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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)

S. 840 (Word version)--Senator Thomas: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT FOR THE UPCOMING REASSESSMENT YEAR UPON THE INCREASE IN THE VALUE OF THE MILL, THE GREENVILLE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM SHALL ROLL BACK THE MILLAGE FOR THE ADDED AMOUNT OF NEW TAXES THAT COME IN FROM THE REASSESSMENT.
(Read the first time--May 12, 2005)
(Committee to the Greenville County Delegation--May 18, 2005)
(Recalled from the Greenville County Delegation--May 25, 2005)
(Senator J. Verne Smith (WV-23.08) desires to be present.)

S. 911 (Word version)--Senators Pinckney and Matthews: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 584 OF 1946, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE WALTERBORO-COLLETON COUNTY AIRPORT COMMISSION, SO AS TO ALLOW THE COLLETON COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION TO APPOINT THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTION OF NEW COMMISSIONERS.
(Without reference--June 1, 2005)

S. 929 (Word version)--Senators Pinckney and Ford: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 340 OF 1967, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF CHARLESTON COUNTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE METHOD OF ELECTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS AND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A CANDIDATE FOR SUCH OFFICE.
(Without reference--June 2, 2005)

(Debate was interrupted by adjournment Wednesday, June 1, 2005, Senator Leventis retains the floor)
H. 3381 (Word version)--Reps. Cato, Skelton, Jennings, W.D. Smith, Townsend, Merrill, Ott, Rice, Mack, Clark, Simrill, Harrison, Davenport, M. Hines, Harvin, Bailey, Bingham, Chellis, Clemmons, Cooper, Dantzler, Duncan, Edge, Harrell, Haskins, Herbkersman, Hinson, Kirsh, Leach, Lloyd, Loftis, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, Owens, Perry, E.H. Pitts, Sandifer, Scott, Stewart, Thompson, Toole, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, White, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Young, Viers and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH

CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 14 TO TITLE 39 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA LANDOWNER AND ADVERTISING PROTECTION AND PROPERTY VALUATION ACT", TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE ACT, TO EMPOWER LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO REQUIRE THE REMOVAL OF NONCONFORMING OFF-PREMISES OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGNS AND TO REGULATE THE USE OF THEM, TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH SIGN OWNERS TO RELOCATE AND RECONSTRUCT SIGNS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF JUST COMPENSATION WHEN A SIGN IS REMOVED WITHOUT AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ARBITRATION BETWEEN THE PARTIES WHEN THEY FAIL TO REACH AN AGREEMENT.
(Read the first time--March 3, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Judiciary--May 4, 2005)
(Majority Favorable with amendments)
(Minority Unfavorable)
(Set for Special Order Tuesday, May 24, 2005)
(Amendment proposed--June 1, 2005)
(Document No. GGS\22180HTC.05)

S. 413 (Word version)--Senators Hayes, Setzler, Mescher and Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-26-87 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS WHO HAVE RECEIVED NATIONAL CERTIFICATION FROM THE AMERICAN SPEECH-LANGUAGE HEARING ASSOCIATION (ASHA) OR WHO ARE LICENSED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION BEGINNING WITH FISCAL YEAR 2005-06, SHALL RECEIVE A PAY INCREASE OF SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS PER YEAR FOR THE LIFE OF THE CERTIFICATE OR LICENSE, SUBJECT TO FUNDING BEING PROVIDED BY THE

GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT.
(Read the first time--February 8, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Education--April 21, 2005)
(Favorable with amendments)
(Committee Amendment Adopted--April 25, 2005)
(Read the second time--April 25, 2005)
(Senators Short and Smith desire to be present.)

H. 3523 (Word version)--Reps. Wilkins and Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 24-1-285 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MATERIALS MANAGEMENT OFFICE OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD SHALL DEVELOP, MAINTAIN, AND IMPLEMENT A MARKETING PLAN TO ATTRACT PRIVATE SECTOR BUSINESSES FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF INMATES THROUGH THE PRISON INDUSTRIES PROGRAM; AND BY ADDING SECTION 24-1-290 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS MAY ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH PRIVATE SECTOR ENTITIES THAT ALLOW INMATE LABOR TO BE PROVIDED FOR PRISON INDUSTRY SERVICE WORK.
(Read the first time--April 28, 2005)
(Recalled from Committee on Corrections and Penology--May 11, 2005)
(Read the second time--May 12, 2005)
(Senator Pinckney desires to be present.)

H. 3335 (Word version)--Reps. Limehouse, Hagood, Merrill, Whipper, Altman, Breeland, R. Brown, Chellis, Harrell, Hinson, Mack, Scarborough, Umphlett, Ceips and Miller: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-676 SO AS TO DESIGNATE SWEET GRASS BASKET THE OFFICIAL STATE HANDCRAFT.
(Without reference--May 24, 2005)
(Read the second time--May 25, 2005)
(Senator Gregory desires to be present.)

H. 3198 (Word version)--Reps. Harrison, Wilkins, Scarborough and Umphlett: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 21, TITLE 5 SO AS TO ENACT THE "MUNICIPAL FINANCE OVERSIGHT ACT OF 2005" TO CREATE THE MUNICIPAL FINANCE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION AND AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE COMMISSION, PROVIDE FOR THEIR COMPOSITION, POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES, REQUIRE MUNICIPALITIES TO SUBMIT ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTS AND ANNUAL AUDITS, PROVIDE FOR SANCTIONS AGAINST MUNICIPALITIES THAT FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSION'S PLAN FOR REFINANCING, ADJUSTING, OR COMPROMISING A DEBT, PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR AN OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE OF A MUNICIPALITY WHO FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 9 OF CHAPTER 21; AND TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-50, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT OF A FINANCIAL REPORT SUBMITTED BY COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES TO THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE REPORT BE SUBMITTED INSTEAD TO THE MUNICIPAL FINANCE COMMISSION AND DELETE A REFERENCE TO THE ADVISORY COMMISSION ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS.
(Read the first time--May 17, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Finance--May 26, 2005)
(Favorable with amendments)
(Committee Amendment Adopted--May 31, 2005)
(Amended--May 31, 2005)
(Read the second time--May 31, 2005)
(Senators Ryberg, Hutto, McConnell and Ritchie desire to be present.)

H. 4221 (Word version)--Rep. Miller: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO HUNT MIGRATORY WATERFOWL IN GEORGETOWN COUNTY IN CERTAIN PORTIONS OF

MURRELL'S INLET CREEK WITHIN ONE HUNDRED YARDS OF A RESIDENCE OR BUSINESS.
(Without reference--June 1, 2005)
(Read the second time--June 2, 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 Setzler 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)
(Committee Amendment Adopted--April 19, 2005)
(Amended--April 19, 2005)
(Amendment proposed--April 28, 2005)
(Document No. SWB\6426CM05)

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 0THIS 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 AMENDMENTTO 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.)

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. 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.)

S. 523 (Word version)--Senators Richardson, Thomas and Ryberg : 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)
(Committee Amendment Adopted--April 18, 2005)
(Senators Land and Knotts desire to be present.)

S. 296 (Word version)--Senators Martin, Mescher, O'Dell, Richardson and Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-146 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO IS CONVICTED OF A VIOLENT CRIME MUST SURRENDER HIS DRIVER'S LICENSE OR SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARD TO THE COURT WHICH MUST TRANSMIT IT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES TOGETHER WITH NOTICE OF THE CRIME, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DRIVER'S LICENSE OR SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARD IS CONSIDERED REVOKED AND MUST NOT BE RETURNED TO THE PERSON UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; BY ADDING 56-1-148 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON CONVICTED OF A VIOLENT CRIME MUST HAVE A SPECIAL CODE AFFIXED TO HIS DRIVER'S LICENSE OR SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARD THAT IDENTIFIES THE PERSON AS HAVING BEEN CONVICTED OF A VIOLENT CRIME, TO PROVIDE A FEE TO BE CHARGED FOR AFFIXING THE CODE AND FOR ITS DISTRIBUTION, TO PROVIDE THE INTENT FOR AFFIXING THE CODE, AND TO PROVIDE A PROCESS FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE CODE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CONTENTS OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE APPLICATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE APPLICATION MUST CONTAIN A STATEMENT TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE APPLICANT HAS BEEN

CONVICTED OF A VIOLENT CRIME AND, IF SO, THE CRIME, AND MUST CONTAIN A LIST OF ALL VIOLENT CRIMES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-3350, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARD BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARD MUST CONTAIN A STATEMENT TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE APPLICANT HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A VIOLENT CRIME AND, IF SO, THE CRIME, AND MUST CONTAIN A LIST OF ALL VIOLENT CRIMES.
(Read the first time--January 19, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Transportation--April 18, 2005)
(Favorable with amendments)
(Senators Pinckney, Ford and Hutto desire to be present.)

S. 687 (Word version)--Senator Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN BOAT TRAILERS, FARM TRAILERS, AND UTILITY TRAILERS FROM BEING LICENSED OR REGISTERED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN TRAILERS THAT ARE USED IN CONNECTION WITH A BUSINESS VENTURE OF ITS OWNER ARE EXEMPT FROM BEING LICENSED OR REGISTERED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-4580, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LIGHTING EQUIPMENT THAT MUST BE ATTACHED TO BUSES, TRUCKS, TRAILERS, SEMITRAILERS, AND POLE TRAILERS, SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL TRAILERS, SEMITRAILERS, AND POLE TRAILERS WEIGHING THREE THOUSAND POUNDS GROSS OR LESS TO BE EQUIPPED WITH ONE STOP LIGHT.
(Read the first time--March 31, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Transportation--April 18, 2005)
(Favorable with amendments)
(Senator Verdin desires to be present.)

S. 150 (Word version)--Senators Campsen, Fair and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-3-240 TO ENACT THE "FAMILY COURT FINANCIAL PRIVACY ACT" SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A FINANCIAL DECLARATION

MADE A PART OF THE RECORD IN A MATTER BEFORE THE FAMILY COURT IS CONFIDENTIAL AND NOT SUBJECT TO DISCLOSURE TO THE PUBLIC; AND TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO EXEMPT FINANCIAL DECLARATIONS IN MATTERS BEFORE THE FAMILY COURT.
(Read the first time--January 11, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Judiciary--April 19, 2005)
(Favorable with amendments)
(Committee Amendment Adopted--April 20, 2005)
(Senator Malloy desires to be present.)

S. 672 (Word version)--Senator Gregory and Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1705, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CATCH LIMITS ON CERTAIN SALTWATER FISH, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH TAKE AND POSSESSION LIMITS AND SIZE LIMITS FOR ELEVEN SPECIFIC TYPES OR GROUPS OF SALTWATER FINFISH, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REVIEW, APPROVAL, NOTIFICATION, AND IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURES IN REGARD TO THE ABOVE, TO PROVIDE THAT THESE PROCEDURES ARE IN LIEU OF THOSE FOR PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS AUTHORITY IS GRANTED TO THE BOARD FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS ONLY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1710, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SIZE LIMITS ON CERTAIN SALTWATER FISH, SO AS TO REVISE THE GAME FISH DESIGNATION FOR SALTWATER GAME FISH, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH TAKE, POSSESSION, AND SIZE LIMITS APPLY TO CERTAIN SALTWATER GAME FISH AND NONGAME FISH, TO REVISE TAKE AND POSSESSION LIMITS FOR TARPON AND TAKE PERIODS FOR SPOTTED SEA TROUT AND RED DRUM, TO DELETE CERTAIN SEA BASS REQUIREMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR PROCEDURAL AND IMPLEMENTATION PROVISIONS IN REGARD TO THE

ABOVE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
(Read the first time--March 29, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry--April 20, 2005)
(Favorable with amendments)
(Senator Elliott desires to be present.)

S. 258 (Word version)--Senators Fair, Martin, Bryant, Cromer and Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 24-1-285 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MATERIALS MANAGEMENT OFFICE OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD SHALL DEVELOP, MAINTAIN, AND IMPLEMENT A MARKETING PLAN TO ATTRACT PRIVATE SECTOR BUSINESSES FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF INMATES THROUGH THE PRISON INDUSTRIES PROGRAM; AND BY ADDING SECTION 24-1-290 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS MAY ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH PRIVATE SECTOR ENTITIES THAT ALLOW INMATE LABOR TO BE PROVIDED FOR PRISON INDUSTRY SERVICE WORK.
(Read the first time--January 13, 2005)
(Polled by Committee on Corrections and Penology--April 25, 2005)
(Favorable with amendments)
(Senator Pinckney desires to be present.)

