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

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1989

Wednesday, February 22, 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:

As we open our hearts to You in prayer, our Father, we ask that Your spirit may so dwell in us as to give us poise and power, courage and confidence. We say that we believe in You, so give us the ability to believe what You have said. We say "in God we trust", give us the faith to trust You for guidance in the decisions to be made.

Help us to do the very best we can this day without borrowing tomorrow's problems. Save us from being overanxious about our next day lest ulcers be the badge of our littleness of faith. Cause us to know that if God provides for the birds of the air and the grass of the field, how much more will He provide for us the very climax of His creation.

"Lord, increase our faith". 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.

INVITATION

The following was received and referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

January 16, 1989
The Honorable Samuel R. Foster
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518 Blatt Building
Columbia, S.C. 29211

Dear Rep. Foster:

On behalf of the Seniors' Coalition, I invite you to be a vital part of Seniors' Legislative Day on March 8, 1989.

The objective of Seniors' Legislative Day is to provide a communication link between the legislators and their constituents to discuss the needs of South Carolina's fast growing population -- the elderly.

In order to provide this opportunity, we urge your attendance at the legislative luncheon to be held at Capstone Conference Center of the U.S.C. campus at 12:30 P.M.

Greeters will assist you in locating your constituents who are looking forward to meeting with you at that time and discussing the enclosed brochure outlining the legislative recommendations of the Coalition.

A legislative reception will also be held at the Top of Carolina Restaurant of Capstone from 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M.

We request that you notify Sherri L. Craft, Research Assistant of the Joint legislative Committee on Aging, of your attendance at the luncheon and reception before March 8. Ms. Craft may be reached at 734-2995.

Thank you for your assistance in allowing senior South Carolinians to be a part of the legislative process.

Sincerely yours,
Leslie T. Gilbert
Chairperson

RULES AND REGULATIONS RECEIVED

The following were received.

OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER OF
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 21, 1989
The Honorable Sandra K. McKinney
Clerk of the S.C.     (Doc. No. 1068)

House of Representatives

Dear Mrs. McKinney:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on February 21, 1989 regulations concerning Hazardous Waste Management - Task Force Recommendations from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.

They are hereby referred to the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs for consideration.

Sincerely,
Robert J. Sheheen

OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER OF
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 21, 1989
The Honorable Sandra K. McKinney
Clerk of the S.C.     (Doc. No. 1069)

House of Representatives

Dear Mrs. McKinney:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on February 21, 1989 regulations concerning Friable Asbestos Materials in Schools from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.

They are hereby referred to the Committee on Medical Military, Public and Municipal Affairs for consideration.

Sincerely,
Robert J. Sheheen

OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER OF
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 21, 1989
The Honorable Sandra K. McKinney
Clerk of the S.C.     (Doc. No. 1071)

House of Representatives

Dear Mrs. McKinney:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on February 21, 1989 regulations concerning Long - Term Care Insurance from the South Carolina Department of Insurance.

They are hereby referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry for consideration.

Sincerely,
Robert J. Sheheen

Received as information.

RULES AND REGULATIONS WITHDRAWN

The following was received.

OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER OF
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 17, 1989
The Honorable Sandra K. McKinney
Clerk of the S.C.     (Doc. No. 1027)

House of Representatives

Dear Mrs. McKinney:

The South Carolina Real Estate Commission is hereby withdrawing the proposed regulations concerning property managers and multi-unit rental locations as shown by letter received this date. These regulations have been referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

Sincerely,
Robert J. Sheheen

Received as information.

RULES AND REGULATIONS WITHDRAWN
AND RESUBMITTED

The following was received.

OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER OF
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 21, 1989
The Honorable Sandra K. McKinney
Clerk of the S.C.     (Doc. No. 1039)

House of Representatives

Dear Mrs. McKinney:

The Department of Health and Environmental Control is hereby withdrawing and simultaneously resubmitting R. 61-68, Water Classifications and Standards and R. 61-69, Classified Waters. These regulations have been referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Sincerely,
Robert J. Sheheen

Received as information.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

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

Invitation of Lexington/Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council for a drop-in, March 28, 1989, 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M., at the Radisson.

The invitation was accepted.

Rep. MOSS, from the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

H. 3286 -- Rep. Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 53, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 14 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEFINITION OF "ANABOLIC STEROID", TO PROVIDE WHAT CONSTITUTES UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT FOR A PRACTITIONER, TO PROVIDE WHAT CONSTITUTES A VIOLATION OF THIS ARTICLE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; AND TO ADD CERTAIN VIOLATIONS OF ARTICLE 14 TO THE LIST OF CRIMES CLASSIFIED AS FELONIES BY SECTION 16-1-10.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. MOSS, from the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

H. 3041 -- Reps. Wilkins, T.M. Burriss, Wright, Barfield, Short, Taylor, Beasley, McBride, Sharpe, J. Brown, Bruce, Davenport, Tucker, Derrick, Stoddard, Snow, Kohn, J. Rogers, McAbee, J. Harris, Mattos, P. Harris, J.W. Johnson, Winstead, Washington, Klapman, Gregory, Moss, Boan, Carnell, G. Bailey, Koon, McLeod, Barber, White, McKay, McEachin, J.C. Johnson, Huff, Limehouse, Harwell, Waldrop, Waites, Mappus, Wofford and Rama: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 23, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING COUNCIL AND TO CERTAIN REQUIRED TRAINING OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS AND OTHER PERSONNEL EMPLOYED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS MUST BE TRAINED BY THE DEPARTMENT TO REVISE CERTAIN MEMBERSHIP OF THE COUNCIL; TO PROVIDE THAT NO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER EMPLOYED OR APPOINTED AFTER JULY 1, 1989, IS EMPOWERED TO ENFORCE THE LAWS OF THIS STATE OR A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION THEREOF UNLESS HE HAS BEEN CERTIFIED AS QUALIFIED BY THE COUNCIL, TO PROVIDE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION AND TRAINING AND FOR THE DURATION OF CERTIFICATION, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO INCREASE THE AMOUNTS ADDED TO CRIMINAL AND TRAFFIC FINES AND USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING AND OTHER PURPOSES; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNCIL TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES IN VIOLATION OF THIS CHAPTER, INCLUDING THE IMPOSITION OF A CIVIL FINE.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. MOSS, from the Committee on Medical, Military Public and Municipal Affairs, submitted a favorable report on:

H. 3062 -- Reps. Kirsh and Mappus: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 48, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 53 SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL VEHICLES WHICH TRANSPORT LITTER TO PROVIDE A MEANS OF COVERING THE VEHICLE TO PREVENT LITTER FROM DROPPING, SIFTING, LEAKING, OR OTHERWISE ESCAPING FROM THE VEHICLE AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. R. BROWN, from the Committee on Labor Commerce and Industry, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

H. 3275 -- Reps. Hearn, McBride, T.M. Burriss, T. Rogers, Wells, Cork, Wright, Faber, Waites, J. Bailey and Quinn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-9-65 SO AS TO PERMIT THE USE IN THIS STATE OF CERTAIN AUTOMATIC FUELING CLIPS ON SELF-SERVICE GASOLINE DISPENSERS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. R. BROWN, from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

H. 3241 -- Rep. Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-15-320, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE WHOLESALERS OR DEALERS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENAL AMOUNT OF SURETY BONDS REQUIRED OF THEM FROM FIFTEEN THOUSAND TO FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. WILKINS, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report, on:

H. 3461 -- Reps. Baker and Clyborne: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 22-3-25 SO AS TO EXTEND TO MAGISTRATES JURISDICTION TO CONDUCT SUPPLEMENTAL PROCEEDINGS TO ENFORCE JUDGMENTS OBTAINED IN MAGISTRATES' COURTS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. WILKINS, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report, on:

H. 3036 -- Reps. McElveen, Huff and Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 20-1-510 AND 20-1-540, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION TO DETERMINE THE VALIDITY OF MARRIAGE AND ADJUDICATION OF PRESUMED DEATH OF A SPOUSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FAMILY COURT HAS EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION, INSTEAD OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, TO HEAR AND DETERMINE ANY ISSUE AFFECTING THE VALIDITY OF A CONTRACT OF MARRIAGE AND IN ACTIONS TO DETERMINE A SPOUSE'S PRESUMED DEATH AFTER AN ABSENCE OF SEVEN YEARS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. WILKINS, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report, on:

H. 3455 -- Rep. Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-730, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUEST FOR ARBITRATION AND THE PROCESS BY WHICH ARBITRATION IS INITIATED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 77, TITLE 38, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DEFENDANT RECEIVING A SUMMONS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION MAY REFUSE TO ARBITRATE AND PROVIDE THAT IF THE DEFENDANT REFUSES TO ARBITRATE THE PLAINTIFF SHALL BRING THE ACTION IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, OR ANY INFERIOR COURT HAVING CONCURRENT JURISDICTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-770, RELATING TO THE RIGHT TO APPEAL AN ARBITRATION DECISION, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT AN APPEAL MUST BE A TRIAL DE NOVO AND REQUIRE THE APPEAL TO BE TO THE CIRCUIT COURT AND CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF RULES 74 AND 75 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 403 -- Senators Leventis, Bryan, Land, Patterson, Saleeby, Hinds, McConnell, Rose, Fielding and Thomas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE MEMBERS OF THE HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT TASK FORCE FOR THEIR EXCELLENT AND DILIGENT WORK IN COMPLETING THEIR TASK OF STUDYING HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

