NO. 55

Monday, April 18, 2005 at 11:15 A.M.:
H. 3858 (Word version)--Reps. Wilkins, W.D. Smith, Cato, Chellis, Harrell, Harrison, Townsend, Witherspoon and J. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE HONORABLE GEORGE W. BUSH, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, TO ADDRESS THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT ASSEMBLY IN THE CHAMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AT 11:15 A.M. ON MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2005.
(Adopted--April 6, 2005)

Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at 11:00 A.M.:
H. 3783 (Word version)--Reps. Phillips and Wilkins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2005, IMMEDIATELY BEFORE THE FOLK HERITAGE AWARDS, AS THE DATE FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE TO MEET IN JOINT SESSION IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITADEL, COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, WIL LOU GRAY OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL, AND WINTHROP UNIVERSITY TO SUCCEED THOSE MEMBERS WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE IN 2005, OR WHOSE POSITIONS OTHERWISE MUST BE FILLED; AND TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE REGARDING NOMINATIONS AND NOMINATING AND SECONDING SPEECHES FOR THE CANDIDATES FOR THESE OFFICES DURING THE JOINT SESSION.
(Adopted--March 22, 2005)

Wednesday, April 27, 2005 immediately following Election of
Board of Trustees:
H. 3826 (Word version)--Reps. Jennings, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE WINNERS OF THE 2005 JEAN LANEY HARRIS FOLK HERITAGE AWARDS AND THE MEMBERS OF THE 2005 JEAN LANEY HARRIS FOLK HERITAGE AWARDS ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO ATTEND A JOINT SESSION OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2005, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE AND THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE, AND TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE 2005 JEAN LANEY HARRIS FOLK HERITAGE AWARD WINNERS FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO FOLK ART IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
(Adopted--April 6, 2005)

Wednesday, May 4, 2005 at 12:00 Noon:
H. 3534 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, W.D. Smith, J. Brown, Cato, Chellis, Harrell, Harrison, Townsend and Witherspoon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2005, AS THE TIME THE SENATE

AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SHALL MEET IN JOINT ASSEMBLY IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PRESENTATION OF THE 2005 ELIZABETH O'NEILL VERNER AWARDS.
(Adopted--March 1, 2005)

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 - Upon Adjournment
Members of the Senate and Staff, Lunch, State House Grounds, by SC STATE FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION
(Accepted-April 12, 2005)

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 - 6:00-8:00 PM
Members of the Senate, Oyster Roast and Frogmore Stew, Seibels House-1601 Richland Street, by COASTAL CONSERVATION LEAGUE
(Accepted-April 12, 2005)

Wednesday, April 20, 2005 - 8:00-10:00 AM
Members of the Senate, Breakfast, 221 Blatt, by SC TOBACCO COLLABORATIVE
(Accepted-April 12, 2005)

Wednesday, April 20, 2005 - noon-2:00 PM
Members of the Senate, Lunch-Spartanburg County Day, State House Grounds, by SPARTANBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
(Accepted-April 12, 2005)

Tuesday, April 26, 2005 - 6:00-7:30 PM
Members of the Senate and Staff, Banquet, State Fairgrounds- Moore Building, by SC FARM BUREAU
(Accepted-April 12, 2005)

Wednesday, April 27, 2005 - 8:00-10:00 AM
Members of the Senate, Breakfast, 221 Blatt, by SC ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS
(Accepted-April 12, 2005)

Wednesday, April 27, 2005 - 12:00-2:00 PM
Members of the Senate and Staff, Lunch - "Taste of South Carolina", State House Grounds, by HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA
(Accepted-April 12, 2005)

Wednesday, April 27, 2005 - 6:30-8:30 PM
Members of the Senate and Staff, Reception, Summit Club, by SC CHAPTER OF APPRAISAL INSTITUTE
(Accepted-April 12, 2005)

Thursday, April 28, 2005 - 8:00-10:00 AM
Members of the Senate, Breakfast, Town House, by PALMETTO FAMILY COUNCIL
(Accepted-April 12, 2005)

S. 746 (Word version)--Senators Matthews and Hutto: A BILL TO ABOLISH THE ORANGEBURG COUNTY BOARD OF VOTER REGISTRATION AND THE ORANGEBURG COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION AND TO CREATE THE ORANGEBURG COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION AND REGISTRATION.
(Without reference--April 13, 2005)
(Read the second time--April 14, 2005)

S. 253 (Word version)--Senators Ryberg and Moore: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 503 OF 1982, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AIKEN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE AIKEN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO REVISE THE BOARD'S AUTHORITY WITH REGARD TO ADMINISTRATIVE AREA OFFICES AND AREA ADVISORY COUNCILS.
(Without reference--January 12, 2005)

H. 3400 (Word version)--Rep. Anthony: A BILL TO ABOLISH THE LOCKHART SCHOOL DISTRICT HEALTH COMMISSION IN UNION COUNTY AND TO REPEAL ACT 1171 OF 1948 ESTABLISHING THIS HEALTH COMMISSION.
(Without reference--February 2, 2005)

H. 3789 (Word version)--Reps. M.A. Pitts, Taylor and Duncan: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 779 OF 1988, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ELECTION OF LAURENS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARDS OF TRUSTEES, SO AS TO SET THE ELECTIONS AT THE TIME OF THE GENERAL ELECTION AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE TERMS OF TRUSTEES WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE PRIOR TO THE ELECTION OF NEW TRUSTEES ARE EXTENDED UNTIL THEIR SUCCESSORS ARE ELECTED AND TAKE OFFICE.
(Without reference--March 30, 2005)

