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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 DRUMMOND. (This is a special Statewide Session day established under the provisions of Senate Rule 1B. Members not having scheduled committee or subcommittee meetings may be in their home district without effect on their session attendance record.)

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

Beloved, hear the words of the Psalmist in Psalm 115:16:

"The heaven, even the heavens are the Lord's;

But the earth hath He given to the children of men."
Let us pray.

Father, ours is such a pleasant corner of the earth at this time of the year. The daffodils are here beside the garden wall. The camellias and azaleas remind us of Your love and mercy. The trees are not able to contain themselves. The new life is bursting forth in all nature. The green leaves sing their silent "Hosannas to the Lord."

With the scents of spring and the warm sunshine we praise Thee and say, "How good it is to be alive!"

But with all our privilege and our blessings, remind us anew that to the children of men the Lord of Life looks for us to keep the good earth good.

Make us good stewards of Your manifold grace!
Amen.

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

Memorandum To:   Clerk of the House

Clerk of the Senate
Re:             Committee Hearings, March 31, 1999

In compliance with the provisions of Act 119 of 1975, it is respectfully requested that the following information be printed in the Journals of the Senate and the House.

Respectfully submitted,

Olin Phillips
Chairman

Pursuant to Act 119 of 1975, the Committee to Screen Candidates for Boards of Trustees of State Colleges and Universities was convened to consider the qualifications of candidates seeking to fill certain positions on boards of trustees of the state's colleges and universities. The committee conducts such investigation of each candidate as it deems appropriate and reports its findings to the General Assembly prior to the election. It is not the function of the committee to recommend one candidate over another or to suggest to the individual legislator for whom to vote. The purpose of the committee is instead to determine whether a candidate is qualified and under the statute, the committee's determination in that regard is not binding upon the General Assembly.

The Committee to Screen Candidates for Boards of Trustees of State Colleges and Universities finds the following candidates for boards of trustees qualified. Background reports from the State Law Enforcement Division show no felony charges against any of the candidates.

Lander University

1st District, Seat 2       Mrs. Robin R. Agnew (Pawleys Island)
South Carolina State

1st District, Seat 1       Mr. Arnold Collins (Charleston)
Respectfully submitted,
/s/Rep. Olin Phillips, Chmn.       /s/Sen. Joe Wilson, V-Chmn.
/s/Rep. Curtis B. Inabinett         /s/Sen. Warren K. Giese
/s/Rep. Lanny F. Littlejohn       /s/Sen. Maggie W. Glover
/s/Rep. Eugene S. Stoddard       /s/Sen. James E. Bryan, Jr.

(On motion of Senator WILSON, ordered printed in the Journal)

The following were introduced:

S. 682 (Word version) -- Senator Waldrep: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-11-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW, OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES, AND THE PRESUMPTION THAT HEART OR RESPIRATORY DISEASES OCCURRING IN FIREFIGHTERS AROSE OUT OF AND IN THE COURSE OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT, SO AS TO MAKE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION APPLICABLE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.

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

S. 683 (Word version) -- Senators Russell and Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-735 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN EMPLOYEE OF A DETENTION FACILITY WHO SEXUALLY ASSAULTS AN INMATE WHILE IN CUSTODY IS GUILTY OF A FELONY, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.

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

S. 684 (Word version) -- Senator Grooms: A BILL TO ENACT THE COLLETON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOND-PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT.

Read the first time and ordered placed on the local and uncontested Calendar.

H. 3801 (Word version) -- Reps. J. Smith, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Beck, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, R. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF THE LATE ARTHUR FUSCO OF COLUMBIA.

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

H. 3802 (Word version) -- Rep. Harrison: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE HAMMOND SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 1998-99 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS' ASSOCIATION BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP AND FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON DURING WHICH THEY DID NOT LOSE TO A TEAM FROM SOUTH CAROLINA.

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

H. 3820 (Word version) -- Reps. Scott, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Beck, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE APRIL 16, 1999, AS DR. MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE CHILDREN AUTHORS' PROGRAM DAY.

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

S. 672 (Word version) -- Senators Hutto, Washington and Matthews: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE HONORABLE WILBUR LUCIUS CAVE OF ALLENDALE COUNTY FOR HIS YEARS OF EXCELLENT SERVICE TO THE CONSTITUENTS OF HOUSE DISTRICT 91, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO OUR MOST ESTEEMED FRIEND AND COLLEAGUE ON ASSUMING THE DUTIES OF HIS POSITION AS DIRECTOR OF CONSTITUENT SERVICES FOR GOVERNOR HODGES.

Returned with concurrence.

Received as information.

H. 3188 (Word version) -- Reps. Knotts, Edge, Rodgers, Whatley and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1520, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY IS SEVENTY MILES AN HOUR; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 56-5-1510, RELATING TO THE STATE'S FIFTY-FIVE MILE AN HOUR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT AND FEDERAL LAWS THAT PERMIT THE STATE TO SET SPEED LIMITS GREATER THAN FIFTY-FIVE MILES AN HOUR.

(By previous motion of Senator PEELER, with unanimous consent)

At 11:32 A.M., on motion of Senator DRUMMOND, the Senate adjourned to meet next Tuesday, April 6, 1999, at 12:00 Noon.

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