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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 PRESIDENT.

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

Beloved, hear the wisdom of Ecclesiastes, Chapter 7:19 in the Living Bible... paraphrased:

"A wise man is stronger than the mayors of ten big cities! And there is not a single man in all the earth who is always good and never sins."
Let us pray.

Father in Heaven, it is a staggering thought that these words were written either by Solomon or a writer expressing King Solomon's thoughts, perhaps a thousand years before Christ.

How modern they sound even though a paraphrase!

Daily, Father, we realize how imperfect we all are - How inadequate our thinking - How imperfect our volition!

What a miracle that we understand each other as well as we do!

One more miracle, Lord, we pray: Forgive our petulance! Give us patience with each other when we differ!
Amen.

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

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

Initial Appointment, Northwest Drought Response Committee, with term to commence March 1, 2000, and to expire March 1, 2004

Public Service Districts

Charles Roy Collins, 228 Lawton Road, Central, S.C. 29630

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Initial Appointment, South Carolina Arts Commission, with term to commence June 30, 2001, and to expire June 30, 2004

At-Large

Noble P. Cooper, 1415 Pine Street, Columbia, S.C. 29204 VICE Judith W. Cooter

Referred to the Committee on Education.

Reappointment, South Carolina State Commission for Minority Affairs, with term to commence June 30, 2001, and to expire June 30, 2005

5th Congressional District

Betty Davis Gilliam, 805 Clinton Ave., Lancaster, S.C. 29720

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Reappointment, Board of Directors of the Jobs-Economic Development Authority, with term to commence July 27, 2001, and to expire July 27, 2004

At-Large

P. Keith Waring, 1962 Ashley Hall Road, Charleston, S.C. 29407

Referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

Reappointment, South Carolina Board of Long Term Health Care Administrators, with term to commence June 9, 2001, and to expire June 9, 2004

Community Residential Care Facility

Daniel Rogers McLeod, Jr., 26 West Seven Oaks Drive, Greenville, S.C. 29605

Referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

Reappointment, South Carolina State Ports Authority, with term to commence June 4, 2001, and to expire June 4, 2008

At-Large

Jack M. Scoville, 305 Meeting Street, Georgetown, S.C. 29440

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

Senator HOLLAND introduced Dr. John B. Dubose of Camden, S.C., Doctor of the Day.

Senator LEVENTIS rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.

Senator McCONNELL rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.

Senator RICHARDSON rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.

Senator PASSAILAIGUE rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.

The following were introduced:

S. 499 (Word version) -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 77, TITLE 38 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REINSURANCE FACILITY AND DESIGNATED PRODUCERS, BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-640 SO AS TO CLARIFY AND FURTHER EXPLAIN THE CRITERIA FOR IMPOSITION OF A SURCHARGE ON LIABILITY INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR RECOUPMENT OF FACILITY ASSESSMENTS OR LOSSES.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 500 (Word version) -- Senator Pinckney: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-67-465 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONTRACT WITH PRIVATE SECTOR VENDORS TO PILOT TEST IN THREE SELECTED SCHOOL DISTRICTS DURING SCHOOL YEAR 2001-2002 A SCHOOL BUS SAFETY COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND PROGRAM, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROGRAM SHALL BE EXPANDED STATEWIDE BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL YEAR 2002-2003

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

S. 501 (Word version) -- Senator Peeler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2001, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITADEL, COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY, SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, AND THE WIL LOU GRAY OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL AS THE TIME FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE TO MEET IN JOINT ASSEMBLY IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO ELECT SUCCESSORS TO THE MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE IN 2001, OR WHOSE POSITIONS MUST OTHERWISE BE FILLED.
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The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 502 (Word version) -- Senator McGill: A BILL TO REPEAL ACT 191 OF 1971, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY RECREATION COMMISSION DISTRICT AND TRANSFER ALL OF ITS POWERS, DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, ASSETS, AND LIABILITIES TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY.
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Read the first time and, on motion of Senator McGill, with unanimous consent, ordered placed on the Local and Uncontested Calendar without reference.

