TUESDAY, MAY 29, 2001
Tuesday, May 29, 2001
(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, on the occasion of Memorial Day yesterday, hear the prophet Isaiah’s word of hope, Chapter 62:4:
“Thou shalt no more be termed forsaken;
Neither shall your land any more be termed ‘desolate’.”
Let us pray.
God of our fathers whose Almighty hand led our forebears and sustained them through blood, sweat and tears.
We thank You for the vision of a great new nation called “America.”
What monuments can we erect, dear Lord, to their memory?
Help us to begin with our lives, dedicated anew to the vision of One Nation “Under God.”
We remember those buried beneath the waves of the sea, the white crosses that dot a hundred battle fields, and more, the whole world around, and those buried at home in their youth, robbed of their maturity, families, children and sometimes called “Golden Years.”
Forget us not! King of Kings! And Lord of Lords!
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
Initial Appointment, West Drought Response Committee, with term to commence March 1, 2000, and to expire March 1, 2004
Regional Council of Governments
L. Chriswell Bickley, Jr., Executive Director, Lower Council of Governments, P. O. Box 98, Yemassee, S.C. 29945
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Initial Appointment, Central Drought Response Committee, with term to commence March 1, 2000, and to expire March 1, 2004
Public Service Districts
Brian L. Burgess, Saluda Co. Water & Sewer Authority, 113 East Church St., Saluda, S.C. 29138
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Initial Appointment, Northeast Drought Response Committee, with term to commence March 1, 2000, and to expire March 1, 2004
Industry
J. Keith Griffin, Springs Industries, Inc., P. O. Box 111, Lancaster, S.C. 29721
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Initial Appointment, Northeast Drought Response Committee, with term to commence March 1, 2000, and to expire March 1, 2004
Municipalities
J. William Taylor, City of Cheraw, P. O. Box 111, Cheraw, S.C. 29520-0111
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Initial Appointment, Southern Drought Response Committee, with term to commence March 1, 2000, and to expire March 1, 2004
Special Purpose Districts
Martha B. "Terry" Tudor, P. O. Box 39, Goose Creek, S.C. 29445
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Initial Appointment, West Drought Response Committee, with term to commence March 1, 2000, and to expire March 1, 2004
Counties
F. Pickens Williams, Jr., County Administrator, Barnwell County, 57 Wall Street, Room 126, Barnwell, S.C. 29812
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Initial Appointment, John De La Howe School Board of Trustees, with term to commence April 1, 1998, and to expire April 1, 2003
At-Large
Gary L. Burgess, 140 Miller Circle, Anderson, S.C. 29670 VICE Augustus Burgdorf
Referred to the Committee on Education.
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Crime Victims' Advisory Board, with term to commence August 1, 1999, and to expire August 1, 2004
Court/victim assistant
Martha M. Bateman, 212 Deming Way, Box 9, Summerville, S.C. 29483 VICE Ethel D. Lowry
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reappointment, Advisory Panel for Massage/Bodywork, with term to commence June 30, 2001, and to expire June 30, 2005
Therapist
Carolyn C. Talley, 200 Springs Meadow Road, Simpsonville, S.C. 29681
Referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
Doctor of the Day
Senator LAND introduced Dr. Gary Culbertson of Sumter, S.C., Doctor of the Day.
Leave of Absence
On motion of Senator LAND, at 12:17 P.M., Senator SALEEBY was granted a leave of absence for today.
Leave of Absence
On motion of Senator MATTHEWS, at 12:30 P.M., Senators MATTHEWS and HUTTO were granted a leave of absence from 2:00 until 8:00 P.M., on Wednesday, May 30, 2001.
Leave of Absence
On motion of Senator RAVENEL, at 12:45 P.M., Senator McCONNELL was granted a leave of absence until 2:45 P.M. today.
Expression of Personal Interest
Senator LEVENTIS rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.
