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May 22, 1996
The Honorable Bobby Harrell
South Carolina House of Representatives
Columbia, S.C. 29211
Dear Bobby:
It is with pleasure that I appoint you to the House Rules Committee, effective immediately. I know that you will serve this committee with great honor and distinction.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
David H. Wilkins
Received as information.
The following was received.
May 22, 1996
The Honorable E. Dewitt McCraw
South Carolina House of Representatives
Columbia, S.C. 29211
Dear Dewitt:
It is with pleasure that I appoint you to the House Judiciary Committee, effective immediately. I know that you will serve this committee with great honor and distinction.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
David H. Wilkins
Received as information.
The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., May 22, 1996
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. 1162:
S. 1162 -- Senator Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-2320, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH
CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF DEALER LICENSE PLATES,
SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DEALER LICENSE PLATE IS ALLOWED ON A MOTOR VEHICLE
WHICH THE DEALER LENDS TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PERSONNEL PURSUANT TO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY BY WHICH SUCH PERSONNEL IS EMPLOYED.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
The Senate amendments to the following Joint Resolution were taken up for consideration.
H. 4425 -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FROM FISCAL YEAR 1994-95 SURPLUS GENERAL FUND REVENUES.
Rep. H. BROWN explained the Senate amendments.
The Senate amendments were agreed to, and the Joint Resolution, 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.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 1425 -- Senators Matthews and Hutto: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE DR. KAILASH MATHUR FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The following was introduced:
H. 5051 -- Reps. Scott, Allison, Anderson, Askins, Bailey, Baxley, 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, Felder, Fleming, Fulmer, Gamble, Govan, Hallman, Harrell, J. Harris, P. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Herdklotz, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hodges, Howard, Hutson, Inabinett, Jaskwhich, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Keyserling, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Lee, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Marchbanks, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McElveen, McKay, McMahand, McTeer, Meacham, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Richardson, Riser, Robinson, Rogers, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Shissias, Simrill, D. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Tucker, Vaughn, Waldrop, Walker, Wells, Whatley, S. Whipper, White, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Williams, Witherspoon, Wofford, Worley, Wright, J. Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE HONORABLE LUCILLE SIMMONS WHIPPER OF CHARLESTON COUNTY, OUR RESPECTED COLLEAGUE AND FRIEND, FOR HER ELEVEN YEARS OF OUTSTANDING LEGISLATIVE SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND EXTENDING BEST WISHES IN ALL OF HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT.
Whereas, our esteemed colleague and friend, the Honorable Lucille Simmons Whipper, has been a member of the House of Representatives since 1986 representing District Number 109 in Charleston County; and
Whereas, Representative Whipper, a retired college administrator, was born in Charleston, South Carolina, earned an A.B. degree from Talladega College in Talladega, Alabama in 1948, and a master's degree from the University of Chicago in 1955; and
Whereas, Representative Whipper is married to Benjamin J. Whipper and has six children, the Reverend B.J. Whipper, Jr., Ogretta
Whereas, among other outstanding achievements, Representative Whipper was on the South Carolina Delegation, International Women's Year in 1977, the Mayor's Committee on Human Relations in 1971, and the Executive Board of the South Carolina Baptist Women's Convention; and
Whereas, during her distinguished career in the House of Representatives, Representative Whipper has served as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Social Services, Mental Health, Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee, as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Banking and Consumer Affairs, 2nd Vice Chairman of the Rules Committee, and the Joint Legislative Committee on Energy; and
Whereas, she is well respected in the General Assembly, where she is known for her dedication, commitment, and loyalty; and
