of the Second Session of the 111th General Assembly
of the State of South Carolina
being the Regular Session Beginning Tuesday, January 9, 1996
H. 3362 -- Ways and Means Committee: A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING, JULY 1, 1995 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; TO REGULATE THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS; TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT DURING THE FISCAL YEAR; TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS ALLOTTED TO THE STATE GOVERNMENT UNDER THE PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 1976 (FEDERAL); TO AMEND SECTION 44-2-40, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT AND USES OF THE SUPERB ACCOUNT AND THE SUPERB FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FUND, SO AS TO PLACE THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE SUPERB FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FUND UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, TO CLARIFY THE USES AND MAXIMUM PAYOUTS OF THE FUND, AND TO PROVIDE THAT DISPUTES OVER THIRD PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST THE FUND MUST BE DETERMINED BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION; TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-165 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE AGENCY HEAD SALARY COMMISSION, SO AS TO REQUIRE AGENCY HEAD SALARY COMMISSION AND STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD APPROVAL TO SET THE SALARY OF A PRESIDENT OF A TECHNICAL COLLEGE IN EXCESS OF NINETY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE MIDPOINT OF THE AGENCY HEAD SALARY RANGE AND TO CORRECT OBSOLETE REFERENCES; TO AMEND SECTION 23-6-40 OF THE 1976 CODE RELATING, TO THE MANAGEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR SHALL RECOMMEND THE SALARIES OF DEPUTY DIRECTORS; TO AMEND SECTION 57-1-450 OF THE 1976 CODE RELATING TO THE MANAGEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR SHALL RECOMMEND THE SALARIES OF DEPUTY DIRECTORS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-335 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISIONS OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO PROVIDE TO AND RECEIVE FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES GOODS AND SERVICES, AND TO AUTHORIZE THESE DIVISIONS TO CHARGE AND PAY FOR SUCH GOODS AND SERVICES, THE REVENUE FROM WHICH MUST BE USED FOR THE COSTS OF PROVIDING THE GOODS AND SERVICES; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 11-9-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WITH RESPECT TO DEBTS OWED TO THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD AT THE END OF ANY FISCAL YEAR, THE BOARD IS AUTHORIZED TO TRANSFER ANY FUNDS REMAINING IN THE AGENCY'S ACCOUNTS TO PAY THESE DEBTS PRIOR TO THE CLOSING OF THE BOOKS FOR THAT FISCAL YEAR, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 48-52-435 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN ORDER TO AVOID DUPLICATIVE STUDIES, FUNDS SHALL NOT BE EXPENDED BY STATE AGENCIES FOR STUDIES INVESTIGATING ALTERNATIVE ENERGY USAGE OR CONSERVATION MEASURES WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE STATE ENERGY OFFICE AND THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 11-9-115 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PRICES OFFERED IN CONNECTION WITH CONTRACTS FOR PURCHASES MADE BY THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA FOR ANY COUNTY, MUNICIPALITY, COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY, POLITICAL SUBDIVISION, SCHOOL DISTRICT, OR AGENCY OF THE STATE SHALL NOT BE SUBJECT TO FAIR TRADE CONTRACTS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-200 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF PARKING FACILITIES OWNED OR CONTROLLED BY AGENCIES OF STATE GOVERNMENT; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-180 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS BY ANY STATE AGENCY, EXCEPT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS AS DEFINED IN THE STATE BUDGET, ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AND REGULATION OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-190 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, AS PART OF THE APPROVAL PROCESS RELATING TO TRADES OF STATE PROPERTY FOR NONSTATE PROPERTY, THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD IS AUTHORIZED TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION OF ANY NET PROCEEDS RESULTING FROM SUCH A TRANSACTION TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE PROPERTY HELD BY THE BOARD; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 10-3-60 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT REVENUES GENERATED FROM THE RENTALS OF THE FACILITIES OF THE GOVERNOR'S MANSION COMPLEX MAY BE RETAINED AND EXPENDED FOR THE BUDGETED OPERATION