Journal of the Senate
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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(R306) S. 1022 -- Senators McConnell, Passailaigue, Alexander, Boan, Bryan, Cork, Courson, Courtney, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Hayes, Holland, Jackson, Land, Lander, Leatherman, Leventis, Martin, Matthews, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Patterson, Peeler, Rankin, Reese, Richter, Rose, Russell, Ryberg, Saleeby, Setzler, Short, Greg Smith, J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Waldrep, Washington and Wilson: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-140 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT JUNE TWENTY-EIGHTH OF EACH YEAR IS "CAROLINA DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA, COMMEMORATING THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF FORT SULLIVAN IN 1776.

(R307) S. 1041 -- Senators Gregory, Ryberg, Courson, Wilson, Martin, Greg Smith and O'Dell: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-1-65 SO AS TO GRANT EMPLOYERS IMMUNITY FROM CIVIL LIABILITY FOR DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN INFORMATION REGARDING A CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEE TO A PERSPECTIVE EMPLOYER OF THAT EMPLOYEE AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

(R308) S. 1072 -- Senators Matthews, Washington, Ford and Glover: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXTEND THE EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN NONPROFIT HOUSING CORPORATIONS TO PROPERTY OF SUCH CORPORATIONS DEVOTED EXCLUSIVELY TO PROVIDING RENTAL OR COOPERATIVE HOUSING AND RELATED FACILITIES FOR ELDERLY OR HANDICAPPED PERSONS OR FAMILIES OF LOW OR MODERATE INCOME IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL HOUSING LAW.

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(R309) S. 1075 -- Senators Rose, Land, Leventis, Matthews, Washington and Mescher: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 58-31-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY, SO AS TO ADD CALHOUN AND COLLETON COUNTIES TO THE LIST OF COUNTIES WHERE THE AUTHORITY HAS THE POWER TO ACQUIRE, OR PURCHASE, IF REQUESTED TO DO SO, OR TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN ALL STRUCTURES AND FACILITIES NECESSARY, USEFUL, OR CUSTOMARILY USED AND EMPLOYED IN THE TREATMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF WATER FOR INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL, DOMESTIC, OR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES, AND TO ADD CALHOUN AND COLLETON COUNTIES TO THE LIST OF COUNTIES WHERE THE AUTHORITY HAS THE POWER TO ACQUIRE, TREAT, TRANSMIT, DISTRIBUTE, AND SELL WATER AT WHOLESALE IF REQUESTED IN WRITING TO DO SO BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF ANY SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT PROVIDING WATER SERVICE IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF EACH COUNTY, OR BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF EACH COUNTY FOR THOSE UNINCORPORATED AREAS NOT SO PROVIDED WATER SERVICE BY A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE AUTHORITY MAY NOT TRANSFER WATER FROM ONE RIVER BASIN TO ANOTHER EXCEPT FOR THOSE LOCATED IN THE SPECIFIED COUNTIES.

(R310) S. 1079 -- Senator Drummond: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-17-345 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ARBITRATION AS AN ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION FOR SPECIFIC GRIEVANCES APPEALED UNDER THE STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE AND TO PROVIDE FOR APPEALS IN THESE CASES; TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-310, RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO THE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR RECOGNITION BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT GRIEVANCE RESOLUTION IS BEST ACCOMPLISHED AT THE LOWEST LEVEL AND TO ENCOURAGE AGENCIES TO USE ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION METHODS; TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS APPLICABLE TO THE STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE ACT, SO AS TO ADD, REVISE, AND DELETE DEFINITIONS IN CONFORMITY TO THE

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AMENDMENTS MADE IN THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-330, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AGENCY EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCES AND APPEALS, SO AS TO REDUCE THE TIME FOR FILING A GRIEVANCE AND REVISE ACTIONS WHICH QUALIFY AS GRIEVANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-340, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE, SO AS TO SPECIFY WHAT APPEALS IT HEARS, TO AUTHORIZE THE APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL MEMBERS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF AND REPRESENTATION BEFORE THE COMMITTEE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-350, RELATING TO APPEALS, SO AS TO CONFORM THE SECTION TO THE REVISED PROCEDURES PROVIDED IN THIS ACT AND TO PROVIDE FOR LEGAL ADVICE TO THE STATE HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR; TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-360, RELATING TO MEDIATION AND PROCEDURES, SO AS TO CONFORM IT TO THE ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROVISIONS ADDED BY THIS ACT AND THE METHOD OF HANDLING APPEALS BY A MEDIATOR; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-370, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES EXEMPT FROM COVERAGE UNDER THE STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES ACT, SO AS TO UPDATE THESE EXEMPTIONS TO CONFORM WITH EXEMPTIONS PROVIDED IN EXISTING LAW.

