South Carolina General Assembly
113th Session, 1999-2000
Journal of the Senate


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Thursday, January 14, 1999
(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 the Chaplain as follows:

Beloved, we have returned from the exciting times of a new administration being inaugurated. We now get down to business.

Hear the words of St. Peter (I Peter 2:16):

"Live as free men...

But live as servants of God."
Let us pray.

Dear Lord God, You have heard, we have heard outlined proposals, aspirations, dreams for our children, in solemn words and fabulously beautiful music.

We do pray that the words and music of our ceremonies may find a warm and willing place in the hearts and minds of every citizen of our beloved State.

Help us to move forward in peace, happiness, and prosperity as Your family... together!

As we commemorate in the next few days the life and laborers of Your servant, Martin Luther King, Jr., unite us as THE BELOVED COMMUNITY... because we have learned the secret told us by St. Peter long ago when he said:

"Live as free men...

But live as servants of God."

Amen.

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


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

January 13, 1999
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,
James H. Hodges

Statewide Appointment

Initial Appointment, Commission of the Department of Transportation, with term to commence immediately upon confirmation and to continue for a four-year term at the pleasure of the Governor as provided in S.C. Code Ann. Section 57-1-330:

At-Large:

Mr. Lonnie Morgan Martin, 1475 Four Mile Road, Conway, S.C. 29526 VICE H.B. Limehouse

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

Doctor of the Day

Senator LEATHERMAN introduced Dr. William H. "Bill" Hester of Florence, S.C., Doctor of the Day.

Leave of Absence

On motion of Senator MARTIN, at 11:30 A.M., Senator RYBERG was granted a leave of absence for the balance of the week.

Leave of Absence

On motion of Senator WASHINGTON, at 11:30 A.M., Senator JACKSON was granted a leave of absence for the balance of the week.

RECALLED AND RECOMMITTED

S. 186 (Word version) -- Senators Holland, Elliott and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 17, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 26 SO AS TO ENACT THE "DRUG TREATMENT COURT ACT" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF A STATE DRUG TREATMENT COURT DIRECTOR


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AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A DRUG TREATMENT COURT PROGRAM FUND, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF LOCAL DRUG TREAMENT COURT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES.

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

There was no objection.

Senator HOLLAND asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recommit the Bill to the Committee on Judiciary, retaining its place on the Calendar.

There was no objection.

RECALLED AND COMMITTED

S. 284 (Word version) -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-48-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE AGENCY WITH JURISDICTION SHALL GIVE WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM AND THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE AT LEAST ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY DAYS PRIOR TO THE PERSON'S ANTICIPATED RELEASE DATE; TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT FOR A PERSON UNDER THE JURISIDICTION OF THE DEPARMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE WHO IS INDEFINITELY TRANSFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH FOR THE TREATMENT OF A SERIOUS EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE, NOTICE SHALL BE PROVIDED AT LEAST ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY DAYS BEFORE THE JUVENILE'S ANTICIPATED RELEASE DATE; TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT ARE NOT JURISDICTIONAL AND FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS DOES NOT PROHIBIT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FROM PROCEEDING AGAINST A PERSON WHO MAY BE SUBJECT TO THE ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 44-48-50 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN RECORDS MUST BE GIVEN TO THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM WHEN THE AGENCY WITH JURISDICTION GIVES NOTICE; TO AMEND SECTION 44-48-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA OR A PERSON ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE STATE DOES NOT HAVE TO PAY FILING FEES FOR PROCEEDINGS BROUGHT


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UNDER THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 44-48-80 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE MAY USE HEARSAY EVIDENCE IN THE PROBABLE CAUSE HEARING; TO AMEND SECTION 44-48-90 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE VOLUNTARY EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION BETWEEN PARTIES IS ENCOURAGED BUT FORMAL DEPOSITIONS AND DISCOVERY MAY BE CONDUCTED; TO ADD SECTION 44-48-180 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR WHO IS SUBSEQUENTLY CONVICTED OF A CRIMINAL OFFENSE AND SENTENCED TO INCARCERATION SHALL, UPON SERVING SUCH SENTENCE, BE RETURNED TO THE APPROPRIATE FACILITY FOR THE TREATMENT OF SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATORS.

Senator MOORE asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Bill from the Committee on Medical Affairs.

There was no objection.

Senator MOORE asked unanimous consent to commit the Bill to the Committee on Judiciary.

There was no objection.

RECOMMITTED

S. 3 (Word version) -- Senators Rankin, Elliott, Moore, Drummond, Holland, Saleeby, J. Verne Smith, Land, Setzler, Leventis, Bryan, Matthews, Patterson, McGill, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Washington, Reese, Ford, Glover, Jackson, Lander, Short, Hutto, Anderson, Elliott, Ryberg, Fair, Hayes, Leatherman, Giese and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 19, TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CRIMES AND OFFENSES, BY ADDING SECTION 16-19-180 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE OPERATION OF CASINO GAMBLING ON BOATS, SHIPS, OR OTHER WATERCRAFT WHICH EMBARK, SAIL, AND DISEMBARK WITHIN SOUTH CAROLINA'S BORDERS.

