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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S. 1150 -- Senator Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 78, TITLE 15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA TORT CLAIMS ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT INCLUDING PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE IMMUNITY OF GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES, A FURTHER DEFINITION OF THE AGENCIES TO WHICH THIS ACT APPLIES, THE MANNER IN WHICH AND TIME WITHIN WHICH CLAIMS MAY BE BROUGHT AND MAINTAINED, THE CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH GIVE RISE TO A LOSS, THE APPLICABLE INTEREST RATE ON JUDGMENTS AGAINST GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES AND THE STIPULATION THAT A JUDGMENT AGAINST A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A LIEN UPON THE PROPERTY OF THE
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ENTITY; TO AMEND SECTION 23-13-10, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY SHERIFFS, SO AS TO DELETE LANGUAGE RELATING TO THE SHERIFF BEING ANSWERABLE FOR THE NEGLECT OF HIS DEPUTIES WHICH IS IN CONFLICT WITH THE ABOVE PROVISIONS, AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 16-5-60 AND 16-5-70 RELATING TO CERTAIN LAW SUITS AGAINST COUNTIES.

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

S. 1151 -- Senators Fair and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-1-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MARRIAGES BETWEEN PERSONS OF THE SAME SEX VALID IN ANOTHER STATE ARE VOID IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

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

S. 1152 -- Senator Fair: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-15-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMMITTING OR ATTEMPTING TO COMMIT A LEWD ACT UPON CERTAIN CHILDREN, SO AS TO REVISE THE AGES OF A VICTIM AND A PERPETRATOR OF THIS OFFENSE.

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

S. 1153 -- Senators Fair, Thomas and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-41-330, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INFORMATION REQUIRED TO BE PROVIDED TO A WOMAN PRIOR TO PERFORMING AN ABORTION, SO AS TO INCLUDE INFORMATION REGARDING RESEARCH WHICH LINKS ABORTION TO BREAST CANCER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-41-340, RELATING TO MATERIALS WHICH MUST BE PUBLISHED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THESE MATERIALS A SUMMARY OF THE RESEARCH LINKING ABORTION TO BREAST CANCER.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 1154 -- Senators Washington, Passailaigue, Ford, Greg Smith, Richter and McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN CHARLESTON COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE THESE PRECINCTS AND THE DATE OF THE


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OFFICIAL MAP ON WHICH THE LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED.

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

H. 4617 -- Reps. McAbee, Carnell, Klauber and Stille: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE MEN'S TENNIS TEAM OF LANDER UNIVERSITY AND HEAD COACH JOSEPH CABRI ON WINNING THE 1995 NCAA DIVISION II NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

H. 4618 -- Rep. Stuart: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA TREE FARM PROGRAM FOR ITS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ENHANCEMENT OF THE FORESTS OF THIS STATE AND THE ENVIRONMENT OF WHICH FORESTLANDS ARE A PART.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

H. 4619 -- Reps. Sharpe, Riser, Rhoad, and Witherspoon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING SOUTH CAROLINA'S FFA MEMBERS, THEIR ADVISORS, SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, PARENTS, AND ALL WHO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE THESE STUDENTS OF NATURAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES EDUCATION ON THE OCCASION OF THE CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL FFA WEEK, FEBRUARY 17-24, 1996.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

H. 4633 -- Reps. Harvin and J. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING EDNA MAE BRUNSON EAGERTON OF CLARENDON COUNTY ON HER SELECTION AS SOUTH CAROLINA'S "MOTHER OF THE YEAR".

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

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


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CARRIER MUST BE CONSIDERED AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AND NOT AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MOTOR CARRIER FOR PURPOSES OF TITLE 42, WORKERS' COMPENSATION.

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

H. 4493 -- Rep. McTeer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-93-210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 1976, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF THE AMOUNT OF INFECTIOUS WASTE GENERATED IN THE STATE, SO AS TO APPLY CERTAIN LIMITATIONS TO ALL INFECTIOUS WASTE INCINERATOR FACILITIES RATHER THAN ONLY TO COMMERCIAL FACILITIES, AND TO REMOVE THE EXEMPTION FROM THIS LIMITATION FROM HOSPITALS AND GENERATOR FACILITIES; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 44-93-200 RELATING TO HOSPITAL AND GENERATOR FACILITIES' EXEMPTION FROM CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE INFECTIOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

H. 4581 -- Reps. J. Harris, Baxley and Jennings: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 205 OF 1993, RELATING TO THE MEMBERS OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CHESTERFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH CERTAIN VACANCIES ON THE BOARD SHALL BE FILLED.

