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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1994 HOUSE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

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H. 4725 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, RELATING TO DETERMINATION OF RATES OF TUITION AND FEES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1650, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

H. 4726 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, RELATING TO PARKING AND TRAFFIC, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1663, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

H. 4727 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO THE ADULT EDUCATION CURRICULUM AND ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1670, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

H. 4728 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ADDING INSTRUCTIONAL AREAS OF CERTIFICATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1680, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

H. 4729 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MR. CECIL WILLIAMS, INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN PHOTOGRAPHER FOR HIS PHOTO DOCUMENTARY WORK ON THE CIVIL RIGHTS ERA "FOR FREEDOM AND JUSTICE" AND THE SHOWING OF HIS WORKS IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY EXHIBIT, "QUIET HEROES: A DOCUMENTATION OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ERA FROM 1949 THROUGH THE PRESENT." 4729

H. 4730 -- Rep. J. Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-270, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL BONDSMEN MAINTAINING DEPOSITS WITH CLERKS OF COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT DEPOSITS IN THE FORM OF PLEDGES OF THE VALUE OF REAL ESTATE IN SOUTH CAROLINA MUST BE BASED UPON THE APPRAISED VALUE RATHER THAN THE ASSESSED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY.

H. 4731 -- Rep. Rogers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-115-80, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FEES THAT A PHYSICIAN MAY CHARGE FOR MAKING COPIES OF MEDICAL RECORDS, SO AS TO INCLUDE HOSPITALS, HEALTH CARE FACILITIES, AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.

H. 4732 -- Reps. Richardson, White, Harrelson and Keyserling: A BILL TO CREATE THE BEAUFORT COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION, PROVIDE FOR THE NUMBER AND MANNER OF APPOINTMENT OF ITS MEMBERS, TERMS, FILLING OF VACANCIES, ELECTION OF THE BOARD'S CHAIRMAN, AND RELATED MATTERS AND TO ABOLISH THE BEAUFORT COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION AND BEAUFORT COUNTY REGISTRATION BOARD AND DEVOLVE THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES UPON THIS NEW BOARD.

H. 4733 -- Rep. Clyborne: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-57-280 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL MONIES RECEIVED BY A PROPERTY MANAGER AS AGENT FOR HIS PRINCIPAL IN A REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION MUST BE DEPOSITED WITHIN FORTY-EIGHT HOURS OF RECEIPT, EXCLUDING SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS, AND BANK HOLIDAYS, IN A SEPARATE ESCROW OR REAL ESTATE TRUST ACCOUNT SO DESIGNATED, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-57-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND OTHER REAL ESTATE PRACTITIONERS AND INVESTIGATIONS, SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSES, ASSESSMENT OF FINES, AND ISSUANCE OF CEASE AND DESIST ORDERS AND OTHER ORDERS, SO AS TO PERMIT DISCIPLINARY ACTION AS TO A BROKER FOR THE BROKER'S FAILING TO PLACE, WITHIN FORTY-EIGHT HOURS OF RECEIPT, EXCLUDING SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS, AND BANK HOLIDAYS, ANY DEPOSIT MONEY OR OTHER MONEY RECEIVED BY HIM IN A REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION IN A SEPARATE TRUST OR ESCROW ACCOUNT MAINTAINED BY HIM IN A BANKING INSTITUTION AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE, AND SO AS TO PERMIT DISCIPLINARY ACTION AS TO A BROKER OR PROPERTY MANAGER FOR THE BROKER'S OR PROPERTY MANAGER'S FAILING TO DEPOSIT ALL SECURITY DEPOSITS, DAMAGE DEPOSITS, ADVANCE FEES, AND RENTAL PROCEEDS RECEIVED BY THE BROKER OR PROPERTY MANAGER WITHIN FORTY-EIGHT HOURS OF RECEIPT, EXCLUDING SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS, AND BANK HOLIDAYS, IN A SEPARATE ESCROW OR REAL ESTATE TRUST ACCOUNT SO DESIGNATED.

H. 4734 -- Rep. Clyborne: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GROUNDS FOR WHICH A SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY EXPEL OR SUSPEND PUPILS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF A DISTRICT SHALL EXPEL ANY STUDENT WHO WAS IN POSSESSION OF A PISTOL OR HANDGUN ON SCHOOL PROPERTY, TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED FOR THIS EXPULSION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS EXPULSION SHALL BE IN ADDITION TO ALL OTHER PENALTIES PROVIDED BY LAW.

H. 4735 -- Reps. Anderson and McMahand: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-111-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FREE TUITION AT STATE-SUPPORTED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES FOR CERTAIN VETERANS' CHILDREN, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CHILDREN OF VETERANS WHO ARE RECIPIENTS OF THE PURPLE HEART ALSO ARE ENTITLED TO FREE TUITION.

