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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H. 4384 -- Reps. Wilkes, Hodges, Cromer and Corning: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-540, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXCLUSIVE AND CONCURRENT JURISDICTION OF MAGISTRATES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION; TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-550, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MAGISTRATE JURISDICTION IN MINOR OFFENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MAGISTRATE MAY IMPOSE A COMBINATION OF FINE AND IMPRISONMENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-950, RELATING TO MAGISTRATE'S POWER TO PUNISH CONTEMPT, SO AS TO PROVIDE PUNISHMENT UP TO THE LIMITS OF THE COURT'S JURISDICTION.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4385 -- Rep. Farr: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-27-400, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION AND USE OF GASOLINE TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF A COUNTY'S APPORTIONMENT OF "C" FUNDS.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4386 -- Rep. J. Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 77, TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, BY ADDING ARTICLE 13 SO AS TO ENACT PROVISIONS GOVERNING NONECONOMIC LOSS.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4387 -- Reps. J. Brown, Inabinett, Wilkes, Rudnick, Harvin and Corning: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT PRESCRIPTION

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ORTHOTIC DEVICES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR PRESCRIPTION PROSTHETIC AND ORTHOTIC DEVICES.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4388 -- Reps. P. Harris, Neilson, Waldrop, Allison, Baxley, J. Brown, Cato, Cobb-Hunter, Corning, Cromer, Davenport, Delleney, Farr, Fulmer, Gamble, Gonzales, Harrelson, J. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Hines, Inabinett, Jaskwhich, Keegan, Kelley, Littlejohn, Marchbanks, Martin, Phillips, Rhoad, Rogers, Rudnick, Shissias, D. Smith, Snow, Stuart, Tucker, Waites, Walker, Wells, Whipper, J. Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Stille, Simrill, Keyserling and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 36, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3, RELATING TO THE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE REGISTRY, SO AS TO CREATE THE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS RESOURCE COORDINATION CENTER IN THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, DIVISION ON AGING AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS DUTIES AND AN ADVISORY COUNCIL; TO RENAME CHAPTER 36, TITLE 44; AND TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 44-36-10 THROUGH 44-36-30 AS ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 36, TITLE 44; AND TO DIRECT THE CODE COMMISSIONER TO CHANGE A REFERENCE TO CONFORM TO THE GOVERNMENT RESTRUCTURING ACT OF 1993.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 4389 -- Reps. J. Wilder, Baxley, Walker, Allison, D. Wilder, Waites, Wilkes, Rudnick, Harvin and Corning: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 38 OF 1993, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL RETARDATION FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS ANDTO INCLUDE INDIVIDUALS WITH HEAD INJURIES, SPINAL CORD INJURIES, OR SIMILAR DISABILITIES AMONG THOSE FOR WHOM SERVICES ARE TO BE PROVIDED.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 4390 -- Reps. Byrd, Allison, Waites, Jaskwhich, Harvin and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 TO TITLE 44, CHAPTER 43, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE ORGAN AND TISSUE DONOR PROGRAM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL; AND TO ADD SECTION 56-1-143 SO

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AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION SHALL OFFER PERSONS OBTAINING OR RENEWING A DRIVER'S LICENSE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONTRIBUTE ONE DOLLAR TO THE ORGAN AND TISSUE PROGRAM AND THESE FUNDS MUST BE CREDITED TO AN ACCOUNT IN THE STATE TREASURER'S OFFICE FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT FOR THIS PROGRAM.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 4391 -- Reps. Lanford, Harvin, Littlejohn, D. Wilder, Corning, Fulmer, Cromer, Allison, Inabinett, Wilkes, Waldrop and J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-1-225 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE TO FURNISH A BULLETPROOF VEST TO EACH LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING SCHOOL PROGRAM.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 4392 -- Reps. Anderson, McMahand, J. Brown, Rudnick and Stille: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 164 OF 1993, RELATING TO THE 1993-94 STATE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CAMPUS INCENTIVE PROGRAM FUNDS USED TO PROVIDE A ONE-TIME BONUS TO CLASSROOM TEACHERS SHALL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE THE SAME BONUS TO ALL SCHOOL EMPLOYEES AND TO MAKE THESE PROVISIONS RETROACTIVE TO JULY 1, 1993.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4393 -- Reps. Houck, D. Wilder, Vaughn, Harwell and J. Wilder: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 3 OF ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTIONOF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE EXEMPTION ALLOWED FOR SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, HOSPITALS, AND CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS CARING FOR THE INFIRMED, HANDICAPPED PERSONS, THE AGED, CHILDREN, AND INDIGENT PERSONS, DOES NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE BUILDINGS AND PREMISES ACTUALLY OCCUPIED BY OWNERS OF THE REAL PROPERTY.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

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H. 4394 -- Reps. P. Harris, Carnell, J. Harris, Mattos, Rudnick and Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-17-440, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CUSTODY AND TRANSPORT OF PERSONS TO MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND DIRECTORS OF COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS TO ARRANGE AN ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 4395 -- Reps. P. Harris, Carnell, J. Harris, Mattos and Corning: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 59-33-120 THROUGH 59-33-200 SO AS TO REQUIRE AN EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES TO BE ESTABLISHED IN EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT, DEFINE TERMS, AND PROVIDE FOR PURPOSES, SCREENING, QUALIFICATION, DEVELOPMENT OF AN ADDENDUM TO THE INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATIONAL PLAN, REVIEW BY THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY EVALUATION TEAM, RESPONSIBILITIES FOR DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, REFUSAL TO PARTICIPATE, AND TRANSPORTATION.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4396 -- Reps. P. Harris, Carnell, J. Harris, Mattos and J. Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-3660, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HELMET REQUIREMENT FOR PERSONS OPERATING OR RIDING TWO-WHEELED MOTORIZED VEHICLES, SO AS TO DELETE THE AGE LIMITATION TO WHICH THE REQUIREMENT APPLIES.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4397 -- Reps. Lanford, Littlejohn, Fulmer, Vaughn, Witherspoon, Allison and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 24-1-290 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FROM PROVIDING OR PERMITTING EXERCISE EQUIPMENT FOR USE BY PRISONERS.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 4398 -- Reps. Fulmer, Walker, Meacham, Corning and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-59-76 SO AS TO FURTHER

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PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE COST OF THE UNDERTAKING IS DETERMINED FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDER AND RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR PURPOSES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-59-77, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION AND REGISTRATION OF RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS COMMISSION SHALL INSURE THAT RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS POSSESS QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE IN THEIR PARTICULAR CONTRACTING VOCATION, INCLUDING THE AUTHORITY OF THE COMMISSION TO DETERMINE THESE QUALIFICATIONS BY USE OF AN EXAMINATION WHERE NECESSARY.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4399 -- Reps. J. Bailey and Corning: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-280, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT AUTOMOBILE INSURERS MAKE COLLISION AND COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE AVAILABLE TO ANY INSURED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN INSURER IS NOT REQUIRED TO WRITE PRIVATE PASSENGER PHYSICAL COVERAGE FOR SPECIFIED TYPES OF VEHICLES, TO PROVIDE THAT A CERTAIN NOTICE MUST BE PROVIDED TO APPLICANTS PURCHASING SINGLE INTEREST COLLISION COVERAGE, TO PROVIDE THAT IN DETERMINING THE PREMIUM RATES TO BE CHARGED ON AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, IT IS UNLAWFUL TO CONSIDER RACE, COLOR, CREED, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, LOCATION OF RESIDENCE, OCCUPATION, OR ECONOMIC STATUS, TO PROVIDE AN INSURER OR ITS AGENT SHALL PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTICE TO AN INSURED OF THE REASON HE WAS NOT WRITTEN AT THE BASE RATE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER ANNUALLY SHALL COMPILE A COMPARATIVE STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONS FOR WHOM PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGES ARE WRITTEN AND OF PERSONS FOR WHOM PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGES ARE DENIED.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4400 -- Rep. Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 12-21-2787 AND 12-21-2797 SO AS TO REQUIRE A VIDEO GAME WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE TO HOUSE A CREDIT PAYBACK OF AT LEAST SIXTY PERCENT AND AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION TO ESTABLISH

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THE MECHANISM TO INSURE THIS PAYBACK COMPLIANCE, TO REQUIRE ADDITIONAL LICENSES AND IMPOSE A GROSS PROCEEDS TAX ON VIDEO GAMES WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE AND PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE REVENUE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2776, RELATING TO METERING REQUIREMENTS OF VIDEO GAMES WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MACHINES MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH SUCH DEVICES BY JULY 1, 1994; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2720, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSE FEES FOR COIN-OPERATED DEVICES, SO AS TO REVISE THE PAYMENT PERIOD FOR THE ONE-TIME FIVE HUNDRED DOLLAR MONITORING FEE.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4401 -- Reps. Hodges, Jennings, Allison, Wilkes, Rudnick, Delleney and Corning: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 44 SO AS TO ENACT THE HEALTH CARE COOPERATION ACT OF 1994, WHICH PROVIDES FOR HEALTH CARE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS AND FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO CERTIFY, REGULATE, AND MONITOR THESE AGREEMENTS.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4402 -- Reps. Thomas, Rudnick and Keyserling: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1, ARTICLE VIII-A OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO POWERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY PERTAINING TO ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND BEVERAGES, SO AS TO DELETE DETAILED REQUIREMENTS FOR THE REGULATION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND BEVERAGES AND AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO REGULATE THEIR CONSUMPTION.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4403 -- Reps. Holt, Harrelson, Harvin and Mattos: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-1-290 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR RAISED DEER STANDS USED AT DEER HUNTS OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES.

