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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1994 HOUSE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

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| Index to Bills 4111-4374 | Index to Bills 4375-4432 | Index to Bills 4433-4499 |
| Index to Bills 4500-4565 | Index to Bills 4566-4615 | Index to Bills 4616-4665 |
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H. 4900 -- Reps. A. Young, G. Bailey, Harrell, Hutson and Cobb-Hunter: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO JOHN MCKISSICK, LEGENDARY HEAD COACH OF THE SUMMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL GREENWAVE FOOTBALL TEAM, ON A DATE AND AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING SALUTED FOR ATTAINING THE RECORD FOR MOST CAREER VICTORIES.

H. 4901 -- Reps. A. Young, G. Bailey, Harrell, Hutson and Cobb-Hunter: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION SALUTING JOHN MCKISSICK, LEGENDARY SUMMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACH, WHO HAS WON MORE FOOTBALL GAMES THAN ANY OTHER COACH IN HISTORY.

H. 4902 -- Reps. Trotter, Graham, Gonzales, Baker, Sturkie, Meacham, G. Bailey, Simrill, Stone, Wilkins, Chamblee, Hutson, Hines, Snow, Cooper, Stille, Littlejohn, Stoddard, Neilson, Wofford, A. Young, Clyborne, D. Smith, Marchbanks, Robinson, Delleney, Harrison, Hallman, Wright, Riser, Klauber and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1820, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE FEE IS NOT PAID IN THOSE YEARS IN WHICH ONLY A REVALIDATION STICKER IS USED.

H. 4903 -- Rep. Corning: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-9-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INCOME AND AMOUNTS SUBJECT TO WITHHOLDING FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE INCOME TAX, SO AS TO REVISE THE WITHHOLDING REQUIREMENTS FOR PAYMENTS OF RENTALS AND ROYALTIES TO NONRESIDENTS, PRIZES AND AWARDS TO RESIDENTS AND NONRESIDENTS, AND CONTRACTUAL PAYMENTS TO NONRESIDENTS FOR CONDUCTING BUSINESS OR PERFORMING PERSONAL SERVICES TEMPORARILY IN THIS STATE, REVISE THRESHOLD WITHHOLDING REQUIREMENTS AND ALLOW EXEMPTION FROM WITHHOLDING BY ENTITIES REGISTERING WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE OR DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION AGREEING TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND THE COURTS OF THIS STATE TO DETERMINE TAX LIABILITY, TO RELIEVE THE PAYOR OF THE REQUIREMENT TO WITHHOLD WHEN THE PAYEE PROVIDES AN AFFIDAVIT STATING THAT THE PAYEE IS REGISTERED, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE REVOCATION OF THE REGISTRATION EXEMPTION; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 33-15-105 AND 33-42-1620, RELATING TO THE CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY OF A FOREIGN CORPORATION TO TRANSACT BUSINESS IN THIS STATE AND THE REGISTRATION OF A FOREIGN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP TO TRANSACT BUSINESS IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO CONFORM THESE PROVISIONS TO THE REVISED WITHHOLDING PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT.

H. 4904 -- Reps. J. Wilder and Hodges: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 4, ARTICLE II OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO VOTER QUALIFICATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENTS THAT A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES AND OF THIS STATE IS ENTITLED TO VOTE ONLY IN THE PRECINCT OF HIS RESIDENCE AND THAT ANY REGISTERED ELECTOR WHO HAS MOVED HIS PLACE OF RESIDENCE DURING THE THIRTY DAYS IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO THE DATE OF AN ELECTION IS ENTITLED TO VOTE IN HIS PREVIOUS PRECINCT OF RESIDENCE.

