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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:

Everlasting Father, Whose presence is always available to all who will claim it, be within us to refresh us, above us to bless us, around us to protect us, before us to lead us, beneath us to hold us up. Teach us to lean heavily upon Your strong right arm knowing that even good leaders must themselves be led, that wise rulers must have a wise ruler, the wielders of authority must themselves live under a higher power. Be to us that Leader, that Ruler and that higher Power. Keep us cheerful when things go wrong, serene when things are irritating, and strong in faith until the day is done.

Be always our Light and our Salvation. 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. KINON moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Saleen Saleeby, former Mayor of Dillon, which was agreed to.

On March 26, 1996, I was ill and unable to attend session. If I had been present, I would have voted in favor of Margaret Gamble's Bill, H. 4761, dealing with annexation in Lexington County.

Rep. RICHARD M. QUINN, JR.

The following was received and referred to the appropriate committee for consideration.

Document No. 1929
Promulgated By Department of Insurance
To Repeal R69-13.4, Uniform Classification and Territorial Plan - Automobile
Received By Speaker March 25, 1996
Referred to House Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
120 Day Review Period Expiration Date July 23, 1996 (subject to sine die revision)

The following was received.

Document No. 1907
Promulgated By Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
State Athletic Commission
Combative Sports
Received by Speaker February 1, 1996
Referred to House Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
120 Day Review Period Expiration Date May 31, 1996
General Committee requested withdrawal March 26, 1996
Withdrawn and Resubmitted March 26, 1996

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., March 26, 1996
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. 507:

S. 507 -- Senator Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-17-55, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF A PRIVATE DETECTIVE BUSINESS, SO AS TO REVISE THE QUALIFICATIONS AN APPLICANT WHO DESIRES TO OPERATE A PRIVATE DETECTIVE BUSINESS MUST POSSESS, AND TO ESTABLISH

Very respectfully,
President

Received as information.

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., March 26, 1996
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has confirmed the Governor's appointment of:

Reappointment, Lee County Master-in-Equity, with term to commence December 31, 1995, and to expire December 31, 2001:

Honorable Robert D. Jennings, 1 Courthouse Square, Bishopville, S.C. 29010

Very respectfully,
President

Received as information.

Rep. J. BROWN, from the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

H. 3182 -- Reps. L. Whipper, Breeland, J. Brown, Davenport, Harvin, Inabinett, Kirsh, Lloyd and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-43-720 SO AS TO PROHIBIT BODY PARTS FROM A DEAD BODY REMOVED DURING AN AUTOPSY TO BE USED FOR ORGAN OR TISSUE DONATION UNLESS CONSENT HAS BEEN OBTAINED; TO AMEND SECTIONS 44-43-330 AND 44-43-950, BOTH AS AMENDED, AND BOTH RELATING TO CONSENT FOR ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT COUNSELING AND A WRITTEN STATEMENT REGARDING THE DONATION AND ITS PROPOSED USE BE GIVEN TO THE PERSON CONSENTING; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-43-960 RELATING TO CIRCUMSTANCES REQUIRING PERMISSION FROM THE MEDICAL EXAMINER OR CORONER FOR ORGAN OR TISSUE RECOVERY, SO AS TO

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. CATO, from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

H. 4627 -- Reps. Cato, J. Brown, H. Brown, Boan, Vaughn, Wright, Tripp and Lanford: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 2 SO AS TO REENACT THE REGULATION OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE 40; TO AMEND TITLE 40, CHAPTER 1, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, SO AS TO DELETE ALL PROVISIONS AND TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, FOR THE POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO ALL OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING BOARDS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION; AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 73, TITLE 40, RELATING TO PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. CATO, from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

S. 991 -- Senator Saleeby: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-55-530, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE "OMNIBUS INSURANCE FRAUD AND REPORTING IMMUNITY ACT", SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCE TO "DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES" IN THE DEFINITION OF "AUTHORIZED AGENCY", ADD THE SPECIFIC NAMES OF CERTAIN STATE AGENCIES, AND INCLUDE ALL OTHER STATE BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND AGENCIES IN THAT DEFINITION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-55-570, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE "OMNIBUS INSURANCE FRAUD AND REPORTING IMMUNITY ACT" AND NOTIFICATION TO THE INSURANCE FRAUD DIVISION OF THE OFFICE OF THE STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF KNOWLEDGE OR BELIEF OF FALSE STATEMENTS

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. CATO, from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

