Journal of the Senate
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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S. 105 -- Senators Ryberg, Wilson, Elliott and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 20 IN TITLE 7, RELATING TO ELECTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE UNITED STATES SENATE FROM THIS STATE WHO HAVE SERVED FOR MORE THAN A SPECIFIED NUMBER OF YEARS IN THEIR OFFICES MAY NOT SEEK ELECTION TO THE SAME OFFICE EXCEPT BY A WRITE-IN CAMPAIGN WITH THESE LIMITS TO APPLY ONLY TO TERMS BEGINNING AFTER 1996 AND TO MAKE THIS ACT EFFECTIVE ONLY UPON A FAVORABLE VOTE IN A REFERENDUM HELD AT THE TIME OF THE 1996 GENERAL ELECTION.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 106 -- Senators Ryberg and Wilson: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 2 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT HOUSE MEMBERS MAY SERVE ONLY THREE TWO-YEAR TERMS AND TO PROVIDE THAT HOUSE MEMBERS SERVING IN OFFICE WHEN THIS PROVISION IS RATIFIED INTO LAW MAY COMPLETE THE TERM WHICH THEY ARE CURRENTLY SERVING PLUS THREE NEW TERMS THEREAFTER; PROPOSING AN

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AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 6 OF THE CONSTITUTION, RELATING TO THE SENATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SENATORS MAY SERVE ONLY TWO FOUR-YEAR TERMS, TO PROVIDE THAT SENATORS SERVING IN OFFICE WHEN THIS PROVISION IS RATIFIED INTO LAW MAY COMPLETE THE TERM WHICH THEY ARE CURRENTLY SERVING PLUS TWO NEW TERMS THEREAFTER, AND TO REVISE CERTAIN OBSOLETE REFERENCES.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 107 -- Senators Wilson, Thomas, Courson, Elliott, Hayes, Rankin and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-250, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION, SO AS TO INCREASE THE EXEMPTION FROM THE FIRST TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS TO THE FIRST FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS BEGINNING WITH THE 1995 TAX YEAR.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 108 -- Senators Wilson, Hayes and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 17-1-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY CRIMINAL FINE IMPOSED BY A COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS OF THIS STATE WHICH REMAINS UNPAID FOR A PERIOD OF AT LEAST THIRTY DAYS CONSTITUTES A LIEN AGAINST THE PERSON AGAINST WHOM THE FINE WAS IMPOSED, TO PROVIDE THAT THIS LIEN HAS THE SAME FORCE AND EFFECT AS A JUDGMENT WHICH MAY BE RECORDED IN ANY COUNTY IN WHICH ANY PERSON RESIDES OR OWNS REAL PROPERTY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A LIEN IMPOSED BY THIS SECTION IS NOT DISCHARGEABLE IN BANKRUPTCY.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 109 -- Senators Wilson, Rose, Hayes, Gregory and Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 2-1-180, 11-9-880, AS AMENDED, 11-11-30, 11-11-90, AND 11-11-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADJOURNMENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE BUDGETARY PROCESS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DATE FOR THE MANDATORY ADJOURNMENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM THE FIRST THURSDAY IN JUNE TO THE SECOND THURSDAY IN MAY, TO CHANGE THE DATE OF

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THE ANNUAL INITIAL FORECAST OF THE BOARD OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS FROM NOVEMBER TENTH TO OCTOBER FIFTEENTH, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE INITIAL FORECAST MAY BE ADJUSTED ONLY DOWNWARD, TO CHANGE THE DATE OF ANNUAL ESTIMATES OF FINANCIAL NEEDS BY STATE ENTITIES FROM NOVEMBER FIRST TO OCTOBER FIRST, TO PROVIDE THAT JOINT COMMITTEE HEARINGS ON BUDGET REQUESTS MUST BEGIN ON THE SECOND TUESDAY IN DECEMBER, TO PROVIDE THAT SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS MAY BE REQUESTED FROM UNEXPENDED FUNDS FROM THE PREVIOUS FISCAL YEAR, AND TO PROHIBIT SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 110 -- Senators Wilson, Courson, Rose, Elliott, Hayes and Ryberg: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 9, ARTICLE III, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ANNUAL SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MUST COMMENCE ON THE SECOND TUESDAY IN FEBRUARY INSTEAD OF THE SECOND TUESDAY IN JANUARY AND THAT THE SENATE SHALL HAVE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETINGS IN THE YEARS FOLLOWING THE ELECTION OF ITS MEMBERS AND TO DELETE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE RELATING TO EARLIER SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 111 -- Senators Peeler, Rose, Gregory, Reese, Elliott, Rankin and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 3-9-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH FEDERAL AGENCIES TO CONDUCT AND DIRECT THE DISPOSAL OF EXCESS OR SURPLUS PROPERTY OF THOSE FEDERAL AGENCIES OR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NO OTHER STATE AGENCY THAT RECEIVES STATE APPROPRIATED FUNDS OR LOCAL AGENCY MAY PERFORM THIS FUNCTION; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 11-35-715 SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL STATE GOVERNMENTAL BODIES RECEIVING

