Journal of the House of Representatives
of the Second Session of the 111th General Assembly
of the State of South Carolina
being the Regular Session Beginning Tuesday, January 9, 1996

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H. 4324 -- Reps. Meacham, Littlejohn, Walker, Allison, Simrill and Delleney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-28-70, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DUTIES OF RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A RESERVE POLICE OFFICER MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFIED SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICER AND TO REQUIRE RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS TO BE IN PROXIMATE CONTACT WITH CERTIFIED SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS.

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

H. 4325 -- Reps. Richardson and Cain: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-9-313 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A BIENNIAL ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION BEER AND WINE PERMIT AT A FEE OF EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR ESTABLISHMENTS LOCATED IN JURISDICTIONS WHERE SUNDAY SALES OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN CONTAINERS OF TWO OUNCES OR LESS ARE AUTHORIZED.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4326 -- Reps. Waldrop, Inabinett, Keyserling, Bailey, Simrill, Seithel and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-273 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A HEALTH BENEFIT POLICY OF INSURANCE MAY NOT REQUIRE AS A CONDITION TO THE COVERAGE OF DERMATOLOGICAL SERVICES THAT AN ENROLLEE, SUBSCRIBER, OR INSURED FIRST OBTAIN A REFERRAL FROM A PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4327 -- Reps. Witherspoon, Littlejohn, Walker, Cain, Vaughn and Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-37-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON BRINGING OR DEFENDING A CIVIL ACTION IN TORT MUST PAY THE ATTORNEYS' FEES AND

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COSTS OF THE PREVAILING PARTY IN AN AMOUNT DETERMINED BY THE COURT, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4328 -- Reps. J. Young, Littlejohn, Inabinett, Haskins, D. Smith, Klauber, Riser, Law, Sandifer, Simrill, Limbaugh and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-13-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PETIT AND GRAND LARCENY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE THEFT OF A FIREARM IS GRAND LARCENY AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4329 -- Rep. P. Harris, Waldrop, Neilson, Lanford, Inabinett, Keyserling, Hutson, Cain, Shissias, T. Brown, J. Brown, Harvin, Carnell, Rogers, Scott, Meacham and Clyburn: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON AGING IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CENTER OF HEALTH POLICY, INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO EVALUATE AND STUDY OPTIONS FOR CONSUMER FINANCING OF LONG-TERM CARE AND TO REPORT AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

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

H. 4330 -- Reps. P. Harris, Waldrop, Neilson, Lanford, Sandifer, Inabinett, Hutson, Cain, Shissias, T. Brown, J. Brown, Jennings, Harvin, Carnell, Rogers and Scott: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON AGING IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE HEALTH CARE PLANNING AND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, THE DIVISION ON AGING, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION TO STUDY THE EFFECT OF INMIGRATION ON HEALTH CARE COSTS AND OTHER AGING NETWORK SERVICES AND TAX POLICIES RELATIVE TO INMIGRANTS AND TO SUBMIT A REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY JANUARY 1, 1997.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4331 -- Reps. P. Harris, Waldrop, Neilson, Inabinett, Cain, Shissias, T. Brown, J. Brown, Harvin, Carnell, Rogers, Scott, Cave and

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Clyburn: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE DIVISION ON AGING, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA AREA AGENCIES ON AGING TO EXPLORE INTEGRATING TOPICS RELATING TO AGING INTO CURRENT PUBLIC SCHOOL CURRICULUM AND TO PROMOTE VOLUNTEERISM WITHIN THE SCHOOL SYSTEM.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4332 -- Reps. Sharpe, Sandifer and Jennings: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-17-423 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE USE OF APPROVED BYCATCH REDUCTION DEVICES IN SHRIMP TRAWLS.

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

H. 4333 -- Reps. Sharpe, Inabinett and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-665, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LIMITS ON THE AMOUNT OF SHRIMP AUTHORIZED TO BE TAKEN OVER BAIT, SO AS TO IMPOSE CATCH AND POSSESSION LIMITS ON SHRIMP, AND TO REVISE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS INCLUDING THE FORFEITURE OF SPECIFIED PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS.

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

H. 4334 -- Reps. Sharpe, Sandifer, Inabinett and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-13-800 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS AND PENALTIES FOR THE TAKING OF EELS.

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

H. 4335 -- Reps. Sharpe, Seithel, Sandifer and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-17-357 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS AND PENALTIES FOR IMPORTATION OF SHELLFISH.

