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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(R164) H. 3711 -- Reps. Baxley, G. Brown, Elliott, Wright, Worley, Jennings and Sandifer: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-15-105 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE, UPON CERTIFICATION AND SUPERVISION, DENTAL HYGIENISTS AND EXPANDED DUTY DENTAL ASSISTANTS TO MONITOR NITROUS OXIDE ANESTHESIA.

(R165) H. 3712 -- Reps. Baxley, G. Brown, Elliott, Wright, Worley, Jennings and Sandifer: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 40-15-80, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A PERSON IS CONSIDERED TO BE PRACTICING DENTAL HYGIENE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UPON CERTIFICATION AND UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A DENTIST A DENTAL HYGIENIST MAY ADMINISTER INFILTRATION ANESTHESIA.

(R166) H. 3731 -- Reps. Cooper, Kinon, Askins, Quinn, Herdklotz, Neilson, Scott, Cobb-Hunter, Hines, Keyserling, Inabinett, Bailey, Mason, Easterday, Rogers, Wilder, Moody-Lawrence, White, Cato, Shissias, J. Harris, Stuart, Hutson, Wright, Koon, Allison, Trotter, Gamble, McCraw, Lloyd, Byrd, Littlejohn, Wells, Howard, J. Brown, Haskins, Limehouse, Phillips, Elliott, Seithel, Whatley and S. Whipper: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-83, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PAYROLL DEDUCTION FOR DUES OF THE STATE EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION, SO AS TO ALSO AUTHORIZE A PAYROLL DEDUCTION FOR THE DUES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA TROOPERS' ASSOCIATION AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NO SUCH DUES SO DEDUCTED MAY BE PAID TO ANY NATIONAL OR MULTI-STATE ASSOCIATION OR GROUP.

(R167) H. 3733 -- Reps. Elliott, Inabinett, G. Brown, Neilson, Hines, Cain, Wright, Lloyd, Littlejohn, Jaskwhich, T. Brown, Govan, Stoddard, Bailey, Jennings, Rhoad, Phillips, Meacham, Kinon, Davenport and Chamblee: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 27-40-210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT, SO AS TO ADD CERTAIN LANGUAGE TO THE DEFINITION OF "FAIR-MARKET RENTAL VALUE", AND ADD A DEFINITION FOR "SECURITY DEPOSIT"; TO AMEND SECTION 27-40-240,

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RELATING TO NOTICE PROVISIONS UNDER THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CLARIFY CERTAIN REFERENCES, AND DELETE THE REFERENCE TO A REPEALED CODE SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 27-40-530, RELATING TO TENANT OBLIGATIONS AND ACCESS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A TENANT SHALL NOT CHANGE LOCKS ON THE DWELLING UNIT WITHOUT THE PERMISSION OF THE LANDLORD; TO AMEND SECTION 27-40-650, RELATING TO TENANT REMEDIES AND FIRE OR CASUALTY DAMAGE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UNLESS FIRE OR CASUALTY WAS DUE TO THE TENANT'S NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE CAUSED BY THE TENANT, IF THE RENTAL AGREEMENT IS TERMINATED, THE LANDLORD SHALL RETURN SECURITY RECOVERABLE UNDER SECTION 27-40-410 AND ALL PREPAID RENT, AND PROVIDE THAT A LANDLORD MAY WITHHOLD THE TENANT'S SECURITY DEPOSIT OR PREPAID RENT IF THE FIRE OR CASUALTY WAS DUE TO THE TENANT'S NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE CAUSED BY THE TENANT, BUT THAT IF THE LANDLORD WITHHOLDS A SECURITY DEPOSIT OR PREPAID RENT, HE MUST COMPLY WITH THE NOTICE REQUIREMENT IN SECTION 27-40-410(A); TO AMEND SECTION 27-40-720, RELATING TO LANDLORD REMEDIES AND NONCOMPLIANCE AFFECTING HEALTH AND SAFETY, SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE TENANT SHALL REIMBURSE THE LANDLORD FOR CERTAIN COSTS; TO AMEND SECTION 27-40-730, RELATING TO LANDLORD REMEDIES FOR ABSENCE, NONUSE, AND ABANDONMENT OF A DWELLING UNIT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE TENANT HAS VOLUNTARILY TERMINATED THE UTILITIES AND THERE IS AN UNEXPLAINED ABSENCE OF A TENANT AFTER DEFAULT IN PAYMENT OF RENT, ABANDONMENT IS CONSIDERED IMMEDIATE AND THE FIFTEEN-DAY RULE DOES NOT APPLY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 27-40-790, RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT AND THE PAYMENT OF RENT INTO COURT, SO AS TO DELETE THE WORD "JUDGMENT" AND REPLACE IT WITH THE WORD "DECISION".

