South Carolina General Assembly
108th Session, 1989-1990
Journal of the House of Representatives

THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 1989

Thursday, January 12, 1989
(Statewide Session)

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

The House assembled at 10:00 A.M.

Deliberations were opened with prayer by the Chaplain of the House of Representatives, the Rev. Dr. Alton C. Clark as follows:

Almighty God, our Heavenly Father, guide and direct continually those who hold offices in this great State of South Carolina, that they may do their work in a spirit of wisdom, kindness and understanding. Help them to use their positions to serve faithfully Your people and to promote good will among Your children everywhere. Make of us a people of peace among ourselves and a blessing to all the Nations. Lead Us to wise decisions for the welfare of all as we seek to serve faithfully in our time and to honor Your holy Name.

Thank You, Lord, for this privilege of prayer.

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 yesterday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.

R. 795, H. 4073--GOVERNOR'S VETO RECEIVED
AND DEBATE ADJOURNED
State of South Carolina
Office of the Governor

January 10, 1989

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

I am hereby returning without my approval H. 4073, R796, an Act:
TO AMEND SECTIONS 67-6-820 AND 67-6-830, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONSENT OF A MUNICIPALITY TO WORK ON HIGHWAYS WITHIN ITS LIMITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, UPON APPEAL BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND ONE GENERAL PURPOSE LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO AN APPEALS COMMITTEE WHEN A MUNICIPALITY DISAPPROVES CONSTRUCTION WITHIN ITS LIMITS, THE WORK MAY BE COMPLETED IF THE COMMITTEE MAKES A FINDING THAT THE WORK IS INCLUDED IN THE URBAN AREA TRANSPORTATION PLAN, IS OF GREAT SIGNIFICANCE TO MORE THAN ONE POLITICAL SUBDIVISION, AND DOES NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE DISAPPROVING MUNICIPALITY AND WITHOUT PLAN APPROVAL OF THE DISAPPROVING MUNICIPALITY AND TO PROVIDE FOR APPEALS.

According to a March 16, 1984, Attorney General's opinion, "The General Assembly, and the public have long recognized that a municipality's control over its public streets and property is a subject area clearly local in nature and subject to local control, as evidenced by Article VIII, subsection 15 and its predecessor provisions." South Carolina law has long provided for municipal consent to any highway construction within its boundaries. Article VIII, subsection 15 of the South Carolina Constitution accordingly provides that: "No law shall be passed by the General Assembly granting the right to construct and operate in a public street or on public property a street or other railway, telegraph, telephone or electric plant, or to erect water, sewer or gas works for public use, or to lay mains for any purpose, or to use the streets for any other such facility, without first obtaining the consent of the governing body of the municipality in control of the streets or public places proposed to be occupied for any such or like purpose; nor shall any law be passed by the General Assembly granting the right to construct and operate in a public street or on public property a street or other railway, or to erect waterworks for public use, or to lay water or sewer mains for any purpose, or to use the streets for any facility other that telephone, telegraph, gas and electric, without first obtaining the consent of the governing body of the county or the consolidated political subdivision in control of the streets or public places proposed to be occupied for any such or like purpose."

In addition, South Carolina statutes have provided since the early 1950s that "all work to be performed by the Department on state highways within a municipality must be with the consent and approval of the proper municipal authorities" "S.C. Code subsection 57-5-820, Cum. Supp. 1987) and "[i]n every case of a proposed permanent improvement, construction, or alteration by the department of any highway or highway facility within a municipality, the municipality may review and approve the plans before the work is started..." (Id. subsection 67-6-830.)

The proposed legislation ends this longstanding tradition of municipal consent by allowing a disapproved project to proceed forward under the circumstances provided for in the bill.

I have grave doubts about the constitutionality of this legislation. Article VIII, subsection 15 clearly and explicitly provides for municipal consent without any limitation. Although the Office of the Attorney General has ruled that "[t]he bill's violation of this constitutional provision is not free from doubt," the opinion goes on to state "the constitutionality...could very well depend upon which constitutional provision would be deemed prevailing" and "the facts of a given project could turn a facially constitutional statute into a statute deemed unconstitutional as applied."

I am also concerned about reversing the longstanding rule and policy of municipal consent to projects which could have dramatic and long standing implications to the municipality and its citizens. Although this policy can no doubt lead to inequities when applied to the facts of individual cases, the possibility of such inequities was obviously within the purview of the framers of the South Carolina Constitution when they drafted Article VIII subsection 16, and its predecessor provisions.

