Thursday, January 26, 2006

(Statewide Session)

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2006

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The Senate assembled at 11:00 A.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 the Psalmist:

“My God, every day I will bless You and I will praise Your name forever and ever.”

Let us pray.

Father, we thank You for every day You give us to live. We thank You for gloomy days and bright days, for days of striving and earnest contest, for days of pressure, for days of reflection and days of prayer when we are aware of Your presence.

Thank you for today! May we live it to Your glory - and the good of our fellowman!

Amen!

The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.

Doctor of the Day

Senator O'DELL introduced Dr. Gregory Tarasideis of Greenwood, S.C., Doctor of the Day.

S. 980--CO-SPONSOR ADDED

S.980 -- Senator Ford: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 17, ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO SLUM CLEARANCE AND REDEVELOPMENT, SO AS TO DELETE PARAGRAPHS 2 AND 3 WHICH AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO PROVIDE THAT MUNICIPALITIES AND HOUSING OR REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES IN SUMTER AND CHEROKEE COUNTIES HAVE THE POWER TO CARRY OUT SLUM CLEARANCE AND REDEVELOPMENT; AND PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 5, ARTICLE XIV, RELATING TO SLUM CLEARANCE AND REDEVELOPMENT, SO AS TO DELETE SECTION 5 WHICH AUTHORIZES THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO PROVIDE THAT MUNICIPALITIES AND HOUSING OR REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES IN SPARTANBURG, YORK, GREENVILLE, CHARLESTON, RICHLAND, AND LAURENS COUNTIES HAVE THE POWER TO CARRY OUT SLUM CLEARANCE AND REDEVELOPMENT AND WHICH PROVIDES THAT SPARTANBURG, GREENVILLE, AND LAURENS COUNTIES HAVE AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE AIR RIGHTS.

On motion of Senator CAMPSEN, with unanimous consent, the name of Senator CAMPSEN was added as a co-sponsor of S. 980.

S. 1045--CO-SPONSOR ADDED

S.1045 -- Senators Ritchie and Bryant: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 201230, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A MARRIAGE LICENSE, SO AS TO REDUCE THE MARRIAGE LICENSE FEE FOR COUPLES THAT COMPLETE A QUALIFYING PREMARITAL PREPARATION COURSE.

On motion of Senator CAMPSEN, with unanimous consent, the name of Senator CAMPSEN was added as a co-sponsor of S. 1045.

S. 1049--CO-SPONSOR ADDED

S.1049 -- Senators Ritchie, Ford, Mescher, Knotts and Bryant: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1617420, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF DISTURBING SCHOOLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE GREATER SPECIFICITY FOR THE TYPES OF CONDUCT WHICH CONSTITUTE THE OFFENSE AND TO PROVIDE FOR INTERVENTION BY SCHOOL OFFICIALS PRIOR TO REFERRING SOME CASES TO COURT.

On motion of Senator CAMPSEN, with unanimous consent, the name of Senator CAMPSEN was added as a co-sponsor of S. 1049.

S. 1050--CO-SPONSOR ADDED

S.1050 -- Senators Ritchie, Ford, Mescher, Knotts, Bryant and Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE “FAMILY COURT REFORM ACT OF 2006”, BY AMENDING SECTION 15-36-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LIABILITY FOR ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS OF FRIVOLOUS SUITS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT AN ACTION IN FAMILY COURT IS SUBJECT TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA FRIVOLOUS CIVIL PROCEEDINGS SANCTIONS ACT AND MANDATE SANCTIONS FOR MULTIPLE FINDINGS OF FRIVOLOUS SUITS; TO AMEND SECTION 203130, RELATING TO THE AWARD OF ALIMONY AND OTHER ALLOWANCES IN DIVORCE CASES, SO AS TO ELIMINATE ADULTERY AS A PROHIBITION TO AN AWARD OF ALIMONY, TO CREATE A CATEGORY OF “LIMITED ALIMONY”, TO CREATE A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF FINITE ALIMONY FOR SHORTTERM MARRIAGES AND DEFINE SHORT-TERM MARRIAGES, TO MODIFY THE TIME PERIOD FOR MARITAL MISCONDUCT AS AN ALIMONY FACTOR TO THE DATE OF FILING AN ACTION FOR DIVORCE OR SEPARATE SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE AND RELATING TO THE PAYMENT OF ALIMONY AND SEPARATE MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT IN DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS, TO REQUIRE THAT ALL PAYMENTS MADE BY THE PAYOR MUST BE MADE THROUGH THE CLERK OF COURT UNLESS THE PAYOR SPOUSE DEMONSTRATES THAT HE WILL NOT DEFAULT ON THE OBLIGATION OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE SECURITY FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE SUPPORT, AND TO REQUIRE THAT IF THE PAYOR SPOUSE IS EVER TEN DAYS OR MORE LATE IN PAYING HIS OBLIGATION, THEN, UPON THE FILING OF AN AFFIDAVIT BY THE PAYEE SPOUSE, ALL FUTURE PAYMENTS, ALONG WITH A SERVICE FEE, MUST BE MADE THROUGH THE CLERK OF COURT; TO AMEND TITLE 20, RELATING TO THE CHILDREN’S CODE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED THE “SOUTH CAROLINA FAMILY COURT HEARING OFFICER ACT”, SO AS TO ESTABLISH FAMILY COURT HEARING OFFICERS; TO AMEND CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE 20, RELATING TO THE PAYMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-93, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT IN CHILD SUPPORT ORDERS, THE PAYMENT MUST BE MADE THROUGH THE CLERK OF COURT UNLESS THE PAYOR SPOUSE DEMONSTRATES THAT HE WILL NOT DEFAULT ON THE OBLIGATION OR PROVIDES ADEQUATE SECURITY FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE SUPPORT; TO AMEND SECTION 207420, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF FAMILY COURT IN DOMESTIC MATTERS, SO AS TO ADD A SUBSECTION CONCERNING FAMILY COURT JURISDICTION IN FRIVOLOUS MATTERS AND TO MANDATE THAT JUDGES SANCTION PARTIES WITH TWO OR MORE PRIOR DETERMINATIONS OF FILING A FRIVOLOUS CLAIM OR MOTION; TO AMEND SECTION 207472, RELATING TO THE EQUITABLE APPORTIONMENT AND CRITERIA OF MARITAL PROPERTY, SO AS TO MODIFY THE TIME PERIOD FOR MARITAL MISCONDUCT AS AN EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION FACTOR TO THE DATE OF FILING AN ACTION FOR DIVORCE OR SEPARATE SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-570, RELATING TO A FALSE REPORT OF SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT MADE MALICIOUSLY OR IN BAD FAITH, SO AS TO MANDATE THAT JUDGES SANCTION THE REPORTING PARTY UPON A SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT DETERMINATION OF MAKING A FALSE REPORT MALICIOUSLY OR IN BAD FAITH; AND TO AMEND TITLE 20, BY ADDING CHAPTER 8, ENTITLED THE “SOUTH CAROLINA FAMILY LAW MEDIATION ACT”, SO AS TO MANDATE MEDIATION IN ALL DOMESTIC RELATIONS ACTIONS IN FAMILY COURT, TO PROVIDE FOR EXCEPTIONS WHERE MEDIATION IS NOT REQUIRED AND EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE MEDIATION MAY BE WAIVED, TO PROVIDE A TIMEFRAME WITHIN WHICH MEDIATION MUST BE ACCOMPLISHED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NO FINAL HEARING IN A DOMESTIC RELATIONS ACTION SHALL BE SCHEDULED UNTIL MEDIATION IS COMPLETED IN THE MATTER, UNLESS IT IS EXEMPTED OR EXCEPTED FROM MEDIATION.

On motion of Senator CAMPSEN, with unanimous consent, the name of Senator CAMPSEN was added as a co-sponsor of S. 1050.

S. 1029--CO-SPONSOR ADDED

S.1029 -- Senators Campsen, McConnell, Martin, Peeler, Bryant, Mescher, Grooms, Hayes, Ryberg, Richardson, Fair, Leatherman, Alexander, Scott, Gregory, Thomas, Courson, O’Dell, Ritchie, Verdin, Leventis and Anderson: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE AN EMINENT DOMAIN STUDY COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE CONDEMNATION AUTHORITY OF ALL ENTITIES THAT POSSESS THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO RECOMMEND LEGISLATIVE CHANGES, IF APPROPRIATE.

On motion of Senator FORD, with unanimous consent, the name of Senator FORD was added as a co-sponsor of S.1029.

