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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:
We thank You, Heavenly Father, for friends and cause us to see them as among the greatest of life's assets. And enable us to make our relationship with friends a better one as a practice, such habits as:
Mending a quarrel
Dismissing suspicion, replacing it with trust
Giving an understanding answer
Seeking out a neglected friend
Keeping a promise
Foregoing a grudge
Forgiving a wrong doing
Apologizing when you are wrong
Trying to understand another's viewpoint
Being kind and charitable
Wearing a smile rather than a frown
Being lavish in praise when deserved
Lord, help us at all times, to be a good neighbor. 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 Amy Hines McAllister, mother of Rep. J. HINES, which was agreed to.
The following was introduced:
H. 3346 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Easterday, 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, 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, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE RICHARD J. (DICK) HERDKLOTZ, OUR DISTINGUISHED FORMER COLLEAGUE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Whereas, The Honorable Richard J. (Dick) Herdklotz of Greenville County died July 5, 1996 while serving in office as Representative for House District 20; and
Whereas, Dick Herdklotz served in the General Assembly during 1995 and 1996; he was a member of the Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives, and he also served on the Select Committee on Hazardous Waste Disposal; and
Whereas, Dick was thoroughly devoted to his duties as a member of the General Assembly; he was a quiet but effective lawmaker who was a superb role model for all of us; even after he became very ill, he still traveled to Columbia to carry out his legislative responsibilities and did so happily, without complaint or thought for his own comfort; and
Whereas, Dick made a lasting impression on all of us who served with him; we miss him greatly and want his family to know that they are in our thoughts and prayers. Now, therefore
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, express sorrow at the death of The Honorable Richard J. (Dick) Herdklotz, our distinguished former colleague in the House of Representatives, and extend deepest sympathy to his family and many friends.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the family of The Honorable Richard J. (Dick) Herdklotz.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 274 (Word version) -- Senators Mescher and Rose: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PRESENT A FEDERAL BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT TO THE STATES FOR RATIFICATION THAT WOULD REQUIRE THAT THE TOTAL OF ALL FEDERAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR ANY FISCAL YEAR MAY NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL OF ALL ESTIMATED FEDERAL REVENUES FOR THAT FISCAL YEAR.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
The following was introduced:
H. 3347 (Word version) -- Reps. Baxley, Neilson and J. Hines: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE APPRECIATION OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE DESCENDANTS OF CARL MILTON MCKINNON AND HIS WIFE, ESSIE CARTER MCKINNON, OF DARLINGTON COUNTY, INCLUDING MRS. GWENDOLYN MCKINNON OLIVER, MRS. ELEANOR MCKINNON OLIVER (DECEASED), AND HER HUSBAND, CALDWELL HARDY OLIVER, SR., SEWALL KEMBLE OLIVER III, CALDWELL HARDY OLIVER, JR., AND MILTON MCKINNON OLIVER FOR THEIR GENEROSITY IN DONATING SUBSTANTIAL TRACTS OF LAND IN DARLINGTON COUNTY TO THE HERITAGE TRUST PROGRAM.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following Bills and Joint Resolution were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 3348 (Word version) -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-15-130, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INDECENT EXPOSURE, SO AS TO DELETE THE CURRENT PROVISIONS AND TO ESTABLISH MISDEMEANOR PUBLIC INDECENCY AND MISDEMEANOR INDECENT EXPOSURE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3349 (Word version) -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF PHARMACY, RELATING TO EXAMINATION FEES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2037, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Without reference.
H. 3350 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Cotty, Stuart, Wilder, Bailey, Klauber, Rice, Seithel, Leach, Cobb-Hunter, J. Brown, Keegan, Quinn, Meacham, Stille, Allison, Barrett, Littlejohn, Haskins, Mullen, Young-Brickell, Harrell, Vaughn, Law, Sandifer, Trotter, Barfield, Simrill and Gamble: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-287 BY ENACTING THE OMNIBUS HIGHWAY SAFETY ACT SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A SIX-MONTH'S SUSPENSION OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE OF A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE WHO HAS AN ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION OF OR IN EXCESS OF TWO ONE-HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT, TO PROVIDE THAT LICENSED DRIVERS UNDER TWENTY-ONE HAVE CONSENTED TO BE TESTED, TO PROVIDE TESTING IN INCIDENTS IN WHICH A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER HAS PROBABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE A DRIVER HAS CONSUMED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR A PERSON HAS BEEN ARRESTED FOR A TRAFFIC OFFENSE, TO PRESCRIBE THE METHOD AND PROCEDURES FOR TESTING AND REQUIRE AN AUTOMATIC ONE-YEAR SUSPENSION FOR REFUSAL TO BE TESTED, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SUSPENSION BEGINS IMMEDIATELY UPON THE OFFICER TAKING POSSESSION OF THE LICENSE, TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ON THE SUSPENSION AT THE DRIVER'S REQUEST, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHOSE LICENSE IS SUSPENDED IS NOT REQUIRED TO FILE PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY; BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2951 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE DRIVER'S LICENSE AND PERMIT REVOCATION PROCEDURE FOR A PERSON ARRESTED WHILE DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR ANOTHER SUBSTANCE; BY AMENDING SECTION 56-1-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF MOTOR VEHICLE LAWS, SO AS TO DEFINE "ALCOHOL" AND "ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION"; BY AMENDING SECTION 56-1-2030, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES, SO AS TO DELETE THE DEFINITION FOR "ALCOHOL" AND "ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION"; BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-2930, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL USE OF NARCOTICS, LIQUOR, DRUGS, OR SIMILAR SUBSTANCES BY A MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER, SO AS TO REVISE THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH A PERSON MAY NOT OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-2950, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO IMPLIED CONSENT TO CHEMICAL TESTS OF BREATH, BLOOD, AND URINE TO DETERMINE THE PRESENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS ON A MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROCEDURE FOR UTILIZING THE TEST RESULTS, TO DELETE THE DRIVER'S LICENSE AND PERMIT SUSPENSION PROCEDURE, TO REVISE THE DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSION PERIOD FOR A PERSON WHO REFUSES TO TAKE THE TESTS, AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3351 (Word version) -- Rep. Felder: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-704, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL USE OF ARTIFICIAL LIGHTS IN CERTAIN GAME ZONES TO OBSERVE OR HARASS WILDLIFE, SO AS TO INCLUDE GAME ZONE 3 AS A GAME ZONE TO WHICH THESE PROVISIONS APPLY.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