H. 4905 -- Reps. J. Wilder and Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 7, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 4, SO AS TO DESIGNATE VOTER REGISTRATION AGENCIES TO PROVIDE CERTAIN SERVICES REGARDING VOTER REGISTRATION TO FACILITATE THIS PROCESS, TO PROVIDE FOR A PROCEDURE BY WHICH A VALID VOTER REGISTRATION FORM MAY BE COMPLETED AT THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES, TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR AN ELECTOR TO VOTE AT A POLLING PLACE WHEN THEY HAVE MOVED AND HAVE NOT REREGISTERED IN THE PRECINCT IN WHICH THEY RESIDE, AND TO ENUMERATE THE POWERS OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION IN IMPLEMENTING THE PROVISIONS OF THE NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION ACT OF 1993; TO AMEND SECTION 7-3-20, RELATING TO THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DELETE THE NAME OF ANY ELECTOR WHO IS NO LONGER QUALIFIED TO VOTE IN THE PRECINCT WHERE HE IS CURRENTLY REGISTERED AND THE NAME OF AN ELECTOR WHO HAS FAILED TO VOTE IN EACH OF TWO CONSECUTIVE STATEWIDE ELECTIONS, AND PROVIDE THAT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SERVE AS THE CHIEF STATE ELECTION OFFICIAL RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING AND COORDINATING THE STATE'S RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THE NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION ACT OF 1993; TO AMEND SECTION 7-3-30, RELATING TO THE NOTICE OF DELETION OF AN ELECTOR'S NAME FROM THE ROSTER OF ELECTORS, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN ARCHAIC REFERENCES AND REFERENCES TO PROVISIONS WHICH ARE BEING ELIMINATED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT, AND PROVIDE THAT IF THE DELETION IS FOR CONVICTION, AN APPEAL BY AN ELECTOR THAT HIS NAME HAS BEEN DELETED FROM THE ROSTER MUST BE TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-155, RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF AN ELECTOR BY MAIL, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A PERSON TO REGISTER TO VOTE BY MAILING OR HAVING DELIVERED A COMPLETED STATE REGISTRATION BY MAIL APPLICATION FORM OR A COMPLETED NATIONAL REGISTRATION BY MAIL APPLICATION FORM PRESCRIBED BY THE FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION, TO REDUCE FROM FORTY-FIVE TO THIRTY DAYS THE TIME REQUIRED BEFORE ANY ELECTION TO FILE THIS APPLICATION FORM, TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE POSTMARK OF THE APPLICATION IS MISSING OR ILLEGIBLE THE COUNTY BOARD OF VOTER REGISTRATION SHALL ACCEPT THE APPLICATION IF IT IS RECEIVED BY MAIL NO LATER THAN FIVE DAYS AFTER THE CLOSE OF THE REGISTRATION BOOKS BEFORE THE ELECTION, TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS REQUIRING THE APPLICATION TO BE WITNESSED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTOR, AND TO ADD CERTAIN REFERENCES TO VOTER REGISTRATION AGENCIES BEING DESIGNATED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 7-5-310; TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-440, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT AN ELECTOR'S NAME MUST APPEAR ON THE LIST OF VOTERS IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE BY WHICH A QUALIFIED ELECTOR WHO HAS MOVED FROM ONE ADDRESS TO ANOTHER AND HAS FAILED TO NOTIFY THE COUNTY BOARD OF REGISTRATION OF A CHANGE OF ADDRESS TO VOTE; TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-720, RELATING TO CERTIFICATES WHICH MUST BE MAILED TO PERSONS WHOSE REGISTRATION IS TRANSFERRED, SO AS TO CHANGE THE PROCEDURE BY WHICH AN ELECTOR'S NAME MAY BE DELETED FROM THE MASTER FILE; TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-910, RELATING TO THE PLACE REGISTERED ELECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO VOTE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECTION IS ALSO SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 7-5-440 AND DELETE THE PROVISIONS WHICH REQUIRE AN ELECTOR TO VOTE AT THE VOTING PLACE NEAREST TO HIS RESIDENCE WITHIN THE WARD OR OTHER SUBDIVISION OF HIS RESIDENCE AND TO PROVIDE THAT HE MUST VOTE AT HIS DESIGNATED POLLING PLACE; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-830, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE WHICH MUST BE USED WHEN A VOTER IS CHALLENGED, SO AS TO ADD A PROVISION WHICH REQUIRES THE AUTHORITY IN CHARGE TO EXAMINE EACH BALLOT IN QUESTION AND COUNT ONLY THAT PORTION OF THE BALLOT WHICH APPEARS ON THE BALLOT IN THE PRECINCT IN WHICH THE ELECTOR RESIDES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ITEMS WHICH ARE EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO ADD COMPLETED VOTER REGISTRATION APPLICATION FORMS.

H. 4906 -- Reps. Baxley, Neilson and Hines: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE REVEREND AND MRS. MILTON G. FRAZIER OF DARLINGTON COUNTY FOR THEIR THIRTY-SIX YEARS OF TIRELESS MINISTRY, DEDICATION, AND SERVICE TO EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH AND DARLINGTON COUNTY; TO COMMEND REVEREND FRAZIER FOR THE HONOR OF PASTOR EMERITUS BESTOWED UPON HIM BY HIS CONGREGATION; AND TO WISH THE FRAZIER FAMILY WELL AS THEY LEAVE THEIR DUTIES AS PASTOR AND FIRST LADY OF EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH.

H. 4907 -- Reps. Neal, Rogers, J. Brown, Corning, Waites, Byrd, Cromer and Shissias: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE WILLIAM "BILL" CHAVIS OF GADSDEN FOR HIS OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS DURING HIS FORTY-ONE YEARS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICE.

