South Carolina General Assembly
111th Session, 1995-1996
Journal of the Senate

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1995

Wednesday, February 1, 1995
(Statewide Session)

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

The Senate assembled at 11:00 A.M., the hour to which it stood adjourned and was called to order by the PRESIDENT.

A quorum being present the proceedings were opened with a devotion by Senator J. VERNE SMITH.

MOTION ADOPTED

On motion of Senator STILWELL, with unanimous consent, Senators McCONNELL, MOORE, SALEEBY and RUSSELL were granted leave to attend the Judicial Screening Committee meeting, to be counted in any quorum calls, and if any roll call votes were taken, were granted leave to vote from the balcony.

Point of Quorum

Senator GIESE made the point that a quorum was not present. It was ascertained that a quorum was not present.

Call of the Senate

Senator GIESE moved that a call of the Senate be made. The following Senators answered the call:

Alexander                 Bryan                     Cork
Courson                   Courtney                  Drummond
Elliott                   Ford                      Giese
Glover                    Gregory                   Hayes
Holland                   Lander                    Leatherman
Leventis                  Martin                    Matthews
McConnell                 McGill                    Mescher
Moore                     O'Dell                    Passailaigue
Patterson                 Peeler                    Rankin
Reese                     Richter                   Rose
Russell                   Ryberg                    Saleeby
Short                     Smith, G.                 Smith, J.V.
Stilwell                  Thomas                    Washington
Williams                  Wilson

The Senate resumed.

The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.

MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

January 23, 1995
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

I am transmitting herewith an appointment for confirmation. This appointment is made with the "advice and consent of the Senate," and is, therefore, submitted for your consideration.

Respectfully,
David M. Beasley

Local Appointment

Initial Appointment, Member, Chester County Board of Voter Registration, with term to commence March 15, 1994, and to expire March 15, 1996:

At-Large:

Ms. Mary Ann Small-Wylie, 101 Cedar Grove Lane, Chester, S.C. 29706 VICE Wade McManus (deceased)

Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

January 25, 1995
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

I am transmitting herewith appointments for confirmation. These appointments are made with the "advice and consent of the Senate," and are, therefore, submitted for your consideration.

Respectfully,
David M. Beasley

Local Appointments

Reappointment, Florence County Magistrate, with term to commence April 30, 1994, and to expire April 30, 1998:

The Honorable James R. Harwell, 5127 East Old Marion Highway, Florence, S.C. 29506

Received as information.

Reappointment, Marion County Magistrate, with term to commence April 30, 1994, and to expire April 30, 1998:

The Honorable William L. Hubbard, Jr., Post Office Box 847, Marion, S.C. 29571

Received as information.

Doctor of the Day

Senator GIESE introduced Dr. Tucker Weston of Columbia, S.C., Doctor of the Day.

Leave of Absence

On motion of Senator COURTNEY, at 11:00 A.M., Senator WALDREP was granted a leave of absence for today.

Point of Personal Interest

Senator THOMAS rose to a Point of Personal Interest.

Point of Personal Interest

Senator PATTERSON rose to a Point of Personal Interest.

Point of Personal Interest

Senator DRUMMOND rose to a Point of Personal Interest.

Point of Personal Interest

Senator LEATHERMAN rose to a Point of Personal Interest.

Point of Personal Interest

Senator PASSAILAIGUE rose to a Point of Personal Interest.

RECALLED

S. 41 -- Senators Courson, Rose, Giese, Gregory, Wilson, Elliott and Richter: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-25-45, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A LIFE SENTENCE FOR A PERSON WHO HAS THREE CONVICTIONS FOR CERTAIN CRIMES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A MANDATORY SENTENCE OF LIFE IMPRISONMENT WITHOUT PAROLE UPON A THIRD CONVICTION OF A "MOST SERIOUS OFFENSE", TO DEFINE "MOST SERIOUS OFFENSE", AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICATION OF THIS SECTION.

Senator DRUMMOND asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Bill from the Committee on Finance.

There was no objection.

On motion of Senator DRUMMOND, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

The following were introduced:

S. 439 -- Senators Reese and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-1510 AND 9-1-1550, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RETIREMENT UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO REDUCE FROM THIRTY YEARS TO TWENTY-FIVE YEARS THE CREDITED SERVICE REQUIRED FOR A MEMBER TO RETIRE AT ANY AGE WITHOUT A REDUCTION IN BENEFITS, TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO ADJUST RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTIONS TO PAY THE ACTUARIAL COST OF THIS EARLY RETIREMENT; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 9-1-1515 AND 9-1-1850, RELATING TO ANOTHER EARLY RETIREMENT OPTION AND THE PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL SERVICE CREDIT BY A MEMBER WITH AT LEAST TWENTY-FIVE YEARS CREDITED SERVICE.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 440 -- Senator Cork: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-43-234 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THERE MUST BE DEDUCTED FROM THE APPRAISED VALUE OF AMENITIES OWNED BY A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE IMPUTED VALUE OF ACCESS TO THE AMENITIES INCLUDED IN THE APPRAISED VALUE OF EACH RESIDENTIAL PARCEL.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 441 -- Senator Richter: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 31, TITLE 5, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 5-31-215 SO AS TO PROVIDE A MECHANISM FOR THE ADDITION OF EX OFFICIO MEMBERS ON A COMMISSION OF PUBLIC WORKS IN CITIES WITH MORE THAN THIRTY THOUSAND RESIDENTS AND LESS THAN FIFTY THOUSAND RESIDENTS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 442 -- Senators Rose and Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-31-330, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE ELECTRIC POWER SERVICE IN BERKELEY COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE THE NUMBER OF THE AUTHORITY DRAWING MAP WHICH IS REQUIRED TO BE FILED AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 58-31-340.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 443 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-365 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR ALLOWING WRITE-IN VOTING FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-360, RELATING TO WRITE-IN BALLOTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION ON ALLOWING WRITE-IN VOTING FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 444 -- Senators Glover, Jackson, Washington, Ford and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 9, TITLE 61, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-9-190 SO AS TO REQUIRE A RETAILER TO AFFIX A METAL OR PLASTIC IDENTIFICATION TAG TO EACH BEER KEG THAT IS SOLD, RENTED, OR LEASED AND RECORD THE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ALONG WITH THE PURCHASER'S NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, AND DRIVER'S LICENSE NUMBER.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 445 -- Senators O'Dell and Waldrep: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE SECTION OF HIGHWAY 76-178 FROM BELTON TO HONEA PATH IN ANDERSON COUNTY IN HONOR OF ERNEST A. BURRISS.

Whereas, Ernest A. Burriss was a lifelong resident of Belton, who during his life was a well known and respected citizen of the Belton community; and

Whereas, he was a lifelong member of the 2nd Baptist Church and successfully raised nine children in the Belton community; and

Whereas, he served on the local soil and conservation district for many years; and

Whereas, he served the citizens of our State for thirty-three years as an employee of the Department of Highways & Public Transportation, serving until his death; and

Whereas, he rose to the position of Maintenance Supervisor for the Belton District and was voted Employee of the Year for five consecutive years; and

Whereas, he was instrumental in initiating and supervising numerous bridge and road revitalization projects in the Belton District; and

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly believe it would be a fitting tribute to this fine South Carolinian to name the section of Highway 76-178 from Belton to Honea Path in Anderson County in his honor. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly hereby request the Department of Transportation to name the section of Highway 76-178 from Belton to Honea Path in Anderson County in honor of Ernest A. Burriss. The department is also requested to install appropriate markers and signs on the highway.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of Transportation and to the family of Ernest A. Burriss.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

S. 446 -- Senator Bryan: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO EXEMPT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF LAURENS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 56 FROM THE MINIMUM SALARY REQUIREMENT OF THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT WHILE THIS SUPERINTENDENT IS A REEMPLOYED RETIREE RECEIVING BENEFITS UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

Senator BRYAN spoke on the Resolution.

Read the first time and ordered placed on the local and uncontested Calendar without reference.

S. 446--Ordered to a Second and Third Reading

On motion of Senator BRYAN, with unanimous consent, S. 446 was ordered to receive a second and third reading on the next two consecutive legislative days.