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

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H. 4336 -- Reps. T. Brown, Clyburn, Jennings, J. Brown, Wilder, Townsend, Allison, J. Young, Lloyd, Harvin, Breeland, Wells, Canty, Cobb-Hunter, Kennedy, Govan, Cave and Hutson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-456 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE AN EMPLOYEE UP TO EIGHT HOURS OF PAID LEAVE EACH YEAR FOR THE PURPOSE OF ATTENDING CERTAIN ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL CONFERENCES OR ACTIVITIES DURING THE EMPLOYEE'S WORK HOURS, TO PROVIDE THAT AN EMPLOYEE WITH THE CONSENT OF HIS EMPLOYER MAY BE GRANTED UP TO TWELVE HOURS OF PAID LEAVE EACH YEAR DURING THE EMPLOYEE'S WORK HOURS TO ENGAGE IN CERTAIN VOLUNTEER TEACHING ACTIVITIES IN SUCH SCHOOLS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE EMPLOYERS OF THESE EMPLOYEES ARE ENTITLED TO STATE INCOME OR PREMIUM TAX CREDITS FOR THESE ACTIVITIES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4337 -- Reps. Lanford, Inabinett, Vaughn, Kirsh and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-19-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION TO THE OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEE WHO MUST USE THE PETITION METHOD TO GET ON THE BALLOT ARE ONLY REQUIRED TO USE THIS PETITION METHOD ONCE AND THEREAFTER MAY GET ON THE BALLOT FOR ELECTION TO THIS OFFICE BY FILING A DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY, AND TO REQUIRE A FILING FEE TO BE PAID WITH THE DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4338 -- Reps. Sharpe, Witherspoon, Riser and Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OPEN SEASON FOR ANTLERED DEER, AND SECTION 50-11-390, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES WITH RESPECT TO GAME ZONES, SO AS

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TO AUTHORIZE SUNDAY HUNTING ON PRIVATE LAND IN GAME ZONES 1, 2, AND 4 UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

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

H. 4339 -- Reps. Sharpe, J. Harris and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OPEN SEASON FOR TAKING ANTLERED DEER, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE PURSUIT OF DEER WITH DOGS EXCEPT ON TRACTS OF MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED FIFTY CONTIGUOUS ACRES WHICH ARE OWNED BY THE PERSON PURSUING DEER WITH DOGS OR WHICH THIS PERSON HAS THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE OWNER THEREOF TO USE FOR THESE PURPOSES.

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

H. 4340 -- Reps. Spearman, Herdklotz, J. Hines, Rice, Sharpe, Cain, Riser, Seithel, Gamble, Meacham and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-13-390 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A SPECIAL GUEST FISHING LICENSE.

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

H. 4341 -- Reps. Wilkins, Sandifer, Walker, Allison, Haskins, Jennings, Cain, McElveen, Harrison, Witherspoon, Vaughn, Simrill, Herdklotz, Kirsh, Delleney, Cotty, Limbaugh, Richardson, Meacham and Easterday: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-112, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENTS FOR COUNSEL APPOINTED FOR A CHILD IN A DELINQUENCY PROCEEDING, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT MAY ORDER THE CHILD'S PARENTS TO REIMBURSE THE COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEY OR THE INDIGENT DEFENSE FUND.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4342 -- Rep. Govan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-1525 SO AS TO PROVIDE A MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT FOR TWO AND THREE-UNIT COMBINATION TRAILERS AND SEMITRAILERS

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AND TO RESTRICT THE MOVEMENT OF THESE VEHICLES ON MULTILANE HIGHWAYS.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4343 -- Reps. D. Smith, Littlejohn, Walker, Allison, Haskins, Jennings, Hutson, Cain, Harrison, Vaughn, Wilder, Law, Simrill, Herdklotz, Kirsh, Limbaugh, Gamble, Richardson and Meacham: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO OFFICES BY ADDING SECTION 7A SO AS TO ABOLISH THE OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE ON THE DATE OF THE RATIFICATION OF THIS SECTION AND PROVIDE FOR ITS FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES TO BE DEVOLVED ONTO OTHER STATE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICES IN THE MANNER THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL PROVIDE BY LAW.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4344 -- Reps. Jennings, Inabinett, Allison, McElveen, Haskins, Harrison, Vaughn, Simrill, Herdklotz, Delleney, Kirsh and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1330, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF JUVENILE CASES, SO AS TO DELETE THE CAP ON THE AMOUNT OF RESTITUTION THAT A COURT MAY ORDER A JUVENILE TO PAY, TO PROVIDE THAT THIS AMOUNT IS IN THE COURT'S DISCRETION, AND TO PROVIDE FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED IN ESTABLISHING THIS AMOUNT.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4345 -- Reps. Elliott and Trotter: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 39, CHAPTER 24, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DRUG PRODUCT SELECTION, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 SO AS TO ENACT THE FAIR PRICE ACT FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS, TO DEFINE TERMS, TO PRESCRIBE PRICING PROCEDURES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; AND TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 39-24-10 THROUGH 39-24-60 AS ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 24, TITLE 39 AND ENTITLED "DRUG PRODUCT SELECTION" AND TO RENAME TITLE 39, CHAPTER 24 AS "DRUG PRODUCT SELECTION AND DRUG PRICING".

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

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H. 4346 -- Reps. Herdklotz, Allison, Anderson, Askins, Boan, Wilkins, G. Brown, T. Brown, Cain, Cato, Chamblee, Cooper, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Elliott, Felder, Fleming, Fulmer, P. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Huff, Hutson, Jaskwhich, Keegan, Kelley, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Marchbanks, Mason, McCraw, McKay, McMahand, McTeer, Meacham, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Simrill, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Waldrop, Walker, Wells, Whatley, Wilder, Witherspoon, Worley, Wright, J. Young, Young-Brickell, Bailey and Law: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE "CRIMES AGAINST UNBORN CHILDREN ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-90 SO AS TO CREATE OFFENSES AGAINST AN UNBORN CHILD OF INTENTIONAL HOMICIDE, VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER, INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER, BATTERY, AND AGGRAVATED BATTERY AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4347 -- Reps. Keyserling and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-48-140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO IMPOSITION AND DISTRIBUTION OF TAXES ON LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TAX MUST BE BASED ON PER CUBIC FOOT OR PER CURIE, WHICHEVER AMOUNT IS GREATER, AND TO ESTABLISH THE TAX AMOUNT PER CURIE.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4348 -- Reps. Keyserling, McElveen and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 48-48-125 SO AS TO ENACT THE NUCLEAR WASTE DISPOSAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING ACT AND TO REQUIRE A LESSEE OF THE STATE-OWNED LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL SITE TO BE SELECTED THROUGH A COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCUREMENT PROCESS, AND TO REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO RENEGOTIATE THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CURRENT LESSEE OF THE SITE SO AS TO CONFORM TO THIS PROCUREMENT PROCESS.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

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H. 4349 -- Reps. Keyserling, McElveen and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 58-27-815 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION FROM INCLUDING IN A UTILITY'S RATE BASE ANY COSTS FOR LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL UNLESS THE CHARGES FOR WASTE DISPOSAL AT A FACILITY ARE THE RESULT OF A COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4350 -- Reps. Keyserling, McElveen and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 58, CHAPTER 5, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF GAS, HEAT, WATER, SEWERAGE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL, AND STREET RAILWAY COMPANIES BY ENACTING THE NUCLEAR WASTE DISPOSAL CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT, BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION SHALL REGULATE THE RATES CHARGED BY LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE FACILITY OPERATORS.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4351 -- Reps. Walker, Byrd, D. Smith, Allison, Baxley, J. Brown, Cain, Chamblee, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cromer, Davenport, Gamble, Harrell, J. Harris, Harvin, Haskins, Herdklotz, Huff, Jaskwhich, Kelley, Kinon, Lanford, Littlejohn, McMahand, Meacham, Phillips, Robinson, R. Smith, Stille, Townsend, Vaughn, Wells, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Wright, J. Young, Inabinett, Keyserling, Hutson, Bailey, Witherspoon, Riser, Law, Simrill, Seithel, Cave, Richardson and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE GIFT OF LIFE ORGAN AND TISSUE PROCUREMENT ACT OF 1996 BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-5065 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A DESIGNATION ON STATE INCOME TAX FORMS ENABLING A TAXPAYER TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO THE GIFT OF LIFE TRUST FUND; BY ADDING ARTICLE 13 TO TITLE 44, CHAPTER 43 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE GIFT OF LIFE TRUST FUND, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, DUTIES, AND FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS; AND BY ADDING 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 VOLUNTARILY CONTRIBUTE ONE DOLLAR

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TO THE GIFT OF LIFE TRUST FUND AND THESE FUNDS MUST BE CREDITED TO AN ACCOUNT IN THE STATE TREASURER'S OFFICE FOR USE BY THE TRUST FUND.

