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The House assembled at 10:00 A.M.

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

Prepare us rightly, good Lord, for that which You are preparing for us: Easter and the Passover. May it all impress indelibly upon our minds to what extremes God would go for His people. May the message remain within us throughout all our days bestowing upon us the joy which shall never cease. Send us forth in unending thanksgiving for all Your blessings, and especially now for the message of Easter and the Passover, a never ending blessing which the world can neither give nor take way.

Hear us in our prayer of genuine and glad thanksgiving. 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 yesterday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.

Rep. YOUNG-BRICKELL moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of James R. Malley of Summerville, which was agreed to.

April 7, 1998
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

I am hereby returning without my approval H. 4400, R. 311, an Act:
TO AMEND ACT 321 OF 1969, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE DRAYTON FIRE DISTRICT IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT THE BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL MAY BORROW FROM TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS TO FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS.

This veto is based upon my belief that H. 4400, R. 311 of 1998, is unconstitutional. Article VIII, Section 7 of the South Carolina Constitution provides that "[n]o laws for a specific county shall be enacted."

For the above reason, I am vetoing H. 4400, R. 311 of 1998.

Sincerely,
David M. Beasley

The SPEAKER ordered the veto printed in the Journal.

April 7, 1998
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

I am hereby returning without my approval H. 4402, R. 312, an Act:
TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-870, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BIRD SANCTUARIES, SO AS TO ADD TO THE AREA IN YORK COUNTY.

This veto is based upon my belief that H. 4402, R. 312 of 1998, is unconstitutional. Article VIII, Section 7 of the South Carolina Constitution provides that "[n]o laws for a specific county shall be enacted."

For the above reason, I am vetoing H. 4402, R. 312 of 1998.

Sincerely,
David M. Beasley

The SPEAKER ordered the veto printed in the Journal.

April 7, 1998
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

I am hereby returning without my approval H. 4574, R. 315, an Act:
TO AMEND ACT 1235 OF 1970, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CHARLESTON COUNTY AIRPORT DISTRICT AND ITS GOVERNING BOARD, SO AS TO ADD THE MAYOR OF MOUNT PLEASANT, EX OFFICIO, TO THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE DISTRICT.

This veto is based upon my belief that H. 4574, R. 315 of 1998, is unconstitutional. Article VIII, Section 7 of the South Carolina Constitution provides that "[n]o laws for a specific county shall be enacted."

For the above reason, I am vetoing H. 4574, R. 315 of 1998.

Sincerely,
David M. Beasley

The SPEAKER ordered the veto printed in the Journal.

April 7, 1998
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

I am hereby returning without my approval H. 4630, R. 317, an Act:
TO AMEND ACT 951 OF 1970, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SOUTH SIDE FIRE DISTRICT IN UNION COUNTY, SO AS TO INCREASE ITS BORROWING AUTHORITY FROM TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS TO TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS.

This veto is based upon my belief that H. 4630, R. 317 of 1998, is unconstitutional. Article VIII, Section 7 of the South Carolina Constitution provides that "[n]o laws for a specific county shall be enacted."

For the above reason, I am vetoing H. 4630, R. 317 of 1998.

Sincerely,
David M. Beasley

The SPEAKER ordered the veto printed in the Journal.

April 7, 1998
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

I am hereby returning without my approval H. 4637, R. 318, an Act:
TO AMEND ACT 482 OF 1969, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE JONESVILLE FIRE DISTRICT IN UNION COUNTY, SO AS TO INCREASE ITS BORROWING AUTHORITY FROM SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS TO FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS.

This veto is based upon my belief that H. 4637, R. 318 of 1998, is unconstitutional. Article VIII, Section 7 of the South Carolina Constitution provides that "[n]o laws for a specific county shall be enacted."

For the above reason, I am vetoing H. 4637, R. 318 of 1998.

Sincerely,
David M. Beasley

The SPEAKER ordered the veto printed in the Journal.

April 7, 1998
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

I am hereby returning without my approval H. 4725, R. 321, an Act:
TO PROVIDE FOR DISBURSEMENT OF EXCESS FUNDS COLLECTED BY THE UPPER GREENVILLE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT BY WAY OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AUTHORIZED BY ACT 744 OF 1967 AND ACT 1533 OF 1968 UPON HOLDING OF A PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF THE DISBURSEMENT PLAN BY THE GREENVILLE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.

This veto is based upon my belief that H. 4725, R. 321 of 1998, is unconstitutional. Article VIII, Section 7 of the South Carolina Constitution provides that "[n]o laws for a specific county shall be enacted."

For the above reason, I am vetoing H. 4725, R. 321 of 1998.
Sincerely,
David M. Beasley

The SPEAKER ordered the veto printed in the Journal.

Columbia, S.C., April 7, 1998

Because of the problem with H. 4540, I have entered the following statement in the Senate Journal of Tuesday, April 7, 1998. If you wish to put the statement in the House Journal, please feel free to do so.

Consequently, I am returning H. 4540 for consideration by the House.

Respectfully submitted,
/s/Frank Caggiano
Clerk of the Senate

H. 4540 -- Reps. Loftis and Leach: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1027 OF 1970, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE DUNCAN CHAPEL FIRE DISTRICT IN GREENVILLE COUNTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE FILLING OF VACANCIES FOR MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE DISTRICT.

There was an error in the ratification of H. 4540 in that amendments passed by the Senate had not yet been considered and decided upon by the House of Representatives. Ratification No. 314, assigned to H. 4540, subsequent to the Ratification of Acts on April 1, 1998, is canceled and will not be reassigned to H. 4540 or assigned to any other Bill.

H. 4540 was returned to the House with amendments.

The Senate amendments were ordered printed on the Calendar.

The following was received.

Document No. 2284
Promulgated By Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation-Massage/Bodywork Therapy
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 40-30-50
Schools, Reciprocity; Licenses, Sexual Activity Prohibited; Continuing Education; Change of Address or Name; Communicable Disease Control
Received By Speaker February 4, 1998
Referred to House Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
120 Day Review Period Expiration Date: June 4, 1998
Revised: June 10, 1998
April 1, 1998 Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee requested withdrawal
April 7, 1998 Withdrawn and resubmitted

The following was received and referred to the appropriate committee for consideration.

Document No. 2296
Promulgated By Commission on Higher Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 59-118-10
South Carolina Academic Endowment Incentive Act of 1997/South Carolina Higher Education Matching Gift Fund
Received By Speaker April 8, 1998
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 Day Review Expiration Date August 6, 1998
(Subject to Sine Die Revision)

Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report, on:

S. 1095 -- Judiciary Committee: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 13, CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE 14, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GRAND JURIES, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROVISIONS OF THE ARTICLE TO CLARIFY LANGUAGE CONCERNING THE DRAWING OF GRAND JURORS, TO DELETE CERTAIN OBSOLETE PROVISIONS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE NUMBER OF GRAND JURORS TO BE DRAWN BY THE JURY COMMISSIONERS MUST BE A NUMBER WHICH THE CLERK OF COURT OR CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE FOR THE CIRCUIT HAS DETERMINED TO BE SUFFICIENT IN ORDER TO IMPANEL A GRAND JURY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON COMPLETING HIS SERVICE AS A GRAND JUROR, INCLUDING ANY SERVICE AS A HOLDOVER GRAND JUROR, IS EXEMPT FROM ANY FURTHER JURY SERVICE IN ANY COURT OF THIS STATE FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE CALENDAR YEARS; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE 14, RELATING TO JURIES AND JURORS IN CIRCUIT COURT, BY ADDING ARTICLE 17, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD FOR SELECTING AND IMPANELING GRAND JURIES IN WHICH GRAND JURORS SHALL SERVE TERMS OF SIX MONTHS RATHER THAN ONE YEAR AND MAY HOLD OVER FOR ONE ADDITIONAL SIX-MONTH TERM, TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURES FOR SELECTING AND IMPANELING SUCH JURORS UNDER THIS ALTERNATIVE METHOD, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON COMPLETING HIS SERVICE AS A GRAND JUROR UNDER THIS ALTERNATIVE METHOD, INCLUDING ANY SERVICE AS A HOLDOVER GRAND JUROR, IS EXEMPT FROM ANY FURTHER JURY SERVICE IN ANY COURT OF THIS STATE FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE CALENDAR YEARS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. CATO, from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

