South Carolina General Assembly
113th Session, 1999-2000
Journal of the Senate

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Tuesday, February 9, 1999
(Statewide Session)

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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 Hebrew language is a picture-language!
Listen to Psalm 98 (vv. 7-9):

"Let the sea roar, and all that fills it.

Let the floods clap their hands;

Let the hills sing together for joy at the presence of the

Lord, for He is coming to judge the earth...."
Let us pray.

O God Most Holy, in a world where we hear so many wild words about freedom and rights, give us the grace to pray:

"Make me a captive, Lord,

And then I shall be free;

Force me to render up my sword, and

I shall conqueror be.

I sink in life's alarms when by myself I stand;

Imprison me within Thine arms, and strong

shall be my hand."

Then turn us loose in Your world, O Lord.
Amen.

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

MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR

The following appointments were transmitted by the Honorable James H. Hodges:

Statewide Appointments

Initial Appointment, Director of the Department of Public Safety, with term to commence immediately upon confirmation to fill the unexpired portion of a term ending February 1, 2000:

Mr. B. Boykin Rose, 19 Church Street, Charleston, S.C. 29401

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Initial Appointment, Member (and Chairman) of the Board of Health and Environmental Control, with term to commence June 30, 1997, and to end June 30, 2001, as provided in S.C. Code Ann. Section 44-1-20:

Mr. Bradford W. Wyche, 312 Raven Road, Greenville, S.C. 29615 VICE John Hay Burris

Referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

Initial Appointment, Director of the Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services, with term to commence immediately upon confirmation and to continue at the pleasure of the Governor, as provided in S.C. Code Ann. Section 44-49-20:

Mr. Ricky Cornell Wade, 1456 Memorial Park Road, Lancaster, S.C. 29720 VICE Beverly G. Hamilton

Referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

Initial Appointment, Director of the State Department of Health and Human Services, with term to commence immediately upon confirmation and to continue at the pleasure of the Governor, as provided in S.C. Code Ann. Section 44-6-10:

Mr. Jay Samuel Griswold, 1225 Methodist Park Road, West Columbia, S.C. 29170 VICE Gwen Power

Referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

Initial Appointment, Director of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services, with term to commence immediately upon confirmation and to continue at the pleasure of the Governor, as set forth in S.C. Code Ann. Sections 24-21-10 and 24-21-11:

Mr. Stephen Keith Benjamin, 1300 Longcreek Drive, Apt. 1623, Columbia, S.C. 29210 VICE Stephen G. Birnie

Referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.

Initial Appointment, Director of the Department of Revenue and Taxation, with term to commence immediately upon confirmation and to continue at the pleasure of the Governor, as provided by law:

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Ms. Elizabeth Anne Carpentier, 1709 Hollywood Drive, Columbia, S.C. 29205 VICE Burnet R. Maybank, III

Referred to the Committee on Finance.

REGULATIONS RECEIVED

The following were received and referred to the appropriate committees for consideration:

Document No. 2341
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
SUBJECT: Coastal Tidelands and Wetlands - Permitting in the Critical Areas
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 21, 1999
Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 21, 1999

Document No. 2343
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, Office of Occupational Safety and Health Compliance
SUBJECT: Procedures for Interior Structural Firefighting
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 19, 1999
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 19, 1999

Document No. 2352
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
SUBJECT: 61-62.5 Standard 3. Waste Combustion and Reduction
61-62.1 Definitions and General Requirements
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 19, 1999
Referred to Medical Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 19, 1999

Document No. 2372
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
SUBJECT: Procedures for Contested Cases
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 20, 1999
Referred to Medical Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 20, 1999

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Document No. 2410
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Office of State Fire Marshal
SUBJECT: Fire Prevention and Life Safety Regarding Buildings, Use of Hazardous Substances, Explosives, Service Stations, Liquefied Petroleum Gas, Tents, Grandstands and Air Supported Structures, Fire Extinguishers, Local Detention Facilities, and Proximate Audience Pyrotechnics
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 28, 1999
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 28, 1999