Whereas, she has been a passionate, persuasive, and effective advocate for many worthy causes; and
Whereas, Representative Whipper has served her district and the State with distinction and has had many leadership roles in the community where she is highly respected and admired. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly commend the Honorable Lucille Simmons Whipper of Charleston County, our respected colleague and friend, for her eleven years of outstanding legislative service to the people of South Carolina and extend best wishes in all of her future endeavors on the occasion of her retirement.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honorable Lucille Simmons Whipper.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 5052 -- Reps. Scott, Allison, Anderson, Askins, Bailey, Baxley, 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, Felder, Fleming, Fulmer, Gamble, Govan, Hallman, Harrell, J. Harris, P. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Herdklotz, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hodges,
Whereas, our dear friend and colleague, the Honorable Timothy Folk Rogers, has been a member of the House of Representatives representing District Number 72 in Richland County since 1983; and
Whereas, Tim was born October 3, 1947, in Orangeburg, South Carolina to Wallace W. Rogers and Frances (Folk) Welch; and
Whereas, he was graduated from Clemson University with a B.A. in 1969, and received his J.D. from the University of South Carolina in 1973; and
Whereas, Tim was president of the Clemson University student body, Assistant Fifth Circuit Solicitor from 1979-83, and served in the South Carolina National Guard for seven years; and
Whereas, he has been a member of the House of Representatives since 1983 and during that time has made significant contributions as House Majority Leader, as a member of the Ways and Means Committee, and the Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee; and
Whereas, his concern for others has long been recognized and applauded and has been consistently reflected in his excellent work in the General Assembly; and
Whereas, while serving in the General Assembly, Tim has been known for his leadership, his tenacity, his diligence, and his desire to make South Carolina a better place in which to live; and
Whereas, by his distinguished service in the House of Representatives he has brought great pride to his family and to the people of Richland County. Now, therefore,
That the General Assembly expresses its deep regret upon learning that the Honorable Timothy Folk Rogers will not seek re-election to the House of Representatives and thanks him for his outstanding legislative service to the people of South Carolina.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honorable Timothy Folk Rogers.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 5053 -- Rep. Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-32-35 SO AS TO REQUIRE A PARENT UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN WHO ATTENDS PUBLIC SCHOOL TO ATTEND PARENTING CLASSES; TO AMEND SECTION 59-32-20, RELATING TO COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL UNITS PROVIDED TO LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE BOARD TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON PARENTING SKILLS TO LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-32-30, RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS BY LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS, SO AS TO REQUIRE EACH LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD TO IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTION ON PARENTING FOR A PARENT WHO IS UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN AND ATTENDS A PUBLIC SCHOOL.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 5054 -- Rep. Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-874 SO AS TO REQUIRE A NONCUSTODIAL PARENT WHO IS UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN AND IS UNABLE TO FIND EMPLOYMENT TO SUPPORT HIS CHILD FINANCIALLY TO COMPLETE TWENTY HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE A WEEK.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
S. 1416 -- Senator Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-350, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN LANCASTER COUNTY, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE THE PRECINCTS AND ADD AN OFFICIAL DOCUMENT DESIGNATION WHICH IS MAINTAINED AND KEPT ON FILE WITH THE DIVISION OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICAL SERVICES OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE POLLING PLACES FOR THE PRECINCTS IN LANCASTER COUNTY BE ESTABLISHED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND VOTER REGISTRATION SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL BY A MAJORITY OF THE LANCASTER COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.
