South Carolina General Assembly
107th Session, 1987-1988
Journal of the House of Representatives

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1987

Tuesday, February 24, 1987
(Statewide Session)

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

The House assembled at 12:00 Noon.

Deliberations were opened with prayer by the Reverend Barry Jenkins, Pastor, Summerton Presbyterian Church in Summerton, S.C. as follows:

Almighty God, we bow our heads for this moment to acknowledge the reality of your presence in our lives. For you are the giver of every good and perfect gift and we rejoice in the opportunities that you have laid before us this day.

In our hearts we know that the plans You have for this body of legislators and for this state are far beyond what we can ever accomplish on our own.

We thank you that you have called us to serve the people of this state, and we would only ask that as we serve the people, we would do so with compassion and with fairness.

We are reminded daily of the responsibility that has been entrusted to each of us. Help us to faithfully execute our elected duties, and may we always remember that there is a Law which is above the law made in this Chamber; a Law to which we will all be held accountable, and that is the Law of God!

Inspire us, guide us, and lead us in all that we do. For we pray today in the name of our Lord and Savior... Amen.

Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER.

After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of Friday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.

RULES AND REGULATIONS WITHDRAWN

The following was received.

OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER OF
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 23, 1987
The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina

House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 739)

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

The State of South Carolina Board of Education is hereby withdrawing regulations pertaining to Home Instruction, effective February 20, 1987. The regulations have been referred to the Education and Public Works Committee.

Sincerely,
Robert J. Sheheen

Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., February 19, 1987

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has appointed Senators Lourie, Bryan and Pope of the Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate on S. 266:
S. 266 -- Judiciary Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-78-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA TORT CLAIMS ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY WILL NOT BAR RECOVERY IN CERTAIN CASES AND CAUSES OF ACTION REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT THE CASE WAS FILED ON OR BEFORE JULY 1, 1986, IF THE DEFENDANT MAINTAINED LIABILITY INSURANCE ADDING SECTION 12-7-614 SO AS TO PROVIDE A CREDIT FOR DONATIONS MADE FOR BURIAL GROUNDS, CEMETERIES, PERPETUAL CARE CEMETERY TRUST FUNDS, AND EXEMPT NONPROFIT CEMETERY COMPANIES.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 2523 -- Reps. Harvin, Neilson, Baxley, Moss, Nesbitt, Wells, Hearn, Simpson and Waldrop: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-590, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DAMAGE TO CEMETERIES, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROVISIONS DETAILING THE OFFENSES INVOLVING THE DAMAGE, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES, AND TO EXEMPT ARCHAEOLOGISTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-600, RELATING TO DESTRUCTION OF GRAVES, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROVISIONS DETAILING THE OFFENSES INVOLVING THE DESTRUCTION, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES, TO EXEMPT ARCHAEOLOGISTS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 2524 -- Reps. Haskins, J.W. McLeod, H. Brown, G. Brown, Sharpe, Sturkie, Clyborne, Jones, Holt, M.D. Burriss, J. Brown, Hawkins, Waldrop, Huff, Corning, T.M. Burriss, K. Bailey, Chamblee, McGinnis, Rice, Gilbert, Kirsh, R. Brown, Nesbitt, Gordon, Gregory, Limehouse, Cooper, Wilder, McCain, McEachin, Mappus, J.H. Burriss and Wells: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-5-1510, 56-5-1520, AND 56-5-1540, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ON THOSE PORTIONS OF THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM OR ON OTHER STREETS AND HIGHWAYS IN SOUTH CAROLINA WHERE FEDERAL LAW PERMITS THIS STATE TO RAISE THE SPEED LIMIT ABOVE FIFTY-FIVE MILES AN HOUR, THE SPEED LIMIT THEREON IS THAT HIGHER SPEED LIMIT.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 2525 -- Reps. T.C. Alexander, Davenport, M.O. Alexander, H. Brown, Wilder, McCain, Baker, Corning, Clyborne, Hodges, L. Martin, Baxley, E.B. McLeod, McLellan, Hendricks, Nesbitt, McGinnis, G. Bailey and Snow: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-5015, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE GLASS WHICH IS TRANSPARENT FROM ONLY ONE SIDE, SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO SELL ANY SUBSTANCE OR MATERIAL FOR USE UPON THE WINDSHIELD OR WINDOW GLASS OF A MOTOR VEHICLE THAT WOULD RENDER THE WINDSHIELD OR WINDOW GLASS TO BE IN NONCOMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, OR ANY OTHER APPLICABLE STANDARD, TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO INSTALL A WINDSHIELD OR WINDOW GLASS IN A MOTOR VEHICLE OR PLACE ANY SUBSTANCE OR MATERIAL UPON ANY WINDSHIELD OR WINDOW GLASS THAT WOULD REDUCE LIGHT TRANSMITTANCE MORE THAN THIRTY PERCENT OR THAT PRODUCES A MIRROR OR METALLIC APPEARANCE WHEN VIEWED BY A PERSON OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE, TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR A VEHICLE SO EQUIPPED TO BE OPERATED, TO REVISE THE PERMITTED NEW CAR EXCEPTION TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION AND MAKE THEM APPLICABLE TO THE ABOVE PROHIBITIONS, AND TO MAKE THE PENALTY PROVISIONS OF THE SECTION APPLICABLE TO THE ABOVE PROHIBITIONS.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 2526 -- Reps. Rhoad and Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 51-1-100 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM TO CONTINUE TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THE WELCOME CENTER ON U. S. HIGHWAY 301 SOUTH OF ALLENDALE.

