Journal of the House of Representatives
of the Second Session of the 110th General Assembly
of the State of South Carolina
being the Regular Session Beginning Tuesday, January 11, 1994

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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 1293 -- Senators O'Dell, Bryan and Waldrep: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE WREN HIGH SCHOOL GOLDEN HURRICANES BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM OF ANDERSON COUNTY ON WINNING THE CLASS AAA UPPER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FOR 1994.

The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Anderson Delegation.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

The following Bills and Joint Resolution were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:

H. 4972 -- Reps. Felder, Wells, Beatty, Allison, Littlejohn, Townsend, Walker, Cobb-Hunter, R. Smith, Cato, G. Brown, McLeod, Waldrop, G. Bailey, Klauber, Quinn, Harvin, Houck, Richardson, Govan, McKay, Elliott, Robinson, McElveen, Davenport, Gamble and Tucker: A BILL TO CHANGE THE TITLE OF ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 77, TITLE 38 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, FROM "REINSURANCE FACILITY AND DESIGNATED PRODUCERS" TO "REINSURANCE FACILITY, SERVICING CARRIERS AND PRODUCERS"; TO CHANGE THE TITLE OF SECTION 38-77-590 FROM "DESIGNATED PRODUCERS" TO "SERVICING CARRIERS AND PRODUCERS"; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-590, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, THE REINSURANCE FACILITY, AND DESIGNATED PRODUCERS, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS AND PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER, AFTER CONSULTATION WITH THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE REINSURANCE FACILITY, SHALL DIRECT THE GOVERNING BOARD TO CONTRACT WITH ONE OR MORE INSURERS MEETING ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS PROMULGATED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD TO ACT AS SERVICING CARRIERS FOR THE WRITING OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE THROUGH PRODUCERS ASSIGNED TO THE

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SERVICING CARRIER BY THE GOVERNING BOARD, THAT THE CONTRACT SHALL INCLUDE PROVISIONS FOR ONE HUNDRED PERCENT QUOTA SHARE REINSURANCE THROUGH THE FACILITY OF ANY AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICY CEDED TO THE FACILITY, AND THAT THE GOVERNING BOARD MAY ESTABLISH REASONABLE NONDISCRIMINATORY STANDARDS WHICH ALL SERVICING CARRIERS MUST MEET FOR CONTRACT RENEWAL; TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-455, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RATES, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS, INCLUDING REFERENCES TO DESIGNATED PRODUCERS, PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT MEMBER COMPANIES OF AN AFFILIATED GROUP OF AUTOMOBILE INSURERS MAY UTILIZE DIFFERENT FILED RATES FOR CERTAIN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COVERAGES, AND ADD REFERENCES TO INSURERS CONTRACTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-77-590 AND REFERENCES TO "ASSIGNED PRODUCERS"; TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-1420, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE REINSURANCE FACILITY FILE AN EXPENSE COMPONENT FOR PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RATE OR PREMIUM CHARGES AND THE USE OF THE COMPONENT AFTER APPROVAL, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS AND PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FACILITY SHALL FILE AN EXPENSE COMPONENT FOR PRIVATE PASSENGER AND COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RATE OR PREMIUM CHARGES FOR USE WITH THE PURE LOSS COMPONENTS FOR PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND SMALL COMMERCIAL RISKS FILED WITH THE CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER BY THE RATING ORGANIZATION WITH THE LARGEST NUMBER OF MEMBERS OR SUBSCRIBERS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-1425, RELATING TO THE FINAL RATE OR PREMIUM CHARGE FOR PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RISK CEDED TO THE REINSURANCE FACILITY, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT PREMIUMS ATTRIBUTABLE TO RISKS CEDED AT A COMPANY FILED RATE WHICH IS GREATER THAN THE REINSURANCE FACILITY RATE SHALL NOT BE INCLUDED WHEN DETERMINING TOTAL DIRECT CEDEABLE WRITTEN PREMIUMS UNDER SECTION 38-77-950; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-280, AS
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AMENDED, RELATING TO COLLISION COVERAGE AND COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE UNDER THE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE LAWS, SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT AN INSURER IS NOT REQUIRED TO WRITE PRIVATE PASSENGER PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE FOR CLASSIC CARS, ANTIQUE CARS, ANY AUTOMOBILE WITH ANY MODIFICATION TO THE CHASSIS OR WHEEL BASE, ANY AUTOMOBILE WITH A WHEEL BASE OF NINETY-NINE AND ONE-HALF INCHES OR LESS, INCLUDING UTILITY VEHICLES, OR ANY AUTOMOBILE WITHIN THE "SPORTS GROUP" OR "SPORTS PREMIUM GROUP"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-350, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND THE FORM TO BE USED WHEN OPTIONAL COVERAGES ARE OFFERED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A POLICY OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE OFFERED OR ISSUED BY A NEW SERVICING CARRIER FOR THE REINSURANCE FACILITY TO REPLACE A POLICY PREVIOUSLY ISSUED BY A FORMER SERVICING CARRIER AND CONTAINING THE SAME COVERAGE LIMITS AS THE FORMER POLICY CONSTITUTES A VALID REPLACEMENT POLICY THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE THE NEW SERVICING CARRIER OR AGENT TO MAKE A NEW OFFER OF COVERAGE OR TO OBTAIN A NEW APPLICATION FROM THE INSURED.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4973 -- Rep. Cato: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-36-935 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSUMER LEASES FOR AUTOMOBILES.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4974 -- Reps. Boan and Hodges: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROVIDING THE USE OF FUNDS AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FROM PRUDENTIAL BACHE SETTLEMENT REVENUES.