H. 3790 (Word version)--Reps. M.A. Pitts, Taylor and Duncan: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 778 OF 1988, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION FOR LAURENS COUNTY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE COMMISSION FROM NINE TO ELEVEN MEMBERS AND STAGGER TERMS OF THE NEW MEMBERS.
(Without reference--March 30, 2005)

H. 3862 (Word version)--Reps. Battle and M. Hines: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 197 OF 1991, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MARION COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, SO AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF COMMISSIONERS FROM NINE TO ELEVEN AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE TERMS OF THE TWO NEW MEMBERS.
(Without reference--April 7, 2005)

H. 3870 (Word version)--Reps. Walker and Sinclair: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1105 OF 1956, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE STARTEX-JACKSON-WELLFORD-DUNCAN WATER DISTRICT IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM FIVE TO SEVEN THE NUMBER OF COMMISSIONERS AND TO PROVIDE THAT TWO

MEMBERS MAY RESIDE IN THE SERVICE AREA OF THE DISTRICT.
(Without reference--April 12, 2005)

(Set for Special Order Thursday, April 14, 2005)
S. 573 (Word version)--Senators McConnell, Verdin, Rankin, Courson, Elliott, Malloy and Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-3-240, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OFFICERS WHO MAY BE REMOVED BY THE GOVERNOR FOR CAUSE, SO AS TO ADD THE DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY; TO AMEND SECTION 15-78-60, RELATING TO GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY IS NOT LIABLE FOR CERTAIN LOSSES RESULTING FROM CONDUCT OF A DIRECTOR OF THE AUTHORITY; TO AMEND SECTION 15-78-70, RELATING TO THE LIABILITY OF A GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DIRECTOR OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY IS NOT

IMMUNE FROM LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN CONDUCT AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE INSURANCE RESERVE FUND IS PROHIBITED FROM PROVIDING INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THAT INDIVIDUAL LIABILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 58-3-530, RELATING TO THE DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE STATE REGULATIONS OF PUBLIC UTILITIES REVIEW COMMITTEE, SO AS TO ADD THE DUTY TO SCREEN CANDIDATES FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY; TO AMEND SECTION 58-31-20, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY, SO AS TO SET FORTH QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR DIRECTORS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE SCREENING OF DIRECTORS; TO AMEND SECTION 58-31-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE AUTHORITY FROM DISPOSING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OR FROM INQUIRING INTO THE FEASIBILITY OF DISPOSING OF ITS PROPERTY; BY ADDING SECTION 58-31-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR DIRECTORS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY; BY ADDING SECTION 58-31-56 SO AS TO DEFINE CONFLICT OF INTEREST TRANSACTION; BY ADDING SECTION 58-31-57 SO AS TO PERMIT CUSTOMERS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY TO SUE DIRECTORS OF THE AUTHORITY FOR BREACH OF DUTY AND TO PROVIDE DAMAGES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 58-31-110, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF NET EARNINGS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY THE NET EARNINGS NOT NECESSARY FOR THE OPERATION OF AND IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY SHALL BE PAID TO THE STATE TREASURER AND USED TO REDUCE THE TAX BURDENS ON THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE.
(Read the first time--March 3, 2005)
(Recalled from Committee on Judiciary--April 13, 2005)
(Senator Ryberg desires to be present.)

S. 75 (Word version)--Senators Knotts, Hutto, O'Dell, Alexander and Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-11-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW, OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES, AND THE PRESUMPTION THAT HEART OR RESPIRATORY DISEASES OCCURRING IN FIREFIGHTERS AROSE OUT OF AND IN THE COURSE OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CARDIAC-RELATED INCIDENT RESULTING IN IMPAIRMENT OR INJURY TO A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER RESULTING IN TOTAL OR PARTIAL DISABILITY, OR DEATH, IS PRESUMED TO HAVE ARISEN OUT OF AND IN THE COURSE OF EMPLOYMENT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
(Read the first time--January 11, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Judiciary--April 13, 2005)
(Favorable)
(Read the second time--April 14, 2005)

S. 108 (Word version)--Senator Fair: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-75-45 SO AS TO CREATE A CAUSE OF ACTION FOR UNCOMPENSATED RECEIPT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES WHEN A PERSON SECURES PERFORMANCE OF SUCH SERVICES, HAS RECEIVED INSURANCE PROCEEDS OR THIRD PARTY PAYMENT TO PAY FOR SUCH SERVICES, AND AFTER RECEIVING PROPER NOTICE HAS NOT REMITTED THE PAYMENT TO THE HEALTH CARE PROVIDER; TO ESTABLISH NOTICE REQUIREMENTS, A SCHEDULE OF DAMAGES, INCLUDING ACTUAL DAMAGES AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES AS A PERCENTAGE OF THE ACTUAL DAMAGES, AND DEFENSES TO THIS CAUSE OF ACTION.
(Read the first time--January 11, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Judiciary--April 13, 2005)
(Favorable with amendments)
(Committee Amendment Adopted--April 14, 2005)
(Read the second time--April 14, 2005)

S. 236 (Word version)--Senator Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-510, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL USE OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD AND SUBMITTING A FRAUDULENT APPLICATION FOR A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO DISPLAY OR POSSESS A COUNTERFEIT DRIVER'S LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-515, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL ALTERATION, SALE, ISSUANCE, OR USE OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO PRODUCE OR POSSESS A COUNTERFEIT DRIVER'S LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD.
(Read the first time--January 12, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Judiciary--April 13, 2005)
(Favorable with amendments)
(Committee Amendment Adopted--April 14, 2005)
(Read the second time--April 14, 2005)

S. 276 (Word version)--Senators Hayes and Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-770, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON NOT ALLOWED WITHIN GUARD RAIL OF A VOTING BOOTH, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A DEPENDENT CHILD OF A QUALIFIED ELECTOR TO ACCOMPANY THE QUALIFIED ELECTOR IN THE VOTING BOOTH WHILE HE IS CASTING HIS BALLOT.
(Read the first time--January 18, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Judiciary--April 13, 2005)
(Favorable with amendments)
(Committee Amendment Adopted--April 14, 2005)
(Read the second time--April 14, 2005)

S. 384 (Word version)--Senators Lourie, Thomas, Reese, Bryant, Knotts, Sheheen, Hutto, McGill, Jackson, Ford, Scott, Malloy, Land, Gregory, Drummond, Pinckney, Cromer, Short, Matthews, Campsen, Anderson and Hawkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-500, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SUPPLYING MINORS WITH TOBACCO OR CIGARETTES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION APPLIES TO THE

SALE, FURNISHING, GIVING, DISTRIBUTION, AND PROVISION TO A MINOR OF CIGARETTES, TOBACCO, CIGARETTE PAPER, OR A TOBACCO PRODUCT; TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS LESS THAN EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE MAY NOT PURCHASE, ACCEPT RECEIPT OF, POSSESS, ATTEMPT TO PURCHASE, ATTEMPT TO ACCEPT RECEIPT OF, OR ATTEMPT TO POSSESS A TOBACCO PRODUCT OR TO OFFER FRAUDULENT PROOF OF AGE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING OR POSSESSING A TOBACCO PRODUCT; TO REVISE THE DISBURSEMENT OF FINES COLLECTED, SO AS TO DISTRIBUTE ONE-HALF OF THESE FINES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL FOR ITS YOUTH SMOKING PREVENTION PLAN; TO AUTHORIZE COMMUNITY SERVICE IN LIEU OF FINING A MINOR; AND TO REVISE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS SECTION.
(Read the first time--February 1, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Judiciary--April 13, 2005)
(Favorable with amendments)
(Committee Amendment Adopted--April 14, 2005)
(Read the second time--April 14, 2005)

S. 506 (Word version)--Senator Scott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 4-11-65 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNING BODY OF A COUNTY TO PURCHASE A FIDELITY BOND ON ALL COUNTY OFFICIALS OR A PORTION OF THEM INSTEAD OF THE AMOUNT REQUIRED BY LAW AND REQUIRE A RESOLUTION TO BE ADOPTED BY THE COUNTY GOVERNING BODY WHEN A FIDELITY BOND IS USED TO REPLACE THE EXISTING BOND REQUIRED BY LAW, WHICH MUST MEET OR EXCEED THAT REQUIREMENT.
(Read the first time--February 17, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Judiciary--April 13, 2005)
(Favorable with amendments)
(Committee Amendment Adopted--April 14, 2005)
(Read the second time--April 14, 2005)

S. 511 (Word version)--Senator Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-31-250, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976,

RELATING TO USE OF INSURANCE PROCEEDS TO RECONSTRUCT DAMAGED PROPERTY GOVERNED BY THE HORIZONTAL PROPERTY ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REPAIR OR RECONSTRUCTION UPON A VOTE OF EIGHTY PERCENT OF THE CO-OWNERS, OR MORE IF REQUIRED BY THE PROPERTY BYLAWS, AND TO PROVIDE, FURTHER, FOR DISTRIBUTION OF INSURANCE PROCEEDS.
(Read the first time--February 17, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Judiciary--April 13, 2005)
(Favorable)
(Read the second time--April 14, 2005)

S. 557 (Word version)--Senator Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-1-500, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS OF PRISONERS IN THE CUSTODY OF THE COUNTY PENAL SYSTEM, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A MUNICIPALITY TO COVER PRISONERS WORKING FOR THE MUNICIPALITY.
(Read the first time--March 2, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Judiciary--April 13, 2005)
(Favorable with amendments)
(Committee Amendment Adopted--April 14, 2005)
(Read the second time--April 14, 2005)

S. 707 (Word version)--Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 37-6-502, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION ON CONSUMER AFFAIRS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTION OF THE COMMISSIONERS ELECTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY EVERY FOUR YEARS, BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1, 2006.
(Read the first time--April 6, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Banking and Insurance--April 13, 2005)
(Favorable)
(Read the second time--April 14, 2005)

S. 749 (Word version)--Judiciary Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 17-23-175, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN

OUT-OF-COURT STATEMENT MADE BY A CHILD LESS THAN TWELVE YEARS OF AGE DESCRIBING CERTAIN OFFENSES THAT THE CHILD IS A VICTIM OF OR WITNESS TO IS ADMISSIBLE AS EVIDENCE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
(Without reference--April 13, 2005)
(Read the second time--April 14, 2005)

S. 72 (Word version)--Senators Ritchie, Jackson, Ryberg, Mescher, Richardson and Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-176, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SCHOOL ATTENDANCE CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ISSUANCE OF CONDITIONAL AND SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE AND ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS SHALL APPLY TO THE ISSUANCE OR REINSTATEMENT OF A BEGINNER'S PERMIT, CONDITIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE, SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE, AND A REGULAR DRIVER'S LICENSE ISSUED TO A PERSON LESS THAN SEVENTEEN YEARS OF AGE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE SUSPENSION OF A PERSON'S PERMIT OR LICENSE IF HE FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THESE CONDITIONS, AND TO REQUIRE THAT THE SUSPENSION REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL THE PERSON HAS DEMONSTRATED COMPLIANCE WITH THESE CONDITIONS FOR ONE FULL SEMESTER SUBSEQUENT TO THE SEMESTER DURING WHICH HIS PERMIT OR LICENSE WAS SUSPENDED.
(Read the first time--January 11, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Transportation--February 2, 2005)
(Favorable)
(Amended--April 14, 2005)
(Senator Hutto desires to be present.)