Rep. WILDER asked unanimous consent to have the Bill placed on the Calendar without reference.

Rep. KLAPMAN objected.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 2527 -- Reps. Sharpe, G. Bailey, Hayes, Moss, Aydlette, Klapman, Blackwell, Sturkie, Jones, Kay, Simpson, Koon, J.C. Johnson, Thrailkill, Foxworth, Altman, Chamblee, Pearce, McTeer, J.W. McLeod, J.H. Burriss, R. Brown, Barfield, Townsend, M.O. Alexander, Rice, McCain, Gordon, H. Brown, Petty, Davenport, Wells, Neilson, Hendricks, Ferguson, Haskins, Baxley, McGinnis, Kirsh and Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CERTAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE GOVERNOR BY ADDING SECTION 1-3-450 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNOR ON THE DAY OF BURIAL OR OTHER SERVICE FOR ANY FIREFIGHTER OR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IN THIS STATE WHO DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY SHALL ORDER ALL FLAGS ON STATE BUILDINGS TO BE FLOWN AT HALF MAST IN TRIBUTE TO THE DECEASED FIREFIGHTER OR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNOR SHALL ALSO REQUEST THAT FLAGS OVER THE BUILDINGS OF THE POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THIS STATE SIMILARLY BE FLOWN AT HALF MAST FOR THIS PURPOSE.

Rep. SHARPE asked unanimous consent to have the Bill placed on the Calendar without reference.

Rep. BLANDING objected.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 2528 -- Rep. Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-957, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FAMILY COURT ORDERS IN PATERNITY CASES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COURT TO ORDER THE NATURAL FATHER TO PAY THE ATTORNEY'S FEES OF THE PARTY BRINGING THE ACTION.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 329 -- Senator Dennis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-31-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT A WATER CONTROL STRUCTURE ON BIGGIN CREEK IN THE OLD SANTEE STATE PARK IN BERKELEY COUNTY.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

S. 400 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 38-29-140 AND 38-29-150, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FILING OF FORMS BY INSURERS WITH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE COMMISSIONERS, AND SECTION 38-29-360, RELATING TO APPEALS FROM ACTIONS OF THE CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER, SO AS TO CONFORM PROCEDURES GOVERNING APPEALS UNDER THE INSURANCE HOLDING COMPANY REGULATORY ACT TO THE PROCEDURES GOVERNING OTHER TYPES OF APPEALS FROM ORDERS OF THE CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 401 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A BILL TO PROVIDE A PLAN FOR THE WRITING OF PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR PROFESSIONALS LICENSED AND REGULATED BY THE STATE THROUGH A JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION UPON A FINDING OF AN EMERGENCY BY THE INSURANCE COMMISSION BECAUSE THIS INSURANCE IS NOT AVAILABLE THROUGH NORMAL MEANS OR ON A REASONABLE BASIS TO PROFESSIONALS LICENSED AND REGULATED BY THE STATE.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 414 -- Corrections and Penology Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PAROLE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS, RELATING TO THE RELEASE OF INMATES PURSUANT TO THE PRISON OVERCROWDING POWERS ACT, AND PUBLIC SERVICE WORK, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 798, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

ROLL CALL

The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows.

