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Columbia, S.C., June 13, 1995
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained the
veto by the Governor on R. 102, S. 368 by a vote of 0 to 42.
(R102) S. 368 -- Senator Land: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH
CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 9-8-125 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A MEMBER OF THE
RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR JUDGES AND SOLICITORS WHO IS AT LEAST SIXTY-FIVE YEARS
OF AGE AND ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE RETIREMENT BENEFITS FROM THE RETIREMENT
SYSTEM
FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BUT FOR THE MEMBER'S CURRENT
EMPLOYMENT AS
A JUDGE OR SOLICITOR TO ELECT TO RECEIVE THESE BENEFITS; AND TO AMEND THE 1976
CODE BY ADDING SECTION 9-9-55 SO AS TO ALLOW A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
SERVING ANY PART OF A YEAR TO ESTABLISH CREDIT FOR THE FULL YEAR UNDER THE
RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY PAYING THE FULL
ACTUARIAL COST OF THE SERVICE.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., June 13, 1995
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has reconsidered
the vote whereby the veto was sustained and has now overridden the veto by the
Governor on R. 102, S. 368 by a vote of 40 to 0.
Dear Mr. President and Members of the Senate:
I am hereby returning without my approval S. 368, R. 102, an Act:
TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 9-8-125
SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A MEMBER OF THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR JUDGES AND
SOLICITORS
WHO IS AT LEAST SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE AND ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE RETIREMENT
BENEFITS FROM THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
BUT
FOR THE MEMBER'S CURRENT EMPLOYMENT AS A JUDGE OR SOLICITOR TO ELECT TO
RECEIVE THESE BENEFITS; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 9-9-55 SO
AS TO ALLOW A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SERVING ANY PART OF A YEAR TO
ESTABLISH CREDIT FOR THE FULL YEAR UNDER THE
I recognize and appreciate the continued service of individuals who are otherwise eligible for retirement. However, this legislation creates a special class of individuals who would be allowed to collect retirement benefits from a state retirement fund while at the same time being paid substantial state salaries. Other state employees who participate in state retirement systems are not offered this benefit. In addition, frequent changes in eligibility for retirement benefits undermine confidence in the state retirement systems.
For these reasons, I am returning S. 368, R. 102, without my signature.
Sincerely,
David M. Beasley
The question was put, shall the Act become a part of the law, the veto of his
Excellency, the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding, the yeas and nays were
taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Anderson Askins Baxley Cain Carnell Cobb-Hunter Davenport Easterday Fair Felder Fleming Gamble Harris, J. Haskins Herdklotz Hutson Inabinett Keegan Kinon Knotts Koon Lanford Limbaugh Lloyd Mason McAbee McMahand Meacham Quinn Rice Riser Scott Sheheen Shissias Spearman Tucker Vaughn Waldrop Walker Whatley Wilkins Witherspoon
Cooper Kirsh Neilson Robinson Stuart Trotter
So, the veto of the Governor was overridden and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.
I am hereby returning without my signature H. 4230, R.207, an Act:
TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT FOR THE ATTENDANCE OF MEETINGS BY THE LAURENS
COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE.
This veto is based upon my belief that the compensation of members of County Transportation Committees addressed by H. 4230, R. 207 of 1995, should be dealt with by general legislation.
For the above reason, I am returning H. 4230, R. 207, without my signature.
Sincerely,
David M. Beasley
The question was put, shall the Act become a part of the law, the veto of his
Excellency, the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding, the yeas and nays were
taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Carnell Stoddard Wilder
Those who voted in the negative are:
I am hereby returning without my signature H. 4218, R. 201, an Act:
TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT FOR THE ATTENDANCE OF MEETINGS BY THE MCCORMICK
COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE.
This veto is based on my belief that the compensation of members of County Transportation Committees addressed by H. 4218, R. 201 of 1995, should be dealt with by general legislation.
For the above reason, I am returning H. 4218, R. 201, without my signature.
Sincerely,
David M. Beasley
The question was put, shall the Act become a part of the law, the veto of his
Excellency, the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding, the yeas and nays were
taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
McAbee
Those who voted in the negative are:
So, the veto of the Governor was overridden and a message was ordered sent to
the Senate accordingly.
I am hereby returning without my signature H. 4226, R. 204, an Act:
TO AUTHORIZE THE MEMBERS OF THE ORANGEBURG COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
COMMITTEE TO
BE REIMBURSED MILEAGE FROM FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES OF
THE
COMMITTEE AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ALLOWABLE RATE.
This veto is based on my belief that the compensation of members of County Transportation Committees addressed by H. 4226, R. 204 of 1995, should be dealt with by general legislation.
For the above reason, I am returning H. 4226, R. 204, without my signature.
Sincerely,
David M. Beasley
The question was put, shall the Act become a part of the law, the veto of his
Excellency, the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding, the yeas and nays were
taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Bailey Cobb-Hunter Felder Govan Stuart
Those who voted in the negative are:
So, the veto of the Governor was overridden and a message was ordered sent to
the Senate accordingly.
I am hereby returning without my signature H. 4224, R. 203, an Act:
TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT FOR THE ATTENDANCE OF MEETINGS BY THE ABBEVILLE
COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE.
This veto is based on my belief that the compensation of members of County Transportation Committees addressed by H. 4224, R. 203 of 1995, should be dealt with by general legislation.
For the above reason, I am returning H. 4224, R. 203, without my signature.
Sincerely,
David M. Beasley
The question was put, shall the Act become a part of the law, the veto of his
Excellency, the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding, the yeas and nays were
taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Carnell McAbee Stille Townsend
Those who voted in the negative are:
So, the veto of the Governor was overridden and a message was ordered sent to
the Senate accordingly.
I am hereby returning without my signature H. 4219, R. 202, an Act:
TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT FOR THE ATTENDANCE OF MEETINGS BY THE GREENWOOD
COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE.
This veto is based on my belief that the compensation of members of County Transportation Committees addressed by H. 4219, R. 202 of 1995, should be dealt with by general legislation.
For the above reason, I am returning H. 4219, R. 202, without my signature.
Sincerely,
David M. Beasley
The question was put, shall the Act become a part of the law, the veto of his
Excellency, the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding, the yeas and nays were
taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Carnell Klauber McAbee Stille
Those who voted in the negative are:
So, the veto of the Governor was overridden and a message was ordered sent to
the Senate accordingly.
I am hereby returning without my signature H. 4089, R. 187, an Act:
TO AMEND ACT 902 OF 1964, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE
ABBEVILLE COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION, SO AS TO INCREASE THE
MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION FROM SEVEN TO ELEVEN.
This veto is based upon my belief that H. 4089, R. 187 of 1995, is unconstitutional. It is clearly an act for a specific county. Article VIII, Section 7 of the South Carolina Constitution states that "[n]o laws for a specific county shall be enacted."
Additionally, this act is virtually identical to S. 732, R. 78, an act which I vetoed on May 17, 1995.
For the above reasons, I am returning H. 4089, R. 187, without my signature.
Sincerely,
David M. Beasley
The question was put, shall the Act become a part of the law, the veto of his
Excellency, the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding, the yeas and nays were
taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Carnell McAbee Stille
Those who voted in the negative are:
So, the veto of the Governor was overridden and a message was ordered sent to
the Senate accordingly.
I am hereby returning without my signature H. 3023, R. 131, an Act:
TO ENACT THE GIFT OF LIFE ORGAN AND TISSUE PROCUREMENT ACT OF 1995 BY
AMENDING
THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-7-2414 SO AS TO
PROVIDE FOR A DEDUCTION FROM STATE INCOME TAX REFUNDS OR A CONTRIBUTION TO
BE
ADDED TO STATE INCOME TAX PAYMENTS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE GIFT OF LIFE TRUST
FUND; BY ADDING ARTICLE 13 TO TITLE 44, CHAPTER 43, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE
GIFT OF LIFE TRUST FUND, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, DUTIES, AND
FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS; AND TO ADD SECTION 56-1-143 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT
THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION SHALL OFFER PERSONS OBTAINING OR
RENEWING A DRIVER'S LICENSE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONTRIBUTE ONE DOLLAR TO THE
GIFT OF LIFE TRUST FUND AND THESE FUNDS MUST BE CREDITED TO AN ACCOUNT IN THE
STATE TREASURER'S OFFICE FOR USE BY THE TRUST FUND.
The need for organ and tissue donors is great, and organ and tissue donors truly give "the gift of life." However, this is not an issue that should be addressed by creating another government program. Private entities such as the Living Bank already provide public education programs and maintain donor data. In addition, I am concerned about the administrative costs of maintaining a state-run program.
For the above reasons, I am returning H. 3023, R. 131, without my signature.
Sincerely,
David M. Beasley
Rep. WALKER moved to adjourn debate upon the veto, which was rejected.
Rep. WALKER spoke against the veto.
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