S. 860. (H. 931.-Mr. McLaurin): A Bill to authorize the school trustees of McColl
School District No. 12, Marlboro County, to issue and sell bonds in lieu of notes, etc.
Int. 1429; 2d R. 1449; 3d R. 1466.

S. 861. Mr. HAMMOND:

A Joint Resolution to create a commission and authorize
it to study and make report to the next session of the General Assembly on a just and
equitable system of revenue and taxation.

Int. 1428; Rep. Com. 1545; Lt. 1560.

S. 862.-Mr. HAMMOND: A Bill to amend Section 2 of a Joint Reselution entitled
"A Joint Resolution to provide memorials to the men and women of South Carolina
who have rendered service in the World War for human liberty," by adding on line
2 of said section after the word "fund," the words "or real estate.'

Int. 1428; 2d R. 1462; 3d R. 1466; Rat. 1661.

S. 863.-(H. 411.-Mr. Rittenberg): A Bill to establish a State banking department,

etc.

Int. 1428.

S. 864.-Mr. ARD: A Bill to amend Section 5 of an Act entitled "An Act to provide
for the construction of certain highways, and for that purpose to incorporate the Coastal
Highway District, etc.," known as Act No. 756, of the Acts of 1926, so as to further
define and change the route in Williamsburg County.

Int. 1438; Rep. Com. 1459; 2d R. 1467; Lt. 1491.

S. 865. Mr. J. E. McDONALD, Jr.: A Concurrent Resolution relative to the financ-
ing of the 6-0-1 school law.

Int. 1439; Aye and Nay Vote on 1497; R. W. S. O. 1497.

S. 866. (H. 937.-Colleton Delegation): A Bill to authorize and direct the dispo-
sition of unpledged reimbursement moneys received, or to be received, by Colleton County
from the State Highway Commission, etc.

Int. 1441; Amd. 1468, 1497; 2d R. 1468; Recon. 1497; 3d R. 1497; Rat. 1567.

S. 867.-(H. 673.-Laurens Delegation): A Joint Resolution to give the County
Treasurer of Laurens County credit in his settlements for losses sustained on account
of deposits in banks now adjudged insolvent.

Int. 1441; Cont. 1488.

S. 868.-(H. 898.-Messrs. Brantley and Harley): A Joint Resolution authorizing the
State Treasurer and the County Treasurer of Orangeburg County to refund, etc.
Int. 1442; Rep. Com. 1545; 2d R. 1491; Com. 1542; 3d R. 1561; Rat. 1636.

S. 869.-(H. 941.-Charleston Delegation): A Bill to repeal an Act entitled "An Act
to require bonds for all deposits of county funds in Charleston County," etc.
Int. 1442; 2d R. 1467; 3d R. 1489; Rat. 1563.

S. 870. (H. 936.-Mr. Rowell): A Bill to amend Section 5 of an Act entitled "An
Act to provide for the levy of a sufficient tax to pay salaries, so as to provide for the
use of such as necessary for transportation of pupils," etc.

Int. 1442; 2d R. 1468; 3d R. 1484; Rat. 1565.

S. 871. (H. 935.-Georgetown Delegation): A Bill to authorize and empower the
County Board of Education of Georgetown County to borrow the sum of five thousand
($5,000.00) dollars, étc.

Int. 1442; 2d R. 1467; 3d R. 1484; Rat. 1564.

S. 872.-(H. 900.-Mr. Whaley): A Concurrent Resolution concerning pay of mem-
bers of the General Assembly.

Int. 1450; Aye and Nay Vote on 1450; R. W. S. O. 1450.

S. 873.-Mr. MILLER: A Concurrent Resolution that the Conferees on Senate Bill
No. 794 (House Bill No. 718), be, and they are hereby, requested to eliminate from said
Bill Section 21-a, imposing a license tax of two per cent. on motor vehicles, and to
insert in said Bill a section imposing a tax of one cent on each pound of sugar.
Int. 1440; Aye and Nay Vote on 1481; Lt. 1560; Op. 1480.

