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H. 4036 -- Reps. Wilkins, Clyborne, Jaskwhich, Fair, G. Brown, R. Smith, Quinn, Hines, Sharpe, McAbee, Richardson, Cato, Jennings, Gamble, Wofford, Wells, J. Bailey, Stone, Hallman, G. Bailey, J. Wilder, Marchbanks, Trotter, H. Brown, P. Harris, Keegan, Mattos, Vaughn, Walker and Phillips: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 50 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES.

H. 4835 -- Reps. McElveen, Cobb-Hunter, Cromer, Neal, Govan, Shissias, Inabinett, Waldrop, Boan, Wells, Mattos and Hodges: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1994 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE WELFARE POLICY OF THE STATE; TO EXPAND THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES WORK SUPPORT PROGRAM STATEWIDE; TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE WORK SUPPORT PROGRAM; TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL WAIVERS FOR A TRANSITION TO EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM, REMOVAL OF THE AUTOMOBILE RESOURCE VALUE LIMIT, A SELF-SUFFICIENCY PILOT

H. 4837 -- Reps. McElveen, Cobb-Hunter, Cromer, Neal, Govan, Shissias, Inabinett, Wells, Mattos, Boan, Hodges and Waldrop: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA WELFARE AND ADMINISTRATIVE REFORM ACT OF 1994 SO AS TO ESTABLISH STATE WELFARE POLICY; TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO APPLY TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR AID TO FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN, FOOD STAMP, AND MEDICAID PROGRAM WAIVERS TO ALLOW THE IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS FOR CLIENT NONCOMPLIANCE AND TO REVISE INCOME DISREGARDS FOR PURPOSES OF ELIGIBILITY; TO DIRECT THE STATE HOUSING FINANCE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO APPLY FOR A FEDERAL PILOT PROJECT WAIVER PLACING A CEILING ON RENT IN PUBLIC HOUSING; AND TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE A STATEWIDE NETWORK OF MASS TRANSIT SYSTEMS; TO INITIATE STRATEGIES DIRECTED AT PREVENTIVE HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDING INCREASING PHYSICIAN PARTICIPATION IN MEDICAID, TEENAGE PREGNANCY PREVENTION, PRENATAL CARE, CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATIONS, ACCESS TO CLINIC SERVICES, SCHOOL NURSES, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE INTERVENTION AND INTERAGENCY COLLABORATION; TO PROVIDE EDUCATION INITIATIVES INCLUDING COMPULSORY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE THROUGH AGE EIGHTEEN FOR AFDC RECIPIENTS AND A REVIEW OF COMPULSORY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE GENERALLY, DESIGNING ADULT EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL PROGRAMS TO TARGET AFDC RECIPIENTS AND AT-RISK YOUTH, DEVELOPING A PROGRAM TO PROMOTE STATE AGENCY HIRING OF AFDC RECIPIENTS; TO DIRECT THE

At 10:30 A.M. the House in accordance with the ruling of the SPEAKER adjourned to meet at 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, May 3.

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

The House assembled at 12:00 Noon.

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

As we begin another week of business, we pray, Lord, keep us occupied with things that matter most. Forbid that we should be answering questions that no one is asking or dealing with problems that none is having. Make us in whatsoever state we find ourselves, therein to be content. Even when we do not get what we want, cause us to like what we get. Keep us from becoming so busy pursuing more that we are kept from enjoying what we have.

By our daily conduct may we prove what is good and acceptable, and the perfect will of God. 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 Friday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.

Rep. SCOTT moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of James Kennedy, Sr., which was agreed to.

The following was received and referred to the appropriate committee for consideration.

Document No. 1690
Promulgated By Public Service Commission
Recovery of Fuel Costs by Electrical Utilities
Received By Speaker May 3, 1994
Referred to House Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
120 Day Review Expiration Date April 9, 1995

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., April 28, 1994
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has reconsidered nonconcurrence in the amendments proposed by the House to S. 1021.
S. 1021 -- Senator Washington: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 17-13-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE COSTS OF MEDICAL CARE FOR AN ARRESTED PERSON MUST FIRST BE FROM THE ARRESTED PERSON'S INSURANCE OR FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND THEN FROM GOVERNMENT FUNDS.
Very respectfully,
President

Received as information.

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., April 28, 1994
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the House to S. 1021:
S. 1021 -- Senator Washington: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 17-13-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE COSTS OF MEDICAL CARE FOR AN ARRESTED PERSON MUST FIRST BE FROM THE ARRESTED PERSON'S INSURANCE OR FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND THEN FROM GOVERNMENT FUNDS.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.

Very respectfully,
President

Received as information.

The following was received from the Senate.

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it nonconcurs in the amendments proposed by the House to H. 3742:
H. 3742 -- Reps. McLeod, Baxley, Simrill, Scott, Rudnick, Holt, J. Brown, Moody-Lawrence, Byrd, Shissias, Davenport, Cooper, Littlejohn, Stille, Cato, Vaughn, D. Wilder and J. Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-59-85 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS COMMISSION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT THE PAST PERFORMANCE RECORD OF ANY APPLICANT FOR LICENSING AS A RESIDENTIAL BUILDER OR FOR REGISTRATION OR CERTIFICATION AS A RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR IS GOOD AND TO ASCERTAIN CERTAIN OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT SUCH APPLICANT, AND PROVIDE THAT THE APPLICATION AND RENEWAL FORMS FOR ALL LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS ISSUED BY THE COMMISSION SHALL REQUIRE THE APPLICANT TO LIST ANY OUTSTANDING JUDGMENTS AGAINST HIM.
Very respectfully,
President

On motion of Rep. G. BAILEY, the House insisted upon its amendments.

