Journal of the House of Representatives
of the Second Session of the 110th General Assembly
of the State of South Carolina
being the Regular Session Beginning Tuesday, January 11, 1994

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opinions for the House Ethics Committee and the Joint Legislative Committee on Judicial Screening.

The Committee recognized that The Honorable Karen L. Kanes, candidate for Judge of the Administrative Law Division, Seat Number 2, demonstrated an awareness of the important attributes of respect and patience which a judge must possess. The Committee was impressed with Ms. Kanes' experience in the regulatory process both from the side of the development of regulations and from the contested case hearing side. Also, the Committee was impressed with her management and trial experience and with the innovative methods she has used as Chief Magistrate in Spartanburg County to move cases and reduce that court's docket.

The Committee was impressed with Delbert H. Singleton's work as an attorney in the Post-Conviction Relief Section of the Attorney General's Office. Mr. Singleton, candidate for Judge of the Administrative Law Division, Seat Number 2, appears in court very frequently (from three to five days each month) and handles a significant case load. Mr. Singleton prepares orders for his cases in a timely fashion, even though the orders are numerous and he is often out of the office and in court. Although Mr. Singleton does not have extensive administrative law experience, the Committee notes that Mr. Singleton has served as counsel for the State Fire Marshal Appeals Panel and prepared the Panel's orders. Mr. Singleton possesses a good understanding of ethical concerns.
The Committee considers John H. Whittleton, Sr.'s litigation and administrative law experience to be assets. Mr. Whittleton, candidate for Judge of the Administrative Law Division, Seat Number 2, was an assistant solicitor for approximately two years and, since 1989, he has been employed with the South Carolina Human Affairs Commission, first as Staff Counsel and, for the past three years, as Director of Private Sector Investigations. In his capacity as Director of Private Section Investigations, Mr. Whittleton issues determinations and decisions in cases involving claims of discrimination and conducts fact finding hearings.

One witness, Dr. Marie-Therese Assaad-Faltas, raised a complaint about Mr. Whittleton. Dr. Faltas had filed an employment discrimination complaint with the Human Affairs Commission, which was assigned for investigation to the division headed by Mr. Whittleton.

Based upon the statement of a prima facie case by Dr. Faltas, an investigator under Mr. Whittleton's supervision prepared and sent a letter to Dr. Faltas' employer, the University of South Carolina, setting forth Dr. Faltas' settlement demands. Approximately one and a half weeks after the date of the letter, newspaper reports appeared in the Charleston

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Post and Courier and The State, which represented the letter as the Human Affairs Commission's conclusive determination of USC's culpability in the case. After reading at least one of the newspaper articles, a USC professor involved in Dr. Faltas' discharge contacted the Human Affairs Commission and met with Mr. Whittleton to provide allegedly exonerating information. Subsequently, the Human Affairs Commission transferred Dr. Faltas' complaint to the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

Dr. Faltas contended that Mr. Whittleton was intimidated by the USC professor into transferring the case to EEOC.

The Committee found that the waiver of Dr. Faltas' case to EEOC does not reflect unfavorably upon Mr. Whittleton's qualifications. The Committee further found that Mr. Whittleton was executing the directives of the Deputy Commissioner of the Human Affairs Commission when the case was transferred and accepts the explanation that the case was waived because the newspaper reports compromised any subsequent determination in the case by the Human Affairs Commission.

Administrative Law Judge, Seat Number 3

The Committee was impressed with the diligent service of Ralph K. "Tripp" Anderson, III, candidate for Judge of the Administrative Law Judge Division, Seat 3, in the Office of Attorney General where he has handled all extradition hearings, been counsel to several boards, handled state employee grievance hearings, been involved in criminal trials and been counsel to the Ethics Commission. Mr. Anderson emphasized to the Committee his strong work ethic as a quality that would make him a good Administrative Law Judge. The Committee appreciated Mr. Anderson's serious approach to the position in that he stressed the importance of researching the specialized areas of administrative law that would come before him and ensuring that he is knowledgeable on the law involved.

