Journal of the House of Representatives
of the First Session of the 111th General Assembly
of the State of South Carolina
being the Regular Session Beginning Tuesday, January 10, 1995

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POINT OF ORDER

Rep. RICE made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since printed copies of the Bill have not been upon the desks of the members for one day.

The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

H. 3647--POINT OF ORDER

The following Bill was taken up.

H. 3647 -- Ways and Means Committee: A BILL TO SUSPEND THE LIMITATION ON GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS PROVIDED PURSUANT TO SECTION 11-11-140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BEGINNING WITH APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995-96, TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE ADDITIONAL REVENUE FOR PROPERTY TAX RELIEF AND FOR THE CONTINUED SUSPENSION OF THE LIMITATION UNTIL SUFFICIENT RECURRING REVENUES ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE STATE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FUND TO REPLACE OPERATING PROPERTY TAX REVENUES ON OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE REINSTATEMENT OF THE LIMITATION WHEN THESE RECURRING REVENUES ARE AVAILABLE.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. CARNELL made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since printed copies of the Bill have not been upon the desks of the members for one day.

The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

RECURRENCE TO THE MORNING HOUR

Rep. CANTY moved that the House recur to the morning hour, which was agreed to.

REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE

Rep. R. SMITH, from the Aiken Delegation, submitted a favorable report, on:

S. 535 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-2-190, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO

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JURY AREAS FOR MAGISTRATES' COURT, SO AS TO REVISE THE AREAS FOR AIKEN COUNTY.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

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

H. 3677 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-9-120 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A PERSON TO FILE AN ALLEGATION OF A CODE VIOLATION WITH THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF A MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY, PROVIDE THAT IF THE MATTER IS NOT RESOLVED WITHIN FIFTEEN DAYS THE SOUTH CAROLINA BUILDING CODE COUNCIL MAY INVESTIGATE THE ALLEGATION AND TAKE ACTION IT DEEMS NECESSARY, INCLUDING THE AUTHORITY TO LEVY A FINE OR REVOKE A LICENSE.

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

H. 3678 -- Reps. Cotty and Cromer: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 3, ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE SUPREME COURT; SECTION 8, ARTICLE V, RELATING TO THE COURT OF APPEALS; SECTION 13, ARTICLE V, RELATING TO THE JUDICIAL CIRCUITS AND THE COURTS THEREOF; SECTION 17, ARTICLE V, RELATING TO THE REMOVAL OR RETIREMENT OF JUDGES OF THE UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM; AND SECTION 18, ARTICLE V, RELATING TO VACANCIES IN THE SUPREME COURT, COURT OF APPEALS, AND THE CIRCUIT COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT JUDGES OF THESE COURTS MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE FROM A LIST OF NOMINEES SUBMITTED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION; AND TO AMEND ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE RELATING TO THE JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT BY ADDING SECTION 27 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION TO NOMINATE CANDIDATES FOR THE ABOVE JUDICIAL OFFICES AND FOR JUDGES OF OTHER COURTS OF UNIFORM

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JURISDICTION AS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY PROVIDE BY LAW.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3679 -- Reps. Cotty and Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 6 TO TITLE 14 SO AS TO CREATE THE JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION AND TO ESTABLISH ITS POWERS, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-23-510, 1-23-520, 1-23-525, 1-23-530, AND 1-23-550, RELATING TO JUDGES OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE JUDGES MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR, UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE FROM A LIST OF NOMINEES SUBMITTED BY THE JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION; 2-19-10, RELATING TO THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE TO REVIEW CANDIDATES, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS ON ELECTING THE MEMBERS OF THE JUDICIARY; 14-1-215, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RETIRED JUDGES OR JUSTICES PRESIDING IN CERTAIN COURTS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER AND CONDITIONS OF THIS SERVICE; 14-3-10, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE SUPREME COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THEY BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR IN THE MANNER PROVIDED ABOVE INSTEAD OF ELECTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; 14-3-20, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS OF JUSTICES TO THE SUPREME COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR APPOINTMENT BY THE GOVERNOR INSTEAD OF ELECTION BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; 14-3-40, RELATING TO THE VACANCIES IN THE SUPREME COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR APPOINTMENTS TO FILL A VACANCY; 14-5-110, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS OF CIRCUIT COURT JUDGES, SO AS TO REFER TO THEIR APPOINTMENT RATHER THAN THEIR ELECTION; 14-5-160, RELATING TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF A JUDGE TO FILL A VACANCY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE TO FILL A VACANCY; 14-5-610, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO JUDICIAL CIRCUITS AND ELECTION OF JUDGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR APPOINTMENT BY THE GOVERNOR; 14-8-20, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF JUDGES OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR APPOINTMENT BY THE GOVERNOR; 14-8-30, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS OF JUDGES OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SO

