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H. 3000 -- Reps. Wilkins and D. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR ALLOTTING SEATS TO MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE 1997 AND 1998 SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 3001 -- Reps. Wilkins and D. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE 1997 AND 1998 SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Introduced & Adopted
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H. 3002 -- Reps. Wilkins, D. Smith, Hawkins, Harrell, Fleming, Maddox, Cromer, Cato, McMaster, Young, Robinson, Haskins, Felder, Campsen, Boan, Limbaugh, Vaughn, Young-Brickell, Witherspoon, Simrill, Bailey, Altman, Meacham, Riser, Harrison, Gamble, Lloyd and Beck: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-1-25, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ARE ELECTED BEGINNING IN 1994, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN OF THESE DISTRICTS; TO AMEND SECTION 2-1-65, RELATING TO ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE SENATE ARE ELECTED BEGINNING IN 1996, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN OF THESE DISTRICTS, TO PROVIDE THAT A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OR A MEMBER OF THE SENATE AS APPROPRIATE SHALL BE ELECTED FROM EACH OF THESE ELECTION DISTRICTS SO REVISED AT A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE CONDUCTED IN NOVEMBER, 1997, TO PROVIDE FOR THE TERM OF OFFICES OF SUCH MEMBERS ELECTED IN 1997, TO ESTABLISH FILING AND ELECTION DATES AND ELECTION PROCEDURES FOR THESE ELECTIONS, TO DESIGNATE THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE AS THE SUBMITTING AUTHORITY FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE BODY TO MAKE THE REQUIRED SUBMISSION OF THE ELECTION DISTRICT REVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS ACT TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE UNDER THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 2-1-15 RELATING TO ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WERE FORMERLY ELECTED.

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H. 3003 -- Reps. Kirsh, Vaughn, Stille, Witherspoon, Seithel, Bailey, Inabinett, Meacham, Lloyd and Beck: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-391, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE, MANUFACTURE, POSSESSION, SALE, DELIVERY, OR POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DELIVER OR SELL DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTY MAKING IT A FELONY, AND TO DELETE REFERENCES TO CERTAIN DISABILITIES AND LEGAL DISADVANTAGES ARISING FROM A CRIMINAL CONVICTION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3004 -- Reps. Kirsh, Stille, Cotty, Simrill, Stuart, Bailey, Walker, Robinson, Wilder, Lloyd and Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-11-105 SO AS TO REQUIRE OUT-OF-STATE CONTRACTORS TO PAY THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA THE SAME CONTRACTOR TAXES AND FEES WHICH ARE IMPOSED BY THEIR STATES UPON SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENT CONTRACTORS WHO ENGAGE IN CONTRACTING WORK IN THOSE STATES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3005 -- Reps. Kirsh, Stille, Baxley, Simrill, Stuart, Bailey, Beck and Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-23-45 SO AS TO REQUIRE A DRUG DISPENSED BY FILLING OR REFILLING A WRITTEN OR ORAL PRESCRIPTION TO HAVE AN EXPIRATION DATE ON THE LABEL.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3006 -- Reps. Cromer, Haskins, Stille, Seithel, Bailey, Altman, Inabinett, Meacham, J. Hines, Lloyd, and Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-5-37 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS AN "UNFAIR OR DECEPTIVE ACT OR PRACTICE IN THE CONDUCT OF TRADE OR COMMERCE" FOR A REPAIR BUSINESS TO FAIL TO RETURN DAMAGED OR REMOVED PARTS FROM A COMMERCIAL ITEM, OR TO FAIL TO FURNISH THE SERIAL OR IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS, FOLLOWING THE OWNER'S REQUEST FOR THE PARTS OR FOR THE SERIAL OR IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3007 -- Reps. Cooper, Haskins, Stille, Young-Brickell, Stuart, Walker, Robinson and Kelley: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-23-87 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON COMPLETING A DRIVER TRAINING COURSE MUST BE ISSUED A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERSONS WHO MAY OBTAIN A DRIVER'S LICENSE, BEGINNER'S PERMIT OR INSTRUCTION PERMIT, SO AS TO REVISE THE AGE OF A PERSON WHO MAY OBTAIN A DRIVER'S LICENSE, A BEGINNER'S PERMIT, OR