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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(R137) H. 3104 -- Reps. Shissias, Stille and Kelley: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1318, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN INCOME-WITHHOLDING TO ENFORCE SUPPORT ORDERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "SUPPORT ORDER" AND TO CORRECT A CROSS-REFERENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1340, RELATING TO PAYMENT FOR SUPPORT OR TREATMENT OF CHILD, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE SOLICITOR TO SEEK CHILD SUPPORT FROM A PARENT WHEN THE CHILD IS COMMITTED BY THE COURT TO CUSTODY OTHER THAN HIS PARENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2180, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE BEARING EXPENSES OF CHILD COMMITTED TO ITS CUSTODY, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN
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EXCEPTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-3230, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FACILITIES FOR JUVENILES, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN DETENTION PROCEDURES.

(R138) H. 3135 -- Reps. Hodges, Tucker, Knotts, Inabinett, Baxley and Whatley: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 23-28-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO APPOINT RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE SHERIFF TO APPOINT RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF OR SHERIFF, WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE GOVERNING BODY, TO ALLOW FOR THE COMPENSATION OF THESE OFFICERS; TO AMEND SECTION 23-28-70, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF RESERVES TO SERVE AND FUNCTION AS LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ONLY ON SPECIFIC ORDERS AND DIRECTIONS OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE, SO AS TO GIVE THIS AUTHORITY ALSO TO THE SHERIFF, TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT EACH RESERVE MUST BE IN APPROXIMATE CONTACT WITH A FULL-TIME OFFICER TO WHOM HE IS ASSIGNED AND TO REQUIRE THAT A RESERVE POLICE OFFICER MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A FULL-TIME CERTIFIED SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICER; TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE EXCEPTIONS FOR THE UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF A PISTOL, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A RESERVE POLICE OFFICER TO CARRY A PISTOL AND DELETE THE PROVISIONS WHICH LIMITED DEPUTY ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO THEIR TERRITORIAL JURISDICTIONS AND RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS WHILE SERVING AND FUNCTIONING AS LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION.

(R139) H. 3148 -- Reps. Davenport, Walker, Allison, Vaughn, Simrill, Inabinett, Lloyd and T. Brown: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 59-47-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT OF THE BOARD MEMBERS ONE MUST REPRESENT THE INTEREST OF PERSONS WITH MULTIPLE HANDICAPS.

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(R140) H. 3185 -- Reps. P. Harris, Waldrop, Neilson, J. Brown, Inabinett, Rhoad and Shissias: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 43-35-13 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO VULNERABLE ADULT MAY BE CONSIDERED ABUSED OR NEGLECTED FOR THE SOLE REASON THAT THE VULNERABLE ADULT IS BEING FURNISHED NONMEDICAL REMEDIAL TREATMENT BY SPIRITUAL MEANS.

(R141) H. 3207 -- Reps. P. Harris, J. Harris, Shissias and Carnell: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-5245 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR PLACEMENT OF EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED CHILDREN IN SUBSTITUTE CARE SETTINGS.

(R142) H. 3237 -- Reps. Jennings and Baxley: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 14-1-215, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RETIRED JUDGES OR JUSTICES BEING ASSIGNED BY THE CHIEF JUSTICE TO PRESIDE IN CERTAIN COURTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO FURTHER SCREENING OF ANY JUDGE, RATHER THAN JUST JUDGES OF THE SUPREME COURT AND COURT OF APPEALS BEING ASSIGNED TO SIT ON SUCH COURTS, IS REQUIRED UNTIL THE TERM OF THAT JUDGE WOULD HAVE EXPIRED IF HE RETIRED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION OF HIS THEN CURRENT TERM.

(R143) H. 3364 -- Reps. Tucker, P. Harris, McAbee and Carnell: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 21 IN TITLE 25, RELATING TO MILITARY, CIVIL DEFENSE, AND VETERANS' AFFAIRS, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE VETERANS' TRUST FUND OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND PROVIDE FOR ITS POWERS, DUTIES, AND GOVERNANCE; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 12-7-2417 SO AS TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATION ON STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX FORMS ENABLING A TAXPAYER TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO THE VETERANS' TRUST FUND OF SOUTH CAROLINA; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 12-51-55 SO AS TO REQUIRE A MINIMUM BID AT A TAX SALE EQUAL TO UNPAID TAXES, PENALTIES, COSTS, AND CURRENT TAXES AND PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICATION OF THE AMOUNT ADDED FOR CURRENT TAXES IF THE PROPERTY IS NOT REDEEMED.

