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

TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 1989

Tuesday, March 21, 1989
(Statewide Session)

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Indicates New Matter

The House assembled at 12:00 Noon.

Deliberations were opened with prayer by the Reverend Booker Bagby, Pastor of Mt. Bethel Baptist Church in Belton.

We express gratitude, O Father, for the heritage that is ours in this beloved State of South Carolina. We are grateful for elected officials who in times past and in the present day look upon their legislative duties as an opportunity for service to all of our citizens and as a trust from Thee.

For each member of this body, we pray. Decisions made here are greater than any one individual and are made for the well-being of all.

Grant wisdom, as issues are debated.

Grant insight, as truth is sought.

Grant courage as votes are recorded.

Grant, that in all matters decided here, as sense of your direction and presence is felt.

In the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.

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

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

INVITATIONS

The following were taken up for immediate consideration and adopted.

November 4, 1988
The Honorable Samuel R. Foster
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518 Blatt Building
Columbia, S.C. 29211

Dear Rep. Foster:

I am pleased to extend a formal invitation from the DuPont Corporation to the members of the House, their spouses, all clerks and attaches to attend our Legislative Reception. The cocktail reception will be held on Tuesday, April 4, 1989, at the Marriott Hotel from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Please present this invitation to your committee for acceptance.

This reception, which is sponsored by the DuPont manufacturing facilities in Florence, Berkeley and Kershaw counties, and by our Jet/Kayo subsidiary, is always a highlight for us. We look forward to it each year as a way to continue to strengthen our working relationship with the General Assembly.

I look forward to a favorable reply and good attendance at the reception.

Sincerely,
W.B. Clark
External Affairs Manager

February 21, 1989
The Honorable Samuel R. Foster
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518 Blatt Building
Columbia, S.C. 29211

Dear Rep. Foster:

On behalf of the Home Builders Association of South Carolina and the South Carolina Builders Political Action Committee, I am pleased to invite the members of the House of Representatives to be our guests at our annual Bird Supper, Tuesday, April 4, 1989 at the Ellison Building, State Fairgrounds, Columbia, South Carolina. Cocktails will be served at 7:30 P.M. and dinner at 8:00 P.M.

We look forward to this evening with our legislators.
Sincerely,
James A. Brannock
Executive Vice President

February 3, 1989
The Honorable Samuel R. Foster
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518 Blatt Building
Columbia, S.C. 29211

Dear Rep. Foster:

The University of South Carolina invites the members of the House to join us in celebration of The USC System on Wednesday, April 12, 1989. This event is scheduled for 6:00-8:00 P.M. in the Carolina Coliseum. We hope you and your fellow House members will join representatives of the Carolina family from across the state on this evening.

We plan to send formal invitations to each member of the House and would appreciate your support of this activity.

Sincerely,
James B. Holderman

March 6, 1989
The Honorable Samuel R. Foster
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518 Blatt Building
Columbia, S.C. 29211

Dear Rep. Foster:

I am pleased to invite the members of the House of Representatives to be our guests at an oyster roast in support of Donald Bailey for the Board of Trustees of the University of South Carolina from the 9th Judicial Circuit, April 12, 1989 at Cocks Corner, located at the corner of George Rogers Boulevard and Shop Road from 7:00 P.M. until.

We look forward to this evening with our legislators.

Sincerely,
Donald Bailey

February 21, 1989
The Honorable Samuel R. Foster
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518 Blatt Building
Columbia, S.C. 29211

Dear Rep. Foster:

We would like to extend our personal invitation to all South Carolina Representatives to attend the annual Legislators' Breakfast as part of the week long observance of Victim Rights Week. As per my conversation with Catherine Jeter, of your office, in late January, I am confirming the Legislators' Breakfast on Thursday, April 13, 1989 at the Town House Hotel.

The breakfast is being co sponsored by the following organizations: The South Carolina Victim Assistance Network (SCVAN), The South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA), Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD), Citizens Against Violent Crime (CAVE), and The South Carolina Victims' Compensation Fund.

We look forward to meeting our Representatives at this time.

Sincerely,
Ritchie Tidwell
President
South Carolina Victim Assistance Network

November 7, 1988
The Honorable Samuel R. Foster
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518 Blatt Building
Columbia, S.C. 29211

Dear Rep. Foster:

On behalf of the Independent Consumer Finance Association of South Carolina, we would like to invite the members of the South Carolina House to a reception on Tuesday, April 18, 1989, between the hours of 6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. at The Town House Motel on Gervais Street in Columbia, South Carolina.

We would appreciate you and the members of the House accepting this invitation.

Sincerely,
G. Elton Todd

January 6, 1989
The Honorable Samuel R. Foster
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518 Blatt Building
Columbia, S.C. 29211

Dear Rep. Foster:

For the past 30 years a group of men in Columbia have sponsored a State Wide Prayer Breakfast. This breakfast is a follow-up of the National Prayer Breakfast held in Washington, D.C. annually. The purpose of this breakfast is to bring together interested men and women from around the State to the State Capitol to undergird our elected officials with prayer.

This letter is to request that this event be placed on the House of Representatives calendar for the morning of April 19, 1989 from 7:45 A.M. to 9:15 A.M. This event is to be held at the Radisson Hotel. Each Representative will receive a personal invitation.

Your cooperation and assistance with this request is deeply appreciated.

Respectfully,
C.T. Young, Chairman
South Carolina Prayer Breakfast Committee

January 6, 1989
The Honorable Samuel R. Foster
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518 Blatt Building
Columbia, S.C. 29211

Dear Rep. Foster:

Welcome back to another session of the General Assembly. There is always an air of anticipation every year.

The South Carolina School Boards Association appreciates your contribution to education. Last year was our first experience with "A Day at the Capitol". Thank you for your participation. We had 224 school board members and administrators in attendance and 88 legislators. This year we hope to have an even greater response. We have asked all school boards to make this a priority. In addition to the school board members and administrators, we have expanded our invitation to include citizens in the community who are involved in the educational process.

Constituents from your area are scheduled to be at "A Day at the Capitol" on Wednesday, April 19, 1989 to visit the capitol and then have lunch at the Radisson Hotel from 1 - 2 P.M. At this time, you'll have a chance to talk with your constituents about legislative matters affecting their district. Please mark this on your calendar. You'll receive follow-up correspondence closer to the date.

Thank you for your effort for continued educational improvement in the Palmetto State. I look forward to being with you at lunch on Wednesday, April 19, 1989.

Sincerely,
Evelyn Blackwelder, Ph.D.
Deputy Executive Director

August 24, 1988
The Honorable Samuel R. Foster
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518 Blatt Building
Columbia, S.C. 29211

Dear Rep. Foster:

This is to confirm and to reserve the date of April 19, 1989 as the date for the South Carolina - North Carolina basketball game to be played at Columbia, South Carolina in the Coliseum, 6:30 P.M. As this is our year to host the ballgame, please reserve this date on the calendar for us. Reception immediately following second game.

Thank you very much. I will be in touch in regard to other details of the ballgame.

Sincerely,
James G. Mattos

September 6, 1988
The Honorable Samuel R. Foster
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518 Blatt Building
Columbia, S.C. 29211

Dear Rep. Foster:

The Independent Banks of South Carolina wishes to extend to the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, an invitation to a reception on Tuesday, April 25, 1989, from 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. The reception will be held at the Capitol City Club in the AT&T Building on the corner of Gervais Street and Assembly Street, Columbia, S.C.

Sincerely,
Kelly Smith
Executive Director

January 17, 1989
The Honorable Samuel R. Foster
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518 Blatt Building
Columbia, S.C. 292

Dear Rep. Foster:

The Board of Trustees, faculty, staff and students of the Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School cordially invite members of the House and their spouses to a Legislative Appreciation Bar-B-Que on Wednesday, April 26, 1989, at 7:00 P.M. on the Opportunity School campus.

We want to show appreciation to the Legislature for its support of the important work done by the Opportunity School with young people. No program is planned, just good food and fellowship.

We know how busy your schedules are and hope you will be able to take time out to relax and allow us to show our appreciation on this occasion.

Sincerely,
Mary Catherine Norwood, Ph.D.
Superintendent

REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE

Rep. BEASLEY, from the Committee on Education and Public Works, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

H. 3007 - Rep. M.D. Burriss: A BILL TO PROHIBIT A PERSON FROM SERVING AS A MEMBER OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES BY WHICH THE PERSON IS EMPLOYED.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3710 -- Reps. Keyserling, H. Brown, J. Harris, T. Rogers and Nesbitt: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA ARTS COMMISSION TO USE THE CHAMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE FIRST FLOOR LOBBY AREA OF THE STATE HOUSE ON TUESDAY, MAY 2, 1989, FOR THE PRESENTATION OF THE ANNUAL VERNER AWARDS.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the South Carolina Arts Commission is authorized to use the chamber of the House of Representatives and the first floor lobby area of the State House on Tuesday, May 2, 1989, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for the presentation of the Commission's annual Verner Awards.

Be it further resolved that the State House security forces provide such assistance and access as is necessary for the awards ceremony in accordance with previous procedures.

Be it further resolved that the South Carolina Arts Commission agrees in writing to reimburse General Services for any expenses incurred that are beyond the normal operational expenses of maintaining the House chamber or first floor lobby area on that date and time.