Alexander, M.O.        Alexander, T.C.        Altman
Arthur                 Bailey, G.             Bailey, K.
Baker                  Barfield               Baxley
Beasley                Bennett                Blackwell
Blanding               Boan                   Bradley, J.
Bradley, P.            Brown, G.              Brown, H.
Brown, J.              Brown, R.              Burriss, M.D.
Burriss, T.M.          Carnell                Chamblee
Clyborne               Cooper                 Cork
Corning                Dangerfield            Day
Derrick                Edwards                Elliott
Evatt                  Faber                  Fair
Felder                 Foxworth               Gentry
Gilbert                Gordon                 Harris, J.
Harris, P.             Harvin                 Haskins
Hawkins                Hayes                  Hearn
Helmly                 Hendricks              Hodges
Holt                   Huff                   Johnson, J.C.
Johnson, J.W.          Jones                  Kay
Keyserling             Kirsh                  Klapman
Kohn                   Limehouse              Lockemy
Mappus                 Martin, D.             Martin, L.
Mattos                 McAbee                 McBride
McCain                 McEachin               McElveen
McGinnis               McKay                  McLellan
McLeod, E.B.           McLeod, J.W.           McTeer
Moss                   Neilson                Nesbitt
Nettles                Ogburn                 Pearce
Petty                  Phillips, L.           Rhoad
Rice                   Rogers, J.             Rogers, T.
Sharpe                 Sheheen                Simpson
Snow                   Stoddard               Sturkie
Taylor                 Thrailkill             Toal
Townsend               Tucker                 Washington
Wells                  Whipper                White
Wilder                 Wilkins                Williams
Winstead

STATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on February 24, 1987.

Irene Rudnick                     Tee Ferguson
John H. Burriss                   Dave C. Waldrop
G. Ralph Davenport                Olin R. Phillips
Jack Gregory                      Larry Koon
Total Present--117

LEAVES OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER granted Rep. SHELTON a leave of absence for the week due to illness in the family.

The SPEAKER granted Rep. SHORT a leave of absence for the day due to illness in the family.

DOCTOR OF THE DAY

Announcement was made that Everett L. Dargan of Columbia is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

SENT TO THE SENATE

The following Bills were taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate.

H. 2071 -- Reps. Altman and P. Bradley: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-860 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE OPERATION OF AIRBOATS.

H. 2045 -- Reps. Hayes, Foster and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-35-550, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SALES OF KEROSENE IN QUANTITIES OF TWENTY GALLONS OR LESS ARE CONSIDERED USED FOR RESIDENTIAL HEATING PURPOSES.

H. 2147 -- Rep. McLellan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-160, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE SALARY AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION COMMISSION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME TO THE AGENCY HEAD SALARY COMMISSION.

H. 2184 -- Reps. Waldrop and Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-6-140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FEES FOR AUCTIONEERS' LICENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THEY MUST BE ESTABLISHED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA AUCTIONEERS' COMMISSION.

H. 2096 -- Rep. Foxworth: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-1-137 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE WILFUL IMPEDING OR OBSTRUCTION OF LAWFUL HUNTING, TRAPPING, FISHING, OR HARVESTING OF MARINE SPECIES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

H. 2194 -- Reps. McAbee, Sharpe, Kay and Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-14 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO USE ARTIFICIAL LIGHTS FOR OBSERVING OR HARASSING WILDLIFE IN GAME ZONE NO. 2, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.

H. 2015 -- Reps. McLellan, Aydlette, Boan, Taylor and P. Bradley: A BILL TO ENACT THE MOTOR VEHICLE CHOP SHOP, STOLEN, AND ALTERED PROPERTY ACT, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES, INCLUDING FORFEITURE, FOR VIOLATIONS, AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CRIMES CLASSIFIED AS FELONIES, SO AS TO INCLUDE OFFENSES ESTABLISHED IN THIS ACT.

H. 2056 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-11-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VACANCIES IN THE OFFICE OF SHERIFF, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE FILLING OF VACANCIES WHEN THEY OCCUR MORE THAN ONE YEAR PRIOR TO THE NEXT GENERAL ELECTION FOR COUNTY SHERIFFS.

H. 2290 -- Rep. E.B. McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-430, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONDITIONS OF PROBATION, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION AGAINST A PROBATIONER BEING REQUIRED TO SUBMIT TO SURVEILLANCE BY ELECTRONIC MEANS, AND TO PERMIT THIS ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE OF PROBATIONER.

H. 2412 -- Reps. Wilkins, P. Bradley, Arthur, Gentry, Hayes, Baxley, Beasley, Tucker, Short, Boan, T.M. Burriss, J.W. Johnson, Corning and Hearn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-39-680, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO JUDICIAL SALE DAYS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT OFFICER WITH AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT THE JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL PROPERTY PURSUANT TO A JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AND SALE MAY DIRECT THAT THE SALE BE CONDUCTED ON ANY DAY OR DAYS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 29-3-680, RELATING TO APPLICATION FOR ORDER OF APPRAISAL BY A DEFENDANT IN A REAL ESTATE FORECLOSURE ACTION AGAINST WHOM A PERSONAL JUDGMENT BE TAKEN OR ASKED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PETITION FOR APPRAISAL MUST BE MADE WITHIN THIRTY DAYS RATHER THAN NINETY DAYS AFTER THE SALE.

ORDERED ENROLLED FOR RATIFICATION

The following Bills were read the third time, passed and, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title of each be changed to that of an Act, and that they be enrolled for Ratification.

