House Journal for Jan. 27, 2000 - South Carolina Legislature Online

Thursday, January 27, 2000 (Statewide Session)

Indicates Matter Stricken Indicates New Matter

The House assembled at 10:00 a.m. Deliberations were opened with prayer by the Chaplain of the House of Representatives, the Rev. Dr. Alton C. Clark, as follows:

All wise God, who knows us better than we know ourselves, help us to lay aside all attributes that are harmful to others. Enable us to lay aside all loose talk; help us to avoid fault finding that we may enjoy the value of true friendship. Keep us free from hasty judgment that we may know the meaning of understanding. Make us free of bitterness that we may possess the meaning of forgiveness. Make us good enough to be good neighbors at all times and in all ways. Amen.

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

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

MOTION ADOPTED Rep. CLYBURN moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Dora S. Myrick, which was agreed to.

REGULATION RECEIVED The following was received and referred to the appropriate committee for consideration:

Document No. 2474 Agency: Department of Revenue Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 12-4-320 Responsibilities of the Comptroller General and the Department of Revenue with Respect to Property Taxation and Fees in Lieu of Property Taxes. Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives January 26, 2000 Referred to Ways and Means Committee Legislative Review Expiration May 25, 2000

171 THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 2000

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES Rep. TOWNSEND, from the Committee on Education and Public Works, submitted a favorable report on:

S. 862 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO TEXTBOOK ADOPTION REGULATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2425, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE. Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

H. 4139 -- Reps. Barrett and Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2100, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE, SO AS TO ESTABLISH AN "S" ENDORSEMENT WHICH AUTHORIZES A PERSON TO DRIVE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SCHOOL BUSES OR SCHOOL DISTRICT OWNED ACTIVITY BUSES. Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

H. 4340 -- Reps. Breeland and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-8000, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE LICENSE PLATES MAY ALSO BE ISSUED TO SOCIAL AND RECREATION CLUBS THAT HAVE OBTAINED CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 501(C)(7) OF THE FEDERAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. CATO, from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry, submitted a favorable report on:

H. 3770 -- Reps. Cato, Wilkins, Tripp and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-7-75 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 7, TITLE 41, CONCERNING "THE RIGHT TO WORK" AND TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN POWERS AND IMPART DUTIES TO CARRY THIS OUT; BY ADDING SECTION 41-7-100 SO AS TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 7, TITLE 41, AND TO REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW OF PENALTIES ASSESSED; TO AMEND SECTION 41-7-30 RELATING TO PROHIBITING AN EMPLOYER FROM REQUIRING OR PROHIBITING MEMBERSHIP IN A LABOR ORGANIZATION AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE PROHIBITION AN AGREEMENT OR PRACTICE THAT HAS THE EFFECT OF REQUIRING SUCH MEMBERSHIP AND TO PROHIBIT A LABOR ORGANIZATION FROM INDUCING AN EMPLOYER TO VIOLATE THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 41-7-40 RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY TO DEDUCT LABOR ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP DUES FROM WAGES SO AS TO AUTHORIZE SUCH DEDUCTION IF AN EMPLOYEE ENTERS A WRITTEN AGREEMENT AUTHORIZING THE DEDUCTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 41-7-90 RELATING TO REMEDIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF RIGHTS SO AS TO CREATE A PRIVATE CAUSE OF ACTION ON BEHALF OF AN EMPLOYEE AGGRIEVED BY VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTER. Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

H. 3693 -- Reps. J. Smith and Lourie: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-445, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REGULATION OF UNSOLICITED CONSUMER TELEPHONE CALLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS, TO PROVIDE THAT A TELEPHONE SOLICITOR WHO MAKES AN UNSOLICITED CONSUMER TELEPHONE CALL MUST DISCLOSE PROMPTLY TO THE PERSON RECEIVING THE CALL THE IDENTITY OF THE SELLER, THAT THE PURPOSE OF THE CALL IS TO SELL GOODS OR SERVICES, THE NATURE OF THE GOODS OR SERVICES, THAT NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT IS NECESSARY TO WIN OR PARTICIPATE IN A PRIZE PROMOTION IF A PRIZE PROMOTION IS OFFERED, AND THAT, WHEN REQUESTED, THE TELEMARKETER MUST DISCLOSE THE NO PURCHASE/NO PAYMENT ENTRY METHOD FOR THE PRIZE PROMOTION, AND TO REVISE THE METHOD BY WHICH THE CALLED PARTY'S NAME MAY BE DELETED FROM THE SOLICITOR'S CALLING LIST. Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

H. 4392 -- Rep. Wilkes: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 6 OF TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF AUCTIONEERS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK OF TITLE 40, CHAPTER 1 FOR COMMISSIONS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF AUCTIONEERS. Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. MILLER, from the Georgetown Delegation, submitted a favorable report on:

H. 4443 -- Rep. Miller: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 592 OF 1994, RELATING TO THE GEORGETOWN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE OFFICE OF CHAIRMAN SHALL NO LONGER BE A SEPARATE AND DISTINCT OFFICE AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THE CURRENT CHAIRMAN, AND THAT THE CHAIRMAN OF

THE BOARD THEREAFTER SHALL BE ELECTED BY THE MEMBERS THEREOF. Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE Rep. FLEMING, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report on:

H. 4466 -- Reps. Kelley, Barfield, Edge, Keegan, Miller and Witherspoon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE CAROLINA BAYS PARKWAY THE JOHN B. SINGLETON PARKWAY TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF THE LATE JOHN B. SINGLETON OF MYRTLE BEACH FOR HIS UNMATCHED CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY OF MYRTLE BEACH AND THE GRAND STRAND AND HIS VISION AND PERSISTENCE IN PROMOTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAROLINA BAYS PARKWAY.

H. 4466--ADOPTED AND SENT TO SENATE On motion of Rep. KELLEY, with unanimous consent, the following Concurrent Resolution was taken up for immediate consideration:

H. 4466 -- Reps. Kelley, Barfield, Edge, Keegan, Miller and Witherspoon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE CAROLINA BAYS PARKWAY THE JOHN B. SINGLETON PARKWAY TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF THE LATE JOHN B. SINGLETON OF MYRTLE BEACH FOR HIS UNMATCHED CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY OF MYRTLE BEACH AND THE GRAND STRAND AND HIS VISION AND PERSISTENCE IN PROMOTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAROLINA BAYS PARKWAY.

Whereas, John B. Singleton was born March 14, 1932, and grew up in Myrtle Beach; and

Whereas, he was graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Pharmacy in 1954; and

Whereas, he was a member of the Myrtle Beach Jaycees from 1957-1961, and was named by that chapter as the “Young Man of the Year” in 1960, the same year he served as the first chairman of the “Miss Sun Fun USA” Beauty Pageant; and

Whereas, he served from 1966-1974 on Myrtle Beach City Council, both as Mayor Pro Tem and Police Commissioner during both terms; and

Whereas, he worked fifty years in independent retail pharmacy as part owner of Walgreen’s in Myrtle Beach and owner of Northside Pharmacy, Southside Pharmacy, Professional Mall Pharmacy, Medical Plaza Pharmacy, and Northside Healthcare, all in Myrtle Beach; and

Whereas, he was an organizer of the Grand Strand Pharmaceutical Association, member of the National Association of Retail Druggists, and the South Carolina Pharmaceutical Association, where he served on legislative committees and networks; and

Whereas, his personal dedication to improving Myrtle Beach extended far beyond elective office as evidenced by his active membership in First United Methodist Church, chairmanship of the City Heart Fund Drive, and volunteerism with the March of Dimes, Tara Hall, and many other charitable efforts; and

Whereas, he was active in the Myrtle Beach Hospitality Association, a founder of Anchor Bank, Chairman of the Myrtle Beach Downtown Redevelopment Commission, on the Board of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, and named its Citizen of the Year in 1992 for his diligent work for funding of the Carolina Bays Parkway and his many other community commitments; and

Whereas, he served as Chairman of the Carolina Bays Parkway Task Force, a group of local citizens dedicated to constructing a new hurricane evacuation route; and

Whereas, his untimely death in January, 1995, was an unmeasurable loss to his community and State; and

Whereas, it is appropriate for the members of the General Assembly to pause in their deliberations so that they might recommend to the

Department of Transportation that the vision of John Singleton, the Carolina Bays Parkway, bear the name of this distinguished son of South Carolina, and in so doing honor his memory and express their appreciation for his lifelong service to his community and State. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina request the Department of Transportation to name the Carolina Bays Parkway the John B. Singleton Parkway to honor the memory of this distinguished South Carolinian and to erect appropriate signs or markers to implement this designation.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of Transportation, the family of the late John B. Singleton, and the mayor and council of the City of Myrtle Beach.

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

HOUSE RESOLUTION The following was introduced:

H. 4479 -- Rep. Rodgers: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 10.1 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CURRENT HOUSE AND SENATE MEMBERS, WHILE THE HOUSE IS IN SESSION, MAY NOT SOLICIT VOTES OR PLEDGES IN THE HOUSE CHAMBER FROM OTHER HOUSE MEMBERS ON THEIR OWN BEHALF OR ON BEHALF OF CANDIDATES THEY SUPPORT FOR OFFICES WHICH ARE FILLED BY ELECTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT BEFORE THE REPORT ON THE QUALIFICATIONS OF CANDIDATES IS FORMALLY RELEASED, MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE ARE NOT PERMITTED TO MEET IN THE CHAMBER OR ANTECHAMBER TO PREPARE A STRATEGY FOR THE ELECTION OF A PARTICULAR CANDIDATE. The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Rules.

HOUSE RESOLUTION On motion of Rep. D. SMITH, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:

H. 4480 -- Rep. D. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE STAFF SERVING THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IS NOT REQUIRED TO WORK ON GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2000.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the staff serving the members of the House of Representatives is not required to work on Good Friday, April 21, 2000.

The Resolution was adopted.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION The following was introduced:

H. 4481 -- Rep. Fleming: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO BENJAMIN CURTIS DUNBAR, OF UNION, SOUTH CAROLINA, UPON ATTAINING THE EAGLE SCOUT AWARD, THE HIGHEST AND MOST DISTINGUISHED HONOR A BOY SCOUT MAY RECEIVE.

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

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 1074 -- Senators Hutto, Moore, Ryberg, Setzler and Matthews: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION HONORING CAROLYNE S. WILLIAMS ON THE OCCASION OF THE EXPIRATION OF HER TERM ON THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING HER OUTSTANDING

ACHIEVEMENT AND LEADERSHIP IN SOUTH CAROLINA'S EDUCATION COMMUNITY.

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

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION The following was taken up for immediate consideration:

S. 1077 -- Senator Giese: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2000, AS "DISABILITIES DAY", TO ENDORSE THE "B.A.C.-COFFEE DAY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES" PROJECT AND OTHER OUTSTANDING PROGRAMS OF EASTER SEALS SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO PROVIDE FOR A JOINT SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AT 11:30 A.M. ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2000, AT WHICH TIME THE STATE EASTER SEAL REPRESENTATIVES AND THEIR PARENTS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Whereas, Easter Seals South Carolina has again embarked upon its most worthwhile project to raise funds for people with disabilities, culminating in the forty-eighth annual “B.A.C.-Coffee Day for People with Disabilities” in South Carolina on Good Friday, April 21, 2000; and

Whereas, under the statewide leadership of Alton T. Morris, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Easter Seals South Carolina, and ably assisted by William Jefferson Flanders, State President, and Alisa Mosley, Executive Director of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers’ Association, and Thomas L. Sponseller, Executive Director and Matt Brightwell, State President of the South Carolina Restaurant Association, this program is destined to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars to aid our very deserving children and adults and assist them in overcoming their disabilities; and

Whereas, the “B.A.C.” buttons go on sale Wednesday, April 5, 2000; and

Whereas, the “B.A.C.” project and all other programs of Easter Seals South Carolina deserve the support, merit, and praise of all citizens of the State. Now, therefore,

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

That Wednesday, April 5, 2000, is designated “Disabilities Day” in South Carolina and that representatives of Easter Seals South Carolina, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers’ Association, and the South Carolina Restaurant Association, all representing Josh MacDonald, son of Candy and Alan MacDonald of Anderson, Toby Lyle Wilson, son of Ruthena and Charlie Wilson of Georgetown, Karl Hoecke, son of Catherine and W. C. Hoecke of Columbia, Trevor Conrad, son of Suzan Conrad of Greenville, Melvin Isiah Williams, son of Crystal S. Williams of Greenwood, Christine Harley, daughter of Deborah Harley and Mark Harley of Spartanburg, Taylor Parrott, son of Jeannie and Chip Parrott of Florence, and Tyler Cauldwell, son of Kimberly Cauldwell of Hanahan, who have been chosen to serve as the 1999-2000 Easter Seals South Carolina State Representatives be presented to the General Assembly in Joint Session of the General Assembly in the Hall of the House of Representatives at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 5, 2000.

Be it further resolved that the General Assembly extends to Easter Seals South Carolina and its many dedicated supporters its sincere wishes for continued success in its many constructive and compassionate programs on behalf of persons with disabilities.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the President and Chief Executive Officer of Easter Seals South Carolina for distribution to the state chairmen of the various phases of the Easter Seals South Carolina’s campaign and the “B.A.C.” project, as well as to the Easter Seals South Carolina representatives themselves.

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

HOUSE RESOLUTION The following was introduced:

H. 4482 -- Rep. Gamble: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND CARL BATTISTONE, A DIRECTOR OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS, FOR HIS TIRELESS EFFORTS AND LEADERSHIP ON BEHALF OF LIONS CLUBS AND THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS, AND TO WELCOME HIM TO SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA LIONS 32-D MIDWINTER CONFERENCE.

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

H. 4483 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO THE PRINCIPAL INDUCTION PROGRAM, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2427, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE. Without Reference

H. 4484 -- Rep. Clyburn: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT ANY SCHOOL DAYS MISSED IN 1999 BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY SCHOOL OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF EDGEFIELD COUNTY DURING SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO HURRICANE FLOYD AND THE FLOODING THAT FOLLOWED ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP. On motion of Rep. CLYBURN, with unanimous consent, the Joint Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 4485 -- Reps. Battle, J. Brown, Inabinett, Kennedy, Martin, Miller and Stille: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-19-290, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE INFORMATION REQUIRED ON MOTOR VEHICLE TITLES, SO AS TO PROHIBIT AN ASSIGNMENT OF A TITLE UNLESS THE ASSIGNOR CERTIFIES UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY HIS KNOWLEDGE OF STRUCTURAL REPAIRS EXCEEDING TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS IN VALUE DONE ON THE VEHICLE AND TO DEFINE "STRUCTURAL REPAIRS". Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 4486 -- Rep. Beck: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXTEND TO THE EXEMPTION ALLOWED NOT MORE THAN TWO MOTOR VEHICLES OWNED OR LEASED BY A PERSON CONFINED TO A WHEELCHAIR TO THAT PERSON'S SURVIVING SPOUSE, TO LIMIT THE SURVIVING SPOUSE EXEMPTION TO ONE VEHICLE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE EXEMPTION ENDS ON THE REMARRIAGE OF THE SPOUSE. Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 4487 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, OFFICE OF ELEVATOR AND AMUSEMENT RIDE SAFETY, RELATING TO NEW AND EXISTING FACILITIES, PLATFORM AND STAIRWAY CHAIR LIFTS, SUMP PUMPS OR DRAINS IN ELEVATOR PITS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2464, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE. Without Reference

H. 4488 -- Reps. Witherspoon and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 11, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROTECTION OF GAME, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-315, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT HUNTERS MUST WEAR A HAT, COAT, OR VEST OF SOLID VISIBLE INTERNATIONAL ORANGE DURING GUN AND MUZZLELOADER HUNTING SEASONS FOR DEER, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS. Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs H. 4489 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEALTH, BY ADDING CHAPTER 129, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA HEALTH IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, POWERS, DUTIES, AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF MONIES RECEIVED BY THE COUNCIL, INCLUDING MONIES RECEIVED BY THE STATE FROM THE MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT. Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 4490 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5- 2940, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PENALTIES FOR OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR OTHER SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES. Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4491 -- Reps. Campsen, Edge, Wilkins, Allison, Altman, Barfield, Barrett, Beck, Cato, Cotty, Delleney, Easterday, Frye, Gilham, Hamilton, Harris, Harrison, Haskins, Huggins, Jennings, Leach, Limehouse, Loftis, Lucas, McGee, Meacham-Richardson, Perry, Quinn, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Simrill, D. Smith, Stille, Tripp, Vaughn, Witherspoon and Kelley: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-19-170 ENACTING THE "GAMBLING CRUISE PROHIBITION ACT" SO AS TO PROHIBIT GAMBLING OR THE REPAIR OF GAMBLING DEVICES ON A VESSEL IN A VOYAGE THAT BEGINS AND ENDS WITHIN THIS STATE AND PROHIBIT THE OPERATION OF A VESSEL THAT TRANSPORTS PERSONS TO ANOTHER VESSEL FOR THE PURPOSE OF GAMBLING IF BOTH THE TRANSPORTING VESSEL AND THE VESSEL ON WHICH A GAMBLING DEVICE IS USED OR REPAIRED BEGINS AND ENDS ITS VOYAGE IN THIS STATE, AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION. Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4492 -- Reps. Cotty, Gilham and Rodgers: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1, ARTICLE VIII-A OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY PERTAINING TO ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND BEVERAGES, SO AS TO DELETE DETAILED REQUIREMENTS FOR THE REGULATION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND BEVERAGES AND AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO REGULATE THEIR SALE IN CONTAINERS OF SUCH SIZE AS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY CONSIDERS APPROPRIATE. Referred to Committee on Judiciary

S. 1034 -- Senators Leatherman, Glover, Elliott, Land, McGill and Saleeby: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-260, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN FLORENCE COUNTY, SO AS TO COMBINE THE BACK SWAMP AND QUINBY PRECINCTS AND REDESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER ON WHICH THE LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED. On motion of Rep. MCGEE, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 4484--ORDERED TO BE READ SECOND TIME TOMORROW On motion of Rep. CLYBURN, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 4484 be read the second time tomorrow.

ROLL CALL The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows: Allison Altman Bailey Bales Barfield Barrett Battle Beck Bowers Breeland Brown, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Carnell Cato Chellis Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cooper Cotty Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Edge Emory Fleming Frye Gamble Gilham Gourdine Govan Hamilton Harrell Harrison Harvin Hawkins Hayes Hines, J. Hines, M. Hinson Hosey Howard Huggins Inabinett Jennings Keegan Kelley Kennedy Kirsh Klauber Knotts Lanford Law Leach Lee Limehouse Littlejohn Lloyd Loftis Lourie Lucas Maddox Martin McCraw McGee McKay McLeod, M.

McLeod, W. McMahand Meacham-Richardson Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal, J.M. Neilson Ott Parks Perry Rhoad Rice Riser Robinson Rodgers Rutherford Sandifer Scott Sharpe Sheheen Simrill Smith, D. Smith, F. Smith, R. Stille Stuart Taylor Townsend Tripp Trotter Vaughn Walker Webb Whatley Wilder Wilkins Witherspoon Woodrum Young-Brickell

STATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Thursday, January 27. David Mack Chuck Allen Olin Phillips Timothy Wilkes Joseph Neal Harry Askins James Smith Ralph Canty Richard Quinn Larry Koon Lynn Seithel

Total Present--119

LEAVE OF ABSENCE The SPEAKER granted Rep. WHIPPER a leave of absence for the day.

STATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE Rep. SEITHEL signed a statement with the Clerk that she came in after the roll call of the House and was present for the Session on Wednesday, January 26.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION Rep. HINSON and the Berkeley Delegation presented to the House the Stratford High School "Knights" Football Team, the 1999 Class AAAA, Division 1 Champions, their coaches and other school officials.

DOCTOR OF THE DAY Announcement was made that Dr. Andrew Pate of Lancaster is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

CO-SPONSORS ADDED In accordance with House Rule 5.2 below: "5.2 Every bill before presentation shall have its title endorsed; every report, its title at length; every petition, memorial, or other paper, its prayer or substance; and, in every instance, the name of the member presenting any paper shall be endorsed and the papers shall be presented by the member to the Speaker at the desk. After a bill or resolution has been presented and given first reading, no further names of co-sponsors may be added. A member may add his name to a bill or resolution or a co - sponsor of a bill or resolution may remove his name at any time prior to the bill or resolution receiving passage on second reading. The member or co - sponsor shall notify the Clerk of the House in writing of his desire to have his name added or removed from the bill or resolution. The Clerk of the House shall print the member’s or co - sponsor’s written notification in the House Journal. The removal or addition of a name does not apply to a bill or resolution sponsored by a committee.”

CO-SPONSOR ADDED Bill Number: H. 4470 Date: ADD: 01/27/00 T. BROWN

CO-SPONSOR ADDED Bill Number: H. 4426 Date: ADD: 01/27/00 LOFTIS

CO-SPONSOR ADDED Bill Number: H. 4426 Date: ADD: 01/27/00 LEACH

STATEMENT BY REP. BECK On motion of Rep. R. SMITH, with unanimous consent, Rep. BECK's remarks were ordered printed in the Journal as follows:

Mr. Speaker…distinguished members of the House, I rise today to bid farewell to an institution filled with people I have grown to love over the past four years…friendships that I hope will last for many years to come. I remember distinctly my first days in Columbia as a newly elected member of the body. I recall the anticipation of settling in…the fear of stumbling over myself…but more importantly, the excitement of having an opportunity to serve North Augusta and the great State of South Carolina. I sat in amazement those few weeks at the end of the 1996 session, totally bewildered at the barrage of conference reports that I was supposed to understand, even though I had not been privy to the actual debate. I often joked that sometimes I felt as though I got off at the Riverbanks Zoo exit, instead of Assembly Street. But, with the able assistance of seatmates like Roland Smith and Rudy Mason, the task became manageable. I realized quickly that, despite our differences, this body is as cohesive as any family. I felt welcome from my first day and I thank each of you for your friendship and assistance as we carried out the duty of representing all the citizens of this State. I stand before you with mixed emotions...sadness at the thought of not being able to participate in this process, anticipation of the new responsibilities I'm about to face, and pleasure at the opportunity Attorney General Condon has provided to me. Mr. Speaker, I would like to offer a personal word of thanks to you. Your professionalism, leadership, and friendship have been

189 THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 2000 beyond reproach and I believe this institution is a better place because of you. Ladies and gentlemen, these chambers are a place of honor. Look around you at the portraits of the people who have served before you and continue to serve with you. Maintain their honor--always! Serve respectfully, for our honor is all we have in the end. Thank you, for it has been my distinct pleasure to serve with each of you.

ORDERED TO THIRD READING The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were taken up, read the second time, and ordered to a third reading:

H. 4472 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1189 OF 1958, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BOILING SPRINGS FIRE DISTRICT IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE BORROWING AUTHORITY OF THE DISTRICT.

H. 4324 -- Reps. Neilson, J. Hines and Lucas: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON SEPTEMBER 15 AND 16, 1999, BY THE STUDENTS OF THE DARLINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO HURRICANE CONDITIONS ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

H. 4476 -- Reps. Hinson, Law, H. Brown, Dantzler and Gourdine: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO TWO SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY THE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF ANY SCHOOL OF THE BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT DURING SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO HURRICANE FLOYD INCLUDING THE FLOODING THAT FOLLOWED ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

H. 4478 -- Rep. Fleming: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS AND POLLING

PLACES IN UNION COUNTY, SO AS TO DELETE THE LOCATIONS OF THE POLLING PLACES AND PROVIDE THAT POLLING PLACES FOR THESE PRECINCTS MUST BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF ELECTION AND REGISTRATION OF UNION COUNTY WITH THE APPROVAL OF A MAJORITY OF THE UNION COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, AND DESIGNATE A MAP NUMBERED ON WHICH LINES OF THE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED AND MAINTAINED BY THE DIVISION OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICAL SERVICES OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.

H. 4472--ORDERED TO BE READ THIRD TIME TOMORROW On motion of Rep. DAVENPORT, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 4472 be read the third time tomorrow.

H. 4324--ORDERED TO BE READ THIRD TIME TOMORROW On motion of Rep. NEILSON, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 4324 be read the third time tomorrow.

H. 4476--ORDERED TO BE READ THIRD TIME TOMORROW On motion of Rep. HINSON, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 4476 be read the third time tomorrow.

H. 4478--ORDERED TO BE READ THIRD TIME TOMORROW On motion of Rep. FLEMING, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 4478 be read the third time tomorrow.

ORDERED ENROLLED FOR RATIFICATION The following Bill was read the third time, passed and, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification:

S. 118 -- Senators Mescher and Reese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-5-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON THE SALE OF WILD CARNIVORES AS PETS, SO AS TO DELETE THE

REFERENCE TO FERRETS, EXEMPT THEM FROM THE PROHIBITION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR NOTICES THAT FERRETS HAVE A PROPENSITY TO MAKE UNPROVOKED ATTACKS THAT CAUSE BODILY INJURY TO A HUMAN BEING.

H. 4463--ADOPTED AND SENT TO SENATE The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:

H. 4463 -- Reps. Kelley, Barfield, Edge, Keegan, Miller and Witherspoon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE CONWAY BYPASS THE "VETERANS HIGHWAY" AND TO NAME SEPARATE INTERCHANGES ON THAT BYPASS TO HONOR RECIPIENTS OF THE MEDAL OF HONOR FROM EACH BRANCH OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.

Whereas, the Conway Bypass, a massive and much-needed infrastructure project improving highway access to the Grand Strand, is an ideal project to honor the service of South Carolina’s and the entire nation’s veterans; and

Whereas, in honoring all those who have served in the nation’s Armed Forces, it is appropriate to pay a special tribute to those whose courage and valor earned for them the Medal of Honor. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina request the Department of Transportation to name the Conway Bypass the “Veterans Highway” and at specific and separate interchanges along the bypass to honor the recipients of the Medal of Honor from each branch of the Armed Forces of the United States and to erect appropriate signs or markers to implement these designations.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of Transportation.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.

RECURRENCE TO THE MORNING HOUR Rep. KELLEY moved that the House recur to the morning hour, which was agreed to.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS The following Bills and Joint Resolution were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:

H. 4493 -- Reps. Klauber, Cooper, Hawkins and McGee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-3-785 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MAY PLACE THE LOGO OF AN ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY PROGRAM PARTICIPANT ON THE SIGNS WHICH IDENTIFY THE SEGMENT OF HIGHWAY ADOPTED BY A PROGRAM PARTICIPANT. Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 4494 -- Reps. Klauber, Hawkins, McGee and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE INSPECTION OR COPYING OF PUBLIC RECORDS AND THE AVAILABILITY OF PUBLIC RECORDS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE AN EXPEDITED HEARING BEFORE A CIRCUIT JUDGE IF THE PUBLIC BODY DISAPPROVES RELEASING REQUESTED RECORD AND PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF COURT COSTS AND ATTORNEY FEES IF THE REQUESTOR IS SUCCESSFUL IN CIRCUIT COURT. Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4495 -- Reps. Walker, Townsend, J. Hines, Inabinett, Littlejohn, Martin, Rodgers and Stille: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59- 63-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT DURING THE SPORT SEASON FOR SOCCER, A STUDENT, WHILE A MEMBER OF A SCHOOL SQUAD OR TEAM ENGAGED IN INTERSCHOLASTIC SOCCER, MAY NOT BECOME A MEMBER OF OR PARTICIPATE IN AN ORGANIZED SOCCER TEAM WHICH IS INDEPENDENT OF THE SCHOOL'S CONTROL UNLESS PARTICIPATION IS AUTHORIZED BY THE CONSTITUTION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION APPLY TO ALL SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF THIS STATE. Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 4496 -- Rep. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 321 OF 1969, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE DRAYTON FIRE DISTRICT IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT THE BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL MAY BORROW FROM FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND TO SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS. On motion of Rep. D. SMITH, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 4497 -- Reps. Allison, Walker, Gilham, Littlejohn, Martin, Rodgers, Stille and Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59- 17-135 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL ESTABLISH A COMMUNITIES OF CHARACTER PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES K-12 AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTENT OF THESE PROGRAMS. Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 4501 -- Reps. M. McLeod, Harvin, G. Brown, Woodrum, McCraw, Phillips, T. Brown, Hosey, Lloyd and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT, BY ADDING ARTICLE 32 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR LIMITED LIABILITY FOR OFF-ROAD VEHICLE ACTIVITY SPONSORS AND OFF-ROAD VEHICLE PROFESSIONALS FOR INJURIES SUFFERED BY OFF-ROAD VEHICLE ACTIVITY PARTICIPANTS. Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4502 -- Reps. R. Smith, Clyburn, Huggins, Perry and Sharpe: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO THREE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED IN JANUARY, 2000, BY THE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF ANY SCHOOL OF THE AIKEN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT DURING SCHOOL YEAR 1999- 2000 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO ICE, SNOW, AND RESULTING HAZARDOUS ROAD CONDITIONS ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP. On motion of Rep. R. SMITH, with unanimous consent, the Joint Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 4503 -- Reps. Cotty, Gilham and Rodgers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-27-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISTRIBUTIONS FROM THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUND, SO AS TO REVISE THE AMOUNT OF THE DISTRIBUTION TO COUNTIES THAT MUST BE USED FOR ALCOHOL EDUCATION AND ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG REHABILITATION; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-20, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS USED IN THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION OF "ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR BY THE DRINK"; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-700, RELATING TO AN ESTABLISHMENT WHICH USES ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES SOLELY IN THE PREPARATION OF FOODS IT SERVES, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO MINIBOTTLES; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-1600, RELATING TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS BEING LICENSED TO SELL ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS IN MINIBOTTLES SO AS TO AUTHORIZE ALSO THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS BY THE DRINK; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-1610, RELATING TO BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS LICENSED TO SELL ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS IN MINIBOTTLES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE ALSO THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS BY THE DRINK AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-1620, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON MINIBOTTLE LICENSEES SO AS TO DELETE THE RESTRICTIONS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE POSSESSION AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS IN CONTAINERS OTHER THAN MINIBOTTLES ON LICENSED PREMISES; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-1825, RELATING TO THE PROCEDURES TO PROTEST THE ISSUANCE OR RENEWAL OF A MINIBOTTLE LICENSE, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM "MINIBOTTLE" AND TO MAKE THE PROCEDURES APPLY TO ANY BIENNIAL LICENSE FOR ON- PREMISES CONSUMPTION; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-2000 AND SECTION 61-6-2005, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TEMPORARY PERMITS FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE LICENSE AUTHORIZES THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS IN MINIBOTTLES OR BY THE DRINK; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-2010, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TEMPORARY PERMITS AUTHORIZED THROUGH A REFERENDUM, SO AS TO REMOVE THE REFERENCES TO ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS "IN SEALED

CONTAINERS OF TWO OUNCES OR LESS"; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-2200, RELATING TO THE AGE OF THE SERVER OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS IN ON-PREMISES ESTABLISHMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SERVER, WHO IS EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, ALSO MAY SERVE ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS BY THE DRINK AS WELL AS IN MINIBOTTLES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-2600, RELATING TO THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 6 OF TITLE 61, CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS IN MINIBOTTLES, SO AS TO REMOVE THE REFERENCE TO MINIBOTTLES AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO ACTS TO AVOID THE PAYMENT OF THE SALES TAX ON THE SERVING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES BY THE DRINK IS SUBJECT TO THE PENALTIES OF THIS SECTION. Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 4504 -- Reps. Cotty, Gilham and Rodgers: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 36, TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAXES, BY ADDING SECTION 12-36-925, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A SALES TAX ON THE GROSS PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES BY THE DRINK; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 12-33-245, RELATING TO THE TWENTY-FIVE CENTS EXCISE TAX ON MINIBOTTLES. Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 4506 -- Reps. Gilham and Rodgers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 5-37-40, 5-37-50, AND 5-37-100, ALL AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT AND CREATION OF A MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THAT CERTAIN OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MUST NOT BE INCLUDED WITHIN AN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ESTABLISHED BY ORDINANCE WITHOUT A PETITION OF THE MAJORITY OF OWNERS OF REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE DISTRICT WHICH IS NOT EXEMPT FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION. Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 4507 -- Rep. Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-118-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA ACADEMIC INCENTIVE ACT OF 1997, SO AS TO INCLUDE A REGIONAL CAMPUS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AS A "QUALIFYING COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY". Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 4508 -- Reps. Rodgers and Gilham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-465, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO UNLAWFULLY CARRYING A PISTOL OR FIREARM ONTO THE PREMISES OF A BUSINESS SELLING ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR, BEER, OR WINE FOR ON- PREMISES CONSUMPTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WITH A CONCEALABLE WEAPON PERMIT MAY CARRY THE CONCEALABLE WEAPON ONTO THE PREMISES IF THE PERSON IS NOT UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, THE PERSON DOES NOT CONSUME ALCOHOL, BEER, OR WINE WHILE ON THE PREMISES, AND THE PREMISES IS NOT POSTED TO PROHIBIT THE CARRYING OF CONCEALABLE WEAPONS. Referred to Committee on Judiciary

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

H. 4498 -- Rep. Allison: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO A DELEGATION OF STUDENTS, PARENTS, AND OFFICIALS FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2000, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND INTRODUCED AND A RENDERING OF A PERFORMANCE BY THE STUDENTS.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the privilege of the floor of the House of Representatives is extended to a delegation of students, parents, and officials from the South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind on Tuesday, February 8, 2000, at a time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of being recognized and introduced and a rendering of a performance by the students.

