Journal of the Senate
of the First Session of the 111th General Assembly
of the State of South Carolina
being the Regular Session Beginning Tuesday, January 10, 1995

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Document No. 1824
Promulgated by Department of Health and Environmental Control
Permits for Construction in Navigable Waters
Received by Lt. Governor January 23, 1995
Referred to Senate Committee on Medical Affairs
120 day review expiration date May 23, 1995

Document No. 1825
Promulgated by Department of Health and Environmental Control
Water Quality Certification
Received by Lt. Governor January 23, 1995
Referred to Senate Committee on Medical Affairs
120 day review expiration date May 23, 1995

Document No. 1828
Promulgated by Budget and Control Board, Office of Human Resources
State Employee Grievance Committee Rules
Received by Lt. Governor January 24, 1995
Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary
120 day review expiration date May 24, 1995

Document No. 1835
Promulgated by Board of Education
Policies and Procedures and Unit Standards for Teacher Education Program Approval in South Carolina
Received by Lt. Governor January 23, 1995
Referred to Senate Committee on Education
120 day review expiration date May 23, 1995

Document No. 1837
Promulgated by Board of Education
School-to-Work Transition Act Regulations
Received by Lt. Governor January 23, 1995
Referred to Senate Committee on Education
120 day review expiration date May 23, 1995

Doctor of the Day

Senator COURTNEY introduced Dr. Robert (Bob) H. Taylor of Spartanburg, S.C., Doctor of the Day.


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MOTION ADOPTED

Senator WILLIAMS asked unanimous consent to make a motion that the Senate proceed to an election to fill any vacancies in the positions of Chairmen of the Standing Committees.

There was no objection.

The Senate proceeded to an election to fill the Chairmanship of the Committee on Corrections and Penology.

ELECTION OF CHAIRMEN OF STANDING COMMITTEES

Election of the Chairman, Committee on Corrections

and Penology

Senator COURSON nominated Senator THOMAS as Chairman of the Committee on Corrections and Penology.

Senator MARTIN moved that the nominations be closed, and that Senator THOMAS be elected by acclamation.

The PRESIDENT announced that Senator THOMAS was elected Chairman of the Committee on Corrections and Penology by acclamation.

The Senate then proceeded to an election to fill the Chairmanship of the General Committee:

Election of the Chairman, General Committee

Senator COURSON nominated Senator WILSON as Chairman of the General Committee.

Senator MARTIN moved that the nominations be closed, and that Senator WILSON be elected by acclamation.

The PRESIDENT announced that Senator WILSON was elected Chairman of the General Committee by acclamation.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

The following were introduced:

S. 407 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-640 SO AS TO REQUIRE AN AUTOMOBILE INSURER TO NOTIFY ITS INSURED WHENEVER THE INSURED'S POLICY OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE HAS BEEN CEDED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA REINSURANCE FACILITY.

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


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S. 408 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 29-15-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LIENS FOR REPAIR OR STORAGE, SO AS TO EXPAND THE NOTICE PROVISIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE SCHEDULING OF THE SALE.

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

S. 409 -- Senators McConnell, Drummond, Passailaigue and Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FISH, GAME, AND WATERCRAFT BY ADDING CHAPTER 22 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN KAYAKING AND CANOEING LIABILITY IMMUNITY WHEREBY A KAYAKING OR CANOEING ACTIVITY SPONSOR OR A KAYAKING OR CANOEING PROFESSIONAL IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT RESULTING FROM AN INHERENT RISK OF KAYAKING OR CANOEING ACTIVITY ABSENT SPECIFIED FACTORS.

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

S. 410 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-1-80 SO AS TO LIMIT PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE INCREASES TO NO MORE THAN THE PERCENTAGE INCREASE IN THE SOUTHEASTERN CONSUMER PRICE INDEX IN THE LATEST COMPLETED CALENDAR YEAR AND TO PROVIDE FOR EXCEPTIONS TO THE LIMITATION IN THE CASE OF MILLAGE FOR DEBT SERVICE APPROVED BY REFERENDUM, ANY OTHER MILLAGE APPROVED BY REFERENDUM AND MILLAGE ATTRIBUTABLE TO PAY EXPENSES OF A NATURAL DISASTER OR TO OFFSET REDUCED STATE AID, IF APPROVED BY AT LEAST A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE GOVERNING BODY AFTER NOTICE AND A PUBLIC HEARING.

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

S. 411 -- Senator Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-7-125 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEFORE ANY BILL OR JOINT RESOLUTION MAY BE ENACTED INTO LAW WHICH REAPPORTIONS THE ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH


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MEMBERS OF EITHER HOUSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ARE ELECTED, CERTAIN PUBLIC HEARINGS THEREON MUST BE HELD IN EACH COUNTY BY THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WHO WOULD BE A PART OF THE COUNTY'S LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.

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

S. 412 -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-2-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE STATE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE BANK ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANKS IN THE DEFINITION OF UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.

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

S. 413 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1230, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE NAME OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH A VEHICLE IS REGISTERED AND PROPERTY TAXES ARE PAID BE PLACED ON LICENSE PLATES.

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

S. 414 -- Senator Peeler: A JOINT RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE EXPIRATION DATE FOR MOTOR CARRIER REGISTRATION CARDS AND IDENTIFICATION MARKERS FROM MARCH 31, 1995, TO DECEMBER 31, 1995, AS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 12-31-260 OF THE 1976 CODE AND SUSPENDING THE PENALTY FOR THE OPERATION OF A MOTOR CARRIER OR VEHICLE WHICH HAS A FADED, EXPIRED, OR MISSING MARKER DURING THIS PERIOD.

Read the first time and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 415 -- Senator Leventis: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MR. EDWARD S. ERVIN, III, ONE OF SUMTER'S MOST PROMINENT BUSINESS AND CIVIC LEADERS, UPON THE NAMING OF THE DINING HALL AT FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY AS THE EDWARD S. ERVIN III DINING HALL.

The Senate Resolution was adopted.


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S. 416 -- Senator Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE EFFORTS BEING MADE TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE STUDENTS IN SOUTH CAROLINA'S PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM AND TO DECLARE TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1995, AS "CHILDREN FIRST DAY" IN THIS STATE.

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

S. 417 -- Senator Moore: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE DR. AND MRS. RANDY COOPER FOR BEING HONORED AS NORTH AUGUSTA'S 1994 CITIZENS OF THE YEAR BY THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND TO COMMEND THEM FOR THEIR TIRELESS SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY.

The Senate Resolution was adopted.

H. 3103 -- Reps. Shissias, Simrill, Cromer, L. Whipper, S. Whipper, Stille, Kelley, Richardson, Gamble, Phillips and Spearman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-220, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OBTAINING SUPPORT PAYMENTS FROM ABSENT PARENTS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO PURSUE STATE AND FEDERAL TAX REFUND OFFSETS FOR DELINQUENT CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS EVEN IF PERIODIC PAYMENTS ON THE DELINQUENCY ARE BEING MADE OR EVEN IF THE DELINQUENT AMOUNT HAS BEEN PLACED IN ABEYANCE.

Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.

H. 3104 -- Reps. Shissias, Stille and Kelley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1318, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN INCOME-WITHHOLDING TO ENFORCE SUPPORT ORDERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "SUPPORT ORDER" AND TO CORRECT A CROSS-REFERENCE.

Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.


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REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

Invitations Accepted

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from S.C. Assn. of Christian Schools to attend a breakfast at the Holiday Inn, Assembly Street, on Wednesday, February 1, 1995, from 7:45 until 8:45 A.M.

Poll of the Invitations Committee

Ayes 8; Nays 0; Not Voting 2

AYES

Courson           Peeler           Wilson
Matthews Thomas Patterson
Stilwell Passailaigue

TOTAL--8

NAYS

TOTAL--0

NOT VOTING

Russell O'Dell

TOTAL--2

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from S.C. Assn. of Adult Education Directors to attend a reception in the lower lobby - State House on Wednesday, February 1, 1995, immediately upon adjournment and lasting until 2:00 P.M.


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Poll of the Invitations Committee

Ayes 8; Nays 0; Not Voting 2

AYES

Courson           Peeler           Wilson
Matthews Thomas Patterson
Stilwell Passailaigue

TOTAL--8

NAYS

TOTAL--0

NOT VOTING

Russell O'Dell

TOTAL--2

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from National Federation of the Blind to attend a dinner at the Federation Center of the Blind (119 South Kilbourne Rd., Cola.) on Wednesday, February 1, 1995, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M.

Poll of the Invitations Committee

Ayes 8; Nays 0; Not Voting 2

AYES

Courson           Peeler           Wilson
Matthews Thomas Patterson
Stilwell Passailaigue

TOTAL--8

NAYS

TOTAL--0



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NOT VOTING

Russell O'Dell

TOTAL--2

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from The Arc of S.C., S.C. Autism Society, S.C. Assn. of Independent Head Injury Groups, S.C. Head Injury Assn., S.C. Spinal Cord Injury Assn., S.C. Disabilities Research Commission, S.C. Human Service Providers, Inc., Disability Action Center and Disability Coalition of S.C. to attend a drop-in in the lower lobby - State House on Thursday, February 2, 1995, from 9:00 until 11:30 A.M.

Poll of the Invitations Committee

Ayes 8; Nays 0; Not Voting 2

AYES

Courson           Peeler           Wilson
Matthews Thomas Patterson
Stilwell Passailaigue

TOTAL--8

NAYS

TOTAL--0

NOT VOTING

Russell O'Dell

TOTAL--2

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from S.C. Farm Bureau Federation to attend a banquet at the Ellison Building, State Fairground, on Tuesday, February 7, 1995, from 6:00 until 7:15 P.M.


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Poll of the Invitations Committee

Ayes 8; Nays 0; Not Voting 2

AYES

Courson           Peeler           Wilson
Matthews Thomas Patterson
Stilwell Passailaigue

TOTAL--8

NAYS

TOTAL--0

NOT VOTING

Russell O'Dell

TOTAL--2

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from S.C. Farm Bureau Women's Committee to attend a breakfast in the lower lobby - State House on Wednesday, February 8, 1995, from 8:00 until 10:00 A.M.

Poll of the Invitations Committee

Ayes 8; Nays 0; Not Voting 2

AYES

Courson           Peeler           Wilson
Matthews Thomas Patterson
Stilwell Passailaigue

TOTAL--8

NAYS

TOTAL--0



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NOT VOTING

Russell O'Dell

TOTAL--2

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from National Assn. of Credit Management to attend a reception at the Ramada Town House on Wednesday, February 8, 1995, from 6:00 until 9:00 P.M.

Poll of the Invitations Committee

Ayes 8; Nays 0; Not Voting 2

AYES

Courson           Peeler           Wilson
Matthews Thomas Patterson
Stilwell Passailaigue

TOTAL--8

NAYS

TOTAL--0

NOT VOTING

Russell O'Dell

TOTAL--2

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations polled out S. 344 favorable:

S. 344 -- Senators Lander, Matthews, Setzler and Giese: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 1995, AS "DISABILITIES DAY"; TO ENDORSE THE "B.A.C.-COFFEE DAY FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES" PROJECT AND OTHER OUTSTANDING PROGRAMS OF LIFE ABILITIES - THE EASTER SEAL SOCIETY OF SOUTH CAROLINA; AND TO PROVIDE FOR A JOINT SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 1995, AT WHICH TIME THE STATE LIFE ABILITIES


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REPRESENTATIVES AND THEIR PARENTS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.


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