On motion of Senator McGill, S.502 was ordered to receive a second and third reading on the next two consecutive legislative days.

S. 503 (Word version) -- Senator Drummond: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO OFFER THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE TO MR. AND MRS. DANIEL M. HICKS OF GREENWOOD COUNTY UPON THE OCCASION OF

The Senate Resolution was adopted.

H. 3763 (Word version) -- Rep. W.D. Smith: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE WHITNEY RESCUE SQUAD IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY TO TRANSFER AND THE WHITNEY AREA FIRE DISTRICT IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY TO ACCEPT ALL OF THE DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, ASSETS, AND LIABILITIES OF THE SQUAD ON SUCH TERMS THE GOVERNING BODIES CONSIDER APPROPRIATE.

Read the first time and ordered placed on the Local and Uncontested Calendar without reference.

H. 3771 (Word version) -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO STANDARDS FOR LICENSING COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2541, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

H. 3796 (Word version) -- Rep. Owens: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION SALUTING AND THANKING THE HONORABLE CHARLES W. ACKERMAN, MAYOR OF HARLEYVILLE, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING, DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF HARLEYVILLE ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT.

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

H. 3797 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine,

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

H. 3798 (Word version) -- Rep. J. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE WARMEST SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY WELCOME TO PHILLIP HARTLEB FROM JENA, GERMANY, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS VISIT TO COLUMBIA, ONE OF THE STATE'S "BEAUTIFUL PLACES", IN HIS CAPACITY AS PRESIDENT OF PHIL'S WORLD TRAVEL, AND DEMONSTRATING TO HIM FIRSTHAND THE SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY FOUND IN SOUTH CAROLINA'S "SMILING FACES".

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

H. 3799 (Word version) -- Rep. Owens: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND EXTOL PAUL PIETROWSKI, OF ST. GEORGE, FOR HIS GALLANT DISPLAY OF HEROISM IN COMING TO THE AID OF A BATTERED WOMAN HE ENCOUNTERED ON THE SIDE OF ROUND O ROAD NEAR COTTAGEVILLE ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 28, 2001.

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

Senator GIESE from the Committee on Education submitted a favorable report on:

S. 12 (Word version) -- Senators Richardson, Mescher, Grooms, McConnell and Branton: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 40, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE ORGANIZATION, OPERATION, AND GOVERNANCE OF CHARTER SCHOOLS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Senator GIESE from the Committee on Education submitted a favorable with amendment report on:

S. 13 (Word version) -- Senators Passailaigue, Ford, Reese and Branton: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-113-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF AN INDEPENDENT INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING, SO AS TO REVISE THIS DEFINITION.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Senator LEATHERMAN from the Committee on Finance submitted a favorable with amendment report on:

S. 35 (Word version) -- Senators Elliott, Ford and Branton: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-2740 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY UPON WRITTEN OR ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION FROM THE COUNTY TREASURER TO SUSPEND THE DRIVER'S LICENSE AND MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION OF PERSONS WHO ARE DELINQUENT IN PAYING PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES ON A MOTOR VEHICLE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-2675, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF ADDITIONAL TAXES WHEN A MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATE IS TRANSFERRED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROHIBITION APPLIES IF THE TITLE AND REGISTRATION TO THE VEHICLE FROM WHICH THE TAG WAS REMOVED IS TRANSFERRED TO A NEW OWNER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1290, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF LICENSE PLATES AND THE APPLICABLE FEE, SO AS TO ALLOW A TRANSFER ONLY IF THE TITLE AND REGISTRATION TO THE VEHICLE FROM WHICH THE

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Senator GREGORY from the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry submitted a favorable with amendment report on:

S. 318 (Word version) -- Senator Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 13, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF FISH, BY ADDING SECTION 50-13-237 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO HARVEST STRIPED BASS AND STRIPED BASS HYBRIDS IN THE SAVANNAH RIVER FROM THE AUGUSTA DIVERSION DAM DOWNSTREAM TO FIELDS CUT AND THE ATLANTIC INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPIRATION OF THE HARVEST RESTRICTION.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Senator WILSON from the Committee on Transportation submitted a favorable with amendment report on:

S. 404 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell, Ravenel, Ford and Passailaigue: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE I-526 BRIDGE THAT SPANS U.S. HIGHWAY 17 AND U.S. HIGHWAY 7 IN CHARLESTON COUNTY AS THE "ROBERT W. HARRELL, SR. BRIDGE" IN HONOR OF THIS DISTINGUISHED SOUTH CAROLINIAN.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Senator GREGORY from the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry submitted a favorable with amendment report on:

H. 3237 (Word version) -- Reps. Witherspoon, Frye and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-1187, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BAIT THAT MAY BE USED WITH TROTLINES, SET HOOKS, AND JUGS, SO AS TO REMOVE THE PROHIBITION ON THE USE OF BREAM AS BAIT ON CERTAIN TROTLINES AFTER JUNE 30, 2001, ON THE EDISTO, BLACK, SAMPIT, BIG PEE DEE, LITTLE PEE DEE, LUMBER, AND WACCAMAW RIVERS, AND TO ALSO REMOVE THE PROHIBITION ON THE USE OF BREAM AS BAIT ON TROTLINES AFTER JUNE 30, 2001, ON THE BLACK, BIG PEE DEE, LITTLE PEE DEE, LUMBER, AND WACCAMAW RIVERS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED LOCAL AND STATEWIDE CALENDAR.

The following Bill was read the third time and ordered sent to the House of Representatives:

S. 190 (Word version) -- Senators Grooms and Branton: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-3-210 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SHALL NOTIFY A COUNTY'S LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT CLOSES A BRIDGE OR ROAD FOR REPAIRS THAT WILL NOT BE COMPLETED WITHIN A THIRTY-DAY PERIOD.

The following Bills, having been read the second time with notice of general amendments, were ordered placed on the third reading Calendar:

S. 211 (Word version) -- Senator Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-440, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR DRIVING A MOTOR VEHICLE WITHOUT A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO REVISE THE PERIOD OF TIME IN WHICH A PERSON MAY HAVE A CHARGE OF DRIVING A MOTOR VEHICLE WITHOUT A DRIVER'S LICENSE DISMISSED; TO AMEND SECTION 56-10-225, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MAINTAINING PROOF IN A REGISTERED MOTOR VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES THAT THE MOTOR VEHICLE IS INSURED, SO AS TO REVISE THE TIME PERIOD IN WHICH A PERSON CHARGED WITH FAILING TO MAINTAIN PROOF THAT A MOTOR VEHICLE IS INSURED MAY HAVE THE CHARGE DISMISSED.

S. 248 (Word version) -- Senators Martin, Leventis, Gregory, Branton and Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-2200, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976,

Senator MARTIN explained the Bill.

S. 356 (Word version) -- Senators McGill, Ravenel and Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 49-29-230, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CERTAIN SCENIC RIVER DESIGNATIONS, SO AS TO DESIGNATE A PORTION OF THE BLACK RIVER AS A SCENIC RIVER.

S. 484 (Word version) -- Finance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-17-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS UNDER THE OPTIONAL RETIREMENT PROGRAM FOR PUBLICLY-SUPPORTED FOUR-YEAR AND POSTGRADUATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM CONTRIBUTION FROM FOUR AND ONE QUARTER PERCENT OF COMPENSATION TO FIVE PERCENT OF COMPENSATION; TO AMEND CHAPTER 20, TITLE 9, RELATING TO THE OPTIONAL RETIREMENT PROGRAM FOR TEACHERS AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, SO AS TO EXTEND ELIGIBILITY IN THAT PROGRAM TO EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE, INCLUDING EMPLOYEES OF TWO-AND FOUR-YEAR STATE SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES; AND TO REPEAL, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002, THE OPTIONAL RETIREMENT PROGRAM FOR PUBLICLY-SUPPORTED FOUR-YEAR AND POSTGRADUATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

