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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, the Psalmist in Psalm 8 celebrates God's glory and mankind's God-given dignity in the elegant cadences of the King James Version of the Bible.
Let us pray his words:
"When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;
What is man, that thou art mindful of him and the son of man, that thou visiteth him?
For thou has made him a little lower than the angels, and has crowned him with glory and honour.
Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of Thy hands; Thou has put all things under his feet;
All sheep and oxen, yea, and the beasts of the fields; the fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea, and whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas.
O LORD OUR LORD, HOW EXCELLENT IS THY NAME IN ALL THE EARTH!"
Amen!
The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.
January 29, 1998
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, Scenic Highways Committee, with term to commence July 14, 1998, and to expire July 14, 2000:
Outdoor Advertising:
Mr. Hal W. Stevenson, Post Office Box 11384, Columbia, S.C. 29211
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
March 23, 1998
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, South Carolina State Ports Authority, with term to commence February 13, 1997, and to expire February 13, 2004:
At-Large:
Mr. Joseph T. Newton, III, President, Piggly Wiggly Carolina Company, Inc., Post Office Box 118047, North Charleston, S.C. 29423
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
The following was received:
Document No. 2284
Promulgated by Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Massage/Bodywork Therapy
Schools, Reciprocity; Licenses, Sexual Activity Prohibited; Continuing Education; Change of Address or Name; Communicable Disease Control
Received by Lt. Governor February 4, 1998
Referred to Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
120 day review expiration date (revised) June 10, 1998
Withdrawn and resubmitted April 7, 1998
Senator JACKSON introduced Dr. Beverly Simons of Columbia, S.C., Doctor of the Day.
On motion of Senator COURTNEY, at 11:00 A.M., Senator RANKIN was granted a leave of absence for today.
At 11:00 A.M., the leave of absence granted to Senator RYBERG for today and tomorrow was rescinded.
Senator PASSAILAIGUE rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.
On motion of Senator DRUMMOND, with unanimous consent, the Senate staff was granted a holiday on Good Friday, April 10, 1998.
H. 4896 -- Rep. Rhoad: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT FOR THE PERIOD FROM APRIL 30, 1998 UNTIL JANUARY 15, 1999, THE SEASON IS CLOSED FOR THE TAKING OF SHAD ON THE EDISTO RIVER FROM THE U.S. HIGHWAY 17 BRIDGE TO THE HEADWATERS OF THE EDISTO RIVER.
Senator PEELER asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Joint Resolution from the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.
There was no objection.
The Joint Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar.
S. 1120 -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES TAX, SECTION 27-32-170, RELATING TO EXEMPTION FROM SALES TAX OF SALE OF A VACATION TIME SHARING PLAN, AND SECTION 27-32-250, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTION FROM SALES TAX OF SALE OF A VACATION MULTIPLE OWNERSHIP INTEREST, ALL SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM SALES TAX THE SALE OR RESALE OR THE EXCHANGE OF AN INTEREST IN A VACATION TIME SHARING PLAN AND A VACATION MULTIPLE OWNERSHIP INTEREST.
Senator ELLIOTT asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Bill from the Committee on Finance.
There was no objection.
Senator ELLIOTT asked unanimous consent to take the Bill up for immediate consideration.
There was no objection.
Senator ELLIOTT asked unanimous consent to give the Bill a second reading today and a third tomorrow.
Senator CORK objected.
On motion of Senator ELLIOTT, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar.
S. 1013 -- Senator Lander: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 46, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 50 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTHERN INTERSTATE DAIRY COMPACT ACT OF 1997, TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNOR MAY EXECUTE AN INTERSTATE DAIRY COMPACT WITH THE DESIGNATED COMPACT STATES SO AS TO ADOPT THE SOUTHERN INTERSTATE DAIRY COMPACT, TO PROVIDE WHEN THE COMPACT BECOMES OPERATIVE AND EFFECTIVE, AND THAT WHEN THE COMPACT BECOMES EFFECTIVE, IT IS THE POLICY OF THIS STATE TO PERFORM AND CARRY OUT THE PROVISIONS OF THE COMPACT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE IS THE COMPACT ADMINISTRATOR FOR THIS STATE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE STATE'S DELEGATION TO THE SOUTHERN INTERSTATE DAIRY COMPACT COMMISSION, AND FOR MEMBERSHIP, APPOINTMENTS, TERMS, AND FILLING OF VACANCIES ON THE DELEGATION, TO PROVIDE FOR PER DIEM AND REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR MEMBERS OF THE DELEGATION, TO PROVIDE FOR FUNDING, FACILITIES, ASSISTANCE, AND ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND DATA FROM OTHER STATE OFFICERS, AGENCIES, AND EMPLOYEES, AND FROM PRIVATE PERSONS BY LAWFUL MEANS, TO ASSIST THE DELEGATION IN CARRYING OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE COMPACT, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADOPTION OF RULES AND REGULATIONS AS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE COMPACT AND THIS CHAPTER, INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR THE REVOCATION OR FORFEITURE OF LICENSES, AND TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE COMPACT, RELATED RULES AND REGULATIONS, OR THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER.
Senator LANDER asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Bill from the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.
There was no objection.
On motion of Senator LANDER, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar.
S. 1174 -- Senators Glover, Land, Saleeby, McGill, Elliott and Leatherman: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE CHURCH STREET BRIDGE BETWEEN WEST DARLINGTON STREET AND EAST CHEVES STREET IN FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA, IN HONOR OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS.
Senator LAND asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Joint Resolution from the Committee on Transportation.
There was no objection.
Senator LAND asked unanimous consent to take the Joint Resolution up for immediate consideration.
There was no objection.
Senator LAND asked unanimous consent to give the Joint Resolution a second reading.
There was no objection.
On motion of Senator LAND, with unanimous consent, S. 1174 was ordered to receive a third reading on Thursday, April 9, 1998.
The following were introduced:
S. 1176 -- Senator Reese: 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.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1177 -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-15-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OBTAINING A DEALER OR WHOLESALER LICENSE, THE TERM AND SCOPE OF THE LICENSE, AND THE PENALTY FOR FAILING TO SECURE A TEMPORARY LICENSE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LICENSED MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER ANNUALLY IS REQUIRED TO PURCHASE ONE DEALER LICENSE PLATE FOR FIFTY DOLLARS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 1178 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1960, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST FOLLOWING CLOSER THAN FIVE HUNDRED FEET A FIRE APPARATUS VEHICLE RESPONDING TO A FIRE ALARM, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE FOLLOWING CLOSER THAN FIVE HUNDRED FEET A FIRE APPARATUS VEHICLE RESPONDING TO ANY EMERGENCY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 1179 -- Senator Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-1-80, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE COMMISSIONER OF BANKING TO EXAMINE CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS SO AS TO AUTHORIZE EXAMINATION OF THE CAROLINA CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION.
Senator DRUMMOND spoke on the Bill.
Read the first time and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
S. 1180 -- Senator McConnell: 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.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1181 -- Senators Wilson, Drummond, Ryberg, Setzler and Lander: A SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SENATE TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF THE LATE CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER HAROLD E. (SPEEDY) WILSON, SR., USMC (RET.).
The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 1182 -- Senator Moore: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MR. TROY NOBLES FOR HIS OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AND DEDICATION IN THE FIELD OF EDUCATION, AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM ON THE OCCASION OF HIS BEING SELECTED AS THE RECIPIENT OF THE MIDLAND VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE'S 1998 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD.
The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 1183 -- Senators Wilson and Thomas: 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.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.
S. 1184 -- Senator Ravenel: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-1-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PREREQUISITES TO THE ISSUANCE OF A CORPORATE CERTIFICATE TO AN AREA SEEKING INCORPORATION OF A MUNICIPALITY, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO FREEHOLDERS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 5-1-50, RELATING TO THE PETITION REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE BY THOSE PERSONS DESIRING TO INCORPORATE A MUNICIPALITY, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO FREEHOLDERS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1185 -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-25-1320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WATERCRAFT MOTOR RESTRICTIONS ON LAKE WILLIAM C. BOWEN, SO AS TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE EXCEPTION INBOARD BOATS DESIGNED BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR TOWING WATERSKIERS.
Read the first time and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
On motion of Senator REESE, with unanimous consent, S. 1185 was ordered to receive a second and third reading on the next two consecutive legislative days.
H. 3533 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-7-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ACTS, RESOLUTIONS, OR LAWS OF THIS STATE ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ARE AFFORDED A PRESUMPTION OF LEGALITY AND CONSTITUTIONALITY, TO PROVIDE FOR THE BURDEN OF PROOF A PLAINTIFF MUST MEET IN SEEKING TO OVERTURN AN ACT, RESOLUTION, OR LAW OF THIS STATE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, UPON CONCLUSION OF SUCH AN ACTION, PROMPTLY SHALL NOTIFY CERTAIN OFFICERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IF A COURT DECLARES AN ACT, RESOLUTION, OR LAW UNCONSTITUTIONAL, INVALID, OR WITHOUT FORCE AND EFFECT.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 4969 -- Reps. Inabinett, 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, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, 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, 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 DESIGNATING THE FIRST THURSDAY IN MAY (MAY 7, 1998) AS "LEGISLATIVE FAMILY DAY 1998" 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.
Whereas, the families of the members of the General Assembly make tremendous sacrifices when their loved ones go to Columbia week after week during a large part of each year to render legislative services to the people of the State and the citizens of their respective districts who elected them to public office; and
Whereas, these are sacrifices that the families of legislators nobly and willingly make for the good of the State; and
Whereas, the members of the House of Representatives and the Senate should be, and are, truly appreciative of the patience, understanding, and support given them by their loved ones back home and feel strongly that the legislative families deserve recognition and thanks in a very special manner. 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, designate the first Thursday in May (May 7, 1998) as "Legislative Family Day 1998" 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.
Be it further resolved that each member of the General Assembly shows his or her appreciation in a special way to their family members and friends on "Legislative Family Day 1998".
Introduced and referred to the Committee on Invitations.
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.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
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.
Introduced and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senator WILSON from the Committee on Judiciary submitted a favorable with amendment report on:
S. 757 -- Senator Ravenel: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 11, TITLE 6, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS, BY ADDING SECTION 6-11-65, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ELECTORS OF A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT MAY PETITION FOR A REFERENDUM ON THE QUESTION OF WHETHER THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT SHOULD BE ELECTED, BY ADDING SECTION 6-11-66 TO PROVIDE THAT IN THOSE DISTRICTS WHICH ADOPT THE REFERENDUM THE COMMISSIONERS WILL BE ELECTED ON AN AT-LARGE BASIS IN A NON-PARTISAN ELECTION AT THE GENERAL ELECTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 6-11-70 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO ELECTIONS HELD PURSUANT TO THIS ACT.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
S. 757 -- Senator Ravenel: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 11, TITLE 6, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS, BY ADDING SECTION 6-11-65, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ELECTORS OF A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT MAY PETITION FOR A REFERENDUM ON THE QUESTION OF WHETHER THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT SHOULD BE ELECTED, BY ADDING SECTION 6-11-66 TO PROVIDE THAT IN THOSE DISTRICTS WHICH ADOPT THE REFERENDUM THE COMMISSIONERS WILL BE ELECTED ON AN AT-LARGE BASIS IN A NON-PARTISAN ELECTION AT THE GENERAL ELECTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 6-11-70 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO ELECTIONS HELD PURSUANT TO THIS ACT.
On motion of Senator MESCHER, with unanimous consent, Senator MESCHER's name was added as a co-sponsor of the Bill.
Senator MOORE from the Committee on Judiciary submitted a favorable with amendment report on:
S. 758 -- Senator Fair: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1090 SO AS TO CREATE THE FELONY CRIME OF ASSISTING SUICIDE, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES, TO PROVIDE FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF, TO PROVIDE A CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTION, TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF ATTORNEY'S FEES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator THOMAS from the Committee on Medical Affairs submitted a favorable with amendment report on:
S. 981 -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-35-230, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSURE OF COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY ADMINISTRATORS, SO AS TO REQUIRE AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE WITH ONE YEAR OF ON-SITE SUPERVISED EXPERIENCE RATHER THAN A HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator SHORT from the Committee on Medical Affairs submitted a majority favorable and Senator FAIR a minority unfavorable report on:
S. 1047 -- Senators Jackson, Cork, Holland, Short, Glover, Ford, Land, Hutto, Matthews, Patterson, Drummond and Ravenel: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 122 SO AS TO CREATE THE COUNTY GRANTS FUND PROGRAM FOR ADOLESCENT PREGNANCY PREVENTION INITIATIVES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF MONIES APPROPRIATED TO THE GRANTS FUND; AND TO REQUIRE REGULAR EVALUATIONS OF PROJECTS RECEIVING MONIES FROM THE GRANTS FUND.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator MOORE from the Committee on Judiciary submitted a favorable report on:
S. 1166 -- Senator Moore: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS OF SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CANDIDATE FOR THE SENATE OR HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MUST BE A LEGAL RESIDENT OF THE DISTRICT IN WHICH HE IS A CANDIDATE AT THE TIME HE FILES FOR THE OFFICE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator SHORT from the Committee on Medical Affairs submitted a majority favorable and Senator FAIR a minority unfavorable report on:
H. 3760 -- Reps. Moody-Lawrence, F. Smith, Mason, Cromer, Lee, J. Hines, Neilson, Littlejohn, Seithel, Maddox, J. Smith, Cave, Govan, Lloyd, Gourdine, Clyburn, Harvin, McMahand, Hinson, Kinon, Kennedy, M. Hines, McCraw, Parks, Howard, T. Brown, Stille, Allison, Limbaugh, Byrd, Hodges, Inabinett, Davenport, Kirsh, Neal, Bowers, Rodgers, Carnell, Riser, Baxley, Mack, Witherspoon, Canty, Phillips, Wilder, Breeland, Limehouse, Simrill, Jennings, Whipper and Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-41-345, SO AS TO REQUIRE A FEMALE WHO IS PREGNANT, UNMARRIED, AND UNDER EIGHTEEN TO COMPLETE A PREGNANCY PREVENTION EDUCATION COURSE CONDUCTED BY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE COURSE CONTENT; AND TO REQUIRE PROFESSIONALS PROVIDING HEALTH CARE TO REFER THESE WOMEN TO THE APPROPRIATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AS A COMPONENT OF THEIR HEALTH CARE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator COURTNEY from the Committee on Judiciary submitted a favorable with amendment report on:
H. 4486 -- Reps. Jennings, Inabinett, Kirsh, Meacham, H. Brown, Spearman, Moody-Lawrence, Neilson, J. Hines, Cobb-Hunter, Seithel, Bailey, Battle, D. Smith, Tripp, Harrison, Rodgers, Leach, Scott, Gamble, Govan, McCraw, Riser, Stille, Stuart, Young-Brickell, Vaughn, Keegan, Neal, Kelley, Loftis, Witherspoon, Cato, A. Harris, Wilder, Stoddard, McMaster, Jordan, Martin and Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-4-140 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A VALID PROTECTION ORDER RELATED TO DOMESTIC OR FAMILY VIOLENCE ISSUED IN ANOTHER STATE IS VALID IN THIS STATE AND MUST BE ENFORCED AS IF IT WERE ISSUED IN THIS STATE; TO PROVIDE THE PREREQUISITES TO AND PROCEDURES FOR ENFORCING SUCH ORDER; TO PROVIDE CIVIL AND CRIMINAL IMMUNITY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-25-50 RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF AN ORDER OF PROTECTION FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SO AS TO ALSO APPLY THE PENALTIES TO VIOLATIONS OF ORDERS ISSUED IN ANOTHER STATE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator SHORT from the Committee on Medical Affairs submitted a favorable with amendment report on:
H. 4549 -- Reps. Allison, Hamilton, Altman, G. Brown, Inabinett, Rice, Mason, Stoddard, Beck, Sandifer, McKay, Battle, R. Smith, Walker, Canty, Keegan, Lloyd, Phillips, Rhoad, Riser, Breeland, McCraw, M. Hines, Neal, F. Smith, Mack, Wilkes, Byrd, Moody-Lawrence, Bauer, Barrett, Carnell, Jennings, D. Smith, Simrill, Vaughn, Young, Robinson, McGee, Rodgers, Littlejohn, Bowers, Jordan, Cave, Stille, Baxley, Gamble, Govan and McLeod: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH TO DEVELOP AND SUBMIT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY A PROPOSAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A NURSING HOME FACILITY FOR STATE VETERANS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator MOORE from the Committee on Medical Affairs submitted a favorable report on:
H. 4649 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS, RELATING TO DATA REPORTING REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO SUBMISSION OF AMBULATORY ENCOUNTER DATA, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2237, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator MOORE from the Committee on Medical Affairs submitted a favorable report on:
H. 4841 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF DENTISTRY, RELATING TO CONTINUING EDUCATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2203, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator SALEEBY from the Committee on Judiciary submitted a favorable with amendment report on:
H. 4856 -- Reps. Delleney and Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-19-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF JUSTICES AND JUDGES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT ALL MATERIALS CONCERNING A WITHDRAWN CANDIDATE INCLUDING HIS REPORT, TRANSCRIPT, APPLICATION MATERIALS, AND ALL INFORMATION GATHERED DURING THE COMMISSION'S INVESTIGATION MUST BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL AND DESTROYED AND IS EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 2-19-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS, SO AS TO REMOVE WITHDRAWN CANDIDATES FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION AND PROVIDE THAT INFORMATION REQUIRED TO BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL ALSO IS EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Columbia, S.C., April 7, 1998
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has appointed Reps. Miller, Edge and Davenport of the Committee of Conference on the part of the House on:
S. 852 -- Senators Martin, J. Verne Smith, Alexander, Wilson, Leventis, Branton, Hutto and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 SO AS TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA JOCASSEE GORGES ENDOWMENT FUND.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., April 8, 1998
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:
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.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., April 8, 1998
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:
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.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., April 7, 1998
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:
H. 4640 -- Reps. Rhoad, Sharpe, Barfield, T. Brown and Webb: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REQUIRE A PERSON ENGAGED IN PESTICIDE OPERATIONS TO ENSURE THAT ALL COMPRESSED GAS TANKS OR CYLINDERS USED TO SUPPLY PROPELLANT FOR PESTICIDES ARE EQUIPPED WITH PROPERLY FUNCTIONING BACK FLOW DEVICES.