Senator HOLLAND asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recommit the Bill to the Committee on Judiciary, retaining its place on the Calendar.

There was no objection.


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MOTION ADOPTED

On motion of Senator DRUMMOND, with unanimous consent, after the "Receipt of Communications and Introduction of Bills and Resolutions," the Senate proceeded to the Selection of Committees.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

The following were introduced:

S. 309 (Word version) -- Senators Elliott, McGill, Land, Leatherman, Glover, Rankin, Leventis and Matthews: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 31, TITLE 46 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FLUE-CURED TOBACCO, BY ADDING SECTION 46-31-160 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE CREATION OF A SPECIAL FAMILY FARM RELIEF FUND FROM A PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S SETTLEMENT PROCEEDS DERIVED FROM THE TOBACCO LITIGATION SETTLEMENT TO BE UTILIZED TO EASE THE TRANSITION FOR SMALL FARMERS FROM TOBACCO FARMING TO SOME OTHER FORM OF AGRICULTURAL STAPLE.

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

S. 310 (Word version) -- Senators Saleeby, McConnell and Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESIDENT INSURANCE AGENTS, COUNTERSIGNATURE REQUIREMENT, AND EXCEPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BUSINESS DONE IN THIS STATE BY INSURERS MUST BE TRANSACTED BY THEIR REGULARLY AUTHORIZED AGENTS LICENSED IN THIS STATE AND TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE AGENTS ACTUALLY RESIDE IN SOUTH CAROLINA, DELETE THE REQUIREMENTS PROVIDING THAT ALL INSURANCE POLICIES, EXCEPT HEALTH AND ACCIDENT AND LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES AND CERTIFICATES ISSUED UNDER GROUP INSURANCE POLICIES, MUST BE PERSONALLY OR MECHANICALLY COUNTERSIGNED ON BEHALF OF THE AGENT, AND DELETE THE PROVISION THAT AN INSURER MAY AMEND OR REPLACE ITS OUTSTANDING POLICIES WITH A NEWLY REVISED POLICY FORM OR NECESSARY ENDORSEMENTS WITHOUT COMPLYING WITH THE COUNTERSIGNATURE REQUIREMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 38-45-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS


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FOR A NONRESIDENT TO BE LICENSED AS AN INSURANCE BROKER, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT OF PERSONAL COUNTERSIGNATURE BY A LICENSED RESIDENT AGENT OF THE SURETY, WITH RESPECT TO THE REQUIRED FILING OF A BOND EXECUTED BY A CORPORATE SURETY LICENSED TO TRANSACT SURETY INSURANCE IN SOUTH CAROLINA; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 38-87-60 RELATING TO REGULATION AND TAXATION OF RISK RETENTION GROUPS AND PURCHASING GROUPS UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA INSURANCE LAWS AND THE PROVISION THAT A POLICY OF INSURANCE ISSUED TO A RISK RETENTION GROUP OR ANY MEMBER OF THAT GROUP IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE COUNTERSIGNED AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN SECTION 38-43-60.

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

S. 311 (Word version) -- Senator Martin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-52-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL TO WORK ADVISORY COUNCIL SHALL REPORT TO THE HOUSE EDUCATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE AND THE SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE BY JANUARY 1, 2000, AS TO THE PROGRESS MADE IN ESTABLISHING THE SCHOOL-TO-WORK SYSTEM, DIFFICULTIES ENCOUNTERED, AND ANY ACTIONS REQUIRED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ENSURE SUCCESS OF THE SYSTEM; TO PROVIDE THAT NO STATE FUNDS SHALL BE EXPENDED TO SUPPORT THE CONTINUATION OF THE ADVISORY COUNCIL, AND THE ADVISORY COUNCIL SHALL TERMINATE ON DECEMBER 1, 2002; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-52-90, RELATING TO THE SCHOOL TO WORK ADVISORY COUNCIL AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE ADVISORY COUNCIL EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 2002.

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

S. 312 (Word version) -- Senators Leatherman, Ravenel, Martin, Grooms, Giese, Ryberg, Hayes and Waldrep: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR A STATEWIDE REFERENDUM ON TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 1999, TO DETERMINE IF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE STATE FAVOR A STATE-RUN LOTTERY WITH THE PROCEEDS USED


