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Senator SETZLER moved that the amendment be adopted.

The amendment was adopted.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, with unanimous consent, Amendment No. 130 was taken up for immediate consideration.

Senators McCONNELL, PASSAILAIGUE, SHORT, McGILL, O'DELL and ROSE proposed the following Amendment No. 130 (3362R223.GFM), which was adopted:

Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part II, on page 601, after line 31, by adding a new section to read:

A. The General Assembly finds that some students, both male and female, benefit from attending a single-gender college. For these students, the opportunity to attend a single-gender college is a valuable experience, likely to lead to better academic and professional achievements. The General Assembly therefore adopts the findings of fact in U.S. v. Commonwealth of Virginia, 44 F.3d 1229, 1232, 1238 (4th Cir. 1995) that "single-gender education at the college level is beneficial to both sexes." Further, in that single-gender education is both beneficial and justifiable, the General Assembly finds that providing opportunities for students to attend a single- gender college fulfills an important and legitimate state objective, and therefore declares and stipulates that it is the public policy of the State to support the establishment and maintenance of

B. The General Assembly shall annually provide such funding as may be necessary, under the auspices of the Commission on Higher Education, to establish and maintain approved single-gender offerings.

C. This section takes effect upon approval of this act by the Governor, but shall be void and of no effect if the United States Supreme Court issues a ruling which reverses the holding in U.S. v. Commonwealth of Virginia, 44 F.3d 1229, 1232, 1238 (4th Cir. 1995)./

Amend sections, totals and title to conform.

Senator McCONNELL argued in favor of the adoption of the amendment and Senator PATTERSON argued contra.

Senator WASHINGTON moved to lay the amendment on the table.

The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:

Cork              Courtney         Ford

Glover            Land             Lander

Matthews          Moore            Patterson

Ryberg            Saleeby          Smith, J.V.

Waldrep           Washington

Alexander         Bryan            Courson

Drummond          Giese            Gregory

Hayes             Leventis         Martin

McConnell         McGill           Mescher

O'Dell            Passailaigue     Peeler

Rankin            Reese            Richter

Rose              Russell          Setzler

Short             Stilwell         Thomas

Wilson

The amendment was adopted.

Senator CORK desired to be recorded as voting against the adoption of the amendment.

To avoid even the appearance of a conflict of interest, I wish the Journal to reflect that I abstained from voting on Amendment Nos. 191, 192, 193B, 195, and 130 and any other activities relating to its consideration because my private business transacts business with the Association of Citadel Men.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, with unanimous consent, Amendment No. 167A was withdrawn from consideration.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, with unanimous consent, Amendment No. 128 was withdrawn from consideration.

To avoid even the appearance of a conflict of interest, I wish the Journal to reflect that I abstained from voting on Amendment Nos. 167A and 128 or any other activities relating to its consideration because my business transacts business with the Association of Citadel Men.

On motion of Senator DRUMMOND, debate was interrupted by adjournment.

Senator DRUMMOND moved that, when the Senate adjourns it stand adjourned to meet Friday, May 5, 1995, at 9:30 A.M., which motion was adopted.

At 10:05 P.M., on motion of Senator DRUMMOND, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 9:30 A.M.

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

The Senate assembled at 9:30 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 the Chaplain as follows:

Beloved, the Prophet Jeremiah also lived in unsettling times and declared to his people, Chapter 9 (23-24):

"These are the words of the Lord:

`Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom

nor the valiant of his valor;

Let not the rich man boast of his riches;

But if any man would boast, let him

boast of this, THAT HE UNDERSTANDS AND

KNOWS ME.

For I am the Lord, I show unfailing love,

I do justice and right upon the earth;

for on these I have set My heart.

This is the very word of the Lord'."
Let us pray.

Lord God, as we seek to define and implement our responsibilities in these halls, we pray for guidance beyond our own wisdom.

We pray for each other. We pray for all who have a part in fashioning the laws of our State and Nation. We pray for all who interpret the laws across this land. We pray for the custodians of the laws, and for those who, often at the risk of their own lives enforce the laws.

As we go to our tasks this day, teach us to be aware of the ripple effect of what we think and say and do this day.

We pray in the Name of Jeremiah's God and in the Spirit of Him who went about Galilee doing good.

Amen.

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

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

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

Alexander         Bryan            Cork

Courtney          Drummond         Ford

Giese             Gregory          Land

Lander            Leatherman       Leventis

Martin            Matthews         McConnell

McGill            Mescher          O'Dell

Passailaigue      Peeler           Rankin

Richter           Rose             Russell

Ryberg            Saleeby          Setzler

Smith, G.         Smith, J.V.      Stilwell

Thomas            Waldrep          Washington

Wilson

A quorum being present, the Senate resumed.

Senators COURSON, ELLIOTT, GLOVER, HAYES, HOLLAND, JACKSON, MOORE, PATTERSON, REESE and SHORT recorded their presence subsequent to the Call of the Senate.