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

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 404 -- Senator Pope: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY OF FORMER NEWBERRY COUNTY SHERIFF, L.L. "SLIM" HENDERSON, UPON HIS DEATH.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

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

H. 3532 -- Reps. Sharpe and McCain: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 48-43-10 AND 48-43-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION, DRILLING, TRANSPORTATION, AND PRODUCTION, SO AS TO DEFINE "SANITARY LANDFILL" AND TO REGULATE ACTIVITIES RELATING TO WASTE AND ANTIPOLLUTION ACTIVITIES INVOLVING OIL AND GAS AND TO REGULATE ACTIVITIES RELATING TO METHANE GAS IN AND RELATED TO LANDFILLS.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 3533 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-420, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FEES FOR PERMITS AND RENEWALS FOR THE OPERATION OF A PHARMACY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ANNUAL FEES FOR PERMITS AND RENEWALS MUST BE ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY.

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

H. 3534 -- Reps. Sheheen, McEachin and McElveen: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 17, TITLE 2, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOBBYISTS AND LOBBYING, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF LOBBYISTS AND LOBBYING AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3535 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, RELATING TO ELEVATOR SAFETY CODE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1064, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Without reference.

H. 3536 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, RELATING TO MOTOR CARRIERS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 982, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Without reference.

H. 3537 -- Reps. R. Brown, Harvin, D. Williams and K. Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-235, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STRIPED BASS (ROCKFISH), SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE WILDLIFE AND MARINE RESOURCES DEPARTMENT MAY SET AND PUBLISH THE DAILY CREEL LIMITS AND SIZE LIMITS FOR STRIPED BASS AND BLACK BASS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-285, RELATING TO PENALTIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PENALTIES ASSESSED BY THE SECTION INCLUDE CONVICTIONS OF SECTION 50-13-235; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 50-13-220 AND 50-13-230 RELATING TO STRIPED BASS.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 3538 -- Reps. R. Brown, Harvin, D. Williams and K. Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-220, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CREEL LIMITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO MORE THAN FIVE STRIPED BASS (ROCKFISH) MAY BE TAKEN ON ANY ONE DAY FROM SPECIFIED WATERS.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 3540 -- Reps. McLellan, T.C. Alexander, G. Bailey, Barfield, Blackwell, Boan, R. Brown, Burch, T.M. Burriss, Carnell, Cooper, Corbett, Elliott, Farr, Felder, J. Harris, Harvin, Hearn, Hodges, Huff, Keegan, Mattos, McAbee, Rhoad, T. Rogers, Rudnick, Sharpe, Short, Stoddard, Townsend, Tucker, Waldrop, Fair, Neilson, McTeer, Gordon, J.W. Johnson and Waites: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE 32, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PRENEED BURIAL CONTRACTS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE CONTRACTS AUTHORIZED UNDER THE CHAPTER TO PRENEED FUNERAL CONTRACTS, TO DEFINE THE TERMS "SELLER", "PROVIDER", "PURCHASER", AND "BENEFICIARY", TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FOR MAUSOLEUM CRYPTS FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT PAYMENTS OF MONEY WHICH HAVE THE PURPOSE OF FURNISHING FUNERAL SERVICES MUST BE HELD IN TRUST FUNDS, TO REQUIRE THAT ALL TAXES ON THE TRUST ACCOUNT MUST BE PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND APPLICABLE RULES AND REGULATIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR A FUNERAL CONTRACT WHEN THE FULL CONTRACT PRICE AMOUNT IS PAID TO THE PROVIDER, TO REQUIRE THAT THE FUNDS HELD BY A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION IN TRUST FOR A BENEFICIARY MUST NOT BE PAID UNTIL A DEATH CERTIFICATE IS FURNISHED BY THE PROVIDER, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REFUND OF AMOUNTS DEPOSITED WITH THE PROVIDER WHEN THEY DO NOT CONSTITUTE PAYMENT IN FULL, TO PROVIDE THAT ALL CONTRACTS CONTAIN THE NAME AND FUNERAL SERVICE LICENSE NUMBER OF THE PROVIDER AND SELLER, TO PROVIDE FOR A PROCEDURE FOR ESTABLISHING A TRUST FOR THE PURCHASER OF A CONTRACT AND ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS WITH REGARD TO THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF A TRUST ACCOUNT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE CONTRACT IS VOIDABLE IF THE PURCHASER FAILS TO MAKE PAYMENTS AS PROVIDED IN THE CONTRACT, TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE MERCHANDISE SELECTED IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF NEED THAT THE PROVIDER MUST MAKE AVAILABLE TO THE PURCHASER MERCHANDISE OF EQUAL OR GREATER VALUE WHICH MUST BE APPROVED BY THE PURCHASER OR HIS REPRESENTATIVE, TO PROVIDE UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS CONTRACTS MAY BE MADE IRREVOCABLE, TO PROVIDE FOR A PROCEDURE FOR THE REFUND OF MONIES PAID FOR A CONTRACT, TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE TRANSFER TO ANOTHER PROVIDER OF A CONTRACT, TO DELETE PROVISIONS WITH REGARD TO THE MANNER IN WHICH TRUST FUNDS MUST BE ESTABLISHED AND MAINTAINED, TO PROVIDE FOR THE OCCURRENCE OF A PROVIDER GOING OUT OF BUSINESS, TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO ESTABLISH AN AMOUNT RATHER THAN A TWO DOLLAR SERVICE CHARGE TO BE COLLECTED FROM EACH PURCHASER TO BE USED IN ADMINISTERING THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER, TO DELETE PROVISIONS MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON OTHER THAN A FUNERAL DIRECTOR OR HOME TO FURNISH OR PERFORM FUNERAL SERVICES TO ACCEPT OR HOLD PAYMENTS ON A PRENEED BURIAL CONTRACT EXCEPT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO COMMISSIONS ALLOWED PERSONS ON TRUST FUNDS WHICH ARISE OUT OF A PRENEED BURIAL CONTRACT, TO DELETE PROVISIONS WHICH MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR A LICENSEE WHO SELLS PRENEED BURIAL CONTRACTS TO SOLICIT OR PUBLICLY ADVERTISE THE AVAILABILITY OF THEM AND TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE FOR THE SOLICITATION AND ADVERTISING OF PRENEED FUNERAL CONTRACTS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROHIBITION ON THE SOLICITATION OF THESE CONTRACTS.

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

H. 3541 -- Reps. Hearn, J.W. Johnson and Lockemy: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-15-95, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND THE AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION COMPILED BY A TREATMENT FACILITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ALL EXISTING INFORMATION TO BE MADE AVAILABLE WITHIN FOURTEEN DAYS AFTER WRITTEN REQUEST, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE COSTS FOR RECEIVING THE INFORMATION.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3542 -- Reps. Hearn, J.W. Johnson and Lockemy: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-1-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "AVERAGE WEEKLY WAGES" UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS AND REDEFINE THE TERM.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 71 -- Senator Drummond: A BILL TO REAUTHORIZE THE EXISTENCE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA REAL ESTATE COMMISSION FOR SIX YEARS.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 281 -- Senators Giese, Thomas, Bryan, Lourie, Lindsay and Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 53, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 14 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEFINITION OF "ANABOLIC STEROID", TO PROVIDE WHAT CONSTITUTES UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT FOR A PRACTITIONER, TO PROVIDE WHAT CONSTITUTES A VIOLATION OF THIS ARTICLE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

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

S. 283 -- Senators Peeler and Lee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-660, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR CARRIERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UPON EVIDENCE OF RELIABILITY IN THE PAYMENT OF ITS OBLIGATIONS THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION MAY ACCEPT THE CHECK OF A MOTOR CARRIER COMPANY IN PAYMENT OF APPLICABLE FEES AND ASSESSMENTS.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 331 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 2-23-10 THROUGH 2-23-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE STUDY COMMITTEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A PERMANENT JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY AND RELATED LAWS INSTEAD OF LIMITING THE STUDY TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERS, POWERS, DUTIES, STAFF, AND EXPENSES AND TO REPEAL ACT 1143 OF 1966 AND ACT 612 OF 1971 RELATING TO THE INSURANCE LAW STUDY COMMITTEE.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 381 -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO CLASSIFIED WATERS - FISHING CREEK, EDISTO ISLAND, CHARLESTON COUNTY, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 989, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

S. 382 -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO WATER CLASSIFICATION: OOLENOY RIVER, PICKENS COUNTY, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 984, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

S. 384 -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO MEDICAID NURSING HOME PERMITS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 983, 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.

