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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Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Governor Campbell and to the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 1394 -- Senators Matthews and Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE INTERCHANGE AT INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 95 AND INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 26 IN ORANGEBURG COUNTY AS THE FRANK L. CULBERTSON, JR. INTERCHANGE.

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

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

The following Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:

H. 5187 -- Reps. D. Smith, Tucker and R. Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-45 SO AS TO CREATE THE STATE HOUSE PRESERVATION FUND TO CONSIST OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE CONTRIBUTIONS TO PRESERVE, RENOVATE, AND MAINTAIN THE STATE CAPITOL BUILDING AND GROUNDS.

RULE 5.12 WAIVED

Rule 5.12 was waived by a division vote of 18 to 0.

On motion of Rep. LANFORD, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 5188 -- Rep. Quinn: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT OF THE SEVEN MEMBERS OF THE TRUSTEES OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 5 IN LEXINGTON AND RICHLAND COUNTIES, FOUR MUST RESIDE IN LEXINGTON COUNTY AND THREE MUST RESIDE IN RICHLAND COUNTY, TO PROVIDE THAT ALL MUST

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BE ELECTED FROM ELECTION SEATS WHICH ARE NUMBERED ONE THROUGH SEVEN, DECLARE THE MOST RECENTLY FILLED SEAT FOR AN UNEXPIRED TERM BY THE LEXINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANT AND REQUIRE THAT IT MUST BE FILLED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTOR OF RICHLAND COUNTY AT AN ELECTION TO BE CONDUCTED AT THE TIME OF THE GENERAL ELECTION.

RULE 5.12 WAIVED

Rule 5.12 was waived by a division vote of 4 to 0.

On motion of Rep. QUINN, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 530 -- Senator Peeler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 3-9-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH FEDERAL AGENCIES TO CONDUCT AND DIRECT THE DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS PROPERTY OF THOSE FEDERAL AGENCIES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NO OTHER STATE OR LOCAL AGENCY MAY PERFORM THIS FUNCTION; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 11-35-715 SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL STATE GOVERNMENTAL BODIES TO COMPLY WITH PROVISIONS OF LAW REQUIRING THE USE OF THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES WHEN DISPOSING OF SURPLUS PROPERTY REGARDLESS OF OTHER EXEMPTIONS WHICH HAVE BEEN GRANTED TO THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-3820, RELATING TO THE ALLOCATION OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL PROCEEDS MUST BE APPLIED TO THE CREDIT OF THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY OWNING THE PROPERTY FOR THE PURCHASE OF LIKE ITEMS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-530, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SEIZURE, FORFEITURE, AND SALE OF PROPERTY USED IN ILLEGAL DRUG TRANSACTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PUBLIC AUCTIONS OF THIS PROPERTY MUST BE CONDUCTED BY THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES, AND THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES MUST BE NOTIFIED ANNUALLY OF THE PROPERTY WHICH HAS BEEN RETAINED BY THE SEIZING AGENCY; TO

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AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 50-3-115 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PUBLIC AUCTIONS OF PERSONAL PROPERTY SEIZED AND FORFEITED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND MARINE RESOURCES MUST BE CONDUCTED BY THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES AND TO REQUIRE THE DIVISION TO BE NOTIFIED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CERTAIN PROPERTY RETAINED BY IT FOR ITS OWN USE; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-740, RELATING TO THE CONFISCATION, FORFEITURE, AND SALE OF PROPERTY USED IN THE HUNTING OF DEER OR BEAR AT NIGHT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES ACTING FOR THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT SHALL CONDUCT THE PUBLIC AUCTIONS AT WHICH THIS PROPERTY IS SOLD; AND TO AMEND ACT 501 OF 1992, RELATING TO THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1992-93, SO AS TO DELETE AND REVISE CERTAIN PROVISOS RELATING TO THE SALE OR DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS STATE PROPERTY BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROCUREMENT OFFICE SO THAT THESE SALES OR DISPOSALS MUST BE CONDUCTED BY THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES IN THE MANNER REQUIRED BY LAW.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

S. 764 -- Senators Land and Mitchell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2115, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO JUVENILE AFTERCARE PROGRAMS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE JUVENILE PAROLE BOARD IS INDEPENDENT OF THE COMMISSIONER FOR DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 959 -- Senators Short and Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 17, TITLE 14, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CLERKS OF COURT, BY ADDING SECTION 14-17-375 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE CLERKS OF COURT TO PROVIDE REPORTS TO CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCIES OF PERSONS DELINQUENT IN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS IN EXCESS OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

