South Carolina General Assembly
112th Session, 1997-1998

Bill 638


Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter


                    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



History


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 SI

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POLLED OUT OF COMMITTEE

MAJORITY FAVORABLE

April 16, 1997

S. 638

Introduced by Senator J. Verne Smith

S. Printed 4/16/97--S.

Read the first time April 10, 1997.

THE COMMITTEE ON INVITATIONS

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

REPORT:

Has polled the Concurrent Resolution out majority favorable.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

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.

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