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TO IMPROVE EDUCATION AND WHETHER THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE STATE FAVOR MAKING VIDEO POKER GAMBLING ILLEGAL AND TO MAKE VIDEO POKER GAMBLING ILLEGAL IF A MAJORITY "YES" VOTE IS CERTIFIED ON THAT QUESTION AND TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSE OF MAKING VIDEO POKER GAMBLING ILLEGAL UNDER THAT CIRCUMSTANCE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 12-21-2710, AS AMENDED, 12-21-2712, 12-21-2720, AS AMENDED, AND 12-21-2726, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COIN-OPERATED MACHINES OR DEVICES, SO AS TO EXTEND THE PROHIBITION ON SLOT MACHINES AND OTHER MACHINES OR DEVICES PERTAINING TO GAMES OF CHANCE TO VIDEO GAMES WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE OR ANY OTHER COIN-OPERATED MACHINE OR DEVICE USED FOR GAMBLING, TO EXTEND THE SEIZURE AND DESTRUCTION PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO GAMES OF CHANCE TO THESE EXPANDED PROHIBITIONS, TO CONFORM EXISTING LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR COIN-OPERATED MACHINES AND DEVICES TO THESE EXPANDED PROHIBITIONS AND TO DELETE REFERENCES TO PROVISIONS OF LAW REPEALED BY THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TAX CRIMES AND PENALTIES, SO AS TO DELETE THE OFFENSE OF OPERATING AN UNMETERED VIDEO GAME WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 16-19-40 AND 16-19-50, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF GAMBLING, SO AS TO EXTEND THESE OFFENSES SPECIFICALLY TO PLAYING OR MAINTAINING ANY LICENSED COIN-OPERATED MACHINE OR DEVICE USED FOR GAMBLING PURPOSES; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 12-21-2703, 16-19-60, AND ARTICLE 20, CHAPTER 21 OF TITLE 12, RELATING RESPECTIVELY TO THE RETAIL LICENSE REQUIREMENT FOR A LOCATION WITH VIDEO GAMES WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE, THE EXEMPTION OF VIDEO GAMES WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE FROM THE GAMBLING OFFENSES, AND THE VIDEO GAMES MACHINES ACT; AND TO PROVIDE SPECIAL NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE REFERENDUM AND FOR ITS RESCHEDULING IF TIMELY PRECLEARANCE IS NOT OBTAINED.

Senator LEATHERMAN spoke on the Bill.

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


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S. 313 (Word version) -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-15-355 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS MAY DISPLAY VEHICLES AWAY FROM THEIR PLACES OF BUSINESS FOR ADVERTISEMENT PURPOSES ONLY.

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

S. 314 (Word version) -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 25, CHAPTER 6, TITLE 12 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ADDING SECTION 12-6-3520, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCOME TAX CREDIT TO TAXPAYERS EQUAL TO FIVE PERCENT OF THE STATE'S APPORTIONED SHARE OF THE TAXPAYER'S EXPENDITURES FOR INCREASING RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.

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

S. 315 (Word version) -- Senator Drummond: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 11, ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO FINANCE, TAXATION, AND DEBT, SO AS TO ALLOW THE STATE TREASURER TO INVEST ENDOWMENT FUNDS DONATED SPECIFICALLY TO STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING IN EQUITY SECURITIES OF UNITED STATES CORPORATIONS REGISTERED ON A NATIONAL SECURITIES EXCHANGE OR QUOTED THROUGH A NATIONAL QUOTATIONS SYSTEM, SUBJECT TO LEGISLATION ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WHICH REQUIRES THESE ENDOWMENT FUNDS HELD AND INVESTED BY THE STATE TREASURER TO BE INVESTED PURSUANT TO A PLAN RECOMMENDED BY THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS INVESTMENT PANEL WHICH MUST BE SUBMITTED TO AND APPROVED BY THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF THE RESPECTIVE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES; AND TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 14 OF THIS ARTICLE TO AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO PROVIDE BY LAW FOR THE INCURRENCE OF INDEBTEDNESS BY COUNTIES FOR REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSES AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEBT SERVICE OF SUCH INDEBTEDNESS TO BE PROVIDED FROM THE ADDED INCREMENT OF TAX REVENUES TO RESULT FROM THE PROJECT.


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

S. 316 (Word version) -- Senator Hayes: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ALLOW A STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION OF RETIREMENT INCOME, NOT TO EXCEED THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR OF SUCH INCOME FOR TAXABLE YEARS 1993 THROUGH 1997, FOR TAXPAYERS WHO ELECTED TO DEFER A RETIREMENT INCOME DEDUCTION UNTIL AGE SIXTY-FIVE OR WHO FAILED TO MAKE SUCH AN ELECTION.

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

S. 317 (Word version) -- Senator Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF ACCRUED PROPERTY TAXES ON REAL PROPERTY TRANSFERRED TO A CHURCH IF THAT PROPERTY IS EXEMPT WHEN OWNED BY THE CHURCH, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROPERTY'S EXEMPTION IMMEDIATELY UPON TRANSFER TO THE CHURCH, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CESSATION OF TRANSFEROR LIABILITY FOR THE TAX WHEN THE TRANSFER OCCURS, TO PROVIDE THE METHOD OF DETERMINING MILLAGE AND THE DUE DATE FOR THE ACCRUED TAXES, AND TO PROVIDE A LIEN FOR THE COLLECTION OF THE ACCRUED TAX.

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

S. 318 (Word version) -- Senator Cork: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-2680, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VEHICLE ASSESSMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, IF A TAXPAYER APPEALS THE RATE OF ASSESSMENT ON A VEHICLE BECAUSE OF HIGH MILEAGE AND THE RATE OF ASSESSMENT IS REDUCED, NO ADDITIONAL FILING IS NECESSARY FOR AS LONG AS THE TAXPAYER OWNS THE VEHICLE.

