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The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 400 -- Senator Drummond: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE HONORABLE CRAWFORD CLARKSON, JR., OF COLUMBIA IN RICHLAND COUNTY, FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AS A MEMBER AND CHAIRMAN OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 402 -- Senator Drummond: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE HONORABLE JAMES M. WADDELL, JR., FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 401 -- Senator Drummond: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO THE STATE'S VOLUNTEER CAROLINA HEALTHSTYLE COORDINATORS, COMMENDING THEIR EFFORTS IN PROMOTING GOOD HEALTH, EARLY DETECTION OF DISEASE, AND DISEASE PREVENTION, AND ENDORSING CAROLINA HEALTHSTYLE, SOUTH CAROLINA'S STATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH PROMOTION PROGRAM.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.

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

S. 403 -- Senator Leatherman: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MARCH 19-25, 1995, AS MUSIC THERAPY WEEK IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly have learned that Columbia will host the Regional Music Therapy Conference in March, 1995; and

Whereas, the conference will be attended by experts in music therapy from seven southeastern states; and

Whereas, this conference will be chaired by Ferebe Gasque of Florence, who has done yeoman's service in organizing and planning to ensure that the conference will be a great success; and

Whereas, in recognition of the great contributions and potential of music therapy, the General Assembly desires to set a special week to recognize the accomplishments of music therapists. Now, therefore,

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

That the General Assembly, by this resolution, proclaims the week of March 19-25, 1995, as music therapy week in South Carolina and calls upon the citizens of this State to note the week with appropriate observances.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Ferebe Gasque, RMT-BC, 311 Winston Street, Florence, South Carolina 29501.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 405 -- Senator Leventis: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MR. PAT VELTRE, ONE OF SUMTER'S MOST DISTINGUISHED CONDUCTORS AND BAND DIRECTORS, UPON HIS RETIREMENT AND TO EXPRESS TO HIM SINCERE THANKS FOR ALL HE HAS DONE ON BEHALF OF THE CITIZENS OF SUMTER COUNTY.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 406 -- Senators Land and Leventis: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE HONORABLE E.B. (MAC) MCLEOD OF SUMTER COUNTY FOR HIS EIGHT YEARS OF OUTSTANDING AND DEDICATED SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND WISHING HIM HAPPINESS IN ALL OF HIS ENDEAVORS.

Whereas, the Honorable E.B. (Mac) McLeod of Sumter County for eight years represented the citizens of House District 67 (Sumter and Clarendon counties) with diligence and excellence in the General Assembly of this great State; and

Whereas, Mac McLeod was an outstanding member of the House of Representatives and always worked hard for his constituents and for the State as a whole; and

Whereas, Mac's honesty, intelligence, friendliness, and commitment to good government endeared him to his colleagues who admired him for his legislative abilities; and

Whereas, among Mac's many accomplishments, the following are noteworthy: he sponsored a tough crime bill placed at the request of Sheriff Tommy Mims; Mac developed a new Sumter County Voter/Election Board, which works together as one unit for more efficient elections; he took an active role in the restructuring of the South Carolina Department of Highways and Public Transportation and led the fight to make this department (the state's largest agency) more accountable and efficient; and he sponsored other legislation dealing with crime, welfare, and tax reform; and

Whereas, we will miss Mac in the State House and hope that he experiences happiness and good luck in all of his endeavors. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, commend the Honorable E.B. (Mac) McLeod of Sumter County for his eight years of outstanding and dedicated service as a member of the General Assembly and wish him happiness in all of his endeavors.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.

The following was taken up for immediate consideration:

S. 416 -- Senator Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE EFFORTS BEING MADE TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE STUDENTS IN SOUTH CAROLINA'S PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM AND TO DECLARE TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1995, AS "CHILDREN FIRST DAY" IN THIS STATE.

Whereas, the Constitution of this State declares that it is the responsibility of the State to provide a system of free public schools; and

Whereas, over six hundred thousand students attend the public schools in South Carolina; and

Whereas, South Carolina's future could be irreparably harmed if today's students are not trained to compete in the changing, global economy of the twenty-first century; and

Whereas, South Carolina's education system is committed to reaching the National Education Goals by the year 2000. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, recognize the efforts being made to provide educational opportunities for the students in South Carolina's public school system and declare Tuesday, January 31, 1995, as "Children First Day" in this State.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.

