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The Senate assembled at 12:00 Noon, 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, hear more words from the Sermon on the Mount... St. Matthew 7 (vv.19-20):
"Every tree that does not bear good fruit
is cut down and thrown into the fire.
Thus you will know them by their fruits."
Let us pray.
O Thou, the God of goodness, grace and mercy: You send the sunshine and the showers upon the just and the unjust... the good and the bad.
As we pray for guidance in the weighty affairs of State, may we seek to be as sensitive to the spiritual life of our people as we are to their economic and political life.
As the sun sheds light on the earth, so, O God of love and justice, shed Your light upon us that our minds may be illumined... and our wills may be moved... to do Your Will, remembering the words recorded by St. Matthew:
"Every tree that does not bear good fruit
is cut down and thrown into the fire."
Amen.

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

January 29, 1997
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:
We are transmitting herewith for confirmation, an appointment to the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base Redevelopment Authority. This appointment is submitted for the advice and consent of the Senate and is requested to fill the unexpired term of William Smith, Jr., whose reappointment was acted upon by the Senate on June 27, 1996. Mr. Smith is unable to complete his term which will expire on June 30, 2000.

Respectfully,
Robert M. Grissom
Mayor

Appointment to fill unexpired term of William Smith, Jr., Myrtle Beach Air Force Redevelopment Authority, with term to commence July 1, 1996, and to expire June 30, 2000:
City of Myrtle Beach:
Phillip Stalvey, 4826 Keel Court, Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29577

The following was received:

Document No. 2033
Promulgated by Department of Health and Human Services
Definitions and Appeal Procedure
Received by Lt. Governor April 4, 1996
Referred to Senate Committee on Medical Affairs
120 day review expiration date revised February 20, 1997
Withdrawn and resubmitted January 31, 1997

Senator DRUMMOND introduced Dr. Julius Leary of Greenwood, S.C., Doctor of the Day.

Senator McCONNELL rose to an Expression of Personal Interest.

The following were introduced:

S. 314 (Word version) -- Senator Jackson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING BERNICE G. SCOTT OF RICHLAND COUNTY FOR HER MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO HER COMMUNITY AND FOR HER UNTIRING EFFORTS TO ESTABLISH GOOD GOVERNMENT AT THE LOCAL LEVEL.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 315 (Word version) -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-550, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WITNESSES AT AN EXECUTION, SO AS TO REVISE THE NUMBER OF PERSONS WHO MAY WITNESS AN EXECUTION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.

S. 316 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-20-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DETERMINATION OF ANNUAL ALLOCATIONS TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS, SO AS TO IMPOSE A FIVE PERCENT WITHHOLDING PENALTY AGAINST THE ANNUAL ALLOCATION TO ANY SCHOOL DISTRICTS WHICH FAIL TO OFFER INSTRUCTION IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY AS MANDATED BY THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 59-29-55.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.

S. 317 (Word version) -- Senators Wilson and Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-11-25, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OPTIONS ALLOWING PROBATE JUDGES TO PARTICIPATE IN EITHER THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM OR THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO EXTEND A SIMILAR OPTION TO MASTERS-IN-EQUITY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 318 (Word version) -- Senators Drummond, Ryberg and Martin: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 20, CHAPTER 21, TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REGULATION OF VIDEO GAME MACHINES, BY ADDING SECTION 12-21-2777 SO AS TO IMPOSE A FIFTY PERCENT TAX ON NET INCOME FROM LICENSED MACHINES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROCESS FOR ENFORCEMENT AND COLLECTION OF THE TAX, AND TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS RAISED FROM THE TAX BE CREDITED TO THE CHILDREN'S EDUCATION ENDOWMENT.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 319 (Word version) -- Senators Wilson, Ryberg, Lander and Setzler: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 12-60-1755, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COUNTY TREASURER'S DUTY TO CREDIT PROPERTY TAXES PAID IN ERROR OR ORIGINALLY ERRONEOUSLY CREDITED.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 320 (Word version) -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PERSONS PROHIBITED FROM SERVING AS A POLL MANAGER OR CLERK, SO AS TO INCLUDE FATHER-IN-LAW, MOTHER-IN-LAW, BROTHERS-IN-LAW, AND SISTERS-IN-LAW WITHIN THE GROUP THAT IS PROHIBITED FROM SERVICE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 321 (Word version) -- Senators Ford and Washington: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-345, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SEPARATE PAPER BALLOTS, VOTING MACHINES, OPTICAL SCANNERS, OR VOTE RECORDERS, AS APPROPRIATE, MUST BE PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF A PRIMARY, GENERAL, OR SPECIAL ELECTION FOR BALLOT QUESTIONS AND ELECTIONS FOR SCHOOL BOARDS AND SCHOOL TRUSTEES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 322 (Word version) -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-2-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE STATE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE BANK ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANKS IN THE DEFINITION OF UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 323 (Word version) -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 16, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTORCYCLE SUPPLIERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REGULATION OF JET-SKI SUPPLIERS; TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT ONLY INVENTORY ACQUIRED WITHIN EIGHTEEN MONTHS BE COMPENSATED UPON FRANCHISE TERMINATION; AND TO CHANGE THE RELEVANT MARKET AREA WITHIN WHICH A NEW DEALER MUST NOTIFY EXISTING DEALERS OF HIS INTENTION TO RELOCATE FROM A TEN- TO A THREE-MILE RADIUS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

