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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That the members of the General Assembly memorialize the Congress of the United States to develop and approve quickly the National Highway System no later than September 30, 1994.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the President of the United States, the Clerk of the United States House of Representatives, the President of the United States Senate, and the South Carolina Congressional Delegation.

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

MOTION PERIOD

H. 4349--RECALLED

Rep. WILKINS moved to recall H. 4349 from the Judiciary Committee, which was agreed to.

APPEAL FROM RULING--MOTION WITHDRAWN

Rep. HASKINS moved to reconsider the vote whereby debate was adjourned on the motion to appeal the ruling of the Chair, which was agreed to.

The SPEAKER called the SPEAKER Pro Tempore to the Chair to act as presiding officer.

Rep BEATTY withdrew his appeal.

SPEAKER IN CHAIR

Rep. STODDARD moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn to meet at 11:00 A.M. tomorrow.

As a first substitute, Rep. SHARPE moved to recall S. 1366 from the Education and Public Works Committee.

As a second substitute, Rep. BOAN moved that the House do now adjourn, which was agreed to.

MOTION NOTED

Rep. HASKINS moved to reconsider the vote whereby H. 3141 was continued and the motion was noted.

MOTION NOTED

Rep. HASKINS moved to reconsider the vote whereby H. 4306 was continued and the motion was noted.

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RETURNED WITH CONCURRENCE

The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following.

H. 5192 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter, Trotter and Byrd: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DECLARING WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 1994, AS "SAFE KIDS DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

H. 5199 -- Reps. G. Brown, Canty, McElveen, McLeod and Neal: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING KAREN E. BURGESS OF HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL, SUMTER SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO, ON HER ACADEMIC AND SCHOLARSHIP HONORS AND AWARDS.

H. 5200 -- Reps. G. Brown, Canty, McElveen, McLeod and Neal: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING JAMES E. MAHONEY, JR., OF HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL, SUMTER SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO, ON HIS ACADEMIC AND SCHOLARSHIP HONORS AND AWARDS.

H. 5201 -- Reps. G. Brown, Canty, McElveen, McLeod and Neal: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING CHRISTOPHER A. MEREDITH OF HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL, SUMTER SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO, ON HIS ACADEMIC AND SCHOLARSHIP HONORS AND AWARDS.

H. 5202 -- Rep. Tucker: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MS. BETH ANN HOLTZCLAW OF ANDERSON ON RECEIVING THE "YOUTH IN ACTION" AWARD FROM THE FOOTHILLS UNITED WAY AND THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF ANDERSON.

H. 5203 -- Rep. Tucker: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MRS. LINDA JO ANDERSON OF BELTON ON BEING NAMED THE RECIPIENT OF THE "SERVICE TO THE CHILD" AWARD BY THE FOOTHILLS UNITED WAY AND THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF ANDERSON.

H. 5204 -- Rep. Tucker: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MRS. WILLIE MAE LEE OF BELTON ON BEING NAMED THE "COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR"

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BY THE FOOTHILLS UNITED WAY AND THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF ANDERSON.

ADJOURNMENT

At 1:45 A.M., Wednesday, the House in accordance with the motion of Rep. T.C. ALEXANDER adjourned in memory of James M. Brown of Oconee County, to meet at 10:00 A.M. today

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Wednesday, May 11, 1994

(Statewide Session)

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

The House assembled at 10:00 A.M.

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

Almighty God, we seem at times to lose our sense of purpose and we drift along like the clouds. Pressured by our work, by our failures and frustrations that we try so desperately to hide, we become confused along the highway of life. So in our difficult moments, be for us a strong Center of certainty. Keep steadfast within us a sense of purpose that is centered in Your way, and help us to know that whatever we do for our God and for those around us is forever worthwhile. Make us instruments in Your hands for the accomplishment of Your mighty plans and purposes.

Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer. 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 Tuesday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.

REPORT RECEIVED

BANKING AND INSURANCE COMMITTEE

TO: The Clerk of the Senate
The Clerk of the House
FROM: C. Tyrone Courtney, Chairman
Jt. Legislative Screening Committee to Review Candidates
for the SC Consumer Affairs Commission
DATE: May 10, 1994

In compliance with the provisions of Act No. 119, 1975 S.C. Acts 122, it is respectfully requested that the following information be printed in the Journals of the Senate and the House.

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Respectfully submitted,
/s/C. Tyrone Courtney, Chairman
/s/Senator Robert W. Hayes, Jr.
/s/Senator Glenn G. Reese
/s/Senator Dick Elliott
/s/Rep. Lucille Whipper
/s/Rep. E.B. McLeod
/s/Rep. George Bailey
/s/Rep. Harry Cato

The Screening Process

Pursuant to Act No. 119 of 1975 and Act. No. 181 of 1993, this Committee has considered the qualifications of candidates seeking election to the positions of the South Carolina Consumer Affairs Commission.

The Committee's report includes the Transcript of the Proceedings before the Screening Committee on May 4, 1994. The Transcript does not include all exhibits offered by candidates or witnesses at the hearing because of the length of some exhibits. Exhibits which are not reproduced as a part of the Transcript may be viewed in the Office of the Banking and Insurance Committee (Room 203 of the Gressette Building), since these exhibits were reviewed and considered by the Committee in making its findings.

TRANSCRIPT OF HEARING OF MAY 4, 1994

THE CHAIRMAN: I'll call this meeting to order. We have other committee members who will be coming in slowly. We kind of got out a little late in the House and in the Senate.

But before we begin, I want to tell each of you that we appreciate you being here and your time and we're going to try to make this as smooth and as brief for you as possible.

We have not received the credit reports which are a part of the background investigation on everybody and we expect those to be here soon. We don't expect any problems with that, but we want you to know that we'll go through with the screening today and then hold it open, of course, for probably another few days until we do receive those. And if there is no problems with those, it wouldn't have any effect on the finding of qualifications anyway.

We feel it's only fair that you testify one at a time, so that you can't kind of hear the questions that are being asked. It's not fair to the ones at the beginning. So what we're going to do is call them in alphabetical

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order according to seat number and then let the rest of you sit across the hall in Senator Drummond's office over there.

There's facilities over there and a phone and show you the restroom and so forth, and we'll try to get you in and out just as quickly as we can, if you just bear with us. Okay.

Ms. Bradberry, if you'll just have a seat down there. I'd like to let Mr. Johnson swear the witnesses and ask a few preliminary questions, then if any members of the committee have any questions, then we'll allow that at that time. Mr. Johnson.
DORIS M. BRADBERRY, having been duly sworn, testified as follows:
MS. BRADBERRY - EXAMINATION BY MR. JOHNSON:
Q. And are you Doris M. Bradberry?
A. That's right.
Q. Ms. Bradberry, I have just a few questions for you. The Summary Statement that Ms. McQueeney sent you, Carleen, do you affirm that that information is correct and would you agree to entering that into the record of the transcript today?
A. Yes, I would.

PERSONAL DATA QUESTIONNAIRE SUMMARY

1. Doris M. Bradberry
Home Address: Business Address:
200 Appletree Lane 1010 Wren School Road
Williamston, SC 29697 Piedmont, SC 29673

2. She was born in Anderson, SC on 2/2/38. She is presently 56 years old. Social Security Number: ***-**-****.

5. She was married on May 19, 1956 to William Troy Bradberry. They have four children: Randall Troy Bradberry, age 36 - Kirby Representative; Dianne B. Nalley, age 35 - SC State Credit Union; Toni Bradberry, age 32 - Nurse; Kelly Bradberry, age 25 - Autecs.

7. EDUCATION - Masters Plus 30 - Areas of Certification in Education: Elementary Education; Reading Coordinator or Director; Principal (Elementary); Middle School Language Arts; Middle School Mathematics; Middle School Science; Middle School Social Studies; Guidance Counselor (Elementary).

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Clemson University, Clemson, SC: Continued study in the field of Education and Critical Needs; Supervising the Student Teacher--1991; Education and Prevention Drug and Alcohol - 1991; Field Experience in Elementary School Guidance -1990; Analysis of the Individual - 1990; Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy - 1988; Computer Applications for Teachers - 1988; Using the Computer in the Classroom - 1986; Certified as Principal 1978.
Masters in Reading - 1973 - (Cumulative Graduate GPR 4.0).
Bachelor of Elementary Education - 1970 (with honor, rank 24 of 258).
Tri-County Technical College, Pendleton, SC
Microcomputer Applications, 1986
Partnership for Academic an Career Education - 1994
Anderson College, Anderson, SC - Associate of Arts - 1967

9. She has been or is a member of: Clearview Baptist Church; SCEA; NEA; Pacesetter Square Dance Club.

10. Her professional experience includes:School District #1 Teacher; West Pelzer - 1971 to 1974; Wren Middle - 1974 to present.

13. Other business enterprises include a small farm. (beef cattle).

21. Five (5) letters of recommendation: Dr. Jack Couch, John W. Brown, Annette Christy, Cheryl A. Daily, Rose Alice Robinson.

Q. Your SLED records check came back negative. Your Department of Transportation Driving record is negative. Your Personal Data Questionnaire indicates negative responses on 11 through 20 and your State Ethics Commission Statement of Economic Impact or Interest indicates negative on Items 13 through 20.

And I just want to go over a few questions that are going to -- that are almost the same as the ones that you've answered just to see if there are any changes.

Do you or any member of your family own or operate any business which contracts with the state or federal government?
A. The only employment I have, I'm a teacher of the State of South Carolina.

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Q. Do you or any member of your family own or operate any business which receives state or federal funds from the Board -- from the Consumer Affairs Commission?
A. No.
Q. And, again, have you ever been arrested, charged or held by federal, state or other law enforcement authorities?
A. No.
Q. Have you, to your knowledge, ever been under a federal, state or local investigation for possible violation of a criminal statute?
A. No.
Q. Have you ever been disciplined or cited for breach of ethics or unprofessional conduct by any court, agency, association or professional group?
A. No.
Q. Are you now or have you ever been employed as a lobbyist or acted in the capacity as a lobbyist principal?
A. No.
Q. Are there any reasons that you can think of why you may have difficulty performing the duties of this appointment?
A. No.
Q. And if you would like to, you may briefly explain to the committee why you would like to serve on the Consumer Affairs Commission?
A. I've always been a person who broadens my horizons and this is just another experience that I would personally enjoy. And then I would like to give back to the State of South Carolina something and this would be as serving on this committee.
MR. JOHNSON: Mr. Chairman, that's all I have.
THE CHAIRMAN: Thank you. Members of the committee that just came in, this is our first candidate, Mrs. Bradberry and she just answered a few preliminary questions which concerned her Economic Interest Statement and background check and so forth. Do any committee members have any questions at this time?
EXAMINATION REPRESENTATIVE WHIPPER:
Q. I would like to ask a little more about her community involvement. I know -- I see your professional involvement in the appropriate professional organizations?
A. The community as a whole, I think I'm one of the members of the community that is -- people are able to call upon. Personally, right now, we are involved in working to make our community a better place for our children to live and I am serving on a -- on that committee to help to regulate a trailer park that is being presently built in our community.
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We are also working to see that the organizations that are built in our community which is a farming community, the standards are upheld.

In my church, after 31 years of belonging to one church in the community, we, my husband and I, decided that we needed to grow, so we started searching for a church and we found one that was a mission from another church and we joined that.

And in the capacity of the Finance Committee and the Building Committee, I have served and I'm presently serving as -- on the Finance Committee.
Q. What do you see sa the purpose of this particular commission? How do you interpret it?
A. I feel this is more or less a mediator between the consumer and businesses.
THE CHAIRMAN: Representative Whipper, are you finished?
REPRESENTATIVE WHIPPER: (Nods head up and down).
THE CHAIRMAN: Any other questions from the --
REPRESENTATIVE BAILEY: Yes.
THE CHAIRMAN: Representative Bailey.
EXAMINATION BY REPRESENTATIVE BAILEY:
Q. Ms. Bradberry, what does your husband do?
A. He's in textiles.
Q. With who?
A. Milliken.
Q. We sure been selling a lot of stuff. Not your husband. Mr. Milliken. He must have got a lot of money?
A. Pretty wealthy there in Spartanburg.
Q. Where is Williamston? Is that close to Spartanburg?
A. Williamston is near Anderson. It's between Anderson and --
Q. Who is your House member?
A. John Tucker.
Q. Who is your Senator?
A. The Senator? Okay. Excuse me. Mullenax.
THE CHAIRMAN: Senator Waldrep, I would imagine.
A. Waldrep. That's right. Excuse me. Ed Garrison was so long.
Q. I think Mr. Mullenax was like one term, I believe.
A. Dan Cooper is also in that area.
Q. Thank you, ma'am.
THE CHAIRMAN: Any members of the committee?

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EXAMINATION BY THE CHAIRMAN:
Q. Ms. Bradberry, let me follow up a little bit on what Representative Whipper asked you. Do you know anything about the procedure of the Consumer Affairs Commission?
A. No, I don't, but I'm willing to learn.
Q. Anything about the quality of it, what it can and cannot do as far as mediating as you were describing earlier?
A. I -- to my -- I think -- this is just what I think, that it's not a regulation committee. It's a committee that makes recommendations.
Q. And your background, what do you feel that you have in your background that helps you as far as serving on the Commission?
A. Well, like I said, I have worked for the finance committees at churches and I do take care of the business, the farming business, which is -- it's a small business, but I take care of my personal businesses and budgets, and so I do have a knowledge of how things run and I do take care of a good bit of the buying and selling of my personal vehicles and such. I take care of all the records.
Q. You seem to have experience on both sides of the field as far as a consumer and as a business person, too?
A. I think so.
Q. Do you feel that you can be a neutral person in a situation that comes before the Commission?
A. I think so.
THE CHAIRMAN: Any other questions? Senator Reese.
EXAMINATION BY SENATOR REESE:
Q. Mr. Bradberry, are you a retired school teacher with 30 --
A. No. No, I'm -- I have 30 -- I just checked on that today while I was down here. I have 30 -- I mean twenty -- 24 years.
Q. You're still an active teacher?
A. I still am an active teacher.
Q. Are you planning on pursuing the 30 years?
A. No. It's according to how things go. I may retire at 25. I may take that option. I don't know. I haven't made that decision yet.
THE CHAIRMAN: Senator?
SENATOR REESE: I'm through.
THE CHAIRMAN: Okay. Any other questions? Ms. Bradberry, we will have a brief Executive Session at the end of this just to see if there are any members of the committee have anything in particular that we need to ask the candidates. I hate to have to ask you to wait around, but I don't have any choice, but to do that.
A. That's what I get for marrying a Bradberry, isn't it?

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