S. 601 (Word version)--Senators Fair, Knotts, Thomas, Verdin, Cromer, O'Dell, Hayes, Land, Bryant, McGill and Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 14, TITLE 24 SO AS TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA PAROLE AND PARDON AUTHORITY, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERS, POWERS, AND DUTIES, INCLUDING TO PROVIDE THAT DECISIONS OF THE BOARD MUST BE RENDERED BY FIVE-MEMBER PANELS AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 1-3-240, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REMOVAL OF GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTEES FROM OFFICE, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS SECTION TO THE PROVISIONS OF

THIS ACT; TO AMEND SUBARTICLE 17, ARTICLE 30, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, RELATING TO JUVENILE PAROLE AND AFTER CARE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA PAROLE AND PARDON AUTHORITY SHALL DETERMINE THE RELEASE OF JUVENILE OFFENDERS WHO HAVE COMMITTED CLASS A, B, C, AND D FELONIES AND OTHER ENUMERATED OFFENSES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE SHALL DETERMINE THE RELEASE OF JUVENILES WHO HAVE COMMITTED STATUS OFFENSES, AND OTHER OFFENSES NOT UNDER THE PURVIEW OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA PARDON AND PAROLE AUTHORITY, AND TO TRANSFER THE REMAINING POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE JUVENILE PAROLE BOARD TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA PAROLE AND PARDON AUTHORITY; TO AMEND SECTIONS 20-7-6910 AND 20-7-7810 AND 20-7-7815, BOTH AS AMENDED, AND 20-7-8025, ALL RELATING TO PROVISIONS CONTAINING REFERENCES TO THE JUVENILE PAROLE BOARD, SO AS TO CONFORM THESE PROVISIONS TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; TO ADD SECTION 20-7-8522 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT JUVENILE RECORDS MUST BE PROVIDED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA PAROLE AND PARDON AUTHORITY FOR CONSIDERATION OF RELEASE FOR AN ADULT OFFENDER WHO HAD A JUVENILE RECORD; TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 21, TITLE 24, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES, SO AS TO TRANSFER THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THIS BOARD TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA PAROLE AND PARDON AUTHORITY; TO AMEND ARTICLES 7 AND 11 OF CHAPTER 21, TITLE 24, RELATING TO PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR PAROLE AND PARDON, SO AS TO CONFORM PROVISIONS IN THESE ARTICLES TO THE PROVISION OF THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 24-13-1520, 24-21-220, 24-21-221, 24-21-280, 24-21-300, 24-21-480, 24-21-540, ALL AS AMENDED, SECTIONS 24-22-30, 24-22-40, AND 24-23-30, ALL RELATING TO VARIOUS PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES, SO AS TO CONFORM THESE PROVISIONS TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; TO

AMEND SECTIONS 44-48-30, 44-48-40, AND 44-48-50, ALL AS AMENDED, AND ALL RELATING TO PROVISIONS CONTAINING REFERENCES TO THE JUVENILE PAROLE BOARD AND THE BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES, SO AS TO CONFORM THESE PROVISIONS TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND TO REPEAL SUBARTICLE 5, ARTICLE 30, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, RELATING TO THE JUVENILE PAROLE BOARD.
(Read the first time--March 8, 2005)
(Polled by Committee on Corrections and Penology--April 26, 2005)
(Majority Favorable with amendments)
(Minority Unfavorable)
(Senator Pinckney desires to be present.)

