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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Wednesday, February 16, 1994

(Statewide Session)

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

The House assembled at 2:00 P.M.

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

Possess us, Lord, with such a measure of virtues to be a blessing not only now but for the days ahead, such virtues as: in society, make us courteous; in work, make us thorough; in play, keep us fair; to the unfortunate, give us pity; to the weak, give us the ability to help; and toward God, it is reverence and love.

All along life's way, may we "seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness," doing good as we go knowing that good deeds are like a river, the deeper it flows the less noise it makes.

In Your Holy Name 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 yesterday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.

MOTION ADOPTED

Rep. BREELAND moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Eugene C. Hunt, retired educator of Charleston, which was agreed to.


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INVITATIONS

The following were received and referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

September 28, 1993
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

On behalf of the York County Council of Chambers and the "York County Day" Planning Committee, I would like to extend a cordial invitation to the members of the S.C. House to attend the annual York County Day reception from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 1, 1994, at the Columbia Marriott.

Event staff person, Rob Youngblood of the Rock Hill Chamber of Commerce, has previously requested this date through Ms. Collett Murray of your office. We realize that Committee approval is pending, however we would appreciate a brief written notice of receipt for this request and an approximate date that the Committee might address the request.

We appreciate the Committee's cooperation and helpfulness in coordinating this event in past years, and we look forward to hearing from you concerning the 1994 York County Day.

Should you have any questions, please contact Rob Youngblood at 324-7500.

Sincerely,
Carolyn Carpenter
Event Chairwoman

January 26, 1993
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

I am writing to ask that the annual South Carolina Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers' Legislative Reception be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, March 2, 1994, from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00


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P.M. The Reception will be held in the Marriott Hotel; 1200 Hampton Street at Main.

Thank you for your attention to this request.

Sincerely,
Jim Manning
President

January 17, 1994
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

On behalf of the 9,000 members of the South Carolina Association of REALTORS, I would like to invite the members of the House of Representatives to our annual Mid-Day Legislative Reception on Wednesday, March 9, 1994, at the Marriott Hotel immediately after you recess for lunch.

The reception is held in conjunction with "Capitol Conference 1994", our annual legislative convention where REALTORS from across the state attend seminars for half the day and conclude with visits to the General Assembly and the reception.

We look forward to having the members of the House of Representatives join us.

Sincerely,
James R. Peters, CAE, RCE
Executive Vice President

December 13, 1993
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

The National Association of Credit Managers; Carolinas Inc. would like to invite the South Carolina General Assembly and staff to a reception in


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their honor, Wednesday, March 9, 1994, from 6:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. at the Ramada Townhouse - 1615 Gervais Street.

Sincerely,
Ed Harris

September 29, 1993
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

The South Carolina AFL-CIO would like to take this opportunity to invite the Members of The House of Representatives to a reception on Tuesday, March 15, 1994.

The reception will be held at The Ramada Town House Hotel, 1615 Gervais Street, Columbia, S.C. from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.

Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,
Jerry McDaniel
Secretary-Treasurer

January 12, 1994
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

The South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind will host a luncheon for all members of the House of Representatives and all members of the Senate as well as other friends of the agency on Wednesday, March 16, 1994.

The luncheon will be held in Room 208 of the Blatt Building beginning upon adjournment and lasting until 2:00 P.M. Guests are invited to drop by at their convenience during this time.


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We would very much appreciate having this invitation announced in the House of Representatives Invitations Calendar.

Sincerely yours,
Joseph P. Finnegan, Jr.
President

January 14, 1994
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

I would like to take this opportunity to invite the members of the House and their guest to a legislative reception sponsored by the South Carolina Optometric Association. The date is March 16, 1994, and this event will be held at the Embassy Suites hotel on Stoneridge Drive beginning at 6:30 P.M. until 11:00 P.M.

Please call me if there are any questions and I look forward to seeing you at the reception.

Kindest regards,
Dr. Richard A. Brooks

February 8, 1994
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

The South Carolina Women's Consortium will host its first Legislative Luncheon for Senators and Representatives. We are expecting 75 to 100 women from low income communities, who wish to meet their Representatives and Senators.

This event marks the occasion of our annual legislative day for our membership and friends.


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The luncheon is scheduled for Tuesday, March 22, 1994, at the Columbia Marriott Hotel from 12:30 to 2:00 P.M.

Please join us and allow us to express our appreciation.

Sincerely,
Marvella Peeples, Executive Director
South Carolina Women's Consortium

December 28, 1993
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the South Carolina State Museum Foundation, I seek approval of our March 22, 1994, event, listed below, as an official event of the South Carolina House and ask that it be made part of the House's official Calendar.

