Judicial Package Clears House With Six New Circuit Judges
The House passed a complex judicial package 64 to 32 after weeks of debate. Key votes favored six new circuit judgeships to handle rising caseloads as county courts phase out, despite cost concerns and opposition from some lawmakers. An attempted three-judge compromise failed 53 to 32.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Pat
M. Judson Busbee
D-Wagener
C. Marshall Cain
R-Aiken
Thomas E. Huff
Deae Augusta
William A. Reel
D-Edgefield
Thomas L. Moore
D-Clearwater
House
Senate
South Carolina
Judicial Department
Cain
Busbee
Huff
Moore
Rees
Thomas Marchant
Greenville
General Assembly
Reel
South Carolina moves on criminal appeals court proposal
The House debated a plan to create a five member Court of Criminal Appeals costing about 750000 dollars. Cain opposed the court citing expense and building needs while arguing against district based selection. Senators Lake and Martin seek seats on the new court, which would compete with the current at large Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huff
General Assembly
North Augusta
House
Senate
Court of Criminal Appeals
House Republican Caucus
Cain
Supreme Court
Capitol
Robert Lake
D-Newberry
John Martin
D-Fairfield
Legislation Advances In South Carolina House Actions
The House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee reports favorably two dairy and recreation measures. One bill adds two consumers to the State Dairy Commission to ensure equal representation. Another creates a local recreation assistance fund under Parks, Recreation and Tourism. A Public Service Commission reform bill moves to the Senate after debate, and a joint resolution extends ad valorem tax exemptions through December 31, 1979. Senators Knotts Turnipseed Setzler cosponsor across the measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
William E. Knotts
Barnwell
Tom Turnipseed
D-Lexington
State Dairy Commission
House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
Thomas L. Moore
Clearwater
Thomas E. Huff
North Augusta
Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
State Tax Commission
Senate
Nikki G. Setzler
Lexington
Cain Bill Empowers County Regulation Of Obscene Material
South Carolina Rep. C Marshall Cain proposes a home rule measure granting county councils power to regulate distribution of obscene material by ordinance. The bill, aimed at local control, is referred to the House Judiciary Committee where Rep. Thomas E. Huff serves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
House of Representatives
C. Marshall Cain
R-Aiken
Cain
Aiken
House Judiciary Committee
Thomas E. Huff
North Augusta
Cain to host 5 30 meeting on 1979 80 appropriations bill
Rep. C. Marshall Cain will hold a 5 30 meeting in the county office complex to review the Senate passed 1979 80 appropriations bill now before the House. The event seeks public input on the measure.
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Public Service Commission
C. Marshall Cain
Raiken
Senate
House
Riley
R-Aiken
Cain
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Cain Bill
Aiken Standard
Aiken, S.C
Fulmer
Happy Times Florist & Greenhouses
Augusta
Libbey Glassware
L.E. Smith Glassware
Wine & Bar
Jordan Road
Visa
Bank Americard
York SE
Augusta Road
Gorpom
Walt Disney World
The
Magic Kingdom
Eastern Airlines
America
Charlotte’s
Pendleton
Dial
National Bridal Service
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Martintown Rd
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