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| That the Lander University Senators men's tennis team and coaching staff be extended the privilege of the floor of the House of Representatives on Thursday, February 24, 1994, at a time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of being recognized and congratulated on winning the 1993 NCAA Division II national men's tennis championship.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 4790 -- Reps. Keyserling and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-200, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DUPLICATE DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COST TO OBTAIN A DUPLICATE DRIVER'S LICENSE IS THE COST OF PRODUCING IT NOT TO EXCEED THE FEE FOR RENEWAL OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 4791 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF PUBLIC PUPIL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1636, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Without reference.
H. 4792 -- Rep. Waldrop: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-435, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEDUCTION OF RETIREMENT BENEFITS FROM A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PENSION PLAN IN A STATE WHICH IMPOSES NO STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 4793 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-65, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AGENCIES AND BOARDS UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR,
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
H. 4794 -- Reps. Hodges, Sheheen, Jennings, Harrison, Huff, Martin and J. Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-600, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEARINGS AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CONTESTED CASES INITIATED BEFORE MAY 1, 1994, TO WHICH AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE WOULD BE ASSIGNED SHALL BE HEARD AND DECIDED BY A SPECIAL HEARING OFFICER AND CASES INITIATED ON OR AFTER MAY 1, 1994, SHALL BE HEARD AND DECIDED BY AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-650, RELATING TO RULES GOVERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE RULES SHALL BE ADOPTED BY THE DIVISION RATHER THAN PROMULGATED BY THE DIVISION; TO AMEND SECTION 61-1-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEYS TO ACT AS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL HEARING OFFICERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT HEARING OFFICERS SHALL BE APPOINTED FOR THESE CASES INITIATED BEFORE MAY 1, 1994; AND TO AMEND SECTION 61-1-55, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL HEARING OFFICERS TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CASES INITIATED BEFORE MAY 1, 1994, TO WHICH AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE WOULD BE ASSIGNED SHALL BE HEARD AND DECIDED BY A HEARING OFFICER AND CASES INITIATED ON OR AFTER MAY 1, 1994, SHALL BE HEARD AND DECIDED BY AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE, AND TO DELAY FROM MARCH 1, 1994, TO MAY 1, 1994, THE REPEAL OF
On motion of Rep. HODGES, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 4795 -- Reps. M.O. Alexander, Cato, Sharpe, R. Smith and A. Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-7-200, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION UNINSURED EMPLOYERS' FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS FUND ENSURES PAYMENT OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS TO THE EMPLOYEES OF COMPANIES WHICH WERE PREVIOUSLY QUALIFIED AS SELF-INSURERS IF SECURITY POSTED BY THE INDIVIDUAL SELF-INSURER PROVES INADEQUATE TO PAY EXISTING CLAIMS, PROVIDE THAT THIS FUND, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, ALSO ENSURES THE PAYMENT OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS TO EMPLOYEES OF COMPANIES WHICH WERE PREVIOUSLY PARTICIPANTS IN GROUP SELF-INSURANCE FUNDS, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED AND INCIDENTAL MATTERS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
S. 672 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 4, TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION, BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSION TO SEEK A DECLARATORY JUDGMENT TO DETERMINE THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OR LEGALITY OF A TAX LAW OR LAW PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF TAXES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CASE TO BE HEARD IN THE SUPREME COURT ON AN EXPEDITED BASIS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICATION OF TAX LAW SUBJECT TO THE ACTION, AND TO PROVIDE TAXPAYER REMEDIES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
S. 856 -- Senators McGill and Reese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1860, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ELIGIBILITY OF A CONTRIBUTING MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO ESTABLISH SERVICE CREDIT FOR THE MEMBER'S FORMER EMPLOYMENT BY A MUNICIPALITY WHICH WAS NOT A COVERED EMPLOYER
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
S. 1064 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-17-4095, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROHIBITIONS ON RAILROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY, SO AS TO PROHIBIT PEDESTRIANS ON RAILROAD TRACKS AND TO MAKE THE SECTION APPLY TO ALL RAILROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
S. 1187 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ADDING INSTRUCTIONAL AREAS OF CERTIFICATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1680, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
S. 1192 -- Senator Reese: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY SCHOOL OF ANY DISTRICT IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as
follows.