H. 4736 -- Reps. Gamble, Quinn, Sturkie, Stuart, Waites, Shissias, Harrison, Koon, Wright, Riser, Neal, Cromer and J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 43-3-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COUNTY DEPARTMENTS AND BOARDS OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM THREE TO FOUR THE TERM OF MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY BOARD, LIMIT A MEMBER OF THE BOARD TO TWO CONSECUTIVE TERMS, PROVIDE THAT ANY MEMBER MAY BE REMOVED BY THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY FOR NEGLECT OF DUTY, MISCONDUCT, OR MALFEASANCE IN OFFICE AFTER BEING GIVEN A WRITTEN STATEMENT OF REASONS AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD.

H. 4737 -- Reps. Gamble, Waites, Cromer, Quinn, Neal, Sturkie, Stuart, Shissias, Harrison, Koon, Wright, Riser, Byrd, Rogers and J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 55-11-320, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE RICHLAND-LEXINGTON AIRPORT COMMISSION, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS, PROVIDE THAT ANY MEMBER MAY BE REMOVED BY THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY FOR NEGLECT OF DUTY, MISCONDUCT, OR MALFEASANCE IN OFFICE AFTER BEING GIVEN A WRITTEN STATEMENT OF REASONS AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD, LIMIT A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION TO TWO CONSECUTIVE TERMS, AND PROVIDE THAT A MEMBER SERVING ON JULY 1, 1994, MAY SERVE UNTIL THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM FOR WHICH HE WAS ELECTED AND MAY SERVE TWO ADDITIONAL TERMS.

H. 4738 -- Reps. Gamble, Waites, Koon, Cromer, Sturkie, Stuart, Wright, Quinn, Riser, Neal, Harrison, Byrd, Rogers and J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-53-1710, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE MIDLANDS TECHNICAL COLLEGE COMMISSION, INCREASE THE TERM OF THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION FROM THREE TO FOUR YEARS, PROVIDE THAT A MEMBER MAY NOT SERVE MORE THAN TWO CONSECUTIVE TERMS AND PROVIDE THAT ANY MEMBER MAY BE REMOVED BY THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY FOR NEGLECT OF DUTY, MISCONDUCT, OR MALFEASANCE IN OFFICE AFTER BEING GIVEN A WRITTEN STATEMENT OF REASONS AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD.

H. 4739 -- Reps. Hines, Inabinett, Neilson, McKay, Harwell, Corning, Anderson, Harrelson, McLeod, Rhoad, R. Smith, Vaughn, McMahand, Boan, Govan, Snow, Beatty, Elliott, Breeland, M.O. Alexander, Moody-Lawrence and Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-36-2680 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE SALES TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE FOR CERTAIN ITEMS TO BE FILED WITH THE RETAILER RATHER THAN PRESENTED AT THE TIME OF EACH SALE, TO REQUIRE THE BUYER MAKING A TAX-EXEMPT PURCHASE PURSUANT TO A CERTIFICATE ON FILE WITH THE RETAILER TO SIGN A STATEMENT THAT THE ITEMS PURCHASED ARE FOR EXEMPT PURPOSES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PURCHASER'S SIGNATURE ON SUCH A STATEMENT MAKES THE PURCHASER LIABLE FOR ANY TAX DETERMINED TO BE DUE ON THE SALE.

H. 4740 -- Reps. Corning and Byrd: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 43-35-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A VULNERABLE ADULT MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED ABUSED OR NEGLECTED IF BEING FURNISHED NONMEDICAL REMEDIAL TREATMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH PRACTICES OF A RECOGNIZED CHURCH INSTEAD OF MEDICAL TREATMENT.

H. 4741 -- Reps. P. Harris, Carnell, J. Harris and Mattos: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A PILOT PROJECT FOR SCHOOL-BASED COUNSELING SERVICES.

H. 4742 -- Reps. McLeod, Sturkie, M.O. Alexander, Allison, Barber, G. Brown, H. Brown, Byrd, Cato, Chamblee, Cromer, Davenport, Delleney, Elliott, Farr, Fulmer, Gamble, Hallman, Harrelson, J. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Holt, Hutson, Jaskwhich, Kirsh, Koon, Lanford, Law, Littlejohn, Mattos, McElveen, McKay, Meacham, Moody-Lawrence, Neilson, Rhoad, Richardson, Riser, Rudnick, Simrill, D. Smith, R. Smith, Snow, Stille, Stone, Stuart, Vaughn, Waldrop, Witherspoon, Wofford, Wright and A. Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE CHILDREN'S CODE, SO AS TO EXPAND THE DEFINITION OF CHILD; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-390, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF CHILD FOR FAMILY COURT JURISDICTION, SO AS TO EXPAND THE DEFINITION; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-400, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXCLUSIVE ORIGINAL JURISDICTION OF THE FAMILY COURT, SO AS TO REDEFINE THE AGE LIMITATIONS FOR PERSONS WHO VIOLATE LOCAL LAWS OR MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-410, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FAMILY COURT JURISDICTION OVER JUVENILES FOR VIOLATION OF TRAFFIC AND FISH AND GAME LAWS, SO AS TO DECREASE THE AGE LIMIT FOR JURISDICTION; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-430, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO JURISDICTION OF CIRCUIT COURTS OVER JUVENILES, SO AS TO DECREASE THE AGE TO FOURTEEN TO TREAT A JUVENILE AS AN ADULT FOR VIOLENT CRIMES AND WEAPON CHARGES AND TO DECREASE THE AGE TO SIXTEEN FOR OTHER CRIMINAL OFFENSES; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-460, RELATING TO POWER TO ISSUE WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS, SO AS TO DELETE THE AGE REQUIREMENT AND PROVIDE THE POWER TO PRODUCE A PERSON OVER WHOM THE JUDGE HAS JURISDICTION; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COMMITMENT OF A CHILD TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, SO AS TO DELETE THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2195, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TRANSFER OF CHILDREN TO THE YOUTHFUL OFFENDER DIVISION, SO AS TO REDUCE THE AGE TO SIXTEEN OF CHILDREN WHO MAY BE TRANSFERRED.

H. 4743 -- Rep. Corning: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO RICHLAND NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL'S MODEL UNITED NATIONS TEAM AND THE TEAM'S FACULTY ADVISER ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1994, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED FOR CERTAIN ACHIEVEMENTS.

H. 4744 -- Reps. Robinson, Trotter and Marchbanks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-22-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PAYMENT OF FEES FOR THE PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEE BY FIFTY DOLLARS TO BE REMITTED TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY THAT INITIATED THE CASE.

H. 4745 -- Reps. R. Smith, Sharpe, Rudnick, Jennings, McMahand, Harrison, Cromer, Huff, McElveen, Anderson, Williams, Hutson, Cobb-Hunter, Neal, R. Young, Gonzales, Askins, Scott, J. Brown, Byrd, Baxley, Quinn, G. Brown, Inabinett, Simrill, Snow, Hines, Neilson, McKay, White, Davenport, Beatty, Gamble, Phillips, J. Harris, Govan, Stille, Littlejohn, Whipper, Vaughn, Stuart, Breeland and Meacham: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION SALUTING JAMES BROWN, "THE GODFATHER OF SOUL", FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CAREER AND HIS SUPREME TALENT OF INSPIRING PEOPLE WITH HIS MUSICAL GIFTS.

H. 4746 -- Reps. Walker, Littlejohn, Allison, Lanford, Wells, Beatty, D. Smith and Davenport: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION SALUTING THE NATIONAL BETA CLUB, WHICH WAS FOUNDED IN LANDRUM IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, ON ITS SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY AND WISHING THE CLUB MANY MORE YEARS OF SUCCESS.

H. 4747 -- Rep. T.C. Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-750, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FAILURE TO STOP FOR A LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES AND PROVIDE DEFINITIONS.

H. 4748 -- Reps. Quinn, Meacham, Waldrop, Harrison, Keegan, Koon, Riser, Sturkie, Vaughn, A. Young, Wilkes, Wright, Chamblee, Hallman, D. Smith, Baker, Haskins, Clyborne, Fulmer, Littlejohn, Hutson, Simrill, Robinson, R. Young, Wells, Walker, Klauber, Fair, Harrell, Shissias, Kelley, Corning and Cooper: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO FINANCE AND TAXATION, BY ADDING AN APPROPRIATELY NUMBERED SECTION SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT STATE TAXES MAY NOT BE INCREASED AND NEW STATE TAXES MAY NOT BE IMPOSED EXCEPT UPON A FAVORABLE VOTE OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE STATE IN A REFERENDUM, TO LIMIT INCREASES IN STATE SPENDING TO THE INCREASE IN THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX AND PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNOR TO DECLARE A FISCAL EMERGENCY THAT SUSPENDS THE LIMITATIONS IMPOSED BY THIS SECTION FOR THE DURATION OF THE EMERGENCY AND ESTABLISH HOW THE LIMITATIONS ARE REIMPOSED AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL PROVIDE BY LAW FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THESE LIMITATIONS.

