South Carolina General Assembly
112th Session, 1997-1998
Journal of the Senate

Friday, March 21, 1997
(Local Session)

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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 ACTING PRESIDENT, Senator PATTERSON.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEE
Invitations Accepted

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from Home Builders Assn. of SC to attend a bird supper in the Moore Bldg., State Fairgrounds on Tuesday, April 1, 1997, beginning with cocktails at 6:30 P.M. and dinner beginning at 7:15 P.M. and lasting until 9:30 P.M.

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

AYES

Courson                   Wilson                    Patterson
Russell                   O'Dell                    Passailaigue
Rose                      McGill

TOTAL--8

NAYS

TOTAL--0

NOT VOTING

Matthews                  Washington

TOTAL--2

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from SC St. Fireman's Assn. and Dept. of LLR to attend a barbecue luncheon at the SC Fire Academy, 141 Monticello Trl., on Wednesday, April 2, 1997, immediately upon adjournment and lasting until 1:30 P.M.

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

AYES

Courson                   Wilson                    Patterson
Russell                   O'Dell                    Passailaigue
Rose                      McGill

TOTAL--8

NAYS

TOTAL--0

NOT VOTING

Matthews                  Washington

TOTAL--2

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from Young Bankers Div. of SC Bankers Assn. to attend an oyster roast at the Woman's Club, Blossom St., on Wednesday, April 2, 1997, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M.

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

AYES

Courson                   Wilson                    Patterson
Russell                   O'Dell                    Passailaigue
Rose                      McGill

TOTAL--8

NAYS

TOTAL--0

NOT VOTING

Matthews                  Washington

TOTAL--2

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from Independent Banks of SC to attend a reception at the Capital City Club on Tuesday, April 8, 1997, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M.

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

AYES

Courson                   Wilson                    Patterson
Russell                   O'Dell                    Passailaigue
Rose                      McGill

TOTAL--8

NAYS

TOTAL--0

NOT VOTING

Matthews                  Washington

TOTAL--2

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from Electric Cooperatives of SC to attend a luncheon at the Carolina Coliseum on Wednesday, April 9, 1997, immediately upon adjournment and lasting until 2:00 P.M.

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

AYES

Courson                   Wilson                    Patterson
Russell                   O'Dell                    Passailaigue
Rose                      McGill

TOTAL--8

NAYS

TOTAL--0

NOT VOTING

Matthews                  Washington

TOTAL--2

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from Clemson Univ. Div. of Agriculture and Natural Resources to attend a social and catfish dinner at the Woman's Club, Blossom St., on Wednesday, April 9, 1997, from 6:00 until 9:00 P.M.

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

AYES

Courson                   Wilson                    Patterson
Russell                   O'Dell                    Passailaigue
Rose                      McGill

TOTAL--8

NAYS

TOTAL--0

NOT VOTING

Matthews                  Washington

TOTAL--2

THIRD READING BILLS

The following Bills and Joint Resolution were read the third time and ordered sent to the House of Representatives:

S. 282 (Word version) -- Senators Anderson, Patterson, Washington, Matthews, Williams, Glover and Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-78-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXCEPTIONS FROM LIABILITY FOR GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES UNDER THE GOVERNMENTAL TORT CLAIMS ACT, SO AS TO EXEMPT COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENTS AND MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENTS FROM LIABILITY WHEN ESCORTING FUNERAL PROCESSIONS.
(By prior motion of Senator ANDERSON, with unanimous consent)

S. 283 (Word version) -- Senators Hutto and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-7-310 , CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SOLICITORS, SO AS TO REQUIRE SOLICITORS TO BE LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA BAR AT THE TIME OF HIS ELECTION AND THROUGHOUT HIS TERM AND TO DELETE OUT-DATED REFERENCES.
(By prior motion of Senator GIESE, with unanimous consent)

S. 553 (Word version) -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2161, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
(By prior motion of Senator GIESE, with unanimous consent)

ADJOURNMENT

At 11:25 A.M., on motion of Senator LANDER, the Senate adjourned to meet next Tuesday, March 25, 1997, at 12:00 Noon.
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