South Carolina General Assembly
108th Session, 1989-1990
Journal of the House of Representatives

TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 1989

Tuesday, March 7, 1989
(Statewide Session)

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

The House assembled at 12:00 Noon.

Deliberations were opened with prayer by the Chaplain of the House of Representatives, the Rev. Dr. Alton C. Clark as follows:

O God, our Father, help us to conduct ourselves as to stand unashamed before Your judgment. Give us effective voices, not mere echoes, to do Your will and not merely our own, and even worse to do neither. Forbid that we should fake credit for success. Help us to see that it is better to fail in a cause that will ultimately succeed than to succeed in a cause that will ultimately fail. Keep us aware of a mandate higher than that of the ballot box which is the mandate from God to legislate well and wisely. So may we strive for Your Divine approval which brings lasting happiness rather than the approval of men which is but for a little while.

In the good Name of our Lord and Master we pray.

Amen.

Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER.

After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of Friday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.

RULES AND REGULATIONS RECEIVED

The following was received.

OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER OF
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 3, 1989
The Honorable Sandra K. McKinney
Clerk of the S.C.     (Doc. No. 1102)

House of Representatives

Dear Mrs. McKinney:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on March 3, 1989 regulations concerning Appeals and Hearings from the State of South Carolina State Health and Human Services Finance Commission.

They are hereby referred to the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs for consideration.

Sincerely,
Robert J. Sheheen

Received as information.

RULES AND REGULATIONS
RECALLED AND REFERRED

The following was received.

OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER OF
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 7, 1989
The Honorable L. Edward Bennett
Room 411 Blatt Building
Columbia, S.C. 29211

Dear Representative Bennett:

The enclosed Regulation 1068 promulgated by the Department of Health and Environmental Control, dealing with the Hazardous Waste Management - Task Force Recommendations has been recalled from Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee and is being referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.

Sincerely,
Robert J. Sheheen

Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., March 7, 1989

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully invites your Honorable Body to attend in the Senate Chamber at 12:15 P.M. today for the purpose of Ratifying Acts.

Very respectfully,
President

On motion of Rep. WILDER the invitation was accepted.

H. 3526-SENATE AMENDMENTS CONCURRED IN

The Senate returned to the House with amendments the following:

H. 3526 -- Reps. Sheheen and Wilkins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT, THE HONORABLE GEORGE T. GREGORY, JR., TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION ON THE STATE OF THE JUDICIARY AT 12:00 O'CLOCK NOON ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 1989.

The Senate Amendments were concurred in and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.

REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE

Rep. BEASLEY, from the Committee on Education and Public Works, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

H. 3141 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-1235 SO AS TO PROHIBIT TINTING OR CHANGING THE COLOR OF A MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATE OR REVALIDATION STICKER AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE

Rep. KLAPMAN, from the Lexington County Delegation, submitted a favorable report, on:

S. 75 -- Senators Setzler, Shealy and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-380, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE VOTING PRECINCTS IN LEXINGTON COUNTY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE "JAMIL ROAD" PRECINCT TO THE "GRENADIER" PRECINCT.

S. 75--ORDERED TO THIRD READING

On motion of Rep. KLAPMAN, with unanimous consent, the following Bill was taken up for immediate consideration.

S. 75 -- Senators Setzler, Shealy and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-380, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE VOTING PRECINCTS IN LEXINGTON COUNTY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE "JAMIL ROAD" PRECINCT TO THE "GRENADIER" PRECINCT.

The Bill was read the second time and ordered to third reading.

S. 75--ORDERED TO BE READ THIRD
TIME TOMORROW

On motion of Rep. KLAPMAN, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that S. 75 be read the third time tomorrow.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3623 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF MR. ROBERT J. "MUTT" OSBORNE OF CLARENDON COUNTY, NATIONALLY KNOWN AND DECORATED P.O.W., AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

On motion of Rep. WINSTEAD, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:

S. 390 -- Senators Shealy, Martschink, Moore, Wilson and Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PALMETTO GIRLS STATE TO USE THE CHAMBERS OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 1989, AND SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 1989.

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

That the Palmetto Girls State is authorized to use the chambers of the Senate and the House of Representatives on Friday, June 16, 1989, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and on Saturday, June 17, 1989, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for its annual legislative day activity. If either House is in statewide session, the chamber of that House may not be used.

Be it further resolved that forty-eight hours prior to its use of the chambers, the Palmetto Girls State shall provide the clerk of the Senate with the name, address, and current telephone number of the individual who is responsible for coordinating the event and who is legally authorized to represent the Palmetto Girls State that it shall reimburse General Services and the Senate as set forth in this resolution.

Be it further resolved that the State House security forces provide assistance and access as is necessary for this meeting in accordance with previous procedures.

Be it further resolved that no charges may be made for the use of the Senate and House chambers by Palmetto Girls State on these dates.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

The following Bills and Joint Resolution were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:

H. 3624 -- Reps. Rama, Barber, J. Bailey, Whipper, Hallman, Kohn, Mappus, Washington, D. Martin and Winstead: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-59-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE TIMELY PAYMENT OF CLAIMS TO A HOSPITAL BY ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURERS, FOR PENALTIES, AND FOR EXCESSIVE AND IMPROPERLY PAID CLAIMS.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3625 -- Rep. J Rogers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-1520, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING IN PART TO THE REQUIREMENT UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE THAT CERTAIN COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENTS MADE BY A GOVERNING BODY MUST BE MADE FROM A RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE RESIDENT VENDOR, SO AS TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A VENDOR TO BE CONSIDERED A RESIDENT VENDOR.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3626 -- Rep. Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF PLACES OF CONFINEMENT BY THE BOARD OF CORRECTIONS, SO AS TO LIMIT WEEKEND SENTENCING TO THOSE PERSONS SENTENCED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 56-1-460 AND 56-5-2930 FOR VIOLATIONS OF DRIVING UNDER CANCELLATION, SUSPENSION, ON REVOCATION OF LICENSE OR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3627 -- Rep. Nettles: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-590, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND DESIGNATED PRODUCERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN APPLICANT MAINTAINING MULTIPLE OFFICES ON JUNE 4, 1987, IS ENTITLED TO MAINTAIN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS AS A DESIGNATED AGENT FOR EACH LOCATION HE OWNED AND OPERATED AT THAT TIME AND THOROUGH WHICH PREMIUMS OF A CERTAIN AMOUNT WERE WRITTEN.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3628 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 857 OF 1952, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS REPRESENTING SPARTANBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 7 FROM FOUR TO TWO.

