Journal of the Senate
of the Second Session of the 111th General Assembly
of the State of South Carolina
being the Regular Session Beginning Tuesday, January 9, 1996

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H. 5104 -- Reps. Witherspoon, T. Brown, Keegan, Kelley, Martin, Allison, Anderson, Askins, Bailey, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, Byrd, Cain, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chamblee, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Elliott, Felder, Fleming, Fulmer, Gamble, Govan, Hallman, Harrell, J. Harris, P. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Herdklotz, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hodges, Howard, Hutson, Inabinett, Jaskwhich, Jennings, Kennedy, Keyserling, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Lee, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Marchbanks, 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, Wofford, Wright, J. Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE HONORABLE HAROLD G. WORLEY OF HORRY COUNTY FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON HIS DECISION NOT TO SEEK RE-ELECTION TO THE HOUSE.

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

H. 5105 -- Reps. T. Brown, Keegan, Kelley, Witherspoon, Worley, Allison, Anderson, Askins, Bailey, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, Byrd, Cain, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chamblee, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Elliott, Felder, Fleming, Fulmer, Gamble, Govan, Hallman, Harrell, J. Harris, P. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Herdklotz, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hodges, Howard, Hutson, Inabinett, Jaskwhich, Jennings, Kennedy, Keyserling, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Lee, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Marchbanks, 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,

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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, Wofford, Wright, J. Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE HONORABLE L. MORGAN MARTIN OF HORRY COUNTY, OUR DISTINGUISHED COLLEAGUE AND FRIEND, FOR HIS SIX YEARS OF OUTSTANDING LEGISLATIVE SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND WISHING HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS IN HIS CAREER.

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

H. 5106 -- Reps. Harvin, Kelley and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE TEAM MEMBERS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA WHO HAVE BEEN SELECTED BY INTERNATIONAL SOCCER USA TO PLAY IN THE GOTHIA CUP IN GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN AND THE GOLD COAST CLASSIC IN TORBAY, ENGLAND.

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

CONCURRENCE

S. 938 -- Senator Short: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBERS OF THE CHESTER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES MUST BE ELECTED IN NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS HELD AT THE SAME TIME AS THE GENERAL ELECTION.

The House returned the Bill with amendments.

On motion of Senator SHORT, the Senate concurred in the House amendments and a message was sent to the House accordingly. Ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act and the Act enrolled for Ratification.

CONCURRENCE

H. 4833 -- Reps. Robinson, Herdklotz, Waldrop, Fulmer, Trotter, Sandifer, Marchbanks, Rice, Haskins and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-795, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INTEREST DUE ON GASOLINE TAX REFUNDS, SO AS TO CORRECT THE REFERENCE TO THE PROVISIONS ON INTEREST ON TAX OVERPAYMENTS AND UNDERPAYMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-2360, RELATING TO REFUNDS OF

