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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| Index to Bills 4500-4565 | Index to Bills 4566-4615 | Index to Bills 4616-4665 |
| Index to Bills 4666-4724 | Index to Bills 4725-4786 | Index to Bills 4787-4819 |
| Index to Bills 4820-4839 | Index to Bills 4840-4899 | Index to Bills 4900-4965 |
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| Index to Bills 5120-5199 | Index to Bills 5200-5305 |

H. 4787 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING KIMBERLY AIKEN OF COLUMBIA, MISS AMERICA 1994, AND LU PARKER OF ESTILL, MISS USA 1994, TO APPEAR TOGETHER IN A JOINT SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, ON A DATE AND AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE AND THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING BRIEF REMARKS AND TO BE CONGRATULATED UPON THEIR RESPECTIVE PAGEANT VICTORIES.

H. 4788 -- Reps. Carnell, McAbee and Klauber: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE LANDER UNIVERSITY SENATORS MEN'S TENNIS TEAM AND ITS COACH, WINNERS OF THE 1993 NCAA DIVISION II NATIONAL MEN'S TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP.

H. 4789 -- Reps. Carnell, McAbee and Klauber: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE LANDER UNIVERSITY SENATORS MEN'S TENNIS TEAM AND COACHING STAFF ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1994, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON WINNING THE 1993 NCAA DIVISION II NATIONAL MEN'S TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP.

H. 4790 -- Reps. Keyserling and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-200, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DUPLICATE DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COST TO OBTAIN A DUPLICATE DRIVER'S LICENSE IS THE COST OF PRODUCING IT NOT TO EXCEED THE FEE FOR RENEWAL OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE.

H. 4791 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF PUBLIC PUPIL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1636, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

H. 4792 -- Rep. Waldrop: 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 ALLOW THE DEDUCTION OF RETIREMENT BENEFITS FROM A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PENSION PLAN IN A STATE WHICH IMPOSES NO STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX.

H. 4793 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-65, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AGENCIES AND BOARDS UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, SO AS TO ADD THE BOARD OF MASSAGE; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 30, TITLE 40, RELATING TO MASSEURS AND MASSEUSES, SO AS TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF MASSAGE, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERS, POWERS, AND DUTIES, TO PROVIDE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS, TO ESTABLISH FEES, AND TO PROVIDE GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION AND PENALTIES.

H. 4794 -- Reps. Hodges, Sheheen, Jennings, Harrison, Huff, Martin and J. Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-600, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEARINGS AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CONTESTED CASES INITIATED BEFORE MAY 1, 1994, TO WHICH AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE WOULD BE ASSIGNED SHALL BE HEARD AND DECIDED BY A SPECIAL HEARING OFFICER AND CASES INITIATED ON OR AFTER MAY 1, 1994, SHALL BE HEARD AND DECIDED BY AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE; AND TO EXEMPT THOSE MATTERS FROM THE DIVISION WHICH ARE OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR IN TITLE 56, OR THOSE OTHER CASES OR HEARINGS WHICH ARE PRESCRIBED FOR OR MANDATED BY FEDERAL LAW OR REGULATION, UNLESS SPECIFICALLY ASSIGNED TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION; SECTION 1-23-650, RELATING TO RULES GOVERNING THE INTERNAL ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE RULES SHALL BE PROPOSED BY THE CHIEF JUDGE OF THE DIVISION AND ADOPTED BY A MAJORITY OF THE JUDGES OF THE DIVISION, OR PROPOSED BY ANY JUDGE OF THE DIVISION AND ADOPTED BY SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE JUDGES OF THE DIVISION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EACH ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE MAY APPOINT, HIRE, CONTRACT, AND SUPERVISE THE SUPPORT STAFF HE IS INDIVIDUALLY ALLOTTED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT RULES GOVERNING PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE BEFORE THE DIVISION WHICH ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE RULES OF PROCEDURE GOVERNING CIVIL ACTIONS IN COURTS OF COMMON PLEAS AND NOT OTHERWISE EXPRESSED IN CHAPTER 23 OF TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE SHALL UPON APPROVAL BY A MAJORITY OF THE JUDGES OF THE DIVISION BE PROMULGATED BY THE DIVISION, AND SHALL BE SUBJECT TO REVIEW AS ARE RULES OF PROCEDURE PROMULGATED BY THE SUPREME COURT UNDER ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION, AND SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIVISION SHALL ADOPT THE SOUTH CAROLINA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE AS ITS TEMPORARY RULES OF PROCEDURE TO REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL PERMANENT RULES ARE PROMULGATED; SECTION 61-1-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEYS TO ACT AS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL HEARING OFFICERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT HEARING OFFICERS SHALL BE APPOINTED FOR THESE CASES INITIATED BEFORE MAY 1, 1994; SECTION 61-1-55, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL HEARING OFFICERS TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CASES INITIATED BEFORE MAY 1, 1994, TO WHICH AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE WOULD BE ASSIGNED SHALL BE HEARD AND DECIDED BY A HEARING OFFICER AND CASES INITIATED ON OR AFTER MAY 1, 1994, SHALL BE HEARD AND DECIDED BY AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE, AND TO DELAY FROM MARCH 1, 1994, TO MAY 1, 1994, THE REPEAL OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF LAW RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF THESE HEARING OFFICERS; SECTION 1-23-640, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LOCATION WHERE THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION SHALL HEAR CONTESTED CASES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIVISION SHALL HEAR CASES AT ITS OFFICES OR AT OTHER LOCATIONS AS DETERMINED BY THE CHIEF JUDGE; SECTION 8-11-260, RELATING TO THE STATE EMPLOYEE PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM, SO AS TO EXEMPT THE JUDGES, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION; SECTION 8-17-370, RELATING TO STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES, SO AS TO EXEMPT THE JUDGES, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION; AND SECTION 1-23-500, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION, SO AS TO DIRECT THE JUDICIAL COUNCIL TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY AND CONSTITUTIONALITY OF MAKING THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION A PART OF THE UNIFIED JUDICIAL SYSTEM, AND TO REPORT ITS FINDINGS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT BY JANUARY 15, 1995.