Yours sincerely,

Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.
Governor

Rep. RAMA moved to adjourn debate upon the Veto until Wednesday, January 18, which was adopted.

REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE

Rep. ELLIOTT, from the Horry Delegation, submitted a favorable report, on:

H. 3162 -- Rep. Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-915 SO AS TO CREATE THE PLAYCARD ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER WILDLIFE SANCTUARY IN HORRY COUNTY AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

H. 3152-ORDERED TO THIRD READING

On motion of Rep. BARFIELD, with unanimous consent, the following Bill was taken up for immediate consideration.

H. 3152 -- Rep. Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-915 SO AS TO CREATE THE PLAYCARD ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER WILDLIFE SANCTUARY IN HORRY COUNTY AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

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

SILENT PRAYER

The House stood in silent prayer in memory of Rep. B.J. GORDON'S mother, Mrs. Retheleon Newman Gordon.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3156 -- Reps. Harvin and Snow: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE DEEPEST SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO OUR DEAR FRIEND AND COLLEAGUE, THE HONORABLE B.J. GORDON, JR., OF WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, AT THE DEATH OF HIS MOTHER, MRS. RETHELEON NEWMAN GORDON, AND EXTENDING HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO REPRESENTATIVE GORDON AND TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF HIS FAMILY.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3157 -- Ways and Means Committee: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY RESCIND THEIR PREVIOUS CALL FOR A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION TO BE CONVENED FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING A BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT TO THE FEDERAL CONSTITUTION, AND TO MEMORIALIZE CONGRESS TO ADOPT AMENDMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE STATES FOR RATIFICATION REQUIRING A BALANCED FEDERAL BUDGET.

The Concurrent Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

The following Bills and Joint Resolution were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:

H. 3158 -- Rep. Snow: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 46-17-150, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMMODITIES MARKETING ORDERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CHAPTER 17 OF TITLE 46 IS EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23 OF TITLE 1 (THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT).

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3159 -- Reps. Baker, Neilson, Felder and Ferguson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 38-73-10, 38-73-40, 38-73-720, 38-73-730, 38-73-735, 38-73-750, 38-73-760, 38-73-770, 38-77-10, AS AMENDED, 38-77-280, AS AMENDED, 38-77-910, 38-77-950, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RATES ARE SET AND DETERMINED IN THIS STATE, AND TO REPEAL SECTION 38-73-455 AND SECTION 38-73-457, RELATING TO BASIC AND OBJECTIVE STANDARD RATES FOR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, AND SECTION 2 OF ACT 166 OF 1987, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RATES FOR YOUTHFUL OPERATORS OF MOTOR VEHICLES.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3160 -- Reps. Gregory, Fair and Short: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-360, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NOTICES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A NOTICE CONCERNING A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE MUST BE MAILED TO THE PERSON'S ADDRESS CONTAINED IN THE DRIVER'S LICENSE RECORDS OF THE DEPARTMENT.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3161 -- Reps. Gregory, Fair, McLellan, Short, Kirsh, J. Brown and Wilkins: A BILL TO REAUTHORIZE THE EXISTENCE OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION FOR SIX YEARS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 58-3-100, 58-6-240, 58-9-540, 58-21-10, 58-23-20, 58-23-330, AS AMENDED, 58-23-1010, AND 58-9-870, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR COUNTIES WHICH DO NOT REMIT ASSESSMENTS TO THE COMMISSION IN A TIMELY MANNER, TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSION TO DOCUMENT REASONS FOR CHANGES IN RATES AND SPECIFY AN ALLOWABLE OPERATING MARGIN IN WATER AND WASTEWATER RATE ORDERS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION MAY NOT FIX OR APPROVE THE RATES, FARES, OR CHARGES FOR INTERURBAN RAILWAYS OR BUSES, TO PROVIDE THAT BUSES OF REGULATED UTILITIES ARE NOT EXEMPT FROM COMMISSION REGULATION BUT THAT MOTOR VEHICLES OF MOTOR CARRIERS USED INCIDENTAL TO THE CARRIER'S BUSINESS ARE NOT SUBJECT TO COMMISSION REGULATION, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTIFICATES OF MOTOR CARRIERS OR AMENDMENTS TO THEM MUST BE APPROVED ACCORDING TO CRITERIA ESTABLISHED BY THE COMMISSION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT REASONS FOR RESTRICTIONS ON CERTIFICATES OR AMENDMENTS MUST BE JUSTIFIED BY THE COMMISSION IN WRITING; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 58-11-10 THROUGH 58-11-160, SECTION 58-23-1510, AND ARTICLE 19, CHAPTER 9 OF TITLE 58 RELATING TO RADIO COMMON CARRIERS, BUSES, AND TAXIS IN CITIES OF THIRTY THOUSAND TO FIFTY THOUSAND POPULATION AND TELEGRAPH AND EXPRESS COMPANIES.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3162 -- Reps. Gregory, Fair, McLellan, Short, Kirsh, J. Brown and Wilkins: A BILL TO REAUTHORIZE THE EXISTENCE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA REAL ESTATE COMMISSION FOR SIX YEARS.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3163 -- Reps. Gregory, Fair, McLellan, Short, Kirsh, J. Brown and Wilkins: A BILL TO REAUTHORIZE THE EXISTENCE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS FOR SIX YEARS.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3164 -- Reps. Gregory, Fair, McLellan, Short, Kirsh, J. Brown and Wilkins: A BILL RESOLUTION TO REAUTHORIZE THE EXISTENCE OF THE CONTRACTORS' LICENSING BOARD OF SOUTH CAROLINA FOR SIX YEARS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-11-340, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE REGULATION OF CONTRACTORS BY THEIR LICENSING BOARD, SO AS TO EXEMPT LICENSED FIRE SPRINKLER, BURGLAR ALARM, AND WELL DRILLING CONTRACTORS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 40-11-200 RELATING TO AN ANNUAL BIDDER'S LICENSE FEE.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3166 Reps. Gregory, Fair, McLellan, Short, Kirsh, J. Brown and Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-20-50, AS AMENDED, THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TERMINATION DATES FOR PARTICULAR STATE AGENCIES, SO AS TO ADD DATES FOR THE TERMINATION OF THE ATHLETIC TRAINERS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE, THE STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, ASSOCIATE COUNSELORS, AND MARITAL AND FAMILY THERAPISTS, THE SOUTH CAROLINA AUCTIONEERS' COMMISSION, AND THE COMMISSION OF HEARING AID DEALERS AND FITTERS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3166 -- Reps. Gregory, Fair, McLellan, Short, Kirsh, J. Brown and Wilkins: A BILL TO REAUTHORIZE THE EXISTENCE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENTIAL HOME BUILDERS COMMISSION FOR SIX YEARS AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-59-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REVOCATION OF LICENSES OF RESIDENTIAL HOME BUILDERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT LICENSES MAY BE SUSPENDED OR RESTRICTED AND TO PROVIDE FOR REISSUANCE OF LICENSES PREVIOUSLY REVOKED IF A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOME BUILDERS COMMISSION VOTE IN FAVOR OF THE REISSUANCE AND TO PROVIDE THAT APPEALS FROM THE DECISIONS OF THE COMMISSION MUST BE GOVERNED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3167 -- Reps. Gregory, Fair, McLellan, Short, Kirsh, J. Brown and Wilkins: A BILL TO REAUTHORIZE THE EXISTENCE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION BOARD FOR SIX YEARS AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-23-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION BOARD, SO AS TO DECREASE THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS FROM FOURTEEN TO SEVEN AND PROVIDE FOR THEIR APPOINTMENT.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3168 -- Reps. Clyborne, Baker and Mattos: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-63-84, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEATH CERTIFICATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN TWENTY-FIVE YEARS, INSTEAD OF FIFTY YEARS, HAVE ELAPSED AFTER THE DATE OF DEATH, THESE RECORDS, BECOME PUBLIC RECORDS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC USE.