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

H. 4587 -- Reps. Jennings, J. Harris and Kinon: A BILL TO CREATE THE MARLBORO COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD, PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT AND TERMS OF THE MEMBERS, POWERS, AND MEETINGS OF THE BOARD; AND REPEAL ACT 280 OF 1957 RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE MARLBORO COUNTY INDUSTRIAL AND AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD.

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

HOUSE CONCURRENCE

S. 1025 -- Senator Martin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO


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TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO RENAME THE NORTH FISHTRAP ROAD BRIDGE (SC 37) IN PICKENS COUNTY IN HONOR OF THE LATE SAMUEL H. LUSK.

Returned with concurrence.

Received as information.

HOUSE CONCURRENCE

S. 1109 -- Senators Hayes, Peeler, Short and Gregory: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING YORK COUNTY FOR ITS MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND DECLARING FEBRUARY 27, 1996, "YORK COUNTY DAY".

Returned with concurrence.

Received as information.

HOUSE CONCURRENCE

S. 1133 -- Senator Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MRS. MILDRED C. "MILLIE" BAGNAL OF CAYCE FOR HER LONG AND DISTINGUISHED CAREER AS AN EDUCATOR IN SOUTH CAROLINA UPON HER UPCOMING RETIREMENT.

Returned with concurrence.

Received as information.

HOUSE CONCURRENCE

S. 1134 -- Senators Ryberg, Moore and Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE REDCLIFFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF THE AIKEN SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR BEING A REGIONAL WINNER OF THE EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL PALMETTO'S FINEST AWARD, A STATEWIDE AWARD SPONSORED BY THE ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPALS DIVISION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, AND TO ENCOURAGE THIS FINE SCHOOL TO CONTINUE THIS PATH OF EXCELLENCE.

Returned with concurrence.

Received as information.


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HOUSE CONCURRENCE

S. 1143 -- Senator Moore: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MR. WILLIAM M. THWEATT, JR., UPON HIS BEING NAMED "NORTH AUGUSTA CITIZEN OF THE YEAR" FOR 1995 BY THE NORTH AUGUSTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

Returned with concurrence.

Received as information.

HOUSE CONCURRENCE

S. 1144 -- Senator Moore: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF MRS. BARBARA G. BURRISS OF NORTH AUGUSTA UPON HER DEATH.

Returned with concurrence.

Received as information.

THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED LOCAL AND STATEWIDE CALENDAR.

THIRD READING BILLS

The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were read the third time and ordered sent to the House of Representatives:

S. 1116 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, RELATING TO LICENSING NONPUBLIC POSTSECONDARY INSTITUTIONS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1853, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

S. 1127 -- Senators Cork and Washington: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN BEAUFORT COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE THESE PRECINCTS AND DESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER ON WHICH THE LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED.

(By prior motion of Senator CORK)

S. 1119 -- Senator Alexander: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT FOR THE 1995-96 SCHOOL YEAR, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT


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OF OCONEE COUNTY IS EXEMPTED FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED MUST BE MADE UP AS A RESULT OF COMPLICATIONS RESULTING FROM SNOW OR ICE OR OTHER EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS.

(By prior motion of Senator ALEXANDER)

S. 991 -- Senator Saleeby: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-55-530, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE "OMNIBUS INSURANCE FRAUD AND REPORTING IMMUNITY ACT", SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCE TO "DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES" IN THE DEFINITION OF "AUTHORIZED AGENCY", ADD THE SPECIFIC NAMES OF CERTAIN STATE AGENCIES, AND INCLUDE ALL OTHER STATE BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND AGENCIES IN THAT DEFINITION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-55-570, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE "OMNIBUS INSURANCE FRAUD AND REPORTING IMMUNITY ACT" AND NOTIFICATION TO THE INSURANCE FRAUD DIVISION OF THE OFFICE OF THE STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF KNOWLEDGE OR BELIEF OF FALSE STATEMENTS OR MISREPRESENTATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCE TO THE "MOTOR VEHICLE DIVISION".

