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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 ACTING PRESIDENT, Senator MARTIN.
A quorum being present the proceedings were opened with a devotion by Senator ALEXANDER as follows:
May we pray.
Dear Heavenly Father, we come to Thee today with thankful hearts for the many blessings that You bestow upon us. We pray for Your help, Your guidance, and Your love as we do the work for this State.
We pray that You will give us the wisdom, the knowledge, the patience, the time, and the ability to do the work that You would have us to do that would be pleasing and glorifying to You as we are Your servants and as we are the servants of the people of this great State. Watch over us. Lead, guide, and direct us to give You all the glory, all the blessings, and the opportunity to serve those before us. We ask forgiveness for our sins.
In Thy Holy Name, we pray.
Amen.
The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.
Senator PATTERSON introduced Dr. Larry Klein of Columbia, S.C., Doctor of the Day.
The following were introduced:
S. 441 (Word version) -- Senators Leatherman and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-11-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DRAWING AND UTTERING FRAUDULENT CHECKS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CHECKS WRITTEN IN PAYMENT OF PRESENTLY OR PAST DUE LOCAL TAXES; TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 49, TITLE 12, RELATING TO ENFORCED COLLECTION OF TAXES, BY ADDING SECTION 12-49-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS THE ALTERNATIVE COLLECTION PROCEDURE PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 11, TITLE 34 FOR FRAUDULENT CHECKS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.
S. 442 (Word version) -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-45-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PAYMENT OF COUNTY TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AND IMPOST OF A VOLUNTARY AND NONREFUNDABLE SURCHARGE BY THE COUNTY GOVERNING BODY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 443 (Word version) -- 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.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 444 (Word version) -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-251, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CALCULATION OF THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION USING THE LOWER OF THE SCHOOL OPERATING MILLAGE IMPOSED FOR TAX YEAR 1995 OR FOR THE CURRENT TAX YEAR; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-750, RELATING TO THE ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF PROPERTY NOT RETURNED, SO AS TO INCLUDE BUSINESS PERSONAL RETURNS FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE EQUALIZATION AND ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE A REVISED FORMULA FOR CALCULATION OF FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LEVY AND EXECUTION BY DISTRESS AND SALE OF PROPERTY TO SATISFY DELINQUENT COUNTY TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE COUNTIES THE ALTERNATIVE COLLECTION PROCEDURES PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 56, TITLE 12; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-2150, RELATING TO THE RIGHT OF A CONTESTED HEARING IN REFUND DETERMINATIONS, SO AS TO REPLACE "COUNTY ASSESSOR" WITH "LOCAL GOVERNING BODY".
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 445 (Word version) -- Senators Ryberg and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-25, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA JOBS-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY SHALL BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 13-1-10 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, SO AS TO TRANSFER TO THE DEPARTMENT THE FUNCTIONS, POWERS, AND DUTIES PROVIDED BY LAW TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA JOBS-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND TO ABOLISH THE AUTHORITY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS; TO AMEND SECTION 13-1-1710 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE ADVISORY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA JOBS-ECONOMIC AUTHORITY AS DESIGNATED BY THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE SHALL BE A MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL RATHER THAN THE CHAIRMAN OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA JOBS-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; TO AMEND SECTION 41-43-30 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE GOVERNANCE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA JOBS-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE AUTHORITY SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE RATHER THAN A BOARD OF DIRECTORS; TO AMEND SECTION 41-43-50 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION OF THE AUTHORITY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND SECTION 41-43-90 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO POWERS OF THE AUTHORITY, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; TO AMEND SECTION 41-43-210 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE USE OF FUNDS BY THE AUTHORITY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PURPOSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF POLICIES BY THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE RATHER THAN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; TO AMEND SECTION 41-43-240 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS BY THE AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD OF A NONPROFIT CORPORATION CREATED BY THE AUTHORITY MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE RATHER THAN ELECTED BY THE AUTHORITY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 41-43-40 AND 41-43-60 OF THE 1976 CODE RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND MEETINGS OF THE BOARD.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 446 (Word version) -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 58-25-30, 58-25-35, 58-25-40, AND 58-25-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITIES, SO AS TO CHANGE EACH REFERENCE OF "CITY" TO "MUNICIPALITY".