Be it further resolved that authorization for use of the House chamber is subject to cancellation should the House be in regular session on Tuesday, May 2, 1989, beyond the hour of 5:30 p.m.

The Resolution was adopted.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3711 -- Rep. Keyserling: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURAL FIRM OF LUCAS STUBBS PASCULLIS POWELL & PENNEY, LTD. (LS3P) OF CHARLESTON ON THE CELEBRATION OF ITS TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY AND COMMEND IT FOR ITS GENEROUS CONTRIBUTION OF TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA ARTS COMMISSION.

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

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 318 -- Senators Land, Courson, Hayes, Matthews and Passailaigue: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE WINNERS OF THE 1989 SOUTH CAROLINA FOLK HERITAGE AWARD AND THE MEMBERS OF THE 1989 SOUTH CAROLINA FOLK HERITAGE AWARD ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO ATTEND A JOINT SESSION OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 1989, AT 12:00 NOON, AND TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE 1989 SOUTH CAROLINA FOLK HERITAGE AWARD WINNERS FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO FOLK ART IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

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

MOTION ADOPTED

Rep. McLELLAN moved that H. 3602, the Capital Reserve Fund Bill, be set for Special Order on Wednesday, March 22, 1989 at 10:00 A.M. immediately after the Roll Call, and continue each day thereafter until given a second reading, and that the Joint Resolution be set for Special Order for third reading immediately after the Roll Call, and continue each day thereafter until final disposition, which was agreed to.

MOTION ADOPTED

Rep. McLELLAN moved that H. 3601, the Supplemental Appropriations Bill, be set for Special Order for second reading or other consideration immediately following second reading or other disposition of H. 3602, and that the House continue on Special Order consideration of H. 3601 until third reading or other disposition, which was agreed to.

MOTION ADOPTED

Rep. McLELLAN moved that H. 3622, a Supplemental Appropriations Bill, be set for Special Order for second reading or other consideration immediately following second reading or other disposition of H. 3601, and that the House continue on Special Order consideration of H. 3622 until third reading or other disposition, which was agreed to.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 540 -- Senators Nell W. Smith, Moore, Hayes, Bryan, Courson, Drummond, Fielding, Giese, Gilbert, Helmly, Hinds, Hinson, Holland, Land, Leatherman, Lee, Leventis, Lindsay, Long, Lourie, Macaulay, Martin, Martschink, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, McLeod, Mitchell, Mullinax, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, Peeler, Pope, Rose, Russell, Saleeby, Setzler, Shealy, Horace C. Smith, J. Verne Smith, Stilwell, Thomas, Waddell, Williams and Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE THE WEEK BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1989, AS "SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDREN'S WEEK" AND TO REQUEST THE GOVERNOR TO CALL UPON THE PEOPLE OF THIS STATE TO OBSERVE THE WEEK WITH APPROPRIATE CEREMONIES AND ACTIVITIES.

Whereas, thirty percent of the population of South Carolina is children; and

Whereas, the children of South Carolina are our most precious resource and our greatest hope for the future; and

Whereas, the children of South Carolina deserve our most concerted efforts on their behalf to enrich their lives and provide better opportunities for their future; and

Whereas, the children of South Carol;na are our most vulnerable citizens and are reliant on adults and adult systems for their care and well-being and recognition of their needs; and

Whereas, a week designated for the purpose of focusing on the needs of children and the community services available to them will be beneficial both to the children and to the future of South Carolina. Now, therefore,

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

That the week beginning October I, 1989, is designated "South Carolina Children's Week". Governor Carroll A. Campbell is requested to call upon the people of this State to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 544 -- Senator Moore: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE W.T. AND HILDA PHELPS OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR FIFTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.

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. 3712 -- Reps. Rhoad, Sheheen, Cork, Carnell, Felder, Whipper, T. Rogers, Smith, M.D. Burriss, Rama, Simpson, Farr, White, Stoddard, Fant, Mattos, Holt, G. Bailey, Manly, Fair, Blackwell, Corbett, Elliott, McKay, McLeod, McCain, K. Bailey, Hendricks, Wilder, McElveen, Foster, Washington, Mappus, Phillips, Littlejohn, Bennett, J.C. Johnson, J. Bailey, Baker, Snow, Bruce, Waldrop, D. Williams, Ferguson, Davenport, McLellan, J. Harris, Baxley, Quinn, Clyborne, Hearn, Jaskwhich, Keegan, Tucker, Barfield, Boan, Cole, Wells, L. Martin, Lanford, Altman, Lockemy, Waites and D. Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-310, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OPEN SEASON FOR ANTLERED DEER, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE STATEWIDE OPEN SEASON FROM SEPTEMBER FIRST TO JANUARY FIRST.

