1994 Permanent House Journal Printed Pages 7990-7999 - South Carolina Legislature Online

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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STATEMENT BY REP. HOLT

Rep. HOLT and the Charleston Delegation made a statement relative to Rep. JAMES J. "JIMMY" BAILEY'S service in the House.

STATEMENT BY REP. J. BAILEY

Rep. JIMMY BAILEY made a statement relative to his service in the House of Representatives.

STATEMENT BY REP. WHIPPER

Rep. WHIPPER and the Charleston Delegation made a statement relative to Rep. ROBERT A. BARBER, JR.'S service in the House.

STATEMENT BY REP. BARBER

Rep. ROBERT BARBER made a statement relative to his service in the House of Representatives.

STATEMENT BY REP. GONZALES

Rep. GONZALES and the Charleston and Berkeley Delegations made a statement relative to Rep. ROGER M. YOUNG'S service in the House.

STATEMENT BY REP. R. YOUNG

Rep. ROGER YOUNG made a statement relative to his service in the House of Representatives.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., June 2, 1994
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it requests the return of S. 967:
S. 967 -- Senators Ryberg and Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-96, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA,

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1976, RELATING TO REDEMPTION OF MOBILE AND MODULAR HOMES AFTER DELINQUENT TAX SALES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A MAXIMUM AMOUNT THAT MAY BE CHARGED AS RENT WHEN AN OWNER REDEEMS A MOBILE OR MODULAR HOME.
Very respectfully,
President

S. 967--RETURNED TO THE SENATE

The Bill was returned to the Senate upon their request.

SENATE AMENDMENTS CONCURRED IN
AND BILL ENROLLED

The Senate returned to the House with amendments the following:

S. 1062 -- Senators Hayes, Bryan, Courtney, Jackson, Lander, Patterson, Reese, Russell, Stilwell, Wilson, Courson, Gregory, Richter, Short, Ryberg, Rose, Peeler, J. Verne Smith, Giese, Mitchell, Ford, Mescher, Leventis, Macaulay and Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 56 TO TITLE 33 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA SOLICITATION OF CHARITABLE FUNDS ACT" WHICH INCLUDES PROVISIONS REGULATING THE MANNER, CONDITIONS, AND PROCEDURES UNDER WHICH SOLICITATIONS OF CHARITABLE FUNDS MAY BE UNDERTAKEN IN THIS STATE, PROVISIONS ESTABLISHING CERTAIN REGISTRATION AND OTHER FEES, PROVISIONS ESTABLISHING CERTAIN CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, AND PROVISIONS STIPULATING THE AMOUNT THAT A PERSON MAY RECOVER AS A RESULT OF AN INJURY BY REASON OF CERTAIN TORTIOUS ACTS OF AN EMPLOYEE OF THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 38-79-30 SO AS TO RECODIFY IN TITLE 38 A PROVISION CURRENTLY CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 55 OF TITLE 33 PERTAINING TO THE LIABILITY OF A LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER WHO RENDERS MEDICAL SERVICES VOLUNTARILY AND WITHOUT COMPENSATION; AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 55, TITLE 33 OF THE 1976 CODE RELATING

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TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND THE SOLICITATIONS OF CHARITABLE FUNDS.

The Senate amendments were agreed to, and the Bill, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., June 2, 1994
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has adopted the report of the Committee of Free Conference on H. 4820:
H. 4820 -- Ways and Means Committee: A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING, JULY 1, 1994 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; TO REGULATE THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS; TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT DURING THE FISCAL YEAR; TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS ALLOTTED TO THE STATE GOVERNMENT UNDER THE PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 1976 (FEDERAL); TO AMEND SECTION 1-1-1210, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE RELATING TO THE SALARIES OF THE GOVERNOR, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, AND OTHER STATEWIDE ELECTED CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS, SO AS TO SET THEIR SALARIES EFFECTIVE WHEN THEY ASSUME OFFICE IN 1995 AND PROVIDE FOR ANNUAL INCREASES FOR THESE OFFICERS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-435, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX, SO AS TO ALLOW A RESIDENT TAXPAYER A DEDUCTION FOR EACH DEPENDENT CLAIMED ON THE TAXPAYER'S FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURN WHO HAS NOT YET ATTAINED THE AGE OF SIX YEARS DURING THE APPLICABLE TAX YEAR TO MAKE THE DEDUCTION CONTINGENT UPON IDENTIFICATION OF A REVENUE SOURCE, AND PROVIDE FOR THE REVENUE SOURCE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994-95 ONLY AS A DELAY IN THE FINAL STEP IN THE NET CAPITAL GAIN DEDUCTION; TO AMEND SECTION 48-23-100, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO FOREST TREE SALES BY THE STATE COMMISSION OF