CARRIED OVER

S. 1142 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-9-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT AND DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR "UNINSURED MOTORIST FUND"; TO AMEND CHAPTER 10, TITLE 56, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL SECURITY, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN UNINSURED MOTORIST FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-470, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF THE UNINSURED MOTORIST PREMIUM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ONE DOLLAR OF THIS YEARLY PREMIUM IS DIRECTED TO BE PAID TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE "UNINSURED ENFORCEMENT FUND"; TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-910, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO NOTICE OF HEARING AS A PREREQUISITE TO GRANTING OF RATE INCREASES FOR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND CERTAIN OTHER TYPES OF INSURANCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE


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REQUIREMENT OF THIS SECTION IS ABATED UNTIL JANUARY 1, 1998; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 38-73-736 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY SCHEDULE OF RATES, RATE CLASSIFICATIONS, OR RATING PLANS FOR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE SHALL PROVIDE FOR AN APPROPRIATE REDUCTION IN PREMIUM CHARGES FOR INSURED PERSONS WHO ARE FIFTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER AND WHO QUALIFY UNDER SECTION 38-73-737; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PURPOSES OF CHAPTER 77, TITLE 38, ON AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS, AND PROVIDE THAT THERE SHALL BE AN ASSIGNED RISK PLAN, KNOWN AS THE "SOUTH CAROLINA AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE PLAN"; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS, AND PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR "CANCELLATION" OR "TO CANCEL" AND FOR "INSTITUTIONAL SOURCE", "INSURER-SUPPORT ORGANIZATION", AND "POLICY OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE" OR "POLICY"; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-110, AS AMENDED, FROM JANUARY 1, 1997, TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1997, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT AUTOMOBILE INSURERS MUST INSURE AND EXCEPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT AUTOMOBILE INSURERS OTHER THAN INSURERS DESIGNATED AND APPROVED AS SPECIALIZED INSURERS BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE OR HIS DESIGNEE MAY NOT REFUSE TO RENEW AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICIES FOR INDIVIDUAL PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILES OR SMALL COMMERCIAL RISKS EXCEPT FOR REASONS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 38-77-123, AND TO PROVIDE THAT, AFTER SEPTEMBER 30, 1997, SECTION 38-77-110 IS REPEALED; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-112, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND THE REQUIREMENT THAT AN INSURANCE APPLICANT OR POLICYHOLDER MUST HAVE A DRIVER'S LICENSE AND EXCEPTIONS, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, DELETE REFERENCES TO CERTAIN CODE SECTIONS AND PROVIDE THAT, AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION, AN INSURER OR AN AGENT SHALL RETAIN FOR THREE YEARS THE DRIVER'S LICENSE NUMBERS FOR ALL APPLICANTS WHO
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WERE REFUSED COVERAGE AND SHALL FURNISH THIS INFORMATION UPON THE REQUEST OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE OR HIS DESIGNEE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF OR REFUSAL TO RENEW AN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICY, SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE NOTICE SHALL PROVIDE FOR THE NOTIFICATION REQUIRED BY SECTION 38-77-390(b), THAT THOSE NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS DO NOT APPLY WHEN THE POLICY IS BEING CANCELED OR NOT RENEWED FOR THE REASON SET FORTH IN SECTION 38-77-123(b), AND THAT THE NOTICE SHALL INFORM THE INSURED OF HIS RIGHT TO REQUEST IN WRITING WITHIN FIFTEEN DAYS OF THE RECEIPT OF THE NOTICE THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE REVIEW THE ACTION OF THE INSURER; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTIONS 38-77-121, 38-77-122, 38-77-123, 38-77-124, 38-77-141, 38-77-142, 38-77-143, 38-77-151, 38-77-154, AND 38-77-155 SO AS TO ENACT PROVISIONS PROVIDING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT ANY APPLICATION FOR THE ORIGINAL ISSUANCE OF A POLICY OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COVERING LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE OWNERSHIP, MAINTENANCE, OR USE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE DEFINED IN SECTION 38-77-30 THAT REQUIRES THE INSURED TO DISCLOSE INFORMATION AS TO ANY PREVIOUS CANCELLATION OR REFUSAL TO RENEW SHALL ALSO PERMIT THE INSURED TO OFFER OR PROVIDE A