S. 385 -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE SECTIONS A THROUGH F AND DISAPPROVE SECTION G OF THE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO SCREENING OF INBORN METABOLIC ERRORS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 856, 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.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. McLELLAN raised the Point of Order that the following Bill was out of order as it was a revenue raising measure and inappropriately introduced.

The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order and then ordered the Bill returned to the Senate.

S. 379 -- Senator Waddell: A BILL TO DECLARE THE LEGISLATIVE INTENT WITH RESPECT TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ACT 682 OF 1988 ESTABLISHING THE SOUTH CAROLINA RESOURCES AUTHORITY AND AUTHORIZING IT TO ISSUE BONDS WHOSE PROCEEDS WILL BE USED TO MAKE LOANS AND GRANTS AVAILABLE TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR PROJECTS APPROVED BY THE AUTHORITY; AND TO REAFFIRM ACT 682 OF 1988.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

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

H. 3539 -- Reps. Glover, Fant, Blanding, White, McBride, D. Martin, Taylor, J. Brown, Washington and Gordon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1989, AS SOUTH CAROLINA TRIO DAY, A DAY ON WHICH ALL SOUTH CAROLINIANS ARE ASKED TO TURN THEIR ATTENTION TO THE NEEDS OF DISADVANTAGED YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS ASPIRING TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES BY BECOMING CONTRIBUTING CITIZENS OF THIS STATE.

Whereas, certain special programs for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, commonly known as TRIO Programs, are an integral part of the education of many minority students in South Carolina and the United States; and

Whereas, our State and Nation are committed to providing an equal educational opportunity for all citizens regardless of race, ethnic background, or economic status; and

Whereas, TRIO Programs such as Upward Bound, Talent Search, Student Support Services, and Educational Opportunity Centers are designed to help students overcome class, social, and cultural barriers to higher education by providing information, counseling, academic instruction, tutoring, assistance in applying for financial aid, encouragement, and support; and

Whereas, TRIO Programs help provide the support that gives students the hope and skills needed to succeed in college and to move on to participate more fully in America's economic and social life; and

Whereas, TRIO Programs are funded under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 enacted by the United States Congress; and

Whereas, the thirty-two TRIO Programs in South Carolina help over nine thousand four hundred students each year at a cost of approximately three million seven hundred thousand dollars annually, an average of only three hundred ninety-six dollars for each TRIO student; and

Whereas, TRIO Programs are targeted for students that come from families with incomes of less than eighteen thousand dollars annually or in which neither parent graduated from college; and

Whereas, TRIO Programs are an important retention mechanism for disadvantaged and minority students, with a consistent record of success in providing participants invaluable information about college, motivating them to enroll in higher education, and enabling them to succeed in college; and

Whereas, in the last two decades, several of the TRIO Programs across the nation have produced thousands of educational success stories, including two Rhodes Scholars and the first Hispanic astronaut; and

Whereas, both houses of the United States Congress have recognized the achievements and success of these programs by declaring February 28, 1989, as National TRIO Day; and

Whereas, the Southeastern Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel will hold its Seventeenth Annual Conference in Lexington, Kentucky, February 26 through March 1, 1989, with TRIO Programs being its primary focus, and its theme being "Issues and Trends in Educational Opportunity". Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly, by this resolution, declare Saturday, February 25, 1989, South Carolina TRIO Day, a day on which all South Carolinians are asked to turn their attention to the needs of disadvantaged young people and adults aspiring to improve their lives, to the investment necessary if these young adults are to become contributing citizens of this State, and to talents that will be wasted if that investment is not made.

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

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3543 -- Reps. Gordon, Snow and Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE DEPARTMENT'S FACILITY IN KINGSTREE IN WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY IN HONOR OF THE LATE FRANK H. MCGILL, SENATOR FROM WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY.

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

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.
Baker                  Barber                 Barfield
Baxley                 Bennett                Blackwell
Blanding               Boan                   Brown, G.
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                   Ferguson               Foster
Glover                 Gordon                 Gregory
Hallman                Harris, J.             Harris, P.
Harwell                Haskins                Hayes
Hearn                  Hendricks              Hodges
Holt                   Jaskwhich              Johnson, J.W.
Kay                    Keegan                 Keesley
Keyserling             Kirsh                  Kohn
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, 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 February 22, 1989.

John Rogers                       Thomas Huff
Steve Lanford                     Jarvis Klapman
John Felder                       Tom Limehouse
C. Lenoir Sturkie                 James C. Johnson
Larry Koon                        Alex Harvin, III
Larry Gentry                      David Beasley
Total Present-123

DOCTOR OF THE DAY

Announcement was made that Dr. Ted Watson of Greenville is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

RETURNED TO THE SENATE WITH AMENDMENT

The following Bill was taken up, read the third time, and ordered returned to the Senate with amendments.

S. 286 -- Senators Rose and Matthews: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 535 OF 1982, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SUMMERVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 OF DORCHESTER COUNTY MUST BE ELECTED RATHER THAN APPOINTED AND TO PROVIDE THE MANNER IN WHICH THESE TRUSTEES MUST BE ELECTED, SO AS TO DELETE THE LIMITATION ON ANY TRUSTEE SERVING MORE THAN TWO SUCCESSIVE FOUR-YEAR TERMS.

ORDERED TO THIRD READING

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

S. 285 -- Senator Hinds: A BILL TO REPEAL ACT 110 OF 1967 AND ACT 416 OF 1971, RELATING TO THE GEORGETOWN COUNTY COMMISSION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION.

H. 3483 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-3-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR DISMISSING A CLAIM WITHOUT PREJUDICE UPON THE OCCURRENCE OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 42-9-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AMOUNT OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND PERIOD OF DISABILITY FOR CERTAIN INJURIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PERMANENT DISFIGUREMENT OF THE FACE, HEAD, NECK, OR OTHER AREA NORMALLY EXPOSED IN EMPLOYMENT, RATHER THAN "SERIOUS PERMANENT DISFIGUREMENT" OF THESE PLACES, MUST BE VISIBLE FROM A DISTANCE OF SIX FEET; AND TO AMEND SECTION 42-17-50, RELATING TO REVIEW AND REHEARING BY THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE AMOUNT OF THE FEE WHICH MUST ACCOMPANY EACH APPLICATION FOR COMMISSION REVIEW IN ORDER TO DEFRAY THE COSTS OF THE REVIEW.

Rep. J.W. JOHNSON explained the Bill.

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.

H. 3401 -- Reps. Cork, T.M. Burriss, Derrick and Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 37-2-405 AND 37-3-402, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RIGHT OF THE CONSUMER TO REFINANCE BALLOON PAYMENTS DUE PURSUANT TO CONSUMER CREDIT SALES AND CONSUMER LOANS UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECTIONS ALL CREDIT TRANSACTIONS AND ALL CONSUMER LOANS RATHER THAN ONLY THOSE IN WHICH THE PRIMARY SECURITY IS A REAL ESTATE LIEN IF THE FORMULA FOR DETERMINING CHARGES OR CHANGES IN PAYMENTS UPON RENEGOTIATION IS INCLUDED IN THE AGREEMENT.

Rep. T.M. BURRISS explained the Bill.

SENT TO THE SENATE

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

H. 3265 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPROVAL OF ACCIDENT, HEALTH, OR ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES ISSUED OR DELIVERED IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH PREMIUM RATES FOR CERTAIN ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES ARE APPROVED.

H. 3138 -- Rep. Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-6-155 SO AS TO REQUIRE EACH LICENSED AUCTIONEER TO ESTABLISH A PERSONAL PROPERTY TRUST FUND IN WHICH ALL MONIES BELONGING TO ANOTHER WHICH COME INTO HIS POSSESSION THROUGH AN AUCTION SALE MUST BE DEPOSITED.

H. 3189 -- Reps. Kirsh, Foster, Hayes, Nesbitt and Klapman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-79-150, 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.

H. 3264 -- Reps. McLellan and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1377 OF 1968, RELATING TO STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SECTION 57-11-350 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO STATE HIGHWAY BONDS, SECTION 59-71-500, RELATING TO STATE SCHOOL BONDS, AND SECTION 59-107-130, RELATING TO STATE INSTITUTIONAL BONDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE TREASURER AS WELL AS THE GOVERNOR MAY SIGN THESE OBLIGATIONS BY A FACSIMILE OF HIS SIGNATURE.

H. 3493 -- Rep. Limehouse: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO RESTORE THE CHARTER OF BROOKFIELD SQUARE TOWNHOMES ASSOCIATED INC. IN DORCHESTER COUNTY.

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).

H. 3282 -- Reps. McGinnis, Hearn, Wells, Kay, P. Harris, McBride, Tucker, Phillips and Farr: 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 THAT THEY MAY SECURE FREE BIG-GAME PERMITS.

ORDERED ENROLLED FOR RATIFICATION

The following Joint Resolution was read the third time, passed and, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification.