S. 638 (Word version)--Senators Campsen, Grooms, Leventis, Bryant, Fair, Hayes and Hawkins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE "EQUAL ACCESS TO INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 59-65-49 SO AS TO PERMIT HOME SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN WHICH THE STUDENT RESIDES PURSUANT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
(Read the first time--March 17, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Education--April 26, 2005)
(Majority Favorable)
(Minority Unfavorable)

H. 3193 (Word version)--Reps. W.D. Smith, Clemmons, Barfield, Viers, Edge, Miller, Anderson and Hardwick: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-53-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A TECHNICAL EDUCATION INSTITUTION UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE STATE BOARD FOR TECHNICAL AND COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION MAY CHANGE ITS NAME PURSUANT TO CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
(Read the first time--February 22, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Education--April 26, 2005)
(Majority Favorable with amendments)
(Minority Unfavorable)

S. 262 (Word version)--Senators Sheheen, Grooms, Hutto, Rankin, Campsen and Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 22, TITLE 17, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM BY DESIGNATING THE EXISTING SECTIONS AS ARTICLE 1 AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 SO AS TO CREATE THE TRAFFIC DIVERSION PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE THAT EACH SOLICITOR HAS THE AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM FOR PERSONS WHO COMMIT TRAFFIC-RELATED OFFENSES PUNISHABLE BY A FINE OR LOSS OF POINTS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE APPROPRIATE MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY IS AUTHORIZED TO CREATE A PROGRAM WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE SOLICITOR, AND TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE OPERATION OF A PROGRAM AND REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONS DESIRING TO ENTER A PROGRAM.
(Read the first time--January 13, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Judiciary--May 4, 2005)
(Majority Favorable with amendments)
(Minority Unfavorable)

H. 3084 (Word version)--Reps. Sinclair, McLeod and Cato: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-23-1040, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR A JUDGE OF PROBATE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS OFFICE.
(Read the first time--March 3, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Judiciary--May 4, 2005)
(Majority Favorable)
(Minority Unfavorable)

H. 3963 (Word version)--Reps. Bowers and R. Brown: A BILL TO DESIGNATE THE PORTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 17 LOCATED IN COLLETON COUNTY AS ACE BASIN SCENIC PARKWAY.
(Read the first time--May 3, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Transportation--May 4, 2005)
(Favorable)
(Senators Ryberg desire to be present.)

H. 3453 (Word version)--Reps. Limehouse, Altman, Barfield, Bailey, Rice, Scarborough, Wilkins, Owens, Clemmons, Hagood and

Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-224, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF A MOTOR HOME AS REAL PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF AD VALOREM TAXES AND THE REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY FOR THAT CLASSIFICATION, SO AS TO INCLUDE BOATS WITHIN THE CLASSIFICATION IF THEY MEET THE SAME REQUIREMENTS, AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF A WATERCRAFT AND OF THE COMBINED VALUE OF A WATERCRAFT AND ITS MOTOR, IF TAXED SEPARATELY, TO LIMIT TO ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS THE PROPERTY TAX DUE ON THE WATERCRAFT OR BOTH THE WATERCRAFT AND THE MOTOR, FOR ONE PROPERTY-TAX YEAR.
(Read the first time--April 28, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Finance--May 17, 2005)
(Favorable with amendments)

S. 796 (Word version)--Senators McConnell, Thomas, Knotts, Richardson, Bryant and Cromer: (Recommitted to Committee on Judiciary Thursday, May 19, 2005 retaining its place on the calendar to be returned no later than January 30, 2006)
(Read the first time--April 27, 2005)
(Recalled from Committee on Judiciary--May 17, 2005)

S. 821 (Word version)--Senator Rankin: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR A STATEWIDE ADVISORY REFERENDUM TO BE HELD AT THE SAME TIME AS THE 2006 GENERAL ELECTION TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THIS STATE FAVOR CHANGING THE STARTING DATE FOR ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF THIS STATE.
(Read the first time--May 4, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Judiciary--May 18, 2005)
(Favorable with amendments)
(Committee Amendment Adopted--May 19, 2005)
(Senator Leventis desires to be present.)