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FORESTRY, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO FOREST TREES AND DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT SALE COSTS MAY NOT EXCEED THE COST OF PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION, TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL USES FOR THE TREES SOLD, AND TO PROVIDE THAT SALE PROCEEDS MAY BE RETAINED BY THE COMMISSION AND USED IN THE OPERATION OF TREE NURSERIES AND SEED ORCHARDS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-20-1170, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO USE AND DISPOSITION OF EXCESS DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITY AND SPECIAL NEEDS FUNDS, SO AS TO PERMIT THE DEPARTMENT TO USE EXCESS DEBT SERVICE FUNDS FOR ONE TIME PREVENTION, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, AND QUALITY INITIATIVES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-20, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE INCOME TAX, SO AS TO UPDATE THE REFERENCE DATE WHEREBY THIS STATE ADOPTS VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986; TO AMEND SECTION 11-11-140 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE CALCULATION OF THE BASE REVENUE ESTIMATE RECURRING GENERAL FUND REVENUE ENHANCEMENTS IN THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR IF CERTIFIED BY THE BOARD OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 48-23-145 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR COMPENSATION SUPPLEMENTS FOR COMMISSION OF FORESTRY PERSONNEL; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 48-23-132 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF REVENUE RECEIVED FROM CERTAIN SOURCES BY THE COMMISSION OF FORESTRY; TO AMEND SECTION 1-1-1020, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE INSTALLMENT PURCHASE PROGRAM OF THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD FOR LEASE OR RESALE OF EQUIPMENT TO STATE AGENCIES, SO AS TO MOVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM TO THE OFFICE OF THE STATE TREASURER AND PROVIDE THAT THE PROGRAM IS FOR THE PURPOSE OF LENDING TO STATE AGENCIES TO LEASE OR PURCHASE CERTAIN TYPES OF EQUIPMENT PURSUANT TO STATE PROCUREMENT LAWS AND

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REGULATIONS, TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT WHICH MAY BE PURCHASED PURSUANT TO THE PROGRAM, AND TO PROVIDE LOWER STATED RATES OF INTEREST FOR AGENCIES BORROWING AND FOR INSURANCE RESERVE FUND LOANS FOR OPERATING THE PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2379, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE DIVISION FOR REVIEW OF THE FOSTER CARE OF CHILDREN, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNOR RATHER THAN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL SET THE SALARY FOR THE DIVISION DIRECTOR AND THE DIVISION STAFF; TO AMEND SECTION 58-3-100, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO EXPENSES OF OPERATING THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL FEES AND CHARGES IMPOSED BY THE COMMISSION FOR ITS OPERATION MAY BE RETAINED BY THE COMMISSION EXCEPT FEES AND CHARGES ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE TRANSPORTATION DIVISION IN EXCESS OF THE DIVISION'S OPERATING EXPENSES, WHICH MUST BE CREDITED TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE; TO PROVIDE THAT FROM CERTAIN FEDERAL FUNDS AUTHORIZED TO SOUTH CAROLINA UNDER THE CARL PERKINS VOCATIONAL AND APPLIED TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION ACT, THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION MUST ALLOCATE ANNUALLY A PORTION OF THOSE FUNDS TO CLEMSON PUBLIC SERVICE ACTIVITIES FOR AGRICULTURAL TEACHER EDUCATION AND OTHER SERVICES AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE ACT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE LEVEL OF FUNDING MUST BE DETERMINED BY A COMMITTEE OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM VARIOUS ENTITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-20-355, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE FEE FOR INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR THE MENTALLY RETARDED, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEE FROM FIVE DOLLARS TO EIGHT DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS A PATIENT DAY; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 24-3-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH APPROPRIATIONS SHALL BE PROVIDED AND DISBURSED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE FOR CERTAIN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS; BY ADDING SECTION 24-25-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH APPROPRIATIONS SHALL BE