The Committee appreciated the commitment of The Honorable Curtis G. Clark, candidate for Judge of the Administrative Law Division, Seat Number 3, to his position as Probate Judge. In that position Mr. Clarke has presided over many hearings and, as a special referee, has had other experiences which would prove beneficial should he be elected to this position. Although Mr. Clarke is not as experienced in administrative hearings, the Committee felt he exhibited a solid familiarity with judicial process and judicial ethics. He expressed ideas which indicate he has thought about methods of handling the longer, more complex administrative hearings.

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The Committee found John D. Geathers, candidate for Judge of the Administrative Law Judge Division, Seat 3, to be industrious and possess a strong work ethic. The Committee was also impressed with Mr. Geathers' experience as an attorney with the Office of Senate Research and his work on some of the most difficult issues handled by the General Assembly.

Although Mr. Geathers does not have extensive experience in administrative law, the Committee was impressed by his efforts to educate himself regarding administrative law, including the preparation of an outline of a detailed treatise on the subject by Professor David Shipley. Additionally, he has outlined Professor Walter Reiser's book on evidence law in South Carolina and researched the recent case law on the Canons of Judicial Ethics.

Mr. Geathers demonstrated a solid understanding of ethical standards and an appreciation for appropriate judicial temperament.
The Committee believes Alison R. Lee, candidate for Judge of the Administrative Law Judge Division, Seat 3, has litigation experience which would be helpful in performing the duties of an Administrative Law Judge. Ms. Lee was an associate with the McNair Law Firm for approximately five years, during which she handled several hundred cases. Although Ms. Lee does not have extensive administrative law experience, the Committee notes that she has represented clients before administrative hearing officers while an attorney with the McNair firm and that she has reviewed the recent changes to the law as it relates to promulgation of regulations. The Committee also found Ms. Lee to have a good sense of ethics.

The Committee noted favorably W. Kenneth Moore's breadth and depth of administrative experience. Mr. Moore, candidate for Judge of the Administrative Law Judge Division, Seat 3, has served the state in the Office of Attorney General for sixteen and one half years and has participated in a broad range of cases such as proceedings before state agencies, representing the state in judicial standards hearings, and various trial and appellate hearings. As with other candidates, Mr. Moore was asked by the Committee about the qualities of judicial temperament. The Committee was impressed that Mr. Moore emphasized honesty, fairness, and respect as central to judicial temperament. Mr. Moore stated fairness must be an integral part of any judicial proceeding. The need for uniformity and objectivity were, in his opinion, major components of the impetus for establishing the Administrative Law Judge Division.

The Committee found V. Lynn Wiggins, candidate for Judge of the Administrative Law Judge Division, Seat 3, dedicated to the legal

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profession and experienced in administrative matters such as workers compensation, employee grievance proceedings and Social Security claim proceedings. As with other candidates, Ms. Wiggins was asked by the Committee about judicial temperament. Ms. Wiggins stated that open-mindedness, courtesy and fairness are important qualities and that a sense of humor is of the utmost importance. The Committee was impressed with Ms. Wiggins' firm beliefs about the importance of adhering to ethical principles such as allowing no ex parte communication between judges and attorneys.

Summary
The following persons were unanimously found qualified:
The Honorable A. Lee Chandler, candidate for Chief Justice of the
South Carolina Supreme Court;
Alexander S. Macaulay, candidate for Judge of the Tenth Judicial
Circuit;
Lowell W. Ross, Sr., candidate for Judge of the Tenth Judicial Circuit;
Walter B. Brown, Jr., candidate for Judge of the Family Court of the
Sixth Judicial Circuit, Seat #2;
H. Clay Carruth, Jr., candidate for Seat #1 of the Administrative Law
Judge Division;
John J. Fantry, Jr, candidate for Seat #1 of the Administrative Law
Judge Division;
Samuel L. Finklea, III, candidate for Seat #1 of the Administrative
Law Judge Division;
Selma T. Jones, candidate for Seat #1 of the Administrative Law Judge
Division;
Marvin F. Kittrell, candidate for Seat #1 of the Administrative Law
Judge Division;
Nora B. Lewis, candidate for Seat #1 of the Administrative Law Judge
Division;
J. Harold Mayer, Jr., candidate for Seat #1 of the Administrative Law
Judge Division;
Sheila D. McMillan, candidate for Seat #1 of the Administrative Law
Judge Division;
Nicholas P. Sipe, candidate for Seat #1 of the Administrative Law
Judge Division;
N. Steven Steinert, candidate for Seat #1 of the Administrative Law
Judge Division;
Ray N. Stevens, candidate for Seat #1 of the Administrative Law Judge
Division;

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Stephen P. Bates, candidate for Seat #2 of the Administrative Law
Judge Division;
Karen L. Kanes, candidate for Seat #2 of the Administrative Law
Judge Division;
Delbert H. Singleton, Jr., candidate for Seat #2 of the Administrative
Law Judge Division;
John H. Whittleton, Sr., candidate for Seat #2 of the Administrative
Law Judge Division;
Ralph K. "Tripp" Anderson, III, candidate for Seat #3 of the
Administrative Law Judge Division;
Curtis G. Clark, candidate for Seat #3 of the Administrative Law
Judge Division;
John D. Geathers, candidate for Seat #3 of the Administrative Law
Judge Division;
Alison R. Lee, candidate for Seat #3 of the Administrative Law Judge
Division;
W. Kenneth Moore, candidate for Seat #3 of the Administrative Law
Judge Division;
V. Lynn Wiggins, candidate for Seat #3 of the Administrative Law
Judge Division;
The Honorable Thomas B. Barrineau, Jr., for service as a retired
Family Court Judge.

The following individual was unanimously found not qualified:
James G. Longtin, candidate for Seats #1, #2 and #3 of the
Administrative Law Judge Division.

Respectfully submitted,
/s/Rep. James H. Hodges, Chairman
/s/Senator Glenn F. McConnell, Vice Chairman
/s/Senator Thomas L. Moore
/s/Senator Edward E. Saleeby
/s/Senator John R. Russell
/s/Rep. M. O. Alexander
/s/Rep. Donald W. Beatty
/s/Rep. C. Lenoir Sturkie

On motion of Rep. HODGES, the Report was ordered printed in the Journal.

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MOTION ADOPTED

Rep. J. WILDER moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Victor Spigener, Jr. of Allendale, which was agreed to.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

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

H. 4414 -- Reps. Phillips, Allison, Waites, Rudnick, J. Wilder, Jaskwhich, Walker, Corning, Rogers, Waldrop, Stuart and Gamble: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SCHOOLHOUSE SAFETY ALLIANCE ACT OF 1994" TO ATTACK THE PROBLEMS OF JUVENILE CRIME AND SCHOOL SAFETY INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO AMEND TITLE 59 OF THE 1976 CODE RELATING TO EDUCATION BY ADDING CHAPTER 143 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR TRAINING OF SCHOOL FACULTY AND STAFF TO PREVENT STUDENT VIOLENCE, TO INSTITUTE IN EACH SCHOOL CASE MANAGEMENT TEAMS TO WORK AS UNITS ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS DISPLAYING SIGNS OF VIOLENT BEHAVIOR, TO REQUIRE THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO COLLECT DATA IDENTIFYING THE BEST PRACTICES IN DEALING WITH PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH STUDENT VIOLENCE, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PILOT TEST A CLUSTER SCHOOL CONCEPT IN URBAN AND RURAL SETTINGS IN HIGH CRIME AREAS, TOGETHER WITH A SPECIALIZED PROGRAM OF INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION, TO ESTABLISH AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMPOSED OF VARIOUS AGENCY REPRESENTATIVES CONVENED BY THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO CLUSTER SCHOOLS SERVING AS DEMONSTRATION SITES, TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE SCHOOLHOUSE SAFETY RESOURCE CENTER AT THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING TO SCHOOLS REGARDING SCHOOL VIOLENCE AND STRATEGIES FOR COLLABORATING WITH OTHER AGENCIES AND THE COURTS TO PREVENT THIS PROBLEM, TO REQUIRE CONFLICT RESOLUTION STRATEGIES TO BE TAUGHT TO JUVENILES IN CONFINEMENT FACILITIES, TO REQUIRE PARENTS OF CHILDREN IDENTIFIED AS IN NEED OF SERVICES OR COUNSELING TO PARTICIPATE IN CERTAIN CASE MANAGEMENT MEETINGS REGARDING THEIR CHILDREN AT THE REQUEST OF SCHOOL OFFICIALS AND TO PROVIDE

