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| Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:
H. 4433 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-385 SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE TO A PERSON WHOSE LICENSE OR PRIVILEGE TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE HAS BEEN SUSPENDED OR REVOKED FOR A PERIOD LONGER THAN FIVE YEARS WHEN THE PERSON HAS HAD NO VIOLATIONS AFFECTING HIS LICENSE OR PRIVILEGE TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS IMMEDIATELY BEFORE THE FILING OF HIS APPLICATION.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. H. BROWN, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, on:
H. 4360 -- Reps. Hallman, Keyserling, Cain, Bailey, Simrill, Kirsh and Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-45-73 SO AS TO REQUIRE REAL PROPERTY TAX BILLS TO CONTAIN A STATEMENT OF THE PRECEDING YEAR'S TAX DUE IN EACH CATEGORY OF TAX IMPOSED FOR THE CURRENT TAX YEAR AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. H. BROWN, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, on:
H. 4402 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A JOINT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSION FOR MINORITY AFFAIRS TO RECEIVE FUNDS FROM PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SOURCES FOR RESEARCH, FORUMS, TRAINING, AND INSTITUTES AND TO ALLOW THESE FUNDS TO BE RETAINED BY THE COMMISSION AND CARRIED FORWARD INTO FISCAL YEAR 1996-97 AND EXPENDED FOR THE SAME PURPOSES.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
H. 4478 -- Reps. Boan, Baxley, Fleming, Askins, Kennedy, J. Hines, Martin, Cooper, Law, Robinson, Limbaugh, Rhoad, Cato, Witherspoon, Jennings, Wilkins and T. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-21-785, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION TO ALTER THE RETURN AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE TOBACCO PRODUCTS TAX; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-620, RELATING TO THE SPECIFIC TAX RATES ON VARIOUS TOBACCO PRODUCTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE SEPARATE DEFINITION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND IMPOSE A TAX EQUAL TO FIVE PERCENT OF THE MANUFACTURER'S PRICE ON ALL TOBACCO PRODUCTS EXCEPT CIGARETTES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-735, RELATING TO THE PAYMENT METHOD OF THE CIGARETTE TAX, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A THREE AND ONE-HALF PERCENT DISCOUNT ON THE TAX FOR TIMELY FILED RETURNS AND PAYMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-780, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RETURNS AND PAYMENTS OF THE TOBACCO PRODUCTS TAX, SO AS TO INCREASE THE DISCOUNT FOR TIMELY FILED RETURNS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE TOBACCO PRODUCTS TAX FROM TWO TO THREE AND ONE-HALF PERCENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-800, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, SO AS TO CONFORM IT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. J. BROWN, from the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:
H. 4365 -- Reps. Lanford, Walker, Keyserling, Jennings, Cain, Bailey, Law, Simrill, Herdklotz and Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-61-80, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATES, SO AS TO PROHIBIT DENYING A FIREFIGHTER ENTRY INTO AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN COURSE BASED ON WHETHER OR NOT THE FIREFIGHTER'S DEPARTMENT HAS AN AMBULANCE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
The following was introduced:
H. 4527 -- Reps. McAbee, Kelley, McMahand, Cain, Cato, Neilson, Richardson, Govan, Stoddard, Keyserling, Herdklotz, Keegan, Waldrop, McCraw, Vaughn, Lanford, Boan, Phillips, Littlejohn, Thomas, Chamblee, Koon, Sandifer and McTeer: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE STAFF SERVING THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IS NOT REQUIRED TO WORK ON GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 1996.
The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
The following was introduced:
H. 4528 -- Rep. Wright: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO HIS DEVOTED WIFE, MARION GRAHAM MURRY, OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS, AND THE MANY FRIENDS OF MR. HERSHEL A. MURRY OF CHAPIN WHO DIED SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 1996.
