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The Senate assembled at 12:00 Noon, the hour to which it stood adjourned and was called to order by the PRESIDENT.
A quorum being present the proceedings were opened with a devotion by the Chaplain as follows:
In the spirit of Mother's Day, celebrated this past Sunday throughout the land, we read in Exodus (Chapter 2:9):
"And Pharaoh's daughter said to her (Jochabed,
the mother of Moses), 'Take this child
away, and nurse him for me, and I will give
you your wages'."
Let us pray.
Our Heavenly Father, we pause in the legislative process to give thanks to You for providing our mothers as the human instruments for giving us life and bringing us, each one by one, into this world.
For our mothers who probably were the first who folded our hands and taught us to pray, and to believe, and to love God and our fellow human beings, we give You our thanks.
And, whether our mothers are in Heaven or by Your grace continue with us yet on earth, help us each day to put forward the values of life they taught us in our homes.
And so we pray with William Merrill when he prayed:
"Not for battleship and fortress,
Not for conquests of the sword,
But for conquests of the spirit
We give thanks to You, O Lord!
For the home, the church, the school,
Strong as when its life began,
Till it find complete fruition
By the guiding of Your hand."
Amen.
The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.
May 8, 1995
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:
I am transmitting herewith an appointment for confirmation. This appointment is made with the "advice and consent of the Senate," and is, therefore, submitted for your consideration.
Respectfully,
David M. Beasley
Initial Appointment, Charleston Naval Facilities Redevelopment Authority, with term to commence April 24, 1995, and to expire April 24, 1997:
Berkeley County:
Thaddeus J. Bell, M.D., 80 Monte Sano Drive, Hanahan, S.C. 29406
Received as information.
May 16, 1995
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:
I am transmitting herewith an appointment for confirmation. This appointment is made with the "advice and consent of the Senate," and is, therefore, submitted for your consideration.
Respectfully,
David M. Beasley
Initial Appointment, Clarendon County Probate Judge, with term to commence January 5, 1993, and to expire January 7, 1997:
Ralph F. Cothran, Post Office Drawer 700, Manning, S.C. 29102 VICE Honorable Julien Weinberg (resigned)
Received as information.
Senator COURSON introduced Dr. Kathryn Barden of Columbia, S.C., Doctor of the Day.
At 1:00 P.M., Senator RICHTER requested a leave of absence until 4:00 P.M.
Columbia, S.C., May 11, 1995
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it insists upon the amendments proposed by the House to:
asks for a Committee of Conference, and has appointed Reps. H. Brown, Felder and Harrell of the committee on the part of the House.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT appointed Senators DRUMMOND, J. VERNE SMITH and PEELER of the Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., May 11, 1995
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it insists upon the amendments proposed by the House to:
H. 3363 -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE MONIES FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994-95.
asks for a Committee of Conference, and has appointed Reps. H. Brown, Felder and Harrell of the committee on the part of the House.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT appointed Senators DRUMMOND, J. VERNE SMITH and PEELER of the Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., May 11, 1995
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it insists upon the amendments proposed by the House to:
H. 3647 -- Ways and Means Committee: A BILL TO SUSPEND THE LIMITATION ON GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS PROVIDED PURSUANT TO SECTION 11-11-140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BEGINNING WITH APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995-96, TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE ADDITIONAL REVENUE FOR PROPERTY TAX RELIEF AND FOR THE CONTINUED SUSPENSION OF THE LIMITATION UNTIL SUFFICIENT RECURRING REVENUES ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE STATE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FUND TO REPLACE OPERATING PROPERTY TAX REVENUES ON OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE REINSTATEMENT OF THE LIMITATION WHEN THESE RECURRING REVENUES ARE AVAILABLE.
asks for a Committee of Conference, and has appointed Reps. H. Brown, Felder and Harrell of the committee on the part of the House.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT appointed Senators DRUMMOND, J. VERNE SMITH and PEELER of the Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., May 11, 1995
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it insists upon the amendments proposed by the House to:
H. 3690 -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO MAKE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FROM FISCAL YEAR 1994-95 SURPLUS GENERAL FUND REVENUES.
asks for a Committee of Conference, and has appointed Reps. H. Brown, Felder and Harrell of the committee on the part of the House.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT appointed Senators DRUMMOND, J. VERNE SMITH and PEELER of the Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Senator BRYAN rose to a Point of Personal Privilege.
S. 829 -- Senator Land: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME U.S. HIGHWAY 527 FROM THE SUMTER COUNTY LINE TO THE WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY LINE IN CLARENDON COUNTY THE JAMES HUGH MCFADDIN HIGHWAY AND TO PLACE APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ON THE HIGHWAY REFLECTING THE DESIGNATION.
Senator LAND asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Resolution from the Committee on Transportation.
There was no objection.
On motion of Senator LAND, with unanimous consent, the Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 3784 -- Rep. Waldrop: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DESIGNATE AND NAME A PORTION OF STATE HIGHWAY 121 IN NEWBERRY COUNTY AS THE "J. C. NEEL MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND TO INSTALL APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS.
Senator LAND asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Resolution from the Committee on Transportation.
Senator PASSAILAIGUE objected.
H. 3886 -- Reps. Spearman, McAbee and Clyburn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DESIGNATE AND NAME A PORTION OF HIGHWAY 378 IN SALUDA COUNTY AS THE "CANDLER GRADY MATTHEWS, SR. HIGHWAY".
Senator LAND asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Resolution from the Committee on Transportation.
Senator PASSAILAIGUE objected.
The following were introduced:
S. 838 -- Senator McGill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-220 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF PUPILS BY AN ADMINISTRATOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SUSPENSION OF A PUPIL CHARGED WITH AND THE EXPULSION OF A PUPIL CONVICTED OF COMMITTING A FELONY ON PROPERTY OTHER THAN SCHOOL PROPERTY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR EXCEPTIONS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
S. 839 -- Senators Land, Wilson, Holland, Peeler, McGill and Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 28, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EMINENT DOMAIN, BY ADDING CHAPTER 4 SO AS TO ENACT "THE SOUTH CAROLINA PROPERTY RIGHTS ACT".
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 840 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING, AND REGULATION - BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY, RELATING TO REVOCATION OF REGISTRATION AND PENALTIES FOR REINSTATEMENT, OFFICE REGISTRATION, AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND PRACTICES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1818, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Read the first time and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
S. 841 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING, AND REGULATION - REAL ESTATE COMMISSION, RELATING TO TEACHING METHODS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1846, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Read the first time and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
S. 842 -- Senator Saleeby: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-210, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN DARLINGTON COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE THE MAP REFERENCE WHICH DEFINES THE LINES OF THESE VOTING PRECINCTS, DELETE ARCHAIC REFERENCES AND PROVIDE THAT POLLING PLACES BE DETERMINED BY THE DARLINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION WITH THE APPROVAL OF A MAJORITY OF THE DARLINGTON COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.
Read the first time and ordered placed on the local and uncontested Calendar without reference.
S. 843 -- Senator Courson: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT THE ELMWOOD PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION AND OTHER CITIZENS AND SUPPORTERS OF ELMWOOD PARK IN THEIR EFFORTS TO PREVENT THE CITY OF COLUMBIA FROM ISSUING A PERMIT ALLOWING BELL ATLANTIC MOBILE TO ERECT A CELLULAR TELEPHONE TOWER ON WAYNE STREET IN THE HISTORIC PARK.
The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 844 -- Senators McConnell, Passailaigue, Rose and Giese: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO DIRECT THE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF THE REMAINS OF THE ATTACK SUBMARINE THE HUNLEY TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA FOR ENSHRINEMENT AT THE NAVAL MARINE MUSEUM IN PATRIOT'S POINT, SOUTH CAROLINA.
Senator McCONNELL spoke on the Resolution.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.
S. 845 -- Senator Courson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEMORATE MAY 25, 1995, AS "NATIONAL MISSING CHILDREN'S DAY" IN REMEMBRANCE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S MISSING CHILDREN AND TO RECOGNIZE THE ADAM WALSH CENTER'S COMMITMENT AND EFFORTS TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN AND TO PREVENT THEIR EXPLOITATION AND VICTIMIZATION.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.
S. 846 -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING, BY ADDING ARTICLE 72 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SOUTH CAROLINA OLYMPIC LICENSE PLATES.
Read the first time and on motion of Senator GIESE, with unanimous consent, ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
S. 847 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 779 OF 1988, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR LAURENS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS 55 AND 56, SO AS TO REVISE THE BOUNDARIES OF THE SINGLE-MEMBER DISTRICTS FROM WHICH TRUSTEES ARE ELECTED.
Read the first time and ordered placed on the local and uncontested Calendar without reference.
On motion of Senator BRYAN, S. 847 was ordered to receive a second reading on the next legislative day.
H. 4191 -- Rep. Kinon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DESIGNATE AND NAME A PORTION OF STATE ROAD S-17-75, EAST THIRD AVENUE, IN DILLON COUNTY AS THE "W. JESSE FORD HIGHWAY" AND TO INSTALL APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS.
Whereas, Mr. W. Jesse Ford of Dillon County is an outstanding individual and greatly beloved by his fellow citizens; and
Whereas, Mr. Ford was primarily responsible for the development of South Carolina Road S-17-75 in the Town of Lake View; and
Whereas, it is fitting and proper that the portion of South Carolina Road S-17-75, East Third Avenue, in the Town of Lake View from South Carolina Route 9 southeasterly to its terminus be designated and named the "W. Jesse Ford Highway" as a lasting tribute to this distinguished South Carolinian. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, requests the Department of Transportation to designate and name the portion of South Carolina Road S-17-75 in Dillon County in the Town of Lake View from South Carolina Route 9 southeasterly to its terminus as the "W. Jesse Ford Highway" and to install appropriate markers or signs at places along the highway as the department considers advisable containing the words "W. Jesse Ford Highway".
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of Transportation and to Mr. Ford in Lake View, South Carolina.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
H. 3765 -- Reps. Meacham, Elliott, Herdklotz, Allison, Mason, Simrill, Wells, Moody-Lawrence, Littlejohn, Easterday, A. Young, Tripp, Rice, Fleming, Cato, Koon, Gamble and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-25-70, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ARRESTS IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT A PERSON WHO COMMITS OR THREATENS TO COMMIT AN ACT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE UPON A FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD MEMBER MUST BE ARRESTED.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4186 -- Reps. Shissias, Cotty, Rogers, Cromer, Harrison, Quinn, Howard, Scott, Neal, J. Brown and Byrd: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-465, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN RICHLAND COUNTY, SO AS TO ADD THE GREGG PARK PRECINCT AND TO STIPULATE THE DATE OF THE OFFICIAL MAP ON WHICH THE LINES OF THE PRECINCTS IN RICHLAND COUNTY ARE SHOWN.
Read the first time and ordered placed on the local and uncontested Calendar without reference.
H. 4203 -- Reps. Stille, Carnell, McAbee and Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN ABBEVILLE COUNTY, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE THE PRECINCTS.
Read the first time and ordered placed on the local and uncontested Calendar without reference.
Senator J. VERNE SMITH from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry submitted a favorable with amendment report on:
S. 757 -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-16-75 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A SPECIAL INSPECTOR FROM PERFORMING ELEVATOR INSPECTIONS ON AN ELEVATOR ON WHICH HE OR HIS EMPLOYER HAS A CURRENT SERVICE OR WARRANTY CONTRACT.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator WILSON from the General Committee submitted a favorable with amendment report on:
H. 4030 -- Reps. Fair, Allison and Cobb-Hunter: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP OF THREE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THREE MEMBERS OF THE SENATE, AND THREE GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTEES, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT THE COMMITTEE SHALL STUDY ISSUES RELATING TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AS DIRECTED OR REQUESTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator J. VERNE SMITH from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry submitted a favorable with amendment report on:
H. 4043 -- Reps. Simrill and Elliott: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF SECTIONS 3 AND 4 OF ACT 463 OF 1994, RELATING TO HOME AND COMMERCIAL INSPECTORS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
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 PROTECTION CODE, SO AS TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR "DEBT COLLECTOR"; TO AMEND SECTION 37-1-303 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE INDEX OF DEFINITIONS IN TITLE 37, SO AS TO ADD "DEBT COLLECTOR"; TO AMEND SECTION 37-3-201 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO LOAN FINANCE CHARGES FOR SUPERVISED LOANS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUPERVISED LOANS NOT EXCEEDING SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS SHALL BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 34-29-140 RELATING TO FINANCE CHARGES FOR RESTRICTED LOANS; TO AMEND SECTION 37-3-305 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE POSTING AND FILING OF MAXIMUM RATE SCHEDULES BY SUPERVISED LENDERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOR LOANS NOT EXCEEDING SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS, A RATE MAY NOT BE POSTED WHICH EXCEEDS THE CHARGES IMPOSED IN SECTION 34-29-140; TO AMEND SECTION 37-3-505 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO RECORDS AND ANNUAL REPORTS FOR SUPERVISED LENDERS, SO AS TO ADD INFORMATION REQUIRED TO BE INCLUDED IN THE ANNUAL REPORT OF SUPERVISED LENDERS; TO AMEND PART 5, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 37 OF THE 1976 CODE, BY ADDING SECTION 37-3-515 SO AS TO PROVIDE A LIMITATION ON LOAN RENEWALS; TO AMEND SECTION 37-5-108 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO UNCONSCIONABILITY UNDER THE CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE, BY ADDING PARTICULAR CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH CONSTITUTE UNCONSCIONABILITY AND PROVIDING REMEDIES; TO AMEND SECTION 37-6-117 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE ADMINISTRATION TO DEVISE A PAMPHLET FOR DISTRIBUTION TO CERTAIN CONSUMERS INFORMING THEM OF THEIR RIGHTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 37-9-102 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE LICENSURE ELECTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN SUPERVISED LENDERS MAY ELECT TO BE RESTRICTED LENDERS.
