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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Our sincere thanks for your assistance. We look forward to seeing you on March 8th.

Yours truly,
Louise McFarland
Secretary

July 20, 1994
The Honorable Rick Quinn
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Quinn:

I am writing as we discussed to say that SCSBA would like to be put on the House Calendar for March 8, 1995, for a Day at the Capitol. School board members, superintendents, and others will be visiting the Capitol in the morning, and the legislators are invited to return with them to the Capital City Club for lunch.

Please send confirmation.

Sincerely,
Ora Lee Davidson
Secretary to General Counsel

February 1, 1995
The Honorable Rick Quinn
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Quinn:

On behalf of the members of the South Carolina Summary Court Judges Association it is my pleasure to cordially invite all members of the South Carolina House of Representatives and its Officers to a reception honoring the members of the South Carolina General Assembly's One Hundred and Eleventh Session. The pleasure of their company is requested at Seawell's


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Restaurant, inside the South Carolina State Fairgrounds, in Columbia, South Carolina, on March 8, 1995, commencing at 6:00 P.M.

Sincerely,
William H. Womble, Jr.
President

August 9, 1994
The Honorable Rick Quinn
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Quinn:

Carolinas AGC would like to reschedule its 1995 Legislative Reception for March 14 from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at the Adam's Mark Hotel in Columbia. We are making this request in order to allow the Municipal Association to have their reception on February 15th in conjunction with their annual Winter Meeting.

Thank you for your kind consideration of this request.

Sincerely,
Stephen P. Gennett
Executive Vice-President

January 4, 1995
The Honorable Rick Quinn
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Quinn:

Please put Wednesday, March 15, 1995, on the House Calendar for legislators to join Public Library Trustees, Friends, and Library Administrators from throughout South Carolina for a luncheon at the Ramada Town House (1615 Gervais Street) beginning at 12:30 P.M. We will provide transportation for the legislators from the State House to the Town House.


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Thank you for all your help with this matter. Please let me know if you need any other information or have any questions.

Sincerely yours,
Faith A. Line, President
South Carolina Association of
Public Library Administrators

February 6, 1995
The Honorable Rick Quinn
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Quinn:

We would like to formally invite you, all members of the House of Representatives and their spouses as well as House staff members to attend the annual reception given by DuPont. The reception will be at the Capital City Club from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on March 15, 1995. We anticipate favorable action from the Invitations Committee.

We look forward every year to this reception which is sponsored by the DuPont manufacturing sites in Berkeley, Florence and Kershaw Counties as well as the Conoco gas station outlets in the State. This year's reception will give our newly re-assigned site managers an opportunity to meet the governmental leaders of South Carolina.

We will also be inviting members of the Senate, all Constitutional Officers and selected Boards and Commissions that we work with on a routine basis. In addition, several trade associations to which we belong will be attending.

We look forward to seeing you and other members of the House of Representatives at the reception on March 15, 1995, at the Capital City Club. If you have any questions about the reception, please contact Ms. Jean Hopkins at the May Plant at 425-2212.

Sincerely,
John D. Strait
Site Manager-Camden
Francine P. Cheeseman
Site Manager-Florence
Murray D. Brockman
Site Manager - Cooper River


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January 23, 1995
The Honorable Rick Quinn
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Quinn:

The South Carolina AFL-CIO would like to invite the members of the House of Representatives to a reception on Tuesday, March 21, 1995.

The reception will be held at The Ramada Town House Hotel, 1615 Gervais Street, Columbia, S.C. from 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,
Jerry McDaniel
Secretary-Treasurer

September 6, 1994
The Honorable Rick Quinn
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Quinn:

Please allow this letter to serve as a confirmation of the conversation with Ms. Colette Murray of your office. The South Carolina Association of Counties has issued an invitation to the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives and attaches to attend a Legislative Reception on Wednesday, March 22, 1995, from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Columbia. This reception is in conjunction with the Association's Eighth Annual Mid-Year Conference for County Officials.

We would request that this event be placed on the House of Representatives Calendar for 1995. We look forward to having the members of the House with us on the evening of March 22.

