Bill 244

                    Current Status

Bill Number:                       244
Type of Legislation:               Concurrent Resolution CR
Introducing Body:                  Senate
Introduced Date:                   19970123
Primary Sponsor:                   McGill 
All Sponsors:                      McGill 
Drafted Document Number:           res1238.jym
Date Bill Passed both Bodies:      19970206
Subject:                           Wildlife Refuge, National;
                                   north of Winyah Bay; creation of in
                                   certain counties; Fish and Game,
                                   Natural Resources

Body    Date      Action Description                       Com     Leg Involved
______  ________  _______________________________________  _______ ____________

Senate  19970206  Received from House
House   19970206  Adopted, returned with concurrence
House   19970205  Committee report: Favorable              24 HIMR
House   19970128  Introduced, referred to Committee        24 HIMR
Senate  19970123  Introduced, adopted, sent to House

COMMITTEE REPORT

February 5, 1997

S. 244

S. Printed 2/5/97--H.

Read the first time January 28, 1997.

To whom was referred a Concurrent Resolution (S. 244), to request that the United States Fish and Wildlife Services, etc., respectfully

That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:

RICHARD M. QUINN, JR., for Committee.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

TO REQUEST THAT THE UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICES AND THE CAPE ROMAIN NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE KEEP THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE FISH, GAME, AND FORESTRY COMMITTEE AND THE AGRICULTURE AND NATIONAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ABREAST OF ALL ACTIVITIES RELATING TO THE PROPOSED CREATION OF A NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE IN GEORGETOWN, HORRY, AND MARION COUNTIES, NORTH OF WINYAH BAY.

Whereas, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service has recommended the creation of a national wildlife refuge that would total nearly 50,000 acres comprised of wetlands and forest in Georgetown, Horry and Marion Counties; and

Whereas, this proposal presents a unique opportunity to preserve the largest contiguous block of freshwater tidal wetlands in the State; and

Whereas, this environmentally-significant coastal habitat is within one of the Nation's fastest growing areas; and

Whereas, it is essential for the counties involved and the State to understand and comment on the impact that the creation of this refuge may have upon the infrastructure and fiscal needs of the Grand Strand area; and

Whereas, the Senate Fish, Game, and Forestry Committee and the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee of the House of Representatives are intricately involved in insuring that the citizens of this State continue to have the opportunity to enjoy the natural resources of this State for recreational activities, and protection of wildlife, farming, timber, and private property ownership rights. Now, therefore,

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

That the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge are requested to advise the South Carolina Senate Fish, Game, and Forestry Committee and the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee of the House of Representatives of all activities relating to the proposed creation of a National Wildlife Refuge in Georgetown, Horry, and Marion Counties, north of Winyah Bay.

Be it further resolved:

That these committees shall conduct public hearings as the respective chairs deem appropriate on the potential effects of the proposed refuge.

Be it further resolved:

That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge.