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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 ACTING PRESIDENT, Senator WILSON.

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

Beloved, we all know that whether in our relations with the United Nations, our United States, or our beloved South Carolina, we are in various forms of crisis. Let us stake out a goal. Hear the Psalmist in Psalm 133:

"How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in

unity!

It is like the precious oil on the head, running down upon the beard,

on the beard of Aaron, running down over the collar of his robes.

It is like the dew of Hermon, which falls on the mountains of Zion.

For there the Lord ordained His blessing, life forevermore."
Let us pray.

Our Father, we are in a crisis of identity... a crisis of perception... a crisis of communication!

We are in a conceptual wilderness!

We pray for a divine catalyst of enlightenment!

In our wilderness show us a path toward the fulfillment of the Psalmist's dream: "How very good and pleasant it is when brethren (kindred) live together in unity!"

This is our hope... and our prayer!
Amen.

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

On motion of Senator HUTTO, at 11:03 A.M., Senator DRUMMOND was granted a leave of absence for today.

The following were introduced:

S. 1065 (Word version) -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSURANCE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 38 SO AS TO ENACT PROVISIONS GOVERNING AND REGULATING FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETIES, INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES AND PENALTIES, MEMBERSHIP, CONTRACTUAL BENEFITS, AND FINANCES; AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 37, TITLE 38, RELATING TO FRATERNAL BENEFIT ASSOCIATIONS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 1066 (Word version) -- Senators Leventis, Wilson, Hayes, Branton and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 6, CHAPTER 111 OF TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ONE-HALF TUITION CHARGES FOR MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD TO ATTEND STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING OR TECHNICAL COLLEGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE A FULL TUITION EXEMPTION FOR UP TO FIFTEEN CREDIT HOURS A SEMESTER INSTEAD OF TWELVE, TO PROVIDE THE TUITION EXEMPTION SHALL NOT BE ON A SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE CREDIT HOURS EARNED BY THESE STUDENTS SHALL BE USED IN HIGHER EDUCATION FORMULAS FOR FUNDING, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR OTHER PROCEDURAL MATTERS IN REGARD TO THIS TUITION EXEMPTION.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.

S. 1067 (Word version) -- Senator Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 101, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COLLEGES AND INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING, BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-380 SO AS TO REQUIRE EACH FOUR-YEAR PUBLIC COLLEGE OR

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

S. 1068 (Word version) -- Senators Ryberg and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-224 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A TRAVEL TRAILER WITH SLEEPING, COOKING, AND BATHROOM FACILITIES IS CONSIDERED TO BE A PRIMARY OR SECOND RESIDENCE AND IS CONSIDERED REAL PROPERTY FOR PROPERTY TAX PURPOSES.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1069 (Word version) -- Senator Bauer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-610 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS, 1976, RELATING TO ENTRY ON ANOTHER'S LANDS FOR VARIOUS PURPOSES WITHOUT PERMISSION, SO AS TO ALLOW REGISTERED LAND SURVEYORS, THEIR EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS TO ENTER ONTO THE LANDS OF OTHERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERFORMING CUSTOMARY AND NECESSARY ACTS OF SURVEYING LAND.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1070 (Word version) -- Senator Ryberg: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE SUPREME COURT TO AMEND THE COURT RULE REGARDING LAWYER DISCIPLINE TO PROVIDE FOR SPEEDY INVESTIGATIONS OF COMPLAINTS AND SPEEDY RESOLUTIONS OF FORMAL CHARGES.
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The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1071 (Word version) -- Senator Bauer: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE PORTION OF U.S. HIGHWAY 176 FROM S.C. 202 TO

The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

S. 1072 (Word version) -- Senators Fair, Thomas and J. Verne Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-1320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE TO A PERSON CONVICTED OF OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR, DRUGS, OR NARCOTICS, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE" FOR THE TERM "PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE", AND TO LIMIT THE LOCATIONS TO WHICH A PERSON HOLDING A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE MAY DRIVE.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

S. 1073 (Word version) -- Senators Ryberg, Giese, Leventis, Martin, Wilson and Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-10-553, RELATING TO THE COLLECTION OF DATA BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY REGARDING MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND INSURANCE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE TIME PERIOD WITHIN WHICH RANDOM INSURANCE SURVEY FORMS MUST BE RETURNED FROM FIFTEEN DAYS AFTER RECEIPT TO THIRTY DAYS AFTER RECEIPT; AND TO PROVIDE THAT, IF A PERSON PROVIDES PROOF OF INSURANCE WITHIN SEVEN DAYS OF THE SUSPENSION OF VEHICLE REGISTRATION FOR FAILURE TO RETURN THE FORM, THE FEE FOR REINSTATING THE REGISTRATION SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

S. 1074 (Word version) -- Senators Hutto, Moore, Ryberg, Setzler and Matthews: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION HONORING CAROLYNE S. WILLIAMS ON THE OCCASION OF THE EXPIRATION OF HER TERM ON THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING HER OUTSTANDING

Whereas, Carolyne Louise Sailors Williams was born March 13, 1947, in Wetumpka, Alabama, and currently resides in Barnwell, South Carolina; and

Whereas, Carolyne's education background includes a high school diploma from Ninety Six High School, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Winthrop College, and a Masters in Counseling from the University of South Carolina, as well as an Educational Specialist in Administration with a concentration in finance; and

Whereas, Carolyne has been employed with Barnwell School District 45 as a teacher from 1970-1975, as Assistant Principal from 1975-1977, Principal from 1977-1990, and Assistant Superintendent from 1990-present; and

Whereas, Carolyne is a member of the Barnwell County Chamber of Commerce Board, where she was selected Chamber Woman of the Year in 1999, and is also a member of the State Board of Education, where she served as chairman for 1999; and

Whereas, Carolyne is a member or serves on the following boards or committees: Barnwell Presbyterian Church, Community Bank & Trust Board, ECO Education Committee, Heritage Corridor, USC-Salk Leadership Center, Director of Summer Feed Program for Barnwell County, Barnwell County Beautification Committee, National Association of Female Executives, Phi Delta Kappa, Southeastern Association of School, Colleges and University Staffing, South Carolina Association of School Administrators and American Association of School Administrators; and

Whereas, Carolyne is a strong leader in public education in the area and throughout South Carolina by representing the interests of Barnwell School District 45, as well as Districts 19 and 29; and

Whereas, Carolyne cares deeply about children and well-rounded educational opportunities for them, as well as working with industry to provide students with job opportunities in the community in which they grew up; and

Whereas, Carolyne is respected by her peers and admired by the business community for her work in the field of education, while retaining her strong sense of family and friends and the important roles they play in her life. Now, therefore,

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

That the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, honors Carolyne S. Williams on the occasion of the expiration of her term on the State Board of Education and extends appreciation for her dedication and leadership in the education community.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Carolyne S. Williams.

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

H. 4462 (Word version) -- Reps. Young-Brickell, Cobb-Hunter, Bailey and Chellis: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO TWO SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY THE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF ANY SCHOOL OF DORCHESTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO DURING SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO HURRICANE FLOYD INCLUDING THE FLOODING THAT FOLLOWED ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

Read the first time and on motion of Senator BRANTON, with unanimous consent, ordered referred to the Dorchester County Delegation.

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

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