S. 298 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO RESTORE THE CHARTER OF LAKESIDE COUNTRY CLUB IN LAURENS COUNTY.

S. 300 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO RESTORE THE CHARTER OF LONG BRANCH COMMUNITY CENTER INC. IN LAURENS COUNTY.

S. 354 -- Senator Dennis: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO RESTORE THE CHARTER OF BERKELEY COUNTY L. MENDEL RIVERS MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION IN BERKELEY COUNTY.

H. 2011--DEBATE ADJOURNED

Rep. ALTMAN moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill, which was adopted.

H. 2011 -- Reps. Ferguson and P. Bradley: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-665 SO AS TO ESTABLISH AN ANNUAL REGISTRATION AND LICENSE FEE OF TEN DOLLARS FOR PERSONS WHO ARE SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER FOR ONE PERSONAL TRUCK UNDER EIGHT THOUSAND POUNDS GROSS WEIGHT AND AN EMPTY WEIGHT OF FIVE THOUSAND POUNDS OR LESS.

H. 2334--DEBATE ADJOURNED

Rep. McTEER moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill, which was adopted.

H. 2334 -- Reps. Gregory and McTeer: A Bill TO ALTER THE COUNTY LINES OF CHARLESTON AND COLLETON COUNTIES BY ANNEXING A CERTAIN PORTION OF CHARLESTON COUNTY TO COLLETON COUNTY, TO MAKE PROVISIONS FOR LEGAL RECORDS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT COLLETON COUNTY SHALL ASSUME THIRTY-NINE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE DOLLARS OF THE INDEBTEDNESS OF CHARLESTON COUNTY TRANSFERRED PURSUANT TO THIS ACT.

ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Bills and Joint Resolution were taken up, read the second time, and ordered to a third reading:

H. 2118 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE 5, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GENERAL STRUCTURE, ORGANIZATION, POWERS, DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF MUNICIPALITIES, BY ADDING SECTION 5-7-300 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAXES BY MUNICIPALITIES.

H. 2473 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO TEST SECURITY, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 694, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Rep. TOWNSEND explained the Joint Resolution.

H. 2481 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION AND FRANCHISING ACT, SO AS TO EXEMPT HOSPITALS AND INFIRMARIES MAINTAINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT.

Rep. MAPPUS explained the Bill.

H. 2196--DEBATE ADJOURNED

Rep. McABEE moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill, which was adopted.

H. 2196 -- Reps. J. Bradley, Holt and D. Martin: a BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-11-650, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXEMPTION OF HISTORICAL OR RECREATIONAL DISTRICTS FROM THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 3 OF CHAPTER 11 OF TITLE 6 CONCERNING THE ALTERATION OF BOUNDARIES AND THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS, SO AS TO DELETE RECREATIONAL DISTRICTS FROM THE EXEMPTION.

H. 2472--DEBATE ADJOURNED

The following Joint Resolution was taken up.

H. 2472 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO PROMOTION POLICY, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 724, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Rep. TOWNSEND explained the Joint Resolution and moved to adjourn debate upon the Resolution which was adopted.

H. 2085--OBJECTIONS

The following Bill was taken up.

H. 2085 -- Reps. J. Rogers, J. Harris, Beasley, R. Brown, McElveen, Limehouse, Neilson, J. Brown, Hayes, J.H. Burriss, McGinnis, Winstead, Davenport, Keyserling, Wells, J. Bradley, Day, Shelton, Nettles, T. Rogers, Russell, Sharpe, Wilder and McBride: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-21-2590, 12-21-2600, AND 12-21-2620, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING RESPECTIVELY TO BINGO LICENSE FEES, ADMISSIONS TAXES, AND THE DISPOSITION OF THE REVENUE THEREFROM, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEES AND APPLICABLE ADMISSION TAXES FOR CLASS "A" AND "B" LICENSES AND TO PROVIDE THAT ONE-HALF OF THE REVENUES DERIVED MUST BE DEPOSITED IN A SEPARATE PARKS AND RECREATION DEVELOPMENT FUND; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 52-17-70 SO AS TO REQUIRE ANY PERSON LICENSED TO CONDUCT THE GAME OF BINGO TO FILE MONTHLY REPORTS WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE, TO PROHIBIT THE LICENSING OF MANAGEMENT COMPANIES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 23 TO TITLE 51 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A NONCOMPETITIVE PROGRAM OF GRANTS FOR LOCAL PARKS AND RECREATION DEVELOPMENT, PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, AND ESTABLISH A DISTRIBUTION FORMULA.

The Ways and Means Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc. No. 2153Y).

