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H. 4276 -- Reps. P. Harris, Chamblee, Cooper, Stille, Tucker and Townsend: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE OF ANDERSON POLICE CHIEF JAMES E. BURRISS ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AND WISHING FOR HIM MANY HAPPY AND FULFILLING YEARS.

H. 4278 -- Reps. Stuart, Koon, Gamble, Knotts, Riser, Spearman and Wright: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE ODYSSEY OF THE MIND TEAM FROM LEXINGTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL WHO TOOK TOP HONORS IN THE ODYSSEY OF THE MIND WORLD FINALS HELD IN KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE.

H. 4280 -- Rep. Cave: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO MS. BOBBY THOMAS FURMAN OF ALLENDALE COUNTY FOR HER OUTSTANDING AND DEDICATED SERVICE AS ALLENDALE COUNTY AUDITOR SINCE 1983.

H. 4281 -- Rep. Cave: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO MR. LEWIS BRYAN FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE FIELD OF PUBLIC EDUCATION

H. 4282 -- Rep. Cave: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING DR. DILL GAMBLE OF ALLENDALE COUNTY FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE FIELD OF PUBLIC EDUCATION ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AND TO WISH HIM AND HIS WIFE, AZALEE, WELL IN ALL THEIR FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

H. 4285 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MARTIN BROTHERS, INC., OF SUMMERTON ON BEING SELECTED AS THE FIRST RECIPIENT OF GEORGIA-PACIFIC'S "OUTSTANDING LOGGER AWARD".

H. 4288 -- Reps. Neilson, Baxley and Hines: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE ST. JOHNS HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM OF DARLINGTON COUNTY ON WINNING THE 1995 CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

H. 4289 -- Rep. Boan: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING JAMES M. "JIMMY" NEAL OF LANCASTER COUNTY FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE LANCASTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND WISHING HIM SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS FOLLOWING HIS RETIREMENT AS PRINCIPAL OF ANDREW JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL.

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

The House assembled at 10:00 A.M.

Deliberations were opened with prayer by the Chaplain of the House of Representatives, the Rev. Dr. Alton C. Clark as follows:

We thank You, Heavenly Father, that You have given us the privilege during the past weeks of being laborers in Your vineyard. And with undaunted courage may we continue to sow seeds of truth, understanding and goodwill, believing in its harvest in keeping with Your mighty plans and purposes. And even though we toil in many discouragements and difficulties, cause us to know that while weeping may be for the night, joy comes in the morning for those whose trust is stayed in the Lord.

Thank You for Your promise to hear our prayer. Amen.

Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER.

After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of yesterday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.

Rep. J. YOUNG moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Wortham Wyatt Dibble of Sumter, which was agreed to.

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., May 31, 1995
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has appointed Senators Holland, McConnell and Moore of the Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate on H. 4239:
H. 4239 -- Reps. Wilkins, H. Brown, J. Brown, Cato, Harrison, Sharpe, Townsend, Haskins and Huff: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE RESPECTIVE HOUSES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADJOURN ON JUNE 1, 1995, AT 5:00 P.M. THEY SHALL STAND ADJOURNED TO MEET AT 10:00 A.M. ON JUNE 5, 6, 7, 8, AND 9, 1995, FOR

Received as information.

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., May 31, 1995
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the House to S. 734:
S. 734 -- Senators O'Dell and Waldrep: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE PORTION OF STATE HIGHWAY 20 IN ANDERSON COUNTY FROM THE CITY OF BELTON TO THE BURRISS CAREER CENTER THE "ERNEST ALLEN BURRISS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY".
Very respectfully,
President

Received as information.

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., May 31, 1995
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has appointed Senators Courson, Holland and Moore of the Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate on S. 90:
S. 90 -- Senators Wilson, Rose, Giese and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-330, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CRIMES OF ARMED ROBBERY AND ATTEMPTED ARMED ROBBERY, SO AS TO EXTEND THE OFFENSE TO CASES IN WHICH A PERSON ALLEGES HE IS ARMED WHILE USING A REPRESENTATION OF A DEADLY WEAPON OR AN OBJECT WHICH A PERSON MAY REASONABLY BELIEVE TO BE A DEADLY WEAPON.
Very respectfully,
President

Received as information.

The Senate returned to the House with amendments the following.

H. 4018 -- Rep. Cato: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-16-75 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A SPECIAL INSPECTOR FROM PERFORMING ELEVATOR INSPECTIONS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

Rep. CATO explained the Senate amendment.

The Senate amendments were agreed to, and the Bill, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification.