A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE, AND TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO SECTION 56-1-60; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO OBTAINING A BEGINNER'S PERMIT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE CONDITIONS UPON WHICH A BEGINNER'S PERMIT IS VALID, TO REVISE THE AGE OF A PERSON WHO MUST ACCOMPANY CERTAIN PERSONS HOLDING A BEGINNER'S PERMIT, AND TO PROVIDE THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A HOLDER OF A BEGINNER'S PERMIT IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT DRIVER; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-180, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO REVISE THE AGE OF A PERSON WHO MAY OBTAIN A RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE, TO DELETE THE TERM "INSTRUCTION PERMIT", AND TO REVISE THE CONDITIONS UPON WHICH A RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE IS VALID.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3008 -- Reps. Littlejohn, Stille, Baxley, Simrill, Bailey, Walker, Altman, Whatley, Inabinett, Wilder, J. Hines, Moody-Lawrence and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM PROPERTY TAXES, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THOSE EXEMPT FROM TAXES ON A DWELLING A PERSON WHO IS BLIND AND PERMANENTLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3009 -- Reps. Cromer, Bailey, Hinson and J. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-365 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR ALLOWING WRITE-IN VOTING FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-360, RELATING TO WRITE-IN BALLOTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION ON ALLOWING WRITE-IN VOTING FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3010 -- Reps. Kirsh, Bailey and J. Hines: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-5-90 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A PERSON TO REPRESENT A MEMBER OF HIS IMMEDIATE FAMILY IN MAGISTRATE'S COURT ON A CRIMINAL MATTER.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3011 -- Reps. Kirsh, Simrill, Bailey and J. Hines: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-117 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MOTOR VEHICLE OVER THIRTY YEARS OLD MAY BEAR A SOUTH CAROLINA LICENSE PLATE OF THE MODEL YEAR OF THE VEHICLE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3012 -- Reps. Kirsh, Stille, Witherspoon, Bailey and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-160, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AGENCY HEAD SALARY COMMISSION, SO AS TO ABOLISH THE COMMISSION AND PROVIDE THAT THE SALARY OF AN AGENCY HEAD MAY ONLY BE SET IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 8-11-165 AND 8-11-170, RELATING TO CERTAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE AGENCY HEAD SALARY COMMISSION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3013 -- Reps. Kirsh, Meacham, Lloyd and Beck: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-13-240, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ANNUAL RENEWAL OF COSMETOLOGISTS LICENSES AND THE REQUIREMENT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE CERTAIN CONTINUING EDUCATION, SO AS TO EXEMPT A PERSON WHO HAS HELD A LICENSE FOR AT LEAST FIFTEEN CONSECUTIVE YEARS AND IS SIXTY YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER FROM TAKING THE CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3014 -- Reps. Kirsh, Bailey, Robinson and Lloyd: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-700, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROHIBITING A PUBLIC OFFICIAL FROM USING HIS OFFICIAL POSITION OR OFFICE FOR FINANCIAL GAIN, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ONGOING RECEIPT OF BENEFITS OR ECONOMIC INTERESTS RECEIVED AFTER A BILLION HAS BEEN TAKEN TO PROVIDE FOR THEM IS IN VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3015 -- Reps. Kirsh and Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-1-90, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HUNTING, FISHING, OR TRAPPING WITHOUT CONSENT, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO RANGE AND REVISE PENALTIES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3016 -- Reps. Kirsh, Simrill and Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-1-120 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A STATE AGENCY FROM PROVIDING CHECK CASHING SERVICES FOR STATE EMPLOYEES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3017 -- Reps. Bauer, Rodgers, Lloyd and J. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-15-315 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR EARLY VOTING; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PERSONS QUALIFIED TO VOTE BY ABSENTEE BALLOT, SO AS TO ADD PERSONS WHO DESIRE TO VOTE EARLY BY PERSONAL APPEARANCE IN STATEWIDE ELECTIONS AND THEIR NOMINATING PRIMARIES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3018 -- Reps. Cromer, Simrill, Stuart, Kirsh, Meacham and Lloyd: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-7-72, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR A FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT ON A BILL OR RESOLUTION REQUIRING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS, SO AS TO EXTEND THE REQUIREMENT TO CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT AMENDMENTS FAILING TO HAVE THE FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT ATTACHED MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3019 -- Reps. Kirsh, Woodrum, Witherspoon, Stuart, Bailey, Meacham and Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CIVIL REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES BY ADDING CHAPTER 34 SO AS TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE RECOVERY OF PUNITIVE DAMAGES IN CIVIL ACTIONS, INCLUDING A LIMIT ON THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF PUNITIVE DAMAGES WHICH MAY BE AWARDED, THE MANNER IN WHICH PUNITIVE DAMAGES MUST BE STATED AND PLED, THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRIER OF FACT AND THE COURT IN REGARD TO PUNITIVE DAMAGES, AND THE AWARDING OF ATTORNEY'S FEES IN DEFENSE OF FRIVOLOUS OR MALICIOUS PUNITIVE DAMAGE CLAIMS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 15-33-135 OF THE 1976 CODE RELATING TO PUNITIVE DAMAGES AND THE BURDEN OF PROOF.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3020 -- Reps. Kirsh, Stille, Seithel, Bailey, Meacham, Lloyd and Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 34-11-140 SO AS TO MAKE UNLAWFUL THE COPYING OF A CREDIT CARD ACCOUNT NUMBER WHEN A CREDIT CARD IS PRESENTED FOR CHECK IDENTIFICATION, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3021 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 33-19-660 SO AS TO ALLOW A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION TO DESIGNATE IN WRITING AN EMPLOYEE OR AGENT WHO MAY REPRESENT THE CORPORATION IN MAGISTRATE'S COURT AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PERSON DESIGNATED, WHILE REPRESENTING THE CORPORATION IN COURT, IS NOT ENGAGED IN THE UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF LAW.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3022 -- Reps. Kirsh, Simrill, Seithel and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-2-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO APPEAR FOR JURY SERVICE IN MAGISTRATE'S COURT AND THE NUMBER OF TIMES A PERSON MAY SERVE ON A JURY THEREIN, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON SHALL SERVE ON A JURY IN MAGISTRATE'S COURT MORE THAN ONCE EVERY THREE CALENDAR YEARS RATHER THAN ONCE EVERY THREE MONTHS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3023 -- Reps. Kirsh, Stille and Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CIVIL REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES, BY ADDING CHAPTER 32 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA NONECONOMIC DAMAGE AWARDS ACT OF 1997" WHICH PROVIDES FOR CERTAIN LIMITS ON THE AMOUNT AND TYPES OF DAMAGE AWARDS IN PERSONAL INJURY ACTIONS, AND WHICH PROVIDES FOR FINDINGS WHICH MUST BE MADE IN REGARD TO SUCH DAMAGE AWARDS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3024 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CIVIL REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES, BY ADDING CHAPTER 40 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA ELIMINATION OF DOUBLE RECOVERIES ACT OF 1997" WHICH IN TORT ACTIONS PERMITS THE INTRODUCTION INTO EVIDENCE OF COLLATERAL SOURCE PAYMENTS WHICH HAVE BEEN PAID OR MAY BE DUE THE CLAIMANT, WHICH PERMITS THE TRIER OF FACT TO CONSIDER THESE COLLATERAL SOURCE PAYMENTS WHEN DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF DAMAGES, AND WHICH REQUIRES CERTAIN FINDINGS IN REGARD TO DAMAGE AWARDS IN TORT ACTIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3025 -- Reps. Kirsh, Young, Stille, Witherspoon, Seithel, Stuart, Bailey and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2950, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE IMPLIED CONSENT TO A CHEMICAL TEST TO DETERMINE THE ALCOHOLIC CONTENT OF THE BLOOD OF A PERSON WHO OPERATES A MOTOR VEHICLE UPON THE PUBLIC ROADS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO DECREASE THE PERCENTAGES OF ALCOHOL IN A PERSON'S BLOOD USED TO CREATE