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

Rep. M.O. ALEXANDER objected.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 3713 -- Rep. McLellan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-35-550, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES TAX, SO AS TO EXEMPT SALES TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF ELECTRICITY AND OF WAYS OR MEANS FOR TRANSMISSION OF THE VOICE OR MESSAGES.

Rep. McLELLAN explained the Bill.

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

H. 3714 -- Rep. Mappus: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-45-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A RESIDENT TO BE LICENSED AS AN INSURANCE BROKER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-45-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A NONRESIDENT TO BE LICENSED AS AN INSURANCE BROKER, SO AS TO REDUCE THE BOND REQUIREMENTS FROM FIFTY TO TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3715 -- Rep. McAbee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-1320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROVISIONAL DRIVERS' LICENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THEY MAY BE ISSUED TO PERSONS WHOSE DRIVERS' LICENSES HAVE EXPIRED DURING A SUSPENSION PERIOD.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3716 -- Reps. Beasley, Hayes and Fair: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1897 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADOPTION AND BIRTH PARENT SERVICES PROGRAM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO BE THE ONLY PUBLIC ADOPTION PROGRAM IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

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

H. 3718 -- Reps. Derrick, Cork, T.M. Burriss and Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-14-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS USED IN THE FINANCIAL TRANSACTION CARD CRIME ACT, SO AS TO DEFINE "ACQUIRER"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-14-60, RELATING TO FINANCIAL TRANSACTION CARD FRAUD, SO AS TO MAKE IT ILLEGAL FOR A PERSON TO FRAUDULENTLY REPRESENT TO AN ACQUIRER THAT HE HAS AUTHORIZATION TO USE A CREDIT CARD ACCOUNT NUMBER FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING MONEY, GOODS, SERVICES, OR ANYTHING ELSE OF VALUE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 280 -- Senator J. Verne Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-53-583 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REIMBURSEMENT, UP TO ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS, TO CRIMESTOPPERS, INC., FOR MONEY PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION THAT LEADS TO THE ARREST OF INDIVIDUALS AND SUBSEQUENT CONFISCATION AND FORFEITURE OF MONIES IN NARCOTICS INVESTIGATIONS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 505 -- Fish, Game and Forestry Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-366, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SIZE LIMITS ON HARD CLAMS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CLAM HATCHERY OR MARICULTURE OPERATION MAY POSSESS, PURCHASE, SELL, OR TRANSPLANT SUBLEGAL SIZED CLAMS, WITHOUT LIMITATION, UPON OBTAINING A PERMIT FROM THE WILDLIFE AND MARINE RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

S. 506 -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, RELATING TO COMPLAINTS OF DISCRIMINATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 999, 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. 508 -- Senators Hinson, Wilson, McLeod, Lindsay, Hayes, Land, Patterson, Bryan, Leventis, Thomas, Williams, Lee, Martschink, Russell, Drummond, Courson, McConnell, Mullinax, McGill, Stilwell, Peeler, Shealy, Rose, Holland, Fielding, Helmly, Passailaigue, Horace C. Smith, Long, Hinds, Giese, Macaulay, O'Dell, Matthews, Pope, Setzler, Saleeby, Waddell, Leatherman, Moore, J. Verne Smith and Martin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-442 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS SHALL OBSERVE A ONE-MINUTE PERIOD OF SILENT CONTEMPLATION AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH SCHOOL DAY.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

S. 525 -- Judiciary Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-35-5275 SO AS TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR A PERSON WHO DIRECTLY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWINGLY FURNISHING SUBSTANTIALLY INACCURATE OR INCOMPLETE INFORMATION OR WILFULLY FURNISHING FRAUDULENT INFORMATION CONCERNING MINORITY OWNERSHIP IN A BUSINESS FIRM IN MAKING APPLICATION TO THE SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS ASSISTANCE OFFICE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 526 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, RELATING TO ELEVATOR SAFETY, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1064, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 527 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS, RELATING TO SCOPE OF POWERS GRANTED TO TIER B LAND SURVEYORS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1037, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 528 -- Senators J. Verne Smith, Mitchell, Stilwell, Bryan and Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-2-190, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MAGISTRATES' JURY AREAS, SO AS TO REVISE THE MAGISTRATES' JURY AREAS IN GREENVILLE COUNTY, AND TO AMEND ACT 765 OF 1978, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE NUMBER AND LOCATION OF MAGISTRATES IN GREENVILLE COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE THE NUMBER AND LOCATION OF THESE MAGISTRATES.

Without reference.