The Resolution was adopted.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 1085 -- Senators Wilson, Alexander, Boan, Bryan, Cork, Courson, Courtney, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Hayes, Holland, Jackson, Land, Lander, Leatherman, Leventis, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, Peeler, Rankin, Reese, Richter, Rose, Russell, Ryberg, Saleeby, Setzler, Short, Greg Smith, J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Waldrep and Washington: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO CURRENT AND FORMER MEMBERS AND STAFF OF THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION UPON THE TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS CREATION.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 1086 -- Senators Glover, Jackson, Alexander, Boan, Bryan, Cork, Courson, Courtney, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Gregory, Hayes, Holland, Land, Lander, Leatherman, Leventis, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, Peeler, Rankin, Reese, Richter, Rose, Russell, Ryberg, Saleeby, Setzler, Short, Greg Smith, J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Waldrep, Washington and Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION IN REMEMBRANCE OF RONALD E. MCNAIR AND THE SIX OTHER MEMBERS OF THE CHALLENGER SPACE SHUTTLE CREW, ON THE OCCASION OF THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TRAGIC EXPLOSION OF THE CHALLENGER SPACE SHUTTLE.
Whereas, the members of the General Assembly, as all Americans, were shocked and stunned by the tragic explosion of the Challenger space shuttle on January 28, 1986, which claimed the lives of the seven crew members, including Mission Specialist Ronald E. McNair, a native of Lake City; and
Whereas, Sunday, January 28, 1996 marked the tenth anniversary of this tragic occurrence, which took the life of one of our state's most distinguished citizens; and
Whereas, each of Mr. McNair and the six other brave space explorers knew that danger was a part of their mission but with steadfast courage they accepted these risks and with vigorous determination pressed on to probe the new frontiers of space; and
Whereas, Mr. McNair's legacy and ideals continue to inspire and educate many young Americans through scholarship programs aimed at getting young people into the science and engineering fields; and
Whereas, Mr. McNair's altruistic spirit continues to serve many youngsters through the Challenger Clubs, Challenger Space Science and Education Program, and various other space and science clubs providing opportunities and exposure to positive learning experiences which might not otherwise be available; and
Whereas, the Challenger disaster resulted in the loss of life for seven brave Americans, the subsequent safety measures developed in response to this tragedy will further insure the safety of future shuttle flights; and
Whereas, it would be a fitting tribute to the memory of Ronald E. McNair if the citizens of South Carolina, or more importantly, the citizens of the planet Earth, could embrace the words inscribed on his memorial in Lake City which state that "My wish is that we would allow
Whereas, it is fitting that all South Carolinians remember Mr. McNair. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly, by this resolution, wish to honor the memory of the heroic Challenger space shuttle crew on the tenth anniversary of their ill-fated mission, and to express the sorrow and grief to the families of these heroic space pioneers, especially to the family of South Carolina's native son, Ronald E. McNair.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mr. McNair's family.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 1087 -- Senator Passailaigue: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA ON THE OCCASION OF ITS ONE HUNDRED FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY, FEBRUARY 18, 1996.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 4529 -- Reps. Inabinett, G. Brown, Elliott, Mason, Sandifer, McMahand, Kinon, Breeland, McKay, Limbaugh, Cobb-Hunter, J. Brown, Neal, Fleming, Lloyd, McCraw, White, Chamblee, L. Whipper, Rhoad, Clyburn, Carnell, Stoddard, Byrd, Howard, Lee, Herdklotz, Waldrop, Phillips, Littlejohn, Davenport and Lanford: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 2, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING IN 1998, MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MUST BE CHOSEN EVERY FOURTH INSTEAD OF EVERY SECOND YEAR; AND TO AMEND
