Indicates Matter Stricken
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, St. Mark, the representative of "The Press" in his day, records the facts (16:6-7):

"They saw a young man (the angel) dressed in a white robe... he said, 'Don't be alarmed... He has been raised... look, there is the place they laid Him... Go tell His disciples and Peter that He is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see Him, just as He told you'."
Let us pray.

As the tidings of the Passover and of Easter linger in our minds, we pray that Your Spirit will preserve in us the hope and the assurance, which alone gives meaning to human history.

Help us to manage our moods with creative faith and master our temptations with confident strength, whether giving new life to the people of Iraq or being wise stewards of the good things You have entrusted into our care at home.

May Your Kingdom come in Galilee and in our world!

Do we understand the Resurrection, Lord? No!

Do we believe in the Resurrection, Lord? Yes!

Hallelujah!
Amen!

At 12:04 P.M., on motion of Senator MARTIN, the Senate receded from business not to exceed ten minutes.

At 12:16 P.M., the Senate resumed.

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

The following appointments were transmitted by the Honorable Mark C. Sanford:

Reappointment, South Carolina Board of Probation, Parole & Pardon Services, with term to commence March 17, 2003, and to expire March 17, 2009

5th Congressional District

Joseph P. Hodges, 131 Jordan Street, Bennettsville, S.C. 29512

Referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.

Initial Appointment, South Carolina Worker's Compensation Commission, with term to commence June 30, 1998, and to expire June 30, 2004

At-Large

Bryan Lyndon, 3001 Barefoot Trail, Anderson, S.C. 29621 VICE Willie Lee Catoe

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Mr. Jeffrey S. Gossett
Clerk of the Senate
State House
Columbia, SC 29201

Dear Mr. Gossett:

The State Election Commission has certified to this office that the Honorable Ronnie W. Cromer, listed on the attached letter, received the greatest number of votes cast for Senator for Senate District #18 at a special election held April 15, 2003, for Lexington, Newberry, Saluda and Union Counties.

The Honorable Ronnie W. Cromer is hereby certified as set forth in the commission as the duly and properly elected member of the Senate.

Sincerely,

Mark Hammond
Secretary of State

The Honorable Mark Hammond
Secretary of State
P. O. Box 11350
Columbia, SC 29211

Dear Mr. Secretary:

The State Election Commission, in its capacity as the State Board of Canvassers, hereby certifies that Mr. Ronnie W. Cromer is the declared winner of Senate District #18 at a special election held in Lexington, Newberry, Saluda and Union Counties on April 15, 2003. A copy of the results is enclosed.

Sincerely,

/s/ Marci Andino
Executive Director

On motion of Senator LEATHERMAN, with unanimous consent, the Privilege of the Chamber and the Privilege of the Floor was extended to Senator CROMER and his family.

On motion of Senator LEATHERMAN, with unanimous consent, Senator CROMER presented himself at the Bar and the oath of office was administered.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, with unanimous consent, Senator CROMER was granted leave to address the Senate with brief remarks.

On motion of Senator FAIR, with unanimous consent, Chaplain George E. Meetze presented a Bible to Senator CROMER.

Pursuant to Rule 4B, Senator McCONNELL moved that the Senate proceed to seating selections.

The Reading Clerk called the seniority roll for the purpose of seating selections as follows:

Seat 1     Senator McConnell
Seat 2     Senator J. Verne Smith
Seat 3     Senator Leatherman
Seat 4     Senator Giese
Seat 5     Senator Gregory
Seat 6     Senator Courson
Seat 7     Senator Peeler
Seat 8     Senator Thomas
Seat 9     Senator Hayes
Seat 10   Senator Ryberg
Seat 11   Senator Richardson
Seat 12   Senator Fair
Seat 13   Senator O'Dell
Seat 14   Senator Martin
Seat 15   Senator Grooms
Seat 16   Senator Branton
Seat 17   Senator Mescher
Seat 18   Senator Verdin
Seat 19   Senator Alexander
Seat 20   Senator Waldrep
Seat 21   Senator Ravenel
Seat 22   Senator Hawkins
Seat 23   Senator Ritchie
Seat 24   Senator Land
Seat 25   Senator Holland
Seat 26   Senator Drummond
Seat 27   Senator Leventis
Seat 28   Senator McGill
Seat 29   Senator Moore
Seat 30   Senator Setzler
Seat 31   Senator Patterson
Seat 32   Senator Matthews
Seat 33   Senator Short
Seat 34   Senator Hutto
Seat 35   Senator Rankin
Seat 36   Senator Reese
Seat 37   Senator Elliott
Seat 38   Senator Pinckney
Seat 39   Senator Anderson
Seat 40   Senator Kuhn
Seat 41   Senator Knotts
Seat 42   Senator Cromer
Seat 43   Senator Malloy
Seat 44   Senator Jackson
Seat 45   Senator Glover
Seat 46   Senator Ford

The Senate proceeded to the selection of committee assignments.

AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Waldrep, Robert L., Jr., Chairman
Leventis, Phil
Peeler, Harvey S., Jr.
Matthews, John W., Jr.
McGill, J. Yancey
Glover, Maggie W.
Hutto, C. Bradley
Ravenel, Arthur
Grooms, Larry R.
Elliott, Dick
Verdin, Danny
Pinckney, Clementa C.
Kuhn, John R.
Knotts, John M. "Jake", Jr.
Fair, Michael
Malloy, Gerald
Cromer, Ronnie

BANKING AND INSURANCE
Thomas, David L., Chairman
Leatherman, Hugh K.
McConnell, Glenn F.
Setzler, Nikki
Courson, John E.
Matthews, John W., Jr.
Patterson, Kay
Reese, Glenn G.
Hayes, Robert W., Jr.
Jackson, Darrell
Martin, Larry A.
Rankin, Luke
Alexander, Thomas C.
Richardson, Scott H.
Ford, Robert
Ritchie, James H., Jr.
Short, Linda H.

CORRECTIONS AND PENOLOGY
Fair, Michael L., Chairman
Thomas, David L.
Giese, Warren K.
Patterson, Kay
Ford, Robert
Glover, Maggie W.
Gregory, Greg
Ryberg, Greg
Anderson, Ralph
Holland, Donald H.
Branton, William S., Jr.
Hawkins, John D.
Pinckney, Clementa C.
Ravenel, Arthur
Malloy, Gerald
Short, Linda
Cromer, Ronnie

EDUCATION
Giese, Warren K., Chairman
Setzler, Nikki
Matthews, John W., Jr.
Courson, John E.
Hayes, Robert W., Jr.
Glover, Maggie W.
Mescher, William C.
Rankin, Luke A.
Short, Linda H.
Waldrep, Robert L., Jr.
Anderson, Ralph
O'Dell, William H.
Patterson, Kay
Gregory, Greg
Fair, Michael L.
Peeler, Harvey S.
Grooms, Larry

ETHICS
Hayes, Robert, Chairman
Leatherman, Hugh K.
McConnell, Glenn F.
Courson, John E.
Giese, Warren K.
Leventis, Phil P.
Matthews, John
Land, John C. III
Moore, Thomas L.
Reese, Glenn G.

FINANCE
Leatherman, Hugh K., Chairman
Drummond, John
Smith, J. Verne
Land, John C. III
Setzler, Nikki
Leventis, Phil
Peeler, Harvey S., Jr.
Giese, Warren K.
Thomas, David L.
Patterson, Kay
McGill, J. Yancey
Courson, John E.
Matthews, John W., Jr.
O'Dell, William H.
Reese, Glenn G.
Hayes, Robert W., Jr.
Ryberg, Greg
Short, Linda H.
Alexander, Thomas C.
Ravenel, Arthur
Branton, William S.
Grooms, Larry R.
Pinckney, Clementa C.

FISH, GAME AND FORESTRY
Gregory, Greg, Chairman
Drummond, John
Holland, Donald H.
Land, John C. III
McGill, J. Yancey
Elliott, Dick
Waldrep, Robert L., Jr.
Moore, Thomas L.
Hutto, C. Bradley
Ravenel, Arthur
Branton, William S., Jr.
Grooms, Larry R.
Kuhn, John R.
Knotts, John M. "Jake", Jr.
Verdin, Danny
Rankin, Luke
Cromer, Ronnie

GENERAL COMMITTEE
Mescher, William, Chairman
Holland, Donald H.
O'Dell, William H.
Martin, Larry A.
Alexander, Thomas C.
Ryberg, Greg
Richardson, Scott H.
Patterson, Kay
McGill, J. Yancey
Hayes, Robert W., Jr.
Elliott, Dick
Hawkins, John D.
Leventis, Phil
Thomas, David L.
Reese, Glenn G.
Anderson, Ralph
Knotts, Jake

INTERSTATE COOPERATION
Smith, J. Verne, Chairman
Drummond, John
Leatherman, Hugh K.
Holland, Donald H.
Setzler, Nikki

INVITATIONS
Courson, John E., Chairman
Matthews, John W., Jr.
Patterson, Kay
O'Dell, William H.
McGill, J. Yancey
Alexander, Thomas C.
Peeler, Harvey S.
Kuhn, John R.
Reese, Glenn G.
Knotts, John M. "Jake", Jr.
Waldrep, Robert L.

JUDICIARY
McConnell, Glenn F., Chairman
Holland, Donald H.
Moore, Thomas L.
Ford, Robert
Glover, Maggie W.
Gregory, Greg
Jackson, Darrell
Martin, Larry A.
Mescher, William
Rankin, Luke
Elliott, Dick
Waldrep, Robert
Fair, Michael L.
Hutto, C. Bradley
Anderson, Ralph
Richardson, Scott H.
Hawkins, John D.
Ritchie, James H., Jr.
Verdin, Danny
Kuhn, John R.
Knotts, John M. "Jake", Jr.
Malloy, Gerald
Cromer, Ronnie

LABOR, COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Smith, J. Verne, Chairman
Drummond, John
Setzler, Nikki
Leventis, Phil
McConnell, Glenn F.
Moore, Thomas L.
O'Dell, William H.
Reese, Glenn G.
Ford, Robert
Mescher, William
Ryberg, Greg
Alexander, Thomas C.
Leatherman, Hugh K.
Branton, William S., Jr.
Hawkins, John D.
Verdin, Danny
Jackson, Darrell

MEDICAL AFFAIRS
Peeler, Harvey S., Jr., Chairman
Smith, J. Verne
Moore, Thomas L.
Courson, John E.
Giese, Warren K.
Thomas, David L.
Hayes, Robert W., Jr.
Jackson, Darrell
Short, Linda H.
Fair, Michael L.
Hutto, C. Bradley
Anderson, Ralph
Branton, William S., Jr.
Ford, Robert
Pinckney, Clementa C.
Glover, Maggie W.
Ritchie, James H., Jr.

RULES
Martin, Larry A., Chairman
Smith, J. Verne
McConnell, Glenn F.
Reese, Glenn G.
Land, John C. III
Moore, Thomas L.
Alexander, Thomas C.
Hutto, C. Bradley
Ritchie, James H., Jr.
Setzler, Nikki G.
Matthews, John W., Jr.
Kuhn, John R.
Knotts, John M. "Jake", Jr.
Malloy, Gerald
Jackson, Darrell
Richardon, Scott H.
Cromer, Ronnie

TRANSPORTATION
Ryberg, Greg, Chairman
Land, John C. III
Leatherman, Hugh K.
Leventis, Phil
McGill, J. Yancey
Elliott, Dick
Rankin, Luke
Grooms, Larry A.
Richardson, Scott H.
Hawkins, John D.
Ritchie, James H., Jr.
Verdin, Danny
Drummond, John
Ravenel, Arthur
Pinckney, Clementa C.
Kuhn, John R.
Malloy, Gerald

ALEXANDER, THOMAS C.
Banking and Insurance
Finance
General
Invitations
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Rules

ANDERSON, RALPH
Corrections and Penology
Education
General
Judiciary
Medical Affairs

BRANTON, WILLIAM S., JR.
Corrections and Penology
Finance
Fish, Game and Forestry
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Medical Affairs

COURSON, JOHN E.
Banking and Insurance
Education
Ethics
Finance
Invitations, Chairman
Medical Affairs

CROMER, RONNIE W.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Corrections and Penology
Fish, Game and Forestry
Judiciary
Rules

DRUMMOND, JOHN
Finance
Fish, Game and Forestry
Interstate Cooperation
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Transportation

ELLIOTT, DICK
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Fish, Game and Forestry
General
Judiciary
Transportation

FAIR, MICHAEL L.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Corrections and Penology, Chairman
Education
Judiciary
Medical Affairs

FORD, ROBERT
Banking and Insurance
Corrections and Penology
Judiciary
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Medical Affairs

GIESE, WARREN K.
Corrections and Penology
Education, Chairman
Ethics
Finance
Medical Affairs

GLOVER, MAGGIE W.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Corrections and Penology
Education
Judiciary
Medical Affairs

GREGORY, GREG
Corrections and Penology
Education
Fish, Game and Forestry, Chairman
Judiciary

GROOMS, LARRY R.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Education
Finance
Fish, Game and Forestry
Transportation

HAWKINS, JOHN D.
Corrections and Penology
General
Judiciary
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Transportation

HAYES, ROBERT W., JR.
Banking and Insurance
Education
Ethics, Chairman
Finance
General
Medical Affairs

HOLLAND, DONALD H.
Corrections and Penology
Fish, Game and Forestry
General
Interstate Cooperation
Judiciary

HUTTO, C. BRADLEY
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Fish, Game and Forestry
Judiciary
Medical Affairs
Rules

JACKSON, DARRELL
Banking and Insurance
Judiciary
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Medical Affairs
Rules

KNOTTS, JOHN M. "JAKE", JR.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Fish, Game and Forestry
General
Invitations
Judiciary
Rules

KUHN, JOHN R.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Fish, Game and Forestry
Invitations
Judiciary
Rules
Transportation

LAND, JOHN C. III
Ethics
Finance
Fish, Game and Forestry
Rules
Transportation

LEATHERMAN, HUGH K.
Banking and Insurance
Ethics
Finance, Chairman
Interstate Cooperation
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Transportation

LEVENTIS, PHIL
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Ethics
Finance
General Committee
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Transportation

MALLOY, GERALD
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Corrections and Penology
Judiciary
Rules
Transportation

MARTIN, LARRY A.
Banking and Insurance
General
Judiciary
Rules, Chairman

MATTHEWS, JOHN W., JR.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Banking and Insurance
Education
Ethics
Finance
Invitations
Rules

McCONNELL, GLENN F.
Banking and Insurance
Ethics
Judiciary, Chairman
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Rules

McGILL, J. YANCEY
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Finance
Fish, Game and Forestry
General
Invitations
Transportation

MESCHER, WILLIAM
Education
General, Chairman
Judiciary
Labor, Commerce and Industry

MOORE, THOMAS L.
Ethics
Fish, Game and Forestry
Judiciary
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Medical Affairs
Rules

O'DELL, WILLIAM H.
Education
Finance
General
Invitations
Labor, Commerce and Industry

PATTERSON, KAY
Banking and Insurance
Corrections and Penology
Education
Finance
General
Invitations

PEELER, HARVEY S., JR.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Education
Finance
Invitations
Medical Affairs, Chairman

PINCKNEY, CLEMENTA C.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Corrections and Penology
Finance
Medical Affairs
Transportation

RANKIN, LUKE
Banking and Insurance
Education
Fish, Game and Forestry
Judiciary
Transportation

RAVENEL, ARTHUR
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Corrections and Penology
Finance
Fish, Game and Forestry
Transportation

REESE, GLENN G.
Banking and Insurance
Ethics
Finance
General
Invitations
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Rules

RICHARDSON, SCOTT H.
Banking and Insurance
General
Judiciary
Rules
Transportation

RITCHIE, JAMES H., JR.
Banking and Insurance
Judiciary
Medical Affairs
Rules
Transportation

RYBERG, GREG
Corrections and Penology
Finance
General
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Transportation, Chairman

SETZLER, NIKKI
Banking and Insurance
Education
Finance
Interstate Cooperation
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Rules

SHORT, LINDA H.
Banking and Insurance
Corrections and Penology
Education
Finance
Medical Affairs

SMITH, J. VERNE
Finance
Interstate Cooperation
Labor, Commerce and Industry, Chairman
Medical Affairs
Rules

THOMAS, DAVID L.
Banking and Insurance, Chairman
Corrections and Penology
Finance
General
Medical Affairs

VERDIN, DANNY
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Fish, Game and Forestry
Judiciary
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Transportation

WALDREP, ROBERT L., Jr.
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Chairman
Education
Fish, Game and Forestry
Invitations
Judiciary

Senator BRANTON introduced Dr. Jim McCoy of Summerville, S.C., Doctor of the Day.

Senator ALEXANDER rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.
Senator ALEXANDER shared with the Senate the news of his marriage to the former Miss Lynda Gibson Dent on Saturday, April 19, 2003, in Walhalla, S.C.

The following were introduced:

S. 630 (Word version) -- Senator Mescher: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MRS. CHARLA GROVES OF SUMMERVILLE ON BEING NAMED THE 2003-2004 BERKELEY COUNTY TEACHER OF THE YEAR, COMMEND HER FOR HER HARD WORK AND COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION, AND TO WISH HER EVERY SUCCESS IN ALL FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 631 (Word version) -- Senators Knotts and Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MORA ROGERS OF LEXINGTON UPON HER RETIREMENT AFTER FORTY YEARS OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE EDUCATION OF THE YOUNG CHILDREN OF LEXINGTON COUNTY, TO COMMEND HER FOR HER HARD WORK AND DEDICATION, AND TO WISH HER MUCH SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL OF HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
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Senators KNOTTS and SETZLER spoke on the Resolution.

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

S. 632 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE BARBARA DAWSON DILLIGARD OF CHARLESTON UPON HER RETIREMENT AS DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT FOR THE CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, TO COMMEND HER FOR HER MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO EDUCATION, AND TO WISH HER MUCH SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL OF HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 633 (Word version) -- Senators Leventis, Land, Courson, Giese, Jackson and Patterson: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE L. W. "HAP" GRIFFIN, VICE PRESIDENT OF SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION TRANSMISSION DEPARTMENT, JOHN CROCKETT, MANAGER OF SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION TRANSMISSION DEPARTMENT, AND THOSE WHO ASSISTED THEM IN THEIR EFFORTS TO SAVE THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ON BEING THE FIRST RECIPIENTS OF THE BLUE GRANITE RECOGNITION AND COMMEND THEM FOR THEIR HARD WORK AND COMMITMENT TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
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Senators LEVENTIS, COURSON and PATTERSON spoke on the Resolution.

The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 634 (Word version) -- Senators Land and Moore: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 48-39-155 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERMIT DECISION MADE BY THE OFFICE OF OCEAN AND COASTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT MAY NOT BE APPEALED UNTIL THE PERMIT IS ISSUED OR FINALLY DENIED, THAT SUCH A PERMIT IS NOT SUBJECT TO AN AUTOMATIC STAY BY THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF APPEAL, AND THAT A STAY MAY ONLY BE ISSUED BY AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

S. 635 (Word version) -- Senator Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES TAX, SO AS TO ALSO EXEMPT PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES USED IN THE TREATMENT OF RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 636 (Word version) -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 25-11-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS WITH REGARD TO COUNTY VETERANS' AFFAIRS OFFICERS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR TO COORDINATE THE ADMINISTRATION OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS AND FEDERAL VETERANS' AFFAIRS REGIONAL OFFICES AND TO REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR TO ENSURE THAT ALL CASE FILE PAPERWORK SUBMITTED BY A COUNTY TO THE REGIONAL OFFICE BE SENT BACK TO THE COUNTY VETERANS' AFFAIRS OFFICER HAVING POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR THE VETERAN RATHER THAN TO THE DIVISION OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS.
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Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.

S. 637 (Word version) -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 25-11-45 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DIVISION OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS TRAINING OFFICER TO ENSURE THAT COUNTY VETERANS' AFFAIRS PERSONNEL RECEIVE TRAINING AND ARE ACCREDITED WITHIN THREE WEEKS OF THIS APPOINTMENT AND TO REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION TO REQUEST ACCREDITATION WITHIN THREE DAYS OF COMPLETION OF THE TRAINING.
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Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.

S. 638 (Word version) -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 25-11-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR FUNDING OF COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICES FROM APPROPRIATED MONIES DIRECTLY PAYABLE FROM THE STATE TREASURER TO EACH COUNTY OFFICE INSTEAD OF THROUGH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR.
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Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.

S. 639 (Word version) -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO EXTEND THE MOTOR VEHICLE TAX EXEMPTION FOR A DISABLED VETERAN TO THE SURVIVING SPOUSE FOR A LIFETIME OR UNTIL REMARRIAGE.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 640 (Word version) -- Senators Elliott and Reese: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTIONS 3 AND 4, ARTICLE IV OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE GOVERNOR BEING ELIGIBLE TO SERVE TWO SUCCESSIVE TERMS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNOR MAY NOT SUCCEED HIMSELF IN OFFICE, BUT IS RE-ELIGIBLE, AND TO CHANGE THE LENGTH OF HIS TERM FROM FOUR TO SIX YEARS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 641 (Word version) -- Senators Reese and Elliott: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 3, ARTICLE IV OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE GOVERNOR BEING ELIGIBLE TO SERVE TWO SUCCESSIVE TERMS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNOR MAY NOT SUCCEED HIMSELF IN OFFICE, BUT IS RE-ELIGIBLE.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 642 (Word version) -- Senators Ritchie, Richardson, Fair and McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-1500, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON RETAIL DEALERS PERTAINING TO THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS INCLUDING THE PROHIBITION AGAINST OFFERING TO SELL, SELLING, POSSESSING, OR DELIVERING ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS IN QUANTITIES OR SEPARATE CONTAINERS OF LESS THAN TWO HUNDRED MILLILITERS AND CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS FOR MINIBOTTLES, SO AS TO DECREASE THE MINIMUM QUANTITY TO ONE HUNDRED MILLILITERS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 643 (Word version) -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-380, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AND SECTION 1-23-610, BOTH RELATING TO THE APPEAL OF A FINAL DECISION RENDERED BY AN AGENCY, BOARD, COMMISSION, OR ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE IN CONNECTION WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT, BOTH SO AS TO REQUIRE THE FILING OF AN APPEAL BOND WITH THE PETITION FOR APPEAL TO THE CIRCUIT COURT, TO REQUIRE THAT THE AMOUNT OF THE BOND BE APPROVED AS SUFFICIENT, AND TO REQUIRE THAT THE BOND BE MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT THE APPEALS PROCESS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 644 (Word version) -- Senators Peeler, Richardson, Ryberg, Knotts, Hutto and Ritchie: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 19 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA HEALTH CARE FINANCE RECOVERY ACT" WHICH AUTHORIZES AN INSURED TO ASSIGN DIRECTLY TO A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER REIMBURSEMENT RIGHTS FOR SERVICES RECEIVED FROM THE PROVIDER, TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR SUCH ASSIGNMENTS AND PAYMENT PURSUANT TO AN ASSIGNMENT, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN VIOLATIONS CONSTITUTE UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES AND RESTRAINT OF TRADE, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR CIVIL PENALTIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-230, RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF STANDARDIZED CLAIM FORMS AND THE ADDITION OF LOGOS TO CLAIM FORMS, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 645 (Word version) -- Senators Pinckney, Ford, Kuhn, Ravenel and Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 340 OF 1967, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF CHARLESTON COUNTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE METHOD OF ELECTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS AND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A CANDIDATE FOR SUCH OFFICE.
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Senator PINCKNEY spoke on the Bill.

Read the first time and ordered placed on the local and uncontested Calendar.

On motion of Senator PINCKNEY, with unanimous consent, S. 645 was ordered to receive a second reading with notice of general amendments on the next legislative day.

S. 646 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH THE 2004 ELECTION, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF THE CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL BE ELECTED IN PARTISAN ELECTIONS FROM THE NINE DEFINED SINGLE-MEMBER ELECTION DISTRICTS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THESE ELECTIONS SHALL BE CONDUCTED.
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Read the first time and ordered placed on the Local and Uncontested Calendar.

S. 647 (Word version) -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO STANDARDS FOR LICENSING AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2784, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
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Read the first time and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 648 (Word version) -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO X-RAYS (TITLE B), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2825, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
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Read the first time and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 649 (Word version) -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FEES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2800, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
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Read the first time and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 650 (Word version) -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, RELATING TO ADVERTISING AND SOLICITATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2732, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
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Read the first time and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 651 (Word version) -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2739, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
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Read the first time and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 652 (Word version) -- Senators Knotts, Ford, Malloy and Leatherman: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE AND URGE THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO QUICKLY APPROPRIATE HOMELAND SECURITY FUNDS NECESSARY TO PROTECT THE HEALTH OF EMERGENCY RESPONDERS AND DISASTER RELIEF PERSONNEL, TO URGE THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO SECURE FEDERAL FUNDING AND ADVANCE BIOTERRORISM PREPAREDNESS AID FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, TO ENSURE THAT EMERGENCY RESPONDERS AND DISASTER RELIEF PERSONNEL RECEIVE CERTAIN RECOMMENDED VACCINATIONS, AND TO ENSURE THAT SUPPLIES OF CERTAIN VACCINES ARE AVAILABLE.
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The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the General Committee.

S. 653 (Word version) -- Senator Peeler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS SINCERE APPRECIATION TO SOUTH CAROLINA'S REGISTERED NURSES FOR THEIR DEDICATION TO PROVIDING QUALITY CARE AND TO THEIR EFFORTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS IN IMPROVING OUR HEALTH CARE SYSTEM AND TO DESIGNATE MAY 6-12, 2003, AS "SOUTH CAROLINA NURSES WEEK".
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The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

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

H. 3768 (Word version) -- Reps. Rice, Clemmons and Edge: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES REORGANIZATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2003". (ABBREVIATED TITLE).

By prior motion of Senator PEELER, H. 3768 was recommitted to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

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

S. 423 (Word version) -- Senator Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-730, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HUNTING FROM WATER CONVEYANCES, SO AS TO REVISE THE SECTION AND FURTHER PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO POSSESS A SHOTGUN OR RIFLE WHILE AFLOAT WHICH IS LOADED WITH AMMUNITION DESIGNED FOR OR CAPABLE OF TAKING DEER OR BEAR AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

S. 523 (Word version) -- Senator Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 11, TITLE 50 OF THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-105 TO PROVIDE MEASURES THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES MAY IMPLEMENT TO PREVENT AND CONTROL THE SPREAD OF DISEASE AMONG WILDLIFE; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-1090, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT TO ALLOW THE TAKING OF ANIMALS THAT CAUSE DAMAGE TO CROPS AND PROPERTY, TO EXTEND THIS AUTHORITY TO ANIMALS POSING A HUMAN HEALTH RISK; AND TO AMEND ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 11 OF TITLE 50 BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-1900 TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO POSSESS OR TRANSPORT LIVE DEER EXCEPT IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES AND PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

H. 3303 (Word version) -- Reps. Duncan, M.A. Pitts, Ceips, Herbkersman, Pinson, Taylor, Umphlett, Viers and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OPEN SEASON FOR ANTLERED DEER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS NOT UNLAWFUL TO BAIT DEER AT ANY TIME ON PRIVATE LAND, OR TO HUNT DEER ON SUNDAY ON PRIVATE LAND DURING THE PRESCRIBED SEASON FOR HUNTING DEER.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

H. 3613 (Word version) -- Reps. Duncan, Coates, M.A. Pitts and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-1050, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERMITS TO REMOVE DESTRUCTIVE WILDLIFE, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT A PERMIT ISSUED FOR THE REMOVAL OF DESTRUCTIVE BEAVERS IS VALID FOR A PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF ISSUE.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Columbia, S.C., April 22, 2003

Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has confirmed the following:

Initial Appointment, Beaufort County Master-in-Equity, with term to commence July 1, 2003, and to expire June 6, 2009

Curtis L. Coltrane, 10 Water Thrush Place, Hilton Head, S.C. 29926 VICE Thomas Kemmerlin
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information

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

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

H. 3743 (Word version) -- Rep. Anthony: A BILL TO REAPPORTION THE ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE ELECTED AND DESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER ON WHICH THESE ELECTION DISTRICTS ARE DELINEATED.

On motion of Senator SHORT, H. 3743 was ordered to receive a third reading on Wednesday, April 23, 2003.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, with unanimous consent, the Senate agreed that, when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned to meet at 11:45 A.M. tomorrow for the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance and, following the Pledge of Allegiance the Senate would stand in recess for the purpose of attending the Joint Assembly; and, further, that upon the conclusion of the Joint Assembly tomorrow, the Senate would stand in recess until 2:30 P.M.

At 1:49 P.M., on motion of Senator McCONNELL, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 11:45 A.M.

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