South Carolina General Assembly
111th Session, 1995-1996
Journal of the Senate

THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 1995

Thursday, April 6, 1995
(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, hear the Prophet Jeremiah concerning the joyful return of the Exiles, Chapter 31, (vv.3,6) (NRSV):

"I have loved you with an everlasting love;

Therefore I have continued my faithfulness

to you...

Again you shall plant vineyards on the

mountains of Samaria...

For there shall be a day when sentinels

will call in the hill country of Ephraim:

'Come let us go up to Zion,

To the Lord our God'".
Let us pray.

O Lord, the Lord of the Hebrew children and our Lord: we thank You for tipping the scales of life from despair over the human condition to joy in the faithfulness of a God that promises redemption.

So often our lives, like Jeremiah's, are tilted out of balance by the formidable weight of daily struggles. Life, so often, becomes a great burden to so many.

We remember before You the "street people" of our land... and other lands, that drift homeless about.

Help us to design an economy, and a style of life where no one lacks food and shelter, and an opportunity for a job and self-fulfillment, where all can sing,

"Come, let us go up to Zion,

To the Lord our God."

Amen!

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

VETO OVERRIDDEN

(R25) S. 494 -- Senator Courtney: AN ACT TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM DISTANCE WITHIN WHICH A COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION, DEMOLITION, AND LAND-CLEARING LANDFILL IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY MAY NOT BE LOCATED FROM AN EXISTING AQUACULTURE FARM OR FACILITY AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS AND DEFINITIONS.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

April 4, 1995
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

I am hereby returning without my approval S. 494, R. 25, an Act:
TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM DISTANCE WITHIN WHICH A COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION, DEMOLITION, AND LAND-CLEARING LANDFILL IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY MAY NOT BE LOCATED FROM AN EXISTING AQUACULTURE FARM OR FACILITY AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS AND DEFINITIONS.

This veto is based upon my belief that S. 494, R. 25 of 1995, is unconstitutional. It is clearly an act for a specific county. Article VIII, Section 7 states that "[n]o laws for a specific county shall be enacted."

For the above reason, I am returning S. 494, R. 25, without my signature.

Sincerely,
David M. Beasley

The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.

Senator COURTNEY moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.

The question was put: Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?

The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:

Ayes 45; Nays 0

AYES

Alexander                 Bryan                     Cork
Courson                   Courtney                  Drummond
Elliott                   Ford                      Giese
Glover                    Gregory                   Hayes
Holland                   Jackson                   Land
Lander                    Leatherman                Leventis
Martin                    Matthews                  McConnell
McGill                    Mescher                   Moore
O'Dell                    Passailaigue              Patterson
Peeler                    Rankin                    Reese
Richter                   Rose                      Russell
Ryberg                    Saleeby                   Setzler
Short                     Smith, G.                 Smith, J.V.
Stilwell                  Thomas                    Waldrep
Washington                Williams                  Wilson

TOTAL--45

NAYS

TOTAL--0

The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

VETO OVERRIDDEN

(R27) S. 585 -- Senator Reese: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 813 OF 1946, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE SPARTANBURG MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM COMMISSION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE COMPOSITION OF THE COMMISSION.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

April 4, 1995
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

I am hereby returning without my approval S. 585, R. 27, an Act:
TO AMEND ACT 813 OF 1946, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE SPARTANBURG MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM COMMISSION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE COMPOSITION OF THE COMMISSION.

This veto is based upon my belief that S. 585, R. 27 of 1995, is unconstitutional. It is clearly an act for a specific county or city. Article VIII, Section 7 states that "[n]o laws for a specific county shall be enacted;" similarly, Article VIII, Section 10 states that "[n]o laws for a specific municipality shall be enacted."

For the above reasons, I am returning S. 585, R. 27, without my signature.

Sincerely,
David M. Beasley

The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.

Senator COURTNEY moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.

The question was put: Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?

The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:

Ayes 45; Nays 0

AYES

Alexander                 Bryan                     Cork
Courson                   Courtney                  Drummond
Elliott                   Ford                      Giese
Glover                    Gregory                   Hayes
Holland                   Jackson                   Land
Lander                    Leatherman                Leventis
Martin                    Matthews                  McConnell
McGill                    Mescher                   Moore
O'Dell                    Passailaigue              Patterson
Peeler                    Rankin                    Reese
Richter                   Rose                      Russell
Ryberg                    Saleeby                   Setzler
Short                     Smith, G.                 Smith, J.V.
Stilwell                  Thomas                    Waldrep
Washington                Williams                  Wilson

TOTAL--45

NAYS

TOTAL--0

The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

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

March 6, 1995
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,
David M. Beasley

Statewide Appointment

Initial Appointment, Prisoner of War Commission, with term to commence July 1, 1993, and to expire July 1, 1997:

6th Congressional District:

Mr. Harry Everett Thomas, Jr., 1008 Woodstone Drive, Florence, S.C. 29501-5555 VICE MG Jones E. Bolt

Received as information.

