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H. 4550 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 117, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 ENACTING THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA REVENUE BOND ACT AUTHORIZING THE UNIVERSITY TO ISSUE REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE IMPROVEMENTS AND EQUIPMENT AND TO PROVIDE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE BONDS MAY BE ISSUED.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 4551 -- Reps. Haskins, Limbaugh, Klauber, Keegan, J. Young, D. Smith, Kirsh, Dantzler, Cooper, Quinn, Mason, Cobb-Hunter, Shissias, Hallman, Sharpe, Herdklotz, Inabinett, Rogers, Seithel, Koon, Harrison, Allison, Law, Whatley, Fulmer, Wilkins, Sandifer, Cain,
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4552 -- Reps. Haskins, Limbaugh, Meacham, McElveen, Rogers, Young-Brickell, Keegan, Shissias, Koon, Cobb-Hunter, Wright, Hutson, Spearman, Quinn, Sharpe, Herdklotz, Walker, Seithel, Inabinett, Allison, Fulmer, Wofford, Cain, Hallman, Cotty, Sandifer, Whatley, Easterday, Phillips, McCraw, Fleming, Stoddard, Cooper, Rice, Stuart, Waldrop, Witherspoon, Kelley, Bailey, Harrison, Wells, Simrill, Littlejohn, Wilkins, P. Harris, Harrell, Davenport, Dantzler, Robinson, Riser, McKay, Jaskwhich, Richardson, J. Young, Townsend, Felder, Baxley, Cato, Boan, Worley, G. Brown, Thomas, Vaughn, Kinon, Tripp, Delleney, Limehouse, McAbee, Carnell, J. Harris, Kirsh, Loftis, Knotts, Klauber, Marchbanks, Chamblee, McTeer, Hodges, H. Brown, D. Smith, Trotter, Mason, R. Smith, Law, Wilder, Byrd and Lanford: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE DECLARATION OF RIGHTS, BY ADDING SECTION 24 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE "VICTIMS' BILL OF RIGHTS"; AND ALSO PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 15, ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION, RELATING TO THE RIGHT OF BAIL, CRUEL OR UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT, AND DETENTION OF WITNESSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BAIL MAY BE DENIED TO PERSONS CHARGED WITH VIOLENT OFFENSES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 4554 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF A PISTOL AND EXCEPTIONS TO THIS PROVISION, SO AS TO ALLOW A RETIRED COMMISSIONED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO CARRY A CONCEALED PISTOL WHO IS A PRIVATE DETECTIVE OR PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
S. 260 -- Senators O'Dell, Bryan, Elliott, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Martin, McGill, Waldrep, Washington, Hayes, Reese and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-3-665 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SHALL CONSTRUCT AND MAINTAIN TURNING LANES ENTERING AND EXITING SECONDARY PUBLIC EDUCATION FACILITIES.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
S. 922 -- Senator Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2379, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DIVISION FOR REVIEW OF THE FOSTER CARE OF CHILDREN, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DIVISION TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GOVERNOR RATHER THAN TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND TO DELETE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2391, RELATING TO PETITIONS FOR RELIEF FROM ACTIONS OR RECOMMENDATIONS OF LOCAL FOSTER CARE REVIEW BOARDS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION RELATING TO PROCEDURES A CHILD CARING FACILITY MUST COMPLY WITH WHEN THE FACILITY IS NOT IN AGREEMENT WITH A LOCAL
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
S. 1088 -- Senators Washington and Mescher: A BILL TO ESTABLISH THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND VOTER REGISTRATION OF COLLETON COUNTY AND PROVIDE FOR THE NUMBER AND MANNER OF APPOINTMENT OF ITS MEMBERS, TERMS, FILLING OF VACANCIES, ELECTION OF THE BOARD'S CHAIRMAN, THE CHAIRMAN'S TERM OF OFFICE, AND RELATED MATTERS; TO ABOLISH THE COLLETON COUNTY BOARD OF VOTER REGISTRATION AND DEVOLVE ITS FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND POWERS UPON THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND VOTER REGISTRATION OF COLLETON COUNTY; TO ABOLISH THE COLLETON COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION AND DEVOLVE ITS FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND POWERS UPON THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND VOTER REGISTRATION OF COLLETON COUNTY; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPIRATION OF THE CURRENT TERMS OF OFFICE FOR CERTAIN PERSONS.
