Journal of the House of Representatives
of the First Session of the 111th General Assembly
of the State of South Carolina
being the Regular Session Beginning Tuesday, January 10, 1995

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Document No. 1805
Promulgated By Clemson University
Admission of Livestock, Quarantines, Meat and Poultry Inspections, Livestock Markets, Equine Sales Facilities, and Equine Slaughter Only Assembly Point Facilities and Camelids
Received By Speaker January 3, 1995
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 10, 1995

Document No. 1803
Promulgated By Public Service Commission
Notices to Public
Received By Speaker November 21, 1994
Referred to House Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 10, 1995

Document No. 1794
Promulgated By Coastal Carolina University
Traffic and Parking on Campus
Received By Speaker October 31, 1994
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 10, 1995

Document No. 1792
Promulgated By Department of Natural Resources
Field Trials
Received By Speaker October 3, 1994
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 10, 1995

Document No. 1787
Promulgated By Department of Natural Resources
Seasons and Bag Limits on WMA's
Received By Speaker October 3, 1994
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 10, 1995

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REGULATION WITHDRAWN

The following was received.

Document No. 1690
Promulgated By Public Service Commission
Recovery of Fuel Costs by Electrical Utilities
Received By Speaker May 3, 1994
Referred to House Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
Withdrawn June 22, 1994

REGULATION WITHDRAWN AND RESUBMITTED

The following was received.

Document No. 1781
Promulgated By Budget and Control Board
Data Release for Medical Encounter Data & Financial Reports
Received By Speaker September 13, 1994
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
Withdrawn and Resubmitted September 13, 1994

HOUSE TO MEET AT 10:30 A.M. TOMORROW

Rep. SHEHEEN moved that when the House adjourns it adjourn to meet at 10:30 A.M. tomorrow, which was agreed to.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

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


H. 3002 -- Reps. Koon, Delleney, D. Smith, Knotts, Kirsh and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-27-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF A LEASE PURCHASE OR FINANCING AGREEMENT IS SUBJECT TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL DEBT LIMIT FOR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AND THAT PAYMENTS MADE BY THE STATE UNDER SUCH AN AGREEMENT ARE DEEMED GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT SERVICE FOR PURPOSES OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL DEBT SERVICE LIMIT ON THE STATE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE CALCULATION OF THE LIMITATION ON GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDED INDEBTEDNESS FOR FUTURE GENERAL OBLIGATION

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BOND ISSUES MUST INCLUDE THE PRINCIPAL BALANCE OF ANY OUTSTANDING FINANCING AGREEMENT; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 59-17-120 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL BONDS CALLED BEFORE MATURITY MAY BE REISSUED ONLY IF THE PAYOFF AMOUNT AND THE AMOUNT NECESSARY TO SERVICE THE REISSUED BONDS DOES NOT INCREASE BY MORE THAN EIGHT PERCENT IN A YEAR THE DEBT SERVICE ON THE ORIGINAL BONDED INDEBTEDNESS AND DOES NOT EXCEED THE DISTRICT'S DEBT LIMIT.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.


H. 3003 -- Reps. McElveen, Keyserling and L. Whipper: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE FROM FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 SURPLUS REVENUES ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR ACTIVITIES TO ENSURE THE FUTURE OPERATION OF THIS STATE'S MILITARY BASES AND OTHER NATIONAL DEFENSE FACILITIES.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.


H. 3004 -- Reps. Cromer, Baxley, Vaughn, Jennings, Kirsh, A. Young, Cotty, Stille, Allison, Cato, Harvin, Gamble, Meacham, Wilkins, Stuart, Marchbanks, Simrill, Riser, Haskins, Bailey, Knotts, Witherspoon, Walker, Tripp, D. Smith, Law, Herdklotz, Limbaugh, McCraw, Keyserling, Harrison, Elliott, Wells, Fleming, Kelley, Harrell, Richardson, Cain, Sandifer, Rice, Mason, Robinson and Whatley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-25-45, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A LIFE SENTENCE FOR A PERSON WHO HAS THREE CONVICTIONS FOR CERTAIN CRIMES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A MANDATORY SENTENCE OF LIFE IMPRISONMENT WITHOUT PAROLE UPON A THIRD CONVICTION OF A "MOST SERIOUS OFFENSE", TO DEFINE "MOST SERIOUS OFFENSE", AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICATION OF THIS SECTION.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.