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

S. 319 (Word version) -- Senator Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 16, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO IMPORTATION OF WILDLIFE, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE ELK FARMING, TO PROVIDE FOR IMPORTATION AND REGULATION OF FARMED


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ELK, TO PROVIDE FOR LICENSURE OF ELK FARMING OPERATIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF FARMED ELK PRODUCTS AND BY-PRODUCTS IN THE STATE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ARTICLE; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-1920, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SALE OF VENISON IN EATING ESTABLISHMENTS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE SALE OF EXOTIC FARM-RAISED DEER AND ELK BY OFFICIAL FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND WHOLESALE FOOD DISTRIBUTORS WHO COMPLY WITH INSPECTION, RECORDKEEPING, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION; AND TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 50-16-10 THROUGH 50-16-70 AS ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 16, TITLE 50 TO BE ENTITLED "GENERAL PROVISIONS".

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

S. 320 (Word version) -- Senator Peeler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-380, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO IT BEING UNLAWFUL TO TAKE CERTAIN LARGE-MOUTH BASS IN LAKE ROBINSON, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS ALSO UNLAWFUL TO TAKE CERTAIN LARGE-MOUTH BASS IN SPECIFIED PORTIONS OF LAKE WYLIE AND THE SAVANNAH RIVER SUBJECT TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

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

S. 321 (Word version) -- Senator Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 16, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO IMPORTATION OF WILDLIFE, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE DEER FARMING; TO PROVIDE FOR IMPORTATION AND REGULATION OF FARMED DEER; TO PROVIDE FOR LICENSURE OF DEER FARMING OPERATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-1910, RELATING TO SALE OF DEER PARTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF FARMED DEER PRODUCTS AND BY-PRODUCTS IN THE STATE; AND TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 50-16-10 THROUGH 50-16-70 AS ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 16, TITLE 50 TO BE ENTITLED "GENERAL PROVISIONS".


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

S. 322 (Word version) -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 30-5-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PERFORMANCE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS' DUTIES BY A CLERK OF COURT IN CERTAIN COUNTIES, SO AS TO ADD CHESTERFIELD COUNTY TO THE LIST OF THOSE COUNTIES WHICH HAVE BOTH A REGISTER OF DEEDS AND A CLERK OF COURT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 30-5-12, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF A REGISTER OF DEEDS, SO AS TO ADD CHESTERFIELD COUNTY TO THE LIST OF COUNTIES IN WHICH THE GOVERNING BODY APPOINTS THE REGISTER OF DEEDS.

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

S. 323 (Word version) -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-225 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON MAY BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR OR ELECTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO A STATE BOARD OR COMMISSION WHO HAS SERVED CONSECUTIVE FULL TERMS ON THAT BOARD OR COMMISSION WHICH TOTAL TWELVE YEARS OR MORE, AND PROVIDE FOR EXCEPTIONS TO AND THE OPERATION OF THE PROVISIONS.

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

S. 324 (Word version) -- Senator Russell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 33-31-302, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GENERAL POWERS OF A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA NONPROFIT CORPORATION ACT OF 1994, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT A NONPROFIT CORPORATION MAY SERVE AS A TRUSTEE OF A TRUST IN WHICH IT HAS A BENEFICIAL INTEREST AND TO PROVIDE THAT A NONPROFIT CORPORATE TRUSTEE OF A TRUST IN WHICH IT HAS A BENEFICIAL INTEREST IS NOT CONDUCTING A TRUST BUSINESS WITH REGARD TO THAT TRUST.

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

S. 325 (Word version) -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976,


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RELATING TO MATTERS EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO MODIFY AND CLARIFY THE LANGUAGE REGARDING MATERIALS RELATING TO THE NUMBER OF FINALISTS TO FILL AN EMPLOYMENT POSITION.

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

S. 326 (Word version) -- Senators Cork and Waldrep: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 14, TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-14-65 TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR A PERSON WHO WILLFULLY OBTAINS THE PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION OF ANOTHER PERSON AND USES THAT PERSON'S PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION TO OBTAIN, OR ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN, CREDIT, GOODS, OR SERVICES IN THE NAME OF THE OTHER PERSON WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF THAT PERSON; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR WILLFULLY OBTAINING AND USING PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION; TO PROVIDE FURTHER CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR A PERSON WHO WILLFULLY OBTAINS PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION OF ANOTHER PERSON AND USES THAT PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION TO COMMIT A CRIME; AND TO PROVIDE THAT COURT RECORDS WILL BE REQUIRED TO REFLECT THAT THE PERSON WHOSE IDENTITY WAS FALSELY USED DID NOT COMMIT THE CRIME.

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

S. 327 (Word version) -- Senator Cork: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 17, TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-17-475 TO PROHIBIT A PERSON FROM COMMITTING THE CRIME OF VOYEURISM, TO DEFINE VOYEURISM, AND TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR CONVICTION OF VOYEURISM.

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

S. 328 (Word version) -- Senator Cork: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-31-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HORIZONTAL PROPERTY ACT AND THE PROVISION THAT THE HORIZONTAL PROPERTY REGIME MAY BE WAIVED AND MERGED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN THE CASE OF NONPROFIT LONG-TERM CARE RETIREMENT OR


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LIFE CARE FACILITIES WHERE THERE ARE CO-OWNERS, THEN A TWO-THIRDS VOTE, RATHER THAN A UNANIMOUS VOTE, OF THE CO-OWNERS SUFFICES TO WAIVE THE REGIME.

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

S. 329 (Word version) -- Senators Moore, McConnell, Russell, McGill, Passailaigue, Reese, Jackson, Martin, Washington and Saleeby: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 9 OF TITLE 58, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TELEPHONE, TELEGRAPH, AND EXPRESS COMPANIES, BY ADDING ARTICLE 20 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH AMOUNTS MAY BE CHARGED BY MUNICIPALITIES TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES FOR THE USE OF THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND FOR BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT SUCH CHARGES ARE IMPOSED ON A COMPETITIVELY NEUTRAL AND NONDISCRIMINATORY BASIS, TO LIMIT OR RESTRICT THE IMPOSITION OF CERTAIN OTHER FEES AND TAXES ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES BY MUNICIPALITIES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED PROCEDURAL AND OTHER MATTERS.

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

S. 330 (Word version) -- Senators Holland, Courtney and Saleeby: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 14, ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE RIGHT OF TRIAL BY JURY AND THE RIGHTS OF DEFENDANTS IN CRIMINAL CASES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO PROVIDE FOR NONJURY BENCH TRIALS IN CASES AT LAW WHEN THE AMOUNT IN CONTROVERSY IS TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS OR LESS.

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

S. 331 (Word version) -- Senators Saleeby and Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-78-100, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO JURISDICTION FOR AN ACTION BROUGHT UNDER THE TORT CLAIMS ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ACTION MAY BE FILED AS A CONTESTED CASE FOR A HEARING BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION IF THE PARTIES


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AGREE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE FINAL ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DECISION BE TAKEN BY APPEAL TO THE SUPREME COURT OR THE COURT OF APPEALS, AS APPLICABLE, IF THE PARTIES NOT IN DEFAULT AGREE TO DISPENSE WITH REVIEW BY THE CIRCUIT COURT.

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

S. 332 (Word version) -- Senator Jackson: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 33, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO MARRIAGES OF WHITES AND NEGROES AND THE AGE OF CONSENT FOR AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION MAKING A MARRIAGE BETWEEN A WHITE AND NEGRO OR MULATTO UNLAWFUL.

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

S. 333 (Word version) -- Senator Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-30-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LICENSE RENEWAL FOR MASSAGE/BODY WORK THERAPISTS SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM CONTINUING EDUCATION THERAPISTS WHO HAVE BEEN IN PRACTICE FOR TWENTY-FIVE YEARS CONTINUOUSLY; TO AMEND SECTION 40-30-190 RELATING TO PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS CONCERNING CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS SO AS TO CLARIFY THESE REQUIREMENTS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 334 (Word version) -- Senators Courtney and Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 56, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 SO AS TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING FINANCIAL ASSURANCE FROM A GENERATOR OF HAZARDOUS WASTE OR A PROCESSOR OF TOXIC CHEMICALS INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR DEFINITIONS, REQUIRING FINANCIAL ASSURANCE FROM A PERSON WHO GENERATES HAZARDOUS WASTE OR PROCESSES TOXIC CHEMICALS, PROVIDING THAT THIS ARTICLE APPLIES TO ACTIVITY COMMENCED AFTER ITS EFFECTIVE DATE, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR A PERSON WHO HAS FAILED TO


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PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSURANCE, AND PROVIDING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SHALL PROMULGATE REGULATIONS NECESSARY FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS ARTICLE.

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

S. 335 (Word version) -- Senators Passailaigue and McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 54-3-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPOINTMENT AND TERMS OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF THE STATE PORTS AUTHORITY, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS.

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

S. 336 (Word version) -- Senator Cork: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1975, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO IDENTIFICATION OF HANDICAPPED PARKING PLACES, SO AS TO REQUIRE HANDICAPPED PARKING SIGNS ERECTED AFTER JUNE 30, 1999, TO INCLUDE THE PENALTIES FOR UNLAWFUL USE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY OWNERS WHO HAVE AN EXISTING STOCK OF SIGNS THAT DO NOT INCLUDE THE PENALTY FOR UNLAWFUL USE MAY EXHAUST THEIR STOCK BEFORE ERECTING SIGNS THAT INCLUDE THE PENALTIES FOR UNLAWFUL USE.

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

S. 337 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell, Matthews, Courtney, Patterson, Reese, Hayes, Jackson and Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-29-160, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSURANCE ON SECURITY AND BORROWER UNDER THE CONSUMER FINANCE LAW, SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT LIFE INSURANCE MUST BE IN AN AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF THE "DEBT", RATHER THAN THE "LOAN".

Read the first time and on motion of Senator PASSAILAIGUE, with unanimous consent, ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.


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Committed

On motion of Senator PASSAILAIGUE, with unanimous consent, the Bill was committed to the Committee on Banking and Insurance, retaining its place on the Calendar.

S. 338 (Word version) -- Senator Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN BERKELEY COUNTY, SO AS TO ESTABLISH NEW PRECINCTS AND RENAME CERTAIN EXISTING PRECINCTS.

Read the first time and on motion of Senator MESCHER, with unanimous consent, ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 339 (Word version) -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DISAPPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO PRINCIPAL EVALUATION PROGRAM (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1984, 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. 340 (Word version) -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DISAPPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO POLICY DEVELOPMENT (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1981, 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. 341 (Word version) -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DISAPPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO CREATING MORE EFFECTIVE PARTNERSHIPS AMONG THE SCHOOLS, PARENTS, COMMUNITY, AND BUSINESS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2032, 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.


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S. 342 (Word version) -- Senators Giese, Patterson, Courson and Jackson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 1999, AS "DISABILITIES DAY", TO ENDORSE THE "B.A.C.-COFFEE DAY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES" PROJECT AND OTHER OUTSTANDING PROGRAMS OF EASTER SEALS SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO PROVIDE FOR A JOINT SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AT 11:30 A.M. ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 1999, AT WHICH TIME THE STATE EASTER SEAL REPRESENTATIVES AND THEIR PARENTS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

On motion of Senator GIESE, with unanimous consent, the Concurrent Resolution was introduced and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 343 (Word version) -- Senator Cork: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE CROSS ISLAND PARKWAY BRIDGE IN BEAUFORT COUNTY THE "CHARLES E. FRASER BRIDGE" AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS.

On motion of Senator CORK, with unanimous consent, the Concurrent Resolution was introduced and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 344 (Word version) -- Senator Waldrep: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE LUISA CHING OF ANDERSON, SOUTH CAROLINA, FOR HER DEDICATED EFFORTS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE AND SUPPORT FOR THE STATE'S PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM AND ON THE OCCASION OF HER RECOGNITION BY J. C. PENNEY CO., INC. WITH ITS "JAMES CASH PENNEY AWARD FOR THE EDUCATION CATEGORY".

The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 345 (Word version) -- Senator Passailaigue: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE LOLLIE B. HARPER FOR HER LIFELONG PROMOTION OF PROFESSIONALISM AND SUCCESSFUL PARTICIPATION IN THE FIELD OF ACCOUNTING AND TO RECOGNIZE HER DEDICATION AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ACCOUNTANTS OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

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


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H. 3274 (Word version) -- Reps. Carnell, Klauber, Parks, Stille, Wilder, Taylor, W. McLeod, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, Campsen, Canty, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, D. Smith, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, F. Smith, Fleming, G. Brown, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, H. Brown, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, J. Brown, J. Hines, J. Smith, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, M. Hines, M. McLeod, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McMahand, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, Neilson, Ott, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, R. Smith, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, Spearman, Stuart, T. Brown, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF ONE OF THE PALMETTO STATE'S MOST PROMINENT AND RESPECTED LEADERS, THE HONORABLE WILLIAM TOWNES JONES III, A FORMER MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND FORMER SOLICITOR OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT.

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

SELECTION OF COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

By prior motion of Senator DRUMMOND, the Senate proceeded to a selection of committee assignments as follows:

STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE SENATE
1999

AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Leventis, Phil, Chairman
Land, John C., III
Setzler, Nikki
Peeler, Harvey S., Jr.
Matthews, John W., Jr.
McGill, J. Yancey


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O'Dell, William H.
Cork, Holly
Glover, Maggie W.
Jackson, Darrell
Waldrep, Robert L., Jr.
Elliott, Dick
Reese, Glenn G.
Hutto, C. Bradley
Ravenel, Arthur
McConnell, Glenn F.
Grooms, Larry R.
Gregory, Greg

BANKING AND INSURANCE

Saleeby, Edward E., Chairman
Leatherman, Hugh K.
McConnell, Glenn F.
Setzler, Nikki
Courson, John E.
Matthews, John W., Jr.
Courtney, C. Tyrone
Thomas, David L.
Patterson, Kay
Passailaigue, Ernest L., Jr.
Reese, Glenn G.
Hayes, Robert W., Jr.
Russell, John R.
Jackson, Darrell
Martin, Larry A.
Rankin, Luke
Washington, McKinley
Ford, Robert

CORRECTIONS AND PENOLOGY

Thomas, David L., Chairman
Bryan, James E., Jr.
Giese, Warren K.
Wilson, Joe
Patterson, Kay
Ford, Robert
Glover, Maggie W.
Gregory, Greg


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Ryberg, Greg
Hayes, Robert W., Jr.
Fair, Michael L.
Anderson, Ralph
Waldrep, Robert L.
Martin, Larry A.
Mescher, William
Holland, Donald H.
Grooms, Larry R.

Washington, McKinley, Jr.

EDUCATION

Setzler, Nikki, Chairman
Saleeby, Edward E.
Bryan, James E., Jr.
Giese, Warren K.
Matthews, John W., Jr.
Wilson, Joe
Courson, John E.
Russell, John R.
Washington, McKinley, Jr.
Hayes, Robert W., Jr.
Cork, Holly
Glover, Maggie W.
Mescher, William C.
Rankin, Luke A.
Short, Linda H.
Waldrep, Robert L., Jr.
Anderson, Ralph
Peeler, Harvey S., Jr.

ETHICS

Leatherman, Hugh K., Sr., Chairman
Saleeby, Edward E.
Land, John C., III
Holland, Donald H.
McConnell, Glenn F.
Peeler, Harvey S., Jr.
Courson, John E.
Giese, Warren K.
Smith, J. Verne
Leventis, Phil P.