Document No. 2411
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
SUBJECT: Elevator Safety - Definition of "Serious Injury"
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 28, 1999
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 28, 1999

Document No. 2412
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Office of Amusement Ride Safety
SUBJECT: Amusement Ride Safety
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 28, 1999
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 28, 1999

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

The following were introduced:

S. 472 (Word version) -- Senator Moore: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MR. HENDERSON JOHNSON OF AIKEN COUNTY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO AIKEN COUNTY AND FOR BEING NAMED THE AIKEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MAN OF THE YEAR FOR 1998.

The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 473 (Word version) -- Senator Patterson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR MR. MAURICE LEE LONG, A STELLAR EXAMPLE OF

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SOUTH CAROLINA'S EXCEPTIONAL CITIZENRY, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS BIRTHDAY AND RETIREMENT.

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

S. 474 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CAUSE THE BLACK LIBERATION FLAG TO BE FLOWN FROM THE FLAGPOLE ATOP THE STATE HOUSE AND INSIDE THE CHAMBERS OF BOTH HOUSES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY DURING THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 15-24, THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, AND ON JUNE 19, "JUNETEENTH", AND DURING "KWANZAA", DECEMBER 26 THROUGH JANUARY 1, AS OFFICIAL RECOGNITION OF THE STRUGGLE FOR LIBERATION AND SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTIONS OF CERTAIN CITIZENS, IN KEEPING WITH THE LEGISLATIVE POLICY OF HONORING SUCH CONTRIBUTIONS THROUGH THE DISPLAY OF FLAGS.

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

S. 475 (Word version) -- Senator Peeler: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSURANCE, BY ADDING CHAPTERS 95 AND 97 SO AS TO ADOPT THE NORTH CAROLINA PROVISIONS OF LAW REGARDING MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, AND INSURANCE AND A MOTOR VEHICLE REINSURANCE FACILITY AS THE LAW OF THIS STATE AND TO CONFORM THE NORTH CAROLINA PROVISIONS TO SOUTH CAROLINA'S INSURANCE CODE; TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENTS OF STATE GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE SHALL BE THE "COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE" ELECTED TO OFFICE UNDER THE LAWS OF THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-1-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE INSURANCE LAWS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE DEFINITION OF "DIRECTOR" OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE AND SUBSTITUTE THEREFOR "COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE"; TO AMEND SECTION 38-3-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE

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DEPARTMENT'S DIRECTOR, PROVIDE THAT THE "COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE" SHALL BE ELECTED RATHER THAN APPOINTED, AND MAKE CHANGES IN THE PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE REMOVAL OF THIS OFFICIAL; TO AMEND SECTION 38-3-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER CHANGES, SUBSTITUTE "COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE" FOR "DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE" AND DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT, IF THE COMMISSIONER BECOMES A CANDIDATE FOR PUBLIC OFFICE OR BECOMES A MEMBER OF A POLITICAL COMMITTEE DURING TENURE, HIS OFFICE MUST BE IMMEDIATELY VACATED; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 38-3-102 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE MUST BE ELECTED TO OFFICE BY THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE STATE IN THE GENERAL ELECTION AND PROVIDE FOR THE COMMISSIONER'S TERM OF OFFICE, QUALIFICATIONS, VACANCIES, AND RELATED MATTERS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ELECTION OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE BEGINS WITH AN INITIAL TWO-YEAR TERM OF OFFICE VOTED ON IN THE YEAR 2000 TO BE FOLLOWED BY A FULL FOUR-YEAR TERM VOTED ON IN 2002 AND EVERY FOUR YEARS THEREAFTER AND THAT THE DIRECTOR SERVING ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT SHALL CONTINUE TO SERVE UNTIL HIS SUCCESSOR IS ELECTED AND QUALIFIES FOR OFFICE AS COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE; TO PROVIDE THAT EVERY REFERENCE TO "DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE" IN THE 1976 CODE SHALL BE DEEMED TO MEAN "COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE"; TO AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT THE CODE COMMISSIONER TO CHANGE CERTAIN REFERENCES; TO REPEAL ACT 154 OF 1997, RELATING TO THE REVISION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ON AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE; TO REPEAL ARTICLES 13 AND 15, CHAPTER 73 OF TITLE 38, RELATING TO THE PROVISIONS REGARDING ADVISORY ORGANIZATIONS AND JOINT UNDERWRITING OR JOINT REINSURANCE UNDER THE INSURANCE LAW ON PROPERTY, CASUALTY, INLAND MARINE, AND SURETY RATES; TO REPEAL ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 77 OF TITLE 38, RELATING TO THE LAW ON AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND THE
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"MANDATE TO WRITE" AND INSURANCE COVERAGES; TO REPEAL ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 77 OF TITLE 38, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA REINSURANCE FACILITY AND DESIGNATED PRODUCERS; AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 9 OF TITLE 56, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROVISIONS, AND CHAPTER 10 OF TITLE 56, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL SECURITY PROVISIONS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 476 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY, BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-210, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE REMOVAL OR RENAMING OF CERTAIN MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS LOCATED ON PUBLIC PROPERTY WITHOUT A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF EACH BRANCH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