H. 3184 (Word version)--Reps. Harrison, G.R. Smith, Whipper, Cato, G.M. Smith and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NOTICE AND HEARING IN A CONTESTED CASE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STANDARD OF PROOF IS BY A PREPONDERANCE OF THE EVIDENCE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-23-380, 1-23-390, 1-23-600, ALL AS AMENDED, AND 1-23-610, ALL RELATING TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT JUDICIAL REVIEW OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION MUST BE MADE BY AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE, TO PROVIDE THAT DECISION MAY BE APPEALED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-650, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROMULGATION OF RULES GOVERNING THE OPERATIONS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR THE HEARING OF CONTESTING CASES OR APPEALS BY INDIVIDUAL AGENCIES ARE OF NO FORCE AND EFFECT IN PROCEEDINGS BEFORE AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE; TO AMEND SECTION 14-8-200, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SO AS TO ADD THAT THE COURT OF APPEALS HAS JURISDICTION OVER ANY CASE IN WHICH AN APPEAL IS TAKEN FROM A FINAL DECISION OF AN AGENCY AND A FINAL DECISION OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-320, RELATING TO AN ORDER OF THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR APPEAL FROM A FINAL DECISION OF THE COMMISSION TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS AS PROVIDED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA APPELLATE COURT RULES; TO AMEND SECTION 41-35-750, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A DECISION OF THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR APPEAL WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF A FINAL DECISION BY THE COMMISSION TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS AS PROVIDED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA APPELLATE COURT RULES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 58-5-330, 58-5-340,

58-5-990, 58-9-1410, AND 58-27-2310, ALL RELATING TO AN ORDER OR DECISION BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR APPEAL FROM A FINAL DECISION OF THE COMMISSION TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT OR COURT OF APPEALS AS PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR THE SOUTH CAROLINA APPELLATE COURT RULES; TO AMEND SECTION 1-13-90, RELATING TO AN ORDER OF THE STATE HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION, SECTION 8-17-340, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A DECISION OF THE STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE, SECTION 11-35-4410, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A DECISION OF THE PROCUREMENT REVIEW PANEL, SECTION 31-21-130, RELATING TO A DECISION OF THE HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION, SECTION 33-56-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE BRINGING AN ACTION TO ENJOIN A CHARITY FROM CONTINUING A VIOLATION OF THE SOLICITATION OF CHARITABLE FUNDS ACT, SECTIONS 35-1-1310, 35-1-1320, AND 35-1-1330, ALL AS AMENDED, ALL RELATING TO AN ORDER BY THE SECURITIES COMMISSIONER, SECTION 39-37-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A DECISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, SECTION 43-25-90, RELATING TO A DECISION OF THE COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND, SECTION 45-9-75, RELATING TO A DETERMINATION BY A PANEL OF THE STATE HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION, SECTION 46-3-220, RELATING TO AN ORDER OR DECISION BY THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE, SECTION 46-9-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING A PROVISION OF THE CHAPTER ON THE STATE CROP PEST COMMISSION, SECTION 47-4-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING A PROVISION OF TITLE 47 DEALING WITH ANIMALS, LIVESTOCK, AND POULTRY, SECTIONS 47-17-50 AND 47-19-60, BOTH RELATING TO A DETERMINATION BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE LIVESTOCK-POULTRY HEALTH DEPARTMENT OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, SECTIONS 48-20-160, 48-20-190, BOTH AS AMENDED, AND 48-20-200, ALL RELATING TO A DECISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, SECTION 48-39-150, AS AMENDED,

RELATING TO THE APPROVAL OR DENIAL OF A PERMIT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, SECTION 54-3-470, RELATING TO AN ORDER OF THE STATE PORTS AUTHORITY, SECTIONS 55-5-230, 55-5-240, 55-5-250, ALL AS AMENDED, AND 55-8-20, ALL RELATING TO AN ORDER OF THE DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS, SECTIONS 59-25-260, 59-25-830, AND 59-40-90, ALL RELATING TO DECISIONS BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, SECTION 59-58-120, RELATING TO A DECISION OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, ALL SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION BY AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE AND THAT DECISION APPEALED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 58-5-350, 58-5-360, 58-9-1420, 58-9-1440, 58-9-1460, 58-9-1470, 58-9-1480, AND 58-27-2330, ALL RELATING TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF A DECISION BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION.
(Read the first time--April 13, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Judiciary--May 18, 2005)
(Favorable with amendments)
(Committee Amendment Amended and Adopted--May 25, 2005)
(Senators Pinckney, Ford and Leventis desire to be present.)

