SENATE JOURNAL for Apr. 24, 2001 - South Carolina Legislature Online

South Carolina General Assembly
114th Session, 2001-2002
Journal of the Senate

Tuesday, April 24, 2001

(Statewide Session)

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Indicates New Matter

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, we read "The Living Bible," Psalm 27: 8,11:

"Lord! My heart has heard You say, 'Come and talk with Me, O my people.' And my heart responds, 'Lord, I am coming.' ... 'Tell me what to do, O Lord, and make it plain'..."
Let us pray.

Father, we know the feelings of the Psalmist. Things haven't changed much through the years. The issues of our common life at home and across the world seem to get more and more complicated. Our people are looking to us as their elected leaders! The people of China are looking to their leaders - the same in Iran, Iraq, Russia and many "hot spots" throughout many lands.

Help us to find a spiritual catalyst that will turn suspicion into trust and conflict into cooperation. We desperately need each other.

Save us and our fellow-mortals from self-destruction.

Make it simple... and plain, Lord!
Amen.

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

MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR

The following appointment was transmitted by the Honorable James H. Hodges:

Statewide Appointment

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

Counties

Diane P. Simpson, York County Manager's Office, P. O. Box 66, York, S.C. 29745

REGULATION RECEIVED

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

Document No. 2616
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Subject: Well Standards
Received by Lieutenant Governor April 20, 2001
Referred to Medical Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration August 8, 2001
(Subject to Sine Die Revision)

REGULATION WITHDRAWN AND RESUBMITTED

The following was received:

Document No. 2572
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Subject: Water Classifications and Standards
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 16, 2001
Referred to Medical Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 16, 2001

Doctor of the Day

Senator LEATHERMAN introduced Dr. Thomas L. Stoughton of Florence, S.C., Doctor of the Day.

Leave of Absence

At 12:30 P.M., Senator MOORE requested a leave of absence for today and tomorrow.

Motion Adopted

On motion of Senator MARTIN, with unanimous consent, Senators McCONNELL and RITCHIE were granted leave to attend a subcommittee meeting, be notified of any roll call votes and be granted leave to vote from the balcony.

RECALLED

H. 3890 (Word version) -- Reps. Townsend, Harrell, Allison, Hayes, Jennings, McCraw, Phillips and Miller: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE REALLOCATION OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FUNDING UNDER THE EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY ACT FOR SPECIFIED ASSISTANCE TO LOW-PERFORMING SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AND TO PROVIDE THE MANNER IN WHICH AND CRITERIA UNDER WHICH THIS SPECIAL ASSISTANCE SHALL BE PROVIDED.

Senator LEATHERMAN asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Resolution from the Committee on Finance.

There was no objection.

The Resolution was recalled and ordered placed on the Calendar.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

The following were introduced:

S. 605 (Word version) -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 38-61-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPROVAL OF INSURANCE FORMS GENERALLY BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE OR HIS DESIGNEE, 38-71-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPROVAL OF INDIVIDUAL ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE FORMS BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE OR HIS DESIGNEE, 38-71-720, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPROVAL OF GROUP ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE FORMS, 38-33-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPROVAL OF FORMS FOR EVIDENCE OF INSURANCE COVERAGE AND SCHEDULE OF CHARGES, ALL SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR NOTICE WITHIN THIRTY DAYS INSTEAD OF NINETY DAYS FROM THE DIRECTOR OR HIS DESIGNEE OF APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL OF THE FORM, TO PROVIDE THAT A FORM THAT IS NOT APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED WITHIN THE DEADLINE OR EXTENSION OF THE DEADLINE IS DEEMED TO BE APPROVED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT, EVEN IF A FORM IS DEEMED APPROVED PURSUANT TO THE DEFAULT PROVISION, THE FORM MAY NOT BE USED BY THE INSURANCE CARRIER WITHOUT FILING A NOTICE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE CARRIER'S INTENT TO USE THE FORM; TO AMEND SECTION 38-61-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COMPLIANCE OF AN INSURANCE FORM WITH READABILITY STANDARDS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE WORD "RECALL" TO "WITHDRAW APPROVAL OR CERTIFICATION"; TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-1300, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPLICATION BY A FIRE AND INLAND MARINE INSURER TO CHANGE RATES, PLANS, OR RULES, SO AS TO CHANGE "DEVIATION" TO "MODIFICATION" AND "CLASS RATES" TO "CLASS LOSS COSTS"; TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-1310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPLICATION BY A CASUALTY OR AUTOMOBILE INSURER OF A UNIFORM PREMIUM INCREASE OR DECREASE, SO AS TO DELETE LANGUAGE RELATING TO THE TYPE DATA RELIED UPON BY THE DEPARTMENT IN ESTABLISHING RATES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 38-65-60 AND 38-71-750, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PRIOR APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-STATE GROUP ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES AND LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES, RESPECTIVELY, BOTH SO AS TO ADD CROSS REFERENCES; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 38-73-1320 RELATING TO A HEARING UPON APPLICATION FOR A MODIFICATION OF INSURANCE CONTRACT TERMS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 606 (Word version) -- Senator Wilson: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 12-28-2910, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL DEDICATION OF EIGHTEEN MILLION DOLLARS IN GASOLINE AND MOTOR FUEL REVENUES TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT FOR GASOLINE AND MOTOR FUEL TAXES PAID AFTER JUNE 30, 2001.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 607 (Word version) -- Senator Matthews: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-43-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE A DEFINITION FOR "COMMUNITY INVESTMENT ACCOUNT"; TO AMEND SECTION 34-43-30, RELATING TO DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE IN CONNECTION WITH THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR GRANTS AND LOANS TO INCLUDE PRIVATE CONTRIBUTIONS AND OTHER SOURCES OF MONIES IN THE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT ACCOUNT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3530, RELATING TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TAX CREDITS AGAINST THE STATE INCOME TAX, SO AS TO INCLUDE REFERENCES TO INVESTMENT IN THE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT ACCOUNT AS A BASIS FOR THE CREDIT.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 608 (Word version) -- Senators Saleeby and McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-3920, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR BINGO, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION FOR "SESSION" AND ADD DEFINITIONS FOR "VALIDATION" AND "ELECTRONIC DABBERS"; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-21-3950 AND 12-21-3970, RELATING TO THE BINGO PROMOTER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM THIRTY TO FORTY-FIVE DAYS THE TIME THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE HAS TO APPROVE OR REJECT AN APPLICATION FOR A PROMOTER'S LICENSE AND ALLOW A PROMOTER TO HAVE FIFTEEN RATHER THAN FIVE SUCH LICENSES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-3990, RELATING TO THE MANNER OF PLAYING BINGO, SO AS TO PROHIBIT PAYING LESS THAN FACE VALUE FOR CARDS AND PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF CARDS WITH AN ELECTRONIC DABBER; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4000, RELATING TO BINGO PROCEDURES, SO AS TO ALLOW THE LIMIT ON BINGO GROSS PROCEEDS TO BE A QUARTERLY AVERAGE AND PROVIDE THAT THE PENALTIES APPLY FOR VIOLATION OF THE GROSS PROCEEDS LIMIT ONLY IF THE EXCESS PROCEEDS TAX IS UNPAID AND PROHIBIT THE ADVERTISING OF "FREE BINGO"; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4020, RELATING TO THE VARIOUS CLASSES OF THE BINGO LICENSE, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM THREE TO SIX GAMES A WEEK THE GAMES THAT MAY BE CONDUCTED BY A CLASS B LICENSEE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4080, RELATING TO BINGO PROCEEDS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO ENTRANCE FEES IN AMOUNTS DEDUCTED FROM GROSS PROCEEDS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4090, RELATING TO BINGO BANK ACCOUNTS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEPOSIT OF LOAN PROCEEDS TO COVER A DEFICIT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4120, RELATING TO THE RIGHT TO A CONFERENCE FOLLOWING A VIOLATION, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE ADVISING RULINGS ON ACTS CONSTITUTING VIOLATIONS AND STAY ENFORCEMENT PENDING THE RULING; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4210, RELATING TO THE SALE OR TRANSFER OF BINGO CARDS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE RETURN OF PAPERS FOR CREDIT AGAINST AN OUTSTANDING VOUCHER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4270, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION TO OBTAIN BINGO CARDS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT BY CHECK AND CASH AND PROVIDE THAT FOLLOWING A RETURNED CHECK, THE ORGANIZATION OR PROMOTER MUST MAKE PAYMENT USING CERTIFIED FUNDS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 609 (Word version) -- Senators Land and Martin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-81 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL TO PAY PREMIUMS FOR THE PREPAID LEGAL INSURANCE OF STATE EMPLOYEES BY MEANS OF PAYROLL DEDUCTION AND TO PROVIDE THE CONDITIONS APPLICABLE WITH RESPECT TO THESE PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 610 (Word version) -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 25-21-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE VETERANS' TRUST FUND OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SO AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF BOARD MEMBERS FROM ELEVEN TO NINETEEN, TO REQUIRE AT LEAST ELEVEN MEMBERS, RATHER THAN ALL OF THE MEMBERS, TO BE HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS, AND TO DELETE THE PROVISION RESTRICTING MEMBERS FROM SERVING MORE THAN EIGHT CONTINUOUS YEARS ON THE BOARD.
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Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.