On motion of Rep. RHOAD, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
On motion of Rep. TRIPP, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 4555 -- Rep. Tripp: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS TO THE MAULDIN HIGH SCHOOL CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM UPON WINNING THE 1995 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND GRANTING THE TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1996, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER.
Whereas, the members of the House of the Representatives were delighted to learn that the Mauldin High School Mavericks Cross-Country Team has won the 1995 Class AAAA State Championship; and
Whereas, the team's dedication, talent, hard work, and unity and the excellent coaching of Coach Delmer Howell clearly paid off for the Mavericks; and
Whereas, the Mauldin High School Cross-Country Team for 1995 includes Mark Berglind, Kevin Cox, Christian Dawson, B. J. Dillard, Chris Foster, Justin Hall, Jason Ortmeier, John Palastro, Nick Tursa, Patrick Warren, Reed Watson, and Martin Wright; and
Whereas, Mauldin High School has added to its rich cross-country history in the manner they finished the 1995 season and are highly deserving of recognition for their accomplishments. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, congratulate the Mauldin High School Cross-Country Team on winning the 1995 Class AAAA State Championship.
Be it further resolved that the team, coaches, and school officials be granted the privilege of the floor of the House of Representatives for the purpose of being recognized and congratulated on Thursday, February 8, 1996, at a time to be determined by the Speaker.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Delmer Howell, Coach of the Mauldin High School Cross-Country Team.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., February 6, 1996
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully invites your Honorable Body to attend in the Senate Chamber at 12:30 P.M. today for the purpose of Ratifying Acts.
Very respectfully,
President
On motion of Rep. HASKINS the invitation was accepted.
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows.
Allison Anderson Askins Bailey Baxley Boan Breeland Brown, G. Brown, H.
Brown, J. Brown, T. Byrd Cain Canty Carnell Cato Cave Chamblee Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cooper Cotty Cromer Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Felder Fleming Fulmer Gamble Govan Hallman Harrell Harris, J. Harris, P. Harrison Haskins Herdklotz Hines, J. Hines, M. Hodges Howard Hutson Jaskwhich Jennings Keegan Kelley Kennedy 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 Quinn Rhoad Rice Riser Rogers Sandifer Scott Seithel Sharpe Shissias Simrill Smith, D. Smith, R. Spearman Stille Stuart Thomas Townsend Trotter Tucker Vaughn Waldrop Walker Wells Whatley Whipper, L. Whipper, S. Wilder Wilkes Wilkins Witherspoon Wofford Worley Young Young-BrickellSTATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Tuesday, February 6. Alfred B. Robinson, Jr. Larry L. Elliott Olin R. Phillips Juanita M. White
Joseph T. McElveen, Jr. Eugene C. Stoddard
Scott H. Richardson
The SPEAKER granted Rep. SHEHEEN a leave of absence for Tuesday and Wednesday.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. INABINETT a leave of absence for the day, due to destruction of his home by fire.
Announcement was made that Dr. Jerry Rothstein of Columbia is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.
The following Bills were taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate.
H. 4515 -- Rep. Felder: A BILL TO DEVOLVE THE AUTHORITY FOR APPOINTMENTS AND BUDGETARY APPROVALS FOR CERTAIN OFFICES, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS FROM THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION REPRESENTING CALHOUN COUNTY TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF CALHOUN COUNTY.
H. 3732 -- Reps. Martin, Herdklotz, Meacham, Thomas, Simrill, Stoddard, Fulmer, Witherspoon, Jennings, Stille, Sandifer, Baxley, Robinson, Law, Rice, Davenport, Hallman, Neilson, Delleney and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-460, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PENALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH A PERSON DRIVING WHILE HIS LICENSE IS CANCELED, SUSPENDED, OR REVOKED, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTY.