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FINANCE

Drummond, John, Chairman
Smith, J. Verne
Land, John C., III
Setzler, Nikki
Leatherman, Hugh K.
Leventis, Phil
Peeler, Harvey S., Jr.
Giese, Warren K.
Thomas, David L.
Patterson, Kay
McGill, J. Yancey
Courson, John E.
Matthews, John W., Jr.
O'Dell, William H.
Passailaigue, Ernest L., Jr.
Washington, McKinley, Jr.
Reese, Glenn G.
Hayes, Robert W., Jr.

FISH, GAME AND FORESTRY

Peeler, Harvey S., Jr., Chairman
Drummond, John
Holland, Donald H.
Land, John C., III
McGill, J. Yancey
Passailaigue, Ernest L., Jr.
Elliott, Dick
Gregory, Greg
Waldrep, Robert L., Jr.
Moore, Thomas L.
Giese, Warren K.
Courtney, C. Tyrone
Leatherman, Hugh
Hutto, C. Bradley
Ravenel, Arthur
Cork, Holly
Branton, William S., Jr.
Grooms, Larry R.


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GENERAL COMMITTEE

Wilson, Joe, Chairman
Holland, Donald H.
Moore, Thomas L.
Thomas, David L.
O'Dell, William H.
Washington, McKinley
Courtney, C. Tyrone
Russell, John R.
Martin, Larry A.
Mescher, William
Ryberg, Greg
Short, Linda H.
Alexander, Thomas C.
Fair, Michael L.
Gregory, Greg
Ravenel, Arthur
Courson, John E.
Hutto, C. Bradley

INTERSTATE COOPERATION

Drummond, John, Chairman
Smith, J. Verne
Setzler, Nikki G.
Leatherman, Hugh K.

Reese, Glenn G.

INVITATIONS

Courson, John E., Chairman
Wilson, Joe
Matthews, John W., Jr.
Patterson, Kay
Russell, John R.
O'Dell, William H.
Passailaigue, Ernest L., Jr.
McGill, J. Yancey
Washington, McKinley
Reese, Glenn G.

JUDICIARY

Holland, Donald H., Chairman
Saleeby, Edward E.


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McConnell, Glenn F.
Bryan, James E., Jr.
Wilson, Joe
Moore, Thomas L.
Russell, John R.
Courtney, C. Tyrone
Cork, Holly
Ford, Robert
Glover, Maggie W.
Gregory, Greg
Jackson, Darrell
Martin, Larry A.
Mescher, William
Rankin, Luke
Elliott, Dick

Ryberg, Greg

LABOR, COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Smith, J. Verne, Chairman
Drummond, John
Saleeby, Edward E.
Setzler, Nikki
Leventis, Phil
McConnell, Glenn F.
Moore, Thomas L.
O'Dell, William H.
Passailaigue, Ernest L., Jr.
Reese, Glenn G.
Courtney, C. Tyrone
Elliott, Dick
Ford, Robert
Mescher, William
Ryberg, Greg
Alexander, Thomas C.
Leatherman, Hugh

Branton, William S., Jr.

MEDICAL AFFAIRS

Moore, Thomas L., Chairman
Smith, J. Verne
Peeler, Harvey S., Jr.
Bryan, James E., Jr.


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Courson, John E.
Giese, Warren K.
Thomas, David L.
Hayes, Robert W., Jr.
Cork, Holly
Jackson, Darrell
Short, Linda H.
Alexander, Thomas C.
Fair, Michael L.
Hutto, C. Bradley
Anderson, Ralph
Leventis, Phil P.
Branton, William S., Jr.
Grooms, Larry R.

RULES

McConnell, Glenn F., Chairman
Smith, J. Verne
Drummond, John
Bryan, James E., Jr.
Reese, Glenn G.
Holland, Donald H.
Martin, Larry A.
Rankin, Luke
Matthews, John W., Jr.
Russell, John R.
McGill, J. Yancey
Patterson, Kay
Ford, Robert
Glover, Maggie
Land, John C., III
Jackson, Darrell
Short, Linda H.
Waldrep, Robert L., Jr.

TRANSPORTATION

Land, John C., III, Chairman
Leatherman, Hugh K.
Leventis, Phil
Wilson, Joe
Patterson, Kay
McGill, J. Yancey


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O'Dell, William H.
Elliott, Dick
Rankin, Luke
Ryberg, Greg
Short, Linda H.
Alexander, Thomas C.
Fair, Michael L.
Hutto, C. Bradley
Ravenel, Arthur
Anderson, Ralph
Passailaigue, Ernie
Branton, William S., Jr.

