TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2001
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The House assembled at 12:00 noon.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rep. McLEOD as follows:
Almighty God, our unfailing Friend, our ever-present Help and our everlasting Hope, may we constantly and continually avail ourselves of Your divine wisdom which does not err and of Your strength that does not falter. Forbid that we should be cowardly when we should be courageous, confused when we should be calm, fickle when we should be faithful. Make us strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Enrich our joy in the realization of doing Your will in faithful service to God and to mankind. Grant us Your peace, Lord, both now and always. 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 Thursday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.
MOTION ADOPTED
Rep. MILLER moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Lowell Houston Tankersley, which was agreed to.
H. 3288--COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE APPOINTED
The following was received from the Senate:
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
Columbia, S.C., April 17, 2001
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it nonconcurs in the amendments proposed by the House to H.3288:
H. 3288 -- Reps. Cato, Edge and White: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 29, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE BUSINESS OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING, SO AS TO CONFORM THE CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40 FOR BOARDS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA MANUFACTURED HOUSING BOARD.
Very respectfully,
PRESIDENT
On motion of Rep. CATO, the House insisted upon its amendments.
Whereupon, the Chair appointed Reps. EDGE, BARRETT and PHILLIPS to the Committee of Conference on the part of the House and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.
INVITATIONS
On motion of Rep. FLEMING, with unanimous consent, the following were taken up for immediate consideration and accepted:
April 16, 2001
The Honorable Ron Fleming
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Fleming:
On behalf of The South Carolina Plastics Industry Trade Association the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a reception. This event will be held at Capital City Club on May 1, 2001 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Sincerely,
Pamela Rastatter
April 16, 2001
The Honorable Ron Fleming
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Fleming:
On behalf of South Carolina Nurses Association the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a breakfast. This event will be held in Room 221 of the Blatt Building on May 2, 2001 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Sincerely,
William E. Richburg, MSN, RN, CNAA
PRESIDENT, SCNA
April 16, 2001
The Honorable Ron Fleming
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Fleming:
On behalf of South Carolina Telephone Association the Members of the House of Representatives and staff are invited to a reception. This event will be held at Columbia Museum of Art on May 2, 2001 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sincerely,
J. D. Pate
Executive Director
April 16, 2001
The Honorable Ron Fleming
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Fleming:
On behalf of South Carolina School Food Service Association the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a breakfast. This event will be held in Room 221 of the Blatt Building on May 3, 2001 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Sincerely,
Ann H. Aley
Legislative Committee Chair
April 16, 2001
The Honorable Ron Fleming
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Fleming:
On behalf of South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism the Members of the House of Representatives and staff are invited to a luncheon. This event will be held on the south lawn of the State House Grounds on May 8, 2001 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Sincerely,
Ron Carter
Chief of Staff
April 16, 2001
The Honorable Ron Fleming
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Fleming:
On behalf of South Carolina Beer Association the Members of the House of Representatives, their spouses and staff are invited to a reception. This event will be held at the Botanical Gardens of Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens on May 8, 2001, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sincerely,
Kay Fortune, Executive Director
South Carolina Beer Association
April 16, 2001
The Honorable Ron Fleming
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Fleming:
On behalf of the American Heart Association the Members of the House of Representatives and staff are invited to a breakfast. This event will be held in Room 221 of the Blatt Building on May 9, 2001 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Sincerely,
Sheri W. Horn
Regional Office Coordinator
April 16, 2001
The Honorable Ron Fleming
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Fleming:
On behalf of the South Carolina Dairy Association, Inc. the Members of the House of Representatives, their spouses and staff are invited to the “Ice Cream Under the Veranda.” This event will be held on State House Grounds on May 9, 2001 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Sincerely,
David Goforth
PRESIDENT
April 16, 2001
The Honorable Ron Fleming
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Fleming:
On behalf of Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina the Members of the House of Representatives, their families and staff are invited to the Eighth Annual Legislative Softball Game and Picnic. This event will be held at the Capital City Bombers Stadium on May 15, 2001 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Sincerely,
Edward Sellers
PRESIDENT
April 16, 2001
The Honorable Ron Fleming
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Fleming:
On behalf of the Transportation Association of South Carolina the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a breakfast. This event will be held at Clarion Town House on May 16, 2001 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
Sincerely,
Benedict Shogaolu, PRESIDENT
TASC
April 16, 2001
The Honorable Ron Fleming
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Fleming:
On behalf of South Carolina Low Income Housing Coalition the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a reception. This event will be held at Holiday Inn, Coliseum on May 16, 2001 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sincerely,
Gloria J. Bowden
Executive Director
April 16, 2001
The Honorable Ron Fleming
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Fleming:
On behalf of the South Carolina Asthma Planning Alliance the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a breakfast. This event will be held in Room 221 of the Blatt Building on May 17, 2001 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Sincerely,
Dianne Minasian
Co-Chair, SC Asthma Planning Alliance
April 16, 2001
The Honorable Ron Fleming
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Fleming:
On behalf of South Carolina Commission on Higher Education the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a reception. This event will be held at the State Museum on May 22, 2001 beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Sincerely,
Rayburn Barton
Executive Director
April 16, 2001
The Honorable Ron Fleming
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Fleming:
On behalf of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a breakfast. This event will be held in Room 221 of the Blatt Building on May 23, 2001 beginning at 8:00 a.m.
