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Speaker WILKINS:

"Our second recipient is Roger Bellow. Roger Bellow is recognized this year with our discretionary Folk Heritage Advocacy Award. An award-winning performer, a scholar, and a teacher, he has been a lifelong promoter of early country music. Roger has performed and recorded nationally and internationally with the finest artists in country music. He has written many articles and conducted workshops around the nation on country music. He currently hosts Vintage Country on public radio and he produces and performs on the Lowcountry Jamboree, a weekly live music program in Beaufort, S.C. The great cultural tradition of old country music is thriving in South Carolina due largely to Roger Bellows' extraordinary efforts to research, record, and promote its appreciation."

Speaker WILKINS:

"Our third recipient is Ike Carpenter who has brought some of his work with him, and I hope you'll all get a chance to take a look at it after the ceremony. Ike is a third generation woodcarver from Trenton, South Carolina. His trademark carving is the traditional `ball and chain,' an extremely difficult carving designed to show off a carver's virtuosity. Ike has learned all stages of traditional furniture making. He is able to shape felled trees into finely-crafted furniture using only primitive hand tools. Ike shares his skills in local public schools and in community presentations. Ike enjoys talking about his proud family woodcarving tradition with customers who visit his vegetable stand on Highway 25."

Representative CLYBURN and Senator Moore presented the award to Ike Carpenter.

Speaker WILKINS:

"Our fourth winner is The All Male Chorus of Blacksburg. The All Male Chorus of Blacksburg was started as a remedy for young men's poor church attendance in the community. The chorus began singing together in 1974, with their first performance at the Youngs Grove Baptist Church. Using only their voices and their hands, they perform with great mastery and they perpetuate an African-American a capella gospel singing tradition. The chorus is very active in and around Blacksburg. They sing to help people in need, especially to raise funds for those whose homes have been burned, for children needing extraordinary medical treatment, and for church building programs."

Representative PHILLIPS presented the award to The All Male Chorus of Blacksburg.

Speaker WILKINS:

"This concludes our award presentations, but we have asked our performing winners to favor us with an example of their work. First, we have a very brief video presentation so that we can all meet Agnes Brown, who couldn't be with us in person today. After that, I ask that Roger Bellow and then the All Male Chorus of Blacksburg each give us a brief performance. And I remind you to take a look at Ike Carpenter's fine woodwork that he has brought with him today in the lobby to review and

Lt. Governor Peeler then recognized Roger Bellow and The All Male Chorus of Blacksburg who performed for the Joint Assembly.

Upon the conclusion of the presentation, the distinguished guests and escort party retired from the Chamber.

The purposes of the Joint Assembly having been accomplished, the President announced that under the terms of the Concurrent Resolution the Joint Assembly would recede from business.

The Senate accordingly retired to its Chamber.

At 12:39 P.M. the House resumed, the SPEAKER in the Chair.

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

The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:

H. 4127 -- Reps. J. Young and Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF LANCE CORPORAL MICHAEL CHAPPELL OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY PATROL AND EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE MEMBERS OF HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

H. 4129 -- Reps. Scott, Allison, Anderson, Askins, Bailey, Baxley, Beatty, Boan, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Cain, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chamblee, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Elliott, Fair, Felder, Fleming, Fulmer, Gamble, Govan, Hallman, Harrell, J. Harris, P. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Harwell, Haskins, Herdklotz, Hines, Hodges, Howard, Huff, Hutson, Inabinett, Jaskwhich, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Keyserling, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn,

H. 4130 -- Reps. Scott, Neal, Allison, Anderson, Askins, Bailey, Baxley, Beatty, Boan, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Cain, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chamblee, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Elliott, Fair, Felder, Fleming, Fulmer, Gamble, Govan, Hallman, Harrell, J. Harris, P. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Harwell, Haskins, Herdklotz, Hines, Hodges, Howard, Huff, Hutson, Inabinett, Jaskwhich, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Keyserling, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Marchbanks, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McElveen, McKay, McMahand, McTeer, Meacham, Moody-Lawrence, Neilson, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Richardson, Riser, Robinson, Rogers, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Shissias, Simrill, D. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Thomas, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Tucker, Vaughn, Waldrop, Walker, Wells, Whatley, L. Whipper, S. Whipper, White, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Williams, Witherspoon, Wofford, Worley, Wright, A. Young and J. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXTENDING BEST WISHES AND CONGRATULATIONS TO MRS. GRACIE W. SCOTT UPON HER 62ND BIRTHDAY.

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, our constant Companion and never failing Counselor, may we confidently and continually avail ourselves of Your divine wisdom which does not err, of your strength that does not falter. Forbid that we should be cowardly when we should be courageous, confused when we ought to be calm, fickle when we ought to be faithful. Make us strong in the Lord and in the power of His might, as we see You as our God forever and ever Who will guide us all the days of ours lives. Enrich our joy in the realization of Your presence and in our faithful service to God and to mankind.

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 yesterday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.

Rep. ROBINSON moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of The Honorable B.L. Hendricks, former House member from Pickens County, which was agreed to.

Rep. HUFF, from the Committee on Rules, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

H. 3715 -- Rep. Sheheen: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE JOINT RULES OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE 1995 AND 1996 SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

S. 533 -- Finance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO ALLOW A GOVERNING BODY OF A MUNICIPALITY BY ORDINANCE TO EXEMPT FROM MUNICIPAL AD VALOREM TAX FOR NOT MORE THAN FIVE YEARS PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITY RECEIVING THE FIVE-YEAR EXEMPTION FROM COUNTY AD VALOREM TAXES AS NEW CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS, CORPORATE OFFICE FACILITIES, DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES, AND ADDITIONS TO SUCH FACILITIES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS EXEMPTION FIRST IS ALLOWED WHEN THE STATE CONSTITUTION IS AMENDED SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE EXEMPTION.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. H. BROWN, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, on:

S. 534 -- Finance Committee: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 3, ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, SO AS TO PERMIT A MUNICIPAL GOVERNING BODY TO EXEMPT FROM MUNICIPAL AD VALOREM TAXES FOR NOT MORE THAN FIVE YEARS ALL NEW CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS, CORPORATE OFFICE FACILITIES, DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES, AND ADDITIONS TO SUCH FACILITIES LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITY, AND TO AUTHORIZE A SIMILAR EXEMPTION FOR ALL NEW ENTERPRISES ENGAGED IN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND ADDITIONS TO SUCH ENTERPRISES LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITY AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE EXEMPTIONS ARE SUBJECT TO THOSE TERMS AND CONDITIONS THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY PROVIDE BY LAW.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

S. 548 -- Senators Waldrep, Courtney, Wilson, Martin, O'Dell, Moore, Courson, Hayes and Stilwell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-1260, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFYING EXPENDITURES FOR THE CHILD CARE CREDIT, SO AS TO INCLUDE DONATIONS TO NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS FOR PURPOSES OF ESTABLISHING A CHILD CARE PROGRAM.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. H. BROWN, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, on:

S. 645 -- Senators Drummond and J. Verne Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 9-1-1970, 9-8-240, 9-9-240, AND 9-11-350 SO AS TO CONFORM THE COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR JUDGES AND SOLICITORS, GENERAL ASSEMBLY RETIREMENT SYSTEM, AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT FOR PURPOSES OF CALCULATING BENEFITS TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

H. 3300 -- Reps. Limehouse, Fleming, Allison, G. Brown, J. Brown, Cain, Chamblee, Cotty, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Fair, Felder, Fulmer, Hallman, Harrell, Harrison, Haskins, Herdklotz, Hodges, Huff, Hutson, Kinon, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Limbaugh, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Marchbanks, Martin, Mason, McCraw, McElveen, McKay, McTeer, Phillips, Rice, Robinson, Sandifer, Sharpe, Shissias, D. Smith, Stoddard, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Wells, Whatley, Wilder, Wright, A. Young, Cobb-Hunter, Baxley, Kelley, Keyserling, Govan, Inabinett, H. Brown, Witherspoon, Simrill, Keegan, Townsend, Kennedy, Jaskwhich, Stuart, L. Whipper, Stille, Byrd, Meacham, Law, Riser, Dantzler, Richardson,

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

H. 3380 -- Reps. Lanford, Wilkins, Hallman, Koon, Mason, Sandifer, Simrill, Wright, Cain, Allison, Wells, Walker, A. Young, McCraw, Hines, Cato, Inabinett, Breeland, Herdklotz, S. Whipper, Davenport and Beatty: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2205, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST COMMITTING A STATUS OFFENDER TO THE CUSTODY OF A CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION OR SECURE EVALUATION CENTER OPERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH COMMITMENT MAY BE MADE TO A SECURE EVALUATION CENTER FOR AN INDETERMINATE PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED FORTY-FIVE DAYS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, Rep. KNOTTS, for the minority, submitted an unfavorable report, on:

H. 3765 -- Reps. Meacham, Elliott, Herdklotz, Allison, Mason, Simrill, Wells, Moody-Lawrence, Littlejohn, Easterday, A. Young, Tripp, Rice, Fleming, Cato, Koon, Gamble and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-25-70, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ARRESTS IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT A PERSON WHO COMMITS OR THREATENS TO COMMIT AN ACT OF DOMESTIC

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

The following was introduced:

H. 4133 -- Rep. Wilder: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AL ROEBUCK, VARSITY BASEBALL COACH AT CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL, ON BEING SELECTED "SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL COACH OF THE YEAR" IN 1994.

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

On motion of Rep. HUFF, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:

S. 712 -- Senator J. Verne Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE SOUTH CAROLINA YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION'S MIDDLE SCHOOL MODEL LEGISLATURE PROGRAM TO OBSERVE THE HOUSE AND SENATE IN SESSION ON THURSDAY, MAY 4, 1995, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION TO USE THE SENATE CHAMBER AND THE CHAMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON FRIDAY, MAY 5, 1995, TO CONDUCT A MIDDLE SCHOOL MODEL LEGISLATURE PROGRAM.

Whereas, the purpose of the Young Men's Christian Association's Middle School Model Legislature program is to encourage our youth to develop enthusiasm and appreciation for government and community affairs; and

Whereas, students taking part in the program will run for statewide office, pass legislation, and organize their own government; and

Whereas, through these activities, the program will promote a life-long interest in government and encourage good citizenship; and

Whereas, the Middle School Model Legislature program is an extension of the highly successful and award-winning South Carolina Youth in Government program. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

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