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

The following were introduced:

S. 818 -- Senator Matthews: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MAYOR ELONA CAROLYN DAVIS UPON WINNING THE PRESTIGIOUS GOVERNOR'S LEADERSHIP AWARD IN RECOGNITION OF HER OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP

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

S. 819 -- Senator Williams: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE JOBS-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY HAS UNTIL JUNE 30, 1995, TO RESPOND TO AN AUDIT CONDUCTED ON THE AUTHORITY BY THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL.

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

S. 820 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AND UNIT STANDARDS FOR TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM APPROVAL IN SOUTH CAROLINA, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1835, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

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

S. 821 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO SCHOOL-TO-WORK TRANSITION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1837, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

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

H. 4183 -- Rep. Cromer: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE REVEREND MONSIGNOR CHARLES H. ROWLAND, PASTOR OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH OF SAINT JOSEPH IN COLUMBIA, ON THE TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD.

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

H. 4184 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO DAVID WELLS, JR., OF ALCOLU FOR HIS EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO HIS COMMUNITY.

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

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

H. 3608 -- Reps. Govan, Beatty, Moody-Lawrence and White: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-19-485 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR DESIGNATING CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES AS "WRECKAGE" OR "SALVAGE" IN A MANNER WHICH SUFFICES TO INFORM THE TRANSFEREE OF SUCH A VEHICLE OF THE VEHICLE'S TRUE CONDITION.

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

H. 3694 -- Reps. Wright, Allison, Bailey, Byrd, Cooper, Fulmer, Harrell, J. Harris, Hodges, Keegan, Kelley, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Limehouse, Mason, McMahand, Meacham, Phillips, Sharpe, Shissias, Stuart, Townsend, Walker, Wilder, Wofford, Kennedy, Cain and Stille: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6540, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR AND ENFORCEMENT OF VIOLATIONS OF THE MANDATORY USE OF SEAT BELTS PROVISION, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT BOTH REQUIRES A VIOLATION NOT TO CONSTITUTE NEGLIGENCE PER SE OR CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE AND NOT BE ADMISSIBLE AS EVIDENCE IN A CIVIL ACTION.

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

H. 3710 -- Reps. Keyserling, Richardson, Seithel, L. Whipper, Whatley and Jaskwhich: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXTEND THE EXEMPTION ALLOWED MANUFACTURING MACHINERY TO MACHINERY USED FOR RECYCLING AND TO DEFINE "RECYCLING".

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

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

H. 3416 -- Reps. L. Whipper, Harrell, S. Whipper, Witherspoon, Shissias, Lloyd, Breeland, Dantzler, Hutson and Keyserling: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-197 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE REPORTING OF CERTAIN FINANCIAL INFORMATION BY EACH MEDICAL SCHOOL RECEIVING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE STATE.

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

H. 3446 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 46-45-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE LOCATION OF AGRICULTURAL FACILITIES AND AGRICULTURAL WASTE DISPOSAL AREAS; TO AMEND SECTION 46-45-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH AGRICULTURAL FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS ARE NOT NUISANCES, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE FACILITY OR OPERATION MUST BE IN OPERATION FOR ONE YEAR OR MORE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 46-45-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LOCAL ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO AGRICULTURAL FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH RELATED PERMITS MUST NOT BE SUSPENDED, DENIED, OR REVOKED.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 3473 -- Reps. J. Brown, White, Neilson and Breeland: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-67-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL

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

H. 3779 -- Reps. Elliott, Knotts, Littlejohn, Cato, Simrill, Cain, Mason, Govan, Stuart, Delleney, Neilson, Stille, Tucker, Jennings, Hines, R. Smith, T. Brown, Wright and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-57-155, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND SALES AGENTS, SO AS TO APPLY THE REQUIREMENTS TO REAL ESTATE PROPERTY MANAGERS, AND PROVIDE THAT, FOR PROPERTY MANAGERS, THE EIGHT HOURS MUST INCLUDE A MINIMUM OF TWO HOURS OF INSTRUCTION ON FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS AFFECTING PROPERTY MANAGERS AND THAT THE REMAINING HOURS MUST INCLUDE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT RELATED COURSES.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

H. 3870 -- Rep. Walker: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-730, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP ACCIDENT, GROUP HEALTH, AND GROUP ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES AND PROVISIONS LIMITING COVERAGE FOR PREEXISTING CONDITIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT POLICIES OF DISABILITY INCOME INSURANCE MAY EXCLUDE COVERAGE FOR DISABILITIES BEGINNING DURING THE FIRST TWENTY-FOUR MONTHS AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF COVERAGE WHICH RESULT FROM A PREEXISTING CONDITION.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

H. 4037 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-720, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENTITIES WHOSE EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS, SO AS TO ADD FORMER COUNTY COUNCIL MEMBERS

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

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