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GASOLINE TAX INSPECTION FEES, SO AS TO EXTEND THE GENERAL LIMITATIONS ON THE ASSESSMENT OF STATE TAXES TO CLAIMS FOR REFUNDS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-2680, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VALUATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAXES, SO AS TO DELETE AN OBSOLETE REFERENCE WITH RESPECT TO THE AUDITOR'S DUTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-300, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPEALS OF VALUATION FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROPERTY, SO AS TO DELETE REDUNDANT PROVISIONS AND CORRECT A REFERENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-25, RELATING TO INTEREST ON TAX UNDERPAYMENTS AND OVERPAYMENTS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION TO INCREASE FROM FIFTEEN TO THIRTY DAYS THE TIME FOR WHICH INTEREST MAY BE WAIVED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE CONVENIENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-85, RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON TAX ASSESSMENTS AND COLLECTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DATES WHEN CERTAIN TAXES ARE CONSIDERED TO HAVE BEEN PAID OR RETURNS FILED; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-30, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE TAX APPEALS, SO AS TO REVISE DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-40, RELATING TO WAIVER OF TIME LIMITATIONS FOR PURPOSES OF TAX APPEALS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT TO EXTEND ANY TIME LIMITATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-50, RELATING TO THE PROVISIONS APPLICABLE WHEN TIME PERIODS EXPIRE ON WEEKENDS OR LEGAL HOLIDAYS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THESE PROVISIONS APPLY TO ALL TAXES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-410, RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON ASSESSMENTS FOR A TAX PERIOD FOR WHICH A FINAL ADMINISTRATIVE OR JUDICIAL ORDER HAS BEEN ISSUED, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM THESE AN ORDER ABATING A JEOPARDY ASSESSMENT OR ASSESSMENT ARISING FROM ADDITIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ASSESSMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-440, RELATING TO DEFICIENCY ASSESSMENT RESTRICTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL EXEMPTIONS FROM THESE RESTRICTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-920, RELATING TO JEOPARDY ASSESSMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FURTHER FOR ASSESSMENTS AND APPEALS IN THESE CASES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-1350, RELATING TO THE EXCLUSIONS OF APPEALS UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA REVENUE
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PROCEDURES ACT, SO AS TO EXTEND THESE EXCLUSIONS TO LICENSES SUSPENDED OR REVOKED BY THE CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT DIVISION OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND TO PROVIDE FOR APPEALS OF THESE MATTERS TO BE HANDLED BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-2130, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT APPEALS OF PROPERTY VALUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION, SO AS TO DELETE THE AUTHORITY OF A COUNTY ASSESSOR TO APPEAL A DEPARTMENTAL DETERMINATION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-2150, RELATING TO CLAIMS FOR REFUND BASED ON PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE FROM PROTEST TO CLAIM FOR REFUND; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 12-4-760, 12-47-75, AND 12-54-60, RELATING RESPECTIVELY TO APPEALS TO THE TAX BOARD OF REVIEW, THE PROPER CREDITING OF TAXES ERRONEOUSLY CREDITED, AND AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION TO ESTIMATE TAXES DUE WHEN A REQUIRED REPORT OR RETURN IS NOT FILED.

The House returned the Bill with amendments.

On motion of Senator BRYAN, the Senate concurred in the House amendments and a message was sent to the House accordingly. Ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act and the Act enrolled for Ratification.

HOUSE CONCURRENCE

S. 1432 -- Senators Holland, Cork, Ford, McConnell, Jackson, Courtney, Bryan, Russell, Mescher, Moore, Martin, Saleeby, Lander, Wilson and Rankin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A STUDY COMMITTEE TO FORMULATE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO CONSIDER IN EVALUATING THE LAWS CONCERNING THE JURISDICTION, NUMBER OF AVAILABLE POSITIONS, LOCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, CONTINUING EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS, AND COMPENSATION AND OTHER BENEFITS OF MAGISTRATES IN EACH COUNTY AND THROUGHOUT THE STATE AND THE MAGISTRATES COURTS' ROLE IN THE UNIFORM JUDICIAL SYSTEM.

Returned with concurrence.

Received as information.

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HOUSE CONCURRENCE

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.

Returned with concurrence.

Received as information.

HOUSE CONCURRENCE

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.

Returned with concurrence.

Received as information.

HOUSE CONCURRENCE

S. 1446 -- Senators Peeler, Lander and Short: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE HONORABLE JACK BARTLEY WEBBER OF UNION COUNTY FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND UNION COUNTY AS MAGISTRATE OF THE PINCKNEY TOWNSHIP AND TO WISH HIM WELL IN HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Returned with concurrence.

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., June 12, 1996

Mr. President and Senators:

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The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained the veto by the Governor on R.419, H. 3300 by a vote of 2 to 64:

(R419) H. 3300 -- Reps. Limehouse, Fleming, Allison, G. Brown, J. Brown, Cain, Chamblee, Cotty, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Fair, Felder, Fulmer, Hallman, Harrell, Harrison, Haskins, Herdklotz, Hodges, Huff, Hutson, Kinon, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Limbaugh, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Marchbanks, Martin, Mason, McCraw, McElveen, McKay, McTeer, Phillips, Rice, Robinson, Sandifer, Sharpe, Shissias, D. Smith, Stoddard, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Wells, Whatley, Wilder, Wright, A. Young, Cobb-Hunter, Baxley, Kelley, Keyserling, Govan, Inabinett, H. Brown, Witherspoon, Simrill, Keegan, Townsend, Kennedy, Jaskwhich, Stuart, L. Whipper, Stille, Byrd, Meacham, Law, Riser, Dantzler, Richardson, J. Young, Seithel and Bailey: AN ACT TO AMEND ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 23, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY, SO AS TO REVISE THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION'S REGULATORY AUTHORITY, TO REVISE THE CONDITIONS UPON WHICH A PERSON MUST REGISTER, THE DEFINITION OF AN OFFENDER, A SHERIFF'S DUTY REGARDING REGISTERING AN OFFENDER, TO SUBSTITUTE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES FOR STATE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION AND PAROLE SERVICES, TO SUBSTITUTE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES FOR DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, TO REVISE THE PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO REGISTER, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR A PERSON WHO GIVES FALSE INFORMATION WHEN REGISTERING AS AN OFFENDER, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PERSONS CONVICTED AND RELEASED PRIOR TO JULY 1, 1994, ARE NOT REQUIRED TO REGISTER, AND TO PROVIDE THE CONDITIONS UPON WHICH INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY MUST BE RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-655, RELATING TO CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH MINORS, SO AS TO REVISE THE AGE OF THE PERPETRATOR AND TO ESTABLISH THE OFFENSE OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT WITH A MINOR.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

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Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., June 12, 1996

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained the veto by the Governor on R.382, H. 4159 by a vote of 0 to 61:

(R382) H. 4159 -- Ways and Means Committee: AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 21, TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES, BY ADDING ARTICLE 24 ENACTING THE BINGO TAX ACT OF 1996 SO AS TO REGULATE THE GAME OF BINGO AND PROVIDE CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE INCOME TAX, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEDUCTION OF BINGO PRIZES AND WINNINGS; TO PROVIDE THAT ALL CURRENT BINGO LICENSES EXPIRE AFTER SEPTEMBER 30, 1997, TO SAVE PROCEEDINGS UNDERWAY ON OCTOBER 1, 1997, AND PROVIDE FOR THEIR DISPOSITION UNDER FORMER LAW; TO REPEAL ARTICLE 23, CHAPTER 21, TITLE 12, RELATING TO BINGO REGULATION; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE BINGO TAX ACT OF 1996 TAKES EFFECT OCTOBER 1, 1997.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., June 12, 1996

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained the veto by the Governor on R.432, H. 4737 by a vote of 3 to 87:

(R432) H. 4737 -- Reps. Chamblee, Lanford, Kirsh, Harrison, Wofford and Trotter: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-425 SO AS TO REQUIRE APPROVAL BY THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD FOR REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES, TO PROVIDE CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL, AND TO ESTABLISH THE

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY COUNCIL TO ASSIST THE BOARD; TO ADD SECTION 59-7-70 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE TRANSFER OF TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION EQUIPMENT PURCHASED BY SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION (SCETV) FOR SCHOOLS TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS; TO ADD SECTION 59-7-80 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SCETV COMMISSION TO DEVELOP CERTAIN REVENUE, INVESTMENT, AND MARKETING PLANS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-7-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SCETV COMMISSION, SO AS TO FURTHER DELINEATE CRITERIA FOR MEMBERS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-7-20, RELATING TO ADVISORY COMMITTEES OF THE SCETV COMMISSION, SO AS TO REVISE THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE STRUCTURE, TO DIRECT THE SCETV COMMISSION, WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCETV COMMISSION IS REAUTHORIZED UNDER SECTION 1-20-60 UNTIL JULY 1, 2003.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., June 12, 1996

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on the following Bill:

S. 1117 -- Education Committee: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 144 SO AS TO ENACT THE "PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES ASSISTANCE ACT", TO MAKE FUNDS AVAILABLE TO CONSTRUCT AND RENOVATE PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF SCHOOL REVENUE BONDS FOR SPECIFIED PURPOSES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

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S. 1117--Enrolled for Ratification

The Report of the Committee of Conference having been adopted by both Houses, ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act and the Act enrolled for Ratification.

A message was sent to the House accordingly.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., June 12, 1996

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:

S. 1216 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 4 TO CHAPTER 5, TITLE 7, SO AS TO ENACT PROVISIONS FOR MULTIPLE SITE VOTER REGISTRATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE ELECTION COMMISSION IN IMPLEMENTING THE NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION ACT OF 1993; TO AMEND SECTION 7-3-20, RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, REQUIRE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO MAINTAIN A COMPLETE MASTER FILE, RATHER THAN A ROSTER, OF ALL QUALIFIED ELECTORS, REQUIRE HIM TO DELETE THE NAME OF ANY ELECTOR WHO REQUESTS IN WRITING THAT HIS NAME BE REMOVED, AND DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 7-3-30, RELATING TO NOTICE OF DELETION OF ELECTOR'S NAME FROM ROSTER OF ELECTORS, APPEAL BY ELECTOR, AND RESTORATION OF NAME, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PROVIDE FOR A MASTER FILE, RATHER THAN A ROSTER, DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS, AND PROVIDE THAT IF THE DELETION IS FOR CONVICTION, THE APPEAL MUST BE TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-155, RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF ELECTORS BY MAIL, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS, PROVIDE THAT IF THE POSTMARK DATE IS MISSING OR ILLEGIBLE, THE COUNTY BOARD OF VOTER REGISTRATION SHALL ACCEPT THE APPLICATION IF IT IS RECEIVED BY MAIL NO LATER THAN FIVE DAYS AFTER THE CLOSE OF THE REGISTRATION BOOKS

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BEFORE ANY ELECTION, AND REQUIRE COUNTY BOARDS OF VOTER REGISTRATION TO DISTRIBUTE APPLICATION FORMS TO CITY HALLS AND PUBLIC LIBRARIES; TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-440, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT AN ELECTOR'S NAME MUST APPEAR ON THE LIST OF VOTERS IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE BY WHICH A QUALIFIED ELECTOR WHO HAS MOVED FROM ONE ADDRESS TO ANOTHER AND HAS FAILED TO NOTIFY THE COUNTY BOARD OF REGISTRATION OF A CHANGE OF ADDRESS MAY VOTE; TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-720, RELATING TO CERTIFICATES WHICH MUST BE MAILED TO PERSONS WHOSE REGISTRATION IS TRANSFERRED, SO AS TO CHANGE THE PROCEDURE BY WHICH AN ELECTOR'S NAME MAY BE DELETED FROM THE MASTER FILE; TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-910, RELATING TO THE PLACE REGISTERED ELECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO VOTE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECTION IS ALSO SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 7-5-440, AND DELETE THE PROVISIONS WHICH REQUIRE AN ELECTOR TO VOTE AT THE VOTING PLACE NEAREST TO HIS RESIDENCE WITHIN THE WARD OR OTHER SUBDIVISION OF HIS RESIDENCE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT HE MUST VOTE AT HIS DESIGNATED POLLING PLACE; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-810, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE MANAGERS OF ELECTIONS, SO AS TO ADD A PROVISION WHICH WOULD AUTHORIZE ANY CANDIDATE TO PROTEST AN ELECTION IN WHICH HE IS A CANDIDATE PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 7-17-30, WHEN THE PROTEST IS BASED IN WHOLE OR IN PART ON EVIDENCE DISCOVERED AFTER THE ELECTION, AND PROVIDE WHAT THIS EVIDENCE MAY INCLUDE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-25-180, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF CAMPAIGN LITERATURE ON ELECTION DAY WITHIN TWO HUNDRED FEET OF A BUILDING WHERE A POLLING PLACE IS LOCATED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CANDIDATE MAY WEAR A LABEL IDENTIFYING HIMSELF AS A CANDIDATE AND THE OFFICE HE IS SEEKING AND PROVIDE CONDITIONS ON THE WEARING OF THE LABEL.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.
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Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

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