South Carolina General Assembly
115th Session, 2003-2004
Journal of the Senate

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Friday, March 19, 2004
(Local Session)

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The Senate assembled at 11:00 A.M., the hour to which it stood adjourned, and was called to order by the ACTING PRESIDENT, Senator GIESE.

ORDERED ENROLLED FOR RATIFICATION

The following Bill and Joint Resolution were read the third time and having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act and enrolled for Ratification:

H. 4937 (Word version) -- Reps. Vaughn, Allen, Cato, Hamilton, Haskins, Leach, Loftis, Rice, F.N. Smith, G.R. Smith, Taylor, Tripp and Wilkins: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT EACH BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE GREENVILLE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2003-2004 IS AUTHORIZED TO FORGIVE UP TO TWO SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY A SCHOOL OF THE DISTRICT BECAUSE OF SNOW, ICE, OR EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS.

By prior motion of Senator J. VERNE SMITH, with unanimous consent

H. 4844 (Word version) -- Reps. Richardson, Delleney, Emory, Kirsh, McCraw, Moody-Lawrence and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-530, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN YORK COUNTY, SO AS TO ADD AND REVISE CERTAIN VOTING PRECINCTS IN YORK COUNTY AND REDESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER FOR THE MAP ON WHICH LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED AND MAINTAINED BY THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.

By prior motion of Senator HAYES, with unanimous consent

SECOND READING BILLS

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

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S. 951 (Word version) -- Senator Hutto: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO THREE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY SCHOOL IN THE BARNWELL 19, BARNWELL 29, OR BARNWELL 45 COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CLOSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS MAY BE FORGIVEN IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE APPROPRIATE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD.

By prior motion of Senator SETZLER, with unanimous consent

S. 952 (Word version) -- Senator Hutto: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO THREE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY SCHOOL IN THE ORANGEBURG 3, ORANGEBURG 4, OR ORANGEBURG 5 COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CLOSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS MAY BE FORGIVEN IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE APPROPRIATE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD.

By prior motion of Senator SETZLER, with unanimous consent

S. 953 (Word version) -- Senators Setzler, Knotts, Cromer and Courson: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO THREE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY SCHOOL IN THE LEXINGTON 1 OR LEXINGTON 2 COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CLOSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS MAY BE FORGIVEN IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE APPROPRIATE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD.

By prior motion of Senator SETZLER, with unanimous consent

S. 954 (Word version) -- Senator Short: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO THREE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY SCHOOL IN THE CHESTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CLOSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS MAY BE FORGIVEN IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD.

By prior motion of Senator SETZLER, with unanimous consent

S. 955 (Word version) -- Senator Short: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO THREE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY

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SCHOOL IN THE UNION COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CLOSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS MAY BE FORGIVEN IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD.

By prior motion of Senator SETZLER, with unanimous consent

S. 957 (Word version) -- Senator Short: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO THREE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY SCHOOL IN THE FAIRFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CLOSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS MAY BE FORGIVEN IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD.

By prior motion of Senator SETZLER, with unanimous consent

H. 4681 (Word version) -- Reps. Neilson, Lucas and J. Hines: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 26 AND 27, 2004, BY THE STUDENTS OF A SCHOOL IN THE DARLINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO SNOW, ICE, OR INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS IS EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

By prior motion of Senator SETZLER, with unanimous consent

H. 4695 (Word version) -- Reps. Freeman, Lucas, Jennings and Neilson: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 26, 27, AND 28, 2004, BY THE STUDENTS OF A SCHOOL IN THE CHESTERFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO ICE OR INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

By prior motion of Senator SETZLER, with unanimous consent

H. 4707 (Word version) -- Rep. Hayes: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 26, 27, AND 28, 2004, BY THE STUDENTS OF DILLON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NOS. 1, 2, AND 3 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE

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CLOSED DUE TO SNOW, ICE, OR INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

By prior motion of Senator SETZLER, with unanimous consent

H. 4883 (Word version) -- Reps. Neilson, J. Hines and Lucas: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON FEBRUARY 25 AND 26, 2004, BY THE STUDENTS OF A SCHOOL IN THE DARLINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO ICE OR INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

By prior motion of Senator SETZLER, with unanimous consent

AMENDED, READ THE SECOND TIME

S. 956 (Word version) -- Senator Short: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO THREE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY SCHOOL IN THE YORK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CLOSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS MAY BE FORGIVEN IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD.

By prior motion of Senator HAYES, with unanimous consent, the Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill, the question being the second reading of the Bill.

By prior motion of Senator HAYES, with unanimous consent, Amendment No. 1 was taken up for immediate consideration and adopted.

Amendment No. 1

Senator HAYES proposed the following amendment (HAYES-956), which was adopted:

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all the enacting words and inserting:

SECTION   1.   After utilizing three make-up days, up to three school days missed by students enrolled in any school in the York County

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School Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4 because the school was closed due to snow, extreme weather conditions, or other disruptions are exempt from being made up if approval is granted through a majority vote of the applicable local school board.

SECTION   2.   This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

By prior motion of Senator HAYES, with unanimous consent, the amendment was adopted.

There being no further amendments, the Bill was read the second time, passed and ordered to a third reading.

S. 956--Ordered to a Third Reading

On motion of Senator HAYES, with unanimous consent, S. 956 was ordered to receive a third reading on Tuesday, March 23, 2004.

MOTION ADOPTED

On motion of Senator SHORT, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of Captain Todd Orr of Chester, S.C.

ADJOURNMENT

At 11:25 A.M., on motion of Senator JACKSON, the Senate adjourned to meet next Tuesday, March 23, 2004, at 12:00 Noon.

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