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 447 (Word version) -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-2350, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRANSPORTER MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO LIMIT THEIR USE TO MOVEMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES FROM A MANUFACTURER TO A DEALER OR DISTRIBUTOR, IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF VEHICLE CABS OR BODIES, AND MOVING FORECLOSED OR REPOSSESSED VEHICLES AND TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF THESE PLATES ON VEHICLES LOANED, RENTED, OR LEASED TO EMPLOYEES OF THE TRANSPORTER OR ANY OTHER INDIVIDUALS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 448 (Word version) -- Senators Ravenel, McGill and Williams: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 733 OF 1967, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE GEORGETOWN COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY MUST RESIDE IN SINGLE-MEMBER DISTRICTS AND BE ELECTED AT-LARGE FROM THE DISTRICT IN NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE TIME OF THE ELECTION AND THE MANNER IN WHICH THE ELECTION MUST BE CONDUCTED.
Read the first time and ordered placed on the local and uncontested Calendar without reference.
S. 449 (Word version) -- Senator Hutto: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND MRS. SYBIL BOLAND FOR TWENTY-THREE YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE ON THE ORANGEBURG COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.
S. 450 (Word version) -- Senator Moore: A SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AT THE DEATH OF MARTHA M. RICH, A LEADING CITIZEN OF EDGEFIELD COUNTY, AND EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
The Senate Resolution was adopted.
H. 3101 (Word version) -- Reps. Allison, Kirsh, Meacham and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-495, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRANSPORTING A CHILD UNDER AGE SIXTEEN OUTSIDE THE STATE WITH THE INTENT TO VIOLATE A CUSTODY ORDER, SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO TAKE OR TRANSPORT A CHILD OUTSIDE OF THE STATE WITH THE INTENT TO CIRCUMVENT A CUSTODY PROCEEDING WHEN A PETITION HAS BEEN FILED SEEKING A CUSTODY DETERMINATION, TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS, TO INCLUDE APPLICATION OF THE SECTION TO CHILDREN BORN OUT OF WEDLOCK, TO INCREASE THE PENALTY IF PHYSICAL FORCE IS USED OR THREATENED, AND TO AUTHORIZE ASSESSING TRAVEL AND OTHER EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE PROSECUTION OF THE ACTION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3467 (Word version) -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RELATING TO SPECIFIC INFORMATION SERVICE SIGNING, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2045, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
H. 3474 (Word version) -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1985, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
H. 3475 (Word version) -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO ANNUAL BUDGET DEADLINES AND SCHEDULES (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1991, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
H. 3476 (Word version) -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO STATE AID (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1992, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
H. 3477 (Word version) -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1993, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
H. 3478 (Word version) -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO FINANCIAL REPORTS AND STATEMENTS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1994, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
H. 3479 (Word version) -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING INVENTORIES (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1995, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
H. 3480 (Word version) -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO AUDITS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1996, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
H. 3481 (Word version) -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO PERSONNEL RECORDS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2004, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
H. 3482 (Word version) -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO THE DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS FOR TRAINABLE AND MENTALLY HANDICAPPED STUDENTS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2014, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senator THOMAS from the Committee on Corrections and Penology has polled out S. 29 favorable with amendment:
S. 29 (Word version) -- Senators Holland and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-450, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CRIME OF TAKING OF A HOSTAGE BY AN INMATE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE POSSIBLE PENALTY TO A MAXIMUM OF THIRTY YEARS IMPRISONMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-60, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF VIOLENT CRIMES, SO AS TO DEFINE THE CRIME OF TAKING OF A HOSTAGE BY AN INMATE AS A VIOLENT CRIME; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-90(A) AND (C) RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF CRIMES, SO AS TO CLASSIFY THE CRIME OF TAKING OF A HOSTAGE BY AN INMATE AS A CLASS A FELONY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 17-25-45(C)(1), RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF MOST SERIOUS OFFENSE, SO AS TO DEFINE THE CRIME OF TAKING OF A HOSTAGE BY AN INMATE AS A MOST SERIOUS OFFENSE.
Thomas Land Bryan Giese Saleeby Wilson Patterson Ford Glover Gregory Ryberg McConnell Hayes Lander Fair Washington Cork Anderson
Senator DRUMMOND moved that when the Senate adjourns on Friday, February 28, 1997, it stand adjourned to meet next Tuesday, March 4, 1997, at 12:00 Noon, which motion was adopted.
At 11:12 A.M., on motion of Senator DRUMMOND, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 11:00 A.M. under the provisions of Rule 1 for the purpose of taking up local matters and uncontested matters which have previously received unanimous consent to be taken up.
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