S. 1 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell, Peeler and Leatherman: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE STATE AND ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO HAVE BUDGET PROCESSES DESIGNED TO KEEP REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES IN BALANCE, THE LIMITATION ON STATE APPROPRIATIONS, AND THE LIMITATIONS ON STATE EMPLOYEES, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXISTING STATE SPENDING LIMITATION AND REQUIRE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO REPLACE IT BY A LAW IMPOSING AN ANNUAL LIMIT ON THE APPROPRIATION OF STATE GENERAL FUND REVENUES BY ADJUSTING SUCH REVENUES BY A ROLLING TEN-YEAR AVERAGE IN ANNUAL CHANGES IN GENERAL FUND REVENUES; TO ALLOW THE CREATION OF A BUDGET STABILIZATION FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY TO WHICH MUST BE CREDITED ALL GENERAL FUND REVENUES IN EXCESS OF THE ANNUAL LIMIT; AND TO PROVIDE BY GENERAL LAW FOR THE APPROPRIATIONS TO WHICH THE LIMIT APPLIES, THE METHOD OF AND SOURCES FOR CALCULATING THE LIMIT; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISBURSEMENTS FROM THE BUDGET STABILIZATION FUND.
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S. 2 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell, Peeler and Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-11-410, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LIMIT ON STATE SPENDING IMPOSED PURSUANT TO SECTION 7(C), ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, SO AS TO REVISE THIS LIMIT BY IMPOSING AN ANNUAL LIMIT ON THE APPROPRIATION OF STATE GENERAL FUND REVENUES BY ADJUSTING SUCH REVENUES BY A ROLLING TEN-YEAR AVERAGE IN ANNUAL CHANGES IN GENERAL FUND REVENUES AND THE CREATION OF A SEPARATE BUDGET STABILIZATION FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY TO WHICH MUST BE CREDITED ALL GENERAL FUND REVENUES IN EXCESS OF THE ANNUAL LIMIT, THE REVENUES OF WHICH MUCH FIRST BE USED TO STABILIZE GENERAL FUND REVENUES AVAILABLE FOR APPROPRIATION, TO DEFINE EMERGENCIES AND TO PROVIDE FOR SUSPENSION OF THIS APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT IN EMERGENCIES, TO PROVIDE THAT A CASH BALANCE IN THE BUDGET STABILIZATION FUND IN EXCESS OF FIFTEEN PERCENT OF GENERAL FUND REVENUES OF THE MOST RECENT COMPLETED FISCAL YEAR MAY BE APPROPRIATED IN SEPARATE LEGISLATION FOR VARIOUS NONRECURRING PURPOSES, AND TO DEFINE SURPLUS GENERAL FUND REVENUES.
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S. 3 (Word version) -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-1-696, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE'S OFFICIAL LANGUAGE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AFTER JULY 1, 2009, ALL STATE AGENCIES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE SHALL OFFER ALL SERVICES, PUBLICATIONS, PRINTED, AUDIO AND VIDEO MATERIALS, AND TEST IN AN ENGLISH-ONLY FORMAT, UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW OR REGULATION, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
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S. 4 (Word version) -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA TEACHER PROTECTION ACT OF 2009", BY ADDING SECTION 59-25-900, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A TEACHER MAY BRING A CIVIL ACTION AGAINST A STUDENT WHO COMMITS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE AGAINST THE TEACHER IF THE OFFENSE OCCURS ON SCHOOL GROUNDS OR AT A SCHOOL-RELATED EVENT, OR IF THE OFFENSE IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE TEACHER'S PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NO TEACHER HAS CIVIL LIABILITY TO A STUDENT OR TO A PARTY ACTING IN THE INTEREST OF THE STUDENT FOR AN ACT OR OMISSION BY THE TEACHER THAT OCCURS WHILE THE TEACHER IS ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SCHOOL; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-612, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF A STUDENT COMMITTING ASSAULT AND BATTERY AGAINST A PERSON AFFILIATED WITH A SCHOOL IN AN OFFICIAL CAPACITY, SO AS TO REDEFINE INTO THREE OFFENSES WITH SEPARATE PENALTIES FOR EACH, INCLUDING ESTABLISHING THE MOST SERIOUS OFFENSE AS A FELONY.
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S. 5 (Word version) -- Senator McConnell: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 15, ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE RIGHT OF BAIL, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DENIAL OF BAIL TO A PERSON WHO IS RELEASED ON BAIL PENDING TRIAL AND WHOSE BAIL IS REVOKED OR FORFEITED FOR VIOLATING A CONDITION OF RELEASE.
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S. 6 (Word version) -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-15-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING CONDITIONS OF RELEASE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO IS RELEASED ON BAIL PENDING TRIAL, AND IS SUBSEQUENTLY CHARGED WITH A VIOLENT OFFENSE, SHALL BE DENIED BAIL WHEN THE PROSECUTOR PROVES BY A PREPONDERANCE OF THE EVIDENCE THAT NO CONDITION OR COMBINATION OF CONDITIONS REASONABLY ASSURES THE SAFETY OF ANY OTHER PERSON OR THE SAFETY OF THE COMMUNITY IF THE PERSON IS RELEASED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 22-5-510, RELATING TO BOND HEARINGS IN MAGISTRATES COURTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT PENDING CHARGES AGAINST A PERSON REQUESTING BAIL SHALL BE CONSIDERED BY THE MAGISTRATE IN DETERMINING IF BAIL IS GRANTED OR DENIED.
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S. 7 (Word version) -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FELONIES AND MISDEMEANORS, BY ADDING SECTION 16-1-60, SO AS TO INCLUDE MANUFACTURING, DISTRIBUTING, OR POSSESSION WITH THE INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE AND MANUFACTURING, DISTRIBUTING, OR POSSESSION WITH THE INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE METHAMPHETAMINE, COCAINE BASE, AND OTHER CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AS VIOLENT CRIMES.
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S. 8 (Word version) -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 4, TITLE 58, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF REGULATORY STAFF, BY ADDING SECTION 58-4-140 SO AS TO CREATE A NON-PROFIT ENTITY NAMED OPERATION EMPOWERED IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS TO IMPLEMENT ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION MEASURES.
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S. 9 (Word version) -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 52, TITLE 48, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY, BY ADDING ARTICLE 12, SO AS TO ESTABLISH ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY GOALS FOR STATE GOVERNMENT, TO DIRECT STATE AGENCIES TO PROCURE ENERGY EFFICIENT PRODUCTS, AND TO DIRECT EVERY STATE AGENCY HEAD TO REQUIRE THE REPLACEMENT OF ALL INCANDESCENT LIGHT BULBS WITH COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS IN EACH STATE AGENCY BY JULY 1, 2011.
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S. 10 (Word version) -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 6, TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STATE INCOME TAX CREDITS, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3588, SO AS TO ALLOW A STATE INCOME TAX CREDIT EQUAL TO TWENTY PERCENT OF THE CREDIT ALLOWED AGAINST A TAXPAYER'S FEDERAL INCOME TAX LIABILITY FOR QUALIFIED EXPENDITURES ON PHOTOVOLTAIC, SOLAR, AND FUEL CELL PROPERTY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE STATE SALES TAX, SO AS TO INCLUDE AN EXEMPTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF MACHINERY, MACHINE TOOLS, AND ANY PART THEREOF THAT IS USED IN THE PRODUCTION OF ELECTRICITY FROM A RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE.
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S. 11 (Word version) -- Senators Peeler, Cromer, Massey, Bryant, Fair, Ryberg, Hayes, Campbell, Mulvaney, Rose, Rankin, Davis, Courson, Thomas, Alexander, Cleary, Bright, Campsen, Shoopman and S. Martin: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SPENDING ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2009"; AND TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-7-125 SO AS TO REQUIRE CERTAIN BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS TO RECEIVE A RECORDED ROLL CALL VOTE AT VARIOUS STAGES OF THEIR PASSAGE BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE.
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S. 12 (Word version) -- Senators Leatherman, Alexander, O'Dell and Cleary: A BILL TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAXATION REALIGNMENT COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMMISSION'S MEMBERSHIP, POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION MUST CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF THE STATE'S TAX SYSTEM AND SUBMIT A REPORT OF ITS RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO FURTHER THE GOAL OF MAINTAINING AND ENHANCING THE STATE AS AN OPTIMUM COMPETITOR IN THE EFFORT TO ATTRACT BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS TO LOCATE, LIVE, WORK, AND INVEST IN THE STATE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION RESULTING FROM THE COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATIONS.
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S. 13 (Word version) -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-910 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE FEES, TO PROVIDE THAT FEES BE PLACED IN THE STATE HIGHWAY ACCOUNT OF THE TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BANK INSTEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
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S. 14 (Word version) -- Senators Courson, Peeler, Land, Setzler, Leatherman, Leventis, Matthews and Thomas: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSIONING OF A PORTRAIT OF THE HONORABLE GLENN FANT McCONNELL OF CHARLESTON TO BE PLACED IN THE SENATE CHAMBER, PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE, LONGTIME AND BELOVED SENATOR FROM THE FORTY-FIRST SENATORIAL DISTRICT, A LOYAL AND COMPASSIONATE PUBLIC SERVANT, AND A DISTINGUISHED STATESMAN.
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S. 15 (Word version) -- Senator Lourie: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 39 OF TITLE 34 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO DEFERRED PRESENTMENT SERVICES, BY ADDING SECTION 34-39-175 TO PROVIDE THAT THE CONSUMER FINANCE DIVISION OF THE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS MUST IMPLEMENT A DEFERRED PRESENTMENT LOAN TRACKING DATABASE AND TO PROVIDE FOR INFORMATION REQUIRED IN THE DATABASE; TO ADD SECTION 34-39-270 TO LIMIT CONSUMERS TO ONE DEFERRED PRESENTMENT LOAN AT A TIME, TO PROVIDE FOR A SEVEN DAY WAITING PERIOD BETWEEN LOANS, TO REQUIRE DEFERRED PRESENTMENT PROVIDERS TO VERIFY A CONSUMERS ELIGIBILITY FOR A LOAN PRIOR TO ENTERING A DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROCESS TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY; TO ADD SECTION 34-39-280 TO PROVIDE THAT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES A CONSUMER MAY UTILIZE A PAYMENT PLAN TO SATISFY AN OUTSTANDING LOAN, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH A PAYMENT PLAN MAY BE USED, AND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A PAYMENT PLAN; TO ADD SECTION 34-39-290 TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD MUST MAKE ANNUAL REPORTS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTENTS OF THOSE REPORTS; TO AMEND SECTION 34-39-130 TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER 39 OF TITLE 34; TO AMEND SECTION 34-39-150 TO PROVIDE THAT THE APPLICATION FEE FOR NEW LICENSES AND LICENSE RENEWAL FEES ARE INCREASED FROM TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS TO FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 34-39-180 TO PROVIDE FOR A MAXIMUM LOAN AMOUNT BASED UPON THE CONSUMER'S GROSS INCOME OR FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, TO PROVIDE FOR CONSUMER WARNING STATEMENTS, TO PROVIDE THAT DEFERRED PRESENTMENT PROVIDERS MAY NOT ENTER INTO A LOAN WITH A CONSUMER SATISFYING ANOTHER LOAN PURSUANT TO AN EXTENDED PAYMENT PLAN, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD MUST DEVELOP A FORM TO BE USED BY DEFERRED PRESENTMENT PROVIDERS TO CALCULATE THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT THAT MAY BE LENT TO A CONSUMER; TO AMEND SECTION 34-39-200 TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS ON THE ACTIVITIES OF LICENSED DEFERRED PRESENTMENT PROVIDERS; TO AMEND CHAPTER 39 OF TITLE 34 BY ADDING SECTION 39-34-205 TO PLACE ON-PREMISES ADVERTISING LIMITATIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 34-39-170 TO PROVIDE THAT CONSUMERS AND DEFERRED PRESENTMENT PROVIDERS MAY NOT ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS THAT ALLOW FOR AUTOMATIC DEBITED LOAN PAYMENTS.
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S. 16 (Word version) -- Senator Lourie: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-39-100 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF UNIFORM DIPLOMAS, TO REQUIRE THE ISSUANCE OF HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS FOR QUALIFYING VETERANS WHO SERVED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES DURING A WAR PERIOD AS DEFINED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS.
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S. 17 (Word version) -- Senator Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-1190, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY FOR FAMILY INDEPENDENCE BENEFITS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE CONDITIONS FOR RECEIVING SUCH BENEFITS WHEN A PERSON IS CONVICTED OF AN ALCOHOL OR DRUG RELATED OFFENSES AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PERSON IS ELIGIBLE FOR SUCH BENEFITS IF THE PERSON IS NOT CONVICTED OF ANOTHER ALCOHOL OR DRUG-RELATED OFFENSE IN THE YEAR FOLLOWING RELEASE FROM INCARCERATION.
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S. 18 (Word version) -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 108 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
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S. 19 (Word version) -- Senator Fair: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-116-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EVERY POLICE/SECURITY DEPARTMENT SHALL IMPLEMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO GOVERN THEIR OPERATIONS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-116-10, 59-116-20, 59-116-30, 59-116-50, 59-116-60, 59-116-80, 59-116-100, AND 59-116-120, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT, POWERS, AND OPERATION OF CAMPUS SECURITY DEPARTMENTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERMS "CAMPUS" AND "CAMPUS POLICE OFFICER", AND TO DEFINE THE TERM "CAMPUS SECURITY OFFICER", TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, TO REVISE THE JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARY OF A CONSTABLE AND SECURITY OFFICER, AND TO REVISE THE MARKINGS THAT MAY APPEAR ON A CAMPUS POLICE OFFICER'S VEHICLE AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF CAMPUS UNMARKED VEHICLES; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 59-116-70, RELATING TO THE POSTING OF A BOND BY A CAMPUS POLICE OFFICER BEFORE THE ASSUMPTION OF THEIR DUTIES.
