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The Senate assembled at 11:00 A.M., the hour to which it stood adjourned and was called to order by the PRESIDENT.

A quorum being present the proceedings were opened with a devotion by the Chaplain as follows:

Beloved, St. Luke, the physician, records the following words, Chapter 15 (v.3):

"So he told them this parable:

'Which one of you, having a hundred sheep

and losing one of them, does not leave

the ninety-nine in the wilderness and go

after the one that is lost until he finds

it?'"
Let us pray.

Lord of all, the press has told a world that we need 6,400 more beds to lock up more and more criminals!

As a responsible State we have the responsibility to punish evil doers. We seek to do our duty to separate evil doers from law-abiding citizens! We lock them up!

We are also a caring community, responsible for the good and the bad!

Forgive us, Lord, in our churches, our synagogues, and our schools, when we let the lost sheep slip through the cracks in our society!

Help us to be a part of a redeeming community that through the law and the Gospel we may save... some!

Amen!

The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.

July 11, 1996
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

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

Respectfully,
David M. Beasley

Initial Appointment, Board of Directors of the Gift of Life Trust Fund, with term to commence April 1, 1996, and to expire April 1, 1999:

Tissue Procurement Organization:

Ms. Beverly J. Bliss, Executive Director, American Red Cross Southeastern Tissue Services, 2751 Bull Street, Columbia, S.C. 29201

Referred to the Committee on Finance.

October 28, 1996
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

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

Respectfully,
David M. Beasley

Initial Appointment, Dry Cleaning Advisory Council, with term to commence July 1, 1995, and to expire June 30, 1998:

Dry Clean Ind.:

Mr. R.E. Robinson, III, Ed Robinson Laundry & Cleaners, Inc., 2551 Forest Drive, Columbia, S.C. 29204

Referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

November 4, 1996
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

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

Respectfully,
David M. Beasley

Initial Appointment, Scenic Highways Committee, with term to commence July 14, 1996, and to expire July 14, 1998:

Tourism:

Ms. Martha R. Dusenbury, 861 Park Avenue, Florence, S.C. 29501

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

November 6, 1996
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

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

Respectfully,
David M. Beasley

Initial Appointment, Board of Health and Environmental Control, with term to commence June 30, 1997, and to expire June 30, 2001:

4th Congressional District:

Mr. Mark B. Kent, 350 Riverside Drive, Greenville, S.C. 29605 VICE Richard E. Jabbour

Referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

Reappointment, State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education, with term to commence July 1, 1996, and to expire July 1, 2002:

6th Congressional District:

Mr. W. Reynolds Williams, Willcox, McLeod, Buyck & Williams, Post Office Box 1909, Florence, S.C. 29503-1909

Referred to the Committee on Education.

December 4, 1996
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

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

Respectfully,
David M. Beasley

Initial Appointment, State Board of Examiners in Speech Pathology and Audiology, with term to commence June 30, 1996, and to expire June 30, 2000:

Audiologist:

Ms. Virginia T. Wright, Greenville Hospital System, 890 West Faris Road, Suite 560, Greenville, S.C. 29605 VICE Virginia M. Corley

Referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

December 20, 1996
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

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

Respectfully,
David M. Beasley

Reappointment, Commission on Hearing Aid Specialists, with term to commence January 27, 1996, and to expire January 27, 2000:

Dealer:

Mr. G. Charles Young, 236 Cornerstone Lane, Lexington, S.C. 29072

Referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

Senator ROSE introduced Dr. Daniel W. Brake of Charleston/Dorchester, S.C., Doctor of the Day.

On motion of Senator GIESE, at 11:20 A.M., Senator BRYAN was granted a leave of absence for the balance of the day.

At 11:30 A.M., Senator WASHINGTON requested a leave of absence for the balance of the day.

The Senate proceeded to hold an election to fill vacancies on the State Reorganization Commission under the provisions of S. 242:

S. 242 -- Senator Drummond: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO SET WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 1997, AT 12 O'CLOCK NOON AS THE TIME FOR ELECTING MEMBERS TO FILL VACANCIES ON THE STATE REORGANIZATION COMMISSION.

Senator SALEEBY nominated Senators J. VERNE SMITH, LEVENTIS, PEELER, PATTERSON and WASHINGTON.

On motion of Senator SALEEBY, the nominations were closed, and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominees.

Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable J. VERNE SMITH, LEVENTIS, PEELER, PATTERSON and WASHINGTON were elected to positions on the State Reorganization Commission for terms prescribed by law.

The following were introduced:

S. 264 -- Senators Lander, Bryan and Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-251, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FUND, BY PROVIDING THAT NINETY PERCENT OF THE REIMBURSEMENT MUST BE PAID WITHIN FIVE WORKING DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THE REQUEST FOR FUNDS FROM THE COUNTY TREASURER .