and has ordered the Joint Resolution Enrolled for Ratification.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., April 7, 1998
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:
H. 4691 -- Reps. Sharpe, Rhoad, Spearman, Limehouse, Davenport, Witherspoon, Littlejohn and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 22 TO TITLE 47 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA RENDERING ACT OF 1998, INCLUDING PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS RELATING TO ADMINISTRATION OF THE ACT BY THE STATE LIVESTOCK-POULTRY HEALTH COMMISSION AND THE DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF LIVESTOCK-POULTRY HEALTH PROGRAMS, CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, PROVIDING MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR RENDERING PLANTS AND FOR CONDUCTING RENDERING OPERATIONS, AND PROVIDING PROVISIONS FOR PERMITS, INSPECTIONS; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., April 7, 1998
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:
H. 4816 -- Reps. Delleney, D. Smith, Canty, Cooper, Haskins, Lee, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, 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, 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 TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 1998, AS THE TIME FOR ELECTING A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JULY 31, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 9, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 4, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 4, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 6, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 4, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 6, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW DIVISION, SEAT 5, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL WHOSE TERM EXPIRED ON MAY 10, 1997; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL WHO IS DECEASED AND WHOSE TERM EXPIRES MAY 10, 2001; AND TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSUMER AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR SEAT 1, SO AS TO FILL THE TERM WHICH EXPIRED AUGUST 31, 1997, AND THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
S. 535 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSURANCE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 91 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT GENETIC INFORMATION PERTAINING TO ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE SHALL BE PRIVATE UNDER SPECIFIED CONDITIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH INFORMATION MAY BE USED AND
DISCLOSED, AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN CIVIL REMEDIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
The House returned the Bill with amendments.
On motion of Senator GIESE, the Senate concurred in the House amendments and a message was sent to the House accordingly. Ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act and the Act enrolled for Ratification.
S. 850 -- Senators Setzler, Courson, Hayes, Lander, Wilson, Giese, Reese, Rankin, Bryan, Mescher, Russell, Washington, Branton, Short and Waldrep: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 18, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALITY CONTROLS AND PRODUCTIVITY REWARDS, SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA PERFORMANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AND LEARNING ACT; TO ESTABLISH GRADE SPECIFIC STATEWIDE ACADEMIC STANDARDS FOR MATHEMATICS, ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS, AND SCIENCE; TO ESTABLISH CRITERIA FOR THE ASSESSMENT, EVALUATION, RATING, AND ACCREDITATION OF SCHOOL AND STUDENT PERFORMANCE IN REFERENCE TO THE STATEWIDE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE STANDARDS; TO ESTABLISH AN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE TO MONITOR THE IMPACT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACT; TO AMEND VARIOUS OTHER PROVISIONS OF TITLE 59, SO AS TO BRING THEM INTO CONFORMITY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA PERFORMANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AND LEARNING ACT; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 59-6-12, 59-18-10, 59-18-11, 59-18-15, 59-18-20, 59-18-25, 59-18-30, AND 59-18-31.
The House returned the Bill with amendments.
On motion of Senator SETZLER, the Senate nonconcurred in the House amendments and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED LOCAL AND STATEWIDE CALENDAR.
The following Joint Resolution was read the third time and having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act and enrolled for Ratification:
H. 4644 -- Reps. Quinn and Harrison: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REQUIRE THE STATE TO SET ASIDE $1,500,000 ANNUALLY TO PAY FEES AND EXPENSES OF PRIVATE COUNSEL APPOINTED IN NONCAPITAL CASES.
(By prior motion of Senator DRUMMOND, with unanimous consent)
The following House Joint Resolution was read the third time and ordered returned to the House with amendments:
H. 4303 -- Reps. Inabinett, Govan, Jordan, Maddox, Cromer, Kennedy, Whipper, Campsen, Tripp, Jennings, J. Hines, Breeland, Cobb-Hunter, Robinson, Pinckney, Neal, Miller, Cotty, Baxley and Parks: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 33 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO MARRIAGES OF WHITES AND NEGROES AND THE AGE OF CONSENT FOR AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION MAKING MARRIAGE OF WHITES AND NEGROES UNLAWFUL.
(By prior motion of Senator MOORE, with unanimous consent)
The following Bill was read the third time and ordered sent to the House of Representatives:
S. 1126 -- Senators Leventis and Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-15-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DUTY OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF A MUNICIPALITY TO ENACT ORDINANCES REGARDING TIME REQUIREMENTS FOR NOMINATIONS AND PRIMARIES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NUMBER OF DAYS BY WHICH A PARTY SHALL CERTIFY THE CANDIDACY TO THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION COMMISSION, CHANGE THE NUMBER OF DAYS BY WHICH A CANDIDATE MUST FILE A STATEMENT OF CANDIDACY WITH THE COMMISSION, CHANGE THE NUMBER OF DAYS BY WHICH A CANDIDATE MUST FILE A PETITION WITH THE MUNICIPAL CLERK PRIOR TO THE ELECTION, CHANGE THE NUMBER OF DAYS BY WHICH THE COMMISSION SHALL EXAMINE THE PETITION AND DETERMINE ITS VALIDITY, DELETE SPECIAL ELECTIONS FROM THIS SECTION, ESTABLISH THE FILING DEADLINES FOR NONPARTISAN SPECIAL ELECTIONS, AND PROVIDE THAT FOR PARTISAN SPECIAL ELECTIONS, PETITIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 7-13-190(B); TO AMEND SECTION 5-15-110, RELATING TO CANDIDATES NOMINATED BY PETITION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NUMBER OF DAYS BY WHICH A CANDIDATE SHALL FILE A PETITION WITH THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION COMMISSION AND TO CHANGE THE NUMBER OF DAYS BY WHICH THE COMMISSION SHALL DETERMINE THE VALIDITY OF THE PETITION, AND DELETE SPECIAL ELECTIONS FROM THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 5-15-145, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS TO COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MUNICIPALITY MAY BY ORDINANCE SET THE FILING DATES AND THE DATE BY WHICH CANDIDATES MUST BE CERTIFIED FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICES TO RUN CONCURRENTLY WITH THE FILING DATES SET BY LAW FOR COUNTYWIDE AND LESS THAN COUNTYWIDE OFFICES; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-190, RELATING TO PARTISAN SPECIAL ELECTIONS, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SEEKING NOMINATIONS BY PETITION AND FOR VERIFICATION OF THE PETITION; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-350, RELATING TO THE PLACING ON THE BALLOT OF CERTIFIED CANDIDATES NOMINATED BY PETITION, PRIMARY, OR CONVENTION, SO AS TO ADD MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS TO THIS PROVISION, AND CHANGE THE NUMBER OF DAYS BY WHICH THE NAMES OF THE NOMINEES MUST BE PLACED ON THE APPROPRIATE BALLOT; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-351, RELATING TO NOMINEES BY PETITION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NUMBER OF DAYS BY WHICH THE PETITION OF A CANDIDATE IN A SPECIAL OR MUNICIPAL ELECTION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE AUTHORITY CHARGED WITH PRINTING THE BALLOT, AND CHANGE THE NUMBER OF DAYS BY WHICH THE BOARD OF VOTER REGISTRATION MUST CERTIFY THE RESULTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-352, RELATING TO A CANDIDATE FOR NONPARTISAN OFFICE WHO QUALIFIES BY STATEMENT OF CANDIDACY, SO AS TO INCLUDE MUNICIPAL OFFICES.
The following Bill, having been read the second time, was ordered placed on the third reading Calendar:
S. 1175 -- Senator Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 613 OF 1992, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OCONEE COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF OCONEE COUNTY, SO AS TO STAGGER THE TERMS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE DISTRICT.
(By prior motion of Senator ALEXANDER)
H. 3901 -- Reps. Sharpe and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 46, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 50 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTHERN INTERSTATE DAIRY COMPACT ACT OF 1997, TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNOR MAY EXECUTE AN INTERSTATE DAIRY COMPACT WITH THE DESIGNATED COMPACT STATES SO AS TO ADOPT THE SOUTHERN INTERSTATE DAIRY COMPACT, TO PROVIDE WHEN THE COMPACT BECOMES OPERATIVE AND EFFECTIVE, AND THAT WHEN THE COMPACT BECOMES EFFECTIVE, IT IS THE POLICY OF THIS STATE TO PERFORM AND CARRY OUT THE PROVISIONS OF THE COMPACT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE IS THE COMPACT ADMINISTRATOR FOR THIS STATE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE STATE'S DELEGATION TO THE SOUTHERN INTERSTATE DAIRY COMPACT COMMISSION, AND FOR MEMBERSHIP, APPOINTMENTS, TERMS, AND FILLING OF VACANCIES ON THE DELEGATION, TO PROVIDE FOR PER DIEM AND REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR MEMBERS OF THE DELEGATION, TO PROVIDE FOR FUNDING, FACILITIES, ASSISTANCE, AND ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND DATA FROM OTHER STATE OFFICERS, AGENCIES, AND EMPLOYEES, AND FROM PRIVATE PERSONS BY LAWFUL MEANS, TO ASSIST THE DELEGATION IN CARRYING OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE COMPACT, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADOPTION OF RULES AND REGULATIONS AS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE COMPACT AND THIS CHAPTER, INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR THE REVOCATION OR FORFEITURE OF LICENSES, AND TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE COMPACT, RELATED RULES AND REGULATIONS, OR THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER.
Senator LANDER asked unanimous consent to recommit the Bill to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.
There was no objection.
The Bill was recommitted to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.
At 11:21 A.M., on motion of Senator MOORE, the Senate receded from business not to exceed twenty minutes.
At 11:41 A.M., the Senate resumed.
THE CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED CALENDAR HAVING BEEN COMPLETED, THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE INTERRUPTED DEBATE.
