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| Debate was resumed on Amendment No. 1, which was proposed on Tuesday, April 12, by the Committee on Judiciary.
Rep. CROMER explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
Rep. SHISSIAS proposed the following Amendment No. 2 (Doc Name L:\council\legis\amend\CYY\15989AC.94), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by deleting Sections 8 and 9 and inserting:
/SECTION 8. The 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 44-7-77. The Department of Health and Environmental Control, and the Department of Social Services, in conjunction with the South Carolina Hospital Association, shall develop and implement a
SECTION 9. Section 20-7-956(6) of the 1976 Code is amended to read:
"(6) A verified voluntary acknowledgment of paternity which creates a rebuttable presumption of the putative father's paternity.
(6)(7) Any other relevant and competent evidence deemed admissible in the discretion of the court."/
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. SHISSIAS explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
Rep. NEILSON moved to adjourn debate upon the Bill until Thursday, April 14.
Rep. CROMER moved to table the motion, which was agreed to by a division vote of 34 to 29.
The question then recurred to the passage of the Bill, as amended, on second reading.
The Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 3958 -- Reps. Wright and Shissias: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-30-5 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE STATE ASSESSMENT EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM; TO AMEND SECTION 59-30-10, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION CONCERNING THE BASIC SKILLS ASSESSMENT PROGRAM, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A REVISED STATEWIDE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 59-30-30, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF SCHOOL BOARDS IN REGARD TO THE BASIC SKILLS ASSESSMENT PROGRAM, SO AS TO REVISE THESE DUTIES IN CONFORMITY WITH THE STATEWIDE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-30-50, RELATING TO TIMETABLES IN REGARD TO BASIC
Rep. WAITES proposed the following Amendment No. 6 (Doc Name L:\council\legis\amend\GJK\20694SD.94).
Amend the Report of the Committee on Education and Public Works, as and if amended, in Section 59-30-10(m) of the 1976 Code, as contained in SECTION 2, by striking beginning on line 9 of page 3958-7 the following: /The committee shall identify and approve criteria and year-end assessment appropriate for testing student academic progress at the end of grades 1 and 2. Until such time as the committee identifies the criteria and assessment, the State Department of Education shall provide these tests which shall begin in school year 1994-95./
Amend the Report further, as and if amended, in Section 59-30-30 (g) of the 1976 Code, as contained in SECTION 3, by striking subsection (g) which begins on line 30 on page 3958-10 in its entirety.
Amend the Report further, as and if amended, in Section 59-30-80 of the 1976 Code, as contained in SECTION 5, by striking the last paragraph of the section which begins on line 34 on page 3958-12.
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend totals and title to conform.
Rep. WAITES explained the amendment.
Rep. FAIR spoke against the amendment.
Further proceedings were interrupted by expiration of time on the uncontested Calendar, the pending question being consideration of Amendment No. 6, Rep. FAIR having the floor.
The House stood at ease subject to the call of Chair.
At 12:00 Noon the Senate appeared in the Hall of the House.
The President of the Senate called the Joint Assembly to order and announced
that it had convened under the terms of a Concurrent Resolution adopted by both
Houses.
The Reading Clerk of the House read the following Concurrent Resolution.
H. 4988 -- Reps. Stoddard, Inabinett, McAbee and Clyborne: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 1994, AS THE TIME FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE TO MEET IN JOINT SESSION IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY, LANDER COLLEGE, THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, WINTHROP UNIVERSITY, AND THE WIL LOU GRAY OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL, AND THE BOARD OF VISITORS OF THE CITADEL, TO SUCCEED THOSE MEMBERS WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE IN 1994 OR WHOSE POSITIONS OTHERWISE MUST BE FILLED.
The President recognized Rep. STODDARD, Chairman of the Joint Screening Committee.
The President announced that nominations were in order for three at-large seats.
Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found qualified: Harold D. Kingsmore, Patricia H. McAbee and Joseph D. Swann.
On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominees.
Whereupon, the President announced that Harold D. Kingsmore, Patricia H.
McAbee and Joseph D. Swann were duly elected for the terms prescribed by
law.
The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the First Congressional District, Seat 1.
Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Howard G. Lundy, Jr.
On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the President announced that Howard G. Lundy, Jr., was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Second Congressional District, Seat 3.
Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: James R. Courie.
On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the President announced that James R. Courie was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Third Congressional District, Seat 5.
Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Carolyn Shortt.
On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the President announced that Carolyn Shortt was duly elected for
the term prescribed by law.
The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Fourth Congressional District, Seat 7.
Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: H. Randall Dozier.
On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the President announced that H. Randall Dozier was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Fourth Congressional District, Seat 8, unexpired term.
Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Alex Kiriakides, III.
On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the President announced that Alex Kiriakides, III, was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Fifth Congressional District, Seat 9.
Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: W.C. Stanton.
On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the President announced that W.C. Stanton was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the
Sixth Congressional District, Seat 11.
On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the President announced that Peter D. Hyman was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the At-Large District, Seat 13.
Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Dianne H. Brown.
On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the President announced that Dianne H. Brown was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the At-Large District, Seat 15.
Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Allard A. Allston.
On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the President announced that Allard A. Allston was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the
First Congressional District, Seat 1.
Rep. STODDARD stated that Dr. Dan Brake had withdrawn his name as a candidate.
Rep. G. BAILEY nominated Dr. Donald R. Johnson, II.
On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the President announced that Dr. Donald R. Johnson, II, was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Second Congressional District, Seat 2.
Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Dr. Thomas C. Rowland, Jr.
On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the President announced that Dr. Thomas C. Rowland, Jr., was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Third Congressional District, Seat 3.
Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Dr. Stanley C. Baker, Jr.
On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the President announced that Dr. Stanley C. Baker, Jr., was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the
Fourth Congressional District, Seat 4.
On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the President announced that Herbert C. Granger was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Fifth Congressional District, Seat 5.
Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Robert C. Lake, Jr.
On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the President announced that Robert C. Lake, Jr., was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Sixth Congressional District, Seat 6.
Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Margaret M. Addison.
On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the President announced that Margaret M. Addison was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the
Third Congressional District, Seat 3.
On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the President announced that Charles C. Lewis was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the At-Large Seat, No. 12, unexpired term.
Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Bishop Johnnie M. Smith.
On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the President announced that Bishop Johnnie M. Smith was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the First Judicial Circuit, Seat 1.
Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Othniel H. Wienges, Jr.
On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the President announced that Othniel H. Wienges, Jr., was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Third Judicial Circuit, Seat 3.
Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the
following candidate had been screened and found qualified: A.S. Bahnmuller.
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