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

S. 265 -- Senators Giese and McGill: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-1-285 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN ANY PROSECUTION FOR A VIOLATION OF STATE FISH, GAME, WILDLIFE, OR NATURAL RESOURCES LAWS, PHOTOGRAPHS OF EITHER WILDLIFE OR FISH ALLEGED TO HAVE BEEN TAKEN, POSSESSED, SOLD, TRANSPORTED, OR IMPORTED ILLEGALLY MUST BE CONSIDERED COMPETENT EVIDENCE OF THE WILDLIFE OR FISH AND MUST BE ADMISSIBLE IN ANY PROCEEDING OF THE CASE TO THE SAME EXTENT AS IF THE WILDLIFE OR FISH HAD BEEN INTRODUCED AS EVIDENCE.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.

S. 266 -- Senators Drummond and Land: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-9-91 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO HUNT, FISH, OR OPERATE A BOAT WHILE PRIVILEGES FOR THIS ACTIVITY HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-510, RELATING TO HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEES FOR CERTAIN LICENSES, TO PROVIDE A PERSON WHO IS SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE WHO IS LICENSED TO HUNT AND FISH ON JULY 1, 1997, PURSUANT TO CERTAIN LICENSES SHALL CONTINUE TO EXERCISE THOSE PRIVILEGES AFTER JULY 1, 1997, TO PROVIDE A PERSON WHO IS CERTIFIED AS DISABLED AND LICENSED TO HUNT OR FISH PRIOR TO JULY 1, 1997, WILL CONTINUE TO BE QUALIFIED AS A DISABILITY LICENSEE UPON RECERTIFICATION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A RESIDENT WHO IS SEVENTY-THREE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER MAY OBTAIN A STATEWIDE LIFETIME HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSE AT NO COST; TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-540, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PURCHASE OF A STATEWIDE FISHING LICENSE, SO AS TO ALLOW A PERSON TO PURCHASE A LICENSE FOR THREE DOLLARS TO FISH THROUGHOUT SOUTH CAROLINA IN STREAMS, LAKES, RIVERS, AND RESERVOIRS WITH NONMANUFACTURED TACKLE AND NATURAL BAIT ONLY, TO PROVIDE A PERSON WHO IS AT LEAST SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OLD MAY PURCHASE A LIFETIME STATEWIDE STREAMS, LAKES, RIVERS, AND RESERVOIRS FISHING LICENSE FOR THREE DOLLARS, AND TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-550, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AREAS IN THIS STATE WHERE IT IS UNLAWFUL TO FISH WITH NATURAL BAIT WITHOUT OBTAINING A SPECIAL FRESHWATER PERMIT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE RECOGNITION OF CERTAIN RECIPROCAL FISHING AGREEMENTS WITH THE STATE OF GEORGIA; TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-710, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CHILDREN UNDER SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE NOT REQUIRED TO PROCURE OR POSSESS A HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A FISHING LICENSE IS NOT REQUIRED TO USE NONMANUFACTURED TACKLE OR NATURAL BAIT IN SPECIFIED FRESH WATERS OF THIS STATE, AND TO ADD SECTION 50-11-2205 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO HUNT, FISH, OR USE ANY WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA LAND OR SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES' PROPERTY EXCEPT AS ALLOWED BY THE BOARD OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.

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

Senator GIESE spoke on the Bill.

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

S. 268 -- Senators Giese and Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 27-47-140, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO VIOLATES THE MANUFACTURED HOME PARK TENANCY ACT IS SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES; BY ADDING SECTION 40-29-60 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE MANUFACTURED HOUSING BOARD TO RECEIVE AND INVESTIGATE COMPLAINTS ARISING UNDER THAT ACT AND TO ASSESS FINES FOR VIOLATIONS AND FOR THE COST OF CONDUCTING THE INVESTIGATION AND HEARINGS; TO AMEND SECTION 27-47-110, RELATING TO THE APPLICABILITY OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA MANUFACTURED HOME PARK TENANCY ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ACT MUST BE ENFORCED BY THE MANUFACTURED HOUSING BOARD; AND TO AMEND SECTION 27-47-130, RELATING TO DETERMINATION OF JURISDICTION AND SERVICE OF PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURED HOME PARK TENANCY ACT UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT, SO AS TO DELETE THIS PROVISION AND PROVIDE THAT EXCEPT FOR EVICTIONS, THE MANUFACTURED HOUSING BOARD SHALL ENFORCE THE ACT AND CONDUCT HEARINGS.

