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The House assembled at 12:00 Noon.

Deliberations were opened with prayer by the Chaplain of the House of Representatives, the Rev. Dr. Alton C. Clark as follows:

Almighty God, our Heavenly Father, keep our minds stayed on Your teachings that our faith may be lifted, our understanding broadened, our ideals deepened, our visions heightened, and our outlook brightened. As we work as partners, hand in hand, use us for the advancement of Your Kingdom on earth. As we walk and work together, may the healing breezes of good will blow across our minds, cleansing us of all narrowness and selfishness as Your Word becomes increasingly "a lamp unto our feet, and a light unto our paths."

Amen.

Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER.

After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of Friday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.

Rep. BREELAND moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Reverend Clarence "Iron Dog" Middleton of Summerville, which was agreed to.

Rep. H. BROWN, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

H. 4060 -- Reps. Hinson, Seithel, Barrett, Bailey, Sandifer, Inabinett, Meacham, Campsen, Kelley, McMaster, Byrd, Keegan, Cotty, J. Brown, Davenport, Hamilton, Simrill, Vaughn, Dantzler, Limehouse, Leach, Whatley, Gamble and Wilkes: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 41, CHAPTER 6, TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX ACT, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-5545 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DIRECT DEPOSIT OF STATE INCOME TAX REFUNDS.

Rep. H. BROWN moved to waive Rule 5.12, which was agreed to by a division vote of 23 to 0.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. H. BROWN, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report on:

S. 622 -- Senator Drummond: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO RETAIN AND EXPEND MOTOR CARRIER REGISTRATION FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996-1997.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

On motion of Rep. NEAL, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:

H. 4128 -- Reps. Cromer and Neal: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE LOWER RICHLAND HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP BASKETBALL TEAM, COACHES, SUPPORT STAFF, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 1997, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND HONORED FOR THEIR ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the privilege of the floor of the House of Representatives be extended to the Lower Richland High School Girls State Championship Basketball Team, coaches, support staff, and school officials on Wednesday, May 14, 1997, at a time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of being recognized and honored for their athletic accomplishments.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 4129 -- Reps. G. Brown and J. Hines: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF ROSA LEE LUCKEY OF LEE COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HER DEATH ON APRIL 30, 1997.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:

H. 4130 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL COMPENSATION GUIDE AND CONTRACTS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1939, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Without reference.

H. 4131 -- Rep. Sheheen: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO REMOVE FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM THAT PORTION OF SECONDARY ROAD S28-52, ACADEMY DRIVE, IN KERSHAW COUNTY, BETWEEN U.S. HIGHWAY 1 NORTH AND THE CAMDEN MILITARY ACADEMY PROPERTY LINE.

Rep. SHEHEEN moved to waive Rule 5.12, which was agreed to by a division vote of 26 to 0.

On motion of Rep. SHEHEEN, with unanimous consent, the Joint Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 531 -- Senators Martin, Wilson, J. Verne Smith, Short, Moore, Washington, Ryberg and Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-515 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES ISSUING A NOTICE OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TO PERSONS OWING CHILD SUPPORT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3470, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE EMPLOYER TAX CREDIT FOR EMPLOYING PERSONS WHO RECEIVED AID TO FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN (AFDC), SO AS TO CHANGE AFDC TO FAMILY INDEPENDENCE, TO REVISE HEALTH INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN THE TAX CREDIT AND TO REVISE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYERS OBTAINING INFORMATION ON THE AVAILABILITY OF POTENTIAL EMPLOYEES; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-941, RELATING TO LICENSE REVOCATION FOR NONPAYMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "LICENSE" WITH REGARD TO HUNTING, FISHING, OR TRAPPING; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-944, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSING ENTITIES WHICH MUST PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT, SO AS TO REVISE THE FORM IN WHICH THIS INFORMATION MUST BE PROVIDED; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-9520, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SERVING A NOTICE OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ON PERSONS OWING CHILD SUPPORT DEBTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE NOTICE FOR A RESCHEDULED OR SUBSEQUENT HEARING; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-9530, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR FAILING TO APPEAR FOR A NEGOTIATION CONFERENCE CONCERNING A CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE CONFERENCE TO BE RESCHEDULED IF THE PERSON DID NOT RECEIVE PROPER NOTICE; TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 43, RELATING TO PUBLIC AID AND ASSISTANCE, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CONFORM PROVISIONS TO THE FAMILY INDEPENDENCE ACT OF 1995, TO REVISE PROVISIONS TO ASSIST IMPLEMENTING THAT ACT AND TO DELETE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-580, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS OF ABSENT PARENTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF AN APPLICANT FOR FAMILY INDEPENDENCE BENEFITS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-1110, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA FAMILY INDEPENDENCE ACT OF 1995, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TERM "AFDC" TO "FAMILY INDEPENDENCE"; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-1120, RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR FAMILY INDEPENDENCE APPLICANTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT REFERRING CERTAIN APPLICANTS TO A JOB CLUB IS OPTIONAL RATHER THAN MANDATORY; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-1135, RELATING TO STATE AGENCY GOALS TO EMPLOY WELFARE RECIPIENTS, SO AS TO CONFORM TERMS AND TO ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL GOALS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-1150, RELATING TO THE JOB TRAINING AND PARTNERSHIP ACT (JTPA) INCENTIVE FUNDS, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A GOAL OF FORTY PERCENT OF FAMILY INDEPENDENCE RECIPIENTS PARTICIPATING IN JTPA PROGRAMS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-1185, RELATING TO FAMILY SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAMS, SO AS TO MAKE PARTICIPATION IN THIS PROGRAM BASED ON NEED RATHER THAN REQUIRED AS A CONDITION OF ELIGIBILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-1190, RELATING TO AFDC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO CONFORM TERM TO "FAMILY INDEPENDENCE" ELIGIBILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-1200, RELATING TO VEHICLE AND OTHER ASSET LIMITS FOR AFDC ELIGIBILITY, SO AS TO CONFORM TERMS AND EXEMPT ONE VEHICLE FROM THE ASSET LIMIT; TO REPEAL SECTION 43-1-130, RELATING TO THE FEDERAL WORK INCENTIVE PROGRAM; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 43-5-510, 43-5-520, 43-5-530, 43-5-540, 43-5-550, 43-5-560, 43-5-570, AND 43-5-640, ALL RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYABLES PROGRAM ACT.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

