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Reappointment, Commission on Consumer Affairs, with term to commence September 1, 1994, and to expire September 1, 1998:

At-Large:

Ms. DeAnna S. Trout, P.O. Box 995, Moncks Corner, S.C. 29461

Referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

February 28, 1995
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

I respectfully request withdrawal from your consideration the appointments below:

Respectfully,
David M. Beasley

Initial Appointment, Juvenile Parole Board, with term to commence September 30, 1991, and to expire September 30, 1995:

At-Large:

Mrs. Sondra L. Campbell, 2312 Discher Street, Charleston, S.C. 29405 VICE Herbert J. Walton (resigned)

Referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.

Initial Appointment, Juvenile Parole Board, with term to commence September 30, 1994, and to expire June 30, 1998:

3rd Congressional District:

Randall T. Ruble, Ph.D., P.O. Box 172, Due West, S.C. 29639 VICE Marlene McClain

Referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.

February 28, 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

Initial Appointment, State Board of Barber Examiners, with term to commence June 30, 1994, and to expire June 30, 1998:

Mr. Napoleon Rogers, P.O. Box 451, Hartsville, S.C. 29551 VICE Thelma J. Robinson (resigned)

Referred to the General Committee.

At 11:16 A.M., Senator MOORE asked unanimous consent to make a motion to invite the House of Representatives to attend the Senate Chamber for the purpose of ratifying acts at 11:30 A.M.

There was no objection and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

Senator GIESE introduced Dr. M.F. McFarland of Columbia, S.C., Doctor of the Day.

At 11:00 A.M., the leave of absence granted to Senator RICHTER for today was rescinded.

Senator LEVENTIS rose to a Point of Personal Interest.

H. 3650 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION - LICENSING BOARD FOR CONTRACTORS, RELATING TO DEFINITION OF ROOFING CLASSIFICATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1747, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Senator LEATHERMAN asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Resolution from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

There was no objection.

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

S. 217 -- Senators Glover and Washington: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 53-5-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LEGAL HOLIDAYS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE FEDERAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATING MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.'S BIRTHDAY AS A REQUIRED STATE HOLIDAY.

Senator COURSON asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Bill from the Committee on Invitations.

There was no objection.

On motion of Senator COURSON, with unanimous consent, the Bill was committed to the Committee on Finance.

H. 3593 -- Rep. McMahand: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO INSTALL AN ELECTRONIC TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF

Senator J. VERNE SMITH asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Resolution from Legislative Council.

There was no objection.

The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Resolution. The question being reconsideration of third reading of the Resolution.

Third reading of the Resolution was reconsidered and the Resolution was ordered placed on the third reading Calendar.

Pursuant to an invitation the Honorable Speaker and House of Representatives appeared in the Senate Chamber at 11:30 A.M. and the following Acts and Joint Resolutions were ratified:

(R1) S. 45 -- Senator Greg Smith: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 54-15-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMMISSIONERS OF PILOTAGE FOR THE PORTS OF GEORGETOWN, LITTLE RIVER, AND PORT ROYAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR TERMS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GEORGETOWN PILOTAGE COMMISSION BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1, 1995.

(R2) S. 278 -- Senators Mescher and Rose: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 1093 OF 1966, RELATING TO THE GOOSE CREEK PARK AND PLAYGROUND COMMISSION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE COMMISSION TO THE GOOSE CREEK RECREATION COMMISSION.