Sincerely,
Gail A. Ginsberg
Executive Director
REGULATIONS WITHDRAWN AND RESUBMITTED
Document No. 2558
Agency: Department of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60 and 59-24-40
Principal Evaluation Program
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2001
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 9, 2001
20010417Withdrawn and Resubmitted
Document No. 2567
Agency: Board of Education
Requirements for Additional Areas of Certification
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 31, 2001
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 31, 2001
20010417Withdrawn and Resubmitted
Document No. 2569
Agency: Board of Education
Types and Levels of Credential Classification
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 31, 2001
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 31, 2001
20010417Withdrawn and Resubmitted
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Rep. TOWNSEND, from the Committee on Education and Public Works, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
H. 3117 -- Reps. Kirsh, Witherspoon and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-2740 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY UPON WRITTEN OR ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION FROM THE COUNTY TREASURER TO SUSPEND THE DRIVER'S LICENSE AND MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION OF PERSONS WHO ARE DELINQUENT IN PAYING PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES ON A MOTOR VEHICLE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-2675, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF ADDITIONAL TAXES WHEN A MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATE IS TRANSFERRED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROHIBITION APPLIES IF THE TITLE AND REGISTRATION TO THE VEHICLE FROM WHICH THE TAG WAS REMOVED IS TRANSFERRED TO A NEW OWNER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1290, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF LICENSE PLATES AND THE APPLICABLE FEE, SO AS TO ALLOW A TRANSFER ONLY IF THE TITLE AND REGISTRATION TO THE VEHICLE FROM WHICH THE LICENSE WAS REMOVED IS TRANSFERRED TO A NEW OWNER.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. TOWNSEND, from the Committee on Education and Public Works, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
H. 3565 -- Rep. Ott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6530, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS TO THE MANDATORY USE OF SAFETY BELTS IN MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO INCLUDE NEWSPAPER CARRIERS AMONG THOSE NOT REQUIRED TO USE SAFETY BELTS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. TOWNSEND, from the Committee on Education and Public Works, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
H. 3719 -- Reps. Harrison, Wilkins, Townsend, W.D.Smith, Huggins, Littlejohn, Talley, Lourie, Gilham, Webb, Martin, Lloyd and D.C.Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-5-6520, 56-5-6530, AND 56-5-6540, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ALL RELATING TO THE MANDATORY USE OF SEAT BELTS IN AUTOMOBILES, SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL PERSONS REGARDLESS OF AGE TO WEAR A SEAT BELT OR BE SECURED IN A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM AS APPROPRIATE, TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES, TO AUTHORIZE PRIMARY ENFORCEMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT TO WEAR SEAT BELTS FOR OCCUPANTS SEVENTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER, TO INCREASE THE FINE, AND TO IMPOSE THE FINE ON THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE IF AN OCCUPANT SEVENTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER IS NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT OR SECURED IN A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. TOWNSEND, from the Committee on Education and Public Works, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
H. 3639 -- Reps. Wilkins, Keegan and Kelley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-111-75, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MILITARY DEPARTMENT AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF A LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM TO ENABLE QUALIFIED STATE RESIDENTS TO ATTEND COLLEGE AS AN ENLISTMENT OR RETENTION INCENTIVE FOR THE NATIONAL GUARD, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION TO DEVELOP AND MANAGE THE PROGRAM INSTEAD OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE PROCEDURES, CONDITIONS, AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROGRAM; BY ADDING SECTION 59-114-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NATIONAL GUARD TUITION ASSISTANCE GRANTS MAY NOT BE MADE AFTER JUNE 30, 2001, AND TO PROVIDE FOR TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS TO EFFECTUATE THE ABOVE INCLUDING A PROVISION THAT THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ADMINISTERING TUITION ASSISTANCE GRANTS MADE BEFORE JULY 1, 2001.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. TOWNSEND, from the Committee on Education and Public Works, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
H. 3272 -- Reps. Neilson, Jennings, Cato, Riser, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Bingham, J.Brown, Chellis, Coates, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Gilham, Gourdine, Harrison, Harvin, Hayes, J.Hines, Hosey, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Lucas, McCraw, McGee, J.M.Neal, Owens, Phillips, Scarborough, Scott, F.N.Smith, J.R.Smith, Stuart, Taylor, Vaughn, Webb, Weeks, White and Witherspoon: 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 87 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NASCAR SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, AND PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF FEES COLLECTED FOR THESE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. TOWNSEND, from the Committee on Education and Public Works, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
