is, therefore, submitted for your consideration.

Respectfully,
David M. Beasley

Initial Appointment, South Carolina Advisory Commission on Aging, with term to commence June 30, 1995, and to expire June 30, 1998:

Area 2:

Ms. Norma A. Curtis, Post Office Box 958, McCormick, S.C. 29835

Referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

November 13, 1995
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

I am transmitting herewith an appointment for confirmation. This appointment is made with the "advice and consent of the Senate," and is, therefore, submitted for your consideration.

Respectfully,
David M. Beasley

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)

Referred to the General Committee.

November 16, 1995
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

I am transmitting herewith an appointment for confirmation. This appointment is made with the "advice and consent of the Senate," and is, therefore, submitted for your consideration.

Respectfully,
David M. Beasley

Initial Appointment, South Carolina Advisory Commission on Aging, with term to commence June 30, 1995, and to expire June 30, 1997:

Area 5:

Mark J. Meiler, M.D., 148 University Parkway, Aiken, S.C. 29801

November 28, 1995
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

I am transmitting herewith an appointment for confirmation. This appointment is made with the "advice and consent of the Senate," and is, therefore, submitted for your consideration.

Respectfully,
David M. Beasley

Initial Appointment, Scenic Highways Committee, with term to commence July 14, 1994, and to expire July 14, 1996:

Hotel/Motel:

Ms. Laura D. Simons, 3625 Coleman Street, Columbia, S.C. 29205

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

December 1, 1995
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

I am transmitting herewith an appointment for confirmation. This appointment is made with the "advice and consent of the Senate," and is, therefore, submitted for your consideration.

Respectfully,
David M. Beasley

Reappointment, Commission on Disabilities and Special Needs, with term to commence June 30, 1996, and to expire June 30, 2000:

2nd Congressional District:

Mr. Melvin L. Burton, Jr., 6000 Lakeshore Drive, Columbia, S.C. 29206

Referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

Senator GIESE introduced Dr. Nelson Weston of Columbia, S.C., Doctor of the Day.

Senator McCONNELL, Chairman of the Rules Committee, was recognized.

Senator McCONNELL moved that it be the Sense of the Senate that unless or until changed by further action of the Senate, that while the Senate occupies temporary quarters pending the renovations of the State House, those persons authorized to be admitted to that area designated "behind the rail" under the provisions of Rules 36, 37, and 42 shall be admitted to the Chamber of the Senate subject to the following provisions:

a. Still photographers representing the media are authorized to be admitted by the Sgt.-at-Arms to the side areas of the Chamber adjacent to the east and west walls as designated by the Clerk of the Senate for the purpose of executing their duties and when completed, exiting the Senate Chamber.

b. Video photographers representing the media are authorized to be admitted by the Sgt.-at-Arms to the side areas of the Chamber adjacent to the east and west walls as designated by the Clerk of the Senate, to include one fixed camera position on each side and also, the admission of one additional photographer with portable video on each side for the purpose of executing their duties in the designated areas and when completed, exiting the Senate Chamber. Video photographers occupying the fixed positions on either side of the Chamber must have placed necessary equipment in the Chamber at least fifteen (15) minutes prior to the convening of the Senate.

d. Immediate family members of Senators, authorized former members of the Senate and House of Representatives, the Governor or his representative, Constitutional Officers, Justices of the Supreme Court, President and Vice President of the United States, Members of Congress, Governors of States and Territories, and the Lt. Governor's staff are authorized to be admitted to the Chamber in seating adjacent to the west wall when escorted by the Sgt.-at-Arms and when space is available. Senate staff are authorized admission to the Senate Chamber and may be seated when and where space is available.

Senator McCONNELL moved further that it be the Sense of the Senate that introduction of visitors and guests as provided in Rules 7B and 36B shall be confined to the time limitation set forth in Rule 7B and strictly limited to visitors and guests occupying the Senate Gallery or designated locations in the Gressette Building when viewing video broadcasts of the Senate proceedings.

The Sense of the Senate motions were adopted.

Senator ELLIOTT rose to a Point of Personal Interest.

Senator J. VERNE SMITH rose to a Point of Personal Interest.

Columbia, S.C., January 9, 1996

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has confirmed the appointment of:

Reappointment, Aiken County Master-in-Equity, with term to commence June 30, 1995, and to expire June 30, 2001:

The Honorable Robert A. Smoak, Jr., Post Office Box 1397, Aiken, S.C. 29802-1397

Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Columbia, S.C., January 9, 1996

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has confirmed the appointment of:

Reappointment, Lexington County Master-in-Equity, with term to commence January 1, 1995, and to expire January 1, 2001:

The Honorable George William Jefferson, 221 Barmount Drive, Columbia, S.C. 29210

Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

S. 964 -- Senators Thomas, Richter and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-1-40 AND 56-1-50, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF DRIVER'S LICENSES AND BEGINNER'S PERMITS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AGE FROM FIFTEEN TO SIXTEEN WHEN A PERSON MAY RECEIVE A LICENSE OR PERMIT; TO AMEND SECTION 59-39-320, RELATING TO HIGH SCHOOL DRIVER EDUCATION AND TRAINING COURSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION 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 WHICH MUST BE DIVIDED EQUALLY BETWEEN THE STATE AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT;

Senator THOMAS asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Bill from the Committee on Education.

There was no objection.

On motion of Senator THOMAS, with unanimous consent, the Bill was referred to the Committee on Transportation.

The following were introduced:

S. 991 -- Senator Saleeby: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-55-530, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE "OMNIBUS INSURANCE FRAUD AND REPORTING IMMUNITY ACT", SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCE TO "DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES" IN THE DEFINITION OF "AUTHORIZED AGENCY", ADD THE SPECIFIC NAMES OF CERTAIN STATE AGENCIES, AND INCLUDE ALL OTHER STATE BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND AGENCIES IN THAT DEFINITION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-55-570, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE "OMNIBUS INSURANCE FRAUD AND REPORTING IMMUNITY ACT" AND NOTIFICATION TO THE INSURANCE FRAUD DIVISION OF THE OFFICE OF THE STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF KNOWLEDGE OR BELIEF OF FALSE STATEMENTS OR MISREPRESENTATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCE TO THE "MOTOR VEHICLE DIVISION".

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 992 -- Senator Bryan: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE ACTUAL OPERATING COSTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE INCURRED DUE TO THE HOUSING OF JUVENILES AWAITING ADJUDICATION OF CRIMINAL CHARGES; TO DIRECT THE BOARD, AT THE COMPLETION OF THE STUDY, TO DERIVE A FIGURE ENTITLED "THE PER DIEM FOR JUVENILE PRE-ADJUDICATION DETENTION"; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.

S. 993 -- Senator Greg Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-1-130 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "TEACHER", SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION FROM ANY PERSON WHO IS EMPLOYED EITHER FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME BY ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT EITHER TO TEACH OR TO SUPERVISE TEACHING TO MEAN ANY CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEE WHO IS PAID ON THE TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE OF ANY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-25-410 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL NOTIFICATION OF ASSIGNMENT GIVEN BY SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO TEACHERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "TEACHER" FOR PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION TO INCLUDE, IN ADDITION TO ALL EMPLOYEES POSSESSING A PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, ALL EMPLOYEES BEING PAID ON THE TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT.

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

S. 994 -- Senators Greg Smith and McGill: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY OF SEPTEMBER 26, 1995, MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF ANDREWS HIGH SCHOOL IN THE GEORGETOWN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEN THIS SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO FIRE AND SMOKE DAMAGE IS EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES MUST BE MADE UP.

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

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