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

H. 3169 -- Reps. McLeod, Baxley, Blanding, G. Brown, McElveen and Harvin: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE MAXIMUM AMOUNTS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE WHICH A LANDFILL MAY ACCEPT THROUGH JUNE 1, 1992; TO AMEND SECTION 44-56-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL ACTS RELATING TO HAZARDOUS WASTE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LANDFILL MAY NOT ACCEPT HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATED IN ANOTHER STATE WHICH IS PROHIBITED BY THAT STATE; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 44-66-126 SO AS TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF NONHAZARDOUS WASTE A LANDFILL WHICH ACCEPTS HAZARDOUS WASTE MAY ACCEPT AND TO PROVIDE THAT NONHAZARDOUS AND HAZARDOUS WASTE MUST BE DISPOSED OF OR STORED SEPARATELY.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 3170 -- Reps. McLeod, Baxley, Blanding, G. Brown, McElveen and Harvin: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO CONDUCT SCIENTIFIC STUDIES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS TO ENABLE IT TO CHOOSE BY JANUARY 1, 1992, A SUITABLE SITE FOR THE OPERATION OF A HAZARDOUS WASTE STORAGE FACILITY.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 3171 -- Reps. McLeod, Baxley, Blanding, G. Brown, McElveen and Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 TO CHAPTER 56 OF TITLE 44 SO AS TO PROHIBIT NEW OR EXPANDED LAND DISPOSAL FACILITIES AFTER JANUARY 1, 1992, AND TO PROVIDE FOR STORAGE OR RETRIEVABLE STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS WASTE.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 3172 -- Reps. McLeod, Baxley, Blanding, G. Brown, McElveen and Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 44-56-160, AS AMENDED, 44-56-170, AND 44-56-510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HAZARDOUS WASTE, SO AS TO INCREASE FEES FOR THE LAND DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS AND NONHAZARDOUS WASTE AT A COMMERCIAL HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 3173 -- Reps. Huff and McElveen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1572, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FAMILY COURT ORDERS TERMINATING PARENTAL RIGHTS SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A CHILD'S CUSTODIAN SHALL FIRST REQUEST A PARENT TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO THE CHILD'S SUPPORT AND THE PARENT SUBSEQUENTLY REFUSES TO MAKE THE CONTRIBUTION BEFORE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS MAY BE ORDERED.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3176 -- Rep. J.C. Johnson: A BILL TO REQUIRE A CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE TO BE PLACED ON ALL MOTOR VEHICLES REGISTERED IN THIS STATE SO AS TO INSURE THAT ALL MOTOR VEHICLES HAVE AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY POLICIES IN FORCE ON THESE VEHICLES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT EACH POLICYHOLDER, BY THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE SYSTEM, BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INSURANCE OF HIS VEHICLE SO THAT THE RECOUPMENT FEE SURCHARGE MAY BE ABOLISHED.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

On motion of Rep. T.M. BURRISS, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:

H. 3174 -- Rep. T.M. Burriss: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY TO USE THE HOUSE CHAMBER AT 10:00 A.M. ON MONDAY, MAY 29, 1989, TO CONDUCT ITS ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR CANCER VICTIMS.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina:

That the American Cancer Society is authorized to use the chamber of the House of Representatives at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 29, 1989, for its annual memorial service for persons who have died of cancer during the year. If the House of Representatives is in statewide session the chamber may not be used. No charge may be imposed for the use of the House Chamber by the American Cancer Society for this purpose.

Be it further resolved that the State House security forces shall provide assistance and access as necessary for this meeting in accordance with applicable procedures.

The Resolution was adopted.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEE

Rep. FOSTER, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report, on:

Invitation of Francis Marion College Board of Trustees for a reception, January 24, 1989, 6:00 - 7:00 P.M. at the Capital City Club.

The invitation was accepted.

Rep. FOSTER, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report, on:

Invitation of S.C. School Boards Association for a reception, January 24, 1989, 7:00-9:00 P.M. at the Radisson.

The invitation was accepted.

Rep. FOSTER, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report, on:

Invitation of S.C. School Boards Association for a luncheon, January 26, 1989, 12:30-2:30 P.M. at the Cantey Building (State Fairgrounds).

The invitation was accepted.

Rep. FOSTER, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report, on:

Invitation of Palmetto State Teachers' Association for a buffet breakfast, January 26, 1989, 8:00-9:00 A.M., at the Radisson.

The invitation was accepted.

Rep. FOSTER, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report, on:

Invitation of Clemson University for a reception and dinner, January 26, 1989, 6:00-9:00 P.M. at the Carolina Coliseum.

The invitation was accepted.

Rep. FOSTER, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report, on:

Invitation of S.C. Cable Television Association for a reception, January 31, 1989, 8:00-10:00 P.M. at the Radisson.

The invitation was accepted.

Rep. FOSTER, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report, on:

Invitation of S.C. Broadcasters' Association for a reception, January 31, 1989, 6:00-8:00 P.M. at the Capital City Club.

The invitation was accepted.