S. 611 (Word version) -- Senator Matthews: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-7-100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL ADVISING THE CIRCUIT SOLICITORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE AUTHORITY TO SELECT CASES TO PROSECUTE, PREPARE THE DOCKET FOR GENERAL SESSIONS COURT, AND DETERMINE THE ORDER IN WHICH CASES ON THE DOCKET ARE CALLED FOR TRIAL IS EXCLUSIVELY VESTED WITH THE CIRCUIT SOLICITOR, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL MUST CONSULT WITH THE SOLICITOR BEFORE HE ATTENDS THE CIRCUIT'S GRAND JURY OR TRIAL PROCEEDINGS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 612 (Word version) -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-680, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL PURCHASE OR TRANSPORTATION OF COPPER WIRE OR COPPER PIPE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION APPLIES TO THE UNLAWFUL PURCHASE OF ANY OTHER TYPE OF METAL OR ALLOY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PURCHASER MUST OBTAIN, VERIFY, AND MAINTAIN A RECORD OF THE DWELLING ADDRESS OF THE SELLER AND MAINTAIN A RECORD OF A FORM OF ACCEPTABLE IDENTIFICATION FROM THE SELLER.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 613 (Word version) -- Senator Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-13-230, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR COSMETOLOGISTS, ESTHETICIANS, AND NAIL TECHNICIANS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE SKIN CARE CLASS HOURS FROM FOUR HUNDRED AND FIFTY HOURS TO SIX HUNDRED HOURS FOR LICENSURE AS AN ESTHETICIAN AND TO INCREASE THE CLASS HOURS FROM THREE HUNDRED HOURS TO FOUR HUNDRED AND FIFTY HOURS FOR LICENSURE AS A NAIL TECHNICIAN.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 614 (Word version) -- Senator Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF MAY 2001 AS MENTAL HEALTH MONTH IN SOUTH CAROLINA TO RAISE AWARENESS OF MENTAL HEALTH ILLNESSES AND THE CITIZENS OF OUR STATE WHO SUFFER FROM MENTAL ILLNESS.
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The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 615 (Word version) -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-315 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE TO ALLOW A PERSON WHOSE DRIVER'S LICENSE HAS BEEN SUSPENDED PURSUANT TO THE NONRESOLUTION OF AN OUT-OF-STATE MOTOR VEHICLE VIOLATION OR AN ERRONEOUS OUT-OF-STATE MOTOR VEHICLE VIOLATION TO HAVE THE SUSPENSION VACATED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

S. 616 (Word version) -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1960, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FREE PARKING FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS, AND THE ISSUANCE OF HANDICAPPED PARKING DISPLAY PLACARDS TO AN AGENCY, ORGANIZATION, OR FACILITY THAT TRANSPORTS A DISABLED OR HANDICAPPED PERSON OR TO A HANDICAPPED PERSON, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT HANDICAPPED PARKING DISPLAY PLACARDS ALSO MAY BE ISSUED TO A PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL WHO TRANSPORTS A DISABLED OR HANDICAPPED PERSON.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

