The following was introduced:
H. 4196 -- Reps. Stuart, Gamble, Knotts, Koon, Riser, Spearman and Wright: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE SWANSEA HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM OF LEXINGTON COUNTY ON WINNING THE 1995 CLASS AA STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
On motion of Rep. LAW, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:
S. 817 -- Senators Courtney, Hayes, Elliott and Reese: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX THURSDAY, MAY 25, 1995, AT 12:00 NOON, AS THE TIME FOR ELECTING A SUCCESSOR TO THE MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSUMER AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR SEAT 3, SO AS TO FILL THE TERM WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995.
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the Senate and the House of Representatives meet in joint assembly in the Hall of the House of Representatives on Thursday, May 25, 1995, at 12:00 noon, for the purpose of electing a successor to the member of the South Carolina Consumer Affairs Commission for Seat 3, so as to fill the term which expires June 30, 1995.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 818 -- Senator Matthews: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MAYOR ELONA CAROLYN DAVIS UPON WINNING THE PRESTIGIOUS GOVERNOR'S LEADERSHIP AWARD IN RECOGNITION OF HER OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The following Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 4197 -- Reps. Walker, Baxley, Fleming, Wells, Allison and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-27-15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INTERPRETERS FOR THE DEAF IN LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, SO AS TO DEFINE "QUALIFIED INTERPRETER" AND "DEAF PERSON" AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE TYPES OF HEARINGS AT WHICH INTERPRETERS MUST BE PROVIDED.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4198 -- Reps. Koon, Gamble, Knotts, Wright, Stuart and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-380, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN LEXINGTON COUNTY, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE THE PRECINCTS.
On motion of Rep. WRIGHT, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
S. 507 -- Senator Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-17-55, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF A PRIVATE DETECTIVE BUSINESS, SO AS TO REVISE THE QUALIFICATIONS AN APPLICANT WHO DESIRES TO OPERATE A PRIVATE DETECTIVE BUSINESS MUST POSSESS, AND TO ESTABLISH THE QUALIFICATIONS A PRIVATE DETECTIVE EMPLOYED BY A PRIVATE DETECTIVE BUSINESS MUST POSSESS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
S. 771 -- Senators Holland and Williams: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS TO RUN AS A CANDIDATE IN GENERAL ELECTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL CANDIDATES, EXCEPT FOR PETITION CANDIDATES, MUST FILE
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
S. 772 -- Senators Holland and Williams: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-420, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RECEIPT, TABULATION, AND REPORTING OF ABSENTEE BALLOTS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE POLL MANAGERS TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF REMOVING THE BALLOTS FROM THE ENVELOPES MARKED "BALLOT HEREIN" AFTER EXAMINING THE RETURN-ADDRESSED ENVELOPES AT 2:00 P.M., AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT THE COUNTING, TABULATION, AND REPORTING OF THESE BALLOTS SHALL NOT BEGIN UNTIL THE POLLS HAVE CLOSED.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
The following was introduced:
H. 4199 -- Reps. Harvin and J. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SORROW AT THE DEATH OF J.C. "DOC" EDWARDS OF CLARENDON COUNTY AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 4200 -- Reps. Harvin and J. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION SALUTING MR. OLLIE I. STUKES OF CLARENDON COUNTY, WHO ON OCTOBER 19, 1995, WILL CELEBRATE SEVENTY YEARS AS A BARBER IN MANNING AND WISHING HIM MANY, MANY MORE YEARS OF CONTINUED GOOD HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
Rep. FLEMING moved to waive Rule 6.1, which was agreed to.
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as
follows.
Allison Anderson Askins Bailey Baxley Beatty Boan Breeland Brown, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Byrd Cain Cato Cave Chamblee Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cooper Cotty Cromer Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Elliott Fair Felder Fleming Fulmer Gamble Govan Hallman Harrell Harris, J. Harris, P. Harrison Harvin Haskins
Herdklotz Hines Hodges Howard Hutson Jaskwhich Jennings Keegan Kelley Keyserling Kinon Kirsh Klauber Knotts Koon Lanford Law Limbaugh Limehouse Littlejohn Marchbanks Martin Mason McAbee McCraw McKay McTeer Meacham Moody-Lawrence Neal Neilson Phillips Rhoad Rice Richardson Riser Robinson Rogers Sandifer Scott Seithel Sharpe Sheheen Shissias Simrill Smith, D. Smith, R. Spearman Stille Stoddard Stuart Thomas Townsend Tripp Tucker Vaughn Waldrop Walker Wells Whatley Whipper, L. Whipper, S. White Wilder Wilkes Wilkins Williams Witherspoon Wofford Worley Wright Young, A. Young, J.STATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Tuesday, May 9. Ralph W. Canty Theodore A. Brown Kenneth Kennedy Richard M. Quinn, Jr. Teddy N. Trotter Walter P. Lloyd Thomas E. Huff Marion P. Carnell
The SPEAKER granted Rep. McMAHAND a leave of absence.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. TROTTER a temporary leave of absence.
The following Bill was taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate.
H. 4180 -- Reps. Vaughn, Herdklotz, Cato, Easterday, Jaskwhich, Tripp, Rice, Anderson and McMahand: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-280, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GREENVILLE COUNTY VOTING PRECINCTS, SO AS TO CHANGE POLLING PLACES, RENAME PRECINCTS, AND ADD PRECINCTS.
The following Bill was taken up, read the second time, and ordered to a third reading:
S. 802 -- Senators Mescher, Rose and Richter: A BILL TO DEVOLVE THE AUTHORITY FOR APPOINTMENTS AND BUDGETARY APPROVALS FOR CERTAIN OFFICES, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS FROM THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION REPRESENTING BERKELEY COUNTY TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF BERKELEY COUNTY.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 3174 -- Reps. P. Harris and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A BEGINNER'S DRIVING PERMIT, SO AS TO INCREASE ITS FEE AND PLACE A PORTION OF THE FEE IN THE MOTORCYCLE SAFETY EDUCATION TRUST FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE, ITS FEE, AND CONTENTS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE DRIVER'S LICENSE FEE AND PLACE A PORTION OF THE FEE IN THE MOTORCYCLE SAFETY EDUCATION TRUST FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-760, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REGISTRATION FEE FOR MOTORCYCLES AND MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEE AND PLACE A PORTION OF THE FEE IN THE MOTORCYCLE SAFETY EDUCATION TRUST FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 59-53-2010, RELATING TO A STATEWIDE MOTORCYCLE SAFETY INSTRUCTION PROGRAM, SO AS TO REVISE
Reps. VAUGHN and HERDKLOTZ objected to the Bill.
The following Bill was taken up.
S. 602 -- Senators Short, Jackson, Gregory and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-29-100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RECORDS AND REPORTS OF RESTRICTED LENDERS, BY ADDING INFORMATION REQUIRED TO BE REPORTED IN THE ANNUAL REPORT MADE BY RESTRICTED LENDERS; TO AMEND SECTION 34-29-140 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO CHARGES PERMITTED TO RESTRICTED LENDERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE FINANCE CHARGES AND TO PROVIDE LIMITATIONS ON LOAN RENEWALS; TO AMEND SECTION 37-1-301 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE CONSUMER
Reps. CAIN and PHILLIPS objected to the Bill.
Rep. ROBINSON moved to adjourn debate upon the Bill until Thursday, May 11,
which was adopted.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 3996 -- Reps. Richardson and Cato: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-590, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, THE SOUTH CAROLINA REINSURANCE FACILITY, AND DESIGNATED PRODUCERS, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS, AND PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT EVERY DESIGNATED PRODUCER SHALL PROVIDE A WRITTEN REPORT TO THE FACILITY GOVERNING BOARD EVERY TWO YEARS, ON THE ANNIVERSARY DATE OF THEIR DESIGNATIONS, OUTLINING ALL EFFORTS MADE TO ATTRACT A VOLUNTARY MARKET IN ORDER TO REDUCE THE PLACEMENT OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE IN THE FACILITY; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-596 SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT UPON NOTIFICATION TO THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE REINSURANCE FACILITY, DESIGNATED PRODUCERS MAY CONTRACT WITH A VOLUNTARY MARKET OUTLET FOR ANY TYPE OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CEDEABLE TO THE FACILITY.
Reps. RICHARDSON objected to the Bill.
Rep. FELDER moved to recommit the Bill to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
Rep. CATO moved to table the motion.
Rep. FELDER demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken resulting as
follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Bailey Cato Chamblee Cooper Cotty Easterday Elliott Fair Gamble Harrell Haskins Keegan Keyserling Kirsh Koon Limehouse Littlejohn Marchbanks Mason Meacham Richardson Robinson Sandifer Simrill Stille Stoddard Stuart
Tripp Walker Wilkins Young, A.
Those who voted in the negative are:
Allison Anderson Askins Baxley Beatty Boan Breeland Brown, H. Brown, J. Byrd Cain Cave Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Dantzler Davenport Delleney Felder Fleming Fulmer Govan Hallman Harris, P. Harvin Herdklotz Hines Jaskwhich Klauber Knotts Lanford Law Limbaugh Martin McAbee McCraw McKay McTeer Moody-Lawrence Neal Neilson Phillips Rhoad Rice Riser Scott Seithel Sharpe Sheheen Smith, D. Smith, R. Spearman Thomas Tucker Vaughn Waldrop Wells Whatley Whipper, L. Whipper, S. White Wilder Wilkes Williams Witherspoon Wofford Wright Young, J.
So, the House refused to table the motion.
The question then recurred to the motion to recommit the Bill.