S. 737 -- Senators Hayes, Peeler, Gregory and Short: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-530, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN YORK COUNTY, SO AS TO COMBINE ROCK HILL NO. 1 AND NORTHSIDE PRECINCTS INTO THE NORTHSIDE PRECINCT AND REVISE THE MAP DOCUMENT NUMBER ON THE OFFICIAL MAP ON WHICH THE LINES OF THE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED.

On motion of Rep. SIMRILL, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 738 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN CHARLESTON COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE THESE PRECINCTS AND THE DATE OF THE OFFICIAL MAP ON WHICH THE LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED.

Referred to Charleston Delegation.

S. 739 -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 742 OF 1946, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LORIS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, SO AS TO EXPAND THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT, AND TO ADD TWO MEMBERS TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE DISTRICT AND PROVIDE FOR THEIR TERMS.

Referred to Horry Delegation.

The following was introduced:

H. 4132 -- Rep. Spearman: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING COACH MAC QUATTLEBAUM, FORMER INSTRUCTOR AND COACH OF THE HOLLYWOOD HIGH SCHOOL MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAMS, ON BEING HONORED BY SALUDA SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE BY HAVING THE SCHOOL'S GYMNASIUM NAMED FOR HIM.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The following was introduced:

H. 4133 -- Reps. Allison, Townsend, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hodges, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McCraw, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION SALUTING MISS SOUTH CAROLINA, ANGELA MICHELLE HUGHES, ON HER OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND HER SUPERB REPRESENTATION OF THE PALMETTO STATE DURING THE PAST YEAR.

Whereas, in July, 1996, Angela Michelle Hughes won the crown and title of Miss South Carolina; and

Whereas, for the past year, she has wonderfully represented the Palmetto State in many capacities and endeavors, including competing in the Miss America Pageant in Atlantic City, New Jersey, last September; and

Whereas, Miss Hughes is a 1993 honor graduate of Blue Ridge High School in Greer; she attended Wofford College for two years after high school and then attended Anderson College for a year and will return to Anderson College after the completion of her reign as Miss South Carolina; and

Whereas, she has won numerous scholastic awards, including the following: Collegiate Award, All American Scholar, Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society, President of Omicron Iota Kappa, Dean's List, and Fashion Merchandising Scholarship; and

Whereas, her community efforts and endeavors have included the following: Board Member, Anderson Alliance for Prevention of Child Abuse; member, South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse; Blue Ribbon Campaign Volunteer for Prevention of Child Abuse; and Character Education Camp Coordinator for Developing Character Traits in Children; and

Whereas, her statewide platform as Miss South Carolina has been the "Power of Self Esteem" for children of all ages; and

Whereas, Ms. Hughes is a beautiful, talented, and dynamic young woman who deeply cares about others, especially children; all South Carolinians are very proud of her; she has been an excellent queen whose representation of the Palmetto State from 1996 to 1997 will long be remembered and appreciated. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, salutes Miss South Carolina, Angela Michelle Hughes, on her outstanding accomplishments and her superb representation of the Palmetto State during the past year.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Ms. Angela Michelle Hughes.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The following was introduced:

H. 4134 -- Rep. Beck: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR JIMMY G. CLARK OF THE SAVANNAH RIVER SITE LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT ON HIS OUTSTANDING INVESTIGATIVE EFFORTS FOR THE DEPARTMENT AND ON HIS NOMINATION FOR THE "OUTSTANDING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AWARD" OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR INDUSTRIAL SECURITY.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 4135 -- Rep. Beck: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING CAPTAIN RANDY MOSLEY OF THE NORTH AUGUSTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY ON BEING NOMINATED FOR THE "EXCELLENCE IN LAW ENFORCEMENT AWARD" OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR INDUSTRIAL SECURITY.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 4136 -- Rep. Beck: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND INVESTIGATOR DARRYL ABLES OF THE AIKEN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR HIS OVERALL EXCELLENCE IN THE PERFORMANCE OF HIS LAW ENFORCEMENT DUTIES AND TO RECOGNIZE HIS NOMINATION BY SHERIFF HOWARD L. SELLERS FOR THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR INDUSTRIAL SECURITY "OUTSTANDING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AWARD".