S. 617 (Word version) -- Senators Martin, Thomas and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 TO CHAPTER 10, TITLE 56 SO AS TO ENACT THE "MOTORIST INSURANCE IDENTIFICATION DATABASE PROGRAM ACT" AND PROVIDE THAT MOTORIST INSURANCE IDENTIFICATION DATA MUST BE COMPILED IN A DATABASE TO USE WHEN VERIFYING COMPLIANCE WITH MOTOR VEHICLE FINANCIAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS, TO PROVIDE THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES MUST CONTRACT WITH A DESIGNATED AGENT TO COMPILE THE NECESSARY INFORMATION FOR THE DATABASE FROM INSURERS' INFORMATION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-10-553, RELATING TO THE COLLECTION OF DATA BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY BY THE USE OF RANDOM SAMPLING, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE RANDOM SAMPLING PROCEDURE.
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Senator MARTIN spoke on the Bill.

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

S. 618 (Word version) -- Senator Peeler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2001, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN JUDGES TO THE CIRCUIT COURT 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 A SUCCESSOR TO A MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL WHOSE TERM EXPIRES IN 2001, OR WHOSE POSITION MUST OTHERWISE BE FILLED.
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On motion of Senator PEELER, with unanimous consent, the Concurrent Resolution was introduced and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 619 (Word version) -- Senator Matthews: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR JAMES B. HUNT, JR., A NATIVE OF GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA, FOR HIS LIFETIME OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A DIRECTOR, EDUCATOR, AND STUDENT OF MUSIC.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 620 (Word version) -- Senators Patterson and Jackson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO BISHOP C. L. LORICK, SR., PASTOR OF REHOBOTH UNITED CHURCH (APOSTOLIC) IN RICHLAND COUNTY, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AND WISHING HIM MANY YEARS OF GOOD HEALTH, HAPPINESS, AND CONTINUED SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF HIS COMMUNITY AND OUR STATE.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 621 (Word version) -- Senators Matthews, Anderson, Ford, Glover, Jackson, Patterson and Pinckney: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE WARMEST WELCOME OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION FROM KATSINA STATE IN NIGERIA AND OFFERING THEM THE GIFT OF OUR FRIENDSHIP AND THE BENEFIT OF OUR EXPERIENCE AS THEY OBSERVE AND LEARN FROM OUR LEGISLATIVE PROCESS.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 622 (Word version) -- Senator Saleeby: A SENATE RESOLUTION COMMENDING ROBERT L. "RED" MCELVEEN OF LAKE CITY IN FLORENCE COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AFTER YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS MAGISTRATE FOR THE LAKE CITY DISTRICT AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 623 (Word version) -- Senator Fair: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE THE WEEK OF MAY 20-26, 2001, AS EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND ENCOURAGE THE COMMUNITY TO OBSERVE THIS WEEK WITH APPROPRIATE PROGRAMS, CEREMONIES, AND ACTIVITIES.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 624 (Word version) -- Senator J. Verne Smith: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REDUCE FROM EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY DOLLARS TO EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTEEN DOLLARS THE ANNUAL FEE FOR THE AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURED STANDARD LICENSE PLATE FOR VEHICLES IN ITS EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PROGRAM AND FOR THE TESTING, DISTRIBUTION, EVALUATION, AND PROMOTION OF ITS VEHICLES, TO LIMIT THE REDUCED FEE TO APPLICATIONS FILED IN 2002, AND TO PROPORTIONATELY REDUCE THE ALLOCATIONS OF THIS FEE REVENUE.
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Senator J. VERNE SMITH spoke on the Resolution.

Read the first time and, on motion of Senator J. VERNE SMITH, with unanimous consent, ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 625 (Word version) -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-26-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, SO AS TO ADD THE DUTY OF DEVELOPING A STAFFORD LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM FOR CERTIFIED TEACHERS EMPLOYED IN THE STATE IN AREAS OF CRITICAL NEED, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEFINITION OF CRITICAL NEED AREA INCLUDES ACADEMIC AND GEOGRAPHIC CRITICAL NEED AREAS AS DEFINED BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, TO PROVIDE THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF AND A SCHEDULE FOR THE LOAN REPAYMENT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR REPORTS ON A SCHEDULED BASIS TO BE MADE BY THE EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF ITS REVIEW OF THE PROGRAM.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.