OF THE COMPLEX; TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 35, TITLE 11, OF THE 1976 CODE RELATING TO GENERAL PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE BY ADDING SUBARTICLE 11 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A GOVERNMENTAL BODY TO ACCEPT GIFTS-IN-KIND OF ARCHITECTURAL OR ENGINEERING SERVICES, OR BOTH AND ITEMS OF CONSTRUCTION WITH A VALUE OF LESS THAN TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS WITH THE APPROVAL OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS IF THE GIFT IS MADE OR ACCEPTED WITHOUT THE INTENT TO INFLUENCE THE JUDGMENT OF THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-5260 OF THE 1976 CODE RELATING TO ANNUAL REPORTS BY A GOVERNMENTAL BODY BEING MADE ANNUALLY TO THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD CONCERNING THE NUMBER AND DOLLAR VALUE OF CONTRACTS AWARDED TO ELIGIBLE MINORITY BUSINESSES DURING THE PRECEDING FISCAL YEAR, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE REPORTS TO BE MADE TO THE DIVISION OF OPERATIONS OF THE BOARD BY AUGUST FIFTEENTH OF THE TOTAL DOLLAR VOLUME OF BUSINESS THAT WAS CONTRACTED EITHER DIRECTLY OR THROUGH CERTIFIED SUBCONTRACTORS WHO ARE SMALL, MINORITY, OR WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS DURING THE PREVIOUS FISCAL YEAR; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 48-52-635 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A STATE AGENCY TO CARRY FORWARD AND RETAIN SAVINGS REALIZED FROM ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES WHICH HAVE BEEN CERTIFIED BY THE STATE ENERGY OFFICE; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-141, SO AS TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES TO INSURE STATE-OWNED VEHICLES THROUGH THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD OR ABSORB THE COST OF ACCIDENT REPAIRS, ESTABLISHES CONDITION UNDER WHICH A STATE EMPLOYEE WHILE DRIVING A STATE-OWNED VEHICLE IS LIABLE FOR AN ASSESSMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-270 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLE MANAGEMENT ESTABLISHING CRITERIA FOR INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO DEFINE THE CONDITIONS FOR WHICH A STATE-OWNED VEHICLE MAY BE ASSIGNED TO STATE EMPLOYEES; TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-710 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD MAKING INSURANCE AVAILABLE TO ACTIVE AND RETIRED EMPLOYEES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A PLAN TO INCREASE THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION RATES OF STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO A LEVEL ADEQUATE TO COVER THE EMPLOYER'S SHARE FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR'S COST OF PROVIDING HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE TO RETIRED STATE AND SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-580 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO MAKE QUARTERLY PAYMENTS ON INSURANCE CONTRACTS WHERE THE ANNUAL PREMIUM EXCEEDS FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND TO UNDERTAKE NEGOTIATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THIS REQUIREMENT; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-450 SO AS TO ALLOW THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO WITHHOLD LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREES; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 2-7-78 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION OF REVENUE IN THE GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDED APPROPRIATIONS BILL AND THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT ON THE BILL; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-195 SO AS TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR STATE EMPLOYEE FURLOUGH POLICIES; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-200 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL EXPENSES TO PERSONS INTERVIEWING FOR STATE EMPLOYMENT; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-190 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS TO REWARD STATE EMPLOYEES; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-50 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS ACCUMULATED BY THE DIVISION OF BUDGET AND ANALYSES, BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, UNDER CONTRACT FOR PROVIDING GOODS AND SERVICES WHICH ARE NOT EXPENDED MAY BE CARRIED FORWARD FOR THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING THESE GOODS AND SERVICES; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-2322 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION TO SELL A DEALER LICENSE PLATE FOR USE ON A MOTOR VEHICLE WHICH THE DEALER LOANS TO A SCHOOL FOR DRIVER EDUCATION; TO AUTHORIZE A TWENTY DOLLAR FEE FOR THE LICENSE PLATE AND TO REQUIRE SURRENDER OF THE LICENSE PLATE WHEN IT IS NO LONGER