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

S. 477 (Word version) -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 14 TO TITLE 41 SO AS TO ENACT THE PRESSURE EQUIPMENT SAFETY ACT OF 1999, TO PROVIDE THAT ALL BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSELS INSTALLED IN THIS STATE BE DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED AND SEALED OR STAMPED UNDER A NATIONAL CODE AND REGISTERED WITH THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL ON REGISTRATION FORMS PROVIDED AND APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, AND PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO REGISTER A BOILER OR PRESSURE VESSEL OR INSTALL ONE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THIS CHAPTER.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 478 (Word version) -- Senators Short, Gregory and Jackson: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 37 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 17, SO AS TO

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PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF RECOVERY AGENCIES.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

H. 3108 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Knotts, Altman, Inabinett, Stuart, Leach, R. Smith, Witherspoon, Hamilton, Simrill, Campsen, Klauber, Sandifer, Vaughn, Law, Hawkins, Harrison, Keegan, D. Smith, Kirsh, Wilder, Robinson, Askins, Woodrum, Phillips, Harrell, Lucas, Barrett, Young-Brickell, Hinson, Bailey, Allison, Cato, Walker, Mason, Rodgers, Gilham, Maddox, Rhoad, Meacham, Littlejohn, Rice and Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CRIMES AND OFFENSES BY ADDING CHAPTER 2 SO AS TO PROVIDE ADVISORY SENTENCING GUIDELINES; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CATEGORIZATION OF FELONIES AND MISDEMEANORS, SO AS TO REVISE THE EXEMPT CATEGORY OF CRIMES; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR THE VARIOUS CLASSES OF CRIMES, SO AS TO REVISE THE SET OF CRIMES THE MINIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT APPLIES TO; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL OFFENSES ARE AUTOMATICALLY CLASSIFIED; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CONFINEMENT OF PRISONERS AND WORK RELEASE PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE CERTAIN CLASSIFIED FELONIES AND EXEMPT OFFENSES FOR THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSE"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-125, RELATING TO CONDITIONS A PRISONER MUST MEET TO BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR WORK RELEASE, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE CERTAIN FELONIES AND EXEMPT OFFENSES FOR THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSES" AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION DOES NOT APPLY TO CERTAIN LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-150, RELATING TO CONDITIONS A PRISONER MUST MEET TO BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR EARLY RELEASE, DISCHARGE, OR COMMUNITY SUPERVISION, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "AN OFFENSE" FOR THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSE" AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION DOES NOT APPLY TO CERTAIN LOCAL CORRECTIONAL

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FACILITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY FOR AND FORFEITURE OF GOOD CONDUCT CREDITS, SO AS TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF TIME A PRISONER CAN EARN FOR GOOD BEHAVIOR TO THREE DAYS A MONTH AND TO ELIMINATE THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSE"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-230, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY FOR EDUCATION CREDITS, SO AS TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF TIME A PRISONER CAN EARN FOR PARTICIPATING IN AN EDUCATION PROGRAM TO SIX DAYS A MONTH AND TO ELIMINATE THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSE"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-430, RELATING TO RIOTING OR INCITING TO RIOT, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTY; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-650, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE RELEASE OF AN OFFENDER INTO THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH HE COMMITTED THE CRIME, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE CERTAIN CLASSIFIED FELONIES AND EXEMPT OFFENSES FOR THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSE"; TO AMEND SECTIONS 24-13-710 AND 24-13-720, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SUPERVISED FURLOUGH PROGRAM, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE CERTAIN CLASSIFIED FELONIES AND EXEMPT OFFENSES FOR THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSE" AND TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-1310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SHOCK INCARCERATION PROGRAM, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE CERTAIN CLASSIFIED FELONIES AND EXEMPT OFFENSES FOR THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSE"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PAROLE, SO AS TO ELIMINATE PAROLE FOR A CRIME AND TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN OFFENDERS MUST COMPLETE A COMMUNITY SUPERVISION PROGRAM BEFORE HIS DISCHARGE FROM HIS SENTENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-560, RELATING TO PRISONERS WHO MUST COMPLETE A COMMUNITY SUPERVISION PROGRAM OPERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES BEFORE THEIR RELEASE FROM THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, SO AS TO REVISE THE OFFENSES THAT REQUIRE AN OFFENDER TO COMPLETE A COMMUNITY SUPERVISION PROGRAM AND TO PROVIDE THAT A JUDGE MAY INCLUDE COMPLETION OF A COMMUNITY SUPERVISION PROGRAM AS A PART OF A SENTENCE FOR
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CERTAIN CRIMES AND TO SUBSTITUTE CERTAIN CLASSIFIED CRIMES FOR THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSE"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-26-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENTENCING GUIDELINES COMMISSION, SO AS TO REVISE THE COMPOSITIOIN OF THE COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 24-26-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENTENCING GUIDELINES COMMISSION, SO AS TO REVISE THE CONTENTS OF ITS ANNUAL REPORT; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 2-13-66, 16-1-90, 16-1-100, AND 16-1-110 RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF FELONIES AND MISDEMEANORS; TO REPEAL SECTION 24-13-100 RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "NO PAROLE OFFENSE", AND TO PROVIDE A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND THAT ALL PROCEEDINGS PENDING AT THE TIME THIS ACT TAKES EFFECT ARE SAVED AND THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT APPLY PROSPECTIVELY.

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

H. 3429 (Word version) -- Reps. Lanford, Hawkins, Wilder, Walker, Allison, Lee, Davenport, D. Smith, Vaughn and Littlejohn: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY OF JANUARY 4, 1999, MISSED BY STUDENTS OF EACH OF THE SEVEN SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1998-99 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO ICE AND WEATHER CONDITIONS IS 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 referred to the Committee on Education.

H. 3443 (Word version) -- Reps. Barfield, Witherspoon, Keegan, Edge and Kelley: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 21, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WATERCRAFT EQUIPMENT AND OPERATION, BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-134 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A NO WAKE ZONE ON SPECIFIED PORTIONS OF THE WACCAMAW RIVER.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.