H. 4908 -- Rep. P. Harris: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MS. LOUISE RODGERS RAVENEL UPON HER RETIREMENT AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY SYSTEM FOR THE HANDICAPPED, INC., AND TO THANK HER FOR HER TIRELESS EFFORTS ON BEHALF OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S VERY SPECIAL CITIZENS.

H. 4909 -- Rep. Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-4945 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR FULL REAR BUMPERS ON VEHICLES WHICH TRANSPORT MOTOR VEHICLES.

H. 4910 -- Rep. Cromer: A BILL TO REPEAL ARTICLE 13, CHAPTER 36, TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION OF THE USE TAX.

H. 4911 -- Reps. Carnell, McAbee, Boan, H. Brown and J. Harris: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1377 OF 1968, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SO AS TO REVISE EXISTING BOND AUTHORIZATIONS FOR THE ADJUTANT GENERAL AND THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; TO SPECIFY THE USE OF CERTAIN FUNDS AUTHORIZED FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; TO STATE THE INTENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO PROVIDE FUNDS IN THE FUTURE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; TO TRANSFER FUNDS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON; TO DELETE A PROVISO CONCERNING FUNDS AUTHORIZED FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE; TO REVISE EXISTING BOND AUTHORIZATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY, PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY ONLY PROCEED WITH THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING RELATED WORK FOR THE PROPOSED FACILITY; TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF ADDITIONAL BONDS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND, AND THE WIL LOU GRAY OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL; AND AMEND THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL INDEBTEDNESS AMOUNT TO CONFORM TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT.

H. 4912 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON FAMILY VIOLENCE TO THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AND METHOD OF APPOINTMENT, POWERS AND DUTIES, AND ITS TERMINATION.

H. 4913 -- Rep. Govan: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY WHERE AN ACCIDENT OR CRIME OCCURRED SHALL DISINFECT AND DISPOSE OF BLOOD, BODY FLUIDS, OR BODY TISSUE LEFT FROM THE ACCIDENT OR CRIME.

H. 4914 -- Rep. Govan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-1-230 SO AS TO REQUIRE A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY INVESTIGATING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT OR CRIME TO NOTIFY OWNERS OR OCCUPANTS OF PROPERTY WHEN BLOOD, BODY FLUIDS, OR BODY TISSUE ARE LEFT ON THE PROPERTY AND THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL MAY BE CONTACTED FOR INFORMATION ON PROPER DISINFECTING AND DISPOSAL; AND TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

H. 4915 -- Rep. Rhoad: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-80 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE IF THE OPERATOR IS WEARING A CERVICAL COLLAR AND PROVIDE PENALTIES.

H. 4916 -- Reps. Jaskwhich and Phillips: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF PUBLIC KINDERGARTEN IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND URGING ALL MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND THE PUBLIC CEREMONIES COMMEMORATING THIS SIGNIFICANT EVENT AT 1:00 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 1994, IN THE STATE HOUSE LOBBY.

H. 4917 -- Reps. Carnell, Spearman, P. Harris and McAbee: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND BILL J. SAMS, DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE STATE AND ITS VETERANS UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT DURING THE LEGISLATIVE INTERIM, AND TO PROVIDE THAT PURSUANT TO THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, BILL SAMS SHALL BE GRANTED THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 1994, DURING THE JOINT SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO HEAR THE ADDRESS OF THE NATIONAL COMMANDER OF THE AMERICAN LEGION AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR FOR THE PURPOSES OF BEING PRESENTED THIS RESOLUTION AND BEING RECOGNIZED FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.

H. 4918 -- Rep. G. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING ROBERT C. MCCUTCHEN, JR., OF LEE COUNTY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF FOR THE BISHOPVILLE CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT AND FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO FIREFIGHTING AND FIRE PREVENTION FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY, AND WISHING HIM SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS FOLLOWING HIS RETIREMENT.

H. 4919 -- Reps. T.C. Alexander and Graham: A BILL TO CREATE A REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION FOR OCONEE COUNTY, PROVIDE FOR THE COMPOSITION OF COMMISSION, AND ABOLISH THE OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION AND THE REGISTRATION BOARD OF OCONEE COUNTY AND DEVOLVE THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES UPON THE REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION.

H. 4920 -- Reps. Rudnick, Stone and Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-703, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON THE USE OF LIGHTS FROM VEHICLES TO OBSERVE OR HARASS WILDLIFE IN GAME ZONE 1, SO AS TO INCLUDE GAME ZONE 3.

H. 4921 -- Rep. Rhoad: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-810, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SEASONS AND LIMITS ON SHAD, SO AS TO REVISE THE SEASON ON THE EDISTO RIVER.