H. 4499 -- Reps. Allison, Davenport, Hawkins, Lanford, Lee, Littlejohn, D. Smith, Vaughn, Walker and Wilder: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THAT PORTION OF THE EXISTING SIDEWALK LOCATED BETWEEN W. R. GRACE AND CO. CRYOVAC DIVISION TO HIGHLAND DRIVE IN DUNCAN, SOUTH CAROLINA, THE "HUBERT E. JONES" SIDEWALK, AND INSTALL AN APPROPRIATE MARKER OR SIGN ALONG THE SIDEWALK IN HONOR OF MR. HUBERT E. JONES WHO WAS A LOYAL EMPLOYEE OF THE CRYOVAC DIVISION FOR THIRTY-FIVE YEARS AND WHO WALKED TO AND FROM HIS WORK ALONG THIS ROUTE ON A DAILY BASIS AND WHO, THUS, WALKED OVER FIFTEEN THOUSAND MILES DURING HIS CAREER. The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

H. 4500 -- Reps. Wilkins, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Beck, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse,

Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SINCERE AND HEARTFELT SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO FORMER GOVERNOR DAVID M. BEASLEY UPON THE DEATH OF HIS MOTHER, JACQUELINE "JACADELLE" BLACKWELL BEASLEY OF DARLINGTON COUNTY, ON JANUARY 8, 2000, AND OFFERING THE COMFORT OF THEIR COLLECTIVE FAITH AND STRENGTH IN THIS TIME OF SORROW TO HIM AND HIS FAMILY.

Whereas, Jacqueline “JacAdelle” Blackwell Beasley, mother of former South Carolina Governor, David M. Beasley, died Saturday, January 8, 2000, at a Florence hospital following an extended illness; and

Whereas, Mrs. Beasley was born seventy years ago in Florence County to the late Henry J. and Jacqueline Anderson Blackwell; and

Whereas, she graduated from Florence High School, Peace Junior College in Raleigh, North Carolina, and Flora McDonald College in Red Springs, North Carolina; and

Whereas, she used her educational training and her natural compassion to serve the children of South Carolina all her working life, first as an employee of the Department of Social Services and later as a teacher at Lamar High School in Darlington County; and

Whereas, she was the proud mother of three sons, former Governor Beasley, Rick L. Beasley, and H. Wesley Beasley, and the doting grandmother to ten grandchildren; and

Whereas, the former Governor said of her, “She was more than just a warm and loving mother. She was one of the most remarkable women I have ever met. She spent her life trying to help children”; and

Whereas, she is also survived by a sister, Verida Marchette of Florence; and

Whereas, Mrs. Beasley, a member of Lamar Methodist Church, was laid to rest in graveside services at Salem Black River Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Mayesville. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring, do hereby express their sincere and heartfelt sympathy to former Governor David M. Beasley upon the death of his mother, Jacqueline “JacAdelle” Blackwell Beasley of Darlington County on January 8, 2000, and offer the comfort of their collective faith and strength to him and his family in this time of sorrow.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to former Governor David M. Beasley.

H. 4505 -- Rep. Bowers: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE DR. CARL ALAN CLAYTON, DEAN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SALKEHATCHIE REGIONAL CAMPUS, ON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER THIRTY YEARS OF DEVOTED SERVICE TO THE SCHOOL AND THE SALKEHATCHIE COMMUNITY, TO PUBLICLY RECOGNIZE HIS EFFORTS IN MAKING USC SALKEHATCHIE THE EXCELLENT LEARNING INSTITUTION IT IS, AND TO EXTEND

BEST WISHES TO HIM FOR A HEALTHY AND FRUITFUL RETIREMENT.

Rep. BECK moved that the House do now adjourn, which was agreed to.

RETURNED WITH CONCURRENCE The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:

H. 4414 -- Reps. Allison, Davenport, Hawkins, Lanford, Lee, Littlejohn, D. Smith, Vaughn, Walker and Wilder: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF INTERSTATE 85 WHICH IS COMMONLY KNOWN AS BUSINESS I-85 IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY AS THE "VETERANS PARKWAY" AND INSTALL APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THE INTERSTATE CONTAINING THE WORDS "VETERANS PARKWAY" IN HONOR OF THE NUMEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE MANY SPARTANBURG CITIZENS WHO HAVE HONORABLY SERVED IN THE SEVERAL BRANCHES OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.

H. 4475 -- Reps. Hinson, H. Brown, Law, Dantzler and Gourdine: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE STRATFORD HIGH SCHOOL "KNIGHTS" FOOTBALL TEAM OF GOOSE CREEK, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND THEIR COACHES FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL UNDEFEATED SEASON AND ON CAPTURING THE 1999 CLASS AAAA, DIVISION I STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

ADJOURNMENT At 10:55 a.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. CLYBURN, adjourned in memory of Dora S. Myrick, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow. ***