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 4137 -- Rep. Beck: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE DETECTIVE P. WENDELL HALL OF THE CITY OF AIKEN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR HIS EXCEPTIONAL AND CRITICAL TECHNICAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT, RESULTING IN HIS NOMINATION FOR THE "OUTSTANDING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AWARD" OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR INDUSTRIAL SECURITY.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 4138 -- Reps. Carnell, Klauber, Parks, Stille, Stoddard, Wilder and McLeod: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE BRIDGE ON U. S. HIGHWAY 25 OVER THE SALUDA RIVER IN HONOR OF MR. WILLIAM T. JONES III, DISTINGUISHED ATTORNEY AND SOLICITOR OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FOR THIRTY-TWO YEARS.

The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 740 -- Senator Patterson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE ALL STUDENTS OF LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL AS THEY GATHER IN CELEBRATION OF THEIR THIRD HIGH SCHOOL REUNION, AND TO WISH ALL FORMER STUDENTS IN ANY CLASS FROM FIRST GRADE TO TWELFTH GRADE A SUCCESSFUL AND ENJOYABLE REUNION WEEKEND AND BEST WISHES FOR THE FUTURE.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 744 -- Senator Short: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE GREAT FALLS HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM, COACH AND STAFF FOR WINNING THE 1996-97 CLASS 'A' STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP AND CONTINUING A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.

The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows.

Allison                Askins                 Bailey
Barfield               Barrett                Battle
Bauer                  Baxley                 Beck
Boan                   Bowers                 Breeland
Brown, G.              Brown, H.              Brown, J.
Byrd                   Campsen                Carnell
Cato                   Cave                   Chellis
Clyburn                Cobb-Hunter            Cooper
Cotty                  Cromer                 Dantzler
Delleney               Easterday              Edge
Felder                 Fleming                Gamble
Gourdine               Govan                  Hamilton
Harrell                Harrison               Haskins
Hawkins                Hines, J.              Hines, M.
Hinson                 Inabinett              Jennings
Jordan                 Keegan                 Kelley
Kennedy                Kinon                  Kirsh
Klauber                Knotts                 Koon
Law                    Leach                  Lee
Limbaugh               Limehouse              Littlejohn
Lloyd                  Loftis                 Maddox
Martin                 McCraw                 McKay
McLeod                 McMahand               Meacham
Miller                 Moody-Lawrence         Mullen
Neal                   Neilson                Phillips
Rhoad                  Rice                   Riser
Robinson               Rodgers                Sandifer
Scott                  Seithel                Sharpe
Sheheen                Simrill                Smith, D.
Smith, F.              Smith, J.              Smith, R.
Spearman               Stille                 Stuart
Townsend               Tripp                  Trotter
Vaughn                 Walker                 Webb
Whatley                Wilder                 Wilkes
Wilkins                Witherspoon            Young-Brickell

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Tuesday, May 13.

Leon Howard                       C. Alex Harvin III
Eugene C. Stoddard                Richard M. Quinn, Jr.
G. Ralph Davenport, Jr.           David James Mack III
W. Jeffrey Young                  Thomas D. Woodrum
Clementa C. Pinckney              Ralph W. Canty
Theodore A. Brown                 Steve P. Lanford
James H. Hodges                   Jackson S. Whipper
Joe McMaster

The SPEAKER granted Rep. MASON a leave of absence for the week.

The SPEAKER granted Rep. ALTMAN a leave of absence for the day due to illness.

Rep. D. SMITH signed a statement with the Clerk that he came in after the roll call of the House and was present for the Session on Thursday, May 8.

Announcement was made that Dr. Fred McElveen of Columbia is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

The following Bill was taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate.

H. 4122 -- Reps. Battle and M. Hines: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 608 OF 1986, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION FOR MARION COUNTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR NINE COMMISSION MEMBERS INSTEAD OF SEVEN.

The following Bill was read the third time, passed and, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification.

S. 446 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 58-25-30, 58-25-35, 58-25-40, AND 58-25-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITIES, SO AS TO CHANGE EACH REFERENCE OF "CITY" TO "MUNICIPALITY".

Rep. STUART moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Wednesday, May 14, which was adopted.

S. 624 -- Senators Setzler, Ryberg, Lander, Wilson and Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 6-25-100, AS AMENDED, 6-25-110, AND 6-25-111, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF JOINT MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEMS AND THE AUTHORITY OF SUCH SYSTEMS TO INCUR DEBT, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT FOR UNANIMOUS APPROVAL BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF EACH MEMBER OF THE SYSTEM TO INCUR DEBT AND INSTEAD REQUIRE APPROVAL BY AT LEAST TWO-THIRDS OF THE GOVERNING BODIES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SYSTEM.

The following Bill was taken up.