(R168) H. 3741 -- Rep. Tripp: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 29-5-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MECHANICS' LIENS, THE LIEN OF A LABORER, MECHANIC, SUBCONTRACTOR, OR MATERIALMAN,

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LIMITS ON AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF LIENS FILED BY A SUB-SUBCONTRACTOR OR SUPPLIER, AND SETTLEMENT OF AN ACTION TO ENFORCE A LIEN, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCE TO "NOTICE OF INTENT TO LIEN" AND SUBSTITUTE THEREFOR "NOTICE OF FURNISHING LABOR OR MATERIALS"; AND TO PROVIDE THAT "NOTICE OF INTENT TO LIEN" IS REPLACED BY "NOTICE OF FURNISHING LABOR OR MATERIALS" AND AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT THE CODE COMMISSIONER TO MAKE THIS CHANGE WHEREVER NECESSARY IN THE STATUTORY LAWS OF THIS STATE.

(R169) H. 3758 -- Reps. Cotty and Kinon: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 1-3-480, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNOR, WITH THE CONSENT OF CONGRESS, TO ENTER INTO COMPACTS AND AGREEMENTS FOR THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE NATIONAL GUARD WITH GOVERNORS OF OTHER STATES CONCERNING DRUG INTERDICTION AND RELATED ACTIVITIES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 1-3-490 SO AS TO ADOPT THE NATIONAL GUARD MUTUAL ASSISTANCE COUNTERDRUG ACTIVITIES COMPACT TO PROVIDE FOR MUTUAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT AMONG THE PARTY STATES IN THE UTILIZATION OF THE NATIONAL GUARD IN DRUG INTERDICTION, COUNTERDRUG ACTIVITIES, AND DEMAND REDUCTION ACTIVITIES.

(R170) H. 3808 -- Reps. Law, Wofford, Kirsh, Dantzler and Williams: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-21-735 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT OF THE LICENSE TAX ON CIGARETTES BY THE REPORTING METHOD RATHER THAN BY TAX STAMPS; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 12-21-720, 12-21-730, AND 12-21-820, RELATING TO CIGARETTE LICENSE TAX STAMPS; AND TO MAKE THIS CHANGE IN THE PAYMENT METHOD EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1996.

(R171) H. 3824 -- Reps. Baxley, Keyserling, Martin, Thomas, Harrison, Shissias, Stuart, Moody-Lawrence, T. Brown, Wright, Riser, Harvin and McTeer: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-4510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR THE NONGAME WILDLIFE AND

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NATURAL AREAS FUND, SO AS TO REVISE THE ANNUAL FEE FOR THE PLATES.

(R172) H. 3840 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 34-3-380, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REPORTS OF CONDITION OF INSTITUTIONS IN THIS STATE LENDING MONEY AND RECEIVING DEPOSITS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE SUBMITTING OF THESE REPORTS; TO AMEND SECTION 34-3-420, RELATING TO STATEMENTS OF CONDITION WHICH MUST BE SENT TO THE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DATE THESE REPORTS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THESE REPORTS ARE REQUIRED AND SUBMITTED; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 34-3-390, 34-3-400, AND 34-3-410 RELATING TO STATEMENTS OF CONDITION REQUIRED OF CERTAIN BANKS OR INSTITUTIONS ENGAGED IN THE BANKING BUSINESS.

(R173) H. 3867 -- Reps. Limehouse, Hutson, Rhoad, Riser and Witherspoon: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-235, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST TAKING STRIPED BASS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE LENGTH OF THE STRIPED BASS PROHIBITION AND THE RESTRICTED AREA IN THE SANTEE RIVER AND PROVIDE FOR A RESTRICTION IN THE TAILRACE CANAL AND THE COOPER AND WANDO RIVERS.

