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H. 4746 -- Reps. Walker, Littlejohn, Allison, Lanford, Wells, Beatty, D. Smith and Davenport: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION SALUTING THE NATIONAL BETA CLUB, WHICH WAS FOUNDED IN LANDRUM IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, ON ITS SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY AND WISHING THE CLUB MANY MORE YEARS OF SUCCESS.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was taken up for immediate consideration:
S. 1143 -- Senator Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 27 THROUGH MARCH 5, 1994, AS "MIDLANDS FIGHTING BACK WEEK".
Whereas, over the past few years, thousands of citizens have joined forces to create Midlands FIGHTING BACK, a movement to combat alcohol and other drug abuse on a comprehensive scale by involving all segments of the community in Fairfield, Lexington, Newberry, and Richland counties; and
Whereas, families, youth, physicians, religious leaders, health care providers, educators, law enforcement, business leaders, government officials, the media, and other concerned citizens in all four counties have been working together to develop a comprehensive plan for the Midlands; and
Whereas, surveys have shown that sixty percent of Midlands youth have used alcohol and other drugs; and
Whereas, alcohol is a leading factor in individual and family crime and violence; and
Whereas, underage drinking is a primary health risk to youth in the Midlands; and
Whereas, each year in South Carolina, 3,350 children and adults die from alcohol and other drug-related tragedies; and
Whereas, the abuse of alcohol and other drugs affects everyone in the Midlands; and
Whereas, the citizens of Fairfield, Lexington, Newberry, and Richland
counties are unwilling to let this tragedy continue without a fight. Now,
therefore,
That February 27 through March 5, 1994, is proclaimed Midlands FIGHTING BACK Week.
Be it further resolved that residents of the Midlands are called upon to participate in appropriate observances of the week.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mr. James E. Brown, Regional Director, Midlands Fighting Back, PO Box 50597, Columbia, SC 29250.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 4747 -- Rep. T.C. Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-750, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FAILURE TO STOP FOR A LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES AND PROVIDE DEFINITIONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4748 -- Reps. Quinn, Meacham, Waldrop, Harrison, Keegan, Koon, Riser, Sturkie, Vaughn, A. Young, Wilkes, Wright, Chamblee, Hallman, D. Smith, Baker, Haskins, Clyborne, Fulmer, Littlejohn, Hutson, Simrill, Robinson, R. Young, Wells, Walker, Klauber, Fair, Harrell, Shissias, Kelley, Corning and Cooper: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO FINANCE AND TAXATION, BY ADDING AN APPROPRIATELY NUMBERED SECTION SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT STATE TAXES MAY NOT BE INCREASED AND NEW STATE TAXES MAY NOT BE IMPOSED EXCEPT UPON A FAVORABLE VOTE OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE STATE IN A REFERENDUM, TO LIMIT INCREASES IN STATE SPENDING TO THE INCREASE IN THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX AND PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNOR TO DECLARE A FISCAL EMERGENCY THAT SUSPENDS THE LIMITATIONS IMPOSED BY THIS SECTION FOR THE DURATION OF THE EMERGENCY AND ESTABLISH HOW THE LIMITATIONS ARE REIMPOSED AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 4749 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, RELATING TO LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR MOTOR CARRIERS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1700, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Without reference.
H. 4750 -- Reps. Littlejohn, G. Bailey and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 5, CHAPTER 25, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BUILDING CODES AND FIRE PREVENTION, BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE INSTALLATION AND USE OF SMOKE DETECTORS IN RENTAL DWELLINGS AND HOUSING AND PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 4751 -- Reps. Wofford, Waldrop and P. Harris: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-260, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE FOR CERTAIN HEALTH FACILITIES AND SERVICES, SO AS TO EXEMPT COMMUNITY-BASED HOUSING SPONSORED, LICENSED, OR CERTIFIED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
H. 4752 -- Reps. Kelley, Martin, Witherspoon and Snow: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR HORRY COUNTY MUST BE ELECTED IN A NONPARTISAN ELECTION HELD AT THE TIME OF THE GENERAL ELECTION, TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONS MAY BECOME CANDIDATES BY FILING A STATEMENT OF CANDIDACY, AND TO PROVIDE THE METHOD OF
On motion of Rep. KELLEY, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 4753 -- Reps. Kelley, Martin, Worley, Witherspoon, Keegan, Riser and Snow: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 31, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 12 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE CREATION OF A REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE AND DISPOSE OF FEDERAL MILITARY INSTALLATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMPOSITION OF THE AUTHORITY, ITS POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4754 -- Reps. Baker, G. Bailey and T.C. Alexander: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE REQUIREMENT IN SECTION 40-79-140 OF THE 1976 CODE OF LAWS MANDATING APPLICANTS FOR AN ALARM SYSTEM BUSINESS LICENSE TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF COMPLETION OF THE "NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CERTIFICATION IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES (NICET) LEVEL III FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN'S COMPETENCY TEST" IS SUSPENDED AND SHALL NOT BE ENFORCED FOR A PERIOD OF ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY DAYS.