H. 3274 -- Rep. Cato: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-7-75 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 7, TITLE 41 CONCERNING "THE RIGHT TO WORK" AND TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN POWERS AND IMPART DUTIES TO CARRY THIS OUT; BY ADDING SECTION 41-7-100 SO AS TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 7, TITLE 41 AND TO REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW OF PENALTIES ASSESSED; TO AMEND SECTION 41-7-30 RELATING TO PROHIBITING AN EMPLOYER FROM REQUIRING OR PROHIBITING MEMBERSHIP IN A LABOR ORGANIZATION AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE PROHIBITION AN AGREEMENT OR PRACTICE THAT HAS THE EFFECT OF REQUIRING SUCH MEMBERSHIP AND TO PROHIBIT A LABOR ORGANIZATION FROM INDUCING AN EMPLOYER TO VIOLATE THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 41-7-40 RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY TO DEDUCT LABOR ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP DUES FROM WAGES SO AS TO AUTHORIZE SUCH DEDUCTION IF AN EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILY ENTERS A WRITTEN AGREEMENT AUTHORIZING THE DEDUCTION; TO AMEND SECTION 41-7-80 RELATING TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 41-7-90 RELATING TO REMEDIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF RIGHTS SO AS TO CREATE A PRIVATE CAUSE OF ACTION ON BEHALF OF AN EMPLOYEE AGGRIEVED BY VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTER.

Rep. SCOTT moved to adjourn debate upon the Bill until Thursday, May 15.

Rep. CATO moved to table the motion to adjourn debate, which was agreed to by a division vote of 44 to 19.

Reps. STUART, SCOTT, INABINETT, LLOYD, BREELAND, COBB-HUNTER, CATO, MOODY-LAWRENCE, GOURDINE, J. BROWN, J. SMITH, MEACHAM, LIMEHOUSE, TRIPP, VAUGHN, LAW, SHARPE, LEACH, LOFTIS, SEITHEL, MILLER and CLYBURN requested debate on the Bill.

Rep. JENNINGS moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Wednesday, May 14, which was adopted.

S. 637 -- Senators Peeler, Alexander and Lander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-1-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GAME ZONES OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO REVISE THE COMPOSITION OF GAME ZONES 1 AND 2; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OPEN SEASON FOR ANTLERED DEER, SO AS TO REVISE THE OPEN SEASON FOR TAKING DEER IN GAME ZONES 1, 2, AND 4, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES IN GAME ZONES 1, 2, AND 4 SHALL ESTABLISH THE METHODS FOR HUNTING AND TAKING OF DEER AND SHALL SET OTHER RESTRICTIONS FOR HUNTING AND TAKING DEER; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-390, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT TO DECLARE OPEN SEASONS AND SET BAG LIMITS AND METHODS OF HUNTING OF ANTLERLESS DEER, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT IN THIS REGARD; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 50-11-395 RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF ANTLERLESS DEER PERMITS IN GAME ZONES 1, 2, AND 4.

The following Bill was taken up.

S. 29 -- Senators Holland and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-450, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CRIME OF TAKING OF A HOSTAGE BY AN INMATE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE POSSIBLE PENALTY TO A MAXIMUM OF THIRTY YEARS IMPRISONMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-60, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF VIOLENT CRIMES, SO AS TO DEFINE THE CRIME OF TAKING OF A HOSTAGE BY AN INMATE AS A VIOLENT CRIME; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-90(A) AND (C) RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF CRIMES, SO AS TO CLASSIFY THE CRIME OF TAKING OF A HOSTAGE BY AN INMATE AS A CLASS A FELONY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 17-25-45(C)(1), RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF MOST SERIOUS OFFENSE, SO AS TO DEFINE THE CRIME OF TAKING OF A HOSTAGE BY AN INMATE AS A MOST SERIOUS OFFENSE.

The Judiciary Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name P:\AMEND\KGH\15152CM.97).

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by adding appropriately numbered sections to read:

/SECTION     _____.     The 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 16-3-630.     A person convicted of assault upon an employee of a state or local correctional facility performing job-related duties must serve a mandatory minimum sentence of not less than six months nor more than five years. A sentence under this provision must be served consecutively to any other sentence the person is serving."

SECTION     _____.     The 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 24-13-470.     An inmate who attempts to throw or throws bodily fluids including, but not limited to, urine, blood, feces, vomit, saliva, or semen on an employee of a state or local correctional facility is guilty of a felony and upon conviction must be imprisoned not more than fifteen years. A sentence under this provision must be served consecutively to any other sentence the inmate is serving. This section shall not prohibit the prosecution of an inmate for a more serious offense if the inmate is determined to be HIV-positive or has another disease that may be transmitted through bodily fluids."

SECTION     _____.     Section 24-13-410 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 406 of 1996, is further amended to read:

"Section 24-13-410.     (A)     It is unlawful for a person, lawfully confined in prison or upon the public works of a county or while in the custody of a superintendent, guard, or officer, to escape, to attempt to escape, or to have in his possession tools or weapons which may be used to facilitate an escape.

(B)     A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not less than one year nor more than fifteen years.