1030--CO-SPONSOR ADDED

S.1030 -- Senators Campsen, McConnell, Martin, Peeler, Bryant, Mescher, Grooms, Hayes, Ryberg, Richardson, Fair, Leatherman, Alexander, Scott, Gregory, Thomas, Courson, O’Dell, Ritchie, Verdin and Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 1 TO TITLE 28 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS PROTECTION ACT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 28260, AND 282210, RELATING TO EMINENT DOMAIN BY SUBSTITUTING “PUBLIC USE” FOR “PUBLIC PURPOSE”; TO AMEND SECTION 281130, RELATING TO ACQUISITIONS OF REAL PROPERTY BY STATES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE “PUBLIC BODY” FOR “ENTITY”; TO AMEND SECTION 4930, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A COUNTY’S POWERS UNDER THE ALTERNATE FORMS OF GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO REQUIRE A COUNTY TO ADHERE TO STATEWIDE STANDARDS OF EXERCISING EMINENT DOMAIN AND DELETE PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN TO UNDERTAKE AND CARRY OUT CLEARANCE AND REDEVELOPMENT OF BLIGHTED OR SLUM PROPERTY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 5750, RELATING TO A MUNICIPALITY’S POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN, SO AS TO REQUIRE A MUNICIPALITY TO ADHERE TO STATEWIDE STANDARDS OF EXERCISING EMINENT DOMAIN AND DELETE PROVISIONS CONCERNING USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN TO UNDERTAKE AND CARRY OUT CLEARANCE AND REDEVELOPMENT OF BLIGHTED OR SLUM PROPERTY.

On motion of Senator FORD, with unanimous consent, the name of Senator FORD was added as a co-sponsor of S.1030.

S. 1031--CO-SPONSOR ADDED

S.1031 -- Senators Campsen, McConnell, Martin, Peeler, Bryant, Mescher, Grooms, Hayes, Ryberg, Richardson, Fair, Leatherman, Alexander, Scott, Gregory, Thomas, Courson, O’Dell, Ritchie, Verdin and Leventis: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 13, ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO TAKING OF PRIVATE PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION OF PUBLIC USE AND REQUIRE THAT AN ENTITY PROVE BY A PREPONDERANCE OF THE EVIDENCE THAT IT IS CONDEMNING PROPERTY FOR A PUBLIC USE AND WILL OWN, OPERATE, AND RETAIN CONTROL OVER THE CONDEMNED PROPERTY; PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 17, ARTICLE I, RELATING TO TREASON AND SLUM CLEARANCE AND REDEVELOPMENT, SO AS TO DELETE THE SECOND AND THIRD UNDESIGNATED PARAGRAPHS, WHICH PROVIDE MUNICIPALITIES AND HOUSING OR REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES IN SUMTER AND CHEROKEE COUNTIES THE POWER TO CARRY OUT SLUM CLEARANCE AND REDEVELOPMENT; AND PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 5, ARTICLE XIV, RELATING TO SLUM CLEARANCE AND REDEVELOPMENT, SO AS TO DELETE SECTION 5, WHICH PROVIDES MUNICIPALITIES AND HOUSING OR REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES IN SPARTANBURG, YORK, FLORENCE, GREENVILLE, CHARLESTON, RICHLAND, AND LAURENS COUNTIES THE POWER TO CARRY OUT SLUM CLEARANCE AND REDEVELOPMENT.

On motion of Senator FORD, with unanimous consent, the name of Senator FORD was added as a co-sponsor of S.1031.

S. 958--CO-SPONSOR ADDED

S.958 -- Senators Cleary, Elliott, Lourie, Leventis, Scott, Anderson, Reese, Land, Sheheen, Rankin and Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 3871280 SO AS TO REQUIRE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR TREATMENT OF PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS AND TO DEFINE “PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER” AS A NEUROLOGICAL CONDITION, INCLUDING AUTISM AND ASPERGER’S SYNDROME.

On motion of Senator GROOMS, with unanimous consent, the name of Senator GROOMS was added as a co-sponsor of S.958.

S. 473--CO-SPONSOR ADDED

S.473 -- Senators Lourie, J.Verne Smith, Short, Bryant, Reese, Rankin, Ford, Matthews, Verdin, Malloy, Leventis, Pinckney, O’Dell, Setzler, Cleary, Jackson, Anderson, Mescher, Hutto, Sheheen, McGill, Alexander, Thomas, Ryberg, Patterson, Leatherman, Elliott, Land and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1237220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS PROVIDED TO VETERANS MUST BE EXTENDED TO A VETERAN’S SURVIVING SPOUSE WHO ESTABLISHES RESIDENCY IN THIS STATE SUBSEQUENT TO THE DEATH OF THE VETERAN, IF THE VETERAN, BUT FOR RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS, COULD HAVE QUALIFIED FOR THE EXEMPTION.

On motion of Senator KNOTTS, with unanimous consent, the name of Senator KNOTTS was added as a co-sponsor of S. 473.