On motion of Rep. T.C. ALEXANDER, with unanimous consent, the Joint Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 4755 -- Rep. Rogers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-610, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMPUTATION OF ANNUAL LEAVE ALLOWED STATE EMPLOYEES, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION LIMITING THE MAXIMUM ANNUAL LEAVE ALLOWED IN ONE YEAR TO THIRTY DAYS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 4756 -- Reps. Waites, Inabinett, Moody-Lawrence, Graham, Whipper, Waldrop, Neilson, Scott, Snow, Shissias, Harrelson, Breeland, Govan, Neal, Corning, Rudnick, Rogers, Thomas, Riser and T.C. Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 8 TO TITLE 32
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
S. 671 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-19-20, AS AMENDED, 12-19-100, 12-19-110, AND 33-1-220, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CORPORATE LICENSE FEES, LICENSE FEES ON UTILITIES AND ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES, AND FILING FEES CHARGED FOR DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CORPORATE LICENSE FEE FOR FOREIGN CORPORATIONS MUST BE PAID WHEN FILING WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE AND TO DELETE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE LICENSE TAX ON UTILITIES AND ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1096 -- Senators Land, Moore, Waldrep and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-410, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO JURISDICTION OF CERTAIN VIOLATIONS BY JUVENILES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE FAMILY COURTS TO REPORT ALSO VIOLATIONS THAT AFFECT THE JUVENILE'S PRIVILEGE TO DRIVE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-745, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SUSPENSION OF DRIVER'S LICENSES FOR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS AND TO DEFINE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-747, RELATING TO WHAT CONSTITUTES A
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
The following was introduced:
H. 4757 -- Rep. Fulmer: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO PROPOSE AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION THAT WILL ENABLE THREE-FOURTHS OF THE STATES TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION SUBJECT TO CONGRESSIONAL VETO.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
The following was introduced:
H. 4758 -- Rep. Fulmer: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THAT PORTION OF INTERSTATE I-526 BETWEEN GENERAL WESTMORELAND BRIDGE AT THE ASHLEY RIVER AND U.S. HIGHWAY 17 THE THEODORE TOBIAS MAPPUS, JR., EXCHANGE.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
The following was introduced:
H. 4759 -- Reps. Snow, A. Young, Rudnick, Houck, Moody-Lawrence, Davenport, Chamblee, Wilkins, McMahand, Carnell, Anderson, Askins, Worley, Elliott, Stone, Phillips, Gamble, M.O. Alexander, Cato, Baker, G. Bailey, Wells, Mattos, McCraw, Kinon, Kirsh, Kelley, Waldrop, Trotter, D. Smith, D. Wilder, Richardson, Keegan, Harrelson, Spearman, P. Harris, Jaskwhich, Felder, Quinn, G. Brown, J. Wilder, Wright, Littlejohn, Meacham, Baxley, Kennedy, Rogers, Inabinett, White, Holt, R. Smith, Whipper, Canty, Govan, Simrill, J. Brown, Neilson, Breeland, Williams, Law, Scott, Harrell, Corning, Waites and Allison: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO GRANT SPECIAL LEAVE OF THE HOUSE OF
The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Rules.
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as
follows.
Alexander, M.O. Alexander, T.C. Allison Anderson Bailey, G. Bailey, J. Baxley Beatty Boan Breeland Brown, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Canty Carnell Cato Chamblee Clyborne Cooper Corning Cromer Davenport Delleney Elliott Fair Farr Felder Fulmer Gamble Gonzales Govan Graham Hallman Harrelson Harris, J. Harris, P. Harrison Harwell Haskins Hines Hodges Holt Houck Huff Hutson Inabinett Jennings Keegan Kelley Kennedy Keyserling Kinon Kirsh Klauber Koon Lanford Law Littlejohn Marchbanks Mattos McAbee McCraw McElveen McKay McLeod McMahand McTeer Meacham Moody-Lawrence Neal Neilson Phillips Quinn Rhoad Richardson Riser Robinson Rudnick Scott Sharpe Sheheen Shissias Simrill Smith, D. Smith, R. Snow Spearman Stille Stoddard Stone Stuart Sturkie Thomas Townsend Trotter Tucker
Vaughn Waites Waldrop Walker Wells Whipper White Wilder, D. Wilder, J. Wilkes Wilkins Williams Witherspoon Wofford Wright Young, A. Young, R.STATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Wednesday, February 16. Harold G. Worley Gilda Cobb-Hunter Morgan Martin Dell Baker Michael F. Jaskwhich Robert A. Barber, Jr. Harry R. Askins Timothy F. Rogers Robert W. Harrell, Jr. C. Alex Harvin, III
The SPEAKER granted Rep. BYRD a leave of absence to attend a funeral.