(C)     The term of imprisonment is consecutive to the original sentence and to other sentences previously imposed upon the escapee by a court of this State. When the original sentence is three years or less, the sentence imposed in addition to any remaining unserved portion of the original sentence must not be longer than the original sentence.

(D) If the escapee is recaptured outside of this State, the term of imprisonment must be in addition to any remaining unserved portion of the original sentence and must not be less than one year nor more than fifteen years.

(E) This sentence is consecutive to other sentences previously imposed upon the escapee by any court of this State."

SECTION     _____.     Section 24-13-440 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

"Section 24-13-440.     It shall be is unlawful for any an inmate of the Department of Corrections,a state correctional facility, city or county jail, or public works of any a county to carry on his person a dirk, slingshot, metal knuckles, razor, firearm, or any other deadly weapon, homemade or otherwise, which usually is usually used for the infliction of personal injury upon another person, or to wilfully conceal any such weapon within any Department of Corrections facility or other place of confinement.

AnyA person committing such an act shall be deemed violating this section is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, thereof shall must be sentenced in the discretion of the court imprisoned not more than ten years. A sentence imposed under this section must be served consecutively to any other sentence the inmate is serving."

SECTION     _____.     Section 44-23-1150 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 184 of 1993, is further amended to read:

"Section 44-23-1150.     A person having sexual intercourse with a patient or trainee of any a state mental health facility, whether the patient or trainee is within the facility or unlawfully away from the facility, or an employee of a state or local correctional facility having sexual intercourse with an inmate of that facility, is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not more than ten years."/

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

Rep. JENNINGS explained the amendment.

Reps. F. SMITH, SCOTT, NEAL, McMAHAND, MOODY-LAWRENCE, INABINETT and GOVAN requested debate on the Bill.

The following Bill was taken up.

S. 133 -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-20-450, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE INVOLUNTARY ADMISSION OF A PERSON TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SOLICITOR OR AN ASSISTANT SOLICITOR MAY INITIATE A PROCEEDING FOR INVOLUNTARY ADMISSION OF A PERSON IN PROBATE OR FAMILY COURT AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-23-430, RELATING TO A HEARING ON FITNESS TO STAND TRIAL, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE IN THE SECTION PERTAINING TO JUDICIAL ADMISSION PROCEEDINGS.

Reps. YOUNG and HARRISON proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name P:\AMEND\KGH\15243CM.97), which was adopted.

Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, Section 44-20-450(A)(8), page 133-3, line 1, by inserting /responsible for the criminal prosecution/ before /pursuant/.

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

Rep. COTTY explained the amendment.

The amendment was then adopted.

The Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.

The SPEAKER granted Rep. PHILLIPS a leave of absence for the remainder of the day to attend a funeral.

The following Bill was taken up.

S. 267 -- Senators Giese and Lander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-1390, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PENALTY FOR NONATTENDANCE AS A JUROR IN ANY COURT OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY; TO AMEND SECTION 22-2-130, RELATING TO THE PENALTY FOR FAILURE OF A DULY SUMMONED JUROR IN MAGISTRATE'S COURT TO APPEAR, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-950, RELATING TO A MAGISTRATE'S POWER TO PUNISH FOR CONTEMPT, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR CONTEMPT.

The Judiciary Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name P:\AMEND\GJK\20564SD.97), which was tabled.

Amend the bill, as and if amended, in Section 14-7-1390 of the 1976 Code, as contained in SECTION 1, by striking /fifty/ on line 32, page 267-2, and inserting /two hundred/

When amended Section 14-7-1390 of the 1976 Code shall read:

"Section 14-7-1390.     If a person duly drawn and summoned to attend as a juror in any court neglects to attend, without sufficient excuse, he shall pay a fine civil penalty not exceeding twenty two hundred dollars which shall must be imposed by the court to which the juror was summoned and shall be paid into the county treasury."

Amend the bill further, as and if amended, in Section 22-2-130 of the 1976 Code, as contained in SECTION 2, by striking /fifty/ on line 4, page 267-2, and inserting /two hundred/

When amended Section 22-2-130 of the 1976 Code shall read:

"Section 14-7-1390.     If a person duly drawn and summoned to attend as a juror in any court neglects to attend, without sufficient excuse, he shall pay a fine civil penalty not exceeding twenty two hundred dollars which shall must be imposed by the court to which the juror was summoned and shall be paid into the county treasury."

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend totals and title to conform.

Rep. JENNINGS explained the amendment and moved to table the amendment, which was agreed to.

Reps. JENNINGS and HARRISON proposed the following Amendment No. 2 (Doc Name P:\AMEND\BBM\9458CM.97), which was adopted.

Amend the bill, as and if amended, in Section 14-7-1390 of the 1976 Code, as contained in SECTION 1, by striking /fifty/ on line 28, page 267-3, and inserting /two hundred/

When amended Section 14-7-1390 of the 1976 Code shall read:

"Section 14-7-1390.     If a person duly drawn and summoned to attend as a juror in any court neglects to attend, without sufficient excuse, he shall pay a fine civil penalty not exceeding twenty two hundred dollars which shall must be imposed by the court to which the juror was summoned and shall be paid into the county treasury."