Referred to Spartanburg Delegation.

H. 3629 -- Reps. Beasley, J. Rogers, M.O. Alexander, T.C. Alexander, Altman, G. Bailey, J. Bailey, K. Bailey, Baker, Barber, Barfield, Bennett, Boan, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Burch, T.M. Burriss, Carnell, Corning, Davenport, Faber, Fair, Fant, Farr, Felder, Ferguson, Foster, Glover, Gordon, Gregory, Hallman, J. Harris, Harwell, Haskins, Hayes, Hendricks, Hodges, Huff, Jaskwhich, J.C. Johnson, J.W. Johnson, Kay, Keegan, Keyserling, Lockemy, Manly, D. Martin, McBride, McEachin, McElveen, McGinnis, McLellan, McLeod, McTeer, Moss, Neilson, Nesbitt, Nettles, Phillips, Quinn, Rama, Rhoad, T. Rogers, Rudnick, Short, Simpson, Snow, Stoddard, Townsend, Waites, Washington, Wells, Whipper, White, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, D. Williams, J. Williams, Winstead, Wofford, Wright, Limehouse, Harvin, Sharpe, Klapman, Mappus and Hearn: A BILL TO ENACT THE "TARGET 2000-SCHOOL REFORM FOR THE NEXT DECADE" ACT BY AMENDING SECTION 59-5-65, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWER AND RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH THE MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR STUDENT CONDUCT, ATTENDANCE, AND ACHIEVEMENT, SO AS TO REVISE PROVISIONS REQUIRING THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT REGULATIONS PROVIDING AT LEAST ONE-HALF DAY EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR FOUR-YEAR OLD CHILDREN WHO HAVE PREDICTED SIGNIFICANT READINESS DEFICIENCIES BY MAKING THESE REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND REQUIRING THAT SPECIAL EFFORTS BE MADE TO RECRUIT CHILDREN WHOSE PARTICIPATION IS DIFFICULT TO OBTAIN; TO ADD SECTION 59-1-451 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-20-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DETERMINATION OF ANNUAL ALLOCATIONS UNDER THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NOT LATER THAN THE 1990-91 SCHOOL YEAR, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL APPROPRIATE SUFFICIENT FUNDS TO PROVIDE COMPENSATORY AND REMEDIAL PROGRAMS FOR ALL STUDENTS WHO FAIL TO MEET THE STATEWIDE MINIMUM STANDARDS IN READING, WRITING, AND MATHEMATICS, TO PROVIDE THAT ARTS EDUCATION MUST BE CONSIDERED IN THE WEIGHTINGS USED TO PROVIDE FOR THE RELATIVE COST DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PROGRAMS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH FUNDS GENERATED FROM THIS ARTS WEIGHTING MUST BE USED; TO ADD ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 65, TITLE 59 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A SCHOOL DROP-OUT PREVENTION AND RECOVERY PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-1-40, 56-1-50, 56-1-180, AND TO ADD SECTION 56-1-45 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE ISSUING OF DRIVERS' LICENSES TO PERSONS UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE WHO ARE NOT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES, WHO HAVE NOT EARNED A G.E.D. CERTIFICATE, OR WHO DO NOT PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT THEY ARE PROPERLY ENROLLED IN SCHOOL AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS, TO REQUIRE THE SUSPENSION OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSES OF SPECIFIED STUDENTS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO ADD SECTION 59-63-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION SHALL IMPLEMENT CERTAIN ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE YOUNG PEOPLE TO CONSIDER POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION OR TRAINING; TO AMEND SECTION 59-26-20, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH THE 1991-92 SCHOOL YEAR, STUDENTS WHO ARE PURSUING CERTAIN COLLEGE INSTRUCTIONAL OR ADMINISTRATIVE CURRICULUMS SHALL SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES IN TEACHING HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILLS, AND SHALL SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE TRAINING IN METHODS OF MAKING SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT COUNCILS AN ACTIVE AND EFFECTIVE FORCE IN IMPROVING SCHOOLS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-26-30, RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF TEACHER EXAMINATIONS AND EVALUATION INSTRUMENTS BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THESE TEACHER EXAMINATIONS AND EVALUATION INSTRUMENTS; TO ADD SECTION 59-31-600 SO AS TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN STANDARDS FOR TEXTBOOK ADOPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-29-180, RELATING TO THE EMPHASIS ON HIGHER ORDER PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL ASSIST THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE LOCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF MATERIALS AND AIDS WHICH MAY BE USED FOR THESE PURPOSES; TO ADD SECTION 59-1-450 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN SELECTING CERTAIN ACHIEVEMENT TESTS FOR STATEWIDE TESTING, THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SHALL SELECT TESTS WITH A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF ITEMS WHICH MAY BE RESCORED TO EVALUATE THE STUDENT'S HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILLS; TO ADD SECTION 59-30-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN TEST ITEMS FOR THE BASIC SKILLS ASSESSMENT PROGRAM ARE REVISED, THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SHALL INCLUDE TEST ITEMS WHICH MAY BE RESCORED TO EVALUATE A STUDENT'S HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILLS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-3-90, RELATING TO IN-SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR TEACHERS, SO AS TO INCLUDE: HIGHER ORDER THINKING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS IN THESE IN-SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAMS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-29-170, RELATING TO PROGRAMS FOR TALENTED STUDENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH THE 1991-92 SCHOOL YEAR, ALL GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS AT THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY LEVELS WHO ARE NOT INCLUDED IN STATE FUNDED ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAMS MUST BE PROVIDED THE PROGRAMS FOR TALENTED STUDENTS CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION; TO ADD SECTION 59-18-15 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH A SCHOOL WHICH HAS RECEIVED AN INCENTIVE GRANT TWICE DURING A THREE-YEAR PERIOD MUST BE GIVEN THE FLEXIBILITY OF RECEIVING AN EXEMPTION FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PROGRAM AND FROM THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF THE BASIC SKILLS ASSESSMENT PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 59-18-20, RELATING TO THE COMPETITIVE GRANTS PROGRAM FOR IMPROVEMENT OF INSTRUCTION, SO AS TO ALSO ESTABLISH A COMPETITIVE SCHOOLWIDE INNOVATION GRANTS PROGRAM; TO ADD SECTION 59-18-25 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A "CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF TEACHING AND SCHOOL LEADERSHIP" AT SELECTED PUBLIC COLLEGES OR UNIVERSITIES; TO ADD SECTION 59-25-55 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SOUTH CAROLINA CENTER FOR TEACHER RECRUITMENT TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXPANDING THE NUMBER OF HIGH ACHIEVING MINORITY STUDENTS ENTERING AND COMPLETING TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS; TO ADD SECTION 59-18-31 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BY THE 1991-92 SCHOOL YEAR, THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION IN CONSULTATION WITH THE SELECT COMMITTEE SHALL DEVELOP ADDITIONAL CRITERIA WHICH MUST BE USED TO EVALUATE THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS; TO ADD SECTION 59-18-11 SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE CRITERIA SCHOOLS SHALL MEET IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR SCHOOL INCENTIVE AWARDS; TO ADD SECTION 59-6-15 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE BUSINESS-EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AND ITS BUSINESS-EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE AND TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-6-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE GOVERNOR AND STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION AND OTHER OFFICIALS AND ENTITIES IN REGARD TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1984, AND SECTION 59-6-30 RELATING TO CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS AND REPORTS CONCERNING THE EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO CERTAIN ELIMINATED COMMITTEES, SUBCOMMITTEES AND PARTNERSHIPS, TO INCLUDE IN THOSE SECTIONS THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BUSINESS-EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP AND ITS BUSINESS-EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE IN REGARD TO THE EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT, AND PROVIDE FOR THE REQUIREMENTS OF CERTAIN FUNDING; TO AMEND SECTION 59-24-30, RELATING TO THE PARTICIPATION OF SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS AND PRINCIPALS IN SEMINARS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS AND INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THESE SEMINARS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-24-50, RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THESE TRAINING PROGRAMS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-24-120, RELATING TO APPRENTICESHIP SCHOOL PRINCIPAL PROGRAMS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THESE PROGRAMS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-20-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SPENDING PRIORITIES UNDER THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT, THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT COUNCILS, AND AUDITS AND REPORTS SUBMITTED UNDER THE ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ELECTIONS OF MEMBERS TO SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT COUNCILS MUST OCCUR DURING THE SECOND WEEK IN OCTOBER, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE INFORMATION FORWARDED TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL ALSO IDENTIFY AT LEAST ONE MEMBER OF EACH SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL WHO SHALL RECEIVE AND DISTRIBUTE COUNCIL-RELATED INFORMATION TO OTHER COUNCIL MEMBERS; TO ADD SECTION 59-1-452 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES COST-SAVINGS PROGRAM FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING CASH AWARDS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES FOR COST SAVING IDEAS; TO ADD SECTION 59-6-16 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE BUSINESS-EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE TO APPOINT A LEADERSHIP NETWORK OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE PRIVATE SECTOR AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE FUNCTIONS OF THE LEADERSHIP NETWORK; TO AMEND SECTION 59-5-65, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CERTAIN POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SHALL WORK WITH THE LEADERSHIP NETWORK ESTABLISHED BY THE BUSINESS-EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE; AND TO ADD SECTION 59-24-41 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN PRACTICES WHICH A PRINCIPAL MUST DEMONSTRATE TO RECEIVE A MINIMUM SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE RATING BEGINNING WITH THE 1991-92 SCHOOL YEAR.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3630 -- Reps. Fair, Hayes and Hearn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-13-297 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL PENALTIES FOR THE UNLAWFUL SALE OF BEER, WINE, OR ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS OR BEVERAGES TO A PERSON UNDER THE LEGAL AGE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3631 -- Reps. Fair, Hayes and Hearn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-735 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SUSPENSION AND DELAY OF THE ISSUANCE OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE OF A PERSON AT LEAST THIRTEEN AND UNDER TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE CONVICTED OF DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE AND DEFINE DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3632 -- Rep. Fair: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-33-210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE BOARD OF NURSING, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN ITS MEMBERSHIP AND FOR THEIR REPRESENTATION.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3633 -- Reps. Gregory, D. Martin, Short, Burch and McElveen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ILL TREATMENT OF CHILDREN AND PERSONS WHO ARE HELPLESS OR UNDER CERTAIN DISABILITIES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-70, RELATING TO CRUELTY TO CHILDREN, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS AND TO DELETE CERTAIN CRUELTY TO ANIMALS REFERENCES.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3635 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-35-820, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO USE TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM THE TAX BOOKLETS OR BROCHURES DISTRIBUTED TO THE PUBLIC AT NO CHARGE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADVERTISING REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3636 -- Rep. Lockemy: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-6-170, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA MEDICALLY INDIGENT ASSISTANCE ACT AND, AMONG OTHER THINGS, TO CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE RELEASE OF UNIFORM BILLING SYSTEM DATA AND OTHER NECESSARY DATA WITH PATIENT AND HOSPITAL IDENTIFICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO CONDUCT DISEASE AND INJURY SURVEILLANCE STUDIES, RESTRICT THE RELEASE OF THE INFORMATION PROVIDED TO THE DEPARTMENT, AND ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT TO PUBLISH THE RESULTS OF ITS SURVEILLANCE STUDIES: AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-6-180, RELATING TO THE MEDICALLY INDIGENT ASSISTANCE ACT AND THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF PATIENT RECORDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NOTHING IN THIS SECTION MAY BE CONSTRUED AS LIMITING ACCESS TO INFORMATION NEEDED BY THE DEPARTMENT TO CONDUCT DISEASE AND INJURY SURVEILLANCE STUDIES.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3637 -- Reps. T.M. Burriss, T.C. Alexander, Harvin and L. Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 49-1-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALE OF DRIFTED OBJECTS, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO WATERCRAFT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 50-23-10, 50-23-30, 50-23-60, 50-23-120, 50-23-170, 50-23-200, 50-23-205, 50-23-270, AND 50-23-280, RELATING TO TITLING OF WATERCRAFT AND OUTBOARD MOTORS, SO AS TO DELETE BOATS AND OTHER WATERCRAFT FROM PROVISIONS REGULATING MATERIALS FOUND DRIFTING, TO CHANGE AND ADD DEFINITIONS, TO EXEMPT COMMERCIAL BARGES, WINDSURFERS, AND WATERCRAFT PROPELLED EXCLUSIVELY BY HUMAN POWER OR WITH OARS, PADDLES, OR SIMILAR DEVICES FROM TITLING REQUIREMENTS, TO CHANGE PROCEDURES FOR APPLYING FOR A TITLE CERTIFICATE, TO PROVIDE FOR APPLICATION FOR DUPLICATE CERTIFICATES, TO PROVIDE A LATE FEE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE FORM OF THE MANUFACTURER'S OR IMPORTER'S CERTIFICATE, TO DEFINE "HOMEMADE WATERCRAFT OR OUTBOARD MOTOR", TO CHANGE PROVISIONS RELATING TO SERIAL NUMBERS AND IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS, TO ESTABLISH ACTS WHICH PROHIBIT THE LAWFUL OPERATION OF WATERCRAFT OR OUTBOARD MOTORS, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO DEAL WITH A WATERCRAFT OR OUTBOARD MOTOR BY A PERSON WHO HAS REASON TO BELIEVE IT IS STOLEN, TO PROVIDE FOR DISPOSAL OF STOLEN, ABANDONED, JUNKED, ADRIFT, DESTROYED, OR SALVAGED WATERCRAFT OR OUTBOARD MOTORS, AND TO INCREASE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTIONS 50-23-135, 50-23-185, 50-23-275, AND 50-23-290 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR TITLING ABANDONED, JUNKED, ADRIFT, AND SALVAGED WATERCRAFT OR OUTBOARD MOTORS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE INSPECTION OF FACILITIES INVOLVED WITH WATERCRAFT AND OUTBOARD MOTORS, TO REQUIRE TITLING OF WATERCRAFT OR OUTBOARD MOTORS NOT PREVIOUSLY TITLED, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CONDITIONAL TITLES.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