H. 4795 -- Reps. M.O. Alexander, Cato, Sharpe, R. Smith and A. Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-7-200, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION UNINSURED EMPLOYERS' FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS FUND ENSURES PAYMENT OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS TO THE EMPLOYEES OF COMPANIES WHICH WERE PREVIOUSLY QUALIFIED AS SELF-INSURERS IF SECURITY POSTED BY THE INDIVIDUAL SELF-INSURER PROVES INADEQUATE TO PAY EXISTING CLAIMS, PROVIDE THAT THIS FUND, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, ALSO ENSURES THE PAYMENT OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS TO EMPLOYEES OF COMPANIES WHICH WERE PREVIOUSLY PARTICIPANTS IN GROUP SELF-INSURANCE FUNDS, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED AND INCIDENTAL MATTERS.

H. 4796 -- Rep. Houck: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PALMETTO BOYS STATE TO USE THE SENATE AND HOUSE CHAMBERS ON FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 1994, FOR ITS ANNUAL STATE HOUSE MEETING.

H. 4797 -- Reps. Wright and McElveen: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING LINDA JACOBUS FOR HER EXCELLENT WORK AS STAFF TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMITTEE ON HIGH SCHOOL APPRENTICESHIPS AND MENTORSHIPS AND AS CHAIR OF THE COMMITTEE'S SUBCOMMITTEE ON SCHOOL CURRICULUM.

H. 4798 -- Reps. Rogers, J. Brown, Byrd, Neal, Scott, Cromer, Quinn, Waites, Harrison, Shissias and Corning: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE EAU CLAIRE HIGH SCHOOL TEAM OF COLUMBIA ON WINNING THE SECOND ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY BOWL, SPONSORED BY BROOKLAND BAPTIST CHURCH, FEBRUARY 12, 1994.

H. 4799 -- Rep. Marchbanks: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE DAILY PRAYERS OF HOUSE CHAPLAIN ALTON C. CLARK BE COMPILED FOR THE 1994 LEGISLATIVE SESSION AND PRINTED FOR DISTRIBUTION.

H. 4800 -- Reps. R. Smith, Sharpe, Stone, Huff and Rudnick: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 476 OF 1969, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CREATION OF THE VALLEY PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AIKEN COUNTY COUNCIL SHALL DRAW THE BOUNDARIES FOR THE AUTHORITY'S SERVICE AREA.

H. 4801 -- Reps. Shissias, Cromer, Cobb-Hunter, Inabinett, McElveen, Neal, Wells, Hutson, Govan, Mattos and Wofford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-955, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SETTLEMENTS AND VOLUNTARY AGREEMENTS IN PATERNITY AND CHILD SUPPORT CASES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE COURT TO APPROVE THESE AGREEMENTS UPON A FINDING OF FAIRNESS AND TO REQUIRE THAT A SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT BE FILED WITH THESE AGREEMENTS IN ORDER FOR A PARTY TO SUBMIT TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE COURT.

H. 4802 -- Reps. Shissias, Cromer, Cobb-Hunter, Inabinett, Martin, McElveen, Wells, Hutson, Wofford, Neal and Govan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-63-165, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AMENDMENTS TO BIRTH CERTIFICATES AFTER AN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PATERNITY, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RELEASED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING PATERNITY AND A CHILD SUPPORT ORDER AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT THESE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS MUST BE PROVIDED TO THE DEPARTMENT WITHOUT CHARGE.

H. 4803 -- Reps. Shissias, Govan, Cromer, Cobb-Hunter, Inabinett, Hutson, McElveen, Neal, Wells, Wofford and Mattos: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-956, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADMISSIBLE EVIDENCE AT A PATERNITY HEARING, SO AS TO INCLUDE VOLUNTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENTS OF PATERNITY, FOREIGN PATERNITY DETERMINATIONS, PATERNITY INDICATED ON BIRTH CERTIFICATES, AND TO CREATE CERTAIN PRESUMPTIONS AND REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTIONS WITH REGARD TO THIS EVIDENCE OF PATERNITY.

H. 4804 -- Reps. Shissias, Cromer, Cobb-Hunter, Mattos, Inabinett, McElveen, Wells, Neal, Hutson, Wofford and Govan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-590, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES UNDER ITS APPROVED CHILD SUPPORT PLAN, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL DEVELOP AND DISTRIBUTE MATERIALS AND PROCEDURES TO HOSPITALS FOR USE IN OBTAINING VOLUNTARY PATERNITY ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ON NEWBORNS, AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR DENYING, REVOKING, OR SUSPENDING HOSPITAL LICENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE AS AN ADDITIONAL GROUND THE FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING VOLUNTARY PATERNITY ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.

H. 4805 -- Reps. Shissias, Cromer, Cobb-Hunter, Neal, Inabinett, McElveen, Wells, Martin, Hutson, Wofford and Govan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-590, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES WITH REGARD TO ITS CHILD SUPPORT PLAN, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE RIGHT TO SUPPORT INCLUDES THE RIGHT TO HEALTH CARE EXPENSES AND THAT RECEIVING MEDICAID IS CONSIDERED TO BE AN ASSIGNMENT OF THE RIGHT TO SUPPORT.

H. 4806 -- Reps. Shissias, Cobb-Hunter, Cromer, Inabinett, McElveen, Neal, Wells, Hutson, Wofford, Govan and Mattos: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-63-75 SO AS TO REQUIRE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS ON BIRTH CERTIFICATES, MARRIAGE LICENSES, AND MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES.

H. 4807 -- Reps. Shissias, McElveen, Cobb-Hunter, Cromer, Neal, Govan, Wells, Hutson, Wofford, Mattos and Inabinett: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO COLLABORATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION TO REVISE THE W-4 FORM TO CONTAIN INFORMATION RELATIVE TO CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS AND TO DEVELOP RECORD RETENTION PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN INFORMATION.

H. 4808 -- Reps. Sharpe, Wright, Koon, Riser and Witherspoon: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XV OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO IMPEACHMENT OF CERTAIN EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE BY ADDING SECTION 4, SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR RECALLING AND REMOVING FROM PUBLIC OFFICE PERSONS HOLDING PUBLIC OFFICES OF THE STATE OR ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS IN THE EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE BRANCHES OF STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT.

H. 4809 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE ATHLETIC COMMISSION, RELATING TO INVESTIGATIONS AND HEARINGS HELD BY THE COMMISSION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1733, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

H. 4810 -- Reps. Richardson, J. Bailey, Quinn, Law, Kirsh, Wilkins, Harrell, Hodges, Hutson, Robinson, Mattos, Gamble, Shissias, Keyserling, Clyborne, Klauber, Thomas and Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-3-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION AND ELECTION OF COMMISSIONERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL ELECT COMMISSIONERS BASED UPON THE CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY PURSUANT TO THE OFFICIAL UNITED STATES CENSUS OF 1990, RATHER THAN THE CENSUS OF 1980.

H. 4811 -- Rep. G. Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-3-1020, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON THE CONDUCT OF OTHER BUSINESS IN RETAIL ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR STORES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF NONALCOHOLIC ITEMS INSTEAD OF NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES PACKAGED TOGETHER WITH ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND TO REQUIRE THE PACKAGING AT THE ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR PRODUCER'S PLACE OF BUSINESS.

H. 4812 -- Rep. Wilkes: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 27 THROUGH MARCH 5, 1994, AS "MIDLANDS FIGHTING BACK WEEK".

H. 4813 -- Reps. Cromer, Anderson and Tucker: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT MOTOR VEHICLES OLDER THAN TEN MODEL YEARS.

H. 4814 -- Rep. Fulmer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-138 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A NO WAKE ZONE IN CHARLESTON COUNTY.

H. 4815 -- Rep. Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-77-300, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ATTORNEY'S FEES IN STATE INITIATED ACTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE AWARD OF ATTORNEY'S FEES IN CONTESTED, ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT THAT ARE INITIATED BY THE STATE OR A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE.

H. 4816 -- Reps. Sharpe, Corning, Shissias and Harrison: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE A THIRTY-DAY PERIOD FOR TAXPAYERS AFFECTED BY THE SETTLEMENT OF BASS VS. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND PERRI VS. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO FILE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION IN ORDER TO RECEIVE AN INCOME TAX REFUND UNDER THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS THOSE TAXPAYERS WHO ARE PARTIES OR WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE CLASS REPRESENTED IN THESE LAWSUITS.

H. 4817 -- Reps. Sharpe, Hutson, Wells, A. Young, Snow, D. Smith, Lanford, Vaughn, Meacham, Fulmer, Witherspoon, Davenport, R. Smith, Waldrop, G. Bailey, Townsend, Elliott, H. Brown, Koon, Riser and Gamble: 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. 4818 -- Rep. Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-3-220, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GOVERNOR FILLING VACANCIES IN AN OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT BY APPOINTMENT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SO AS TO EXCLUDE THE OFFICE OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR BECAUSE THE MANNER IN WHICH VACANCIES IN THIS OFFICE ARE FILLED ARE PROVIDED FOR IN OTHER PROVISIONS OF LAW; SECTION 1-7-920, RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON PROSECUTION COORDINATION, SO AS TO CORRECT A REFERENCE TO A REPRESENTATIVE ON THE COMMISSION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; SECTION 1-11-310, RELATING TO THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLE MANAGEMENT OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, SO AS TO CONFORM REFERENCES TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 1-19-60, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE STATE DEVELOPMENT BOARD, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ONE OF THE GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTEES MAY BE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE OR HIS DESIGNEE RATHER THAN A MEMBER OF THE STATE DEVELOPMENT BOARD; SECTION 1-30-10, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENTS OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF STATE GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO CORRECT A REFERENCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES; SECTION 1-30-35, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS, SO AS TO CORRECT CERTAIN CITATIONS TO PROVISIONS OF THE 1976 CODE CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION; SECTION 1-30-65, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING, AND REGULATION, SO AS TO CORRECT CERTAIN REFERENCES TO THE PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS UNDER THE DEPARTMENT; SECTION 1-30-85, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PARDON AND PAROLE, SO AS TO CORRECT THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES; TO AMEND SECTION 2-7-73, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENTS AND THE REQUIREMENT THAT BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS MANDATING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE MUST HAVE FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENTS, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE WHICH PREVIOUSLY REFERRED TO THE FORMER "CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER"; SECTION 2-13-190, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE ANNUAL ACTS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO CORRECT THE REFERENCES TO CERTAIN OFFICIALS TO WHOM THESE ACTS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS ARE PROVIDED AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THEIR DISTRIBUTION; SECTION 2-13-240, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO CORRECT THE REFERENCES TO CERTAIN OFFICIALS TO WHOM THESE CODES ARE PROVIDED AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THEIR DISTRIBUTION; SECTION 2-19-10, RELATING TO THE JOINT COMMITTEE TO REVIEW CANDIDATES FOR OFFICES ELECTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO REFER TO AN EXCEPTION CONTAINED IN THE RESTRUCTURING ACT PERTAINING TO THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION; SECTION 4-10-65, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF UNIDENTIFIED LOCAL SALES AND TAX REVENUES, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE TO TAX COMMISSION TO CONFORM TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 4-29-69, RELATING TO THE FEE IN LIEU OF PROPERTY TAXES ALLOWED CERTAIN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, SO AS TO CONFORM REFERENCES TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 6-19-30, RELATING TO AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR STATE WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY GRANTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE TITLE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AND TO DELETE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE; SECTION 9-1-1535, RELATING TO RETIREMENT OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION OFFICERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAMES OF THE OFFICERS, THE LAW ENFORCEMENT SECTION, AND THE WILDLIFE AND MARINE RESOURCES DEPARTMENT; SECTION 10-1-100, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS IN STATE CONTRACTS FOR APPLICABLE POLLUTION PREVENTION AND NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 11-9-825, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL STAFF FOR THE BOARD OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS, SO AS TO CONFORM THE REFERENCE TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE RESTRUCTURING ACT EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 1995; SECTION 12-4-340, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION TO CONTRACT WITH A COLLECTION AGENCY TO COLLECT DELINQUENT TAXES, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 12-21-2423, RELATING TO THE TEMPORARY DEDICATION OF A PORTION OF ADMISSIONS TAX REVENUES TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF MAJOR TOURISM OR RECREATION FACILITY, SO AS TO CONFORM REFERENCES TO VARIOUS STATE AGENCIES TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; ARTICLE 20, CHAPTER 21, TITLE 12, THE VIDEO GAME MACHINES ACT, SO AS TO CONFORM REFERENCES IN THE ARTICLE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 12-21-2720, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FEES FOR COIN-OPERATED MACHINES AND DEVICES, SO AS TO CONFORM REFERENCES TO TAX COMMISSION TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 12-21-2738, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE COIN-OPERATED DEVICE LICENSING LAWS, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 19, PART II, ACT 164 OF 1993, RELATING TO REFERENDUMS FOR THE CONTINUATION OF PAYOUTS FOR VIDEO POKER MACHINES, SO AS TO CONFORM REFERENCES TO TAX COMMISSION TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTIONS 12-21-5020, 12-21-5030, 12-21-5040, 12-21-6010, 12-21-6040, AND 12-21-6050, RELATING TO THE MARIJUANA AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE TAX ACT, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES TO THE TAX COMMISSION TO CONFORM TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 12-27-390, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION TO COUNTIES OF A PORTION OF GASOLINE TAXES THROUGH THE WATER RECREATIONAL RESOURCES FUND, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND MARINE RESOURCES TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE RESTRUCTURING ACT EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1994; SECTION 12-27-400, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE USE OF "C" FUNDS, SO AS TO CONFORM REFERENCES TO STATE AGENCIES TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 12-27-1270, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PORTION OF THE SHIMS GASOLINE TAX REVENUES SET ASIDE IN THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT, SO AS TO CONFORM THE REFERENCE TO THE COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO THE APPROPRIATE DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND TO DELETE AN OBSOLETE PROVISION; SECTION 12-36-2570, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TIME