FULL EXPLANATION OF THE REASON FOR THE CANCELLATION OR REFUSAL TO RENEW, THAT NO INSURER OR AGENT SHALL REFUSE TO ISSUE AN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICY AS DEFINED IN SECTION 38-77-30 SOLELY BECAUSE OF CERTAIN SPECIFIED FACTORS, THAT NO INSURER OR AGENT SHALL REFUSE TO ISSUE, OR FAIL TO RENEW, A POLICY OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE SOLELY BECAUSE OF THE AGE OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE TO BE INSURED SO LONG AS THE VEHICLE IS LICENSED, AND THAT MONIES DISTRIBUTED ANNUALLY FROM THE UNINSURED MOTORIST FUND MUST BE DISTRIBUTED IN THE PROPORTION THAT EACH INSURER'S PREMIUM INCOME FOR THE BASIC UNINSURED MOTORISTS LIMITS COVERAGE BEARS TO THE TOTAL PREMIUM INCOME FOR BASIC UNINSURED MOTORISTS LIMITS COVERAGE WRITTEN IN THIS STATE DURING THE
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PRECEDING YEAR; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-140, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE LIMITS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM PROPERTY DAMAGE COVERAGE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-150, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, THE UNINSURED MOTORIST PROVISION, AND THE DEFENSE OF AN ACTION BY AN INSURER, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM AMOUNT OF UNINSURED MOTORIST COVERAGE, AND PROVIDE THAT BENEFITS PAID PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION ARE SUBJECT TO SUBROGATION AND ASSIGNMENT IF AN UNINSURED MOTORIST HAS SELECTED THE "FIVE HUNDRED DOLLAR OPTION"; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-280, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND COLLISION AND COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGES, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS, AND PROVIDE THAT ANY AUTOMOBILE INSURER MAY MAKE COLLISION COVERAGE AND EITHER COMPREHENSIVE OR FIRE, THEFT, AND COMBINED ADDITIONAL COVERAGE AVAILABLE TO AN INSURED OR QUALIFIED APPLICANT WHO REQUESTS THE COVERAGE, AND TO AMEND THE CODE SECTION FOR THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 1997, TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1997, BY PROVIDING AN EXCEPTION WITH RESPECT TO THE REASONS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 38-77-123; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-350, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FORM TO BE USED WHEN OPTIONAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COVERAGES ARE OFFERED, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS, INCLUDING THE PROVISION THAT A POLICY OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE OFFERED OR ISSUED BY A NEW SERVICING CARRIER FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA REINSURANCE FACILITY TO REPLACE A POLICY PREVIOUSLY ISSUED BY A FORMER SERVICING CARRIER AND CONTAINING THE SAME COVERAGE LIMITS AS THE FORMER POLICY CONSTITUTES A VALID REPLACEMENT POLICY THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE THE NEW SERVICING CARRIER OR AGENT TO MAKE A NEW OFFER OF COVERAGE OR TO OBTAIN A NEW APPLICATION FROM THE INSURED; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTIONS 38-77-370, 38-77-380, AND 38-77-390 SO AS TO ENACT PROVISIONS PROVIDING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT, IF AN INDIVIDUAL SUBMITS A WRITTEN REQUEST TO AN INSURER, AGENT, OR INSURANCE-SUPPORT ORGANIZATION FOR ACCESS TO
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CERTAIN RECORDED PERSONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE INDIVIDUAL, THE INSURER, AGENT, OR INSURANCE-SUPPORT ORGANIZATION SHALL DO CERTAIN SPECIFIED THINGS WITHIN THIRTY BUSINESS DAYS FROM THE DATE THE REQUEST IS RECEIVED, THAT AN INSURER, AGENT, OR INSURANCE-SUPPORT ORGANIZATION SHALL DO CERTAIN SPECIFIED THINGS WITHIN THIRTY BUSINESS DAYS FROM THE DATE OF RECEIPT OF A WRITTEN REQUEST FROM AN INDIVIDUAL TO CORRECT, AMEND, OR DELETE ANY RECORDED PERSONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE INDIVIDUAL WITHIN ITS POSSESSION, AND THAT, IN THE EVENT OF AN ADVERSE UNDERWRITING DECISION, THE INSURER OR AGENT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DECISION SHALL GIVE A WRITTEN NOTICE IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE THAT PROVIDES THE APPLICANT, POLICYHOLDER, OR INDIVIDUAL PROPOSED FOR COVERAGE CERTAIN INFORMATION; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-530, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PLAN OF OPERATION OF THE REINSURANCE FACILITY, SO AS TO ADD PROVISIONS PROVIDING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE PLAN OF OPERATION SHALL COMMENCE RECOUPMENT OF FACILITY ASSESSMENTS BY WAY OF A SURCHARGE ON PRIVATE PASSENGER AND COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE BUSINESS ISSUED BY A MEMBER OR THROUGH THE FACILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-590, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REINSURANCE FACILITY AND DESIGNATED PRODUCERS, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PRODUCER