Thanking you for your assistance and with best wishes, I am

Very truly yours,
Raymond C. Eubanks, Jr.
President


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January 25, 1995
The Honorable Rick Quinn
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Quinn:

For thirty-six consecutive years a group of men from the Columbia area have sponsored the South Carolina State Prayer Breakfast. The purpose of this breakfast is to meet and pray for state and national leaders. This year it will be held on March 29, 1995, at 7:30 A.M. at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Columbia.

We respectfully request that this event be placed on the Calendar for the House of Representatives. Each Representative will receive a personal invitation at a later date.

Your cooperation with, and participation in this event is much appreciated.

Sincerely,
C. Tommy Young, Chairman
South Carolina Prayer Breakfast Committee

February 9, 1995
The Honorable Rick Quinn
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Quinn:

The South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind will host a luncheon for all members of the Senate and all members of the House of Representatives as well as other friends of the agency on Wednesday, March 29, 1995.

The luncheon will be held in Room 221 of the Blatt Building beginning upon adjournment and lasting until 2:00 P.M. Guests are invited to drop by at their convenience during this time.


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We would very much appreciate having this invitation announced in the House of Representatives Invitations Calendar.

Sincerely yours,
Joseph P. Finnegan, Jr.
President

REGULATIONS RECEIVED

The following were received and referred to the appropriate committees for consideration.

Document No. 1831
Promulgated By Department of Health and Environmental Control
Solid Waste Management: Used Oil
Received By Speaker February 10, 1995
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
120 Day Review Expiration Date January 17, 1996

Document No. 1786
Promulgated By Department of Health and Environmental Control
Solid Waste Management: Construction Demolition and Land-Clearing Debris Landfills
Received By Speaker February 10, 1995
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
120 Day Review Expiration Date January 17, 1996

Document No. 1842
Promulgated By Workers' Compensation Commission
Self-Insurance, Application; Financial Analysis and Reports
Received By Speaker February 10, 1995
Referred to House Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
120 Day Review Expiration Date January 17, 1996

Document No. 1827
Promulgated By Department of Revenue
Video Game Machines
Received By Speaker February 14, 1995
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
120 Day Review Expiration Date January 21, 1996


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REGULATION WITHDRAWN

The following was received.

Document No. 1763
Promulgated By Board of Pharmacy, Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
Annual License Renewal Fee
Received By Speaker May 13, 1994
Referred to House Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
120 Day Review Expiration Date April 19, 1995
Request to Withdraw January 2, 1995
Withdrawn February 8, 1995

REGULATION WITHDRAWN AND RESUBMITTED

The following was received.

Document No. 1747
Promulgated By Licensing Board for Contractors, Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
Definition of Roofing Classification
Received By Speaker March 31, 1994
Referred to House Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
120 Day Review Expiration Date March 27, 1995
Request to Withdraw January 24, 1995
Withdrawn and Resubmitted February 13, 1995

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

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

H. 3574 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, RELATING TO FOOD STAMP ISSUANCE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1769, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Without reference.

H. 3575 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION - BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES, THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1758, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Without reference.

H. 3576 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION - BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS TO TAKE STEP 3 OF THE UNITED STATES MEDICAL LICENSING EXAMINATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1773, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Without reference.

H. 3577 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO CAMPS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1807, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Without reference.

H. 3578 -- Reps. Wilkins, McMahand, Tripp, Haskins, Walker, Littlejohn, Allison, Rice, Easterday, D. Smith, Davenport, Jaskwhich, Herdklotz, Wells, Lanford, Cato and Fair: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 5-3-15 AND 55-11-185 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY AN AIRPORT DISTRICT COMPRISED OF MORE THAN ONE COUNTY MAY NOT BE ANNEXED BY A MUNICIPALITY WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE DISTRICT, AND PROVIDE THAT THE REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG AIRPORT DISTRICT MAY NOT BE ANNEXED BY A MUNICIPALITY WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN


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APPROVAL OF THE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG AIRPORT COMMISSION.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3579 -- Reps. Wilkins and Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-19-100 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IS DEEMED TO HAVE RESIGNED HIS SEAT WHEN HE FILES AS A CANDIDATE FOR AN OFFICE OF HONOR OR PROFIT FILLED BY A VOTE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3580 -- Reps. Wilkins and Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 20 TO TITLE 16 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE RACKETEER INFLUENCED AND CORRUPT ORGANIZATIONS ACT AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, PENALTIES, AND SEIZURE PROCEDURES.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3581 -- Reps. Sharpe, Herdklotz, Meacham, Bailey, Littlejohn, Fulmer, Law, A. Young, Rice, Davenport, Vaughn, Haskins, D. Smith, Cato, Mason and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF REGULATION; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR PROMULGATING REGULATIONS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE CONTENTS OF THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ON PROPOSED REGULATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-111, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING PUBLIC HEARINGS AND THE REPORT OF THE OFFICIAL PRESIDING AT THE PUBLIC HEARING AND THE AGENCY'S RESPONSE TO THE REPORT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE BASIS FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE NEED AND REASONABLENESS OF THE REGULATION AND TO REVISE THE OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO AN AGENCY IN RESPONDING TO A REPORT; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-115, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ASSESSMENT REPORTS ON REGULATIONS SO AS TO CLARIFY WHEN AN ASSESSMENT REPORT MAY BE REQUESTED AND TO AUTHORIZE A LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE


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TO REQUEST A REPORT AND TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES UNDER WHICH THE ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAY REVIEW PERIOD IS TOLLED UPON SUCH A REQUEST, AND TO MANDATE THE CONTENTS OF THE REPORT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-23-120 AND 1-23-125, BOTH AS AMENDED, BOTH RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY APPROVAL OF REGULATIONS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT AN AGENCY FROM WITHDRAWING OR MODIFYING A REGULATION EXCEPT UPON NOTICE BY THE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3582 -- Reps. Sharpe, Bailey, Meacham, Law, A. Young, Phillips, McCraw, Fulmer, Herdklotz, Rice, Davenport, Littlejohn, Vaughn, Mason, Riser and D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 29-15-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LIENS FOR REPAIR OR STORAGE, SO AS TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONS, PROPRIETORS, OWNERS, AND OPERATORS OF STORAGE PLACES, GARAGES, TOWING SERVICES, AND REPAIR SHOPS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-5640, RELATING TO THE SALE OF UNCLAIMED VEHICLES, SO AS TO ALLOW FOR THE SALE BY A MAGISTRATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 29-15-10 AND REVISE THE SALE REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-5900, RELATING TO LIABILITY OF LIENHOLDERS OF STOLEN VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT OWNERS OR LIENHOLDERS OF STOLEN VEHICLES ARE NOT EXEMPT FROM TOWING AND STORAGE COSTS WHEN A VEHICLE IS RECOVERED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-19-840, RELATING TO THE REPORTING OF UNCLAIMED VEHICLES IN CERTAIN BUSINESSES, SO AS TO INCLUDE LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES AND REVISE THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3583 -- Reps. Fair, Jaskwhich, Tripp, Easterday, Haskins, McMahand, Herdklotz, Vaughn, Rice, Cato and Anderson: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CHAPTER 7, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HOSPITALS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 SO AS TO ENACT THE HOSPITAL FAIR PRICING ACT, TO DEFINE TERMS, TO ALLOW ACUTE CARE HOSPITALS TO PURCHASE SERVICES FROM SOLE PROVIDER HOSPITALS AT A CERTAIN RATE, AND TO PROVIDE A CAUSE OF ACTION AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF FOR VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION


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44-7-180, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE HEALTH PLAN FOR USE IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROGRAM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PLAN MUST CONTAIN A POLICY STATEMENT REQUIRING ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE SERVICES BY A PROVIDER SO THAT THE PROVIDER MAY OFFER THESE SERVICES ON A COMPETITIVE BASIS, WHERE COMPETITION IS PERMITTED; AND TO REQUIRE IN THE PLAN STANDARDS TO ENFORCE THIS POLICY AND STANDARDS FOR PREVENTING EXERCISE OF OR DAMAGES FROM A MARKET POWER RESULTING FROM THE EXISTENCE OF THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROGRAM.

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


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