H. 3545 -- Reps. Littlejohn, Allison, Altman, Bales, Barfield, Battle, G.Brown, Coates, Coleman, Easterday, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Hamilton, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, J.Hines, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Leach, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Miller, J.M.Neal, Owens, Perry, Phillips, Rice, Riser, Rivers, Sheheen, Simrill, Sinclair, Stille, Talley, Thompson, Walker, Weeks, Whatley, Wilder and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2365 SO AS TO DEFINE "POLICE OFFICER SAFETY ZONE", TO PROVIDE FOR THE RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED UPON A MOTOR VEHICLE TRAVELING THROUGH A POLICE OFFICER SAFETY ZONE, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR A PERSON WHO VIOLATES A PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. TOWNSEND, from the Committee on Education and Public Works, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
H. 3703 -- Reps. Townsend, Cotty, Webb, A.Young, Allison, Riser, Stille, Stuart, Keegan, Kennedy, Gilham, Martin, Littlejohn, Limehouse, Taylor, Coates, Kelley, Knotts, McGee, Ott, Rivers, Sinclair, Snow, Walker, Whatley and Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1230, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PRODUCTION AND ISSUANCE OF LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ISSUE NEW LICENSE PLATES AT LEAST EVERY SIX YEARS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MUST COLLECT A ONE DOLLAR FEE WHEN A VEHICLE IS REGISTERED OR REREGISTERED TO OFFSET THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PRODUCTION OF NEW LICENSE PLATES.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. TOWNSEND, from the Anderson Delegation, submitted a favorable report on:
H. 3385 -- Reps. Townsend and Stille: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE AUTHORITY OF THE ANDERSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION IN REGARD TO SCHOOL BUDGETARY MATTERS INCLUDING THE AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO TWO MILLS OF COUNTYWIDE AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX LEVIES FOR SCHOOL OPERATIONS BE DISTRIBUTED TO DISTRICTS MEETING CERTAIN CRITERIA ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 3936 -- Reps. Lourie, Cotty, Howard and Scott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE BEST WISHES AND HARDIEST CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE RICHLAND NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL'S MODEL UNITED NATIONS TEAM AND THEIR FACULTY ADVISOR AND SPONSOR, MS. LYNN WASHINGTON, ON CAPTURING THEIR TWELFTH STRAIGHT INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AT THE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL MODEL UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE HELD ANNUALLY IN NEW YORK CITY.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 3937 -- Reps. Sinclair, Allison, Bales, Battle, Littlejohn, Lourie, Miller, J.M.Neal, Owens, Rivers, Sandifer, J.E.Smith, W.D.Smith, Stille, Walker, Weeks and Wilder: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TO CREATE A REIDVILLE MAILING ADDRESS FOR THOSE RESIDENTS LIVING IN AND NEAR THE TOWN OF REIDVILLE IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS
The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 3938 -- Reps. Knotts, Whatley, Koon, Bingham, J.E.Smith, Whipper, Bales, Cotty, Dantzler, Easterday, Gourdine, Harvin, Leach, Littlejohn, McCraw, Moody-Lawrence, Rhoad, Rivers, Rutherford, Taylor and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 14-7-1610, 14-7-1615, AND 14-7-1630, ALL AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE GRAND JURY SYSTEM, SO AS TO REVISE ITS JURISDICTION TO INCLUDE ENVIRONMENTAL OFFENSES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3939 -- Reps. Sinclair, Allison, Emory, Freeman, Govan, Hosey, Klauber, Lee, Littlejohn, Lloyd, D.C.Smith, J.E.Smith, W.D.Smith, Snow, Talley, Walker, Weeks and Whatley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 31-18-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NOTIFICATION OF SHOOTING RANGE NOISE AREAS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNING BODY OF EACH COUNTY MAY BY ORDINANCE EXEMPT ALL OR ANY PART OF AN AREA WITHIN A RADIUS OF ONE MILE FROM A SHOOTING RANGE FROM THE "SHOOTING RANGE-NOISE AREA" SIGN REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3940 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF NURSING, RELATING TO STANDARDS FOR AUTHORIZED PRESCRIPTIONS BY THE NURSE PRACTITIONER WITH PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2577, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Without Reference
H. 3941 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, RELATING TO PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2605, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Without Reference
H. 3942 -- Rep. Altman: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE A COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE LAWS RELATING TO JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OR BRANCHES OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS PROGRAM IN EACH HIGH SCHOOL IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 3943 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 50 TO TITLE 15 SO AS TO ENACT THE "STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT PROTECTION ACT", WHICH PROVIDES PROCEDURES TO REGULATE THE TRANSFER OF STRUCTURED SETTLEMENTS, INCLUDING PROVISIONS REQUIRING COURT OR ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY APPROVAL IN ADVANCE FOR THE TRANSFER OF STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT PAYMENT RIGHTS, AND ESTABLISHING DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS.