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The Senate assembled at 11:45 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 Psalmist sends across the years a message for today (Psalm 9:15-16):

"The nations have sunk in the pit that they made; in the net that they hid has their own foot been caught...

The Lord has made Himself known, He has executed judgment; the wicked are snared in the work of their own hands."
Let us pray.

God of our fathers, known of old, out of the past we read the plain words that evil rulers will eventually self-destruct.

Help us to understand, and learn from history, that You brought down Hitler and Stalin and that You punished Your own people of Israel when they left the path of justice and righteousness.

Toward achieving the dream, that all-consuming goal, of justice and truth for all our people, help us to make our personal down payment... today!
Amen.

Senator MARTIN introduced Dr. Chip Walpole of Piedmont, S.C., Doctor of the Day.

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

On motion of Senator J. VERNE SMITH, the following regulation was recalled from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry and ordered committed to the Committee on Medical Affairs:

Document No. 2538
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
SUBJECT: X-Rays (Title B)
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 9, 2001
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 9, 2001
Recalled from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
Committed to the Committee on Medical Affairs February 7, 2001

The following were introduced:

S. 295 (Word version) -- Senators Martin and Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 260 OF 1981, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PICKENS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE FILING DEADLINES TO BE CONSISTENT WITH STATE LAW AND TO CORRECT REFERENCES TO THE REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION FOR PICKENS COUNTY.
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Read the first time and ordered placed on the Local and Uncontested Calendar.

S. 296 (Word version) -- Senators Courson, Wilson and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE 2, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-200 SO AS TO DEVOLVE ALL POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES GRANTED TO COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATIONS WHICH AFFECT ONLY ONE COUNTY TO THE COUNTY GOVERNING BODY, EXCEPT THOSE POWERS RELATING TO STATEWIDE OR REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, OR OTHER ENTITIES THAT HAVE REPRESENTATIVES ON THE GOVERNING BOARD FROM MORE THAN ONE COUNTY.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3369 (Word version) -- Reps. Townsend, Scarborough, Altman, R. Brown, Campsen, Harrell, Mack and Whipper: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE PRESIDENT TO APPOINT AND THE SENATE TO CONFIRM HARRY BANCROFT LIMEHOUSE TO THE POST OF FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR.

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

H. 3458 (Word version) -- Reps. Quinn and Wilkins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSIONING OF A PORTRAIT OF REPRESENTATIVE TERRY E. HASKINS TO BE PLACED IN THE STATE HOUSE.

The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 3459 (Word version) -- Reps. Stuart, Cobb-Hunter, Govan, Ott and Sharpe: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE HENRY M. CHAPLIN, CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE SILVER SPRINGS WATER DISTRICT IN ORANGEBURG COUNTY, AND THE DISTRICT'S STAFF FOR MAKING MONUMENTAL STRIDES IN PROVIDING CLEAN, SAFE, AND AFFORDABLE WATER TO ITS CLIENTS AND IN THE EXPANSION OF THE DISTRICT'S SERVICE AREA, THEREBY IMPROVING THE ECONOMIC CLIMATE OF THAT PORTION OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY.

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

H. 3461 (Word version) -- Rep. Stuart: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE THE MEMBERS OF THE SWANSEA HIGH SCHOOL TIGER BAND FOR WINNING THE 2000 CLASS AA MARCHING BAND STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

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

H. 3469 (Word version) -- Rep. Ott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND JAMES MACK, SON OF NINA AND FRANK MACK AND A SENIOR AT HAMMOND SCHOOL IN COLUMBIA, FOR ACHIEVING A PERFECT SCORE OF SIXTEEN HUNDRED ON THE NATIONALLY RENOWNED COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION, THE SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST.

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

H. 3471 (Word version) -- Rep. Ott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND CATHERINE MACK, DAUGHTER OF NINA AND FRANK MACK, AND STUDENT AT HAMMOND SCHOOL IN COLUMBIA, FOR ACHIEVING A PERFECT SCORE OF SIXTEEN HUNDRED ON THE NATIONALLY RENOWNED COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION, THE SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST.

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

H. 3472 (Word version) -- Rep. Ott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE NINA AND FRANK MACK OF SANDY RUN FOR THEIR EXCEPTIONAL JOB AS PARENTS OF JAMES AND CATHERINE MACK WHO BOTH EARNED A PERFECT SCORE OF SIXTEEN HUNDRED ON THE SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST AND TO EXPRESS THE PRIDE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THIS FAMILY.

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

Senator RANKIN from the Committee on Judiciary submitted a favorable with amendment report on:

S. 72 (Word version) -- Senators Leventis, Ford and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-520, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION FOR A BEER AND WINE PERMIT AND TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROXIMITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTABLISHMENTS AND PLACES OF BUSINESS WITH LIQUOR LICENSES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A CHURCH TO WAIVE THE DISTANCE REQUIREMENT.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Senator RITCHIE from the Committee on Judiciary submitted a favorable with amendment report on:

S. 75 (Word version) -- Senators Leventis, Ford, Hayes, Elliott, Reese and Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-860, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXCUSING JURORS FOR GOOD CAUSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN, INSTEAD OF THE WOMAN, WHO HAS LEGAL CUSTODY AND THE DUTY OF CARE FOR A CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF SEVEN SHALL BE EXCUSED FOR JURY DUTY UPON FURNISHING AN AFFIDAVIT TO THAT EFFECT TO THE CLERK OF COURT.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Senator RANKIN from the Committee on Judiciary submitted a favorable with amendment report on:

S. 207 (Word version) -- Senator Holland: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO STUDY, MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS, AND REPORT ON THE STATUTORY AND CONSTITUTIONAL RAMIFICATIONS OF VARIOUS METHODS FOR IMPROVING AND ENSURING THE SPEEDY DISPOSITION OF CIVIL CASES IN CIRCUIT COURTS AND MAGISTRATES COURTS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Senator MESCHER from the Committee on Judiciary submitted a favorable report on:

S. 233 (Word version) -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-952, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INITIATION OF ACTIONS TO ESTABLISH PATERNITY, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE PRESUMED, INFERRED, OR ALLEGED LEGAL FATHER AS ONE OF THE INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY INSTITUTE SUCH ACTIONS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Senator WILSON from the Committee on Judiciary submitted a favorable report on:

S. 235 (Word version) -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RECORDING OF A PUBLIC MEETING, SO AS TO ALLOW THOSE IN ATTENDANCE TO VIDEO TAPE A PUBLIC MEETING.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations polled out S. 230 favorable:

S. 230 (Word version) -- Senators Passailaigue, Moore, Drummond and Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING THE HONORABLE JOHN S. MCCAIN, UNITED STATES SENATOR FROM ARIZONA, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON THE ISSUE OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM IN JOINT SESSION AT A TIME MUTUALLY CONVENIENT FOR BOTH HOUSES.

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Patterson                 O'Dell                    Passailaigue
McGill                    Waldrep                   Alexander
Bauer                     Richardson

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

S. 222 (Word version) -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-11-170, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE'S USE OF REVENUES OF THE TOBACCO MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL LEGAL INVESTMENTS FOR THESE REVENUES BY THE STATE TREASURER IN OBLIGATIONS OF CORPORATIONS AND IN STATES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OUTSIDE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IF THE OBLIGATIONS ARE DENOMINATED IN UNITED STATES DOLLARS AND BEAR AN INVESTMENT GRADE RATING OF AT LEAST TWO NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED RATING SERVICES.

The House returned the Bill with amendments.

On motion of Senator LEATHERMAN, the Senate concurred in the House amendments and a message was sent to the House accordingly. Ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act and the Act enrolled for Ratification.

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.

Returned with concurrence.

Received as information.

S. 172 (Word version) -- Senator Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2952 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CHEMICAL TEST OF THE BREATH, BLOOD, OR URINE FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING THE PRESENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS OR THE COMBINATION OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS MUST BE PERFORMED ON THE DRIVER OF A MOTOR VEHICLE WHO SURVIVES A FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

On motion of Senator SETZLER, with unanimous consent, the name of Senator SETZLER was added as a co-sponsor of the Bill.

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

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.

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

At Twelve O'clock Noon the Senate appeared in the Hall of the House.

The PRESIDENT of the Senate called the Joint Assembly to order and announced that it had convened under the terms of a Concurrent Resolution adopted by both Houses:

S. 174 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell, Saleeby and Moore: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2001, AS THE TIME TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 4, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 4, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; AND TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION, SEAT 6, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001.]

The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to a position on the Court of Appeals, Seat #3.

Senator McCONNELL, Chairman of the Judicial Screening Committee, indicated that the Honorable M. Duane Shuler had been screened and found qualified to serve.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, the name of the Honorable M. Duane Shuler was placed in nomination.

Senator McCONNELL moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable M. Duane Shuler was elected to the position of Judge, Court of Appeals, Seat #3 for the term prescribed by law.

The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Court of Appeals, Seat #4.

Senator McCONNELL, Chairman of the Judicial Screening Committee, indicated that the Honorable C. Tolbert Goolsby, Jr. had been screened and found qualified to serve.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, the name of the Honorable C. Tolbert Goolsby, Jr. was placed in nomination.

Senator McCONNELL moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable C. Tolbert Goolsby, Jr. was elected to the position of Judge, Court of Appeals, Seat #4 for the term prescribed by law.

The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Circuit Court, Fifth Judicial Circuit, Seat #1.

Senator McCONNELL, Chairman of the Judicial Screening Committee, indicated that the Honorable J. Ernest Kinard had been screened and found qualified to serve.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, the name of the Honorable J. Ernest Kinard was placed in nomination.

Senator McCONNELL moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable J. Ernest Kinard was elected to the position of Judge, Circuit Court, Fifth Judicial Circuit, Seat #1 for the term prescribed by law.

The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Circuit Court, Seventh Judicial Circuit, Seat #1.

Senator McCONNELL, Chairman of the Judicial Screening Committee, indicated that the Honorable J. Derham Cole had been screened and found qualified to serve.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, the name of the Honorable J. Derham Cole was placed in nomination.

Senator McCONNELL moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable J. Derham Cole was elected to the position of Judge, Circuit Court, Seventh Judicial Circuit, Seat #1 for the term prescribed by law.

The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, First Judicial Circuit, Seat #1.

Senator McCONNELL, Chairman of the Judicial Screening Committee, indicated that Anne Gué Jones, Randall E. McGee and Thomas R. Sims had been screened and found qualified to serve.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, the names of Randall E. McGee and Thomas R. Sims were withdrawn.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, the name of Anne Gué Jones was placed in nomination.

Senator McCONNELL moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Anne Gué Jones was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, First Judicial Circuit, Seat #1 for the term prescribed by law.

The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, Second Judicial Circuit, Seat #2.

Senator McCONNELL, Chairman of the Judicial Screening Committee, indicated that Agnes Dale Moore Gable had been screened and found qualified to serve.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, the name of Agnes Dale Moore Gable was placed in nomination.

Senator McCONNELL moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Agnes Dale Moore Gable was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, Second Judicial Circuit, Seat #2 for the term prescribed by law.

The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, Third Judicial Circuit, Seat #2.

Senator McCONNELL, Chairman of the Judicial Screening Committee, indicated that Marion D. Myers had been screened and found qualified to serve.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, the name of Marion D. Myers was placed in nomination.

Senator McCONNELL moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Marion D. Myers was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, Third Judicial Circuit, Seat #2 for the term prescribed by law.

The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, Third Judicial Circuit, Seat #3.

Senator McCONNELL, Chairman of the Judicial Screening Committee, indicated that R. Wright Turbeville had been screened and found qualified to serve.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, the name of R. Wright Turbeville was placed in nomination.

Senator McCONNELL moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable R. Wright Turbeville was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, Third Judicial Circuit, Seat #3 for the term prescribed by law.

The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, Fourth Judicial Circuit, Seat #2.

Senator McCONNELL, Chairman of the Judicial Screening Committee, indicated that Jamie Lee Murdock, Jr. had been screened and found qualified to serve.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, the name of Jamie Lee Murdock, Jr. was placed in nomination.

Senator McCONNELL moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Jamie Lee Murdock, Jr. was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, Fourth Judicial Circuit, Seat #2 for the term prescribed by law.