H. 3274 (Word version)--Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPEALS AND THE EFFECT OF PENDENCY OF AN APPEAL IN CERTAIN FAMILY COURT MATTERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO TEN DAY AUTOMATIC STAY APPLIES IN SUCH CASES.
(Read the first time--February 2, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Judiciary--May 18, 2005)
(Favorable)
(Senator Hutto desires to be present.)

H. 3285 (Word version)--Reps. Wilkins, Clemmons, Harrison and Loftis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-610, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF DECISIONS BY

AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A FINAL DECISION BY AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE INVOLVING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL MAY BE APPEALED AS A MATTER OF RIGHT TO THE COURT OF APPEALS.
(Read the first time--April 6, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Judiciary--May 18, 2005)
(Majority Favorable)
(Minority Unfavorable)
(Senator Leventis desires to be present.)

H. 3647 (Word version)--Reps. E.H. Pitts, Hinson, Young, Rutherford and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 53-1-5, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RIGHT OF AN EMPLOYEE OF A BUSINESS TO REFUSE TO WORK ON SUNDAY, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR PROTECTION OF THIS RIGHT TO REFUSE TO WORK ON SUNDAY BY REASON OF CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTION TO SUNDAY WORK AND TO EXCLUDE A MANUFACTURING OR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OPERATION REQUIRING CONTINUOUS UNINTERRUPTED OPERATION; TO REPEAL THE REMAINING SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE 53, SECTIONS 53-1-6 THROUGH 53-1-160, POPULARLY KNOWN AS THE "SUNDAY BLUE LAWS", RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE SALE OF CERTAIN ITEMS ON SUNDAY EXCEPT DURING SPECIFIED HOURS AND THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE CONDUCT OF CERTAIN WORK OR EVENTS OR THE OPERATION OF SPECIFIC BUSINESSES OR MANUFACTURING ESTABLISHMENTS ON SUNDAY; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS ACT DOES NOT AFFECT PROVISIONS OF LAW PROHIBITING OR OTHERWISE REGULATING THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS, BEER, OR WINE ON SUNDAY.
(Read the first time--April 27, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Judiciary--May 18, 2005)
(Favorable with amendments)
(Senator Fair desires to be present.)

H. 3923 (Word version)--Reps. Limehouse, Altman, Harrell, Merrill, Scarborough, Hinson, Dantzler, Chellis, Hagood and Ceips: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 54, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE PORTS AUTHORITY, BY ADDING ARTICLE 12 SO AS TO REQUIRE A FINGERPRINT-BASED CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK OF EMPLOYEES OF THE PORTS AUTHORITY AND OTHER PERSONS ON TERMINALS ENGAGED IN ACTIVITIES RELATING TO CARGO MOVEMENT AT PORTS AUTHORITY FACILITIES, TO PROHIBIT THE EMPLOYMENT OF CERTAIN PERSONS AT PORTS AUTHORITY FACILITIES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE ABOVE PROVISIONS.
(Read the first time--May 12, 2005)
(Polled by Committee on Transportation--May 18, 2005)
(Favorable)
(Senator Ford desires to be present.)

H. 3010 (Word version)--Reps. W.D. Smith, Wilkins, G.R. Smith, Vaughn, Harrison, Davenport, Sandifer, Coates, Young, Leach, Viers, Littlejohn, Rice, Hinson, Clark, Walker, Mahaffey, Duncan, Hagood and Clemmons: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 40, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF A CAROLINA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL DISTRICT, ITS GOVERNANCE, AND ITS POWERS AND DUTIES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH A CHARTER SCHOOL SPONSORED BY THE CAROLINA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL DISTRICT MUST BE FORMED, FUNDED, REGULATED, AND GOVERNED.
(Read the first time--January 27, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Education--May 19, 2005)
(Majority Favorable with amendments)
(Minority Unfavorable)
(Senators Pinckney, Matthews and Ford desire to be present.)

S. 519 (Word version)--Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-81 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL TO PAY A PREMIUM FOR

THE PREPAID LEGAL INSURANCE OF A STATE EMPLOYEE BY MEANS OF PAYROLL DEDUCTION AND TO PROVIDE THE CONDITIONS APPLICABLE WITH RESPECT TO THE PAYROLL DEDUCTION.
(Read the first time--February 23, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Finance--May 24, 2005)
(Favorable with amendments)
(Senator Sheheen desires to be present.)