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PROVIDED AND DISBURSED TO THE PALMETTO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR CERTAIN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-21-355 SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT BUILDING AID APPROPRIATIONS SHALL BE ALLOCATED AND EXPENDED; BY ADDING SECTION 59-25-415 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTIFIED PERSONNEL WHO HAVE TAUGHT IN A SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR AT LEAST ONE YEAR AND WHO ARE DISMISSED FOR ECONOMIC REASONS HAVE PRIORITY FOR BEING REHIRED TO FILL ANY VACANCY FOR WHICH THEY ARE QUALIFIED WHICH OCCURS WITHIN TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE OF THEIR DISMISSAL; BY ADDING SECTION 59-26-45 SO AS TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS UNDER WHICH STUDENTS WHO HAVE FAILED TO ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE ON ALL SECTIONS OF THE EDUCATION ENTRANCE EXAMINATION (EEE) AFTER THE NUMBER OF ATTEMPTS ALLOWED BY LAW SHALL BE ALLOWED TO RETAKE THAT PORTION OF THE TEST FAILED; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-67-421 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL HAVE CERTAIN LIABILITY IN REGARD TO SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION WITHIN HAZARDOUS AREAS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-20-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE DEFINITION OF "INDEX OF TAXPAYING ABILITY"; TO AMEND SECTION 59-20-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DETERMINATION OF ANNUAL ALLOCATIONS UNDER THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS THE INTENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT THE AVERAGE DAILY MEMBERSHIP PUPIL-TEACHER RATIO FOR GRADES 1 THROUGH 3 BE IMPLEMENTED TO THE EXTENT POSSIBLE ON AN INDIVIDUAL CLASS BASIS AND THAT THE PUPIL ENROLLMENT IN THESE GRADES SHOULD NOT EXCEED TWENTY-EIGHT PUPILS IN EACH CLASS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-20-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LEVEL OF STATE AND LOCAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND SALARY SCHEDULES UNDER THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THESE SALARY SCHEDULES, THE LEVEL OF REQUIRED STATE AND LOCAL EFFORT, AND THE MANNER IN WHICH SCHOOL DISTRICTS SHALL RECEIVE CERTAIN

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FUNDS UNDER THIS SECTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-21-450, RELATING TO THE ALLOCATION OF UNEXPENDED BUDGET AMOUNTS IN THE EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT FUND TO SCHOOL BUILDING AID PROGRAMS, SO AS TO REVISE THE FUNDS TO WHICH THIS SECTION APPLIES; TO AMEND SECTION 38-13-20, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO EXAMINATIONS OF INSURANCE COMPANIES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, SO AS TO CLARIFY WHAT EXAMINATION EXPENSES AN INSURANCE COMPANY IS LIABLE FOR, TO PROVIDE LOWER EXAMINATION FEES FOR DOMESTIC INSURERS WITH LESS THAN ONE MILLION DOLLARS IN TOTAL CAPITAL AND SURPLUS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1993, TO PROVIDE FOR APPEALS BY INSURERS OF EXAMINATION FEES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT EXAMINATION FEES ARE RETAINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-27-400, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION AND USE OF THE 2.66 A GALLON GASOLINE TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF A COUNTY'S APPORTIONMENT OF "C" FUNDS AND TO CHANGE DEPARTMENT NAMES; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 6-1-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT STATE AID TO SUBDIVISIONS ACT DISTRIBUTIONS TO A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY WHICH IMPOSES A FEE OR TAX ON THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY NOT AUTHORIZED SPECIFICALLY BY GENERAL LAW MUST BE REDUCED BY AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE REVENUES OF THE REAL ESTATE TRANSFER FEE OR TAX; TO REPEAL CHAPTER 15, TITLE 2 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL, AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 22, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE COMPLIANCE REVIEW ACT OF 1988; TO REPEAL CHAPTER 19 OF TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE STATE REORGANIZATION COMMISSION, AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 22 OF TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE COMPLIANCE REVIEW ACT OF 1988; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 6-1-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT STATE AID TO SUBDIVISIONS ACT DISTRIBUTIONS TO A COUNTY WHICH IMPOSES A FEE OR TAX ON INSURANCE COMPANIES NOT AUTHORIZED SPECIFICALLY BY GENERAL LAW MUST BE