OF PAYMENT OF SALES AND USE TAX, SO AS TO CONFORM REFERENCES TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 12-36-2610, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DISCOUNT ALLOWED FOR TIMELY PAYMENT OF THE SALES TAX, SO AS TO CONFORM REFERENCE TO THE TAX COMMISSION TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 12-37-930, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VALUATION OF PROPERTY AND THE DEPRECIATION SCHEDULE FOR MANUFACTURING MACHINERY FOR PURPOSES OF AD VALOREM TAXATION, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES TO CONFORM TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 12-53-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TAX COLLECTION AND POSTING OF BONDS FOR JEOPARDY ASSESSMENTS, SO AS TO CORRECTLY SET FORTH THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE OF SOUTH CAROLINA; SECTIONS 12-54-1010 AND 12-54-1020, RELATING TO THE REVOCATION OF PROFESSIONAL AND BUSINESS LICENSES BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION FOR FAILURE TO MAKE TAX RETURNS AND PAY TAXES, SO AS TO CONFORM REFERENCES TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 13-17-40, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY, SO AS TO CORRECT A REFERENCE TO THE FORMER CHAIRMAN OF THE STATE DEVELOPMENT BOARD; SECTION 15-9-285, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SUMMONSES, ORDERS OF PUBLICATION, AND SERVICE OF PAPERS GENERALLY AND SERVICE ON AN UNAUTHORIZED INSURER, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER AND HIS SUCCESSORS IN OFFICE AND SUBSTITUTE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE OR HIS DESIGNEE; SECTION 16-3-1260, RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENT FOR PAYMENT FROM VICTIM'S COMPENSATION FUND, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF CERTAIN DEPARTMENTS; SECTION 16-3-1550, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENT, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE BOARD OF PAROLE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS; SECTION 17-17-100, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS PETITIONS TO THE COURT IN THE COUNTY WHERE THE PRISONER IS LOCATED, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE BOARD OF CORRECTIONS; SECTION 17-22-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL INTERVENTION AGREEMENTS ENTERED INTO BY A DEFENDANT AND THE SOLICITOR IN A PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 17-25-80, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS REGARDING HARD LABOR, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE COMMISSIONER; SECTION 17-25-145, RELATING TO IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMUNITY PENALTIES PROGRAM, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PAROLE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS; SECTION 17-25-370, RELATING TO EXECUTION OF DEATH SENTENCE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; SECTION 17-25-380, RELATING TO COPIES AND FORM OF NOTICE OF DEATH PENALTY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; SECTION 17-25-400, RELATING TO SERVICE OF NOTICE ON PRISONER, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; SECTION 20-7-690, RELATING TO CONFIDENTIALITY OF DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES RECORDS, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT; SECTION 20-7-2020, RELATING TO APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS UNDER THE INTERSTATE COMPACT ON THE PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN, SO AS TO REVISE THE TITLE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES; SECTION 20-7-2340, RELATING TO ADOPTION FEES ESTABLISHED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SO AS TO REVISE THE AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH THESE FEES; SECTION 20-7-2379, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DIVISION FOR REVIEW OF FOSTER CARE OF CHILDREN, SO AS TO DELETE THE INAPPLICABLE PROVISION FOR THE DIVISION DIRECTOR'S SALARY; SECTION 20-7-2640, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR ADOPTION AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IDENTIFICATION, BENEFITS, AND EXCEPTIONS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT DEPARTMENT AS USED IN SUBSECTION (C) MEANS THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES; SECTION 20-7-3230, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES; SECTION 20-7-5910, RELATING TO THE STATE CHILD FATALITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAMES OF CERTAIN STATE AGENCIES AND THE TITLES OF CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE HEADS OF STATE AGENCIES; SECTION 23-4-20, RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEES AND PROGRAMS OF THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAMS REFERRED TO IN THIS SECTION MEANS THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY RATHER THAN OF THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR; SECTION 23-4-110, RELATING TO THE GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE, CRIME AND DELINQUENCY, SO AS TO CONFORM THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE TO THE REVISIONS OF THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 23-4-520, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS, SO AS TO CORRECT A REFERENCE TO THE FORMER DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES; SECTION 23-6-420, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING COUNCIL, SO AS TO REVISE THE JOB TITLE OF A MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE TERMS OF OFFICE OF CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL; SECTION 23-6-490, RELATING TO PATROLLING OF A MUNICIPAL AREA WHILE ITS SOLE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IS ATTENDING REQUIRED TRAINING, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE IN THE SECTION TO A PROVISION OF LAW WHICH HAS BEEN REPEALED; SECTION 23-9-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL, SO AS TO CORRECT AN INTERNAL CODE SECTION REFERENCE; SECTION 23-11-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS OF SHERIFFS, SO AS TO CORRECT A REFERENCE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING COUNCIL; TO REPEAL SECTION 356, ACT 181 OF 1993 WHICH AMENDS A CERTAIN PORTION OF SECTION 23-23-30(A)(4) AS THIS SECTION WAS REPEALED ELSEWHERE IN THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 24-13-730, RELATING TO PROGRAM CHANGES SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATIONS BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO REVISE CODE SECTIONS; SECTION 24-21-300, RELATING TO CITATION AND AFFIDAVIT OF PERSON RELEASED, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE OF "PRISON OVERCROWDING POWERS ACT" TO OFFENDER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ACT AND TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE OF BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES TO DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES; SECTION 24-22-30, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE OFFENDER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE OF THE BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES; SECTION 24-22-150, RELATING TO FUNDING REQUIRED, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE OF COMMISSION TO DIRECTOR; SECTION 24-23-30, RELATING TO THE COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PLAN, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE OF BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES TO DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES; SECTION 24-26-10, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENTENCING GUIDELINES COMMISSION, SO AS TO CORRECT REFERENCES TO CERTAIN NONVOTING MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION; SECTION 25-19-20, RELATING TO THE PRISONER OF WAR COMMISSION, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS TO CONFORM TO ACT 181 OF 1993, RESTRUCTURING OF STATE GOVERNMENT; SECTION 31-13-30, RELATING TO MEMBERSHIP ON THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, SO AS TO REVISE THE TITLE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL; SECTION 31-17-330, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS FOR MOBILE HOME LICENSES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION; SECTION 33-14-210, RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE DISSOLUTION OF A CORPORATION BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE TAX COMMISSION TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 33-39-250, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF COUNTY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE STATE DEVELOPMENT BOARD TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 37-4-107, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE AND THE MAXIMUM CHARGE BY A CREDITOR FOR INSURANCE, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO INSURANCE COMMISSIONER AND SUBSTITUTE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; SECTION 37-4-108, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE, INSURANCE, AND A REQUIRED REFUND OR CREDIT, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO INSURANCE COMMISSIONER AND SUBSTITUTE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; SECTION 37-4-111, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE, INSURANCE, AND COOPERATION BETWEEN THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THESE PROVISIONS OF LAW AND THE CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO INSURANCE COMMISSIONER AND REPLACE THEM WITH APPROPRIATE REFERENCES TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; SECTION 37-4-112, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE, INSURANCE, AND ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION OF THE CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES TO INSURANCE COMMISSION TO DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; SECTION 37-4-203, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE, CONSUMER CREDIT INSURANCE, AND THE FILING AND APPROVAL OF RATES AND FORMS, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO INSURANCE COMMISSIONER AND REPLACE THEM WITH APPROPRIATE REFERENCES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE AND THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; SECTION 38-3-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE FORMER CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER (NOW KNOWN AS THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE), SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION TO THE LANGUAGE USED IN THE CODE SECTION; SECTION 38-73-1380, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, APPROVAL OF FINAL RATE OR PREMIUM CHARGE, AND APPROVAL OF EXPENSE COMPONENT, SO AS TO DELETE AN INCORRECT REFERENCE TO "THE DIVISION" AND SUBSTITUTE A REFERENCE TO "THE DEPARTMENT", MEANING THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; SECTION 38-77-580, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA REINSURANCE FACILITY, SO AS TO ELIMINATE AN UNNECESSARY REQUIREMENT THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE OR HIS DESIGNEE ACT THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT IN PERFORMING A CERTAIN FUNCTION; SECTION 38-81-270, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LEGAL PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION AND THE GATHERING OF DATA, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO DEPARTMENT (MEANING THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE) AND SUBSTITUTE DIRECTOR (MEANING DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE); SECTION 38-87-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INSURANCE, OUT-OF-STATE CHARTERED RISK RETENTION GROUPS, AND REQUIREMENTS FOR DOING BUSINESS IN THE STATE, SO AS TO CHANGE CERTAIN REFERENCES AS A RESULT OF GOVERNMENT RESTRUCTURING; CHAPTER 23 OF TITLE 39, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ADULTERATED, MISBRANDED, OR NEW DRUGS AND DEVICES, SO AS TO CONFORM THE TITLE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO ACT 181 OF 1993, RESTRUCTURING OF STATE GOVERNMENT; SECTION 40-15-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF A PERSON WHOSE LICENSE OR REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE TO PRACTICE DENTISTRY, DENTAL HYGIENE, OR PERFORM DENTAL TECHNOLOGICAL WORK HAS BEEN SUSPENDED OR REVOKED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 23 OF TITLE 1 (ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION), SO AS TO REENACT THE CRIMINAL PENALTY PROVISIONS WHICH WERE INADVERTENTLY OMITTED BY ACT 181 OF 1993 (RESTRUCTURING); SECTION 40-25-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP ON THE COMMISSION OF HEARING AID SPECIALISTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING; SECTION 40-35-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONCERNING THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS AND COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY ADMINISTRATORS, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES IN THE DEFINITION OF "QUALIFIED MENTAL RETARDATION PROFESSIONAL" FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL RETARDATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS; SECTION 40-35-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT HABILITATION CENTERS FOR THE MENTALLY RETARDED MUST BE UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A LICENSED NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL RETARDATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS; SECTION 40-47-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MINIMUM STANDARDS TO BE OBTAINED ON EXAMINATION REQUIRED BY THE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE FROM THE STATE MENTAL RETARDATION DEPARTMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS; SECTION 40-73-15, RELATING TO PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING, AND REGULATION, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN OF THESE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS; SECTIONS 41-10-70, 41-10-80, 41-10-90, 41-10-110, 41-13-25, 41-15-320, 41-16-100, 41-16-110, 41-16-180, 41-18-40, 41-18-60, 41-18-70, 41-18-80, 41-18-100, 41-18-110, 41-18-120, 41-21-20, AS AMENDED, AND SECTIONS 41-13-20, 41-13-50, 41-13-60, 41-15-90, 41-15-100, 41-15-210 THROUGH 41-15-290, 41-15-300, 41-15-310, 41-15-520, 41-16-20, 41-16-40 THROUGH 41-16-90, 41-16-120 THROUGH 41-16-160, 41-17-10, 41-17-20, 41-17-40, 41-17-50, 41-17-60, 41-17-70, 41-18-50, 41-18-130, 41-18-150, 41-21-30, 41-21-40, 41-21-70, 41-21-80, 41-21-100, AND 41-21-110, RELATING TO THE COMMISSIONER OF LABOR, THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, AND VARIOUS DIVISIONS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT, SO AS TO CONFORM THOSE REFERENCES TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 977 OF ACT 181 OF 1993 (RESTRUCTURING ACT) AND DELETE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS; SECTION 41-43-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA JOBS-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE STATE DEVELOPMENT BOARD TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 41-43-190, RELATING TO THE EXPORT PROGRAMS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA JOBS-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE STATE DEVELOPMENT BOARD TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 41-44-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE INCOME AND PREMIUM TAX CREDIT ALLOWED A TAXPAYER WITH A QUALIFIED INVESTMENT IN A BUSINESS RECEIVING FINANCING FROM THE PALMETTO SEED CAPITAL FUND, SO AS TO CONFORM REFERENCES TO "COMMISSION" TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 42-5-60, RELATING TO INSURANCE DEEMED SUBJECT TO TITLE 42 (WORKERS' COMPENSATION) AND APPROVAL OF FORMS, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER AND SUBSTITUTE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE OR HIS DESIGNEE; SECTION 42-5-130, RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED UPON THE WITHDRAWAL OF A WORKERS' COMPENSATION CARRIER FROM THE STATE, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER AND SUBSTITUTE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE OR HIS DESIGNEE; SECTION 42-5-230, RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND THE MANNER IN WHICH NOTICE TO THE INSURANCE CARRIER MUST BE GIVEN, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER AND REPLACE IT WITH A REFERENCE TO DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE OR HIS DESIGNEE; SECTION 43-1-115, RELATING TO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES BIENNIAL PERFORMANCE AUDITS, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEAD OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT; SECTIONS 43-7-410, 43-7-420, 43-7-430, AND 43-7-440, RELATING TO ASSIGNMENT AND SUBROGATION OF CLAIMS FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR MEDICAID SERVICES, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE STATE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE COMMISSION AND SUBSTITUTE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES; TO AMEND SECTION 43-35-310, RELATING TO THE ADULT PROTECTION COORDINATING COUNCIL, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE MEMBER AGENCIES AND ADMINISTRATIVE TITLES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-1-50, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL HEARING APPEALS FROM THE DECISIONS OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE, SO AS TO CORRECT CERTAIN CITATIONS TO PROVISIONS OF THE 1976 CODE CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION; SECTION 44-2-75, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE BANK ACT OF 1988 AND INSURANCE POOLS, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION WITH RESPECT TO A REFERENCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; SECTION 44-6-5, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO COMMISSION AND SUBSTITUTE FOR IT DEPARTMENT UNDER THE DEFINITION OF MARKET BASKET INDEX; SECTION 44-6-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE COMMISSION, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAMES OF THE DEPARTMENTS REPRESENTED ON THE COMMITTEE AND THE TITLES OF THE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATORS; SECTION 44-6-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MEDICAID HOSPITAL PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT SYSTEM AND COST CONTAINMENT MEASURES, SO AS TO DELETE COMMISSION IN TWO INSTANCES AND SUBSTITUTE DEPARTMENT, WITH REFERENCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES; SECTION 44-6-146, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COUNTY ASSESSMENTS FOR INDIGENT MEDICAL CARE AND PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO PAY ASSESSMENTS IN A TIMELY MANNER, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO COMMISSION AND SUBSTITUTE DEPARTMENT, WITH REFERENCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES; SECTION 44-6-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE HEALTH DATA OVERSIGHT COUNCIL, SO AS TO REVISE THE TITLES OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEADS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AND THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE COMMISSION; SECTION 44-6-520, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SALE, LEASE, OR MORTGAGE OF A NURSING HOME IN RECEIVERSHIP, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE TO THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE COMMISSION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES; SECTION 44-6-540, RELATING TO THE REGULATION-MAKING AUTHORITY UNDER THE "INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS FOR MEDICAID CERTIFIED NURSING HOME ACT", SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO COMMISSION (MEANING THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE COMMISSION) AND SUBSTITUTE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES; SECTIONS 44-6-720 AND 44-6-730, RELATING TO MEDICAID QUALIFYING TRUSTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE STATE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE COMMISSION; SECTION 44-7-90, RELATING TO VIOLATIONS OF THE LAW CONCERNING MEDICAID NURSING HOME PERMITS AND PENALTIES, SO AS TO CLARIFY REFERENCES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL; SECTION 44-7-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE STATE CERTIFICATION OF NEED AND HEALTH FACILITY LICENSURE ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL RETARDATION; SECTION 44-7-370, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE RESIDENTIAL CARE COMMITTEE, SO AS TO REVISE THE TITLE OF THE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATOR; SECTION 44-23-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO MENTALLY ILL AND MENTALLY RETARDED PERSONS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF DIRECTOR; SECTION 44-38-380, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ADVISORY COUNCIL TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA HEAD AND SPINAL CORD SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF A MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL AND THE NAME OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL; SECTION 44-40-60, RELATING TO SOUTH CAROLINA AGENT ORANGE ADVISORY COUNCIL, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS; SECTION 44-53-480, RELATING TO SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION ENFORCEMENT OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE LAWS, SO AS CONFORM REFERENCES TO THE COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 44-53-490, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL DRUG INSPECTORS, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 44-53-500, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE AND EXECUTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE INSPECTION WARRANTS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL WITH RESPECT TO THE REGULATION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 44-53-720, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF METHADONE, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 44-55-120, RELATING TO THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL; SECTION 44-56-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT, SO AS TO REVISE THE TITLE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL; SECTION 44-67-90, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL'S FUNDS FOR LITTER CONTROL RESEARCH, SO AS TO REVISE THE TITLE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT; SECTION 44-96-440, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL ACTS UNDER SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, SO AS TO REVISE THE TITLE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL; SECTION 48-4-10, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCES TO WILDLIFE AND FRESHWATER FISH DIVISION TO WILDLIFE AND FRESHWATER FISHERIES DIVISION; SECTION 48-9-1820, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BOARDS OF ADJUSTMENT FOR SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS, SECTION 48-9-1840, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PETITIONS FILED WITH THE BOARDS, AND SECTION 48-9-1850, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO HEARINGS AND ACTION BY THE BOARDS, SO AS TO CLARIFY REFERENCES TO THE BOARDS; SECTION 48-39-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CRITICAL AREA DELINEATIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE COASTAL COUNCIL; SECTION 49-7-70, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE BUSHY PARK AUTHORITY, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 50-3-510, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CUTTING OF TIMBER BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCES TO WILDLIFE AND FRESHWATER FISH DIVISION TO WILDLIFE AND FRESHWATER FISHERIES DIVISION; SECTION 50-5-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE TO DIVISION TO DEPARTMENT TO CONFORM TO OTHER CHANGES IN THE SECTION; SECTION 50-9-70, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF HUNTER EDUCATION PROGRAMS, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE WILDLIFE AND MARINE RESOURCES DEPARTMENT; SECTION 50-9-470, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TEMPORARY NONRESIDENT FISHING LICENSES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCES TO WILDLIFE AND FRESHWATER FISH DIVISION TO WILDLIFE AND FRESHWATER FISHERIES DIVISION; SECTION 50-17-730, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR PEELER AND SOFT SHELL CRABS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO MARINE RESOURCES DIVISION TO CONFORM TO OTHER CHANGES IN THE SECTION; SECTION 51-3-60, RELATING TO FREE USE OF STATE PARK FACILITIES BY DISABLED PERSONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM; SECTION 51-13-860, RELATING TO A SPECIAL LOAN TO THE PATRIOT'S POINT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 53-3-100, RELATING TO THE COMMITTEE WHICH HONORS THE "SOUTH CAROLINA FAMILY OF THE YEAR", SO AS TO REVISE THE NAMES OF CERTAIN DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS ON THE COMMITTEE; SECTION 56-1-221, RELATING TO A MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION, SO AS TO CONFORM REFERENCES TO ACT 181 OF 1993, RESTRUCTURING OF STATE GOVERNMENT; SECTIONS 56-1-1330, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES FROM THE SOUTH COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1010, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR REGISTRATION OF CORPORATE OWNED FLEET MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION; SECTION 56-5-2990, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE OF A PERSON CONVICTED OF CERTAIN VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES; SECTION 56-10-240, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO NOTICE OF INSURANCE CANCELLATION, SO AS TO CORRECT REFERENCES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION; SECTION 57-1-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXPANDING HIGHWAYS AND ROADS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; SECTIONS 57-5-1335 AND 57-5-1340, RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REGARDING TURNPIKES, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; SECTION 57-25-150, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERMIT FEES FOR DIRECTIONAL SIGNS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; SECTIONS 57-25-470 AND 57-25-680, RELATING TO COMPENSATION FOR REMOVAL OF OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGNS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; SECTION 57-27-70, RELATING TO ACQUISITION OF LANDS FOR JUNKYARDS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 58, RELATING TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, SO AS TO DEVOLVE ITS DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS UPON THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, STATE POLICE DIVISION; SECTION 59-23-20, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE BOARD FOR TECHNICAL AND COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATING COUNCIL TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 59-36-20, RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM OF SPECIAL EDUCATION, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE CONTINUUM OF CARE; SECTION 59-63-31, RELATING TO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS TO ATTEND PUBLIC SCHOOLS, SO AS TO CONFORM THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES TO ACT 181 OF 1993; SECTION 59-65-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS TO MANDATORY ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS OF CHILDREN IN PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SCHOOLS, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES; SECTION 59-67-535, RELATING TO THE USE OF BOATS OPERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO TRANSPORT DISABLED PERSONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING; SECTION 59-111-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FREE TUITION FOR CERTAIN VETERANS' CHILDREN, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS; SECTIONS 61-1-120 AND 61-1-125, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS FOR LICENSES AND PERMITS ISSUED PURSUANT TO THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL ACT, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL COMMISSION AND COMMISSION TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 61-3-425, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON USING, RENEWING, OR TRANSFERRING BEER, WINE, AND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES AND PERMITS WITHOUT A SIGNED STATEMENT FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION AND THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE THAT THE APPLICANT DOES NOT OWE DELINQUENT TAXES, SO AS TO CONFORM THE REFERENCE TO TAX COMMISSION TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTIONS 61-5-320 AND 61-5-360, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS TO COUNTIES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES RELATING TO USE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND THE REHABILITATION OF ALCOHOLICS, DRUG ABUSERS, AND DRUG ADDICTS, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION ON ALCOHOLISM AND THE COMMISSIONER OF NARCOTICS AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES; SECTION 61-9-35, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SALE OF BEER AND WINE AND THE RESTRICTIONS ON BEER OR BEER AND WINE PERMITTEES IN PAYING WHOLESALERS AND THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL COMMISSION AND COMMISSION TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 61-13-590, RELATING TO THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES SEIZED IN ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE TAX COMMISSION TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; AND ACT 181 OF 1993, RELATING TO THE EFFECTIVE DATES OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT RESTRUCTURING ACT, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS IN REGARD TO CERTAIN EFFECTIVE DATES AND EFFECTIVE DATE REFERENCES.

H. 4819 -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE, FOR 1994 ONLY, NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 2-7-105, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, THAT STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS MAY BE AUTHORIZED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ONLY FOR THE PURCHASE OF SCHOOL BUSES.

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