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4530 -- Reps. Cromer, Limehouse, Keyserling, Hallman, J. Hines, McAbee, Sandifer, Littlejohn, Cain, G. Brown, Inabinett, Neilson, Howard, Herdklotz, McKay, Cobb-Hunter, Clyburn, Fulmer, Lee, White, Neal, Knotts, Wright, Waldrop, J. Brown, Loftis, Hodges, Koon, Rhoad, Stoddard, Davenport, Lloyd, Richardson, Robinson, Byrd, Gamble, R. Smith, Riser, Easterday, Lanford, Jaskwhich and Tucker: 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 EXEMPT FROM TAX ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF ALL PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRUCKS WITH AN EMPTY WEIGHT OF NOT MORE THAN FIVE THOUSAND POUNDS WHEN REGISTERED TO AN INDIVIDUAL FOR PERSONAL USE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 4531 -- Rep. Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-600, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL DESTRUCTION OR DESECRATION OF HUMAN REMAINS OR REPOSITORIES AND THE PENALTIES THEREFOR, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MONETARY PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 33-56-140, RELATING TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR A WILFUL VIOLATION OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE SOLICITATION OF CHARITABLE FUNDS ACT, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4532 -- Reps. Stille, Kirsh, Richardson, Littlejohn, Fleming, Jaskwhich, Shissias, Canty, Chamblee, Keyserling, Witherspoon and Keegan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-28-2720 AND 12-28-2730, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION OF GASOLINE TAX REVENUES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ONE CENT A GALLON CURRENTLY
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 4533 -- Reps. Stille, Wilder, Jaskwhich, Keyserling, McAbee and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 15 TO CHAPTER 9, TITLE 4 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE BY WHICH THE GOVERNING BODY OF A COUNTY AND OTHER ELECTED COUNTY OFFICES MAY BE ELECTED IN NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4534 -- Reps. Sharpe, Wilkes, Littlejohn and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 48-20-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE GENERAL PERMITTING OF CERTAIN MINING ACTIVITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 48-20-160, RELATING TO VIOLATIONS AND SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF MINING PERMITS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF THE AUTHORITY TO MINE UNDER A GENERAL PERMIT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 48-20-220, RELATING TO RESTRAINING ORDERS OR INJUNCTIONS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THEIR ISSUANCE IN CONNECTION WITH A GENERAL PERMIT AND TO ALLOW FOR CIVIL PENALTIES TO BE ASSESSED FOR NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF THE GENERAL PERMIT.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
H. 4535 -- Reps. Kinon, Jennings and M. Hines: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 591 OF 1992, RELATING TO THE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE DILLON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION TO BORROW A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF MONEY TO BE USED FOR SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CHANGE THE AMOUNT WHICH MAY BE BORROWED, AND PROVIDE THAT SUCH FUNDS MAY BE APPLIED TO RETIRE A LOAN FOR MONEY USED FOR SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION FOR DILLON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS 1, 2, AND 3, RATHER THAN SCHOOL DISTRICT 3 ALONE.