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S. 20 (Word version) -- Senator Fair: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-4-280 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON APPLYING FOR A LICENSE TO SELL BEER AND WINE OR ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS MUST BE A RESIDENT OF THE STATE FOR ONE YEAR; BY ADDING SECTION 61-4-290 SO AS TO STATE THAT THE SHERIFF OR CHIEF OF POLICE OF THE APPROPRIATE MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY MAY MAKE A RECOMMENDATION IN WRITING FOR DENIAL OF A BEER AND WINE OR ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 61-2-135 AND 61-2-136, RELATING TO RETAINING AN ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR OR BEER AND WINE LICENSE WHEN A BUSINESS IS RELOCATED, AND TO AMEND SECTION 61-2-160, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE, RENEWAL, OR TRANSFER OF A LICENSE WHEN DELINQUENT TAXES ARE DUE, ALL SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE APPROPRIATE PERSON MUST REAPPLY FOR THE LICENSE, THAT RENEWAL OR TRANSFER OF A LICENSE IS NOT AUTOMATIC, AND THE PROVISIONS OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS MUST BE COMPLIED WITH INCLUDING ALLOWING PERSONS AND MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY GOVERNING BODIES TO PROTEST THE ISSUANCE OF THE LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-520, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR RETAIL BEER AND WINE PERMITS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO SEND AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE TO THE PREMISES TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER THE LOCATION IS UNSUITABLE DUE TO THE PROXIMITY TO RESIDENCES, SCHOOLS, PLAYGROUNDS, OR CHURCHES BEFORE A FINAL DETERMINATION ON WHETHER TO ISSUE A LICENSE IS MADE, TO INCREASE THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE REQUIRED NOTICE WHICH MUST BE DISPLAYED AT THE SITE OF THE PROPOSED BUSINESS, AND TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED LEGAL NOTICE MUST BE IN THE NEWSPAPER WITH THE LARGEST CIRCULATION; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS" OR "ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES" SO AS TO INCLUDE CERTAIN FLAVORED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROHIBITIONS ON ISSUING ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR LICENSES TO PLACES OF BUSINESS WITHIN A CERTAIN PROXIMITY TO A CHURCH, SCHOOL, OR PLAYGROUND, SO AS TO AMEND THE METHOD OF COMPUTATION, REMOVE THE EXEMPTION FOR RENEWAL OF LICENSES, AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO SEND AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE TO THE PREMISES TO MAKE THE APPROPRIATE MEASUREMENTS BEFORE A FINAL DETERMINATION ON WHETHER TO ISSUE A LICENSE IS MADE; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-180, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AN ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR LICENSE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE REQUIRED NOTICE WHICH MUST BE DISPLAYED AT THE SITE OF THE PROPOSED BUSINESS, TO APPLY THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS TO RENEWALS OF LICENSES, AND TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED LEGAL NOTICE MUST BE IN THE NEWSPAPER WITH THE LARGEST CIRCULATION; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-1820, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO NOTICE FOR A LICENSE TO SELL MINIBOTTLES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE REQUIRED NOTICE WHICH MUST BE DISPLAYED AT THE SITE OF THE PROPOSED BUSINESS AND TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED LEGAL NOTICE MUST BE IN THE NEWSPAPER WITH THE LARGEST CIRCULATION; TO AMEND SECTIONS 61-4-525, 61-6-185, AND 61-6-1825, ALL AS AMENDED, ALL RELATING TO PROTESTS OF CERTAIN BEER AND WINE, ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS, AND MINIBOTTLE LICENSES, ALL SO AS TO AUTHORIZE MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY GOVERNING BODIES TO PROTEST THE ISSUANCE OF THE LICENSES UNDER SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES AS PERSONS ALREADY AUTHORIZED TO FILE A PROTEST AND TO ALLOW PERSONS TO COME BEFORE THE APPROPRIATE GOVERNING BODY TO ASK THE BODY TO FILE A WRITTEN PROTEST.
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S. 21 (Word version) -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 47 TO TITLE 15 SO AS TO ENACT THE "UNIFORM INTERSTATE DEPOSITIONS AND DISCOVERY ACT", TO PROVIDE AN EFFICIENT AND INEXPENSIVE PROCEDURE FOR LITIGANTS TO DEPOSE OUT-OF-STATE INDIVIDUALS AND FOR THE PRODUCTION OF DISCOVERABLE MATERIALS THAT MAY BE LOCATED OUT OF STATE.
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S. 22 (Word version) -- Senator Jackson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION SHALL ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE BY WHICH A QUALIFIED ELECTOR MAY CAST HIS BALLOT IN PERSON WITHOUT EXCUSE DURING AN EARLY VOTING PERIOD; TO ESTABLISH EARLY VOTING CENTERS TO ALLOW A REGISTERED COUNTY RESIDENT TO VOTE OUTSIDE THEIR PRECINCT; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS, AND REQUIRE THESE LOCATIONS AND TIMES TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 30-4-80; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-330, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TIME OF APPLICATION FOR AN ABSENTEE BALLOT, SO AS TO DELETE THE AUTHORIZATION THAT AN APPLICATION MAY BE REQUESTED IN PERSON FOUR DAYS BEFORE AN ELECTION AND AUTHORIZING AN ABSENTEE APPLICATION MAY BE REQUESTED ONLY ON THE DAY BEFORE THE ELECTION.
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S. 23 (Word version) -- Senator Jackson: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 47, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CHILD PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM "THIS ARTICLE" AND REPLACE IT WITH "SECTION 56-5-6410", AND TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A DRIVER OR OCCUPANT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE TO SMOKE A TOBACCO PRODUCT WHILE A CHILD WHO IS LESS THAN TEN YEARS OLD IS ALSO AN OCCUPANT OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.
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S. 24 (Word version) -- Senator Jackson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-3845 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MUNICIPAL GOVERNING BODY BY ORDINANCE MAY RESTRICT THE OPERATOR OF A MOTOR VEHICLE WHO IS COMMUNICATING WITH ANOTHER PERSON BY WAY OF A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE TO THE USE OF A HANDS-FREE DEVICE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
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S. 25 (Word version) -- Senator Jackson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-720, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENTITIES WHOSE EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES ARE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS, SO AS TO UPDATE REFERENCES RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS AND TO ALLOW EMPLOYEES OF BERKELEY CITIZENS, BABCOCK CENTER, CHARLES LEA CENTER, AND TRI DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF AIKEN COUNTY TO PARTICIPATE IN THESE PLANS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO UPDATE REFERENCES RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES IN THE DEFINITIONS OF "EMPLOYEE" AND "EMPLOYER" AND TO INCLUDE WITHIN THOSE DEFINITIONS BERKELEY CITIZENS, BABCOCK CENTER, CHARLES LEA CENTER, AND TRI DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF AIKEN COUNTY.
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S. 26 (Word version) -- Senator Jackson: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE STROKE SYSTEMS OF CARE STUDY COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A STATE STROKE SYSTEMS OF CARE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STUDY COMMITTEE.
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S. 27 (Word version) -- Senator Jackson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-170, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FACILITIES EXEMPT FROM THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED REQUIREMENTS AND HEALTH FACILITY LICENSURE, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED REQUIREMENTS A FACILITY USED ONLY FOR ENDOSCOPY IF THE FACILITY IS LOCATED IN A PRIMARY CARE HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SHORTAGE AREA (HPSA).
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S. 28 (Word version) -- Senator Jackson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-10-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MINIMUM WAGE IN THIS STATE IS THE GREATER VALUE OF EITHER SIX DOLLARS AND FIFTEEN CENTS OR THE MINIMUM WAGE SET BY THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-130, RELATING TO THE SCOPE OF AUTHORITY TO SET MINIMUM WAGE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THIS STATE MAY NOT REQUIRE A MINIMUM WAGE THAT EXCEEDS THE ONE PROVIDED IN SECTION 41-10-35; TO AMEND SECTION 41-21-70, RELATING TO TERMS OF APPRENTICESHIP AGREEMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN APPRENTICE MUST BE PAID THE MINIMUM WAGE PROVIDED IN SECTION 41-10-35; TO AMEND SECTION 44-22-160, RELATING TO THERAPEUTIC PATIENT EMPLOYMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PATIENT EMPLOYEE MUST BE PAID THE MINIMUM WAGE PROVIDED IN 41-10-35; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 53-1-100 AND 53-1-110, RELATING TO SUNDAY WORK IN MACHINE SHOPS AND SUNDAY WORK IN MANUFACTURING OR FINISHING OF TEXTILE PRODUCTS, RESPECTIVELY, BOTH SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUNDAY WORK MUST BE COMPENSATED AT A RATE NO LESS THAN THE MINIMUM WAGE PROVIDED IN SECTION 41-10-35.
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S. 29 (Word version) -- Senator Jackson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-65-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MANDATORY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CHILD MUST ATTEND SCHOOL UNTIL HE ATTAINS THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN, GRADUATES FROM HIGH SCHOOL, OR RECEIVES A HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA; TO AMEND SECTION 63-19-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO DEFINE "CHILD" FOR THE PURPOSES OF TRUANCY; TO AMEND SECTION 63-19-1030, RELATING TO PREHEARING INQUIRY, SO AS TO INCLUDE TITLES FOR TRUANCY PETITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 63-19-1420, RELATING TO DRIVERS LICENSE SUSPENSION AND RESTRICTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE COURT SUSPENSION OR RESTRICTION OF A CHILD'S DRIVERS LICENSE UPON THE FINDING OF VIOLATION OF COURT TRUANCY ORDER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 63-19-1440, RELATING TO COMMITMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMMITMENT OF A CHILD WHO VIOLATES A COURT ORDER TO ATTEND SCHOOL.
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S. 30 (Word version) -- Senator Jackson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 52 TO TITLE 27 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION ACT.
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S. 31 (Word version) -- Senator Jackson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-95-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT, INCLUDING EXCEPTIONS TO PLACES WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS ALLOWING SMOKING IN CERTAIN PRIVATE OFFICES AND TEACHER LOUNGES AT SCHOOLS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-485 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO SMOKE OR POSSESS LIGHTED SMOKING MATERIAL IN OUTDOOR AREAS OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND PRESCHOOLS AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.
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S. 32 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 35-1-615 SO AS TO IMPOSE A ONE-DOLLAR SURCHARGE ON A SALE OF A SECURITY BY A BROKER-DEALER REGISTERED IN THIS STATE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE MONIES DERIVED FROM THE SURCHARGE BE DEPOSITED IN THE GENERAL FUND.
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S. 33 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 24-21-435 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN SEX OFFENDERS WHO ARE SERVING A PROBATIONARY SENTENCE MUST BE PLACED UNDER GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM SATELLITE SURVEILLANCE CONTINUOUSLY FOR THE DURATION OF THEIR PROBATIONARY SENTENCES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES.
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S. 34 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-1530, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CORRECTIONAL PROGRAMS FOR WHICH HOME DETENTION MAY BE SUBSTITUTED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COURT MAY SENTENCE CERTAIN OFFENDERS TO A HOME DETENTION PROGRAM AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO INCARCERATION.
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S. 35 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE FUNDAMENTAL INJUSTICES, CRUELTY, AND INHUMANITY INFLECTED UPON THE VICTIMS OF THE "ORANGEBURG MASSACRE" IN LIGHT OF GOVERNOR MARK SANFORD'S RECENT FORMAL APOLOGY FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY PATROL WHO GUNNED DOWN THREE STUDENTS AND INJURED TWENTY-SEVEN OTHER STUDENTS DURING THIS INCIDENT, AND TO CREATE A COMMISSION TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO COMPENSATE THE VICTIMS AND FAMILIES OF THE VICTIMS OF THIS TRAGEDY.
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S. 36 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 44-74-20 AND 44-74-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BOTH RELATING TO THE CERTIFICATION AND SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS, SO AS TO ALSO PROVIDE FOR THE CERTIFICATION AND SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF RADIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-74-40, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CERTIFIED AS A RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST, SO AS TO ALSO PROVIDE QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN INITIAL CERTIFICATION AS A RADIOLOGIST ASSISTANT AND FOR LICENSURE AS A RADIOLOGIST ASSISTANT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-74-60, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA RADIATION QUALITY STANDARDS ASSOCIATION BOARD, ITS MEMBERS, POWERS, AND DUTIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR TWO RADIOLOGIST ASSISTANT MEMBERS ON THE BOARD, TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF ENUMERATED RADIOLOGIC HEALTH PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS SHALL SERVE TERMS OF FOUR YEARS.
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S. 37 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-1-295 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL MUST NOT ISSUE A LICENSE OR PERMIT FOR THE OPERATION OF AN INDUSTRIAL FACILITY IF THE FACILITY IS WITHIN THREE AND ONE HALF MILES OF A RESIDENCE; TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY ISSUE A CEASE AND DESIST ORDER AND OTHER SANCTIONS TO AN EXISTING INDUSTRIAL FACILITY WITHIN THREE AND ONE HALF MILES OF A RESIDENCE IF THE FACILITY HAS OR HAS HAD AN INCIDENT WITHIN THE PAST FIFTEEN YEARS IN WHICH THE OPERATION OF THE FACILITY OR ANY PROCESS WITHIN THE FACILITY OR IN WHICH THE RELEASE OF INDUSTRIAL WASTE OR A BY-PRODUCT FROM THE FACILITY CAUSED OR CONTRIBUTED TO HUMAN INJURY OR DEATH.
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S. 38 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 95 OF TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE "CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT OF 1990", SO AS TO EXTEND THE SMOKING PROHIBITION PROVIDED FOR IN THE ACT TO RESTAURANTS, BARS, LOUNGE AREAS, AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES; TO SPECIFY THAT SMOKING IS PERMITTED IN PRIVATE HOMES AND AUTOMOBILES, HOME-BASED BUSINESSES, PRIVATE FUNCTIONS IN INDOOR AREAS, HOTEL ROOMS DESIGNATED AS SMOKING ROOMS, SPECIALTY TOBACCO STORES, TOBACCO MANUFACTURERS, CIGAR BARS, AND PRIVATE CLUBS AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PROPRIETOR OF AN ESTABLISHMENT HAS THE RIGHT TO PROHIBIT SMOKING IN HIS ESTABLISHMENT WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE BE PERMITTED BY THIS CHAPTER; TO PROVIDE THAT THE POSTING OF DESIGNATED SMOKING AREA SIGNS IS NOT REQUIRED FOR PRIVATE HOMES AND AUTOMOBILES OR HOME-BASED BUSINESSES AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION; TO DELETE THE MAXIMUM CRIMINAL PENALTY FROM A FINE OF TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS AND TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM CRIMINAL PENALTY OF A FINE OF NOT LESS THAN FIFTY DOLLARS; TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON SMOKING IN A RESTAURANT, BAR, OR LOUNGE MUST BE ASKED TO EXTINGUISH ALL LIGHTED TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND IF THE PERSON REFUSES TO DO SO, THE PERSON MUST BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE PREMISES; TO PROHIBIT A PERSON OR EMPLOYER FROM RETALIATING AGAINST ANOTHER PERSON OR AN EMPLOYEE OR CUSTOMER FOR FILING A COMPLAINT FOR OR SEEKING PROSECUTION OF A VIOLATION OF THIS CHAPTER; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT MUST NOT BE CONSTRUED TO PERMIT SMOKING WHERE IT IS OTHERWISE PROHIBITED BY REGULATION OF A STATE OR LOCAL AGENCY, INCLUDING A LOCAL ORDINANCE.
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S. 39 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 45-2-20, 45-2-30, AND 45-2-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION PURSUANT TO THE LODGING ESTABLISHMENT ACT, CONCERNING HOTELS AND OTHER SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS, BECAUSE OF RACE, CREED, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, DISABILITY, OR MARITAL STATUS, SO AS TO ALSO PROHIBIT SUCH DISCRIMINATION BECAUSE OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR GENDER IDENTITY AND TO DEFINE "SEXUAL ORIENTATION" AND "GENDER IDENTITY"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 45-9-10, RELATING TO PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION IN THE FULL AND EQUAL ENJOYMENT OF THE GOODS, SERVICES, FACILITIES, PRIVILEGES, ADVANTAGES AND ACCOMMODATIONS OF ANY PLACE OF PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN, SO AS TO PROHIBIT SUCH DISCRIMINATION BECAUSE OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR GENDER IDENTITY AND TO DEFINE "SEXUAL ORIENTATION" AND "GENDER IDENTITY".
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S. 40 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-65 SO AS TO REQUIRE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES TO ESTABLISH PROTOCOLS ALLOWING A PATIENT TO DESIGNATE AN INDIVIDUAL AS AN AUTHORIZED VISITOR REGARDLESS OF THE BLOOD OR LEGAL RELATIONSHIP OF THE PATIENT TO THE INDIVIDUAL.