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(R144) H. 3413 -- Reps. Townsend, Stille, Rogers, Riser, Cooper, McAbee, Williams, Wells, Trotter, Davenport and Carnell: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HUNTING SEASON FOR SMALL GAME, SO AS TO REVISE THE RABBIT SEASON AND DEFINE "NIGHT".

(R145) H. 3426 -- Reps. Harrison and Hodges: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-600, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEARINGS AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE RECORD WHICH MUST BE KEPT REGARDING THE CASES AND HEARINGS BEFORE AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE.

(R146) H. 3448 -- Reps. Spearman, McTeer and Koon: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-27 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE HUNTING OF MIGRATORY WATERFOWL ON CERTAIN PORTIONS OF LAKE MURRAY WITHIN TWO HUNDRED YARDS OF A DWELLING WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE OWNER OR OCCUPANT AND PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.

(R147) H. 3459 -- Reps. Martin, R. Smith, A. Young, Kelley, McCraw, Baxley, Wright, Meacham, Clyburn, Askins, Neilson, Allison, Townsend, Lanford, Sandifer, S. Whipper, Jennings, Shissias, Fulmer, Simrill, McKay, J. Harris, Huff, Delleney, Thomas, Wells, Gamble, L. Whipper, Limbaugh, Phillips, Walker, Littlejohn, Harrison, Boan, Davenport, D. Smith, Wofford, Spearman, Robinson, Hallman, Harrell, Hines, Sharpe, Rice, Cato and Mason: AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 17 SO AS TO PROHIBIT HARASSMENT AND STALKING, TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES, AND TO AUTHORIZE TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 16-3-1070, RELATING TO THE CRIME OF STALKING.

(R148) H. 3463 -- Reps. Harrison, Shissias, Neal, Klauber, Cromer, Sheheen, Stuart and Quinn: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-2386 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON MAY BE

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EMPLOYED BY OR SERVE ON THE STATE OR A LOCAL REVIEW BOARD OF THE DIVISION FOR REVIEW OF THE FOSTER CARE OF CHILDREN, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, IF THE PERSON IS THE SUBJECT OF AN INDICATED REPORT OR AFFIRMATIVE DETERMINATION OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT OR HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF CERTAIN CRIMES; TO REQUIRE BEFORE BEING EMPLOYED OR APPOINTED OR REAPPOINTED THE DIVISION MUST SUBMIT INFORMATION ON THE PERSON TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR INFORMATION ON REPORTS OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT AND TO THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION FOR A CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIVISION MAY NOT BE CHARGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR THIS RECORDS CHECK; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-690, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CONFIDENTIALITY OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT RECORDS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION ACCESS TO INFORMATION TO CERTIFY THAT NO POTENTIAL EMPLOYEE OR STATE OR LOCAL BOARD NOMINEE OR MEMBER IS THE SUBJECT OF AN INDICATED OR AFFIRMATIVE DETERMINATION.

(R149) H. 3504 -- Reps. Delleney, Felder, Mason, Martin, Harrison, Elliott, Seithel, Hodges, Witherspoon, Jaskwhich, Limbaugh, Cain, Vaughn, Herdklotz, Fair, Rice, McCraw, Huff, Quinn, Haskins, Wilkins, Sheheen, Phillips, Wells and Davenport: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-112 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN DETERMINING INDIGENCY FOR THE PURPOSE OF APPOINTING LEGAL COUNSEL FOR A CHILD IN A DELINQUENCY PROCEEDING, THE COURT MUST DETERMINE THE PARENTS' ABILITY TO RETAIN COUNSEL FOR THE CHILD AND TO REQUIRE THE PARENTS TO REIMBURSE THE INDIGENT DEFENSE FUND IF COUNSEL IS APPOINTED FOR THE CHILD.

(R150) H. 3518 -- Rep. Richardson: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 38-31-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE "SOUTH CAROLINA PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION ACT", SO AS TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF "COVERED CLAIM".

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(R151) H. 3567 -- Rep. Quinn: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 61-1-95, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BEER, WINE, AND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PERMITS AND LICENSES, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION ON THE ISSUE OF A PERMIT OR LICENSE FOLLOWING SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION TO ANY PERSON WITHIN THE THIRD DEGREE OF KINSHIP TO THE PERSON WHOSE PERMIT OR LICENSE WAS SUSPENDED AND TO PROHIBIT THE ISSUANCE OF A LICENSE OR PERMIT FOR ONE YEAR AFTER THE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION TO A PERSON WITHIN THE SECOND DEGREE OF KINSHIP TO THE PERSON WHOSE PERMIT OR LICENSE WAS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED.

(R152) H. 3573 -- Rep. Klauber: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 31-3-50 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY MAY OBTAIN DATA FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION AND THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION TO VERIFY A PERSON'S ELIGIBILITY FOR A PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM AND TO PROVIDE THE METHOD OF MAKING AND RESPONDING TO THESE REQUESTS; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-54-240, AS AMENDED, AND 41-29-170, RELATING TO AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION AND EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION TO DISCLOSE OFFICIAL INFORMATION, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE DISCLOSURE TO A PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND PROVIDE FOR THE DISCLOSURE OF AN APPLICANT'S CURRENT AND PREVIOUS EMPLOYERS.

(R153) H. 3578 -- Reps. Wilkins, McMahand, Tripp, Haskins, Walker, Littlejohn, Allison, Rice, Easterday, D. Smith, Davenport, Jaskwhich, Herdklotz, Wells, Lanford, Cato and Fair: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 5-3-15 AND 55-11-185 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY AN AIRPORT DISTRICT COMPOSED OF MORE THAN ONE COUNTY MAY NOT BE ANNEXED BY A MUNICIPALITY WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE DISTRICT, AND PROVIDE THAT THE REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG AIRPORT DISTRICT MAY NOT BE ANNEXED BY A MUNICIPALITY WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THE

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GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG AIRPORT COMMISSION; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 55-11-220 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AIRPORT DISTRICT PROPERTY IS NOT A BARRIER TO THE CONTIGUITY REQUIREMENTS FOR PURPOSES OF ANNEXATION.

(R154) H. 3604 -- Reps. Wilkins, McMahand, Herdklotz, Haskins, Littlejohn, Wells, Rice, Jaskwhich, D. Smith, Tripp, Walker, Davenport, Fair, Allison, Lanford and Cato: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 55-11-230 SO AS TO CREATE AN AIRPORT ENVIRONS AREA AND SUB-AREA WITHIN THE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG AIRPORT DISTRICT AND CREATE AN AIRPORT ENVIRONS PLANNING COMMISSION, TO CONFER CERTAIN POWERS TO THE COMMISSION TO ENSURE COMPATIBLE LAND USE OF PROPERTY IN THE ENVIRONS AREA, TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMPOSITION OF THE COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE THAT ANY LAWFUL USE WHICH EXISTS ON THE DATE OF ADOPTION BY THE COMMISSION OF UNIFORM PROVISIONS AND WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE UNIFORM LAND USE PLAN OR UNIFORM PERFORMANCE BUILDING STANDARDS IS EXEMPT FROM THE UNIFORM PROVISIONS, TO PROVIDE THAT ANY COSTS, FEES, OR AWARDS ARISING FROM OR AS A RESULT OF ANY ACTION OF THE COMMISSION OR ENFORCEMENT OF THE UNIFORM PROVISIONS IN EXCESS OF FUNDS RECEIVED TO DEFRAY THESE COSTS, FEES, OR AWARDS MUST BE BORNE BY THE COUNTIES IN WHICH THE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG AIRPORT DISTRICT IS LOCATED, TO PROVIDE THAT ANY MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY ADMINISTERING THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN AND UNIFORM BUILDING STANDARDS ADOPTED BY THE COMMISSION IS ONLY LIABLE FOR ANY COSTS, FEES, OR AWARDS ARISING FROM THEIR MINISTERIAL ACTS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT WITHIN SIXTY DAYS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT THE COMMISSION MUST GIVE ACTUAL NOTICE, BY USE OF THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE, TO THOSE PROPERTY OWNERS WHOSE PROPERTY IS LOCATED PARTIALLY OR TOTALLY WITHIN THE AIRPORT ENVIRONS AREA.