USED FOR DRIVER EDUCATION; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 11-9-370 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A STATE AGENCY COLLECTING REVENUE TO BE APPLIED TO PAYMENTS ON GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS SHALL SUBMIT REVENUE COLLECTED TO THE STATE TREASURER AND THE REVENUE SUBMITTED CONSTITUTES A REIMBURSEMENT; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 2-7-115 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR DEBT SERVICE IN THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT ARE THE ESTIMATED DEBT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS OF BONDS OF THE STATE FOR EACH FISCAL YEAR, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE INCLUSION OF THESE APPROPRIATIONS IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT SHALL NOT PREVENT THE ISSUANCE OF ADDITIONAL BONDS PURSUANT TO CURRENT OR FUTURE AUTHORIZATIONS IF PERMITTED BY LAW; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-590 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SPECIAL FUND THAT SUPPORTS CERTAIN BONDED DEBT OF THE STATE ISSUED BEFORE DECEMBER 1, 1997, TO BE FIRST APPLIED TO DEBT SERVICE; TO AMEND THE CODE OF 1976 BY ADDING SECTION 2-7-107 SO AS TO REQUIRE SUFFICIENT APPROPRIATIONS TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT INCURRED AFTER DECEMBER 1, 1977; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 11-1-100 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, AFTER REVIEW OF THE JOINT BOND REVIEW COMMITTEE, TO REGULATE THE STARTING DATE OF THE VARIOUS PROJECTS APPROVED FOR FUNDING THROUGH THE ISSUANCE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 4-5-260 SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT, WITH RESPECT TO STATE AID TO SUBDIVISIONS FOR COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND THE ALLOCATION FORMULA FOR AN ANNEXED COUNTY, WHERE A PORTION OF ONE COUNTY IS ANNEXED TO ANOTHER COUNTY, THE TOTAL AMOUNT ALLOCATED TO THE TWO COUNTIES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL WHICH WOULD BE ALLOCATED TO THE TWO COUNTIES SEPARATELY; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 6-27-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, WITH RESPECT TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND THE STATE AID TO SUBDIVISIONS ACT, NOTWITHSTANDING THE AMOUNT APPROPRIATED IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATION ACT FOR "HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION REIMBURSEMENT", THERE MUST BE ANNUALLY APPROPRIATED WHATEVER AMOUNT IS NECESSARY TO REIMBURSE TO COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES FOR EXEMPTIONS ALLOWED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF LAW; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 11-3-240 SO AS TO SPECIFY THAT FOUR CENTS PER CAPITA BE APPROPRIATED TO EACH COUNTY TO BE APPLIED TOWARD THE EXPENSE OF PRINTING TAX FORMS AND SUPPLIES, AND PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER OF PAYMENT; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 TO CHAPTER 21 OF TITLE 8 SO AS TO PROVIDE SALARY SUPPLEMENTS FOR CLERKS OF COURT, PROBATE COURT JUDGES, AND SHERIFFS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 6-7-185 SO AS TO SPECIFY HOW THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION TO THE REGIONAL COUNCILS OF GOVERNMENTS IS ALLOCATED; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 6-7-157 SO AS TO REQUIRE REGIONAL COUNCILS OF GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE A SPENDING PLAN BEFORE RECEIPT OF STATE FUNDS AND PROVIDE FOR AN AUDIT OF APPROPRIATED FUNDS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 6-7-155 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE TREASURER TO DISBURSE FUNDS TO REGIONAL COUNCILS OF GOVERNMENT UPON APPROVAL; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 6-1-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHERE A PORTION OF ONE COUNTY IS ANNEXED TO ANOTHER COUNTY, THE AMOUNT ALLOCATED UNDER AID TO SUBDIVISIONS TO THE TWO COUNTIES MUST NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT THAT WOULD BE ALLOCATED TO THE COUNTIES SEPARATELY AND TO REQUIRE THE POPULATION OF THE ANNEXED AREAS TO BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION IN DETERMINING THE PROPORTIONATE ALLOCATION FOR EACH COUNTY; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 11-9-140 SO AS TO ALLOW THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO TRANSFER TO THE BOND CONTINGENCY REVOLVING FUND ANY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BOND PROJECT BALANCES DETERMINED NOT TO BE USABLE OR NEEDED, AND PROVIDE FOR EXEMPTIONS AND RELATED MATTERS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-180 SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL POWERS TO THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD INCLUDING THE