ROLL CALL

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

Alexander, M.O.        Alexander, T.C.        Altman
Bailey, G.             Bailey, J.             Bailey, K.
Barber                 Barfield               Baxley
Beasley                Bennett                Blackwell
Blanding               Brown, H.              Brown, J.
Brown, R.              Bruce                  Burch
Burriss, M.D.          Burriss, T.M.          Carnell
Chamblee               Clyborne               Cole
Cooper                 Corbett                Cork
Corning                Davenport              Derrick
Elliott                Faber                  Fair
Fant                   Farr                   Felder
Ferguson               Foster                 Gentry
Glover                 Gordon                 Gregory
Harris, J.             Harris, P.             Harwell
Haskins                Hayes                  Hearn
Hendricks              Hodges                 Holt
Huff                   Jaskwhich              Johnson, J.C.
Johnson, J.W.          Kay                    Keegan
Keesley                Keyserling             Kirsh
Klapman                Lanford                Limehouse
Littlejohn             Lockemy                Manly
Mappus                 Martin, D.             Martin, L.
Mattos                 McAbee                 McBride
McCain                 McEachin               McElveen
McGinnis               McKay                  McLellan
McLeod                 McTeer                 Moss
Neilson                Nesbitt                Nettles
Phillips               Quinn                  Rama
Rhoad                  Rogers, J.             Rogers, T.
Rudnick                Sharpe                 Sheheen
Short                  Simpson                Snow
Stoddard               Taylor                 Townsend
Tucker                 Vaughn                 Waites
Waldrop                Washington             Wells
Whipper                White                  Wilder
Wilkes                 Wilkins                Williams, D.
Williams, J.           Winstead               Wofford
Wright

STATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on January 12, 1989.

G. Brown                          B.O. Baker
William D. Boan                   R.A. Kohn
C. Lenoir Sturkie                 L.L. Koon
Harry Hallman
Total Present-122

DOCTOR OF THE DAY

Announcement was made that Dr. Chris Hawk, III of Charleston is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

SENT TO THE SENATE

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

H. 3110 -- Rep. McLellan: A JOINT RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD AND SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO PROCEED EXPEDITIOUSLY TO DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT A REPLACEMENT FACILITY IN LEE COUNTY FOR THE CENTRAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION, TO PROVIDE THAT TWENTY-FOUR MILLION DOLLARS IN PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS MUST FIRST BE USED TO FINANCE THE PROJECT, TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING AS MAY BE DETERMINED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE TREASURER TO PROVIDE INTERIM FINANCING FOR NOT MORE THAN ONE YEAR, IF NECESSARY.

H. 3111 -- Reps. Sheheen and Wilkins: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 22, ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1896, RELATING TO GRAND AND PETIT JURIES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ESTABLISH A STATE GRAND JURY BY GENERAL LAW; AND TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 11, ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT NO PERSON MAY BE HELD TO ANSWER FOR ANY CRIME WHERE THE PUNISHMENT EXCEEDS A FINE OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS OR IMPRISONMENT FOR THIRTY DAYS, UNLESS ON A PRESENTMENT OR INDICTMENT OF A GRAND JURY OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE CRIME HAS BEEN COMMITTED, WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE CONSTITUTION IS DEEMED TO LIMIT OR PROHIBIT THE ESTABLISHMENT BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF A STATE GRAND JURY WITH THE AUTHORITY TO RETURN INDICTMENTS AND WITH THAT OTHER AUTHORITY, INCLUDING PROCEDURE, AS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY PROVIDE.

H. 3112 -- Reps. Sheheen and Wilkins: A BILL TO RATIFY AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 24 OF ARTICLE III, SECTION 3 OF ARTICLE VI, AND SECTION 1A OF ARTICLE XVII, CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1896, RELATING TO DUAL OFFICEHOLDING AND QUALIFICATION FOR OFFICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROHIBITION AGAINST HOLDING TWO OFFICES DOES NOT APPLY TO MEMBERS OF LAWFULLY AND REGULARLY ORGANIZED FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND CONSTABLES WHO HOLD ANOTHER OFFICE.

H. 3113 -- Reps. Sheheen and Wilkins: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 24, ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1896, RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS, PROSECUTORS, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS, AND THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY PROVIDE BY LAW FOR THE AGE AND QUALIFICATIONS OF SHERIFFS.

H. 3114 -- Reps. Sheheen and Wilkins: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1, ARTICLE XVI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1896, RELATING TO AMENDMENT AND REVISION OF THE CONSTITUTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PROPOSALS MAY BE MADE FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION YEAR 1990 FOR THE REVISION OF AN ENTIRE ARTICLE OR THE ADDITION OF A NEW ARTICLE IN A SINGLE AMENDMENT PROPOSAL, WHICH PROPOSAL MAY CHANGE PROVISIONS FROM OTHER ARTICLES IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

H. 3115 -- Reps. Sheheen and Wilkins: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 11, ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1896, RELATING TO PRESENTMENT OR INDICTMENT, SO AS TO REQUIRE PRESENTMENT OR INDICTMENT BY A GRAND JURY FOR ANY CRIME THE JURISDICTION OVER WHICH IS NOT WITHIN THE MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

Rep. WILKINS explained the Bill.