H. 3352 (Word version) -- Reps. Felder, D. Smith, Limbaugh and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-1-85 SO AS TO PROHIBIT LOCALLY IMPOSED REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER FEES EXCEPT WHERE SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED BY GENERAL LAW AND PROVIDE PHASE-OUT PROCEDURES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 3355 (Word version) -- Reps. Stille, G. Brown, Inabinett, J. Hines, M. Hines, Wilkes, Maddox and J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CIVIL REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES BY ADDING CHAPTER 42 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA GARNISHMENT ACT OF 1997", WHICH PROVIDES PROCEDURES WHICH GRANT TO PERSONS WHO HAVE SUED TO RECOVER CERTAIN DEBTS OR HAVE RECOVERED CERTAIN JUDGMENTS AGAINST ANOTHER PERSON A RIGHT TO A WRIT OF GARNISHMENT, SUBJECTING TO GARNISHMENT UP TO SPECIFIED LIMITATIONS INCOME, WAGES, INTEREST, RENTS, DIVIDENDS, CAPITAL GAINS, BONUSES, AND COMMISSIONS OF THE DEBTOR.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3356 (Word version) -- Reps. Stille, Knotts, Cotty, M. Hines, Quinn and Maddox: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-405 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A DRIVER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AN ALCOHOL EDUCATION PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION, ISSUANCE, AND RENEWAL PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING A BEGINNER'S PERMIT AND EXEMPTIONS FROM THIS PROCEDURE, SO AS TO REVISE THE AGE OF A PERSON WHO MAY OBTAIN A BEGINNER'S PERMIT, TO PROVIDE WHEN A PERMIT HOLDER MAY TAKE A DRIVER'S LICENSE EXAMINATION, TO REVISE THE AGE AND DRIVING EXPERIENCE OF A PERSON WHO ACCOMPANIES A PERMIT HOLDER, AND TO PROVIDE THE AGE AND EXPERIENCE OF A PERSON WHO ACCOMPANIES A PERMIT HOLDER ON A MOTORCYCLE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AN UNEMANCIPATED MINOR'S APPLICATION FOR A BEGINNER'S PERMIT, INSTRUCTION PERMIT, OR A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE INSTRUCTION PERMIT, TO INCLUDE A PROVISION FOR A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE, TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE TO REINSTATE A LICENSE OR A PERMIT WHEN A MINOR'S COSIGNER IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, OR WHEN THE COSIGNER DIES, TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR A PERSON WHO IS LESS THAN EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND WHO HOLDS A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE TO OBTAIN A DRIVER'S LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSE EXAMINATIONS AND THE AUTHORITY GRANTED BY BASIC AND CLASSIFIED LICENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE TO WAIVE CERTAIN DRIVER'S LICENSE EXAMINATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-180, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO REVISE THE AGE OF A PERSON WHO MAY APPLY FOR THE LICENSE, TO ELIMINATE A REFERENCE TO THE INSTRUCTION PERMIT, TO REVISE REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN THE LICENSE, AND TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE TO MODIFY OR WAIVE THE REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN THE LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 59-39-320, RELATING TO RULES AND REGULATIONS PROMULGATED BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION REGARDING DRIVER EDUCATION AND TRAINING COURSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REGULATIONS PROMULGATED UNDER THIS PROVISION MUST BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 3357 (Word version) -- Reps. Hodges, Cromer, Littlejohn and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-9-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT AND DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR "UNINSURED MOTORIST FUND"; TO AMEND CHAPTER 10, TITLE 56, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL SECURITY, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN UNINSURED MOTORIST FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-470, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROPERTY, CASUALTY, AND INLAND MARINE INSURANCE, SURETY RATES, RATE-MAKING ORGANIZATIONS, AND DISPOSITION OF THE UNINSURED MOTORIST PREMIUM, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PROVIDE THAT ONE DOLLAR OF THE YEARLY PREMIUM BE PLACED ON DEPOSIT WITH THE STATE TREASURER IN THE "UNINSURED ENFORCEMENT FUND"; TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-910, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INSURANCE, RATES, RATE-MAKING, RATE FILING, AND NOTICE OF HEARING AS A PREREQUISITE TO GRANTING OF RATE INCREASES AND EXCEPTIONS, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, DELETE "AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE" FROM THE LIST OF LINES OR TYPES OF INSURANCE FOR WHICH IT IS PROVIDED THAT NO INCREASE IN PREMIUM RATES MAY BE GRANTED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND CIRCUMSTANCES, AND PROVIDE THAT, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION, OVERALL AVERAGE RATE LEVEL INCREASES OR DECREASES FOR ALL COVERAGES COMBINED OF SEVEN PERCENT ABOVE OR BELOW THE INSURER'S RATES IN EFFECT MAY TAKE EFFECT WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL WITH RESPECT TO RATES FOR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICIES; BY ADDING SECTION 38-73-736 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY SCHEDULE OF RATES, RATE CLASSIFICATIONS, OR RATING PLANS FOR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AS DEFINED IN SECTION 38-77-30 FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE MUST PROVIDE FOR AN APPROPRIATE REDUCTION IN PREMIUM CHARGES FOR THOSE INSURED PERSONS WHO ARE FIFTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER AND WHO QUALIFY AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 38-73-737; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DECLARATION OF THE PURPOSE OF THE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE LAW, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS AND LANGUAGE, AND PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT ONE OF THE PURPOSES IS TO PROVIDE FOR AN ASSIGNED RISK PLAN KNOWN AS THE "SOUTH CAROLINA AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE PLAN" FOR CERTAIN PERSONS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, DELETE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS AND PROVIDE DEFINITIONS FOR "CANCELLATION", "FACILITY PHYSICAL DAMAGE RATE", "INSTITUTIONAL SOURCE", "INSURER SUPPORT ORGANIZATION", AND "POLICY OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE"; BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-596 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA REINSURANCE FACILITY ANNUALLY SHALL DEVELOP AND FILE PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE LOSS COMPONENTS FOR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COVERAGES BASED ON THE TOTAL EXPERIENCE OF ALL RISKS CEDED TO THE FACILITY WHICH ARE ACTUARIALLY SOUND AND SUPPORTED BY STATISTICAL EVIDENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-112, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE LAW, THE REQUIREMENT THAT AN APPLICANT FOR, OR POLICYHOLDER OF, SUCH INSURANCE HAVE A DRIVER'S LICENSE AND EXCEPTIONS SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, REQUIRE THAT AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION AN INSURER OR AN AGENT RETAIN FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS THE DRIVER'S LICENSE NUMBERS FOR ALL APPLICANTS WHO WERE REFUSED COVERAGE AND FURNISH THIS INFORMATION TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE OR HIS DESIGNEE UPON REQUEST; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF OR REFUSAL TO RENEW AN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICY, SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE REQUIRED NOTICE MUST PROVIDE FOR THE NOTIFICATION REQUIRED BY SECTION 38-77-390(B) AND PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-121 SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT ANY APPLICATION FOR THE ORIGINAL ISSUANCE OF A POLICY OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COVERING LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE OWNERSHIP, MAINTENANCE, OR USE OF ANY MOTOR VEHICLE AS DEFINED IN SECTION 38-77-30 MUST HAVE A CERTAIN STATEMENT PRINTED ON OR ATTACHED TO THE FIRST PAGE OF THE APPLICATION FORM; BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-122 SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT NO INSURER OR AGENT SHALL REFUSE TO ISSUE AN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICY AS DEFINED IN SECTION 38-77-30 BECAUSE OF THE APPLICANT'S AGE, SEX, LOCATION OF RESIDENCE IN SOUTH CAROLINA, RACE, COLOR, CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, MARITAL STATUS, INCOME LEVEL, PREVIOUS REFUSAL OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE BY ANOTHER INSURER, PRIOR PURCHASE OF INSURANCE THROUGH THE SOUTH CAROLINA AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE PLAN, OR LAWFUL OCCUPATION, INCLUDING MILITARY SERVICE; BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-123 SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT NO INSURER SHALL REFUSE TO RENEW AN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICY BECAUSE OF CERTAIN SPECIFIED FACTORS AND THAT NOTHING IN THIS SECTION REQUIRES AN INSURER TO RENEW A POLICY OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE WHERE THE INSURED'S OCCUPATION HAS CHANGED SO AS TO MATERIALLY INCREASE THE RISK; BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-124 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO INSURER OR AGENT SHALL REFUSE TO ISSUE OR FAIL TO RENEW A POLICY OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE SOLELY BECAUSE OF THE AGE OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE TO BE INSURED SO LONG AS THE MOTOR VEHICLE IS LICENSED; BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-141 SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT NO NEW POLICY OR ORIGINAL PREMIUM NOTICE OF INSURANCE COVERING LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE OWNERSHIP, MAINTENANCE, OR USE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE MAY BE ISSUED OR DELIVERED UNLESS IT CONTAINS A CERTAIN STATEMENT PRINTED IN BOLDFACE TYPE OR UNLESS THAT STATEMENT IS ATTACHED TO THE FRONT OF OR IS ENCLOSED WITH THE POLICY OR PREMIUM NOTICE; BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-142 SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT NO POLICY OR CONTRACT OF BODILY INJURED OR PROPERTY DAMAGE LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERING LIABILITY ARISING FROM THE OWNERSHIP, MAINTENANCE, OR USE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE MAY BE ISSUED OR DELIVERED IN SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE OR MAY BE ISSUED OR DELIVERED BY AN INSURER LICENSED IN SOUTH CAROLINA UPON A MOTOR VEHICLE THAT IS PRINCIPALLY GARAGED, DOCKED, OR USED IN THIS STATE UNLESS THE POLICY CONTAINS A PROVISION INSURING THE NAMED INSURED AND ANY OTHER PERSON USING OR RESPONSIBLE FOR THE USE OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE WITH THE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONSENT OF THE NAMED INSURED AGAINST LIABILITY FOR DEATH OR INJURY SUSTAINED OR LOSS OR DAMAGE INCURRED WITHIN THE COVERAGE OF THE POLICY OR CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF NEGLIGENCE IN THE OPERATION OR USE OF THE VEHICLE BY THE NAMED INSURED OR BY ANY SUCH PERSON; BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-143 SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT A POLICY OR CONTRACT OF BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE LIABILITY INSURANCE RELATING TO THE OWNERSHIP, MAINTENANCE, OR USE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE EXCLUDES COVERAGE TO PERSONS OTHER THAN THE NAMED INSURED OR DIRECTORS, STOCKHOLDERS, PARTNERS, AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES OF THE NAMED INSURED, OR RESIDENTS OF THE HOUSEHOLD OF EITHER OF THESE GROUPS WHILE THOSE PERSONS ARE EMPLOYED OR OTHERWISE ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF SELLING, REPAIRING, SERVICING, STORING, OR PARKING MOTOR VEHICLES IF THERE IS ANY OTHER VALID OR COLLECTIBLE INSURANCE APPLICABLE TO THE SAME LOSS COVERING THE PERSONS UNDER A POLICY WITH LIMITS AT LEAST EQUAL TO THE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 38-77-140; BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-151 SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT ALL FUNDS COLLECTED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE UNDER CHAPTER 10, TITLE 56 MUST BE PLACED ON DEPOSIT WITH THE STATE TREASURER AND HELD IN A SPECIAL FUND TO BE KNOWN AS THE "UNINSURED MOTORISTS FUND" TO BE DISBURSED AS PROVIDED BY LAW; BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-154 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE UNINSURED MOTORISTS FUND SHALL BE UNDER THE SUPERVISION AND CONTROL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, REQUIRE PAYMENTS FROM THIS FUND TO BE MADE ON WARRANTS OF THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL ISSUED ON VOUCHERS SIGNED BY A PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, AND SET FORTH THE PURPOSE OF THE FUND; BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-155 SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE SHALL DISTRIBUTE MONIES ANNUALLY FROM THE UNINSURED MOTORISTS FUND AMONG THE SEVERAL INSURERS WRITING MOTOR VEHICLE BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE LIABILITY INSURANCE ON MOTOR VEHICLES REGISTERED IN SOUTH CAROLINA; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-140, RELATING TO BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE LIMITS UNDER THE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE LAW, SO AS TO RAISE THE MINIMUM LIMITS OF COVERAGE FOR INJURY TO OR DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY OF OTHERS IN ANY ONE ACCIDENT; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-150, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, THE UNINSURED MOTORIST PROVISION, AND DEFENSE OF AN ACTION BY THE INSURER, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A MINIMUM OF TEN THOUSAND RATHER THAN FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS COVERAGE FOR INJURY TO OR DESTRUCTION OF THE PROPERTY OF THE INSURED IN ANY ONE ACCIDENT, AND PROVIDE THAT BENEFITS PAID PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION ARE SUBJECT TO SUBROGATION AND ASSIGNMENT IF AN UNINSURED MOTORIST HAS SELECTED THE OPTION TO BE UNINSURED BY PAYING THE FEE PURSUANT TO SECTION 56-10-510; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-280, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROVISIONS FOR COLLISION COVERAGE AND COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE UNDER THE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE LAW, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS AND LANGUAGE, AND MAKE THE PROVISIONS OF THE SECTION APPLICABLE TO "ANY AUTOMOBILE INSURER", AND TO AMEND THE SAME SECTION FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1998, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL AUTOMOBILE INSURERS, INCLUDING THOSE WRITING PRIVATE PASSENGER PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGES ONLY, MAY AT THEIR OWN ELECTION, MAKE COLLISION COVERAGE AND EITHER COMPREHENSIVE OR FIRE, THEFT, AND COMBINED ADDITIONAL COVERAGE AVAILABLE TO AN INSURED OR QUALIFIED APPLICANT WHO REQUESTS THE COVERAGE, EXCEPT FOR REASONS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 38-77-123, AT THE RATES AND UNDER THE RULES AS HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-350, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND THE FORM REQUIRED TO BE USED IN THE OFFERING OF OPTIONAL COVERAGES, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS, INCLUDING THE PROVISION REGARDING POLICIES OF INSURANCE OFFERED OR ISSUED BY A NEW SERVICING CARRIER FOR THE REINSURANCE FACILITY TO REPLACE POLICIES PREVIOUSLY ISSUED BY A FORMER SERVICING CARRIER AND CONTAINING THE SAME COVERAGE LIMITS AS THE FORMER POLICIES; BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-370 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF AN INDIVIDUAL, AFTER PROPER IDENTIFICATION, SUBMITS A WRITTEN REQUEST TO AN INSURANCE-SUPPORT ORGANIZATION FOR ACCESS TO RECORDED PERSONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE INDIVIDUAL THAT IS REASONABLY DESCRIBED BY THE INDIVIDUAL AND ABLE TO BE LOCATED AND RETRIEVED BY THE INSURANCE-SUPPORT ORGANIZATION, THE INSURANCE-SUPPORT ORGANIZATION, WITHIN THIRTY BUSINESS DAYS FROM THE DATE THE REQUEST IS RECEIVED, SHALL TAKE CERTAIN ACTION, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED AND INCIDENTAL MATTERS; BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-390 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN THE EVENT OF A CANCELLATION OR NONRENEWAL OF AN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICY, INCLUDING CANCELLATIONS OR NONRENEWALS THAT INVOLVE POLICIES REFERRED TO IN SECTION 38-77-120, THE INSURER OR AGENT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CANCELLATION OR NONRENEWAL SHALL GIVE CERTAIN WRITTEN NOTICE IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE TO THE APPLICANT, POLICYHOLDER, OR INDIVIDUAL PROPOSED FOR COVERAGE, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED AND INCIDENTAL MATTERS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-530, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PLAN OF OPERATION OF THE REINSURANCE FACILITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE PLAN MUST COMMENCE RECOUPMENT OF FACILITY ASSESSMENTS BY WAY OF A SURCHARGE ON PRIVATE PASSENGER AND COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE BUSINESS ISSUED BY A MEMBER OR THROUGH THE FACILITY, THAT THE SURCHARGE MUST BE A PERCENTAGE OF THE PREMIUM ADOPTED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE FACILITY, THAT THE CHARGES DETERMINED ON THE BASIS OF THE SURCHARGE MUST BE DISPLAYED AS A PART OF THE APPLICABLE PREMIUM CHARGES, AND THAT THE FACILITY SHALL CONVERT TO THE PERCENTAGE-OF-PREMIUM BASIS OF RECOUPMENT BY MARCH 1, 1998; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-590, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REINSURANCE FACILITY AND DESIGNATED PRODUCERS, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS, AND PROVIDE THAT A PRODUCER DESIGNATED UNDER THIS SECTION MAY NOT WRITE NEW PRIVATE PASSENGER AND COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE BUSINESS TO BE PLACED IN THE FACILITY AFTER MARCH 1, 1998, AND THAT A POLICY WITH AN EFFECTIVE DATE AFTER MARCH 1, 2001 SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE FACILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-595, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA REINSURANCE FACILITY AND CONDITIONS FOR DESIGNATION OF AN OTHERWISE INELIGIBLE APPLICANT FOR "DESIGNATED PRODUCER", SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PRODUCER DESIGNATED UNDER THIS SECTION MAY NOT WRITE NEW PRIVATE PASSENGER AND COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE BUSINESS TO BE PLACED IN THE FACILITY AFTER MARCH 1, 1998, AND THAT A POLICY WITH AN EFFECTIVE DATE AFTER MARCH 1, 2001 SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE FACILITY; TO AMEND CHAPTER 77, TITLE 38, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, BY ADDING ARTICLE 8 SO AS TO ENACT PROVISIONS OF LAW CONCERNING "ASSIGNMENT OF RISKS"; TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING MARCH 1, 1998, INSURERS MAY NONRENEW A POLICY OF INSURANCE THAT THEY HAVE CURRENTLY CEDED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA REINSURANCE FACILITY, AND PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION DOES NOT APPLY TO BUSINESS WRITTEN THROUGH THE DESIGNATED PRODUCERS; TO REPEAL ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 77, TITLE 38, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA REINSURANCE FACILITY AND DESIGNATED PRODUCERS, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2005; TO REPEAL SECTION 38-73-450, RELATING TO THE FAIRNESS OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RATES OR PREMIUM CHARGES AND BURDEN ON THE INSURER TO PROVE FAIRNESS, SECTION 38-73-455, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RATES, SECTION 38-73-457, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT UPON AUTOMOBILE INSURERS AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS TO FILE INFORMATION ON BASE RATES, SECTION 38-73-460, RELATING TO THE EFFECT OF GAINS AND LOSSES INCURRED BY MEMBER INSURERS OF THE REINSURANCE FACILITY ON RATES FOR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, SECTION 38-73-465, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND UNFAIRLY DISCRIMINATORY, EXCESSIVE, OR UNREASONABLE PROFITS OR RATES, SECTION 38-73-720, RELATING TO INSURANCE, THE STATE RATING AND STATISTICAL DIVISION, AND THE POWER TO ESTABLISH RISK AND TERRITORIAL CLASSIFICATIONS, SECTION 38-73-730, RELATING TO INSURANCE, THE STATE RATING AND STATISTICAL DIVISION, AND RISK CLASSIFICATION PLANS, SECTION 38-73-731, RELATING TO INSURANCE, THE STATE RATING AND STATISTICAL DIVISION, REMOVAL FROM THE YOUTHFUL DRIVER CLASSIFICATION, AND REFUND OF EXCESS PREMIUM PAID, SECTION 38-73-735, RELATING TO INSURANCE, THE STATE RATING AND STATISTICAL DIVISION, AND THE PLAN FOR CREDITS AND DISCOUNTS, SECTION 38-73-750, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT AUTOMOBILE INSURERS FILE WITH THE STATE RATING AND STATISTICAL DIVISION THEIR PLANS OR SYSTEMS FOR ALLOCATING EXPENSES AND PROFIT AS RESPECTS THE VARIOUS KINDS OR TYPES OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RISKS AND THE CLASSES OF RISKS THEREUNDER, SECTION 38-73-760, RELATING TO INSURANCE, THE STATE-RATING AND STATISTICAL DIVISION, AND UNIFORM STATISTICAL PLANS, SECTION 38-73-770, RELATING TO INSURANCE AND THE REQUIREMENT THAT EVERY CLASSIFICATION PLAN PROMULGATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE BE SO STRUCTURED AS TO PRODUCE RATES OR PREMIUM CHARGES WHICH ARE ADEQUATE, NOT EXCESSIVE, AND NOT UNFAIRLY DISCRIMINATORY, SECTION 38-73-775, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL FILING OF THE PHYSICAL DAMAGE LOSS COMPONENT BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA REINSURANCE FACILITY, SECTION 38-77-110, RELATING TO THE "MANDATE TO WRITE", AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COVERAGE, THE REQUIREMENT UPON INSURERS TO INSURE, AND EXCEPTIONS, SECTION 38-77-111, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICIES WHICH MAY BE CEDED TO THE REINSURANCE FACILITY, SECTION 38-77-115, RELATING TO THE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE LAW AND THE SIGNS REQUIRED IN AN AGENT'S PLACE OF BUSINESS, SECTION 38-77-145, RELATING TO THE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE LAW AND THE PROVISION THAT PERSONAL INJURY PROTECTION COVERAGE IS NOT MANDATED, SECTION 38-77-285, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT ALL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COVERAGES ARE TO BE IN ONE POLICY, SECTION 38-77-360, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST AN INCREASE IN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE PREMIUMS AFTER CERTAIN FIRST-OFFENSE VIOLATIONS, SECTION 38-77-600, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND THE REINSURANCE FACILITY RECOUPMENT CHARGE, SECTION 38-77-605, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE REINSURANCE FACILITY RECOUPMENT CHARGE MUST BE DISPLAYED IN A CERTAIN MANNER IN INSURANCE PREMIUM NOTICES OR BILLS, SECTION 38-77-610, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND THE FILING OF REINSURANCE FACILITY RECOUPMENT CHARGES, SECTION 38-77-620, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND THE INCLUSION OF FACILITY RECOUPMENT CHARGES IN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RATES, SECTION 38-77-625, RELATING TO THE PROVISION THAT IF AN INSURED IS INVOLVED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT WHERE HE IS NOT THE AT-FAULT DRIVER, HIS REINSURANCE FACILITY RECOUPMENT CHARGE MAY NOT BE INCREASED BY HIS INSURER BECAUSE OF THIS OCCURRENCE, AND ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 77, TITLE 38, RELATING TO THE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE LAW AND CERTAIN UNLAWFUL ACTS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT NONRENEWAL NOTICES MAY BE SENT BEFORE MARCH 1, 1998 FOR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICIES RENEWING ON OR AFTER THAT DATE.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 3358 (Word version) -- Reps. Sharpe and Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF ANIMAL, SO AS TO REDEFINE THE TERM ANIMAL AND DEFINE THE WORDS SUSTENANCE AND SHELTER; TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ILL-TREATMENT OF AN ANIMAL SO AS TO ALLOW FOR DISPOSITION OF A PERSON'S CASE, WHO HAS ALLEGEDLY DISOBEYED THIS SECTION, TO BE HEARD IN EITHER MAGISTRATE'S OR MUNICIPAL COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR THE MISUSE AND ABANDONMENT OF AN ANIMAL SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT A PERSON MAY NOT KNOWINGLY OR WILFULLY AUTHORIZE OR PERMIT AN ANIMAL TO BE SUBJECTED TO UNNECESSARY TORTURE, SUFFERING, OR CRUELTY; TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ABANDONMENT OF AN ANIMAL AND THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM NECESSITIES OF LIFE SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT AN ANIMAL MUST BE GIVEN A SUPPLY OF CLEAN, FRESH, AND POTABLE WATER AT LEAST ONCE DAILY; TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-90, RELATING TO THE TRANSPORTATION OF AN ANIMAL IN RAILROAD CARS SO AS TO REQUIRE ANY COMPANY CARRYING OR TRANSPORTING AN ANIMAL NOT TO OVERLOAD THE VEHICLE CARRYING THE ANIMAL AND TO PROVIDE THAT AN ANIMAL MUST NOT BE CONFINED IN A VEHICLE FOR A PERIOD LONGER THAN TWENTY-FOUR CONSECUTIVE HOURS UNLESS CIRCUMSTANCES STATED IN THIS SECTION ALLOW; TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-100, RELATING TO THE CARE OF AN ANIMAL UNLOADED DURING TRANSIT SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-120, RELATING TO THE CUSTODY OF AN ANIMAL WHEN ITS KEEPER IS ARRESTED, SO AS TO DELETE LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS REGARDING CERTAIN VEHICLES; TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-140, RELATING TO THE CARE OF AN ANIMAL AFTER ITS CUSTODIAN'S ARREST SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT AN ANIMAL TAKEN AFTER ITS CUSTODIAN'S ARREST BE CARED AND PROVIDED PROPERLY FOR BY THE PERSON MAKING THE ARREST UNTIL THE OWNER TAKES CUSTODY OF THE ANIMAL AND TO ALLOW AN ANIMAL TO BE SEIZED PRECEDING AN ARREST PURSUANT TO SECTION 47-1-150; TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-150, RELATING TO ANIMAL CRUELTY LAWS, SO AS TO ALLOW AN ANIMAL TO BE HELD BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS OR OTHER SOCIETY INVOLVED IN THE SEIZURE OF AN ANIMAL AFTER ITS CUSTODIAN'S ARREST PENDING CRIMINAL DISPOSITION OF THE CASE AT A FACILITY MAINTAINED OR CONTRACTED BY THAT AGENCY; TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-170, RELATING TO PENALTIES, FINES, AND LIENS ASSESSED UPON AN ANIMAL CRUELLY USED SO AS TO DELETE THE CURRENT PROVISIONS AND REQUIRE THE CONVICTED OWNER OR PERSON HAVING CUSTODY OF A CRUELLY USED ANIMAL TO FORFEIT OWNERSHIP OF THE ANIMAL AND BE RESPONSIBLE FOR COSTS INCURRED AS ORDERED BY THE SENTENCING COURT; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 47-1-30, RELATING TO WILFUL ABUSE OF HORSES OR OTHER "BEASTS OF BURDEN".
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
On motion of Rep. HARRISON, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 3353 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins and Harrison: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT, THE HONORABLE ERNEST A. FINNEY, JR., TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION ON THE STATE OF THE JUDICIARY AT 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1997.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the Chief Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court, the Honorable Ernest A. Finney, Jr., is invited to address the General Assembly in Joint Session on the State of the Judiciary in the Hall of the House of Representatives at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, February 26, 1997.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Chief Justice Finney.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 3354 (Word version) -- Reps. Quinn and D. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DECLARING APRIL 20-26, 1997 AS "SOUTH CAROLINA GOLF WEEK" FOR 1997.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
The following was introduced:
H. 3359 (Word version) -- Reps. Young, Woodrum, Canty, G. Brown and Neilson: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING SUMTER HIGH SCHOOL ON WINNING THE CLASS AAAA BOYS CROSS COUNTRY STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FOR 1996.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 3360 (Word version) -- Reps. Klauber, Carnell, Stille and Parks: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING PEGGY S. MCQUOWN OF GREENWOOD COUNTY ON BEING SELECTED THE 1997 SOUTH CAROLINA MOTHER OF THE YEAR.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 3361 (Word version) -- Reps. Quinn, Canty, Neal, Pinckney, Bowers, Lloyd, Inabinett and Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING LIEUTENANT GENERAL LLOYD W. NEWTON, A NATIVE OF RIDGELAND, ON EARNING A FOURTH STAR AS A GENERAL IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows.
Allison Altman Askins Bailey Barfield Barrett Battle Bauer Baxley Beck Boan Bowers Breeland Brown, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. 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 Hines, M. 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 Rodgers Sandifer Scott Seithel Sharpe Sheheen Simrill Smith, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Spearman Stille Stoddard Stuart Townsend Tripp Trotter Vaughn Walker Webb Whatley Whipper Wilder Wilkes Wilkins Witherspoon Woodrum Young Young-Brickell
I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Tuesday, February 4.
Alfred B. Robinson, Jr.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. J. HINES a leave of absence for the day due to the death of his Mother.
Announcement was made that Dr. James Hill of Aiken is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.
On motion of Rep. M. HINES, the House stood in silent prayer in memory of Amy Hines McAllister, mother of Rep. J. HINES.
The following Bills were taken up, read the second time, and ordered to a third reading:
H. 3277 (Word version) -- Reps. Stuart, Felder and Govan: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 526 OF 1996, RELATING TO THE CONSOLIDATION OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE ISSUING OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND THE CONDUCTING OF ANY REFERENDUM NECESSARY TO ISSUE BONDS BY ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT IN ORANGEBURG COUNTY BEFORE JULY 1, 1997.
H. 3339 (Word version) -- Reps. Bauer and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 329 OF 1969, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE IRMO-CHAPIN RECREATION DISTRICT IN LEXINGTON COUNTY, SO AS TO PERMIT THE DISTRICT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS ON PROPERTY OWNED BY IT OR SUBJECT TO ITS CONTROL OR JURISDICTION.
H. 3254 (Word version) -- Reps. Boan and Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 5-3-285 SO AS TO PROVIDE AN ALTERNATE METHOD FOR THE REDUCTION OF THE CORPORATE LIMITS WHEN THE AREA IS OWNED BY A MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY.
Rep. KLAUBER explained the Bill.
H. 3158 (Word version) -- Reps. Young-Brickell, Meacham and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 24 TO TITLE 1 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A PRIVATIZATION POLICY BOARD FOR STATE GOVERNMENT, PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS OF THE BOARD, AND DEFINE PRIVATIZATION AS AN ACTION BY A STATE AGENCY TO CONTRACT WITH THE PRIVATE SECTOR OR WITH ANOTHER STATE AGENCY TO PERFORM FUNCTIONS OR SERVICES CURRENTLY BEING PERFORMED BY IT.
Rep. LAW explained the Bill.
The following Joint Resolution was taken up.
H. 3143 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, H. Brown, J. Brown, Cato, Harrison, Meacham, Sharpe, D. Smith, Townsend, Vaughn, Allison, Altman, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Bauer, Beck, Campsen, Chellis, Cotty, Davenport, Delleney, Felder, Gamble, Harrell, Hinson, Jordan, Kelley, Keegan, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Law, Leach, Littlejohn, Limbaugh, Lloyd, Martin, McKay, McMaster, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Simrill, Spearman, Tripp, Walker, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young, Young-Brickell, Stuart, Mullen, Seithel, Edge, Knotts, Mason, Limehouse, Hamilton, Whatley and Hawkins: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT, BY ADDING SECTION 15A SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT A BILL OR RESOLUTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IMPOSING OR INCREASING A TAX OR FEE BE SUBMITTED TO A VOTE OF THE ELECTORS OF THE STATE IF THE BILL OR RESOLUTION DOES NOT RECEIVE THE APPROVAL OF TWO-THIRDS OF THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND TWO-THIRDS OF THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SENATE; AND TO REQUIRE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY PROVIDE A PROCEDURE BY WHICH ELECTORS SHALL VOTE IF THE BILL OR RESOLUTION DOES NOT RECEIVE THE REQUIRED TWO-THIRDS VOTE.
Reps. HARRISON, D. SMITH, HARRELL, HASKINS, EASTERDAY, CATO, F. SMITH, R. SMITH, MASON, SIMRILL, WITHERSPOON, MEACHAM and SANDIFER requested debate on the Joint Resolution.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 3144 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, H. Brown, J. Brown, Cato, Harrison, Meacham, Sharpe, D. Smith, Townsend, Vaughn, Allison, Altman, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Bauer, Beck, Campsen, Chellis, Cotty, Davenport, Delleney, Felder, Gamble, Harrell, Hinson, Jordan, Kelley, Keegan, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Law, Leach, Littlejohn, Limbaugh, Lloyd, Martin, McKay, McMaster, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Simrill, Spearman, Tripp, Walker, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young, Young-Brickell, Stuart, Mullen, Seithel, Edge, Knotts, Mason, Sharpe, Hamilton, Webb and Whatley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-11-440, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON GENERAL TAX INCREASES AND NEW GENERAL TAXES, SO AS TO REQUIRE A TWO-THIRDS VOTE IN EACH HOUSE FOR SUCH IMPOSITION.
Reps. HARRISON, D. SMITH, FLEMING, COTTY, SANDIFER, NEAL, HOWARD, RODGERS, KNOTTS, LAW, WOODRUM, QUINN, MASON, McLEOD, F. SMITH, WHIPPER, MACK and T. BROWN requested debate on the Bill.
The following Bill was taken up. H. 3039 (Word version) -- Reps. Cato, Seithel, Haskins and Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-33-320 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, TO THE EXTENT THAT A HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN OR HEALTH INSURER REQUIRES ENROLLEES TO RECEIVE HEALTH SERVICES THROUGH A NETWORK OF CONTRACTED PROVIDERS, THE PROVISIONS OF THESE CONTRACTS DO NOT LIMIT THE CONTRACT PROVIDER'S ABILITY TO DISCUSS WITH AN ENROLLEE THE TREATMENT OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO THE ENROLLEE, RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE TREATMENTS, OR A RECOMMENDED COURSE OF TREATMENT OR LEGAL OBLIGATIONS TO INDIVIDUAL PATIENTS AS SPECIFIED UNDER THE PROVIDER'S PROFESSIONAL LICENSE, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.
The Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name P:\AMEND\BBM\9083JM.97), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:
/SECTION 1. The 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 38-33-320. (A) To the extent that a health maintenance organization requires enrollees to receive health services through a network of contracted providers, the provisions of these contracts do not limit the contract provider's:
(1) ability to discuss with an enrollee the treatment options available to the enrollee, risks associated with the treatments, utilization management decisions, or a recommended course of treatment; or
(2) legal obligations to individual patients as specified under the provider's professional license.
(B) Nothing in this section may be construed to:
(1) prevent a health benefit plan or a health plan insurer from prohibiting disclosure, by contracted parties, of trade secrets of competitive value;
(2) subject a health benefit plan or health plan insurer to liability for clinical decisions made by the contract provider; or
(3) limit the ability of a health benefit plan or health plan insurer to otherwise administer its provider contracts."
SECTION 2. The 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 38-71-270. (A) To the extent that an insurer, health maintenance organization, or any other entity providing health insurance, which is licensed to do business in this State and is subject to state insurance regulation, requires enrollees or insured persons to receive health services through a network of contracted providers, the provisions of these contracts to do not limit the contract provider's:
(1) ability to discuss with an enrollee or insured person the treatment options available to the enrollee or insured person, risks associated with the treatments, utilization management decisions, or a recommended course of treatment; or
(2) legal obligations to individual patients as specified under the provider's professional license.
(B) Nothing in this section may be construed to:
(1) prevent an insurer, health maintenance organization, or any other entity providing health insurance, which is licensed to do business in this State and is subject to state insurance regulation, from prohibiting disclosure, by contracted parties, of trade secrets of competitive value;
(2) subject an insurer, health maintenance organization, or any other entity providing health insurance, which is licensed to do business in this State and is subject to state insurance regulation, to liability for clinical decisions made by the contract provider; or
(3) limit the ability of an insurer, health maintenance organization, or any other entity providing health insurance, which is licensed to do business in this State and is subject to state insurance regulation, to otherwise administer its provider contracts."
SECTION 3. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor./
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend totals and title to conform.
Rep. MASON explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
The Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
The following Bill was taken up. H. 3257 (Word version) -- Reps. Kelley and Keegan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-79-190, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO POLICY FORMS, PROVISIONS, AND RATES; SECTION 38-79-260, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LIABILITY JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION; AND SECTION 38-79-430, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA PATIENTS' COMPENSATION FUND, SO AS TO REMOVE THE INVOLVEMENT OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE IN THE ASSOCIATION AND THE FUND; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 38-79-270 RELATING TO APPEALS OF ACTIONS OF THE STATE MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LIABILITY JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION.
The Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name P:\AMEND\DKA\4033MM.97), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking SECTION 2 and inserting:
/SECTION 2. Section 38-79-260 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Section 830, Act 181 of 1993, is further amended to read:
"Section 38-79-260. The association is governed by a board of twenty-one directors, nine of whom are appointed by the Governor, one of whom represents consumers, two of whom represent licensed insurance agents or brokers, three of whom are members of the South Carolina Medical Association, two of whom are members of the South Carolina Hospital Association, and one of whom is a member of the South Carolina Dental Association. Twelve members are elected by cumulative voting by members of the association, whose votes in the election must be weighed in accordance with each member's net direct premiums written during the preceding calendar year. The approved plan of operation of the association may make provision for combining insurers under common ownership or management into groups for voting, assessment, and all other purposes and may provide that not more than one of the officers or employees of such a group may serve as a director at any one time. The board shall elect a chairman and other necessary officers for two-year terms. The insurer representatives of the board of directors must be elected at a meeting of the members or their authorized representatives, which must be held at a time and place designated by the Director of the Department of Insurance. The Director of the Department of Insurance is chairman of the board of directors, ex officio, and he, or his designee, must preside at all meetings of the board but has no vote except in the case of a tie chairman of the board. The board must meet at the call of the chairman or a majority of the members of the board but in any event it must meet at least once a year."
Amend further, by striking SECTION 3, and inserting:
/SECTION 3. Section 38-79-430 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Section 831, Act 181 of 1993, is further amended to read:
"Section 38-79-430. The Board of Governors (board) is created to manage and operate the fund. The board is composed of the Director of the Department of Insurance, three physicians to be appointed by the Governor after consultation with the South Carolina Medical Association, two dentists to be appointed by the Governor after consultation with the South Carolina Dental Association, two hospital representatives to be appointed by the Governor after consultation with the South Carolina Hospital Association, two insurance representatives to be appointed by the Governor after consultation with the insurance industry, one attorney to be appointed by the Governor after consultation with the South Carolina Bar, one attorney to be appointed by the Governor after consultation with the South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association, and two representatives of the general public appointed by the Governor who are unaffiliated with insurance or health care industries or the medical or legal professions. The appointed members shall serve for a term of six years. However, of those first appointed, one physician, one dentist, one hospital representative, and one insurance representative must be appointed for a term of two years and one representative of the general public, one attorney, one insurance representative, and one hospital representative must be appointed for a term of four years. The board shall elect a chairman and other necessary officers for two-year terms. The board must meet at the call of the chairman or a majority of the members but in any event it must meet at least once a year. A majority of the board members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business of the board. The affirmative vote by a majority of the quorum present at a duly called meeting after notice is required to exercise any function of the board. The board may promulgate any regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this article. The Director of the Department of Insurance must act in an advisory capacity and as chairman of the Board but has no vote. He may designate a deputy or other officer of his agency to serve in his behalf on the Board."
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. MASON explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
The Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 3169 (Word version) -- Rep. Cato: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 40, CHAPTER 57, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA REAL ESTATE COMMISSION, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS IN CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40 AND, AMONG OTHER THINGS, TO EXPAND THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF A "BROKER-IN-CHARGE", TO ESTABLISH THE PARAMETERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR AGENCY RELATIONSHIPS IN REAL ESTATE, AND TO REQUIRE LICENSEES TO HAVE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR THE EQUIVALENT, TO INCREASE THE HOURS REQUIRED FOR A BROKER'S LICENSE, TO ELIMINATE THE TWO-TIERED SALES EXAMINATION, TO ESTABLISH OPTIONS FOR SETTLING EARNEST MONEY DISPUTES AND TO REVISE FINES.
Rep. LAW explained the Bill.
Reps. F. SMITH and McMAHAND objected to the Bill.
Rep. LAW continued speaking.
Rep. WALKER moved to adjourn debate upon the Bill until Wednesday, February 5, which was adopted.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 3176 (Word version) -- Reps. Felder and Boan: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 518 OF 1980, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA ATHLETICS FACILITIES REVENUE BONDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION OF "NET ATHLETIC REVENUES" AND RESTORE THE DEFINITION REFERRING TO THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; TO REMOVE THE OUTSTANDING DEBT LIMIT FOR THESE BONDS, AUTHORIZE THEIR USE FOR REFUNDING OF EARLIER ISSUES, AND MAKE THESE BONDS PAYABLE FROM ADMISSION FEES, SPECIAL STUDENT FEES, AND NET ATHLETIC REVENUES; TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATED TO ADVERTISING OF ISSUES, TO PROVIDE THAT EXISTING FEES MUST BE SET AFTER THE CONSIDERATION OF NET ATHLETIC REVENUES, TO CONFORM
USES OF THE BOND REVENUES AND THE SETTING OF FEES TO THE AMENDMENTS PROVIDED IN THIS ACT.
Rep. R. SMITH explained the Bill.
Rep. ROBINSON made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.
Rep. SCOTT asked unanimous consent to recall H. 3192 (Word version) from the Committee on Ways and Means.
Rep. LIMBAUGH objected.
On motion of Rep. BAILEY, with unanimous consent, the following Bill was recalled from the Committee on Ways and Means and was referred to the Committee on Judiciary. H. 3317 (Word version) -- Reps. Bailey, Young-Brickell, Allison, Altman, Askins, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, T. Brown, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Cobb-Hunter, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hinson, Inabinett, Jordan, Keegan, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Lanford, Law, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McCraw, McLeod, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Webb, Whatley, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-6-405 SO AS TO PROVIDE REIMBURSEMENT TO A MUNICIPALITY OR OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY FOR COSTS EXPENDED ON A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER ATTENDING THE MANDATORY TRAINING PROGRAM REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 6, TITLE 23.
Rep. D. SMITH asked unanimous consent to recall H. 3352 (Word version) from the Committee on Ways and Means.
Rep. SCOTT objected.
Rep. YOUNG moved that the House do now adjourn, which was adopted.
The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:
H. 3264 (Word version) -- Rep. Quinn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE NATIONAL COMMANDER OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, THE HONORABLE JOSEPH J. FRANK, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1997. H. 3346 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Easterday, 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, 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, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE RICHARD J. (DICK) HERDKLOTZ, OUR DISTINGUISHED FORMER COLLEAGUE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
H. 3347 (Word version) -- Reps. Baxley, Neilson and J. Hines: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE APPRECIATION OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE DESCENDANTS OF CARL MILTON MCKINNON AND HIS WIFE, ESSIE CARTER MCKINNON, OF DARLINGTON COUNTY, INCLUDING MRS. GWENDOLYN MCKINNON OLIVER, MRS. ELEANOR MCKINNON OLIVER (DECEASED), AND HER HUSBAND, CALDWELL HARDY OLIVER, SR., SEWALL KEMBLE OLIVER III, CALDWELL HARDY OLIVER, JR., AND MILTON MCKINNON OLIVER FOR THEIR GENEROSITY IN DONATING SUBSTANTIAL TRACTS OF LAND IN DARLINGTON COUNTY TO THE HERITAGE TRUST PROGRAM.
At 12:53 P.M. the House in accordance with the motion of Rep. BREELAND adjourned in memory of Amy Hines McAllister, mother of Rep. J. HINES, to meet at 2:00 P.M. tomorrow.
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