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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 JACKSON.

The following Bill was 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. 4912 (Word version) -- Reps. Lucas, Neilson and J. Hines: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 748 OF 1978, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DARLINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE CANDIDATE FILING DEADLINE FROM SEPTEMBER FIRST TO AUGUST FIFTEENTH AND CHANGE THE DATE THE FIRST NOTICE MUST BE PUBLISHED.

By prior motion of Senator MALLOY, with unanimous consent

The following House Bills were read the third time and ordered returned to the House with amendments:

H. 3789 (Word version) -- Reps. M.A. Pitts, Taylor and Duncan: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 779 OF 1988, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ELECTION OF LAURENS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARDS OF TRUSTEES, SO AS TO SET THE ELECTIONS AT THE TIME OF THE GENERAL ELECTION AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE TERMS OF TRUSTEES WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE PRIOR TO THE ELECTION OF NEW TRUSTEES ARE EXTENDED UNTIL THEIR SUCCESSORS ARE ELECTED AND TAKE OFFICE.

By prior motion of Senator VERDIN, with unanimous consent

H. 3615 (Word version) -- Reps. Dantzler, Frye, Scarborough, Bailey, Hinson, Jefferson, Perry, Rhoad and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 69, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE, SO AS TO CONFORM THE CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40 FOR BOARDS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF VETERINARIANS AND VETERINARY TECHNICIANS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ESTABLISHING AN INVESTIGATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE, REVISING PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING HEARINGS, PROVIDING FOR LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT, AUTHORIZING STUDENT PRECEPTOR PROGRAMS, PROVIDING PROCEDURES FOR VETERINARIANS IF AN ANIMAL IS ABANDONED IN THEIR CUSTODY, PROVIDING FOR A LIEN ON AN ANIMAL WHEN PAYMENT FOR CARE IS NOT MADE, AND ESTABLISHING CERTAIN STANDARDS FOR EMERGENCY VETERINARY CARE FACILITIES AND MOBILE VETERINARY FACILITIES.

By prior motion of Senator GROOMS, with unanimous consent

The following Bill was read the third time and ordered sent to the House of Representatives:

S. 1427 (Word version) -- Senator Matthews: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-11-290, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DISSOLUTION OF SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS, SO AS TO ALLOW A DISTRICT TO BE DISSOLVED IF THE DISTRICT HAS OUTSTANDING INDEBTEDNESS PAYABLE FROM REVENUES DERIVED FROM THE PROVISION OF ONE OR MORE GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE METHOD BY WHICH A DISTRICT WITH OUTSTANDING INDEBTEDNESS MAY BE DISSOLVED.

By prior motion of Senator MATTHEWS

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

S. 1437 (Word version) -- Senators Setzler, Knotts and Courson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 55-11-320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RICHLAND-LEXINGTON AIRPORT DISTRICT AND COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THERE IS NO LIMITATION ON THE NUMBER OF TERMS MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION MAY SERVE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 55-11-330, RELATING TO OFFICERS OF THE COMMISSION, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF THE COMMISSION IS ROTATED.

By prior motion of Senator SETZLER, with unanimous consent

On motion of Senator PINCKNEY, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of Quinton Octavious Brown, Jr., infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Quinton Octavious Brown, Sr. of Hollywood, S.C.

At 11:52 A.M., on motion of Senator PATTERSON, the Senate adjourned to meet next Tuesday, May 23, 2006, at 12:00 Noon.

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