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

H. 3360 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter, Anderson, Beatty, Breeland, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Canty, Cave, Clyburn, Felder, Govan, Hines, Howard, Inabinett, Kennedy, Lloyd, McMahand, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, Scott, Sharpe, Stuart, L. Whipper, S. Whipper, White and Williams: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY BULLDOG FOOTBALL TEAM AND ITS HEAD COACH WILLIE JEFFRIES FOR WINNING THE HERITAGE BOWL AND FOR AN OUTSTANDING 1994 SEASON AND TO ALLOW THE TEAM AND ITS COACHES THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER.

Whereas, the Bulldogs captured an outstanding comeback victory over the Southwestern Athletic Conference Champion Grambling State University when trailing by eleven points in the final quarter, the Bulldogs pulled it out with a winning score of 31-27 in the fourth annual Heritage Bowl; and

Whereas, this victory finished out an incredibly successful 1994 season with a 10-2 record for the Bulldogs winning their first Mid-Eastern Atlantic Conference championship since 1983; and

Whereas, Coach Willie Jeffries, who has been an exceptional coach and an inspiring leader of the Bulldogs, has led the team to a 91-39-4 record over the past twelve years; and

Whereas, through the tremendous talent, hard work, and dedication, the Bulldogs, Coach Jeffries, and the coaching staff have exhibited throughout this season, they have brought immense pride not only to South Carolina State and its loyal alumni and supporters, but also to the State of South Carolina; and

Whereas, the members of the House of Representatives would like to recognize and congratulate each Bulldog player, Coach Jeffries, and the coaching staff upon completing a remarkable season and for their outstanding victory at the Heritage Bowl. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the House of Representatives congratulate the Bulldog football team, Coach Willie Jeffries, and the Bulldog coaching staff for a truly outstanding 1994 season and Heritage Bowl victory.

Be it further resolved that the Bulldog football team, Coach Jeffries, and the Bulldog coaching staff are given the privilege of the floor of the House

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Dr. Barbara Hadden, President of South Carolina State University; Jim Martin, Director of Athletics; and Willie Jeffries, Head Football Coach.

The Resolution was adopted.

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

H. 3361 -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO MAKE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FROM FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 SURPLUS REVENUES.

Without reference.

H. 3364 -- Reps. Tucker, P. Harris, McAbee and Carnell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 21 IN TITLE 25, RELATING TO MILITARY, CIVIL DEFENSE, AND VETERANS' AFFAIRS, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE VETERANS' TRUST FUND OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND PROVIDE FOR ITS POWERS, DUTIES, AND GOVERNANCE; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 12-7-2417 SO AS TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATION ON STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX FORMS ENABLING A TAXPAYER TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO THE VETERANS' TRUST FUND OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3365 -- Reps. Koon, Boan, Harvin, McAbee, Neilson, Spearman, Stuart, Gamble, Witherspoon and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 15, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR WHOLESALE MOTOR VEHICLE AUCTIONS AND FOR WHOLESALE MOTOR VEHICLE AUCTION LICENSE PLATES.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3366 -- Reps. Meacham, Kirsh, Simrill, Moody-Lawrence, Delleney and McCraw: A BILL TO CREATE THE REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION FOR YORK COUNTY AND TO ABOLISH

On motion of Rep. KIRSH, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 3367 -- Reps. Cromer and D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-10-275 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, IN ADDITION TO THE PENALTIES PROVIDED IN SECTION 56-10-270, AND NOT IN LIEU THEREOF, WHENEVER IT IS DETERMINED BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER THAT A MOTOR VEHICLE SUBJECT TO REGISTRATION IN THIS STATE IS BEING OPERATED WITHOUT INSURANCE, THE OFFICER SHALL REMOVE OR ARRANGE FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE VEHICLE TO A GARAGE, AUTOMOBILE POUND, OR OTHER PLACE OF SAFETY WHERE IT SHALL REMAIN IMPOUNDED, SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED AND INCIDENTAL MATTERS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3368 -- Reps. Shissias, McElveen, Inabinett, Cobb-Hunter, Neal, Cromer, Govan, Wells and Wofford: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA WELFARE AND ADMINISTRATIVE REFORM ACT OF 1995 SO AS TO ESTABLISH STATE WELFARE POLICY; TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO APPLY TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR AID TO FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN, FOOD STAMP, AND MEDICAID PROGRAM WAIVERS TO ALLOW THE IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS FOR CLIENT NONCOMPLIANCE AND TO REVISE INCOME DISREGARDS FOR PURPOSES OF ELIGIBILITY; TO DIRECT THE STATE HOUSING FINANCE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO APPLY FOR A FEDERAL PILOT PROJECT WAIVER PLACING A CEILING ON RENT AND OTHER FEDERAL RENTAL SUBSIDY PROGRAMS; AND TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE A STATEWIDE NETWORK OF MASS TRANSIT SYSTEMS; TO INITIATE STRATEGIES DIRECTED AT PREVENTIVE HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDING INCREASING PHYSICIAN PARTICIPATION IN MEDICAID, TEENAGE PREGNANCY PREVENTION, PRENATAL CARE, CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATIONS,