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S. 41 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1900 SO AS TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES FOR NONCAPITAL CRIMINAL OFFENSES AGAINST A PERSON THAT WERE MOTIVATED BY HATE, WHICH PERTAINS TO SUCH CRIMES BEING COMMITTED WITH THE INTENT TO COMMIT THE CRIME BECAUSE OF THE ACTUAL OR PERCEIVED RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, AGE, DISABILITY, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR GENDER IDENTITY OF A VICTIM, AND TO DEFINE "AGE", "BASE OFFENSE", "GENDER IDENTITY", "DISABILITY", "MOTIVATED BY HATE", AND "SEXUAL ORIENTATION".
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S. 42 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-1-18 SO AS TO ENACT THE "CIVIL UNION EQUALITY ACT", TO PROVIDE THAT TWO PERSONS MAY FORM A CIVIL UNION IF THEY ARE OF THE SAME SEX; TO PROVIDE THAT ALL LAWS APPLICABLE TO MARRIAGE APPLY TO CIVIL UNIONS AND THAT THE SAME BENEFITS, PROTECTIONS, RIGHTS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THE LAW GRANTED TO SPOUSES IN A MARRIAGE ARE ALSO GRANTED TO THOSE JOINED IN A CIVIL UNION; TO DIRECT THE OFFICE OF VITAL STATISTICS TO KEEP A RECORD OF ALL CIVIL UNIONS FORMED AND THE DISSOLUTION OF SUCH UNIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE FAMILY COURT HAS JURISDICTION OVER ALL PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE DISSOLUTION OF A CIVIL UNION AND THE SAME RULES AND PROCEDURES THAT APPLY TO THE DISSOLUTION OF A MARRIAGE APPLY TO THE DISSOLUTION OF A CIVIL UNION; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS ACT MUST BE CONSTRUED LIBERALLY TO SECURE TO CIVIL UNIONS THE ATTRIBUTES, EFFECTS, BENEFITS, AND PROTECTIONS EQUAL TO THOSE AFFORDED MARRIAGE.
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S. 43 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-127-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING JULY 1, 2009, SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY SHALL ESTABLISH A LAW SCHOOL AND AN UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING SCHOOL, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE LAW SCHOOL AND ENGINEERING SCHOOL MUST BE ESTABLISHED AND FUNDED, AND TO PROVIDE FOR FACULTY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA LAW SCHOOL AND THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BOTH IN COLUMBIA, TO TEACH ALSO AT THE COUNTERPART SCHOOLS AT SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY.
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S. 44 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 48-43-395 SO AS TO PROVIDE OFFSHORE EXPLORATION, DRILLING, OR PRODUCTION OF OIL AND GAS IN THE ATLANTIC OCEAN WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA CONTINGENT ON THE REMOVAL OF APPLICABLE FEDERAL RESTRICTIONS AND SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS TITLE, AND TO PROVIDE THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SHALL EXPEDITE AN APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT FOR OFFSHORE EXPLORATION, DRILLING, OR PRODUCTION.
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S. 45 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 62 TO TITLE 40 SO AS TO ENACT THE "INTERIOR DESIGN CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT"; TO PROVIDE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; TO REQUIRE A PERSON RENDERING AN INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICE TO REGISTER WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION; TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION AND RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION; AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE REGISTRATION AND REGULATION OF INTERIOR DESIGNERS.
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S. 46 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-1-142 SO AS TO PROHIBIT RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS FROM PREPARING, SERVING, OR OTHERWISE PROVIDING FOOD CONTAINING TRANS FATS, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO ASCERTAIN THE USE OF TRANS FATS WHEN INSPECTING RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE A CIVIL FINE FOR VIOLATIONS.
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S. 47 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 39 OF TITLE 34 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO DEFERRED PRESENTMENT SERVICES, BY ADDING SECTION 34-39-175, TO PROVIDE THAT THE CONSUMER FINANCE DIVISION OF THE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS MUST IMPLEMENT A DEFERRED PRESENTMENT LOAN TRACKING DATABASE AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE INFORMATION REQUIRED IN THE DATABASE; TO ADD SECTION 34-39-270, TO PLACE A LIMIT ON THE AMOUNT OF OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL A BORROWER MAY HAVE, TO PROVIDE FOR A TWO DAY WAITING PERIOD BETWEEN LOANS, TO REQUIRE DEFERRED PRESENTMENT LENDERS TO VERIFY A CONSUMER'S ELIGIBILITY FOR A LOAN PRIOR TO ENTERING INTO A DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROCESS TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY; TO ADD SECTION 34-39-280, TO PROVIDE THAT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES A BORROWER MAY UTILIZE A PAYMENT PLAN TO SATISFY OUTSTANDING LOANS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH A PAYMENT PLAN MAY BE USED, AND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A PAYMENT PLAN; TO ADD SECTION 34-39-290, TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD MUST MAKE ANNUAL REPORTS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTENTS OF THE REPORTS; TO AMEND SECTION 34-39-130, TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER 39; TO AMEND SECTION 34-39-150 TO PROVIDE THAT THE APPLICATION FEE FOR NEW LICENSES AND THE LICENSE RENEWAL FEES ARE EACH INCREASED FROM TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS TO FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS AND TO PROVIDE THAT HALF OF THE FEES MUST BE CREDITED TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE TO ESTABLISH A DIVISION TO ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 34-39-180, TO PROVIDE FOR A MAXIMUM LOAN AMOUNT THAT MAY NOT EXCEED THE LESSER OF TWENTY PERCENT OF THE BORROWER'S GROSS INCOME DURING THE TERM OF THE LOAN OR FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS AND TO PROVIDE FOR CONSUMER WARNING STATEMENTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 34-39-200 TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS ON THE ACTIVITIES OF LICENSED DEFERRED PRESENTMENT PROVIDERS.
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S. 48 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 17, TITLE 16 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC POLICY, BY ADDING SECTION 16-17-750 TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO WEAR PANTS SAGGING MORE THAN THREE INCHES BELOW HIS HIPS; TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT A VIOLATION IS NOT GROUNDS FOR DENYING, SUSPENDING, OR REVOKING THE VIOLATOR'S PARTICIPATION IN A STATE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; AND TO PROVIDE FOR JURISDICTION TO HEAR A VIOLATION IS VESTED EXCLUSIVELY IN THE MUNICIPAL COURT AND THE MAGISTRATES COURT.
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S. 49 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 TO CHAPTER 111, TITLE 59 SO AS TO EXEMPT A PERSON WHO IS CALLED TO ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY FROM PAYING TUITION TO A PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING OR A TECHNICAL COLLEGE IN THIS STATE WHEN HE RETURNS FROM SERVING HIS TERM OF ACTIVE DUTY PURSUANT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
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S. 50 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-1-143 SO AS TO DEFINE A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, TO REQUIRE A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT THAT SELLS FOOD CONTAINING TRANS FAT OR COOKED IN TRANS FAT MUST PROVIDE CERTAIN CONSPICUOUS WARNINGS THAT THE FOOD CONTAINS TRANS FAT OR WAS COOKED IN TRANS FAT, TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL MAY ADOPT RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING THESE WARNINGS; AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION.
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S. 51 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 27-40-810 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE EXECUTION OF A JUDGMENT FOR EJECTMENT MAY NOT OCCUR UNTIL AT LEAST SEVEN DAYS LAPSE FROM THE DATE ON WHICH THE MAGISTRATE ISSUED THE ORDER OR, IF THE JUDGMENT IS STAYED, UNTIL AT LEAST SEVEN DAYS LAPSE FROM THE DATE ON WHICH THE ORDER IS LIFTED, AND DURING THE SEVEN DAY PERIOD THE TENANT MAY REMOVE HIS PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM THE PREMISES WITHOUT INTERFERENCE FROM THE LANDLORD; AND TO AMEND SECTION 27-40-710, RELATING TO REMOVAL OF AN EVICTED TENANT'S PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM THE RENTAL PREMISES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE PARTY REMOVING THE PERSONAL PROPERTY SHALL RETAIN POSSESSION OF THE PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR THIRTY DAYS, DURING WHICH TIME THE TENANT MAY RECOVER THE PERSONAL PROPERTY.
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S. 52 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CERTAIN ACTS PROHIBITED OF LOBBYISTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE A LOBBYIST MAY NOT SERVE ON A LOCAL BOARD OR LOCAL COMMISSION, AND TO PROVIDE A LOBBYIST SERVING ON A LOCAL BOARD OR LOCAL COMMISSION BEFORE JULY 1, 2009, MAY CONTINUE TO SERVE ON THAT BOARD OR COMMISSION UNTIL HIS TERM EXPIRES.
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S. 53 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO REPEAL CHAPTER 7, TITLE 41, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A PERSON'S RIGHT TO WORK REGARDLESS OF MEMBERSHIP OR NONMEMBERSHIP IN AN ORGANIZATION OR LABOR UNION.
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S. 54 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-850 SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM "FUNERAL PROCESSION", TO PROVIDE FOR THE DUTIES OF OPERATORS OF VEHICLES IN A FUNERAL PROCESSION AND NOT IN A FUNERAL PROCESSION AND TO PROVIDE FOR A CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION OF THOSE DUTIES.
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S. 55 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 2, ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE SUPREME COURT, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM FIVE TO SEVEN THE NUMBER OF JUSTICES COMPRISING THE SUPREME COURT ON JANUARY 1, 2011.
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S. 56 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-15-370 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO COMMUNICATE PROFANITY IN A PUBLIC FORUM OR PLACE OF PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION; BY ADDING SECTION 16-15-430 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF DISSEMINATING PROFANITY TO A MINOR AND PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR THE OFFENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 16-15-305, RELATING TO DISSEMINATING OBSCENITY, SO AS TO SPECIFY BOTH ORAL AND WRITTEN PUBLICATIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-15-375, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF MORALITY AND DECENCY OFFENSES AGAINST MINORS, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE OFFENSE OF DISSEMINATING PROFANITY TO A MINOR.
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S. 57 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-7-330, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ATTENDANCE AT CIRCUIT COURT AND PREPARATION OF THE DOCKET, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE FOR CIRCUIT COURT RATHER THAN THE CIRCUIT SOLICITOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING THE ORDER OF CASES CALLED FOR TRIAL FOR GENERAL SESSIONS COURT.
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S. 58 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-19-75 SO AS TO PROHIBIT MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM CAMPAIGNING FOR JUDICIAL CANDIDATES WITHIN TWO YEARS OF THE ELECTION, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION SHALL INVESTIGATE COMPLAINTS, TO PROVIDE A PENALTY, AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES FOR LEGISLATIVE MEMBERS OF THE JUDICIAL MERIT SELECTION COMMISSION.
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S. 59 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 58-23-1235 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A TAXICAB COMPANY THAT LEASES A TAXICAB THROUGH AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT MUST OBTAIN CERTAIN LIABILITY INSURANCE, PROVIDE THAT A TAXICAB COMPANY IS NOT REQUIRED TO PROVIDE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE FOR A DRIVER WHO LEASES THE COMPANY'S TAXICAB AS AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, AND PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW DO NOT APPLY TO A DRIVER WHO LEASES A TAXICAB UNDER AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR LEASE AGREEMENT; BY ADDING SECTION 42-1-376 SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA WORKER'S COMPENSATION LAW A DRIVER WHO LEASES A TAXICAB UNDER AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH A TAXICAB COMPANY FROM THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 58-23-1220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIRED FOR A TAXI, SO AS TO DELETE SPECIFIC DOLLAR AMOUNTS OF LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIRED FOR A TAXI FROM THIS SECTION, AND PROVIDE THAT THE MINIMUM STATUTORY LIMITS OF INSURANCE REQUIRED FOR A VEHICLE, OR CERTAIN ALTERNATIVE SELF-INSURER PROVISIONS, APPLY TO A TAXI; TO AMEND SECTION 58-23-1230, RELATING TO FILING A BOND INSTEAD OF LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR A TAXI, SO AS TO ALLOW A TAXI COMPANY TO COMPLY WITH CERTAIN SELF-INSURER PROVISIONS, OR DEPOSIT A BOND INSTEAD OF INSURANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF THE MINIMUM STATUTORY LIMITS OF INSURANCE REQUIRED FOR A VEHICLE; AND TO CHANGE THE TITLE OF ARTICLE 13, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 58 FROM "TAXIS IN COUNTIES WITH CITIES OVER 70,000" TO "TAXIS".
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S. 60 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE IMPOSITION OF THE MOTOR FUELS USER FEE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 28, TITLE 12 OF THE 1976 CODE IS SUSPENDED EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2009, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1, 2009, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE OFFSET AMOUNT OF UNOBLIGATED ENFORCED COLLECTIONS REVENUE MUST BE CREDITED TO THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND, AND TO PROVIDE THAT MOTOR FUEL WHOLESALERS MUST PASS ON THE SAVINGS REALIZED BY THIS SUSPENSION OF THE MOTOR FUELS USER FEE TO MOTOR FUEL RETAILERS WHEN INVOICING THEM FOR THE COST OF MOTOR FUELS DURING THE SUSPENSION PERIOD.
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S. 61 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-19-492 SO AS TO ENACT A STATEWIDE CURFEW FOR MINORS AND TO PROVIDE A CIVIL PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION OF THE CURFEW; AND TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES TO "OPT OUT" OF THE CURFEW.
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S. 62 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-127-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH THE FALL SEMESTER OF 2011, AN ENGINEERING SCHOOL AND A LAW SCHOOL MUST BE ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY AT ITS CAMPUS IN ORANGEBURG, AND TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS FOR THE ENGINEERING SCHOOL AND THE LAW SCHOOL MUST BE PROVIDED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED BY THE UNIVERSITY FROM OTHER FUNDS AND PRIVATE DONATIONS.
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S. 63 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 2 OF ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE SUPREME COURT, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM FIVE TO SEVEN THE NUMBER OF JUSTICES COMPRISING THE SUPREME COURT ON JANUARY 1, 2013; TO SECTION 3, ARTICLE V, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE SUPREME COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ASSOCIATE JUSTICES OF THE SUPREME COURT SHALL BE POPULARLY ELECTED FROM CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS BY THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF EACH DISTRICT BEGINNING IN 2012 AND THAT THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT SHALL BE ELECTED FROM THE STATE AT-LARGE; TO SECTION 8, ARTICLE V, RELATING TO ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT JUDGES OF THE COURT OF APPEALS BEGINNING IN 2012 SHALL BE POPULARLY ELECTED FROM CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS BY THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF EACH DISTRICT; AND TO SECTION 13, ARTICLE V, RELATING TO JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JUDGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING IN 2012 CIRCUIT COURT JUDGES SHALL BE POPULARLY ELECTED FROM STATE SENATORIAL DISTRICTS BY THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF EACH DISTRICT AND THAT THE CHIEF JUSTICE SHALL ASSIGN CIRCUIT JUDGES TO THE JUDICIAL CIRCUITS WITH REASONABLE EFFORTS MADE TO ACCOUNT FOR GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION.
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S. 64 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 63-3-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND TERMS OF FAMILY COURT JUDGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FAMILY COURT JUDGES SHALL BE POPULARLY ELECTED FROM STATE SENATORIAL DISTRICTS BY THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF EACH DISTRICT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT JUDICIAL SCREENING PROCEDURES IN CHAPTER 19, TITLE 2 DO NOT APPLY TO THESE POPULARLY ELECTED JUDGES; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 63-3-40 RELATING TO THE NUMBER OF FAMILY COURT JUDGES ASSIGNED TO EACH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT.