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PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO PARTICIPATE, TO REQUIRE SCHOOL OFFICIALS TO REPORT CERTAIN CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR BY STUDENTS TO APPROPRIATE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO PROMULGATE CERTAIN REGULATIONS REGARDING PARENTING, FAMILY LITERACY, AND PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT PROGRAMS, TO PROVIDE FOR CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION SEMINARS IN ISSUES OF YOUTH VIOLENCE FOR ATTORNEYS LICENSED TO PRACTICE IN THIS STATE; TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1331 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE FAMILY COURT JUDGES TO ORDER AS A CONDITION OF PROBATION CERTAIN CHILDREN TO PARTICIPATE IN A SPECIAL ALTERNATIVE CONFINEMENT UNIT; BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1351 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE FAMILY COURT TO REQUIRE PARENTS TO APPEAR BEFORE IT REGARDING CERTAIN BEHAVIOR OF THEIR CHILD AND TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ASSESSMENT OF THE FAMILY OR IN FAMILY PARTICIPATION TREATMENT SERVICES TO IMPROVE THAT BEHAVIOR; BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1352 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FAMILY COURT SHALL REQUIRE ACCEPTABLE SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AND APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR AS A PART OF ANY PROBATION ORDER INVOLVING CHILDREN; BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1353 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PROBATION AND PAROLE COUNSELORS ARE REQUIRED TO ASSIST IN THE RE-ENROLLMENT OF ALL THEIR CLIENTS WHO ARE CHILDREN IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS UPON THE CHILDREN BEING RELEASED FROM CONFINEMENT FACILITIES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-3236 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE SHALL ESTABLISH A SHORT-TERM SPECIAL ALTERNATIVE CONFINEMENT UNIT FOR CERTAIN NONVIOLENT JUVENILES.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. HODGES, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

H. 4323 -- Reps. Wilkins, Corning, Jaskwhich, Walker, Haskins, Meacham, Allison, Snow, Stuart, Hutson and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-330, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ARMED ROBBERY, SO

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AS TO PROVIDE FOR A MANDATORY MINIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-340, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROVIDING SIGNS STATING THE PENALTY FOR ARMED ROBBERY, SO AS TO REMOVE FROM THE SIGN CERTAIN PROVISIONS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. HODGES, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

H. 4365 -- Reps. Wilkins, Vaughn, Allison, Elliott and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VIOLENT CRIMES, SO AS TO REPEAL THE PROVISIONS REQUIRING THE CRIME TO BE DEFINED AS A VIOLENT CRIME AT THE TIME IT WAS COMMITTED.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. BOAN, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

H. 4633 -- Reps. Boan, Barber, Carnell, Cobb-Hunter, Felder, J. Harris, P. Harris, Holt, Kinon, Kirsh, McAbee, McCraw, McKay, McTeer, Mattos, Quinn, Rogers, Delleney, Phillips and H. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-257 SO AS TO ESTABLISH AN ADDITIONAL HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FROM SCHOOL TAXES IMPOSED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN CONSTRUCTION AND PROVIDE THAT THE EXEMPTION DOES NOT APPLY TO SCHOOL OPERATING TAXES LEVIED AFTER 1997, TO PHASE IN THE AMOUNT OF THE EXEMPTION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE METHOD OF REIMBURSEMENT OF REVENUES LOST BECAUSE OF THE EXEMPTION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM SCHOOL TAXES PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION IS NEVERTHELESS CONSIDERED TAXABLE PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL DEBT LIMIT AND THE INDEX OF TAXPAYING ABILITY, TO PROVIDE A SPENDING LIMITATION FOR COUNTIES, MUNICIPALITIES, AND SPECIAL PURPOSE AND PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICTS AND AN AD VALOREM TAX REVENUE LIMITATION FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 1994-95 THROUGH 1997-98 AND PROVIDE