S. 324 (Word version) -- Judiciary Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2116, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Read the first time and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 325 (Word version) -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-5-510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BAILING A PERSON, SO AS TO PROVIDE WHEN A PERSON MUST BE ALLOWED A BOND HEARING AND MUST BE RELEASED AFTER OFFERING SUFFICIENT BOND; TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A BAIL BONDSMAN SURRENDER OF A DEFENDANT, SO AS TO REVISE THE CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH A BAIL BONDSMAN MAY OBTAIN A COMMITMENT ORDER; TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-70, RELATING TO REMISSION OF JUDGMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SURETY MAY OBTAIN A REFUND OF A PORTION OF THE AMOUNT ESTREATED IF A PRINCIPAL IS SURRENDERED WITHIN A CERTAIN PERIOD AFTER AN ESTREATMENT ORDER HAS BEEN ISSUED; TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSING A BONDSMAN AND A RUNNER, SO AS TO REQUIRE BOTH TO POSSESS THE MINIMUM TRAINING THE STATE REQUIRES FOR A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ACTIVITIES A BAIL BONDSMAN OR A RUNNER MAY NOT ENGAGE IN, SO AS TO ALLOW A BAIL BONDSMAN OR A RUNNER TO ATTEND CERTAIN COURT SESSIONS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 326 (Word version) -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-15-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RELEASE ON PERSONAL RECOGNIZANCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSONAL RECOGNIZANCE BOND MAY BE ISSUED ONLY FOR A FIRST OFFENSE OF A NONCAPITAL CRIME AND ONLY ONCE WITHIN A TWELVE-MONTH PERIOD; TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SURRENDER OF DEFENDANT BY BAIL BONDSMEN, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES FOR A BONDSMAN TO OBTAIN A COMMITMENT ORDER; TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-70, RELATING TO REMISSION OF JUDGMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE A SPECIFIC TIME PERIOD FOR TENDER OF THE PRINCIPAL PURSUANT TO COURT ORDER; TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL ACTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A BONDSMAN OR RUNNER MAY ATTEND PROCEEDINGS IN COURT DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OR STATUS OF CASES INVOLVING THE BONDSMAN.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 327 (Word version) -- Senators Rose, Mescher and McConnell: A BILL TO CREATE A REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION FOR DORCHESTER COUNTY, ABOLISH THE COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION AND THE REGISTRATION BOARD OF DORCHESTER COUNTY AND DEVOLVE THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES UPON THE CREATED COMMISSION.
Read the first time and ordered placed on the local and uncontested Calendar without reference.

H. 3353 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins and Harrison: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT, THE HONORABLE ERNEST A. FINNEY, JR., TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION ON THE STATE OF THE JUDICIARY AT 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1997.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the Chief Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court, the Honorable Ernest A. Finney, Jr., is invited to address the General Assembly in Joint Session on the State of the Judiciary in the Hall of the House of Representatives at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, February 26, 1997.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Chief Justice Finney.