S. 626 (Word version) -- Senators Glover, Elliott, Leventis, Ford, Leatherman, Land, Anderson, McGill, Hawkins, O'Dell, Setzler, Saleeby, Moore, Hayes, Ravenel, Patterson and Matthews: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 46, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AGRICULTURE BY ADDING SECTION 46-1-160 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A MORATORIUM ON THE CONSTRUCTION OR EXPANSION OF SWINE FARMS, SWINE HOUSES, AND ON LAGOONS AND ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS FOR SWINE FARMS AND SWINE HOUSES, AND ON THE ISSUANCE OF ANY PERMIT REQUIRED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OR EXPANSION OF SWINE FARMS, SWINE HOUSES, AND ON LAGOONS AND ANIMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS FOR SWINE FARMS AND SWINE HOUSES UNTIL AND UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY LAW, AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS FROM THE MORATORIUM; AND BY ADDING SECTION 46-1-170 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO USE, CONSTRUCT, OR EXPAND A LAGOON AS PART OF OR AS A COMPONENT OF AN ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR A SWINE FARM OR SWINE HOUSE IN THIS STATE, AND TO PROVIDE THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO THE USE OF EXISTING LAGOONS.
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Senators GLOVER, ELLIOTT and LEVENTIS spoke on the Bill.

Read the first time and, on motion of Senator GLOVER, with unanimous consent, ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 627 (Word version) -- Senator Saleeby: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE BUDGET AND TAX LEVIES OF FLORENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUR, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER OF ELECTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF FLORENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUR; AND TO PROVIDE THAT FLORENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUR IS EXEMPTED FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF ACT 806 OF 1952, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES, BUDGETS, AND APPROVAL OF TAX LEVIES.
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Senator SALEEBY spoke on the Bill.

Read the first time and ordered placed on the Local and Uncontested Calendar.

S. 628 (Word version) -- Senator Rankin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE DUNES GOLF AND BEACH CLUB OF MYRTLE BEACH ON COMPLETING RENOVATIONS TO THE HISTORIC CLUB'S CLUBHOUSE FACILITIES AND TO OFFER BEST WISHES TO THE CLUB'S OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, AND MEMBERS DURING THE DEDICATION CELEBRATION OF THE NEW FACILITIES APRIL 26-27, 2001.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 629 (Word version) -- Fish, Game and Forestry Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1910, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALTWATER RECREATIONAL FISHERIES STAMPS AND CHARTER FISHING LICENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A TEMPORARY SALTWATER RECREATIONAL FISHING LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1920, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STAMPS AND LICENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ANNUAL RESIDENTIAL AND NONRESIDENTIAL SALTWATER RECREATIONAL FISHING LICENSES, FOR TEMPORARY SALTWATER RECREATIONAL FISHING LICENSES IN LIEU OF ANNUAL LICENSES, FOR PIER LICENSES AND FOR CHARTER FISHING VESSEL LICENSES; TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1930, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RECOGNITION OF STAMPS ISSUED BY ANOTHER STATE, SO AS TO DELETE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE AND PROVIDE FOR RECOGNITION OF SALTWATER RECREATIONAL FISHING LICENSES ISSUED BY CERTAIN COASTAL STATES; TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1935, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COMMEMORATIVE STAMPS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STAMP DOES NOT AUTHORIZE RECREATIONAL FISHING; TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1940, RELATING TO STAMPS, LICENSES, PRINTS, AND RELATED ARTICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES MAY CREATE AND DESIGN THE STAMP AND LICENSE AND DEVELOP SALTWATER RECREATIONAL FISHERIES PRINTS AND RELATED ARTICLES; TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1950, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SALTWATER RECREATIONAL FISHERIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL MEMBERS TO THE COMMITTEE FROM DORCHESTER AND BERKELEY COUNTIES.
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Read the first time and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

ACTING PRESIDENT PRESIDES

At 12:15 P.M., Senator MARTIN assumed the Chair.

H. 3117 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh, Witherspoon and Walker: 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 LICENSE WAS REMOVED IS TRANSFERRED TO A NEW OWNER.

Senator THOMAS spoke on the Bill.

Read the first time and, on motion of Senator THOMAS, with unanimous consent, ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 3272 (Word version) -- Reps. Neilson, Jennings, Cato, Riser, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Bingham, J. Brown, Chellis, Coates, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Gilham, Gourdine, Harrison, Harvin, Hayes, J. Hines, Hosey, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Lucas, McCraw, McGee, J.M. Neal, Owens, Phillips, Scarborough, Scott, F.N. Smith, J.R. Smith, Stuart, Taylor, Vaughn, Webb, Weeks, White, Witherspoon and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING, BY ADDING ARTICLE 87 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NASCAR SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, AND PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF FEES COLLECTED FOR THESE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.

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

H. 3287 (Word version) -- Reps. White, Barrett, J. Brown, Cato, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Harrell, Harrison, Hinson, Hosey, Kelley, Klauber, Martin, McCraw, Owens, Phillips, Rice, Robinson, Sharpe, Sinclair, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Townsend, Trotter, Webb and Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 25-11-80 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO ESTABLISH ONE OR MORE STATE VETERANS' CEMETERIES IN THE STATE AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE CEMETERIES MUST BE ACQUIRED, MAINTAINED, AND OPERATED.

Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.

H. 3364 (Word version) -- Reps. Taylor, Allison, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Hinson, Kelley, Klauber, Law, Merrill, Owens, Riser, Scarborough, Walker, White, Wilder, Witherspoon and A. Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-39-155 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF ANY STATE LICENSING, APPOINTMENT, ELECTION, ADMISSION, EMPLOYMENT, OR OTHER PROCESS REQUIRES THE APPLICANT TO POSSESS A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR ITS EQUIVALENT, NO SUCH DIPLOMA OR CERTIFICATE SHALL BE ACCEPTABLE FOR PURPOSES OF THAT PROCESS UNLESS THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION CERTIFIES THAT THE STANDARDS OF THE INSTITUTION GRANTING THE DIPLOMA OR CERTIFICATE OR THE STANDARDS OF ANY TESTING USED TO GRANT THE DIPLOMA OR CERTIFICATE ARE AT LEAST COMPARABLE TO THOSE OF THE STATE.

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

H. 3545 (Word version) -- Reps. Littlejohn, Allison, Altman, Bales, Barfield, Battle, G. Brown, Coates, Coleman, Easterday, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Hamilton, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, J. Hines, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Leach, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Miller, J.M. Neal, Owens, Perry, Phillips, Rice, Riser, Rivers, Sheheen, Simrill, Sinclair, Stille, Talley, Thompson, Walker, Weeks, Whatley, Wilder and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2365 SO AS TO DEFINE "POLICE OFFICER SAFETY ZONE", TO PROVIDE FOR THE RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED UPON A MOTOR VEHICLE TRAVELING THROUGH A POLICE OFFICER SAFETY ZONE, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR A PERSON WHO VIOLATES A PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION.

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

H. 3599 (Word version) -- Reps. Rodgers and Gilham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA MARINE RESOURCES ACT OF 2000, SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE AND PROVIDE FOR BAITING OF "PEELER TRAPS".

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

H. 3600 (Word version) -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-18-900, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE'S ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE RATINGS AND PERFORMANCE INDICATORS UNDER THE EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMITTEE IN ALL RATINGS RATHER THAN JUST IN THE IMPROVEMENT RATING SHALL CONSIDER CERTAIN CRITERIA.

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

H. 3602 (Word version) -- Reps. Townsend and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-6-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, SO AS TO ADD THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION OR THE SUPERINTENDENT'S DESIGNEE AS AN EX OFFICIO NONVOTING MEMBER.

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

H. 3603 (Word version) -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-18-310, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM TO MEASURE STUDENT PERFORMANCE UNDER THE EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY ACT, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A STANDARDS BASED ASSESSMENT WILL BE DEVELOPED FOR GRADES ONE AND TWO FOR USE BY SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE DISTRICT OFFICIALS.

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

H. 3639 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Keegan and Kelley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-111-75, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MILITARY DEPARTMENT AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF A LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM TO ENABLE QUALIFIED STATE RESIDENTS TO ATTEND COLLEGE AS AN ENLISTMENT OR RETENTION INCENTIVE FOR THE NATIONAL GUARD, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION TO DEVELOP AND MANAGE THE PROGRAM INSTEAD OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE PROCEDURES, CONDITIONS, AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROGRAM; BY ADDING SECTION 59-114-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NATIONAL GUARD TUITION ASSISTANCE GRANTS MAY NOT BE MADE AFTER JUNE 30, 2001, AND TO PROVIDE FOR TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS TO EFFECTUATE THE ABOVE INCLUDING A PROVISION THAT THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ADMINISTERING TUITION ASSISTANCE GRANTS MADE BEFORE JULY 1, 2001.

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

H. 3644 (Word version) -- Reps. Breeland, Gourdine, J. Hines, Robinson, Bales, Battle, R. Brown, Cato, Clyburn, M. Hines, Hosey, Klauber, Law, Littlejohn, Mack, Owens, Rhoad, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Trotter, Vaughn, Webb, Whipper and Altman: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A COMMITTEE TO STUDY CERTAIN ISSUES AFFECTING VETERANS AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP AND DUTIES, THE FILLING OF VACANCIES, AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND STAFFING.

Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.

H. 3657 (Word version) -- Reps. Cato, Robinson, Bingham, G. Brown, Campsen, Edge, Harrison, Jennings, Kelley, Kirsh, Lourie, Miller, Quinn, Rhoad, Rodgers, J.E. Smith, Tripp, Weeks, Whipper and White: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-18-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE UNIFORM UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ACT, SO AS TO DELETE GIFT CERTIFICATES FROM THE DEFINITION OF "INTANGIBLE PROPERTY"; TO AMEND SECTION 27-18-150, RELATING TO GIFT CERTIFICATES AND CREDIT MEMOS BEING PRESUMED ABANDONED WHEN NOT CLAIMED WITHIN FIVE YEARS, SO AS TO REMOVE GIFT CERTIFICATES FROM THIS PRESUMPTION OF BEING ABANDONED; AND TO ADD SECTION 27-18-175 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE UNIFORM UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ACT DOES NOT APPLY TO FORFEITED RESERVATION DEPOSITS.

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

H. 3706 (Word version) -- Reps. Loftis, Knotts, Simrill, Whatley, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Bingham, Bowers, J. Brown, Campsen, Cato, Chellis, Coates, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gilham, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Haskins, Hinson, Huggins, Keegan, Kelley, Kirsh, Klauber, Koon, Law, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lucas, Martin, McCraw, McGee, Meacham-Richardson, Merrill, Miller, J.M. Neal, Owens, Perry, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scarborough, Sinclair, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, Stille, Stuart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, White, Witherspoon, A. Young and J. Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-23-110 AND 1-23-120, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NOTICE REQUIREMENTS, NOTICE CONTENTS, AND INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROMULGATION AND REVIEW OF REGULATIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO PROVIDE THE SCIENTIFIC OR TECHNICAL BASIS AND STUDIES USED IN DEVELOPING THE REGULATIONS, INCLUDING A SUMMARY OF THESE STUDIES, COPIES OF WHICH ALSO MUST BE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.

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

H. 3731 (Word version) -- Reps. Cato, Chellis, Allen, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, J. Brown, Carnell, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Freeman, Harrison, Hinson, Huggins, Klauber, Leach, Lee, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, McCraw, Miller, Owens, Perry, Phillips, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Rivers, Sandifer, Simrill, Snow, Taylor, Vaughn, Webb, Whatley and Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-2-190, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING EXAMINATIONS FOR LICENSURE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS SO AS TO REVISE TIME FRAMES FOR PROVIDING NOTICE OF EXAMINATION DATES AND FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS FOR EXAMINATION, TO REVISE REFERENCES TO THE TYPE OF EXAMINATIONS TO BE GIVEN, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO ENGAGE THIRD PARTIES TO ASSIST WITH ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ADMINISTERING EXAMINATIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-2-550, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE, SO AS TO REVISE A REFERENCE TO WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS.

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

H. 3837 (Word version) -- Reps. J.R. Smith, Clyburn, Sharpe and D.C. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN AIKEN COUNTY, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE THE NEW PRECINCTS, PROVIDE THAT PRECINCTS ARE AS SHOWN ON AN OFFICIAL MAP ON FILE WITH THE DIVISION OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICAL SERVICES OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.

Read the first time and, on motion of Senator RYBERG, with unanimous consent, ordered placed on the Local and Uncontested Calendar without reference.

H. 3920 (Word version) -- Rep. Perry: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING, BY ADDING ARTICLE 90 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY SHALL ISSUE SERTOMA INTERNATIONAL SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF FEES COLLECTED FOR THIS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE.

Senator RYBERG explained the Bill.

Read the first time and, on motion of Senator RYBERG, with unanimous consent, ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 3929 (Word version) -- Reps. J.R. Smith, Clyburn, Perry, Sharpe and D.C. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THAT PORTION OF HIGHWAY 421 IN AIKEN COUNTY BETWEEN LEE DRIVE AND DIXIE CLAY ROAD AS THE KOREAN WAR VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY IN ORDER TO HONOR SOUTH CAROLINA'S KOREAN WAR VETERANS.

Introduced and, on motion of Senator RYBERG, with unanimous consent, ordered placed on the Local and Uncontested Calendar without reference.

H. 3940 (Word version) -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF NURSING, RELATING TO STANDARDS FOR AUTHORIZED PRESCRIPTIONS BY THE NURSE PRACTITIONER WITH PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2577, 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. 3941 (Word version) -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, RELATING TO PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2605, 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. 3958 (Word version) -- Reps. Rodgers, Gilham and Rivers: A BILL TO DEVOLVE ALL POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES GRANTED TO THE BEAUFORT COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION TO THE BEAUFORT 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.

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

H. 3970 (Word version) -- Rep. Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROCLAIM MAY 23, 2001, AS JUVENILE DIABETES AWARENESS DAY IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF JUVENILE DIABETES AWARENESS AND THE EFFORTS TO HELP PREVENT AND CURE THIS DISEASE.

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

H. 3973 (Word version) -- Rep. Lucas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE PAT HEWITT, OF HARTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, FOR BEING NAMED NATIONAL PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER OF THE YEAR, AND TO THANK HER FOR HER DEDICATION TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF HARTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS' PHYSICAL EDUCATION.

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

H. 3981 (Word version) -- Reps. Jennings and Freeman: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE PLAYERS, COACHES, AND STAFF OF THE VARSITY MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM OF MARLBORO COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR A REMARKABLE SEASON OF SPIRITED COMPETITION AND TO CONGRATULATE THE BULLDOGS ON WINNING THE 2001 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAAA MEN'S BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

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

H. 3984 (Word version) -- Reps. Huggins and Quinn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE DEPUTY CHIEF GREG MUNDY AND LIEUTENANT KEVIN SWAIM OF THE IRMO FIRE DISTRICT FOR THE HEROISM AND BRAVERY THEY DISPLAYED BY ENTERING A BURNING RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE, LOCATING, AND RESCUING TWO TRAPPED VICTIMS AND TO RECOGNIZE THAT THE OFFICERS HAVE RECEIVED HEROISM AWARDS FROM FIREHOUSE MAGAZINE FOR THEIR COURAGEOUS EFFORTS.

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

H. 3985 (Word version) -- Reps. Whatley, Knotts, Dantzler, 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, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Koon, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Meacham-Richardson, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Rivers, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, Sinclair, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, Stille, Stuart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Weeks, Whipper, White, Wilder, Wilkins, Witherspoon, A. Young and J. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE MEMBERS OF THE NORTH CHARLESTON FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR THE HEROISM AND BRAVERY THEY DISPLAYED ENTERING A BURNING RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE AND LOCATING, RESCUING, AND RESUSCITATING AN UNCONSCIOUS FEMALE VICTIM AND HER PETS, AND TO RECOGNIZE THE HEROISM AWARDS EACH FIREFIGHTER AND THE DEPARTMENT RECEIVED FROM FIREHOUSE MAGAZINE.

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

PRESIDENT PRESIDES

At 12:19 P.M., the PRESIDENT assumed the Chair.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

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

S. 357 (Word version) -- Senators Gregory and Short: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-6-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, SO AS TO INCREASE ITS MEMBERSHIP FROM SEVENTEEN TO EIGHTEEN BY ADDING A MEMBER WHO MUST BE A SUPERINTENDENT OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT TO BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR.