Current Status Bill Number:638 Type of Legislation:Concurrent Resolution CR Introducing Body:Senate Introduced Date:19970410 Primary Sponsor:J. Verne Smith All Sponsors:J. Verne Smith Drafted Document Number:res1381.jvs Date Bill Passed both Bodies:19970424 Subject:YMCA Youth in Government High School Program, Chamber use; Resolutions, General Assembly
Body Date Action Description Com Leg Involved ______ ________ _______________________________________ _______ ____________ Senate 19970424 Received from House House 19970423 Adopted, returned to Senate with concurrence House 19970423 Committee report: Favorable 24 HIMR House 19970422 Introduced, referred to Committee 24 HIMR Senate 19970417 Adopted, sent to House Senate 19970416 Polled out of Committee: Favorable 10 SI Senate 19970410 Introduced, referred to Committee 10 SIView additional legislative information at the LPITS web site.
POLLED OUT OF COMMITTEE
MAJORITY FAVORABLE
April 16, 1997
S. 638
S. Printed 4/16/97--S.
Read the first time April 10, 1997.
To whom was referred a Concurrent Resolution (S. 638), to authorize the YMCA Youth in Government high school program to use the House and Senate chambers in the Carolina Plaza, etc., respectfully
Has polled the Concurrent Resolution out majority favorable.
TO AUTHORIZE THE YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM TO USE THE HOUSE AND SENATE CHAMBERS IN THE CAROLINA PLAZA AND AVAILABLE MEETING SPACE IN THE BLATT AND GRESSETTE OFFICE BUILDINGS ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1997, AND FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1997, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUILDING POLICY OF THE RESPECTIVE BODIES TO CONDUCT A YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ASSISTANCE BY APPROPRIATE HOUSE AND SENATE STAFF.
Whereas, the YMCA Youth in Government high school program of South Carolina is designed to provide first-hand experience in the state legislature and governmental matters for high school students; and
Whereas, students participating in the program will run for statewide office, pass legislation, and organize their own government; and
Whereas, the purpose of the YMCA's Youth in Government high school program is to encourage the state's high school students to develop enthusiasm and appreciation for governmental and community matters. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the YMCA Youth in Government high school program is authorized to use the facilities of the House and Senate, as designated by the respective clerks of the House and Senate, on Thursday, December 4, 1997, and Friday, December 5, 1997, from 8:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. on both days, to conduct a Youth in Government high school program, provided that the House of Representatives and the Senate are not in statewide session on those days.
Be it further resolved that the clerks of the House and Senate shall provide such assistance and access as appropriate for this meeting in accordance with applicable procedures and rules.