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

H. 4352 -- Reps. Robinson, D. Smith and Law: A BILL TO REPEAL TITLE 44, CHAPTER 56, ARTICLE 4, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE DRYCLEANING FACILITY RESTORATION FUND, REGISTRATION AND ANNUAL FEES AND SURCHARGES ASSESSED AGAINST DRYCLEANING FACILITIES, AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DRYCLEANING ADVISORY COUNCIL.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4353 -- Reps. Govan and Inabinett: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 11, TITLE 7, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-11-230 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CANDIDATE WHO EXECUTES A CANDIDACY PLEDGE WITH A POLITICAL PARTY FOR PURPOSES OF OFFERING FOR ELECTION AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 7-11-210 AND CHANGES HIS POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION DURING THE TERM OF THE OFFICE FOR WHICH HE IS DEEMED TO HAVE VACATED THE SEAT TO WHICH HE WAS ELECTED AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-210 RELATING TO NOTICE OF CANDIDACY AND PLEDGE, SO AS TO INCLUDE THIS LANGUAGE IN THE PLEDGE WHICH EVERY CANDIDATE MUST FILE AS ADDED IN SECTION 7-11-230 BY THIS ACT.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4354 -- Reps. Robinson, Walker, Allison, D. Smith, Simrill and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-28-70, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS' DUTIES, SO AS TO NOT REQUIRE A RESERVE POLICE OFFICER TO BE ACCOMPANIED BY A FULL-TIME CERTIFIED SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICER, AND TO REQUIRE A RESERVE POLICE OFFICER TO BE IN

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PROXIMATE CONTACT WITH THE FULL-TIME OFFICER TO WHOM HE IS ASSIGNED.

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

H. 4355 -- Reps. Haskins, Bailey, Riser, Simrill and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1520, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS, SO AS TO REVISE THE MAXIMUM SPEED ALONG THE STATE'S HIGHWAYS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 56-5-1510 RELATING TO THE STATE'S FIFTY-FIVE MILE AN HOUR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT AND FEDERAL LAWS THAT PERMIT THE STATE TO SET SPEED LIMITS GREATER THAN FIFTY-FIVE MILES AN HOUR.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4356 -- Reps. Haskins, Littlejohn, Walker, Cain, Cromer and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS WHO MAY OBTAIN A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE WHO HAS NOT COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY A DRIVER TRAINING COURSE MAY NOT OBTAIN A DRIVER'S LICENSE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE RENEWAL OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO REQUIRE A PERSON UNDER SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE TO COMPLETE SUCCESSFULLY THE ROAD TEST CONTAINED IN SECTION 56-1-130.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4357 -- Reps. Marchbanks, Wofford, Lanford, Harvin, Rogers, Haskins, Kinon, Wilkins, T. Brown, Herdklotz, Young-Brickell, Vaughn, Hallman, Fulmer, P. Harris, Sandifer, Hutson, Byrd, J. Brown, Carnell Wells, Walker, Inabinett, Allison, Keyserling, Cain, Bailey, Witherspoon, Klauber, Law, Simrill, Robinson, Seithel, Kirsh, Gamble, Richardson, Meacham, Easterday and Stuart: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-9-25 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A STATE AGENCY FROM EXPENDING GENERAL FUND REVENUES IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT APPROPRIATED IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT OR SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT DURING A FISCAL YEAR, TO PROHIBIT THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD OR ANY OTHER OFFICER FROM TRANSFERRING FUNDS

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WHICH VIOLATE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION OR AUTHORIZE THE EXPENDITURES OF FUNDS IN EXCESS OF THE APPROPRIATED OR AUTHORIZED AMOUNTS, MAKE THE AGENCY HEAD RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THIS SECTION, TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL KNOWINGLY TO ALLOW EXCESS SPENDING AND PROVIDE A PENALTY, TO MAKE A CONVICTION OF MALFEASANCE IN OFFICE IN CONNECTION WITH COLLECTING UNDER ANY SURETY BOND, TO REQUIRE NOTICE TO THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD OF POTENTIAL AGENCY DEFICITS AND AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF ITS FINDING THAT AN AGENCY DEFICIT IS UNAVOIDABLE, TO PROHIBIT THE RECOGNITION OF AGENCY DEFICITS BY THE BOARD, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION MAY NOT BE AMENDED OR REPEALED EXCEPT IN SEPARATE LEGISLATION ENACTED BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE TOTAL MEMBERSHIP OF EACH HOUSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

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