S. 81 -- Senator Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 25S, PART II, ACT 170 OF 1987, THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, RELATING TO THE EXTENSION OF THE FILING DEADLINE FOR THE INVENTORY TAX EXEMPTION, SO AS TO EXTEND THE DEADLINE FROM SEPTEMBER 30, 1987, UNTIL OCTOBER 1, 1989.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

S. 103 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-35-1595 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MAXIMUM SPACE ALLOCATION FOR GOVERNMENTAL BODIES ENTERING INTO NEW LEASES AND FOR EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-1510, RELATING TO METHODS OF SOURCE SELECTION UNDER THE PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO ADD SECTION 11-35-1595; AND TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-1590, RELATING TO LEASING OF REAL PROPERTY FOR GOVERNMENTAL BODIES, SO AS TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS OF A GOVERNMENTAL BODY WHEN IT NEEDS TO ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY FOR ITS OPERATIONS WHEN STATE-OWNED PROPERTY IS NOT AVAILABLE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO APPROVE A GOVERNMENTAL BODY'S LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR REGULATIONS OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD CONCERNING PROCEDURES FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS TO ENSURE THE MOST COST-EFFECTIVE PROCUREMENT OF LEASED SPACE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 253 -- Senators Leatherman, Land and Saleeby: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-17-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION, CONDUCT OF HEARING, AND AWARD, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE HEARING AND DETERMINATION OF CLAIMS OF MEMBERS OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, MEMBERS OF THEIR FAMILIES, OR EMPLOYEES OF THE COMMISSION, EXCEPT CLAIMS INVOLVING MEDICAL BENEFITS ONLY.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 289 -- Senator Courson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-780, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONFIDENTIALITY PROVISIONS AND PROCEDURES INVOLVING JUVENILE RECORDS AND INFORMATION, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION AGAINST TAKING FINGERPRINTS OF A CHILD WITHOUT AN ORDER FROM THE FAMILY COURT.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 396 -- Senators Hinds and Long: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-79-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PHYSICAL FITNESS SERVICES, SO AS TO DELETE "GOLF COURSE" FROM THE DEFINITION OF "MAJOR FACILITY".

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 445 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO INSTRUCTION AT A PLACE OTHER THAN SCHOOL, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1060, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

On motion of Rep. HAYES, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:

H. 3634 -- Reps. Hayes and Fair: A HOUSE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE TO PRINT AT LEAST ONE THOUSAND BOOKLETS CONTAINING THE COLLECTED OPENING PRAYERS OF THE HOUSE CHAPLAIN DURING THE 1989 SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND AN ADDITIONAL NUMBER SUFFICIENT TO ALLOW INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS TO RECEIVE AN EXTRA ALLOCATION OF BOOKLETS, NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY-FIVE.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the Clerk of the House is authorized to print at least one thousand booklets containing the collected opening prayers of the House chaplain during the 1989 session of the General Assembly and an additional number sufficient to allow individual members to receive an extra allocation of booklets, not to exceed twenty-five.

The Resolution was adopted.

ROLL CALL

The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows.

Alexander, A.O.        Alexander, T.C.        Altman
Bailey, G.             Bailey, J.             Bailey, K.
Baker                  Barber                 Barfield
Baxley                 Beasley                Bennett
Blackwell              Blanding               Brown, G.
Brown, H.              Brown, J.              Brown, R.
Bruce                  Burch                  Burriss, M.D.
Burriss, T.M.          Carnell                Chamblee
Clyborne               Cole                   Cooper
Corbett                Cork                   Davenport
Derrick                Elliott                Faber
Fair                   Fant                   Farr
Felder                 Ferguson               Foster
Gentry                 Gregory                Hallman
Harris, P.             Harvin                 Harwell
Haskins                Hayes                  Hearn
Hendricks              Hodges                 Holt
Huff                   Jaskwhich              Johnson, J.C.
Johnson, J.W.          Kay                    Keegan
Keesley                Keyserling             Kirsh
Klapman                Kohn                   Lanford
Limehouse              Littlejohn             Lockemy
Manly                  Mappus                 Martin, D.
Mattos                 McAbee                 McBride
McCain                 McEachin               McGinnis
McKay                  McLellan               McLeod
McTeer                 Moss                   Neilson
Nesbitt                Nettles                Phillips
Quinn                  Rama                   Rhoad
Rogers, J.             Rogers, T.             Rudnick
Sheheen                Short                  Simpson
Snow                   Taylor                 Townsend
Tucker                 Vaughn                 Waites
Waldrop                Washington             Wells
Whipper                White                  Wilkes
Wilkins                Williams, D.           Williams, J.
Winstead               Wofford                Wright

STATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on March 7, 1989.