H. 3985 -- Reps. Seithel, Allison, Spearman, Meacham, Altman, Mason, Fleming, Campsen, Lee, Rodgers, Neilson, Cobb-Hunter, Byrd, Cato, Hinson, Simrill, Loftis, Mullen, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Limehouse, Gamble and Stuart: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE OMNIBUS HEALTH BENEFITS AND EDUCATION ACT OF 1997 BY ADDING SECTION 38-33-325 SO AS TO REQUIRE HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS TO ALLOW FEMALE PARTICIPANTS DIRECT ACCESS, WITHOUT REFERRAL, TO OBSTETRICAL AND GYNECOLOGICAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES WITHIN THE PLAN BENEFITS AND TO REQUIRE THE PLAN TO INFORM FEMALE PARTICIPANTS IN WRITING OF THIS REQUIREMENT; BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-125 SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES AND HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING FOR HOSPITALIZATION FOR MASTECTOMIES TO PROVIDE HOSPITALIZATION FOR AT LEAST FORTY-EIGHT HOURS IF CONSIDERED MEDICALLY NECESSARY BY THE ATTENDING PHYSICIAN AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS; BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-145 SO AS TO REQUIRE AN INSURER TO INCLUDE COVERAGE FOR MAMMOGRAMS, PAP SMEARS, PROSTATE CANCER EXAMINATIONS, SCREENING, AND DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY WORK; BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-225 SO AS TO REQUIRE INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP ACCIDENT AND HEALTH OR HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES TO INCLUDE COVERAGE FOR BONE MASS MEASUREMENT FOR THE PREVENTION, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT OF OSTEOPOROSIS; BY ADDING SECTION 44-1-280 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A HEART DISEASE EDUCATION AND PREVENTION PROGRAM; AND BY ADDING CHAPTER 125 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE OSTEOPOROSIS EDUCATION FUND TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE FUND AND THE DEPARTMENT'S RESPONSIBILITIES IN CARRYING OUT THE PURPOSE OF THE FUND.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. J. BROWN, from the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

S. 1025 -- Senator Anderson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-30 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DESIGNATION OF PLACES OF CONFINEMENT FOR PERSONS CONVICTED OF OFFENSES AGAINST THE STATE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO DESIGNATE AS THE CONVICTED PERSON'S PLACE OF CONFINEMENT THE INSTITUTION OR FACILITY CLOSEST TO THE CONVICTED PERSON'S HOME UNLESS THE CLOSEST FACILITY OR INSTITUTION IS NOT SUITABLE OR APPROPRIATE FOR CONFINEMENT OF THE PERSON FOR SECURITY REASONS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. TOWNSEND, from the Committee on Education and Public Works, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

H. 4587 -- Reps. Bauer, Barfield, Witherspoon, Bowers, Altman, Seithel, Lanford, Easterday, Bailey, Leach, J. Smith, Meacham, Sandifer, Littlejohn, Simrill, Mullen, Knotts, Fleming, Klauber, Walker, Kelley, Koon, Stoddard, Stille, Beck, R. Smith, Harrell, Chellis, Clyburn, Barrett, Rhoad, Young-Brickell, Allison, Hamilton, Campsen, Kinon, Whatley, D. Smith, Gamble, Rodgers, McLeod, Tripp, Davenport, Jordan, Vaughn, Keegan, J. Brown, Cato, Baxley, Maddox, Jennings, Neilson, Limehouse and A. Harris: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-29-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STUDY OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION, THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, AND THE FEDERALIST PAPERS AS A REQUISITE FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ON VETERAN'S DAY OF EACH YEAR OR ON ANOTHER SPECIFIED DAY IF SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED ON VETERAN'S DAY, ALL ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOLS IN THIS STATE SHALL DEVOTE THE ENTIRE SCHOOL DAY TO A STUDY OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION AND THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. TOWNSEND, from the Committee on Education and Public Works, submitted a favorable report, on:

S. 1108 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO RENTAL TEXTBOOKS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2259, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. TOWNSEND, from the Committee on Education and Public Works, submitted a favorable report, on:

S. 1137 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, RELATING TO PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIP: 1997-1998, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2256, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. TOWNSEND, from the Committee on Education and Public Works, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

H. 4642 -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 258 OF 1998, RELATING GENERALLY TO THE ISSUANCE, SUSPENSION, REVOCATION, AND RENEWAL OF A BEGINNER'S PERMIT, SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE, PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE, AND REGULAR DRIVER'S LICENSE, THE EFFECT OF CERTAIN CONVICTIONS ON A PERSON'S DRIVING RECORD, ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES FOR COMPLETING A DRIVER TRAINING COURSE, EXCEPTIONS FROM THE DRIVER'S LICENSING REQUIREMENT, THE TESTING OF THE BAC DATAMASTER, THE ISSUANCE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CERTIFICATES, AND THE OPERATION OF COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO IS A HOLDER OF A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE MAY OBTAIN A REGULAR DRIVER'S LICENSE BEFORE THE AGE OF SEVENTEEN UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. TOWNSEND, from the Committee on Education and Public Works, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

H. 4750 -- Reps. Townsend and Keegan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-1-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION THE AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH A SPECIAL FUNDS ACCOUNT; BY ADDING SECTION 57-1-38 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY TO RELAX DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR HIGHWAY PROJECTS IN THE SECONDARY STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM WITHOUT INCURRING LIABILITY; BY ADDING SECTION 57-11-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION THE AUTHORITY TO EXPEND ALL CASH BALANCES FROM A PRIOR YEAR UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; BY ADDING SECTION 57-11-100 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION THE AUTHORITY TO SECURE BONDS AND INSURANCE COVERING CERTAIN ACTIVITIES; BY ADDING SECTION 57-11-105 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION THE AUTHORITY TO COMPENSATE ITS EMPLOYEES PURSUANT TO THE STATE'S ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT; AND BY ADDING SECTION 57-11-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION THE AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH A SCHEDULE OF DOCUMENT FEES.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

H. 4614 -- Reps. Walker, Littlejohn, Allison, Davenport, Lee, Townsend, McCraw, D. Smith, Hawkins and Cato: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-27-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LEASE-PURCHASE OR FINANCING AGREEMENTS BEING SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE CONSTITUTIONAL DEBT LIMITATIONS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THOSE FINANCING AGREEMENTS OR CONTRACTS WHICH ARE NOT CONSIDERED A LEASE-PURCHASE OR FINANCING AGREEMENT SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE CONSTITUTIONAL DEBT LIMITATIONS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

H. 4898 -- Rep. Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-1140, AS AMENDED, 9-9-50, AS AMENDED, AND 9-11-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CREDITED SERVICE FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND THE POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO ALLOW MILITARY SERVICE TO BE ESTABLISHED AS CREDITABLE SERVICE ON THE BASIS OF ONE YEAR OF MILITARY SERVICE RATHER THAN TWO YEARS OF MILITARY SERVICE FOR EACH YEAR OF SERVICE ESTABLISHED, TO ALLOW NATIONAL GUARD SERVICE TO BE ESTABLISHED AND TO PROVIDE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTABLISHING SUCH SERVICE AND TO CLARIFY PROVISIONS PROHIBITING THE DUPLICATION OF BENEFITS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

H. 4694 -- Reps. Neilson, Bailey, Barfield, Baxley, Bowers, Byrd, Cave, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, J. Hines, M. Hines, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Martin, McCraw, McLeod, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, Phillips, Scott, J. Smith, R. Smith and Stoddard: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-720, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENTITIES WHOSE EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE DIVISION ON AGING IS UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES RATHER THAN UNDER THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR; AND TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "EMPLOYEE" AND "EMPLOYER" SO AS TO INCLUDE EMPLOYEES OF LOCAL COUNCILS ON AGING IN THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