(R174) H. 3896 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, RELATING TO NOTICES TO THE PUBLIC, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1803, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R175) H. 3906 -- Reps. Harrison and Scott: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-270, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT A BONDSMAN ACTING AS SURETY ON BAIL BONDS MAINTAINS DEPOSITS WITH THE CLERK OF COURT IN CERTAIN AMOUNTS, SO AS TO CHANGE FROM ASSESSED TO FAIR MARKET THE VALUE WHICH MUST

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BE PLEDGED IF THE DEPOSITS ARE REAL PROPERTY AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THIS VALUE IS DETERMINED.

(R176) H. 3907 -- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 44, CHAPTER 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HAZARDOUS WASTE, BY ADDING ARTICLE 4 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DRYCLEANING FACILITY DISCHARGE REHABILITATION, TO CREATE THE DRYCLEANING FACILITY RESTORATION TRUST FUND AND PROVIDE FOR ITS USES, TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR RECEIVING SITE REHABILITATION FUNDS, TO REQUIRE DRYCLEANING FACILITIES TO REGISTER AND PAY FEES AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, TO ESTABLISH SURCHARGES FOR CONDUCTING A DRYCLEANING BUSINESS OR FOR PRODUCING OR IMPORTING DRYCLEANING SOLVENTS, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES, TO ESTABLISH THE DRYCLEANING ADVISORY COUNCIL AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AND DUTIES, AND TO REPEAL THIS ACT JULY 1, 2005, UNLESS IT IS REAUTHORIZED.

(R177) H. 3952 -- Rep. McAbee: AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE BOARD OF ELECTION AND REGISTRATION FOR MCCORMICK COUNTY, TO ABOLISH THE OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION AND THE REGISTRATION BOARD FOR MCCORMICK COUNTY, AND DEVOLVE THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION AND THE REGISTRATION BOARD UPON THE BOARD OF ELECTION AND REGISTRATION, PROVIDE FOR FILLING VACANCIES, PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF STAFF, PROVIDE FOR THE LOCATION OF THE OFFICE OF THE BOARD, PROVIDE FOR APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE BOARD, PROVIDE FOR NECESSARY OFFICE SPACE, TELEPHONE SERVICE, AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE BOARD, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE MCCORMICK COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION AND THE MCCORMICK COUNTY REGISTRATION BOARD SHALL ACT AS THE GOVERNING COMMISSION OF THE NEW MCCORMICK COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION AND REGISTRATION UNTIL THE MEMBERS OF THE NEW BOARD APPOINTED AS PROVIDED BY THIS ACT TAKE OFFICE, AT

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WHICH TIME THE TERMS OF THE FORMER COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION AND REGISTRATION BOARD MEMBERS SHALL EXPIRE.

(R178) H. 3955 -- Rep. G. Brown: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-9-505 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN FISHING ON LAKE ASHWOOD IN LEE COUNTY.

(R179) H. 3978 -- Reps. Tucker, McAbee, Stoddard, Haskins and Robinson: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 57-1-330, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMMISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COMMISSIONERS SHALL CONTINUE TO SERVE UNTIL THEIR SUCCESSORS ARE ELECTED AND QUALIFY, EXCEPT THAT NO COMMISSIONER MAY SERVE IN A HOLDOVER CAPACITY FOR A PERIOD EXCEEDING SIX MONTHS.

(R180) H. 3984 -- Reps. Cotty, Sheheen, Baxley, Boan and Wilkes: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 12 TO CHAPTER 25, TITLE 50, SO AS TO PROVIDE RESTRICTIONS FOR MOTORBOATS ON LAKE WATEREE AND PROVIDE PENALTIES.

(R181) H. 4008 -- Reps. Govan, Cave, Cobb-Hunter, Stuart, Rhoad and Sharpe: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 346 OF 1975, RELATING TO THE TRICOUNTY COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE, SO AS TO REVISE THE COMPOSITION OF THE COMMISSION; TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE CHAIRMANSHIP MUST ROTATE; TO ADD ADDITIONAL POWERS AND DUTIES; TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DISTRIBUTION OF COPIES OF THE COMMISSION AUDIT REPORT; AND TO PROVIDE THAT ALL MEMBERS CURRENTLY SERVING ON THE COMMISSION CONTINUE TO SERVE UNTIL THE EXPIRATION OF THEIR CURRENT TERMS.

(R182) H. 4009 -- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO SOLID WASTE

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MANAGEMENT: CONSTRUCTION, DEMOLITION AND LAND-CLEARING DEBRIS LANDFILLS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1786, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R183) H. 4010 -- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT: USED OIL, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1831, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R184) H. 4015 -- Rep. Wilkins: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 33-37-260, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AMENDMENTS TO CHARTERS FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION PROHIBITING THE CREATION OF NEW CLASSES OF STOCK; TO AMEND SECTION 33-37-410, RELATING TO MEMBERS, STOCKHOLDERS, AND BONDHOLDERS OF THE CORPORATIONS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE AUTHORIZED INVESTORS AND INVESTMENT LIMITS; TO AMEND SECTION 33-37-450, RELATING TO VOTING BY STOCKHOLDERS AND MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROVISIONS TO MAKE THEM CONSISTENT AND COMPATIBLE WITH HAVING NEW CLASSES OF STOCK; TO AMEND SECTION 33-37-460, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LOANS TO THE CORPORATION, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROVISIONS FOR LOAN LIMITS AND INVESTMENT LIMITS; TO AMEND SECTION 33-37-630, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CORPORATIONS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTION; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 33-37-470 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF NEW CLASSES OF STOCK AND ARTICLE 9 TO CHAPTER 37, TITLE 33 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR APPLICATION OF THE BUSINESS CORPORATIONS ACT.

(R185) H. 4018 -- Rep. Cato: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-16-75 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A SPECIAL INSPECTOR FROM

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PERFORMING ELEVATOR INSPECTIONS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, SECTION 40-59-255 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR INSPECTION REPORTS ISSUED BY LICENSED HOME INSPECTORS, AND SECTION 40-59-257 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR ADVERTISEMENTS BY LICENSED HOME INSPECTORS.

(R186) H. 4042 -- Reps. Simrill and Elliott: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR TEMPORARY QUALIFICATIONS AND FEES FOR LICENSURE AS A HOME INSPECTOR.

(R187) H. 4089 -- Reps. Stille, Townsend, Carnell and McAbee: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 902 OF 1964, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE ABBEVILLE COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION FROM SEVEN TO ELEVEN.

(R188) H. 4146 -- Ways and Means Committee: AN ACT TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 28 TO TITLE 12 SO AS TO CONFORM SOUTH CAROLINA'S METHOD OF IMPOSING AN EXCISE TAX ON MOTOR FUEL TO FEDERAL LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 12-31-410, RELATING TO THE ROAD TAX, SO AS TO REVISE THE AMOUNT OF THE TAX; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 39-41-20, 39-41-30, 39-41-40, 39-41-50, 39-41-60, 39-41-100, 39-41-110, 39-41-120, 39-41-130, AND 39-41-140 RELATING TO PETROLEUM AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, SECTIONS 12-27-210, 12-27-220, 12-27-230, 12-27-240, 12-27-250, 12-27-260, 12-27-270, 12-27-280, 12-27-300, 12-27-310, 12-27-320, 12-27-330, 12-27-340, 12-27-350, 12-27-360, 12-27-400, 12-27-510, 12-27-520, 12-27-530, 12-27-540, 12-27-550, 12-27-560, 12-27-570, 12-27-580, 12-27-590, 12-27-600, 12-27-610, 12-27-710, 12-27-720, 12-27-730, 12-27-740, 12-27-750, 12-27-760, 12-27-770, 12-27-780, 12-27-790, 12-27-800, 12-27-810, 12-27-820, 12-27-830, 12-27-1010, 12-27-1110, 12-27-1120, 12-27-1210, 12-27-1220, 12-27-1230, 12-27-1240, 12-27-1250, 12-27-1260, 12-27-1265, AND 12-27-1510 RELATING TO GASOLINE TAXES, SECTIONS 12-29-10, 12-29-20, 12-29-30, 12-29-40, 12-29-110, 12-29-120, 12-29-130, 12-29-140, 12-29-150, 12-29-310, 12-29-320, 12-29-340, 12-29-350, 12-29-360, 12-29-370, 12-29-380, 12-29-390, 12-29-400, 12-29-410, 12-29-420, 12-29-430, 12-29-440, 12-29-610, 12-29-620, AND 12-29-630 RELATING TO THE TAX ON MOTOR FUELS OTHER THAN

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GASOLINE, AND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 27, TITLE 12, RELATING TO GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR GASOLINE TAXES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR APPROPRIATE REFERENCES AND DUTIES OF THE CODE COMMISSIONER.

