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Columbia, S.C., May 16, 1995
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has appointed
Senators Drummond, J. Verne Smith and Peeler of the Committee of Conference on
the part of the Senate on H. 3690:
H. 3690 -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO MAKE SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATIONS FROM FISCAL YEAR 1994-95 SURPLUS GENERAL FUND REVENUES.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., May 11, 1995
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the
amendments proposed by the House to S. 285:
S. 285 -- Senators Passailaigue, Rose and McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION
12-7-20, AS AMENDED, OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, 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.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
The Senate returned to the House with amendments the following:
H. 4166 -- Reps. Robinson, Marchbanks, Rice and Trotter: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 260 OF 1981, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PICKENS COUNTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH THE 1998
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.
On motion of Rep. KOON the House non-concurred in the Senate amendments to the following Bill and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.
H. 3448 -- Reps. Spearman, McTeer and Koon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-27 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE HUNTING OF MIGRATORY WATERFOWL ON LAKE MURRAY IN CERTAIN AREAS AND PROVIDE PENALTIES.
The Senate returned to the House with amendments the following:
H. 3459 -- Reps. Martin, R. Smith, A. Young, Kelley, McCraw, Baxley, Wright, Meacham, Clyburn, Askins, Neilson, Allison, Townsend, Lanford, Sandifer, S. Whipper, Jennings, Shissias, Fulmer, Simrill, McKay, J. Harris, Huff, Delleney, Thomas, Wells, Gamble, L. Whipper, Limbaugh, Phillips, Walker, Littlejohn, Harrison, Boan, Davenport, D. Smith, Wofford, Spearman, Robinson, Hallman, Harrell, Hines, Sharpe, Rice, Cato and Mason: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 17 SO AS TO PROHIBIT HARASSMENT AND STALKING, TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES, AND TO AUTHORIZE TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 16-3-1070, RELATING TO THE CRIME OF STALKING.
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.
Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:
H. 3962 -- Reps. Wilkins, Harrison, D. Smith, Huff, Wells, Witherspoon, H. Brown, Sharpe, Meacham, Fulmer, Fleming, Mason, Wright, A. Young, Keegan, Cain, Tripp, Rice, Riser, Herdklotz, Seithel, Kelley, Trotter, Haskins, Simrill, Hutson, Wofford, Marchbanks, Cotty, Fair, R. Smith, Harrell, Stuart, Klauber, Walker and Sandifer: 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 FROM A LIST OF NOMINEES SUBMITTED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA JUDICIAL MERIT SELECTION 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 MERIT SELECTION COMMISSION TO NOMINATE CANDIDATES FOR THE ABOVE JUDICIAL OFFICES AND FOR JUDGES OF OTHER COURTS OF UNIFORM JURISDICTION AS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY PROVIDE BY LAW.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:
H. 3961 -- Reps. Wilkins, Harrison, D. Smith, Huff, Cromer, Fulmer, Wells, Meacham, Cotty, Witherspoon, Wright, Tripp, H. Brown, Sharpe, Sandifer, Cain, Fair, Rice, Fleming, Mason, A. Young, Kelley, Herdklotz, Seithel, Riser, Haskins, Simrill, Keegan, Trotter, Hutson, R. Smith, Marchbanks, Harrell, Stuart, Klauber, Waldrop and Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 6 TO TITLE 14 SO AS TO CREATE
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
The following was introduced:
H. 4213 -- Rep. Lanford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE ANNUAL FAMILY-ORIENTED CELEBRATION OF BROTHERHOOD AND GOOD HUMOR, BUBBAFEST, AND TO ENCOURAGE SOUTH CAROLINIANS TO PARTICIPATE IN BUBBAFEST '95, SEPTEMBER 8 AND 9 AT MCKINNEY PARK IN WOODRUFF AND ENJOY THE SIGNATURE EVENT OF THE THIRD ANNUAL BUBBAFEST, THE BUBBA-Q COOK-OFF.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 4214 -- Rep. Meacham: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO DR. ALLEN D. EDWARDS OF ROCK HILL UPON BEING NAMED THE "1995 OUTSTANDING OLDER SOUTH CAROLINIAN".
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 836 -- Senator Russell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO COMMANDER R. DOUGLAS HUGHES, USN, A SPARTANBURG NATIVE, ON ASSUMING COMMAND OF USS BOONE (FFG-28).
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The following Bills and Joint Resolution were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 4215 -- Reps. Cain and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 613 OF 1992, RELATING TO THE OCONEE COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF OCONEE COUNTY, SO AS TO REDUCE FROM NINE TO FIVE THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, PROVIDE THAT AFTER SERVING THE COMPLETION OF THE CURRENT AT-LARGE TERMS THE DISTRICT IS GOVERNED BY TRUSTEES ELECTED ONLY FROM SINGLE-MEMBER DISTRICTS, PROVIDE FOR THE FILLING OF VACANCIES, AND REQUIRE A FILING FEE FOR A CANDIDATE FOR TRUSTEE.
Without reference.
On motion of Rep. SANDIFER, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 4216 -- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO STATE PRIMARY DRINKING WATER, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1830, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Without reference.