On motion of Rep. HODGES, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
The following was introduced:
H. 5055 -- Reps. Davenport, Mason, J. Hines, Rice, G. Brown, Meacham, Cato, J. Young, Walker, Wofford, McCraw, Klauber, H. Brown, Kelley, Young-Brickell, R. Smith, Dantzler, Hutson, Knotts, Wright, Riser, Cain, Robinson, Littlejohn, Delleney, Allison, Wells, Limbaugh, Richardson, Rhoad, Harvin, Lloyd, Waldrop, Whatley, Sandifer, Easterday, Wilder, Lanford, Loftis, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Koon, Gamble, Boan and Keegan: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE TRADITIONAL FAMILY UNIT AS THE CORNERSTONE FOR FAMILY LIFE IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO RELY UPON THE TRADITIONAL FAMILY UNIT IN SHAPING PUBLIC POLICY IN THE STATE.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
The following was introduced:
H. 5056 -- Reps. Scott, Allison, Anderson, Askins, Bailey, Baxley, 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, Felder, Fleming, Fulmer, Gamble, Govan, Hallman, Harrell, J. Harris, P. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Herdklotz, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hodges, Howard, Hutson, Inabinett, Jaskwhich, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Keyserling, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Lee, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Marchbanks, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McElveen, McKay, McMahand, McTeer, Meacham, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Richardson, Riser, Robinson, Rogers, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Shissias, Simrill, D. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Tucker, Vaughn, Waldrop, Walker, Wells, Whatley, L. Whipper, S. Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Williams, Witherspoon, Wofford, Worley, Wright, J. Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE HONORABLE JUANITA MITCHELL WHITE OF JASPER COUNTY, OUR GOOD FRIEND AND DISTINGUISHED COLLEAGUE, FOR HER SEVENTEEN YEARS OF OUTSTANDING LEGISLATIVE SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND EXTENDING BEST WISHES IN ALL OF HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT.
Whereas, our good friend and esteemed colleague, the Honorable Juanita Mitchell White will not be seeking re-election to the General Assembly; and
Whereas, Representative White's retirement will mark the end of seventeen years of dedicated service to the citizens of Beaufort, Jasper, and Hampton Counties; and
Whereas, Representative White has been a distinguished leader during her tenure in the General Assembly serving as chairman of the Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee and as Chairman of the South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus; and
Whereas, Representative White is well known, not only in her local community where she has served in many capacities including the NAACP, People Actively Concerned, South Carolina Rural Water Association, and on the Board of Directors of l00% Vote/Human Services, but also she has extended her dedication and public service to the national
Whereas, while serving in the General Assembly, Representative White has been an effective legislator utilizing her gentle but persuasive skills as an advocate; and
Whereas, Representative White has long been admired for her tenacity, diligence, concern for others, and her desire to improve the quality of life for all South Carolinians; and
Whereas, the example of public service set by this exceptional woman is a credit not only to herself and her family, but also to her city, county, and State; and
Whereas, Representative White has been a truly valuable member of the General Assembly and her presence will be greatly missed. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, commend the Honorable Juanita Mitchell White of Jasper County, our good friend and distinguished colleague, for her seventeen years of outstanding legislative service to the people of South Carolina and extend best wishes in all of her future endeavors on the occasion of her retirement.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honorable Juanita Mitchell White.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows.
Allison Anderson Askins Bailey Breeland Brown, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Cain Carnell Cato Cave Chamblee Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cooper Cromer Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Felder Fleming Gamble Govan Harrell Harris, J. Herdklotz Hines, J.
Hines, M. Hodges Howard Hutson Inabinett Jennings Keegan Kelley Keyserling Kinon Kirsh Klauber Knotts Koon Lanford Law Lee Limbaugh Limehouse Littlejohn Lloyd Loftis Marchbanks Martin Mason McAbee McCraw McKay McMahand McTeer Meacham Moody-Lawrence Neal Neilson Phillips Quinn Rhoad Rice Richardson Riser Robinson Rogers Sandifer Scott Seithel Sharpe Simrill Smith, D. Smith, R. Spearman Stille Stoddard Stuart Townsend Tripp Trotter Tucker Vaughn Waldrop Walker Wells Whatley Whipper, L. Whipper, S. Wilder Wilkins Williams Witherspoon Wofford Wright Young Young-BrickellSTATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Wednesday, May 22. J. Michael Baxley Juanita M. White William F. Cotty Alma W. Byrd June S. Shissias Ronald C. Fulmer C. Alex Harvin III Michael F. Jaskwhich Timothy C. Wilkes Ralph W. Canty Joseph T. McElveen, Jr. Harry M. Hallman, Jr.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. P. HARRIS a leave of absence for the day.
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