On motion of Rep. HODGES, with unanimous consent, the Joint Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 4975 -- Rep. Rogers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 37-2-207, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS FORTY PERCENT OF THE SCHEDULED MINIMUM PAYMENT FOR

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REVOLVING CHARGE ACCOUNTS ON CONSUMER CREDIT SALES MUST BE APPLIED TO PRINCIPAL REDUCTION, SO AS TO SPECIFY CERTAIN SITUATIONS WHICH ARE NOT CONSIDERED VIOLATIONS OF THIS REQUIREMENT.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 913 -- Senators Lander, J. Verne Smith and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-40-410, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SECURITY DEPOSITS AND PREPAID RENT PAID BY RESIDENTIAL TENANTS TO LANDLORDS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE RIGHTS OF A TENANT WHEN A LANDLORD WRONGFULLY WITHHOLDS A SECURITY DEPOSIT.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 933 -- Senators Lander and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-375 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO MOTORBOAT NUMBER CERTIFICATE MAY BE RENEWED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES UNLESS THE APPLICANT FIRST SUBMITS TO THE DEPARTMENT A STATEMENT FROM THE COUNTY TREASURER CERTIFYING THAT PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES OWED BY THE CURRENT OWNER FOR COMPLETED TAX YEARS SINCE THE MOTORBOAT'S NUMBER WAS LAST RENEWED OR ISSUED HAVE BEEN PAID AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

S. 988 -- Senators Reese, Land, O'Dell, Russell and J. Verne Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-2330 TO ARTICLE 25, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF MANUFACTURER LICENSE PLATES; BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-2721 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR VEHICLES OPERATED ON THE HIGHWAY UNDER MANUFACTURER'S LICENSE PLATES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-15-10, AS AMENDED, AND 56-28-10, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF MANUFACTURER, SO AS TO INCLUDE MOTOR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED IN THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-36-90 AND 12-36-110, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES AND SALES AT

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RETAIL, SO AS TO EXEMPT A MOTOR VEHICLE USED WITH A MANUFACTURER'S LICENSE PLATE FROM IMPOSITION OF TAX.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

S. 992 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-1020, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POINT SYSTEM FOR SUSPENDING HUNTING AND FISHING PRIVILEGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADDITIONAL HUNTING VIOLATION PERTAINING TO RACCOONS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE HUNTING SEASONS FOR SMALL GAME, SO AS TO REVISE THE SEASON FOR RACCOON AND OPOSSUM IN GAME ZONE 9; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR HUNTING RACCOONS AND OPOSSUMS, SO AS TO INCLUDE FOX AND PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND PENALTIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-2500, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERMITS TO HOLD FUR AFTER THE SEASON FOR TAKING FURBEARERS, SO AS TO INCLUDE FURBEARERS AND THEIR PELTS WITHIN THE PERMIT APPLICATION AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

S. 1144 -- Senators Land and Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-9-610, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS TO SERVE WITH ELECTED COMMISSIONERS AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF A SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE APPOINTMENT OF A MAXIMUM OF TWO ADDITIONAL COMMISSIONERS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 48-9-1210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS OF APPOINTED COMMISSIONERS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO THE NUMBER OF COMMISSIONERS.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

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ROLL CALL

The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows.

Alexander, M.O.  Alexander, T.C.  Allison
Anderson         Askins           Bailey, G.
Bailey, J.       Barber           Baxley
Boan             Breeland         Brown, G.
Brown, H.        Brown, J.        Byrd
Carnell          Cato             Chamblee
Clyborne         Cobb-Hunter      Cooper
Cromer           Davenport        Delleney
Elliott          Farr             Fulmer
Gamble           Govan            Graham
Hallman          Harrell          Harrelson
Harris, J.       Harris, P.       Harrison
Harwell          Haskins          Hines
Hodges           Holt             Houck
Hutson           Inabinett        Jennings
Keegan           Kelley           Kennedy
Keyserling       Kinon            Kirsh
Klauber          Koon             Lanford
Littlejohn       Marchbanks       Mattos
McCraw           McKay            McLeod
McMahand         McTeer           Meacham
Moody-Lawrence   Neal             Neilson
Phillips         Quinn            Richardson
Riser            Robinson         Rogers
Scott            Sharpe           Sheheen
Simrill          Smith, D.        Smith, R.
Spearman         Stille           Stone
Stuart           Trotter          Tucker
Vaughn           Waites           Walker
Wells            Whipper          White
Wilder, D.       Wilder, J.       Wilkins
Williams         Wofford          Worley
Wright           Young, A.        Young, R.
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STATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Thursday,
March 24.
John J. Snow, Jr.        Donald W. "Don"Beatty
Timothy C. Wilkes        Dave C. Waldrop, Jr.
Michael L. Fair          Dell Baker
Irene K. Rudnick         June S. Shissias
Michael F. Jaskwhich     Ronald P. Townsend
James N. Law             Roland S. Corning
Paula H. Thomas          Ralph W. Canty
Thomas N. Rhoad          William D. Witherspoon
C. Lenoir Sturkie        Eugene C. Stoddard
Joseph T. McElveen, Jr.  Morgan Martin
C. Alex Harvin, III      John G. Felder

Total Present--121

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER granted Rep. GONZALES a leave of absence for the day.

STATEMENTS OF ATTENDANCE

Reps. HARVIN and FELDER signed a statement with the Clerk that they came in after the roll call of the House and were present for the Session on Wednesday, March 23.

DOCTOR OF THE DAY

Announcement was made that Dr. Clarence Coker of Manning is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

Rep. MEACHAM presented to the House the members of the varsity cheerleading squad of Fort Mill High School of York County, winners of the State Cheerleading Championship.

H. 4882--DEBATE ADJOURNED

Rep. G. BAILEY moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Tuesday, March 29, which was adopted.

H. 4882 -- Reps. G. Bailey, Cobb-Hunter, Hutson, Harrell and A. Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-230, CODE OF LAWS

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OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS AND PLACES IN DORCHESTER COUNTY, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE CERTAIN PRECINCTS AND DELETE THE SPECIFIC VOTING PLACES FOR EACH PRECINCT, PROVIDE THAT THE PRECINCTS ARE AS SHOWN ON OFFICIAL MAPS ON FILE WITH THE DIVISION OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICAL SERVICES OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD DESIGNATED AS DOCUMENT P-35-94, AND PROVIDE THAT THE POLLING PLACES FOR THE PRECINCTS PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION MUST BE ESTABLISHED BY THE DORCHESTER COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION.

SENT TO THE SENATE

The following Bills and Joint Resolution were taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate.

H. 4952 -- Reps. R. Smith, Rudnick, Stone, Huff and Sharpe: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE FIVE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF L-B-C MIDDLE SCHOOL IN AIKEN COUNTY DURING SCHOOL YEAR 1993-94 WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO FIRE ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

H. 4347 -- Reps. Neilson, Corning and Rudnick: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1555 SO AS TO ABOLISH THE "TENDER YEARS DOCTRINE" REGARDING THE PREFERENCE FOR AWARDING CUSTODY TO A MOTHER OF A CHILD OF TENDER YEARS.

H. 4197 -- Rep. McElveen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NOTICE OF CANDIDACY FOR PARTY PRIMARY ELECTIONS AND A PLEDGE TO ABIDE BY THE RESULTS OF THE PRIMARY ELECTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PERSON WHO IS DEFEATED AS A CANDIDATE FOR NOMINATION TO AN OFFICE IN A PARTY'S PRIMARY IS THEREAFTER INELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE VOTES FOR THAT OFFICE WHETHER WRITE-IN OR OTHERWISE, IN THE ENSUING GENERAL ELECTION, UNLESS THE PARTY'S NOMINEE FOR SUCH OFFICE HAS BECOME

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DECEASED OR IS OTHERWISE DISQUALIFIED FOR ELECTION IN THAT GENERAL ELECTION.