(R3) S. 334 -- Senators McGill, Glover and Leatherman: AN ACT TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 31, TITLE 33, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS LOCATED IN FLORENCE COUNTY, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE FORMER BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF A DISSOLVED NONPROFIT CORPORATION OR ELEEMOSYNARY ORGANIZATION TO DISTRIBUTE THE REMAINING ASSETS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND TO PROVIDE THAT EFFECTIVE TWO YEARS AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT, IF SUCH DISTRIBUTION IS NOT ACCOMPLISHED WITHIN FIVE YEARS OF

(R4) S. 351 -- Senators Giese, Passailaigue, Glover, Bryan, Lander, Reese, Rose, Russell and J. Verne Smith: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-180, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ELDERCARE TRUST FUND MONIES AND DISBURSEMENTS, SO AS TO MAKE ALL ASSETS OF THE FUND AVAILABLE FOR DISBURSEMENT UP TO TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS AFTER ALLOWANCES FOR OPERATING EXPENSES RATHER THAN ONLY SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE FUNDS AND TO DEPOSIT FUNDS IN EXCESS OF TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS IN A SEPARATE ACCOUNT UNTIL FIVE MILLION DOLLARS ACCRUES; AND TO PROVIDE THAT ANY ASSETS HELD IN THE FUND UNDER THE FORMER PROVISIONS OF SECTION 43-21-180 MUST BE RELEASED AND DISBURSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS SECTION.

(R5) S. 381 -- Senators McConnell, Passailaigue, Richter, Reese, Washington, Ford and Rose: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 340 OF 1967, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH CERTAIN VACANCIES ARE FILLED.

(R6) S. 385 -- Senator Alexander: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY OF AUGUST 19, 1994, MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF SCHOOLS IN THE OCONEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEN THESE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO WATER CONTAMINATION BROUGHT ABOUT BY HEAVY RAINS AND FLOODING OF THE WATER SUPPLY, AS DECLARED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, IS 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.

(R7) S. 414 -- Senator Peeler: A JOINT RESOLUTION REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION TO REGISTER, COLLECT THE BIENNIAL REGISTRATION FEE, AND NOT TO ISSUE IDENTIFICATION MARKERS OR REGISTRATION CARDS TO

(R8) S. 422 -- Senator Setzler: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS OF DECEMBER 15 AND 16, 1994, MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF BUSBEE MIDDLE SCHOOL OF LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO IN LEXINGTON COUNTY WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO AIR QUALITY PROBLEMS 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.

(R9) S. 442 -- Senators Rose and Mescher: AN ACT 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.

(R10) 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.

(R11) S. 474 -- Senator Holland: AN ACT TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO REMOVE FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM A PORTION OF SECONDARY ROAD S28-539 IN KERSHAW COUNTY.

(R12) H. 3206 -- Reps. P. Harris, Waldrop, Neilson, Baxley, J. Brown, Inabinett, Kelley, Rhoad, Shissias, Wilkes and Chamblee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE DIVISION ON AGING, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON THE WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON AGING AND THE GOVERNOR'S CONFERENCE ON AGING, BOTH TO BE HELD IN 1995, AND TO PROVIDE THE MEMBERS'

(R13) H. 3217 -- Reps. Neilson, Hines and Baxley: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-210, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN DARLINGTON COUNTY, SO AS TO DELETE THE PHILADELPHIA PRECINCT AND REVISE THE MAP DOCUMENT NUMBER ON WHICH SUCH PRECINCTS ARE SHOWN.

(R14) H. 3218 -- Rep. Askins: AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE FORMER BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF A DISSOLVED NONPROFIT CORPORATION OR ELEEMOSYNARY ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN FLORENCE COUNTY TO DISTRIBUTE THE REMAINING ASSETS OF THE ORGANIZATION; AND TO DELAY THE EFFECTIVE DATE BY TWO YEARS FOR CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT.

(R15) H. 3366 -- Reps. Meacham, Kirsh, Simrill, Moody-Lawrence, Delleney and McCraw: AN ACT 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.

(R16) H. 3370 -- Rep. Askins: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 250 OF 1991, RELATING TO ELECTIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR FLORENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 5, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD RATHER THAN THE COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION FOR FLORENCE COUNTY SHALL CONDUCT THE ELECTIONS AND TO PROVIDE THAT ANY MEMBER OF THE BOARD MUST RECUSE HIMSELF INVOLVING MATTERS PERTAINING TO HIS ELECTION.