H. 4694 -- Reps. Harrison, Wofford, Stuart, Hodges, Neal, Cave, Govan, Baxley, Knotts, Meacham, Bailey, Delleney, Shissias, Klauber, Simrill, Thomas, Clyburn, Wright, Fulmer, Jennings, Martin, J. Harris, Kinon, J. Young, Boan, Limbaugh, McCraw, Young-Brickell, T. Brown, Scott, Tucker, White, D. Smith and Phillips: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-9-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF TELEPHONE COMPANIES AND DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO ADD PROVISIONS DEFINING "BASIC LOCAL EXCHANGE TELEPHONE SERVICE", "CARRIER OF LAST RESORT", "INCUMBENT LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIER" OR "INCUMBENT LEC", "LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIER" OR "LEC", "NEW ENTRANT LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIER" OR "NEW ENTRANT LEC", "SMALL LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIER" OR "SMALL LEC", "TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES", AND "UNIVERSAL SERVICE"; TO AMEND SECTION 58-9-280, RELATING TO TELEPHONE COMPANIES AND THE REQUIREMENT THAT A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY MUST BE OBTAINED BEFORE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, OR EXTENSION OF A PLANT OR SYSTEM, SO AS TO ADD PROVISIONS WHICH PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT AFTER NOTICE AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD, THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION MAY GRANT A CERTIFICATE TO OPERATE AS A TELEPHONE UTILITY TO APPLICANTS PROPOSING TO FURNISH LOCAL TELEPHONE SERVICE IN THE SERVICE TERRITORY OF AN "INCUMBENT LEC", SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND EXEMPTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 58-9-576 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN "INCUMBENT LEC" MAY ELECT TO HAVE RATES, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS PURSUANT TO THE PLAN DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 58-9-577 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, NOTWITHSTANDING SECTIONS 58-9-575 AND 58-9-576, A "SMALL

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. SHARPE, from the Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, submitted a favorable report, on:

H. 4726 -- Rep. Witherspoon: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AMEND ACT 239 OF 1991, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE TAKING AND ATTEMPTS TO TAKE STRIPED BASS AND WHITE BASS HYBRIDS NEAR THE MOUTH OF THE SAVANNAH RIVER UPSTREAM TO NEW SAVANNAH BLUFF LOCK DAM IN SOUTH CAROLINA WATERS UNTIL JULY 1, 1996, SO AS TO EXTEND THE MORATORIUM AND EXPAND THE AREA COVERED BY THE MORATORIUM.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. SHARPE, from the Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

H. 4727 -- Rep. Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-235, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON TAKING OR POSSESSING STRIPED BASS LESS THAN TWENTY-ONE INCHES IN CERTAIN PLACES, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND ADD PROVISIONS IMPOSING A CREEL LIMIT AND MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO TAKE OR POSSESS SUCH FISH IN THE WACCAMAW, PEE DEE, BLACK, SAMPIT, COOPER, ASHLEY, EDISTO, ASHEPOO, COMBAHEE, COOSAWHATCHIE, NEW, AND SAVANNAH RIVERS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

S. 688 -- Senator Greg Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-1750, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GAME FISH BREEDERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT LICENSED INDIVIDUALS MAY SELL, OFFER FOR SALE, AND TRANSPORT CERTAIN CULTURED GAME FISH TO STOCK OR RESTOCK CULTURED GAME FISH THAT EXCEEDS FOUR INCHES IN OVERALL LENGTH, TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR CULTURED GAME FISH, AND TO MAKE OTHER GRAMMATICAL AND TECHNICAL CHANGES.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report, on:

H. 4498 -- Reps. Harrison, Hodges, Jennings, D. Smith, Cromer, Wofford, Govan, Tucker, Fleming, Knotts, Shissias, Thomas and Scott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 58-17-4096 SO AS TO PROHIBIT TRESPASSING UPON RAILROAD TRACKS AND PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report, on:

H. 4526 -- Reps. Wilkins, Sharpe, H. Brown, Harrison, Sheheen, Jennings, Martin, Cato, Cromer, Wright, Hodges and Spearman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 10-11-330, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CRIME OF UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY INTO THE CAPITOL BUILDING, SO AS TO MAKE THE CRIME APPLY TO ANY OTHER BUILDING IN WHICH THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IS MEETING.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

H. 4537 -- Reps. Hutson, Cromer, Limehouse, Herdklotz, Seithel, R. Smith, Simrill, Littlejohn, Sharpe, Bailey, Young-Brickell, Wofford, Fulmer, Rhoad, Inabinett, Walker, Davenport, Witherspoon, Sandifer, Waldrop, Riser, Dantzler, Law, Allison, J. Harris and Kinon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-2725 SO AS TO PROHIBIT DAY CARE CENTERS FROM EMPLOYING PERSONS CONVICTED OF CERTAIN CRIMES, TO CREATE A CRIMINAL OFFENSE WHEN A PERSON CONVICTED OF CERTAIN CRIMES APPLIES TO OR IS EMPLOYED BY A DAY CARE CENTER, TO REQUIRE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS TO INCLUDE A STATEMENT REGARDING THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE, TO REQUIRE FINGERPRINT REVIEWS FOR EMPLOYEES AND CAREGIVERS, TO ALLOW TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT PENDING RESULTS OF THE REVIEWS, AND TO WAIVE FINGERPRINT REVIEWS FOR PERSONS CONTINUOUSLY EMPLOYED IN DAY CARE CENTERS FOR ONE YEAR PRIOR TO THIS ACT'S EFFECTIVE DATE; BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-3092 SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM THE FINGERPRINT REVIEW REQUIREMENTS CERTIFIED EDUCATION PERSONNEL AND LICENSED FOSTER PARENTS WHO HAVE UNDERGONE FINGERPRINT REVIEWS; BY AMENDING SECTIONS 20-7-2730, 20-7-2740, 20-7-2800, 20-7-2810, 20-7-2850, 20-7-2860, AND 20-7-2900, ALL AS AMENDED, AND ALL RELATING TO DAY CARE LICENSING, APPROVAL, REGISTRATIONS, AND RENEWALS, SO AS TO DELETE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSOLIDATION, PROVISIONS RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT IN DAY CARE CENTERS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 20-7-2905, RELATING TO FEES FOR CRIMINAL HISTORY REVIEWS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION FROM CHARGING MORE THAN THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION FOR THESE REVIEWS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report, on:

H. 4699 -- Reps. Stuart, Wilkins and Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-251, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976,

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. QUINN, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report, on:

H. 4527 -- Reps. McAbee, Kelley, McMahand, Cain, Cato, Neilson, Richardson, Govan, Stoddard, Keyserling, Herdklotz, Keegan, Waldrop, McCraw, Vaughn, Lanford, Boan, Phillips, Littlejohn, Thomas, Chamblee, Koon, Sandifer and McTeer: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE STAFF SERVING THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IS NOT REQUIRED TO WORK ON GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 1996.

On motion of Rep. McABEE, with unanimous consent, the following House Resolution was taken up for immediate consideration.

H. 4527 -- Reps. McAbee, Kelley, McMahand, Cain, Cato, Neilson, Richardson, Govan, Stoddard, Keyserling, Herdklotz, Keegan, Waldrop, McCraw, Vaughn, Lanford, Boan, Phillips, Littlejohn, Thomas, Chamblee, Koon, Sandifer and McTeer: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE STAFF SERVING THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IS NOT REQUIRED TO WORK ON GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 1996.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the staff serving the members of the House of Representatives is not required to work on Good Friday, April 5, 1996.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 4820 -- Reps. Tucker, P. Harris, Townsend, Stille, Chamblee and Cooper: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING LILY-ROLAND HALL OF ANDERSON FOR HER OUTSTANDING AND EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF

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

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

H. 4821 -- Rep. Delleney: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 1996, AS THE TIME FOR ELECTING A SUCCESSOR TO FILL THE OFFICE OF A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 7, WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1999.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That the House of Representatives and the Senate shall meet in joint assembly in the Hall of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, April 10, 1996, at 12:00 Noon to elect a successor to the Honorable Curtis G. Shaw, Judge of the Court of Appeals, whose unexpired term expires June 30, 1999.

Be it further resolved that all nominations must be made by the Chairman of the Joint Legislative Committee for Judicial Screening and that no further nominating or seconding speeches be made by members of the General Assembly on behalf of any candidate.

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

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 1291 -- Senators Ryberg and Moore: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 1996, AS GERMAN-AMERICAN FRIENDSHIP DAY AND TO EXTEND OUR BEST WISHES AND HOPES FOR A SUCCESSFUL VISIT TO OUR FRIENDS FROM GERMANY PARTICIPATING IN THE GERMAN-AMERICAN PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM AT AIKEN AND SOUTH AIKEN HIGH SCHOOLS.

Whereas, the students, teachers and school administrators from Aiken High School are preparing to embark on the fifth exchange of students

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