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(R155) H. 3608 -- Reps. Govan, Beatty, Moody-Lawrence and White: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-19-485 SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT WHENEVER ANY MOTOR VEHICLE WHICH QUALIFIES AS "WRECKAGE" OR "SALVAGE" IS TRANSFERRED IN THIS STATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 56-19-480, WHETHER THE VEHICLE, IMMEDIATELY BEFORE THE TRANSFER, WAS TITLED IN THIS STATE OR IN ANOTHER STATE, THE VEHICLE SHALL BE DESIGNATED AS "WRECKAGE" OR "SALVAGE", AS MAY BE APPLICABLE, TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY TO INFORM THE TRANSFEREE OF THE EXACT CONDITION OF THE VEHICLE.

(R156) H. 3613 -- Reps. Wilkins, Huff, Delleney, Knotts, Townsend, Limehouse, Keegan, Witherspoon, Fleming, Marchbanks, Tripp, Felder, Lanford, Herdklotz, Easterday, A. Young, Hallman, Law, Limbaugh, Cotty, Thomas, Harrell, Sandifer, Sharpe, Fair, Haskins, Richardson, Fulmer, J. Young, Chamblee, Riser, Cain, Jaskwhich, Beatty, R. Smith, Simrill, Walker, Robinson, Rice, Dantzler, Stille, Stuart, Wofford, Wells, Trotter, Mason, Clyburn, Harrison, Klauber, Cato, Vaughn, Martin, Davenport and Kirsh: AN ACT TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA FAMILY INDEPENDENCE ACT OF 1995 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE WELFARE POLICY OF THE STATE; TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, REQUIRE, TO THE EXTENT POSSIBLE, THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO EXPAND ITS EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM STATEWIDE; TO REQUIRE AFDC RECIPIENTS TO ENTER AGREEMENTS IN ORDER TO RECEIVE AFDC AND TO PROVIDE SANCTIONS FOR NONCOMPLIANCE; TO REQUIRE THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT LABOR MARKET AND OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION; TO AUTHORIZE RELOCATION ASSISTANCE; TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF PORTIONS OF A RECIPIENT'S AFDC TO EMPLOYERS TO SUPPLEMENT WAGES PAID TO THE RECIPIENT; TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-7-1280 SO AS TO PROVIDE A GRADUATED TAX CREDIT TO EMPLOYERS WHO HIRE AFDC RECIPIENTS; TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES TO TARGET AFDC RECIPIENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT; TO ENHANCE SERVICES TO TEEN PARENTS; TO AUTHORIZE TARGETING JOB TRAINING AND PARTNERSHIP ACT FUNDS FOR ACTIVITIES BENEFITING AFDC RECIPIENTS;