S. 531 -- Senator Lindsay: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-53-510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CHESTERFIELD-MARLBORO AREA TECHNICAL EDUCATION COMMISSION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME TO THE CHESTERFIELD-MARLBORO TECHNICAL COLLEGE AREA COMMISSION AND PROVIDE THAT THE SUPERINTENDENTS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF DILLON COUNTY SHALL SERVE IN ROTATING TERMS AS EX OFFICIO MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION.

Without reference.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3717 -- Aiken Delegation: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST SORROW AT THE DEATH OF TIMOTHY G. HEATH OF AIKEN COUNTY AND EXTENDING HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

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

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                 Beasley                Bennett
Blackwell              Blanding               Boan
Brown, G.              Brown, H.              Brown, J.
Brown, R.              Bruce                  Burch
Burriss, M.D.          Carnell                Chamblee
Clyborne               Cole                   Cooper
Corbett                Corning                Davenport
Derrick                Elliott                Faber
Fair                   Fant                   Farr
Felder                 Ferguson               Foster
Glover                 Gordon                 Gregory
Hallman                Harris, J.             Harris, P.
Harwell                Haskins                Hayes
Hearn                  Hendricks              Hodges
Holt                   Huff                   Jaskwhich
Kay                    Keegan                 Keesley
Keyserling             Kirsh                  Klapman
Koon                   Lanford                Limehouse
Littlejohn             Lockemy                Manly
Mappus                 Martin, D.             Martin, L.
Mattos                 McAbee                 McBride
McCain                 McEachin               McElveen
McKay                  McLellan               McLeod
McTeer                 Moss                   Neilson
Nesbitt                Nettles                Phillips
Quinn                  Rama                   Rhoad
Rogers, J.             Rogers, T.             Rudnick
Sharpe                 Sheheen                Short
Simpson                Smith                  Snow
Sturkie                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 March 21, 1989.

Gene Stoddard                     J.W. Johnson
Robert A. Kohn                    Larry Gentry
Total Present-119

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER granted Rep. McGINNIS a leave of absence for day.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER granted Rep. CORK a leave of absence for the week.

DOCTOR OF THE DAY

Announcement was made that Dr. Kevin Killeen of Columbia is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

ORDERED ENROLLED FOR RATIFICATION

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

S. 246 -- Judiciary Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 22, ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO GRAND JURIES, PETIT JURIES, AND THE STATE GRAND JURY, AND TO SECTION 11, ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION, RELATING TO INDICTMENTS BY COUNTY GRAND JURIES AND THE STATE GRAND JURY SO AS TO RESTRICT THE JURISDICTION OF THE STATE GRAND JURY TO CRIMES INVOLVING NARCOTICS, DANGEROUS DRUGS, OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AND CRIMES INVOLVING OBSCENITY OR ANY ATTEMPT, SOLICITATION, OR CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT ANY OF THESE CRIMES IF THE CRIMES ARE OF A MULTI-COUNTY NATURE OR HAVE TRANSPIRED, ARE TRANSPIRING, OR HAVE SIGNIFICANCE IN MORE THAN ONE COUNTY OF THIS STATE.

S. 222 -- Judiciary Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 36-9-103, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERFECTION OF SECURITY INTEREST IN MULTIPLE-STATE TRANSACTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS PERFECTION AND THE EFFECT OF PERFECTION OR NONPERFECTION OF A SECURITY INTEREST IN COLLATERAL ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION WHERE THE COLLATERAL IS WHEN THE LAST EVENT OCCURS ON WHICH IS BASED THE ASSERTION THAT THE SECURITY INTEREST IS PERFECTED OR NONPERFECTED.

S. 33 -- Senator Waddell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-65, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS OF GOVERNMENTAL BODIES OF THE STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE FILING OF A CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL WITH THE DEED AND TO REQUIRE GIFTS OF PERSONAL PROPERTY TO BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF ACCEPTANCE.

S. 333--DEBATE ADJOURNED

Rep. L. MARTIN moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Wednesday, March 22, which was adopted.

S. 333 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: 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.

S. 245-RECOMMITTED

The following Bill was taken up.

S. 245 -- Judiciary Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-23-110 AND 1-23-120, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976 RELATING TO THE STATE REGISTER, SO AS TO REQUIRE A STATE AGENCY TO GIVE NOTICE OF THE OPPORTUNITY FOR AN ORAL HEARING AND TO REQUIRE A HEARING NO SOONER THAN THIRTY DAYS FROM PUBLICATION OF THE NOTICE IN THE STATE REGISTER IF REQUESTED BY TWENTY-FIVE PERSONS AND TO PROVIDE THAT A REGULATION BECOMES EFFECTIVE ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAYS AFTER SUBMISSION TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IF A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE IT IS NOT ENACTED WITHIN THAT TIME PERIOD.

Rep. WILKINS moved to recommit the Bill to the Judiciary Committee, which was agreed to.

H. 3120--DEBATE ADJOURNED

Rep. DAVENPORT moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Wednesday, March 22, which was adopted.

H. 3120 -- Rep. White: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-150, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PHARMACISTS AND PROVISIONS REGARDING DANGEROUS DRUGS, LICENSED PHARMACISTS, AND DRUG OUTLETS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE REFILLING OF CERTAIN PRESCRIPTION MORE THAN ONE YEAR BEYOND THE DATE ON WHICH THEY WERE ORIGNINALLY FILLED, AND PROVIDE THAT NOTHING IN THIS SECTION ABRIDGES ANY RIGHT OF A PHARMACIST TO REFUSE TO FILL OR REFILL ANY PRESCRIPTION.

H. 3144-AMENDED AND
ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Bill was taken up.

H. 3144 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS WHEN A CHILD'S PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH OR WELFARE HAS BEEN OR MAY BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY ABUSE OR NEGLECT, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE PERSON TO REPORT RATHER THAN AUTHORIZING HIM TO CAUSE A REPORT TO BE MADE.

The Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc. No. 2568U), which was adopted.

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking Section 20-7-510(A), as contained in SECTION 1, page 1, and inserting:

/(A) Any A physician, nurse, dentist, optometrist, medical examiner, or coroner, or any other medical, mental health, or allied health professional, Christian Science practitioner, religious healer, school teacher or counselor, social or public assistance worker, child care worker in any day care center or child caring institution, police or law enforcement officer, or any a judge having reason to believe that a child's physical or mental health or welfare has been or may be adversely affected by abuse or neglect is required to report or cause a report to be made in accordance with this section. When an individual causes a report to be made pursuant to this subsection, that individual must be, within twelve hours of having caused the report to be made, available to confirm that report and provide, if known, any additional information regarding the child./

Amend title to conform.

Rep. LANFORD 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 Bill was taken up, read the second time, and ordered to a third reading:

H. 3274 -- Reps. Townsend, Kay, L. Martin, Fair, Clyborne, Manly, Waldrop, Baker, P. Harris, T.C. Alexander, J. Rogers, J.W. Johnson, McLellan, Cooper, Rhoad, M.O. Alexander, Chamblee, Simpson and Hendricks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 44-43-120, 44-43-130, 44-43-140, AND 44-43-150, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DONATION OF EYES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA LIONS EYE BANK TO MAKE DETERMINATIONS RELATING TO THE REMOVAL, PROCESSING, DISTRIBUTION, AND USE OF EYES DONATED FOR SIGHT RESTORATION.

Rep. BAKER explained the Bill.

H. 3414 DEBATE ADJOURNED

The following Bill was taken up.

H. 3414 -- Reps. Beasley, Hayes, Fair, P. Harris, J. Harris, Carnell and Mattos: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 23 TO CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED CHILDREN BY SETTING FORTH ITS PURPOSES AND PROVIDING FOR COMMISSION MEMBERS, MEETINGS, AN ADVISORY COUNCIL, THE CHILDREN TO BE SERVED, DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS, DIRECTOR AND STAFF EMPLOYMENT, REPORTS TO THE GOVERNOR AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT; TO PROVIDE FOR THE INITIAL TERMS OF THE COMMISSION AND ADVISORY COUNCIL; TO REPEAL CHAPTER 83, TITLE 44, RELATING TO THE CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED CHILDREN.

The Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc. No. 2503U).

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

/SECTION 1. Chapter 7, Title 20 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Article 23
Continuum of Care for Emotionally
Disturbed Children

Section 20-7-5610. It is the purpose of this article to develop and enhance the delivery of services to severely emotionally disturbed children and youth and to ensure that the special needs of this population are met appropriately to the extent possible within this State. To achieve this objective, the South Carolina Continuum of Care for Emotionally Disturbed Children is established. This article supplements and does not supplant existing services provided to this population.

Section 20-7-5620. (A) The South Carolina Continuum of Care for Emotionally Disturbed Children Board is created to serve as the governing board for the Continuum of Care. The board consists of five members knowledgeable in services to emotionally disturbed children. One member must be appointed by the Governor from each Continuum of Care region, as determined by the Continuum of Care, upon the recommendation of the chairmen of the Joint Committee on Mental Health and Mental Retardation and the Joint Legislative Committee on Children, with the advice and consent of the Senate.

(B) The term of office for the board members is four years and until their successors are appointed and qualify. The terms expire on June thirtieth of the appropriate year. A vacancy must be filled by the Governor for the remainder of the unexpired term.

(C) The board shall elect from its members a chairman for a term of two years. Three members constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The board shall meet at least six times annually and more frequently upon the call of the chairman to review and coordinate its activities. Members shall receive per diem, subsistence, and mileage as provided by law for members of state boards, commissions, and committees while engaged in the work of the board.

(D) The board shall promulgate regulations in accordance with this article and the provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act and formulate necessary policies and procedures of administration and operation to carry out effectively the objectives of this article.

Section 20-7-5630. (A) The board must be supported by an advisory council knowledgeable in services to emotionally disturbed children and includes:

(1) the chairman of the Joint Legislative Committee on Children or his designee;

(2) the chairman of the Joint Committee on Mental Health and Mental Retardation or his designee;

(3) one representative from each of the following agencies:

(a) State Health and Human Services Finance Commission;

(b) State Department of Mental Health;

(c) State Mental Retardation Department;

(d) South Carolina Department of Youth Services;

(e) State Department of Education;

(f) South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind

(g) John De La Howe School;

(h) Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School;

(i) State Agency of Vocational Rehabilitation;

(j) South Carolina Board of Directors for Review of Foster Care of Children;

(k) South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control;

(l) State Department of Social Services;

(4) a representative appointed by the Governor from a:

(a) child advocacy group;

(b) licensed, practicing child psychiatrist;

(c) credentialed, practicing child psychologist;

(d) parent of a child currently receiving services from the Continuum of Care;

(e) designee of the Governor;

(f) private provider of services for severely emotionally disturbed children.

(B) The term of office for members appointed by the Governor in item (4) of subsection (A) is four years and until their successors are appointed and qualify. The terms expire on June thirtieth of the appropriate year. A vacancy must be filled by the Governor for the remainder of the unexpired term.

(C) The advisory council shall elect from its members a chairman for a term of two years. The advisory council shall meet at least quarterly or more frequently upon the call of the chairman. The board shall meet at least quarterly with the advisory council.

Section 20-7-5640. (A)(1) The Continuum of Care serves children:

(a) who have been diagnosed as severely emotionally disturbed;

(b) who have exhausted existing available treatment resources or services;

(c) whose severity of emotional, mental, or behavioral disturbance requires a comprehensive and organized system of care.

(2) Priority in the selection of clients must be based on criteria to be established by the Continuum of Care.

(B) Before a court refers a child to the Continuum of Care, it must be given the opportunity to evaluate the child and make a recommendation to the court regarding:

(1) the child's suitability for placement with the Continuum of Care pursuant to the provisions of this article, related regulations, and policies and procedures of administration and operation;

(2) the agencies which offer services most appropriate to meet the child's needs and the proportionate share of the costs among the agencies to meet those needs;

(3) the necessity of obtaining other services for the child if the services provided in item (2) are not available through the existing service delivery system.

Section 20-7-5650. The Continuum of Care shall perform the following duties and functions:

(1) identify needs and develop plans to address the needs of severely emotionally disturbed children and youth;

(2) coordinate planning, training, and service delivery among public and private organizations which provide services to severely emotionally disturbed children and youth;

(3)(a) augment existing resources by providing or procuring services to complete the range of services needed to serve this population in the least restrictive, most appropriate setting. The scope of services includes but is not limited to the following:

1. in-home treatment programs;

2. residential treatment programs;

3. education services;

4. counseling services;

5. outreach services;

6. volunteer and community services.

(b) provide needed services until they can be procured;

(4) provide case management services directly;

(5) supervise and administer the development and operation of its activities and services on a statewide regional basis.

Section 20-7-5660. The board may employ a director to serve at its pleasure. The director shall employ staff necessary to carry out the provisions of this article. The funds for the director, staff, and other purposes of the board must be provided in the annual general appropriations act.

Section 20-7-5670. The board shall submit an annual report to the Governor and General Assembly on its activities.

Section 20-7-5680. The Health and Human Services Finance Commission shall provide administrative support necessary to perform the fiscal affairs of the advisory council and the board. The Health and Human Services Finance Commission does not have regulatory authority over the expenditure of funds, personnel employment, and other policy and regulatory decisions."

SECTION 2. Chapter 83, Title 44 of the 1976 Code is repealed.

SECTION 3. (A) As designated by the Governor the initial term of the members of the South Carolina Continuum Care for Emotionally Disturbed Children Board provided for in Section 20-7-5620, as added in Section 1 of this act, is as follows:

(1) one member: two years;

(2) two members: three years;

(3) two members: four years.

(B) As designated by the Governor the initial term of the members of the advisory council appointed by the Governor provided for in Section 20-7-5630(A)(4), added in Section 1 of this act, is as follows:

(1) two members: two years;

(2) two members: three years;

(3) two members: four years.