POWER TO EXAMINE AGENCY ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS AND REQUIRE ADOPTION OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR PROPER ACCOUNTING; TO PROTECT AGAINST FIRE LOSS AND DETERIORATION OF STATE PROPERTY; TO APPROVE DESTRUCTION OF AGENCY RECORDS; TO APPROVE PLANS FOR PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS MADE BY STATE AGENCIES; TO APPROVE BLANKET BONDS INCLUDING BONDS ON EMPLOYEES OR STATE OFFICIALS; AND TO CONTRACT TO DEVELOP AN ENERGY UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR FACILITIES UNDER THE BOARD'S CONTROL; TO AMEND SECTION 1-1-810 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE PERIOD TO BE COVERED BY ANNUAL REPORTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EACH STATE AGENCY AND DEPARTMENT SHALL SUBMIT AN ANNUAL REPORT WHICH MUST BE AN ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 1-1-820, RELATING TO CONTENTS OF ANNUAL REPORTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT MUST CONTAIN THE AGENCY MISSION, OBJECTIVES, AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-405 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO AIRCRAFT MAY BE PURCHASED, LEASED, OR LEASE-PURCHASED FOR MORE THAN A THIRTY-DAY PERIOD BY ANY STATE AGENCY WITHOUT THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD AND THE JOINT BOND REVIEW COMMITTEE; TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-530, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE OF PROPERTY USED IN ILLEGAL CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE TRANSACTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE PROPERTY SEIZED AND FORFEITED IS AN AIRCRAFT OR WATERCRAFT AND IS TRANSFERRED TO A STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY OR OTHER STATE AGENCY, ITS USE AND RETAINAGE BY THAT AGENCY SHALL BE AT THE DISCRETION AND APPROVAL OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 56-31-60 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A PENALTY OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS A VEHICLE ON EACH VEHICLE WHICH A CAR RENTAL COMPANY FAILS TO REGISTER AND LICENSE IN THIS STATE, AND FAILS TO REMIT PROPERTY TAXES IN THIS STATE AS REQUIRED BY LAW, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE SEIZURE AND SUBSEQUENT DESTRUCTION OF THE VEHICLE IF THE APPROPRIATE FEES AND TAXES ARE NOT PAID AFTER NINETY DAYS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2710 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO COIN-OPERATED MACHINES AND DEVICES PROHIBITED BY LAW, SO AS TO INCLUDE VIDEO SLOT MACHINES WHICH DO NOT DISBURSE MONEY BUT WHICH HAVE A FREE PLAY FEATURE AND ALL OTHER VIDEO GAMES WHICH DO NOT DISBURSE MONEY BUT WHICH HAVE A FREE PLAY FEATURE REGARDLESS OF THE GAME ON THE MACHINES WITHIN THE CATEGORY OF DEVICES EXEMPT FROM THE PROHIBITION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2720, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSE FEES FOR COIN-OPERATED MACHINES AND DEVICES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEE ON CERTAIN MACHINES AND TO DELETE A ONE-TIME ADDITIONAL FEE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-21-2776 AND 12-21-2804, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REGULATION OF VIDEO GAMES WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE, SO AS TO EXTEND FROM JULY 1, 1995, TO JULY 1, 1998, THE DEADLINE FOR INSTALLING METERS, TO INCREASE FROM FIVE TO EIGHT THE NUMBER OF MACHINES ALLOWED AT A SINGLE PLACE OR PREMISES, AND TO ALLOW MACHINES TO BE PLAYED UNTIL TWO O'CLOCK A.M. ON SUNDAYS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 12-21-2791, RELATING TO LIMITS ON CASH PAYOUTS; TO REDUCE THE SOFT DRINKS TAX BY AN INCREMENTAL ONE-SIXTH IN FISCAL YEARS 1995-96 THROUGH 1999-2000; AND TO REPEAL ARTICLE 13, CHAPTER 21 OF TITLE 12 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION OF THE SOFT DRINKS TAX, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2000; TO AMEND SECTION 57-11-20, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND, SO AS TO REQUIRE INTEREST EARNED FROM THE FUND TO BE DEPOSITED IN THE FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-160, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE SALE AND DISPOSAL OF MOTOR OIL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MOTOR CARRIERS RATHER THAN FOR HIRE MOTOR CARRIERS ARE EXEMPT FROM CERTAIN FEES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS CONCERNING REPORTS FILED WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGARDING THE EXISTENCE OF WASTE OIL STORAGE TANKS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE, BY ADDING SECTION 58-23-25 SO AS TO DEFINE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION'S MOTOR CARRIER REGULATORY AUTHORITY; BY ADDING SECTION 58-23-350 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION WITH AUTHORITY TO ISSUE CLASS E CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE TO FOR-HIRE MOTOR VEHICLES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE FEE AND PROCEDURE TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PROCEDURES TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THESE REQUIREMENTS, AND THE POSSIBILITY THAT A CERTIFICATE HOLDER MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS PROVIDED IN SECTIONS 58-23-620 AND 44-96-160(V)(1); TO AMEND SECTION 58-23-590, RELATING TO LICENSE FEES FOR CLASS E AND F CERTIFICATE HOLDERS, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE FEE SCHEDULE FOR CLASS E AND F CERTIFICATE HOLDERS, AND TO ALLOW THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TO DETERMINE THE ASSESSMENTS FOR HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL, TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE COMPLIANCE AND PROVIDE IT WITH THE POWER TO ASSESS FEES, GRANT OPERATING CERTIFICATES, SET RATES, AND ENFORCE THE COMMISSION'S REGULATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 58-23-620, RELATING TO SITUATIONS IN WHICH LOCAL LICENSE FEES MAY OR MAY NOT BE IMPOSED ON A CERTIFICATE A, B, C, D, E, OR F HOLDER, SO AS TO DELETE THE CERTIFICATE D AND TO PROVIDE CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH LOCAL LICENSE FEES MAY BE IMPOSED ON A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE OR A COMMON OR CONTRACT MOTOR CARRIER OF PROPERTY; TO AMEND SECTION 58-23-640, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ASSESSMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION'S IDENTIFIER FEE, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION" FOR "PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION" AND PLACE ALL REVENUE GENERATED BY THE FEE IN THE GENERAL FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 58-23-650, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION'S AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS WITH REGULATORY AGENCIES OF OTHER STATES HAVING JURISDICTION OVER MOTOR CARRIERS, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION" FOR "PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION", AND TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AUTHORITY TO ENFORCE THESE AGREEMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 58-23-1120, RELATING TO REQUIRING A MOTOR CARRIER TO COMPLY WITH ORDERS AND REGULATIONS PRESCRIBED BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, SO AS TO DEFINE THE ROLE OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, AND THE TRANSPORT POLICE DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY IN THE REGULATION OF MOTOR CARRIERS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 58-23-580 RELATING TO LICENSE FEES FOR CLASS D CERTIFICATE HOLDERS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 24-21-510 AND 24-21-540 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY CONTROL CENTERS, PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATIONS, AND SENTENCING OPTIONS, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATIONS; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 24-21-520 AND 24-21-530 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-20, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE MIGRATORY WATERFOWL COMMITTEE, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO THE COMMITTEE, TRANSFER ITS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, AND REVISE PROCEDURES PERTAINING TO RELATED FUNDS; TO REPEAL CHAPTER 19, TITLE 1, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE STATE REORGANIZATION COMMISSION, TO REPEAL CHAPTERS 22, 23, 25, 27, 29, 39, 43, 51, 55, AND 73, ALL OF TITLE 2, RELATING TO VARIOUS COMMITTEES INCLUDING THOSE RELATING TO AQUACULTURE, INSURANCE, CRIME, ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE, ELECTION LAW, MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXTILES, AGING, HEALTH CARE, AND THE DISABLED, TO REPEAL SECTION 11-35-520 RELATING TO THE PROCUREMENT POLICY COMMITTEE, CHAPTER 32 OF TITLE 46, RELATING TO THE TOBACCO ADVISORY COMMISSION, ARTICLE 11, CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 57, RELATING TO THE INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, AND CHAPTER 9 OF TITLE 59, RELATING TO THE COMMITTEE TO MAKE A CONTINUING STUDY OF THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 11-11-325 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A SEPARATE FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY STYLED THE "STATE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FUND" AND PROVIDE THAT AMOUNTS CREDITED TO THIS FUND MUST BE USED TO PROVIDE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FOR OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.
H. 3363 -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE MONIES FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994-95.