Whereupon, the Chair appointed Reps. G. BAILEY, VAUGHN and McLEOD to the Committee of Conference on the part of the House and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.

The following was introduced:

H. 5182 -- Rep. Anderson: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE REVEREND JOSEPH D. MATHIS OF GREENVILLE COUNTY ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 1994, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND HONORED FOR HIS

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the privilege of the floor of the House of Representatives be extended to the Reverend Joseph D. Mathis of Greenville County, at a time to be determined by the Speaker, on Wednesday, May 18, 1994, for the purpose of being recognized and honored for his exemplary lifetime of service to others and being presented a concurrent resolution to this effect.

The House Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Rules.

The following was introduced:

H. 5183 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter and Stoddard: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE INTERCHANGE AT INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 95 AND INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 26 IN ORANGEBURG COUNTY AS THE "FRANK L. CULBERTSON, JR. INTERCHANGE" AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS.

The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

The following was introduced:

H. 5184 -- Rep. Scott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF MR. JAMES (BIG DADDY) KENNEDY, SR., OF RICHLAND COUNTY, AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The following was introduced:

H. 5185 -- Rep. Tucker: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MS. CARTER NEWMAN OF ANDERSON COUNTY ON BEING SELECTED TO RECEIVE THE 1994

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The following was introduced:

H. 5186 -- Reps. P. Harris, M.O. Alexander, T.C. Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Askins, G. Bailey, J. Bailey, Baker, Barber, Baxley, Beatty, Boan, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, Byrd, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chamblee, Clyborne, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Corning, Cromer, Davenport, Delleney, Elliott, Fair, Farr, Felder, Fulmer, Gamble, Gonzales, Govan, Graham, Hallman, Harrell, Harrelson, J. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Harwell, Haskins, Hines, Hodges, Holt, Houck, Huff, Hutson, Inabinett, Jaskwhich, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Keyserling, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Koon, Lanford, Law, Littlejohn, Marchbanks, Martin, Mattos, McAbee, McCraw, McElveen, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McTeer, Meacham, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Richardson, Riser, Robinson, Rogers, Rudnick, Scott, Sharpe, Sheheen, Shissias, Simrill, D. Smith, R. Smith, Snow, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stone, Stuart, Sturkie, Thomas, Townsend, Trotter, Tucker, Vaughn, Waites, Waldrop, Walker, Wells, Whipper, White, D. Wilder, J. Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Williams, Witherspoon, Wofford, Worley, Wright, A. Young and R. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING DR. JAMES R. MORRIS, JR., OF COLUMBIA, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AND WORK AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD FOR TECHNICAL AND COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION, AND WISHING HIM HAPPINESS FOLLOWING HIS RETIREMENT.

Whereas, since June 1, 1986, Dr. James R. Morris, Jr., has faithfully and most ably served the citizens of this State as the Executive Director of the State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education; and

Whereas, Dr. Morris, a native of Vicksburg, Mississippi, earned his associate's degree at Hinds Community College in Mississippi in 1959, his B.M.Ed. degree from Mississippi College in 1965, his M.E. degree, also from Mississippi College, in 1966, and his doctoral degree from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1971; and

Whereas, he served as President of Midlands Technical College in Columbia from 1981 to 1986, was Associate Executive Director of the

Whereas, he is known and admired for his hard work, intelligence, and ability to lead and inspire; and

Whereas, his contributions to technical and comprehensive education in the Palmetto State will be felt for many, many years to come; and

Whereas, he has been a dedicated public servant, and the people of the State of South Carolina are grateful for all that he has accomplished; and

Whereas, on June 30, 1994, he is retiring as Executive Director of the State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education; and

Whereas, we are pleased to have this opportunity to recognize him and to extend our best wishes for a happy and successful future. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, commends Dr. James R. Morris, Jr., of Columbia for his outstanding leadership and work as Executive Director of the South Carolina State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education and wishes him happiness following his retirement.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Dr. Morris.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The following was introduced:

H. 5189 -- Reps. Phillips, McCraw, Farr, Littlejohn, Walker, Wells, Lanford, Allison and D. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO DEVELOP AND APPROVE QUICKLY THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY SYSTEM NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 30, 1994.

The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

The following was introduced:

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 1392 -- Senator Giese: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE AUGUST 13, 1994, AS "NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF SOUTH CAROLINA DAY."

Whereas, the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina was established in Spartanburg, South Carolina in July 1944; and

Whereas, the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina is the largest statewide organization of blind people in the United States; and

Whereas, the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina was founded to provide a sense of security, equality and opportunity, and an outlet for self expression for the blind; and

Whereas, the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina has fifteen hundred members in forty-two local chapters and three statewide divisions with seven facilities across the State; and

Whereas, the founders of the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina, who are themselves blind, have been instrumental in instilling hope and self-assurance in the blind and in improving the public image of blind people; and

Whereas, programs conducted by the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina assist the blind in obtaining employment and becoming productive members of society; and

Whereas, the many functions, activities, and programs of the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina have provided significant benefits to the blind of the State and to the people of South Carolina generally. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

That the General Assembly designates August 13, 1994, as "National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina Day", and the Governor is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the State of South Carolina to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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