H. 3116 -- Reps. Sheheen and Wilkins: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 22, ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1896, RELATING TO GRAND AND PETIT JURORS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT JURORS MUST BE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THIS STATE AND BE OF GOOD MORAL CHARACTER, AND PROVIDE THAT JURORS MUST BE RESIDENTS OF THIS STATE AND HAVE SUCH OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY PRESCRIBE.

H. 3117 -- Reps. Sheheen and Wilkins: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 36, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1896, RELATING TO THE GENERAL FUND RESERVE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE GENERAL FUND RESERVE TO THE GENERAL RESERVE FUND, REDUCE FROM FOUR TO THREE PERCENT OF THE GENERAL FUND REVENUE OF THE LATEST COMPLETED FISCAL YEAR THE AMOUNT REQUIRED IN THE FUND, DELETE PROVISIONS REQUIRING A SPECIAL VOTE TO ADJUST THE PERCENTAGE REQUIRED IN THE FUND, DELETE PROVISIONS REQUIRING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO REVIEW THE LAW ON THIS SUBJECT EVERY FIVE YEARS, PROVIDE A MECHANISM FOR RESTORING THE FUND SHOULD MONIES FROM THE FUND BE EXPENDED, REQUIRE A CAPITAL RESERVE FUND EQUAL TO TWO PERCENT OF THE GENERAL FUND REVENUE OF THE LATEST COMPLETED FISCAL YEAR, AND PROVIDE THAT BEFORE MARCH FIRST THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND MUST BE USED TO OFFSET MID-YEAR BUDGET REDUCTIONS BEFORE MANDATING CUTS IN OPERATING APPROPRIATIONS AND AFTER MARCH FIRST MONIES FROM THE FUND MAY BE APPROPRIATED BY A SPECIAL VOTE IN SEPARATE LEGISLATION BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO FINANCE IN CASH PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BOND PROJECTS, RETIRE BOND PRINCIPAL OR INTEREST ON BONDS PREVIOUSLY ISSUED, AND FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OR OTHER NONRECURRING PURPOSES WHICH MUST BE RANKED IN ORDER OF PRIORITY OF EXPENDITURE AND NOT BE FUNDED UNTIL THIRTY DAYS AFTER COMPLETION OF THE FISCAL YEAR AND PROVIDE THAT ANY APPROPRIATIONS OF MONIES FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND AFTER MARCH FIRST MUST BE REDUCED BASED ON THE RANK OF PRIORITY BEGINNING WITH THE LOWEST PRIORITY TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY AND APPLIED TO THE YEAR-END DEFICITS BEFORE WITHDRAWING MONIES FROM THE GENERAL RESERVE FUND AND TO PROVIDE THAT MONIES IN THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND NOT APPROPRIATED OR ANY APPROPRIATION FOR A PARTICULAR PROJECT OR ITEM WHICH HAS BEEN REDUCED DUE TO APPLICATION OF THE MONIES TO YEAR-END DEFICIT MUST LAPSE AND BE CREDITED TO THE GENERAL FUND.

H. 3118 -- Reps. Sheheen and Wilkins: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 13, ARTICLE VIII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE JOINT ADMINISTRATION OF FUNCTIONS AND THE EXERCISE OF POWERS BY COUNTIES, MUNICIPALITIES, OR OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COUNTIES, SUBJECT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FIRST PROVIDING BY LAW FOR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS AND SCHOOL FISCAL ABILITY CONSIDERATIONS, MAY JOINTLY DEVELOP AN INDUSTRIAL OR BUSINESS PARK WITH OTHER COUNTIES WITHIN THE GEOGRAPHICAL BOUNDARIES OF ONE OR MORE OF THE MEMBER COUNTIES WHERE THE AREA COMPRISING THE PARKS AND ALL PROPERTY HAVING A SITUS THEREIN IS EXEMPT FROM ALL AD VALOREM TAXATION BECAUSE THE OWNERS OR LESSEES OF ANY PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE PARK MUST PAY AN AMOUNT EQUIVALENT TO THE PROPERTY TAXES OR OTHER IN-LIEU-OF PAYMENTS THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN DUE AND PAYABLE EXCEPT FOR THE ABOVE EXEMPTION.

H. 3097--AMENDED AND ADOPTED

The following House Resolution was taken up.