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TO REQUIRE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES OFFICES TO ESTABLISH GOALS FOR HIRING AFDC RECIPIENTS; TO REQUIRE AFDC RECIPIENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN FAMILY SKILLS TRAINING; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE FAMILY COURT, AND TO ADD SECTION 20-7-873 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COURT OR AN ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER TO REQUIRE A NONCUSTODIAL PARENT OF A CHILD RECEIVING AFDC TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DEPARTMENT'S EMPLOYEE TRAINING PROGRAMS; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO SEEK FEDERAL FUNDS FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT; TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ENDORSE DEVELOPMENT OF A STATEWIDE MASS TRANSIT NETWORK; TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR A WAIVER AUTHORIZING TRANSITIONAL MEDICAID AND CHILD CARE; TO LIMIT AFDC ASSISTANCE TO TWENTY-FOUR OUT OF ONE HUNDRED TWENTY MONTHS AND SIXTY MONTHS IN A LIFETIME AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO REVISE REQUIREMENTS FOR MANDATORY PARTICIPATION IN A WORK PROGRAM; TO REVISE INCOME AND ASSET LIMITS FOR AFDC ELIGIBILITY; TO PROHIBIT INCREASING AFDC BENEFITS WHEN A CHILD IS BORN INTO AN AFDC FAMILY AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO REQUIRE AFDC RECIPIENTS TO ENTER A DRUG OR ALCOHOL PROGRAM UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO REQUIRE AFDC RECIPIENTS WHO ARE MINORS TO MAINTAIN SATISFACTORY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AND TO LIVE IN THE HOMES OF THEIR PARENTS AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO REVISE CERTAIN ABSENT PARENT AFDC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS; TO EMPHASIZE PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE FAMILY AS A WHOLE; TO REQUIRE AFDC RECIPIENTS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON PUTATIVE FATHERS AS A CONDITION OF ELIGIBILITY; TO REVISE THE AMOUNT OF CHILD SUPPORT GIVEN TO AN AFDC RECIPIENT THAT IS COLLECTED BY THE DEPARTMENT USING CURRENT RESOURCES TO EXPAND ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND TO ESTABLISH TEEN PARENT INITIATIVES; TO PROMOTE OBTAINING FEDERAL CHILD CARE FUNDS; TO ADD SECTION 20-7-936 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE REQUIRING THE PARENT OF A CHILD TO SUPPORT A GRANDCHILD IF THE PARENT OF THE GRANDCHILD IS UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE; TO AMEND TITLE 20, CHAPTER 7, ARTICLE 9, SUBARTICLE 3 BY ADDING
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PART II SO AS TO AUTHORIZE AND PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT THROUGH THE REVOCATION OF AN INDIVIDUAL'S BUSINESS, OCCUPATIONAL, OR PROFESSIONAL LICENSES, DRIVER'S LICENSES, COMMERCIAL AND RECREATIONAL HUNTING, FISHING, AND TRAPPING LICENSES, AND WATERCRAFT REGISTRATIONS AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR IMPROPER RELEASE OF INFORMATION; TO AMEND TITLE 20, CHAPTER 7 BY ADDING ARTICLE 32 SO AS TO ESTABLISH AND PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND ENFORCEMENT OF PATERNITY AND CHILD SUPPORT THROUGH AN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-65, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY FOR AFDC, SO AS TO EXPAND INFORMATION REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED; TO ADD SECTION 43-5-585 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE CHILD SUPPORT ARREARAGE INFORMATION TO CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-590, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT CONCERNING THE CHILD SUPPORT PLAN, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN RIGHTS ASSIGNED TO THE STATE, THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE RIGHT TO COLLECT HEALTH CARE EXPENSES AND MEDICAID PAYMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-77, RELATING TO THE IN-HOSPITAL PATERNITY ACKNOWLEDGMENT PROGRAM, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR PROCEDURES TO OBTAIN ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND FOR INFORMATION TO BE COLLECTED; TO AMEND SECTION 44-63-165, RELATING TO AMENDING BIRTH CERTIFICATES ON ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PATERNITY, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE A PATERNITY ACKNOWLEDGMENT AT NO CHARGE UPON REQUEST FOR ESTABLISHING CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-470, RELATING TO PRIORITY OF MULTIPLE CLAIMS TO TAX REFUNDS, SO AS TO REVISE THE ORDER OF PRIORITY; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-852, RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AND THE APPLICATION OF CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GUIDELINES CREATE A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION AND TO PROVIDE GROUNDS FOR DEVIATING FROM THE GUIDELINES; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1315, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INCOME WITHHOLDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF CHILD SUPPORT, SO AS TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT TO DEVELOP AND TO PROVIDE GUIDELINES FOR
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AN EMPLOYER NEW HIRE REPORTING PROGRAM; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO SIMPLIFY APPLICATION FORMS FOR ASSISTANCE; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO REVIEW AND, AS POSSIBLE, ENSURE THAT FEDERAL AND STATE PROCUREMENT REGULATIONS DO NOT DELAY SERVICES TO AFDC CLIENTS; TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES TO ADOPT ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE STANDARDS AND TO REPORT ON PROGRESS IN USING THESE STANDARDS; TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ENSURE THAT ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS ASSIST AFDC CLIENTS IN OBTAINING SELF-SUFFICIENCY; TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT WITH THE STATE BOARD FOR TECHNICAL AND COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION TO WORK WITH BUSINESSES TO DESIGN CURRICULUMS TO TRAIN AFDC CLIENTS FOR NEEDED JOBS AND OCCUPATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-3-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COUNTY DIRECTORS OF THE DEPARTMENT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE DIRECTOR TO HIRE REGIONAL DIRECTORS AND TO PROVIDE THAT COUNTY AND REGIONAL DIRECTORS SERVE AT THE PLEASURE OF THE STATE DIRECTOR; TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO APPLY FOR WAIVERS FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO IMPLEMENT CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; TO REQUIRE THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL TO EVALUATE AND REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THIS ACT; TO INCLUDE A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 20-70-840 THROUGH 20-7-938 AS PART I, SUBARTICLE 3, ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20 AND NAMED "CHILD SUPPORT PROCEEDINGS AND ENFORCEMENT"; AND TO PROVIDE FOR TEMPORARY DEFINITIONS RELATIVE TO THE ENFORCEMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT BY LICENSE REVOCATION.

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