H. 4922 -- Reps. Carnell, Spearman, P. Harris and McAbee: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND BILL J. SAMS, DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE STATE AND ITS VETERANS UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT DURING THE LEGISLATIVE INTERIM, AND TO PROVIDE THAT BILL SAMS SHALL BE PRESENTED THIS RESOLUTION AND RECOGNIZED FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE VETERANS OF SOUTH CAROLINA ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 1994, DURING THE JOINT SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO HEAR THE ADDRESS OF THE NATIONAL COMMANDER OF THE AMERICAN LEGION.

H. 4923 -- Reps. Barber, J. Bailey, G. Bailey, Breeland, Fulmer, Gonzales, Hallman, Harrell, Holt, Hutson, Inabinett, Whipper, R. Young, H. Brown, Law, Williams, Wofford, Cobb-Hunter and A. Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE COACH JOHN KRESSE AND THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM FOR AN OUTSTANDING 1993-94 SEASON AND THE GREAT HONOR OF RECEIVING AN AT-LARGE BID TO THE NCAA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT AND TO WISH THEM THE BEST OF LUCK IN THE TOURNAMENT.

H. 4924 -- Reps. Thomas, Snow and Kennedy: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF MAJOR SPENCER GUERRY, GEORGETOWN DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE, AND EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

H. 4925 -- Rep. J. Harris: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE LADY PANTHERS VOLLEYBALL TEAM OF MCBEE HIGH SCHOOL IN CHESTERFIELD COUNTY AND TO THE FFA SOIL IDENTIFICATION AND LAND TREATMENT TEAM ALSO OF MCBEE HIGH SCHOOL, AND TO THE TEAMS' RESPECTIVE COACH AND ADVISOR AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 1994, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED FOR CERTAIN HONORS RECENTLY WON BY THE TEAMS.

H. 4926 -- Rep. J. Harris: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE FFA SOIL IDENTIFICATION AND LAND TREATMENT TEAM OF MCBEE HIGH SCHOOL IN CHESTERFIELD COUNTY AND THE TEAM'S ADVISOR, MR. PAT EARLE, ON PLACING FIRST IN THE ANNUAL SOUTH CAROLINA FFA SOIL IDENTIFICATION AND LAND TREATMENT CONTEST.

H. 4927 -- Rep. J. Harris: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE LADY PANTHERS VOLLEYBALL TEAM OF MCBEE HIGH SCHOOL IN CHESTERFIELD COUNTY AND THE TEAM'S COACH, MS. LAURIE ROBERTS, ON WINNING THEIR FIFTH CONSECUTIVE CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

H. 4928 -- Reps. Kinon and Harwell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DESIGNATE AND NAME A PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY S-17-45 AS "LESTER JACKSON HIGHWAY".

H. 4929 -- Rep. McMahand: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE REVEREND ROBERT EARL DENNIS FOR HIS TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF OUTSTANDING AND DEDICATED SERVICE AS PASTOR OF CEDAR GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH IN GREENVILLE COUNTY.

H. 4930 -- Reps. Davenport, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Harrelson, Stone, G. Brown, Hallman, Spearman, T.C. Alexander, Corning, McKay, Riser, Thomas, Kelley, Stille, Walker, R. Smith, Baker, Wofford, Littlejohn, Gamble, Cato, Robinson, Kirsh, Graham, Waites, Anderson and Jaskwhich: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO CALL A CONVENTION TO PROPOSE AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TO PROHIBIT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FROM INCREASING COSTS OF THE STATES BY REDUCING THE PROPORTION OF FEDERAL FUNDS TO THE STATES OR REQUIRING NEW OR INCREASED COSTS FOR MANDATED ACTIVITIES OR SERVICES WITHOUT FUNDING.

H. 4931 -- Reps. Corning, Shissias, Harrison and Quinn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE THE WEEK BEGINNING APRIL 17, 1994, AS BABYNET RECOGNITION WEEK AND APRIL 20, 1994, AS BABYNET AWARENESS DAY.

H. 4932 -- Reps. Jaskwhich, Phillips, Allison, Farr, Wright, Keegan, Kelley, Stille, Littlejohn, Byrd, Anderson, McMahand and Stuart: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF MANDATORY FULL-DAY PUBLIC KINDERGARTENS IN SOUTH CAROLINA, TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND SHALL INCLUDE REPRESENTATIVES OF CERTAIN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE AGENCIES AND ENTITIES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMITTEE SHALL REPORT ITS FINDINGS TO THE RESPECTIVE EDUCATION COMMITTEES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY MARCH 1, 1995.