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AS TO PROVIDE FOR APPOINTMENT BY THE GOVERNOR; 14-8-40, RELATING TO THE OATH OF OFFICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR APPOINTMENT BY THE GOVERNOR; 14-8-60, RELATING TO THE VACANCIES ON THE COURT OF APPEALS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROCEDURE TO FILL A VACANCY; 20-7-1370, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND TERMS OF FAMILY COURT JUDGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR APPOINTMENT BY THE GOVERNOR; 20-7-1410, RELATING TO THE INITIAL ELECTION OF FAMILY COURT JUDGE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR APPOINTMENT BY THE GOVERNOR; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 2-19-70 AND 2-19-80, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST PLEDGING AND REOPENING OF FILING WHERE INCUMBENT JUDGES WITHDRAW, DIE, OR ARE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED, RESPECTIVELY; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ABOVE PROVISIONS TAKE EFFECT UPON RATIFICATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE ESTABLISHING THE JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION TO ASSIST THE GOVERNOR IN APPOINTING JUDGES FOR THE ABOVE-REFERENCED COURTS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3680 -- Reps. Canty, Inabinett and Stuart: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION SALUTING ROBERT W. DWYER OF SUMTER FOR HIS DEVOTION TO HIS NATION, STATE, AND COMMUNITY.

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

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3681 -- Rep. Keyserling: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND APPLAUDING THE EFFORTS OF MAIN STREET BEAUFORT, USA AND CELEBRATING ITS TENTH ANNIVERSARY BY NOTING ITS MANY SUCCESSES.

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

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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3682 -- Rep. Law: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM, HEAD COACH JERRY BROWN AND HIS STAFF, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR WINNING THE CLASS AAAA DIVISION II STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP, AND TO RECOGNIZE THE DEDICATION, DRIVE, AND HARD WORK OF THIS FINE TEAM OF FOOTBALL PLAYERS AND THEIR COACHES.

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

S. 494--RECALLED AND REFERRED TO

THE SPARTANBURG DELEGATION

On motion of Rep. LANFORD, with unanimous consent, the following Bill was recalled from the Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs and was referred to the Spartanburg Delegation.

S. 494 -- Senator Courtney: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT EFFECTIVE UPON APPROVAL OF THIS ACT BY THE GOVERNOR, NO SOLID WASTE LANDFILL IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY MAY BE LOCATED WITHIN THREE THOUSAND FEET OF AN AQUACULTURE FARM OR FACILITY.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER granted Rep. BAILEY a leave of absence to attend a meeting with the Fire Marshal.

H. 3646--DEBATE ADJOURNED

The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up.

H. 3646 -- Reps. Hodges and McElveen: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST CANDIDATES FOR JUDICIAL OFFICES TO BE FILLED BY ELECTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY DURING ITS 1995 SESSION TO REFRAIN FROM VISITING THE STATE HOUSE, BLATT BUILDING, GRESSETTE BUILDING, OR ANY OTHER BUILDINGS OF THE STATE CAPITOL COMPLEX FOR THE PURPOSE OF MEETING MEMBERS AND CAMPAIGNING FOR OFFICE UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE

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LEGISLATIVE SCREENING COMMITTEE HAS RENDERED ITS REPORT REGARDING THE QUALIFICATIONS OF THE CANDIDATES FOR THE JUDICIAL OFFICES TO WHICH THE CANDIDATES SEEK ELECTION.

Rep. HODGES explained the Concurrent Resolution and moved to adjourn debate upon the Concurrent Resolution until Tuesday, February 28, which was adopted.

RECURRENCE TO THE MORNING HOUR

Rep. HUFF moved that the House recur to the morning hour, which was agreed to.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

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

H. 3683 -- Reps. Seithel, Cain, G. Brown, Herdklotz, J. Young, Haskins, Simrill, Hallman, Keegan, Sandifer, Jaskwhich, Harrell, Vaughn, Moody-Lawrence, Trotter, Rice, Phillips, Whatley, Easterday, Wells, Marchbanks, Davenport, S. Whipper and Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-5-35 SO AS TO PROHIBIT DRINKING GAMES IN ESTABLISHMENTS WHICH SELL ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS FOR CONSUMPTION ON THE PREMISES, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES, AND TO DEFINE "DRINKING GAMES" AND "ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS".