(R311) S. 1082 -- Senators Drummond and Giese: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-710, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSURANCE MADE AVAILABLE BY THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO ACTIVE AND RETIRED STATE AND SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES AND OTHERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR RESOLVING CLAIMS WITH RESPECT TO THE PAYMENT OF BENEFITS.

(R312) S. 1140 -- Senators Moore, Ryberg, Setzler, Lander, Jackson, Matthews and Washington: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-16-105 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A MEMBER OF A JOINT AGENCY TO CONTRACT WITH THE JOINT AGENCY FOR COLLECTION, TRANSFER, AND/OR DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS CONTRACT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 6-16-120, RELATING TO

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GOVERNING BODIES APPROVING JOINT AGENCY PROJECTS FINANCED BY BONDS, SO AS TO REVISE WHICH GOVERNING BODIES MUST APPROVE THE PROJECT.

(R313) S. 1148 -- Senators Drummond, J. Verne Smith, Leventis, Peeler, Patterson, Washington and Giese: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 10-7-100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PAYMENT OF INSURANCE PREMIUMS TO THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, AND SECTION 15-78-160, RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD NOT BEING LIABLE FOR UNCOVERED OR UNFUNDED RISKS WHEN AN AGENCY OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION FAILS TO PAY INSURANCE PREMIUMS UNDER THE TORT CLAIMS ACT, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE PROCEDURES WHERE THE BOARD MAY CANCEL SUCH POLICIES FOR NONPAYMENT OF PREMIUMS; TO AMEND SECTION 11-9-75, RELATING TO STATE FUNDS BEING WITHHELD FROM COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES WHICH ARE DELINQUENT IN PAYMENTS DUE THE STATE, SO AS TO REVISE THE TYPES OF ENTITIES TO WHICH THIS SECTION APPLIES, AND TO PERMIT AN AGENCY OR INSTITUTION TO WRITE OFF AS A BAD DEBT CERTAIN DELINQUENT PAYMENTS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 10-7-110 RELATING TO DELINQUENT INSURANCE PREMIUMS PAYABLE TO THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD BEING DEDUCTED FROM CERTAIN GASOLINE TAX DISTRIBUTIONS.

(R314) S. 1190 -- Senator Passailaigue: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR THE CITY OF CHARLESTON TO REPAY THE REMAINING BALANCE DUE THE STATE IN REGARD TO A LOAN OF SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS MADE PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF JOINT RESOLUTION 586 OF 1994, TO PROVIDE THAT ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE DEDUCTED DIRECTLY FROM THE AID TO SUBDIVISIONS ALLOCATION TO THE CITY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT ALL OTHER CONDITIONS OF THIS LOAN CONTINUE TO APPLY.

(R315) S. 1217 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, RELATING TO STUDENT AND INSTITUTION ASSISTANCE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT

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NUMBER 1840, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R316) S. 1252 -- Senators Land and McGill: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 57-23-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SCENIC HIGHWAYS COMMITTEE, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION TERMINATING THE COMMITTEE ON JUNE 30, 1997, UNLESS REAUTHORIZED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

(R317) S. 1273 -- Senators Rose, McConnell and Mescher: AN ACT TO DEVOLVE THE AUTHORITY FOR APPOINTMENTS AND BUDGETARY APPROVALS FOR CERTAIN OFFICES, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS FROM THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION REPRESENTING DORCHESTER COUNTY TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF DORCHESTER COUNTY.

(R318) S. 1274 -- Senators Hayes, Gregory, Peeler and Short: AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A UNIFORM FILING PERIOD FOR CANDIDATES FOR TRUSTEES TO THE SCHOOL BOARDS IN YORK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS 1, 2, 3, AND 4.

(R319) S. 1325 -- Senators Reese, Russell and Courtney: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 50-25-1320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WATERCRAFT MOTOR RESTRICTIONS ON LAKE WILLIAM C. BOWEN, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM HORSEPOWER LIMITATION ON OUTDRIVE OR INBOARD MOTORS FROM ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY TO ONE HUNDRED NINETY HORSEPOWER.

(R320) S. 1328 -- Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee: AN ACT TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, STATE CROP PEST COMMISSION, RELATING TO DESIGNATION OF PLANT PESTS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1889, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R321) S. 1350 -- Senators Mescher and Rose: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 159 OF 1995, RELATING TO DEVOLVING THE AUTHORITY FOR APPOINTMENTS AND BUDGETARY APPROVALS FOR CERTAIN OFFICES, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS FROM THE

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JOINT LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION REPRESENTING BERKELEY COUNTY TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF BERKELEY COUNTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF ACT 159 OF 1995 DO NOT APPLY TO A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT.