Amend the bill further, as and if amended, in Section 22-2-130 of the 1976 Code, as contained in SECTION 2, by striking /fifty/ on line 41, page 267-3, and inserting /two hundred/

When amended Section 22-2-130 of the 1976 Code shall read:

"Section 22-2-130.     If any juror duly summoned shall neglect or refuse neglects or refuses to appear in obedience to any venire issued by any a magistrate's court and shall not within forty-eight hours does not render to the summoning magistrate a sufficient reason for his delinquency, he shall forfeit and pay a fine of ten dollars to the treasury of the county in which the case is tried, to be assessed by such magistrate and collected on his warrant without other process pay a civil penalty not exceeding two hundred dollars. A failure to pay forthwith such fine the civil penalty so assessed shall constitute constitutes a contempt of court and may be punished accordingly. No person shall serve on a jury in a magistrate's court more than once in a three-month period."/

Amend title to conform.

Rep. JENNINGS explained the amendment.

The amendment was then adopted.

Rep. SIMRILL proposed the following Amendment No. 3 (Doc Name P:\AMEND\BBM\9459CM.97), which was adopted.

Amend the bill, as and if amended, in Section 14-7-1390 of the 1976 Code, as contained in SECTION 1, by striking /fifty/ on line 28, page 267-3, and inserting /one hundred/

When amended Section 14-7-1390 of the 1976 Code shall read:

"Section 14-7-1390.     If a person duly drawn and summoned to attend as a juror in any court neglects to attend, without sufficient excuse, he shall pay a fine civil penalty not exceeding twenty one hundred dollars which shall must be imposed by the court to which the juror was summoned and shall be paid into the county treasury."

Amend the bill further, as and if amended, in Section 22-2-130 of the 1976 Code, as contained in SECTION 2, by striking /fifty/ on line 41, page 267-3, and inserting /one hundred/

When amended Section 22-2-130 of the 1976 Code shall read:

"Section 22-2-130.     If any juror duly summoned shall neglect or refuse neglects or refuses to appear in obedience to any venire issued by any a magistrate's court and shall not within forty-eight hours does not render to the summoning magistrate a sufficient reason for his delinquency, he shall forfeit and pay a fine of ten dollars to the treasury of the county in which the case is tried, to be assessed by such magistrate and collected on his warrant without other process pay a civil penalty not exceeding one hundred dollars. A failure to pay forthwith such fine the civil penalty so assessed shall constitute constitutes a contempt of court and may be punished accordingly. No person shall serve on a jury in a magistrate's court more than once in a three-month period."/

Amend title to conform.

Rep. SIMRILL explained the amendment.

Rep. JENNINGS moved to table the amendment, which was not agreed to.

Rep. HARRISON spoke against the amendment.

Rep. SIMRILL spoke in favor of the amendment.

The amendment was then adopted by a division vote of 41 to 20.

The Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.

The following Bill was taken up.

H. 3690 -- Rep. Askins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 47-3-640 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CANINES CERTIFIED TO WORK WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OR FIRE SERVICE PERSONNEL FOR THE PURPOSE OF FIRE INVESTIGATIONS, TRAINING, OR OTHER RELATED MATTERS MUST BE PERMITTED TO STAY OVERNIGHT WITH THESE OFFICIALS WHEN THEY ARE STAYING IN A PLACE OF PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS ON OFFICIAL BUSINESS AND TO PROVIDE CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Rep. KLAUBER explained the Bill.

Reps. MOODY-LAWRENCE, KENNEDY, SCOTT, J. BROWN and COBB-HUNTER objected to the Bill.

The following Bills were taken up, read the second time, and ordered to a third reading:

H. 3713 -- Rep. Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-3-130, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ALIMONY; AND SECTION 20-3-150, RELATING TO THE SEGREGATION OF CHILD SUPPORT AND ALIMONY IN A COURT ORDER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALIMONY IS TERMINATED UPON THE CONTINUED COHABITATION OF THE SUPPORTED SPOUSE AND TO DEFINE "CONTINUED COHABITATION".

Rep. YOUNG explained the Bill.

H. 3715 -- Reps. Klauber, Altman, Limehouse, Neilson, Sharpe, Fleming, Haskins, Knotts, Sandifer, McKay, Kelley, Barrett, Keegan, Stille, Davenport, Loftis, Young, Cooper, Stoddard, Carnell, Woodrum, Campsen and Bauer: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 31, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT BY ADDING CHAPTER 18 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA SHOOTING RANGE PROTECTION ACT OF 1997", TO DEFINE "RANGE" AND "SPORT SHOOTING RANGE"; TO REGULATE NUISANCE ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY NEAR EXISTING SHOOTING RANGES, THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SHOOTING RANGES NEAR EXISTING PROPERTY, AND DORMANT SHOOTING RANGES; TO PROVIDE CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS FOR REGULATION OF NOISE CONTROL OF A SHOOTING RANGE BY COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS CHAPTER DOES NOT PROHIBIT A LOCAL GOVERNMENT FROM REGULATING THE LOCATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF A SPORT SHOOTING RANGE AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT.

Rep. KLAUBER explained the Bill.

Rep. KLAUBER moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Thursday, May 15, which was adopted.

H. 3891 -- Reps. Robinson and Cooper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-24-20, 12-24-30, 12-24-40, AND 12-24-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A DEED RECORDING FEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FEE IS OWED BY THE GRANTEES IN THE CASE OF A DEED FROM A MASTER-IN-EQUITY, FROM A GOVERNMENT OR ITS SUBDIVISIONS, OR FROM AN INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TAX-EXEMPT RETIREMENT PLAN; TO CLARIFY THE MEANING OF "VALUE" AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTION TO USE THE PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT OF FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR PURPOSES OF CHAPTER 24; TO DELETE AND CLARIFY CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS FROM THE RECORDING FEE ON DEEDS AND TO REDEFINE "FAMILY"; AND TO PROVIDE FOR CONTENTS OF AFFIDAVITS FILED IN CONNECTION WITH EXEMPT DEEDS.

Rep. KLAUBER moved that the House recur to the morning hour, which was agreed to.

Rep. QUINN, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

S. 692 -- Senators Courtney, Elliott, Reese, and Hayes: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 1997, AT 12:00 NOON, AS THE TIME FOR ELECTING A SUCCESSOR TO THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSUMER AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR SEAT 1, SO AS TO FILL THE TERM WHICH EXPIRES AUGUST 31, 1997.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. QUINN, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report, on:

S. 731 -- Senator Anderson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR BISHOP WILLIAM EDWARD FULLER, SR., BY EXTENDING THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 81 IN GREENVILLE COUNTY PREVIOUSLY DESIGNATED IN HIS MEMORY.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

The following was introduced:

H. 4139 -- Reps. Barfield, Battle, Witherspoon, Edge, Miller, Kelley, Keegan and Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING WILLIAM F. "BILL" DAVIS OF HORRY COUNTY ON RECEIVING THE HONORARY DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE FROM COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The following was introduced:

H. 4140 -- Reps. Scott, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hodges, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McCraw, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REAL ESTATE BROKERS, INC., ON PROVIDING FIFTY YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES.

Whereas, the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Inc., was founded in 1947 and is the oldest and largest minority trade association in the United States and enters its second half-century under the leadership of its President, Fred Blair; and

Whereas, its past presidents and their terms of office are as follows: W. B. Morison (1947-1951), W. H. Aiken (1951-1953), George Harris (1953-1960), Charles L. Warden (1960-1963), Q. V. Williamson (1963-1968), William J. Hamilton (1968-1971), Willis Carson (1971-1973), Daniel Spaulding (1973-1975), John D. Thompson (1975-1977), Harold A. Dawson (1977-1979), James E. Haynes (1979-1981), Robert G. Buckner (1981-1983), Otis L. Thorpe (1983-1985), Thom L. Holmes (1985-1987), Albert H. Johnson (1987-1989), Evelyn A. Reeves (1989-1991), Frank Clay (1991-1993), and Larry Cameron (1993-1995); and

Whereas, members of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Inc., who are referred to as "Realtists", have made substantial contributions to the cause of democracy by working to provide housing for our nation's citizens without limitations or restrictions; and

Whereas, through their civic work and involvement in the political arena and business world, the "Realtists" have developed creative and effective methods to accomplish their mission to serve the unserved segments of our nation's population; and

Whereas, the fiftieth anniversary of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Inc., will be celebrated at the association's upcoming conference in Tampa, Florida, and is a truly joyful occasion that we are greatly pleased to be able to accord special recognition. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, congratulates the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Inc., on providing fifty years of service to the United States.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to and become the property of the office of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Inc., in Washington, D.C.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The following was introduced:

H. 4141 -- Reps. Young, Woodrum, Harvin, Canty, G. Brown and Neal: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF FORMER STATE SENATOR HENRY B. "PUNCH" RICHARDSON, SR., OF SUMTER, THE HEARTFELT SYMPATHY OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ON THEIR LOSS OF A LOVING FAMILY MEMBER AND DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVANT.

Whereas, Henry B. "Punch" Richardson, Sr., of Sumter, died Sunday, May 11, 1997, at the age of eighty years; and

Whereas, he left his wife, Thelma Seigler Richardson; two sons, Henry B. Richardson, Jr., and Phillip C. Richardson; four grandchildren; and five sisters; and

Whereas, he was born in Laurens, the son of the late Richard C. and Margaret Sullivan Richardson; and

Whereas, he was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter, a graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law, and a former Sumter County magistrate; and

Whereas, he was elected to serve in the General Assembly of South Carolina as a State Senator in 1954; and

Whereas, he served his community and his State in the Senate until 1972; and

Whereas, during that time he distinguished himself as a "fine gentleman", who served as Chairman of the Senate's Highway Committee and who helped locate Central Carolina Technical College and USC-Sumter in his community; and

Whereas, he was a founding partner of Richardson, James and Player Law Firm in Sumter; member of the Seldon Society; charter member of the Sumter County Historical Society and the Palmetto Club; member and past chairman of the American Automobile Association of the Carolinas and past exalted ruler of the Sumter BPOE; and