S. 874.-Mr. HAMMOND: A Concurrent Resolution to authorize the Daughters of
the American Revolution to place a tablet on the wall of the State House to the memory
f the South Carolina signers of the Declaration of Independence.
Int. 1458; Adopted 1458; House Concurrence 1483.

S. 875.-Mr. NASH: A Concurrent Resolution that the South Carolina Tax Com-
mission be, and it is hereby, requested to investigate and study the question of a gen-
eral sales tax, and to report to the General Assembly during the first week of the next
session the result of its investigation and what, in its opinion, would constitute a fair
and equitable sales tax to raise revenue sufficient for the support of the State govern-
ment, together with any other recommendations, or suggestions, which it deems pertinent
to the question.

Int. 1463; Rep. Com. 1545; Amd. 1558; Adopted 1558.

S. 876.-Mr. OUZTS: A Concurrent Resolution relating to the Handbook of South
Carolina.

Int. 1463; Adopted 1463; House Concurrence 1487.

S. 877.-(H. 949.-Fairfield Delegation): A Bill to provide for the killing of dogs
having rabies and dogs which have been bitten by a rabid dog, etc., in Fairfield County.
Int. 1464; Amd. 1539; 2d R. 1484; 3d R. 1539; Rat. 1637.

S. 878. (H. 956.-Marion Delegation): A Bill to amend Section 2188 of the Civil
Code of Laws, 1922, relating to bond and oath of office of Probate Judges, so as to
increase the bond of Probate Judge for Marion County.

Int. 1465; 2d R. 1498; 3d R. 1536; Rat. 1566.

S. 879.-Mr. HAMMOND: A Concurrent Resolution requesting the Chief Highway
Commissioner to comply with the request contained in Concurrent Resolution (S. 834,
H. 933), previously passed by the General Assembly.

Int. 1485; Aye and Nay Vote on 1635; Adopted 1635.

S. 880.-(H. 943.-Charleston Delegation): A Bill to enfranchise the Cooper River
Bridge, Incorporated, to construct and operate a bridge, tunnel and tube over the Cooper
River, etc.

Int. 1486; Amd. 1644; 2d R. 1542; Recon. 1644; Op. 1658; 3d R. 1559, 1644; Rat. 1663.

S. 881.-Mr. STUKES: A Bill to incorporate Market Bureau of Clarendon County,
prescribe its powers and exempt its property from taxation.
Int. 1494; 2d R. 1542; 3d R. 1559.

S. 882.-Mr. KIRKLAND: A Bill to amend Section 5728 of Volume 3, of the Code
of Laws of South Carolina, 1922, by striking out the word "Allendale" therefrom.
Int. 1494; 2d R. 1542; 3d R. 1559.

S. 883.-(H. 967.-Mr. Mellette): A Concurrent Resolution concerning Pine Grove
School District No. 20.

Int. 1495; Adopted 1495.

S. 884.-(H. 968.-Mr. Dabbs): A Concurrent Resolution to create a Joint Com-
mittee consisting of three members of the House appointed by the Speaker of the House
and three members of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate, which com-
mittee shall investigate the necessity for all clerks, attaches, laborers and porters of both
Houses, and the joint service and the proper compensation for each and report thereon
with its recommendation not later than the first day of the 1928 session.

Int. 1503; Adopted 1571; Op. 1571.

S. 885.-Messrs. GROSS, ODOM, and MARTIN: A Concurrent Resolution concern-
ing summer schools.

Int. 1545; Adopted 1545; House Concurrence 1652.

S. 886.-Mr. MARTIN:

A Concurrent Resolution relating to the investigation of the

educational system of the State.

Int. 1557; Adopted 1557.

S. 887.-(H. 970.-Messrs. Blackmon and H. M. Lightsey): A Concurrent Resolution
to investigate the fish and game laws of the State.

Int. 1558; Adopted 1558; Op. 1663.

S. 888.-Mr. ARROWSMITH: A Joint Resolution to require the County Treasurer
of Florence County to refund certain funds to the Farmers and Merchants Bank of
Johnsonville and the Bank of Johnsonville, or its receivers, for erroneously paid taxes.
Int. 1555; Cont. 1647.

S. 889.-Mr. GROSS: A Concurrent Resolution relative to the Tax Commission se-
curing information as to the tax system of other States.

Int. 1570; Adopted 1647.

S. 890.-Mr. HAMMOND: A Bill to regulate the business of lending money on per-
sonal property, wages or salaries; and to prescribe the penalties for its violation.
Int. 1570.

S. 891.-(H. 977.-Mr. Rogers): A Concurrent Resolution to reduce the number
of teachers employed.

Int. 1570; Adopted 1638.

S. 892. (H. 994.-Messrs. Dabbs, Black, Knight, G. L. B. Rivers, Mellette, and
Harmon): A Concurrent Resolution relative to the convening of the General Assembly

in 1928.

Int. 1640; Aye and Nay Vote on 1658; Rej. 1658.

S. 893.-Mr. PERRY: A Concurrent Resolution concerning the Supply Bill of Ches-
terfield County.

Int. 1639; Adopted 1639.

S. 894.-Mr. STUKES: A Concurrent Resolution relating to Senate Concurrent Res-
olution No. 883 and House No. 967.

Int. 1639; Adopted 1639.

S. 895.-Mr. RILEY: A Concurrent Resolution that the General Assembly of South
Carolina do adjourn sine die on Friday, April 22nd, 1927, not later than the hour of
11:00 p. m. on said date.

Int. 1640.

S. 896.-Mr. ODOM: A Concurrent Resolution exempting public schools and col-
leges from a tax on sporting goods.

Int. 1652; Adopted 1652.

S. 897.-(H. 983.-Messrs. Keith and McLaurin): A Concurrent Resolution re-
quiring a report from County Superintendents of Education.

Int. 1652; Amd. 1652; Adopted 1652.

S. 988.-(H. 980.-Messrs. T. P. Brown, Finklea, and Floyd): A Concurrent Reso-
lution that the General Assembly adjourn sine die not later than four o'clcok p. m. Sat-
urday, April 23d.

Int. 1653; Amended 1666; Adopted 1666.

BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED

BY COMMITTEES

NOTE-The number of the Bill introduced is given. To find the page in the
Journal see Index of Bills by Numerical Notation.

Committee on Banking and Insurance-

S. 414 Creating a State banking department, etc.

Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry-

S. 295-To prohibit the sale of game fish during certain months.

S.

296-To provide for the purchase, etc., of hunting licenses.

S. 297-To provide for the registration of hunting clubs and game preserves.

Committee on Judiciary-

S. 135-Authorizing corporations incorporated to issue capital stock without par
value.

S. 454-To repeal the Code relating to Sabbath observance.

Committee on Roads, Bridges and Ferries-

S. 453-To authorize counties to issue bonds under reimbursement agreements
by the State Highway Commission.

S. 654 Relating to the payment of annual license fees by dealers in motor ve-
hicles, etc.

S. 655-To prohibit the operation of motor vehicles under improper license.

RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE SENATE

Bill (Senate 135, House 207) request of Governor to return
Carter, J. L., Associate Justice, presentation of robe to

1349

331

Clerk of House of Representatives, compensation for Manual

1640

DeCamp, Ed. H., in re election of Senator of Cherokee County, in matter of

Hampton, Wade, Gen., preservation of certain letter in connection with portrait of

1085

S. C. Tax Commission, committee appointed to investigate certain litigation with
Schumpert, J. Fred, former Sergeant-at-Arms, expression of sympathy for
Stacy, Richmond, Hon., expression of regret on the death of

614

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751

Summerall, Gen. Chas. P., expression of pleasure on proposed visit to State....

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