S. 947 -- Senators Ryberg, Hayes, Gregory, Drummond, Holland, J. Verne Smith, Leatherman, Bryan, Courson, Giese, Thomas, Wilson, Russell, McGill, O'Dell, Reese, Lander, Martin, Waldrep, Alexander, Fair, Grooms and Anderson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-21-2710, AS AMENDED, 12-21-2712, 12-21-2720, AS AMENDED, AND 12-21-2726, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COIN-OPERATED MACHINES OR DEVICES, SO AS TO EXTEND THE PROHIBITION ON SLOT MACHINES AND OTHER MACHINES OR DEVICES PERTAINING TO GAMES OF CHANCE TO VIDEO GAMES WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE OR ANY OTHER COIN-OPERATED MACHINE OR DEVICE USED FOR GAMBLING, TO EXTEND THE SEIZURE AND DESTRUCTION PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO GAMES OF CHANCE TO THESE EXPANDED PROHIBITIONS, TO CONFORM EXISTING LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR COIN-OPERATED MACHINES AND DEVICES TO THESE EXPANDED PROHIBITIONS AND TO DELETE REFERENCES TO PROVISIONS OF LAW REPEALED BY THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TAX CRIMES AND PENALTIES, SO AS TO DELETE THE OFFENSE OF OPERATING AN UNMETERED VIDEO GAME WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 16-19-40 AND 16-19-50, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF GAMBLING, SO AS TO EXTEND THESE OFFENSES SPECIFICALLY TO PLAYING OR MAINTAINING ANY LICENSED COIN-OPERATED MACHINE OR DEVICE USED FOR GAMBLING PURPOSES; TO PROVIDE FOR A ONE-YEAR LICENSE PERIOD FOR VIDEO GAMES WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE FOR LICENSES ISSUED FOR A PERIOD BEGINNING AFTER MAY 31, 1998, AT A FEE OF FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 12-21-2703, 16-19-60, AND ARTICLE 20, CHAPTER 21 OF TITLE 12, RELATING RESPECTIVELY TO THE RETAIL LICENSE REQUIREMENT FOR
A LOCATION WITH VIDEO GAMES WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE, THE EXEMPTION OF VIDEO GAMES WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE FROM THE GAMBLING OFFENSES, AND THE VIDEO GAMES MACHINES ACT.
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill, the question being the second reading of the Bill.
Senator PASSAILAIGUE argued contra to the Bill.
Senator MARTIN assumed the Chair at 11:44 A.M.
Senator PASSAILAIGUE argued contra to the Bill.
The PRESIDENT assumed the Chair at 11:50 A.M.
Senator PASSAILAIGUE argued contra to the Bill.
At 12:10 P.M., on motion of Senator RAVENEL, with unanimous consent, the Senate receded from business not to exceed fifteen minutes, with Senator PASSAILAIGUE retaining the floor.
At 12:25 P.M., the Senate resumed.
Senator PASSAILAIGUE argued contra to the Bill.
Senator CORK rose to a Point of Personal Privilege.
Senator PASSAILAIGUE argued contra to the Bill.
At 1:07 P.M., Senator GREGORY moved under Rule 15A to set a time certain of 1:30 P.M. to vote on the entire matter of S. 947.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Bryan Courson Drummond Giese Gregory Grooms Hayes Holland Lander Leatherman Martin McGill Ryberg Short Smith, J. Verne Thomas Waldrep Wilson
Branton Cork Ford Glover Hutto Jackson Land Leventis Matthews McConnell Mescher Moore O'Dell Passailaigue Patterson Peeler Ravenel Reese Saleeby Setzler Washington
Courtney*
*This Senator was not present in the Chamber at the time the vote was taken and the vote was recorded by leave of the Senate, with unanimous consent.
Having failed to receive the necessary vote, the motion failed.
Subsequent to the tabulation and announcement of the vote, Senator FAIR asked unanimous consent to be recorded as voting in favor of the motion under Rule 15A.
There was no objection.
Senator PASSAILAIGUE argued contra to the Bill.
At 1:26 P.M., Senator MOORE made the point that a quorum was not present. It was ascertained that a quorum was not present.
Senator MOORE moved that a Call of the Senate be made. The following Senators answered the call:
Alexander Anderson Branton Bryan Cork Courson Drummond Ford Giese Glover Gregory Grooms Hayes Holland Hutto Jackson Land Lander Leatherman Leventis Martin Matthews McConnell McGill Mescher Moore O'Dell Passailaigue Patterson Peeler Ravenel Reese Ryberg Saleeby Setzler Short Smith, J. Verne Thomas Waldrep Washington Wilson
A quorum being present, the Senate resumed.
Senator PASSAILAIGUE argued contra to the Bill.
At 1:37 P.M., Senator RAVENEL made the point that a quorum was not present. It was ascertained that a quorum was not present.
Senator WILSON moved that a Call of the Senate be made. The following Senators answered the call:
Alexander Branton Bryan Cork Courson Drummond Fair Ford Giese Glover Gregory Grooms Hayes Holland Hutto Jackson Land Lander Leatherman Leventis Martin Matthews McConnell McGill Mescher Moore O'Dell Passailaigue Patterson Peeler Ravenel Reese Ryberg Saleeby Setzler Short Smith, J. Verne Thomas Waldrep Washington Wilson
A quorum being present, the Senate resumed.
Senator PASSAILAIGUE continued arguing contra to the Bill.
Senator DRUMMOND assumed the Chair at 1:45 P.M.