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking Section 12-21-2620 as contained in SECTION 2, page 4, and inserting:

/Section 12-21-2620. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection A of Section 51-1-75(A), one-half of the annual revenue derived from the provisions of Sections 12-21-2590 and 12-21 -2600 which are collected from bingo games within the State of South Carolina shall must be deposited with the State Treasurer to be and credited to the general fund. One-half of the revenue must be deposited by the State Treasurer in a separate fund for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, which is hereby created, entitled the Parks and Recreation Development Fund (Fund). Interest earned by this Fund must be added to the Fund and credited to the various accounts within the Fund in the same proportion that the annual allocation to each account in the Fund bears to the total annual distribution to the Fund. Unexpended amounts in the various Fund accounts must be carried forward to succeeding fiscal years except as provided in Section 51-23-30. Fund proceeds must be distributed as provided in Chapter 23 of Title 51."/

Amend further, by striking Sections 51-23-20 and 51-23-30 as added by SECTION 3 beginning on page 5 and inserting:

/Section 51-23-20. The proceeds of the Parks and Recreation Development Fund (Fund) established pursuant to Section 12-21-2620 must be allocated annually as follows:

(1) Twenty thousand dollars must be credited to the account of each county area.

(2) Seventy-five percent of the remainder of the Fund must be credited to the account of each county area on a per capita basis according to the population estimates for counties prepared annually by the Bureau of the Census and published in 'Current Population Reports'.

(3) The remainder of the Fund must be allocated to account of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Amounts allocated to individual accounts in the Fund must be distributed as provided in Sections 51-23-30 and 51-23-40.

Section 51-23-30. The department shall devise and administer a noncompetitive program of grants to eligible entities within each county area for planning and development for new parks and recreation facilities or renovations of existing facilities. Grant funds may not be used to supplant existing funding for parks and recreation purposes nor may they be used to retire indebtedness incurred prior to July 1, 1988. Grant awards must be made by the department according to criteria and administrative guidelines it shall develop and furnish to potential grant applicants. All grants must be in the form of reimbursements and no grant may be awarded unless the grantee matches the grant in an amount equal to at least twenty percent of the grant. All grant applications must be submitted in writing and signed by a majority of the members of the legislative delegation representing the eligible entity applying for the grant. Unexpended grant funds in any account may be carried forward for not more than three succeeding fiscal years, after which any unexpended funds must be reallocated on a statewide basis in the next fiscal year as part of the distribution to the Fund for that year./

Amend title to conform.

Rep. McABEE explained the amendment.

Reps. BLACKWELL and McEACHIN objected to the Bill.

Rep. McABEE continued speaking.

Rep. J.W. McLEOD objected to the Bill.

H. 2103--AMENDED AND DEBATE ADJOURNED

The following Bill was taken up.

H. 2103 -- Reps. P. Harris, J. Harris, Helmly and P. Bradley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 44-52-20, 44-52-70, AND 44-52-110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE COMMITMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONS WHO APPEAR TO BE CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT MAY SEEK VOLUNTARY ADMISSION TO A TREATMENT FACILITY, TO PROVIDE THAT A PETITION FOR INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENT MAY BE FILED IN THE COUNTY WHERE THE PERSON TO BE COMMITTED IS PRESENT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT MAY ORDER INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENT TO THE DIVISION OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION SERVICES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH OR ANY OTHER LICENSED TREATMENT FACILITY.

The Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc. No. 2203Y), which was adopted.

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking the first sentence of Section 44-52-20 as contained in SECTION 1 and inserting:

/Any person who is sixteen years or older, appears to be, or and believes himself to be chemically dependent, may make written application for voluntary admission to a treatment facility./

When amended the section shall read:

/"Section 44-52-20. Any person who is sixteen years or older, appears to be, or and believes himself to be chemically dependent, may make written application for voluntary admission to a treatment facility. Application may be made on behalf of any person under sixteen years of age by the parent or legal guardian. Upon receipt of the application, the head of the treatment facility may receive the patient for observation and diagnosis. If evidence of chemical dependency is found, the patient may be given care and treatment at the facility. An individualized treatment plan must be developed for the person as soon as possible after admittance.

Any person voluntarily admitted to a treatment facility must be given notice of his rights under this chapter at the time of his admission. A voluntary patient must be informed that, upon a written request for release, the head of the treatment facility may initiate judicial proceedings for involuntary commitment."/

Amend the bill further by adding after SECTION 3:

/SECTION 4. Section 44-52-120 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

"Section 44-52-120. A court ordered involuntary commitment for a chemically dependent person may not exceed a treatment period of ninety days inpatient care. Court ordered treatment on an outpatient basis following inpatient treatment may not exceed a treatment period of one year.

If, after clinical review, the head of the treatment facility determines that the grounds for commitment no longer exist, or that further treatment is not likely to bring about significant improvement of the patient's condition, the head of the treatment facility shall file a notice of intent to discharge with the court, and personally serve a copy of the intent notice on those persons required to receive notice under Section 44-52-80. If no objection is received within five days of personal service notification, the court shall issue an order of discharge. If a written objection is filed with the court, the court shall conduct review the objection to determine whether a hearing must be conducted prior to issuing an order of discharge."/

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

Rep. WHITE explained the amendment.

The amendment was then adopted.

Rep. WHITE moved to adjourn debate upon the Bill, which was adopted.

H. 2176--AMENDED AND ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Bill was taken up.

H. 2176 -- Rep. Lockemy: A BILL TO REQUIRE A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER TO PROVIDE TO AN INDIVIDUAL, UPON REQUEST, A COPY OF ANY REPORT CONCERNING THE INDIVIDUAL'S HEALTH OR MEDICAL HISTORY WHICH WAS FURNISHED TO A THIRD PERSON; AND TO PROVIDE FOR CHARGING A FEE FOR THE COPY.

AMENDMENT NO. 1--ADOPTED

Debate was resumed on Amendment No. 1, which was proposed on Thursday, February 19, by the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

Rep. LOCKEMY explained the amendment.

The amendment was then adopted.

Rep. RUDNICK proposed the following Amendment No. 2 (Doc. No. 2368Y), which was adopted.

Amend the report of the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs, as and if amended, by inserting immediately after /report/ as contained on line 37 of page (2176-1) /or x-ray/.

Amend title to conform.

The Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.

H. 2017--DEBATE ADJOURNED

The following Bill was taken up.

H. 2017 -- Reps. J. Bradley, Boan and P. Bradley: A BILL TO PROVIDE A MEANS FOR THE CONTINUATION OF A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY AND OTHER APPROVALS PERTAINING TO ANY FOREIGN INSURER WHICH TRANSFERS ITS CORPORATE DOMICILE TO THIS OR ANY OTHER STATE BY MERGER OR CONSOLIDATION OR ANY OTHER LAWFUL METHOD; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-5-100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY TO A DOMESTIC INSURER, SO AS TO REQUIRE DOMESTIC INSURERS TO MAINTAIN THEIR PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS AND EXECUTIVE, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND HOME OFFICES IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Rep. KOHN explained the Bill and moved to adjourn debate upon the Bill, which was adopted.

H. 2089--DEBATE ADJOURNED

Rep. WILKINS moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Tuesday, March 3, which was adopted.

H. 2089 -- Rep. D. Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-25-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL DISTRIBUTION OF CAMPAIGN LITERATURE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT NO PERSON MAY DISTRIBUTE CAMPAIGN LITERATURE WITHIN TWO HUNDRED FEET OF THE EXTERIOR DOOR DESIGNATED BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE POLL MANAGERS INSTEAD OF FROM THE BUILDING IN WHICH A POLLING PLACE IS LOCATED.

H. 2221--OBJECTIONS

The following Bill was taken up.

H. 2221 -- Reps. Wilder and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-11-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TIME THAT THE TERMS OF OFFICE OF COUNTY OFFICERS COMMENCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TERMS OF OFFICE OF COUNTY AUDITORS AND COUNTY TREASURERS SHALL COMMENCE ON THE FIRST DAY OF JULY NEXT FOLLOWING THEIR ELECTION.

Rep. WILDER explained the Bill.

Reps. KLAPMAN and SHARPE objected to the Bill.

H. 2482--OBJECTIONS

The following Bill was taken up.

H. 2482 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-9-260, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NOTICE TO THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION WHEN PAYMENTS HAVE BEGUN AND SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF PAYMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR NOTIFICATION TO THE PARTIES AT ISSUE OF THE TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING, WHICH MUST BE HELD WITHIN A CERTAIN PERIOD OF TIME; TO AMEND SECTION 42-17-20, RELATING TO THE HEARING BEFORE THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION ON AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION PAYABLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR WHEN THE HEARING UNDER THIS SECTION MUST BE HELD; AND TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-320, RELATING TO PROVISIONS FOR NOTICE AND HEARING IN CONTESTED CASES UNDER THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM THESE PROVISIONS PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, WHICH ARE GOVERNED INSTEAD BY SECTIONS 42-9-260 AND 42-17-20.

Rep. L. MARTIN explained the Bill.

Reps. TOAL, BLANDING, FABER, GENTRY, J.W. JOHNSON, McBRIDE, JONES, FERGUSON, CHAMBLEE, T. ROGERS, HUFF and McELVEEN objected to the Bill.

H. 2483--OBJECTIONS

The following Bill was taken up.