H. 3411 -- Reps. Hines, Harwell, Askins, McKay, Limbaugh, Allison, Anderson, Bailey, Baxley, Beatty, 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, Fair, Felder, Fleming, Fulmer, Gamble, Govan, Hallman, Harrell, J. Harris, P. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Herdklotz, Hodges, Howard, Huff, Hutson, Inabinett, Jaskwhich, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Keyserling, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Marchbanks, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McElveen, 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, Thomas, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Tucker, Vaughn, Waldrop, Walker, Wells, Whatley, L. Whipper, S. Whipper, White, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Williams, Witherspoon, Wofford, Worley, Wright, A. Young and J. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE HONORABLE WILLIAM S. HOUCK, JR., M.D. OF FLORENCE COUNTY FOR HIS FOUR YEARS OF OUTSTANDING AND DEDICATED SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND WISHING HIM HAPPINESS IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

H. 3412 -- Rep. Tucker: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING WILLIAM T. (BILL) MANSON, III, OF ANDERSON COUNTY ON RECEIVING THE EARLY CAREER HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR SOUTH CAROLINA.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

H. 3430 -- Reps. Tucker and P. Harris: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING D. KIRK OGLESBY, JR., OF ANDERSON COUNTY ON BECOMING CHAIRMAN OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

H. 3431 -- Reps. Scott, Neal, J. Brown, Rogers, Cotty, Howard, Shissias, Harrison, Byrd, Quinn, Cromer, Allison, Anderson, Askins, Bailey, Baxley, Beatty, Boan, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, T. Brown, Cain, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chamblee, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Elliott, Fair, Felder, Fleming, Fulmer, Gamble, Govan, Hallman, Harrell, J. Harris, P. Harris, Harvin, Harwell, Haskins, Herdklotz, Hines, Hodges, Huff, Hutson, Inabinett, Jaskwhich, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Keyserling, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Marchbanks, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McElveen, McKay, McMahand, McTeer, Meacham, Moody-Lawrence, Neilson, Phillips, Rhoad, Rice, Richardson, Riser, Robinson, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Thomas, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Tucker, Vaughn, Waldrop, Walker, Wells, Whatley, L. Whipper, S. Whipper, White, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Williams, Witherspoon, Wofford, Worley, Wright, A. Young and J. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MS. MABLE SCOTT OF RICHLAND COUNTY FOR TWENTY YEARS OF SERVICE IN SOUTH CAROLINA'S PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM AND ON BEING NAMED HYATT PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL'S 1994 TEACHER OF THE YEAR.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

H. 3366 -- Reps. Meacham, Kirsh, Simrill, Moody-Lawrence, Delleney and McCraw: A BILL TO CREATE THE REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION FOR YORK COUNTY AND TO ABOLISH THE YORK COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION AND THE BOARD OF REGISTRATION OF YORK COUNTY AND DEVOLVE THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES UPON THE REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION.

Read the first time and ordered placed on the local and uncontested Calendar without reference.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEE
Invitations Accepted

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from Girl Scout Councils of S.C. to attend a reception in the Lower Lobby, State House on Tuesday, February 7, 1995, immediately upon adjournment and lasting until 2:30 P.M.

Poll of the Invitations Committee
Ayes 7; Nays 0; Not Voting 3

AYES

Courson                   Peeler                    Wilson
Thomas                    Patterson                 O'Dell
Rose

TOTAL--7

NAYS

TOTAL--0

NOT VOTING

Matthews                  Russell                   Passailaigue

TOTAL--3

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from Probate Judges Association of S.C. to attend a reception at the Adams Mark Hotel on Tuesday, February 14, 1995, from 6:00 until 7:00 P.M.

Poll of the Invitations Committee
Ayes 8; Nays 0; Not Voting 2

AYES

Courson                   Peeler                    Wilson
Matthews                  Thomas                    Patterson
Passailaigue              Rose

TOTAL--8

NAYS

TOTAL--0

NOT VOTING

Russell                   O'Dell

TOTAL--2

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from S.C. Vocational Association and S.C. Vocational Directors Association to attend a luncheon in the Lower Lobby, State House on Wednesday, February 15, 1995, immediately upon adjournment and lasting until 2:00 P.M.