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H. 3450 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Beck, Bowers, Breeland, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, D. Smith, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, F. Smith, Fleming, G. Brown, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, H. Brown, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, J. Brown, J. Hines, J. Smith, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, M. Hines, M. McLeod, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McMahand, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, R. Smith, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, Stille, Stuart, T. Brown, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, W. McLeod, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION SALUTING OUR DISTINGUISHED COLLEAGUE AND FRIEND IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, THE HONORABLE MOLLY M. SPEARMAN OF SALUDA COUNTY, FOR HER OUTSTANDING LEGISLATIVE SERVICE, AND EXTENDING BEST WISHES TO HER IN HER NEW POSITION AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

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

H. 3451 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Beck, Bowers, Breeland, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, D. Smith, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, F. Smith, Fleming, G. Brown, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, H. Brown, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, J. Brown, J. Hines, J. Smith, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, M. Hines, M. McLeod, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McMahand, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, R. Smith, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, Stille, Stuart, T. Brown, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn,

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W. McLeod, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE HONORABLE WILBUR L. CAVE OF ALLENDALE COUNTY, OUR FRIEND AND DISTINGUISHED COLLEAGUE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING, DEDICATED SERVICE AS A LEGISLATOR, AND EXTENDING HIM BEST WISHES IN HIS NEW ENDEAVOR.

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

H. 3453 (Word version) -- Rep. G. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DECLARING NOVEMBER 7-13, 1999 AS "SOUTH CAROLINA ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AWARENESS WEEK" FOR 1999.

Whereas, Alzheimer's disease is a progressive degenerative brain disorder, which causes memory loss and changes in thought, personality, and behavior; and

Whereas, this disease ultimately renders its victims incapable of caring for themselves and communicating their needs to others; and

Whereas, Alzheimer's disease is commonly called the "long goodbye" which is an appropriate designation for a disease that can span from two to twenty years; and

Whereas, currently in South Carolina there are approximately fifty thousand persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, and this number is estimated to increase by several thousand new cases annually; and

Whereas, the caregivers of an Alzheimer's disease victim experience many emotions as they deal with their loved one and the changes occurring in the life of the victim and their own lives; and

Whereas, the family members need assistance in learning caregiving skills to provide quality care, knowing where to find assistance and support groups, learning how to reduce stress and managing the lifestyle changes that accompany this disease; and

Whereas, there are scores of private and public facilities, agencies, and organizations that provide various services ranging from day care to medical care for these victims and their families; and

Whereas, it is important that all South Carolinians educate themselves on the causes, treatments, cures, and the ongoing research studies of Alzheimer's disease; and

Whereas, the General Assembly can aid in this endeavor by naming a specific week in which the State, its agencies, and private voluntary

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health organizations shall work to increase public awareness, understanding, and support for persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders and their caregivers. Now, therefore,

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

That November 7-13, 1999 is declared "South Carolina Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Week" for 1999.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Governor's Office, Division on Aging, the Department of Mental Health, the Department of Disabilities and Special Needs, the Department of Health and Human Services, the SC Services Information System of the USC School of Medicine, the Medical University of South Carolina, and the Lowcountry South Carolina, Mid-State South Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina chapters of the Alzheimer's Association of South Carolina.

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

H. 3472 (Word version) -- Reps. Harvin, G. Brown, M. McLeod and Woodrum: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING EDWARD H. SEXAUER FOR HIS OUTSTANDING WORK AT SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION IN SUMTER AND WISHING HIM HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS FOLLOWING HIS RETIREMENT.

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

H. 3479 (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 17, 1999.

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 17, 1999.

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Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Chief Justice Finney.

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

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEE
Invitations Accepted

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from South Carolina Credit Union League to attend a reception at Seawell's Restaurant on Tuesday, February 16, 1999, from 6:00 until 7:00 P.M.

Poll of the Invitations Committee
Ayes 9; Nays 0; Not Voting 1

AYES

Courson                   Wilson                    Matthews
Patterson                 Russell                   O'Dell
Passailaigue              McGill                    Reese

TOTAL--9

NAYS

TOTAL--0

NOT VOTING

Washington

TOTAL--1

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from South Carolina Cable Television Association to attend a reception at the Capital City Club on Tuesday, February 16, 1999, from 7:00 until 9:00 P.M.

Poll of the Invitations Committee
Ayes 9; Nays 0; Not Voting 1

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AYES

Courson                   Wilson                    Matthews
Patterson                 Russell                   O'Dell
Passailaigue              McGill                    Reese

TOTAL--9

NAYS

TOTAL--0

NOT VOTING

Washington

TOTAL--1

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from the South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind to attend a drop-in luncheon in Room 221 Blatt Bldg. on Wednesday, February 17, 1999, upon adjournment and lasting until 2:00 P.M.

Poll of the Invitations Committee
Ayes 9; Nays 0; Not Voting 1

AYES

Courson                   Wilson                    Matthews
Patterson                 Russell                   O'Dell
Passailaigue              McGill                    Reese

TOTAL--9

NAYS

TOTAL--0

NOT VOTING

Washington

TOTAL--1

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Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from the Municipal Association of South Carolina to attend a reception at the Adam's Mark Hotel on Wednesday, February 17, 1999, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M.

Poll of the Invitations Committee
Ayes 9; Nays 0; Not Voting 1

AYES

Courson                   Wilson                    Matthews
Patterson                 Russell                   O'Dell
Passailaigue              McGill                    Reese

TOTAL--9

NAYS

TOTAL--0

NOT VOTING

Washington

TOTAL-1

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., February 9, 1999
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it requests the return of S. 381:
S. 381 (Word version) -- Senator Rankin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE GROWING SUCCESS AND WORTHWHILE EFFORTS OF AN OUTSTANDING MUSEUM IN MYRTLEBEACH BY RECOGNIZING IT AS THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

HOUSE CONCURRENCE

S. 196 (Word version) -- Senators Courson, Giese, Leventis, McGill, Hayes and Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE

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NATIONAL COMMANDER OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, THE HONORABLE HAROLD L. MILLER, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1999.

Returned with concurrence.

Received as information.

HOUSE CONCURRENCE

S. 427 (Word version) -- Senator Short: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE LEWISVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING SQUAD ON THEIR NINTH CONSECUTIVE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WIN.

Returned with concurrence.

Received as information.

HOUSE CONCURRENCE

S. 428 (Word version) -- Senator Short: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SORROW AT THE DEATH OF EDWARD HOOD DAWSON OF CHESTER AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

Returned with concurrence.

Received as information.

HOUSE CONCURRENCE

S. 431 (Word version) -- Senators Fair and Giese: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DESIGNATING FEBRUARY 18, 1999, AS "CHRISTIAN BLIND MISSION INTERNATIONAL DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA IN OBSERVANCE OF THE HISTORIC "VISION 2020" INITIATIVE ON BEHALF OF MILLIONS OF NEEDLESSLY BLIND PERSONS WORLDWIDE IN AN EFFORT TO RID THE WORLD OF AVOIDABLE BLINDNESS BY THE YEAR 2020.

Returned with concurrence.

Received as information.

HOUSE CONCURRENCE

S. 432 (Word version) -- Senator Drummond: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE PORTS AUTHORITY FOR ITS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO

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THE ECONOMY OF THIS STATE, FOR THE SIGNIFICANT ROLE IT HAS PLAYED IN ADVANCING SOUTH CAROLINA'S POSITION IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY, FOR ITS LEADERSHIP AND VISION AS OUR STATE MOVES FORWARD INTO THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY, AND TO ACKNOWLEDGE FEBRUARY 9, 1999, AS "STATE PORTS AUTHORITY APPRECIATION DAY".

Returned with concurrence.

Received as information.

HOUSE CONCURRENCE

S. 473 (Word version) -- Senator Patterson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR MR. MAURICE LEE LONG, A STELLAR EXAMPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S EXCEPTIONAL CITIZENRY, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS BIRTHDAY AND RETIREMENT.

Returned with concurrence.

Received as information.

ADJOURNMENT

At 12:30 P.M., pursuant to the motion by Senator DRUMMOND on Wednesday, February 3, 1999, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 11:00 A.M.

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