Whereas, former Senator Richardson was a World War II Army Captain and a member of American Legion Post 15, among many other professional and civic associations; and

Whereas, his influence and integrity will be greatly missed by the citizens of Sumter County and the State of South Carolina. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That the members of the General Assembly extend their heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of former State Senator Henry B. "Punch" Richardson, Sr., of Sumter, on the loss of a loving family member and dedicated public servant.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mrs. Thelma Seigler Richardson.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The following was introduced:

H. 4142 -- Reps. Carnell, Klauber, Parks and Stille: A HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF THE COUNTY OF GREENWOOD, AND EXTENDING BEST WISHES TO THE CITIZENS OF THIS GREAT COUNTY ON ITS ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY.

The Resolution was adopted.

Rep. KLAUBER moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Wednesday, May 14, which was adopted.

H. 3908 -- Reps. Seithel, Breeland, Dantzler, Altman, Campsen, Harrell, Chellis, Inabinett, Limehouse, Whatley, Young-Brickell, Lloyd, Robinson and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR EXECUTION, LEVY, NOTICE, AND SEIZURE AND SALE IN INSTANCES OF DELINQUENT COUNTY TAXES, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE MEANING OF "BEST ADDRESS", TO SPECIFY "RESTRICTED DELIVERY" OF CERTIFIED MAILED NOTICES, AND TO REQUIRE NOTICE TO THE OWNER OF RECORD; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-50, RELATING TO SALE OF PROPERTY IN INSTANCES OF DELINQUENT COUNTY TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SITES ALTERNATIVE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PAYMENT BY SUCCESSFUL BIDDER AND DISPOSITION OF PROCEEDS, SO AS TO REQUIRE NOTICE TO THE OWNER OF RECORD OF THE PROPERTY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-100, RELATING TO REDEMPTION AND REFUND OF PURCHASE PRICE, SO AS TO CONFORM IT TO SECTION 12-51-90.

The following Bill and Joint Resolution were taken up, read the second time, and ordered to a third reading:

H. 3916 -- Reps. Seithel, Knotts, Whatley, Sharpe, Fleming, Riser and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-17-185 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE PURCHASE, BARTER, OR TRADE OF MARINE PRODUCTS HANDLED OR TAKEN UNLAWFULLY AND PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Rep. KLAUBER explained the Bill.

S. 484 -- Senators Leventis, Patterson, Peeler, J. Verne Smith and Drummond: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REAUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL'S HEALTH SERVICES.

Rep. WILDER explained the Joint Resolution.

Rep. BATTLE moved to adjourn debate upon the following Joint Resolution until Wednesday, May 14, which was adopted.

S. 653 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS AND PROVISIONS FOR LICENSURE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2110, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Rep. LIMEHOUSE moved that the House do now adjourn, which was adopted.

The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:

H. 4118 -- Reps. J. Brown and Quinn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MR. CRAIG D. MELVIN OF RICHLAND COUNTY ON BEING NAMED THE CITIZEN OF THE MONTH BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE DISTRICT 73 CITIZEN RECOGNITION TASK FORCE AND FOR HIS MANY OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS.

H. 4121 -- Rep. G. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND GERALD JAREN DAVIS OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY ON THE FULFILLMENT OF HIS LIFETIME DREAM-GRADUATION FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF LAW ON FRIDAY, MAY 9, 1997.

H. 4125 -- Reps. Webb, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hodges, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McCraw, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE CLEMSON UNIVERSITY "TIGERS" MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM ON AN OUTSTANDING 1996-97 EFFORT, ENDING THE SEASON AS THE HIGHEST RANKED TEAM IN CLEMSON HISTORY WITH A #8 RANKING IN THE FINAL USA/TODAY POLL, AND TO RECOGNIZE HEAD COACH RICK BARNES AND HIS STAFF FOR THE EXCEPTIONAL SEASON, LEADING ONLY THE THIRD TEAM IN CLEMSON HISTORY TO THE SWEET 16 ROUND IN THE NCAA NATIONAL TOURNAMENT.

H. 4126 -- Reps. J. Hines and M. Hines: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE REVEREND LARRY DAVID MCCUTCHEON ON BEING APPOINTED DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT OF THE CHARLESTON DISTRICT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AND COMMENDING HIM ON HIS DISTINGUISHED CAREER.

H. 4032 -- Reps. Hawkins, Davenport, Rice, Lee, Easterday, Littlejohn, Allison, Leach, Hamilton, Walker, McMahand, Cato, Loftis, Haskins, F. Smith, Vaughn and Tripp: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO INCREASE THE CLEARANCE OF CERTAIN TRAFFIC SIGNS THAT DIRECT TRAFFIC ONTO INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 85 IN SPARTANBURG AND GREENVILLE COUNTIES TO TWENTY-THREE FEET.

At 1:00 P.M. the House in accordance with the motion of Rep. BREELAND adjourned in memory of Reverend Clarence "Iron Dog" Middleton of Summerville, to meet at 10:00 A.M. tomorrow.

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