H. 2483 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A BILL TO REQUIRE ALL EMPLOYERS TO ASSIST THEIR INSURERS OR CARRIERS IN PROCESSING CLAIMS ARISING UNDER TITLE 42, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, (THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW) INCLUDING THE FILING OF A REPORT BY EMPLOYERS WITH THEIR INSURERS; TO REQUIRE AN INSURER OR SELF-INSURED EMPLOYER TO SEND NOTICE OF DENIAL OF A COMPENSABILITY CLAIM UNDER TITLE 42 TO EACH PROVIDER OF MEDICAL SERVICES AND TO ANY PROVIDER OF HEALTH INSURANCE FOR THE INJURED WORKER, AND PROVIDE FOR A PROCEDURE FOR RESOLVING THE SAME; TO PROVIDE A METHOD WHEREBY THE PARTIES WHO ARE IN DISAGREEMENT OVER THE COMPENSABILITY OF A CLAIM UNDER TITLE 42 MAY BY AGREEMENT MAKE A DISPOSITION OF THE CLAIM AS IS CONSIDERED REASONABLE; AND TO PROVIDE THAT "COMPENSATION" UNDER THIS ACT INCLUDES ALL BENEFITS, INCLUDING MEDICAL SERVICES, PROVIDED FOR A COMPENSABLE INJURY TO A SUBJECT WORKER OR THE WORKER'S BENEFICIARIES BY A DIRECT RESPONSIBILITY EMPLOYER.

Reps. BLANDING, FABER, McBRIDE and McELVEEN objected to the Bill.

H. 2484--OBJECTIONS

The following Bill was taken up.

H. 2484 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-7-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE STATE WORKERS' COMPENSATION FUND AND ITS DIRECTOR, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, DELETE THE PROVISION THAT THE DIRECTOR SERVES FOR A TERM OF SIX YEARS WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, PROVIDE THAT HE IS DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO THE GOVERNOR WHO HAS THE POWER TO REMOVE HIM FOR CAUSE, REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR TO PROVIDE QUARTERLY MANAGEMENT REPORTS TO THE GOVERNOR, PROVIDE THAT THESE REPORTS ALSO MUST BE MADE AVAILABLE TO STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE, WITH JURISDICTION, IF REQUESTED, AND REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR TO SUBMIT A WRITTEN REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY ANNUALLY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-370, RELATING TO GROUPS EXEMPTED FROM THE STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE ATTORNEYS OF THE STATE WORKERS' COMPENSATION FUND.

Reps. BLANDING, FABER and HUFF objected to the Bill.

H. 2083--OBJECTION

The following Bill was taken up.

H. 2083 -- Reps. Rice, Mattos, Fair and Clyborne: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 4-9-81 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE GOVERNING BODY OF A COUNTY TO CHANGE THE SIZE OR MANNER IN WHICH MEMBERS OF A SPECIAL PURPOSE OR PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT ARE SELECTED IF REQUESTED BY RESOLUTION OF THE DISTRICT.

Rep. KOHN objected to the Bill.

H. 2130--POINT OF ORDER

The following Bill was taken up.

H. 2130 -- Reps. Hayes, Fair and Hearn: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 2 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO ENTER INTO THE DRIVER LICENSE COMPACT.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. ALTMAN made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since printed copies of the Bill have not been upon the desks of the members for one Statewide day.

The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

H. 2200--AMENDED AND ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Bill was taken up.

H. 2200 -- Rep. Blackwell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-39-310, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MANDATORY DRIVING EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS BY SCHOOL DISTRICTS, SO AS TO MAKE IT PERMISSORY INSTEAD OF MANDATORY; AND TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 39, TITLE 59, RELATING TO MANDATORY DRIVING EDUCATION AND TRAINING, BY ADDING SECTION 59-39-350 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNING BODY OF ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO CHARGE A UNIFORM FEE FOR THOSE STUDENTS WHO ELECT TO TAKE DRIVER EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS.

The Education and Public Works Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc. No. 2097Y), which was adopted.

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by deleting Section 1 and renumbering remaining sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

The Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.

H. 2064--INTERRUPTED DEBATE

The following Bill was taken up.

H. 2064 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 57-1-45, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REIMBURSEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR ALL EXPENSES PAID BY THE DEPARTMENT TO IMPLEMENT THE DEDICATION OF A ROAD OR BRIDGE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO BE REIMBURSED FOR ALL EXPENSES TO IMPLEMENT THE DEDICATION FROM FUNDS ALLOCATED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 12-27-400 INSTEAD OF SECTION 12-27-380.

The Ways and Means Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc. No. 2192Y).