S. 752 (Word version)--Senator Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 101, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COLLEGES AND INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING GENERALLY, BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-450, SO AS TO PREVENT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING FROM USING THE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OF A STUDENT AS THE INDIVIDUAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OF THE STUDENT.
(Read the first time--April 14, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Education--May 24, 2005)
(Favorable with amendments)
(Amendment proposed--May 25, 2005)
(Document No. 752R001.SHR)
(Senator Courson desires to be present.)

H. 3243 (Word version)--Rep. Talley: A BILL TO ENACT THE "YOUTH ACCESS TO TOBACCO PREVENTION ACT OF 2005" INCLUDING PROVISIONS 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 ALSO APPLIES TO THE DISTRIBUTION OR PURCHASE FOR A MINOR OF CIGARETTES, TOBACCO, CIGARETTE PAPER, OR A TOBACCO PRODUCT, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY NOT SELL A TOBACCO PRODUCT TO AN INDIVIDUAL WHO DOES NOT PRESENT UPON DEMAND PROPER PROOF OF AGE OR IS NOT BELIEVED TO BE OVER TWENTY-SEVEN YEARS OF AGE, TO PROVIDE THAT A RETAIL DISTRIBUTOR OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS MUST TRAIN ITS RETAIL SALES EMPLOYEES REGARDING THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION, TO PROVIDE THAT

CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS LESS THAN EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE MAY NOT PURCHASE, ACCEPT RECEIPT, ATTEMPT TO PURCHASE, ATTEMPT TO ACCEPT RECEIPT OF A TOBACCO PRODUCT, OR PRESENT OR OFFER FRAUDULENT PROOF OF AGE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING OR POSSESSING A TOBACCO PRODUCT, TO PROVIDE THAT A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY MAY USE MINORS TO TEST A COMMUNITY'S COMPLIANCE WITH THIS SECTION, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR AN INDIVIDUAL UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN TO POSSESS A TOBACCO PRODUCT, TO PROVIDE THE CONDITIONS IN WHICH TOBACCO PRODUCTS MAY BE DISTRIBUTED IN VENDING MACHINES, TO REVISE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION, AND TO DEFINE THE TERM "PERSON"; TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-501, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF TERMS RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF TOBACCO PRODUCT SAMPLES AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PROVISIONS THAT REGULATE THE SALE AND USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE DEFINITIONS APPLY TO PROVISIONS REGULATING SUPPLYING TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO MINORS; AND TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "PROOF OF AGE".
(Read the first time--April 20, 2005)
(Reported by Committee on Judiciary--May 25, 2005)
(Favorable with amendments)
(Senator Jackson desires to be present.)

H. 3525 (Word version)--Reps. Chellis, Cotty, Altman, Anderson, Bailey, Ceips, Clemmons, Clyburn, Dantzler, Edge, Frye, Hardwick, Hosey, Jefferson, Littlejohn, Loftis, Mahaffey, McCraw, Phillips, Rhoad, Rutherford, Scarborough, Sinclair, Umphlett, Walker, Witherspoon, Sandifer, G. Brown and Hinson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 58-5-70 SO AS TO REQUIRE A MUNICIPALITY TO PROVIDE WATER OR SEWER SERVICES TO A PROPERTY OWNER UPON WRITTEN REQUEST WHEN THE PROPERTY OWNER AGREES TO PAY THE COST OF EXTENDING THESE SERVICES BY

THE PAYMENT OF AN ASSESSMENT LEVIED AGAINST THE PROPERTY.
(Read the first time--May 4, 2005)
(Recalled from Committee on Judiciary--May 26, 2005)
(Senators Campsen, Sheheen and Hayes desire to be present.)

H. 3895 (Word version)--Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, RELATING TO MOTORIST INSURANCE IDENTIFICATION DATABASE REGULATIONS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2955, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
(Read the first time--April 13, 2005)
(Polled by Committee on Transportation--June 2, 2005)

(Favorable)

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