The House returned the Bill with amendments.
On motion of Senator SHORT, the Senate nonconcurred in the House amendments and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
S. 547 -- Senator Peeler: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 15, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR WHOLESALE MOTOR VEHICLE AUCTIONS AND FOR WHOLESALE MOTOR VEHICLE AUCTION LICENSE PLATES.
The House returned the Bill with amendments.
On motion of Senator PEELER, the Senate concurred in the House amendments and a message was sent to the House accordingly. Ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act and the Act enrolled for Ratification.
THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED LOCAL AND STATEWIDE CALENDAR.
The following Bill and Joint Resolution were read the third time and having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the titles be changed to that of Acts and enrolled for Ratification:
H. 3504 -- Reps. Delleney, Felder, Mason, Martin, Harrison, Elliott, Seithel, Hodges, Witherspoon, Jaskwhich, Limbaugh, Cain, Vaughn, Herdklotz, Fair, Rice, McCraw, Huff, Quinn, Haskins, Wilkins, Sheheen, Phillips, Wells and Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-112 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN DETERMINING INDIGENCY FOR THE PURPOSE OF APPOINTING LEGAL COUNSEL FOR A CHILD IN A DELINQUENCY PROCEEDING, THE COURT MUST DETERMINE THE PARENTS' ABILITY TO RETAIN COUNSEL FOR THE CHILD AND TO REQUIRE THE PARENTS TO REIMBURSE THE INDIGENT DEFENSE FUND IF COUNSEL IS APPOINTED FOR THE CHILD.
H. 3896 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, RELATING TO NOTICES TO THE PUBLIC, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1803, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
The following House Bills were read the third time and ordered returned to the House with amendments:
H. 4167 -- Reps. Fleming and Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 288 OF 1987, RELATING TO THE UNION-LAURENS HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION, SO AS TO INCREASE IT FROM SEVEN TO NINE MEMBERS, AND REQUIRE THE TWO ADDITIONAL MEMBERS RESIDE IN UNION COUNTY.
H. 3758 -- Reps. Cotty and Kinon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-3-480, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNOR, WITH THE CONSENT OF CONGRESS, TO ENTER INTO COMPACTS AND AGREEMENTS FOR THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE NATIONAL GUARD WITH GOVERNORS OF OTHER STATES CONCERNING DRUG INTERDICTION AND RELATED ACTIVITIES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 1-3-490 SO AS TO ADOPT THE NATIONAL GUARD MUTUAL ASSISTANCE COUNTERDRUG ACTIVITIES COMPACT TO PROVIDE FOR MUTUAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT AMONG THE PARTY STATES IN THE UTILIZATION OF THE NATIONAL GUARD IN DRUG INTERDICTION, COUNTERDRUG ACTIVITIES, AND DEMAND REDUCTION ACTIVITIES.
H. 3023 -- Reps. Byrd, Baxley, Lloyd and Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 TO TITLE 44, CHAPTER 43, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE ORGAN AND TISSUE DONOR PROGRAM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL; 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 ORGAN AND TISSUE PROGRAM AND THESE FUNDS MUST BE CREDITED TO AN ACCOUNT IN THE STATE TREASURER'S OFFICE FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT FOR THIS PROGRAM.
H. 3037 -- Reps. Kirsh, Simrill, Meacham, S. Whipper, Stille, Walker, Sandifer, Cain, Whatley, Shissias, Riser and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2947 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN A PERSON COMMITS CERTAIN DRUG AND ALCOHOL-RELATED MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES AND A MINOR WAS A PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF THE OFFENSE, THE PERSON IS GUILTY OF THE OFFENSE OF CHILD ENDANGERMENT AND MUST BE PENALIZED BY A MANDATORY FINE OR IMPRISONMENT NOT LESS THAN ONE-HALF OF THE MAXIMUM FINE OR IMPRISONMENT GIVEN FOR THE ORIGINAL OFFENSE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY BE CONVICTED OF CHILD ENDANGERMENT IN ADDITION TO THE OTHER OFFENSES.
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the third reading of the Bill.
Senator THOMAS proposed the following amendment (JUD3037.006), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, page 2, beginning on line 21, in Section 56-5-2947, as contained in SECTION 1, by striking line 21 in its entirety and inserting therein the following:
/endangerment.
(G) A first offense charge for a violation of this section may not be used as the only evidence for taking a child into protective custody pursuant to Section 20-7-610(A) and (F)."/
Amend title to conform.
There being no further amendments, the Bill was read the third time and ordered returned to the House of Representatives with amendments.
The following Bill and Joint Resolution having been read the second time with notice of general amendments were ordered placed on the third reading Calendar:
H. 3901 -- Reps. Harrell, Fleming, Cobb-Hunter, Seithel, A. Young, Limbaugh, Wilkins, Wofford, Hallman, H. Brown, Cain, Cotty, Martin, D. Smith, Fulmer, L. Whipper, Shissias, Quinn, McCraw, Knotts, Stuart, Harrison, Sheheen, Huff, Klauber, Beatty, Limehouse, Whatley, Harwell, Hodges, J. Young, Govan, Herdklotz, Jennings, Richardson, Hutson, Delleney and McElveen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REDEMPTION OF REAL PROPERTY SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE INTEREST RATE FROM EIGHT TO TWELVE PERCENT IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS OF THE REDEMPTION PERIOD FOR ALL REAL PROPERTY NOT ASSESSED AS OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.
H. 4042 -- Reps. Simrill and Elliott: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR TEMPORARY QUALIFICATIONS AND FEES FOR LICENSURE AS A HOME INSPECTOR.
The following Joint Resolution having been read the second time was ordered placed on the third reading Calendar:
H. 4157 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING, AND REGULATION - REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS BOARD, RELATING TO LICENSING, CERTIFICATION, FEES, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION OF REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1766, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
H. 3573 -- Rep. Klauber: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 31-3-50 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY MAY OBTAIN DATA FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION AND THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION TO VERIFY A PERSON'S ELIGIBILITY FOR A PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM AND TO PROVIDE THE METHOD OF MAKING AND RESPONDING TO THESE REQUESTS; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-54-240, AS AMENDED, AND 41-29-170 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION AND EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION TO DISCLOSE OFFICIAL INFORMATION, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE DISCLOSURE TO A PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND PROVIDE FOR THE DISCLOSURE OF AN APPLICANT'S CURRENT AND PREVIOUS EMPLOYERS.
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the adoption of the amendment proposed by the General Committee.
The General Committee proposed the following amendment (JIC\5930HTC.95), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking SECTIONS 2 and 3 and inserting:
/SECTION 2. Section 12-54-240(B) of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 516 of 1994, is further amended by adding an appropriately numbered item at the end to read:
"( ) disclosure of information pursuant to Section 31-3-50. The public housing authority making this request is responsible for reimbursing the South Carolina Department of Revenue and Taxation for actual costs incurred in supplying such information. This information must be provided in the most useful and economical format possible."
SECTION 3. Section 41-29-170(2) of the 1976 Code is amended to read:
"(2) The State Employment Office shall furnish, upon request of any public agency administering the aid to families with dependent children (AFDC) and child support programs or any public housing authority, any information in its possession relating to:
(a) individuals who are receiving, have received, or have applied for unemployment insurance;
(b) the amount of benefits being received;
(c) the current home address of such individuals; and
(d) whether any offer of work has been refused and, if so, a description of the job and the terms, conditions, and rate of pay therefor; and
(e) in the case of requests from a public housing authority, a listing of the current employer and previous employers for the available preceding six calendar quarters.
The requesting agency shall be is responsible for reimbursing the South Carolina Employment Security Commission for actual costs incurred in supplying such information. This information must be provided in the most useful and economical format possible."/
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
There being no further amendments, the Bill was read the second time and ordered placed on the third reading Calendar.
S. 456 -- Senators McConnell and Land: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-115 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A FAMILY COURT-APPOINTED GUARDIAN AD LITEM IS IMMUNE FROM LIABILITY FOR ACTS OR OMISSIONS RELATING TO THE COURT APPOINTMENT; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 20-7-127 RELATING TO LIMITED IMMUNITY OF VOLUNTEER GUARDIANS AD LITEM IN FAMILY COURT PROCEEDINGS.
On motion of Senator STILWELL, the Bill was carried over.
S. 559 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 11, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF CASES BEFORE THE FAMILY COURT, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1530 SO AS TO PROVIDE FACTORS WHICH MUST BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING THE CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILDREN; AND TO ADD SUBARTICLE 2 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SPECIAL VISITATION PROVISIONS WHICH A COURT MAY ORDER WHEN AWARDING VISITATION IN CASES INVOLVING DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE.
Senator COURTNEY explained the Bill.
On motion of Senator THOMAS, the Bill was carried over.
H. 4064 -- Rep. Cato: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE UNIFORM STANDARDS CODE FOR MANUFACTURED HOUSING ACT, SO AS TO DEFINE "MOBILE HOME" AND TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "MANUFACTURED HOME"; TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-40, RELATING TO STATE POLICY FOR SAFETY IN CONSTRUCTION OF MANUFACTURED HOMES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS CHAPTER ALSO APPLIES TO MOBILE HOMES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSURE TO SELL MANUFACTURED HOMES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT GROUNDS FOR DENYING A LICENSE INCLUDE CRIMINAL CONDUCT AND VIOLATION OF CHAPTER 29, TITLE 40.
On motion of Senator MOORE, the Bill was carried over.
H. 3685 -- Reps. Walker, Baxley, Fleming, Neilson, Hines, Allison, Townsend, Beatty, Chamblee, Littlejohn, Wells, Davenport, Trotter, Lanford, Marchbanks and D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-30-15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TESTING ARRANGEMENTS ON THE EXIT EXAMINATION FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS WITH DYSCALCULIA, AND WITH OTHER DOCUMENTED LEARNING DISABILITIES IN MATHEMATICS AS STIPULATED BY REGULATION OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, MAY USE A CALCULATOR ON THE MATH PORTIONS OF THE EXIT EXAMINATION.
On motion of Senator BRYAN, the Bill was carried over.
H. 4055 -- Rep. Cato: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE UNIFORM STANDARDS CODE FOR MANUFACTURED HOUSING ACT, SO AS TO DEFINE "MANUFACTURED HOME CONTRACTOR", "MANUFACTURED HOME INSTALLER", AND "MANUFACTURED HOME REPAIRER"; TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-30, RELATING TO THE MANUFACTURED HOUSING BOARD, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MEMBERSHIP FROM NINE TO TEN; TO AMEND SECTION 49-29-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSES TO SELL MANUFACTURED HOMES, SO AS TO ALSO REQUIRE A MANUFACTURED HOME CONTRACTOR, INSTALLER, AND REPAIRER TO BE LICENSED AND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LICENSING REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE, SO AS TO ALSO PROVIDE THAT A MANUFACTURED HOME CONTRACTOR, INSTALLER, OR REPAIRER MUST COMPLETE ANY TRAINING REQUIRED BY THE BOARD; TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-120, RELATING TO SURETY BOND REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE BOND REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUFACTURED HOME CONTRACTORS, INSTALLERS, AND REPAIRERS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-130, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR INDEMNIFICATION FROM SECURITY, SO AS TO INCLUDE MANUFACTURED HOME CONTRACTORS, INSTALLERS, AND REPAIRERS IN THESE REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-150, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINE, SO AS TO ALSO APPLY STANDARDS TO MANUFACTURED HOME INSTALLATION, REPAIR, AND MODIFICATION; TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-160, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY MAY APPLY TO A PERSON ENGAGING IN ANY ACTIVITY FOR WHICH A LICENSE IS REQUIRED UNDER CHAPTER 29; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-170, RELATING TO WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO INCLUDE REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUFACTURED HOME CONTRACTORS, INSTALLERS, AND REPAIRERS.
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the second reading of the Bill.
Senator MATTHEWS proposed the following amendment (4055R001.JWM):
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Section 3, by deleting lines 14 and 15 and inserting:
/retail salesman, or manufacturer, or manufacturer's representative, in this State without being licensed by the board. No/
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Section 10, page 6, line 4, by deleting /manufacturer's representatives/ and inserting:
/manufacturer's representatives/.
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, by adding an appropriately numbered new SECTION to read:
/SECTION _____. Section 6-29-730 of the 1976 Code, as added by Act 355 of 1994, is amended by adding at the end:
"For purposes of this chapter, a manufactured home in a manufactured home park must be considered a use and not a structure, and if the park is a nonconforming use, the substitution of one manufactured home for another must be allowed."/
Amend title to conform.
On motion of Senator MOORE, the Bill was carried over.
THE CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED CALENDAR HAVING BEEN COMPLETED, THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE INTERRUPTED DEBATE.
H. 4138 -- Ways and Means Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-11-145 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTINUING AUTHORITY TO PAY THE EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT WHEN A FISCAL YEAR BEGINS WITHOUT A GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR THE YEAR IN EFFECT.
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the third reading of the Bill.
Senator PASSAILAIGUE spoke on the Bill.
At 12:50 P.M., Senator MARTIN assumed the Chair.
Senator PASSAILAIGUE continued speaking on the Bill.
Senators LEATHERMAN, DRUMMOND, J. VERNE SMITH and JACKSON proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (JIC\5994HTC.95), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking SECTION 2 and inserting:
/SECTION 2. A. The State Election Commission shall conduct a statewide referendum on November 7, 1995, on the question of raising the sales tax in order to provide property tax relief and phasing out the sales tax on food. The state election laws apply to this referendum, mutatis mutandis. The commission shall canvass the results of the referendum and certify the results to the director of the Department of Revenue and Taxation and the Code Commissioner. The referendum question must read substantially as follows:
"Do you favor raising the statewide sales, use, and casual excise tax rate from five to six percent, in order to exempt food from the sales tax and to grant fifty thousand dollars of the fair market value of each owner-occupied residential property an exemption from all property taxes levied for operating purposes except those levied pursuant to referendum and those levied by special purpose or public service districts and county special tax districts?
_ Yes
_ No
Those voting in favor of the question shall deposit a ballot with a check or cross mark in the square after the word 'Yes', and those voting against the question shall deposit a ballot with a check or cross mark in the square after the word 'No'."
B. Chapter 36, Title 12 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
Section 12-36-1110. An additional sales, use, and casual excise tax equal to one percent is imposed on amounts taxable pursuant to this chapter. Revenue of the tax imposed pursuant to this article must be credited to the Property Tax Relief Fund in the State Treasury, a fund separate and distinct from the general fund of the State.
Section 12-36-1120. The revenues in the Property Tax Relief Fund must be distributed quarterly beginning October first of each year by the Comptroller General to reimburse property taxing jurisdictions a sum equal to that not collected in the jurisdiction for property taxes because of Section 12-37-253. If insufficient revenues are available in the Property Tax Relief Fund to pay the required reimbursements, the Comptroller General shall pay the difference from the general fund of the State. County treasurers and municipal governing bodies where appropriate shall file quarterly reports of estimated revenue losses with the Comptroller General in the manner and at the time the Comptroller General directs. After making any changes necessary to ensure accuracy, the Comptroller General shall make reimbursements based on these estimates. The final accounting for the fiscal year must be filed in the manner provided for homestead exemption reimbursements in Section 12-37-270, mutatis mutandis."
C. Section 12-36-940 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:
"Section 12-36-940. Every retailer may add to the sales price:
(1) no amount on sales of ten cents or less;
(2) one cent on sales of eleven cents and over, but not in excess of twenty cents;
(3) two cents on sales of twenty-one cents and over, but not in excess of forty cents;
(4) three cents on sales of forty-one cents and over, but not in excess of sixty cents;
(5) four cents on sales of sixty-one cents and over, but not in excess of eighty cents;
(6) five cents on sales of eighty-one cents and over, but not in excess of one dollar;
(7) one cent additional for each twenty cents or major fraction thereon in excess of one dollar.
The inability, impracticability, refusal, or failure to add these amounts to the sales price and collect from the purchaser does not relieve the taxpayer from the tax levied by this article.
A retailer may add the amount of the tax to the sales price and the department shall prescribe tables providing the amount to be added to the sales price consistent with the total rate of the tax."
D. (1) The gross proceeds of sales of tangible personal property delivered after December 31, 1995, in this State, either under the terms of a construction contract executed before January 1, 1996, or a written bid submitted before January 1, 1996, culminating in a construction contract entered into before or after January 1, 1996, are exempt from the tax provided in Section 12-36-1110 of the 1976 Code if a verified copy of the contract is filed with the South Carolina Department of Revenue and Taxation before July 1, 1996.
(2) Notwithstanding the date of general imposition of the tax imposed pursuant to Section 12-36-1110 of the 1976 Code, with respect to services that are regularly billed on a monthly basis, the tax is imposed beginning on the first day of the billing period beginning on or after January 1, 1996.