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STATE APPROPRIATED FUNDS INCLUDING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO COMPLY WITH PROVISIONS OF LAW REQUIRING THE USE OF THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES WHEN DISPOSING OF SURPLUS PROPERTY REGARDLESS OF OTHER EXEMPTIONS WHICH HAVE BEEN GRANTED TO THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-3820, RELATING TO THE ALLOCATION OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL PROCEEDS MUST BE APPLIED TO THE CREDIT OF THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY OWNING THE PROPERTY FOR THE PURCHASE OF LIKE ITEMS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-530, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SEIZURE, FORFEITURE, AND SALE OF PROPERTY USED IN ILLEGAL DRUG TRANSACTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PUBLIC AUCTIONS OF THIS PROPERTY MUST BE CONDUCTED BY THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES, AND THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES MUST BE NOTIFIED ANNUALLY OF THE PROPERTY WHICH HAS BEEN RETAINED BY THE SEIZING AGENCY; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 50-3-115 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PUBLIC AUCTIONS OF PERSONAL PROPERTY SEIZED AND FORFEITED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES MUST BE CONDUCTED BY THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES, TO REQUIRE THE DIVISION TO BE NOTIFIED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CERTAIN PROPERTY RETAINED BY IT FOR ITS OWN USE, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-740, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CONFISCATION, FORFEITURE, AND SALE OF PROPERTY USED IN THE HUNTING OF DEER OR BEAR AT NIGHT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ACTING THROUGH THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES AS ITS AUTHORIZED AGENT SHALL CONDUCT THE PUBLIC AUCTIONS AT WHICH THIS PROPERTY IS SOLD AND THAT THE SALE MUST BE CONDUCTED IN THE SAME MANNER SURPLUS PROPERTY IS SOLD UNDER THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 112 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-21-1030, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LEVEL OF FINANCIAL EFFORT PER PUPIL REQUIRED OF EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT TO RECEIVE FUNDS UNDER THE

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EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1984, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SURPLUS REVENUE MUST NOT BE USED IN CALCULATING THE LEVEL OF FINANCIAL EFFORT.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.

S. 113 -- Senators Rose and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 68 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A PUPIL TO ATTEND A PUBLIC SCHOOL IN A DISTRICT OTHER THAN THE ONE IN WHICH HE RESIDES UNDER CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND LIMITATIONS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.

S. 114 -- Senators Rose and O'Dell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR WHICH TRUSTEES MAY EXPEL, SUSPEND, OR TRANSFER PUPILS, SO AS TO REQUIRE MANDATORY EXPULSION OF PUPILS WHO COMMIT CERTAIN ACTS ON SCHOOL GROUNDS OR AT SCHOOL SPONSORED EVENTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-240, RELATING TO EXPULSION FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE YEAR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MANDATORY EXPULSION MUST LAST AT LEAST THE REMAINDER OF THE YEAR.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.

S. 115 -- Senators Rose and Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-31-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADOPTION OF NEW TEXTBOOKS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION NOT TO ADOPT A TEXTBOOK WHICH CONTAINS CLEAR SUBSTANTIVE ERRORS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-31-510, RELATING TO CONTRACTS WITH PUBLISHERS FOR RENTAL OR PURCHASE OF BOOKS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE CONTRACT CONTAIN A PROVISION REQUIRING BOOKS OR INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS TO BE FREE OF CERTAIN SUBSTANTIVE ERRORS AND THAT THE CONTRACT MUST ALLOW THE STATE BOARD TO REQUIRE REASONABLE REMEDIES IF AN ERROR IS FOUND; TO AMEND SECTION 59-31-600, RELATING TO STANDARDS FOR ADOPTION OF TEXTBOOKS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP OF TEXTBOOK EVALUATION AND RATING COMMITTEES AND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CRITERIA TO

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RATE TEXTBOOKS; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 59-31-700 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW AND HEARINGS BEFORE TEXTBOOKS ARE ADOPTED BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.