(R322) S. 1367 -- Senator Lander: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-480, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN SALUDA COUNTY, SO AS TO DELETE THE DENNY PRECINCT FROM THE LIST OF VOTING PRECINCTS.

(R323) H. 3101 -- Reps. Shissias, Cromer, Wells, Kelley, Spearman, Richardson, Gamble, Lloyd and Phillips: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF FAMILY COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CHILD SUPPORT MUST BE ORDERED WHEN A CHILD IS PAST AGE EIGHTEEN BUT BEFORE AGE NINETEEN WHEN THE CHILD IS IN HIGH SCHOOL AND MAKING PROGRESS TOWARD COMPLETING HIGH SCHOOL AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

(R324) H. 3106 -- Rep. Shissias: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-3005 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UPON LICENSING, APPROVAL, OR REGISTRATION A CHILD DAY CARE FACILITY SHALL PROVIDE PROOF OF CONFORMING WITH LOCAL ZONING ORDINANCES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-3020, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUING A PROVISIONAL LICENSE, REGISTRATION, OR APPROVAL, SO AS TO DELETE AN OBSOLETE REFERENCE.

(R325) H. 3131 -- Rep. Hodges: AN ACT TO REPEAL CHAPTER 19 OF TITLE 41, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS AND THE REQUIREMENT THAT THESE CONTRACTS BE INDEXED IN THE OFFICES OF THE REGISTER OF MESNE CONVEYANCES OR THE CLERK OF COURT.

(R326) H. 3229 -- Reps. L. Whipper, Fulmer, Spearman, Harrell, Simrill, Clyburn, Breeland, G. Brown, Robinson, R. Smith, Tripp, Limehouse and Davenport: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF

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LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1045 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL AND A FELONY FOR ANY PERSON AT LEAST EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE TO KNOWINGLY AND INTENTIONALLY USE, SOLICIT, DIRECT, HIRE, PERSUADE, INDUCE, ENTICE, COERCE, OR EMPLOY A PERSON UNDER EIGHTEEN TO COMMIT CERTAIN CRIMES, TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO CONSPIRE TO DO THE ABOVE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.

(R327) H. 3320 -- Reps. Cooper, Witherspoon, Meacham, Chamblee, Tripp, P. Harris, Cato, Trotter, Thomas, Townsend and Stille: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-870, SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA PERSONAL WATERCRAFT AND BOATING SAFETY ACT OF 1996 AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

(R328) H. 3517 -- Rep. Hodges: AN ACT 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.

(R329) H. 3532 -- Reps. Wright, H. Brown, Cato, Cooper, Fulmer, Harvin, Harwell, Keegan, Knotts, Koon, Wilkins and A. Young: AN ACT 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

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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.

(R330) H. 3557 -- Rep. Kirsh: AN ACT 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.

(R331) H. 3742 -- Rep. Harrison: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-15-212 SO AS TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR PERFORMING DENTISTRY, DENTAL HYGIENE, OR DENTAL TECHNOLOGICAL WORK IN VIOLATION OF TITLE 40, CHAPTER 15; TO AMEND SECTIONS 40-15-120, 40-15-150, AND 40-15-340, ALL RELATING TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR SPECIFIC VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-15-200, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION BY THE STATE BOARD OF DENTISTRY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FINE FROM ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS TO TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS.

(R332) H. 3746 -- Reps. Carnell, Klauber and McAbee: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-90 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE MUZZLELOADER HUNTS IN GAME ZONE 2.

(R333) H. 3848 -- Rep. Cromer: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 30-7-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING

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TO THE MANNER IN WHICH MORTGAGE ASSIGNMENTS MUST BE EXECUTED AND PROBATED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ASSIGNMENT OF MORTGAGE FORMS SHALL INCLUDE THE NAME OF THE MORTGAGOR AND THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE MORTGAGEE AND THE BOOK, PAGE, AND DATE OF RECORDING OF THE ORIGINAL MORTGAGE AND MAY INCLUDE A TOLL-FREE NUMBER FOR THE ASSIGNEE IF SUCH A NUMBER IS AVAILABLE.

(R334) H. 3870 -- Rep. Walker: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-730, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP ACCIDENT, GROUP HEALTH, AND GROUP ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES AND PROVISIONS LIMITING COVERAGE FOR PREEXISTING CONDITIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT POLICIES OF DISABILITY INCOME INSURANCE MAY EXCLUDE COVERAGE FOR DISABILITIES BEGINNING DURING THE FIRST TWELVE MONTHS AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF COVERAGE WHICH RESULT FROM A PREEXISTING CONDITION.