PRESUMPTIONS WHICH MUST BE USED IN DETERMINING THE GUILT OF PERSONS VIOLATING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 56-5-2930 AND TO PROVIDE THAT ON AND AFTER JULY 1, 1998, IT MUST BE INFERRED THAT A PERSON IS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL IF THERE WAS AT THAT TIME EIGHT ONE-HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT OR MORE BY WEIGHT OF ALCOHOL IN THE PERSON'S BLOOD; TO PROVIDE A TRANSITION PERIOD FOR THE FURTHER REDUCTION OF THE PERCENTAGES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3026 -- Reps. Kirsh, Vaughn, Simrill, Meacham, Wilder and Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 9-1-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO BENEFITS FROM ANY STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM OTHER THAN A REFUND OF CONTRIBUTIONS MAY BE PAID TO A STATE OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE CONVICTED AFTER JUNE 30, 1997, OF A FELONY ARISING OUT OF THE PERFORMANCE OF OFFICIAL DUTIES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DENIAL OF BENEFITS APPLIES TO A SURVIVING SPOUSE OR OTHER BENEFICIARY OF A MEMBER SO CONVICTED, AND TO PROVIDE THOSE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES TO WHICH THE DENIAL APPLIES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3027 -- Reps. Kirsh, Simrill and Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-1-90 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A LOCAL GOVERNMENT FROM IMPOSING AN IMPACT FEE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3028 -- Reps. Meacham, Young-Brickell, Simrill, Stuart, Kelley, Riser, Gamble and Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSURANCE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 78 SO AS TO ENACT THE "CONSUMER FREEDOM OF CHOICE IN MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE ACT"; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE "AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE"; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT TO WRITE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, SO AS TO ADD A PROVISION THAT NO INSURER IS REQUIRED TO WRITE PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE WITH HIGHER LIMITS OF COVERAGE THAN TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR ADDED PERSONAL PROTECTION COVERAGE AS DEFINED IN SECTION 38-78-30; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-355 SO AS TO ADD PROVISIONS REGARDING "COLLATERAL SOURCES"; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT "DAMAGES" INCLUDE ACTUAL DAMAGES ONLY; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-140, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE LIMITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT AN INSURER SHALL ALSO OFFER THE INSURED A RIDER OR ENDORSEMENT FOR AN ADDITIONAL PREMIUM TO COVER LIABILITY FOR PUNITIVE DAMAGES; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-150, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, THE UNINSURED MOTORIST PROVISION, AND THE DEFENSE OF AN ACTION BY THE INSURER, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS AND PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT INSURERS SHALL OFFER, AT THE OPTION OF THE INSURED, HIGHER LIMITS OF UNINSURED MOTORIST COVERAGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 38-77-350 AND THAT INSURERS SHALL OFFER ON A FORM PRESCRIBED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE NONSTACKABLE POLICIES OF UNINSURED MOTORIST COVERAGE CONTAINING CERTAIN POLICY PROVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-160, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL UNINSURED MOTORIST COVERAGE AND TO UNDERINSURED MOTORIST COVERAGE, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS AND PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT AUTOMOBILE INSURERS SHALL OFFER ON A FORM PRESCRIBED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, AT THE OPTION OF THE INSURED, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 38-77-350 UNDERINSURED MOTORIST COVERAGE UP TO THE LIMITS SELECTED FOR THE INSURED'S LIABILITY COVERAGE TO PROVIDE COVERAGE IN THE EVENT THE INSURED BECOMES LEGALLY ENTITLED TO COLLECT DAMAGES FROM THE OWNER OR OPERATOR OF AN UNDERINSURED MOTOR VEHICLE AND THAT AN INSURED ENTITLED TO BENEFITS UNDER AN UNINSURED MOTORIST PROVISION IS NOT ENTITLED TO BENEFITS UNDER AN UNDERINSURED MOTORIST PROVISION; TO AMEND SECTION 56-9-350, RELATING TO THE VERIFICATION OF INSURANCE COVERAGE FORM TO BE ISSUED FOLLOWING CERTAIN ACCIDENTS, THE EFFECT OF FAILURE TO RETURN THE FORM, AND UNINVESTIGATED ACCIDENTS, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS, AND