Amend the bill, as and if amended, in Section 57-1-45 of the 1976 Code, as contained in SECTION 1, by inserting after /honored./ on the last line of the section /However, notwithstanding the provisions of Section 12-27-400 no new programming of 'C' funds may be made without the approval of ninety percent of the members of the legislative delegation of the county in which expenditures are to be made./ so that when amended Section 57-1-45 shall read:

/Section 57-1-45. Whenever a road or bridge is dedicated and named in honor of an individual by act of the General Assembly, the Department of Highways and Public Transportation shall must be reimbursed all expenses paid by the Department to implement the dedication from the funds allocated under the provisions of Section 12-27-380 of the 1976 Code 12-27-400 to the county of residence of the person so honored. However, notwithstanding the provisions of Section 12-27-400 no new programming of 'C' funds may be made without the approval of ninety percent of the members of the legislative delegation of the county in which expenditures are to be made./

Amend title to conform.

Rep. KIRSH was recognized to explain the amendment.

Further proceedings were interrupted by expiration of time on the uncontested calendar the pending question being consideration of Amendment No. 1, Rep. KIRSH having been recognized.

H. 2085--OBJECTION WITHDRAWN

Rep. McLEOD withdrew his objection to H. 2085.

H. 2210--OBJECTION WITHDRAWN

Rep. BLANDING withdrew his objection to H. 2210.

H. 2117--OBJECTION WITHDRAWN

Rep. KLAPMAN withdrew his objection to H. 2117.

S. 250--RECALLED FROM THE COMMITTEE ON
MEDICAL, MILITARY, PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS

On motion of Rep. LOCKEMY, with unanimous consent, the following Bill was ordered recalled from the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

S. 250 -- Senator Lindsay: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 31-3-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE GOVERNING COMMISSION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY, SO AS TO DELETE RESTRICTIONS ON WHOM A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, WHO IS AN EX OFFICIO MEMBER OF THE AUTHORITY, MAY DESIGNATE AS A MEMBER IN HIS STEAD.

H. 2210--OBJECTION

Rep. TOAL, with unanimous consent, objected to the following Bill.

H. 2210 -- Reps. Wilkins and Clyborne: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORIZATION TO CONDUCT REFERENDA TO DETERMINE A CHANGE IN THE FORM OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT, NUMBER OF COUNTY COUNCIL MEMBERS, OR METHODS OF ELECTION, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE REFERENDA TO BE HELD TO CHANGE THE METHODS OF ELECTION OF COUNTY COUNCILS, AND PROVIDE FOR AND LIMIT THE ALTERNATE METHODS OF ELECTION WHICH MAY BE ESTABLISHED.

H. 2516--ORDERED TO THIRD READING

On motion of Rep. McABEE, with unanimous consent, the following Joint Resolution was taken up for immediate consideration.

H. 2516 -- Reps. McAbee and McLellan: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR PURCHASE BY THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD THROUGH THE INSURANCE RESERVE FUND AND THE STATE TREASURER OF A LIMITED AMOUNT OF NOTES OF THE CLARK'S HILL-RUSSELL AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES.

Rep. McABEE explained the Joint Resolution.

The Joint Resolution was read the second time and ordered to third reading.

H. 2118--ORDERED TO BE READ THIRD
TIME TOMORROW

On motion of Rep. KIRSH, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 2118 be read the third time tomorrow.

H. 2187--CO-SPONSOR WITHDRAWN

Rep. McEACHIN asked unanimous consent to withdraw his name as a co-sponsor to H. 2187, which was agreed to.

H. 2516--ORDERED TO BE READ THIRD
TIME TOMORROW

On motion of Rep. CARNELL, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 2516 be read the third time tomorrow.

H. 2100--AMENDED AND SENT TO THE SENATE

The following Bill was taken up.

H. 2100 -- Reps. P. Harris, J. Harris and Helmly: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-21-835 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE COUNTY MENTAL RETARDATION BOARDS CREATED BY COUNTY COUNCIL ACTIONS SHALL HAVE EQUAL STATUS AND PERFORM THE SAME DUTIES AS THOSE CREATED BY AUTHORITY OF SECTION 44-21-840.

Rep. WHITE, with unanimous consent, proposed the following amendment No. 1, which was adopted.

Amend as and if amended.

By striking any reference in the Bill title to 44-21-840 and inserting in its place "44-21-830."

The Bill, as amended, was read the third time and ordered sent to the Senate.

H. 2060--DEBATE ADJOURNED

Rep. T. ROGERS moved to adjourn debate upon the following Concurrent Resolution, which was adopted.

H. 2060 -- Reps. Aydlette and P. Bradley: a CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR TO RECOGNIZE THE EDISTO NATCHEZ KUSSO TRIBE OF SOUTH CAROLINA FOR PURPOSES OF ALL FEDERAL PROGRAMS OPERATED BY THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS FOR NATIVE AMERICANS.

Rep. BLACKWELL moved that the House do now adjourn which was adopted.

ADJOURNMENT

At 12:55 P.M. the House in accordance with the motion of Rep. BLACKWELL adjourned to meet at 10:00 A.M. tomorrow.

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