(C) The initial appointment of a parent of a child currently receiving services from the Continuum of Care provided for in Section 20-7-5630(A)(4)(d), added in Section 1 of this act, applies to the Continuum of Care provided for in Chapter 83 of Title 44 of the 1976 Code repealed in Section 2 of this act.

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

Amend title to conform.

Rep. LANFORD explained the amendment and moved to adjourn debate upon the Bill until Wednesday, March 22, which was adopted.

H. 3488--OBJECTIONS

The following Bill was taken up.

H. 3488 -- Rep. J. Rogers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-1-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, SO AS TO ADD TO THE BOARD THE CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSE MEDICAL, MILITARY, PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND THE CHAIRMAN OF THE SENATE; MEDICAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, OR HIS DESIGNEE.

Reps. CORNING, SHARPE, FABER, WELLS and HASKINS objected to the Bill.

H. 3533-OBJECTIONS

The following Bill was taken up.

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.

Rep. DAVENPORT explained the Bill.

Reps. RUDNICK, KIRSH, McABEE, BLANDING, WASHINGTON, McLELLAN and GORDON objected to the Bill.

H. 3698--DEBATE ADJOURNED

Rep. CORNING moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Wednesday, March 22, which was adopted.

H. 3698 - Rep. Cork: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO RESTORE THE CHARTER OF AMERICAN RESEARCH CORPORATION IN BEAUFORT COUNTY.

H. 3699--OBJECTIONS AND DEBATE ADJOURNED

The following Bill was taken up.

H. 3699 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-852 SO AS TO CREATE A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION IN ANY PROCEEDING FOR THE AWARD OF CHILD SUPPORT THAT THE AMOUNT OF THE AWARD WHICH WOULD RESULT FROM THE APPLICATION OF GUIDELINES REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 43-5-580(b) IS THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF CHILD SUPPORT TO BE AWARDED AND PROVIDE UNDER WHICH CONDITIONS THIS PRESUMPTION MAY BE REBUTTED; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-954, RELATING TO GENETIC TESTS REQUIRED OF THE PARENTS USED FOR APPROVING OR DISAPPROVING PARENTAGE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT IN ALL CHILD SUPPORT CASES BROUGHT BY THE CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM THE CHILD AND ALL PARTIES IN A CONTESTED PATERNITY CASE MUST BE, UPON THE REQUEST OF ANY PARTY, ORDERED BY THE COURT TO SUBMIT TO GENETIC TESTING; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1315, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS AND PROCEDURES REGARDING THE WITHHOLDING OF INCOME TO SECURE PAYMENT OF SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE WHEN INCOME WITHHOLDING BEGINS IN TITLE IV-D CASES AND FOR IMMEDIATE WITHHOLDING WAGES IN CERTAIN CASES; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-540, RELATING TO THE EXEMPTION OF INDIVIDUALS FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYABLES PROGRAM ACT, SO AS TO REDUCE FROM SIX TO THREE THE AGE OF A CHILD WHOSE MOTHER OR OTHER RELATIVE CARING FOR THE CHILD IS EXEMPT; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-580, RELATING TO THE ENFORCEMENT OF SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS OF ABSENT PARENTS UNDER THE EMPLOYABLES PROGRAM ACT, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH A SCALE OF MINIMUM GUIDELINES WHICH MUST BE APPLIED BY THE COURTS IN DETERMINING THE AMOUNT THAT AN ABSENT PARENT IS EXPECTED TO PAY TOWARD THE SUPPORT OF A DEPENDENT CHILD UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE EMPLOYABLES PROGRAM ACT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-590, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH A FEDERALLY-APPROVED CHILD SUPPORT PLAN, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PROVIDE TITLE IV-D SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF THREE MONTHS FROM THE MONTH THE FAMILY CEASES TO RECEIVE PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.

Rep. LANFORD explained the Bill.

Reps. TAYLOR and FABER objected to the Bill.

Rep. LANFORD moved to adjourn debate upon the Bill until Wednesday, March 22, which was adopted.

H. 3041 OBJECTIONS WITHDRAWN AND ORDERED TO THIRD READING

Upon the withdrawal of objections by Reps. T. ROGERS and WASHINGTON, the following Bill was taken up.

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.

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

RETURNED WITH CONCURRENCE

The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:

H. 3709 -- Rep. Farr: A CONCURRENT COMMENDING DR. MARIE K. GRIFFIN COUNTY FOR HER OUTSTANDING AND SERVICE TO PUBLIC EDUCATION WHICH CAUSED HER TO BE RECOGNIZED AT THE SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPALS WINTER CONFERENCE AT HILTON HEAD, MARCH 9-12, 1989.

ADJOURNMENT

At 12:45 P.M. the House in accordance with the motion of Rep. GREGORY adjourned to meet at 10:00 A.M. tomorrow.


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