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

S. 269 -- Senators Setzler and Moore: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 7, TITLE 40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REGULATION AND LICENSURE OF BARBERS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL BOARDS AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF BARBERS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 270 -- Senator Martin: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 39, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRADE AND COMMERCE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 69 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA MOLD LIEN AND RETENTION ACT", AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 271 -- Senator J. Verne Smith: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF ARCHITECTS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS IN CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40 AND, AMONG OTHER THINGS, TO CLARIFY REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRM LICENSURE; TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD MAY INITIATE AN INVESTIGATION; TO EXPAND GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION; AND REVISE EXAMINATION PROCEDURES.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 272 -- Senators Leatherman, Ryberg and Martin: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 4 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA TUITION PREPAYMENT PROGRAM WITHIN THE SOUTH CAROLINA BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD THROUGH WHICH TUITION ASSOCIATED WITH PUBLIC POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION MAY BE PAID IN ADVANCE AND FIXED AT A GUARANTEED LEVEL FOR FOUR YEARS OF UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT.

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

S. 273 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-7-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ACTIONS WHICH MUST BE TRIED WHERE THE CAUSE OF ACTION AROSE, SO AS TO INCLUDE TORT ACTIONS AGAINST A DEFENDANT.

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

S. 274 -- 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.

Senator MESCHER spoke on the Concurrent Resolution.

The Concurrent Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 3295 -- Reps. Harrison, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, 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, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING BRIGADIER GENERAL (RETIRED) HAZEL ANNE JOHNSON FOR HER MANY YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

H. 3296 -- Reps. Harvin, Young, G. Brown and Woodrum: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SORROW AT THE DEATH OF CHARLES RICHARD "DICK" HARVIN, SR. OF SUMTER AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

H. 3319 -- Rep. Miller: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROCLAIM THE WEEK OF APRIL 13-19, 1997, AS "SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATIONS WEEK" IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF OUR DEDICATED PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATIONS PERSONNEL AND THE VITAL CONTRIBUTIONS THEY MAKE TO THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

H. 3320 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, 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 PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE JEAN LANEY HARRIS OF CHERAW, DISTINGUISHED MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER WONDERFUL FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly were deeply saddened to learn of the death on Sunday, January 26, 1997, of The Honorable Jean Laney Harris, who had served continuously in the House of Representatives since 1979; and

Whereas, during her eighteen years in the House of Representatives, she was Chairman of the Joint Legislative Committee on Cultural Affairs and was an outspoken advocate and ardent supporter of the arts and cultural resources of the State; she had been Second and First Vice Chairman of the House Operations and Management Committee, had served on the House Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee, and at the time of her death, served as a member on the powerful House Ways and Means Committee and the State House Committee; and

Whereas, Jean Harris was an outstanding individual and active civic leader who sacrificed much to be a full-time governmental leader and dedicated public servant; yet she found the time to be thoroughly devoted to her family, whose love and support enabled her, and encouraged her, to serve the Palmetto State; and

Whereas, she was a great friend to her community and known as an avid supporter of Cheraw State Park, whose golf course is named after her; and

Whereas, she was committed to historic preservation efforts locally and statewide; and

Whereas, she was a former board member of the Spoleto Festival, Coker College, and the Governor's School for the Arts; and

Whereas, she was the recipient of many honors and awards, including: recognition for her contributions to art education in South Carolina (1987); appreciation for faithful service by the Chesterfield County Mental Retardation Board (1990); Clemson University Extension Service Award for outstanding service in Chesterfield County (1991); award for extraordinary services to higher education by the University of South Carolina (1991); award of excellence in appreciation of continued contributions to the quality of life and economic development of the Cheraw area by the Greater Cheraw Chamber of Commerce (1993); South Carolina Alliance for Arts Education (1993); Meritorious Service Award by the South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts (1994); and Friends of Chesterfield for outstanding service by the Greater Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce (1994); and

Whereas, she is survived by her husband, The Honorable Charles Anthony Harris, a former member of the House of Representatives and the South Carolina Senate and retired Judge of the Fourth Judicial Circuit; four children, Lorraine Harris Knight and Anthony, Meg, and Frederick Harris; a grandson, Harris Knight; a brother, Campbell Laney; and a sister, Ethel Ann Streater; and

Whereas, the loss of this outstanding and distinguished colleague leaves a void which can never be adequately filled; and

Whereas, she departed this life with tremendous respect, admiration, and love from countless devoted friends and associates; and

Whereas, we want the family and the many friends of The Honorable Jean Laney Harris to know that they are uppermost in our thoughts and prayers and have our deepest sympathy and love. 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 profound sorrow at the death of The Honorable Jean Laney Harris of Cheraw, distinguished member of the House of Representatives, and extend deepest sympathy to her wonderful family and many friends.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to her husband, The Honorable Charles Anthony Harris.