S. 116 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-5-385 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW LICENSED TO PRACTICE IN OTHER STATES OR JURISDICTIONS BUT NOT IN SOUTH CAROLINA MAY PROVIDE PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES TO INDIGENT CITIZENS OF THIS STATE IN THE MANNER PROVIDED BY RULE OF THE SUPREME COURT.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 117 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL DEVELOP A COURSE IN PARENTING WHICH EACH HIGH SCHOOL OF THIS STATE SHALL TEACH TO ALL STUDENTS BEGINNING WITH THE 1995-96 SCHOOL YEAR.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.

S. 118 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 67 OF TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION OF PUPILS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7, THE PUPIL TRANSPORTATION COST EFFECTIVENESS ACT, SO AS TO REDUCE SCHOOL BUS EXPENDITURES THROUGH THE USE OF COMPETITIVE CONTRACTS WITH PRIVATE COMPANIES SPECIALIZING IN SCHOOL PUPIL TRANSPORTATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH SUCH TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ARE PROVIDED; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 59-67-460 OF THE 1976 CODE RELATING TO CONTRACTS FOR SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES WITH PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS OR CONTRACTORS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.

S. 119 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 54 SO AS TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA DRUG IMPAIRED

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INFANTS ACT, TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-290, RELATING TO THE RENDERING OF HEALTH SERVICES TO MINORS WITHOUT PARENTAL CONSENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PHYSICIAN PROVIDING CARE FOR A NEWBORN CHILD MAY ORDER TESTING FOR ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF PARENTS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-510, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT CERTAIN PERSONS REPORT INSTANCES OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT, SO AS TO ADD SUBSECTION (D) TO PROVIDE THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH PERSONS ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT POSITIVE RESULTS OF DRUG OR ALCOHOL TESTING PERFORMED ON A NEWBORN, TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-260, RELATING TO HOSPITALS, ETC. AND REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE, SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT NO FACILITY OR SERVICE THAT PROVIDES DIAGNOSTIC TREATMENT OR REHABILITATIVE SERVICES RELATED TO ALCOHOL OR OTHER DRUGS MAY REFUSE TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES TO A WOMAN SOLELY BECAUSE THE WOMAN IS PREGNANT, TO AMEND SECTION 44-49-40, RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL CONCERNING NARCOTICS AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO COORDINATE SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT RELATING TO PRENATAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE, TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-140, RELATING TO THE ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE COMMITMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EVIDENCE OBTAINED IN THE ADMINISTERING OF HEALTH CARE MAY NOT BE USED AGAINST THE PERSON SEEKING TREATMENT IN ANY PROCEEDING EXCEPT PROCEEDINGS INITIATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-32-20 AND 59-32-30, RELATING TO EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND INCLUSION OF APPROPRIATE DRUG EDUCATION CURRICULA CONCERNING THE EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE.

Read the first time and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 120 -- Senators Rose and Richter: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS, BY ADDING SECTION 15 SO AS TO

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PROVIDE FOR THE RIGHT OF PARENTS TO DIRECT THE UPBRINGING AND EDUCATION OF THEIR CHILDREN AND TO AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ENACT APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION ENFORCING THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.

S. 121 -- Senator Rose and Rankin: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA PRIVATE PROPERTY PROTECTION ACT".

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 122 -- Senators Rose, Elliott and Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE 2, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-210, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE VOTES CAST BY MEMBERS OF ANY COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION WHICH RELATE ONLY TO ONE COUNTY MUST BE MADE PURSUANT TO A FORMULA WHICH TAKES INTO ACCOUNT THE RESPECTIVE POPULATION REPRESENTED BY EACH MEMBER OF THAT DELEGATION WITH REGARD TO ANY MATTER.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 123 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE 2, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-200, SO AS TO DEVOLVE ALL POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES GRANTED TO COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATIONS WHICH AFFECT ONLY ONE COUNTY TO THE COUNTY GOVERNING BODY, EXCEPT THOSE POWERS RELATING TO STATEWIDE OR REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, OR OTHER ENTITIES THAT HAVE REPRESENTATIVES ON THE GOVERNING BOARD FROM MORE THAN ONE COUNTY.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 124 -- Senators Rose, Rankin and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-10-225 SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT PROOF OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE BE MAINTAINED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES, REQUIRE A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO ASCERTAIN THE PRESENCE OF THE PROOF IN EVERY MOTOR VEHICLE THAT IS STOPPED FOR ANY

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LEGITIMATE PURPOSE, INCLUDING A DRIVER'S LICENSE CHECK OR A MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION CHECK, REQUIRE THE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS, PROVIDE PENALTIES, PROVIDE THAT THE PENALTIES IN THIS SECTION ARE IN ADDITION TO, AND NOT IN LIEU OF, ANY OTHER PENALTY PROVIDED BY LAW, PROVIDE THAT THE REQUIRED PROOF MUST BE PROVIDED EVERY QUARTER FOR ONE YEAR AFTER BEING CITED FOR DRIVING WITHOUT A LICENSE, AND PROVIDE THAT FAILURE TO PROVIDE THIS PROOF WHEN REQUIRED SHALL CAUSE THE DRIVER'S LICENSE TO BE SUSPENDED UNTIL SATISFACTORY PROOF IS PROVIDED.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

S. 125 -- Senators Passailaigue, McConnell, Washington and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 12 IN TITLE 12, RELATING TO TAXATION, BY ENACTING THE ECONOMIC IMPACT ZONE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1995, SO AS TO PROVIDE TAX INCENTIVES FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN AREAS AFFECTED BY MILITARY BASE CLOSURES OR REALIGNMENTS, AND TO AUTHORIZE A FIVE PERCENT PRICE PREFERENCE TO A "BUSINESS THAT IS HEAVILY DEPENDENT ON DEFENSE CONTRACTS OR SUBCONTRACTS" WHEN THE VENDOR SUBMITS A COMPETITIVE SEALED BID FOR A STATE CONTRACT, AND TO DESIGNATE THE BUSINESSES TO WHICH THIS PREFERENCE WOULD BE APPLICABLE.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 126 -- Senators Land and Washington: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-8-110(2), CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PAYMENTS ON THE DEATH OF A MEMBER OR BENEFICIARY OF THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR JUDGES AND SOLICITORS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION TERMINATING BENEFITS PAID TO THE SURVIVING SPOUSE OF A MEMBER ON HER REMARRIAGE.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 127 -- Senators Mitchell, Lander, Wilson, Washington, Elliott, Rose and Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 17, TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OFFENSES

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AGAINST PUBLIC POLICY, BY ADDING SECTION 16-17-505 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO SELL SOUND RECORDINGS AFFIXED WITH PARENTAL WARNING LABELS, AS SET FORTH BY THE RECORDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, TO MINORS UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 128 -- Senator Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-460 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR DRIVING WHILE LICENSE IS CANCELED, SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, SO AS TO DECREASE THE PERIOD OF INCARCERATION FROM SIXTY TO THIRTY DAYS FOR A SECOND OFFENSE, WHEN THE SUSPENSION IS NOT PURSUANT TO SECTION 56-5-2990, RELATING TO SUSPENSIONS FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

S. 129 -- Senator Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-3-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP, TERMS OF OFFICE, VACANCIES, DUTIES, AND CHAIRMAN OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVIDE FOR ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, TERMS OF FOUR YEARS, ELECTION OF THE COMMISSION'S CHAIRMAN BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, THE MANNER OF FILLING VACANCIES, SCREENING OF CANDIDATES FOR THE OFFICE OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSIONER BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S JUDICIAL SCREENING COMMITTEE, AND RELATED AND INCIDENTAL MATTERS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 2-19-16 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE LAWS APPLICABLE TO THE SCREENING OF CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION TO ANY JUDGESHIP OR JUDICIAL OFFICE OR AS A MEMBER OF THE JUDICIARY APPLY TO CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION TO SERVE AS MEMBERS OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION AND THAT SUCH PERSONS MUST BE SCREENED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S JUDICIAL SCREENING COMMITTEE; TO BAR MEMBERS AND CERTAIN FORMER MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM ELECTION AS WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSIONERS FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS FROM THE LAST DAY OF SERVICE IN THE GENERAL

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ASSEMBLY; AND TO PROVIDE A DATE FOR THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERMS OF OFFICE OF THOSE PERSONS WHO ARE SERVING AS MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT, PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTION OF THEIR SUCCESSORS FOR INITIAL TERMS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT, AND PROVIDE A DATE FOR THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUCCESSORS' INITIAL TERMS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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