The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, Fifth Judicial Circuit, Seat #2.

Senator McCONNELL, Chairman of the Judicial Screening Committee, indicated that Leslie K. Riddle had been screened and found qualified to serve.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, the name of Leslie K. Riddle was placed in nomination.

Senator McCONNELL moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Leslie K. Riddle was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, Fifth Judicial Circuit, Seat #2 for the term prescribed by law.

The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, Fifth Judicial Circuit, Seat #3.

Senator McCONNELL, Chairman of the Judicial Screening Committee, indicated that Rolly W. Jacobs had been screened and found qualified to serve.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, the name of Rolly W. Jacobs was placed in nomination.

Senator McCONNELL moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Rolly W. Jacobs was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, Fifth Judicial Circuit, Seat #3 for the term prescribed by law.

The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, Sixth Judicial Circuit, Seat #1.

Senator McCONNELL, Chairman of the Judicial Screening Committee, indicated that Brooks P. Goldsmith had been screened and found qualified to serve.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, the name of Brooks P. Goldsmith was placed in nomination.

Senator McCONNELL moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Brooks P. Goldsmith was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, Sixth Judicial Circuit, Seat #1 for the term prescribed by law.

The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, Seventh Judicial Circuit, Seat #1.

Senator McCONNELL, Chairman of the Judicial Screening Committee, indicated that Georgia V. Anderson had been screened and found qualified to serve.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, the name of Georgia V. Anderson was placed in nomination.

Senator McCONNELL moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Georgia V. Anderson was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, Seventh Judicial Circuit, Seat #1 for the term prescribed by law.

The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, Seventh Judicial Circuit, Seat #2.

Senator McCONNELL, Chairman of the Judicial Screening Committee, indicated that James F. Fraley, Jr. had been screened and found qualified to serve.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, the name of James F. Fraley, Jr. was placed in nomination.

Senator McCONNELL moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable James F. Fraley, Jr. was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, Seventh Judicial Circuit, Seat #2 for the term prescribed by law.

The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, Eighth Judicial Circuit, Seat #1.

Senator McCONNELL, Chairman of the Judicial Screening Committee, indicated that Joseph W. McGowan III had been screened and found qualified to serve.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, the name of Joseph W. McGowan III was placed in nomination.

Senator McCONNELL moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Joseph W. McGowan III was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, Eighth Judicial Circuit, Seat #1 for the term prescribed by law.

The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, Eighth Judicial Circuit, Seat #3.

Senator McCONNELL, Chairman of the Judicial Screening Committee, indicated that Billy A. Tunstall, Jr. had been screened and found qualified to serve.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, the name of Billy A. Tunstall, Jr. was placed in nomination.

Senator McCONNELL moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Billy A. Tunstall, Jr. was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, Eighth Judicial Circuit, Seat #3 for the term prescribed by law.

The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, Ninth Judicial Circuit, Seat #2.

Senator McCONNELL, Chairman of the Judicial Screening Committee, indicated that Paul W. Garfinkel had been screened and found qualified to serve.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, the name of Paul W. Garfinkel was placed in nomination.

Senator McCONNELL moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Paul W. Garfinkel was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, Ninth Judicial Circuit, Seat #2 for the term prescribed by law.

The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, Ninth Judicial Circuit, Seat #4.

Senator McCONNELL, Chairman of the Judicial Screening Committee, indicated that Wayne M. Creech had been screened and found qualified to serve.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, the name of Wayne M. Creech was placed in nomination.

Senator McCONNELL moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Wayne M. Creech was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, Ninth Judicial Circuit, Seat #4 for the term prescribed by law.

The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, Tenth Judicial Circuit, Seat #1.

Senator McCONNELL, Chairman of the Judicial Screening Committee, indicated that Barry W. Knobel had been screened and found qualified to serve.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, the name of Barry W. Knobel was placed in nomination.

Senator McCONNELL moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Barry W. Knobel was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, Tenth Judicial Circuit, Seat #1 for the term prescribed by law.

The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, Tenth Judicial Circuit, Seat #3.

Senator McCONNELL, Chairman of the Judicial Screening Committee, indicated that Tommy B. Edwards had been screened and found qualified to serve.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, the name of Tommy B. Edwards was placed in nomination.