Alexander, M.O. Alexander, T.C. Allison Anderson Askins Bailey, G. Bailey, J. Baker Barber
Baxley Boan Breeland Brown, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Byrd Carnell Cato Chamblee Clyborne Cobb-Hunter Cooper Corning Cromer Davenport Delleney Fair Farr Felder Gamble Hallman Harrelson Harris, J. Harris, P. Harrison Harvin Harwell Haskins Hines Hodges Houck Huff Hutson Inabinett Jaskwhich Jennings Keegan Kelley Kennedy Keyserling Kinon Kirsh Klauber Koon Lanford Littlejohn Marchbanks Mattos McKay McMahand McTeer Neal Neilson Phillips Quinn Rhoad Richardson Riser Robinson Rogers Rudnick Scott Sharpe Sheheen Shissias Simrill Smith, D. Smith, R. Spearman Stille Stoddard Stone Thomas Townsend Trotter Tucker Vaughn Waites Waldrop Walker Whipper White Wilder, D. Wilder, J. Wilkins Williams Witherspoon Wofford Worley Wright Young, A.STATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Tuesday, February 22. Becky Meacham Ronald C. Fulmer John J. Snow, Jr. E. DeWitt McCraw Robert W. Harrell, Jr. Timothy C. Wilkes Stephen E. Gonzales D.N. Holt, Jr. E.B. McLeod, Jr. Bessie Moody-Lawrence Larry L. Elliott Jerry N. Govan, Jr.
Morgan Martin Carole C. Wells Lindsey O. Graham Joseph T. McElveen, Jr. Roger M. Young C. Lenoir Sturkie Donald W. Beatty
The SPEAKER granted Rep. LAW a leave of absence for the day.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. STUART a leave of absence for Tuesday, February 22 to attend the Second Congress of the Women Lawmakers of the Americas.
The following Bills and Joint Resolution were taken up, read the second time, and ordered to a third reading:
H. 4774 -- Rep. Littlejohn: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY OF JANUARY 21, 1994, MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF COWPENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT THREE WHEN THIS SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO A MALFUNCTION OF THE HEATING SYSTEM IS EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.
H. 4370 -- Reps. P. Harris, Neilson, Waldrop and Rudnick: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-47-530, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR EVICTION FROM A MANUFACTURED HOME PARK, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS AND TO DELETE AS A GROUND FOR EVICTION TAKING OF THE PARK BY EMINENT DOMAIN.
Rep. T.C. ALEXANDER explained the Bill.
H. 4495 -- Reps. J. Bailey, Corning, McElveen, Quinn and Scott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-9-200, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSURANCE AND CAPITAL, SURPLUS, RESERVES, REINSURANCE CREDITS, AND LIABILITY REDUCTIONS, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER
Rep. J. BAILEY explained the Bill.
H. 3608 -- Reps. Sharpe, T.C. Alexander, G. Bailey, Cato, Davenport, Chamblee, Fulmer, Jaskwhich, Carnell, Kennedy, Lanford, Littlejohn, Riser, R. Smith, Townsend, Vaughn, Wells, Wilkins, Wofford, A. Young, Wright, R. Young, Meacham and Phillips: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-19-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS MUST BE ELECTED IN NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS ON THE FIRST TUESDAY AFTER THE FIRST MONDAY IN NOVEMBER, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CURRENT MEMBERS TO SERVE UNTIL THEIR SUCCESSORS ARE ELECTED AND QUALIFY.
Rep. HODGES explained the Bill.
H. 3957 -- Rep. Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-11-1610, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT, SO AS TO ADD TO THE DEFINITION A TAX DISTRICT CREATED PURSUANT TO CHAPTERS 9 AND 19 OF TITLE 4.
Rep. HODGES explained the Bill.
H. 4004 -- Reps. Rogers, Kirsh, Baxley, Harvin, Keyserling, Waldrop, Snow, Rudnick, Cobb-Hunter, Waites and J. Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2910, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RECKLESS HOMICIDE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE TERM OF IMPRISONMENT.