Expression of Personal Interest
Senator FORD rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
The following were introduced:
S.718 -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42967, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FEE IN LIEU OF PROPERTY TAX ALLOWED CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL TIME FOR THE REQUIRED NEW INVESTMENT THRESHOLDS TO BE MET IN THE CASE OF A BUSINESS ELIGIBLE FOR THE FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO IN THE FEE AGREEMENT.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.719 -- Senator Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1263505 SO AS TO ALLOW A TAX CREDIT AGAINST THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX LIABILITY OF A RESIDENT INDIVIDUAL FOR TUITION PAID BY THE TAXPAYER OR PURCHASES OF COMPUTER HARDWARE, EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE, AND BOOKS MADE BY THE TAXPAYER ON BEHALF OF A DEPENDENT CLAIMED BY THE TAXPAYER ON THE TAXPAYER’S FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURN; TO LIMIT THE CREDIT TO ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR EACH DEPENDENT; TO PROVIDE THAT TUITION FOR WHICH THE CREDIT MAY BE CLAIMED AND THE AGE LIMIT ON THE STUDENT FOR WHICH THE COMPUTER HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, OR BOOK PURCHASES ARE MADE; TO ALLOW A FIVEYEAR CARRYFORWARD FOR UNUSED CREDIT; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO REQUIRE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H.3010 -- Reps.Knotts, Davenport, J.Young, Sandifer, Robinson, Huggins, Bingham, Rodgers, Delleney, Rice, Sharpe, Simrill, G.M. Smith, Leach, Trotter, Lucas, White, Bowers, Taylor, Klauber, Vaughn, A. Young, Rhoad, MeachamRichardson, Hayes, Stuart, Cato, Kirsh, Tripp, Snow, Campsen, Scarborough, Hinson, Ott, Loftis, Barfield, Talley, Koon, D.C. Smith, Whatley and Owens: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1623420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CARRYING OR DISPLAYING OF FIREARMS IN A PUBLIC BUILDING OR UPON AREAS ADJACENT TO A PUBLIC BUILDING, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION DOES NOT APPLY TO A MARRIED STUDENT RESIDING IN AN APARTMENT PROVIDED BY A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SCHOOL WHO IS AUTHORIZED TO CARRY A WEAPON PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF CONCEALABLE WEAPON PERMITS, AND REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERMS “PREMISES” AND “PROPERTY”; TO AMEND SECTION 1623430, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CARRYING OF WEAPONS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR THE TERM “PROPERTY”; TO AMEND SECTION 1623465, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR UNLAWFULLY CARRYING A PISTOL OR FIREARM ONTO THE PREMISES OF A BUSINESS SELLING ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS, BEER, OR WINE FOR ON PREMISES CONSUMPTION, SO AS TO REVISE THE PARTICULARS OF THIS OFFENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 2331210, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONTAINED IN THE LAW ABIDING CITIZEN’S SELFDEFENSE ACT OF 1996, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM “RESIDENT”; TO AMEND SECTION 2331215, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF CONCEALABLE WEAPON PERMITS, SO AS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF PHOTOGRAPHS OF AN APPLICANT THAT MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH AN INITIAL AND A RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR A CONCEALABLE WEAPON PERMIT, TO REVISE THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT CONTAINED IN THE CONCEALABLE WEAPON PERMIT APPLICATION FORM, TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION AGAINST AUTHORIZING A CONCEALABLE WEAPON PERMIT HOLDER TO CARRY A CONCEALABLE WEAPON INTO A CHURCH OR OTHER RELIGIOUS SANCTUARY, AND PROVIDE THAT ONCE A CONCEALED WEAPON PERMIT HOLDER IS NO LONGER A RESIDENT OF THIS STATE, HIS CONCEALED WEAPON PERMIT MUST BE REVOKED AUTOMATICALLY BY SLED; TO AMEND SECTION 2331235, RELATING TO THE CONTENT OF POSTED SIGNS THAT PROHIBIT THE CARRYING OF A CONCEALABLE WEAPON UPON ANY PREMISES, SO AS TO REVISE THE SIZE, CONTENT, AND PLACEMENT OF THESE SIGNS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 513145, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ACTS THAT MAY NOT BE COMMITTED AT ANY PARK OR FACILITY UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM, SO AS TO ALLOW A PERSON WHO POSSESSES A CONCEALABLE WEAPON PERMIT TO POSSESS A CONCEALABLE WEAPON AND ITS AMMUNITION AT ANY PARK OR FACILITY UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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 5631230, 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.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
H.3925 -- Rep.Kelley: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE PALMETTO ACHIEVEMENT CHALLENGE TEST (PACT) SHALL BE ADMINISTERED ANNUALLY IN THE HORRY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM ON THE DAY FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF THE DISTRICT’S ONE HUNDRED SIXTIETH DAY OF STUDENT INSTRUCTION WITH THE MAKE-UP TEST TO BE TWO WEEKS LATER.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
H.4144 -- Reps. Tripp and Townsend: A BILL TO INCLUDE WITHIN ANDERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 IN ANDERSON COUNTY A CERTAIN AREA OF GREENVILLE COUNTY.
Read the first time and ordered placed on the Local and Uncontested Calendar without reference.
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE APPOINTED
H. 3687--GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL
Whereupon, Senators LEATHERMAN, PEELER and SETZLER were appointed to the Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
HOUSE AMENDMENTS AMENDED
RETURNED TO THE HOUSE WITH AMENDMENTS
S.41 -- Senators Leventis and Reese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 407950, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION CONCERNING REGULATING THE BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEM INDUSTRY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN LICENSURE FEES INCLUDE A PRIMARY QUALIFYING PARTY CERTIFICATE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 4079110 AND 4079130, BOTH AS AMENDED, BOTH RELATING TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST A BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEM LICENSEE, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE SCOPE OF AUTHORITY OF A LICENSEE AFTER CANCELLATION OF HIS LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 4079220 RELATING TO BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEM BRANCH OFFICES AND REGISTERED EMPLOYEE REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A BRANCH OFFICE MAY NOT CONDUCT BUSINESS UNTIL A LICENSE NUMBER HAS BEEN ISSUED, TO REQUIRE AN EMPLOYEE TO BE REGISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT TO HAVE ACCESS TO CLIENT RECORDS, AND TO REQUIRE REGISTRATION CANCELLATION UPON TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 4079240 RELATING TO LICENSE RENEWAL, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.
The House returned the Bill with amendments.
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill, the question being concurrence in the House amendments.
Senators J. VERNE SMITH, LEVENTIS and ALEXANDER proposed the following amendment (41C001.MRH), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, page 7, by striking SECTION 8.
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Senator LEVENTIS explained the House amendments.
The amendment was adopted.
There being no further amendments, the Bill was ordered returned to the House with amendments.
NONCONCURRENCE
S.87 -- Senators Ravenel, Branton, Passailaigue, McGill, Mescher and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1623443 SO AS TO PROHIBIT SHOOTING A WEAPON, ARCHERY EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER DEVICE THAT SHOOTS OR HURLS A PROJECTILE INTO OR ACROSS PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHOUT THE OWNER’S PERMISSION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MAY CHARGE A PERSON FOR A VIOLATION, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
The House returned the Bill with amendments.
On motion of Senator RAVENEL, the Senate nonconcurred in the House amendments and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
NONCONCURRENCE
S.147 -- Senators Hawkins, Waldrep and Ritchie: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 481320, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH PENALTIES ARE FOR GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR RECKLESSNESS RATHER THAN SIMPLE NEGLIGENCE.
The House returned the Bill with amendments.
On motion of Senator HAWKINS, the Senate nonconcurred in the House amendments and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
NONCONCURRENCE RECONSIDERED
CONCURRENCE IN HOUSE AMENDMENTS
ENROLLED FOR RATIFICATION
S.627 -- Senator Saleeby: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE BUDGET AND TAX LEVIES OF FLORENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUR, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER OF ELECTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF FLORENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUR; AND TO PROVIDE THAT FLORENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUR IS EXEMPTED FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF ACT 806 OF 1952, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES, BUDGETS, AND APPROVAL OF TAX LEVIES.
Having voted on the prevailing side, Senator LAND asked unanimous consent to make a motion to reconsider the vote whereby the Senate nonconcurred with the House amendments.
There was no objection.
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill, the question being concurrence in the House amendments.
In the absence of Senator SALEEBY, on motion of Senator LAND, the Senate concurred in the House amendments and a message was sent to the House accordingly. Ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act and the Act enrolled for Ratification.
HOUSE CONCURRENCE
S.652 -- Senators Wilson, Land, Alexander, Anderson, Bauer, Branton, Courson, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Grooms, Hawkins, Hayes, Holland, Hutto, Jackson, Leatherman, Leventis, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Ravenel, Reese, Richardson, Ritchie, Ryberg, Saleeby, Setzler, Short, J.VerneSmith, Thomas, Verdin and Waldrep: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO WAIVE THE MATCHING FUNDS REQUIREMENT FOR FEDERAL HIGHWAY FUNDS AVAILABLE TO SOUTH CAROLINA PURSUANT TO THE REVENUE ALIGNED BUDGET AUTHORITY ACT (RABA).
Returned with concurrence.
Received as information.
HOUSE CONCURRENCE
S.683 -- Senators Alexander, Anderson, Bauer, Branton, Courson, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Grooms, Hawkins, Hayes, Holland, Hutto, Jackson, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Ravenel, Reese, Richardson, Ritchie, Ryberg, Saleeby, Setzler, Short, J.VerneSmith, Thomas, Verdin, Waldrep and Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY AND MONCRIEF ARMY HOSPITAL AT FORT JACKSON, SOUTH CAROLINA, TO REINSTATE THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION COUNTY OFFICE COURIER SERVICE SO AS TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE VETERANS WITH THE COUNTY OFFICE COURIER PROGRAM AS A PRESCRIPTION OPTION.
Returned with concurrence.
Received as information.
Message from the House
Columbia, S.C., May 23, 2001
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has appointed Reps. W. D. Smith, Keegan and Carnell to the Committee of Conference on the part of the House on:
S.496 -- Judiciary Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 57 TO TITLE 33, SO AS TO ENACT THE “SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION LOTTERY ACT”; TO PROVIDE FOR A STATE LOTTERY AND TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION LOTTERY CORPORATION TO CONDUCT THE STATE LOTTERY; TO PROVIDE FOR THE CORPORATION’S BOARD MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES, AND POWERS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF A LOTTERY RETAILERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE; TO PROVIDE FOR THE METHOD OF CONTRACTING WITH VENDORS AND RETAILERS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE SALE OF LOTTERY GAME TICKETS AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES; TO PROVIDE FOR ALLOCATION OF LOTTERY PROCEEDS WHICH MUST BE USED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AND PROGRAMS; TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR SELLING A LOTTERY TICKET TO A MINOR, PURCHASING A LOTTERY TICKET AS A MINOR, AND DEFRAUDING OR OTHERWISE TAMPERING WITH THE LOTTERY OR MAKING MATERIAL REPRESENTATIONS IN AN APPLICATION OR REPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE LOTTERY; TO CREATE A SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION LOTTERY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE; TO PROVIDE FOR SETOFF DEBT COLLECTION FROM PRIZE WINNINGS; TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION LOTTERY ACCOUNT INTO WHICH THE NET PROCEEDS RECEIVED FROM THE STATE EDUCATION LOTTERY MUST BE DEPOSITED AND TO PROVIDE FOR SPECIFIED PURPOSES FOR THE PROCEEDS; TO AMEND SECTION 13240, RELATING TO THE REMOVAL OF OFFICERS BY THE GOVERNOR UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, SO AS TO ADD THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION LOTTERY CORPORATION TO THAT PROVISION; TO ADD SECTION 21563, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING IN DECEMBER 2004, AND EVERY THREE YEARS THEREAFTER, THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL MUST CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE LOTTERY CORPORATION; TO AMEND SECTION 12362120, RELATING TO THE EXEMPTIONS FROM THE SALES TAX, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE SALE OF A LOTTERY TICKET; AND TO AMEND SECTION 5963210, RELATING TO THE GROUNDS FOR WHICH A STUDENT MAY BE EXPELLED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO STUDENT UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE WHO UNLAWFULLY PURCHASES A LOTTERY TICKET MAY BE EXPELLED FOR THAT REASON ONLY.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Message from the House
Columbia, S.C., May 24, 2001
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:
S.315 -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 24, CHAPTER 13, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PRISONERS CONFINED WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 20 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE OFFENDER EMPLOYMENT REFERRAL PROGRAM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AS A STATEWIDE EMPLOYMENT REFERRAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO REINTEGRATE INMATES INTO THE LABOR FORCE AFTER SERVING THEIR SENTENCES IN A DEPARTMENT FACILITY.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED LOCAL AND STATEWIDE CALENDAR.
THIRD READING BILLS
The following Bill and Joint Resolution were read the third time and ordered sent to the House of Representatives:
S.706 -- Judiciary Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF A LIMOUSINE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2586, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.