Poll of the Invitations Committee
Ayes 7; Nays 0; Not Voting 3

AYES

Courson                   Peeler                    Wilson
Matthews                  Thomas                    Patterson
Rose

TOTAL--7

NAYS

TOTAL--0

NOT VOTING

Russell                   O'Dell                    Passailaigue

TOTAL--3

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from Municipal Association of S.C. to attend a reception at the Adams Mark Hotel on Wednesday, February 15, 1995, from 6:00 until 7:30 P.M.

Poll of the Invitations Committee
Ayes 8; Nays 0; Not Voting 2

AYES

Courson                   Peeler                    Wilson
Matthews                  Thomas                    Patterson
Passailaigue              Rose

TOTAL--8

NAYS

TOTAL--0

NOT VOTING

Russell                   O'Dell

TOTAL--2

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from National Guard of S.C. to attend a reception at the National Guard Armory on Tuesday, February 21, 1995, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M.

Poll of the Invitations Committee
Ayes 8; Nays 0; Not Voting 2

AYES

Courson                   Peeler                    Wilson
Matthews                  Thomas                    Patterson
Passailaigue              Rose

TOTAL--8

NAYS

TOTAL--0

NOT VOTING

Russell                   O'Dell

TOTAL--2

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from The Electric Cooperatives of S.C. to attend a reception at the Adams Mark Hotel on Wednesday, February 22, 1995, from 6:00 until 7:30 P.M.

Poll of the Invitations Committee
Ayes 7; Nays 0; Not Voting 3

AYES

Courson                   Peeler                    Wilson
Thomas                    Patterson                 O'Dell
Rose

TOTAL--7

NAYS

TOTAL--0

NOT VOTING

Matthews                  Russell                   Passailaigue

TOTAL--3

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from Council of Chambers of York County to attend a reception at the Adams Mark Hotel on Tuesday, February 28, 1995, from 6:00 until 8:30 P.M.

Poll of the Invitations Committee
Ayes 7; Nays 0; Not Voting 3

AYES

Courson                   Peeler                    Wilson
Thomas                    Patterson                 O'Dell
Rose

TOTAL--7

NAYS

TOTAL--0

NOT VOTING

Matthews                  Russell                   Passailaigue

TOTAL--3

THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED LOCAL AND STATEWIDE CALENDAR.

AMENDED, READ THE SECOND TIME
WITH NOTICE OF GENERAL AMENDMENTS

S. 312 -- Senator Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 39-15-1105, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRADEMARKS AND SERVICE MARKS, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE DEFINITION OF "TRADEMARK" THE SYMBOL OF THE INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE, THE EMBLEM OF THE UNITED STATES OLYMPIC COMMITTEE, AND RELATED ITEMS AND MATTERS.

The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the adoption of the amendment proposed by the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

The Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee proposed the following amendment (BBM\9822JM.95), which was adopted:

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking Section 39-15-1105(9), as contained in SECTION 1, and inserting:

/"(9)   'trademark' means a word, name, symbol, or device or any combination of these used by a person to identify and distinguish the goods of that person, including a unique product, from those manufactured and sold by others and to indicate the source of the goods, even if that source is unknown. 'Trademark' also means, but is not limited to, the symbol, emblem, sign, insignia, or any combination thereof, of the United States Olympic Committee or the International Olympic Committee."/

Amend title to conform.

Senator ALEXANDER explained the amendment and Bill.

There being no further amendments, the Bill was read the second time and ordered placed on the third reading Calendar with notice of general amendments.

AMENDED, READ THE SECOND TIME

S. 45 -- Senator Greg Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 54-15-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY PROVIDING THAT BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1, 1995, AT THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERMS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GEORGETOWN PILOTAGE COMMISSION, THE TERMS OF THE COMMISSIONERS ELECTED INITIALLY THEREAFTER SHALL BE STAGGERED, TWO SHALL SERVE FOR THREE YEARS, TWO SHALL SERVE FOR TWO YEARS, AND TWO SHALL SERVE FOR ONE YEAR. PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT AT THE EXPIRATION OF THESE TERMS, COMMISSIONERS SHALL BE ELECTED TO TWO-YEAR TERMS.

The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the adoption of the amendment proposed by the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

The Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee proposed the following amendment (45R001.JVS), which was adopted:

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking lines 35 through 40 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

/   Beginning February 1, 1995, at the expiration of the terms of the members of the Georgetown Pilotage Commission, the terms of the commissioners appointed initially thereafter shall be staggered, two shall serve for three years, two shall serve for two years, and two shall serve for one year. Provided, however, that at the expiration of these terms, commissioners shall be appointed to two-year terms." /

Amend title to conform.

There being no further amendments, the Bill was read the second time and ordered placed on the third reading Calendar.

ADOPTED

H. 3137 -- Reps. Inabinett, Walker, Vaughn, Simrill, Meacham, Stille, Hines, Robinson, Baxley, Lloyd and Stuart: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE FIRST THURSDAY IN MAY (MAY 4, 1995) AS "LEGISLATIVE FAMILY DAY 1995" IN RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF THE PATIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING SHOWN BY THE FAMILIES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE WONDERFUL SUPPORT GIVEN BY THESE GREAT FAMILIES TO THE MEMBERS AS THEY CARRY OUT THEIR LEGISLATIVE DUTIES, AND INVITING A FAMILY MEMBER OF EACH MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE STATE HOUSE AS SPECIAL GUESTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ATTEND AND OBSERVE THE RESPECTIVE SESSIONS IN THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON "LEGISLATIVE FAMILY DAY 1995".

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

CARRIED OVER

S. 313 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 54-15-120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PILOTAGE LICENSES, SO AS TO DELETE THE DRAFT RESTRICTIONS FOR APPRENTICE BRANCH LICENSES AND TO DIRECT THE COMMISSIONERS OF PILOTAGE TO ESTABLISH IN REGULATION THE TONNAGE AND DRAFT RESTRICTIONS FOR EACH SHORT BRANCH APPRENTICE LICENSE.

On motion of Senator J. VERNE SMITH, the Bill was carried over.

S. 436 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO PARENTING/FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAMS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1713, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

On motion of Senator BRYAN, the Resolution was carried over.

S. 437 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO DISTRICT AND SCHOOL COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1712, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

On motion of Senator GIESE, the Resolution was carried over.

RECALLED

S. 442 -- Senators Rose and Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-31-330, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE ELECTRIC POWER SERVICE IN BERKELEY COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE THE NUMBER OF THE AUTHORITY DRAWING MAP WHICH IS REQUIRED TO BE FILED AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 58-31-340.

Senator MESCHER asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Bill from the Committee on Judiciary.

Senator MESCHER spoke on the motion.

There was no objection.

On motion of Senator MESCHER, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 442--Ordered to a Second Reading
with Notice of General Amendments

On motion of Senator MESCHER, with unanimous consent, S. 442 was ordered to receive a second reading with notice of general amendments on Thursday, February 2, 1995.

LOCAL APPOINTMENTS
Confirmations

Having received a favorable report from the Chester County Delegation, the following appointment was confirmed in open session:

Initial Appointment, Member, Chester County Board of Voter Registration, with term to commence March 15, 1994, and to expire March 15, 1996:

At-Large:

Ms. Mary Ann Small-Wylie, 101 Cedar Grove Lane, Chester, S.C. 29706 VICE Wade McManus (deceased)

Having received a favorable report from the Marion County Delegation, the following appointment was confirmed in open session:

Reappointment, Marion County Magistrate, with term to commence April 30, 1994, and to expire April 30, 1998:

The Honorable William L. Hubbard, Jr., Post Office Box 847, Marion, S.C. 29571

Having received a favorable report from the Florence County Delegation, the following appointment was confirmed in open session:

Reappointment, Florence County Magistrate, with term to commence April 30, 1994, and to expire April 30, 1998:

The Honorable James R. Harwell, 5127 East Old Marion Highway, Florence, S.C. 29506

MOTION ADOPTED
On motion of Senator WILSON, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of Mr. Harry G. Wilson of Beech Island, S.C.

ADJOURNMENT

At 12:32 P.M., on motion of Senator WILLIAMS, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 11:00 A.M.

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