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S. 65 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 34, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM ENACTING LOCAL OR SPECIAL LAWS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE OPERATION OR POSSESSION OF ANY TYPE OF COIN-OPERATED AMUSEMENT OR GAMING MACHINE OR DEVICE IN A COUNTY UPON THE ENACTMENT OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SUCH OPERATION OR POSSESSION, UPON THE FAVORABLE VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY'S LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, OR BY A PETITION SIGNED BY FIVE PERCENT OF THE COUNTY'S REGISTERED ELECTORS SUBJECT TO A FAVORABLE REFERENDUM.
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S. 66 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-3-240, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REMOVAL OF OFFICERS BY THE GOVERNOR, SO AS TO ADD THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO THE OFFICERS WHO MAY BE REMOVED BY THE GOVERNOR.
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S. 67 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3557 SO AS TO ALLOW A STATE INCOME TAX CREDIT EQUAL TO FIFTY PERCENT OF THE EXPENSE OF PURCHASING AND INSTALLING A METAL DETECTOR SECURITY SYSTEM INSTALLED AND OPERATED BY RETAIL SPACE LANDLORDS AND INDIVIDUAL RETAILERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE SECURITY.
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S. 68 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-33-210, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LICENSE TAXES ON LICENSES ISSUED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 61, THE ALCOHOL BEVERAGE CONTROL ACT, SO AS TO REQUIRE A LICENSE WITH A LICENSE TAX OF FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR A RETAIL DEALER HOLDING A WHOLESALER'S BASIC PERMIT UNDER FEDERAL LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 12-33-245, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE EXCISE TAX ON THE GROSS PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS BY THE DRINK, SO AS TO REPLACE THE EXCISE TAX WITH A LICENSE TAX ON WHOLESALERS IMPOSED AT THE RATE OF SIXTY-SIX CENTS A LITER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES" FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SALES TAX ACT, SO AS TO DELETE AN OBSOLETE REFERENCE TO THE FORMER EXCISE TAX ON THE GROSS PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS BY THE DRINK.
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S. 69 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3540 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA LOW INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT ACT" WHICH PROVIDES AN INCOME OR INSURANCE PREMIUM TAX CREDIT FOR EXPENDITURES TO DEVELOP RENTAL HOUSING UNITS FOR LOW INCOME TENANTS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THIS INCOME TAX CREDIT IS AUTHORIZED, AND TO PERMIT THE HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO ADMINISTER THIS PROGRAM AND THE TAX CREDITS UNDER THE PROGRAM.
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S. 70 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-2-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL ACT AND THE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO BEER, ALE, PORTER, AND WINE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THESE LAWS IS RESERVED TO THE STATE AND TO PROVIDE THAT LOCAL ORDINANCES ATTEMPTING TO REGULATE THESE MATTERS ARE UNENFORCEABLE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON SUNDAY BEER AND WINE SALES AND THE EXCEPTIONS TO THIS PROHIBITION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEER AND WINE MAY BE SOLD OR OFFERED FOR SALE AT ALL HOURS EXCEPT THOSE HOURS WHEN SUCH SALES ARE PROHIBITED BY STATE LAW AND TO PROVIDE THAT CONFLICTING MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY ORDINANCES ARE UNENFORCEABLE.
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S. 71 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-1-135 SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE RECEIVING ANY STATE FUNDS TO OBSERVE STATE LEGAL HOLIDAYS, TO PROVIDE THAT PAYMENT OF STATE FUNDS OTHERWISE DUE A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION MUST BE SUSPENDED IF A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION FAILS TO OBSERVE ALL STATE LEGAL HOLIDAYS, AND TO DEFINE "POLITICAL SUBDIVISION".
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S. 72 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-1-195 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL STATE AGENCIES, DEPARTMENTS, COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, INSTITUTIONS, AND ENTITIES SHALL REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND TO THE GOVERNOR ON JANUARY FIFTEENTH AND JULY FIFTEENTH OF EACH YEAR THE JUSTIFICATION OF THE DOLLARS FROM ANY SOURCE THAT ARE RECEIVED BY THEM, AND HOW THESE DOLLARS ARE USED TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE CITIZENS OF THE STATE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF AND EXCEPTIONS TO THIS PROVISION.
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S. 73 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-13-20, 1-13-30, 1-13-70, 1-13-80, 1-13-90, AS AMENDED, AND 1-13-100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ALL RELATING TO PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT BECAUSE OF RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, SEX, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR DISABILITY, SO AS TO ALSO PROHIBIT SUCH DISCRIMINATION BECAUSE OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR GENDER IDENTITY AND TO DEFINE "SEXUAL ORIENTATION" AND "GENDER IDENTITY".
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S. 74 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-55 SO AS TO PROHIBIT HOSPITALS FROM CHARGING UNINSURED PATIENTS FEES IN EXCESS OF THE MAXIMUM FEES CHARGED TO INSURED PATIENTS FOR THE SAME SERVICES.
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S. 75 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 31-21-30, 31-21-40, 31-21-50, 31-21-60, AND 31-21-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ALL RELATING TO PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION PURSUANT TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA FAIR HOUSING LAW, CONCERNING THE BUYING, SELLING, OR RENTING OF DWELLINGS, BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, HANDICAP, FAMILIAL STATUS, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN, SO AS TO ALSO PROHIBIT SUCH DISCRIMINATION BECAUSE OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR GENDER IDENTITY AND TO DEFINE "SEXUAL ORIENTATION" AND "GENDER IDENTITY".
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S. 76 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-65 SO AS TO REQUIRE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES TO ESTABLISH PROTOCOLS ALLOWING A PATIENT TO DESIGNATE AN INDIVIDUAL AS AN AUTHORIZED VISITOR REGARDLESS OF THE BLOOD OR LEGAL RELATIONSHIP OF THE PATIENT TO THE INDIVIDUAL; TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-13-20, 1-13-30, 1-13-70, 1-13-80, 1-13-90, AS AMENDED, AND 1-13-100, ALL RELATING TO PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT BECAUSE OF RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, SEX, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR DISABILITY, SO AS TO ALSO PROHIBIT SUCH DISCRIMINATION BECAUSE OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR GENDER IDENTITY AND TO DEFINE "SEXUAL ORIENTATION" AND "GENDER IDENTITY"; TO AMEND SECTIONS 31-21-30, 31-21-40, 31-21-50, 31-21-60, AND 31-21-70, ALL RELATING TO PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION PURSUANT TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA FAIR HOUSING LAW, CONCERNING THE BUYING, SELLING, OR RENTING OF DWELLINGS, BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, HANDICAP, FAMILIAL STATUS, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN, SO AS TO ALSO PROHIBIT SUCH DISCRIMINATION BECAUSE OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR GENDER IDENTITY AND TO DEFINE "SEXUAL ORIENTATION" AND "GENDER IDENTITY"; TO AMEND SECTIONS 45-2-20, 45-2-30, AND 45-2-60, RELATING TO PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION PURSUANT TO THE LODGING ESTABLISHMENT ACT, CONCERNING HOTELS AND OTHER SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS, BECAUSE OF RACE, CREED, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, DISABILITY, OR MARITAL STATUS, SO AS TO ALSO PROHIBIT SUCH DISCRIMINATION BECAUSE OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR GENDER IDENTITY AND TO DEFINE "SEXUAL ORIENTATION" AND "GENDER IDENTITY"; TO AMEND SECTION 45-9-10, RELATING TO PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION IN THE FULL AND EQUAL ENJOYMENT OF THE GOODS, SERVICES, FACILITIES, PRIVILEGES, ADVANTAGES AND ACCOMMODATIONS OF ANY PLACE OF PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN, SO AS TO PROHIBIT SUCH DISCRIMINATION BECAUSE OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR GENDER IDENTITY AND TO DEFINE "SEXUAL ORIENTATION" AND "GENDER IDENTITY"; AND BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1900 SO AS TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES FOR NONCAPITAL CRIMINAL OFFENSES AGAINST A PERSON THAT WERE MOTIVATED BY HATE, WHICH PERTAINS TO SUCH CRIMES BEING COMMITTED WITH THE INTENT TO COMMIT THE CRIME BECAUSE OF THE ACTUAL OR PERCEIVED RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, AGE, DISABILITY, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR GENDER IDENTITY OF A VICTIM, AND TO DEFINE "AGE", "BASE OFFENSE", "GENDER IDENTITY", "DISABILITY", "MOTIVATED BY HATE", AND "SEXUAL ORIENTATION".
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S. 77 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 54-3-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT AND TERMS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE PORTS AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNOR MAY REMOVE A MEMBER ONLY FOR CAUSE.
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S. 78 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 34, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ENACTING LOCAL OR SPECIAL LAWS, SO AS TO ALLOW A COUNTY BY ORDINANCE, BY A VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF A COUNTY'S LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION OR A PETITION SIGNED BY FIVE PERCENT OF A COUNTY'S REGISTERED ELECTORS, SUBJECT TO A FAVORABLE REFERENDUM, TO AUTHORIZE THE OPERATION OR POSSESSION OF ANY TYPE OF COIN-OPERATED AMUSEMENT OR GAMING MACHINE OR DEVICE IN THAT COUNTY.
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S. 79 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-1-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PREREQUISITES TO THE ISSUANCE OF A CORPORATE CERTIFICATE TO A PROPOSED MUNICIPALITY, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO CHAPTER 17.
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S. 80 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, BY ADDING SECTION 16 TO ARTICLE XVII SO AS TO ESTABLISH A SPECIFIED PROCEDURE FOR THE ENACTMENT OR REPEAL OF LAWS AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS BY INITIATIVE PETITION AND REFERENDUM AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
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S. 81 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 4-9-1210 AND 5-17-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL BALLOT INITIATIVES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT A BALLOT INITIATIVE MUST BE REQUESTED BY AT LEAST FIVE INSTEAD OF FIFTEEN PERCENT OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF A COUNTY AND AT LEAST TEN INSTEAD OF FIFTEEN PERCENT OF THE REGISTERED VOTERS OF A MUNICIPALITY.
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S. 82 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERSONS QUALIFIED TO VOTE BY ABSENTEE BALLOT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A QUALIFIED ELECTOR MEETING CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERMITTED TO VOTE BY ABSENTEE BALLOT BY MAIL, AND THAT A QUALIFIED ELECTOR MUST BE PERMITTED TO VOTE BY ABSENTEE BALLOT IN AN ELECTION IN WHICH HE IS ENTITLED TO VOTE FOR ANY REASON IF THE QUALIFIED ELECTOR APPEARS IN PERSON TO CAST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT AS PROVIDED BY LAW.
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S. 83 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 54, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY DESIGNATING SECTIONS 54-1-10 THROUGH 54-1-40 AS ARTICLE 1, ENTITLED "GENERAL PROVISIONS"; AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 ENACTING THE "WATERCRAFT GAMBLING ACT" SO AS TO MAKE IT LAWFUL TO USE GAMBLING DEVICES ON WATERCRAFT AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS.
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S. 84 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RIGHT TO INSPECT OR COPY PUBLIC RECORDS, SO AS TO ADD ARREST WARRANTS ISSUED FOR THE PRECEDING THREE MONTHS AS DOCUMENTS WHICH MUST BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AND COPYING WHEN THE REQUESTOR APPEARS IN PERSON.
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S. 85 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-7-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWER OF CONDEMNATION BY A MUNICIPALITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS POWER DOES NOT INCLUDE OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY LOCATED OUTSIDE OF A MUNICIPALITY.
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S. 86 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 25-11-110 SO AS TO GIVE PREFERENCE TO HOMELESS VETERANS AT ALL SHELTERS FUNDED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY PUBLIC FUNDS.
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S. 87 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 34-39-175 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A COMMON DATABASE OF DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS IMPLEMENTED BY THE CONSUMER FINANCE DIVISION OF THE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND ACCESSIBLE TO DEFERRED PRESENTMENT PROVIDERS TO VERIFY IF AN APPLICANT HAS AN EXISTING OR RECENTLY TERMINATED DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTION FOR PURPOSES OF DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY TO ENTER INTO A NEW TRANSACTION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE INFORMATION REQUIRED, AND TO ALLOW A FEE UP TO ONE DOLLAR FOR SUBMITTED DATA; BY ADDING SECTION 34-39-205 SO AS TO PROHIBIT MISLEADING ADVERTISING ON THE PREMISES OF A DEFERRED PRESENTMENT PROVIDER; BY ADDING SECTION 34-39-270 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A NEW DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTION WITH A PERSON WHO HAS AN EXISTING TRANSACTION, AN EXTENDED PAYMENT PLAN, OR HAS ENDED A TRANSACTION EARLIER THAN SEVEN DAYS FROM APPLICATION, TO PROVIDE FURTHER FOR THE SUBMISSION OF AND ACCESS TO INFORMATION IN THE COMMON DATABASE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR A FEE AND FOR CONFIDENTIALITY; BY ADDING SECTION 34-39-280 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXTENDED PAYMENT PLAN FOR PAYMENT OF AN OUTSTANDING DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTION AND THE REQUIRED TERMS; BY ADDING SECTION 34-39-290 SO AS TO REQUIRE AN ANNUAL REPORT OF THESE TRANSACTIONS BY THE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; TO AMEND SECTION 34-39-130, RELATING TO LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH A PERSON ENGAGING IN THE BUSINESS OF DEFERRED PRESENTMENT SERVICES, SO AS TO PROHIBIT BUSINESS IN THIS STATE WITHOUT A LICENSE, TO FURTHER DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN A PERSON REQUIRED TO BE LICENSED AND A BONA FIDE STATE OR FEDERALLY CHARTERED BANK, THRIFT, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR CREDIT UNION, AND TO REQUIRE COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL LAW WHEN ACTING FOR A THIRD PARTY LENDER; TO AMEND SECTION 34-39-150, RELATING TO APPLICATION FOR LICENSURE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE APPLICATION FEE AND ANNUAL RENEWAL FEE FROM TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS TO FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS AND THE MULTIPLE LOCATION FEE FROM FIFTY DOLLARS TO ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 34-39-170, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON THE ADVANCEMENT OF MONIES, SO AS TO PROHIBIT AN ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER FOR AUTOMATIC PAYMENT OF A DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTION; TO AMEND SECTION 34-39-180, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR A DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTION, SO AS TO LIMIT THE TOTAL AMOUNT ADVANCED TO THE LESSER OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS OR TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE CUSTOMER'S GROSS INCOME DURING THE LOAN PERIOD, TO REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF THE NATURE OF THE TRANSACTION AND THE CUSTOMER'S RIGHTS, TO PROHIBIT A LOAN TO A PERSON WHO IS ENGAGED IN AN EXTENDED PAYMENT PLAN, AND TO PROVIDE FOR FORMS FOR CALCULATION OF PERMISSIBLE LOAN AMOUNTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 34-39-200, RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON LICENSEES, SO AS TO REQUIRE COMPLIANCE WITH LAW WHEN ACTING FOR A THIRD-PARTY LENDER.
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S. 88 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-35-52 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT SET-ASIDE FOR GOVERNMENTAL BODIES AND LOCAL POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS SUBJECT TO THE STATE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE FOR CONTRACTS FOR GOODS OR SERVICES ENTERED INTO OUTSIDE OF THE PROCUREMENT CODE WITH VENDORS WHO ARE LEGAL RESIDENTS OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
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S. 89 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-1524, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A PREFERENCE FOR A RESIDENT VENDOR IN CONNECTION WITH A PROCUREMENT SUBJECT TO THE STATE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE VENDOR AND ITS EMPLOYEES MUST BE LEGAL RESIDENTS OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE PREFERENCE.