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

H. 3360 (Word version) -- Reps. Klauber, Carnell, Stille and Parks: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING PEGGY S. MCQUOWN OF GREENWOOD COUNTY ON BEING SELECTED THE 1997 SOUTH CAROLINA MOTHER OF THE YEAR.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

H. 3361 (Word version) -- Reps. Quinn, Canty, Neal, Pinckney, Bowers, Lloyd, Inabinett and Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING LIEUTENANT GENERAL LLOYD W. NEWTON, A NATIVE OF RIDGELAND, ON EARNING A FOURTH STAR AS A GENERAL IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

Senator HOLLAND from the Committee on Judiciary submitted a favorable with amendment report on:
S. 77 (Word version) -- Senators Holland and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRANSFERRING A CLAIM AND COUNTERCLAIM FROM MAGISTRATES COURT TO THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS IF A SUCCESSFUL COUNTERCLAIM WOULD EXCEED TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, SO AS TO INCREASE TO FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS THE AMOUNT OF A COUNTERCLAIM WHICH MAY BE FILED IN MAGISTRATES COURT.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Senator WILSON from the Committee on Judiciary submitted a favorable report on:
S. 88 (Word version) -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1700, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HARASSMENT AND STALKING, SO AS TO EXPAND THE DEFINITION OF HARASSMENT TO INCLUDE ELECTRONIC CONTACT.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Senator HOLLAND from the Committee on Judiciary submitted a favorable with amendment report on:
S. 236 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell, Passailaigue and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 9, TITLE 6, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BUILDING CODES, SO AS TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THESE CODES AND THE MANNER IN WHICH COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES MUST ADOPT AND ENFORCE SUCH CODES, REVISE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BUILDING CODES COUNCIL, REVISE PENALTIES, PROVIDE FOR DUTIES OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL AND DEPUTY FIRE MARSHALS IN REGARD TO THESE CODES, AND PROVIDE FOR LIMITED APPLICATION OF THE CHAPTER; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 8 TO TITLE 6 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR BUILDING CODES ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND FOR THEIR FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND REGISTRATION; BY ADDING SECTION 38-7-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE FIRST TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS OF THE PREMIUM TAX LEVIED ON FIRE INSURERS MUST BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPLEMENTING THE TRAINING, CERTIFICATION, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR BUILDING CODES ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

The following Bills were read the third time and ordered sent to the House of Representatives:

S. 33 (Word version) -- Senators Cork, Rankin, McConnell and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SUBARTICLE 8 TO ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 6, TITLE 61 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR HOSPITALITY CABINETS.

Senator THOMAS desired to be recorded as voting against the third reading of the Bill.

S. 38 (Word version) -- Senators Land and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-6-100, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE HIGHWAY PATROL DIVISION, AND STATE POLICE DIVISION AND THEIR DISTINCTIVE UNIFORMS AND EMBLEMS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE HIGHWAY PATROL DIVISION TO TRANSFER THE SERVICE REVOLVER OF AN ACTIVE DUTY TROOPER KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY TO HIS SURVIVING SPOUSE AT NO CHARGE UPON REQUEST ONCE THE REVOLVER HAS BEEN RENDERED INOPERABLE.

S. 45 (Word version) -- Senators Leventis, Waldrep, Rose, Ford and Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-510 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF ENTICING AN ENROLLED CHILD FROM ATTENDANCE IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A FIRST OFFENSE MUST BE TRIED EXCLUSIVELY IN MAGISTRATE'S COURT AND THAT SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES MUST BE TRIED IN THE COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS.

S. 61 (Word version) -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO DISSOLVE THE COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO STUDY MANDATORY MINIMUM AND ALTERNATIVE SENTENCES CREATED BY THE CRIME BILL OF 1995.

S. 76 (Word version) -- Senator Holland: A BILL RATIFYING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 4, ARTICLE II OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO VOTER QUALIFICATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES AND OF THIS STATE IS ENTITLED TO VOTE ONLY IN THE PRECINCT OF HIS RESIDENCE AND THAT ANY REGISTERED ELECTOR WHO HAS MOVED HIS PLACE OF RESIDENCE DURING THE THIRTY DAYS IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO THE DATE OF AN ELECTION IS ENTITLED TO VOTE IN HIS PREVIOUS PRECINCT OF RESIDENCE.

S. 78 (Word version) -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 33-4-101, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CORPORATE NAMES, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF AN ASSUMED OR FICTITIOUS NAME WHICH INTENTIONALLY MISREPRESENTS THE GEOGRAPHIC ORIGIN OR LOCATION OF THE DOMESTIC CORPORATION; TO AMEND SECTION 33-15-106, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CORPORATE NAMES OF FOREIGN CORPORATIONS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF AN ASSUMED OR FICTITIOUS NAME WHICH INTENTIONALLY MISREPRESENTS THE GEOGRAPHIC ORIGIN OR LOCATION OF THE FOREIGN CORPORATION; TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 33-41-315, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF AN ASSUMED OR FICTITIOUS NAME WHICH INTENTIONALLY MISREPRESENTS THE GEOGRAPHIC ORIGIN OR LOCATION OF THE PARTNERSHIP; AND BY ADDING SECTION 39-5-37, SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE USE OF AN ASSUMED OR FICTITIOUS NAME TO INTENTIONALLY MISREPRESENT THE GEOGRAPHIC ORIGIN OR LOCATION OF ANY PERSON OR BUSINESS ENTITY AS AN UNLAWFUL TRADE PRACTICE.

S. 287 (Word version) -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE HEALTH INSURANCE POOL; AND ELIGIBILITY FOR POOL COVERAGE; AND TO MAKE THE POOL AN ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATIVE MECHANISM UNDER THE FEDERAL HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1996 AND TO INCREASE THE AGGREGATE BENEFIT LIMIT. (ABBREVIATED TITLE)

S. 288 (Word version) -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-41-45, TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 71, TITLE 38, RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES; TO AMEND TITLE 38, RELATING TO GROUP ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE MINIMUM POSTPARTUM HOSPITALIZATION SERVICES FOR MOTHERS AND NEWBORNS, CANCELLATION AND RENEWAL POLICIES FOR ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE; REQUIRED DISCLOSURE IN SOLICITATION AND SALES MATERIAL FOR SMALL GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE; INSURANCE PLANS REQUIRED TO BE OFFERED BY SMALL EMPLOYER INSURERS THE FEDERAL HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1996, AND TO REPEAL SECTION 38-71-950, RELATING TO RENEWABILITY AND NOTICE OF NONRENEWAL OF SMALL GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE. (ABBREVIATED TITLE)

S. 262 (Word version) -- Senator Peeler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-7860, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPECIAL SHRINER LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT ONLY ONE PLATE MAY BE ISSUED TO A SHRINER.
(By prior motion of Senator PEELER, with unanimous consent)

The following Bill was carried over:

S. 195 (Word version) -- Senators Holland and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-1400, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTE RECORDERS, SO AS TO DELETE A PROVISION WHICH REQUIRES A POLL MANAGER TO FURNISH FOR EACH VOTE RECORDER A SEAL FOR SEALING THE VOTE RECORDER AFTER THE POLLS ARE CLOSED.
On motion of Senator SETZLER, the Bill was carried over.

THE CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED CALENDAR HAVING BEEN COMPLETED, THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE INTERRUPTED DEBATE.

S. 254 (Word version) -- 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. (ABBREVIATED TITLE)

The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the second reading of the Bill.

Senator McCONNELL spoke on the Bill.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, with unanimous consent, legislative staff was granted the Privilege of the Floor while S. 254 was under debate.

Senator COURTNEY assumed the Chair at 11:45 A.M.

Senator McCONNELL continued speaking on the Bill.

The PRESIDENT assumed the Chair at 11:56 A.M.

Senator McCONNELL continued speaking on the Bill.
Senator PASSAILAIGUE spoke on the Bill.
Senator MARTIN spoke on the Bill.

Senator McCONNELL asked unanimous consent to make a motion that the Bill be given a second reading, with notice of general amendments on third reading, carrying over all amendments to third reading, and, further, that the Bill would not be taken up for consideration prior to next Wednesday, February 12, 1997.
There was no objection.

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.

Having received a favorable report from the Horry County Delegation, the following appointment was confirmed in open session:

Appointment to fill unexpired term of William Smith, Jr., Myrtle Beach Air Force Redevelopment Authority, with term to commence July 1, 1996, and to expire June 30, 2000:
City of Myrtle Beach:
Phillip Stalvey, 4826 Keel Court, Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29577

On motion of Senator ANDERSON, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of Mr. Noah L. Robinson of Greenville, S.C.

At 12:56 P.M., on motion of Senator DRUMMOND, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 11:00 A.M.

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