S. 510 (Word version)--Senator Leatherman: (Recommitted to Committee on Finance--March 16, 2005, retaining its place on the calendar)

(Read the first time--February 17, 2005)

(Reported by Committee on Finance--February 23, 2005)

(Favorable)

(Senators Leatherman, Leventis, Ryberg and Setzler desire to be present.)

S. 105 (Word version) -- Senators Ryberg and Elliott: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 56-1-475, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A PERSON'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE WHEN HE POSSESSES A VALID OUT-OF-STATE LICENSE ONCE THE PERIOD OF SUSPENSION OF HIS SOUTH CAROLINA DRIVER'S LICENSE HAS EXPIRED.

(Read the first time--January 11, 2005)

(Reported by Committee on Transportation--February 24,

2005)

(Favorable)
(Senator Hutto desires to be present.)

S. 161 (Word version)--Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL SALE OF BEER OR WINE TO A MINOR SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, IN ADDITION TO EXISTING PENALTIES, A PERSON WHO IS CONVICTED OF VIOLATING THIS SECTION FOR A THIRD OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE SHALL HAVE HIS DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENDED FOR THIRTY DAYS, NO PART OF WHICH MAY BE SUSPENDED BY THE COURT.
(Read the first time--January 11, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Judiciary--March 2, 2005)
(Favorable with amendments)
(Committee Amendment Adopted--March 3, 2005)
(Senator Hutto desires to be present.)

S. 40 (Word version)--Senator Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 5 OF TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRAFFIC LAWS, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-830 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ADOPT ORDINANCES FOR

THE CIVIL ENFORCEMENT OF CERTAIN TRAFFIC LAWS BY THE USE OF TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL MONITORING SYSTEMS; TO AMEND SECTION 14-25-45, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF SUMMARY COURTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR JURISDICTION OVER NONCRIMINAL CITATIONS ISSUED PURSUANT TO SECTION 56-5-830; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-710, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES TO ENFORCE TRAFFIC LAWS, SO AS TO ADD THE AUTHORITY TO ADOPT ORDINANCES FOR THE CIVIL ENFORCEMENT OF CERTAIN TRAFFIC LAWS BY THE USE OF TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL MONITORING SYSTEMS.
(Read the first time--January 11, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Transportation--March 8, 2005)
(Majority Favorable with amendments)
(Minority Unfavorable)
(Senators Leventis and Grooms desire to be present.)

S. 297 (Word version)--Senators Gregory and Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-9-15 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES IS AUTHORIZED TO PRESCRIBE THE FORM OF ANY LICENSE, STAMP, PERMIT OR TAGS ISSUED UNDER TITLE 50 AND IS AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR ELECTRONIC SALE AND DISTRIBUTION, TO ALSO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT FOR A FIVE-YEAR PERIOD TO COLLECT A ONE DOLLAR SURCHARGE ON ANY LICENSE, STAMP, PERMIT, OR TAG ISSUED, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THIS SURCHARGE SHALL BE USED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-530, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MIGRATORY WATERFOWL STAMPS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FORM OF THE STAMP MUST BE AS PRESCRIBED BY THE DEPARTMENT; AND TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PICTORIAL STAMP MUST BE

VALIDATED BY THE SIGNATURE OF THE LICENSEE WRITTEN ACROSS THE FACE OF THE STAMP.
(Read the first time--January 19, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry--March 8, 2005)
(Favorable with amendments)
(Senator Knotts desires to be present.)

S. 499 (Word version)--Senator Verdin: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 69, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE, SO AS TO CONFORM THE CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40 FOR BOARDS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF THE STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, REVISING PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING HEARINGS, PROVIDING FOR LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT, AUTHORIZING STUDENT PRECEPTOR PROGRAMS, AND ESTABLISHING CERTAIN STANDARDS FOR EMERGENCY CARE FACILITIES AND MOBILE CARE REQUIREMENTS.
(Read the first time--February 16, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry--March 10, 2005)
(Favorable with amendments)
(Senators Grooms and Hutto desire to be present.)

S. 4 (Word version)--Senators Leatherman, Setzler, Hayes, Mescher, Gregory, Alexander, Martin, Short and Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59 OF THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 59, TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT"; TO AMEND SECTION 59-17-135 RELATING TO CHARACTER EDUCATION, TO INCORPORATE THE CHARACTER TRAITS OF THE FAMILY RESPECT ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 59-18-900, RELATING TO SCHOOL REPORT CARDS, TO EXPAND THE CONTENT OF THE REPORT CARD TO INCLUDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, REPORTS ON COMPLIANCE WITH THIS ACT AND THE

CHARACTER EDUCATION ACT AND DROPOUT REDUCTION DATA; AND TO REPEAL ACT 450 OF 1994 AND SECTION 59-52-95 RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL-TO-WORK TRANSITION ACT OF 1994.
(Read the first time--January 11, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Education--March 15, 2005)
(Favorable with amendments)
(Senator Hutto desires to be present.)