H. 3097 -- Rep. Waites: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA JAYCEES TO USE THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON FRIDAY, SATURDAY, AND SUNDAY, JANUARY 20, 21, AND 22, 1989, TO REQUEST THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE FOR REASONABLE USE OF THE UNDERGROUND PARKING FACILITIES AND THE BLATT BUILDING, AND TO ARRANGE FOR ASSISTANCE AND ACCESS BY THE STATE HOUSE SECURITY FORCES.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the South Carolina Jaycees are authorized to use the Hall of the House of Representatives on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, January 20, 21, and 22, 1989, if the House is not in statewide session on those days, for the purpose of involving the Jaycees in the legislative process and for the purpose of conducting a model legislature.

Be it further resolved that the Division of General Services is requested to provide for the underground parking facilities and the Blatt Building to be made available for reasonable use by the Jaycees and that the State House security forces provide assistance and access necessary for this meeting in accordance with previous procedures.

Reps. SHEHEEN and WAITES proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc. No. 0924U), which was adopted.

Amend the resolution, as and if amended, by striking the last paragraph of the resolution and inserting:

/Be it further resolved that no charge may be imposed for the use of the House Chamber by the South Carolina Jaycees for this purpose./

Amend title to conform.

The Resolution, as amended, was adopted.

MOTION PERIOD

The motion period was dispensed with on motion of Rep. RUDNICK.

RECURRENCE TO THE MORNING HOUR

Rep. R. BROWN moved that the House recur to the morning hour, which was agreed to.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3176 -- Rep. Haskins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 5.10 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO WHEN BILLS MAY BE GIVEN SECOND READING, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BILLS MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR SECOND READING UNTIL THEY HAVE APPEARED ON THE CALENDAR FOR ONE DAY AND ON THE CALENDAR FOR THREE DAYS FOR APPROPRIATIONS' BILLS, AND TO DELETE REFERENCES TO CONSIDERATION OF BILLS AFTER PRINTED COPIES ARE LAID ON MEMBERS' DESKS.

The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Rules.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

The following Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:

H. 3177 -- Reps. Snow, G. Brown, Harvin, K. Bailey, McLeod, Bennett, Barfield and Rhoad: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-35-550, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX, SO AS TO EXEMPT THE GROSS PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF MACHINERY USED IN THE PRODUCTION OF PORK AND PORK PRODUCTS ON SWINE FARMS AND NATURAL AND LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS USED EXCLUSIVELY IN THE PRODUCTION OF PORK PRODUCTS.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3178 -- Reps. Snow, Harvin, G. Brown, K. Bailey, McLeod, Barfield, Bennett and Rhoad: 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 EXEMPT THE GROSS PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF ELECTRICITY USED TO CURE BULK TOBACCO IN TOBACCO BARNS AND TO CURE OR DRY OTHER FARM COMMODITIES AND TOBACCO SHEETS.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3179 -- Reps. R. Brown, Cork, J. Rogers, Mappus, J. Bailey, Elliott, Harvin, J. Harris, Harwell, Hayes, Keegan, Keyserling, Manly, McElveen, McGinnis, Nettles, Rama, Rudnick, Washington, Wilder and D. Williams: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 50 TO CHAPTER 5, TITLE 56 SO AS TO REQUIRE OCCUPANTS OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO WEAR A PROPERLY FASTENED SAFETY BELT, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO ORDER A MANDATORY RATE REDUCTION BY AUTOMOBILE INSURERS.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3180 -- Reps. P. Harris, J. Harris and Carnell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 22 IN TITLE 44, RELATING TO HEALTH, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE RIGHTS OF MENTAL HEALTH PATIENTS AND MENTAL RETARDATION CLIENTS; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 44-17-820, 44-21-130, 44-21-170, 44-21-230, 44-23-230, 44-23-1010, 44-23-1020, 44-23-1030, 44-23-1040, 44-23-1060, 44-23-1060, 44-23-1070, 44-23-1090, 44-52-170, AND 44-52-190 RELATING TO THE RIGHTS OF MENTAL HEALTH PATIENTS AND MENTAL RETARDATION CLIENTS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3181 -- Reps. Simpson and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-5160 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF DEVICES ON MOTOR VEHICLES TO DETECT THE PRESENCE OF RADAR WHICH MEASURES THE SPEED OF MOTOR VEHICLES.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3182 -- Reps. Snow, Wilkins and Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 4-9-32 SO AS TO REQUIRE COUNTY COUNCILS TO PROVIDE OFFICE SPACE AND APPROPRIATE MONIES FOR THE OPERATION OF THE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION OFFICE, TO REQUIRE THE APPROPRIATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE ANNUAL COUNTY BUDGET, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DELEGATION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EMPLOYMENT, SUPERVISION, AND DISCHARGE OF ALL PERSONNEL EMPLOYED IN THE DELEGATION OFFICE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3183 -- Reps. Washington, Whipper, J. Bailey, Barber, D. Martin and Holt: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-1-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPORTIONMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES INTO SPECIFIED HOUSE DISTRICTS AND SECTION 2-1-60, RELATING TO THE APPORTIONMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE SENATE INTO SPECIFIED SENATORIAL DISTRICTS, SO AS TO DELETE A PORTION OF LAND FROM HOUSE DISTRICT 92 AND SENATORIAL DISTRICT 38 OF DORCHESTER AND BERKELEY COUNTIES AND ADD IT TO HOUSE DISTRICT 117 AND SENATORIAL DISTRICT 41 OF CHARLESTON COUNTY.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3184 -- Rep. McTeer: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 549 OF 1982, RELATING TO THE ABOLITION OF THE HAMPTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION AND HAMPTON COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION, THE DEVOLUTION OF THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THOSE OFFICES ON THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF HAMPTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS 1 AND 2, AND THE PROVISION FOR THE ELECTION OF THE TRUSTEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONS DESIRING TO QUALIFY AS CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION TO THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES SHALL FILE A WRITTEN STATEMENT OF CANDIDACY WITH THE HAMPTON COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION.