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EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-4-540, 12-37-10, 12-37-210, 12-37-730, 12-37-760, AND 12-37-780, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION WITH RESPECT TO PROPERTY TAXATION OF BUSINESS PROPERTY AND THE DUTIES AND POWERS OF COUNTY AUDITORS WITH RESPECT TO THE FILING OF PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX RETURNS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX RETURNS ARE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION, DELETE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS AND CONFORM EXISTING FILING REQUIREMENTS TO THESE CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COUNTYWIDE REASSESSMENT PROGRAMS, SO AS TO REQUIRE SUCH PROGRAMS EVERY FIVE YEARS ON A SCHEDULE DETERMINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION, AND PROVIDE FOR THE WITHHOLDING OF STATE AID TO SUBDIVISIONS' DISTRIBUTIONS TO COUNTIES FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE SCHEDULE, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO DETERMINE PERSONNEL NEEDS OF COUNTY ASSESSORS AND REPORT ITS FINDINGS BY MAY 1, 1995, TO PROVIDE FOR AN INITIAL SCHEDULE OF REASSESSMENTS; TO PROVIDE THAT IF A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION VOIDS THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION ALLOWED BY THIS ACT, THEN THE SPENDING LIMITATIONS IMPOSED ON COUNTIES, MUNICIPALITIES, SPECIAL PURPOSE PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICTS, AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS BY THIS ACT ARE SIMILARLY VOID, AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 12-37-20, 12-37-750, 12-37-810, 12-37-820, 12-37-830, 12-37-850, 12-37-870, 12-37-910, 12-37-940, 12-37-1620, AND 12-37-2010, RELATING TO PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

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

H. 4719 -- Reps. Felder, Gonzales, Klauber, Holt, Fulmer, Hallman, Harrelson, R. Smith, Koon, Witherspoon, M.O. Alexander, Delleney, Riser, Haskins, Barber, J. Wilder, Harrison and Stone: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-27-15 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF GASOLINE AND OTHER MOTOR FUELS TAX REVENUES FOR

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PURPOSES OTHER THAN THOSE PROVIDED WHEN ORIGINALLY IMPOSED EXCEPT BY SEPARATE LEGISLATION ENACTED SOLELY FOR THAT PURPOSE BY A SPECIAL VOTE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, TO DEFINE SPECIAL VOTE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROHIBITION MUST NOT BE AMENDED OR REPEALED EXCEPT BY A SPECIAL VOTE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4720 -- Reps. Law, Williams, Wofford, R. Young and H. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 518 OF 1982, RELATING TO THE BERKELEY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT VACANCIES MUST BE FILLED FOR THE UNEXPIRED PORTION OF THE TERM BY APPOINTMENT OF THE BERKELEY COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.

On motion of Rep. H. BROWN, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 4721 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-440, 9-1-1140, AND 9-1-1850, ALL AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ESTABLISHING SERVICE CREDIT FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM FOUR TO SIX PERCENT OF EARNABLE COMPENSATION THE COST OF ESTABLISHING SERVICE WHEN THE MEMBER ORIGINALLY ELECTED NOT TO BE COVERED, TO INCREASE THE COST OF ESTABLISHING TIME FOR PREGNANCY LEAVE FROM EIGHT TO TWELVE PERCENT OF EARNABLE COMPENSATION, AND TO PROVIDE A SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR A MEMBER WITH AT LEAST TWENTY-FIVE YEARS SERVICE ESTABLISHING CREDIT FOR UP TO FIVE YEARS ADDITIONAL SERVICE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-11-50, AS AMENDED, 9-11-55, 9-11-210, AS AMENDED, AND 9-11-325, RELATING TO ESTABLISHING CREDIT FOR PRIOR SERVICE AND THE ACCOMPANYING CONTRIBUTION RATES FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO INCREASE THE COST OF ESTABLISHING PREGNANCY LEAVE, FEDERAL CIVILIAN SERVICE, AND OTHER ESTABLISHABLE NEW POLICE SERVICE, FROM TEN TO TWELVE PERCENT OF EARNABLE COMPENSATION, INCREASE THE CONTRIBUTION RATE TO ESTABLISH PRIOR POLICE SERVICE FROM SIXTEEN TO

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TWENTY-ONE DOLLARS A MONTH FOR CLASS ONE SERVICE AND FROM FIVE TO SIX AND ONE-HALF PERCENT OF MONTHLY COMPENSATION, AND TO INCREASE THE COST OF ESTABLISHING OUT-OF-STATE SERVICE FROM TEN TO TWELVE PERCENT OF SALARY; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 9-11-65, RELATING TO AN OBSOLETE PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL SERVICE CREDIT BY MEMBERS WITH AT LEAST TWENTY-FIVE YEARS SERVICE.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

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