The following was introduced:

H. 4292 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SORROW AT THE DEATH OF HAROLD C. MORRIS

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 900 -- Senators O'Dell and Waldrep: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING CRESCENT HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' SOFTBALL TEAM OF IVA, SOUTH CAROLINA, UPON RECOGNITION AS THE 1995 AA STATE CHAMPIONS.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 901 -- Senator Gregory: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MRS. VIRGINIA PADGETT BIGGERSTAFF OF LANCASTER COUNTY UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AFTER A THIRTY-YEAR TEACHING CAREER AND EXTENDING BEST WISHES FOR A LONG AND FULFILLING RETIREMENT.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 902 -- Senators Richter, McConnell, Matthews, Passailaigue, Rose, Washington, Ford, Mescher and Greg Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE BELOVED CAROLYN HEYMAN GOODSTEIN OF CHARLESTON ON THE OCCASION OF HER EIGHTY-FIFTH BIRTHDAY AND TO CELEBRATE HER RICH AND FULL LIFE AND WISH HER A FUTURE FULL OF GOOD HEALTH AND THE CONTINUED ENJOYMENT OF A LOVING AND DEVOTED FAMILY.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.

On motion of Rep. McELVEEN, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:

H. 4293 -- Rep. McElveen: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS STUDENT ASSOCIATION TO USE THE HOUSE CHAMBER ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1995, FOR ITS MEETING AND CONFERENCE.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the South Carolina Independent Schools Student Association may use the chamber of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, September 19, 1995, for its meeting and conference. If the House is in statewide session, the chamber may not be used.

Be it further resolved that no expenses may be charged to the South Carolina Independent Schools Student Association for the use of the chamber.

The Resolution was adopted.

The SPEAKER granted Rep. JASKWHICH a temporary leave of absence.

The following Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:

H. 4294 -- Reps. Kelley, Townsend and Cooper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-370, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE, SO AS TO INCLUDE CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; TO AMEND SECTIONS 57-1-10, 57-1-40, AND 57-1-310, ALL AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, PERMIT THE GOVERNOR TO APPOINT THE DEPARTMENT'S DIRECTOR, AND TO ESTABLISH AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE; TO AMEND SECTION 57-5-1620, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ADVERTISEMENT AND AWARD OF CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS AND

S. 501 -- Senator Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-1-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY MAY NOT IMPOSE A MORATORIUM ON A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FOR WHICH A PERMIT HAS BEEN GRANTED WITHOUT GIVING A TWO-WEEK NOTICE IN A NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCULATION IN THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE PROJECT IS LOCATED AND REQUIRE AT LEAST TWO READINGS WHICH ARE A WEEK APART BEFORE A MORATORIUM MAY BE IMPOSED.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows.

Allison          Anderson         Askins
Baxley           Beatty           Boan
Breeland         Brown, J.        Cain
Carnell          Cato             Cave
Chamblee         Clyburn          Cobb-Hunter
Cooper           Cotty            Dantzler
Delleney         Easterday        Elliott
Fair             Fleming          Fulmer
Gamble           Govan            Hallman
Harris, J.       Harris, P.       Harrison
Haskins          Herdklotz        Hines
Hodges           Howard           Hutson
Inabinett        Keegan           Kelley
Kennedy          Keyserling       Kinon
Kirsh            Klauber          Knotts
Koon             Lanford          Limbaugh
Littlejohn       Lloyd            Marchbanks
Mason            McAbee           McCraw
McElveen         McKay            McMahand
McTeer           Meacham          Neilson
Quinn            Rhoad            Rice
Richardson       Riser            Robinson
Rogers           Sandifer         Scott
Seithel          Sharpe           Sheheen
Simrill          Smith, D.        Smith, R.
Spearman         Stille           Stoddard
Stuart           Thomas           Tripp
Trotter          Tucker           Vaughn
Waldrop          Walker           Wells
Whatley          Whipper, L.      Whipper, S.
Wilder           Wilkes           Wilkins
Williams         Witherspoon      Wofford
Worley           Wright           Young, A.
Young, J.

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Thursday, June 1.

Michael F. Jaskwhich     Ronald P. Townsend
Olin R. Phillips         G. Ralph Davenport, Jr.
June S. Shissias         Grady A. Brown
L. Morgan Martin         Thomas E. Huff
Juanita M. White         James N. Law
Bessie Moody-Lawrence    H.B. Limehouse, III
Alma W. Byrd             Ralph W. Canty
James L.M. Cromer, Jr.   Douglas Jennings, Jr.
Henry E. Brown, Jr.      Joseph H. Neal
John G. Felder           C. Alex Harvin, III
Theodore A. Brown        Robert W. Harrell, Jr.

The SPEAKER granted Rep. BAILEY a leave of absence due to surgery.

The SPEAKER granted Rep. HARWELL a leave of absence due to an accident.

Rep. HARVIN signed a statement with the Clerk that he came in after the roll call of the House and was present for the Session on Wednesday, May 31.

Announcement was made that Dr. Bill Edwards of Charleston is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

Rep. STUART, on behalf of the Lexington Delegation presented to the House the Pelion High School Girls Softball Team, winners of the 1995 Class A Girls Softball State Title, their coaches and other school officials.

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