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Rep. LIMBAUGH moved to reconsider the vote whereby the House non-concurred in the Senate amendments to the following Bill, which was agreed to.

H. 4789 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-949 SO AS TO REQUIRE AN APPLICANT FOR A BUSINESS, OCCUPATIONAL, PROFESSIONAL, HUNTING, FISHING, OR DRIVER'S LICENSE OR WATERCRAFT REGISTRATION OR FOR RENEWAL OF A LICENSE OR REGISTRATION TO SUBMIT THE APPLICANT'S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER TO THE LICENSING ENTITY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3470, RELATING TO EMPLOYER TAX CREDITS FOR EMPLOYING AID TO FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN RECIPIENTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE CRITERIA FOR OBTAINING THIS CREDIT AND TO PROVIDE THAT UNUSED CREDIT MAY BE CARRIED FORWARD; TO AMEND SUBARTICLE 5, ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT, SO AS TO DEFINE "TRIBUNAL" AS NOT ONLY THE FAMILY COURTS OF THIS STATE BUT ALSO THE SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY AND TO CHANGE REFERENCES FROM "FAMILY COURT" TO "TRIBUNAL"; TO AMEND SECTIONS 20-7-9505, 20-7-9510, 20-7-9515, 20-7-9520, 20-7-9525, 20-7-9530, 20-7-9540, 20-7-9545, AND 20-7-9560, ALL RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS FOR ESTABLISHING AND ENFORCING PATERNITY AND CHILD SUPPORT, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE "DIRECTOR" OF THE CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT DIVISION INCLUDES THE DIRECTOR'S DESIGNEES, TO CLARIFY THE NAME OF THE ADMINISTERING AGENCY, TO REVISE AND DELETE OBSOLETE TERMS, TO CLARIFY IN WHICH COUNTY VARIOUS DOCUMENTS MUST BE FILED, AND TO REVISE PROCEDURAL TIME FRAMES; TO

Reps. LIMBAUGH and COTTY spoke in favor of the Senate amendments.

The question then recurred to concur or non-concur in the Senate amendments.

Rep. CROMER demanded the yeas and nays, which were not ordered.

The Senate amendments were agreed to by a division vote of 50 to 24, 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.

The following was received from the Senate.

Columbia, S.C., May 30, 1996
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it insists upon its amendments to:

S. 82 -- Senators McConnell, Rose and Wilson: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 9, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ANNUAL SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY COMMENCING AT VARYING TIMES IN EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS AND ODD-NUMBERED YEARS AND FOR AN ORGANIZATIONAL SESSION FOR THE SENATE IN CERTAIN YEARS, DELETE CERTAIN OBSOLETE LANGUAGE, PROVIDE FOR ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN MEETINGS FOR THE INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE OF LEGISLATION, AND PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN COMMITTEE MEETINGS.
and asks for a Committee of Conference and has appointed Senators McConnell, Moore and Russell of the Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate.

Very respectfully,
President

Whereupon, the Chair appointed Reps. FELDER, KNOTTS and D. SMITH to the Committee of Conference on the part of the House and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.

Rep. QUINN, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report, on:

H. 5087 -- Rep. Cooper: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION, TO ACCEPT THE PROVISIONS OF AN ACT OF 1996 (S.1162) AS THE STATUTORY AUTHORITY APPLYING TO TANDEM AXLE

On motion of Rep. COOPER, with unanimous consent, the following Concurrent Resolution was taken up for immediate consideration.

H. 5087 -- Rep. Cooper: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION, TO ACCEPT THE PROVISIONS OF AN ACT OF 1996 (S.1162) AS THE STATUTORY AUTHORITY APPLYING TO TANDEM AXLE WEIGHTS AND GROSS WEIGHTS OF VEHICLES OPERATED ON THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO RESOLVE THAT THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA SHALL CONTINUE TO ENFORCE ALL OTHER FEDERAL BRIDGE FORMULA REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES OPERATING BETWEEN 75,185 AND 80,000 POUNDS OF GROSS WEIGHT.

Whereas, the Federal Highway Administration established a tandem axle weight limit of 34,000 pounds for vehicles operating on interstate highways; and

Whereas, in a settlement of a legal action by the trucking industry against the Federal Highway Administration's enforcement efforts, the federal agency in 1983 allowed the State to continue to use the 35,200 pound limit it has used for over twenty-five years; and

Whereas, the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina has always considered the tandem axle weights of vehicles and the gross weights of vehicles to be separate and distinct; and

Whereas, in the settlement the federal agency restricted the use of the 35,200 pound tandem axle weight limit to vehicles whose gross weight is 75,185 pounds or less instead of allowing the tandem axle weight limit to apply to vehicles having gross weights of 80,000 pounds; and

Whereas, this restriction has caused intrastate vehicles having gross weights of between 75,185 and 80,000 pounds to use less safe and lower quality highways and roads, rather than interstate highways, thereby placing a substantial financial burden on the State's industries and increased concerns over highway safety; and

Whereas, by authority of an act of 1996 (S.1162) of the General Assembly of South Carolina, the State authorizes a 35,200 tandem axle weight limit on vehicles or combination vehicles to a gross weight of 80,000 pounds on the interstate highways of South Carolina. Now, therefore,

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

That the United States Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration is requested to accept the statutory law of South Carolina (S.1162 as enacted) as the authority to govern the acceptable vehicle tandem axle weight and gross vehicle weight for vehicles operated on the interstate highways of South Carolina.