H. 4341 -- Reps. Wilkins, Sandifer, Walker, Allison, Haskins, Jennings, Cain, Harrison, Witherspoon, Vaughn, Simrill, Herdklotz, Kirsh, Delleney, Cotty, Limbaugh, Richardson, Meacham, Easterday and McElveen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-112, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENTS FOR COUNSEL APPOINTED FOR A CHILD IN A DELINQUENCY
The following Bill was taken up, read the second time, and ordered to a third reading:
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.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 3062 -- Reps. Vaughn, Cato, Cromer, Walker, Cooper, Stille, Kelley, Harrell, Gamble, Spearman, Robinson, Marchbanks and Shissias: 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 WHILE HE IS A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND TO MAKE EXCEPTIONS.
Rep. HODGES made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since printed copies of the Bill have not been upon the desks of the members for one statewide day.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.
Further proceedings were interrupted by the Ratification of Acts.
At 12:30 P.M. the House attended in the Senate Chamber, where the following Acts and Joint Resolutions were duly ratified.
(R220) S. 251 -- Senators Hayes and Rose: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 36, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 4A, SO AS TO ENACT PROVISIONS OF LAW GOVERNING FUNDS TRANSFERS AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF PARTIES INVOLVED IN FUNDS TRANSFERS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 36-1-105, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION OF PARTICULAR PROVISIONS OF THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE, SO AS TO INCLUDE REFERENCES TO PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO FUNDS TRANSFERS.
(R221) S. 641 -- Senator Williams: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-150, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CLOSING OF REGISTRATION BOOKS BEFORE ELECTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON ELIGIBLE TO REGISTER WHO HAS BEEN DISCHARGED OR SEPARATED FROM HIS SERVICE IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES, AND RETURNED HOME TOO LATE TO REGISTER AT THE TIME WHEN REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, IS ENTITLED TO REGISTER FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING IN THE NEXT ENSUING ELECTION AFTER THE DISCHARGE OR SEPARATION FROM SERVICE, UP TO 5:00 P.M. ON THE DAY OF THE ELECTION, PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICATION PROCESS AND THE ISSUANCE OF THE REGISTRATION NOTIFICATION STATING THE PRECINCT IN WHICH HE IS ENTITLED TO VOTE, AND A CERTIFICATION TO THE MANAGERS OF THE PRECINCT THAT HE IS ENTITLED TO VOTE AND PLACED ON THE REGISTRATION ROLLS OF THE PRECINCT; TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-175, RELATING TO THE CONSTRUING OF ARTICLE 3 OF CHAPTER 15, SO AS NOT TO ALLOW REGISTRATION AFTER THE REGISTRATION BOOKS HAVE BEEN CLOSED, SO AS TO INCLUDE A REFERENCE TO THE EXCEPTION UNDER SECTION 5-7-150; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-220, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT REGISTRATION MADE THIRTY DAYS OR LESS BEFORE AN ELECTION IS NOT VALID FOR THAT ELECTION, SO AS TO INCLUDE AN EXCEPTION TO SECTION 7-5-150.
(R223) S. 731 -- Senator Moore: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 40-45-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXAMINATION OF PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE PASSING SCORE FOR EXAMINATIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-45-80, RELATING TO REVENUE AND INCOME OF THE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL FEES OTHER THAN EXAMINATION FEES MUST BE REMITTED TO THE STATE TREASURER AND TO ESTABLISH FEES FOR VARIOUS SERVICES.
(R224) S. 759 -- Senator Moore: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 40-36-150, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST LICENSURE AND USE OF THAT TITLE, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS REGARDING ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF LICENSURE TO FOREIGN TRAINED PERSONS.
(R225) S. 771 -- Senators Holland and Williams: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-15, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS TO RUN AS A CANDIDATE IN GENERAL ELECTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL CANDIDATES, EXCEPT FOR PETITION CANDIDATES, MUST FILE THEIR STATEMENTS OF INTENTION OF CANDIDACY BETWEEN THE SIXTEENTH OF MARCH AND THE THIRTIETH OF MARCH, TO PROVIDE THAT CANDIDATES SEEKING NOMINATION FOR THE OFFICE OF STATE SENATE OR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MUST FILE THEIR STATEMENTS OF INTENTION OF CANDIDACY WITH THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THEIR RESPECTIVE PARTIES IN THEIR COUNTY OF RESIDENCE, WHICH MUST IN TURN TRANSMIT THESE STATEMENTS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE STATE PARTY, AND TO DELETE
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