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S. 1154 -- Senators Lander, Matthews and Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS FOR ACCESS BY HANDICAPPED PERSONS, SO AS TO ADOPT THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESSIBILITY FOR PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES IN THE STANDARD BUILDING CODE AND TO REVISE VARIOUS PROVISIONS IN THIS ARTICLE TO CONFORM; TO REVISE THE EX OFFICIO MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD FOR BARRIER-FREE DESIGN; TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD IS EXEMPT FROM REVIEW UNDER CHAPTER 20, TITLE 1; TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD IS ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION WHICH MUST PROVIDE CERTAIN SERVICES AND FACILITIES; TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO DELEGATE ENFORCEMENT TO COUNTY BUILDING OFFICIALS OR TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION; TO AUTHORIZE A PERSON WHO IS DEPRIVED OF RIGHTS UNDER THIS CHAPTER TO SEEK AN INJUNCTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 1-20-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DATES FOR TERMINATION OF CERTAIN BOARDS UNDER REVIEW BY THE REORGANIZATION COMMISSION, SO AS TO DELETE THE BOARD FOR BARRIER-FREE DESIGN.

RULE 5.12 WAIVED

Rule 5.12 was waived by a division vote of 24 to 1.

On motion of Rep. J. WILDER, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 1254 -- Senator Greg Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-2155 SO AS TO PROVIDE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR MEMBERS OF THE CHARLESTON COUNTY AND GEORGETOWN COUNTY PILOTAGE COMMISSIONS.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

S. 1269 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-15-175 SO AS TO ESTABLISH AN INSTRUCTOR'S LICENSE FOR DENTISTS LICENSED IN ANOTHER STATE WHO TEACH DENTAL MEDICINE IN SOUTH CAROLINA FULL-TIME; AND BY ADDING

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SECTION 40-15-177 SO AS TO ESTABLISH RESTRICTED VOLUNTEER DENTIST AND DENTAL HYGIENIST LICENSES FOR PROVIDING THESE SERVICES ON A VOLUNTEER BASIS TO PERSONS WITHOUT DENTAL INSURANCE OR ACCESS TO OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR DENTAL CARE.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

S. 1296 -- Senators Jackson and Matthews: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-10-270, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR OPERATING AN UNINSURED VEHICLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UPON PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, THE PERSON'S DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE RESTORED.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

S. 1324 -- Senator Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 25, TITLE 11, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF PUBLICATIONS, BY ADDING SECTION 11-25-630 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE READING AND DISCUSSION FROM THE SENATE JOURNAL IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, LIBRARIES, AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1344 -- Senators Greg Smith and Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-39-310, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ORDER FOR DISCOVERY OF PROPERTY, SO AS TO ALLOW A MAGISTRATE TO HOLD SUPPLEMENTAL PROCEEDINGS FOR THE COLLECTION OF JUDGMENTS WHERE THE JUDGMENT WAS OBTAINED IN THE SUMMARY COURT AND TO MAKE OTHER TECHNICAL AND GRAMMATICAL CHANGES.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1348 -- Senator Gregory: A BILL TO ESTABLISH THE REGISTRATION AND ELECTION COMMISSION FOR LANCASTER COUNTY, TO ABOLISH THE OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION AND THE REGISTRATION BOARD FOR LANCASTER COUNTY AND DEVOLVE THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION AND THE REGISTRATION

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BOARD UPON THE REGISTRATION AND ELECTION COMMISSION, AND PROVIDE THAT THE CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE LANCASTER COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION AND THE LANCASTER COUNTY REGISTRATION BOARD SHALL ACT AS THE GOVERNING COMMISSION OF THE NEW LANCASTER COUNTY REGISTRATION AND ELECTION COMMISSION UNTIL THE MEMBERS OF THE NEW COMMISSION APPOINTED AS PROVIDED BY THIS ACT TAKE OFFICE, AT WHICH TIME THE TERMS OF THE FORMER COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION AND REGISTRATION BOARD MEMBERS SHALL EXPIRE.

On motion of Rep. BOAN, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 1357 -- Senators Leventis and Greg Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 30 TO TITLE 46 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A REFERENDUM TO APPROVE AN ASSESSMENT ON MARKETED TOBACCO TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR TOBACCO PRODUCTION RESEARCH.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

S. 1358 -- Senators Leatherman, J. Verne Smith, Glover, Martin, Matthews, McGill and Peeler: A BILL TO AMEND SUBARTICLE 6, ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INCOME WITHHOLDING FOR CHILD SUPPORT BY ADDING SECTIONS 20-7-1200, 20-7-1210, 20-7-1220, 20-7-1230, 20-7-1240, 20-7-1250, 20-7-1260, 20-7-1270, AND 20-7-1280, SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR MEDICAL CHILD SUPPORT AND INCOME WITHHOLDING, INCLUDING PROVISIONS REQUIRED IN A COURT ORDER IF A PARENT IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE HEALTH COVERAGE; EMPLOYERS' AND HEALTH INSURERS' OBLIGATIONS UPON RECEIPT OF AN ORDER REQUIRING A PARENT TO PROVIDE HEALTH COVERAGE, INCLUDING THE WITHHOLDING OF WAGES FOR THE COST OF HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS; AUTHORITY FOR THE STATE MEDICAID AGENCY TO SEEK INCOME WITHHOLDING FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENDITURES ON BEHALF OF A CHILD; THE PRIORITY OF MEDICAL INCOME WITHHOLDING OVER OTHER LEGAL PROCESSES; PROHIBITING AN EMPLOYER FROM TAKING ACTION AGAINST AN EMPLOYEE

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BECAUSE OF AN INCOME WITHHOLDING ORDER FOR HEALTH COVERAGE AND PENALTIES; BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-143 SO AS TO PROVIDE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE MUST BE PROVIDED FOR AN ADOPTED CHILD OR A CHILD PLACED FOR ADOPTION; BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-245 SO AS TO PROVIDE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH A HEALTH INSURER IS PROHIBITED FROM DENYING A CHILD ENROLLMENT IN A HEALTH PLAN; BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-250 SO AS TO REQUIRE A HEALTH INSURER TO ENROLL A CHILD AND PROVIDE COVERAGE IF THE CHILD'S PARENT IS ORDERED TO PROVIDE COVERAGE AND IS ELIGIBLE FOR FAMILY COVERAGE; BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-255 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A HEALTH INSURER FROM TREATING THE STATE MEDICAID AGENCY DIFFERENTLY FROM OTHER INDIVIDUALS IF THE AGENCY HAS BEEN ASSIGNED THE RIGHTS OF A PERSON COVERED UNDER THE INSURED'S PLAN; BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-260 SO AS TO REQUIRE A HEALTH INSURER TO PROVIDE CERTAIN INFORMATION AND RIGHTS TO A NONCUSTODIAL PARENT WHO PROVIDES COVERAGE OF THEIR CHILD THROUGH THAT INSURER; BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-265 SO AS TO PROHIBIT AN INSURER FROM CONSIDERING A PERSON'S ELIGIBILITY FOR MEDICAID WHEN ENROLLING A PERSON OR MAKING PAYMENTS UNDER ITS PLAN AND TO ASSIGN THE RIGHTS TO THE STATE FOR THIRD PARTY REIMBURSEMENT WHEN THE STATE HAS MADE PAYMENTS UNDER MEDICAID ON BEHALF OF A PERSON; AND BY ADDING SECTION 43-7-460 SO AS TO DIRECT THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE COMMISSION TO SEEK RECOVERY FROM THE ESTATE OF A PERSON FOR WHOM MEDICAL ASSISTANCE WAS PAID FOR UNDER MEDICAID AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR SEEKING THE RECOVERY; TO AMEND SECTION 43-7-410, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO REIMBURSEMENT FOR MEDICAID SERVICES, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "PRIVATE INSURER"; TO AMEND SECTION 43-7-440, RELATING TO THE ENFORCEMENT AND ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS OF THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE COMMISSION AND INSURANCE CONTRACT RIGHTS OF MEDICAID RECIPIENTS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT AN ISSUER FROM TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THAT AN APPLICANT IS ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE ACQUIRES THE RIGHTS OF AN INDIVIDUAL FOR MEDICAL
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PAYMENTS WHEN THE PERSON RECEIVED MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PAID FOR UNDER MEDICAID; TO AMEND SECTION 62-3-805, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION OF CREDITORS' CLAIMS FROM A DECEDENT'S ESTATE, SO AS TO INCLUDE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PAID FOR UNDER MEDICAID; TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 20-7-1315 THROUGH 20-7-1329 AS PART II, SUBARTICLE 6, ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20 ENTITLED "INCOME WITHHOLDING TO ENFORCE SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS"; AND TO RENAME SUBARTICLE 6, ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20 "INCOME WITHHOLDING".

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

S. 1363 -- Senator Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-1-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION AND BOUNDARIES OF THE STATE, SO AS TO REVISE THE BOUNDARIES OF THE STATE IN REGARD TO THE BOUNDARY IN THE LOWER SAVANNAH RIVER REGION.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1370 -- Senators Bryan and O'Dell: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 745 OF 1967, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BOUNDARIES OF WESTERN CAROLINA REGIONAL SEWER AUTHORITY, IS FURTHER AMENDED SO AS TO ADD A NEW AREA TO THE DISTRICT.

RULE 5.12 WAIVED

Rule 5.12 was waived by a division vote of 10 to 0.

On motion of Rep. COOPER, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

ROLL CALL

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.       Barber           Baxley
Beatty           Boan             Breeland
Brown, G.        Brown, H.        Brown, J.
Byrd             Carnell          Cato
Chamblee         Cobb-Hunter      Cooper
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Corning          Cromer           Davenport
Delleney         Elliott          Farr
Felder           Fulmer           Gamble
Gonzales         Govan            Hallman
Harrell          Harrelson        Harris, J.
Harris, P.       Harrison         Haskins
Hodges           Holt             Houck
Huff             Hutson           Inabinett
Jennings         Keegan           Kelley
Keyserling       Kinon            Kirsh
Klauber          Lanford          Law
Littlejohn       Marchbanks       McAbee
McCraw           McMahand         McTeer
Meacham          Moody-Lawrence   Neal
Neilson          Phillips         Quinn
Rhoad            Richardson       Riser
Robinson         Rogers           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          Worley
Wright           Young, A.

STATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Tuesday, May
3.
Kenneth Kennedy          Dell Baker
E.B. McLeod, Jr.         Michael F. Jaskwhich
Lindsey O. Graham        Ralph W. Canty
B. Hicks Harwell         Jesse E. Hines
Woodrow M. McKay         Roger M. Young
Joseph T. McElveen, Jr.

Total Present--118

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LEAVES OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER granted Rep. MATTOS a temporary leave of absence.

The SPEAKER granted Rep. MARTIN a leave of absence for today and tomorrow.

DOCTOR OF THE DAY

Announcement was made that Dr. William M. Simpson, Jr., of Medical University S.C./Charleston is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

RETURNED TO THE SENATE WITH AMENDMENT

The following Bill was taken up, read the third time, and ordered returned to the Senate with amendments.

S. 1118 -- Senators Drummond, Washington, Leventis, Peeler and J. Verne Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-55-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF PSYCHOLOGY, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A CLIENT RECEIVING EXTENDED PSYCHOTHERAPY MUST BE REFERRED TO A PHYSICIAN FOR EXAMINATION; TO AMEND SECTION 40-55-80, RELATING TO LICENSURE, SO AS TO REQUIRE AN APPLICANT TO PROVIDE REFERENCES AND THAT THE BOARD MAY NOT REQUEST MORE THAN THREE REFERENCES AND TO FURTHER REQUIRE AN APPLICANT TO HAVE COMPLETED TWO YEARS OF SUPERVISED EXPERIENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-55-130, RELATING TO COMPLAINTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A COMPLAINT MUST BE SUBMITTED BY AFFIDAVIT AND TO REVISE NOTICE PROCEDURES; TO AMEND SECTION 40-55-150, RELATING TO DISCIPLINARY GROUNDS, SO AS TO DELETE GROUNDS RELATING TO SOLICITATION; TO AMEND SECTION 40-55-170, RELATING TO VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO BRING ACTIONS FOR INJUNCTIONS AND TO REQUIRE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO ASSIST WITH PROCEEDINGS BROUGHT UNDER THIS CHAPTER; AND TO REAUTHORIZE THE STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN PSYCHOLOGY FOR SIX YEARS.

H. 4634--ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Bill was taken up.

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