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

April 5, 1995
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

I respectfully withdraw from your consideration the appointments below:

Respectfully,
David M. Beasley

Withdrawal Of Statewide Appointments

Reappointment, State Board of Pharmacy, with term to commence June 17, 1994, and to expire June 30, 1999:

1st Congressional District:

Louis H. Hutto, Jr., R.Ph., Post Office Box 810, Georgetown, S.C. 29442

Referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

Reappointment, State Board of Pharmacy, with term to commence June 30, 1994, and to expire June 30, 2000:

6th Congressional District:

Mr. Robert T. Moss, Jr., Moss Pharmacy, 804-E West Second Loop Road, Florence, S.C. 29505-2825

Referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

Doctor of the Day

Senator PATTERSON introduced Dr. Gerald Wilson of Columbia, S.C., Doctor of the Day.

H. 3361--CONFERENCE COMMITTEE APPOINTED
Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., April 6, 1995

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it insists upon the amendments proposed by the House to:
H. 3361 -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO MAKE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FROM FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 SURPLUS REVENUES.
asks for a Committee of Conference, and has appointed Reps. H. Brown, Keegan and Kirsh of the committee on the part of the House.

Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Whereupon, the PRESIDENT appointed Senators J. VERNE SMITH, PASSAILAIGUE and PEELER of the Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., April 5, 1995

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:
H. 3775 -- Reps. H. Brown, Wofford, Williams, Law and Dantzler: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-7-1275 SO AS TO ALLOW CREDITS AGAINST THE CORPORATE INCOME TAX, CORPORATE LICENSE TAX, SALES AND USE TAX, LOCAL OPTION SALES AND USE TAX, AND SIMILAR TAXES FOR A TAXPAYER CONSTRUCTING OR OPERATING A QUALIFIED RECYCLING FACILITY AND TO DEFINE "QUALIFIED RECYCLING FACILITY" AND OTHER TERMS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS CREDIT; TO AMEND SECTION 4-29-67, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FEE IN LIEU OF TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR A FEE IN LIEU AGREEMENT FOR A PROJECT THAT IS A QUALIFIED RECYCLING FACILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-1200, RELATING TO THE ACCOUNTING BASIS OF INCOME TAX RETURNS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE SEPARATE ACCOUNTING FOR THE BUSINESS ACTIVITIES OF A TAXPAYER BUILDING OR OPERATING A QUALIFIED RECYCLING FACILITY WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION AFTER THE CERTIFICATION OF THE ADVISORY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT PROPERTY AND FUELS USED BY OR FOR A QUALIFIED RECYCLING FACILITY.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.

Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., April 5, 1995

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:
H. 3826 -- Reps. Carnell, McAbee, Boan, Hallman and Keegan: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1377 OF 1968, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SO AS TO REVISE EXISTING BOND AUTHORIZATIONS FOR THE ADJUTANT GENERAL AND THE JOHN DE LA HOWE SCHOOL.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.

Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

The following were introduced:

S. 709 -- Senator McConnell: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, BY ADDING SECTION 17 TO ARTICLE X SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF A COUNTY, MUNICIPALITY, SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT, FISCALLY AUTONOMOUS SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO SUBMIT ANY LEGISLATION INSTRUMENT BY A PETITION PROCESS, INCLUDING ONE LIMITING THE TOTAL REVENUE WHICH A COUNTY, MUNICIPALITY, SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT, FISCALLY AUTONOMOUS SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS MAY EXPEND DURING A FISCAL YEAR, PROVIDE FOR THE MANDATORY ADOPTION OF THE LEGISLATIVE INSTRUMENT, AND PROVIDE THAT THE INITIATED ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION MAY NOT BE AMENDED OR REPEALED EXCEPT BY THE PETITION INITIATED PROCEDURE.

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

S. 710 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER AND THE SEPARATE SENTENCING PROCEEDING TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE SENTENCE SHOULD BE DEATH OR LIFE IMPRISONMENT, SO AS TO ADD DISMEMBERMENT, MULTIPLE STABBING, AND MULTIPLE SHOOTING OF A PERSON TO THE LIST OF AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCES A JUDGE SHALL CONSIDER OR INCLUDE IN HIS INSTRUCTIONS TO A JURY DURING THE SENTENCING PHASE OF A DEATH PENALTY PROCEEDING.

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

S. 711 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING, BY ADDING ARTICLE 70 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES TO COMMEMORATE THE SQUARE DANCE AS THE STATE'S OFFICIAL AMERICAN FOLK DANCE.

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

S. 712 -- Senator J. Verne Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE SOUTH CAROLINA YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION'S MIDDLE SCHOOL MODEL LEGISLATURE PROGRAM TO OBSERVE THE HOUSE AND SENATE IN SESSION ON THURSDAY, MAY 4, 1995, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION TO USE THE SENATE CHAMBER AND THE CHAMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON FRIDAY, MAY 5, 1995, TO CONDUCT A MIDDLE SCHOOL MODEL LEGISLATURE PROGRAM.

Whereas, the purpose of the Young Men's Christian Association's Middle School Model Legislature program is to encourage our youth to develop enthusiasm and appreciation for government and community affairs; and

Whereas, students taking part in the program will run for statewide office, pass legislation, and organize their own government; and

Whereas, through these activities, the program will promote a life-long interest in government and encourage good citizenship; and

Whereas, the Middle School Model Legislature program is an extension of the highly successful and award-winning South Carolina Youth in Government program. Now, therefore,

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

That the Members of the General Assembly invite the South Carolina Young Men's Christian Association to observe the General Assembly in session on Thursday, May 4, 1995, as a part of its Middle School Model Legislature program.

Be it further resolved that the members of the General Assembly authorize the South Carolina Young Men's Christian Association to use the Senate Chamber and the Chamber of the House of Representatives on Friday, May 5, 1995, to conduct its Middle School Model Legislature program. If either house is in statewide session, the chamber of that house may not be used.

Be it further resolved that the Offices of the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate and of the House of Representatives shall provide assistance and access as necessary for this meeting in accordance with applicable procedures, Rules of the Senate, and Rules of the House of Representatives.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Ms. Mary Capers Bledsoe, Executive Director, YMCA Youth in Government, and the Honorable James R. Melton and the Honorable Mitchell G. Dorman, Sergeants at Arms of the Senate and of the House of Representatives, respectively.

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

S. 713 -- Senator J. Verne Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION TO USE THE SENATE CHAMBER, THE CHAMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE COMMITTEE HEARING ROOMS IN THE BLATT AND GRESSETTE BUILDINGS ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1995, AND FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1995, TO CONDUCT A YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM.

Whereas, the Youth in Government program is designed to provide first-hand experience in the state legislature and government affairs for secondary students; and

Whereas, students taking part in the program will run for statewide office, pass legislation, and organize their own government; and

Whereas, the purpose of the Young Men's Christian Association's Youth in Government program is to encourage our youth to develop enthusiasm and appreciation for government and community affairs; and

Whereas, forty-three states have successful Youth in Government programs; and

Whereas, the South Carolina High School Youth in Government program is the largest per-capita Youth in Government program in the nation; and

Whereas, the South Carolina High School Youth in Government program has been named the most outstanding in the nation two years in a row. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly authorize the South Carolina Young Men's Christian Association to use the Senate Chamber, the Chamber of the House of Representatives, and such hearing rooms as may be available in the legislative office buildings on Thursday, November 30, 1995, and Friday, December 1, 1995, to conduct a Youth in Government program. If the renovations to either the State House or the Carolina Plaza, or both, render either or both of these locations unsuitable in the judgment of the Clerks of the Senate and the House of Representatives, then the unsuitable location may not be used. In such case, the Clerks shall make an effort to fully accommodate the participants in the Gressette and Blatt Buildings.

Be it further resolved that the Offices of the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate and of the House of Representatives shall provide assistance and access as necessary for this meeting in accordance with applicable procedures, Rules of the Senate, and Rules of the House of Representatives.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Ms. Mary Capers Bledsoe, Executive Director, YMCA Youth in Government, and the Honorable James R. Melton and the Honorable Mitchell G. Dorman, Sergeants at Arms of the Senate and of the House of Representatives, respectively.

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

S. 714 -- Senator Richter: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-11-150, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OPTIONAL FORMS OF RETIREMENT ALLOWANCES UNDER THE POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO ALLOW A MEMBER UNDER PARTICULAR OPTIONS TO RECEIVE A FULL RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE RATHER THAN A REDUCED ALLOWANCE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AND TO AMEND SECTION 9-11-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SYSTEM, SO AS TO INCREASE THE EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS OF CLASS ONE AND CLASS TWO MEMBERS BY EIGHTY-NINE HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT TO OFFSET THE ACTUARIAL COST OF THE ABOVE PROVISION.

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

S. 715 -- Senators Jackson and Short: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 122 SO AS TO DIRECT THE SOUTH CAROLINA HUMAN SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL TO DEVELOP AND COORDINATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMUNITY-BASED ADOLESCENT PREGNANCY PREVENTION PROGRAMS THROUGH FUNDING AVAILABLE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR LOCAL PROJECTS AND SELECTION PROCEDURES.

Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.

H. 3922 -- Reps. Shissias, Quinn, Cotty, Howard, Neal, Scott and Rogers: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE RICHLAND NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL MODEL UNITED NATIONS CLUB AND THE CLUB'S SPONSOR-ADVISER, MS. LYNN WASHINGTON, ON WINNING A SIXTH STRAIGHT FIRST-PLACE AWARD AT THE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL MODEL UN CONFERENCE.

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

H. 3934 -- Rep. G. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE APPRECIATION AND ADMIRATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THE OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS OF MR. BOB FULTON AS THE "VOICE OF THE GAMECOCKS" FOR THE PAST FORTY-THREE YEARS ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT.

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

H. 3935 -- Reps. Waldrop, J. Brown and Wilder: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND DR. JULIAN E. GRANT FOR HIS OVER SIXTY YEARS OF SERVICE TO NEWBERRY COUNTY AS A PRACTICING PHYSICIAN AND COMMUNITY LEADER.

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

H. 3936 -- Reps. Koon, Sharpe, Rhoad, Chamblee, Spearman, Riser, Gamble, McTeer and Witherspoon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE MARION T. BURNSIDE, CHAIRMAN OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD, FOR ALL OF HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AWARDS, AND EFFORTS IN PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

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

H. 3937 -- Rep. McMahand: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING MR. FLETCHER LEE EVANS OF GREENVILLE COUNTY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS PRESIDENT OF THE STATE BROTHERHOOD AUXILIARY TO THE STATE BAPTIST EDUCATION AND MISSIONARY CONVENTION.

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

H. 3938 -- Rep. Meacham: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE BOYS TENNIS TEAM OF FORT MILL HIGH SCHOOL ON WINNING THE 1994 STATE CLASS AAA TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP.

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

H. 3939 -- Reps. Cain and Sandifer: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE JOHN H. KELLEY OF WALHALLA UPON BEING NAMED "1995 ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR" BY THE NATIONAL AMERICAN SCHOOL COUNSELOR ASSOCIATION.

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

H. 3940 -- Rep. Rogers: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND EXTEND SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO "CITY YEAR COLUMBIA" FOR THEIR MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE MIDLANDS OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

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

H. 3960 -- Rep. Riser: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE THE HISTORY AND TRADITION OF THE EBENEZER METHODIST CHURCH OF BOWMAN ON THE OCCASION OF ITS CENTENNIAL ON NOVEMBER 5, 1995.

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

H. 3515 -- Reps. Harrison and Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-13-190, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE ADVANCE SHEETS OF STATUTES, SO AS TO REVISE THE PERSONS AND ENTITIES TO WHOM THE ADVANCE SHEETS MUST BE DISTRIBUTED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 2-13-240, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF SETS OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SO AS TO REVISE THE PERSONS AND ENTITIES TO WHOM THE SETS MUST BE DISTRIBUTED.

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

H. 3741 -- Rep. Tripp: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 29-5-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MECHANICS' LIENS, THE LIEN OF A LABORER, MECHANIC, SUBCONTRACTOR, OR MATERIALMAN, LIMITS ON AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF LIENS FILED BY A SUB-SUBCONTRACTOR OR SUPPLIER, AND SETTLEMENT OF AN ACTION TO ENFORCE A LIEN, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCE TO "NOTICE OF INTENT TO LIEN" AND SUBSTITUTE THEREFOR "NOTICE OF FURNISHING LABOR OR MATERIALS"; TO PROVIDE THAT "NOTICE OF INTENT TO LIEN" IS REPLACED BY "NOTICE OF FURNISHING LABOR OR MATERIALS" AND AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT THE CODE COMMISSIONER TO MAKE THIS CHANGE WHEREVER NECESSARY IN THE STATUTORY LAWS OF THIS STATE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 29-5-23, RELATING TO MECHANICS' LIENS, NOTICE OF PROJECT COMMENCEMENT, AND LOCATION NOTICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ENTIRE NOTICE OF PROJECT COMMENCEMENT MUST BE POSTED AT THE JOB SITE AND THAT THE FAILURE TO POST A NOTICE OF PROJECT COMMENCEMENT AT THE JOB SITE SHALL RENDER CERTAIN PROVISIONS INAPPLICABLE.

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

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

Senator LEVENTIS from the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources submitted a favorable report on:

S. 677 -- Senator Leventis: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE CLEMSON UNIVERSITY LIVESTOCK-POULTRY HEALTH DIVISION TO ESTABLISH A QUARANTINE FOR LARYNGOTRACHEITIS, AN INFECTIOUS AND COMMUNICABLE POULTRY DISEASE, AND TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE QUARANTINE.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Senator LEVENTIS from the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources submitted a favorable report on:

H. 3740 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 46-43-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE MIGRANT FARM WORKERS COMMISSION, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME AND TO ADD A MEMBER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 46-43-40, RELATING TO THE COOPERATION OF STATE AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS WITH THE COMMISSION, SO AS TO REVISE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Senator WILLIAMS from the Committee on Judiciary polled out H. 3606 favorable:

H. 3606 -- Rep. Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-32-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF VACATION TIME SHARING PLAN, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF VACATION TIME SHARING OWNERSHIP PLAN TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PROVIDE THAT SUCH A PLAN IS AN INTEREST IN SUCH PROPERTY, TO ALLOW SUCH A PLAN TO BE CREATED IN A CONDOMINIUM ESTABLISHED FOR A TERM OF YEARS IN LEASEHOLD INTEREST OF MORE THAN THIRTY YEARS, AND PROVIDE THAT ALL SUCH INTERESTS ARE RECOGNIZED AS INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY, AND TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF VACATION TIME SHARING LEASE PLAN SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE LEASES DO NOT CONVEY AN INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY.

Poll of the Judiciary Committee on H. 3606
Ayes 14; Nays 0; Not Voting 4

AYES

Williams                  Holland                   McConnell
Wilson                    Stilwell                  Moore
Russell                   Rose                      Courtney
Cork                      Gregory                   Jackson
Lander                    Martin

TOTAL--14

NAYS

TOTAL--0

NOT VOTING

Saleeby                   Bryan                     Ford
Glover

TOTAL--4

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Senator WILSON from the General Committee submitted a favorable with amendment report on:

H. 3613 -- Reps. Wilkins, Huff, Delleney, Knotts, Townsend, Limehouse, Keegan, Witherspoon, Fleming, Marchbanks, Tripp, Felder, Lanford, Herdklotz, Easterday, A. Young, Hallman, Law, Limbaugh, Cotty, Thomas, Harrell, Sandifer, Sharpe, Fair, Haskins, Richardson, Fulmer, J. Young, Chamblee, Riser, Cain, Jaskwhich, Beatty, R. Smith, Simrill, Walker, Robinson, Rice, Dantzler, Stille, Stuart, Wofford, Wells, Trotter, Mason, Clyburn, Harrison, Klauber, Cato, Vaughn, Martin, Davenport and Kirsh: A BILL TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA FAMILY INDEPENDENCE ACT OF 1995 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE WELFARE POLICY OF THE STATE; TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, REQUIRE THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO EXPAND ITS EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE SERVICES AND TO EXPAND ITS WORK SUPPORT PROGRAM STATEWIDE; TO REQUIRE AFDC RECIPIENTS TO ENTER AGREEMENTS IN ORDER TO RECEIVE AFDC AND TO PROVIDE SANCTIONS FOR NONCOMPLIANCE; TO REQUIRE THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT ON-LINE ACCESS TO JOB VACANCY DATA; TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF PORTIONS OF A RECIPIENT'S AFDC TO EMPLOYERS TO SUPPLEMENT WAGES PAID TO THE RECIPIENT; TO DIRECT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO PROVIDE A TAX CREDIT TO EMPLOYERS WHO HIRE AFDC RECIPIENTS; TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES TO TARGET AFDC RECIPIENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT; TO ENHANCE SERVICES TO TEEN PARENTS; TO REQUIRE NONCUSTODIAL PARENTS OF CHILDREN RECEIVING AFDC TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DEPARTMENT'S EMPLOYEE TRAINING PROGRAM; TO DIRECT SPENDING FIFTY PERCENT OF JOB TRAINING AND PARTNERSHIP ACT FUNDS ON AFDC RECIPIENTS; TO REQUIRE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES OFFICES TO ESTABLISH EDUCATION AND TRAINING GOALS; TO REQUIRE AFDC RECIPIENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN FAMILY SKILLS TRAINING; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE FAMILY COURT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COURT TO ORDER A NONCUSTODIAL PARENT OF A CHILD RECEIVING AFDC TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DEPARTMENT'S EMPLOYEE TRAINING PROGRAMS; TO LIMIT AFDC ASSISTANCE TO TWENTY-FOUR OUT OF ONE HUNDRED TWENTY MONTHS AND SIXTY MONTHS IN A LIFETIME AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO REVISE REQUIREMENTS FOR MANDATORY PARTICIPATION IN A WORK PROGRAM; TO REVISE INCOME AND ASSET LIMITS FOR AFDC ELIGIBILITY; TO PROHIBIT INCREASING AFDC BENEFITS WHEN A CHILD IS BORN INTO AN AFDC FAMILY; TO REQUIRE AFDC RECIPIENTS TO ENTER A DRUG OR ALCOHOL PROGRAM UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO REQUIRE AFDC RECIPIENTS WHO ARE MINORS TO MAINTAIN SATISFACTORY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AND TO LIVE IN THE HOMES OF THEIR PARENTS AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO REVISE CERTAIN ABSENT PARENT AFDC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS; TO EMPHASIZE PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE FAMILY AS A WHOLE; TO REQUIRE AFDC RECIPIENTS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON FATHERS AS A CONDITION OF ELIGIBILITY; TO REVISE THE AMOUNT OF CHILD SUPPORT GIVEN TO AN AFDC RECIPIENT THAT IS COLLECTED BY THE DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-936 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE PARENT OF A CHILD TO SUPPORT A GRANDCHILD IF THE PARENT OF THE GRANDCHILD IS UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE; TO AMEND TITLE 20, CHAPTER 7, ARTICLE 9, SUBARTICLE 3 BY ADDING PART II SO AS TO AUTHORIZE AND PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT THROUGH THE REVOCATION OF BUSINESS, OCCUPATIONAL, AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSES, DRIVERS' LICENSES, COMMERCIAL AND RECREATIONAL HUNTING, FISHING, AND TRAPPING LICENSES AND WATERCRAFT REGISTRATIONS; TO AMEND TITLE 20, CHAPTER 7 BY ADDING ARTICLE 32 SO AS TO ESTABLISH AND PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND ENFORCEMENT OF PATERNITY AND CHILD SUPPORT THROUGH AN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-65, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY FOR AFDC, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS AND TO EXTEND CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS TO ELIGIBILITY FOR MEDICAID; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-590, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT CONCERNING THE CHILD SUPPORT PLAN, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN RIGHTS ASSIGNED TO THE STATE THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE RIGHT TO COLLECT HEALTH CARE EXPENSES AND MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-77, RELATING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF THE IN-HOSPITAL PATERNITY ACKNOWLEDGMENT PROGRAM, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR PROCEDURES TO OBTAIN ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND TO REQUIRE CERTAIN INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED; TO AMEND SECTION 44-63-165, RELATING TO AMENDING BIRTH CERTIFICATES ON ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PATERNITY, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE A PATERNITY ACKNOWLEDGMENT AT NO CHARGE UPON REQUEST FOR ESTABLISHING CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS; TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO APPLY FOR WAIVERS FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO IMPLEMENT CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 20-70-840 THROUGH 20-7-938 AS PART I, SUBARTICLE 3, ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20 AND NAMED "CHILD SUPPORT PROCEEDINGS AND ENFORCEMENT".

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED LOCAL AND STATEWIDE CALENDAR.

THIRD READING BILL

The following Bill was read the third time and ordered sent to the House of Representatives:

S. 686 -- Transportation Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-112 SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT OF NOTARIZATION ON FORMS OR DOCUMENTS CONTAINED IN CHAPTERS 3, 15, 16, AND 19 OF TITLE 56 AND ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 17 OF TITLE 31; TO AMEND SECTION 16-21-20, RELATING TO THE MISUSE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE CERTIFICATE OF TITLE, REGISTRATION CARD, OR LICENSE PLATE, THE FAILURE TO DELIVER A MOTOR VEHICLE CERTIFICATE OF TITLE OR APPLICATION, AND FILING A FRAUDULENT APPLICATION FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE OR REGISTRATION, SO AS TO REVISE THE PERIOD A PERSON MUST DELIVER A MOTOR VEHICLE CERTIFICATE OF TITLE OR APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION; TO AMEND SECTION 56-19-370, RELATING TO THE PROCEDURES FOR THE VOLUNTARY TRANSFER OF A MOTOR VEHICLE CERTIFICATE OF TITLE WHEN A DEALER PURCHASES A MOTOR VEHICLE FOR RESALE, SO AS TO REVISE THE PERIOD THE TRANSFER OF THE CERTIFICATE OF TITLE MUST BE COMPLETED TO AVOID SENDING THE CERTIFICATE OF TITLE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE.

SECOND READING BILL
WITH NOTICE OF GENERAL AMENDMENTS

The following Bill having been read the second time with notice of general amendments was ordered placed on the third reading Calendar:

H. 3736 -- Reps. H. Brown, Wofford, Law, Dantzler and Williams: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-3-150, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CHANGING MUNICIPAL CORPORATE LIMITS BY PETITION OF SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT OR MORE OF LANDOWNERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANNEXATION OF REAL PROPERTY IN A MULTI-COUNTY PARK TITLED IN THE NAME OF A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE REQUIRES THE CONSENT OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS HOLDING TITLE.

Senators MESCHER and COURTNEY explained the Bill.

CARRIED OVER

S. 705 -- Education Committee: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 118 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA ACADEMIC ENDOWMENT INCENTIVE ACT OF 1995 WHICH PERMITS CERTAIN STATE-SUPPORTED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES TO ESTABLISH AN ACADEMIC ENDOWMENT INCENTIVE TRUST FUND, THE DISBURSEMENTS FROM WHICH SHALL BE MATCHED BY THE STATE ON A FIFTY PERCENT BASIS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO SUPPORT ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS, NEED-BASED TUITION ASSISTANCE, ACADEMIC PROGRAMS SPECIFICALLY DEVELOPED TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF TEACHER EDUCATION AND FACULTY POSITIONS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE TEACHER EDUCATION IN AREAS DETERMINED TO BE OF CRITICAL NEED.

On motion of Senator THOMAS, the Bill was carried over.

THE CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED CALENDAR HAVING BEEN COMPLETED, THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE INTERRUPTED DEBATE.

CARRIED OVER

S. 628 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-1420, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA REINSURANCE FACILITY, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE, AND PROVIDE AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE COST REDUCTIONS REALIZED IN OPERATING RESULTS OF THE FACILITY SHALL BE APPLIED EXCLUSIVELY TO REDUCE THE RECOUPMENT CHARGES ON ALL POLICIES OF PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE WRITTEN IN SOUTH CAROLINA; TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-1425, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FINAL RATE ON PREMIUM CHARGE FOR PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RISK CEDED TO THE REINSURANCE FACILITY, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS, AND PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT IN CALCULATING THE FINAL RATE OR PREMIUM CHARGE, IT MUST BE BASED UPON THE COMBINED RATIO OF ALL INSURERS CEDING PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RISKS TO THE FACILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-455, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT RATING PLANS MAY PROVIDE FOR DIFFERENT RATES, RATING TIERS, AND RATING PLANS AMONG AFFILIATED COMPANIES; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-950, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO UNREASONABLE OR EXCESSIVE USE OF THE REINSURANCE FACILITY BY AN INSURER, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO "AN AUTOMOBILE INSURER"; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-596 SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT UPON NOTIFICATION TO THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE REINSURANCE FACILITY, DESIGNATED PRODUCERS MAY CONTRACT WITH A VOLUNTARY MARKET OUTLET FOR ANY TYPE OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CEDEABLE TO THE FACILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-280, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND COLLISION AND COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGES, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS AND LANGUAGE, AND PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, AUTOMOBILE INSURERS, INCLUDING THOSE COMPANIES WRITING PRIVATE PASSENGER PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGES ONLY, MAY, RATHER THAN "SHALL", MAKE COLLISION COVERAGE AND EITHER COMPREHENSIVE OR FIRE, THEFT, AND COMBINED ADDITIONAL COVERAGE AVAILABLE TO AN INSURED OR QUALIFIED APPLICANT WHO REQUESTS THE COVERAGE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-735, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INSURANCE, THE STATE RATING AND STATISTICAL DIVISION, AND THE PLAN FOR CREDITS AND DISCOUNTS, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE, AND PROVIDE THAT IF AN INSURANCE CREDIT OR DISCOUNT PLAN, OTHER THAN THAT PROMULGATED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE OR HIS DESIGNEE, IS GIVEN TO AN INSURED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION, THE POLICY MAY NOT BE CEDED TO THE REINSURANCE FACILITY; AND TO PROVIDE THAT RECOUPMENT FEES FOR PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDING JUNE 30, 1996, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE LEVEL CHARGED DURING THE TWELVE-MONTH PERIOD ENDING JUNE 30, 1995, AND THAT REINSURANCE FACILITY LOSSES UNRECOUPED DUE TO THIS PROVISION SHALL BE RECOUPED EVENLY DURING THE THREE-YEAR PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 1996.

The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the second reading of the Bill.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, the Bill was carried over.

THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE MOTION PERIOD.

MADE SPECIAL ORDER

H. 3666 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 4, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 37 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE COUNTIES TO ESTABLISH OPTIONAL METHODS FOR THE FINANCING OF TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES INCLUDING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT, AND OPERATION OF HIGHWAYS, ROADS, STREETS, BRIDGES, AND OTHER TRANSPORTATION-RELATED PROJECTS EITHER ALONE, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, OR JOINTLY-OPERATED PROJECTS OF THE COUNTY AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES, AND AMEND SECTION 57-5-1330, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY NOT DESIGNATE AS A TURNPIKE FACILITY ANY HIGHWAY, ROAD, BRIDGE, OR OTHER TRANSPORTATION FACILITY FUNDED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY A LOCAL OPTION SALES AND USE TAX AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 37 OF TITLE 4.

Senator RANKIN moved that the Bill be made a Special Order.

Point of Order

Senator PASSAILAIGUE raised a Point of Order under Rule 34B that the motion to make the Bill a Special Order was out of order inasmuch as the Bill had not been on the Calendar for a minimum of six statewide legislative days.

The PRESIDENT noted that the Bill was placed on the Calendar on March 21st and overruled the Point of Order.

Senator McCONNELL argued contra to the motion.

Objection

Senator PASSAILAIGUE asked unanimous consent to be granted leave to speak on the motion.

Senator RANKIN objected.

Senator RANKIN argued in favor of the adoption of the motion.

The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:

Ayes 30; Nays 8

AYES

Alexander                 Bryan                     Courson
Courtney                  Elliott                   Giese
Gregory                   Hayes                     Holland
Jackson                   Lander                    Leatherman
Martin                    McGill                    Moore
O'Dell                    Patterson                 Rankin
Richter                   Russell                   Setzler
Short                     Smith, G.                 Smith, J.V.
Stilwell                  Thomas                    Waldrep
Washington                Williams                  Wilson

TOTAL--30

NAYS

Cork                      Leventis                  McConnell
Mescher                   Passailaigue              Peeler
Rose                      Ryberg

TOTAL--8

The Bill was made a Special Order.

Point of Personal Interest

Senator PATTERSON rose to a Point of Personal Interest.

REPORT RECEIVED

The Final Report of the Governor's School for the Arts Study Committee was received and ordered printed in the House Journal of Thursday, April 6, 1995.

Senator WASHINGTON spoke on the report.

STATEWIDE APPOINTMENT
Confirmation

Having received a favorable report from the 6th Congressional District, the following appointment was confirmed in open session:

Initial Appointment, Prisoner of War Commission, with term to commence July 1, 1993, and to expire July 1, 1997:

6th Congressional District:

Mr. Harry Everett Thomas, Jr., 1008 Woodstone Drive, Florence, S.C. 29501-5555 VICE MG Jones E. Bolt

MOTION ADOPTED
On motion of Senators McGILL, ALEXANDER, BRYAN, CORK, COURSON, COURTNEY, DRUMMOND, ELLIOTT, FORD, GIESE, GLOVER, GREGORY, HAYES, HOLLAND, JACKSON, LAND, LANDER, LEATHERMAN, LEVENTIS, MARTIN, MATTHEWS, McCONNELL, MESCHER, MOORE, O'DELL, PASSAILAIGUE, PATTERSON, PEELER, RANKIN, REESE, RICHTER, ROSE, RUSSELL, RYBERG, SALEEBY, SETZLER, SHORT, GREG SMITH, J. VERNE SMITH, STILWELL, THOMAS, WALDREP, WASHINGTON, WILLIAMS and WILSON, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of Mr. Adwell Tisdale of Greeleyville, S.C., beloved father of Kenny Tisdale, Postmaster of the S.C. Senate.

Mr. Tisdale passed away Sunday, April 2, 1995. He was born in Williamsburg County, the son of the late Edward Tisdale and Daisy Williams. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War, attended Area Trade School of Orangeburg, and was a painter and a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church.

Time Fixed

By prior motion of Senator COURTNEY of Thursday, February 9, 1995, the Senate agreed that, when the Senate stands adjourned on Thursdays in statewide session, it stand adjourned to reconvene on Fridays 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; and that when the Senate stands adjourned on Fridays, it stand adjourned to reconvene on Tuesdays at 12:00 Noon.

ADJOURNMENT

At 12:28 P.M., on motion of Senator WILLIAMS, 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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