Announcement was made that Dr. Beverly Simons from Columbia is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.
Reps. CORNING, SHISSIAS and SCOTT presented to the House the Richland Northeast High School's Model United Nations team and faculty advisors.
The following Bill was taken up, read the second time, and ordered to a third reading:
H. 4732 -- Reps. Richardson, White, Harrelson and Keyserling: A BILL TO CREATE THE BEAUFORT COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION, PROVIDE FOR THE NUMBER AND MANNER OF APPOINTMENT OF ITS MEMBERS, TERMS, FILLING OF VACANCIES, ELECTION OF THE BOARD'S CHAIRMAN, AND RELATED MATTERS AND TO ABOLISH THE
The following Bill was taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate.
H. 4532 -- Reps. Hodges, Corning, Cromer, Harwell, Jennings, Scott, D. Smith, J. Wilder, R. Young, Wilkins, Harrell, Clyborne and Boan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-9-570, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FACTORS WHICH THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION MUST CONSIDER IN DETERMINING RATES FOR TELEPHONE COMPANIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE COMMISSION MAY ADOPT ANY ALTERNATIVE REGULATORY PLAN THE COMMISSION CONSIDERS APPROPRIATE AND IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST UPON DETERMINING THAT A TELEPHONE UTILITY IS SUBJECT TO COMPETITION WITH RESPECT TO A PARTICULAR SERVICE OR WITH RESPECT TO ITS SERVICES GENERALLY.
Debate was resumed on the following Bill, the pending question being the consideration of amendments.
H. 4691 -- Ways and Means Committee: A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FROM FISCAL YEAR 1992-93 SURPLUS GENERAL FUND REVENUES AND TO REPEAL SECTION 12-47-447, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PAYMENT OF TAX REFUNDS.
Rep. R. YOUNG proposed the following Amendment No. 3 (Doc Name L:\council\legis\amend\GJK\20347SD.94).
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by adding the following new section to be appropriately numbered which shall read:
/SECTION No taxpayer entitled to refund of state income taxes paid as a result of the Davis v. Michigan decision may have his refund reduced for the payment of any attorney fees resulting from the settlement of the cases of Bass v. The State of South Carolina and Perri v. The State of South Carolina unless he was a member of the class of plaintiffs
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. R. YOUNG explained the amendment.
Rep. R. YOUNG continued speaking.
Rep. SHEHEEN spoke against the amendment.
Rep. R. YOUNG spoke in favor of the amendment.
Rep. SHEHEEN spoke against the amendment.
Further proceedings were interrupted by expiration of time on the uncontested Calendar, the pending question being consideration of Amendment No. 3, Rep. SHEHEEN having the floor.
Rep. BOAN moved that the House do now adjourn.
Rep. HASKINS demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Anderson Askins Bailey, J. Barber Boan Breeland Brown, H. Carnell Clyborne Cobb-Hunter Elliott Farr Hallman Harrelson Harris, J. Harris, P. Hines Hodges Holt Houck Inabinett Keegan Keyserling Kinon Kirsh McAbee McCraw McKay McMahand Moody-Lawrence Neal Phillips Rogers Rudnick Scott Shissias Townsend Tucker Waites
Whipper White Wilder, D. Wilkes
Those who voted in the negative are:
Alexander, M.O. Alexander, T.C. Allison Baker Baxley Beatty Cato Cooper Corning Cromer Davenport Delleney Fair Felder Fulmer Gamble Gonzales Graham Harrell Harrison Haskins Huff Hutson Jaskwhich Jennings Kelley Kennedy Klauber Koon Lanford Law Littlejohn Marchbanks Martin McTeer Meacham Neilson Quinn Rhoad Richardson Riser Robinson Sharpe Sheheen Simrill Smith, D. Smith, R. Snow Spearman Stille Stoddard Stone Stuart Sturkie Thomas Trotter Vaughn Walker Wells Wilkins Witherspoon Wofford Wright Young, A. Young, R.
So, the House refused to adjourn.
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