WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2002
Wednesday, February 13, 2002
(Statewide Session)
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
The Senate assembled at 2:00 P.M., 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 words written in the first century of the “Christian Era”, attributed to St. Peter, Chapter 3: First Epistle (v. 8):
“Finally, all of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love for one another, a tender heart, and a humble mind...”
Let us pray.
Father, if we should ever prate in vague generalities about faith... and love, O Lord, forgive us!
If we should ever stop with a mere academic acquiescence in the great Articles-of-Faith-and-Trust and not let them move us out vitally into our whole life, Good Lord, forgive us!
Help us to let our faith be like a cable that ties us to You and sustains us in all the pressures of our mortal life.
Father, since this is Ash Wednesday in the Christian world, remind us of our mortality... “ashes to ashes, dust to dust.” Remind us of our long future!
Amen.
The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.
REGULATIONS RECEIVED
The following were received and referred to the appropriate committees for consideration:
Document No. 2686
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
SUBJECT: Recording and Reporting Occupational
Injuries and Illnesses
Received by Lieutenant Governor February 13, 2002
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration June 13, 2002
(subject to Sine Die revision)
Document No. 2687
Agency: Department of Social Services
SUBJECT: General Family Independence Program
Received by Lieutenant Governor February 13, 2002
Referred to General Committee
Legislative Review Expiration June 13, 2002
(subject to Sine Die revision)
Document No. 2688
Agency: Department of Social Services
SUBJECT: General Food Stamp Program
Received by Lieutenant Governor February 13, 2002
Referred to General Committee
Legislative Review Expiration June 13, 2002
(subject to Sine Die revision)
Leave of Absence
At 3:00 P.M., Senator VERDIN requested a leave of absence for Thursday, February 14, 2002.
CO-SPONSORS ADDED
S.937 -- Senators Leatherman, Short and Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 41, TITLE 2, RELATING TO THE TAX STUDY COMMISSION, SO AS TO CREATE A JOINT COMMITTEE ON TAXATION.
On motion of Senator ALEXANDER, with unanimous consent, the names of Senators ALEXANDER and DRUMMOND were added as co-sponsors of S. 937.
RECALLED FROM THE HOUSE
ADOPTION RECONSIDERED
AMENDED AND ADOPTED, RETURNED TO THE HOUSE
S.1004 -- Senator Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPON THE DEATH OF DON CAUGHMAN OF WEST COLUMBIA ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2002, AND EXTEND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Senator SETZLER asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Resolution from the House.
There was no objection.
The Resolution was returned from the House.
Senator SETZLER asked unanimous consent to reconsider the vote whereby the Concurrent Resolution was adopted.
There was no objection.
Adoption of the Resolution was reconsidered.
Senator SETZLER proposed the following amendment (1004R001.NGS), which was adopted:
Amend the concurrent resolution, as and if amended, page 2, by striking lines 1 through 3 and inserting therein the following:
/Whereas, Don Caughman was also a member of the State College Board of Trustees and the Lander College Board of Trustees; and /.
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
The amendment was adopted.
There being no further amendments, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted and ordered returned to the House with amendments.
RECALLED AND READ THE SECOND TIME
S.902 -- Senator Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 77110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN BEAUFORT COUNTY, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE CERTAIN PRECINCTS AND MAP NUMBER ON WHICH LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED.
Senator RICHARDSON asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Bill from the Committee on Judiciary.
There was no objection.
The Bill was recalled from the committee.
Senator RICHARDSON asked unanimous consent to take the Bill up for immediate consideration.
There was no objection.
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill, the question being the second reading of the Bill.
Senator RICHARDSON asked unanimous consent to give the Bill a second reading.
There was no objection.
The Bill was read the second time and ordered placed on the third reading Calendar.
S.902--Ordered to a Third Reading
On motion of Senator RICHARDSON, S.902 was ordered to receive a third reading on Thursday, February 14, 2002.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
The following were introduced:
S.1010 -- Senators Fair, Glover, Verdin, Ryberg, Giese, Anderson, Alexander, Pinckney, Branton, Short, Thomas, Martin, Ford, Patterson and Gregory: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE TASK FORCE ON CORRECTIONS AND PROVIDE ITS MEMBERSHIP AND DUTIES AND TO PROVIDE FOR IT TO MAKE A REPORT WITH RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2003, AFTER WHICH THE TASK FORCE TERMINATES.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.
S.1011 -- Senator Fair: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 111185 SO AS TO REQUIRE EVERY TAX NOTICE, LICENSE RENEWAL NOTICE, AND SIMILAR NOTICE MAILED OR OTHERWISE DISTRIBUTED BY THE STATE OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE TO PROVIDE A PROMINENTLY DISPLAYED “HELP LINE” TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR ANSWERING QUESTIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE NOTICE AND TO REQUIRE THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO MONITOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS REQUIREMENT AND PROVIDE ADVICE ON COMPLIANCE METHODS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1012 -- Senator Bauer: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 24, ARTICLE III, SECTION 3 OF ARTICLE VI, AND SECTION 1A OF ARTICLE XVII, CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO DUAL OFFICEHOLDING AND QUALIFICATION FOR OFFICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROHIBITION AGAINST HOLDING TWO OFFICES DOES NOT APPLY TO RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S.1013 -- Senators McConnell and Fair: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-8305, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF JUVENILE PAROLE AND ITS PROCEDURES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD MAY NOT SCHEDULE A REVIEW OF A JUVENILE WHO HAS BEEN COMMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE DURING THE MONTH OF DECEMBER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-615, RELATING TO THE REVIEW OF A CASE BY THE PAROLE BOARD OF A PRISONER CONVICTED OF A CAPITAL OFFENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD MAY NOT REVIEW THE CASE OF A PRISONER CONVICTED OF A VIOLENT CRIME DURING THE MONTH OF DECEMBER.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S.1014 -- Senators Hawkins, Grooms, Ravenel, Giese, Branton, Richardson, Peeler, Waldrep, Martin, Verdin, Thomas, Courson and Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 443730, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NEONATAL TESTING OF CHILDREN, SO AS TO REQUIRE PARENTAL CONSENT TO OBTAIN SAMPLES FOR TESTING AND TO PERFORM RESEARCH USING A SAMPLE TAKEN, TO AUTHORIZE A PARENT OR A PERSON OVER EIGHTEEN TO REQUEST IN WRITING THAT ANY SAMPLE TAKEN FOR TESTING BE DESTROYED AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO PROVIDE A REQUEST FORM ON ITS WEBSITE, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO DESTROY A SAMPLE FIFTEEN YEARS AFTER THE BIRTH OF A CHILD, AND TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
S.1015 -- Senator Fair: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 443730, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NEONATAL TESTING OF CHILDREN, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO STORE BLOOD TAKEN TO PERFORM THESE TESTS AND TO HAVE IT AVAILABLE FOR ADDITIONAL TESTS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
S.1016 -- Senator Fair: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4045110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS TO REFUSE TO GRANT AND TO REVOKE, SUSPEND, OR RESTRICT A LICENSE AND GROUNDS FOR SUCH ACTIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE AS SUCH GROUNDS FAILING TO REFER A PATIENT, AMONG OTHERS, TO A CHIROPRACTOR WHEN THE PATIENT’S MEDICAL CONDITION WAS BEYOND THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST AND TREATING A PATIENT WITHOUT A REFERRAL FROM, AMONG OTHERS, A CHIROPRACTOR.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
S.1017 -- Judiciary Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 24, ARTICLE III, SECTION 3, ARTICLE VI, AND SECTION 1A, ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, ALL RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST DUAL OFFICE HOLDING, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MUST PROVIDE BY LAW FOR THE OFFICES WHICH ARE EXCEPTIONS TO THE DUAL OFFICE HOLDING PROHIBITION.
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Read the first time and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
S.1018 -- Senator Land: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF HIGHWAY 15 THAT RUNS THROUGH SILVER IN CLARENDON COUNTY, WHICH IS THE HOMETOWN OF ALTHEA GIBSON, IN HONOR OF ALTHEA GIBSON, A GREAT PIONEER AND CHAMPION IN TENNIS AND GOLF, WHO HAS BROUGHT TREMENDOUS RECOGNITION AND CREDIT TO OUR STATE THROUGH HER OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
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The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S.1019 -- Senator Jackson: A SENATE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE TRUE BELIEVERS CHURCH OF COLUMBIA ON THE CELEBRATION OF ITS SIXTEENTH ANNIVERSARY AND MORTGAGE BURNING.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
H.4447 -- Reps. Coates and McGee: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE INTERCHANGE LOCATED AT EXIT 157 ALONG INTERSTATE 95 IN FLORENCE COUNTY THE “CONGRESSMAN ED YOUNG INTERCHANGE” AND TO INSTALL APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT EXIT 157 THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS “CONGRESSMAN ED YOUNG INTERCHANGE”.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H.4692 -- 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 REQUIREMENTS FOR LIMITED LICENSE, LIMITED LICENSING FOR COMPLETION OF FIFTH PATHWAY PROGRAM, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2664, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
H.4693 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO STANDARDS FOR LICENSING HOSPICES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2660, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
H.4705 -- Reps. Wilkins and Harrison: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT, THE HONORABLE JEAN HOEFER TOAL, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION ON THE STATE OF THE JUDICIARY AT 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2002.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H.4706 -- Reps. McGee, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, G.Brown, J.Brown, R.Brown, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Coates, CobbHunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, J.Hines, M.Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Martin, McCraw, McLeod, MeachamRichardson, Merrill, Miller, MoodyLawrence, J.H.Neal, J.M.Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Rivers, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, Sinclair, D.C.Smith, F.N.Smith, G.M.Smith, J.E.Smith, J.R.Smith, W.D.Smith, Snow, Stille, Stuart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Weeks, Whatley, Whipper, White, Wilder, Wilkins, Witherspoon, A.Young and J.Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PALMETTO BOYS STATE TO USE THE CHAMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATE ON FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2002.
The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Invitations.
H.4719 -- Rep. Davenport: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND EXTEND SINCERE BEST WISHES TO MABEL FISHER OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HER ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Senator MOORE from the Committee on Judiciary submitted a favorable with amendment report on:
H.4475 -- Reps. Harrison, Lucas, Allison, Jennings, Lourie, Rodgers, J.E.Smith and Bingham: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 81210 SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL STATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS TO PROVIDE PROMPT WRITTEN NOTIFICATION OF ALL MEMBERSHIP CHANGES TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE AND TO REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO MAINTAIN FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION A RECORD OF THE CURRENT MEMBERSHIP OF EVERY STATE BOARD AND COMMISSION.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator GLOVER from the Committee on Judiciary submitted a favorable report on:
H.3806 -- Rep.Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-220, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DILLON COUNTY VOTING PRECINCTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DILLON COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION MUST ESTABLISH THE POLLING PLACES FOR THE PRECINCTS WITH THE APPROVAL OF A MAJORITY OF THE SENATORS AND A MAJORITY OF THE REPRESENTATIVES REPRESENTING DILLON COUNTY.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator MARTIN from the Committee on Judiciary submitted a favorable with amendment report on:
S.97 -- Senators Wilson, Hayes, Reese and Branton: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 717280, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MANDATORY RECOUNTS IN PRIMARIES AND GENERAL ELECTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CANVASSING AGENCY MAY GIVE PRIORITY IN THE RECOUNT TO SPECIFIC PRECINCTS IF ONE OF THE AFFECTED CANDIDATES FOR REASONABLE CAUSE REQUESTS IT.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator MARTIN from the Committee on Judiciary submitted a favorable with amendment report on:
S.310 -- Senators Anderson, Ford, Elliott, Reese, Patterson, Glover, Ravenel and Pinckney: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2421665 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES TO NOTIFY A PERSON AFTER HE HAS SERVED HIS PAROLE AND THE APPROPRIATE COUNTY BOARD OF REGISTRATION THAT THE PERSON IS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator MARTIN from the Committee on Judiciary submitted a favorable with amendment report on:
S.410 -- Senators Grooms, Bauer, Mescher, Holland, Ryberg, Ford, Wilson, Leatherman, J.VerneSmith, Verdin, Hutto, Reese, Passailaigue, Leventis, Alexander, Gregory, McConnell, Waldrep, Giese, Martin, Drummond, Moore, Anderson, Land, McGill, Ritchie, Elliott, Glover, Pinckney, Hawkins, Branton and Fair: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 8, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS, BY ADDING SECTION 81135 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OF A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION IS NOT CONSIDERED A DUAL OFFICEHOLDER FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECTION 3, ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, IF HE HOLDS AN OFFICE IN ANOTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISION.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator MARTIN from the Committee on Judiciary submitted a majority favorable with amendment and Senator GLOVER a minority unfavorable report on:
S.715 -- Senators McConnell, J.VerneSmith, Hawkins and Peeler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1471110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NUMBER OF PEREMPTORY CHALLENGES FOR DEFENDANTS AND THE STATE IN CRIMINAL CASES, SO AS TO EQUALIZE THE NUMBER OF PEREMPTORY CHALLENGES ALLOCATED TO DEFENDANTS AND THE STATE; AND TO ADD TO THE LIST OF SPECIFIC OFFENSES FOR WHICH THE DEFENDANT AND THE STATE ARE ENTITLED TO TEN CHALLENGES.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator MESCHER from the General Committee polled out H.4665 favorable:
H.4665 -- Rep.Rutherford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2002, AS “ETIQUETTE DAY IN SOUTH CAROLINA” AND TO COMMEND THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA’S EDUCATIONAL TALENT SEARCH PROGRAM AND ITS PARTICIPANTS FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS AND PROGRESS IN BECOMING PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS.
General Committee Committee
Polled 16; Ayes 16; Nays 0; Not Voting 0
AYES
MescherDrummondHolland
ThomasO’DellHayes
ElliottMartinRyberg
RichardsonKuhnPatterson
McGillLandAlexander
Hawkins
TOTAL--16
NAYS
TOTAL--0
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Message from the House
Columbia, S.C., February 13, 2002
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has appointed Reps. Law, Wilder and Delleney to the Committee of Conference on the part of the House on:
S.182 -- Senators Hawkins, Ritchie, Reese and Branton: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SENTENCING PROCEEDING TO DETERMINE WHETHER A PERSON CONVICTED OF MURDER SHOULD BE SENTENCED TO DEATH, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MURDER OF A COUNTY DETENTION FACILITY OFFICER IS A STATUTORY AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCE.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Message from the House
Columbia, S.C., February 13, 2002
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:
H.4351 -- Rep.Fleming: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR NINE MEMBERS OF THE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES, PROVIDE FOR ELECTION OF MEMBERS IN NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS IN THE GENERAL ELECTION, PROVIDE FOR DEFINED SINGLEMEMBER ELECTION DISTRICTS WITH ONE TRUSTEE ELECTED FROM EACH DISTRICT, PROVIDE FOR THE TERMS OF THE MEMBERS, PROVIDE FOR THE STAGGERING OF THESE TERMS, PROVIDE FOR THE FILLING OF VACANCIES ON THE BOARD, PROVIDE FOR THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERMS OF CURRENT MEMBERS, AND PROVIDE THAT IF A MEMBER OF THE BOARD MOVES HIS RESIDENCE FROM THE SINGLEMEMBER ELECTION DISTRICT FROM WHICH HE WAS ELECTED, HIS OFFICE BECOMES VACANT AUTOMATICALLY; AND TO REPEAL ACT 304 OF 1989 RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF THE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES IN NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS, THE TERMS OF OFFICE OF THE MEMBERS ELECTED, THE MANNER IN WHICH THE NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS MUST BE CONDUCTED, AND THE MANNER IN WHICH VACANCIES MUST BE FILLED.