H. 3373 -- Reps. Seithel, Trotter, Wilder, Clyburn, Tripp, G. Brown, Hallman, Townsend, Bailey, Rice, Littlejohn, Herdklotz, Meacham, Jaskwhich, Elliott, Allison, Vaughn, Fulmer, McCraw, Whatley, Limehouse, Simrill, Shissias, Easterday, Breeland, L. Whipper, Harrell, Phillips, Haskins, Cato, A. Young, Stoddard, S. Whipper, Neilson, Sandifer, Davenport, J. Hines, Moody-Lawrence, Dantzler, Fleming, Lloyd, J. Brown, Limbaugh, Cain, Hodges, Boan, McKay, Walker, Beatty, Rhoad, Hutson, Spearman, Thomas, Cave, J. Young, T. Brown, Stille, Martin and Klauber: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-160, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FINES PERTAINING TO CRUELTY TO ANIMALS, SO AS TO REVISE THE METHOD OF DISTRIBUTING FINES COLLECTED PURSUANT TO CRUELTY TO ANIMALS VIOLATIONS.
H. 3380 -- Reps. Lanford, Wilkins, Hallman, Koon, Mason, Sandifer, Simrill, Wright, Cain, Allison, Wells, Walker, A. Young, McCraw, J. Hines, Cato, Inabinett, Breeland, Herdklotz, S. Whipper, Davenport and Beatty: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2205, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST COMMITTING A STATUS OFFENDER TO THE CUSTODY OF A CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION OR SECURE EVALUATION CENTER OPERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH COMMITMENT MAY BE MADE TO A SECURE EVALUATION CENTER FOR AN INDETERMINATE PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED FORTY-FIVE DAYS.
H. 3446 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 47, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ANIMALS, LIVESTOCK, AND POULTRY, BY ADDING CHAPTER 20 SO AS TO ENACT PROVISIONS TO REGULATE CONFINED SWINE FEEDING OPERATIONS, INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR, AMONG OTHER THINGS, FEES, PUNISHMENT FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTER, AND THE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 46-45-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO NUISANCE SUITS RELATED TO AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO ESTABLISHED AGRICULTURAL FACILITY OR ANY AGRICULTURAL OPERATION AT AN ESTABLISHED AGRICULTURAL FACILITY IS OR MAY BECOME A NUISANCE, PRIVATE OR PUBLIC, BY ANY CHANGED CONDITIONS IN OR ABOUT THE LOCALITY OF THE FACILITY OR OPERATION, AND TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS REGARDING CONFINED SWINE FEEDING OPERATIONS, WHICH ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS ARE SEPARATE AND DISTINCT FROM THE REGULATIONS PROMULGATED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 20, TITLE 47; AND TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THESE "SEPARATE AND DISTINCT" OR "ADDITIONAL" REGULATIONS ARE APPROVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, OR TAKE EFFECT WITHOUT ACTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, VARIOUS PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS ACT AND CERTAIN REGULATIONS ARE REPEALED.
H. 3447 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 47-3-730 AND 47-3-760, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RESTRAINT OF DANGEROUS ANIMALS AND PENALTIES, SO AS TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS OF RESTRAINT, TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF A SECURITY BOND IN THE REGISTRATION OF DANGEROUS ANIMALS, AND TO EXPAND OFFENSES TO WHICH PENALTIES APPLY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 47-3-750, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SEIZURE AND IMPOUNDMENT OF DANGEROUS ANIMALS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE VARIOUS ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS TO SEIZE AND IMPOUND SUCH ANIMALS.
H. 3486 -- Reps. Tripp, Cromer, Sandifer, Cobb-Hunter, Baxley, Kennedy, Wright, Tucker, Bailey, Stille, Littlejohn, Robinson, Richardson, Huff, Lanford, Wilder, Jaskwhich, Shissias, Vaughn, Simrill, Wells, Trotter, Whatley, Stuart, Rhoad, Govan, Easterday, Seithel, Allison, D. Smith, Cotty, Gamble, Limehouse, A. Young, Koon, J. Harris, Harrison, Fleming, Harvin, Mason, Kirsh, Rice, Marchbanks, Carnell, Meacham, Haskins, Harrell, Cain and Jennings: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-11-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DRAWING AND UTTERING OF FRAUDULENT CHECKS, DRAFTS, OR OTHER WRITTEN ORDERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECTION DOES APPLY TO ANY CHECK GIVEN IN FULL OR PARTIAL PAYMENT OF A PREEXISTING DEBT WHICH RESULTED FROM A REVOLVING CREDIT ACCOUNT WHICH IS NOT A CONSUMER CREDIT TRANSACTION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT FAILURE OF THE PERSON RECEIVING A CHECK TO OBTAIN CERTAIN INFORMATION SHALL NOT WARRANT DISMISSAL OF PROSECUTION, BUT THE PERSON BRINGING THE ACTION HAS THE BURDEN OF PROVING THAT THE DEFENDANT SIGNED OR ENDORSED THE CHECK AND PRESENTED IT IN PAYMENT OF A DEBT OR OBLIGATION.
H. 3512 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DISAPPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO THE REPEAL OF PARENT-ORIENTED EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND THE PROMULGATION OF PARENT/FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAMS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1713, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
H. 3515 -- Reps. Harrison and Hodges: A BILL TO ESTABLISH AN AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY MONUMENT TO BE ERECTED ON THE STATE HOUSE GROUNDS, TO CREATE A COMMISSION TO SELECT THE DESIGN AND LOCATION OF THE MONUMENT AND PERFORM CERTAIN OTHER FUNCTIONS, TO PROVIDE THAT THIS COMMISSION SHALL ALSO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING AN AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY MUSEUM AND SHALL MAKE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS REGARD TO THE STATE HOUSE COMMITTEE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DATE THIS COMMISSION SHALL BE DISSOLVED.
H. 3517 -- Rep. Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 14-1-206 AND 14-1-209, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ASSESSMENTS TO BE IMPOSED IN CRIMINAL CASES IN CERTAIN COURTS, SO AS TO EXCLUDE THE FAMILY COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 16-19-10, RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION OF CERTAIN CRIMINAL PENALTIES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE PENALTIES TO BE IMPOSED AND FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE REQUIRED FINE; TO AMEND SECTION 17-15-260, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN BAIL AND RECOGNIZANCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH FUNDS TO BE DEPOSITED IN THE STATE GENERAL FUND MUST BE TRANSMITTED TO THE STATE TREASURER; TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-190, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PENALTIES FOR PISTOL OR FIREARM VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE REQUIRED FINE; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 24-23-220, RELATING TO THE PAYMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS AND RESTITUTION CHARGES.
H. 3532 -- Reps. Wright, H. Brown, Cato, Cooper, Fulmer, Harvin, Harwell, Keegan, Knotts, Koon, Wilkins and A. Young: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 52, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AMUSEMENTS, GAMES, AND ATHLETIC CONTESTS BY ADDING CHAPTER 19 SO AS TO ESTABLISH IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY FOR INJURIES OR DEATH TO A PERSON ENGAGED IN A SKATING ACTIVITY CAUSED BY AN INHERENT RISK OF ICE OR ROLLER SKATING.
H. 3535 -- Reps. Delleney, Martin, Baxley, Knotts, Littlejohn, A. Young, Harrison, Wright, Sheheen, J. Harris and Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-430, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRANSFER OF JUVENILE JURISDICTION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE FAMILY COURT TO TRANSFER JURISDICTION OF A CHILD FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER IF THE CHILD HAS BEEN CHARGED WITH AN OFFENSE THAT, IF COMMITTED BY AN ADULT, WOULD PROVIDE FOR A TERM OF IMPRISONMENT FOR TEN YEARS OR MORE AND THE CHILD HAS TWO PRIOR ADJUDICATIONS FOR OFFENSES CARRYING THE SAME SENTENCE, AND TO DEFINE A SECOND ADJUDICATION OR CONVICTION.
H. 3536 -- Rep. Cato: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-1-315 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN INDIVIDUAL WHO OWNS A MOTOR VEHICLE OR HOLDS A MOTOR VEHICLE UNDER LEASE AND WHO, UNDER WRITTEN CONTRACT OR LEASE, PROVIDES THAT VEHICLE AND THE SERVICES OF A DRIVER TO A MOTOR CARRIER MUST BE CONSIDERED AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AND NOT AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MOTOR CARRIER FOR PURPOSES OF TITLE 42, WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
H. 3557 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 33-56-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ARE NOT REQUIRED TO FILE REGISTRATION STATEMENTS WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE UNDER THE SOLICITATION OF CHARITABLE FUNDS ACT, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THOSE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ARE NOT REQUIRED TO FILE THESE REGISTRATION STATEMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE, ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, AND AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS THEREOF ARE ALSO EXEMPT FROM THIS REQUIREMENT IF THEY ARE SUBJECT TO THE DISCLOSURE PROVISIONS OF THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, AND TO AMEND SECTION 33-56-60 RELATING TO REPORTS OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES BY CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS REQUIRED TO FILE, SO AS TO REVISE THE DATE WHEN THIS REPORT IS DUE.
H. 3566 -- Reps. Harrison, Cobb-Hunter, Shissias, Quinn, Govan, Martin, Wright, Thomas, Kinon, Haskins, Allison, Neal and Limbaugh: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 30 SO AS TO ENACT THE JUVENILE JUSTICE CODE BY CONSOLIDATING INTO ONE ARTICLE ALL PROVISIONS OF LAW IN VARIOUS PARTS OF CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND RELATING TO DELINQUENCY PROCEEDINGS AND PROCEDURES AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE DETENTION, FINGERPRINTING, TRANSFER, DISPOSITION, COMMITMENT, AND EDUCATION OF JUVENILES; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 20-7-112, 20-7-330, 20-7-340, 20-7-350, 20-7-360, 20-7-370, 20-7-380, 20-7-390, 20-7-430, 20-7-600, 20-7-605, 20-7-620, 20-7-630, 20-7-740, 20-7-770, 20-7-780, 20-7-1330, 20-7-1333, 20-7-1340, 20-7-2080, 20-7-2095, 20-7-2105, 20-7-2115, 20-7-2125, 20-7-2135, 20-7-2145, 20-7-2155, 20-7-2170, 20-7-2175, 20-7-2180, 20-7-2185, 20-7-2190, 20-7-2195, 20-7-2200, 20-7-2203, 20-7-2205, 20-7-2210, 20-7-3100, 20-7-3110, 20-7-3120, 20-7-3130, 20-7-3170, 20-7-3180, 20-7-3190, 20-7-3200, 20-7-3210, 20-7-3220, 20-7-3230, 20-7-3235, 20-7-3240, 20-7-3260, 20-7-3270, 20-7-3280, 20-7-3290, 20-7-3300, 20-7-3310, 20-7-3320, 20-7-3330, 20-7-3340, 20-7-3350, 20-7-3360, 20-7-3370, 20-7-3380, 20-7-4000 AND 24-3-25, ALL RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PROCEEDINGS AND PROCEDURES IN CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20 WHICH ARE CONSOLIDATED INTO ARTICLE 30 AS PROVIDED ABOVE.
H. 3589 -- Rep. McTeer: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO STUDY WHETHER MOTOR VEHICLES THAT ARE LEGALLY ELEVATED PURSUANT TO SECTION 56-5-4445 ARE A SAFETY HAZARD AND TO REPORT ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE HOUSE EDUCATION AND PUBLIC WORKS AND SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEES.
H. 3623 -- Reps. Richardson, S. Whipper, Herdklotz, Simrill, Cotty, Kennedy, Jaskwhich, Haskins, Canty, Moody-Lawrence, Stuart, J. Harris, Cave, Wells, Witherspoon, Riser, J. Hines, Fleming, Easterday, Littlejohn, L. Whipper and Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-21-3325 SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT A MINIMUM OF TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE GROSS PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF BINGO CARDS AND ENTRANCE FEES BE EXPENDED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES.
H. 3624 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 48, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 57 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT PRIVILEGE AND VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURE ACT OF 1996 SO AS TO DEFINE ENVIRONMENTAL AUDITS AND AUDIT REPORTS AND TO CREATE A PRIVILEGE WITH REGARD TO CONTENTS OF THESE REPORTS AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
H. 3628 -- Reps. Thomas, Moody-Lawrence, Cobb-Hunter, Richardson, T. Brown, Knotts, Keegan, Wright, J. Harris, Gamble, J. Young, P. Harris, Baxley, Townsend, Dantzler, Witherspoon, Stille, Law, Scott, Riser and Cotty: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE A STUDY COMMITTEE TO EXAMINE STATE LAW RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION, POSSESSION, AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS IN MINIBOTTLES AND TO EXAMINE AMENDMENTS TO STATE LAW PERTAINING TO ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR BY THE DRINK.
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