(R335) H. 3871 -- Reps. Limehouse, Harrell, Bailey, Seithel, Herdklotz, Cain, Sandifer, Hines, Fleming, Huff, Clyburn, Richardson, Keyserling, Fair, Tripp, Rice, R. Smith, Allison, Wells, Riser, Kirsh, Simrill, Wright and Knotts: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STOPPING, STANDING, OR PARKING OUTSIDE OF A BUSINESS OR RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, SO AS TO PERMIT A VEHICLE USED SOLELY FOR COLLECTING MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE OR RECOVERED MATERIALS TO STOP OR STAND ON A ROAD, STREET, OR HIGHWAY TO COLLECT SOLID WASTE OR RECOVERED MATERIALS.

(R336) H. 3897 -- Rep. Sharpe: AN ACT TO REPEAL SECTIONS 50-17-230, 50-17-235, 50-19-2810, 50-19-2820, 50-19-2830, 50-19-2840, AND 50-19-2850, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NONRESIDENT AND RESIDENT GIGGING LICENSES IN GAME ZONES 6 AND 11.

(R337) H. 3985 -- Reps. Richardson, Bailey, Simrill, Cato and Mason: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-910, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSURANCE

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RATES, RATE-MAKING, AND RATE FILING AND NOTICE OF HEARING AS A PREREQUISITE TO THE GRANTING OF A RATE INCREASE AND EXCEPTIONS, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS, AND TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE NOTICE SHALL STATE THE AMOUNT OF INCREASE, THE TYPE AND LINE OF COVERAGE, AND THE PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE AND SHALL ALLOW ANY INSURED OR AFFECTED PARTY TO REQUEST WITHIN FIFTEEN DAYS A PUBLIC HEARING UPON THE PROPRIETY OF THE RATE INCREASE REQUEST BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION.

(R338) H. 4064 -- Rep. Cato: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE UNIFORM STANDARDS CODE FOR MANUFACTURED HOUSING ACT, SO AS TO DEFINE "MANUFACTURED HOME CONTRACTOR", "MANUFACTURED HOME INSTALLER", AND "MANUFACTURED HOME REPAIRER"; TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-30, RELATING TO THE MANUFACTURED HOUSING BOARD, SO AS TO INCREASE THE COMPOSITION BY ONE BY ADDING A MANUFACTURED HOME CONTRACTOR, INSTALLER, OR REPAIRER; TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSES TO SELL MANUFACTURED HOMES, SO AS TO PROHIBIT MANUFACTURED HOME CONTRACTORS, INSTALLERS, AND REPAIRERS FROM ENGAGING IN THEIR TRADE WITHOUT BEING LICENSED AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR SUCH LICENSURE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE, SO AS TO REQUIRE TRAINING FOR MANUFACTURED HOME CONTRACTORS, INSTALLERS, AND REPAIRERS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-120, RELATING TO SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSEES, SO AS TO SET A BOND AMOUNT FOR MANUFACTURED HOME CONTRACTORS, INSTALLERS, AND REPAIRERS AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR INCREASING SUCH BOND IF VIOLATIONS OCCUR; TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-130, RELATING TO INDEMNIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FROM SECURITY, SO AS TO INCLUDE PROVISIONS RELATIVE TO MANUFACTURED HOME CONTRACTORS, INSTALLERS, AND REPAIRERS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-150, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSES, SO

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AS TO INCLUDE PROVISIONS RELATIVE TO MANUFACTURED HOME CONTRACTORS, INSTALLERS, AND REPAIRERS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-160, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR SELLING MANUFACTURED HOMES WITHOUT A LICENSE, SO AS TO EXPAND ACTIVITIES SUBJECT TO PENALTIES TO INCLUDE ENGAGING IN ANY ACTIVITY REQUIRING A LICENSE WITHOUT HAVING A LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-170, RELATING TO WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUFACTURED HOMES, SO AS TO INCLUDE WARRANTY PROVISIONS FOR MANUFACTURED HOME CONTRACTORS, INSTALLERS, AND REPAIRERS; TO ADD SECTION 57-3-175 SO AS TO REQUIRE MOVING A NEW MOBILE HOME ON HIGHWAYS TEN MILES BELOW THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT; TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-40, RELATING TO STATE POLICY FOR SAFETY IN CONSTRUCTION OF MANUFACTURED HOMES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS CHAPTER ALSO APPLIES TO MANUFACTURED HOMES AND MOBILE HOMES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSURE TO SELL MANUFACTURED HOMES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT GROUNDS FOR DENYING A LICENSE INCLUDE CRIMINAL CONDUCT AND CERTAIN VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 29, TITLE 40.

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