Senator McCONNELL moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Tommy B. Edwards was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, Tenth Judicial Circuit, Seat #3 for the term prescribed by law.

The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Seat #2.

Senator McCONNELL, Chairman of the Judicial Screening Committee, indicated that C. David Sawyer, Jr. had been screened and found qualified to serve.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, the name of C. David Sawyer, Jr. was placed in nomination.

Senator McCONNELL moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable C. David Sawyer, Jr. was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Seat #2 for the term prescribed by law.

The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Seat #3.

Senator McCONNELL, Chairman of the Judicial Screening Committee, indicated that Richard W. Chewning III had been screened and found qualified to serve.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, the name of Richard W. Chewning III was placed in nomination.

Senator McCONNELL moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Richard W. Chewning III was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Seat #3 for the term prescribed by law.

The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Seat #1.

Senator McCONNELL, Chairman of the Judicial Screening Committee, indicated that Mary E. Buchan had been screened and found qualified to serve.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, the name of Mary E. Buchan was placed in nomination.

Senator McCONNELL moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Mary E. Buchan was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Seat #1 for the term prescribed by law.

The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Seat #2.

Senator McCONNELL, Chairman of the Judicial Screening Committee, indicated that A. Eugene Morehead III had been screened and found qualified to serve.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, the name of A. Eugene Morehead III was placed in nomination.

Senator McCONNELL moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable A. Eugene Morehead III was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Seat #2 for the term prescribed by law.

The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat #1.

Senator McCONNELL, Chairman of the Judicial Screening Committee, indicated that Stephen S. Bartlett had been screened and found qualified to serve.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, the name of Stephen S. Bartlett was placed in nomination.

Senator McCONNELL moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Stephen S. Bartlett was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat #1 for the term prescribed by law.

The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat #2.

Senator McCONNELL, Chairman of the Judicial Screening Committee, indicated that R. Kinard Johnson, Jr. had been screened and found qualified to serve.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, the name of R. Kinard Johnson, Jr. was placed in nomination.

Senator McCONNELL moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable R. Kinard Johnson, Jr. was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat #2 for the term prescribed by law.

The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat #1.

Senator McCONNELL, Chairman of the Judicial Screening Committee, indicated that Gerald C. Smoak, Jr. had been screened and found qualified to serve.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, the name of Gerald C. Smoak, Jr. was placed in nomination.

Senator McCONNELL moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Gerald C. Smoak, Jr. was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat #1 for the term prescribed by law.

The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat #3.

Senator McCONNELL, Chairman of the Judicial Screening Committee, indicated that Robert S. Armstrong had been screened and found qualified to serve.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, the name of Robert S. Armstrong was placed in nomination.

Senator McCONNELL moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Robert S. Armstrong was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat #3 for the term prescribed by law.

The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat #1.

Senator McCONNELL, Chairman of the Judicial Screening Committee, indicated that H. E. Bonnoitt, Jr. had been screened and found qualified to serve.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, the name of H. E. Bonnoitt, Jr. was placed in nomination.

Senator McCONNELL moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable H. E. Bonnoitt, Jr. was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat #1 for the term prescribed by law.

The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat #2.

Senator McCONNELL, Chairman of the Judicial Screening Committee, indicated that Henry T. Woods had been screened and found qualified to serve.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, the name of Henry T. Woods was placed in nomination.

Senator McCONNELL moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Henry T. Woods was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat #2 for the term prescribed by law.

The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Administrative Law Judge, Seat #6.

Senator McCONNELL, Chairman of the Judicial Screening Committee, indicated that Ralph King Anderson III had been screened and found qualified to serve.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, the name of Ralph King Anderson III was placed in nomination.

Senator McCONNELL moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Ralph King Anderson III was elected to the position of Administrative Law Judge, Seat #6 for the term prescribed by law.

The purposes of the Joint Assembly having been accomplished, the PRESIDENT declared it adjourned, whereupon the Senate returned to its Chamber and was called to order by the PRESIDENT.

At 12:35 P.M., on motion of Senator McCONNELL, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 11:00 A.M.

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