H. 4217 -- Reps. Baxley, J. Harris, Jennings and Neilson: A BILL TO REPEAL ACT 467 OF 1969 RELATING TO EXTENDING THE
On motion of Rep. BAXLEY, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 4218 -- Rep. McAbee: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT FOR THE ATTENDANCE OF MEETINGS BY THE MCCORMICK COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE.
On motion of Rep. McABEE, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 4219 -- Reps. Carnell, Klauber, McAbee and Stille: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT FOR THE ATTENDANCE OF MEETINGS BY THE GREENWOOD COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE.
On motion of Rep. McABEE, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
S. 786 -- Senators Hayes, Peeler, Short and Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 959 OF 1954, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE YORK COUNTY NATURAL GAS AUTHORITY, SO AS TO EXPAND THE SERVICE AREA TO A PORTION OF CHEROKEE COUNTY; TO INCREASE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE AUTHORITY FROM SIX TO TEN MEMBERS AND CHANGE ITS COMPOSITION; TO PROVIDE THAT ANY MEMBER OF THE AUTHORITY HAVING THREE UNEXCUSED ABSENCES DURING A CALENDAR YEAR MUST BE REMOVED BY THE GOVERNOR; TO AUTHORIZE THE AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE, MANUFACTURE, PRODUCE, AND TRANSPORT LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS, COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS, AND PROPANE; TO CORRECT ARCHAIC REFERENCES; TO AUTHORIZE THE AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH A RESERVE FUND; TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT ALL UNENCUMBERED REVENUES FROM THE SYSTEM BE PAID OVER TO YORK COUNTY AND THE MUNICIPALITIES SERVED BY THE AUTHORITY AND PROVIDE THAT THESE FUNDS MUST BE USED INSTEAD TO EXPAND THE SYSTEM OR TO REDUCE CUSTOMER RATES; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE AUTHORITY MUST DURING THE MONTH OF DECEMBER OF EACH YEAR CONDUCT AN ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, COUNTY COUNCIL, AND MUNICIPAL COUNCILS
Rep. KIRSH moved to waive Rule 5.12, which was agreed to by a division vote of 14 to 0.
On motion of Rep. KIRSH, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
S. 814 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO REPEAL ACT 467 OF 1969, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE TOWN OF JEFFERSON IN CHESTERFIELD COUNTY.
On motion of Rep. BAXLEY, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
S. 822 -- Senators Hayes, Peeler, Short and Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-530, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE VOTING PRECINCTS IN YORK COUNTY, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE THE VOTING PRECINCTS AND DELETE ARCHAIC REFERENCES TO CERTAIN PRECINCTS' BOUNDARIES.
On motion of Rep. SIMRILL, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
S. 828 -- Senators Waldrep and O'Dell: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 46 OF 1950, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION AND AFFIRMATION OF THE SPECIFIC AUTHORITY, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND POWERS OF THE ANDERSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO REAFFIRM THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD TO ISSUE TAX ANTICIPATION NOTES SIMILAR TO AND CONSISTENT WITH THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF PARAGRAPH FOUR OF SECTION 11-27-50 OF THE 1976 CODE.
On motion of Rep. P. HARRIS, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered
placed on the Calendar without reference.
The following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 4220 -- Rep. H. Brown: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO SET WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 1995, AT 11 O'CLOCK AS THE TIME FOR ELECTING A MEMBER TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE STATE REORGANIZATION COMMISSION.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the House of Representatives shall elect a member to fill a vacancy on the State Reorganization Commission on Wednesday, May 17, 1995, at 11 o'clock in the Hall of the House of Representatives.
The Resolution was adopted.
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as
follows.
Anderson Askins Bailey Baxley Beatty Boan Breeland Brown, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Byrd Cain Canty Carnell Cato Cave Chamblee Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cooper Cotty Cromer Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Elliott Fair Felder Fleming Fulmer Gamble Hallman Harrell Harris, J. Harris, P. Harrison Harvin Haskins Herdklotz Hines Hodges Howard Hutson Inabinett Jaskwhich Jennings Kelley Kennedy Keyserling Kinon Kirsh Klauber Knotts Koon Lanford Limbaugh Limehouse Littlejohn Lloyd Marchbanks Martin Mason McAbee McCraw McKay McMahand McTeer Meacham Moody-Lawrence Neilson
Phillips Rhoad Rice Richardson Riser Robinson Rogers Sandifer Scott Seithel Sharpe Sheheen Shissias Simrill Smith, D. Smith, R. Spearman Stille Stoddard Stuart Thomas Tripp Trotter Tucker Vaughn Waldrop Walker Wells Whatley Whipper, S. White Wilkes Wilkins Williams Witherspoon Wofford Worley Wright Young, A. Young, J.STATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Tuesday, May 16. Ronald P. Townsend James N. Law Thomas E. Huff Donny Wilder Jerry N. Govan, Jr. Joseph H. Neal Richard M. Quinn, Jr. Merita A. Allison Joseph T. McElveen, Jr.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. KEEGAN a leave of absence due to a death in the family.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. L. WHIPPER a leave of absence for the week due to family reasons.
Announcement was made that Dr. Kathryn Barden of Columbia is the Doctor of
the Day for the General Assembly.
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