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS OF THE SENATE
1999

ALEXANDER, THOMAS C.
General
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Medical Affairs
Transportation

ANDERSON, RALPH
Corrections and Penology
Education
Medical Affairs
Transportation

BRANTON, WILLIAM S., JR.
Fish, Game and Forestry
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Medical Affairs
Transportation

BRYAN, JAMES E., JR.
Corrections and Penology
Education
Judiciary
Medical Affairs
Rules


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CORK, HOLLY
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Education
Fish, Game and Forestry
Judiciary
Medical Affairs

COURSON, JOHN E.
Banking and Insurance
Education
Ethics
Finance
General
Invitations, Chairman
Medical Affairs

COURTNEY, C. TYRONE
Banking and Insurance
Fish, Game and Forestry
General
Judiciary
Labor, Commerce and Industry

DRUMMOND, JOHN
Finance, Chairman
Fish, Game and Forestry
Interstate Cooperation, Chairman
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Rules

ELLIOTT, DICK
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Fish, Game and Forestry
Judiciary
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Transportation

FAIR, MICHAEL L.
Corrections and Penology
General
Medical Affairs
Transportation


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FORD, ROBERT
Banking and Insurance
Corrections and Penology
Judiciary
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Rules

GIESE, WARREN K.
Corrections and Penology
Education
Ethics
Finance
Fish, Game and Forestry
Medical Affairs

GLOVER, MAGGIE W.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Corrections and Penology
Education
Judiciary
Rules

GREGORY, GREG
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Corrections and Penology
Fish, Game and Forestry
General
Judiciary

GROOMS, LARRY R.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Corrections and Penology
Fish, Game and Forestry
Medical Affairs

HAYES, ROBERT W., JR.
Banking and Insurance
Corrections and Penology
Education
Finance
Medical Affairs


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HOLLAND, DONALD H.
Corrections and Penology
Ethics
Fish, Game and Forestry
General
Judiciary, Chairman
Rules

HUTTO, C. BRADLEY
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Fish, Game and Forestry
General
Medical Affairs
Transportation

JACKSON, DARRELL
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Banking and Insurance
Judiciary
Medical Affairs
Rules

LAND, JOHN C., III
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Ethics
Finance
Fish, Game and Forestry
Rules
Transportation, Chairman

LEATHERMAN, HUGH K.
Banking and Insurance
Ethics, Chairman
Finance
Fish, Game and Forestry
Interstate Cooperation
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Transportation

LEVENTIS, PHIL
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Chairman
Ethics


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Finance
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Medical Affairs
Transportation

MARTIN, LARRY A.
Banking and Insurance
Corrections and Penology
General
Judiciary
Rules

MATTHEWS, JOHN W., JR.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Banking and Insurance
Education
Finance
Invitations
Rules

McCONNELL, GLENN F.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Banking and Insurance
Ethics
Judiciary
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Rules, Chairman

McGILL, J. YANCEY
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Finance
Fish, Game and Forestry
Invitations
Rules
Transportation

MESCHER, WILLIAM
Corrections and Penology
Education


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General
Judiciary
Labor, Commerce and Industry

MOORE, THOMAS L.
Fish, Game and Forestry
General
Judiciary
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Medical Affairs, Chairman

O'DELL, WILLIAM H.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Finance
General
Invitations
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Transportation

PASSAILAIGUE, ERNEST L., Jr.
Banking and Insurance
Finance
Fish, Game and Forestry
Invitations
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Transportation

PATTERSON, KAY
Banking and Insurance
Corrections and Penology
Finance
Invitations
Rules
Transportation

PEELER, HARVEY S., JR.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Education
Ethics
Finance
Fish, Game and Forestry, Chairman
Medical Affairs


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RANKIN, LUKE
Banking and Insurance
Education
Judiciary
Rules
Transportation

RAVENEL, ARTHUR
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Fish, Game and Forestry
General
Transportation

REESE, GLENN G.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Banking and Insurance
Finance
Interstate Cooperation
Invitations
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Rules

RUSSELL, JOHN R.
Banking and Insurance
Education
General
Invitations
Judiciary
Rules

RYBERG, GREG
Corrections and Penology
General
Judiciary
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Transportation

SALEEBY, EDWARD E.
Banking and Insurance, Chairman
Education


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Ethics
Judiciary
Labor, Commerce and Industry

SETZLER, NIKKI
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Banking and Insurance
Education, Chairman
Finance
Interstate Cooperation
Labor, Commerce and Industry

SHORT, LINDA H.
Education
General
Medical Affairs
Rules
Transportation

SMITH, J. VERNE
Ethics
Finance
Interstate Cooperation
Labor, Commerce and Industry, Chairman
Medical Affairs
Rules

THOMAS, DAVID L.
Banking and Insurance
Corrections and Penology, Chairman
Finance
General
Medical Affairs

WALDREP, ROBERT L., Jr.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Corrections and Penology
Education
Fish, Game and Forestry
Rules


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WASHINGTON, McKINLEY
Banking and Insurance
Corrections and Penology
Education
Finance
General
Invitations

WILSON, JOE
Corrections and Penology
Education
General, Chairman
Invitations
Judiciary
Transportation

MOTION ADOPTED

On motion of Senator WILSON, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of Mrs. Juanita Sox Reeley of Springdale, S.C.

Time Fixed

Senator DRUMMOND moved that, when the Senate adjourns on Friday, January 15, 1999, it stand adjourned to meet next Tuesday, January 19, 1999, at 12:00 Noon, which motion was adopted.

ADJOURNMENT

At 12:36 P.M., on motion of Senator DRUMMOND, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 11:00 A.M. under the provisions of Rule 1 for the purpose of taking up local matters and uncontested matters which have previously received unanimous consent to be taken up.

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