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REDUCED BY AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE REVENUES FROM THE FEE OR TAX; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2423 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE USE OF A PORTION OF ADMISSIONS TAX REVENUES TO FUND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AND PROVIDE AN INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT FUND, SO AS TO EXPAND THE DEFINITIONS OF MAJOR TOURISM OR RECREATION FACILITY TO INCLUDE "DESIGNATED DEVELOPMENT AREA" AND TO DEFINE SUCH AREAS AND PROVIDE THE REQUIRED INVESTMENT AMOUNTS APPLICABLE TO SUCH AREAS, AND TO ADD SPECIFIC CATEGORIES OF FACILITIES ELIGIBLE FOR THE DESIGNATION "MAJOR TOURISM OR RECREATION FACILITY" AND "SECONDARY SUPPORT FACILITIES" AND "ADDITIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 13-1-1720, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE ADVISORY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, SO AS TO GIVE THE COUNCIL AUTHORITY TO APPROVE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANTS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 1-30-130, SO AS TO DEVOLVE UPON THE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AND INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA ARTS MUSEUM, SOUTH CAROLINA MUSEUM COMMISSION, STATE LIBRARY BOARD, COMMISSION OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY, AND CONFEDERATE RELIC ROOM, TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 17 IN TITLE 60, RELATING TO LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, MUSEUMS, AND ARTS, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AND INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES AND PROVIDE FOR ITS GOVERNANCE, FUNCTIONS, AND DIVISIONS, TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-10, RELATING TO DEPARTMENTS OF STATE GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO ADD THE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AND INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES, TO PROVIDE TRANSITION PROVISIONS, AND TO REPEAL CHAPTERS 1, 11, AND 15 OF TITLE 60 OF THE 1976 CODE AND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 13 OF TITLE 60 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE ENTITIES DEVOLVED UPON THE DEPARTMENT CREATED BY THIS SECTION; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 11-1-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO STATE AGENCY SHALL ENTER INTO A SETTLEMENT OF ANY LITIGATION OR DISPUTE REQUIRING THE EXPENDITURE OF

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MONIES APPROPRIATED OR PROVIDED FOR IN A GENERAL OR SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL FROM THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; TO PROHIBIT STATE-SUPPORTED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, INCLUDING TECHNICAL COLLEGES, FROM INCREASING TUITION AND FEES TO IN-STATE STUDENTS UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE INSTITUTIONS RECAPTURE AND MAINTAIN ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE TOTAL EDUCATION AND GENERAL COST OF OUT-OF-STATE STUDENTS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION OVER A SPECIFIED NUMBER OF YEARS SHALL DECREASE THE SUBSIDY TO OUT-OF-STATE STUDENTS UNTIL THE STATE SUBSIDY IS AT TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE TOTAL EDUCATION AND GENERAL COST; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 44-93-175 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SHALL DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT THE SAME FEE SCHEDULE FOR INFECTIOUS WASTE GENERATED OUTSIDE OF THIS STATE AS IS CHARGED FOR INFECTIOUS WASTE GENERATED WITHIN THIS STATE; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 14-1-235 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SUPREME COURT BY RULE SHALL PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT AND GOVERNANCE OF ASSOCIATE JUDGES FOR CHILD SUPPORT WHO SHALL PRESIDE OVER PATERNITY AND CHILD SUPPORT MATTERS UNDER TITLE IV-D OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE AUTHORITY OF AND APPEALS FROM THESE JUDGES; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1440, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FEES IN FAMILY COURT MATTERS, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXEMPTION FOR PAYING COURT FEES IN DEPENDENCY ACTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-235, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL ENTITIES FOR COSTS OF THE CHILD SUPPORT COLLECTION PROGRAM, SO AS TO INCLUDE PROVISIONS RELATING TO PAYMENT OF UNIT COSTS AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE MONIES MUST BE DEPOSITED INTO A SPECIAL ACCOUNT FOR THE EXCLUSIVE USE BY CLERKS OF COURT IN THE CHILD SUPPORT PROGRAM; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 20-7-1317, RELATING TO USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS BY CLERKS OF COURT FOR THE OPERATION OF WAGE WITHHOLDING FOR CHILD SUPPORT; TO AMEND

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SECTION 22-3-550 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO A MAGISTRATE'S JURISDICTION OVER MINOR CRIMINAL OFFENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE A LIMITATION ON A MAGISTRATE'S POWER TO IMPOSE CONSECUTIVE TERMS OF IMPRISONMENT; TO REPEAL SECTION 56-1-145 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE USE OF INCREASED MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEES FOR ACCESS ROUTES TO DISTRESSED AREAS.
Very respectfully,
President

Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., June 2, 1994
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has adopted the report of the Committee of Free Conference on H. 4821:
H. 4821 -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE MONIES FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993-94.
Very respectfully,
President

Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., June 2, 1994
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has adopted the report of the Committee of Free Conference on H. 4822:
H. 4822 -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO MAKE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FROM FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 SURPLUS REVENUES.
Very respectfully,
President

Received as information.

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