S. 617 (Word version)--Senators Alexander, Setzler, Short, Verdin, Ryberg, Knotts and Campsen: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 16, ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO BENEFITS AND FUNDING OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PENSION PLANS IN THIS STATE. INVESTMENTS ALLOWED FOR FUNDS OF THE VARIOUS STATE-OPERATED RETIREMENT SYSTEMS, AND THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS INVESTMENT PANEL, SO AS TO DELETE THE RESTRICTIONS LIMITING SUCH INVESTMENTS TO AMERICAN-BASED CORPORATIONS REGISTERED ON AN AMERICAN NATIONAL EXCHANGE AS PROVIDED IN THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR QUOTED THROUGH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECURITIES DEALERS AUTOMATIC QUOTATION SYSTEM; AND TO PROPOSE A FURTHER AMENDMENT TO SECTION 16, ARTICLE X, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS INVESTMENT PANEL.
(Read the first time--March 15, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Finance--March 16, 2005)
(Favorable)
(Senators Knotts and Ford desire to be present.)

H. 3577 (Word version)--Reps. Witherspoon, Frye, Hiott, Ott and Vick: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 46-13-45, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PESTICIDE REGISTRATION FEES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE ANNUAL BASIC REGISTRATION FEE, TO PROVIDE A

PROCEDURE FOR FUTURE INCREASES, AND FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THESE FUNDS.
(Read the first time--March 16, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources--March 29, 2005)
(Favorable)
(Senators Grooms and Hutto desire to be present.)

H. 3578 (Word version)--Reps. Witherspoon, Frye, Hiott, Ott and Vick: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 46-25-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN REGARD TO FERTILIZER REGULATIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "SOIL AMENDMENT"; TO AMEND SECTION 46-25-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ANALYSIS OF PLANT NUTRIENTS, SO AS TO PERMIT THE STATE CROP PEST COMMISSION TO REQUIRE PROOF OF CLAIMS MADE FOR FERTILIZER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 46-25-810, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AN INSPECTION TAX AND TONNAGE REPORTS IN REGARD TO COMMERCIAL FERTILIZER, SO AS TO INCREASE THE INSPECTION TAX AND FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE TONNAGE REPORT ON FERTILIZER SOLD, AND FOR CERTAIN ACTIONS WHICH WILL BE TAKEN IF THE REQUIRED TAXES AND REPORTS ARE NOT MADE.
(Read the first time--March 16, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources--March 29, 2005)
(Favorable)
(Senators Grooms and Hutto desire to be present.)

S. 488 (Word version)--Senators Mescher, Bryant and Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-1-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS OF MAGISTRATES SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS OF MAGISTRATES WHICH APPLY UNTIL JULY 1, 2005.
(Read the first time--February 15, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Judiciary--March 30, 2005)
(Favorable with amendments)
(Committee Amendment Adopted--March 31, 2005)
(Senator Ryberg desires to be present.)

S. 615 (Word version)--Senators Campsen, Cleary, Scott, McConnell, Cromer, Grooms, Richardson, Verdin, Sheheen, Bryant, Rankin, Ryberg, Alexander, Hawkins, Thomas, Hayes, Fair, Martin, Gregory and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 3, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 11, RELATING TO AGREEMENTS AND RELATIONS WITH THE UNITED STATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA GRANTS ITS AUTHORITY DELEGATED BY THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO REGULATE CERTAIN GAMBLING VESSELS PURSUANT TO THE JOHNSON ACT OF 1992, AS AMENDED, 15 U.S.C. SECTIONS 1171 THROUGH 1177, TO COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS, TO PROVIDE THAT COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS MAY PROHIBIT OR REGULATE THE OPERATION OF GAMBLING VESSELS BY ORDINANCE WITHIN THE DELEGATED POWER PROVIDED, TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY AND MUNICIPALITY MAY ASSESS ONLY CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS SECTION, TO PROVIDE THAT CIVIL PENALTIES SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS PER PASSENGER WITHIN A TWENTY-FOUR HOUR PERIOD, TO PROVIDE THAT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL ASSUMES THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR DEFENDING THE STATE, COUNTY, OR MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT FROM CONSTITUTIONAL CHALLENGES OF THE PROVISIONS HEREIN, TO PROVIDE THAT PASSENGER CRUISE LINERS MEETING CERTAIN CRITERIA ARE EXEMPT FROM THE PROVISIONS HEREIN, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NOTHING IN THIS SECTION MUST BECONSTRUED TO REPEAL OR MODIFY ANY OTHER PROVISION OF LAW RELATING TO GAMBLING.
(Read the first time--March 10, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Judiciary--March 30, 2005)
(Favorable with amendments)
(Senator Ford desires to be present.)

S. 103 (Word version)--Senators Hayes and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 40 CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 20 TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA DIETETICS LICENSURE ACT" SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF

DIETETICS AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERS, POWERS, AND DUTIES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF PERSONS ENGAGING IN THE PRACTICE OF DIETETICS OR NUTRITION, INCLUDING ESTABLISHING CRITERIA FOR LICENSURE AND LICENSE RENEWAL; TO ESTABLISH THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE FOR DIETITIANS; AND TO PROVIDE GROUNDS FOR MISCONDUCT AND PENALTIES FOR MISCONDUCT, INCLUDING CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
(Read the first time--January 11, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Medical Affairs--March 31, 2005)
(Favorable with amendments)
(Senator Leventis desires to be present.)

S. 268 (Word version)--Senators Peeler and Cleary: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 37, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF OPTOMETRISTS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY AND ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL BOARDS IN CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40, UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION; AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF OPTOMETRISTS, AND AMONG OTHER THINGS, TO PROVIDE THAT A BACHELOR OF ARTS OR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IS REQUIRED FOR LICENSURE, TO ESTABLISH LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT, TO PROVIDE THAT BY SEPTEMBER 30, 2008, ALL LICENSED OPTOMETRISTS MUST BE LICENSED AS THERAPEUTICALLY-CERTIFIED OPTOMETRISTS, AND TO PROVIDE TRANSITION PROVISIONS.
(Read the first time--January 13, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Medical Affairs--March 31, 2005)
(Favorable with amendments)
(Committee Amendment Adopted--April 5, 2005)
(Senator Knotts desires to be present.)

H. 3107 (Word version)--Reps. M.A. Pitts, Viers, Taylor, Mahaffey, Duncan and Umphlett: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR TWO ADDITIONAL LAY MEMBERS OF THE BOARD, ONE TO BE APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE AND ONE TO BE APPOINTED BY THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
(Read the first time--February 1, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Medical Affairs--March 31, 2005)
(Favorable with amendments)
(Committee Amendment Adopted--April 6, 2005)
(Senator Fair desires to be present.)

H. 3108 (Word version)--Reps. M.A. Pitts, Barfield, Taylor, Mahaffey, Duncan, Umphlett and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-211, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MEDICAL DISCIPLINARY COMMISSION OF THE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, SO AS TO ADD TWO LAY MEMBERS FROM EACH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT TO BE ELECTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT EACH MEDICAL DISCIPLINARY COMMISSION PANEL FROM A CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT HEARING AND INVESTIGATING COMPLAINTS AGAINST A PARTICULAR PHYSICIAN OR PHYSICIANS MUST CONTAIN AT LEAST ONE LAY MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION FROM THAT CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.
(Read the first time--March 3, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Medical Affairs--March 31, 2005)
(Favorable with amendments)
(Committee Amendment Amended--April 6, 2005)
(Senator Fair desires to be present.)

H. 3304 (Word version)--Reps. Witherspoon, Wilkins, Harrell, Jennings, Battle, Cotty, Cato, Barfield, Hosey, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Bales, Bowers, Brady, Branham, G. Brown, J. Brown, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Dantzler, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Hardwick, Harrison,

Harvin, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Kennedy, Kirsh, Lee, Littlejohn, Loftis, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Phillips, M.A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, J.R. Smith, Taylor, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Young and Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 11, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 48 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR FURTHER ENFORCEMENT OF THE TOBACCO ESCROW FUND ACT, INCLUDING BOTH CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, TO AMEND SECTION 11-47-30, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR A TOBACCO PRODUCT MANUFACTURER TO EITHER PARTICIPATE IN THE MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT OR DEPOSIT MONIES INTO A QUALIFIED ESCROW FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ESCROW PAYMENTS REQUIRED OF A NONPARTICIPATING TOBACCO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURER AND ANY REFUND OF AN ESCROW OVERPAYMENT BY SUCH A MANUFACTURER ARE BASED ON UNITS SOLD IN THIS STATE COMPARED WITH MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT PAYMENTS RATHER THAN AN ALLOCABLE SHARE, TO AMEND SECTIONS 11-49-60 AND 11-49-150, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE BOARD OF THE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT REVENUE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY ACT AND THE CONSENT TO AND APPROVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE TOBACCO MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY APPROVE ANY AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BEFORE THE BOARD MAY APPROVE SUCH AN AMENDMENT AND TO ALLOW THE BOARD OF THE AUTHORITY TO APPROVE SUCH AMENDMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE STATE IF SUCH AMENDMENTS DO NOT DIMINISH THE RIGHTS AND REMEDIES OF THE AUTHORITY AND BONDHOLDERS.
(Read the first time--February 2, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Finance--March 31, 2005)
(Favorable with amendments)
(Senators Ford and Thomas desires to be present.)

S. 688 (Word version)--Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT

OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO STATE PRIMARY DRINKING WATER, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2897, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
(Without reference--March 31, 2005)
(Senator Knotts desires to be present.)

S. 16 (Word version)--Senators Moore, McConnell, Elliott, Hayes, Verdin, Alexander and Fair: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VIOLENT CRIMES, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE OFFENSE OF MANUFACTURING METHAMPHETAMINE AS A VIOLENT CRIME; TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-110, RELATING TO THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT, SO AS TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "PARAPHERNALIA", ADD THE DEFINITIONS OF "COCAINE BASE" AND "METHAMPHETAMINE", AND DELETE THE DEFINITION OF "CRACK COCAINE, ICE, OR CRANK"; TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-365, RELATING TO THEFT OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO INCLUDE THEFT OF PRECURSOR SUBSTANCES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-375, RELATING TO THE MANUFACTURE OF METHAMPHETAMINE, SO AS TO MAKE POSSESSION OF EQUIPMENT USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF METHAMPHETAMINE PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE OF THE INTENT TO MANUFACTURE, AND TO INCLUDE A PUNISHMENT SCHEDULE FOR POSSESSION OF EPHEDRINE, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE, AND PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE.
(Read the first time--January 11, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Judiciary--April 13, 2005)
(Favorable with amendments)
(Committee Amendment Adopted--April 14, 2005)

S. 139 (Word version)--Senators Hayes and Richardson: A BILL TO ENACT THE UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT BY ADDING ARTICLE 35 TO CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20 OF THE 1976 CODE, TO ADOPT A UNIFORM ACT REVISING PROCEDURES FOR ESTABLISHING AND ENFORCING CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION WHEN ONE OF THE PARTIES

RESIDES IN THIS STATE AND THE OTHER DOES NOT; AND TO REPEAL SUBARTICLE 2, ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE 20 RELATING TO THE UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT.
(Read the first time--January 11, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Judiciary--April 13, 2005)
(Favorable with amendments)
(Senator Malloy desires to be present.)