S. 334 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, RELATING TO TEACHER LOAN PROGRAM, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 996, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

S. 334--RECONSIDERED AND TABLED

Rep. TOWNSEND moved to reconsider the vote whereby the following Joint Resolution was given a third reading, which was agreed to.

S. 334 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, RELATING TO TEACHER LOAN PROGRAM, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 996, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Rep. TOWNSEND moved to table the Joint Resolution, which was agreed to.

H. 3051--DEBATE ADJOURNED

Debate was resumed on the following Bill, the pending question being the consideration of Amendment No. 1, Rep. RHOAD having the floor.

H. 3051 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 TO CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 50 SO AS TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA WILDLIFE ENDOWMENT FUND TO BE FUNDED FROM THE PROCEEDS OF LIFETIME HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTIONS 50-9-11 AND 50-9-16 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR LIFETIME COMBINATION HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES AND LIFETIME SPORTSMAN LICENSES.

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

H. 3472-AMENDED AND OBJECTIONS

The following Bill was taken up.

H. 3472 -- Judiciary Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-600, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DESTRUCTION OF GRAVES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR FURTHER DESIGNATION OF THE DESTRUCTION OF GRAVES AND TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, MAKE THE DESTRUCTION OR DESECRATION OF HUMAN REMAINS AN OFFENSE UNDER THIS SECTION AND DESIGNATE IT AS A FELONY AND REQUIRE MANDATORY IMPRISONMENT OF NOT LESS THAN ONE YEAR; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CRIMES CLASSIFIED AS FELONIES, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE OFFENSE OF DESTRUCTION OR DESECRATION OF HUMAN REMAINS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 16-17-590, RELATING TO MUTILATION OF MONUMENT OR TOMBSTONE.

Reps. WILKINS, BURCH and KEESLEY proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc. No. 1867U), which was adopted.

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking SECTION 2 and inserting:

/SECTION 2. The offense of destruction or desecration of human remains, as stated in Section 16-17-600(A), is added to the list of crimes classified as felonies in Section 16-1-10./

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

Rep. WILKINS explained the amendment.

The amendment was then adopted.

Rep. KEESLEY proposed the following Amendment No. 2 (Doc. No. 1924U), which was adopted.

Amend the bill, as and if amended, Section 16-17-600(C), as contained in SECTION 1, page 2, by striking /any/ on line 36, and inserting /only/.

Amend title to conform.

Rep. CORNING proposed the following Amendment No. 3 (Doc. No. 1912U), which was tabled.

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking Section 16-17-600(A), as contained in SECTION 1, beginning on page 1 and line 43, and inserting:

/(A) A person who acts without proper legal authority and wilfully:

(1) destroys or damages the remains of a deceased human being;

(2) removes any portion of the remains of a deceased human being from a burial around where human skeletal remains are buried, a grave, crypt, vault, mausoleum, or other repository; or

(3) desecrates human remains; is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than two thousand dollars and imprisoned for not less than one year nor more than ten years. The minimum imprisonment for a person convicted for a second or subsequent offense pursuant to this subsection is mandatory and must not be suspended./

Amend title to conform.

Rep. CORNING explained the amendment.

Rep. BURCH spoke against the amendment.

Rep. WILKINS spoke against the amendment and moved to table the amendment, which was agreed to by a division vote of 67 to 21.

Reps. GREGORY, BLANDING, G. BROWN, WHITE and FOSTER objected to the Bill.

H. 3154--DEBATE ADJOURNED

Rep. T. ROGERS moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Thursday, February 23, which was adopted.

H. 3154 -- Reps. Huff and Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER'S LICENSE, BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO SUSPEND THE DRIVER'S LICENSE OF PERSONS CONVICTED OF VIOLATING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 61-9-50, AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 61-13-837 SO AS TO REQUIRE CONVICTIONS OF THE ENUMERATED OFFENSES TO BE REPORTED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.

H. 3088 DEBATE ADJOURNED

Rep. WILKINS moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Wednesday, March 1, which was adopted.

H. 3088 -- Reps. Taylor, D. Martin, Clyborne, White and Corning: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 7-13-35, AS AMENDED, 7-13-40, AS AMENDED, 7-13-50, AS AMENDED, 7-13-60, 7-13-70, AS AMENDED, 7-13-610, 7-13-830, AS AMENDED, 7-15-450, 7-17-510, 7-17-520, 7-17-530, 7-17-540, 7-17-550, 7-17-560, 7-17-570, AND 7-25-140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ELECTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PRIMARIES, EXCEPT MUNICIPAL PRIMARIES, MUST BE CONDUCTED BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION AND THE RESPECTIVE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSIONS, AND PROVIDE FOR HEARING AND DECIDING PROTESTS AND CONTESTS THAT MAY ARISE IN THE CASE OF MEMBERS OF THE STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AT THE STATE LEVEL RATHER THAN AT THE COUNTY LEVEL; TO AMEND ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 13, TITLE 7, RELATING TO BALLOTS FOR PRIMARY ELECTIONS, BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-611 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ARRANGEMENT OF EVERY "OFFICIAL COUNTY BALLOT" AND OF EVERY "OFFICIAL STATE BALLOT"; TO PROVIDE THAT NOTHING IN THIS ACT OR ANY OTHER PROVISION OF LAW MAY BE CONSTRUED AS PROHIBITING POLITICAL PARTIES FROM CONDUCTING PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARIES; TO PROVIDE THAT, IN THE CASE OF ANY COUNTY WHICH OPERATES ITS ELECTIONS THROUGH AN ELECTION AND REGISTRATION COMMISSION COMPOSED OF SEVEN MEMBERS, THE STRUCTURE AND COMPOSITION ARE NOT AFFECTED OR CHANGED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 7-9-110, RELATING TO PERMITTING COUNTY POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEES TO ESTABLISH A COUNTY PARTY ELECTION COMMISSION FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES, AND 7-13-90, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MANAGERS OF PRIMARIES; AND TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PRIMARIES, EXCEPT MUNICIPAL PRIMARIES, MUST BE CONDUCTED BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION AND THE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSIONS ON THE SECOND TUESDAY IN JUNE OF EACH GENERAL ELECTION YEAR.

H. 3369-AMENDED AND ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Bill was taken up.

H. 3369 -- Rep. Mattos: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-58-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE BOND AND SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR MORTGAGE LOAN BROKERS, SO AS TO DECREASE THE REQUIREMENT FROM FIFTY THOUSAND TO FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS.

The Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc. No. 1932U), which was adopted.

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by adding an appropriately numbered SECTION to read:

/SECTION _____. Section 40-58-80 of the 1976 Code, as added by Act 544 of 1988, is amended to read:

"Section 40-58-80. (A) Upon the finding that an action of a mortgage loan broker may be in violation of this chapter, or of a law or regulation of this State or of the federal government or an agency of them, the administrator, after reasonable notice to the mortgage loan broker, and an opportunity for the mortgage loan broker to be heard, shall order it to cease and desist from the action.

(B) If the mortgage loan broker fails to appeal the cease and desist order of the administrator in accordance with Section 40-58-90 and continues to engage in the action in violation of the administrator's order, he is subject to a penalty of not less than one thousand nor more than two thousand five hundred dollars, in the discretion of the administrator, for each action he takes in violation of the administrator's order. The penalty provision of this section is in addition to and not in lieu of any other provision of law applicable to a mortgage loan broker for the mortgage loan broker's failure to comply with an order of the administrator.

(C) The administrator, upon the finding that a mortgage loan broker has engaged in a course of conduct in violation of this chapter, may revoke the registration of the mortgage loan broker temporarily or permanently in his discretion, and may increase the required bond up to a maximum of twenty-five thousand dollars to insure that the public is protected adequately. The administrator, if he determines that the required bond must be increased, shall state in writing the reasons for the increase and immediately serve it upon the mortgage loan broker. The mortgage loan broker shall provide the new bond within thirty days or the administrator permanently shall revoke the registration of the mortgage loan broker.

(D) Nothing in this chapter limits a statutory or common law right of a person to bring an action in a court for an act or the right of the State to punish a person for a violation of a law."/

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

Rep. CORK explained the amendment.

The amendment was then adopted.

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

H. 3400-DEBATE ADJOURNED

The following Bill was taken up.

H. 3400 -- Reps. Cork, T.M. Burriss and Derrick: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 37-1-109, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERIODIC ADJUSTMENT OF DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE BASED ON THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX, SO AS TO INCLUDE MAXIMUM ASSUMPTION FEES AMONG THE AMOUNTS ADJUSTED; TO AMEND SECTIONS 37-2-202 AND 37-3-202, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ADDITIONAL CHARGES A CREDITOR OR LENDER MAY CONTRACT FOR IN CONSUMER CREDIT SALES AND CONSUMER LOANS UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE, SO AS TO RAISE THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED ASSUMPTION FEE FROM THE LESSER OF TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS OR ONE PERCENT OF THE LOAN BALANCE OR UNPAID DEBT BALANCE TO THE LESSER OF FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS OR ONE PERCENT OF THE LOAN BALANCE OR UNPAID DEBT BALANCE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 37-10-102, RELATING TO LOANS FOR PERSONAL, FAMILY, OR HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES SECURED BY A LIEN ON REAL ESTATE UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE, SO AS TO RAISE THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED ASSUMPTION FEE FROM THE LESSER OF TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS OR ONE PERCENT OF THE UNPAID LOAN BALANCE TO THE LESSER OF FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS OR ONE PERCENT OF THE UNPAID LOAN BALANCE.

The Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc. No. 1751U).

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking item (6) of Section 37-1-109, as contained in SECTION 1, and inserting:

/(6) The dollar amounts in the following sections of this title will be are subject to change in accordance with this section: 37-2-104(1)(e), 37-2-106(1)(b), 37-2-202(3), 37-2-203(1), 37-2-407(1), 37-2-705(1)(a) and (b), 37-3-104(1)(d), 37-3-202(3), 37-3-203(1), 37-3-510, 37-3-511, 37-3-514, 37-5-103(2), (3) and (4), and 37-10-102(b)(iii)./

Amend title to conform.

Rep. CORK explained the amendment and moved to adjourn debate upon the Bill until Thursday, February 23, which was adopted.

RECURRENCE TO THE MORNING HOUR

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

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

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

H. 3544 -- Rep. Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-19-480, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER AND SURRENDER OF MOTOR VEHICLE CERTIFICATES, LICENSE PLATES, REGISTRATION CARDS, AND SERIAL PLATES ON ABANDONED OR DESTROYED VEHICLES, SO AS TO DELETE LANGUAGE WHICH MAKES THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION APPLY TO A VEHICLE WHICH IS LEFT WITH AN INSURED AFTER BEING DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS BY AN INSURANCE COMPANY.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3545 -- Reps. Rama, Hallman, M.D. Burriss, Whipper, Quinn, Sharpe, Barber, G. Bailey, Corbett, Kay, Phillips, Haskins, Harwell, Nesbitt, Baker, Farr, Simpson, Manly, Lockemy, Holt, J. Brown, Glover, McLeod, McGinnis, Hayes, Keegan, Wilkes, Kohn, Wright, G. Brown, Elliott, Wilkins, Wells, Baxley, J. Williams, Littlejohn, Waites, J. Bailey, J. Rogers, Jaskwhich and Rudnick: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-240 SO AS TO REQUIRE INSURERS OFFERING FOR SALE ACCIDENT, HEALTH, OR ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE WHICH LIMITS ACCESS TO PHYSICIANS OR HOSPITALS TO INCLUDE THE LIMITATION IN BOLD PRINT IN THE PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL FOR THE POLICY AND IN THE POLICY.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3546 -- Reps. Mappus, Kohn, Holt, Rama, Whipper, Winstead, Barber, Hallman, J. Bailey, Washington and D. Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 55-9-190, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE AERONAUTICS COMMISSION AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THIS STATE IN REGARD TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AIRPORTS, SO AS TO GRANT TO THE POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THIS STATE BUT NOT TO THE AERONAUTICS COMMISSION CERTAIN ADDITIONAL POWERS IN REGARD TO THE LEASING OF REAL PROPERTY ACQUIRED FOR AIR TRANSPORTATION AND FACILITIES PURPOSES.

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

H. 3051-DEBATE ADJOURNED

Rep. McTEER moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Thursday, February 23, which was adopted.

H. 3051 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 TO CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 50 SO AS TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA WILDLIFE ENDOWMENT FUND TO BE FUNDED FROM THE PROCEEDS OF LIFETIME HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTIONS 50-9-11 AND 50-9-16 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR LIFETIME COMBINATION HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES AND LIFETIME SPORTSMAN LICENSES.

H. 3215-DEBATE ADJOURNED

Rep. L. MARTIN moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Thursday, February 23, which was adopted.

H. 3215 -- Reps. J. Rogers and Baker: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 33-55-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL REGISTRATION OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE, SO AS TO REDUCE THE ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE.

H. 3008-DEBATE ADJOURNED

Rep. CLYBORNE moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Tuesday, February 28, which was adopted.

H. 3008 -- Rep. Clyborne: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-230 SO AS TO REQUIRE INSURERS TO NOTIFY IN WRITING ALL HEALTH AND MEDICAL INSURANCE POLICYHOLDERS AND ALL GROUP MEMBERS COVERED BY A GROUP POLICY OF INSURANCE BY THE INSURER OF CHANGES IN COVERAGE BEFORE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE CHANGES.

H. 3218--AMENDED AND ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Bill was taken up.

H. 3218 -- Reps. Boan, McLellan and Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 2-23-10 THROUGH 2-23-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE STUDY COMMITTEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A PERMANENT JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY AND RELATED LAWS INSTEAD OF LIMITING THE STUDY TO AUTOMOBILE; INSURANCE AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERS, POWERS, DUTIES, STAFF, AND EXPENSES.

The Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc. No. 6705k), which was adopted.

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by adding an appropriately numbered section as follows:

SECTION _____. "Act 1143 of 1966 and Act 612 of 1971 are repealed."

Renumber sections and amend title to conform.

Rep. KOHN explained the amendment.

The amendment was then adopted.

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

ORDERED TO THIRD READING

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

H. 3257 -- Reps. Hearn, J.W. Johnson and Lockemy: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-9-240, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DATE ON WHICH WORKERS' COMPENSATION PAYABLE UNDER AN AWARD OR UNDER A JUDGMENT UPON AN APPEAL FROM AN AWARD BECOMES DUE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FIRST INSTALLMENT OF THE COMPENSATION BECOMES DUE FOURTEEN, RATHER THAN SEVEN, DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THE AWARD OR FROM THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT.

Rep. HEARN explained the Bill.

H. 3516 -- Reps. Rama, Tucker, Keyserling, Waites, Limehouse, McElveen, J. Bailey, McCain, Baxley, Wilkes, Hallman, Corbett, T. Rogers, Lanford, G. Brown, Baker, Neilson, G. Bailey, R. Brown, Barber, Huff, Holt, Winstead, Moss, Blackwell, Kohn, Haskins, Kay, Hearn, Gordon, Davenport, Mappus, Wright, Taylor, Quinn, Cole, Burch, McLellan, Washington, J. Harris, J. Brown, J.W. Johnson, Lockemy, T.C. Alexander, Simpson, M.O. Alexander, D. Martin, Vaughn, Farr, Fant, Sharpe, Corning, Koon, Mattos, Glover, Beasley, McGinnis, Wells, J. Rogers, Faber, Sheheen, Nesbitt, Cork, Chamblee, Wilkins, Carnell, Fair, Cooper, J.C. Johnson, J. Williams, Phillips, Jaskwhich, Gentry, Keesley, McBride, Wilder, McLeod, H. Brown, Keegan, Rhoad, Elliott, Hayes, D. Williams, L. Martin, K. Bailey, Ferguson, Whipper, Harwell, Stoddard, Hendricks, Waldrop, Harvin, Wofford, Altman, Hodges, Felder, Klapman, Gregory, McTeer and Snow: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 59-63-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE PUPILS OF ONE RACE ATTENDING THE SCHOOLS PROVIDED BY THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES FOR PERSONS OF ANOTHER RACE.

H. 3531 -- Reps. McAbee and McLellan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-15-460, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE INTEREST RATE ON REFUNDING BONDS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION WHICH REQUIRES THE REFUNDING BONDS TO BEAR RATES OF INTEREST LOWER THAN THOSE BORNE BY THE REFUNDED BONDS AND REQUIRE THAT PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF ANY REFUNDING BONDS, THE GOVERNING BODY SHALL DETERMINE THAT A SAVINGS CAN BE EFFECTED THROUGH THE ISSUANCE OF THESE BONDS.

H. 3213-AMENDED AND ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Bill was taken up.

H. 3213 -- Reps. Hearn, J.W. Johnson and Lockemy: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-17-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HEARING BEFORE THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION ON PAYABLE COMPENSATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, FOR A COUNTY WITHOUT AN ADEQUATE HEARING SITE, A NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY IN THAT COUNTY MUST BE ESTABLISHED AND UTILIZED AS THE PERMANENT HEARING SITE, WITH REASONABLE RENT TO BE PAID BY THE COMMISSION.

The Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc. No. 6700k), which was adopted.

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 1. Section 42-17-20 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

"Section 42-17-20. If the employer and the injured employee or his dependents fail to reach an agreement in regard to compensation under this Title title within fourteen days after the employer has knowledge of the injury or after a death or if they have reached such an agreement which has been signed and filed with the Commission and compensation has been paid or is due in accordance therewith and the parties thereto then disagree as to the continuance of any weekly payment under such the agreement, either party may make application to the Commission for a hearing in regard to the matters at issue and for a ruling thereon. Immediately after such the application has been received, the Commission shall set a date for a hearing, which shall must be held as soon as practicable, and shall notify the parties at issue of the time and place of such the hearing. The hearing shall must be held in the city or county in which the injury occurred, unless otherwise agreed to by the parties and authorized by the Commission. For a county without an adequate hearing site, the Commission may establish a hearing site in a National Guard Armory in that county, provided space is available, with reasonable rent to be paid by the Commission. This hearing site must be accessible to the handicapped."

SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

Amend title to conform.

Rep. HEARN explained the amendment.

The amendment was then adopted.

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

H. 3052 OBJECTION WITHDRAWN

Rep. HASKINS withdrew his objection to H. 3052 however, other objections remained upon the Bill.

MOTION ADOPTED

On motion of Rep. M.D. BURRISS, with unanimous consent, the following letter was ordered printed in the Journal:

THE CITADEL CLUB OF GREATER WASHINGTON

Major General James A. Grimsley, Jr. USA (Ret'd)
President
The Citadel
Charleston, S.C. 29409

February 12, 1989
Dear General GRIMSLEY,

Sir, a couple of weeks ago I had the privilege to serve as the acting military aide to the Honorable Dr. William J. BENNETT (the former Secretary of Education and recently-named Director of the newly-created Office of Drug Control Policy) during the Presidential Inaugural festivities. While driving Secretary and Mrs. BENNETT to the Capitol for the Inauguration, we saw some Citadel cadets (looking sharp in their Dress Grays!), which prompted a discussion of The Citadel.

Dr. BENNETT related how he credits you with the origin of the phrase "zero tolerance" (of drug abuse), a phrase which we use today in the Marine Corps. He said that when he made a graduation address at The Citadel a couple of years ago, he asked you what was your policy on substance abuse at The Citadel; you replied "zero tolerance." He liked the sound of it and brought it back to Washington, where he related it to (then) President REAGAN, who really liked and used it! Since then, it has become a part of the governmental lexicon. As I am not sure if you are aware of your contribution, I thought I would relay this anecdote to you, General.

By the way, sir, you will probably not be surprised to hear that quite a few active duty alumni were among those Washington-based officers chosen to serve as aides and escorts to VIP's during the Inauguration. In addition, Citadel men were involved in various capacities, from your classmate, Senator HOLLINGS, to the Summerall Guards who marched in the Inaugural Parade. The overall Citadel representation made me especially proud of our school, sir!

Like many alumni and friends of The Citadel, I was saddened to hear recently of your plans to retire as the President of our beloved alma mater. As I hope you are well aware, The Citadel has prospered mightily in all areas while under your leadership. Please accept my best wishes to you and Mrs. GRIMSLEY for a long and happy retirement. Your decades of loyal service inspire those of us who follow in your footsteps.

Very respectfully,
WALLY McTERNAN
Major, U.S. Marine Corps
Class of 1972

S. 382-RECALLED FROM THE COMMITTEE
ON AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

On motion of Rep. L. MARTIN, with unanimous consent, the following Joint Resolution was ordered recalled from the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

S. 382 -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO WATER CLASSIFICATION: OOLENOY RIVER, PICKENS COUNTY, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 984, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

H. 3477--RECALLED FROM THE COMMITTEE
ON INVITATIONS AND MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS

On motion of Rep. FARR, with unanimous consent, the following Resolution was ordered recalled from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

H. 3477 -- Reps. Blackwell, Farr, Fant, Baker, M.O. Alexander, Mattos, Wilkins, Vaughn and Jaskwhich: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING CONGRESS AND THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TO KEEP OPEN THE SERVICE'S OFFICE AT GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG AIRPORT.

SENT TO THE SENATE

The following Bill was taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate.

H. 3052 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 23 TO CHAPTER 21, TITLE 12, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF THE GAME OF BINGO BY THE TAX COMMISSION, THE TERMS AND MANNER OF PLAYING THE GAME, EXCEPTIONS, CLASSES OF LICENSES FOR PLAYING THE GAME, A TAX ACCORDING TO THE CLASS OF LICENSE, WHO MAY CONDUCT THE GAME, THE HANDLING OF PROCEEDS, REPORTING OF RECEIPTS, BONDING REQUIREMENTS, A PROCEDURE FOR APPEAL OF REVOCATION OF THE LICENSE, INSPECTION AUTHORITY BY THE COMMISSION, DISPOSITION OF REVENUES FROM THE GAME, AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-90, RELATING TO REVOCATION OF A LICENSE BY THE COMMISSION, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSION TO NOTIFY, BY CERTIFIED MAIL OR PERSONAL SERVICE, A PERSON WHOSE LICENSE IS REVOKED; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 12-21-2580 THROUGH 12-21-2630 AND CHAPTER 17 OF TITLE 52 RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SPONSORING BINGO GAMES, REQUIRING AN ANNUAL LICENSE AND AN ADMISSION TAX FOR THESE GAMES, PROVIDING FOR BONDING OF THE OPERATION OF THESE GAMES, AND FOR THE DISPOSITION OF THE REVENUE DERIVED FROM THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 12-21-2590 AND 12-21-2600, AND THE DEFINITION OF THE TERMS AND MANNER OF PLAYING THE GAME OF BINGO AND THE DEFINITION OF WHICH ORGANIZATIONS MAY CONDUCT THE GAME.

H. 3342--DEBATE ADJOURNED

Rep. WRIGHT moved to adjourn debate upon the following Concurrent Resolution until Wednesday, March 1, which was adopted.

H. 3342 -- Reps. Wright, T.M. Burriss, Corning, Hearn, Koon, Taylor, T. Rogers, Waites, M.D. Burriss, J. Brown, McBride, Sharpe and Faber: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO ENCOURAGE THE CITY GOVERNMENTS OF CAYCE, COLUMBIA, AND WEST COLUMBIA AND THE COUNTY COUNCILS OF LEXINGTON AND RICHLAND COUNTIES TO INCLUDE, EXAMINE, AND CONSIDER THE PROPOSAL OF "THE BRIDGE" AS THE LOCATION FOR THE CONVENTION CENTER.

MOTION PERIOD

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

H. 3054--INTERRUPTED DEBATE

The following Bill was taken up.

H. 3054 -- Reps. Kirsh, Huff, Nesbitt, Hayes, Foster, J.W. Johnson, Klapman, Mappus and Corning: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-7-434 SO AS TO CREATE THE CHILD'S EDUCATION SAVINGS ACT, TO DEFINE "CHILD'S EDUCATION SAVINGS ACCOUNT", TO ALLOW A DEDUCTION FROM TAXABLE INCOME FOR PURPOSES OF STATE INCOME TAXATION IN THE AMOUNT OF THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS WHICH MUST BE USED TO DEFRAY THE COST OF A CHILD'S COLLEGE EDUCATION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF MONIES FROM THIS ACCOUNT, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR UNAUTHORIZED WITHDRAWALS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-435, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ALLOWABLE DEDUCTIONS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE AS A DEDUCTION CONTRIBUTIONS AND EARNINGS MADE PURSUANT TO THE CHILD'S EDUCATION SAVINGS ACT.

Rep. McTEER moved to adjourn debate upon the Bill until Thursday, February 23.

Rep. KIRSH moved to table the motion, which was agreed to.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. McTEER raised the Point of Order that the impact statement accompanying the Bill was not appropriate in compliance with Rule 5.13 and it was up to the Speaker to make that determination.

The SPEAKER stated that Rule 5.13 was not the appropriate rule in this matter, but the impact statement in this matter was the one that was added in a permanent section of the Appropriations Bill, which was Section 39 of 1978, which later became law, and that's what we refer to. He further stated that the impact statement complied with this law and he overruled the Point of Order.

PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY

Rep. McTEER inquired about the time limit required before the motion to adjourn debate could be made again on the Bill.

The SPEAKER stated that one hour of time must elapse before the motion could be made again on the Bill.

Rep. McTEER moved to recommit the Bill to the Committee on Ways and Means.

Rep. KIRSH moved to table the motion to recommit, which was agreed to.

The Ways and Means Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc. No. 1432U).

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:

/SECTION 1. Chapter 12, Title 7 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 12-7-434. (A) This section may be cited as the Child's Education Savings Act.

(B) As used in this section:

(1) 'Account' means an account established by an initiator for a child's benefit to defray the expenses of the child's college education pursuant to a written governing instrument which meets the following requirements:

(a) the account has a trustee which is a:

(i) bank, building and loan association, savings and loan association, a credit union chartered or supervised under federal law or the laws of this State whose accounts are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation, the National Credit Union Administration, or any agency of this State or any federal agency established for the purpose of insuring accounts in these financial institutions, or

(ii) an insurance company licensed to do business in this State which demonstrates to the satisfaction of the commission that it shall administer the account in a manner consistent with the requirements of this section and which submits to the jurisdiction of this State for the purposes of enforcing the requirements of this section.

(b) Contributions to an account may not be accepted for the taxable year in excess of the amount determined in subsection (C) of this section.

(c) The child may not be more than sixteen years of age when the account is established and the initiator must be a resident of this State.

(d) No contributions may be accepted by the trustee after the first qualified disbursement from the account.

(2) 'Child' means the individual, regardless of age, for whose benefit the account is established.

(3) 'Contribution' means a payment made to establish an account, or made to an existing account.

(4) 'Initiator' means the taxpayer who establishes the Child's Education Savings Account.

(5) 'Institution of higher learning' means colleges and universities accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools or colleges and universities outside the southern region which are accredited by the corresponding regional post secondary accrediting agency.

(6) 'Qualified disbursement' is an instrument payable to an institution of higher learning in which the child is enrolled, or payable to both the child and such institution, for the expenses of his tuition, fees, room, and board or any one or more of these expenses and an amount not to exceed six hundred dollars in a calendar year payable to the child for use at the child's discretion.

(7) 'Unqualified disbursement' means a distribution from an account which is not a qualified disbursement.

(C) In addition to the deductions allowed under Section 12 7-435, there is allowed a deduction against South Carolina taxable income of individuals an amount equal to not more than three thousand dollars annually, paid in cash during the taxable year to an account. In the case of a married couple filing separate returns, the sum of the deduction allowed each of them for the taxable year for amounts paid in cash may not exceed three thousand dollars annually. The amount allowed as a deduction to married taxpayers filing separately is determined by the ratio of federal taxable income of each individual to the total federal taxable income of both taxpayers.

(D) The trustee shall make qualified disbursements upon the request of the child after establishing that the distribution requested is a qualified disbursement.

(E) The trustee shall withhold seven percent of any unqualified disbursement and remit the amount withheld to the commission in the name of the person requesting the unqualified distribution. A refund made by an institution of higher learning from a qualified disbursement it received may only be made to the account trustee for deposit to the account.

(F) The initiator, at any time, may request the trustee in writing to distribute to him all or any part of the account balance, and the trustee shall distribute the requested amount. In addition to the withholding on this unqualified disbursement, a penalty equal to ten percent of the distribution, which may not be waived, is imposed and must be withheld and remitted in the manner provided for the seven percent withholding. The commission shall by regulation define cases of hardship and if a withdrawal under this section is made pursuant to hardship, and with the prior written approval of the commission, the penalty must not be imposed.

(G) If, by the time the child is twenty years of age, no qualified distribution is made from the account, the trustee shall distribute the balance in the account to the initiator. If the initiator is deceased the balance must be distributed to his estate. Distributions under this subsection are unqualified distributions.

(H) Any remaining balance in the account must be distributed to the initiator not later than thirty days after the child's twenty-sixth birthday. If the initiator is deceased, the balance must be distributed to his estate. Distributions under this subsection are unqualified distributions.

(I) Upon the death of the child, the balance in the account must be distributed to the initiator. If the initiator is deceased, the balance must be distributed to his estate. Distributions under this subsection are unqualified distributions.

(J) The trustee shall maintain individual records of each account holder which show all transactions in detail. The trustee shall notify the commission when an account is opened and at the time of an unqualified disbursement. The trustee shall make reports regarding the account to the commission and to the child with respect to contributions, distributions, and other matters as the commission requires. The trustee must maintain records of all disbursements for three years for inspection and audit by the commission. The reports required by this subsection must be filed at the time and in the manner the commission requires.

(K) If an entity required to withhold and remit funds under this section fails to do so, applicable penalties and interest under Chapter 54 of this title apply. If an entity fails to withhold as required by this section, funds for payment of penalties and interest may not be taken from disbursed funds or the account balance."

SECTION 2. Section 12-7-435 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding an appropriately lettered item to read:

"( ) Contributions to accounts established pursuant to Section 12-7-434, the Child's Education Savings Act, earnings on those accounts, and qualified disbursements from the accounts."

SECTION 3. Section 12-7-434 of the 1976 Code and the unlettered item added in Section 12-7-435 of the 1976 Code added by this act are effective for taxable years beginning after 1988.

SECTION 4. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor./

Amend title to conform.

Rep. KIRSH explained the amendment.

Rep. KIRSH spoke in favor of the amendment.

Rep. McTEER spoke against the amendment.

Rep. FELDER moved that the House stand at ease until the Joint Assembly, which was adopted.

Further proceedings were interrupted by the House standing at ease, the pending question being consideration of Amendment No. 1.

HOUSE STANDS AT EASE

On motion of Rep. FELDER the House stood at ease subject to the call of Chair.

THE HOUSE RESUMES

At 11:58 A.M. the House resumed, the SPEAKER in the chair.

JOINT ASSEMBLY

At 12:00 Noon the Senate appeared in the Hall of the House.

The President Pro Tempore of the Senate called the Joint Assembly to order and announced that it had convened under the terms of a Concurrent Resolution adopted by both Houses.

PRESENTATION BY THE COMMISSION ON THE
FUTURE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

The Reading Clerk of the House read the following Concurrent Resolution:

S. 194 -- Senators Moore and McLeod: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE COMMISSION ON THE FUTURE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO PRESENT ITS FINAL REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT TWELVE O'CLOCK NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1989.

Governor Carroll Campbell, Lt. Governor Nick Theodore and distinguished party entered the Chamber.

The President Pro Tempore of the Senate recognized Lt. Governor Nick Theodore who introduced the honored guest as follows:

Lt. Governor Theodore:

"Speaker Sheheen, Governor Campbell, members Or the General Assembly, visitors...It's a pleasure for me to be here before you today and to thank you, first of all, for allowing the Joint Session of the General Assembly, so that the Commission on the Future Report might be presented to the honorable Body the people of South Carolina. Also, on behalf of the members of the Commission, I would like to thank you all for the resolution that was passed by both Houses commending and complementing the South Carolina Commission on the Future, the Assembly on the Future, for their outstanding endeavors. The private citizens who serve as members of the Commission, were appointed by the Governor and myself, in order for the report to be non-partisan. In my judgement, that particular author was totally successful. The various members volunteered their time without any compensation whatsoever to see that this important task be brought to its conclusion. I would like, at this time, if I might, to introduce the Commissioners and ask them to stand, and ask you further, to hold your applause until all have been introduced."

The Lt. Governor introduced the Commission on the Future of South Carolina to the General Assembly:

"I would now like to introduce the Assembly on the Future of S.C. These individuals met at a session for four days and deliberated the issues before us. They met last fall, and their report is a free-standing report, also, which was built into the final report that you will receive shortly by the Commission on the Future. I would now, therefore, like to ask the members on the Assembly for the Future of S.C. who are present with us today to please stand in the balcony. Once again, on behalf of S.C., we thank the Commission and the Assembly members for your dedicated participation. The 150 members of all of the sponsors on this particular commission and assembly created something that was absolutely unique, a blueprint and a roadmap for the future of S.C. No one will agree with all of the recommendations, we realize that, as I don't agree with all of them myself. But, by the same token, this is the strategy that we must follow as we move forward into the future. The Commissioners were all very outspoken, outspoken about presenting their side and views on all of these issues. They all worked very hard. They worked hard and achieved a very rare thing, a consensus, a general agreement, basically, on the direction in which we need to head in S.C. The Commissioners and the Assembly members were warned at the offset, that their recommendations should not be general and certainly should not be "wishy-washy" or else those recommendations would have little influence. They have responded in a very fine fashion, my friends, with specific recommendations that are while sometimes controversial, most times they would be very needed and necessary. The state has gotten a real bargain from this effort, as it has accomplished this particular objective through private funding. You will soon hear from a representative of one of the contributors who were very instrumental up front with their contributions. It's important to the private sector because they, in the past, and today, invest great financial resources in planning their strategies. And now, they not only recognize, but appreciate the fact that S.C. is moving in that same direction and recognizes the importance of government planning for the future. Over the past year, I have made a number of comments about the Commission and the Assembly on the Future, talking about their virtues and their works, as we have moved forward for now a year and a half. I'd like to quote to you one of the individuals I quoted several times, a great American philosopher and former baseball manager, Yogi Berra, who once said, 'be careful about making predictions, particularly if it is about the future'. There's one prediction about which I am absolutely certain, my friends, we, as those who govern can wait for the next crisis if we choose to do so until it comes along, as we have so often in the past. Or, we can give our people a government of action, a government worthy of needs. Working together, we can make a difference. Working together, we can lead S.C. into the 21st century with confidence, so we will never have to look back with disappointment again."

Lt. Governor Theodore introduced Robert L. Thompson, Jr., Vice-Pres. of Springs Industries, as follows:

"I would now like to introduce to you, Robert L. Thompson, Jr., Vice-President of Springs Industries. Early on when the Commission was in its very embroyic stage, Springs Industries, through the efforts of Walt Elishia and Robert Thompson expressed confidence in this particular movement and brought to us a substantial monetary grant that allowed the Commission on the Future to move forward. At this time, to represent the sponsors and contributors of S.C., I would like to present to you, a friend of all of ours, Robert L. Thompson, Vice-President of Springs Industries."

Remarks of Robert L. Thompson, Jr.
Vice President, Springs Industries

"I am here today representing the organizations which served as sponsors of the Commission on the Future. Corporations, foundations, law firms and individuals contributed the money which underwrote this process.