PROVIDE THAT THE OPERATOR OR OWNER OF A MOTOR VEHICLE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OF FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS OR MORE OR IN BODILY INJURY OR DEATH WITHIN FIFTEEN DAYS AFTER THE ACCIDENT SHALL FORWARD A WRITTEN REPORT OF THE ACCIDENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY ON A FORM PRESCRIBED BY THAT DEPARTMENT, THAT THE REPORT MUST CONTAIN CERTAIN INFORMATION, AND THAT FAILURE TO FILE THE REPORT, IN THE PROPER VERIFIED MANNER, IS PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PROPERLY REGISTERED; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURERS, THE REQUIREMENT UPON INSURERS TO INSURE, AND EXCEPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FURTHER REASONS WHICH CANNOT BE USED BY AN INSURER, AGENT, OR BROKER REFUSING TO WRITE OR RENEW SUCH COVERAGE, WITH PENALTIES, AND PROVIDE THAT AN APPLICANT DENIED COVERAGE MUST BE PROVIDED IN WRITING BY THE DENYING INSURER THE REASON OR REASONS FOR WHICH THE APPLICANT HAS BEEN REFUSED INSURANCE BY THAT INSURER AT THE TIME OF THE DENIAL; TO AMEND TITLE 38, CHAPTER 77, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, BY ADDING ARTICLE 13 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION AND PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, FOR THE ABOLISHMENT OF THE REINSURANCE FACILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-455, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RATES, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS, AND PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT AN AUTOMOBILE INSURER SHALL OFFER FOUR, RATHER THAN TWO, DIFFERENT RATES FOR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, THAT INSURERS MUST FILE RATES FOR PERSONAL PROTECTION POLICIES AS DEFINED BY SECTION 38-78-30 AND REVISED RATES FOR ALL OTHER PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICIES WRITTEN BY THEM, INCLUDING A "PREFERRED" RATE, A "STANDARD" RATE, A "NONPREFERRED" RATE, AND A "SUBSTANDARD" RATE, AND THAT MEMBER COMPANIES OF AN AFFILIATED GROUP OF AUTOMOBILE INSURERS MAY UTILIZE DIFFERENT FILED RATES FOR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COVERAGES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-10-270, RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF AN UNINSURED MOTOR VEHICLE AND PENALTIES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE PENALTIES, INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE PERFORMANCE OF VARYING AMOUNTS OF PUBIC SERVICE; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-116 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UPON ISSUANCE OF A NEW PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICY, THE INSURANCE COMPANY OR AGENT MUST REVIEW WITH THE NEW APPLICANT A LIST OF DRIVING OFFENSES AND THE RELATED FINE AND PUNISHMENT, AS WELL AS POSSIBLE INCREASE IN RATES, EFFECT OF SURCHARGES, OR THE EFFECT OF THE LOSS OF THE SAFE DRIVER DISCOUNT, AND PROVIDE THAT THIS LIST MUST BE ON AN APPROVED FORM AND MUST ACCOMPANY THE POLICY; TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION SHALL CONTRACT WITH ONE OR MORE INSURERS OR BUSINESS ENTITIES TO SERVE AS THE DESIGNATED CARRIER AND SHALL ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE FOR THE SELECTION OF THE DESIGNATED CARRIER, PROVIDE THAT COMMISSIONS PAID TO AGENTS FOR POLICIES CEDED TO OR PLACED IN THE JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION MUST BE SET BY THE ASSOCIATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-10-270, RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF AN UNINSURED MOTOR VEHICLE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE PENALTIES THEREFOR; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-111, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICIES WHICH MAY BE CEDED TO THE REINSURANCE FACILITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN INSURER MAY CEDE THE COVERAGES OF AN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICY THAT IT IS MANDATED TO WRITE TO THE JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION, RATHER THAN THE REINSURANCE FACILITY, BUT IT MAY NOT CEDE COVERAGES UNDER A POLICY THAT IT IS NOT MANDATED BY LAW TO WRITE EXCEPT FOR TORT LIABILITY AND PERSONAL PROTECTION COVERAGES AND UNINSURED MOTORIST COVERAGE FOR THOSE RISKS THAT DO NOT QUALIFY FOR THE SAFE DRIVER DISCOUNT; TO REPEAL ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 77, TITLE 38, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA REINSURANCE FACILITY AND DESIGNATED PRODUCERS; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 38-73-1420, RELATING TO THE FILING OF AN EXPENSE