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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INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

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

H. 5084 -- Reps. Wilkins and McTeer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 3-1-120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AGREEMENTS AND RELATIONS WITH THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, JURISDICTION OVER LANDS ACQUIRED BY THE UNITED STATES, AND SERVICE OF PROCESS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CONCURRENT JURISDICTION IN AND OVER LAND ACQUIRED BY THE UNITED STATES, AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE ALREADY-EXISTING EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 5085 -- Reps. T.C. Alexander and Graham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-9-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXTRADITION, SO AS TO PERMIT EXTRADITION OF FUGITIVES IN THIS STATE WHO HAVE COMMITTED OFFENSES IN OTHER STATES INVOLVING A CHARGE OF ISSUING OR UTTERING A FRAUDULENT CHECK OR INSTRUMENT WHICH IS A FELONY UNDER THE LAWS OF THAT STATE; AND SECTION 34-11-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FRAUDULENT CHECKS, SO AS TO REVISE THE COURTS WHICH HAVE JURISDICTION TO TRY CERTAIN VIOLATIONS, TO REVISE THE PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS, TO REDUCE FROM FIVE THOUSAND TO FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS THE MINIMUM AMOUNT OF THE INSTRUMENT WHICH RESULTS IN THE OFFENSE BEING CLASSIFIED AS A FELONY, TO PROVIDE THAT THE PRESIDING JUDGE SHALL ALSO REQUIRE RESTITUTION WITHIN TEN DAYS OF THE SENTENCE IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER PENALTIES IMPOSED, TO PROVIDE FOR THE AGGREGATION OF FRAUDULENT INSTRUMENTS WITHIN A PERIOD OF NINETY DAYS FOR PURPOSES OF JURISDICTION AND PUNISHMENT, AND TO REQUIRE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS TWO TYPES OF IDENTIFICATION, ONE OF WHICH HAS THE MAKER'S OR ENDORSER'S PICTURE, FOR ANY PERSON TO CHARGE THE MAKER OR ENDORSER WITH ISSUING OR UTTERING A FRAUDULENT CHECK.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

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H. 5086 -- Reps. D. Smith and Tucker: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-47-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THOSE PERSONS WHO MUST BE ADMITTED TO RECEIVE SERVICES FROM THE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND, SO AS TO INCLUDE HARD OF HEARING AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED PERSONS

On motion of Rep. TUCKER, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 5087 -- Reps. Farr and P. Harris: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-1-300 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES ON WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA LANDS BY HANDICAPPED PERSONS AND DEFINE HANDICAPPED.

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

H. 5088 -- Reps. McCraw, Phillips and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 71, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SCHOOL BONDS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 2 SO AS TO ENACT THE SCHOOL BOND-PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 5089 -- Reps. McCraw, Phillips and Littlejohn: A BILL TO ENACT THE CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 SCHOOL BOND-PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT.

Referred to Cherokee Delegation.

H. 5090 -- Rep. G. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-4192 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT OPEN-END PERMITS ISSUED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 5, TITLE 56 SHALL AUTHORIZE THE MOVEMENT OF MOBILE HOMES ON THE HIGHWAYS OF THIS STATE ON A SATURDAY.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 5091 -- Rep. Quinn: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT OF THE SEVEN MEMBERS OF THE TRUSTEES OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 5 IN LEXINGTON AND RICHLAND COUNTIES, FOUR MUST RESIDE IN LEXINGTON COUNTY AND THREE MUST

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RESIDE IN RICHLAND COUNTY, TO PROVIDE THAT ALL MUST BE ELECTED FROM NUMBERED SEATS, DECLARE THE MOST RECENTLY FILLED SEAT FOR AN UNEXPIRED TERM BY THE LEXINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANT AND REQUIRE THAT IT MUST BE FILLED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTOR OF RICHLAND COUNTY AT AN ELECTION TO BE CONDUCTED AT THE TIME OF THE GENERAL ELECTION.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 5092 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO CRITERIA FOR PROMOTION OF STUDENTS TO THE NEXT HIGHER GRADE (AMENDED), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1741, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Without reference.

H. 5093 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (AMENDED), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1742, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Without reference.

H. 5094 -- Rep. Rhoad: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HUNTING SEASON FOR SMALL GAME, SO AS TO REVISE THE QUAIL SEASON IN GAME ZONE 8.

On motion of Rep. RHOAD, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 5095 -- Reps. A. Young, Felder, Shissias and White: A BILL TO AMEND SUBARTICLE 6, ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INCOME WITHHOLDING FOR CHILD SUPPORT BY ADDING SECTIONS 20-7-1200, 20-7-1210, 20-7-1220, 20-7-1230, 20-7-1240, 20-7-1250, 20-7-1260, 20-7-1270, AND 20-7-1280, SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR MEDICAL CHILD SUPPORT AND INCOME WITHHOLDING, INCLUDING PROVISIONS REQUIRED IN A

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COURT ORDER IF A PARENT IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE HEALTH COVERAGE; EMPLOYERS' AND HEALTH INSURERS' OBLIGATIONS UPON RECEIPT OF AN ORDER REQUIRING A PARENT TO PROVIDE HEALTH COVERAGE, INCLUDING THE WITHHOLDING OF WAGES FOR THE COST OF HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS; AUTHORITY FOR THE STATE MEDICAID AGENCY TO SEEK INCOME WITHHOLDING FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENDITURES ON BEHALF OF A CHILD; THE PRIORITY OF MEDICAL INCOME WITHHOLDING OVER OTHER LEGAL PROCESSES; PROHIBITING AN EMPLOYER FROM TAKING ACTION AGAINST AN EMPLOYEE BECAUSE OF AN INCOME WITHHOLDING ORDER FOR HEALTH COVERAGE AND PENALTIES; BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-143 SO AS TO PROVIDE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE MUST BE PROVIDED FOR AN ADOPTED CHILD OR A CHILD PLACED FOR ADOPTION; BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-245 SO AS TO PROVIDE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH A HEALTH INSURER IS PROHIBITED FROM DENYING A CHILD ENROLLMENT IN A HEALTH PLAN; BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-250 SO AS TO REQUIRE A HEALTH INSURER TO ENROLL A CHILD AND PROVIDE COVERAGE IF THE CHILD'S PARENT IS ORDERED TO PROVIDE COVERAGE AND IS ELIGIBLE FOR FAMILY COVERAGE; BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-255 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A HEALTH INSURER FROM TREATING THE STATE MEDICAID AGENCY DIFFERENTLY FROM OTHER INDIVIDUALS IF THE AGENCY HAS BEEN ASSIGNED THE RIGHTS OF A PERSON COVERED UNDER THE INSURED'S PLAN; BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-260 SO AS TO REQUIRE A HEALTH INSURER TO PROVIDE CERTAIN INFORMATION AND RIGHTS TO A NONCUSTODIAL PARENT WHO PROVIDES COVERAGE OF THEIR CHILD THROUGH THAT INSURER; BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-265 SO AS TO PROHIBIT AN INSURER FROM CONSIDERING A PERSON'S ELIGIBILITY FOR MEDICAID WHEN ENROLLING A PERSON OR MAKING PAYMENTS UNDER ITS PLAN AND TO ASSIGN THE RIGHTS TO THE STATE FOR THIRD PARTY REIMBURSEMENT WHEN THE STATE HAS MADE PAYMENTS UNDER MEDICAID ON BEHALF OF A PERSON; AND BY ADDING SECTION 43-7-460 SO AS TO DIRECT THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE COMMISSION TO SEEK RECOVERY FROM THE ESTATE OF A PERSON FOR WHOM MEDICAL ASSISTANCE WAS PAID FOR UNDER MEDICAID AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN
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CONDITIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR SEEKING THE RECOVERY; TO AMEND SECTION 43-7-410, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO REIMBURSEMENT FOR MEDICAID SERVICES, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "PRIVATE INSURER"; TO AMEND SECTION 43-7-440, RELATING TO THE ENFORCEMENT AND ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS OF THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE COMMISSION AND INSURANCE CONTRACT RIGHTS OF MEDICAID RECIPIENTS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT AN ISSUER FROM TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THAT AN APPLICANT IS ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE ACQUIRES THE RIGHTS OF AN INDIVIDUAL FOR MEDICAL PAYMENTS WHEN THE PERSON RECEIVED MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PAID FOR UNDER MEDICAID; TO AMEND SECTION 62-3-805, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION OF CREDITORS' CLAIMS FROM A DECEDENT'S ESTATE, SO AS TO INCLUDE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PAID FOR UNDER MEDICAID; TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 20-7-1315 THROUGH 20-7-1329 AS PART II, SUBARTICLE 6, ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20 ENTITLED "INCOME WITHHOLDING TO ENFORCE SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS"; AND TO RENAME SUBARTICLE 6, ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20 "INCOME WITHHOLDING".

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 5096 -- Rep. Rudnick: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-23-1140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH LIENS, SO AS TO ADD A LIMITATION PROHIBITING ENFORCEMENT OF THE LIEN MORE THAN TEN YEARS AFTER ITS FILING.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 5097 -- Rep. Tucker: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-1-85, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL USE OF A FIREARM OR ARCHERY TACKLE WHILE HUNTING, SO AS TO REVISE PENALTIES.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 5098 -- Reps. Rudnick, R. Smith, Huff and Stone: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-170, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSTITUTIONS EXEMPT FROM THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED AND HEALTH FACILITY

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LICENSURE ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE HEALTH PLAN PREPARED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SHALL PERMIT A HOSPITAL IN AN EMERGENCY TO PERFORM OPEN HEART SURGERY UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

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

H. 5099 -- Rep. Tucker: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEALTH, BY ADDING CHAPTER 119 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR RESEARCH, DETECTION, CONTROL, AND ABATEMENT OF RADON BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, AND TO CREATE THE RADON TRUST FUND TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND FUNDED IN PART THROUGH A SURCHARGE ON LOCAL BUILDING PERMITS.

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

H. 5100 -- Reps. Townsend, P. Harris, Wells, Stoddard, Wilkins and Cooper: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 745 OF 1967, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BOUNDARIES OF WESTERN CAROLINA REGIONAL SEWER AUTHORITY, IS FURTHER AMENDED SO AS TO ADD A NEW AREA TO THE DISTRICT.

Rep. WELLS asked unanimous consent to have the Bill placed on the Calendar without reference.

Rep. TUCKER objected.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

H. 5101 -- Reps. Kirsh and Houck: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-123-40 AND 59-123-50, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SO AS TO ADD AN AT-LARGE MEMBER TO THE BOARD AND TO REQUIRE ONE OF THE AT-LARGE MEMBERS TO BE A FAMILY PRACTICE PHYSICIAN.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 5102 -- Reps. Wells and Allison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-650, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA,

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1976, RELATING TO DUTIES OF THE LOCAL CHILD PROTECTIVE AGENCY AND SECTION 20-7-680, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES CENTRAL REGISTRY OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN IDENTIFYING AND STATISTICAL INFORMATION ON INDICATED CASES OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT MUST BE RETAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH A RETENTION SCHEDULE PROMULGATED BY THE DEPARTMENT IN REGULATION RATHER THAN REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT TO ONLY MAINTAIN THESE RECORDS FOR SEVEN YEARS.

On motion of Rep. WELLS, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 5103 -- Reps. Vaughn, Meacham and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-100, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN THE ETHICS GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY AND REFORM ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF "PUBLIC OFFICIAL" A MEMBER OF THE JUDICIARY.

Rep. MEACHAM asked unanimous consent to have the Bill placed on the Calendar without reference.

Rep. HODGES objected.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 5104 -- Rep. Waldrop: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-45-270 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO RIGHT EXISTS FOR A PHYSICAL THERAPIST TO HAVE PAID TO THEM A BENEFIT UNDER AN INSURANCE POLICY; TO AMEND SECTION 40-45-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THESE DEFINITIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-45-200, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF REGISTRATION AND SECTION 40-45-220, RELATING TO SCOPE OF PRACTICE AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT "TREATING BY" RATHER THAN "PRACTICING" PHYSICAL THERAPY WITHOUT THE PRESCRIPTION OF A

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LICENSED DOCTOR OF MEDICINE OR DENTISTRY AND TO REVISE PENALTIES.

Rep. WALDROP asked unanimous consent to have the Bill placed on the Calendar without reference.

Rep. J. BAILEY objected.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 5105 -- Reps. Felder, Wilkins, R. Smith, Waldrop, D. Wilder, McElveen, McKay, McTeer, D. Smith, Stoddard, Martin, McAbee, McCraw, Sturkie, Tucker, G. Bailey, Baxley, Beatty, Elliott, Hallman, Carnell, Cobb-Hunter, Harrell, Harrelson, P. Harris, J. Harris, Harvin, Harwell, Jennings, Kinon, Klauber, Meacham, Rudnick and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-1-200, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SALARIES OF JUSTICES, JUDGES, AND SOLICITORS, SO AS TO REVISE THE SALARY STRUCTURE FOR JUDGES OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, CIRCUIT COURT, FAMILY COURT, AND SOLICITORS.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 5106 -- Reps. Sheheen and Marchbanks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-5010, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT AND PURPOSE OF THE CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND SECTION 20-7-5030, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TRUST FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PURPOSE OF THE FUND AND THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD ARE FOR THE PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT RATHER THAN FOR A BROAD ARRAY OF PREVENTION AND TREATMENT PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 5113 -- Rep. Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN THE REGULATIONS OF PISTOLS SO AS TO ADD CERTAIN DEFINITIONS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 5114 -- Reps. Wright and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 387 OF 1963, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE IRMO FIRE DISTRICT IN LEXINGTON COUNTY, SO AS TO

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PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD, AND AT THE TIME OF THE GENERAL ELECTION IN 1994, PROVIDE FOR THE TERMS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD, CHANGE THE POWERS OF THE BOARD, PROVIDE THAT THE PROPERTY OF ANY PERSON CONTIGUOUS TO THE DISTRICT MUST BE ADDED TO THE DISTRICT UPON RECEIPT AND ACCEPTANCE BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF A REQUEST FROM THE PROPERTY OWNER REQUESTING THE INCLUSION, PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE TOWN OF IRMO ANNEXES ITS TERRITORY THE PROPERTY ANNEXED SHALL AUTOMATICALLY BECOME PART OF THE IRMO FIRE DISTRICT, AUTHORIZE THE DISTRICT TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS NOT EXCEEDING ONE MILLION DOLLARS.

On motion of Rep. WRIGHT, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 5115 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-1-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION AND BOUNDARIES OF THE STATE, SO AS TO REVISE THE BOUNDARIES OF THE STATE IN REGARD TO THE BOUNDARY IN THE LOWER SAVANNAH RIVER REGION.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 5116 -- Reps. Neilson, Baxley and Hines: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-210, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN DARLINGTON COUNTY, SO AS TO DELETE THE PHILADELPHIA PRECINCT AND REVISE THE MAP DOCUMENT NUMBER ON WHICH SUCH PRECINCTS ARE SHOWN.

On motion of Rep. NEILSON, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 5117 -- Reps. Neilson, G. Brown, Holt, Hines, Allison, Jaskwhich and Snow: A BILL TO ENACT THE PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT AND JUVENILE RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1994 SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 16 AND CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS ACT.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

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H. 5118 -- Rep. Neal: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-570 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION TO INCLUDE IN ITS DRIVER'S LICENSE APPLICATIONS A STATEMENT ASKING AN APPLICANT IF THEY WISH TO BE AN ORGAN OR TISSUE DONOR AND THE DRIVER'S LICENSE MUST CONTAIN A STATEMENT INDICATING THE APPLICANT'S RESPONSE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-43-930, RELATING TO ORGAN AND TISSUE DONORS IN HOSPITALS, SO AS TO REQUIRE A HOSPITAL TO INQUIRE OF ALL PATIENTS BEING ADMITTED WHETHER THEY WISH TO BE AN ORGAN OR TISSUE DONOR.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 5119 -- Rep. Neal: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-10-270, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR OPERATING AN UNINSURED MOTOR VEHICLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UPON PROOF THAT THE PERSON HAS OBTAINED LIABILITY INSURANCE, THE PERSON'S DRIVING PRIVILEGE, LICENSE PLATES, AND REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES MAY BE RESTORED.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 5121 -- Reps. Mattos, Hallman, Marchbanks, Trotter and M.O. Alexander: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO TRANSFER CERTAIN MONIES FROM THE "SUPERB FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FUND" TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL "SUPERB ACCOUNT" FOR THE PURPOSE OF MEETING THE DEPARTMENT'S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE STATE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE BANK ACT.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

S. 413 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-16-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA ESTATE TAX ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE REFERENCE DATE IN THE DEFINITION OF "INTERNAL REVENUE CODE"; TO AMEND SECTIONS 34-19-50, 34-19-70, 34-19-80, AND 34-19-100, RELATING TO ACCESS TO A

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DECEDENT'S SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX, OPENING A SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX WITH RENT IN ARREARS, SALE OF UNCLAIMED CONTENTS OF A SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX AND DESTRUCTION OF PRIVATE DOCUMENTS OF NO APPARENT VALUE, SO AS TO ALLOW MILITARY DISCHARGE PAPERS TO BE REMOVED FROM A DECEDENT'S BOX, TO PROVIDE FOR THE RELEASE OF THE BOX CONTENTS TO THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEDENT, AND TO DELETE REQUIRED NOTICES TO THE TAX COMMISSION FOR REMOVAL OF BOX CONTENTS, TO ALLOW A BOX TO BE OPENED FOR UNPAID RENT AFTER NINETY DAYS RATHER THAN ONE YEAR, TO ALLOW THE SALE OF UNCLAIMED CONTENTS AFTER ONE YEAR RATHER THAN TWO YEARS, AND TO ALLOW DESTRUCTION OF VALUELESS PRIVATE DOCUMENTS AFTER ONE YEAR RATHER THAN TWO YEARS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 12-16-1520, RELATING TO THE REQUIRED NOTICE TO THE TAX COMMISSION BEFORE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN ASSETS OF DECEDENTS.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

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