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3369 -- Reps. Shissias, McElveen, Inabinett, Cromer, Cobb-Hunter, Govan, Wells, Keyserling, Neal and Wofford: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY POLICY OF 1995 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE WELFARE POLICY OF THE STATE; TO EXPAND THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES WORK SUPPORT PROGRAM STATEWIDE; TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE WORK SUPPORT PROGRAM; TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL WAIVERS FOR A TRANSITION TO EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM, REMOVAL OF THE AUTOMOBILE RESOURCE VALUE LIMIT, A SELF-SUFFICIENCY PILOT PROJECT, AND ELIMINATION OF THE PARENTAL DEPRIVATION RULE; TO REQUIRE MANDATORY PARTICIPATION IN THE WORK SUPPORT PROGRAM BY NONCUSTODIAL UNEMPLOYED PARENTS; TO EXPAND THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TEEN COMPANION PROGRAM; TO PROVIDE PARENTING AND DAILY LIVING SKILLS AS PART OF THE WORK SUPPORT PROGRAM; TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO CONTINUE EXPANSION OF FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES INCLUDING A FEDERAL WAIVER EXTENDING

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3370 -- Rep. Askins: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 250 OF 1991, RELATING TO ELECTIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR FLORENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 5, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD RATHER THAN THE COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION FOR FLORENCE COUNTY SHALL CONDUCT THE ELECTIONS AND TO PROVIDE THAT ANY MEMBER OF THE BOARD MUST RECUSE HIMSELF INVOLVING MATTERS PERTAINING TO HIS ELECTION.

On motion of Rep. ASKINS, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 3371 -- Reps. McMahand, J. Brown, Tripp, Mason, Herdklotz, Moody-Lawrence, Anderson, Jaskwhich, L. Whipper, Byrd, R. Smith, Shissias, Marchbanks, Robinson, Fair, Lloyd, Davenport, Vaughn, Easterday and Breeland: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-21-3445 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT LOCATIONS WHERE CLASS AA AND CLASS B BINGO GAMES ARE HELD MAY NOT BE WITHIN FIVE MILES OF EACH OTHER AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE METHOD OF MEASURING DISTANCE AND DETERMINING WHICH GAMES MUST BE RELOCATED.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3372 -- Reps. Fair, Stille and Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-9-415 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF THE RETAIL SALE OF BEER BY THE KEG BY MEANS OF A KEG REGISTRATION NUMBER, MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS, AND DEPOSIT AND FORFEITURE PROVISIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT FAILURE TO COMPLY IS A GROUND FOR REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF THE RETAILER'S PERMIT.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3373 -- Reps. Seithel, Trotter, Wilder, Clyburn, Tripp, G. Brown, Hallman, Townsend, Bailey, Rice, Littlejohn, Herdklotz, Meacham, Jaskwhich, Elliott, Allison, Vaughn, Fulmer, McCraw, Whatley,

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

H. 3374 -- Reps. Cromer and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-105 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM BEING ELECTED TO A SALARIED OFFICE OR POSITION FILLED BY A VOTE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WHILE HE IS A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBER'S SEAT IS DEEMED VACANT WHEN HE IS DECLARED ELIGIBLE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3375 -- Reps. Townsend, P. Harris, Walker, Littlejohn, Kelley, Kennedy, Allison, Stille, Cooper, Chamblee and Fair: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY APPROVAL OF REGULATIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT ALL REGULATIONS MUST BE ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND ALL RULES AND PROVISIONS OF LAW APPLICABLE TO THE ENACTMENT OF THE STATUTORY LAW OF THIS STATE APPLIES TO THE ENACTMENT OF REGULATIONS; TO REPEAL SECTION 1-23-125, RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY APPROVAL OF REGULATIONS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 1-23-130, RELATING TO EMERGENCY REGULATIONS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3376 -- Reps. Townsend, Littlejohn, P. Harris, Cooper, Fair, Allison, Stille, Walker, Kelley, Kennedy and Chamblee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

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