H. 3005 -- Reps. Cromer, Simrill, Keyserling, Stille, Robinson and Shissias: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-3890 SO AS TO PROHIBIT PERSONS UNDER FIFTEEN YEARS OF AGE FROM

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STANDING OR SITTING IN THE OPEN BED OF A PICKUP TRUCK OR TRAILER UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.


H. 3006 -- Rep. Scott: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 280 OF 1979, RELATING TO THE TAX LEVY FOR RICHLAND AND LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EFFECTIVE WITH THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1995, A SCHOOL TAX FOR GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES FOR RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 MUST BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE DISTRICT.

Referred to Richland Delegation.


H. 3007 -- Reps. Scott and Lloyd: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR RIVERBOAT GAMBLING ON WATERS WITHIN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.


H. 3008 -- Rep. Scott: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS, BY ADDING SECTION 7A SO AS TO ESTABLISH RIVERBOAT GAMBLING AND A GAMBLING COMMISSION.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.


H. 3009 -- Rep. Scott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-7-310, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ELECTION OF SOLICITORS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT EACH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, FOR PURPOSES OF ELECTING SOLICITORS, MAY NOT HAVE A POPULATION VARIANCE OF MORE THAN TEN PERCENT.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.


H. 3010 -- Rep. Scott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-200 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A VACANCY OCCURS IN A LOCAL OFFICE IN A COUNTY WHICH ELECTS ITS LOCAL OFFICERS IT MUST BE FILLED FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE UNEXPIRED TERM BY APPOINTMENT OF THE GOVERNOR UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE

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COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION REPRESENTING THAT COUNTY.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.


H. 3011 -- Reps. Cromer, Haskins, Bailey, Lloyd, Simrill, Meacham, Wilder, Baxley, Kirsh, Vaughn, Robinson, Kelley and Stille: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 55-5-70, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE AERONAUTICS DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIVISION HAS AUTHORITY OVER ALL PASSENGER AIRCRAFT OWNED BY THE STATE OR ITS DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES; TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIVISION STUDY TO EXAMINE FEASIBILITY AND COST SAVINGS OF PROVIDING SHUTTLE FLIGHTS IN STATE AIRCRAFT TO FREQUENTLY TRAVELED DESTINATIONS AND REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY JANUARY 1, 1996; AND TO REQUIRE THE DIVISION TO SELL THREE STATE AIRCRAFT.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.


H. 3012 -- Reps. J. Brown, Haskins, Cromer, Keyserling, Moody-Lawrence, Hines, Lloyd and Shissias: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-3900 SO AS TO PROHIBIT PERSONS UNDER TWELVE YEARS OF AGE FROM BEING TRANSPORTED IN THE OPEN BED OR CARGO AREA OF A PICKUP TRUCK OR TRAILER UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.


H. 3013 -- Reps. Hutson, Simrill, Law and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-65, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONDITIONS OF ELIGIBILITY FOR AID TO FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN, SO AS TO REQUIRE AS A CONDITION OF ELIGIBILITY THAT THE RECIPIENT REPAY BENEFITS RECEIVED WHEN EIGHTEEN MONTHS HAVE ELAPSED SINCE THE LAST BENEFIT PAID AND THE RECIPIENT HAS AN INCOME OF AT LEAST ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL UNLESS A TEMPORARY WAIVER IS GRANTED AND TO PROVIDE

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CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH A WAIVER MAY BE GRANTED.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.


H. 3014 -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-67-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL SCHOOL BUSES MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH LAP OR SHOULDER HARNESS SAFETY BELTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6530, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS FOR MANDATORY USE OF SEAT BELTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXCEPTION FOR SCHOOL BUSES.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.


H. 3015 -- Reps. J. Brown and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-5360, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OFFICIAL INSPECTION STATIONS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE TOTAL FEES FOR THE INSPECTION AND THE CERTIFICATE FROM THREE DOLLARS TO SIX DOLLARS.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.


H. 3016 -- Reps. Byrd and Lloyd: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-3-645 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SHALL PROVIDE FOR A STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM IN RURAL AREAS.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.


H. 3017 -- Reps. Davenport, Lloyd and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-1-130 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PHYSICAL ABUSE, SEXUAL ABUSE, MENTAL ABUSE, RACE, AND SEXUAL ORIENTATION MUST NOT BE USED AS A DEFENSE IN A CRIMINAL PROCEEDING.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.


H. 3018 -- Reps. Simrill, Cromer, Vaughn, Meacham, Kirsh, Wells, Harrell, Gamble, Phillips, Spearman, Robinson and Shissias: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE TRIAL JUDGE TO EXPLAIN

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TO A JURY IMPANELED TO RENDER A VERDICT IN THE CASE THAT A DEFENDANT RECEIVING A SENTENCE OF LIFE IMPRISONMENT IS ELIGIBLE FOR PAROLE AFTER SERVING EITHER TWENTY OR THIRTY YEARS, DEPENDING ON THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CASE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.


H. 3019 -- Reps. Simrill, Cato, Walker, Meacham, Kirsh, Stille, Kelley, Richardson, Gamble, Phillips, Spearman, Robinson, Riser and Shissias: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-515, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL ALTERATION OR USE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATION.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.


H. 3020 -- Reps. Vaughn, Meacham and Wells: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1040, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THREATENING A PUBLIC OR SCHOOL OFFICIAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE THREAT MUST BE A RESULT OF THE DUTIES OR BUSINESS OF THE OFFICIAL AND NOT A RESULT OF ANY PRIVATE OR PERSONAL BUSINESS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.


H. 3021 -- Reps. Scott, Lloyd and Kelley: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO LOTTERIES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE LOTTERIES CONDUCTED ONLY BY THE STATE AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE REVENUES DERIVED FROM THE LOTTERIES.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.


H. 3022 -- Rep. Scott: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 37, TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAXES, BY ADDING ARTICLE 23 SO AS TO ENACT THE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.


H. 3023 -- Reps. Byrd, Baxley, Lloyd and Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 TO TITLE 44, CHAPTER 43, SO AS TO

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ESTABLISH THE ORGAN AND TISSUE DONOR PROGRAM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL; AND TO ADD SECTION 56-1-143 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION SHALL OFFER PERSONS OBTAINING OR RENEWING A DRIVER'S LICENSE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONTRIBUTE ONE DOLLAR TO THE ORGAN AND TISSUE PROGRAM AND THESE FUNDS MUST BE CREDITED TO AN ACCOUNT IN THE STATE TREASURER'S OFFICE FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT FOR THIS PROGRAM.

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


H. 3024 -- Reps. J. Brown and Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-41-295 SO AS TO REQUIRE A SERVICE STATION OR CONVENIENCE STORE SELLING GASOLINE AND FOOD OR BEVERAGES TO PROVIDE A PUBLIC RESTROOM.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.


H. 3025 -- Reps. Cromer, Delleney, Jennings, Stille, Baxley, Kirsh, Cotty, Inabinett, Witherspoon, A. Young, Stuart, Marchbanks, Lloyd, Riser, Allison, Meacham, Haskins, Cato, Vaughn, Bailey, Simrill, Walker, Tripp, Law, Herdklotz, Limbaugh, McCraw, Keyserling, Elliott, Wells, Kelley, Richardson, Cain, Sandifer, Rice and Mason: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO LIMIT TO THIRTY-SIX MONTHS THE LENGTH OF TIME A FAMILY MAY RECEIVE AID TO FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN BENEFITS AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO APPLY FOR A WAIVER TO IMPLEMENT THIS TIME LIMIT; TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT TO CONTRACT FOR A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE SAVINGS IN FUNDS DUE TO THIS LIMITATION AND TO DIRECT THAT SAVINGS REALIZED BY THIS LIMITATION MUST BE APPROPRIATED TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR ITS JOBS PROGRAM AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

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H. 3026 -- Reps. Meacham, Cato, Marchbanks, Simrill, Cromer, Vaughn, Law, Keyserling, Elliott, Stille, Moody-Lawrence, Kelley, Richardson, Gamble, Walker, Phillips, Sandifer, Spearman and Shissias: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-3-245 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MEMBER OF A STATE BOARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSION, OR COMMITTEE WHO HAS THREE CONSECUTIVE UNEXCUSED ABSENCES FROM MEETINGS IS CONSIDERED REMOVED FROM OFFICE AND A VACANCY IS CREATED AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO EX OFFICIO MEMBERS OR THEIR DESIGNEES.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.


H. 3027 -- Rep. Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-1-195 SO AS TO PROVIDE A FEE SCHEDULE TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL ON X-RAY MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT.

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


H. 3028 -- Reps. Vaughn, Cato, Simrill, Cooper, Meacham, Kirsh, Stille, Robinson and Harrell: 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.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.


H. 3029 -- Reps. Vaughn, Cato, Davenport, Bailey, McKay and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 4-10-10 AND 4-10-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS AND USE OF REVENUE FOR PURPOSES OF THE LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX, SO AS TO DELETE THE DEFINITION OF "MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION" AND PROVIDE THAT THE REVENUES OF THE COUNTY/MUNICIPAL REVENUE FUND MUST BE USED TO PROVIDE PROPERTY TAX CREDITS IN THE FIRST YEAR OF IMPLEMENTATION AND THEREAFTER MAY BY ORDINANCE BE USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES SUBJECT TO A PERCENTAGE LIMIT; AND TO REPEAL

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SECTION 4-10-60 RELATING TO REDISTRIBUTION OF LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX REVENUES AMONG COUNTIES AND TO PROVIDE TRANSITION PROVISIONS.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.


H. 3030 -- Reps. Vaughn, Stille, J. Brown, Walker, Witherspoon, Allison, Waldrop, Law, Moody-Lawrence, Hines and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 27-40-350 SO AS TO REQUIRE AN OWNER OF RENTAL APARTMENTS TO ENSURE, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND CIRCUMSTANCES, THAT APARTMENT RENTERS RECEIVE CLEAR ACCESS TO ALL OF THE FREE, NONCABLE TELEVISION CHANNELS AVAILABLE IN THE PARTICULAR AREA WITHOUT THE NECESSITY OF THE RENTERS HAVING TO PAY ANY FEE OR CHARGE FOR SUCH ACCESS.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.


H. 3031 -- Reps. L. Whipper, Allison, Keyserling, Lloyd, Clyburn and Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-145 SO AS TO REQUIRE AN INSURER TO INCLUDE COVERAGE FOR MAMMOGRAMS, PAP SMEARS, PROSTATE CANCER EXAMINATIONS, SCREENING, AND DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY WORK IN ALL HEALTH AND ACCIDENT OR HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES ISSUED AFTER DECEMBER 31, 1996.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.


H. 3032 -- Reps. L. Whipper, Haskins, Cromer, Lloyd, Knotts, S. Whipper, Moody-Lawrence, Clyburn, Lloyd and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 37, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS IN THE CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE, BY ADDING SECTION 37-1-401 SO AS TO REQUIRE A CONSUMER CREDIT REPORTING AGENCY TO ACCURATELY REPORT INFORMATION AND TO VERIFY AND UPDATE CONSUMER CREDIT INFORMATION WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF RELEASING THE INFORMATION AND TO PROVIDE CIVIL LIABILITY FOR NONCOMPLIANCE.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

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