TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2000
Tuesday, April 4, 2000
(Statewide Session)
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
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:
Beloved, hear St. Paul’s exhortations to the Romans, Chapter 12 (vv. 17, 21):
“Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for what
is noble in the sight of all...
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”
Let us pray.
Father, we are heading into troubled times!
We remember that General Douglas MacArthur on the way back to the Philippines virtually let the enemy “rot on the vine.”
We know that we cannot always overcome evil with a frontal attack because evil is deceitful and cannot always be brought into focus.
Give us, O Lord, the joy of victory by helping us to put St. Paul’s principle into effect, when he said,
“Do not repay evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble
in the sight of all!... Overcome evil with good!”
Amen.
The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.
MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR
The following appointments were transmitted by the Honorable James H. Hodges:
Statewide Appointments
Reappointment, Governing Board of the Department of Natural Resources, with term to commence June 1, 2000, and to expire June 1, 2004:
6th Congressional District:
Daniel Malloy McEachin, Jr., 4118 Claussen Road, Claussen, S.C. 29505
Referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Board of Directors for Review of Foster Care of Children, with term to commence June 30, 1998, and to expire June 30, 2002:
4th Congressional District:
Jane W. Daniel, 107 East Shallowstone Road, Greer, S.C. 29650 VICE Mary Lynn Melton
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Initial Appointment, South Carolina State Human Affairs Commission, with term to commence June 30, 1998, and to expire June 30, 2001:
1st Congressional District:
Sandra N. Fowler, 2415 Middle Street, Sullivan's Island, S.C. 29482
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Commission on Disabilities and Special Needs, with term to commence June 30, 1999, and to expire June 30, 2003:
At-Large:
Linda Cambell Kidd, 106 South Maple Street, McCormick, S.C. 29835 VICE Cary H. Hall, Jr.
Referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Mental Health Commission, with term to commence March 21, 1996, and to expire March 21, 2001:
3rd Congressional District:
George C. Wilson, D.Min, P.O. Box 157, Donalds, S.C. 29638
Referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
REGULATION WITHDRAWN AND RESUBMITTED
The following was received:
Document No. 2474
Agency: Department of Revenue
SUBJECT: Responsibilities of the Comptroller General and the Department of Revenue with Respect to Property Taxation and Fees in Lieu of Property Taxes
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 26, 2000
Referred to Finance Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 25, 2000
Revised May 26, 2000
120 Day Period Tolled
Withdrawn and Resubmitted March 30, 2000
Leave of Absence
On motion of Senator ALEXANDER, at 12:00 P.M., Senator WALREP was granted a leave of absence until 12:45 P.M.
Leave of Absence
On motion of Senator DRUMMOND, at 12:00 P.M., Senator O'DELL was granted a leave of absence for the balance of the week.
RECALLED
S.1210 -- Senator Short: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 6, TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE INCOME TAX, BY ADDING SECTION 1263365 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A MORATORIUM ON STATE CORPORATE INCOME TAXES FOR A TAXPAYER WHO CREATES AND MAINTAINS FULLTIME NEW JOBS IN A COUNTY QUALIFYING BY REASON OF HIGH UNEMPLOYMENT OR LOW PER CAPITA INCOME, TO ESTABLISH CRITERIA FOR THE NUMBER AND TYPE OF FULLTIME NEW JOBS REQUIRED AND FOR THE DETERMINATION OF QUALIFYING COUNTIES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE LENGTH OF THE MORATORIUM; AND TO AMEND SECTION 1263360, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO JOB TAX CREDIT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TAX CREDITS MAY BE CLAIMED, OR UNUSED TAX CREDITS CARRIED FORWARD, AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE MORATORIUM PERIOD; AND TO PROVIDE THAT A TAXPAYER MAY QUALIFY FOR THE MORATORIUM BEGINNING IN TAX YEARS AFTER 1997, WITH THE REPEAL OF THESE PROVISIONS ON JULY 1, 2005, NOT AFFECTING A MORATORIUM THEN IN EFFECT.