S. 219 (Word version) -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-9-660, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INVESTMENT OF FUNDS OF THE STATE BY THE STATE TREASURER, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE INVESTMENTS IN CORPORATIONS AND IN STATES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OUTSIDE OF SOUTH CAROLINA SO LONG AS THE OBLIGATIONS ARE DENOMINATED IN UNITED STATES DOLLARS, TO MODIFY THE INVESTMENT GRADE RATING REQUIREMENT FOR INVESTMENT IN OBLIGATIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR INVESTMENT IN CERTAIN GUARANTEED INVESTMENT CONTRACTS ISSUED BY A DOMESTIC OR FOREIGN INSURANCE COMPANY OR OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE TREASURER TO CONTRACT TO LEND INVESTED SECURITIES.

The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill, the question being the second reading of the Bill.

Senator LEATHERMAN proposed the following amendment (NBD\11452AC01), which was adopted:

Amend the bill, as and if amended, Section 11-9-660(A), page 2 on lines 7 and 14 by deleting /(2)/ and inserting /(2)(3)/.

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

Senator LEATHERMAN explained the amendment.

The amendment was adopted.

There being no further amendments, the Bill was read the second time and ordered placed on the third reading Calendar with notice of general amendments.

The following Bills, having been read the second time, were ordered placed on the third reading Calendar:

H. 3098 (Word version) -- Reps. McGee, Altman, Meacham-Richardson, Whatley, Owens and Rodgers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-3310, AS

H. 3173 (Word version) -- Reps. Law and Merrill: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 21, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EQUIPMENT AND THE OPERATION OF WATERCRAFT, BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-142 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A NO WAKE ZONE ON A PORTION OF THE COOPER RIVER LYING BETWEEN CHANNEL MARKER 13 IN THE VICINITY OF PIMLICO PLANTATION AND THE WATER CHECK STATION IN THE VICINITY OF BLUFF PLANTATION.

S. 424 (Word version) -- Senators Branton and Ravenel: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS ALONG THE EAST AND WESTBOUND LANES OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 26 BETWEEN MILE MARKER 199 IN BERKELEY COUNTY AND ITS TERMINAL INTERCHANGE WITH UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 17 IN CHARLESTON COUNTY THAT READ "NO TRUCKS 3 AXLES OR MORE LEFT LANE EXCEPT TO PASS".

Senators BRANTON and WILSON spoke on the Resolution.

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

At 12:44 P.M., Senator McCONNELL assumed the Chair.

H. 3787 (Word version) -- Rep. Phillips: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2001, 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 BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITADEL, COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY, SOUTH

The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Resolution, the question being the adoption of the Concurrent Resolution.

Senator GIESE proposed the following amendment (3787TIMECHANGE), which was adopted:

Amend the concurrent resolution, as and if amended, page 1, by striking lines 31-32 and inserting:

/   joint session in the Hall of the House of Representatives at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, April 18, 2001, for the purpose of electing   /

Amend the resolution further, as and if amended, page 1, by striking line 11 and inserting:

/   TO FIX 1:30 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2001, AS /

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

Senator GIESE explained the amendment.

The amendment was adopted.

There being no further amendments, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted and ordered returned to the House with amendments.

H. 3451 (Word version) -- Reps. Robinson, Harvin, McCraw, Quinn, Cooper, Keegan, Carnell, Kirsh, Clyburn, Jennings, Koon, Cobb-Hunter, Rice, Riser, A. Young, Allison, Littlejohn, Kennedy, Limehouse, J.R. Smith, Tripp and Leach: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 56, CHAPTER 31, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RENTAL OF PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS CHAPTER ALSO APPLIES TO RENTAL VEHICLES, AND TO DEFINE RENTAL VEHICLES FOR THIS PURPOSE.

On motion of Senator MOORE, with unanimous consent, the Bill was carried over.

At 12:49 P.M., Senator COURSON assumed the Chair.

THE CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED CALENDAR HAVING BEEN COMPLETED, THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE MOTION PERIOD.