H. 4933 -- Reps. Jaskwhich, Kelley, Stuart, Harrison, Haskins, McMahand, Mattos, Phillips, Farr, Vaughn, Allison, Clyborne, Cato, M.O. Alexander, Askins, Kennedy, Fair, Baker, Huff and D. Wilder: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING MS. DODIE BURNS MAGILL OF GREENVILLE COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA'S TEACHER OF THE YEAR, TO ADDRESS A JOINT SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 1994, IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

H. 4934 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-612 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND BATTERY; TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 25, TITLE 16, RELATING TO CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD MEMBER"; TO AUTHORIZE THE COURT TO ORDER SPECIALIZED COUNSELING TO REVISE PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 20-4-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE PROTECTION FROM DOMESTIC ABUSE ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD MEMBER"; TO AMEND SECTION 20-4-70, RELATING TO DURATION OF ORDERS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE INDEFINITE DURATION OF A PROTECTIVE ORDER; TO AMEND SECTION 20-4-100, RELATING TO THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF LAW ENFORCEMENT IN DOMESTIC ABUSE MATTERS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE DUTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE FAMILY COURT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COURT TO ORDER SPECIALIZED COUNSELING IN CASES OF DOMESTIC ABUSE AND TO ORDER THAT THE RESPONDENT PAY FOR THE COUNSELING IF ABLE TO DO SO.

H. 4935 -- Reps. Witherspoon, Riser, Snow, Worley, Sharpe and Rhoad: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 46-45-70 SO AS TO EXEMPT "AGRICULTURAL FACILITY" AND "AGRICULTURAL OPERATION" FROM ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARD ORDINANCES ENACTED BY COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES AND TO PROVIDE FOR THIS SECTION NOT TO APPLY TO BUILDINGS DESIGNED FOR PUBLIC ACCESS.

H. 4936 -- Rep. J. Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-935 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEPRECIATION OF MERCHANTS' FURNITURE, FIXTURES, AND EQUIPMENT FOR AD VALOREM TAX VALUATION PURPOSES.

H. 4937 -- Reps. Fair, Vaughn, Haskins, Cato, Jaskwhich, McMahand, M.O. Alexander, Wilkins, Anderson, Baker, Mattos, Clyborne and Stoddard: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF GREENVILLE COUNTY TO RECEIVE AN ANNUAL SALARY SET BY THE BOARD BY RESOLUTION AND TO PROVIDE THAT ANY INCREASE MAY NOT TAKE EFFECT UNTIL AFTER THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED ELECTION FOR TRUSTEES.

H. 4938 -- Reps. Simrill and Wofford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE TRIAL JUDGE TO EXPLAIN TO A JURY IMPANELED TO RENDER A VERDICT IN THE CASE THAT A DEFENDANT RECEIVING A SENTENCE OF LIFE IMPRISONMENT IS ELIGIBLE FOR PAROLE AFTER SERVING EITHER TWENTY OR THIRTY YEARS, DEPENDING ON THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CASE.

H. 4939 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1440, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FAMILY COURT FEES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE RATHER THAN REQUIRE THE COURT TO ASSESS A FEE AGAINST A DEFENDANT IN CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT CASES AND TO EXEMPT INDIGENT DEFENDANTS.

H. 4940 -- Rep. Rogers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2205, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROVISION THAT CERTAIN JUVENILE OFFENDERS MUST NOT BE COMMITTED TO A DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION OR TO A SECURE EVALUATION CENTER OPERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT, SO AS TO MAKE THE PROHIBITION PROVIDED BY THIS SECTION APPLICABLE TO CHILDREN FOUND IN CONTEMPT OF COURT FOR VIOLATION OF A COURT ORDER RELATED TO CERTAIN MISCONDUCT OR VIOLATIONS OF LAW.

H. 4941 -- Reps. Robinson, Stone, Marchbanks, Govan, Littlejohn, Mattos, Corning, Allison, Sturkie, J. Wilder, Simrill, Law, Wofford, Wright, Sharpe, Harrell, Huff, Wells, Haskins, Riser, Jaskwhich and Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1644 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT LICENSED FOSTER FAMILY CARE PROVIDERS ARE NOT LIABLE FOR LOSSES RESULTING FROM ACTS MADE IN GOOD FAITH WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THEIR OBLIGATIONS AS FOSTER PARENTS; BY ADDING SECTION 43-1-90 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO DEVELOP AN INTERNAL REVIEW SYSTEM FOR CASES IN WHICH A CHILD KNOWN TO THE DEPARTMENT HAS DIED; BY ADDING SECTION 62-2-805 SO AS TO PROVIDE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH A PARENT MAY NOT INHERIT FROM A DECEASED CHILD; TO AMEND SECTION 15-78-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY UNDER THE TORT CLAIMS ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FOR LOSSES RESULTING FROM ACTS OR OMISSIONS WITHIN THE SCOPE OF DUTY OF THOSE PERSONS PERFORMING CHILD PROTECTIVE OR CHILD WELFARE RELATED FUNCTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 15-78-170, RELATING TO ACTIONS OR CLAIMS FOR DEATH OF A PERSON AND THE DIVISION OF RECOVERY SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANYONE PRECLUDED FROM INHERITING FROM THE ESTATE OF A DECEASED CHILD MAY NOT ACT AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE NOR BENEFIT FROM ANY PROCEEDING BASED ON INJURY TO OR DEATH OF THE CHILD; AND TO AMEND SECTION 62-3-203, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERSONS NOT QUALIFIED TO SERVE AS A PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE SO AS TO INCLUDE PARENTS PRECLUDED FROM INHERITING FROM THE ESTATE OF THEIR DECEASED CHILD IN THE LEGAL CUSTODY OF THE STATE.

H. 4942 -- Rep. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-53-377 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE OFFENSE OF ATTEMPTING TO POSSESS OR PURCHASE A CONTROLLED OR IMITATION CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE AND FOR PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF VIOLENT CRIME, SO AS TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL SECTION PERTAINING TO DRUG TRAFFICKING; TO AMEND SECTION 16-19-130, RELATING TO THE CRIMES OF BETTING, POOL SELLING, AND BOOKMAKING, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 16-19-160, RELATING TO PUNCHBOARDS FOR GAMING, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-370, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OFFENSES FOR TRAFFICKING IN CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PENALTIES FOR TRAFFICKING IN MARIJUANA; TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-375, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OFFENSES PERTAINING TO ICE, CRANK, AND CRACK COCAINE, SO AS TO DELETE THE OFFENSE FOR "ATTEMPTING TO POSSESS" THE DRUG AND REVISE THE PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-391, RELATING TO DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, SO AS TO REVISE RELATED OFFENSES AND PENALTIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-450, RELATING TO CONDITIONAL DISCHARGES FOR THE FIRST OFFENSE PERTAINING TO ILLEGAL DRUGS, SO AS TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL OFFENSE TO WHICH THE DISCHARGE APPLIES AND CORRECT AN OBSOLETE REFERENCE.

H. 4943 -- Reps. Cromer, Wells, Hutson, Clyborne, Wofford, A. Young, Hallman, Stone, Fulmer, Meacham, Allison, Simrill, Trotter, Witherspoon, Stuart, R. Smith, Marchbanks, Littlejohn, Walker, Robinson, Riser, Fair, H. Brown, Klauber and Keegan: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO LIMIT TO THIRTY-SIX MONTHS THE LENGTH OF TIME A FAMILY MAY RECEIVE AID TO FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN BENEFITS AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION; TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO APPLY FOR A WAIVER TO IMPLEMENT THIS TIME LIMIT; TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT TO CONTRACT FOR A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE SAVINGS IN FUNDS DUE TO THIS LIMITATION AND TO DIRECT THAT SAVINGS REALIZED BY THIS LIMITATION MUST BE APPROPRIATED TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR ITS JOBS PROGRAM AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT.

H. 4944 -- Reps. McLeod, Inabinett, Stuart, Stoddard, Govan, Simrill, Shissias, Littlejohn, Allison, H. Brown, Sharpe, D. Wilder, G. Brown, McKay, Harwell, Hutson, Moody-Lawrence, Kelley, Rhoad, Stone, G. Bailey, Clyborne, Jaskwhich, Neilson, Davenport, Law, M.O. Alexander, Vaughn, Robinson, Whipper, Fulmer, Neal, Houck, Stille, Harrell, Richardson, Hallman, Waites, Keegan, Harvin, Breeland, Fair, Spearman and D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1085 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO USE, SOLICIT, INDUCE, COERCE, OR EMPLOY A PERSON UNDER SEVENTEEN YEARS OF AGE TO COMMIT A FELONY, TO ALSO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO CONSPIRE TO DO THE ABOVE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

H. 4945 -- Rep. Wright: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM OF IRMO HIGH SCHOOL, COACHING STAFF, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 1994, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON WINNING THE CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FOR 1994.

H. 4946 -- Rep. Wright: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE YELLOW JACKETS OF IRMO HIGH SCHOOL ON WINNING THE CLASS AAAA BOYS STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP FOR 1994.

H. 4947 -- Reps. Klauber, Kinon, Graham, McKay and McAbee: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 111, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SCHOLARSHIPS AND EDUCATION, BY ADDING ARTICLE 6 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR FREE TUITION AT STATE-SUPPORTED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS FOR PERSONS SERVING IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD, AND TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURES FOR THE GRANTING OF SUCH FREE TUITION.

H. 4948 -- Rep. M.O. Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-55-2335 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN A COMMUNITY SWIMMING POOL CLASSIFIED AS "CLASS B" POOL UNDER REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, CHILDREN WHO HAVE REACHED THE AGE OF EIGHT AND WHO HAVE PASSED A SWIMMING TEST ESTABLISHED BY THE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF THE POOL ARE PERMITTED TO SWIM AND ARE ALLOWED IN THE POOL WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION.

H. 4949 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1641 SO AS TO REQUIRE ADULTS IN FOSTER HOMES AND EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS IN RESIDENTIAL GROUP HOMES AND CHILD CARING INSTITUTIONS TO UNDERGO CENTRAL REGISTRY CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT CHECKS AND CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS AND TO PROHIBIT A PERSON WITH CERTAIN CONVICTIONS FROM SERVING IN THESE CAPACITIES.

H. 4950 -- Rep. G. Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT RATIOS OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF AD VALOREM TAXATION, SO AS TO DELETE THE ROLLBACK TAX AND TO IMPOSE A CHANGE OF USE PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF FIFTY DOLLARS WHEN REAL PROPERTY IS CHANGED FROM AGRICULTURAL USE.

H. 4951 -- Rep. Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 55-5-70, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE AERONAUTICS DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, SO AS TO REVISE THE DIVISION'S AUTHORITY; TO PROVIDE FOR A STUDY OF SHUTTLE FLIGHTS, TO TRANSFER CERTAIN AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE FUNDS FOR THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE AERONAUTICS DIVISION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE SALE OF ONE STATE AIRCRAFT AND DISPOSE OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE SALE.

H. 4952 -- Reps. R. Smith, Rudnick, Stone, Huff and Sharpe: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE FIVE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF L-B-C MIDDLE SCHOOL IN AIKEN COUNTY DURING SCHOOL YEAR 1993-94 WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO FIRE ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

H. 4953 -- Rep. R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE LAW AND THE REQUIREMENT UPON INSURERS TO INSURE AND EXCEPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, WITH RESPECT TO THE NOTICE OF CANCELLATION FOR NONPAYMENT OF PREMIUM, IN CIRCUMSTANCES OF NONPAYMENT OF THE PREMIUM MADE TO THE INSURER OR AGENT WHERE THE INSURER OR AGENT HAS NOTIFIED THE PERSON BY FIRST CLASS, CERTIFIED MAIL OF ITS INABILITY TO COLLECT THE PREMIUM UTILIZING THE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT PROVIDED BY THE PERSON, THE NOTICE OF CANCELLATION NOTIFIES THE PERSON THAT THE POLICY AND COVERAGE ARE CANCELED AT THE DATE AND TIME SUCH PREMIUM WAS DUE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-39-90, RELATING TO CANCELLATION OF INSURANCE CONTRACTS BY A PREMIUM SERVICE COMPANY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A REFUND OF ANY EXCESS TO THE INSURED OR THE INSURANCE AGENT, AGENCY, OR BROKER PLACING THE INSURANCE FOR THE ACCOUNT OF THE INSURED; TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-410, RELATING TO THE ADVANCING OF PREMIUMS BY INSURANCE AGENTS, SERVICE CHARGE, AND THE PROVISION THAT AN UNPAID BALANCE AND SERVICE CHARGE CONSTITUTE A LIEN ON UNEARNED PREMIUMS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ALL OR ANY PART OF A PREMIUM FOR AN INSURANCE POLICY TO A PREMIUM SERVICE COMPANY, AND PROVIDE THAT THE AGENT OR AGENCY HAS A LIEN EQUAL TO THE AMOUNT OF THE UNPAID BALANCE AND SERVICE CHARGES UPON ANY SURPLUS OVER THE AMOUNT DUE FROM AN INSURED HELD BY A PREMIUM SERVICE COMPANY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-450, RELATING TO THE ADVANCING OF PREMIUMS BY INSURANCE AGENTS AND THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE EXCESS OF A RETURN PREMIUM OVER AN UNPAID BALANCE AND CHARGES MUST BE HELD IN TRUST, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS AND LANGUAGE, AND PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT OF EXCESS OF RETURN PREMIUM BY A PREMIUM SERVICE COMPANY.

H. 4954 -- Rep. Klauber: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-13-437 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL KNOWINGLY TO MAKE ANY FALSE STATEMENT WITH RESPECT TO INCOME FOR THE PURPOSES OF OBTAINING HOUSING FROM A PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY, TO DEFINE PUBLIC HOUSING AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY AND REQUIRE RESTITUTION FOR VIOLATION.