(R17) H. 3507 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO CRITERIA FOR THE PROMOTION OF STUDENTS TO THE NEXT HIGHER GRADE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1741, PURSUANT TO THE

(R18) H. 3508 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1742, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R19) H. 3511 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, RELATING TO PARKING AND TRAFFIC ON THE CAMPUS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1794, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R20) H. 3528 -- Reps. Wells, Allison, Littlejohn, Lanford, Beatty, Wilder, Walker, Vaughn, Davenport and D. Smith: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 36 OF 1967, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SPARTANBURG COUNTY COMMISSION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ONE ADDITIONAL MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION FROM GREENVILLE COUNTY, AND ONE ADDITIONAL MEMBER FROM CHEROKEE COUNTY AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THESE MEMBERS SHALL BE APPOINTED.

The following were introduced:

S. 594 -- Senators Russell, Courtney and Reese: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND MR. JERRY RICHARDSON, CHAIRMAN OF FLAGSTAR COMPANIES, INC., FOR HIS EXTRAORDINARY CONTRIBUTIONS AND LOYALTY TO THE CITY OF SPARTANBURG AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 595 -- Senators Lander, Matthews, Setzler and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-30-15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TESTING ARRANGEMENTS ON

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

S. 596 -- Senator Greg Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-18-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF HYBRID STRIPED BASS, SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE THE PROCESS FOR PERMIT RENEWAL.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.

S. 597 -- Senator Greg Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-18-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HYBRID STRIPED BASS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF PROCESSOR.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.

S. 598 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-15-190, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISCIPLINARY GROUNDS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BOARD OF DENTISTRY UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES TO REQUIRE MENTAL OR PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS AND ACCESS TO RECORDS AND TO USE THEM IN PROCEEDINGS AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR REFUSAL TO CONSENT TO THESE EXAMINATIONS AND ACCESS TO RECORDS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 599 -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 43-33-330, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY SYSTEM FOR THE HANDICAPPED, INC., SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO CHANGE ITS CORPORATE NAME IN THE SAME MANNER AS ANY OTHER NONPROFIT CORPORATION AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE SYSTEM ARE

Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.

S. 600 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 62-3-1203(b), CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SUMMARY ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA PROBATE CODE, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT NO INVENTORY AND APPRAISAL IS REQUIRED WHEN THE APPOINTED PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE IS THE SOLE DEVISEE OR SOLE HEIR OF AN ESTATE.

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

S. 601 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-19-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CREATION, MEMBERSHIP, MEETINGS, AND OFFICERS OF THE JOINT COMMITTEE TO REVIEW CANDIDATES FOR OFFICES ELECTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE JOINT COMMITTEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF SCREENING JUDICIAL CANDIDATES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 2-19-80, RELATING TO REOPENING OF FILING WHERE AN INCUMBENT JUDGE WITHDRAWS, DIES, OR IS FOUND NOT QUALIFIED, SO AS TO ADD A REFERENCE TO ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES.

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

S. 602 -- Senators Short, Jackson, Gregory and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-29-100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RECORDS AND REPORTS OF RESTRICTED LENDERS, BY ADDING INFORMATION REQUIRED TO BE REPORTED IN THE ANNUAL REPORT MADE BY RESTRICTED LENDERS; TO AMEND SECTION 34-29-140 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO CHARGES PERMITTED TO RESTRICTED LENDERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE FINANCE CHARGES AND TO PROVIDE LIMITATIONS ON LOAN RENEWALS; TO AMEND SECTION 37-1-301 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE, SO AS TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR "DEBT COLLECTOR"; TO AMEND SECTION 37-1-303 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE INDEX OF DEFINITIONS IN TITLE 37, SO AS TO ADD "DEBT COLLECTOR"; TO AMEND SECTION 37-3-201 OF

Senator SHORT spoke on the Bill.

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