We did so because we were persuaded that several important factors would be part of the Commission's work:

First, it would be bipartisan. Governor Campbell, Lieutenant Governor Theodore, the Coordinating Council, Republicans, Democrats, Agency Heads and private citizens, and members of this body were part of the process. That bipartisan approach was an absolute condition of Springs' participation, and, I suspect, of others as well.

Second, it would be focused. We would not try to cover the waterfront but concentrate on those issues of overriding importance to South Carolina's future. And that has happened, with the four crosscutting issues of education, the economy, the living environment, and government the focus of this study. Springs and I have been particularly involved in promoting the so-called next wave of education reform, as you may know, and I urge you to give particular and timely attention to that subject.

Third, it would invite the broadest possible participation. We have heard from a diverse cross-section of South Carolina citizens as we worked toward our final report.

And, fourth. It would serve as a beginning of dialogue. Not as a process to produce yet another historical artifact. We are taking steps to help keep the dialogue alive. Whether we've produced only an artifact, or the basis for productive change, remains to be seen, and depends in large measure upon those present today.

I have the pleasure of serving as an alternate for Springs' Chairman, Walter Elisha, during the year-long Commission process. From the perspective of at least this sponsor, our conditions and expectations have been met -up until now.

Now is when the ideas and proposals in our report must be dealt with -- debated, discarded, replaced, modified or adopted, and not, I hope, ignored.

The Commission has distilled for you the best ideas of its citizens for solving our problems and preparing for the future. They aren't the only ideas, or maybe not even the best ideas, but they are ideas. There are some few recommendations in the report which Springs, or others, couldn't support. But, there are many more we can support and will do enthusiastically. It's important to understand that difference -- that this report is a starting point, not a completion, so we shouldn't hang ourselves on the fine print and obscure the thrust.

The significance of what has been delivered in this 28-page book is as much in the process as in the product. The process was, in essence, a referendum -- tempered by seasoned judgment -- on the things South Carolinians of all walks hold of greatest importance to their future. That's a valuable process, and a priceless product -- and the price to the state was right.

Speaking for the sponsors, and particularly the corporate members, we're proud of what we've helped deliver to the people of South Carolina. We congratulate the leadership and members and staff of the Commission for their splendid work, and commend that work to you for consideration and action."

Lt. Governor introduced Melvin Smoak, Assistant Superintendent of Orangeburg Dist. 5 as follows:

"At this time, I'd like to introduce to you Melvin Smoak, who now is recognized as Assistant Superintendent of Orangeburg District 5 School System. Also, he was a participant in the Senate, he will represent the members of the Assembly, who many of you recognized earlier visiting with us today. However, as all of you know, Melvin Smoak's national focus came about as the principal of Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School, when so many different members of the media, television, newspaper, and other journals captured those moments of his outstanding efforts and those who follow him in Orangeburg in the school district bringing about the many reports that our schools can be saved and many other reports and articles about his outstanding efforts. It gives me a great deal of pleasure to introduce to you the Assistant Superintendent of Schools representing the Assembly on the Future, Melvin Smoak.

Melvin Smoak made the following remarks:

"Governor Campbell, Lt. Governor Theodore, Senator Williams, Speaker Sheheen, honored members of this Joint Assembly, commissioners, ladies and gentlemen...As a representative of the Assembly on the Future of S.C., I welcome the opportunity to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation for allowing us to be a part of this historic endeavor in shaping our grand state's future. The higher echelons of educational, economical, governmental, and environmental prosperity is definitely before us. As we stand ready, willing and able to join forces to accomplish the mission of shaping our future. From a personal note, I am delighted to participate in this session this morning and to reflect back on the long hours of discussion, debating, shifting through mounds of data, hearing dozens of hours of testimony and agreeing on how best to prepare the Palmetto State for the 21st century. In spite of the growling tasks of the Assembly, I voice the sentiments of all participants in saying that this task was worth every hour spent. At the close of our discussion at the Assembly on the Future of S.C., the participants revealed as a group, the collective draft recommendations of all involved. The document represents general agreement however, no one was asked to sign it. Furthermore, it should be assumed that every participant subscribed to every recommendation. We toiled to wee hours of the morning, during the day, and the late hours of the night. However, the task of making recommendations for our future was in no way unbearable. The Comradery and network developed at the Assembly proved to be enlightened from a personal standpoint and motivated from a leadership standpoint for all of us at the Assembly. Bringing together a non-partisan entity, in other words not having our elected officials carry out this task provided a sense of belonging, ownership and vested interest in our future for the lay persons. We took back experiences of the Assembly to our constituents that there is a truly caring and sincere atmosphere among our people. The 'We can do it attitude' definitely emerged as a result of the Assembly's efforts. The participants were committed to the principle or the premise, we can do it if we try. Each and everyone of us can make a difference. If we feel we cannot make a difference, then the difference we make will be a negative one. If, however, we know that what we do now will have an effect on tomorrow, tomorrow and tomorrow, then we will do our best at all times, and the best will make a positive and glowing contribution to the world. If we believe this, then we will not try to be interesting, but we will be interested. We will not expect to be pleased, but we will be pleasing. We will not wait to be entertained, but we will be entertaining. We will not wait to be loved, but we will be loving. We will not ask for help, but we will be helpful. We, the participants stand ready for implementation of the Commission on the Future of S.C. Executive Summary. As outlined, the summary despite remarkable progress in many areas during the past 20 years, we are still at or near the bottom, relative to other states in per capita income, high school graduation rates, pre-college test scores and adult literacy. We are at or near the top in number of infant deaths, high school dropouts, teenage pregnancies, family poverty and violent crimes. We must do better, a great deal better, if we expect to compete with the splendidly educated, ambitious, hard driving people of other parts of the world in the 21st century. We must take risks. We can no longer be followers, we must be forceful leaders. Putting this plan into action, not onto a dusty shelf, will allow South Carolinians to be masters of their future. In the opinion of your participants, caring cross-sectioned concerned citizens, these recommendations are absolutely essential to guide us confidently into the 21st century. Thank you.

Lt. Governor introduced the Governor as follows:

"At this time, I'd like to ask and invite Governor Carroll A. Campbell, Jr., to come to the podium. Governor, I have worked with a number of boards, commissions, study committees through the years and I really tried to find a word that I could genuinely express to you and to the members of the General Assembly and the people of S.C., the work and effort that has been placed into these particular reports. Suffice it all to say that it's an honor for me to represent the Commission and the Assembly on the Future and present to you both the executive summary and the full report of these two honorable bodies, and I place them in your custody."

The Governor made the following remarks:

"Thank you very much Lt. Governor Theodore, Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Smoak, Mr. Thompson, ladies and gentlemen of the General Assembly...It is my honor to accept this report on behalf of the people of the state of South Carolina. First, I would like to take just a moment to extend sincere appreciation to the Lt. Governor and the fine citizens from the public and private sector who worked tirelessly without remuneration to put this report together. They do deserve our thanks. When Lt. Governor Theodore proposed and I created this commission by executive order, it was my hope that it would look beyond the temporal issues of the moment to the great issues of change and challenge that confront us in the 21st century. Issues such as education, the economy, the environment, the macro issues that will directly affect the quality of life for South Carolinians present and in the future. I think we now have some blueprints that will help the Legislature and me keep our eyes on the future while we govern in the present. I recently received recommendations from the Governor's Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Economic Development and tomorrow I will be presenting a strategic plan for economic development conducted by the Coordinating Council. All of this is a part of the overall future of the state of South Carolina. This Commission looked at the whole rim of the future and we need to look at all of these reports and the general plan has been outlined. For out of them, we are going to find some good ideas, some good proposals and it has been said that we are not going to agree with some of the proposals. But, that wasn't the purpose of this Commission, to seek consensus among the people, but rather to challenge us to look to the future and that is their mission and that mission was well done. I think they will spark intelligent discussion and introspection which can lead to better government and that was their purpose. In just 11 years, the 21st century will become history and give way to the start of a new millennium and it is everyone's dream in this Chamber that this new beginning will offer hope and opportunity for today's children and it will be in great measure, a reflection of the responsible concern of today's leaders. Our responsibility, ladies and gentlemen, is to build the framework of hope and opportunity for the new century. We've done much and yet, as we can see there's much left to be done. But, together we can build a better future and our efforts will yield better fruits because of the sense of duty and the commitment of those that were involved with Commission on the Future and the Assembly on the Future. And I salute you for the work that you have done, and Lt. Governor Theodore, I thank you for your leadership. Thank you very much."

JOINT ASSEMBLY RECEDES

The purposes of the Joint Assembly having been accomplished, the President Pro Tempore announced that under the terms of the Concurrent Resolution the Joint Assembly would recede from business.

The Senate accordingly retired to its Chamber.

THE HOUSE RESUMES

At 12:30 P.M. the House resumed, the SPEAKER in the Chair.

Rep. L. MARTIN moved that the House do now adjourn, which was adopted.

ADJOURNMENT

At 12:32 P.M. the House in accordance with the motion of Rep. L. MARTIN adjourned to meet at 10:00 A.M. tomorrow.


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