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3684 -- Reps. Stille, Herdklotz, Bailey, Phillips, McCraw, Simrill, Tripp, Cooper and H. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CIVIL REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES BY ADDING CHAPTER 42 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA GARNISHMENT ACT OF 1995"; TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES WHICH GRANT TO PERSONS WHO HAVE SUED TO RECOVER CERTAIN DEBTS OR HAVE RECOVERED CERTAIN JUDGMENTS AGAINST ANOTHER PERSON A RIGHT TO A WRIT OF GARNISHMENT, SUBJECTING TO GARNISHMENT UP TO SPECIFIED LIMITATIONS INCOME, WAGES, INTEREST, RENTS, DIVIDENDS, AND OTHER PERSONAL PROPERTY OF THE DEBTOR.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

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H. 3685 -- Reps. Walker, Baxley, Fleming, Neilson, Hines, Allison, Townsend, Beatty, Chamblee, Littlejohn, Wells, Davenport, Trotter, Lanford, Marchbanks and D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-30-15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TESTING ARRANGEMENTS ON THE EXIT EXAMINATION FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS WITH DISCALCULIA, AND WITH OTHER DOCUMENTED LEARNING DISABILITIES IN MATHEMATICS AS STIPULATED BY REGULATION OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, MAY USE A CALCULATOR ON THE MATH PORTIONS OF THE EXIT EXAMINATION.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3686 -- Reps. Baxley, Walker, Fleming, Neilson, Hines, Davenport, Spearman, Littlejohn, Chamblee, Allison, Clyburn, Trotter, Wells, Beatty, Townsend, Lanford and Marchbanks: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 54 TO TITLE 39 SO AS TO ENACT THE "ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY WARRANTY ACT"; TO DEFINE TERMS; TO PROVIDE FOR EXPRESS WARRANTIES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE DURATION OF THE WARRANTIES; TO PROVIDE FOR REPAIR OF NONCONFORMITIES; TO PROVIDE FOR RETURN AND REPLACEMENT OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES; TO PROVIDE FOR PROCEDURES FOR RETURN OF NONCONFORMING ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES; TO PROVIDE FOR CALCULATION OF REFUNDS OWING TO CONSUMERS AND SECURITY INTEREST HOLDERS; TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSFERRING REAL AND LEGAL POSSESSION OF A NONCONFORMING ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICE FROM THE CONSUMER TO THE MANUFACTURER; TO PROHIBIT RESALE OF RETURNED NONCONFORMING ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES WITHOUT FULL DISCLOSURE; TO PROVIDE FOR THE RETURN OR REPLACEMENT OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES RECOMMENDED BY THE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICE MANUFACTURER OR DEALER IF THE DEVICE DOES NOT MEET THE NEEDS OF THE PERSON WITH A DISABILITY; TO PROVIDE THAT THIS CHAPTER DOES NOT LIMIT ANY OTHER RIGHTS OR REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO THE CONSUMER; TO PROVIDE THAT ANY WAIVER OF A CONSUMER'S RIGHTS UNDER THIS

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CHAPTER IS VOID; TO AUTHORIZE CONSUMER ACTIONS FOR DAMAGES, FEES, COSTS, AND EQUITABLE RELIEF.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3687 -- Reps. Keyserling, L. Whipper, Cobb-Hunter, Bailey, Inabinett, Richardson, Neal, Jennings, Lloyd, Breeland and Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 9, TITLE 6, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BUILDING CODES, SO AS TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THESE CODES, AND THE MANNER IN WHICH COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES MUST ADOPT AND ENFORCE SUCH CODES, REVISE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BUILDING CODES COUNCIL, REVISE PENALTIES, PROVIDE FOR DUTIES OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL AND DEPUTY FIRE MARSHALS IN REGARD TO THESE CODES, AND PROVIDE FOR LIMITED APPLICATION OF THE CHAPTER; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 8 TO TITLE 6 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR BUILDING CODES ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, AND FOR THEIR FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND REGISTRATION; AND ADDING SECTION 38-7-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE FIRST TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS OF THE PREMIUM TAX LEVIED ON FIRE INSURERS MUST BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPLEMENTING THE TRAINING, CERTIFICATION, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR BUILDING CODES ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3688 -- Rep. Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSURANCE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 91 SO AS TO ENACT PROVISIONS FOR HEALTH CARE PURCHASING ALLIANCES, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3689 -- Reps. Byrd, Scott, Inabinett and Lloyd: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE "GIFT OF LIFE ORGAN AND TISSUE PROCUREMENT ACT OF 1995" BY ADDING SECTION 12-7-2414 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCOME TAX CHECKOFF FOR THE GIFT OF LIFE TRUST FUND; BY ADDING SECTION 44-43-720 SO AS TO REQUIRE CONSENT WHEN AN ORGAN REMOVED DURING AN AUTOPSY IS USED FOR ORGAN DONATION; BY ADDING SECTION

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44-43-1012 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE RELEASE OF THE IDENTITY OF AN ORGAN DONOR OR RECIPIENT WITHOUT CONSENT; BY ADDING SECTION 44-43-1014 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO ANNUALLY REVIEW HOSPITAL DEATH RECORDS TO DETERMINE THE HOSPITALS' COMPLIANCE WITH ORGAN AND TISSUE PROTOCOLS; TO AMEND TITLE 44, CHAPTER 43, RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF HUMAN BODIES BY ADDING ARTICLE 13 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE GIFT OF LIFE TRUST FUND AND ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS PURPOSE, POWERS, AND DUTIES; TO ADD SECTION 56-1-143 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION TO GIVE PERSONS RENEWING THEIR DRIVER'S LICENSE AN OPPORTUNITY TO CONTRIBUTE ONE DOLLAR TO THE GIFT OF LIFE TRUST FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 17-5-260, RELATING TO NOTIFICATION TO THE MEDICAL EXAMINER OF CERTAIN DEATHS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE MEDICAL EXAMINER TO PROVIDE THE AUTOPSY REPORT TO THE NEXT OF KIN IF REQUESTED AND TO STATE IF ANY ORGANS WERE REMOVED PERMANENTLY; TO AMEND SECTION 44-43-40, RELATING TO DRIVERS' LICENSES REFLECTING ORGAN DONATIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION TO PLACE DONOR INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH DRIVER'S LICENSE ISSUANCE AND RENEWAL IN THE DEPARTMENT'S DATA BASE AND TO MAKE THIS AVAILABLE TO CERTAIN MEDICAL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL; TO AMEND SECTION 44-43-320, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE UNIFORM ANATOMICAL GIFT ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF HOSPITAL; TO AMEND SECTION 44-43-330, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERSONS WHO MAY BE ORGAN DONORS, SO AS TO ALLOW SIXTEEN OR SEVENTEEN YEAR OLDS TO BE DONORS WITH PARENTAL CONSENT, TO PROVIDE THAT AN ORGAN DONATION GIFT MADE BY A PERSON BEFORE DEATH TAKES PRECEDENCE OVER THE WISHES OF SURVIVING FAMILY AND TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING CONSENT FROM RELATIVES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-43-710, RELATING TO CONSENT TO PERFORM AN AUTOPSY, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE FORM MUST BE WRITTEN IN PLAIN LANGUAGE; TO AMEND SECTION 44-43-910, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER HOSPITAL PROTOCOLS FOR ORGAN DONATION, SO AS TO
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REVISE DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-43-920, RELATING TO HOSPITAL POLICIES FOR ORGAN DONATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE A HOSPITAL TO CONTACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA ORGAN DONOR NETWORK AT THE TIME OF EACH HOSPITAL DEATH TO DETERMINE SUITABILITY OF THE DECEDENT FOR ORGAN DONATION; TO AMEND SECTION 44-43-930, RELATING TO HOSPITAL CONTACT WITH FAMILIES OF POTENTIAL ORGAN DONORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING ORGAN DONATIONS FROM POTENTIAL DONORS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-43-950, RELATING TO WHO MAY CONSENT TO ORGAN DONATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING CONSENT; TO AMEND SECTION 44-43-970, RELATING TO AGENCIES WHICH MAY RECEIVE ORGAN REFERRALS AND DONATIONS, SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE THESE AGENCIES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-43-990, RELATING TO PHYSICIAN NOTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL ORGAN DONATIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE NOTICE REQUIREMENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-43-1000, RELATING TO MEDICAL RECORDS OF ORGAN DONORS, SO AS TO REVISE THE REQUIRED CONTENTS OF THE RECORDS.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

Rep. SCOTT moved that the House do now adjourn, which was adopted.

RETURNED WITH CONCURRENCE

The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:

H. 3612 -- Reps. Harrison and Wilkins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT, THE HONORABLE ERNEST A. FINNEY, JR., TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION ON THE STATE OF THE JUDICIARY AT 12:00 O'CLOCK NOON ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 1995.

H. 3655 -- Reps. J. Brown, Clyburn, Anderson, Williams and Breeland: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING ALLEN UNIVERSITY FOR ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF PROGRESS, COMMITMENT, AND DEDICATION IN THE SHAPING OF PRODUCTIVE LIVES, PLEDGING SUPPORT TO THE POSITIVE ASPIRATIONS OF ALLEN UNIVERSITY AND EXTENDING TO THE

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UNIVERSITY BEST WISHES AND HOPES FOR A PRODUCTIVE FUTURE THAT CONTINUES THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE PAST.

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