We are planning the opening reception for the exhibit, "THE BIG ONE THAT DIDN'T GET AWAY," which will focus on record fish caught in South Carolina. The hours will be from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., and it will be held at the South Carolina State Museum.

Serving on the honorary committee for the exhibit are Governor Carroll A. Campbell, THE STATE outdoor sportswriter Pat Robertson, South Carolina Wildlife Executive Director Jim Timmerman, country music star and fisherman Aaron Tippin and outdoorsman and writer Jim Casada.

At this reception, we want to honor the South Carolina General Assembly and Constitutional Officers, as well as draw attention to one of South Carolina's most popular sporting activities. Also invited will be the anglers who caught these record fish as well as the 7,500 members of the Friends of the State Museum. The museum's major donors will also be our special guests. Total attendance should be around 400-500 people.

I am now in the process of seeking sponsors for the exhibit and reception, primarily from the fishing industry. If you need to know these names, I will be glad to provide them once they have agreed to take part.


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Thank you for your serious consideration of this request. Please let me know if you need further information. (Telephone 737-4935)

Sincerely,
Patricia D. Cooper
Executive Vice President

January 25, 1994
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

I am writing to invite all members of the House of Representatives to attend a celebration honoring the 25th birthday of public kindergarten in South Carolina.

The celebration will take place Wednesday, March 23 at 1:00 P.M. in the lobby of the State House. Birthday cake will be served and kindergartners from local public schools will be on hand to provide entertainment. The event is sponsored by Southern Bell.

We hope all members of the House will join us in recognizing this important anniversary of early education.

Sincerely,
Dodie Magill
South Carolina Teacher of the Year

November 15, 1993
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

On behalf of the Manufactured Housing Institute of South Carolina, I am pleased to extend to the members of the South Carolina House, aides and attaches an invitation to join members of the Institute from throughout the State at a reception honoring the legislature. The reception will be from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 23, 1994.


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The reception will be held on the McNair Mall, behind the Wade Hampton Building.

Sincerely,
Mitch Gault
MISC Chairman

January 31, 1994
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

On behalf of The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. (SPI), its South Carolina members and other plastics industry professionals from the State, it is my pleasure to invite you and your House colleagues to attend a reception on Tuesday, March 29, 1994, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Stadium Place, 1210 Bluff Road in Columbia. Your colleague members of the Senate, the Governor, Lt. Governor and their Executive Councils have also been invited to attend.

We will be mailing reception invitations to individual legislators and will also encourage our industry representatives to contact their respective members personally. I welcome your suggestions on additional ways we might publicize the event within the Legislative community (a calendar of events or newsletter, for example).

Also, Representative Williams, if a similar event is scheduled for the same evening, please let me know, as there may be a way to coordinate the schedules.

If you have any questions or need additional information, Representative, please don't hesitate to call me at 617/932-0012.

Sincerely,
Loretta A. Capezzuto
Regional Manager


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January 5, 1994
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

For thirty-five consecutive years a group of men from the Columbia area have sponsored the South Carolina State Prayer Breakfast. The purpose of this breakfast is to pray for state and national leaders. This year it will be held on March 30, 1994, at 7:45 A.M. at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Columbia.

We request that this event be placed on the Calendar for the House. Each Representative will receive a personal invitation at a later date.

As in the past, your cooperation with this request is much appreciated.

Sincerely,
C.T. Young, Chairman
South Carolina Prayer Breakfast Committee

January 11, 1994
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

The South Carolina Recreation and Parks Association would like to host a Reception on Wednesday, March 30 from 6:00 - 7:30 P.M. at the Columbia Marriott for the entire House of Representatives.

Sincerely,
Gary Stuber
President, SCRPA


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REGULATION WITHDRAWN

The following was received.

Document No. 1685
Promulgated By Chiropractic Examiners
Fee Waiver; Volunteer License
Received By Speaker November 19, 1993
Referred to House Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 11, 1994
Withdrawn February 15, 1994

REGULATION WITHDRAWN AND RESUBMITTED

The following was received.

Document No. 1701
Promulgated By Coastal Council
Applying for a Permit
Received by Speaker January 10, 1994
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 11, 1994
Withdrawn and Resubmitted February 14, 1994

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

Rep. WALDROP, from the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs, submitted a favorable report, on:

H. 4288 -- Reps. Shissias, Harrison, Gamble, Waites, Felder, Worley, Beatty, Kelley, Littlejohn, McElveen, Delleney, Klauber, Phillips, D. Wilder, Corning, Wright, Keyserling, Stone, Davenport, Witherspoon, Thomas, Baxley and Stoddard: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-2735 SO AS TO ESTABLISH EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CAREGIVERS IN CHILD DAY CARE CENTERS AFTER JUNE 30, 1994, AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.


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