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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, hear the words recorded by St. John, Chapter 10:
"Jesus said... I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly."
Let us pray.
Our Father, the world is struggling under the shadows of great burdens brought upon us by the sinful nature of mankind.
In a day when science is adding years to life, making it longer and in many cases more miserable, help us to be possessed of the elements that make for what Jesus called "the abundant life."
May our hearts yearn just as much for the gifts of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, faithfulness and goodness, as for money and the things money can buy.
We know that money can buy much that is good and necessary for survival; but apart from a vital relationship with the Living Lord, we still may be hungry and threadbare in real happiness... falling far short of the "joy of the Lord."
Add this quality to our lives this day, O Lord.
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, Northeast Drought Response Committee, with term to commence March 1, 2000, and to expire March 1, 2004
Soil and Water Conservation
Theron Dewitt, 2036 Timmonsville Highway, Darlington, S.C. 29532
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Initial Appointment, Northwest Drought Response Committee, with term to commence March 1, 2000, and to expire March 1, 2004
George Milam, Town of Walhalla, P. O. Box 1099, Walhalla, S.C. 29691
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Mining Council, with term to commence June 30, 2001, and to expire June 30, 2005
Patrick T. Walker, DHEC, 2600 Bull Street, Bureau of Air Quality, Columbia, S.C. VICE William C. Rowell - resigned
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Initial Appointment, Central Drought Response Committee, with term to commence March 1, 2000, and to expire March 1, 2004
James T. Darby, Jr., P. O. Box 1837, Sumter, S.C. 29151
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Initial Appointment, South Carolina State Board of Financial Institutions, with term to commence June 30, 2000, and to expire June 30, 2004
A. E. "Rick" Hammond, 902 Shadetree Court, Columbia, S.C. 29212 VICE FMC Fralix
Referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.
Initial Appointment, South Carolina State Board of Financial Institutions, with term to commence June 30, 1999, and to expire June 30, 2003
H. Blake Gibbons, The Citizens Bank, P. O. Box 36, Olanta, S.C. 29114 VICE Rodney B. Scarborough
Referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.
Initial Appointment, Director, Department of Corrections
Richard Dodge Frederick, 180 Belle Chase Drive, Lexington, S.C. 29072 VICE William D. Catoe
Referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.
Initial Appointment, John De La Howe School Board of Trustees, with term to commence April 1, 1999, and to expire April 1, 2004
Westley Darrell McAllister, 100 Main Street, Mt. Carmel, S.C. 29840-0100
Referred to the Committee on Education.
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Arts Commission, with term to commence June 30, 2000, and to expire June 30, 2003
Patrick R. VanHuss, 157 Crown Lake Drive, Hopkins, S.C. 29061 VICE John B. Heaton
Referred to the Committee on Education.
Initial Appointment, South Carolina State Commission on Higher Education, with term to commence July 1, 2000, and to expire July 1, 2002
Margaret M. Addison, 1130 Lowell St., Holly Hill, S.C. 29059 VICE Lawrence M. Gressette, Jr.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
Initial Appointment, John De La Howe School Board of Trustees, with term to commence April 1, 1998, and to expire April 1, 2003
Ronald M. Davis, 115 LaPort Drive, Greenwood, S.C. 29649 VICE Francis E. Grier
Referred to the Committee on Education.
Initial Appointment, Director, Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
John Kemp Durst, Jr., 3737 Devereaux Rd., Columbia, S.C. 29205 VICE William R. Jennings
Referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.
Initial Appointment, Board of Trustees for the Veterans' Trust Fund of South Carolina
Alan Richard Roberts, 817 Doulton Lane, Goose Creek, S.C. 29445 VICE Clarence T. McGee
Referred to the General Committee.
Initial Appointment, Board of Trustees for the Veterans' Trust Fund of South Carolina
Charles R. Simmons, 202 Glassy Mountain Street, Pickens, S.C. 29671 VICE Milford Forrester
Referred to the General Committee.
Initial Appointment, Board of Directors of the South Carolina Public Service Authority, with term to commence May 19, 1997, and to expire May 19, 2004
Alec B. McLeod, 21 Waterway, Isle of Palms, S.C. 29451 VICE John S. Rainey
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Initial Appointment, Board of Directors of the South Carolina Public Service Authority, with term to commence May 19, 1998, and to expire May 19, 2005
Patrick Theodore Allen, 145 East Selwood Lane, Columbia, S.C. 29212 VICE Lewis L. Harrison
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Initial Appointment, Board of Directors of the South Carolina Public Service Authority, with term to commence May 19, 1994, and to expire May 19, 2001
James W. Wooten, 4807 Lily Pond Drive, Murrells Inlet, S.C. 29576 VICE Johnny J. Young
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reappointment, Board of Directors of the South Carolina Public Service Authority, with term to commence May 19, 2001, and to expire May 19, 2008
James W. Wooten, 4807 Lily Pond Drive, Murrells Inlet, S.C. 29576
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Initial Appointment, Board of Directors of the South Carolina Public Service Authority, with term to commence May 19, 1995, and to expire May 19, 2002
Laura Fleming, Founders Federal Credit Union, 607 North Main Street, Lancaster, S.C. 29720 VICE Larry L. Bigham
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reappointment, Board of Directors of the South Carolina Public Service Authority, with term to commence May 19, 2002, and to expire May 19, 2009
Laura Fleming, Founders Federal Credit Union, 607 North Main Street, Lancaster, S.C. 29720
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Initial Appointment, Board of Directors of the South Carolina Public Service Authority, with term to commence May 19, 1999, and to expire May 19, 2006
Rev. Willie Givens, 82 Brisbane Drive, Charleston, S.C. 29407 VICE Alec B. McLeod - moved to At-Large
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Board of Directors for Review of Foster Care of Children, with term to commence June 30, 1998, and to expire June 30, 2002
Jacqueline S. Brewer, 832 Duck Hawk Retreat, Charleston, S.C. 29412 VICE James Curtis Harkness
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Initial Appointment, Board of Trustees of the Children's Trust Fund of South Carolina, with term to commence June 30, 1998, and to expire June 30, 2002
Patricia Plyer Watts, 4505 Fulton Place, Wachesaw Plantation, Murrells Inlet, S.C. 29576 VICE Thomas Alexander Givens
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reappointment, Board of Trustees of the Children's Trust Fund of South Carolina, with term to commence June 30, 2002, and to expire June 30, 2006
Patricia Plyer Watts, 4505 Fulton Place, Wachesaw Plantation, Murrells Inlet, S.C. 29576
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Initial Appointment, Board of Trustees of the Children's Trust Fund of South Carolina, with term to commence June 30, 2000, and to expire June 30, 2004
Gloria Webb Close, Ed.D., 685 Otis Boulevard, Spartanburg, S.C. 29302 VICE Jean A. Moore
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Initial Appointment, Board of Trustees of the Children's Trust Fund of South Carolina, with term to commence June 30, 2000, and to expire June 30, 2004
Stephen John Taylor, Palmetto Council, Boys Scouts of America, P. O. Box 6249, Spartanburg, S. C. 29304 VICE Cynthia W. Gilliam
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Advisory Board for Victim Assistance, with term to commence August 1, 1997, and to expire August 1, 2002
Martha V. Busterna, P. O. Box 693, Greenwood, S.C. 29648 VICE Lois J. Veronen
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reappointment, South Carolina Advisory Board for Victim Assistance, with term to commence August 1, 2002, and to expire August 1, 2007
Martha V. Busterna, P. O. Box 693, Greenwood, S.C. 29648
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Advisory Board for Victim Assistance, with term to commence August 1, 1998, and to expire August 1, 2003
H. Gratin Smith, MD, Self Memorial Hospital, 1325 Spring Street, Greenwood, S.C. 29646 VICE Stephen John Lenes, MD
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Advisory Board for Victim Assistance, with term to commence August 1, 1997, and to expire August 1, 2002
Lawrence H. Bergmann, Ph.D., Post Trauma Resources, 1811 Bull Street, Columbia, S.C. 29201 VICE Sharon Marshall
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reappointment, South Carolina Advisory Board for Victim Assistance, with term to commence August 1, 2002, and to expire August 1, 2007
Lawrence H. Bergmann, Ph.D., Post Trauma Resources, 1811 Bull Street, Columbia, S.C. 29201
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Initial Appointment, Board of Trustees of the Children's Trust Fund of South Carolina, with term to commence June 30, 2000, and to expire June 30, 2004
J. Ann Lynch, Ed.D., 2156 Blue Herron Lane, Camden, S.C. 29020
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Initial Appointment, South Carolina State Human Affairs Commission, with term to commence June 30, 2000, and to expire June 30, 2003
Dayatra C. Baker-White, 113 Rae's Creek Drive, Greenville, S.C. 29609 VICE Harris G. Andrews
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy, with term to commence September 30, 2000, and to expire September 30,2003
Mario Francisco Canelon, 1307 Cabrilo Drive, Florence, S.C. 29505
Referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
Initial Appointment, Governor's Nuclear Advisory Council
James Dale Navratil, Ph.D., 342 Computer Court, Anderson, S.C. 29625-6510
Referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
Initial Appointment, Governor's Nuclear Advisory Council
John Joseph Stucker, Ph.D., 911 Laurens Street, Columbia, S.C. 29201
Referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
Initial Appointment, South Carolina State Housing, Finance and Development Authority, with term to commence August 15, 2000, and to expire August 15, 2004
Andrew Nick Theodore, Goldsmith-Theodore Agency, Inc., 1700 Laurel Street, Columbia, S.C. 29201 VICE J. Randolph Ayers
Referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Board of Real Estate Appraisers, with term to commence May 31, 2000, and to expire May 31, 2003
Charles B. Stone, Stone & Associates, 308 West Earle Street, Greenville, S.C. 29609
Referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
Initial Appointment, South Carolina State Board of Social Work Examiners, with term to commence November 27, 1997, and to expire November 27, 2001
LBSW
Cassandra J. Brunson, 1330 Saxony Way, Florence, S.C. 29506
VICE Yvonne C. Stewart
Referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
Initial Appointment, South Carolina State Board of Social Work Examiners, with term to commence November 27, 2001, and to expire November 27, 2005
Cassandra J. Brunson, 1330 Saxony Way, Florence, S.C. 29506
Referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
Initial Appointment, Governor's Nuclear Advisory Council
Benard "Ben" Clements Rusche, MTR, Inc., 10 Chicorana Road, Columbia, S.C. 29169
Referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy, with term to commence September 30, 2000, and to expire September 30, 2003
Celeste Ranson, 100 Laurel Crossing Drive, Lugoff, S.C. 29078
Referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
Initial Appointment, Governor's Nuclear Advisory Council
Carolyn Brauer Hudson, Ph.D., 115 Arcadia Springs Circle, Columbia, S.C. 29206
Referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
Initial Appointment, Governor's Nuclear Advisory Council
Stephen Andrew Byrne, SCE&G, VC Summer Nuclear Station, P.O. Box 88, Jenkinsville, S.C. 29065
Referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
Initial Appointment, Board of Directors of the Jobs-Economic Development Authority, with term to commence July 27, 2000, and to expire July 27, 2003
Nathaniel Anderson Barber, 1644 Nicholson Avenue, Rock Hill, S.C. 29732 VICE Terry B. Wiley
Referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
Initial Appointment, Advisory Panel for Massage/Bodywork, with term to commence June 30, 2001, and to expire June 30, 2005
Toni Anita Masters, 16 Brookway Drive, Greenville, S.C. 29605 VICE Raymond A. Harris
Referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
Initial Appointment, Director, Department of Health and Human Services
William A. Prince, 5 School Yard Court, Columbia, S.C. 29209 VICE Sam Griswold
Referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
Initial Appointment, Scenic Highways Committee, with term to commence July 14, 2000, and to expire July 14, 2002
Douglas W. McFarland, MAC Advertising, P. O. Box 31463, Charleston, S.C. 29417
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
The following were received and referred to the appropriate committees for consideration:
Document No. 2565
Agency: Board of Education
SUBJECT: Computing the Experience of Teachers
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 31, 2001
Referred to Education Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 31, 2001
Document No. 2567
Agency: Board of Education
SUBJECT: Requirements for Additional Areas of Certification
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 31, 2001
Referred to Education Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 31, 2001
Document No. 2568
Agency: Board of Education
SUBJECT: Teaching Experience Acceptable for Credit
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 31, 2001
Referred to Education Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 31, 2001
Document No. 2569
Agency: Board of Education
SUBJECT: Types and Levels of Credential Classification
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 31, 2001
Referred to Education Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 31, 2001
Document No. 2570
Agency: Board of Education
SUBJECT: Student Teachers
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 31, 2001
Referred to Education Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 31, 2001
Document No. 2571
Agency: Board of Education
SUBJECT: Other Experience Acceptable for Credit
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 31, 2001
Referred to Education Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 31, 2001
Document No. 2595
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
SUBJECT: General Provisions, Requirements for Licensure, Continuing Professional Competency
Received by Lieutenant Governor February 1, 2001
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration June 1, 2001
Document No. 2596
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
Commissioners of Pilotage
SUBJECT: Port of Charleston - Short Branch Qualification
Received by Lieutenant Governor February 1, 2001
Referred to Transportation Committee
Legislative Review Expiration June 1, 2001
Senator J. VERNE SMITH introduced Dr. John P. Evans of Greenville, S.C., Doctor of the Day.