E. Section 11-11-140(D) of the 1976 Code is amended to read:
"(D) Appropriations from surplus may not be made before the first meeting of the General Assembly following the Comptroller General's closing of the books on the fiscal year in which the surplus occurred and may be appropriated only for nonrecurring purposes. The provisions of this subsection do not apply to appropriations to cover midyear shortfalls in the Property Tax Relief Fund as established pursuant to Article 11, Chapter 36 of Title 12."
F. (1) Article 3, Chapter 37, Title 12 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 12-37-253. In addition to any other homestead exemption allowed by law, fifty thousand dollars of the fair market value of every homestead qualifying for the assessment ratio provided pursuant to Section 12-43-220(c) is exempt from all ad valorem taxes except ad valorem taxes levied as follows:
(1) for debt service and for payments pursuant to lease-purchase agreements;
(2) by special purpose or public service districts;
(3) by county special tax districts;
(4) any ad valorem taxes levied pursuant to a referendum in which a majority of the qualified electors of the jurisdiction voting in the referendum voted in favor of levying the taxes."
(2) Subject to Subsection A of this section, Section 12-37-253 of the 1976 Code, as added by this section, is effective for property tax years beginning after 1995.
G. (1) Section 12-36-2120 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding an appropriately numbered item at the end to read:
"( ) Effective July 1, 1998, food items eligible for purchase with United States Department of Agriculture food coupons, not including restaurant meals."
(2) Notwithstanding the rates of tax imposed pursuant to Chapter 36, Title 12 of the 1976 Code, the rate of tax imposed pursuant to that chapter on the gross proceeds of sales, or the sale price of food items eligible for purchase with United States Department of Agriculture food coupons, not including restaurant meals, is two percent for sales or consumption in fiscal year 1996-97, and one percent for such sales or consumption in fiscal year 1997-98. Eighty percent of the revenues from sales taxes imposed by this subsection must be credited to the general fund of this State and the remainder must be credited to the Education Improvement Act Fund.
H. Subsection A of this section takes effect upon approval by the Governor. The remaining subsections of this section take effect January 1, 1996, or as otherwise stated, but only upon the certification of the State Election Commission to the Code Commissioner and the Department of Revenue and Taxation of a majority "yes" vote in the referendum provided by this section.
SECTION 3. Unless otherwise provided, this act takes effect upon approval by the Governor./
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend totals and title to conform.
Senator PASSAILAIGUE argued contra to the adoption of the amendment.
Senator LEATHERMAN argued in favor of the adoption of the amendment.
Senator LEATHERMAN moved that the amendment be adopted.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
AYES
Alexander Bryan Cork Courson Courtney Drummond Elliott Ford Giese Gregory Holland Jackson Land Lander Leatherman Leventis Martin Matthews McGill Mescher Moore Patterson Reese Russell Ryberg Saleeby Setzler* Short Smith, G. Smith, J.V. Thomas Waldrep Washington Williams
NAYS
Hayes McConnell O'Dell Passailaigue Peeler Rankin Rose Stilwell Wilson
The amendment was adopted.
*This Senator was present, but not in the Chamber at the time the vote was taken and the vote was recorded by leave of the Senate, with unanimous consent.
I voted against Amendment No. 1 primarily because the amendment did not provide an opportunity to vote on the repeal or the retention of the Local Option Sales Tax at the same time that a referendum would be held on whether to impose an additional 1 cent sales tax to effectuate some property tax relief. In addition, this amendment does not provide sufficient property tax relief. We can do better.
Senator PASSAILAIGUE spoke on the Bill.
On motion of Senator MOORE, with unanimous consent, debate was interrupted by adjournment, Senator PASSAILAIGUE retaining the floor.
Having received a favorable report from the Clarendon County Delegation, on motion of Senator LAND, the following appointment was confirmed in open session:
Initial Appointment, Clarendon County Probate Judge, with term to commence January 5, 1993, and to expire January 7, 1997:
Ralph F. Cothran, Post Office Drawer 700, Manning, S.C. 29102 VICE Honorable Julien Weinberg (resigned)
Having received a favorable report from the Berkeley County Delegation, on motion of Senator MESCHER, the following appointment was confirmed in open session:
Initial Appointment, Charleston Naval Facilities Redevelopment Authority, with term to commence April 24, 1995, and to expire April 24, 1997:
Berkeley County:
Thaddeus J. Bell, M.D., 80 Monte Sano Drive, Hanahan, S.C. 29406
At 1:28 P.M., on motion of Senator MOORE, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 11:00 A.M.
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