(R189) H. 4157 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING, AND REGULATION - REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS BOARD, RELATING TO LICENSING, CERTIFICATION, FEES, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION OF REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1766, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R190) H. 4158 -- Ways and Means Committee: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-4-710 AND 12-4-720, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION WITH RESPECT TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS AND THE METHOD OF APPLYING FOR THE EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO REVISE OR EXTEND THE TIME FOR FILING EXEMPTION APPLICATIONS AND ADD ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES OF EXEMPTIONS FOR WHICH NO APPLICATION IS REQUIRED; TO PROVIDE THAT LISTING A PROPERTY AS EXEMPT ON A PROPERTY TAX RETURN IS CONSIDERED AN APPLICATION; TO REQUIRE PROPERTY TAXPAYERS FILING PROPERTY TAX RETURNS TO CLAIM THE EXEMPTION ON THE RETURN FOR EACH YEAR THE PROPERTY IS EXEMPT; AND TO PROVIDE WHEN ADDITIONAL APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED BY TAXPAYERS NOT REQUIRED TO FILE ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX RETURNS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO CONFORM IT TO THE AMENDMENTS MADE BY THIS ACT, TO EXTEND THE EXEMPTION FOR TWO PERSONAL MOTOR VEHICLES OF PERSONS REQUIRED TO USE WHEELCHAIRS TO INSTANCES WHEN THE OWNER IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE SPECIAL MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATE ALLOWED SUCH PERSONS, TO EXEMPT ONE PERSONAL MOTOR VEHICLE OWNED OR LEASED BY A LEGAL GUARDIAN OF A MINOR WHO IS BLIND OR REQUIRED TO USE A WHEELCHAIR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS USED TO TRANSPORT THE MINOR, AND TO EXEMPT BOATS

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AND MOTORS VALUED BELOW THE AMOUNT DETERMINED NECESSARY BY THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO GENERATE A TAX BILL EQUAL TO FIFTEEN DOLLARS; AND TO AMEND TITLE 4 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO COUNTY GOVERNMENT, BY ADDING CHAPTER 12 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A FEE IN LIEU OF PROPERTY TAXES AND TO PROVIDE THE REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY FOR PROJECTS ELIGIBLE FOR SUCH FEES INCLUDING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A MINIMUM INVESTMENT THRESHOLD OF TEN MILLION DOLLARS, AN ASSESSMENT RATIO OF NOT LESS THAN SIX PERCENT, AND A MAXIMUM PERIOD FOR THE FEE OF TWENTY YEARS PLUS EXTENSIONS NOT TO EXCEED A TOTAL OF TWENTY-SEVEN YEARS IN CASES OF PROPERTY PLACED IN SERVICE OVER A PERIOD OF YEARS, AND TO PROVIDE WHICH FEE IN LIEU OF TAXES PROVISIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PROJECTS BASED ON THE DATE AGREEMENTS ARE ENTERED INTO AND THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE PROJECT INVESTMENT; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 4-29-68 AND 12-7-1220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FEE IN LIEU OF TAXES FOR SPECIAL SOURCE REVENUE BOND PROJECTS AND THE TARGETED JOBS STATE INCOME TAX CREDIT, SO AS TO CONFORM THESE PROVISIONS TO THE FEE IN LIEU OF TAXES OF THE CHAPTER ADDED BY THIS ACT.

(R191) H. 4166 -- Reps. Robinson, Marchbanks, Rice and Trotter: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 260 OF 1981, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PICKENS COUNTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH THE 1998 ELECTION, THE THREE AT-LARGE SEATS ON THE BOARD SHALL BE NUMBERED CONSECUTIVELY AND CANDIDATES SHALL FILE FOR AND BE ELECTED FROM SPECIFIC AT-LARGE SEATS, TO STAGGER THE TERMS OF THE THREE AT-LARGE MEMBERS ELECTED IN 1998, AND TO PROVIDE A FILING FEE FOR ELECTION TO THESE OFFICES.

(R192) H. 4167 -- Reps. Fleming and Wilder: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 288 OF 1987, RELATING TO THE UNION-LAURENS HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION, SO AS TO INCREASE IT FROM SEVEN TO NINE MEMBERS, AND REQUIRE THAT THE TWO ADDITIONAL MEMBERS RESIDE IN UNION COUNTY AND TWO MEMBERS MUST RESIDE IN LAURENS COUNTY.

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