H. 4511 -- Reps. Snow and D. Smith: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT AN ASSIGNMENT OF A MORTGAGE GIVEN TO A FARM CREDIT SYSTEM INSTITUTION NEED NOT BE RECORDED IN ORDER TO PERFECT THE ASSIGNMENT IF THE UNDERLYING NOTE HAS BEEN ASSIGNED OR TRANSFERRED ACCORDING TO STATE LAW AND IS IN THE POSSESSION OF THE ASSIGNEE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH CERTAIN COLLATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF NOTES AND MORTGAGES ARE VALID, ENFORCEABLE, AND PERFECTED.

H. 4186 -- Reps. Corning, Sturkie, Sheheen, Shissias, Wright, Waites and Hallman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-75-355 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE WINDSTORM AND HAIL UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION ARE NOT REQUIRED TO WRITE PROPERTY INSURANCE TO COVER CERTAIN STRUCTURES SEAWARD OF THE SETBACK LINE ESTABLISHED BY THE COASTAL COUNCIL AND DEFINE TERMS.

H. 4492 -- Reps. J. Bailey, Corning, McElveen, Quinn and Scott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 38-13-400, 38-13-410, AND 38-13-420 SO AS TO REQUIRE EVERY INSURER DOMICILED IN SOUTH CAROLINA TO FILE A REPORT WITH THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE OR HIS DESIGNEE DISCLOSING MATERIAL ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS OF ASSETS OR MATERIAL NONRENEWALS, CANCELLATIONS, OR REVISIONS OF CEDED REINSURANCE AGREEMENTS EXCEPT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND ENACT RELATED AND INCIDENTAL PROVISIONS OF LAW, INCLUDING FURTHER EXCEPTIONS TO REPORTING; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 38-5-180 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO INSURER MAY OPERATE FROM A LOCATION WITHIN SOUTH CAROLINA UNLESS IT IS LICENSED AS AN INSURER UNDER SECTION 38-5-10, PERMITTED TO OPERATE AS AN APPROVED REINSURER UNDER SECTION 38-5-60, OR QUALIFIED TO OPERATE AS AN ELIGIBLE SURPLUS LINES INSURER UNDER SECTION 38-45-90.

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H. 4494 -- Reps. J. Bailey, Corning, McElveen, Quinn and Scott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-31-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COVERED CLAIM DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY CLAIM FILED WITH THE ASSOCIATION AFTER THE FINAL DATE SET BY A COURT FOR THE FILING OF CLAIMS AGAINST THE LIQUIDATOR OR RECEIVER OF AN INSOLVENT INSURER OR ANY CLAIM FILED WITH THE ASSOCIATION MORE THAN EIGHTEEN MONTHS AFTER THE DECLARATION OF INSOLVENCY, WHICHEVER DATE OCCURS FIRST.

H. 4496 -- Reps. J. Bailey, Corning, McElveen, Quinn and Scott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-31-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, WITH RESPECT TO THE POWER TO SUE OR BE SUED, ANY ACTION BROUGHT DIRECTLY AGAINST THE ASSOCIATION MUST BE BROUGHT AGAINST THE ASSOCIATION IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AS A CONDITION PRECEDENT TO RECOVERY DIRECTLY AGAINST THE ASSOCIATION.

H. 4498 -- Reps. J. Bailey, Corning, McElveen, Quinn and Scott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-31-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 31 OF TITLE 38 DEALING WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, SO AS TO DEFINE "OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE" (AN AREA TO WHICH THE CHAPTER DOES NOT APPLY).

ORDERED ENROLLED FOR RATIFICATION

The following Bill was read the third time, passed and, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification.

S. 10 -- Senators Martin and Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-742 SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT A NONCUSTODIAL PARENT

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BE MADE A PARTY IN AN ABUSE, NEGLECT, OR DELINQUENCY MATTER BEFORE THE FAMILY COURT, AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-736, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REMOVAL OF A CHILD FROM PARENTAL CUSTODY IN ABUSE AND NEGLECT CASES, SO AS TO INCLUDE AMONG THE FINDINGS REQUIRED THAT THERE IS NO RELATIVE, INCLUDING A NONCUSTODIAL PARENT, WITH WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE PLACED.

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