Senator SHORT asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Bill from the Committee on Finance.
There was no objection.
The Bill was recalled and placed on the Calendar for consideration tomorrow.
RECALLED
H.4470 -- Reps. Cato, Battle, J.Brown, CobbHunter, Harrison, Kirsh, Knotts, Leach, McCraw, MeachamRichardson, Miller, Riser, Rodgers, Sandifer, R.Smith, Taylor, Walker, Bowers, Edge, Koon, McKay, Tripp, T. Brown and Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 395170 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE KNOWING ACCEPTANCE OF PAYMENT FOR AN INSURANCE REFERRAL FROM A SERVICE PROVIDER, THE KNOWING PAYMENT BY A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR A REFERRAL, AND THE REGULAR PRACTICE BY A SERVICE PROVIDER OF WAIVING OR REBATING ALL OR PART OF A CLAIMANT’S CASUALTY OR PROPERTY INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE ARE UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 39540, RELATING TO THE PRACTICES TO WHICH THIS ARTICLE DOES NOT APPLY, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION THAT THE PRACTICES DESCRIBED IN SECTION 395170 MAY BE REGULATED BY CHAPTER 57 OF TITLE 38 AND THIS ARTICLE.
Senator SALEEBY asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Bill from the Committee on Banking and Insurance.
There was no objection.
The Bill was recalled and placed on the Calendar for consideration tomorrow.
RECALLED, AMENDED AND ADOPTED
H.4138 -- Reps.Askins, Leach and R. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THAT PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 4151 IN FLORENCE COUNTY AND WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY AS THE “W. ODELL VENTERS HIGHWAY” IN HONOR OF THE HONORABLE W. ODELL VENTERS WHO SERVED THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE COUNTY OF FLORENCE WITH DISTINCTION AS A MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR FIFTEEN YEARS; AND TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT TO ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS AND MARKERS REFLECTING THIS DESIGNATION.
Senator McGILL asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Resolution from the Committee on Transportation.
There was no objection.
The Concurrent Resolution was recalled from the Committee on Transportation.
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Concurrent Resolution. The question being the adoption of the Concurrent Resolution.
Senator McGILL proposed the following amendment (4138R001.JYM), which was adopted:
Amend the concurrent resolution, as and if amended, page 1, by striking lines 11 - 22 and inserting in lieu thereof:
/ TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THAT PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 4151 IN FLORENCE COUNTY AS THE “W. ODELL VENTERS HIGHWAY” IN HONOR OF THE HONORABLE W. ODELL VENTERS WHO SERVED THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE COUNTY OF FLORENCE WITH DISTINCTION AS A MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR FIFTEEN YEARS; AND TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT TO ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS AND MARKERS REFLECTING THIS DESIGNATION.
Amend the resolution further, as and if amended, page 2, beginning on line 23, after / located / by deleting / from the municipal limits of Hemingway to the municipal limits of Johnsonville / and inserting:
/in Florence County/
Amend the resolution further, as and if amended, page 2, beginning on line 34, after / Florence County / by deleting / and Williamsburg County from the municipal limits of Hemingway to the municipal limits of Johnsonville /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
On motion of Senator McGILL, the amendment was adopted.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, as amended, ordered returned to the House with amendments.
RECALLED AND ADOPTED
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.
Senator RANKIN asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Resolution from the Committee on Transportation.
There was no objection.
Senator RANKIN asked unanimous consent to take the Resolution up for immediate consideration.
There was no objection.
Senator RANKIN asked unanimous consent to adopt the Resolution.
There was no objection.
The Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
RECALLED AND ADOPTED
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.
Senator RANKIN asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Resolution from the Committee on Transportation.
There was no objection.
Senator RANKIN asked unanimous consent to take the Resolution up for immediate consideration.
There was no objection.
Senator RANKIN asked unanimous consent to adopt the Resolution.
There was no objection.
The Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
The following were introduced:
S.1298 -- Senator Anderson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-106, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONTINUING INSURANCE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO REDUCE FROM TWENTY-FOUR TO TWELVE THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF BIENNIAL CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS WHICH MUST BE COMPLETED BY AGENTS LICENSED SOLELY FOR PRE-NEED INSURANCE IN THIS STATE.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.
S.1299 -- Senators Bryan and Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 53 OF TITLE 38, SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS, 1976, RELATING TO BAIL BONDSMEN, SO AS TO MODIFY CERTAIN DEFINITIONS IN SECTION 385310; TO AMEND SECTION 385350, SO AS TO ADD REQUIREMENTS FOR RELIEVING A SURETY ON A BOND; TO AMEND SECTION 385370, SO AS TO EXTEND THE TIME PERIOD IN WHICH A DEFENDANT MUST SURRENDER BEFORE THE SURETY’S BOND IS FORFEITED; TO AMEND SECTION 385390, SO AS TO REQUIRE AN APPLICANT’S FINGERPRINTS AND PHOTOGRAPH FOR INITIAL LICENSURE ONLY AND TO ALLOW BONDSMEN TO ASSIST OTHER BONDING AGENTS IN APPREHENDING DEFENDANTS WHO HAVE VIOLATED CONDITIONS OF BOND; TO AMEND SECTION 3853100, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT BONDSMEN AND RUNNERS PAY A FEE TO EVERY COUNTY IN WHICH THEY DO BUSINESS; TO AMEND SECTION 3853120, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT RUNNERS BE EMPLOYED BY ONLY ONE BONDSMAN; TO AMEND SECTION 3853310, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT BONDSMEN REPORT THE FEE CHARGED FOR EACH BONDING SERVICE; TO ADD SECTION 3853350, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE TO ISSUE PICTURE IDENTIFICATIONS TO ALL LICENSED BONDSMEN; AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.
S.1300 -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12362120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE TAXPAYER TO GIVE NOTICE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE THAT IT QUALIFIES FOR THE EXEMPTION BY INVESTING AT LEAST THIRTYFIVE MILLION DOLLARS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE TOLLING OF THE TIME LIMIT FOR ASSESSMENT OF TAXES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12362680, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ISSUANCE OF AN EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE, SO AS TO ELIMINATE A CERTIFICATE ISSUED PURSUANT TO THE EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN FARM, GROVE, VINEYARD, AND GARDEN PRODUCTS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1301 -- Senator Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 30510, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PERFORMANCE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS’ DUTIES BY A CLERK OF COURT IN CERTAIN COUNTIES, SO AS TO ADD OCONEE COUNTY TO THE LIST OF THOSE COUNTIES WHICH HAVE BOTH A REGISTER OF DEEDS AND A CLERK OF COURT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 30512, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF A REGISTER OF DEEDS, SO AS TO ADD OCONEE COUNTY TO THE LIST OF COUNTIES IN WHICH THE GOVERNING BODY APPOINTS THE REGISTER OF DEEDS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S.1302 -- Senator Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 23, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY, BY ADDING CHAPTER 49 SO AS TO ENACT THE “FIREFIGHTER MOBILIZATION ACT OF 2000”.
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Senator LEVENTIS spoke on the Bill.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S.1303 -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 6, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, BY ADDING CHAPTER 24 SO AS TO ENACT THE “JOINT AGENCY ACT” AND TO PROVIDE FOR COUNTIES, MUNICIPALITIES, SCHOOL DISTRICTS, SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS, AND OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE JOINTLY TO UNDERTAKE THE ACQUISITION AND FINANCING OF PROJECTS, SYSTEMS, OR PROGRAMS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF JOINT AGENCIES FOR THAT JOINT PURPOSE BY SPECIFYING THEIR METHOD OF FORMATION, THEIR MEMBERSHIP, AND THE METHOD OF THEIR GOVERNANCE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS OF JOINT AGENCIES, INCLUDING THEIR RELATIONSHIPS, CONTRACTUAL AND OTHERWISE, AND THOSE OF THEIR MEMBERS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR FINANCING OF UNDERTAKINGS OF JOINT AGENCIES AND THE OBLIGATIONS OF THEIR MEMBERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FINANCING.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S.1304 -- Senator Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1623250, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXCEPTIONS TO THE APPLICATION OF PROVISIONS REGARDING OFFENSES INVOLVING WEAPONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ARTICLE DO NOT APPLY TO ANY PERSON AUTHORIZED TO POSSESS CERTAIN WEAPONS BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, THE BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND FIREARMS, OR ANY OTHER AGENCY OF THE FEDERAL
GOVERNMENT EMPOWERED BY CONGRESS TO GRANT SUCH AUTHORIZATION.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S.1305 -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2734, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ANNUAL LICENSES TO OPERATE CERTAIN AMUSEMENTS, SO AS TO ESTABLISH AN OPTION TO PURCHASE AN EIGHT-MONTH LICENSE IN LIEU OF A TWENTY-FOUR MONTH OR A SIX-MONTH LICENSE.
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Senator ELLIOTT spoke on the Bill.
Read the first time and, on motion of Senator ELLIOTT, with unanimous consent, ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
S.1306 -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 371120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITION OF TERMS USED IN THE “STATE CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY ACT”, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF “CONTINUING CARE CONTRACT” SUCH THAT ONLY THOSE COMMUNITIES THAT REQUIRE THE PAYMENT OF AN ENTRANCE FEE OR OTHER FEE IN RETURN FOR A PROMISE OF FUTURE CARE ARE SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 3711135, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE ACT, SO AS TO EXEMPT CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES FROM ALL PROVISIONS OF THE ACT IF PAYMENT OF AN ENTRANCE FEE IS NOT REQUIRED.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.
S.1307 -- Senators Short and Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5918500, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ACADEMIC PLANS FOR STUDENTS LACKING SKILLS TO PERFORM IN THE CURRENT GRADE LEVEL, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH STUDENTS SHALL BE ASSESSED, TO AUTHORIZE ACADEMIC PROBATIONS FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR, AND TO PROVIDE FOR FURTHER PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS IN REGARD TO THE PROMOTION AND RETENTION OF THESE STUDENTS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
S.1308 -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12372740 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 12372675, 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 5631290, 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.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1309 -- Senator Courson: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PALMETTO GIRLS STATE TO USE THE CHAMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE ON THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2000, AND FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2000.
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The Senate Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Invitations.
S.1310 -- Senators Grooms and Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 178 OF 1999, RELATING TO THE BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL BONDPROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT, BY REPEALING SECTION 9, RELATING TO A REFERENDUM ON A SPECIAL ONE PERCENT SALES AND USE TAX FOR NOT MORE THAN TWENTY YEARS IN BERKELEY COUNTY.
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Read the first time and referred to the Local and Uncontested Calendar.
S. 1310 -- Ordered to a Second and Third Reading
On motion of Senator GROOMS, with unanimous consent, S. 1310 was ordered to receive a second and third reading on the next two consecutive legislative days.
S.1311 -- Senator Martin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE APRIL AS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH.
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The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
H.4541 -- Reps. Wilkins, Cato, Harrison, Simrill, Haskins, Edge, Quinn, Altman, Knotts, Fleming, Barrett, Gamble, Law, Townsend, Taylor, McGee, Koon, Allison, Barfield, Chellis, Davenport, Easterday, Frye, Harrell, Klauber, Leach, Littlejohn, McKay, MeachamRichardson, Rice, Riser, Rodgers, Sandifer, Tripp, Trotter, Walker, Witherspoon, Woodrum and YoungBrickell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 54320, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE METHOD OF APPOINTMENT AND TERMS OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA PORTS AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY NOT BE APPOINTED OR CONTINUE TO SERVE ON THE BOARD, WHO IS OR BECOMES A MEMBER, ASSOCIATE, REPRESENTATIVE, OR EMPLOYEE OF A LABOR UNION OR SIMILAR ORGANIZATION IF THE PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES OF THE UNION OR ORGANIZATION ARE PORTS RELATED.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.