Charles Sharpe                    Roland Corning
B.J. Gordon, Jr.                  Joe Wilder
C. Lenoir Sturkie                 William D. Boan
Jean Harris                       Larry Koon
Joseph McElveen, Jr.
Total Present-120

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER granted Rep. GLOVER a leave of absence for today and tomorrow.

DOCTOR OF THE DAY

Announcement was made that Dr. E. Conyers O'Bryan of Florence is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

RATIFICATION OF ACTS

At 12:15 P.M. the House attended in the Senate Chamber, where the following Acts and Joint Resolutions were duly ratified.

(R20) S. 382 -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO WATER CLASSIFICATION: OOLENOY RIVER, PICKENS COUNTY, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 984, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R21) S. 221 -- Judiciary Committee: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 34-11-70, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE OF FRAUDULENT INTENT IN DRAWING A CHECK AND DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE FOR PROSECUTION, SO AS TO ADD A PROVISION REQUIRING A SERVICE CHARGE PAYABLE BY THE DRAWER OF A DRAFT, CHECK, OR OTHER WRITTEN ORDER TO THE PAYEE OF THE INSTRUMENT WHEN IT IS PRESENTED FOR PAYMENT IN WHOLE OR IN PART OF ANY DEBT EXISTING AT THAT TIME.

(R22) S. 130 -- Senators Bryan, Peeler and Hayes: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 44-52-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EMERGENCY COMMITMENT TO ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE FACILITIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT, UPON REQUEST, MAY ORDER A PETITIONER FOR THE EMERGENCY COMMITMENT, IF A FAMILY MEMBER, TO COOPERATE WITH AND PARTICIPATE IN THE TREATMENT PROCESS.

(R23) S. 285 -- Senator Hinds: AN ACT TO REPEAL ACT 110 OF 1967 AND ACT 416 OF 1971, RELATING TO THE GEORGETOWN COUNTY COMMISSION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION.

(R24) S. 286 -- Senators Rose and Matthews: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 535 OF 1982, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SUMMERVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 OF DORCHESTER COUNTY MUST BE ELECTED RATHER THAN APPOINTED AND THE MANNER IN WHICH THESE TRUSTEES MUST BE ELECTED, SO AS TO DELETE THE LIMITATION ON ANY TRUSTEE SERVING MORE THAN TWO SUCCESSIVE FOUR-YEAR TERMS AND PROVIDE FOR THE NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES TO THE BOARD BY PETITION INSTEAD OF STATEMENT OF CANDIDACY.

(R25) H. 3323 -- Reps. Hearn, Sturkie, Derrick, Klapman, Taylor, Wright, McBride, Corning, Faber, T. Rogers, J. Brown, Waites, Quinn, M.D. Burriss and Koon: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 55-11-340, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE RICHLAND-LEXINGTON AIRPORT COMMISSION, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSION TO OWN AND PROVIDE MAINTENANCE OF POSTAL FACILITIES WITHIN THE RICHLAND-LEXINGTON AIRPORT DISTRICT; AND TO AMEND ACT 292 OF 1985, RELATING TO THE RICHLAND-LEXINGTON AIRPORT COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT, OWNERSHIP, OPERATION, AND MANAGEMENT BY THE DISTRICT OF FOREIGN-TRADE SUBZONES AT GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS CONSISTENT WITH LIMITATIONS IMPOSED BY THE FOREIGN TRADE ZONE ACT EVEN THOUGH THESE LOCATIONS MAY BE OUTSIDE THE GEOGRAPHICAL BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT.

(R26) H. 3261 -- Judiciary Committee: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1370, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS AND TERMS OF JUDGES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE TERMS OF FAMILY COURT JUDGES FROM FOUR TO SIX YEARS.

(R27) H. 3328 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 978, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R28) H. 3264 -- Reps. McLellan and Kirsh: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 1377 OF 1968, RELATING TO STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SECTION 57-11-350 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO STATE HIGHWAY BONDS, SECTION 59-71-500, RELATING TO STATE SCHOOL BONDS, AND SECTION 59-107-130, RELATING TO STATE INSTITUTIONAL BONDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE TREASURER AS WELL AS THE GOVERNOR MAY SIGN THESE OBLIGATIONS BY A FACSIMILE OF HIS SIGNATURE.

(R29) H. 3387 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, RELATING TO THE TEACHER LOAN PROGRAM, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 996, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R30) H. 3072 -- Rep. Burch: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, SO AS TO COMBINE THE CENTER GROVE AND WINZO PRECINCTS INTO CENTER GROVE-WINZO AND THE DUDLEY AND MANGUM PRECINCTS INTO THE DUDLEY-MANGUM PRECINCT.

(R31) H. 3184 -- Rep. McTeer: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 549 OF 1982, RELATING TO THE ABOLITION OF THE HAMPTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION AND HAMPTON COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION, THE DEVOLUTION OF THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THOSE OFFICES ON THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF HAMPTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS 1 AND 2, AND THE PROVISION FOR THE ELECTION OF THE TRUSTEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONS DESIRING TO QUALIFY AS CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION TO THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES SHALL FILE A WRITTEN STATEMENT OF CANDIDACY WITH THE HAMPTON COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION.

(R32) H. 3018 -- Rep. Clyborne: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 18-7-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AN APPEAL FROM A JUDGMENT IN A MAGISTRATE'S OR MUNICIPAL COURT, SO AS TO CHANGE FROM TEN TO THIRTY DAYS THE TIME AN APPELLANT HAS TO FILE HIS NOTICE OF APPEAL; AND SECTION 22-3-1000, RELATING TO THE TIME FOR MAKING A MOTION FOR A NEW TRIAL, AND THE TIME A RIGHT OF APPEAL EXISTS.

(R33) H. 3312 -- Rep. Mappus: AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO RESTORE THE CHARTER OF THE OPTIMIST CLUB OF CHARLESTON, CHARLESTON COUNTY.

(R34) H. 3085 -- Rep. Townsend: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-740, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF MALICIOUS INJURY TO TELEGRAPH, TELEPHONE, OR ELECTRIC UTILITY SYSTEMS, SO AS TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE OFFENSE INJURY TO CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS AND SATELLITE DISHES.

(R35) H. 3426 -- Rep. White: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 601 OF 1971, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE JASPER COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CHANGE THE DESIGNATION OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION.

(R36) H. 3403 -- Rep. Kay: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN ABBEVILLE COUNTY, SO AS TO DELETE THE DESIGNATION OF THE POLLING PLACE FOR KEOWEE PRECINCT, AND TO ESTABLISH THE POLLING PLACES FOR ALL OF THE VOTING PRECINCTS IN THE COUNTY, INCLUDING KEOWEE.

(R37) H. 3339 -- Reps. Carnell, McAbee and J.C. Johnson: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 22-2-195 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT JURORS FOR MAGISTRATES' COURTS IN A COUNTY, AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY GOVERNING BODY, MAY BE DRAWN AND SUMMONED BY COMPUTER IN THE MANNER THE SUPREME COURT BY ORDER DIRECTS.

(R38) H. 3265 -- Rep. Boan: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPROVAL OF ACCIDENT, HEALTH, OR ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES ISSUED OR DELIVERED IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH POLICIES AND PREMIUM RATES FOR CERTAIN ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES ARE APPROVED.

THE HOUSE RESUMES

At 12:35 P.M. the House resumed, the SPEAKER in the chair.

POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE

Rep. T. ROGERS arose to a Point of Personal Privilege.

MOTION REJECTED

Rep. RUDNICK asked unanimous consent to have Rep. T. ROGERS' remarks printed in the Journal.

Rep. KLAPMAN objected.

SENT TO THE SENATE

The following Bills were taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate.

H. 3501 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL APPROVING THE DISSOLUTION OF THE UNA WATER DISTRICT, A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, AND CONFIRMING THE TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE OF THE UNA WATER DISTRICT'S WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND ALL RELATED ASSETS TO THE COMMISSIONERS OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SPARTANBURG AND CONFIRMING THE TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE OF THE UNA WATER DISTRICT'S SEWERAGE COLLECTION SYSTEM AND ALL RELATED ASSETS TO THE SPARTANBURG SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT, AND CONFIRMING THE TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE OF THE UNA WATER DISTRICT'S FIRE PROTECTION ASSETS TO THE UNA COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT CORPORATION, AN ELEEMOSYNARY CORPORATION CREATED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES IN THE AREA WHICH COMPRISES THE UNA WATER DISTRICT; AND TO REPEAL ACT 582 OF 1955 RELATING TO THE UNA WATER DISTRICT.

H. 3617 -- Reps. Kirsh, Foster, Nesbitt and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 271 OF 1981, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF ROCK HILL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 3 OF YORK COUNTY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE FILING DATE FOR CANDIDATES FOR THE BOARD FROM FIVE WEEKS PRIOR TO THE ELECTION TO TWELVE NOON ON SEPTEMBER FIRST.

H. 3404 -- Reps. Fair and Tucker: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-117-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM FIVE TO SIX THE MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE APPOINTED BY THE BOARD.

H. 3424 -- Reps. Winstead, J. Rogers, Beasley, Clyborne, J.W. Johnson, Felder, Wilkins, Moss, Wofford, McLellan, Washington and D. Martin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 34-3-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CRIMES OF DEFRAUDING A FEDERALLY CHARTERED OR INSURED FINANCIAL INSTITUTION AND OBTAINING PROPERTY OF THE INSTITUTION FRAUDULENTLY, DEFINE TERMS, AND PROVIDE PENALTIES.

H. 3125-TABLED

The following Bill was taken up.

H. 3125 -- Rep. Tucker: A BILL TO PRESCRIBE THE PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING THE ANNUAL BUDGET AND SCHOOL TAX MILLAGE FOR ANDERSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 5 INCLUDING A LIMIT ON INCREASED MILLAGE BASED ON THE GROWTH OF PERSONAL INCOME IN THE STATE PLUS ONE PERCENT EXCEPT UPON FAVORABLE REFERENDUM VOTE FOR A LARGER INCREASE.

Rep. CHAMBLEE moved to table the Bill and demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken resulting as follows:

Yeas 7; Nays 1

Those who voted in the affirmative:

Alexander, T.C.        Chamblee               Cooper
Harris, P.             Kay                    McLellan
Townsend

Total-7

Those who voted in the negative are:
Tucker

Total-1

So, the Bill was tabled.

ORDERED ENROLLED FOR RATIFICATION

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

S. 335 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO PRINCIPAL EVALUATION PROGRAM, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1097, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

S. 354 -- Senators Rose, Nell W. Smith, Land, Leatherman, Holland, Helmly, Mitchell, Giese, Gilbert, Wilson, Russell, Leventis, Peeler, Shealy, Long, McConnell, Williams, McLeod, Patterson, Matthews, Passailaigue, Fielding, O'Dell, McGill, Thomas, Bryan, Martschink, Saleeby, Courson, Mullinax, Stilwell, Lindsay, Hinson, Pope, Hinds, Martin, Hayes, Macaulay, Lee, Lourie, Waddell, Moore, Setzler, Drummond, J. Verne Smith and Horace C. Smith: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 59-63-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE PUPILS OF ONE RACE ATTENDING THE SCHOOLS PROVIDED BY THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES FOR PERSONS OF ANOTHER RACE.

RECURRENCE TO THE MORNING HOUR

Rep. McLELLAN moved that the House recur to the morning hour, which was agreed to.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

The following Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:

H. 3600 -- House Ways and Means Committee: A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1989 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; TO REGULATE THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS; TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT DURING THE FISCAL YEAR; TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS ALLOTTED TO THE STATE GOVERNMENT UNDER THE PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 1976 (FEDERAL); TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SALARY AND FRINGE BENEFIT SURVEY FOR AGENCY HEADS BE CONDUCTED EVERY THREE YEARS; TO PROVIDE NO EMPLOYEE OF AGENCIES REVIEWED BY THE AGENCY HEAD SALARY COMMISSION SHALL RECEIVE IN EXCESS OF 95% OF THE MIDPOINT OF THE AGENCY HEAD SALARY RANGE OR THE AGENCY HEAD ACTUAL SALARY, WHICHEVER IS GREATER; TO PROVIDE THAT AGENCY HEAD SALARIES MAY BE ADJUSTED TO THE MINIMUM OF THEIR SALARY RANGES; TO PROVIDE THAT AGENCY HEAD SALARIES BE ADJUSTED UP TO THE MIDPOINTS OF THEIR RESPECTIVE SALARY RANGES BASED ON CRITERIA DEVELOPED AND APPROVED BY THE AGENCY HEAD SALARY COMMISSION; AND TO PROVIDE THAT ALL NEW MEMBERS OF GOVERNING BOARDS WHERE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE AGENCY HEAD IS REVIEWED BY THE AGENCY HEAD SALARY COMMISSION SHALL ATTEND PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL TRAINING WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR OF THEIR APPOINTMENT; TO AMEND TITLE 44, CHAPTER 6, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE COMMISSION BY ADDING SECTION 44-6-230 THROUGH 44-6-250 SO AS TO CREATE A HUMAN SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-1810 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE MECHANICAL MODEL OF A PORTION OF THE FACE OF A VOTING MACHINE REQUIRED AT THE POLLS ON ELECTION DAY FOR THE INSTRUCTION OF VOTERS, SO AS TO ALLOW A PAPER FACSIMILE OF THE FACE OF THE VOTING MACHINE TO BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE MODEL; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 12-27-1285 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY THE STATUTORILY ENUMERATED FACTORS MAY BE USED IN DETERMINING PROJECT PRIORITIES UNDER THE STRATEGIC HIGHWAY PLAN FOR IMPROVING MOBILITY AND SAFETY, TO REQUIRE THE STATUTORILY ENUMERATED FACTORS TO BE GIVEN EQUAL WEIGHT IN ESTABLISHING PRIORITIES, TO PROHIBIT THE MERGING OF THE SOCIOECONOMIC AND TRANSPORTATION FACTOR PRIORITY LISTS, AND TO REQUIRE THE SELECT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE TO INCLUDE IN ITS ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THE SEPARATELY UPDATED SOCIOECONOMIC AND TRANSPORTATION FACTOR PRIORITY LISTS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-3-90 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO IN-SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR TEACHERS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE OR INCORPORATE A PROGRAM FOR TRAINING TEACHERS AND STAFF IN TEACHING HIGHER ORDER THINKING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 59-18-22 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF TEACHING AND SCHOOL LEADERSHIP, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CENTER'S PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 1-1-1210 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE SALARIES OF THE GOVERNOR, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, AND OTHER STATEWIDE ELECTED CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS, SO AS TO INCREASE THEIR SALARIES EFFECTIVE WHEN THEY ASSUME OFFICE IN 1991 AND TO PROHIBIT STATEWIDE ELECTED CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS FROM RECEIVING COMPENSATION FOR EX OFFICIO SERVICE ON STATE BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-455 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A PROGRAM TO BE SELECTED OR ADAPTED WHICH IS EFFECTIVE IN SUPPORTING A PARENT OR GUARDIAN IN HIS ROLE AS THE PRINCIPAL TEACHER OF HIS PRESCHOOL CHILDREN AND FOR ITS IMPLEMENTATION TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 59-65-100 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, WITH THE CONSULTATION AND ASSISTANCE OF THE EIA SELECT COMMITTEE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DESIGN OF AND TESTING OF PROGRAMS TO REDUCE AND RECOVER SCHOOL DROPOUTS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL FUND THE PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE FOR A FIVE-YEAR PHASE-IN OF THE PROGRAM BEGINNING WITH THE 1989-90 SCHOOL YEAR AND ENDING WITH STATEWIDE FUNDING IN THE 1993-94 FISCAL YEAR, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SHALL PROMULGATE REGULATIONS BEGINNING WITH THE 1991-92 SCHOOL YEAR REQUIRING SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT DROPOUT PREVENTION AND RECOVERY PLANS FOUND EFFECTIVE DURING THE TESTING PROCESS, TO ALLOW THE BOARD TO WAIVE THE REGULATIONS UPON REQUEST OF A DISTRICT WHEN A WAIVER RATIONALLY RELATES TO PROGRAM SUCCESS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION FORMULA FOR PROGRAM FUNDS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-220 SO AS TO PROVIDE A DISCIPLINE-BASED ARTS EDUCATION CURRICULUM FOR SCHOOLS OF THE STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 59-18-20 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLS, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A COMPETITIVE STATEWIDE INNOVATION GRANTS PROGRAM AND A COMMITTEE TO EVALUATE, REVIEW, AND RECOMMEND GRANTS, A LIMITATION ON GRANT AMOUNTS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROGRAM; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-185, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ANNUAL INCREASES IN THE COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BEGINNING WITH THE 1991 SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE INCREASE MUST BE THE SAME PERCENTAGE OF THE COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT FOR STATE EMPLOYEES' SALARIES IN THE LAST COMPLETED FISCAL YEAR BEFORE THE APPLICABLE SESSION; TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-452 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEE COST SAVINGS PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 50-1-150 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSE FEES AND FINES AND FORFEITURES FOR HUNTING AND FISHING VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS CREDITED TO THE GAME PROTECTION FUND MAY BE EXPENDED FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES AND TO PROVIDE THAT UPON APPROVAL BY A MAJORITY OF THE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION DISBURSEMENTS FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES MUST BE MADE AS REQUESTED AND SUBJECT TO NO OTHER REVIEW OR APPROVAL BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND MARINE RESOURCES;

Without reference.

H. 3638 -- Reps. Wilkins, Huff and McElveen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2760, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPEALS FROM THE DENIAL OF A LICENSE FOR A PRIVATE CHILD DAY CARE CENTER OR HOME; SECTION 20-7-2880, RELATING TO APPEALS FROM THE WITHDRAWAL OF A STATEMENT OF REGISTRATION FOR A CENTER OR HOME; SECTION 20-7-2920, RELATING TO INJUNCTIONS AGAINST A CHURCH OR RELIGIOUS CENTER OR HOME; AND SECTION 20-7-2940, RELATING TO APPEALS FROM THE SUSPENSION OF REGISTRATION FOR A CHURCH OR RELIGIOUS CENTER OR HOME, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR APPEALS TO AND INJUNCTIONS IN THE FAMILY COURT INSTEAD OF CIRCUIT COURT AND PROVIDE FOR THE STANDARD OF REVIEW.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3639 -- Reps. Wilkins, Huff and McElveen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1450, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COOPERATION OF SOCIETIES AND ORGANIZATIONS WHICH PROTECT OR AID DELINQUENT OR NEGLECTED CHILDREN, SO AS TO REQUIRE STATE AS WELL AS COUNTY, TOWN, AND MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS AND DEPARTMENTS TO ASSIST AND COOPERATE IN THE PROTECTION.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3640 -- Reps. Wilkins, Huff and McElveen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FAMILY COURT JURISDICTION IN DOMESTIC MATTERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR JURISDICTION ON ATTORNEY FEES AND PERSONAL MONEY JUDGMENTS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3641 -- Reps. Wilkins, Huff and McElveen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-650, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF LOCAL CHILD PROTECTIVE AGENCIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A PETITION TO BE FILED WITH INSTEAD OF NOTICE TO THE FAMILY COURT WHEN AN AGENCY INITIATES PROTECTIVE SERVICES.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