H. 4955 -- Reps. Holt, J. Bailey, Gonzales, Barber, Whipper, Breeland, Inabinett, J. Harris, Harrell and Fulmer: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO TRANSFER TO THE CITY OF CHARLESTON, AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM MONIES SET ASIDE FOR THE PATRIOT'S POINT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 51-13-860 OF THE 1976 CODE, PROVIDE THAT THESE MONIES MUST BE LOANED FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED THREE YEARS AT AN INTEREST RATE TO BE DETERMINED BY THE STATE TREASURER, WITH THE MONEY FROM THIS LOAN USED BY THE ENTITY EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF SPOLETO FESTIVAL, USA; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPAYMENT OF THE LOAN.

H. 4956 -- Rep. Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 29-5-15 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MECHANIC'S LIEN MAY BE FILED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL WORK OR SERVICES PERFORMED ON OR RENDERED TO REAL ESTATE.

H. 4957 -- Reps. J. Wilder, Felder and Haskins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CONTINUED DISPOSAL AT THE BARNWELL FACILITY OF LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE GENERATED OUTSIDE THE SOUTHEAST LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT COMPACT REGION PURSUANT TO CODE SECTION 48-48-80(G) OF THE 1976 CODE FROM JULY 1, 1994, TO DECEMBER 31, 1995, AND ONLY TO THE EXTENT THAT THE SOUTHEAST LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT COMPACT COMMISSION APPROVES.

H. 4958 -- Rep. Keyserling: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF BEAUFORT FOR REACHING OVER HALF OF ITS $1.5 MILLION BUILDING FUND DRIVE AND COMMEND THE CLUB FOR THE IMPORTANT ROLE IT IS PLAYING IN THE LIVES AND FUTURES OF BEAUFORT'S YOUTH AND CHALLENGE THE CITIZENS OF BEAUFORT TO ASSIST IN REACHING THIS BUILDING FUND DRIVE.

H. 4959 -- Reps. Snow, Wright, Witherspoon, Riser, Shissias, 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, P. 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, Robinson, Rogers, Rudnick, Scott, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stone, Stuart, Sturkie, Thomas, Townsend, Trotter, Tucker, Vaughn, Waites, Waldrop, Walker, Wells, Whipper, White, D. Wilder, J. Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Williams, Wofford, Worley, A. Young and R. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE COACH FRANK HOWARD ON HIS 85TH BIRTHDAY ON MARCH 25, 1994.

H. 4960 -- Reps. Quinn and J. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MR. GARY T. GEDDENS, PRINCIPAL OF COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL, UPON BEING NAMED THE "ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR" BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF STUDENT COUNCILS AT THE WINTER MEETING OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, TO INVITE HIM TO VISIT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 1994, AND TO EXTEND TO HIM THE PRIVILEGE OF THE HOUSE FLOOR AT AN APPROPRIATE TIME ON THAT DATE FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED.

H. 4961 -- Reps. Gamble, Wright, Stuart, Koon, Sturkie, Riser and Spearman: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY OF MRS. VERNA LEONA "TINCY" P. SETZLER OF WEST COLUMBIA, MOTHER OF OUR FRIEND AND COLLEAGUE, THE HONORABLE NIKKI G. SETZLER, UPON HER DEATH.

H. 4962 -- Rep. Keyserling: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MARCH 26, 1994, AS THE 120-YEAR INCORPORATION DAY CELEBRATION OF THE TOWN OF PORT ROYAL, SOUTH CAROLINA.

H. 4963 -- Reps. Cooper, Townsend, Chamblee, Stille, P. Harris and Tucker: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE WREN HIGH SCHOOL GOLDEN HURRICANES BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM OF ANDERSON COUNTY ON WINNING THE CLASS AAA UPPER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FOR 1994.

H. 4964 -- Reps. Davenport, Wilkes, Townsend, G. Brown, Stille, Moody-Lawrence, Inabinett, Harvin, Richardson, Lanford, Corning, Simrill, Haskins, Allison, D. Wilder, McElveen, Neal, Beatty, Stuart, Klauber, Law, Witherspoon, Baxley, Delleney, Canty, J. Bailey, McTeer and Riser: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO COMPILE A LIST OF STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS IMPOSED ON SCHOOLS WHICH IT CONSIDERS AS UNNECESSARILY BURDENSOME, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE FINDINGS OF THE DEPARTMENT SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY JANUARY 1, 1995, AND MUST INCLUDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO ELIMINATE OUT-DATED, DUPLICATIVE, OR UNNECESSARY REGULATIONS IMPOSED ON SCHOOLS.

H. 4965 -- Reps. Neilson, Baxley and Hines: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE "YOUNG SINGERS OF DARLINGTON" AND THE GROUP'S DIRECTOR AND ASSOCIATED REPRESENTATIVES ON THURSDAY, MAY 5, 1994, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND PRESENTING A MUSICAL PERFORMANCE.

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