On motion of Rep. KINON, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4537 -- Reps. Hutson, Cromer, Limehouse, Herdklotz, Seithel, R. Smith, Simrill, Littlejohn, Sharpe, Bailey, Young-Brickell, Wofford, Fulmer, Rhoad, Inabinett, Walker, Davenport, Witherspoon, Sandifer, Waldrop, Riser, Dantzler, Law, Allison, J. Harris and Kinon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-2725 SO AS TO PROHIBIT DAY CARE CENTERS FROM EMPLOYING PERSONS CONVICTED OF CERTAIN CRIMES, TO CREATE A CRIMINAL OFFENSE WHEN A PERSON CONVICTED OF CERTAIN CRIMES APPLIES TO OR IS EMPLOYED BY A DAY CARE CENTER, TO REQUIRE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS TO INCLUDE A STATEMENT REGARDING THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE, TO REQUIRE FINGERPRINT REVIEWS FOR EMPLOYEES AND CAREGIVERS, TO ALLOW TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT PENDING RESULTS OF THE REVIEWS, AND TO WAIVE FINGERPRINT REVIEWS FOR PERSONS CONTINUOUSLY EMPLOYED IN DAY CARE CENTERS FOR ONE YEAR PRIOR TO THIS ACT'S EFFECTIVE DATE; BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-3092 SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM THE FINGERPRINT REVIEW REQUIREMENTS CERTIFIED EDUCATION PERSONNEL AND LICENSED FOSTER PARENTS WHO HAVE UNDERGONE FINGERPRINT REVIEWS; BY AMENDING SECTIONS 20-7-2730, 20-7-2740, 20-7-2800, 20-7-2810, 20-7-2850, 20-7-2860, AND 20-7-2900, ALL AS AMENDED, AND ALL RELATING TO DAY CARE LICENSING, APPROVAL, REGISTRATIONS, AND RENEWALS, SO AS TO DELETE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4538 -- Reps. Shissias, Keyserling, Howard, Seithel, Cain, Cromer, Keegan, McAbee, Tucker, Stille, Cobb-Hunter, Moody-Lawrence, White, L. Whipper, Allison, Wells, Thomas, Stuart, Neilson, T. Brown, Lee, Gamble, Byrd, Harrison, Spearman, Witherspoon, J. Harris, Riser, McTeer, Williams and Young-Brickell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-33-85 AND SECTION 38-71-144 SO AS TO REQUIRE HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION CONTRACTS, GROUP ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES, AND GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES TO INCLUDE COVERAGE FOR MAMMOGRAPHY SCREENING, PAP SMEARS, AND TESTING FOR PROSTATE CANCER.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
S. 62 -- Senators McConnell, Rose, Ryberg, Rankin, Elliott, Courson, Wilson and O'Dell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONFINEMENT OF PRISONERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PRISONER WHO ESCAPES OR ATTEMPTS TO ESCAPE FROM CUSTODY MAY NOT SERVE HIS SENTENCE FOR THE ORIGINAL CONVICTION OR AN ADDITIONAL SENTENCE FOR THE ESCAPE OR ATTEMPTED ESCAPE IN A MINIMUM SECURITY FACILITY AND TO DELETE AN OBSOLETE REFERENCE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
S. 95 -- Senators McConnell, Courson, Rose, Gregory and O'Dell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-610, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXTENDED WORK RELEASE PROGRAM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON CONVICTED OF A VIOLENT CRIME AS DEFINED IN SECTION 16-1-60 MAY PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROGRAM; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 24-13-650 WHICH PROHIBITS A PERSON CONVICTED OF
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
S. 760 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-55-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ACTS CONSTITUTING THE PRACTICE OF PSYCHOLOGY, SO AS TO INCLUDE PRACTICING PSYCHOLOGY.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
S. 1067 -- Senator Reese: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DURING THE MONTH OF JANUARY, 1996, BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY SCHOOLS WITHIN SCHOOL DISTRICTS 1 THROUGH 7 IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1995-96 WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO SNOW AND ICE CONDITIONS ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows.
Allison Anderson Bailey Baxley Boan Breeland Brown, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Byrd Cain Carnell Cato Cave Chamblee Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cooper Cotty Cromer Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Elliott Fleming Fulmer Gamble Govan Hallman Harris, J. Harris, P. Harrison Haskins Herdklotz Hines, J. Hines, M. Hodges Howard Hutson Inabinett Jaskwhich Jennings Keegan
Kelley Kennedy Keyserling Kinon Kirsh Knotts Koon Lanford Lee Limbaugh Limehouse Littlejohn Lloyd Loftis Marchbanks Martin Mason McAbee McCraw McKay McMahand McTeer Meacham Moody-Lawrence Neal Neilson Phillips Rhoad Rice Richardson Riser Robinson Rogers Sandifer Scott Seithel Sharpe Shissias Smith, D. Smith, R. Spearman Stille Stoddard Stuart Thomas Townsend Tripp Trotter Tucker Vaughn Waldrop Walker Wells Whatley Whipper, L. Whipper, S. White Wilder Wilkes Wilkins Williams Witherspoon Wofford Worley Wright Young Young-Brickell
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