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S. 90 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 39-1-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MAKING INTENTIONALLY UNTRUE STATEMENTS IN ADVERTISING, SO AS TO PROHIBIT IN ANY FORM ADVERTISING THAT IS KNOWN OR SHOULD BE KNOWN TO BE UNTRUE OR MISLEADING, INCLUDING TELEVISION, RADIO, AND INTERNET BROADCASTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 39-5-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPLICABILITY OF THE UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES ACT, SO AS TO MAKE THE PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO A PERSON WHO KNEW OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THE ADVERTISING WAS UNTRUE OR MISLEADING.
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S. 91 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A COUNTY'S POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN, SO AS TO DELETE A PROVISION AUTHORIZING COUNTIES TO EXERCISE THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN FOR SLUM CLEARANCE AND REDEVELOPMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 5-7-50, RELATING TO A MUNICIPALITY'S POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN, SO AS TO DELETE A PROVISION AUTHORIZING MUNICIPALITIES TO EXERCISE THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN FOR SLUM CLEARANCE AND REDEVELOPMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 28-2-60, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION OF THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURE ACT, SO AS TO SPECIFY CIRCUMSTANCES THAT ARE NOT PUBLIC USE AND DO NOT JUSTIFY CONDEMNATION OF PROPERTY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 28-2-210, RELATING TO ACTIONS IN CONDEMNATION, SO AS TO REFERENCE THE CIRCUMSTANCES THAT ARE NOT PUBLIC USE AND DO NOT JUSTIFY CONDEMNATION OF PROPERTY.
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S. 92 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 31-12-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FEDERAL DEFENSE FACILITIES REDEVELOPMENT LAW, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A MUNICIPALITY AS A PART OF THE "AREA OF OPERATION" ENTITLED TO REPRESENTATION ON A REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; TO AMEND SECTION 31-12-40, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF A REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP COMPOSITION OF A REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY CONTROLLING PROPERTY WITHIN A FEDERALLY DEFINED METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREA (MSA) LYING WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF A MUNICIPALITY, TO REQUIRE RESTRUCTURING OF A NONCOMPLYING AUTHORITY, TO PROVIDE THAT A NEWLY CREATED OR RESTRUCTURED AUTHORITY IS A CREATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY AND NOT THE STATE, TO CONFER UPON THE NEW OR RESTRUCTURED AUTHORITY ALL THE SEPARATE AND DISTINCT POWERS OF OTHER REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE NEW OR RESTRUCTURED ENTITY IS NOT A STATE AGENCY FOR, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PURPOSES OF LEASING OF, ACQUISITION OF TITLE TO, AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING REAL PROPERTY AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, AND TO REQUIRE THE NEW OR RESTRUCTURED AUTHORITY TO INDEMNIFY THE STATE AGAINST LOSSES ARISING OUT OF ITS TRANSACTIONS OR ITS LIABILITIES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 31-12-50 AND 31-12-100, RELATING TO MEMBERSHIP TERMS AND DISSOLUTION OF A REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, RESPECTIVELY, BOTH SO AS TO CONFORM THEM TO CHANGES IN SECTION 31-12-40; TO AMEND SECTION 31-12-210, RELATING TO ISSUANCE OF OBLIGATIONS AND DISPOSITION OF FUNDS BY A MUNICIPALITY, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE TIME LIMIT FIFTEEN YEARS FROM THE DATE THE AUTHORITY IS RESTRUCTURED AND CEASES TO BE A CREATION OF THE STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 31-12-300, RELATING TO CERTIFICATION OF THE ASSESSED VALUE OF THE TAXABLE PROPERTY IN A PROJECT AREA AND DETERMINATION OF PERCENTAGES REPRESENTING EACH TAXING DISTRICT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE VALUE BE DETERMINED AS OF THE AUTHORITY'S ORIGINAL CREATION OR THE DATE THE PROPERTIES WERE SCHEDULED FOR DISPOSAL, WITHOUT REGARD TO RESTRUCTURING; TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-510, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION OF FEES FROM BEER AND WINE PERMITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A SPECIAL FUND TO SUPPORT A FEDERAL DEFENSE FACILITIES REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; AND TO PROVIDE FOR TRANSITIONAL OPERATION OF AN EXISTING FEDERAL DEFENSE FACILITIES REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
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S. 93 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-13-490 SO AS TO CREATE THE CRIME OF ENGAGING IN THE BUSINESS OF SHORT-TERM VEHICLE SECURED LOANS IN THIS STATE, TO PROVIDE THAT A VIOLATION IS A FELONY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR A MANDATORY MINIMUM PENALTY; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 37-3-413 RELATING TO SHORT-TERM VEHICLE SECURED LOANS.
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S. 94 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 40-81-20, 40-81-50, 40-81-230, AND 40-81-430, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION'S POWERS AND DUTIES, SO AS TO EXCLUDE PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING AS A SPORT THAT IT REGULATES; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 40-81-300 RELATING TO THE LICENSING OF A WRESTLER.
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S. 95 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 27-43-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON WHO OWNS PROPERTY ON WHICH AN AFRICAN AMERICAN CEMETERY THAT HAS BEEN DESIGNATED AS HISTORIC BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY IS SITUATED TO REMOVE OR DISTURB THE GRAVES, OR DEVELOP THE LAND, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.
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S. 96 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-1-235 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AGENCIES WHICH EMPLOY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO ENFORCE THE TRAFFIC LAWS OF THIS STATE MUST COLLECT AND MAINTAIN CERTAIN DATA RELATING TO VEHICLE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE RACE OR ETHNICITY OF THE DRIVER STOPPED; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 23-1-235 RELATING TO THE COLLECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN DATA RELATING TO VEHICLE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
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S. 97 (Word version) -- Senators Leventis, Land and Malloy: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-53-1410 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE CENTRAL CAROLINA TECHNICAL COLLEGE COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL MEMBER FROM CLARENDON COUNTY AND AN ADDITIONAL MEMBER FROM KERSHAW COUNTY.
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S. 98 (Word version) -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-120 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE DUTY OF THE OWNER OF A BOAT LIVERY, TO REMOVE THE PROVISIONS MANDATING THE OWNER'S LIABILITY FOR NEGLIGENT OPERATION OF A VESSEL.
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S. 99 (Word version) -- Senator Matthews: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 3, ARTICLE XI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE SYSTEM OF FREE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL PROVIDE FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT OF A SYSTEM OF FREE PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND SHALL ESTABLISH, ORGANIZE, AND SUPPORT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF LEARNING THAT WILL PROVIDE A HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION, ALLOWING EACH STUDENT TO REACH HIS HIGHEST POTENTIAL.
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S. 100 (Word version) -- Senator Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 11 OF TITLE 11 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE GENERAL FUND AND THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND, BY ADDING SECTION 11-11-315, TO ESTABLISH THE TRANSPORTATION MAINTENANCE FUND, TO PROVIDE THAT TWO PERCENT OF THE GENERAL FUND REVENUE OF THE LATEST COMPLETED FISCAL YEAR BE DEPOSITED INTO THE TRANSPORTATION MAINTENANCE FUND, TO PROVIDE THAT MONIES IN THE FUND MUST BE USED TO OFFSET REVENUE SHORTFALLS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT ANY MONIES IN THE FUND AT THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR MUST BE DEPOSITED IN THE NON-FEDERAL AID HIGHWAY FUND.
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S. 101 (Word version) -- Senator Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-36-2647 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SALES, USE, AND CASUAL EXCISE TAX REVENUES IN A FISCAL YEAR FROM THE SALE, USE, OR TITLING OF A VEHICLE REQUIRED TO BE REGISTERED AND LICENSED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MUST BE CREDITED TO THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND AND AN EQUAL AMOUNT OF NONSTATE TAX SOURCE STATE HIGHWAY FUND REVENUES TRANSFERRED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BANK TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THESE REVENUES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 11-43-160, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REVENUE SOURCES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BANK, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE REVENUES DERIVED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12-36-2647 AS ADDED BY THIS ACT.
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S. 102 (Word version) -- Senator Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ILL-TREATMENT OF ANIMALS, TO CLARIFY THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THE SECTION DO NOT APPLY TO THE PRACTICE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ACCEPTED VETERINARY STANDARDS.
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S. 103 (Word version) -- Senator Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 57-5-10 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE GENERAL COMPOSITION OF THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM, TO PROVIDE THAT ALL HIGHWAYS IN THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM MUST BE BUILT ACCORDING TO STATE STANDARDS; TO AMEND SECTION 57-5-70, RELATING TO ADDITIONS TO THE STATE HIGHWAY SECONDARY SYSTEM, TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ADD COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL ROADS TO THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM WHEN NECESSARY FOR THE INTERCONNECTIVITY OF THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM; TO AMEND SECTION 57-5-80, RELATING TO THE DELETION AND REMOVAL OF ROADS FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY SECONDARY SYSTEM, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REMOVAL OF ROADS FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM WHEN A COUNTY, MUNICIPALITY, SCHOOL, OR OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY AGREES TO ACCEPT THE ROAD INTO ITS OWN HIGHWAY SYSTEM; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 57-5-90, RELATING TO BELT LINES AND SPURS.
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S. 104 (Word version) -- Senator Verdin: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 46 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO AGRICULTURE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 53, TO LIMIT THE LIABILITY THAT AN AGRITOURISM PROFESSIONAL MAY INCUR DUE TO AN INJURY OR DEATH SUFFERED BY A PARTICIPANT IN AN AGRITOURISM ACTIVITY, TO PROVIDE THAT AN AGRITOURISM PROFESSIONAL MUST POST A WARNING NOTICE AT THE AGRITOURISM FACILITY, TO PROVIDE THAT WARNING NOTICES MUST BE INCLUDED IN CONTRACTS THE AGRITOURISM PROFESSIONAL ENTERS INTO WITH PARTICIPANTS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE AGRITOURISM PROFESSIONAL'S LIABILITY IS NOT LIMITED IF THE PROPER WARNING NOTICES ARE NOT PROVIDED TO PARTICIPANTS.
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S. 105 (Word version) -- Senator Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 27 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE HORIZONTAL PROPERTY ACT, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3, CONDOMINIUM SALES OR RESERVATION ESCROW ACCOUNTS, TO PROVIDE A DEVELOPER MUST PLACE IN AN ESCROW ACCOUNT ALL FUNDS RECEIVED TOWARD THE PURCHASE PRICE OF A CONDOMINIUM PURSUANT TO A CONTRACT TO SELL A CONDOMINIUM PARCEL IF THE CONSTRUCTION, FURNISHING, AND LANDSCAPING OF THE PROPERTY IS NOT SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETE AT THE TIME OF THE RECEIPT OF THE FUNDS, TO PROVIDE THAT RESERVATION DEPOSITS MUST BE PLACED IN AN ESCROW ACCOUNT, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE ESCROW ACCOUNTS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS ARTICLE.
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S. 106 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-320 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO PERSONS QUALIFIED TO VOTE BY ABSENTEE BALLOT, TO PROVIDE THAT QUALIFIED ELECTORS MAY CAST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT AT THE ABSENTEE VOTING PRECINCT IN THEIR COUNTY OF RESIDENCE WITHOUT BEING REQUIRED TO MEET THE STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS TO OTHERWISE OBTAIN AN ABSENTEE BALLOT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-410, TO PROVIDE FOR THE AVAILABILITY OF ABSENTEE BALLOTS TO ELECTORS THAT WANT TO CAST A BALLOT PRIOR TO AN UPCOMING ELECTION IN PERSON AT THE ABSENTEE VOTING PRECINCT IN THEIR COUNTY OF RESIDENCE.
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S. 107 (Word version) -- Senators Ryberg and Bryant: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-654 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT IN THE THIRD DEGREE, TO INCLUDE SEXUAL BATTERY WHEN THE VICTIM IS A STUDENT SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AND THE ACTOR IS A PERSON EMPLOYED AT A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOL, UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
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S. 108 (Word version) -- Senators Ryberg and Bryant: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6540 OF THE 1976 CODE TO PROVIDE THAT FAILURE TO WEAR A SEATBELT IS ADMISSIBLE AS EVIDENCE OF FAILURE TO MITIGATE DAMAGES IN A CIVIL ACTION.
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S. 109 (Word version) -- Senator Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 8 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, BY ADDING SECTION 8-1-195 TO DIRECT THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO CHARGE STATE EMPLOYEES WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE HEALTH PLAN AN ADDITIONAL TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS A MONTH IF THE EMPLOYEE IS OBESE.
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S. 110 (Word version) -- Senator Malloy: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-150-210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EDUCATION LOTTERY ACT, TO PERMIT THE SALE OF LOTTERY TICKETS ON GENERAL OR PRIMARY ELECTION DAYS.
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S. 111 (Word version) -- Senator Malloy: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 37-3-413 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO SHORT-TERM VEHICLE SECURED LOANS, TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF SHORT-TERM VEHICLE SECURED LOAN TO INCLUDE ALL LENDERS THAT MAKE NONPURCHASE MONEY VEHICLE SECURED LOANS, TO INCLUDE ALL NONPURCHASE MONEY VEHICLE SECURED LOANS REGARDLESS OF THE TERM OF THE LOAN, AND TO CHANGE THE TERMINOLOGY FROM SHORT-TERM VEHICLE SECURED LOAN TO TITLE LOAN; TO PROVIDE THAT A LOAN MAY BE EXTENDED FOR NO MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY DAYS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE PRINCIPAL OF THE LOAN CANNOT EXCEED EIGHTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE FAIR MARKET RETAIL VALUE OF THE VEHICLE SECURING THE LOAN; TO INCREASE THE RESCISSION PERIOD FROM ONE TO THREE DAYS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE CONSUMER MUST BE GIVEN A CONSPICUOUS NOTICE OF HIS RIGHT OF RESCISSION; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE LENDER MAY CHARGE UP TO FORTY-EIGHT PERCENT ANNUAL INTEREST FOR THE LOAN.
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S. 112 (Word version) -- Senator Malloy: A BILL TO AMEND 1976 CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA BY ADDING SECTION 16-13-480 TO CREATE THE CRIME OF ENGAGING IN THE BUSINESS OF DEFERRED PRESENTMENT IN THIS STATE, TO PROVIDE THAT A VIOLATION IS A FELONY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR A MANDATORY MINIMUM PENALTY; AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 39 OF TITLE 34 RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEFERRED PRESENTMENT SERVICES ACT.