Senator PASSAILAIGUE argued contra to the Bill.
Senator RAVENEL asked unanimous consent to make a motion that the Senate stand adjourned.
Senator SETZLER objected.
At 1:47 P.M., Senator RAVENEL made the point that a quorum was not present. It was ascertained that a quorum was not present.
Senator RYBERG moved that a Call of the Senate be made. The following Senators answered the call:
Alexander Anderson Branton Bryan Cork Courson Drummond Elliott Fair Ford Giese Glover Gregory Grooms Hayes Holland Hutto Jackson Land Lander Leatherman Leventis Martin Matthews McConnell McGill Mescher Moore O'Dell Passailaigue Patterson Peeler Rankin Ravenel Reese Ryberg Setzler Short Smith, J. Verne Thomas Waldrep Washington Wilson
A quorum being present, the Senate resumed.
Senator PASSAILAIGUE argued contra to the Bill.
Senator LANDER rose to a Point of Personal Privilege.
Senator PASSAILAIGUE argued contra to the Bill.
Senator SETZLER assumed the Chair at 2:33 P.M.
Senator PASSAILAIGUE argued contra to the Bill.
At 2:35 P.M., Senator WASHINGTON made the point that a quorum was not present. It was ascertained that a quorum was not present.
Senator RYBERG moved that a Call of the Senate be made. The following Senators answered the call:
Alexander Anderson Branton Bryan Cork Courson Drummond Elliott Fair Ford Giese Glover Gregory Grooms Hayes Holland Hutto Jackson Land Lander Leatherman Leventis Martin Matthews McConnell McGill Mescher Moore O'Dell Passailaigue Patterson Peeler Ravenel Reese Ryberg Saleeby Setzler Short Smith, J. Verne Thomas Waldrep Washington Wilson
A quorum being present, the Senate resumed.
On motion of Senator GREGORY, with unanimous consent, Senators GREGORY, WALDREP, GROOMS, HUTTO and MESCHER were granted leave to attend a meeting of a subcommittee of the Fish, Game and Forestry Committee and be counted in any quorum calls.
On motion of Senator SHORT, with unanimous consent, Senator SHORT was granted leave to attend a meeting with DSS and be counted in any quorum calls.
Senator PASSAILAIGUE argued contra to the Bill.
At 2:47 P.M., Senator RAVENEL made the point that a quorum was not present. It was ascertained that a quorum was present.
Senator PASSAILAIGUE argued contra to the Bill.
The PRESIDENT assumed the Chair at 2:50 P.M.
Senator PASSAILAIGUE argued contra to the Bill.
With Senator PASSAILAIGUE retaining the floor, Senator DRUMMOND, with unanimous consent, was granted leave to address the members of the Senate with brief remarks.
Senator DRUMMOND asked unanimous consent, with Senator PASSAILAIGUE retaining the floor on S. 947, to make a motion to adjourn debate on S.947 and to place H.4577 in the status of Adjourned Debate immediately following S.947, neither of which are to be taken up until either consideration on the General Appropriation Bill has been completed or a decision has been rendered by the Supreme Court, whichever event occurs first, at which time the Senate would proceed to a consideration of S.947; provided, that it would be understood by the members of the Senate that no amendments dealing with the subject matter of video poker would be offered to any Bills dealing with Title 12 of the Code of Laws and it would be further understood that all members of the Senate would reserve their rights as to the consideration of the General Appropriation Bill.
With Senator PASSAILAIGUE retaining the floor, Senator MOORE, with unanimous consent, was granted leave to address the members of the Senate with brief remarks.
With Senator PASSAILAIGUE retaining the floor, Senator HAYES, with unanimous consent, was granted leave to address the members of the Senate with brief remarks.
With Senator PASSAILAIGUE retaining the floor, Senator LEVENTIS, with unanimous consent, was granted leave to address the members of the Senate with brief remarks.
There was no objection and the motion was adopted.
Senator DRUMMOND asked unanimous consent to make a motion that, when the Senate stands adjourned on Wednesday, April 8, 1998, it stand adjourned to meet at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, April 9, 1998, in statewide session for the exclusive purpose of taking up Bills that have previously been ordered to a reading on a subsequent legislative day; and that, when the Senate adjourns on Thursday, April 9, 1998, it stand adjourned to meet on Monday for local and uncontested matters; and that, when it adjourns on Monday, it stand adjourned to meet in statewide session on Tuesday, April 14, 1998, at 12:00 Noon.
There was no objection and the motion was adopted.
On motion of Senator DRUMMOND, with unanimous consent, debate was adjourned on the Bill, with Senator PASSAILAIGUE retaining the floor.
On motion of Senator GROOMS, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of Ella Pearl Tucker of St. Stephen, S.C.
At 3:31 P.M., on motion of Senator DRUMMOND, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 11:00 A.M. in statewide session for the exclusive purpose of taking up Bills that have previously been ordered to a reading on a subsequent legislative day.
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