On motion of Rep. McTEER, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 3185 -- Rep. Waldrop: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-5-230, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CONTINUING ACCOUNT UNDER THE STATE TREASURER FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING STATE MATCHING DISASTER ASSISTANCE FUNDS WHEN REQUIRED BY THE FEDERAL ENTITY PROVIDING THE FUNDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DISASTER ASSISTANCE MATCHING FUNDS IN THE ACCOUNT MAY ALSO BE USED TO COVER THOSE INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY GRANT (IFG) PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES WHICH EXCEED THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY'S (FEMA) ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE ALLOWANCE.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3186 -- Rep. Barfield: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-1155, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS AND FEES FOR TAGS AND PERMITS FOR CERTAIN NONGAME FISHING DEVICES AND GEAR, SO AS TO EXEMPT DEVICES AND GEAR USED IN THE LITTLE PEE DEE, GREAT PEE DEE, AND WACCAMAW RIVERS.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 3188 -- Rep. Kay: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-810, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FREE HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES FOR TOTALLY AND PERMANENTLY DISABLED RESIDENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FREE BIG GAME PERMITS FOR THEM.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 3189 -- Reps. Kirsh, Foster, Hayes, Nesbitt and Klapman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-79-160, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LICENSING OF BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEM BUSINESSES OF A NONRESIDENT WHO HOLDS A VALID LICENSE OF THE SAME TYPE FROM ANOTHER STATE, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE ISSUANCE OF A LICENSE TO A NONRESIDENT UNLESS HIS STATE OF PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE ALSO PERMITS SIMILAR LICENSING OF RESIDENTS OF THIS STATE.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3190 -- Rep. Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 58-17-210, SO AS TO REQUIRE RAILROAD COMPANIES TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FREE ACCESS OVER TRACKS TO ANY PROPERTY OWNER WHO MUST CROSS THE TRACKS FOR ACCESS TO HIS PROPERTY.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3187 -- Reps. Rudnick, White, Sharpe, Kirsh and J. Harris: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE CONGRESS TO AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY VOTE ON THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE QUADRENNIAL COMMISSION RELATING TO SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE THREE BRANCHES OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.

The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

Rep. T. ROGERS moved that the House do now adjourn, which was adopted.

RETURNED WITH CONCURRENCE

The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:

H. 3107 -- Rep. Sheheen: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING HIS EXCELLENCY, CARROLL A. CAMPBELL, JR., GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1989.

H. 3149 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING BERNARD BROGDON OF CLARENDON COUNTY UPON BEING NAMED THE SUMTER ITEM'S ALL-AREA PLAYER OF THE YEAR FOR FOOTBALL IN 1988.

H. 3166 -- Reps. Harvin and Snow: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE DEEPEST SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO OUR DEAR FRIEND AND COLLEAGUE, THE HONORABLE B.J. GORDON, JR., OF WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, AT THE DEATH OF HIS MOTHER, MRS. RETHELEON NEWMAN GORDON, AND EXTENDING HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO REPRESENTATIVE GORDON AND TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF HIS FAMILY.

ADJOURNMENT

At 10:36 A.M. the House in accordance with the motion of Rep. T. ROGERS adjourned to meet at 10:00 A.M. tomorrow.


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