H. 3932 -- Reps. Wilkins, H. Brown, Easterday, Klauber, Haskins, Young-Brickell, Cato, Cooper, Sharpe, Sandifer, Bailey, Robinson, Harrell, Boan, Knotts, Whatley, Young and Altman: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 36 OF TITLE 12, RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAX, BY ADDING SECTION 12-36-160 SO AS TO ADD APPROPRIATE DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-36-60, AS AMENDED, 12-36-70, AS AMENDED, 12-36-110, AS AMENDED, 12-36-120, AS AMENDED, 12-36-910, AS AMENDED, AND 12-36-1310, RELATING TO TAXING PROCEEDS OF RETAIL AND WHOLESALE SALES OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY, SO AS TO IMPOSE A FIVE PERCENT SALES AND USE TAX ON LOCAL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES, CABLE TELEVISION SUBSCRIBER SERVICES, AND PAGING SERVICES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES TAX, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXEMPTION FOR TOLL CHARGES FOR VOICE OR MESSAGE TRANSMISSION, CHARGES FOR TELEGRAPH MESSAGES AND CARRIER AND CUSTOMER ACCESS LINE CHARGES; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 12-36-2645 RELATING TO TAXES ON THE PROCEEDS OF 900/976 TELEPHONE SERVICES.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

H. 4435 -- Reps. Campsen, F. Smith, Bailey, Quinn, Meacham, Cromer, Beck, Wilkes, Clyburn, Woodrum, Young, Barrett, T. Brown, Hamilton, Limehouse, Robinson, Easterday, Vaughn, Walker, Littlejohn, Sandifer, Davenport, Haskins, Tripp, Leach, Bowers, Bauer, Lanford and Phillips: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REFERENCE DATE WHEREBY THIS STATE ADOPTS VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO FEDERAL INCOME CONFORMITY, SO AS TO UPDATE THE REFERENCE DATE AND ALLOW A TAXPAYER TO ELECT A 1985 REFERENCE DATE WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN CORPORATE LIQUIDATIONS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

H. 4801 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE STATE SALES TAX, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE TYPES OF SCHOOL MATERIALS WHICH QUALIFY FOR THE EXEMPTION AND TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT FESTIVALS MUST BE OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZED AS SPECIAL EVENTS BEFORE CONCESSIONS SOLD THERE ARE EXEMPT.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

H. 4848 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TAXATION, BY ADDING SECTION 12-58-185 SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO GRANT AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR PAYMENT OF AN AMOUNT DUE TO AN INNOCENT TAXPAYER AND ALLOW THE REQUIREMENT OF A BOND; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES IN CONNECTION WITH TAX COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE PREPARATION OF A TAX RELATED DOCUMENT BY ONE WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF PREPARING A FRAUDULENT TAX DOCUMENT AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR ONE WHO VIOLATES THE PROHIBITION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-85, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TIME LIMITS AND EXCEPTIONS FOR ASSESSMENT OF A TAX OR FEE, SO AS TO ALLOW A CORPORATE TAXPAYER NINETY DAYS TO REPORT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AN ADJUSTMENT IN THE TAXPAYER'S TAXABLE INCOME MADE BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-227, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO OUT-OF-STATE TAX COLLECTION, SO AS TO ALLOW THE NOTICE TO INCLUDE LATER TAX DEBTS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 12-54-140 RELATING TO REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS IN TAXABLE INCOME AND SECTION 12-58-140, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO ENTER INTO AN INSTALLMENT PLAN FOR PAYMENT BY A TAXPAYER.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

H. 4850 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-8-570, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WITHHOLDING OF A PORTION OF A TRUST DISTRIBUTION TO A NONRESIDENT BENEFICIARY FOR TAX PURPOSES, SO AS TO EXEMPT ALSO DISTRIBUTIONS TO A NONRESIDENT BENEFICIARY WHO IS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION UNDER SECTION 501 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND A NONRESIDENT BENEFICIARY WHO SUBMITS TO THIS STATE'S JURISDICTION FOR DETERMINING TAX LIABILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-8-580, RELATING TO WITHHOLDING OF A PORTION OF THE PURCHASE PRICE BY A BUYER WHEN THE SELLER IS A NONRESIDENT, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE PROPERTY WHICH IS SUBJECT TO THE WITHHOLDING REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-8-1030, RELATING TO AN INCORRECT WITHHOLDING EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE, SO AS TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR THE EMPLOYER, EMPLOYEE, AND DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE FOR DETERMINATION OF THE CORRECT NUMBER OF EXEMPTIONS AND APPEAL OF THAT DETERMINATION AND TO GIVE EMPLOYERS UNTIL MARCH 31, 1999, TO COMPLY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES IN CONNECTION WITH A WRONGFUL CLAIM OF WITHHOLDING EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE TO CHAPTER 8 INSTEAD OF CHAPTER 9, TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM FINE TO ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS, AND TO MAKE THE OFFENSE TRIABLE IN MAGISTRATE'S COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-46, RELATING TO THE FILING OF A FALSE WITHHOLDING EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE MAXIMUM LIMIT ON THE FINE; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 12-54-45 RELATING TO THE PENALTY FOR SUPPLYING AN EMPLOYER WITH FALSE OR FRAUDULENT INFORMATION AS TO THE NUMBER OF EXEMPTIONS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

H. 4851 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-4-330, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A WITNESS APPEARING BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMPENSATION OR FEE OF THE WITNESS, OR THAT OF AN OFFICER SERVING PROCESS, BE PAID FROM INCOME TAX REVENUES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3370, RELATING TO A STATE INCOME TAX CREDIT IN CONNECTION WITH A WATER CONTROL SYSTEM, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR THE CREDIT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-4970, RELATING TO TIME FOR FILING OF TAX RETURN, SO AS TO ESTABLISH TIMES FOR FILING BY A FOREIGN CORPORATION WITHOUT A PLACE OF BUSINESS IN THE UNITED STATES AND BY ELECTRONIC FILING; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-5550, RELATING TO INCOME TAX REFUNDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FEDERAL AND STATE REFUNDS ARE PAYABLE TO SURVIVING SPOUSE OF DECEASED TAXPAYER; TO AMEND SECTION 12-11-30, RELATING TO THE INCOME TAX REPLACING MOST OTHER TAXES AGAINST BANKS, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES IN THE SECTION FROM "DOCUMENTARY STAMP TAX" TO "DEED RECORDING FEE"; TO AMEND SECTION 12-20-105, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CORPORATION LICENSE FEES, SO AS TO ALLOW REDUCTION OF THE FEE BY CERTAIN INCOME TAX CREDITS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2550, RELATING TO STAMP AND BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES, SO AS TO DELETE THE TEN PERCENT PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO MAKE A RETURN OR TO TIMELY PAY THE TAX DUE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-6580, RELATING TO CALCULATION OF ADMISSIONS TAX ON EXPANDED FACILITIES, SO AS TO UPDATE CROSS REFERENCES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-1340, RELATING TO COLLECTION OF SALES AND USE TAX BY A RETAIL SELLER, SO AS TO REVISE THE CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN A SELLER MUST COLLECT AND REMIT TAX AND OBTAIN A RETAIL LICENSE FROM THE DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-2860, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ONE-TIME FEES ON SEMI-TRAILERS AND TRAILERS OF MOTOR CARRIERS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT TO KEEP AND SPEND THE FEE REVENUE FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE FEE AND PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY SHALL DESIGN A PERMANENT TAG FOR DISPLAY ON THE REAR EXTERIOR OF THE TRAILER OR SEMI-TRAILER; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-25, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INTEREST DUE ON REFUNDED OR CREDITED TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE INTEREST BE PAID FROM REVENUE RAISED BY THE SAME TYPE TAX AS THAT BEING REFUNDED OR CREDITED; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-55, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR THE UNDERPAYMENT OF DECLARATION OF INCOME TAX, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE PENALTY TO BE APPLIED; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-160, RELATING TO WAIVER BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE OF PENALTIES ON PAST DUE TAXES, SO AS TO PROHIBIT WAIVER OF INTEREST; TO AMEND SECTION 12-56-90, RELATING TO SET-OFF DEBT COLLECTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION AMONG THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, THE DEBTOR, AND THE CLAIMANT AGENCY IS LAWFUL; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SOLID WASTE REGULATION AND DISPOSAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A REFUND OF THE NEW TIRE FEE FOR EACH WASTE TIRE TAKEN TO A WASTE TIRE DISPOSAL FACILITY AND DELETE REQUIREMENTS THAT CERTAIN REFUNDS MUST BE CHARGED AGAINST A COUNTY'S DISTRIBUTION.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

S. 396 -- Senators J. Verne Smith and Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-2510, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONTENTS OF PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT NOTICES, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE NOTICE CONTAIN THE PERCENTAGE INCREASE OVER THE PRIOR MARKET VALUE IF THERE WAS NO CHANGE IN USE OR CHARACTERISTICS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

S. 876 -- Senators Drummond and Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-3-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REPORTS OF THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WITH RESPECT TO PROPERTY TAXES COLLECTED, SO AS TO DELETE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE AND REFER TO ALL TAXING ENTITIES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-39-140, 12-39-310, AND 12-45-300, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF COUNTY AUDITORS, SO AS TO DELETE OBSOLETE REQUIREMENTS AND MODERNIZE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS TO THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 11-3-190, 12-39-290, AND 12-45-340, RELATING TO OBSOLETE REPORTING AND RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

H. 4634 -- Reps. Sandifer, Quinn, R. Smith, Easterday, Cooper, Simrill, Townsend, Kennedy, Rice, Trotter, Woodrum, Barrett, Cotty, Webb, Martin, Law, Kelley, Koon, Dantzler, McMaster, Harrell, Sharpe, McKay, H. Brown, Robinson, Young, McGee, Cato, Harrison, Riser, Boan, Jennings, Vaughn, Young-Brickell, Keegan, Felder, Haskins, Kirsh, Leach, Meacham and Lanford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-735 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PRORATION OF PROPERTY TAXES BETWEEN TRANSFEROR AND TRANSFEREE ON ITEMS OF PERSONAL PROPERTY REQUIRED TO BE TITLED BY A STATE OR FEDERAL AGENCY, NOT INCLUDING MOTOR VEHICLES OR UNITS OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE LIABILITY FOR PAYMENT OF THE PRORATED TAXES.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

H. 4822 -- Rep. Jennings: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ISSUANCE OF A WARRANT OF DISTRAINT IN INSTANCES OF PAST DUE TAXES, SO AS TO CREATE A LIEN IN FAVOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AGAINST ALL PROPERTY OF A PERSON WHO DOES NOT PAY PAST DUE TAXES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 12-54-122 SO AS TO REFER TO THE LIEN AS "TAX LIEN" AND TO DESCRIBE ITS EFFECTS, TO DEFINE MATERIAL TERMS, AND TO SET FORTH PROCEDURES FOR ESTABLISHING AND ENFORCING THE VALIDITY AND PRIORITY OF THE TAX LIEN IMPOSED FOR PAST DUE TAXES.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

H. 4868 -- Reps. H. Brown, Keegan and Cooper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-37-2810, 12-37-2820, AS AMENDED, 12-37-2830, AS AMENDED, 12-37-2840, AS AMENDED, AND 12-37-2850, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ALL RELATING TO MOTOR CARRIERS AND THE ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES ON MOTOR VEHICLES OF MOTOR CARRIERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "MOTOR CARRIER" TO CLARIFY THAT THE DEFINITION EXTENDS TO THE TRANSPORTATION OF BOTH PROPERTY AND PERSONS, AND TO DEFINE "BUS" AND "GROSS CAPITALIZED COST"; TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT OF VALUATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; TO PROVIDE FOR PROPOSED ASSESSMENT BY THE DEPARTMENT IF A MOTOR CARRIER FAILS TO FILE A RETURN; AND TO PROVIDE FOR ASSESSMENT BASED ON THE PRECEDING CALENDAR YEAR.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

H. 4119 -- Reps. Miller, Edge, G. Brown, Whipper, Seithel, Mullen, Hawkins, Delleney, Meacham, M. Hines, Kelley, Cotty, Inabinett, Walker, McMahand, Sheheen, McCraw, Battle, Phillips, T. Brown, Kennedy, Neal, Keegan, Rhoad, Govan, Witherspoon, Whatley, Fleming, Carnell, Knotts, Webb, Cromer, Lee, F. Smith, Allison, McLeod, J. Brown, Byrd, Boan, Hodges, Stille, Maddox, Townsend, Sandifer, Cave, Barrett, Riser, Moody-Lawrence, Robinson, D. Smith, Gourdine, Harvin, Bauer and Martin: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 14, ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO INDEBTEDNESS PAYABLE FROM REVENUE-PRODUCING PROJECTS AND FROM SPECIAL SOURCES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO PROVIDE BY LAW FOR THE INCURRANCE OF INDEBTEDNESS BY COUNTIES FOR REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSES AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEBT SERVICE OF SUCH INDEBTEDNESS TO BE PROVIDED FROM THE ADDED INCREMENT OF TAX REVENUES TO RESULT FROM THE PROJECT.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

H. 4120 -- Rep. Miller: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 7 TO TITLE 31 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF INDEBTEDNESS BY COUNTIES IN CONNECTION WITH REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND THE PAYMENT OF SUCH INDEBTEDNESS FROM ADDED INCREMENTS OF TAX REVENUES.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

H. 4972 -- Rep. Rodgers: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CIVIL REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES, BY ADDING CHAPTER 30 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA NONECONOMIC DAMAGE AWARDS ACT OF 1998" WHICH PROVIDES FOR CERTAIN LIMITS ON THE AMOUNT AND TYPES OF DAMAGE AWARDS IN PERSONAL INJURY ACTIONS, AND WHICH PROVIDES FOR FINDINGS WHICH MUST BE MADE IN REGARD TO SUCH DAMAGE AWARDS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4973 -- Rep. Allison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1860, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ESTABLISHING CREDIT IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR PRIOR SERVICE AS AN EMPLOYEE OF A MUNICIPALITY WHICH IS CURRENTLY NOT A COVERED EMPLOYER UNDER SUCH SYSTEM, SO AS TO EXTEND THE CURRENT METHOD OF ESTABLISHING SUCH SERVICE TO A FORMER EMPLOYEE OF ANY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE WHICH IS CURRENTLY NOT A COVERED EMPLOYER AND TO CORRECT A REFERENCE TO A REPEALED PROVISION.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4974 -- Reps. Easterday, Barrett, Leach, Simrill, Rice, Woodrum, Sandifer, Rodgers, Loftis, Hamilton, Beck, Sheheen, Stille, Boan, Robinson, Davenport, Wilkins, Delleney, Littlejohn, Young-Brickell, Vaughn and Bowers: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 36, ARTICLE III, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO CONSTITUTIONAL RESERVE FUNDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ONE PURPOSE FOR WHICH CAPITAL RESERVE FUND APPROPRIATIONS MAY BE EXPENDED SHALL BE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OF STATE AGENCIES, DEPARTMENTS, OR INSTITUTIONS ONLY FOR THE ACQUISITION OR IMPROVEMENT OF REAL PROPERTY OR FOR OTHER NONRECURRING EMERGENCY PURPOSES AS A RESULT OF NATURAL DISASTERS OR CATASTROPHES INSTEAD OF FOR GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND NONRECURRING PURPOSES.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4975 -- Reps. Young and Askins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-23-880, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PARKING WITHIN FIVE HUNDRED FEET OF A PLACE WHERE FIRE APPARATUS IS STOPPED AND SECTION 56-5-1960 RELATING TO FOLLOWING A FIRE APPARATUS CLOSER THAN FIVE HUNDRED FEET, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FIRE APPARATUS MAY BE RESPONDING TO AN EMERGENCY RATHER THAN ONLY TO A FIRE ALARM.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4976 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 15, TITLE 29, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MISCELLANEOUS LIENS, BY ADDING SECTION 29-15-120 SO AS TO CREATE A LIEN ON THE RECOVERY IN A PERSONAL INJURY CIVIL ACTION IN FAVOR OF A PROVIDER OF MEDICAL SERVICES AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES; TO REQUIRE THE PROVIDER TO TIMELY FILE THE LIEN AND TO FURNISH CERTAIN INFORMATION TO THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF; TO REQUIRE THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF TO RETAIN THE LIEN AMOUNTS BEFORE DISTRIBUTION OF THE RECOVERY AND TO PROVIDE FOR DISPUTED CLAIMS; AND TO DEFINE "RECOVERY".

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4977 -- Rep. McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6240, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FORFEITURE, CONFISCATION, AND DISPOSITION OF VEHICLES SEIZED FROM A PERSON CONVICTED OF DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR OR DRUGS, OR WHILE HIS LICENSE IS SUSPENDED, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROCEDURE TO DISPOSE OF A FORFEITED VEHICLE IF THE CONVICTED PERSON FAILS TO FILE AN APPEAL WITHIN TEN DAYS OF HIS CONVICTION.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4981 -- Reps. Beck, R. Smith, Sharpe and Mason: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 12, TITLE 31, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, KNOWN AS THE "MILITARY FACILITIES REDEVELOPMENT LAW" RELATING TO REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE AND DISPOSE OF FEDERAL MILITARY INSTALLATIONS, SO AS TO BROADEN THE AUTHORITY TO INCLUDE ACQUISITION AND DISPOSAL OF BOTH REAL PROPERTY AND PERSONAL PROPERTY CLASSIFIED AS EQUIPMENT, IN CONNECTION WITH BOTH FEDERAL MILITARY INSTALLATIONS AND OTHER FEDERAL DEFENSE SITES.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4982 -- Reps. Stille, Campsen, Bowers, Woodrum, Barrett, Wilder, Littlejohn, Martin, Young, Walker, J. Brown, J. Hines, M. Hines, Vaughn, Byrd, Clyburn, Rodgers, Davenport, McGee, Robinson and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 9, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS, BY ADDING CHAPTER 19 SO AS TO ENACT THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT PLAN AND PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, OPERATIONS, AND ADMINISTRATION.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4983 -- Rep. McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-17-722 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO FILE A FALSE POLICE REPORT, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE COURT TO REQUIRE RESTITUTION TO BE PAID TO THE INVESTIGATING AGENCY FOR COSTS INCURRED IN THE INVESTIGATION.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4984 -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-39-100, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS AND THE UNITS REQUIRED THEREFOR, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH THESE UNITS ARE SPECIFIED AND DETERMINED.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

S. 987 -- Senator Cork: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-31-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HORIZONTAL PROPERTY ACT AND THE PROVISION THAT THE HORIZONTAL PROPERTY REGIME MAY BE WAIVED AND MERGED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN THE CASE OF NONPROFIT LONG-TERM CARE RETIREMENT OR LIFE CARE FACILITIES, IF THERE ARE CO-OWNERS THEN A TWO-THIRDS VOTE, RATHER THAN A UNANIMOUS VOTE, OF THE CO-OWNERS SUFFICES TO WAIVE THE REGIME.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

The following was introduced:

H. 4978 -- Rep. Townsend: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME A PORTION OF EAST GREER STREET IN THE TOWN OF HONEA PATH IN ANDERSON COUNTY "FRED T. MOORE FOUR LANE."

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

The following was introduced:

H. 4979 -- Rep. Townsend: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME A PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 413 IN ANDERSON COUNTY THE "M. E. MCDONALD HIGHWAY."

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

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

H. 4980 -- Rep. Phillips: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 1998, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE ELECTION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSUMER AFFAIRS COMMISSION, AS THE TIME FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE TO MEET IN JOINT SESSION IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY, LANDER UNIVERSITY, THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, THE WIL LOU GRAY OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL, WINTHROP UNIVERSITY, AND THE BOARD OF VISITORS OF THE CITADEL, TO SUCCEED THOSE MEMBERS WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE IN 1998 OR WHOSE POSITIONS OTHERWISE MUST BE FILLED, AND TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE REGARDING NOMINATIONS AND NOMINATING AND SECONDING SPEECHES FOR THE CANDIDATES FOR THESE OFFICES DURING THE JOINT SESSION.

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

(1)     That the House of Representatives and the Senate meet in joint session in the Hall of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, May 6, 1998, immediately following the election of the South Carolina Consumer Affairs Commission, for the purpose of electing members of the Boards of Trustees of Clemson University, Coastal Carolina University, the College of Charleston, Francis Marion University, Lander University, the Medical University of South Carolina, South Carolina State University, the University of South Carolina, the Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School, Winthrop University, and the Board of Visitors of the Citadel, to succeed those members whose terms expire in 1998 or whose positions otherwise must be filled.

(2)     That all nominations be made by the chairman of the joint legislative committee which screened the candidates for the above offices and that no further nominating nor any seconding speeches be made during the joint session by members of the General Assembly on behalf of any of the candidates.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 4985 -- Reps. Hamilton, Easterday, Leach, Loftis, Haskins, Tripp, Cato, Sharpe and Vaughn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE UNITED NATIONS, AND THE CONGRESS TO OPPOSE THE BIOSPHERE RESERVES DESIGNATION OF THE MAN AND THE BIOSPHERE PROGRAM AND TO URGE THAT THE PROPOSED BIODIVERSITY TREATY NOT BE RATIFIED BY THE UNITED STATES.

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

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                Carnell                Cato
Cave                   Chellis                Clyburn
Cobb-Hunter            Cooper                 Cotty
Cromer                 Dantzler               Davenport
Delleney               Easterday              Edge
Felder                 Fleming                Gamble
Gourdine               Govan                  Hamilton
Harrell                Harris                 Harrison
Harvin                 Haskins                Hawkins
Hines, J.              Hines, M.              Hinson
Howard                 Inabinett              Jennings
Jordan                 Keegan                 Kelley
Kennedy                Kinon                  Kirsh
Klauber                Knotts                 Koon
Lanford                Law                    Leach
Lee                    Limehouse              Littlejohn
Lloyd                  Loftis                 Mack
Maddox                 Martin                 Mason
McAbee                 McCraw                 McGee
McKay                  McLeod                 McMahand
McMaster               Meacham                Miller
Moody-Lawrence         Mullen                 Neal
Neilson                Phillips               Pinckney
Quinn                  Rhoad                  Rice
Riser                  Robinson               Rodgers
Sandifer               Scott                  Seithel
Sharpe                 Sheheen                Simrill
Smith, D.              Smith, J.              Smith, R.
Spearman               Stille                 Stoddard
Stuart                 Townsend               Tripp
Trotter                Vaughn                 Walker
Webb                   Whatley                Whipper
Wilder                 Wilkes                 Wilkins
Witherspoon            Woodrum                Young
Young-Brickell

Announcement was made that Dr. Beverly Simons of Columbia is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

Rep. LLOYD and the Beaufort Delegation presented to the House the Battery Creek Girls Basketball Team, 1998 AAA State Champions, their coaches and officials.

In accordance with House Rule 5.2 below:

"5.2     Every bill before presentation shall have its title endorsed; every report, its title at length; every petition, memorial, or other paper, its prayer or substance; and, in every instance, the name of the member presenting any paper shall be endorsed and papers shall be presented by the member to the Speaker at the desk. After a bill or resolution has been presented and given first reading, no further names of co-sponsors may be added. A member may add his name to a bill or resolution or a co-sponsor of a bill or resolution may remove his name at any time prior to the bill or resolution receiving passage on second reading. The member or co-sponsor shall notify the Clerk of the House in writing of his desire to have his name added or removed from the bill or resolution. The Clerk of the House shall print the member's or co-sponsor's written notification in the House Journal. The removal or addition of a name does not apply to a bill or resolution sponsored by a committee."

Bill Number:         H. 4718

DATE                 REMOVE:

4/8/98                     Robert W. Leach

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

S. 12 -- Senators McConnell, Rose, Ravenel, Passailaigue, Mescher, Washington and Ford: A BILL TO CHANGE THE METHOD OF NOMINATION OF A CANDIDATE ELECTED TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF A PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT IN CHARLESTON COUNTY FROM A PETITION TO A STATEMENT OF CANDIDACY.

S. 986 -- Senators Holland and Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL OF MEMBERS OF BOARDS OF REGISTRATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH STAFF DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD MUST COMPLETE A TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT UPON INITIAL CERTIFICATION, EACH BOARD MEMBER AND DESIGNATED STAFF MUST TAKE AT LEAST ONE TRAINING COURSE EACH YEAR; TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-35, RELATING TO PROVISIONS FOR INCLUSION OF MAJORITY AND MINORITY PARTY REPRESENTATIVES APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN ELECTION AND REGISTRATION COMMISSIONS AS CONSTITUTED FOR PRIMARY ELECTIONS AND PROTESTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH STAFF DESIGNATED BY THE COMMISSION MUST COMPLETE A TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT UPON INITIAL CERTIFICATION, EACH COMMISSION MEMBER AND DESIGNATED STAFF MUST TAKE AT LEAST ONE TRAINING COURSE EACH YEAR; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-70, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH STAFF DESIGNATED BY THE COMMISSION MUST COMPLETE A TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT UPON INITIAL CERTIFICATION, EACH COMMISSION MEMBER AND DESIGNATED STAFF MUST TAKE AT LEAST ONE TRAINING COURSE EACH YEAR.

The following Bills and Joint Resolution were taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate.

H. 4941 -- Rep. Fleming: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY OF MARCH 9, 1998, MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF UNION HIGH SCHOOL OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF UNION COUNTY WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO A BROKEN WATER MAIN IN UNION COUNTY THAT SERVES UNION HIGH SCHOOL IS EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

H. 4655 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STATE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT POLICY AND GOALS, SO AS TO REVISE THE STATE GOALS CONCERNING SOLID WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING; TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN, ANNUAL REPORT, AND ADVISORY COUNCIL, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES AND PROMULGATE REGULATIONS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN RECYCLING DATA; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-150 RELATING TO PLASTIC PACKAGING FOR PRODUCTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT LABELING ON SUCH PACKAGING MUST BE INTERPRETED TO CONFORM WITH NATIONWIDE PLASTICS INDUSTRY STANDARDS.

H. 4631 -- Reps. Fleming, Seithel, Martin, Simrill, Davenport, Klauber, Hinson, Bauer, Sharpe, Sandifer, McMaster, Barfield, Barrett and R. Smith: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL SAFETY ACT OF 1998" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 5-7-12 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DESIGNATION AND ASSIGNMENT OF SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS BY THE GOVERNING BODIES OF CERTAIN POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, INCLUDING SCHOOL DISTRICTS, TO WORK WITHIN THE SCHOOL SYSTEMS OF MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES, AND TO DEFINE A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER; BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-335 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT OF A PARTY'S ATTORNEY'S FEES UPON FAILURE OF A SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR TO REPORT CERTAIN CRIMINAL CONDUCT; TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-360, RELATING TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL MONITORING SCHOOL CRIMES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OR HIS DESIGNEE MAY REPRESENT THE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEN A CRIMINAL CASE INVOLVING SCHOOL CRIME IS APPEALED TO AN APPELLATE COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION; TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-370, RELATING TO STUDENT CONVICTION OR DELINQUENCY ADJUDICATION FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES, SO AS TO INCLUDE WEAPONS OFFENSES FOR PURPOSES OF NOTIFICATION OF THE SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR AT THE STUDENT'S SCHOOL AND PLACEMENT OF INFORMATION IN PERMANENT SCHOOL RECORDS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-375 SO AS TO DEFINE A WEAPON FOR PURPOSES OF SECTION 59-63-370.

H. 4696 -- Reps. Altman and McCraw: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 4, TITLE 61, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LAWS AFFECTING WINE ONLY, BY ADDING SECTION 61-4-735 SO AS TO REGULATE CERTAIN PRACTICES BETWEEN WINE MANUFACTURERS, WHOLESALERS, AND RETAILERS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF WINE.

H. 4463 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1080 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO FALSELY REPORTS THE EXISTENCE OF A CREDIT CARD ACCOUNT OR DEBT TO A CREDIT REPORTING AGENCY IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.

H. 4949 -- Judiciary Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-67-270 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A COURT-ORDERED LICENSE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS TO ENTER ADJOINING REAL PROPERTY TO EFFECT REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE, OR IMPROVEMENTS ON OTHER PROPERTY UPON A SHOWING OF REASONABLENESS, TO REQUIRE A GOOD FAITH EFFORT TO OBTAIN THE LANDOWNER'S CONSENT BEFORE PETITIONING THE COURT FOR LICENSE TO ENTER, TO DEFINE "GOOD FAITH EFFORT", AND TO SPECIFY LIMITATIONS ON THE SCOPE AND DURATION OF A COURT-ORDERED LICENSE.

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

H. 4965 -- Reps. Walker, Allison, Lanford, Lee, Phillips, Davenport, D. Smith, Littlejohn and Hawkins: A BILL TO ESTABLISH A SPARTANBURG COUNTY EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE AND TO DEVOLVE THE DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE SPARTANBURG COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION INCLUDING THE DISTRIBUTION OF MINIMUM FOUNDATION MONIES UPON THE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURES UNDER WHICH THESE MINIMUM FOUNDATION MONIES MUST BE DISTRIBUTED, AND TO ABOLISH THE SPARTANBURG COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION.

H. 4968 -- Reps. Hawkins, Littlejohn, Lee and Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1195 OF 1958, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE WEST VIEW-FAIRFOREST FIRE DISTRICT CONTROL BOARD, SO AS TO INCREASE THE BOARD FROM THREE TO FIVE MEMBERS.

On motion of Rep. WALKER, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 4965 be read the third time tomorrow.

On motion of Rep. DAVENPORT, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 4968 be read the third time tomorrow.

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

S. 593 -- Senators Ravenel, Passailaigue, Rose, McConnell and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 45, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LODGING FACILITIES, BY ADDING CHAPTER 4, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA BED AND BREAKFAST ACT", WHICH PROVIDES DEFINITIONS AND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENTS IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Rep. EASTERDAY asked unanimous consent to recall H. 4889 from the Committee on Ways and Means.

Rep. SCOTT objected.

Upon the withdrawal of requests for debate by Reps. YOUNG and SIMRILL, with unanimous consent, the following Bill was taken up.

H. 4439 -- Rep. Cooper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 33-14-410 SO AS TO REGULATE WHEN A CLAIMANT MAY COMMENCE A SUIT OR OTHER PROCEEDING AGAINST A FORMER SHAREHOLDER OF A DISSOLVED CORPORATION FOR CERTAIN CLAIMS AND TO REGULATE WHEN A CLAIMANT MAY SATISFY A JUDGMENT RENDERED AGAINST A DISSOLVED CORPORATION BY PROCEEDING AGAINST OR JOINING AN INDIVIDUAL SHAREHOLDER, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ABOVE PROVISIONS SHALL APPLY RETROACTIVELY.

Rep. EASTERDAY proposed the following Amendment No. 1, which was adopted.

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking SECTION 2 and adding a new section that states:

This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

Rep. EASTERDAY explained the amendment.

Rep. COOPER spoke against the amendment.

Rep. SHEHEEN spoke in favor of the amendment.

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

The question then recurred to the adoption of the amendment, which was agreed to.

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

On motion of Rep. HARRISON, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 4439 be read the third time tomorrow.

Rep. JORDAN asked unanimous consent to recall H. 3569 from the Committee on Judiciary.

Rep. HARRISON objected.

The Senate amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration.

H. 3789 -- Reps. Limehouse, Altman, Hawkins, Chellis, J. Brown, Easterday, Cato, Edge, Maddox, Beck, Webb, Tripp, Byrd, Whatley, Littlejohn, Riser, Inabinett and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-510, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON TAKING CERTAIN FISH, SO AS TO DELETE SIZE LIMITATIONS FOR SPOTTED SEA TROUT AND RED DRUM; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-520, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LIMITS ON THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DAILY TAKE OF CERTAIN FISH, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH AND ADJUST SIZE AND THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DAILY TAKE OF FISH WITHIN SPECIFIED LIMITS FOR TWELVE SPECIES OF SALTWATER FISH.

Rep. LIMEHOUSE explained the Senate amendment.

The Senate amendments were agreed to, and the Bill, 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.

The following Senate amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration.

H. 3184 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-600, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL DESTRUCTION OR DESECRATION OF HUMAN REMAINS OR REPOSITORIES AND THE PENALTIES THEREFOR, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MONETARY PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS AND REQUIRE ONE HUNDRED TWENTY HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE WHERE THE OFFENSE IS A MISDEMEANOR.

Rep. JENNINGS made the Point of Order that the Senate amendments were 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.

The Senate amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration.

S. 332 -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PENALTIES, FINES, AND FORFEITURE PROCEDURES ASSOCIATED WITH THE UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF A PISTOL, SO AS TO NOT ALLOW A CONFISCATED PISTOL TO BE TRANSFERRED TO A CLERK OF COURT OR A MAYOR FOR DISPOSAL AND TO ALLOW A CONFISCATED PISTOL TO BE DESTROYED; TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-405, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF WEAPON, AND TO THE CONFISCATION AND DISPOSITION OF WEAPONS USED IN THE COMMISSION OR FURTHERANCE OF A CRIME, SO AS TO ALLOW A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY THAT RECEIVES A CONFISCATED WEAPON TO TRADE IT WITH CERTAIN RETAIL DEALERS, TO NOT ALLOW A CONFISCATED WEAPON TO BE TRANSFERRED TO A CLERK OF COURT OR A MAYOR FOR DISPOSAL, AND TO ALLOW A CONFISCATED WEAPON TO BE DESTROYED; TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-180, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FORFEITURE AND DESTRUCTION OF PISTOLS DECLARED TO BE CONTRABAND, SO AS TO NOT ALLOW PISTOLS DECLARED TO BE CONTRABAND TO BE TRANSFERRED TO A CLERK OF COURT OR A MAYOR FOR DISPOSAL AND TO REQUIRE THESE WEAPONS TO BE EITHER DESTROYED OR DISPLAYED; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 16-23-500 RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF CLERKS OF COURT AND MAYORS TO SELL CONFISCATED OR FORFEITED WEAPONS.

Rep. JENNINGS explained the Senate amendment.

The Senate amendments were agreed to, and the Bill, 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.

The following House Resolution was taken up.

H. 4935 -- Reps. Jordan, Altman, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Clyburn, Cooper, Cotty, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Haskins, M. Hines, Kelley, Koon, Leach, Littlejohn, Loftis, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McCraw, Miller, Phillips, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Sharpe, Simrill, R. Smith, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION WHICH WOULD AUTHORIZE EACH SCHOOL IN SOUTH CAROLINA TO ALLOW ITS STUDENTS TO VOTE TO POST A COPY OF THE TEN COMMANDMENTS IN THE LOBBY OF THEIR SCHOOL WITHOUT USING PUBLIC FUNDS.

Whereas, the members of the House of Representatives are aware that the State Board of Education is considering adoption of a resolution which would authorize students in each school in South Carolina to vote to post a copy of the Ten Commandments in their lobby; and

Whereas, the copy which will be posted will be paid for with private donations and no public funds will be used for its posting or maintenance. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the House of Representatives do wholeheartedly support and encourage the State Board of Education to adopt the resolution which would authorize each school in South Carolina to allow its students to vote to post a copy of the Ten Commandments in the lobby of their school.

Be it further resolved that it is understood that the copy would be paid for by private donations and no public funds will be used for the copy's posting or maintenance.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the State Board of Education.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up.

H. 4895 -- Reps. Carnell, McKay, Inabinett, Bailey, Wilder, Klauber, Keegan, Kelley, Bowers, Beck, Dantzler, R. Smith, Askins, J. Smith, Mason, Hawkins, H. Brown, Lanford, Townsend, Meacham, McAbee, McCraw, Sharpe, Woodrum, Witherspoon, Haskins, Stoddard, Battle, Davenport, Kirsh, Loftis, Quinn, G. Brown, Fleming and Edge: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE CONGRESS TO AMEND THE TAX LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES RELATING TO ONLY FIFTY PERCENT OF BUSINESS MEAL AND ENTERTAINMENT EXPENSES BEING ALLOWED AS A DEDUCTION, SO AS TO RESTORE AND PROVIDE FOR THE DEDUCTION OF ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF BUSINESS MEAL AND ENTERTAINMENT EXPENSES.

Whereas, the effect of Section 274 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 26 United States Code, Section 274(n), is to reduce the amount of an otherwise allowable deduction for meal or entertainment expenses by fifty percent; and

Whereas, the business meal is a one hundred percent legitimate business expense and should be a one hundred percent legitimate business deduction; and

Whereas, two-thirds of business meal users make less than sixty thousand dollars per year, and seventy percent of business meal spenders typically use low-to-moderately priced restaurants for business lunches; and

Whereas, restoring one hundred percent of the business meal deduction was the second priority of the one thousand six hundred small business delegates at the last White House Conference on Small Business; and

Whereas, one-fifth of business meal users are self-employed; and

Whereas, small business owners rely more heavily on the one-on-one relationship offered by a business meal, more so than a large corporation with an advertising budget and marketing staff. Now, therefore,

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

That the Congress of the United States is hereby memorialized to amend the tax laws of the United States relating to only fifty percent of business meal and entertainment expenses being allowed as a deduction, so as to restore and provide for the deduction of one hundred percent of business meal and entertainment expenses.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the President of the United States, the United States Senate, the United States House of Representatives, and to each member of the South Carolina Congressional Delegation.

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

The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up.

H. 4894 -- Reps. Hawkins, Littlejohn, Wilkins, Wilder, Lee, Vaughn, Haskins, Allison, D. Smith, Fleming, Davenport and Lanford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THAT PORTION OF REIDVILLE ROAD IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY FROM THE INTERSECTION OF MAIN STREET AND REIDVILLE ROAD IN THE CITY OF SPARTANBURG TO THE INTERSECTION OF INTERSTATE 26 AND REIDVILLE ROAD AS THE "JOHN B. WHITE, SR. BOULEVARD" AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS TO THAT EFFECT.

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

That the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, requests the Department of Transportation to name that portion of Reidville Road in Spartanburg County from the intersection of Main Street and Reidville Road in the City of Spartanburg to the intersection of Interstate 26 and Reidville Road as the "John B. White, Sr. Boulevard" and to erect appropriate markers or signs to that effect.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Director of the Department of Transportation.

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

The motion period was dispensed with on motion of Rep. HARRISON.

The following Bill was taken up.

H. 3888 -- Reps. J. Smith, J. Hines, Hodges, Martin, Maddox, Miller, Byrd, Bauer, Parks and Lloyd: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-500, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL SUPPLYING OF MINORS WITH CIGARETTES, TOBACCO, OR CIGARETTE PAPER, SO AS TO ALSO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO SUPPLY ROLLING PAPER AND TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR A MINOR UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN TO POSSESS SAME.

Rep. HARRISON proposed the following Amendment No. 3 (Doc Name P:\AMEND\GJK\21419SD.98), which was adopted.

Amend the bill, as and if amended, in Section 16-17-500 of the 1976 Code, as contained in SECTION 1, by striking item (3) of subsection (A) and inserting:

/(3)     for a third or subsequent offense, by a fine of not less than one two hundred dollars or imprisonment for not more than one year nor less than sixty days, or both. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any violations of this section shall be tried in magistrate's court./

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend totals and title to conform.

Rep. HARRISON explained the amendment.

The amendment was then adopted.

Rep. J. SMITH proposed the following Amendment No. 4 (Doc Name P:\AMEND\JIC\5468AC.98).

Amend the bill, as and if amended, Section 16-17-500, page 3888-3, by adding at the end:

/(C)     For a retailer with more than one store, the determination of whether the offense is a first, second, third, or subsequent offense, pursuant to subsection (A), must be determined on a store-by-store
basis. /

Reletter subsections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

Rep. J. SMITH explained the amendment.

Rep. HARRELL moved to recommit the Bill.

Rep. J. SMITH moved to table the motion, which was not agreed to.

The question then recurred to the motion to recommit, which was agreed to.

The following Bill was taken up.

H. 4670 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, D. Smith, Cato, J. Brown, Townsend, Harrison, H. Brown and Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-15, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS TO RUN AS A CANDIDATE IN THE GENERAL ELECTION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIME FOR FILING FOR OFFICE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE NOTICE OF CANDIDACY AND PLEDGE BY A CANDIDATE FOR SELECTION AS A NOMINEE OF A POLITICAL PARTY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DATE FOR FILING THE NOTICE OR PLEDGE.

Rep. HARRISON explained the Bill.

Rep. CROMER spoke against the Bill.

The question then recurred to the passage of the Bill on second reading.

Pursuant to Rule 7.7 the yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Allison                Altman                 Askins
Bailey                 Barfield               Barrett
Battle                 Bauer                  Beck
Boan                   Bowers                 Breeland
Brown, G.              Brown, H.              Brown, J.
Brown, T.              Byrd                   Carnell
Cato                   Cave                   Chellis
Clyburn                Cooper                 Cotty
Dantzler               Davenport              Delleney
Easterday              Edge                   Fleming
Gamble                 Gourdine               Hamilton
Harrell                Harrison               Harvin
Haskins                Hines, J.              Hines, M.
Hinson                 Howard                 Inabinett
Jennings               Keegan                 Kelley
Kinon                  Kirsh                  Klauber
Knotts                 Koon                   Lanford
Law                    Leach                  Lee
Limehouse              Littlejohn             Lloyd
Loftis                 Mack                   Maddox
Martin                 Mason                  McCraw
McKay                  McMaster               Meacham
Moody-Lawrence         Mullen                 Neilson
Phillips               Rice                   Riser
Robinson               Rodgers                Sandifer
Scott                  Sharpe                 Simrill
Smith, D.              Smith, R.              Spearman
Stille                 Stuart                 Townsend
Trotter                Vaughn                 Walker
Webb                   Whatley                Whipper
Wilkes                 Wilkins                Woodrum
Young                  Young-Brickell

Those who voted in the negative are:

Baxley                 Campsen                Cromer
Harris                 McLeod                 Miller
Rhoad                  Seithel                Sheheen
Smith, J.              Stoddard               Wilder

So, the Bill was read the second time and ordered to third reading.

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

Rep. CATO, from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

S. 310 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 33, TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3, SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA PATIENTS' INSURANCE AND BENEFITS PROTECTION ACT WHICH DEFINES CERTAIN HEALTH CARE PLANS AND OTHER TERMS; SPECIFIES CERTAIN HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE OPTIONS WHEN THE INSUREE IS EMPLOYED BY AN EMPLOYER THAT HAS MORE THAN FIFTY EMPLOYEES; AND PROVIDES CERTAIN EXCLUSIONS FROM THE APPLICATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ARTICLE.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

H. 4785 -- Reps. Wilkins and Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 33-42-1030, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WITHDRAWAL OF A LIMITED PARTNER FROM A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LIMITED PARTNER MAY WITHDRAW ONLY AT THE TIME OR UPON THE HAPPENING OF EVENTS SPECIFIED IN A WRITTEN PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

S. 22 -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MATTERS EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO EXEMPT MATERIALS RELATING TO THE RECRUITMENT AND EMPLOYMENT OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

H. 4884 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOBBYIST'S REPORTING OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIME FOR FILING REPORTS; TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-35, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LOBBYIST'S PRINCIPAL'S REPORTING OF LOBBYING EXPENDITURES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIME FOR FILING REPORTS; TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE AGENCY REPORT OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIME FOR FILING THE REPORTS; TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ACTS PROHIBITED OF LOBBYISTS' PRINCIPALS, ACTS PROHIBITED OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES, EXCEPTIONS, AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO EXCLUDE CABINET OFFICERS; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE APPROVAL OF THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION, IN ADDITION TO THE RESPONDENT, TO WAIVE THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF THE EXISTENCE OF THE COMPLAINT AFTER IT HAS BEEN DISMISSED WHEN A COMPLAINT DOES NOT ALLEGE FACTS SUFFICIENT TO CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE RECIPIENTS OF CERTAIN CAMPAIGN REPORTS AND COPIES OF THEM AND THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION REVIEW, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT TO SEND CAMPAIGN REPORTS TO THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1366, RELATING TO THE PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF CERTIFIED CAMPAIGN REPORTS, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION AS A LOCATION OF THESE REPORTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1372, RELATING TO TECHNICAL VIOLATIONS OF RULES ON CAMPAIGN REPORTS, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION FOR THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION AS THE AGENCY RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING ERRORS OR OMISSIONS ON CAMPAIGN REPORTS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. TOWNSEND, from the Committee on Education and Public Works, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

H. 4933 -- Reps. Townsend, Byrd and Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-25-126 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AUTHORIZED TO GRANT A WAIVER TO CERTAIN SCHOOL DISTRICTS WHICH SHALL PERMIT THEM TO EMPLOY FOREIGN NATIONALS TO TEACH THEIR NATIVE OR ACQUIRED LANGUAGE IN THE SCHOOLS OF THE DISTRICT UNDER SPECIFIED CONDITIONS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

S. 443 -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DUTIES OF THE COUNTY ASSESSOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE RESPONSIBILITY AND RIGHT TO ENTER AND EXAMINE NEW NONRESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES BEFORE OCCUPANCY AND PORTIONS OF EXISTING BUILDINGS COVERED BY BUILDING PERMITS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

H. 4802 -- Reps. McKay, Boan, Quinn, Koon, McGee and H. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FISH, GAME, AND WATERCRAFT BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-425 AND SECTION 50-23-295, SO AS TO PREVENT RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION OR TRANSFER OF REGISTRATION OR TRANSFER OF CERTIFICATE OF TITLE OF WATERCRAFT WITH DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

H. 4854 -- Reps. Boan and R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TAXATION, BY ADDING SECTION 12-45-420 SO AS TO ALLOW A COUNTY TREASURER TO WAIVE OR REDUCE TAX PENALTIES, BUT NOT INTEREST; BY ADDING SECTION 12-49-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR REMOVAL OF UNCOLLECTIBLE AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAXES FROM THE PROPERTY TAX LIST; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-251, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FROM PROPERTY TAXATION, SO AS TO DELETE THE LIMIT ON THE REASSESSMENT MILLAGE RATE FOR REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ASSESSMENT RATIOS FOR PROPERTY TAXATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE RECORDING OF A CONTRACT OF SALE WHEN THE FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATE ON A LEGAL RESIDENCE IS CLAIMED PURSUANT TO A CONTRACT OF SALE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-85, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TIME LIMITS ON ASSESSMENT OF TAXES AND FEES, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THAT PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT OCCURS ON THE LATER OF THE LAST DAY THE TAX MAY BE PAID OR THE DATE OF THE TAX NOTICE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-2520, RELATING TO A TAXPAYER'S WRITTEN REQUEST TO MEET WITH THE ASSESSOR, SO AS TO REQUIRE CORRECTION OF THE ASSESSMENT UPON DETERMINATION THAT TAXPAYER'S WRITTEN REQUEST IS MERITORIOUS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-2550, RELATING TO APPEAL OF AN ASSESSMENT, SO AS TO ESTABLISH AN INTEREST RATE OF ONE-HALF OF ONE PERCENT EACH MONTH TO BE COLLECTED IN SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-2910, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A TAXPAYER'S REQUEST TO MEET WITH THE AUDITOR, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR WHEN THE OBJECTION TO THE TAX AND A REQUEST FOR A MEETING WITH THE AUDITOR MUST BE MADE; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 12-43-225 RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RATIOS AND SECTION 12-49-80 RELATING TO COLLECTION OF BACK TAXES BY THE STATE WITHIN TEN YEARS OF THEIR DUE DATE.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

The following Bill was introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committee:

H. 4986 -- Reps. Riser, Bauer, Hawkins and Koon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GENERAL EXEMPTIONS FROM AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ONE PERSONAL MOTOR VEHICLE OWNED OR LEASED BY A LEGAL GUARDIAN OF ANY PERSON RATHER THAN OF A MINOR WHO IS BLIND OR REQUIRED TO USE A WHEELCHAIR IS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

Rep. HARRISON moved that when the House adjourns to day, it adjourn to meet in Local Session tomorrow at 10:00 A.M., and in Statewide Session on Tuesday, April 14 at 12:00 Noon, which was agreed to.

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

The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:

H. 4964 -- Rep. Simrill: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE CHIROPRACTIC PROFESSION TO THE WELLNESS OF THE CITIZENS OF THIS STATE, AND TO CONGRATULATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION ON THE OCCASION OF ITS FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF SERVICE TO THE STATE'S CHIROPRACTIC PROFESSION, JULY 24, 1998.

H. 4970 -- Reps. McLeod and Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SORROW AT THE DEATH OF TOMMIE P. SETZLER OF NEWBERRY AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

At 11:40 A.M. the House in accordance with the motion of Rep. YOUNG-BRICKELL adjourned in memory of James R. Malley of Summerville, to meet at 10:00 A.M. tomorrow.

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