Be it further resolved that the State of South Carolina shall continue to enforce all other federal bridge formula requirements for vehicles operating between 75,185 and 80,000 pounds of gross weight.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Governor of South Carolina, the Attorney General of South Carolina, the South Carolina Departments of Transportation, Public Safety, and Commerce, each member of the Congress of the United States representing South Carolina, the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation, and the Director of the Federal Highway Administration.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and ordered sent to the Senate.

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 1438 -- Senator Alexander: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING WALHALLA HIGH SCHOOL'S SCHOOL TO WORK PROGRAM IN OCONEE COUNTY ON BEING ONE OF TEN PROGRAMS TO BE RECOGNIZED BY THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF RESEARCH AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION.

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

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 1439 -- Senators Ryberg, Alexander, Boan, Bryan, Cork, Courson, Courtney, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Hayes, Holland, Hutto, Jackson, Land, Lander, Leatherman, Leventis, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, Peeler, Rankin, Reese, Rose, Russell, Saleeby, Setzler, Short, Greg Smith, J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Waldrep, Washington and Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE SENATOR LAWRENCE E. "LARRY" RICHTER ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO CHARLESTON AND BERKELEY COUNTIES AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Whereas, the adjournment of the General Assembly this year will mark the end of Senator Lawrence E. "Larry" Richter's distinguished service as a member of the General Assembly; and

Whereas, Senator Larry Richter has ably represented District Number Forty-four in the South Carolina Senate since his election in 1992; and

Whereas, Senator Richter is married to the former Anne Claire Welch with whom he has three children: Alice Anne, Claire Ellen, and Anna Elizabeth; and

Whereas, Senator Richter graduated from Bishop England High School in 1964, from the University of North Carolina in 1968, and from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1971; and

Whereas, Senator Richter served as a Family Court Judge for the Ninth Judicial Circuit from 1980 to 1982; and

Whereas, Senator Richter served as a Circuit Court Judge for the Ninth Judicial Circuit from 1982 to 1988; and

Whereas, Senator Richter has maintained a successful law practice since he left the judiciary, balancing his practice for the last four years with his service in the Senate; and

Whereas, Senator Richter has served ably on a number of committees during his tenure in the Senate, including the Agricultural and Natural Resources, Corrections and Penology, Medical Affairs, and Transportation committees; and

Whereas, Senator Richter has been at the forefront of reforms made in the criminal justice and corrections communities, being an early sponsor of legislation to eliminate parole and being the author of recent enactments

Whereas, Senator Richter's prior service as a member of the Judiciary provided a unique perspective to the General Assembly; and

Whereas, Senator Richter's tireless dedication provides a positive role model and example of service for all of his peers to emulate. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly recognize Senator Larry E. Richter for his distinguished accomplishments and contributions to Charleston and Berkeley Counties and the State of South Carolina, and wish him a long and prosperous career.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Senator Larry Richter.

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

The Senate amendments to the following Concurrent Resolution were taken up for consideration:

H. 5067 -- Reps. Govan, 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, 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, Scott, 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, White, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Williams, Witherspoon, Wofford, Worley, Wright, J. Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE JUNE 1, 1996, AS "STAND FOR CHILDREN DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA, TO ENCOURAGE THE

The Senate amendments were concurred in and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., May 30, 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 H. 3285:

H. 3285 -- Reps. Neilson, Lloyd, G. Brown, Hines, L. Whipper, Breeland, J. Young, Canty, Rice, Felder, Chamblee, Gamble, Keyserling, Robinson, Herdklotz, Davenport, Mason, Thomas and Byrd: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE FAMILY COURT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COURT TO ORDER JOINT CUSTODY.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.

Very respectfully,
President

Received as information.

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., May 30, 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 H. 3116:

H. 3116 -- Reps. Cato and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-850, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONS WATER SKIING OR RIDING ON A SURFBOARD OR SIMILAR OBJECT, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE TO

Very respectfully,
President

Received as information.

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., May 30, 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. 95:

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 A VIOLENT CRIME FROM BEING RELEASED BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH HE COMMITTED THE OFFENSE UNDER THE WORK RELEASE PROGRAM.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.

Very respectfully,
President

Received as information.

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., May 30, 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 H. 4012:

H. 4012 -- Reps. Townsend, Trotter and Stille: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING

Very respectfully,
President

Received as information.

Rep. QUINN, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report, on:

H. 5073 -- Reps. Hodges, McTeer, Rogers, Cobb-Hunter, Neal, Richardson, Canty, Keyserling, McElveen and Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES PROMPTLY TO REIMPOSE THE ENVIRONMENTAL TAXES AND FEES THAT HAVE LAPSED DUE TO UNRELATED BUDGETARY CONFLICTS, SO THAT THE IMPORTANT WORK OF FUNDING THE SUPERFUND ACCOUNT, OIL SPILL FUND ACCOUNT, AND THE LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK TRUST FUND ACCOUNT CAN GO FORWARD.

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