MOTION ADOPTED

Rep. McLELLAN moved that H. 3600, The General Appropriations Bill, be set for Special Order on Monday, March 13 at 2:00 P.M., immediately after the Roll Call, and continue each day thereafter until given a second reading, and that the Bill be set for Special Order for third reading immediately after the Roll Call, and continue each day thereafter until final disposition, which was agreed to.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. GENTRY raised the Point of Order that the motion to set the Bill for Special Order was out of order as a Bill can only be set for Special Order by a written resolution, which has been referred to the Rules Committee.

The SPEAKER, citing Rule 6.3, subsection 14 (b), stated that special orders may be set ror appropriation bills and local bills by majority vote of the House, and he overruled the Point of Order.

MOTION ADOPTED

Rep. McLELLAN moved that when the House adjourn Thursday, it adjourn to meet in Local Session Friday and to meet at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, March 13, in Statewide Session, which was agreed to.

H. 3088--AMENDED AND DEBATE ADJOURNED

The following Bill was taken up.

H. 3088 -- Reps. Taylor, D. Martin, Clyborne, White and Corning: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 7-13-35, AS AMENDED, 7-13-40, AS AMENDED, 7-13-50, AS AMENDED, 7-13-60, 7-13-70, AS AMENDED, 7-13-610, 7-13-830, AS AMENDED, 7-15-450, 7-17-510, 7-17-520, 7-17-530, 7-17-540, 7-17-550, 7-17-560, 7-17-570, AND 7-25-140 CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ELECTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PRIMARIES, EXCEPT MUNICIPAL PRIMARIES, MUST BE CONDUCTED BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION AND THE RESPECTIVE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSIONS, AND PROVIDE FOR HEARING AND DECIDING PROTESTS AND CONTESTS THAT MAY ARISE IN THE CASE OF MEMBERS OF THE STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AT THE STATE LEVEL RATHER THAN AT THE COUNTY LEVEL; TO AMEND ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 13, TITLE 7, RELATING TO BALLOTS FOR PRIMARY ELECTIONS, BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-611 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ARRANGEMENT OF EVERY "OFFICIAL COUNTY BALLOT" AND OF EVERY "OFFICIAL STATE BALLOT"; TO PROVIDE THAT NOTHING IN THIS ACT OR ANY OTHER PROVISION OF LAW MAY BE CONSTRUED AS PROHIBITING POLITICAL PARTIES FROM CONDUCTING PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARIES; TO PROVIDE THAT, IN THE CASE OF ANY COUNTY WHICH OPERATES ITS ELECTIONS THROUGH AN ELECTION AND REGISTRATION COMMISSION COMPOSED OF SEVEN MEMBERS, THE STRUCTURE AND COMPOSITION ARE NOT AFFECTED OR CHANGED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 7-9-110, RELATING TO PERMITTING COUNTY POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEES TO ESTABLISH A COUNTY PARTY ELECTION COMMISSION FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES, AND 7-13-90, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MANAGERS OF PRIMARIES; AND TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PRIMARIES, EXCEPT MUNICIPAL PRIMARIES, MUST BE CONDUCTED BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION AND THE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSIONS ON THE SECOND TUESDAY IN JUNE OF EACH GENERAL ELECTION YEAR.

AMENDMENT NO. 1--ADOPTED

Debate was resumed on Amendment No. 1, which was proposed on Wednesday, March 1, by the Committee on Judiciary.

Rep. WILKINS explained the amendment.

The amendment was then adopted.

Rep. FARR proposed the following Amendment No. 3 (Doc. No. 2260U).

Amend the committee report, as and if amended, p. 3088-5, by striking lines 35 and 36 and inserting:

/shall meet to appoint not less than five nor more than seven commissioners of election for each county. If a delegation does/

Amend title to conform.

Rep. WILKINS explained the amendment and moved to adjourn debate upon the Bill, which was adopted.

H. 3036--RECOMMITTED

The following Bill was taken up.

H. 3036 -- Reps. McElveen, Huff and Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 20-1-510 AND 20-1-540, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION TO DETERMINE THE VALIDITY OF MARRIAGE AND ADJUDICATION OF PRESUMED DEATH OF A SPOUSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FAMILY COURT HAS EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION, INSTEAD OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, TO HEAR AND DETERMINE ANY ISSUE AFFECTING THE VALIDITY OF A CONTRACT OF MARRIAGE AND IN ACTIONS TO DETERMINE A SPOUSE'S PRESUMED DEATH AFTER AN ABSENCE OF SEVEN YEARS.

Rep. WILKINS moved to recommit the Bill to the Committee on Judiciary, which was agreed to.

H. 3104-DEBATE ADJOURNED

Rep. DAVENPORT moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Wednesday, March 8, 1989, which was adopted.

H. 3104 -- Reps. J. Bailey, Harvin, Vaughn, Snow, Barber, Mappus, McEachin and Keyserling: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PERSONS QUALIFIED TO VOTE BY ABSENTEE BALLOT, SO AS TO ADD PERSONS SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.

ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Bill was taken up, read the second time, and ordered to a third reading:

S. 213 -- Senator Williams: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 14-17-320, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CERTAIN RECORDS AND REPORTS REQUIRED OF THE CLERK OF THE GENERAL SESSIONS COURT.

Rep. WILKINS explained the Bill.

Rep. WILKINS moved that the House do now adjourn, which was adopted by a division vote of 58 to 41.

RETURNED WITH CONCURRENCE

The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:

H. 3623 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF MR. ROBERT J. "MUTT" OSBORNE OF CLARENDON COUNTY, NATIONALLY KNOWN AND DECORATED P.O.W., AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

ADJOURNMENT

At 12:55 P.M. the House in accordance with the motion of Rep. WILKINS adjourned to meet at 10:00 A.M. tomorrow.


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