The question then was the adoption of the Concurrent Resolution.

The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:

Alexander                 Anderson                  Bryan
Cork                      Courson                   Courtney
Drummond                  Elliott                   Fair
Ford                      Giese                     Glover
Gregory                   Hayes                     Holland
Hutto                     Jackson                   Land
Lander                    Leatherman                Leventis
Martin                    Matthews                  McConnell
McGill                    Mescher                   Moore
O'Dell                    Passailaigue              Patterson
Peeler                    Rankin                    Ravenel
Reese                     Rose                      Russell
Ryberg                    Saleeby                   Setzler
Short                     J. Verne Smith            Thomas
Waldrep                   Washington                Williams
Wilson                    

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

H. 3323 -- Reps. Stille, Townsend, Carnell and Parks: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE ABBEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PANTHERS ON WINNING THE 1996 CLASS AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN FOOTBALL.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

H. 3324 -- Rep. Byrd: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE CONGREGATION OF THE CENTENNIAL ASSOCIATE REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THE OCCASION OF ITS ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF TEACHING GOD'S WORD.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

S. 245 -- Senators Holland and McConnell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY OF MRS. ELISE J. BOURNE OF GEORGETOWN UPON HER DEATH.

Returned with concurrence.

Received as information.

THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED LOCAL AND STATEWIDE CALENDAR.

H. 3246 -- Reps. Inabinett, Allison, Bailey, Barfield, Baxley, Beck, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Cato, Clyburn, Davenport, Edge, Gamble, Harvin, Hamilton, J. Harris, Harrison, J. Hines, M. Hines, Jordan, Keegan, Kennedy, Knotts, Leach, Lee, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McLeod, McMahand, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, Phillips, Pinckney, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Sandifer, Scott, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE FIRST THURSDAY IN MAY (MAY 1, 1997) AS "LEGISLATIVE FAMILY DAY 1997" IN RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF THE PATIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING SHOWN BY THE FAMILIES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE WONDERFUL SUPPORT GIVEN BY THESE GREAT FAMILIES TO THE MEMBERS AS THEY CARRY OUT THEIR LEGISLATIVE DUTIES, AND ASKING EACH MEMBER TO SHOW HIS OR HER APPRECIATION TO THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS ON THIS DAY.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

THE SENATE PROCEED TO A CONSIDERATION OF THE REAPPORTIONMENT BILL.

H. 3002 -- Reps. Wilkins, D. Smith, Hawkins, Harrell, Fleming, Maddox, Cromer, Cato, McMaster, Young, Robinson, Haskins, Felder, Campsen, Boan, Limbaugh, Vaughn, Young-Brickell, Witherspoon, Simrill, Bailey, Altman, Meacham, Riser, Harrison, Gamble, Lloyd and Beck: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-1-25, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ARE ELECTED BEGINNING IN 1994, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN OF THESE DISTRICTS, TO PROVIDE THAT A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE SHALL BE ELECTED FROM EACH OF THE ELECTION DISTRICTS SO REVISED AT A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE CONDUCTED IN NOVEMBER, 1997, TO PROVIDE FOR THE TERM OF OFFICES OF SUCH MEMBERS ELECTED IN 1997, TO ESTABLISH FILING AND ELECTION DATES FOR THESE ELECTIONS, TO DESIGNATE THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AS THE SUBMITTING AUTHORITY TO MAKE THE REQUIRED SUBMISSION OF THE ELECTION DISTRICT REVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS ACT TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE UNDER THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 2-1-15, RELATING TO ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WERE FORMERLY ELECTED.

The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the adoption of the committee amendment.

Senator HOLLAND asked unanimous consent to make a motion that the Bill be given a second reading with notice of general amendments, carrying over all amendments to a third reading.

The Bill was read the second time, passed and ordered to a third reading with notice of general amendments, carrying over all amendments to third reading.

THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE MOTION PERIOD.

On motion of Senator LEATHERMAN, the Senate agreed to dispense with the Motion Period.

THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CALL OF THE CONTESTED STATEWIDE AND LOCAL CALENDAR.

S. 254 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: 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, SO AS TO ENACT THE REINSURANCE FACILITY AND RECOUPMENT FEES, TO REFORM THE STRUCTURE OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE.
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The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the second reading of the Bill.

Senator PASSAILAIGUE spoke on the Bill.

Senator McCONNELL spoke on the Bill.

Senator McCONNELL moved to adjourn debate on the Bill.

Debate was adjourned on the Bill.

On motion of Senators LANDER, PEELER and SHORT, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of Colonel (Retired) John R. Jeter of Union, S.C.

At 11:52 A.M., on motion of Senator DRUMMOND, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 11:00 A.M.

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