S. 258--CO-SPONSOR ADDED

S.258 -- Senators Fair, Martin, Bryant, Cromer and Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 241285 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MATERIALS MANAGEMENT OFFICE OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD SHALL DEVELOP, MAINTAIN, AND IMPLEMENT A MARKETING PLAN TO ATTRACT PRIVATE SECTOR BUSINESSES FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF INMATES THROUGH THE PRISON INDUSTRIES PROGRAM; AND BY ADDING SECTION 241290 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS MAY ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH PRIVATE SECTOR ENTITIES THAT ALLOW INMATE LABOR TO BE PROVIDED FOR PRISON INDUSTRY SERVICE WORK.

On motion of Senator KNOTTS, with unanimous consent, the name of Senator KNOTTS was added as a co-sponsor of S. 258.

S. 821--CO-SPONSOR ADDED

S.821 -- Senator Rankin: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR A STATEWIDE ADVISORY REFERENDUM TO BE HELD AT THE SAME TIME AS THE 2006 GENERAL ELECTION TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THIS STATE FAVOR CHANGING THE STARTING DATE FOR ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF THIS STATE.

On motion of Senator KNOTTS, with unanimous consent, the name of Senator KNOTTS was added as a co-sponsor of S. 821.

S. 960--CO-SPONSOR ADDED

S.960 -- Senators McConnell, Leatherman, Thomas, Hayes, Martin, Short, Alexander, Richardson, Ritchie, Sheheen, Campsen, Williams, Ford and O’Dell: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 29, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TAXES UPON REAL PROPERTY MUST BE ASSESSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE METHODS AS PROVIDED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN ARTICLE X OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION; TO AMEND SECTIONS 1 AND 3 OF ARTICLE X, RELATING TO FINANCE AND TAXATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REQUIREMENT THAT TAXATION OF REAL PROPERTY MUST BE UNIFORM APPLIES TO PROPERTY WITHIN A TAXING JURISDICTION RATHER THAN STATEWIDE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 6 OF ARTICLE X, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BASE TAX VALUE FOR REAL PROPERTY IS ROLLED BACK TO THE TAXABLE VALUE OF THE 2004 TAX YEAR OR THE TAX YEAR IN WHICH THE MOST RECENT REASSESSMENT OCCURRED PRIOR TO 2004, TO REQUIRE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE SYSTEM FOR ASSESSMENT OF REAL PROPERTY BASED ON REASSESSMENTS AT THE TIME OF ASSESSABLE TRANSFERS OF INTEREST, TO PROVIDE FOR COUNTIES TO SELECT FROM SEVERAL METHODS OF ASSESSMENT AS ESTABLISHED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY LAW SHALL PROVIDE FOR THE TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND PROCEDURES TO IMPLEMENT THE ABOVE PROVISIONS.

On motion of Senator KNOTTS, with unanimous consent, the name of Senator KNOTTS was added as a co-sponsor of S. 960.

S. 969--CO-SPONSOR ADDED

S.969 -- Senators McConnell, Leatherman, Thomas, Martin, Short, Alexander, Richardson, Ritchie, Sheheen, Campsen, Williams, Ford and Anderson: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO ANNUAL BUDGETS AND EXPENSES OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A TAX MUST BE LEVIED TO PAY FOR A DEFICIENCY OF THE PRECEDING YEAR, ANY CATASTROPHIC EVENT OUTSIDE THE CONTROL OF THE GOVERNING BODY, OR COMPLIANCE WITH A COURT ORDER OR DECREE, THE AMOUNT OF TAX PAID BY A TAXPAYER MUST BE LISTED ON THE TAX STATEMENT AS A SEPARATE SURCHARGE AND NOT INCLUDED WITH A GENERAL MILLAGE INCREASE; AND PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE, RELATING TO FINANCE AND TAXATION, BY ADDING SECTION 17, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, EXCEPT IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, A SCHOOL DISTRICT, COUNTY, MUNICIPALITY, SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT, PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT, OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE MUST LIMIT AN INCREASE IN ITS MILLAGE RATE TO NO MORE THAN THE AVERAGE OF THE PERCENTAGE INCREASES IN THE TOTAL PERSONAL INCOME GROWTH IN THE STATE FOR EACH OF THE THREE PREVIOUSLY COMPLETED CALENDAR YEARS FOR WHICH FIGURES ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE.

On motion of Senator KNOTTS, with unanimous consent, the name of Senator KNOTTS was added as a co-sponsor of S. 969.

S. 1047--CO-SPONSOR ADDED

S.1047 -- Senators Ryberg and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-5400 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MAY ISSUE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES ONLY TO ACTIVE MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING, TO PROVIDE A PERSON ISSUED A LICENSE PLATE PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION WHO CEASES TO BE A MEMBER MUST SURRENDER HIS LICENSE PLATE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR KNOWINGLY FAILING TO SURRENDER THE LICENSE PLATE.

On motion of Senator LOURIE, with unanimous consent, the name of Senator LOURIE was added as a co-sponsor of S. 1047.

RECALLED AND ADOPTED

H.4484 -- Reps. Harrell, Umphlett, Leach, Rice, Brady, Vaughn, Coates, Hagood, Sinclair, Haley, Talley, Stewart, Toole, Duncan, Clark, Bailey, Hinson, Mahaffey, Merrill, G.R.Smith, J.R.Smith, Walker and Witherspoon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE TO INVENTORY AND STUDY ALL FOURYEAROLD KINDERGARTEN PROGRAMS IN THIS STATE FUNDED IN WHOLE OR IN PART WITH FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL PUBLIC FUNDS; TO REQUEST THE EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE THE NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS TO IMPLEMENT A FULL DAY FOURYEAROLD KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM IN EACH OF THE EIGHT PLAINTIFF SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE CASE OF ABBEVILLE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL., V. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, ET AL. FOR ALL CHILDREN WHO QUALIFY FOR FREE OR REDUCED PRICED LUNCH AND IN ADDITION TO IMPLEMENT A STATEWIDE FULL DAY FOUR-YEAR-OLD KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM FOR ALL CHILDREN WHO QUALIFY FOR A FREE OR REDUCED PRICE LUNCH; TO REQUEST THE EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE TO COLLABORATE WITH THE OFFICE OF FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS IN PERFORMING THESE STUDIES; AND TO SUBMIT THESE REQUESTED STUDIES TO EACH HOUSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY MARCH 15, 2006.

Senator COURSON asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Resolution from the Committee on Education.

There was no objection.

The Resolution was recalled from the Committee on Education.

Senator COURSON asked unanimous consent to take the Resolution up for immediate consideration.

There was no objection.

The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Resolution, the question being the adoption of the Resolution.

On motion of Senator COURSON, with unanimous consent, the Resolution was adopted and ordered returned to the House.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

The following were introduced:

S. 1087 -- Senator Pinckney: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND EXTEND SINCERE BEST WISHES TO MRS. JANIE L. BROWN SEABROOK, AS SHE CELEBRATES HER NINETIETH BIRTHDAY.

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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 1088 -- Senators Moore, Ryberg and Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN AIKEN COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE AND RENAME CERTAIN PRECINCTS AND REDESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER ON WHICH LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED AND MAINTAINED BY THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.

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Read the first time and ordered placed on the calendar without reference.

S. 1089 -- Senator Verdin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-23-10, 56-23-40, 56-23-60, 56-23-70, 56-23-80, AND 56-23-85, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSING OF DRIVER TRAINING SCHOOLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LICENSEE MUST HAVE A PERMANENT LOCATION IN THIS STATE, TO INCREASE THE LICENSE FEE, TO REQUIRE A DRIVER TRAINING SCHOOL TO OBTAIN A SURETY BOND, TO REQUIRE A DRIVER TRAINING SCHOOL'S RECORDS TO BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES FOR REVIEW, TO REQUIRE DRIVER INSTRUCTOR QUALIFYING COURSES TO BE OFFERED AT LEAST ONCE INSTEAD OF TWICE A YEAR, TO INCREASE THE FEE FOR A TEMPORARY INSTRUCTOR PERMIT AND REQUIRE THE FEE TO BE PLACED IN THE STATE GENERAL FUND, TO SUBJECT A TEMPORARY DRIVER INSTRUCTOR'S ACTIVITIES AND INSTRUCTION TO AN AUDIT OF DRIVING SKILLS AND CLASSROOM TEACHING BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON ENGAGED IN CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION OR BEHIND THE WHEEL INSTRUCTION MUST HOLD AN INSTRUCTION PERMIT OR TEMPORARY DRIVER INSTRUCTOR PERMIT, TO PROVIDE THAT A PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR IS NOT REQUIRED TO PAY A FEE FOR A PERMIT, AND TO PROVIDE THE FEES FROM THE SALE OF INSTRUCTOR PERMITS MUST BE DEPOSITED IN THE STATE GENERAL FUND.