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S. 113 (Word version) -- Senator Malloy: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 39 OF TITLE 34 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO DEFERRED PRESENTMENT SERVICES, BY ADDING SECTION 34-39-175 TO PROVIDE THAT THE CONSUMER FINANCE DIVISION OF THE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS MUST IMPLEMENT A DEFERRED PRESENTMENT LOAN TRACKING DATABASE AND TO PROVIDE FOR INFORMATION REQUIRED IN THE DATABASE; TO ADD SECTION 34-39-270 TO LIMIT CONSUMERS TO ONE DEFERRED PRESENTMENT LOAN AT A TIME, TO PROVIDE FOR A SEVEN DAY WAITING PERIOD BETWEEN LOANS, TO REQUIRE DEFERRED PRESENTMENT PROVIDERS TO VERIFY A CONSUMERS ELIGIBILITY FOR A LOAN PRIOR TO ENTERING A DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROCESS TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY; TO ADD SECTION 34-39-280 TO PROVIDE THAT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES A CONSUMER MAY UTILIZE A PAYMENT PLAN TO SATISFY AN OUTSTANDING LOAN, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH A PAYMENT PLAN MAY BE USED, AND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A PAYMENT PLAN; TO ADD SECTION 34-39-290 TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD MUST MAKE ANNUAL REPORTS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTENTS OF THOSE REPORTS; TO AMEND SECTION 34-39-130 TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER 39 OF TITLE 34; TO AMEND SECTION 34-39-150 TO PROVIDE THAT THE APPLICATION FEE FOR NEW LICENSES AND LICENSE RENEWAL FEES ARE INCREASED FROM TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS TO FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 34-39-180 TO PROVIDE FOR A MAXIMUM LOAN AMOUNT BASED UPON THE CONSUMER'S GROSS INCOME OR FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, TO PROVIDE FOR CONSUMER WARNING STATEMENTS, TO PROVIDE THAT DEFERRED PRESENTMENT PROVIDERS MAY NOT ENTER INTO A LOAN WITH A CONSUMER SATISFYING ANOTHER LOAN PURSUANT TO AN EXTENDED PAYMENT PLAN, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD MUST DEVELOP A FORM TO BE USED BY DEFERRED PRESENTMENT PROVIDERS TO CALCULATE THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT THAT MAY BE LENT TO A CONSUMER; TO AMEND SECTION 34-39-200 TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS ON THE ACTIVITIES OF LICENSED DEFERRED PRESENTMENT PROVIDERS; TO AMEND CHAPTER 39 OF TITLE 34 BY ADDING SECTION 39-34-205 TO PLACE ON-PREMISES ADVERTISING LIMITATIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 34-39-170 TO PROVIDE THAT CONSUMERS AND DEFERRED PRESENTMENT PROVIDERS MAY NOT ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS THAT ALLOW FOR AUTOMATIC DEBITED LOAN PAYMENTS.
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S. 114 (Word version) -- Senator Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-360 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE AT-FAULT DRIVER INVOLVED IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT WHERE THERE IS PROPERTY DAMAGE TO A VEHICLE OTHER THAN THAT OF THE AT-FAULT DRIVER TO MAKE THE PAYMENT ON THE CLAIM FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THAT VEHICLE TO THE LIENHOLDER AND OWNER OF THE DAMAGED VEHICLE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS NOT TOTALED AS DETERMINED BY THE COMPANY.
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S. 115 (Word version) -- Senators Knotts and Peeler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 40-81-20, 40-81-50, 40-81-70, 40-81-230, 40-81-280, AND 40-81-430, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ALL RELATING TO REGULATIONS OF VARIOUS ATHLETIC AND SPORTING ACTIVITIES BY THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION; BY ADDING SECTION 40-81-445 SO AS TO MAKE THE COMBATIVE SPORT OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS LEGAL IN SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION SHALL SUPERVISE AND REGULATE MIXED MARTIAL ARTS COMPETITIONS; TO REPEAL SECTION 40-81-480 RELATING TO EVENTS OR EXHIBITIONS INVOLVING MORE THAN ONE OF THE COMBATIVE SPORTS AND IN WHICH WEAPONS ARE USED AS BEING UNLAWFUL; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 40-81-530 RELATING TO ULTIMATE FIGHTING EVENTS AS BEING UNLAWFUL.
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S. 116 (Word version) -- Senator Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO DELETE THE DEFINITION FOR "OFFICE"; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-1524, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VENDOR PREFERENCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PREFERENCES FOR END PRODUCTS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA AND FROM THE UNITED STATES AND FOR CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS WHO EMPLOY INDIVIDUALS DOMICILED IN SOUTH CAROLINA, TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS, PROVIDE FOR ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PREFERENCES, PROVIDE FOR APPLICATION FOR THE PREFERENCES AND PENALTIES FOR FALSE APPLICATION, AND TO MAKE EXCEPTIONS TO THE PREFERENCES; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-3215, RELATING TO CONTRACTS FOR DESIGN SERVICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A RESIDENT PREFERENCE; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 11-35-3025 RELATING TO APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDERS IN CONNECTION WITH CERTAIN CONTRACTS.
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S. 117 (Word version) -- Senator Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-4975 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO OPERATE A VEHICLE THAT IS NO LONGER PERMITTED AND LICENSED AS AN AMBULANCE UNLESS THE VEHICLE'S EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT AND MARKINGS THAT DISTINGUISH IT AS AN AMBULANCE ARE REMOVED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCE AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.
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S. 118 (Word version) -- Senator Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-5-190, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENDORSEMENT AND EXECUTION OF WARRANTS ISSUED IN OTHER COUNTIES OR BY MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE A WARRANT IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE ENDORSED BY A MAGISTRATE IN THE COUNTY WHERE A PERSON CHARGED WITH A CRIME RESIDES OR WHERE HE IS LOCATED, TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR SERVING A WARRANT, AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.
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S. 119 (Word version) -- Senators Knotts and Peeler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SHORT TITLE OF ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 44, TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-120, RELATING TO THE PURPOSE OF THIS ARTICLE, TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-130, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THIS ARTICLE, TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-140, RELATING TO DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO ADMINISTER THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROGRAM AND HEALTH FACILITY LICENSURE, TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-150, RELATING TO DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT, AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FACILITIES TO WHICH THIS ARTICLE APPLIES, ALL SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROGRAM, THEREBY ABOLISHING THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROGRAM; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 44-7-160, 44-7-180, 44-7-185, 44-7-190, 44-7-200, 44-7-210, 44-7-220, 44-7-230, AND 44-7-240 ALL RELATING TO THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROGRAM AND POWERS AND PROCEDURES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL RELATIVE TO THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROGRAM.
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S. 120 (Word version) -- Senator Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-9910, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES' ISSUANCE OF GOLD STAR FAMILY SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FEE FOR THIS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE IS THE DEPARTMENT'S COST TO PRODUCE IT AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PRODUCTION OF THIS LICENSE PLATE IS EXEMPT FROM THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN SECTION 56-3-8000(B) AND (C).
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S. 121 (Word version) -- Senator Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 108 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF "SECOND AMENDMENT" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES AND PROVIDE THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH THESE LICENSE PLATES MAY BE ISSUED AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS COLLECTED FROM THE SALE OF THIS LICENSE PLATE MUST BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY.
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S. 122 (Word version) -- Senator Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-430, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FAILURE OF A TAXPAYER TO MAKE A REPORT OR FILE A RETURN REQUIRED BY LAW OR A TAXPAYER WHO FILES A FRIVOLOUS RETURN, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE INFORMATION THE DEPARTMENT MUST CONSIDER WHEN MAKING AN ESTIMATE OF THE TAX LIABILITY OF THE TAXPAYER UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES.
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S. 123 (Word version) -- Senator Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-710 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE IDENTIFICATION A PERSON MUST PRESENT IN ORDER TO VOTE, TO REQUIRE A PERSON TO PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION OR EXECUTE AN AFFIDAVIT INDICATING THAT THE PERSON HAS A RELIGIOUS OBJECTION TO BEING PHOTOGRAPHED.
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S. 124 (Word version) -- Senator Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION CONDUCT PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARIES FOR CERTIFIED POLITICAL PARTIES WHICH RECEIVED AT LEAST FIVE PERCENT OF THE POPULAR VOTE IN SOUTH CAROLINA FOR THE PARTY'S CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, EXCEPT WHEN A STATE COMMITTEE OF A POLITICAL PARTY DECIDES TO HOLD A PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 7-11-25, AND IF MORE THAN ONE STATE COMMITTEE DECIDES TO HOLD A PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY, THE COMMITTEES MUTUALLY SHALL SET A SINGLE DATE FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY, THAT HAS A FILING DEADLINE NO LATER THAN SEVENTY-FIVE DAYS BEFORE THE PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY DATE, TO BE AGREED UPON BY JANUARY FIRST OF THE YEAR THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IS TO BE HELD AND SUBMITTED TO THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, AND IF THE STATE COMMITTEES ARE NOT ABLE TO REACH AGREEMENT ON THE DATE FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY, THEN THE PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY MUST BE HELD AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 7-13-40.
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S. 125 (Word version) -- Senator Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-1339 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE ORGANIZED BY OR ON BEHALF OF CERTAIN STATEWIDE OFFICIALS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1340, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COMMITTEES BEING ESTABLISHED, FINANCED, OR CONTROLLED BY A CANDIDATE, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO A COMMITTEE ORGANIZED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ESTABLISHED, FINANCED, MAINTAINED, OR CONTROLLED BY A CANDIDATE OR PUBLIC OFFICIAL.
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S. 126 (Word version) -- Senator Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1910, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL LICENSE TAGS TO CERTAIN HANDICAPPED PERSONS, SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM "HANDICAPPED", DELETE THE TERM "LICENSE TAG" AND REPLACE IT WITH THE TERM "LICENSE PLATE", AND TO REVISE THE CRITERIA FOR THE ISSUANCE OF THE LICENSE PLATE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1950, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "HANDICAPPED", AND THE REQUIREMENT THAT A LICENSED PHYSICIAN SHALL CERTIFY THAT A PERSON'S TOTAL AND PERMANENT DISABILITY SUBSTANTIALLY IMPAIRS HIS ABILITY TO WALK, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "HANDICAPPED" AND TO DELETE THE PROVISION RELATING TO THE CERTIFICATION OF A PERSON WHO IS TOTALLY AND PERMANENTLY DISABLED; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1960, RELATING TO FREE PARKING FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS, AND THE ISSUANCE AND DISPLAY OF HANDICAPPED LICENSE PLATES AND PLACARDS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT PROVIDES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF HANDICAPPED LICENSE PLATES, AND TO REVISE THE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE CONTENT, ISSUANCE PROCEDURE, AND DISPLAY OF HANDICAPPED PLACARDS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1965, RELATING TO MUNICIPALITIES DESIGNATING PARKING SPACES FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROCEDURES THAT ALLOW A HANDICAPPED PERSON TO PARK IN METERED OR TIMED PARKING PLACES WITHOUT BEING SUBJECT TO PARKING FEES OR FINES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-2010, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF PERSONALIZED LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO ALSO QUALIFIES IS QUALIFIED TO RECEIVE THIS LICENSE PLATE AND A HANDICAPPED LICENSE PLATE MAY BE ISSUED A PERSONALIZED LICENSE PLATE THAT INCLUDES A DECAL THAT CONTAINS THE INTERNATIONAL SYMBOL OF ACCESS.
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S. 127 (Word version) -- Senator Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 14-17-10 AND 14-23-1020, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF CLERKS OF COURT AND PROBATE JUDGES, RESPECTIVELY, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE ELECTIONS OF THESE TWO COUNTY OFFICES TO BE NONPARTISAN, TO PROVIDE FOR NONPARTISAN SPECIAL ELECTIONS WHEN A VACANCY OCCURS, AND TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES AND THE CONDUCT OF THE NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS.
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S. 128 (Word version) -- Senator Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-10 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE AGENCIES OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF STATE GOVERNMENT, BY ADDING THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION; AND BY ADDING SECTION 1-30-125 TO ESTABLISH THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AS AN AGENCY OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF STATE GOVERNMENT TO BE HEADED BY A DIRECTOR APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, AND TO TRANSFER TO THIS NEWLY CREATED DEPARTMENT CERTAIN OFFICES AND DIVISIONS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, AND OTHER AGENCIES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR TRANSITIONAL AND OTHER PROVISIONS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT.
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S. 129 (Word version) -- Senator Sheheen: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI, CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE ADJUTANT GENERAL, COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE, AND SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION FROM THE LIST OF STATE OFFICERS WHICH THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES TO BE ELECTED AND PROVIDE THAT UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERMS OF THESE OFFICERS SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE RATIFICATION OF THIS PROVISION, THEY MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR, UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, TO SERVE AT HIS PLEASURE AND TO BE REMOVABLE BY HIM FOR ANY REASON; PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 4, ARTICLE XIII, RELATING TO THE ADJUTANT GENERAL AND HIS STAFF OFFICERS, SO AS TO UPDATE REFERENCES TO HIS TITLE AND MILITARY RANK, AND TO PROVIDE THAT UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE RATIFICATION OF THIS PROVISION, HE MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR IN THE MANNER REQUIRED BY SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI; PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT BY ADDING SECTION 7A TO ARTICLE VI, RELATING TO STATE OFFICERS, SO AS TO ABOLISH THE OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE, AND PROVIDE FOR ITS FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES TO BE DEVOLVED UPON THE ATTORNEY GENERAL IN THE MANNER THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL PROVIDE BY LAW; AND PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1, ARTICLE XI, RELATING TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO ABOLISH THE BOARD EFFECTIVE UPON THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION BEING APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR.
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S. 130 (Word version) -- Senator Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-11-87 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE GOVERNOR'S ANNUAL STATE BUDGET RECOMMENDATION AND THE REPORTS OF THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS AND THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE ON THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT TO BE IN A PROGRAMMATIC FORMAT BY PROVIDING A NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF EACH SEPARATE PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY A STATE AGENCY AND PROVIDING THE ELEMENTS THAT MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE NARRATIVE; TO REQUIRE THE BUDGET RECOMMENDATION FOR AN AGENCY TO INCLUDE AN OVERALL BUDGET RECOMMENDATION BY BUDGET CATEGORY AND A SIMILAR RECOMMENDATION FOR EACH SEPARATE PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE AGENCY AND THE SPECIFIC SOURCE OF FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR THE AGENCY.
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S. 131 (Word version) -- Senator Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 TO CHAPTER 56, TITLE 44, TO ENACT THE "ELECTRONIC WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT" SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SHALL PROMULGATE REGULATIONS IDENTIFYING ELECTRONIC DEVICES THAT ARE PRESUMED TO BE HAZARDOUS WASTE WHEN DISCARDED; TO ESTABLISH CONSUMER ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLING FEES ON THE PURCHASE OF THESE ELECTRONIC DEVICES, WHICH FEE MAY BE PAID BY THE RETAILER; TO REQUIRE THE MANUFACTURER OF THESE DEVICES TO NOTIFY RETAILERS OF THE FEES THAT MUST BE COLLECTED AT THE SALE OF THESE DEVICES; TO ESTABLISH THE ELECTRONIC WASTE RECOVERY AND RECYCLING FUND; TO ESTABLISH ELECTRONIC WASTE RECOVERY PAYMENTS TO BE PAID TO AUTHORIZED COLLECTORS OF ELECTRONIC WASTE TO OPERATE FREE ELECTRONIC WASTE COLLECTION, CONSOLIDATING, AND TRANSPORTING SYSTEMS; TO ESTABLISH ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLING PAYMENTS TO BE PAID TO RECYCLERS WHO RECEIVE ELECTRONIC WASTES FROM AUTHORIZED COLLECTORS; TO REQUIRE MANUFACTURERS OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES TO ANNUALLY REPORT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL ON THE TYPE OF DEVICES SOLD THAT CONTAIN ELECTRONIC WASTE AND THE REDUCTION IN MANUFACTURING THESE DEVICES; TO REQUIRE MANUFACTURERS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO CONSUMERS DESCRIBING HOW AND WHERE TO RETURN, RECYCLE, AND DISPOSE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES; TO ESTABLISH REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EXPORTATION OF ELECTRONIC WASTE; TO ESTABLISH CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ESTABLISH AND UPDATE STATEWIDE RECYCLING GOALS; TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR STATE PROCUREMENT OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS ARTICLE MUST NOT BE IMPLEMENTED IF FEDERAL LAW TAKES EFFECT REGULATING ELECTRONIC WASTE OR IF A COURT ISSUES A JUDGMENT HOLDING THAT OUT-OF-STATE MANUFACTURERS OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES OR RETAILERS MAY NOT BE REQUIRED TO COLLECT THE ELECTRONIC WASTE FEE ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO THIS ARTICLE.
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S. 132 (Word version) -- Senator Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-5-175 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LENDER WHO DELIVERS AN UNSOLICITED CHECK TO A PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THAT THE CHECK SECURES A LOAN, THE TERMS OF THE LOAN, AND NOTICE THAT BY NEGOTIATING THE CHECK THE RECIPIENT HAS ENTERED INTO A LOAN AGREEMENT, TO PROVIDE PROTECTION AND RECOURSE FOR INTENDED PAYEES IF AN UNSOLICITED CHECK IS CASHED FRAUDULENTLY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION IS AN UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICE AND SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATE PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT.
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S. 133 (Word version) -- Senator Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-111-80 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN EMPLOYEE OF THE STATE MAY ATTEND CLASSES FOR CREDIT OR NONCREDIT PURPOSES ON A SPACE-AVAILABLE BASIS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED PAYMENT OF TUITION; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 59-111-15 RELATING TO TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR PERMANENT FACULTY AND STAFF.
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S. 134 (Word version) -- Senator Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-435 SO AS TO ENACT THE "RELIGIOUS VIEWPOINTS ANTIDISCRIMINATION ACT," WHICH PROHIBITS A SCHOOL DISTRICT FROM DISCRIMINATING AGAINST A STUDENT BASED ON RELIGIOUS VIEWPOINT, ALLOWS A STUDENT TO EXPRESS HIS RELIGIOUS VIEWPOINT, ALLOWS A STUDENT TO EXPRESS HIS RELIGIOUS BELIEFS IN HOMEWORK AND CLASSROOM ASSIGNMENTS, AND ALLOWS STUDENTS TO ORGANIZE AND PARTICIPATE IN RELIGIOUS STUDENT GATHERINGS TO THE SAME EXTENT AS SECULAR NONCURRICULAR GROUPS.
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S. 135 (Word version) -- Senator Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 23 TO TITLE 13 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE BANK ACT"; TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE BANK FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS IN RURAL AREAS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE GOVERNANCE OF THE BANK; TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD; TO PROVIDE CRITERIA FOR THOSE ENTITIES ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE BANK GRANTS; TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE BANK TRUST FUND TO RECEIVE CERTAIN BANK REVENUES; TO PROVIDE THE CRITERIA WHICH THE BANK SHALL USE IN JUDGING APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS; TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN FUNDS ARE TRANSFERRED TO THE TRUST FUND TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO ESTABLISH FEES AND PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN FEES MUST BE CREDITED TO THE TRUST FUND ESTABLISHED BY THIS ACT; TO TRANSFER ALL ALLIED, ADVISORY, AFFILIATED, OR RELATED ENTITIES AS WELL AS THE EMPLOYEES, FUNDS, PROPERTY, AND ALL CONTRACT RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DIVISION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND THE GRANT PROGRAM IT ADMINISTERS, THE SOUTH CAROLINA COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, THE STATE RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM, THE SOUTH CAROLINA WATER QUALITY REVOLVING FUND AUTHORITY, AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES AUTHORITY TO AND UNDER THE EXCLUSIVE CONTROL OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE BANK; BY ADDING SECTION 12-24-93 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT REVENUES OF THE STATE PORTION OF THE DEED RECORDING FEE CREDITED TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE IS CREDITED INSTEAD TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE BANK TRUST FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 11-11-170, RELATING TO THE REVENUES PAYABLE FROM THE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT GRANTS FROM THE FUND MUST BE TO FUND GRANTS DISTRIBUTED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE BANK INSTEAD OF THE OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE DIVISION OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; TO AMEND SECTION 11-40-20, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE BANK SHALL COMPRISE THE AUTHORITY INSTEAD OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; TO AMEND SECTION 11-40-250, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE DIVISION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD PROVIDE STAFF AND ASSIST THE SOUTH CAROLINA INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE BANK PERFORM THESE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INSTEAD OF THE DIVISION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-10-80, 12-10-85, AND 12-28-2910, ALL AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FUNDS PAYABLE TO THE STATE RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND AND FUNDS GENERATED FROM A PORTION OF THE GASOLINE AND FUEL USER FEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE MONIES MUST BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE BANK AND DEPOSITED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE BANK TRUST FUND AND USED TO PROVIDE GRANTS FOR ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 48-1-350, RELATING TO PENALTIES IMPOSED UNDER THE POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE PORTION OF THE CIVIL PENALTIES CREDITED TO THE GENERAL FUND IS CREDITED INSTEAD TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE BANK TRUST FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 48-5-30, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA WATER QUALITY REVOLVING FUND AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE BANK COMPRISE THE AUTHORITY INSTEAD OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; TO REPEAL SECTION 1-11-25 RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE BANK.
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S. 136 (Word version) -- Senator Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-10 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENTS OF STATE GOVERNMENT, TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS AND TO REQUIRE CERTAIN REPORTS FROM THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 8-27-10, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF REPORT FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE EMPLOYMENT PROTECTION FOR REPORTS OF VIOLATIONS OF STATE OR FEDERAL LAW OR REGULATION, BY PROVIDING THAT A REPORT MAY BE A WRITTEN OR ORAL ALLEGATION OR TESTIMONY TO A LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE; TO AMEND CHAPTER 27 OF TITLE 8, RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PROTECTION FOR REPORTS OF VIOLATIONS OF STATE OR FEDERAL LAW OR REGULATION, BY ADDING SECTION 8-27-60 TO PROVIDE THAT A SUMMARY OF THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 27 ARE POSTED ON THE INTERNET WEBSITE OF EACH PUBLIC BODY SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THAT CHAPTER; AND BY ADDING CHAPTER 2 TO TITLE 2, RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY HAVE A DUTY TO REVIEW AND STUDY THE OPERATIONS OF THE STATE AGENCIES WITHIN THE COMMITTEE'S JURISDICTION, TO ESTABLISH COMMITTEE OVERSIGHT JURISDICTION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROCESS BY WHICH A COMMITTEE MAY INITIATE AN OVERSIGHT STUDY OR INVESTIGATION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH AN INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE MAY ACQUIRE EVIDENCE OR INFORMATION RELATED TO THE STUDY OR INVESTIGATION, TO PROVIDE FOR PROGRAM EVALUATION REPORTS, THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY ARE REQUESTED, AND THE CONTENTS OF THE REPORTS, TO PROVIDE THAT ALL TESTIMONY GIVEN TO AN INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE MUST BE GIVEN UNDER OATH, TO PROVIDE THAT WITNESSES TESTIFYING IN FRONT OF AN INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE MAY BE REPRESENTED BY COUNSEL, AND TO PROVIDE THAT WITNESSES ARE GIVEN THE BENEFIT OF ANY PRIVILEGE WHICH HE COULD HAVE CLAIMED IN COURT AS A PARTY TO A CIVIL ACTION.
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S. 137 (Word version) -- Senator Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-1-10 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT, TERM, AND TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF MAGISTRATES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SUPREME COURT MUST PROVIDE THE GOVERNOR WITH NOMINEES TO FILL MAGISTRATE VACANCIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 22-2-10 TO PROVIDE THAT THE SUPREME COURT MAY APPOINT A SCREENING COMMITTEE TO ASSIST IN THEIR SELECTION OF NOMINEES.
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S. 138 (Word version) -- Senator Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-3-240, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REMOVAL OF OFFICERS BY THE GOVERNOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE INSPECTOR GENERAL MAY BE REMOVED BY THE GOVERNOR FOR MALFEASANCE, MISFEASANCE, INCOMPETENCY, ABSENTEEISM, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, MISCONDUCT, PERSISTENT NEGLECT OF DUTY IN OFFICE, OR INCAPACITY; AND TO AMEND TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 6 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFICE OF THE STATE INSPECTOR GENERAL, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE INSPECTOR GENERAL IS APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE INSPECTOR GENERAL TO ADDRESS FRAUD, WASTE, ABUSE, AND WRONGDOING WITHIN THE SOUTH CAROLINA EXECUTIVE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS OF THE OFFICE.
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S. 139 (Word version) -- Senators Sheheen and Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-3-240, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REMOVAL OF OFFICERS BY THE GOVERNOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE INSPECTOR GENERAL MAY BE REMOVED BY THE GOVERNOR FOR MALFEASANCE, MISFEASANCE, INCOMPETENCY, ABSENTEEISM, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, MISCONDUCT, PERSISTENT NEGLECT OF DUTY IN OFFICE, OR INCAPACITY; BY ADDING CHAPTER 6 TO TITLE 1 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFICE OF THE STATE INSPECTOR GENERAL, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE INSPECTOR GENERAL IS APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE INSPECTOR GENERAL TO ADDRESS FRAUD, WASTE, ABUSE, AND WRONGDOING WITHIN THE SOUTH CAROLINA EXECUTIVE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES.
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S. 140 (Word version) -- Senator Lourie: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-39-100 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF UNIFORM DIPLOMAS, TO REQUIRE THE ISSUANCE OF HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS FOR QUALIFYING VETERANS WHO SERVED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES DURING A WAR PERIOD AS DEFINED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS.
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S. 141 (Word version) -- Senator Lourie: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-1-175 AND 56-1-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A CONDITIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE AND SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AFTER DECEMBER 31, 2009, A PERSON WHO IS ISSUED ONE OF THESE FORMS OF DRIVER'S LICENSES MUST HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED A TEEN DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE THAT IS APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.
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S. 142 (Word version) -- Senator Lourie: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-320, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS QUALIFIED TO VOTE BY ABSENTEE BALLOT, TO ALLOW ANY PERSON QUALIFIED TO VOTE IN SOUTH CAROLINA TO VOTE BY AN ABSENTEE BALLOT; TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-330, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION FOR AN ABSENTEE BALLOT, TO REMOVE ALL MENTION OF QUALIFICATIONS TO VOTE ABSENTEE; TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-340, RELATING TO THE FORM OF THE APPLICATION FOR AN ABSENTEE BALLOT, TO REMOVE ALL MENTION OF REASON TO VOTE ABSENTEE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-370, RELATING TO FURNISHING BALLOTS AND ENVELOPES, TO REMOVE ALL MENTION OF QUALIFICATIONS TO RECEIVE AN ABSENTEE BALLOT.
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S. 143 (Word version) -- Senator Lourie: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 75 TO TITLE 59 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL FACILITIES INFRASTRUCTURE ACT" TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND SPECIAL SOURCE BONDS AND NOTES BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL FACILITIES INFRASTRUCTURE AUTHORITY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SCHOOL FACILITIES, TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL FACILITIES INFRASTRUCTURE AUTHORITY AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS POWERS AND DUTIES, TO CREATE THE SCHOOL FACILITIES REVIEW COMMISSION AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS POWERS AND DUTIES, TO SPECIFY THE TERMS BY WHICH THE BONDS AND NOTES ARE ISSUED, TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-71-155, RELATING TO GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADDITION OF FINANCING AGREEMENTS BETWEEN A SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE SCHOOL FACILITIES INFRASTRUCTURE AUTHORITY.
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S. 144 (Word version) -- Senator Campsen: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 33, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE PROVISION PROVIDING THAT NO UNMARRIED WOMAN UNDER THE AGE OF FOURTEEN YEARS OLD MAY LEGALLY CONSENT TO SEXUAL INTERCOURSE, SO AS TO DELETE THAT PROVISION.
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S. 145 (Word version) -- Senator Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE TO ENACT THE "TAXPAYER INFLATION PROTECTION ACT", BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-520 RELATING TO ANNUAL INFLATION ADJUSTMENTS TO STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX BRACKETS, TO DELETE THE PROVISION LIMITING THE INFLATION ADJUSTMENT TO ONE-HALF OF THE ACTUAL INFLATION RATE AND THE OVERALL FOUR PERCENT LIMIT ON THE TOTAL INFLATION ADJUSTMENT, AND TO DELETE REDUNDANT LANGUAGE.
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S. 146 (Word version) -- Senator Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 20-3-240 TO ENACT THE "FAMILY COURT FINANCIAL PRIVACY ACT" TO PROVIDE THAT A FINANCIAL DECLARATION MADE A PART OF THE RECORD IN A MATTER BEFORE THE FAMILY COURT MUST BE SEALED, TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO A FINANCIAL DECLARATION UPON REQUEST ONLY BY THE PARTIES, THE COURT AND PERSONNEL OF THE COURT, AND THE CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, AND TO PROHIBIT OTHER ACCESS EXCEPT UPON ORDER OF THE COURT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN; AND TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-40, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, TO EXEMPT FINANCIAL DECLARATIONS IN MATTERS BEFORE THE FAMILY COURT EXCEPT ON ORDER OF THE COURT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN.
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S. 147 (Word version) -- Senator Campsen: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT" BY AMENDING SECTION 2-7-105 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE LIMITATION ON AUTHORIZATION OF STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, TO ALLOW THE AUTHORIZATION OF SUCH BONDS ONLY IN A BILL OR JOINT RESOLUTION ENACTED IN AN ODD-NUMBERED YEAR, TO EXTEND ALL LIMITATIONS OF THIS SECTION TO GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE STATE, HOWEVER DESCRIBED, SUBJECT TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL LIMIT ON DEBT SERVICE MEASURED AS A PERCENTAGE OF GENERAL FUND REVENUES, TO REQUIRE THE ENACTMENT OF A SEPARATE JOINT RESOLUTION PRECEDING THE AUTHORIZATION OF BONDS THAT SPECIFICALLY ALLOWS THE CONSIDERATION OF A BOND BILL, TO PROVIDE THAT A BILL OR JOINT RESOLUTION ALLOWING SUCH BONDS MAY NOT BE GIVEN THIRD READING IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OR SENATE OR REPORTED FROM A COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE OR FREE CONFERENCE UNLESS IT IS ACCOMPANIED BY THE CERTIFICATE OF THE STATE TREASURER THAT DEBT SERVICE ON ALL GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OUTSTANDING WHEN ADDED TO ESTIMATED DEBT SERVICE ON AUTHORIZED BUT UNISSUED BONDS AND THE BONDS AUTHORIZED IN THE BILL OR JOINT RESOLUTION DOES NOT EXCEED THE THEN CURRENT CONSTITUTIONAL DEBT SERVICE LIMIT, AND TO DEFINE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND.
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S. 148 (Word version) -- Senator Campsen: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE "SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION BANK EQUITABLE FUNDING ACT" BY AMENDING SECTION 48-59-75 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF FUNDING PROVISION FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION BANK, TO DELETE THE PROVISION SUSPENDING TRANSFERS TO THE TRUST FUND AND TO PROVIDE INSTEAD THAT THE AMOUNT OF DEED RECORDING FEES TRANSFERRED TO THE TRUST FUND MUST BE REDUCED IN FISCAL YEARS WHEN APPROPRIATIONS TO MORE THAN ONE-HALF OF STATE AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS ARE LESS THAN SUCH APPROPRIATIONS IN THE PRIOR FISCAL YEAR BY THE AGGREGATE PERCENTAGE OF DECREASE IN APPROPRIATIONS AND IN A FISCAL YEAR WHEN ACROSS THE BOARD APPROPRIATIONS REDUCTIONS ARE ORDERED BY THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, THE AMOUNT OF DEED RECORDING FEES TRANSFERRED TO THE TRUST FUND MUST BE THE LESSER OF THE AMOUNT OF FEES LESS THE PERCENTAGE REDUCTION OR THE AMOUNT OF FEES PROJECTED TO BE COLLECTED.
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S. 149 (Word version) -- Senator Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, TO CLARIFY THE APPLICATION OF THE SALES TAX EXEMPTION ALLOWED FOR ITEMS OF UNPREPARED FOOD.
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S. 150 (Word version) -- Senator Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE TO ENACT THE "SMALL BUSINESS TAX CREDIT REFORM ACT" BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-3367, RELATING TO A MORATORIUM ON CORPORATE INCOME AND INSURANCE PREMIUM TAXES FOR CERTAIN COMPANIES INVESTING AND CREATING JOBS IN THE STATE, TO PROVIDE THAT A SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP, PARTNERSHIP, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP, OR AN ASSOCIATION TAXABLE AS A BUSINESS ENTITY MAY ALSO CLAIM THE TAX CREDIT.
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S. 151 (Word version) -- Senators Campsen and Cleary: A BILL TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE TO ENACT THE "EQUAL ACCESS TO INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-100 TO PERMIT HOME SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN WHICH THE STUDENT RESIDES PURSUANT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
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S. 152 (Word version) -- Senator Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 11, TITLE 49, RELATING TO WATERS, WATER RESOURCES, AND DRAINAGE, TO ENACT THE "WETLANDS RESTORATION ACT" TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN IMPOUNDMENTS THAT ORIGINALLY IMPOUNDED A PARCEL OF TIDELAND OR MARSHLAND BUT NO LONGER COMPLETELY IMPOUNDS THAT PARCEL MAY BE REPAIRED OR RESTORED.
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S. 153 (Word version) -- Senator Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE TO ENACT THE "HOME INVASION PROTECTION ACT", BY ADDING SECTION 16-11-395 TO ESTABLISH THE OFFENSES OF HOME INVASION IN THE FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD DEGREES, AND TO PROVIDE GRADUATED PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-60, RELATING TO VIOLENT OFFENSES, TO INCLUDE HOME INVASION, FIRST AND SECOND DEGREE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, RELATING TO THE PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER, TO INCLUDE AS A SEPARATE STATUTORY AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCE WHICH MAY BE CONSIDERED IN THE DETERMINATION OF WHETHER THE DEATH PENALTY SHOULD BE IMPOSED, A MURDER COMMITTED WHILE IN THE COMMISSION OF THE OFFENSE OF HOME INVASION IN THE FIRST DEGREE.
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S. 154 (Word version) -- Senator Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3515 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE STATE INCOME TAX CREDIT ALLOWED FOR DONATIONS OF A GIFT OF LAND FOR CONSERVATION OR A QUALIFIED CONSERVATION CONTRIBUTION, TO PROVIDE THAT THE CREDIT EQUALS TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE TOTAL VALUE OF THE GIFT RATHER THAN TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE CHARITABLE DEDUCTION FOR THE GIFT ALLOWED ON THE TAXPAYER'S FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURN, TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM ANNUAL CREDIT ALLOWED A TAXPAYER FROM $52,500 TO $150,000, AND TO ADJUST THE MAXIMUM ANNUAL CREDIT FOR INCREASES IN THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX, AND TO DELETE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS.
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S. 155 (Word version) -- Senator Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20 OF THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING ARTICLE 33 TO ENACT THE "MILITARY PARENT EQUAL PROTECTION ACT", TO PROVIDE THAT A MILITARY PARENT'S MILITARY SERVICE SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED A CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCE FOR PURPOSES OF CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION, TO PROVIDE THAT THE CUSTODIAL NON-MILITARY PARENT MUST REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE THE MILITARY PARENT'S LEAVE SCHEDULE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE FAMILY COURT MAY HOLD AN EXPEDITED TEMPORARY HEARING TO ENSURE THAT THE MILITARY PARENT HAS ACCESS TO A MINOR CHILD, AND TO PROVIDE THAT ANY INCREASE OR DECREASE IN EARNING CAPACITY DUE TO MILITARY SERVICE IS NOT CONSIDERED A PERMANENT CHANGE; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 15, BY ADDING SECTION 15-1-340, TO PROVIDE THAT A SERVICE MEMBER ENTITLED TO A STAY PURSUANT TO THE SERVICE MEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF ACT MAY SEEK RELIEF AND PROVIDE TESTIMONY BY ELECTRONIC MEANS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
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S. 156 (Word version) -- Senator Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE TO ENACT THE "JUDICIAL ELECTIONS REFORM ACT" BY AMENDING SECTION 2-19-70, RELATING TO PLEDGING, TO PROHIBIT A PERSON OR JUDICIAL CANDIDATE FROM DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY SEEKING THE PLEDGE OF A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGARDING SCREENING FOR ANY JUDICIAL OFFICE UNTIL THE QUALIFICATIONS OF ALL THE CANDIDATES HAVE BEEN DETERMINED BY THE JUDICIAL MERIT SELECTION COMMISSION AND THE COMMISSION HAS FORMALLY RELEASED ITS REPORT.
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S. 157 (Word version) -- Senator Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE TO ENACT THE "LONG-TERM CARE TAX CREDIT ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3395 RELATING TO ANNUAL INFLATION TO ALLOW A STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX CREDIT OF FIFTEEN PERCENT OF THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF PREMIUMS PAID BY A TAXPAYER PURSUANT TO A LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE CONTRACT, UP TO THREE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS FOR EACH TAXABLE YEAR FOR EACH CONTRACT, AND TO PROHIBIT A DOUBLE BENEFIT.
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S. 158 (Word version) -- Senator Campsen: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE SECRETARY OF STATE FROM THE LIST OF STATE OFFICERS WHICH THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES TO BE ELECTED AND PROVIDE THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE FOR A TERM COTERMINOUS WITH THE GOVERNOR UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE RATIFICATION OF THIS PROVISION.
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S. 159 (Word version) -- Senator Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER RESTRUCTURING ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 6 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 1, TO ESTABLISH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE STATE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER TO BE HEADED BY THE STATE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER WHO IS APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT.
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S. 160 (Word version) -- Senator Campsen: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE ADJUTANT GENERAL FROM THE LIST OF STATE OFFICERS WHICH THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES TO BE ELECTED AND PROVIDE THAT THE ADJUTANT GENERAL MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE FOR A TERM COTERMINOUS WITH THE GOVERNOR UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE RATIFICATION OF THIS PROVISION.
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S. 161 (Word version) -- Senator Campsen: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL FROM THE LIST OF STATE OFFICERS WHICH THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES TO BE ELECTED AND PROVIDE THAT THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE FOR A TERM COTERMINOUS WITH THE GOVERNOR UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE RATIFICATION OF THIS PROVISION.
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S. 162 (Word version) -- Senator Campsen: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 8, ARTICLE IV, RELATING TO THE ELECTION, QUALIFICATIONS AND TERM OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE JOINT ELECTION OF THE GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
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S. 163 (Word version) -- Senator Campsen: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL FROM THE LIST OF STATE OFFICERS WHICH THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES TO BE ELECTED AND PROVIDE THAT THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE FOR A TERM COTERMINOUS WITH THE GOVERNOR UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE RATIFICATION OF THIS PROVISION.
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S. 164 (Word version) -- Senator Campsen: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION FROM THE LIST OF STATE OFFICERS WHICH THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES TO BE ELECTED AND PROVIDE THAT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE FOR A TERM COTERMINOUS WITH THE GOVERNOR UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE RATIFICATION OF THIS PROVISION; AND PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1, ARTICLE XI, RELATING TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO ABOLISH THE BOARD EFFECTIVE UPON THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION BEING APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR.
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S. 165 (Word version) -- Senator Campsen: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE FROM THE LIST OF STATE OFFICERS WHICH THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES TO BE ELECTED AND PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE FOR A TERM COTERMINOUS WITH THE GOVERNOR UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE RATIFICATION OF THIS PROVISION.
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S. 166 (Word version) -- Senator Campsen: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT A HIGHWAY BEAUTIFICATION PILOT PROJECT TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF NONCONFORMING BILLBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
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S. 167 (Word version) -- Senator Cleary: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-15-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM CHAPTER 15 OF TITLE 40 REGULATING DENTISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS, SO AS TO FURTHER SPECIFY THE SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES OF INTERNS AND RESIDENTS WHO ARE EXEMPT FROM LICENSURE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-15-360, RELATING TO THE AUTHORIZATION OF PHARMACISTS TO FILL PRESCRIPTIONS FOR DENTISTS, SO AS TO EXTEND THIS AUTHORIZATION TO INTERNS AND RESIDENTS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
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S. 168 (Word version) -- Senator Cleary: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-79-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MEDICAL MALPRACTICE INSURANCE SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER WHO RENDERS MEDICAL SERVICES VOLUNTARILY AND WITHOUT COMPENSATION, AND SEEKS NO REIMBURSEMENT FROM CHARITABLE AND GOVERNMENTAL SOURCES, AND PROVIDES NOTICE TO THE PATIENT OR PATIENT'S PROVIDER IN A NON-EMERGENCY, IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY CIVIL DAMAGES FOR ANY ACT OR OMISSION UNLESS THE ACT OR OMISSION WAS THE RESULT OF THE HEALTH CARE PROVIDER'S GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT.
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S. 169 (Word version) -- Senator Cleary: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-190 TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON SHALL BE ELIGIBLE FOR ELECTION TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IF THAT PERSON HAS SERVED SIX TERMS IN THE SAME BODY, AND THAT NO PERSON SHALL BE ELIGIBLE FOR ELECTION TO THE SENATE IF THAT PERSON HAS SERVED FOUR TERMS IN THE SAME BODY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT ANY TERM SERVED FOR WHICH THE ELECTION WAS HELD PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 2009, SHALL NOT BE COUNTED AS A TERM SERVED.
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S. 170 (Word version) -- Senator Cleary: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 63, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 63-17-385 TO AUTHORIZE THE FAMILY COURT TO ISSUE A RULE TO SHOW CAUSE UPON THE FILING OF AN AFFIDAVIT THAT A PARENT HAS FAILED TO PAY COURT-ORDERED SUPPORT, OTHER THAN PERIODIC PAYMENT OF FUNDS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE CHILD, TO PROVIDE FOR SERVICE BY REGULAR MAIL, TO PROVIDE THAT THE AFFIDAVIT AND CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTATION IS PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE OF NONPAYMENT, SHIFTING THE BURDEN OF PROOF, AND TO PROVIDE A DEFENSE.
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S. 171 (Word version) -- Senator Cleary: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 55, TO CREATE THE LOCAL ECONOMIC STIMULUS GRANTS PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROGRAM IS GOVERNED BY THE GRANTS REVIEW COMMITTEE AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, TO PROVIDE THE GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS, TO PROVIDE WHICH ENTITIES MAY RECEIVE A GRANT AND THE TYPE OF PROJECTS THAT A GRANT MAY SUPPORT, AND TO REQUIRE GRANT RECIPIENTS TO SUBMIT REPORTS THAT ITEMIZE THE EXPENDITURE OF GRANT FUNDS AND DESCRIBE THE BENEFITS TO THE COMMUNITY; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE 2, RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENTS, BY ADDING SECTION 2-7-74 TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010, NO COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAMS MAY BE ESTABLISHED IN THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD OR IN ANY OTHER AGENCY BY TEMPORARY PROVISO APPLICABLE FOR THE PARTICULAR FISCAL YEAR, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMPETITIVE GRANTS PROGRAM OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD AND OTHER AGENCIES CONTAINED IN ACT 310 OF 2008 (THE 2008-2009 GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT) IS ABOLISHED ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT.
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S. 172 (Word version) -- Senator Cleary: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 16 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-637, TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF ASSAULT WITH A TASER AND ASSAULT AND BATTERY WITH A TASER.
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S. 173 (Word version) -- Senator Cleary: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-2-270 TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, SHALL DEVELOP A MODEL RECYCLING PROGRAM FOR PERMIT HOLDERS FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION OF BEER, WINE, OR ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR BY THE DRINK, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE SAME PERMIT HOLDERS MUST COMPLY WITH THE MODEL PROGRAM BY SEPARATING, STORING, AND PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION FOR RECYCLING OF ALL RECYCLABLE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS OF ALL BEVERAGES SOLD ON THE PREMISES.
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S. 174 (Word version) -- Senators Cleary and Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 23-3-240, 23-3-250, AND 23-3-270 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE SUBMISSION OF MISSING PERSON REPORTS, TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR A MISSING PERSON MAY SUBMIT A MISSING PERSON REPORT; AND BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-330 TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE SYSTEM FOR THE RAPID DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION REGARDING A MISSING PERSON WHO IS BELIEVED TO BE SUFFERING FROM DEMENTIA OR OTHER COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT.
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S. 175 (Word version) -- Senator Cleary: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY REPEALING SECTIONS 4-10-810 AND 59-21-1030 RELATING TO THE LEVEL OF FINANCIAL EFFORT PER PUPIL REQUIRED OF EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT.
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S. 176 (Word version) -- Senator Cleary: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-250 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION, TO PROVIDE THAT IF A PERSON WOULD BE ENTITLED TO A HOMESTEAD TAX EXEMPTION, EXCEPT THAT LEGAL TITLE TO THE DWELLING PLACE IS OWNED BY A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, THEN THE PERSON QUALIFIES FOR AND IS ENTITLED TO A HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION THAT THE PERSON MAY TRANSFER TO THE CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 43, TITLE 12, RELATING TO COUNTY EQUALIZATION AND ASSESSMENT, BY ADDING SECTION 12-43-223 TO PROVIDE THAT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE LEGAL RESIDENCE OF A PERSON WHO RESIDES IN AND OWNS AN EQUITABLE INTEREST IN A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY QUALIFIES FOR A FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT THEREON, IF THE PERSON OR THE CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY OWNS LEGAL TITLE.
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S. 177 (Word version) -- Senator Massey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-310 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO OPEN SEASON FOR ANTLERED DEER, TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION OF BAITING FOR DEER IN GAMES ZONES 1 AND 2.
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S. 178 (Word version) -- Senator Massey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-50 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO A BEGINNER'S PERMIT, TO DELETE THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES' AUTHORITY TO RENEW A BEGINNER'S PERMIT.
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S. 179 (Word version) -- Senator Massey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-40 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY, BY INCREASING THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD TO NINE WITH THE ADDITIONAL MEMBER BEING A PHARMACY TECHNICIAN FROM THE STATE AT LARGE.
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S. 180 (Word version) -- Senator Massey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6540 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO SAFETY BELTS, TO PROVIDE THAT A VIOLATION OF ANY SAFETY BELT PROVISION IS ADMISSIBLE AS EVIDENCE IN A CIVIL ACTION TO ESTABLISH COMPARATIVE NEGLIGENCE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
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