DESIGNATED UNDER THIS SECTION MAY NOT WRITE NEW PRIVATE PASSENGER AND COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE BUSINESS AFTER JANUARY 1, 1997, AND MUST NOT RENEW PRIVATE PASSENGER AND COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE BUSINESS AFTER SEPTEMBER 30, 1997, AND THAT NO POLICIES WITH AN EFFECTIVE DATE AFTER SEPTEMBER 30, 1997, SHALL BE ACCEPTED BY THE REINSURANCE FACILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-595, RELATING TO CONDITIONS FOR DESIGNATION AS A DESIGNATED PRODUCER OF AN OTHERWISE INELIGIBLE APPLICANT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PRODUCER DESIGNATED UNDER THIS SECTION MAY NOT WRITE NEW PRIVATE PASSENGER AND COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE BUSINESS AFTER JANUARY 1, 1997, AND MUST
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NOT RENEW PRIVATE PASSENGER AND COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE BUSINESS AFTER SEPTEMBER 30, 1997, AND THAT NO POLICIES WITH AN EFFECTIVE DATE AFTER SEPTEMBER 30, 1997, SHALL BE ACCEPTED BY THE REINSURANCE FACILITY; TO AMEND CHAPTER 77, TITLE 38 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, BY ADDING ARTICLE 8 SO AS TO ENACT PROVISIONS FOR THE ASSIGNMENT OF RISKS; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 38-73-455, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RATES, 38-73-456, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST AN INCREASE IN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE PREMIUMS OR ADDITIONAL SURCHARGES FOR DRIVING VIOLATIONS UNTIL THERE HAS BEEN A CONVICTION, 38-73-457, RELATING TO FILING INFORMATION ON BASE RATES FOR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE PURPOSES, 38-73-460, RELATING TO THE EFFECT OF GAINS AND LOSSES INCURRED BY MEMBERS OF THE REINSURANCE FACILITY ON AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RATES, 38-73-465, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND UNFAIRLY DISCRIMINATORY, EXCESSIVE, OR UNREASONABLE PROFITS OR RATES, REVIEW OF RATES, AND RATE EXPERIENCE, 38-73-720, RELATING TO THE STATE RATING AND STATISTICAL DIVISION AND THE POWER TO ESTABLISH RISK AND TERRITORIAL CLASSIFICATIONS, 38-73-730, RELATING TO RISK CLASSIFICATION PLANS FOR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE PURPOSES, 38-73-731, RELATING TO REMOVAL FROM THE YOUTHFUL DRIVER CLASSIFICATION, 38-73-735, RELATING TO PLANS FOR CREDITS AND DISCOUNTS FOR AUTOMOBILE INSUREDS, 38-73-750, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT AUTOMOBILE INSURERS MUST FILE THEIR PLANS OR SYSTEMS FOR ALLOCATING EXPENSES AND PROFIT AS RESPECTS THE VARIOUS KINDS OR TYPES OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RISKS AND THE CLASSES OF RISKS THEREUNDER, 38-73-760, RELATING TO UNIFORM STATISTICAL PLANS FOR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE PURPOSES, 38-73-770, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT EVERY CLASSIFICATION PLAN PROMULGATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE MUST BE SO STRUCTURED AS TO PRODUCE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RATES OR PREMIUM CHARGES WHICH ARE ADEQUATE, NOT EXCESSIVE, AND NOT UNFAIRLY DISCRIMINATORY, 38-77-111, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICIES WHICH MAY BE CEDED TO THE
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REINSURANCE FACILITY, 38-77-115, RELATING TO THE PROVISION THAT CERTAIN SIGNS ARE REQUIRED IN AN INSURANCE AGENT'S PLACE OF BUSINESS, 38-77-145, RELATING TO THE PROVISION THAT PERSONAL INJURY PROTECTION COVERAGE IS NOT MANDATED UNDER THE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE LAWS OF THIS STATE, 38-77-285, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT ALL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COVERAGES MUST BE IN ONE POLICY, 38-77-360, RELATING TO THE PROVISION THAT THERE BE NO INCREASE IN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE PREMIUMS AFTER CERTAIN FIRST OFFENSE VIOLATIONS, 38-77-600, RELATING TO THE REINSURANCE FACILITY RECOUPMENT CHARGE, 38-77-605, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE FACILITY RECOUPMENT CHARGE BE DISPLAYED ON THE PREMIUM NOTICE OR BILL, 38-77-610, RELATING TO THE FILING OF RECOUPMENT CHARGES, 38-77-620, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE FACILITY RECOUPMENT CHARGES APPROVED OR ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-77-610 MUST BE ADDED TO THE APPROVED BASE RATE AND OBJECTIVE STANDARDS RATE IN EFFECT FOR EACH AUTOMOBILE INSURER, 38-77-625, RELATING TO THE PROVISION THAT IF AN INSURED IS INVOLVED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT WHERE HE IS NOT THE AT-FAULT DRIVER, HIS FACILITY RECOUPMENT CHARGE MAY NOT BE INCREASED BY HIS INSURER BECAUSE OF THIS OCCURRENCE, AND ARTICLE 9 OF CHAPTER 77, TITLE 38, RELATING TO THE STATE'S AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE LAWS AND UNLAWFUL ACTS.

On motion of Senator LEVENTIS, the Bill was carried over.


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