H. 4749 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, RELATING TO LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR MOTOR CARRIERS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1700, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

H. 4750 -- Reps. Littlejohn, G. Bailey and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 5, CHAPTER 25, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BUILDING CODES AND FIRE PREVENTION, BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE INSTALLATION AND USE OF SMOKE DETECTORS IN RENTAL DWELLINGS AND HOUSING AND PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES.

H. 4751 -- Reps. Wofford, Waldrop and P. Harris: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-260, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE FOR CERTAIN HEALTH FACILITIES AND SERVICES, SO AS TO EXEMPT COMMUNITY-BASED HOUSING SPONSORED, LICENSED, OR CERTIFIED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS.

H. 4752 -- Reps. Kelley, Martin, Witherspoon and Snow: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR HORRY COUNTY MUST BE ELECTED IN A NONPARTISAN ELECTION HELD AT THE TIME OF THE GENERAL ELECTION, TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONS MAY BECOME CANDIDATES BY FILING A STATEMENT OF CANDIDACY, AND TO PROVIDE THE METHOD OF DETERMINING RESULTS AND THE DATE THE MEMBER TAKES OFFICE.

H. 4753 -- Reps. Kelley, Martin, Worley, Witherspoon, Keegan, Riser and Snow: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 31, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 12 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE CREATION OF A REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE AND DISPOSE OF FEDERAL MILITARY INSTALLATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMPOSITION OF THE AUTHORITY, ITS POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

H. 4754 -- Reps. Baker, G. Bailey and T.C. Alexander: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE REQUIREMENT IN SECTION 40-79-140 OF THE 1976 CODE OF LAWS MANDATING APPLICANTS FOR AN ALARM SYSTEM BUSINESS LICENSE TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF COMPLETION OF THE "NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CERTIFICATION IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES (NICET) LEVEL III FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN'S COMPETENCY TEST" IS SUSPENDED AND SHALL NOT BE ENFORCED FOR A PERIOD OF ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY DAYS.

H. 4755 -- Rep. Rogers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-610, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMPUTATION OF ANNUAL LEAVE ALLOWED STATE EMPLOYEES, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION LIMITING THE MAXIMUM ANNUAL LEAVE ALLOWED IN ONE YEAR TO THIRTY DAYS.

H. 4756 -- Reps. Waites, Inabinett, Moody-Lawrence, Graham, Whipper, Waldrop, Neilson, Scott, Snow, Shissias, Harrelson, Breeland, Govan, Neal, Corning, Rudnick, Rogers, Thomas, Riser and T.C. Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 8 TO TITLE 32 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SAFE CREMATION ACT" AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE AUTHORIZATION OF, THE PROCEDURES FOR, AND REGULATION OF CREMATION; BY ADDING SECTION 17-5-305 SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE REMAINS OF AN UNIDENTIFIED DEAD PERSON MAY NOT BE CREMATED BUT MUST BE BURIED; TO AMEND SECTION 17-5-310, RELATING TO CREMATION PERMITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CORONER OR DEPUTY CORONER MAY ISSUE SUCH PERMIT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 17-5-320, RELATING TO REPORTING THE ABSENCE OF AN INVESTIGATION OF VIOLENT OR SUSPICIOUS DEATHS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REPORT MAY BE MADE TO A CORONER OR DEPUTY CORONER.

H. 4757 -- Rep. Fulmer: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO PROPOSE AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION THAT WILL ENABLE THREE-FOURTHS OF THE STATES TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION SUBJECT TO CONGRESSIONAL VETO.

H. 4758 -- Rep. Fulmer: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THAT PORTION OF INTERSTATE I-526 BETWEEN GENERAL WESTMORELAND BRIDGE AT THE ASHLEY RIVER AND U.S. HIGHWAY 17 THE THEODORE TOBIAS MAPPUS, JR., EXCHANGE.

H. 4759 -- Reps. Snow, A. Young, Rudnick, Houck, Moody-Lawrence, Davenport, Chamblee, Wilkins, McMahand, Carnell, Anderson, Askins, Worley, Elliott, Stone, Phillips, Gamble, M.O. Alexander, Cato, Baker, G. Bailey, Wells, Mattos, McCraw, Kinon, Kirsh, Kelley, Waldrop, Trotter, D. Smith, D. Wilder, Richardson, Keegan, Harrelson, Spearman, P. Harris, Jaskwhich, Felder, Quinn, G. Brown, J. Wilder, Wright, Littlejohn, Meacham, Baxley, Kennedy, Rogers, Inabinett, White, Holt, R. Smith, Whipper, Canty, Govan, Simrill, J. Brown, Neilson, Breeland, Williams, Law, Scott, Harrell, Corning, Waites and Allison: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO GRANT SPECIAL LEAVE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO ADMIT JAMES BROWN OF AIKEN, WORLD-RENOWNED AMERICAN VOCAL ARTIST, TO THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED FOR HIS MANY MUSICAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND HONORS.

H. 4760 -- Rep. Waldrop: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF PHYSICAL THERAPISTS AND PHYSICAL THERAPISTS' ASSISTANTS IN SOUTH CAROLINA IN REGARD TO THE REHABILITATIVE CARE OF OUR CITIZENS AND TO DECLARE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1994, AS "PHYSICAL THERAPY DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

H. 4761 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING BETTY A. HENDERSON OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY UPON HER RETIREMENT AS ORANGEBURG COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR AND WISHING HER GOOD HEALTH AND MUCH HAPPINESS IN HER RETIREMENT.

H. 4762 -- Reps. Gonzales, Stone, G. Brown, Simrill, Littlejohn, Corning, Shissias, Harrison, Fulmer, Harrell, Harrelson, Holt, Canty, J. Bailey, Waites, Stuart, Quinn, Whipper, Law, Keegan, Wright, Gamble, Klauber, R. Smith, D. Smith, A. Young, Cato and Meacham: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THE INTENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT ALL STATE AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS SHALL PROVIDE COPIES OF DOCUMENTS OR RECORDS REQUESTED BY A COUNTY, MUNICIPALITY, OR OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THIS STATE, OR ANY AGENCY OR DEPARTMENT THEREOF, PROMPTLY AND WITHOUT CHARGE IF THE REQUESTING ENTITY CERTIFIES THAT THE COPIES ARE NEEDED FOR NATURAL DISASTER RELIEF PURPOSES TO INCLUDE DOCUMENTATION TO A FEDERAL RELIEF AGENCY OF EXPENSES INCURRED OR ACTIONS TAKEN.

H. 4963 -- Reps. Cooper, Townsend, Chamblee, Stille, P. Harris and Tucker: 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.

H. 4764 -- Reps. J. Wilder and Stille: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 12-49-310, 12-49-315, 12-49-320, 12-49-325, 12-49-330, AND 31-17-410 SO AS TO REQUIRE A PERSON APPLYING FOR A TITLE ON A MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME TO FURNISH A COPY OF THE APPLICATION TO THE AUDITOR OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE MOBILE HOME IS TO BE LOCATED AND PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR NOTICE TO LIENHOLDERS OF A LEVY AND SALE OF MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR DELINQUENT TAXES ONLY WHEN THE LIENHOLDER HAS PROVIDED THE TITLE APPLICATION TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR, TO PROVIDE THE FORM FOR THE NOTICE TO LIENHOLDERS, TO PROVIDE THAT SECURITY INTERESTS NOTED ON THE TITLE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY A TAX SALE WITHOUT THE APPROPRIATE NOTICE, TO REQUIRE THE DELINQUENT TAX COLLECTOR TO KEEP A COPY OF EACH LIENHOLDER NOTICE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPROPRIATE NOTICE TO LIENHOLDER PROVISIONS FOR LIENS CREATED BEFORE JANUARY 1, 1995; TO AMEND SECTION 12-49-210, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO DEFINE "MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME" AND "DELINQUENT TAX COLLECTION"; TO AMEND SECTION 12-49-271, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO NOTICE OF LIENHOLDERS, SO AS TO CONFORM DEFINITIONS AND REVISE OBSOLETE REFERENCES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-49-290, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RIGHTS OF LIENHOLDERS, SO AS TO LIMIT THE APPLICATION OF ITS PROVISION TO LIENS CREATED BEFORE JUNE 1, 1995; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF AD VALOREM TAXATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR ASSESSED VALUE FOR FOUR PERCENT RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-95, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REDEMPTION OF MOBILE AND MANUFACTURED HOMES SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES, SO AS TO CONFORM DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-96, RELATING TO REDEMPTIONS OF MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOMES, SO AS TO CONFORM DEFINITIONS, PROVIDE FOR REDEMPTION BY A LIENHOLDER, AND PROVIDE A FIXED RENT PAYMENT WHICH MUST BE PAID TO THE TAX SALE PURCHASER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-19-240, RELATING TO TITLING OF VEHICLES, SO AS TO REQUIRE AN APPLICATION TO A MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME TO INCLUDE THE ADDRESS OF THE SITE WHERE THE HOME IS TO BE LOCATED IF DIFFERENT FROM THE OWNER'S ADDRESS.

H. 4765 -- Reps. Richardson, Meacham, A. Young, Kelley, Barber, J. Bailey, Corning, Simrill, Keegan, R. Young, Keyserling, Harrell, Witherspoon, Cato, Riser and Gonzales: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-435, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE RETIREMENT INCOME EXCLUSION ELECTION AND PROVIDE FOR THE DEDUCTION OF ALL RETIREMENT INCOME BEGINNING FOR THE TAXABLE YEAR THE TAXPAYER ATTAINS AGE SIXTY-FIVE.

H. 4766 -- Reps. Chamblee, Cooper, P. Harris, Trotter, Stille, Townsend, Tucker, McAbee, Cato and Graham: A BILL TO REPEAL PARAGRAPH 31.26 OF PART I OF ACT 164 OF 1993, RELATING TO FEES THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL MAY CHARGE PUBLIC DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS IN CARRYING OUT THE DEPARTMENT'S RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THE FEDERAL SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT.

H. 4767 -- Reps. Neilson, Rogers, Whipper, Hallman, Gonzales, Sturkie, Quinn, Littlejohn, Govan, McKay, Hines, McCraw, Fulmer, Cobb-Hunter, J. Bailey, G. Bailey, Walker, J. Harris, Beatty, Phillips, Vaughn, Davenport, Rudnick, Richardson, Canty, D. Wilder, Stille, Spearman, Thomas, Breeland, Scott, Moody-Lawrence, Inabinett, Riser, Waites, Koon, Harrison and Corning: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF PARENTS IN REGARD TO THEIR MINOR CHILDREN, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PARENTS HAVE EQUAL ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL AND MEDICAL RECORDS OF THEIR MINOR CHILDREN; TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE DETERMINATION OF GUARDIANSHIP AND THE COMMON-LAW OBLIGATION TO SUPPORT CHILDREN; AND TO DELETE PROVISIONS THAT PROHIBIT A MOTHER'S LIABILITY FOR SUPPORTING HER CHILDREN FROM BEING INCREASED UNDER THIS SECTION.

H. 4768 -- Reps. Robinson, Vaughn, A. Young, Huff, Wilkins, D. Smith, Gamble, Allison, Marchbanks, Trotter, Davenport, Chamblee, Jaskwhich, Law, McLeod, Haskins, Lanford, Harrelson, Meacham, Graham, Corning and Baker: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY APPROVAL OF REGULATIONS SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT INTRODUCTION BY FIVE OR MORE MEMBERS OF A JOINT RESOLUTION DISAPPROVING REGULATIONS TOLLS THE ONE-HUNDRED-TWENTY-DAY AUTOMATIC APPROVAL OF REGULATIONS.

H. 4769 -- Reps. Robinson, Allison, A. Young, Beatty, Wilkins, D. Smith, Trotter, Gamble, Jaskwhich, Marchbanks, Mattos, Phillips, R. Smith, Davenport, G. Bailey, Haskins, Huff, McLeod, Chamblee, Lanford, Stuart, Vaughn, Meacham, Harrelson, Thomas, Graham, Baker, Corning and Klauber: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-23-128 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY JOINT RESOLUTION MAY REPEAL REGULATIONS.

H. 4770 -- Reps. Gonzales, A. Young, Canty, Littlejohn, Corning, Simrill, Holt, R. Smith, Harrelson, Whipper, J. Bailey, Waites, Stuart, Cato, Quinn, Harrison, Law, Wright, Gamble, Fulmer, Harrell, Klauber, Meacham and Stone: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL STATE AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS SHALL PROVIDE COPIES OF DOCUMENTS OR RECORDS REQUESTED BY A COUNTY, MUNICIPALITY, OR OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THIS STATE, OR ANY AGENCY OR DEPARTMENT THEREOF, PROMPTLY AND WITHOUT CHARGE IF THE REQUESTING ENTITY CERTIFIES THAT THE COPIES ARE NEEDED FOR NATURAL DISASTER RELIEF PURPOSES TO INCLUDE DOCUMENTATION TO A FEDERAL RELIEF AGENCY OF EXPENSES INCURRED OR ACTIONS TAKEN.

H. 4771 -- Reps. Quinn, Waites, Cromer, Allison, Cobb-Hunter, Whipper, J. Bailey, Shissias, Harrison, Rhoad, Keyserling, Stone, Sturkie, Wright, Beatty, Farr, Richardson, Phillips, Delleney, Thomas, Spearman, Anderson, Huff, Waldrop, Chamblee, Robinson, Elliott, M.O. Alexander, D. Wilder, Davenport, Moody-Lawrence and Rudnick: 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 FROM SALES TAX FOOD STUFFS FOR THE HOMELESS OR NEEDY THAT ARE SOLD TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OR SUBSEQUENTLY SOLD OR DONATED BY ONE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION TO ANOTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION.

H. 4772 -- Reps. Hines, G. Brown, Snow, Neilson, Inabinett, Anderson, McMahand and Baxley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HUNTING SEASONS FOR SMALL GAME, SO AS TO REVISE THE QUAIL SEASON IN GAME ZONE 8.

H. 4773 -- Reps. Sharpe, Koon and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 48-20-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE GENERAL PERMITTING OF CERTAIN MINING ACTIVITIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 48-20-220, RELATING TO RESTRAINING ORDERS, INJUNCTIONS, AND CIVIL PENALTIES PERTAINING TO VIOLATIONS BY EXPLORERS AND MINERS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE CEASE AND DESIST ORDERS AND CIVIL PENALTIES FOR NOT COMPLYING WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF A GENERAL PERMIT.

H. 4774 -- Rep. Littlejohn: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY OF JANUARY 21, 1994, MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF COWPENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT THREE WHEN THIS SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO A MALFUNCTION OF THE HEATING SYSTEM IS 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. 4775 -- Rep. Hodges: 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, WHICH PROVIDES FOR HEALTH CARE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS AND FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO CERTIFY, REGULATE, AND MONITOR THESE AGREEMENTS; AND TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE UNDER THE HEALTH CARE PLANNING AND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE TO STUDY OPEN-HEART SURGERY AND THERAPEUTIC CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION SERVICES; TO PROVIDE CRITERIA THAT MUST BE MET TO PERFORM CATHETERIZATIONS UNTIL THE TASK FORCE ISSUES ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS; TO DIRECT THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS TO CONDUCT REVIEWS OF THESE SERVICES; TO DIRECT THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICAL SERVICES OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO STUDY FACILITIES PERFORMING THESE SERVICES AND TO PATIENT OUTCOMES; TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO TAKE SANCTIONS IF PATIENT CARE IS BEING COMPROMISED; AND TO PROHIBIT DISCOVERY OF INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THESE STUDIES.

H. 4776 -- Reps. Wilkins, Graham, Harwell, Baker, Robinson, Allison, Jaskwhich, Wells, Keegan, Kelley, Rogers, Clyborne, Marchbanks and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 25-1-320 AND 25-1-340, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE ADJUTANT GENERAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING IN 1999 THE ADJUTANT GENERAL MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR FOR A TERM OF FOUR YEARS COTERMINOUS WITH THAT OF THE GOVERNOR, TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE OFFICE OF ADJUTANT GENERAL, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ABOVE PROVISIONS ARE EFFECTIVE UPON THE RATIFICATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI AND SECTION 4, ARTICLE XIII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE DELETING THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE STATE ADJUTANT GENERAL BE ELECTED BY THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THIS STATE.

H. 4777 -- Reps. Wilkins, Graham, Baker, Harwell, Robinson, Jaskwhich, Keegan, Wells, Kelley, Clyborne, Marchbanks, Allison, Haskins and Rogers: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE ADJUTANT GENERAL FROM THE LIST OF STATE OFFICERS WHICH THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES TO BE ELECTED AND PROVIDE THAT UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF ADJUTANT GENERAL SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE 1998 GENERAL ELECTION, HE MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR FOR A TERM COTERMINOUS WITH THAT OF THE GOVERNOR WITH THOSE QUALIFICATIONS AND UNDER THOSE PROCEDURES THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL PROVIDE BY LAW, AND PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 4 OF ARTICLE XIII, RELATING TO THE ADJUTANT GENERAL AND HIS STAFF OFFICERS, SO AS TO UPDATE REFERENCES TO HIS MILITARY RANK, AND TO PROVIDE THAT UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE 1998 GENERAL ELECTION, HE SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR IN THE MANNER PROVIDED IN SECTION 7 OF ARTICLE VI ABOVE.

H. 4778 -- Reps. G. Bailey, J. Wilder, J. Bailey, Richardson, Fulmer, Kennedy, Hallman, Canty, Law, Wofford, H. Brown, Inabinett, Sharpe, Cobb-Hunter, Elliott, Moody-Lawrence, Askins, Worley, Holt, Townsend, McMahand, Davenport, G. Brown, Simrill, A. Young, R. Smith, Littlejohn, Jaskwhich, Stone, Rhoad, Mattos, Stuart, Boan, Govan, Sturkie, Chamblee, McKay, McLeod, Farr, Williams, Hines, Neilson, Hutson, Wells, J. Harris, Allison, Phillips, M.O. Alexander, Walker, Gamble, Marchbanks, Whipper, Houck, Keegan, Witherspoon, Spearman, Klauber, D. Wilder, Neal, Cato, Shissias, Baker, McCraw, Vaughn, Breeland, Kirsh, Wilkes, Barber, Haskins, Fair, Stille, Harrell, Lanford, Wright, Graham, D. Smith, White, Meacham, T.C. Alexander, Carnell, Tucker, Waites, Trotter, Kelley, Stoddard, Robinson, P. Harris, Koon, Riser and Scott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 2 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 15, SO AS TO ENACT THE VOLUNTEER SERVICE PROTECTION ACT, TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FROM CIVIL LIABILITY BASED UPON A VOLUNTEER'S ACTION IN CONNECTION WITH HIS DUTIES FOR CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS.

H. 4779 -- Reps. Harrelson, Cobb-Hunter, Inabinett, McTeer and Rhoad: A BILL TO ESTABLISH THE REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION FOR COLLETON COUNTY, TO ABOLISH THE OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION AND THE REGISTRATION BOARD FOR COLLETON COUNTY AND DEVOLVE THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION AND THE REGISTRATION BOARD UPON THE REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE COLLETON COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION AND THE COLLETON COUNTY REGISTRATION BOARD SHALL ACT AS THE GOVERNING COMMISSION OF THE NEW COLLETON COUNTY REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION UNTIL THE MEMBERS OF THE NEW COMMISSION APPOINTED AS PROVIDED BY THIS ACT TAKE OFFICE, AT WHICH TIME THE TERMS OF THE FORMER COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION AND REGISTRATION BOARD MEMBERS SHALL EXPIRE.

H. 4780 -- Rep. Klauber: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A RESIDENT OF A NURSING HOME OR A RESIDENT'S REPRESENTATIVE MAY CONTRACT WITH A PERSON NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THE NURSING HOME FROM AN APPROVED LIST TO PERFORM SITTER SERVICES, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS TO REQUIRE THAT THE FACILITY IS HELD HARMLESS, AND TO REQUIRE PERSONS CURRENTLY PROVIDING THESE SERVICES TO CONFORM TO THIS SECTION.

H. 4781 -- Reps. Kirsh, Simrill, Meacham, Moody-Lawrence, McCraw and Delleney: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING YORK COUNTY FOR ITS MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND DECLARING MARCH 1, 1994, "YORK COUNTY DAY".

H. 4782 -- Reps. Gonzales, R. Young and Holt: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO IMMEDIATELY ENFORCE ITS ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER REQUIRING THE CAROLINA WATER SERVICE OF CHARLESTON COUNTY TO CONNECT ITS PEPPERHILL SEWAGE SYSTEM INTO THE NORTH CHARLESTON SEWER DISTRICT.

H. 4783 -- Rep. Townsend: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DESIGNATE AND NAME THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 413 AND SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 252 IN ANDERSON COUNTY AS "MCCOY'S CROSSROADS" AND TO INSTALL APPROPRIATE MARKERS AND SIGNS.

H. 4784 -- Reps. Wright, Harrelson, Wells, Keegan, Phillips, Kelley, Huff, Corning, Robinson, Stone, Worley, Littlejohn, Fair, Chamblee, Gamble, J. Brown, Lanford, Marchbanks, Graham, Cooper, Houck, G. Brown, G. Bailey, Meacham, Simrill, Hutson, Neilson, Farr, Sharpe, Shissias, A. Young, Law, Hallman, Stuart, Byrd, Baxley, Jaskwhich, Allison, Kinon, Haskins, Walker, McCraw, Vaughn and R. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING CONGRESS TO ENACT LEGISLATION PROVIDING THAT ANY FUNDS CUT FROM A FEDERAL PROGRAM BY THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS MUST BE USED TO REDUCE THE FEDERAL DEFICIT AND MUST NOT BE SHIFTED TO ANY OTHER SPENDING PROGRAMS.

H. 4785 -- Reps. Sheheen, Wilkins, T.C. Alexander, Boan, Hodges, McTeer, Neilson, Phillips, Rhoad and Waldrop: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, PURSUANT TO SECTION 58-3-26 OF THE 1976 CODE, DECLARES THAT THE THREE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO SERVE ON THE JOINT COMMITTEE TO SCREEN CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE.

H. 4786 -- Reps. Harvin, G. Brown, Canty, McElveen, McLeod and Neal: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING THE HONORABLE EDWARD S. ERVIN, III, OF SUMTER COUNTY FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE FORMER STATE COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND AS A MEMBER OF THE INDEPENDENT BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY; WISHING HIM SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS FOLLOWING HIS RETIREMENT; AND DESIGNATING HIM AS "TRUSTEE EMERITUS" OF FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY.

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