S. 347 (Word version)--Senators Lourie, Jackson, Mescher, Ford, Knotts, Cleary, Scott, Short, Patterson, Land, Cromer, Elliott, Ryberg, Grooms and Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-25-210 SO AS TO MAKE IT A CRIME TO DEFACE, VANDALIZE, TAMPER WITH, OR REMOVE A POLITICAL CAMPAIGN SIGN, TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION.
(Read the first time--January 26, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Judiciary--April 13, 2005)
(Favorable with amendments)
(Committee Amendment Amended and Adopted--April 14, 2005)

S. 370 (Word version)--Senator Hawkins: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 7, CHAPTER 17 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO CERTIFICATES AND RECORDS OF RESULTS OF ELECTIONS BY ADDING SECTION 7-17-275, TO PROVIDE FOR AN AWARD FOR COSTS AND ATTORNEY FEES ASSOCIATED WITH AN ELECTION PROTEST; AND TO AMEND TITLE 7, CHAPTER 25 RELATED TO OFFENSES AGAINST THE ELECTION LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 7-25-210 TO PROVIDE FOR QUALIFIED CIVIL IMMUNITY FOR POLL WORKERS.
(Read the first time--January 27, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Judiciary--April 13, 2005)
(Favorable with amendments)
(Committee Amendment Adopted--April 14, 2005)

S. 374 (Word version)--Senator Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-504, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO IMPLEMENTATION OF LAWS RELATING TO SUPPLYING MINORS WITH TOBACCO,

SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT LAWS, ORDINANCES, OR RULES PERTAINING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS MAY NOT SUPERSEDE STATE LAW, TO DELETE THE EXCEPTION PROVIDED FOR PRIVATE PROPERTY, AND TO DELETE THE EXEMPTION FOR SMOKING ORDINANCES IN EFFECT BEFORE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE SECTION.
(Read the first time--January 27, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Judiciary--April 13, 2005)
(Majority Favorable with amendments)
(Minority Unfavorable)

S. 417 (Word version)--Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SUBARTICLE 5, ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT, SO AS TO REPLACE THIS ACT WITH THE MOST CURRENT VERSION OF THIS UNIFORM ACT AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR UNIFORM LEGISLATION TO ASSIST WITH THE INTERSTATE ENFORCEMENT OF SUPPORT, INCLUDING CIVIL AND CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES, AND TO PRESERVE RIGHTS AND DUTIES UNDER THE FORMER UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT.
(Read the first time--February 8, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Judiciary--April 13, 2005)
(Favorable with amendments)
(Senator Malloy desires to be present.)

S. 616 (Word version)--Senators Knotts, Grooms, Williams, McConnell, Mescher, Matthews, Scott and Fair: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-3-155 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOR PURPOSES OF PROVISIONS OF LAW REQUIRING THE CESSATION OF ALIMONY AND SPOUSAL SUPPORT UPON THE REMARRIAGE OF THE SUPPORTED SPOUSE, A REMARRIAGE OF THE SUPPORTED SPOUSE WHICH IS LATER ANNULLED BY A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION EITHER BEFORE OR AFTER A NINETY DAY PERIOD OF

CONTINUED COHABITATION SHALL CAUSE THE CESSATION OF ALIMONY OR SPOUSAL SUPPORT.
(Read the first time--March 10, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Judiciary--April 13, 2005)
(Favorable with amendments)
(Senator Malloy desires to be present.)

H. 3347 (Word version)--Reps. Scott, Cato, Tripp, J. Hines, Hosey, M. Hines, Vaughn, Bales, Battle, Branham, Breeland, R. Brown, Davenport, Hamilton, Haskins, Jennings, Leach, Loftis, Miller, Rhoad, Rivers and G.R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-1655 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION SHALL ADOPT ONE VOTING SYSTEM TO BE USED TO CONDUCT ELECTIONS IN THIS STATE AND DEFINE "VOTING SYSTEM"; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-1320, RELATING TO THE PROCUREMENT AND USE OF VOTE RECORDERS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF AN "OPTICAL SCAN VOTING SYSTEM" INSTEAD OF "VOTE RECORDERS" FOR USE IN ABSENTEE PRECINCTS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 7-13-1330 AND 7-13-1620, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE VOTING MACHINE APPROVAL PROCESS, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES TO AN "OPTICAL SCAN VOTING SYSTEM" AND DELETE REFERENCES TO A SYSTEM BEING APPROVED BY AN INDEPENDENT TESTING AUTHORITY AND TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR REPORTING DECERTIFICATION BY A VENDER WHEN HE HAS COMMITTED ETHICAL OR TECHNICAL VIOLATIONS IN ANOTHER STATE; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 7-13-1310 RELATING TO THE USE OF VOTE RECORDERS, AND SECTION 7-13-1660 RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION AND USE OF APPROVED VOTING MACHINES BY A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY.
(Read the first time--March 8, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Judiciary--April 13, 2005)
(Favorable with amendments)

S. 523 (Word version)--Senators Richardson, Thomas, Ryberg and O'Dell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH

CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-1-130 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN EMPLOYER WHO EMPLOYS AN ILLEGAL ALIEN FOR WORK IN THIS STATE IS SUBJECT TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE AND LOSS OF LICENSING BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION.
(Read the first time--February 23, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry--April 14, 2005)
(Favorable with amendments)

S. 580 (Word version)--Senators Knotts, Grooms, Bryant, Reese, Ford, Verdin, Elliott, Short, Mescher, Patterson, Matthews, Land, Thomas, Rankin and Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 10-5-235, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ACCESSIBILITY COMMITTEE FOR THE BUILDING CODES COUNCIL, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE COMMITTEE SHALL ADVISE THE COUNCIL ON MATTERS OF ACCESSIBILITY TO BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND FACILITIES BY PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
(Read the first time--March 3, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry--April 14, 2005)
(Favorable)

S. 610 (Word version)--Senators Fair, Campsen, O'Dell, Scott, Bryant, Cleary, Rankin, Williams, Thomas, Hayes and Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-6-440, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES THAT INDICATE THAT A PERSON HAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT ALLOWS CANDIDATES FOR CERTIFICATION AS CLASS II-SCO (DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS) IN ANY COUNTY WITH A PRISON SYSTEM THAT BORDERS ANOTHER STATE TO HOLD A DRIVER'S LICENSE ISSUED BY ANY JURISDICTION OF THE UNITED STATES, AND TO REPLACE IT WITH A PROVISION THAT ALLOWS CANDIDATES FOR CERTIFICATION AS STATE OR LOCAL CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS TO HOLD A

DRIVER'S LICENSE ISSUED BY ANY JURISDICTION OF THE UNITED STATES.
(Read the first time--March 10, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Corrections and Penology--April 14, 2005)
(Favorable)

S. 637 (Word version)--Senators Jackson, Malloy, J. Verne Smith, Matthews, Reese, Short, McGill, Leventis, Williams, Patterson and Pinckney: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 68, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF STAFF LEASING SERVICES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TERM "STAFF LEASING SERVICES" TO "PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATIONS" AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF THESE ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE EMPLOYEES TO BUSINESSES GENERALLY ON A LONG TERM BASIS; AND AMONG OTHER THINGS, TO REQUIRE TWO YEARS OF INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE TO BE LICENSED AND TO PROVIDE A GRANDFATHER PROVISION FOR EXISTING LICENSEES PROVIDING THESE SERVICES; TO ESTABLISH CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS; TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO USE AN ASSURANCE ORGANIZATION TO CERTIFY THE QUALIFICATIONS OF A PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATION FOR LICENSURE; TO SPECIFY INSURANCE INFORMATION THAT AN ORGANIZATION MUST PROVIDE TO EMPLOYEES AND THE DEPARTMENT; AND TO FURTHER SPECIFY REQUIREMENTS WHEN PROVIDING EMPLOYEE INSURANCE.
(Read the first time--March 16, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry--April 14, 2005)
(Favorable with amendments)

S. 660 (Word version)--Senator Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-3-240, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR ARCHITECTS, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS

PROVIDING PARTIAL CREDIT TO APPLICANTS FOR THOSE EXAMINATION SUBJECT AREAS PASSED.
(Read the first time--March 23, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry--April 14, 2005)
(Favorable with amendments)

S. 719 (Word version)--Senator Fair: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS MAY UTILIZE INMATE LABOR UNTIL JULY 1, 2007, DURING THE CONSTRUCTION OR RENOVATION, OR BOTH, OF A FOOD SERVICE FACILITY AT THE STEVENSON CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION AND THE RELOCATION OF A HOUSING UNIT FROM THE FORMER GREENWOOD WORK RELEASE FACILITY TO THE STEVENSON CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION.
(Read the first time--April 7, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Corrections and Penology--April 14, 2005)
(Favorable)

H. 3682 (Word version)--Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-35-125 SO AS TO ALLOW BENEFITS FOR INDIVIDUALS UNEMPLOYED AS A DIRECT RESULT OF DOMESTIC ABUSE, TO AMEND SECTION 41-31-125, RELATING TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT RECORD OF AN EMPLOYMENT UNIT IN A BUSINESS ACQUISITION OR REORGANIZATION WITH CONTINUITY OF CONTROL FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAW, SO AS TO REQUIRE A VIOLATION TO BE KNOWING RATHER THAN WILFUL AND TO DEFINE "KNOWINGLY" AND "KNOWING" AND TO REQUIRE THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES TO IDENTIFY THE TRANSFER OF A BUSINESS, TO AMEND SECTION 41-35-120, RELATING TO DISQUALIFICATION FOR BENEFITS OF AN INSURED WORKER UNDER THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAW, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE WORKER IS INELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS IF HE REFUSES TO TAKE A DRUG TEST OR TESTS POSITIVE

DURING A DRUG TEST FOR CERTAIN SUBSTANCES, TO PROVIDE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG TESTING AND TO ALLOW INFORMATION RECEIVED BY AN EMPLOYER IN A DRUG-TESTING PROGRAM TO BE RECEIVED IN EVIDENCE IN A PROCEEDING DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION, AND TO AMEND SECTION 41-35-130, RELATING TO UNEMPLOYMENT PAYMENTS NOT CHARGEABLE TO A FORMER EMPLOYER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BENEFITS PAID IN CONNECTION WITH A DOMESTIC ABUSE-RELATED JOB LOSS MUST NOT BE CHARGED TO THE ACCOUNT OF A CONTRIBUTING EMPLOYER.
(Read the first time--March 9, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry--April 14, 2005)
(Favorable)

S. 79 (Word version)--Senators Knotts, Elliott and Setzler: (Recommitted to Committee on Judiciary Thursday, April 14, 2005, retaining its place on the calendar)
(Read the first time--January 11, 2005)
(Recalled from Committee on Judiciary--April 14, 2005)
(Recommitted to Committee on Judiciary--April 14, 2005)
(Senator Malloy desires to be present.)

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