On motion of Senator PATTERSON, at 11:20 A.M., Senator MATTHEWS was granted a leave of absence until 2:00 P.M.
Senator PINCKNEY rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.
S. 112 (Word version) -- Senator Leventis: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SHALL CLOSE PERMANENTLY THE SOUTHERN ACCESS OF ROAD 43-506 AT THE POINT WHERE IT INTERSECTS WITH ROAD 43-251 IN SUMTER COUNTY.
Senator LEVENTIS asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Bill from the Committee on Transportation.
There was no objection.
The Bill was recalled and ordered placed on the Calendar.
The following were introduced:
S. 258 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PENALTY FOR A CHECK OR ELECTRONIC PAYMENT RETURNED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ON ACCOUNT OF INSUFFICIENT FUNDS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FEE FROM FIFTEEN DOLLARS TO THE AMOUNT PROVIDED IN SECTION 34-11-70 FOR THE SERVICE CHARGE ON A FRAUDULENT CHECK, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIFFERENCE IN THE AMOUNTS BE RETAINED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND USED TO COLLECT AND RECORD THE RELATED TAX.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 259 (Word version) -- Senators Richardson and Branton: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 6-1-530 AND 6-1-730, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE USE OF REVENUE FROM LOCAL HOSPITALITY AND ACCOMMODATIONS TAXES, SO AS TO DELETE THE NINE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLAR THRESHOLD FOR ALLOWING EXPENDITURES OF THESE TAX REVENUES FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF AUTHORIZED ITEMS OR FACILITIES, TO INCLUDE POLICE, FIRE, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS OPERATIONS DIRECTLY ATTENDANT THERETO; AND TO AMEND SECTION 6-4-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ACCOMMODATIONS TAX REVENUE ALLOCATIONS, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM THIRTY PERCENT TO FORTY PERCENT THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS TO BE DEPOSITED AND USED FOR ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION OF TOURISM.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 260 (Word version) -- Senators Mescher and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-610, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 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. 261 (Word version) -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CARRYING OR DISPLAYING OF FIREARMS IN A PUBLIC BUILDING OR UPON AREAS ADJACENT TO A PUBLIC BUILDING, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION DOES NOT APPLY TO A MARRIED STUDENT RESIDING IN AN APARTMENT PROVIDED BY A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SCHOOL WHO IS AUTHORIZED TO CARRY A WEAPON PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF CONCEALABLE WEAPON PERMITS, AND REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERMS "PREMISES" AND "PROPERTY"; TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-430, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CARRYING OF WEAPONS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR THE TERM "PROPERTY"; TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-465, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR UNLAWFULLY CARRYING A PISTOL OR FIREARM ONTO THE PREMISES OF A BUSINESS SELLING ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS, BEER, OR WINE FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION, SO AS TO REVISE THE PARTICULARS OF THIS OFFENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-210, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONTAINED IN THE LAW-ABIDING CITIZEN'S SELF-DEFENSE ACT OF 1996, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "RESIDENT"; TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-215, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF CONCEALABLE WEAPON PERMITS, SO AS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF PHOTOGRAPHS OF AN APPLICANT THAT MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH AN INITIAL AND A RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR A CONCEALABLE WEAPON PERMIT, TO REVISE THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT CONTAINED IN THE CONCEALABLE WEAPON PERMIT APPLICATION FORM, TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION AGAINST AUTHORIZING A CONCEALABLE WEAPON PERMIT HOLDER TO CARRY A CONCEALABLE WEAPON INTO A CHURCH OR OTHER RELIGIOUS SANCTUARY, AND PROVIDE THAT ONCE A CONCEALED WEAPON PERMIT HOLDER IS NO LONGER A RESIDENT OF THIS STATE, HIS CONCEALED WEAPON PERMIT MUST BE REVOKED AUTOMATICALLY BY SLED; TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-235, RELATING TO THE CONTENT OF POSTED SIGNS THAT PROHIBIT THE CARRYING OF A CONCEALABLE WEAPON UPON ANY PREMISES, SO AS TO REVISE THE SIZE, CONTENT, AND PLACEMENT OF THESE SIGNS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 51-3-145, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ACTS THAT MAY NOT BE COMMITTED AT ANY PARK OR FACILITY UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM, SO AS TO ALLOW A PERSON WHO POSSESSES A CONCEALABLE WEAPON PERMIT TO POSSESS A CONCEALABLE WEAPON AND ITS AMMUNITION AT ANY PARK OR FACILITY UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 262 (Word version) -- Senator Reese: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE RULES OF THE SENATE BY ADDING A NEW RULE SO AS TO PROHIBIT INAPPROPRIATE POLITICAL ACTIVITY OF EMPLOYEES ELECTED BY THE SENATE, TO PROVIDE SANCTIONS FOR VIOLATIONS, AND APPLICABLY TO THOSE EMPLOYEES ELECTED BY THE SENATE.
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The Senate Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Rules.
S. 263 (Word version) -- Senator Gregory: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE HIGHWAY 521 AND HIGHWAY 9 BYPASS, FROM ITS BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE BYPASS AND HIGHWAY 521 SOUTHEAST OF THE TOWN OF LANCASTER TO THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 9 AND THE CHESTER COUNTY LINE AT THE CATAWBA RIVER BRIDGE, THE "VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" IN HONOR OF THE VETERANS OF LANCASTER COUNTY AND AS A TOKEN OF APPRECIATION FOR THEIR FAITHFUL SERVICE TO THEIR STATE AND NATION, AND REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS AND MARKERS REFLECTING THIS DESIGNATION.
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The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 264 (Word version) -- Senators Martin and Alexander: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF PICKENS HIGH SCHOOL ON NOVEMBER 16, 2000, BECAUSE OF A BROKEN WATER MAIN, AND THE DAYS MISSED ON DECEMBER 6, 2000, BY STUDENTS AT CROSSWELL ELEMENTARY, DACUSVILLE ELEMENTARY, DACUSVILLE MIDDLE, EASLEY HIGH, EAST END ELEMENTARY, FOREST ACRES ELEMENTARY, GETTYS MIDDLE, MCKISSICK ELEMENTARY, NORTHSIDE CHILD DEVELOPMENT, SIMPSON ACADEMY, AND WEST END ELEMENTARY BECAUSE OF A WATER MAIN PROBLEM IN THE TOWN OF EASLEY BE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN PROVIDING THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.
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Read the first time and ordered placed on the Local and Uncontested Calendar.
On motion of Senator MARTIN, S. 264 was ordered to a second reading on Friday, February 2, 2001.
S. 265 (Word version) -- Senators Bauer and Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND CARL M. HUST OF IRMO FOR HIS DEDICATION AND HARD WORK SPENT DEVELOPING FULL RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PEOPLE LIVING IN THE IRMO AND CHAPIN COMMUNITIES, AND TO HONOR HIM FOR THE LEADERSHIP ROLES HE HAS ASSUMED, AT VARIOUS TIMES OVER THE LAST THIRTY YEARS, ON THE LEXINGTON/RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT FIVE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND ON THE IRMO-CHAPIN RECREATION COMMISSION.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.
H. 3422 (Word version) -- Rep. Govan: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF DR. KAILASH V. MATHUR OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY, AND EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
Senator MESCHER from the General Committee polled out S. 165 favorable:
S. 165 (Word version) -- Senator Moore: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE PRESIDENT AND THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO RENEW AND INTENSIFY THEIR EFFORTS AND NEGOTIATIONS FOR A FULL ACCOUNTING AND RETURN OF ALL AMERICANS WHO ARE REPORTED AS MISSING IN ACTION OR ARE PRISONERS OF WAR IN ANY MILITARY ACTION RESULTING FROM A WORLD WAR, THE KOREAN WAR, AND ALL OTHER WARS, INCLUDING THE SOUTHEAST ASIAN WAR; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE GRANTING OF REFUGEE STATUS IN THE UNITED STATES TO THOSE SOUTHEAST ASIAN NATIONALS OF CERTAIN FOREIGN COUNTRIES IN WHICH AMERICAN VIETNAM WAR PRISONERS OF WAR OR SERVICEMEN LISTED AS MISSING IN ACTION MAY BE PRESENT, IF THOSE SOUTHEAST ASIAN NATIONALS ASSIST IN THE RETURN TO THE UNITED STATES OF THOSE PRISONERS OF WAR OR THOSE LISTED AS MISSING IN ACTION.
AYES
Mescher Holland Thomas Wilson O'Dell Martin Alexander Ryberg Richardson Matthews Patterson McGill Passailaigue Hayes Elliott Hawkins Pinckney
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator MESCHER from the General Committee polled out H. 3326 favorable:
H. 3326 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilder, Carnell, Stille, Hayes and Taylor: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF MARCH, 2001, AS NATIONAL ATHLETIC TRAINING MONTH IN SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO RECOGNIZE THE ATHLETIC TRAINING PROFESSION AND ITS IMPORTANCE IN MAINTAINING QUALITY HEALTH CARE.
AYES
Mescher Holland Thomas Wilson O'Dell Martin Alexander Ryberg Richardson Matthews Patterson McGill Passailaigue Hayes Elliott Hawkins Pinckney
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from the SC DENTAL ASSOCIATION to attend a mid-day drop in at the Capital City Club on Thursday, February 14, 2001, from 12:30 until 2:00 P.M.
Courson Wilson Matthews Patterson O'Dell Passailaigue McGill Waldrep Alexander Bauer Richardson
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from the SC CREDIT UNION LEAGUE, INC. to attend a reception at Seawell's Restaurant on Thursday, February 14, 2001, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M.
Courson Wilson Matthews Patterson O'Dell Passailaigue McGill Waldrep Alexander Bauer Richardson
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from the SC SELF-INSURERS ASSOCIATION to attend a breakfast in Room 208 Blatt Bldg. on Thursday, February 15, 2001, from 8:00 until 9:30 A.M.
Courson Wilson Matthews Patterson O'Dell Passailaigue McGill Waldrep Alexander Bauer Richardson
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from the SC TRANSPORTATION POLICY & RESEARCH COUNCIL to attend a luncheon at the Summit Club on Tuesday, February 20, 2001, upon adjournment and lasting until 2:00 P.M.
Courson Wilson Matthews Patterson O'Dell Passailaigue McGill Waldrep Alexander Bauer Richardson
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from the SC FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION, INC. to attend a reception at the Capital City Club on Tuesday, February 20, 2001, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M.
Courson Wilson Matthews Patterson O'Dell Passailaigue McGill Waldrep Alexander Bauer Richardson
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from the SC MORTGAGE BROKERS ASSOCIATION to attend a reception at the Vista Brewing Company on Tuesday, February 20, 2001, from 8:00 until 9:00 P.M.
Courson Wilson Matthews Patterson O'Dell Passailaigue McGill Waldrep Alexander Bauer Richardson
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from the SC NURSERY & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION to attend a breakfast at the Capital City Club on Wednesday, February 21, 2001, from 8:00 until 9:30 A.M.
Courson Wilson Matthews Patterson O'Dell Passailaigue McGill Waldrep Alexander Bauer Richardson
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from the SC PHARMACY ASSOCIATION to attend a luncheon at the Holiday Inn Coliseum on Wednesday, February 21, 2001, from 12:30 until 2:00 P.M.
Courson Wilson Matthews Patterson O'Dell Passailaigue McGill Waldrep Alexander Bauer Richardson
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from the SC ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES to attend a reception at the Embassy Suites Hotel on Wednesday, February 21, 2001, from 6:00 until 7:30 P.M.
Courson Wilson Matthews Patterson O'Dell Passailaigue McGill Waldrep Alexander Bauer Richardson
THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED LOCAL AND STATEWIDE CALENDAR.
The following Bills and Joint Resolution, having been read the second time with notice of general amendments, were ordered placed on the third reading Calendar:
S. 181 (Word version) -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-4-630, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A HOLDER OF A RETAIL PERMIT AUTHORIZING SALES OF BEER OR WINE FOR OFF-PREMISES CONSUMPTION MAY DELIVER BEER OR WINE IN A SEALED CONTAINER TO A PERSON AGED TWENTY-ONE OR OLDER UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
S. 198 (Word version) -- Senators Leatherman, Leventis, Martin, Giese, Mescher, McConnell, Courson, J. Verne Smith, Thomas and Verdin: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 3, ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE GOVERNING BODY OF A COUNTY TO IMPOSE A SALES AND USE TAX TO EXEMPT PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES, MOTORCYCLES, GENERAL AVIATION AIRCRAFT, BOATS, AND BOAT MOTORS FROM PROPERTY TAX LEVIED IN THE COUNTY AND TO ALLOW THIS EXEMPTION ONLY PURSUANT TO A REFERENDUM HELD IN THE COUNTY IN THE MANNER THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY PROVIDES BY LAW.
On motion of Senator RICHARDSON, with unanimous consent, the name of Senator RICHARDSON was added as a co-sponsor to S. 198.
On motion of Senator BRANTON, with unanimous consent, the name of Senator BRANTON was added as a co-sponsor to S. 198.
S. 199 (Word version) -- Senators Leatherman, Peeler, Giese, McConnell, Wilson, Mescher, Ravenel, Richardson, Waldrep, Branton, Ritchie, Martin, Alexander and Verdin: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1(8), ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO ASSESSMENT RATIOS AND CLASSES OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A NEW CLASS OF PROPERTY CONSISTING OF PERSONAL MOTOR VEHICLES WHICH MUST BE TITLED BY A STATE OR FEDERAL AGENCY AND LIMITED TO PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS AS DEFINED BY LAW ASSESSED FOR PROPERTY TAX AT NINE AND SEVENTY-FIVE HUNDREDTHS PERCENT OF FAIR MARKET VALUE REDUCED IN ANNUAL INCREMENTS OF SEVENTY-FIVE HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT OVER SIX YEARS TO A PERMANENT RATE OF SIX PERCENT OF FAIR MARKET VALUE AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE REVISED ASSESSMENT RATIOS AND THE NEW CLASS OF PROPERTY APPLIES FOR PROPERTY TAX YEARS BEGINNING AFTER 2001 OR IN EARLIER TAX YEARS AS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY PROVIDE BY LAW.
On motion of Senator GROOMS, with unanimous consent, the name of Senator GROOMS was added as a co-sponsor to S. 199.
On motion of Senator REESE, with unanimous consent, the name of Senator REESE was added as a co-sponsor to S. 199.
S. 220 (Word version) -- Senator Leatherman: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE APPEALS PROCEDURE FOR ACTIONS BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE IN CONNECTION WITH THE SETOFF OF A DEBT AGAINST A TAXPAYER'S REFUND IS GOVERNED BY TITLE 26 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE, NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROCEDURE PRESCRIBED IN CHAPTER 56 OF TITLE 12 FOR THE SETOFF DEBT COLLECTION ACT.
The following Bill and Joint Resolution, having been read the second time, were ordered placed on the third reading Calendar:
S. 76 (Word version) -- Senators Jackson, Ford and Branton: 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.
H. 3140 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Harrison, Walker, Campsen, Coates and Altman: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ADOPT REVISED CODE VOLUME 14 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO THE EXTENT OF ITS CONTENTS, AS THE ONLY GENERAL PERMANENT STATUTORY LAW OF THE STATE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2001.
On motion of Senator McGILL, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of Ms. Maxine Carter of Georgetown, S.C.
Senator McCONNELL moved that, when the Senate adjourns on Friday, February 2, 2001, it stand adjourned to meet next Tuesday, February 6, 2001, at 12:00 Noon, which motion was adopted.
At 11:42 A.M., on motion of Senator McCONNELL, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 11:00 A.M. under the provisions of Rule 1 for the purpose of taking up local matters and uncontested matters which have previously received unanimous consent to be taken up.
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