On motion of Senator MARTIN, the Senate agreed to dispense with the Motion Period.

THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CALL OF THE CONTESTED STATEWIDE AND LOCAL CALENDAR.

S. 76 (Word version) -- Senators Jackson and Ford: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 16 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON, BY ADDING ARTICLE 19, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE "SOUTH CAROLINA VIOLENCE PREVENTION AUTHORITY" AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES, BY ADDING ARTICLE 78 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF VIOLENCE PREVENTION MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES.

The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill, the question being the third reading of the Bill.

Senator MARTIN moved to carry over the Bill.

Senator MOORE spoke on the Bill.

At 1:12 P.M., the PRESIDENT assumed the Chair.

Senator MOORE continued speaking on the Bill.

Senator LEVENTIS spoke on the Bill.

With Senator LEVENTIS retaining the floor, Senator MARTIN asked unanimous consent to make a motion to continue the Bill.

Senator MOORE objected.

With Senator LEVENTIS retaining the floor, Senator MARTIN asked unanimous consent to make a motion to commit the Bill to the Committee on Finance.

Senator MOORE objected.

Senator LEVENTIS continued speaking on the Bill.

With Senator LEVENTIS retaining the floor, Senator MARTIN asked unanimous consent to make a motion to carry over the Bill.

Senator LEVENTIS objected.

Senator LEVENTIS spoke on the Bill.

With Senator LEVENTIS retaining the floor, Senator MOORE asked unanimous consent to make a motion to carry over S. 76, to proceed to a consideration of S. 57 and give S. 57 a second reading with notice of general amendments on third reading, carrying over all amendments to third reading, and to proceed to a consideration of S. 62 and give S. 62 a second reading with notice of general amendments on third reading, carrying over all amendments to third reading.

There was no objection.

On motion of Senator MOORE, with unanimous consent, S. 76 was carried over.

S. 57 (Word version) -- Senators Elliott, Ford, McGill, Mescher, Glover and Branton: A BILL TO RECOGNIZE THE CHICORA-WACCAMAW INDIAN TRIBE AND THE PEE DEE INDIAN TRIBE AS INDIAN TRIBES OF SOUTH CAROLINA REPRESENTING THE CHICORA-WACCAMAW INDIAN PEOPLE AND THE PEE DEE INDIAN PEOPLE, RESPECTIVELY, AND TO CONFER UPON

On motion of Senator MOORE, with unanimous consent, ordered read the second time with notice of general amendments on third reading, carrying over all amendments to third reading.

S. 62 (Word version) -- Senators Mescher, Grooms, McGill and Branton: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-31-20 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF THE AUTHORITY APPOINTED FROM HORRY, BERKELEY, AND GEORGETOWN COUNTIES MUST BE CUSTOMERS OF THE AUTHORITY AND RESIDE IN AUTHORITY TERRITORY.

On motion of Senator MOORE, with unanimous consent, ordered read the second time with notice of general amendments on third reading, carrying over all amendments to third reading.

On motion of Senators LEVENTIS, ALEXANDER, ANDERSON, BAUER, BRANTON, COURSON, DRUMMOND, ELLIOTT, FAIR, FORD, GIESE, GLOVER, GREGORY, GROOMS, HAWKINS, HAYES, HOLLAND, HUTTO, JACKSON, LAND, LEATHERMAN, MARTIN, MATTHEWS, McCONNELL, McGILL, MESCHER, MOORE, O'DELL, PASSAILAIGUE, PATTERSON, PEELER, PINCKNEY, RANKIN, RAVENEL, REESE, RICHARDSON, RITCHIE, RYBERG, SALEEBY, SETZLER, SHORT, J. VERNE SMITH, THOMAS, VERDIN, WALDREP and WILSON, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of the Reverend Dr. Alton C. Clark of Little Mountain, S.C., who served continuously as Chaplain of the House of Representatives from 1965 until his passing.

At 2:15 P.M., on motion of Senator MOORE, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 2:00 P.M.

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