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

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H. 4404 -- Reps. Simrill, Walker and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DUTIES OF DRIVER INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT RESULTING IN DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR LEAVING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT WHEN DEATH RESULTS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4405 -- Rep. Phillips: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-470, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO "PEEPING TOM", SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF ANY DEVICE TO AID IN INVADING THE PRIVACY OF OTHERS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4406 -- Reps. Thomas, Rudnick and Keyserling: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-5-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TRANSPORTATION, POSSESSION, AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS FOR ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS IN SEALED CONTAINERS OF TWO OUNCES OR LESS AND PROVIDE FOR ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR BY THE DRINK; AND TO AMEND SECTION 61-5-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TAX ON ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS IN SEALED CONTAINERS OF TWO OUNCES OR LESS, SO AS TO DELETE THE TAX ON THE CONTAINERS AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE FOR A TAX ON EACH LITER.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4407 -- Rep. Hutson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-37-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NEONATAL TESTING OF CHILDREN, SO AS TO PROVIDE FORSTORAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR BLOOD SAMPLES USED IN THESE TESTS, FUTURE AVAILABILITY OF THESE SAMPLES FOR TESTING, AND CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 4408 -- Rep. Wofford: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR A REFERENDUM TO BE HELD AT THE SAME TIME AS THE 1994 GENERAL ELECTION TO ASCERTAIN THE WISHES OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THIS STATE AS TO WHETHER OR NOT A FLAG OF THE CONFEDERACY SHOULD BE FLOWN ABOVE THE STATE HOUSE, AND, IF SO, THEIR PREFERENCE AS TO WHETHER OR NOT IT SHOULD BE THE CONFEDERATE

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BATTLE FLAG OR THE STARS AND BARS FLAG, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THIS REFERENDUM SHALL BE CONDUCTED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT IF A MAJORITY OF THOSE VOTING IN THE REFERENDUM VOTE IN FAVOR OF HAVING A FLAG OF THE CONFEDERACY FLY ABOVE THE STATE HOUSE, THE TYPE OF CONFEDERATE FLAG REFERRED TO ABOVE RECEIVING THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF VOTES IN THE REFERENDUM MUST BE FLOWN.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4409 -- Reps. Kirsh, Inabinett, Stille, Simrill and Delleney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-2320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO REVISE THE NUMBER OF PLATES ISSUED.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4410 -- Rep. Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 43-45-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMMUNITY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ACT OF 1983, ADMINISTERING AGENCY, AND DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE DUTY OF PRESCRIBING THE PERSONNEL PROCEDURES AND FINANCIAL SYSTEMS UNDER WHICH EACH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION RECEIVING FUNDS UNDER CHAPTER 45 OF TITLE 43 MUST OPERATE AND RELATING TO THE DUTY OF REVIEWING AND APPROVING ALL BYLAWS FOR ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVING FUNDS UNDER THAT CHAPTER.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4411 -- Reps. Mattos, Walker and Keyserling: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 58-9-255 SO AS TO PROVIDE THATAFTER DECEMBER 31, 1994, NO TELEPHONE UTILITY MAY IMPOSE A LONG-DISTANCE CHARGE FOR A CALL BETWEEN TELEPHONES IN THE SAME COUNTY AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION SHALL AUTHORIZE RATE ADJUSTMENTS AS NECESSARY FOR TELEPHONE UTILITIES TO MAINTAIN THE ALLOWED RATE OF RETURN FOLLOWING THE ELIMINATION OF THESE LONG-DISTANCE CHARGES.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

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H. 4412 -- Rep. Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-11-525 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT HOUSING AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS ARE DEEMED OWNERS OF HOUSING AUTHORITY PROPERTY FOR MATTERS PERTAINING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4413 -- Reps. Jennings, Keyserling, Baxley, Beatty, Waites, Inabinett, Wilkes, Rudnick and Jaskwhich: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 31, TITLE 23, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 SO AS TO ENACT THE CHILDREN'S FIREARM EDUCATION AND PROTECTION ACT OF 1994, TO REQUIRE PERSONS TO KEEP FIREARMS IN A LOCKED CONTAINER OR OTHER REASONABLE LOCATION OR SECURE THE FIREARM WITH A TRIGGER-LOCK TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED AND UNSUPERVISED ACCESS TO FIREARMS BY MINORS, TO REQUIRE RETAIL DEALERS OF FIREARMS TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN WARNING TO PURCHASERS OF FIREARMS AND POST A WARNING TO PURCHASERS OF FIREARMS REGARDING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ARTICLE, TO MAKE IT A CRIME FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ARTICLE, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 44-1-250 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO DEVELOP A MULTIFACETED PROGRAM TO EDUCATE THE CITIZENS OF THIS STATE ON FIREARM PROTECTION, TO REQUIRE A REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO REQUIRE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EDUCATION PROGRAM.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 4414 -- Reps. Phillips, Allison, Waites, Rudnick, J. Wilder, Jaskwhich,Walker, Corning, Rogers, Waldrop, Gamble and Stuart: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SCHOOLHOUSE SAFETY ALLIANCE ACT OF 1994" TO ATTACK THE PROBLEMS OF JUVENILE CRIME AND SCHOOL SAFETY INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO AMEND TITLE 59 OF THE 1976 CODE RELATING TO EDUCATION BY ADDING CHAPTER 143 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR TRAINING OF SCHOOL FACULTY AND STAFF TO PREVENT STUDENT VIOLENCE, TO INSTITUTE IN EACH SCHOOL CASE MANAGEMENT TEAMS TO WORK AS UNITS ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS DISPLAYING SIGNS OF VIOLENT BEHAVIOR, TO REQUIRE THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO COLLECT DATA IDENTIFYING THE BEST

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PRACTICES IN DEALING WITH PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH STUDENT VIOLENCE, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PILOT TEST A CLUSTER SCHOOL CONCEPT IN URBAN AND RURAL SETTINGS IN HIGH CRIME AREAS, TOGETHER WITH A SPECIALIZED PROGRAM OF INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION, TO ESTABLISH AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMPOSED OF VARIOUS AGENCY REPRESENTATIVES CONVENED BY THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO CLUSTER SCHOOLS SERVING AS DEMONSTRATION SITES, TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE SCHOOLHOUSE SAFETY RESOURCE CENTER AT THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING TO SCHOOLS REGARDING SCHOOL VIOLENCE AND STRATEGIES FOR COLLABORATING WITH OTHER AGENCIES AND THE COURTS TO PREVENT THIS PROBLEM, TO REQUIRE CONFLICT RESOLUTION STRATEGIES TO BE TAUGHT TO JUVENILES IN CONFINEMENT FACILITIES, TO REQUIRE PARENTS OF CHILDREN IDENTIFIED AS IN NEED OF SERVICES OR COUNSELING TO PARTICIPATE IN CERTAIN CASE MANAGEMENT MEETINGS REGARDING THEIR CHILDREN AT THE REQUEST OF SCHOOL OFFICIALS AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO PARTICIPATE, TO REQUIRE SCHOOL OFFICIALS TO REPORT CERTAIN CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR BY STUDENTS TO APPROPRIATE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO PROMULGATE CERTAIN REGULATIONS REGARDING PARENTING, FAMILY LITERACY, AND PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT PROGRAMS, TO PROVIDE FOR CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION SEMINARS IN ISSUES OF YOUTH VIOLENCE FOR ATTORNEYS LICENSED TO PRACTICE IN THIS STATE; TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1331 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE FAMILY COURT JUDGES TO ORDER AS A CONDITION OF PROBATION CERTAIN CHILDREN TO PARTICIPATE IN A SPECIAL ALTERNATIVE CONFINEMENT UNIT; BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1351 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE FAMILY COURT TO REQUIRE PARENTS TO APPEAR BEFORE IT REGARDING CERTAIN BEHAVIOR OF THEIR CHILD AND TOPARTICIPATE IN THE ASSESSMENT OF THE FAMILY OR IN FAMILY PARTICIPATION TREATMENT SERVICES TO IMPROVE THAT BEHAVIOR; BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1352 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FAMILY COURT SHALL REQUIRE ACCEPTABLE SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AND APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR AS A PART OF ANY PROBATION ORDER INVOLVING CHILDREN; BY
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ADDING SECTION 20-7-1353 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PROBATION AND PAROLE COUNSELORS ARE REQUIRED TO ASSIST IN THE RE-ENROLLMENT OF ALL THEIR CLIENTS WHO ARE CHILDREN IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS UPON THE CHILDREN BEING RELEASED FROM CONFINEMENT FACILITIES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-3236 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE SHALL ESTABLISH A SHORT-TERM SPECIAL ALTERNATIVE CONFINEMENT UNIT FOR CERTAIN NONVIOLENT JUVENILES.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

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