Rep. HODGES explained the Bill.
The following Bills were taken up, read the third time, and ordered returned to the Senate with amendments.
S. 258 -- Senator Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-69-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT NOMINEES FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD BY THE GOVERNOR MUST BE ELECTED BY VETERINARIANS RESIDING IN THAT DISTRICT; TO AMEND SECTION 40-69-80, RELATING TO LICENSES, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT TO BE OF GOOD MORAL CHARACTER; TO AMEND SECTION 40-69-90, RELATING TO TEMPORARY LICENSES AND FEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE FEES MUST BE SET IN REGULATION; TO AMEND SECTION 40-69-140, RELATING TO GROUNDS TO DENY, SUSPEND, OR REVOKE A LICENSE, SO AS TO DELETE THE USE OF SOLICITORS TO OBTAIN PATRONAGE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-69-430, RELATING TO ANIMAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS NO LONGER EFFECTIVE AND REQUIREMENT TO BE OF GOOD PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH AND GOOD MORAL CHARACTER; TO AMEND SECTION 40-69-440, RELATING TO TEMPORARY CERTIFICATES AND FEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THESE FEES MUST BE SET IN REGULATION; TO AMEND SECTION 40-69-450, RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR EXAMINATIONS AND FEES, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN PERSONAL REFERENCES AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE FEES MUST BE SET BY REGULATION; TO AMEND SECTION 40-69-460, RELATING TO CONTENTS OF EXAMINATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO ORAL OR PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-69-480, RELATING TO RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATES AND FEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE FEES MUST BE SET IN REGULATION; TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FEES UNTIL FEES ARE SET BY THE BOARD IN REGULATION; AND TO REAUTHORIZE THE STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS FOR SIX YEARS.
The following Bill was taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate.
H. 3358 -- Rep. Snow: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-2570, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPECIAL PERMITS TO TAKE GAME ANIMALS DESTROYING PROPERTY OR FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR THE PERMIT REQUIREMENT.
Rep. HODGES moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Tuesday, May 3, which was adopted.
H. 4124 -- Rep. Gonzales: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-7-80, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ORDINANCES FOR UPKEEP OF PROPERTY IN A MUNICIPALITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COST TO THE MUNICIPALITY FOR CORRECTING PROPERTY CONDITIONS IS A LIEN WITH THE SAME PRIORITY AS MUNICIPAL TAXES.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 3667 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-3245, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS PERFORMING OTHER WORK ON PROJECT CONTRACTS AWARDED UNDER THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS PERFORMING CONSTRUCTION MANAGING SERVICES UNDER THESE CONTRACTS ARE ALSO PROHIBITED FROM PERFORMING OTHER WORK, AND TO PROVIDE THAT AN ARCHITECTURAL OR ENGINEERING FIRM, OR A COMBINATION THEREOF, AND A CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT FIRM MAY NOT HAVE A VESTED INTEREST IN THE OTHER'S BUSINESS.
Debate was resumed on Amendment No. 1, which was proposed on Thursday, February 17, by the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
Rep. HARRISON explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
The Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
Rep. HODGES moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Thursday, February 24, which was adopted.
H. 4320 -- Reps. Cromer, Walker, Snow and Stuart: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-10-275 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMMEDIATE IMPOUNDMENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE SUBJECT TO REGISTRATION IN THIS STATE WHICH IS BEING OPERATED WITHOUT INSURANCE, PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT OF THE COSTS OF THE IMPOUNDMENT AND OTHER FINES AND FEES, AND PROVIDE FOR THE PROMULGATION OF CERTAIN REGULATIONS.
Rep. J. BAILEY moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Tuesday, March 15, which was adopted.
H. 4382 -- Rep. J. Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-1425, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FINAL RATE OR PREMIUM CHARGE FOR PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RISK CEDED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA REINSURANCE FACILITY, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE CONCERNING THE SAFE DRIVER DISCOUNT AND PROVIDE THAT THE ESTABLISHING OF A RATE FOR ALL BUSINESS CEDED TO THE FACILITY MUST BE PHASED IN OVER A TWO-YEAR PERIOD IN A PARTICULAR MANNER.
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