COMPONENT FOR PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RATE OR PREMIUM CHARGES BY THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE REINSURANCE FACILITY, 38-73-1425, RELATING TO THE FINAL RATE OR PREMIUM CHARGE FOR PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RISK CEDED TO THE REINSURANCE FACILITY, 38-77-285, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT ALL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COVERAGES WRITTEN BY AN INSURER FOR AN INSURED'S AUTOMOBILE MUST BE WRITTEN IN THE SAME POLICY AND THE PROVISION THAT THIS SECTION APPLIES ONLY TO INSURANCE POLICIES COVERING VEHICLES ELIGIBLE TO BE CEDED TO THE REINSURANCE FACILITY, 38-77-920, RELATING TO THE PROVISION THAT AUTOMOBILE INSURERS AND AGENTS MAY NOT REFUSE ACCEPTANCE OF INSURANCE, THE PROPERTY RIGHTS OF CERTAIN AGENTS, AND RESTRICTION OF MAILINGS TO CERTAIN AREAS, 38-77-940, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, AVOIDING CERTAIN CLASSES OR TYPES OF RISKS, EXCEPTIONS, AND CANCELING AN AGENT'S REPRESENTATION, 38-77-950, RELATING TO UNREASONABLE OR EXCESSIVE USE OF THE REINSURANCE FACILITY BY AN INSURER AND NOTICE TO A POLICYHOLDER THAT HIS POLICY IS IN THE FACILITY, AND 38-77-960, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AGENT'S BUSINESS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE SEVERABILITY OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT, EXCEPT THAT IF SECTION 38-78-110 OR SECTION 38-78-120 IS FOUND UNCONSTITUTIONAL OR INVALID IT IS TO BE CONCLUSIVELY PRESUMED THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WOULD NOT HAVE ENACTED THE REMAINDER OF THIS ACT WITHOUT SUCH LIMITATIONS AND THE ENTIRE ACT IS INVALID; AND TO PROVIDE THAT IF SECTION 38-78-110 IS FOUND TO BE UNCONSTITUTIONAL OR INVALID, PERSONAL PROTECTION INSURERS HAVE NO OBLIGATION TO PAY PERSONAL PROTECTION BENEFITS WITH RESPECT TO ACCIDENTS OCCURRING ON OR AFTER THE DATE OF THE FINDING OF SUCH UNCONSTITUTIONALITY OR INVALIDITY AND ARE SUBROGATED TO ALL OF THE RIGHTS OF PERSONAL PROTECTION INSUREDS FOR ALL PREVIOUS SUCH BENEFITS PAID.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3029 -- Reps. Kirsh, Haskins, Young, Cotty, Simrill, Seithel, Stuart, Bailey, Walker, Meacham, Robinson, Riser and Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2957 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE REVOCATION FOR AN ADDITIONAL PERIOD OF ONE YEAR OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE OF A PERSON WHO IS LESS THAN TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE AND WHO IS CONVICTED OF DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF LIQUOR, DRUGS, OR OTHER SUBSTANCES, OR CAUSING GREAT BODILY INJURY OR DEATH BY OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3030 -- Reps. Cromer, Stille, Cotty, Stuart and Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-470, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF THE UNINSURED MOTORIST PREMIUM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THREE DOLLARS, RATHER THAN ONE DOLLAR, OF THE YEARLY PREMIUM FOR UNINSURED MOTORIST COVERAGE MUST BE TRANSFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, RATHER THAN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE COSTS OF ADMINISTERING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 38-73-738, RATHER THAN ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 10, TITLE 56; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 38-73-738 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A SYSTEM WHEREBY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE ISSUES TO EACH FIRST TIME DRIVER'S LICENSE APPLICANT WHO IS AT LEAST FIFTEEN YEARS OLD BUT LESS THAN SEVENTEEN YEARS OLD A DRIVER TRAINING VOUCHER, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DRIVER'S LICENSE CANNOT BE ISSUED TO ANY PERSON WHO IS AT LEAST FIFTEEN YEARS OLD BUT UNDER SEVENTEEN YEARS OLD UNTIL THE PERSON HAS PROVIDED EVIDENCE OF SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF AN APPROVED DRIVER TRAINING COURSE AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 38-73-738, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3031 -- Reps. Cromer and Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES, BY ADDING CHAPTER 6 SO AS TO ENACT PROVISIONS FOR THE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF UNINSURED MOTOR VEHICLES, INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR AN "UNINSURED MOTORISTS FUND", AND BY ADDING CHAPTER 8 SO AS TO ENACT THE "MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY ACT", INCLUDING PROVISIONS COVERING ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT, SECURITY FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT, PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FUTURE, MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY POLICIES, AND ASSIGNMENT OF INSURANCE RISKS; AND TO REPEAL ARTICLES 1 AND 5, CHAPTER 77, TITLE 38, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, PURPOSES AND DEFINITIONS, AND THE REINSURANCE FACILITY AND DESIGNATED PRODUCERS, CHAPTER 9, TITLE 56, RELATING TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT, AND CHAPTER 10, TITLE 56, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL SECURITY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3032 -- Reps. Kirsh, Simrill, Bailey, Meacham and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-7-125, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE CONSIDERATION IN EITHER HOUSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF ANY BILL, JOINT RESOLUTION, OR AMENDMENT APPROPRIATING ADJUSTED SURPLUS GENERAL FUND REVENUES BEFORE THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL CLOSES THE STATE'S BOOKS IN THE FISCAL YEAR.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3033 -- Reps. Govan, Inabinett, J. Hines, Lloyd and Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CHAPTER 61, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HOSPITALS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 SO AS TO ENACT THE CHILDREN'S EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ACT, TO ESTABLISH THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN PROGRAM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS DUTIES, AND TO CREATE AN ADVISORY COUNCIL TO THE PROGRAM.

Introduced & Committed
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Objection
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order

H. 3034 -- Reps. Kirsh, Cotty, Simrill, Stuart, Bailey, Meacham and Beck: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-1-745 AND 56-1-746, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSION DUE TO A CONVICTION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE VIOLATION AND UNDERAGE PURCHASE AND POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL OFFENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A PERSON IS ACCEPTED INTO A PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR EITHER OFFENSE, THE PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE MUST BE SUSPENDED.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3035 -- Reps. Kirsh, Limbaugh, Simrill, Bailey, Meacham, Robinson and Harrison: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO FINANCE AND TAXATION, BY ADDING AN APPROPROPRIATELY NUMBERED SECTION PROVIDING THAT NO TAX MAY BE IMPOSED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AFTER THE RATIFICATION OF THE SECTION EXCEPT UPON A BILL OR JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADOPTED WITH AN AFFIRMATIVE VOTE IN EACH BRANCH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY TWO-THIRDS OF THE TOTAL MEMBERSHIP IN EACH BRANCH.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3036 -- Reps. Cromer, Cotty, Bailey, Inabinett and Lloyd: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-15-315 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR EARLY VOTING; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PERSONS QUALIFIED TO VOTE BY ABSENTEE BALLOT, SO AS TO ADD PERSONS WHO DESIRE TO VOTE EARLY BY PERSONAL APPEARANCE IN STATEWIDE ELECTIONS AND THEIR NOMINATING PRIMARIES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3037 -- Reps. Kirsh and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6240, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FORFEITURE, CONFISCATION, AND DISPOSITION OF VEHICLES SEIZED FROM PERSONS CONVICTED OF DRIVING WITH A SUSPENDED DRIVER'S LICENSE OR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR OR DRUGS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE FORFEITURE HEARING TO BE COMPLETED WITHIN THREE MONTHS FROM THE DATE THE FORFEITURE ACTION IS COMMENCED.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3038 -- Reps. Vaughn, Haskins, Kirsh and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 26-1-25, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL METHODS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION MEMBERS ENDORSEMENTS FOR APPLICATIONS FOR NOTARY PUBLIC COMMISSIONS BY AUTHORIZING A DELEGATION MEMBER TO HAVE THE CHAIRMAN OR SECRETARY OF THE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION TO SIGN FOR THE MEMBER AND TO PROVIDE FOR NOTIFICATION TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE OF A DELEGATION'S USE OF THESE ADDITIONAL METHODS.

Introduced & Committed
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Proposed Amendment
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Other Proceedings
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Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3039 -- Reps. Cato, Seithel, Haskins and Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-33-320 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, TO THE EXTENT THAT A HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN OR HEALTH INSURER REQUIRES ENROLLEES TO RECEIVE HEALTH SERVICES THROUGH A NETWORK OF CONTRACTED PROVIDERS, THE PROVISIONS OF THESE CONTRACTS DO NOT LIMIT THE CONTRACT PROVIDER'S ABILITY TO DISCUSS WITH AN ENROLLEE THE TREATMENT OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO THE ENROLLEE, RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE TREATMENTS, OR A RECOMMENDED COURSE OF TREATMENT OR LEGAL OBLIGATIONS TO INDIVIDUAL PATIENTS AS SPECIFIED UNDER THE PROVIDER'S PROFESSIONAL LICENSE, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.

Introduced & Committed
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Recalled
Point of Order

H. 3040 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-11-160, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT REQUIRED TO LICENSE A CONTRACTOR, SO AS TO REQUIRE AN AFFIDAVIT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION INSTEAD OF A FINANCIAL STATEMENT.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3041 -- Reps. Wilkins, Fleming, Wilder, Haskins, Harrison, Harrell, Lloyd, Limbaugh, Mason, Vaughn, Young-Brickell, Cotty, Simrill, Stuart, Bailey, Walker, Altman, Whatley, Meacham, Robinson, Kelley, Chellis, Barfield, Townsend, J. Brown, Sandifer, Sharpe, Rodgers, H. Brown, Cato, Leach, Campsen, Beck, Davenport, Allison, Law, Barrett, D. Smith, Felder, Rice, Woodrum, Knotts, Bauer, Seithel, Riser, Klauber, Young and Limehouse: 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 FOR ANNUAL SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY COMMENCING AT VARYING TIMES IN EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS AND ODD-NUMBERED YEARS AND FOR AN ORGANIZATIONAL SESSION FOR THE SENATE IN CERTAIN YEARS, DELETE CERTAIN OBSOLETE LANGUAGE, PROVIDE FOR ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN MEETINGS FOR THE INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE OF LEGISLATION, AND PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN COMMITTEE MEETINGS.

Introduced & Committed
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Other Proceedings

H. 3042 -- Reps. Wilkins, Fleming, Haskins, Harrell, Young, Limbaugh, Woodrum, Vaughn, Stille, Young-Brickell, Witherspoon, Simrill, Stuart, Cotty, Bailey, Walker, Altman, Whatley, Kirsh, Inabinett, Meacham, J. Brown, Sharpe, Cato, Campsen, Robinson, Kelley, Wilder, Rodgers, Harrison, Beck, Chellis, Barfield and Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-1-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADJOURNMENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, 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, AND PROVIDE THAT IN ANY YEAR THAT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FAILS TO GIVE THIRD READING TO THE APPROPRIATIONS BILL BY MARCH FIFTEENTH, RATHER THAN MARCH THIRTY-FIRST, THE DATE OF ADJOURNMENT IS EXTENDED BY ONE STATEWIDE DAY FOR EACH STATEWIDE DAY AFTER MARCH FIFTEENTH, RATHER THAN MARCH THIRTY-FIRST, THAT THE HOUSE FAILS TO GIVE THE BILL THIRD READING.

Introduced & Committed
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H. 3043 -- Reps. Cromer, Stille, Cotty, Seithel and Lloyd: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-3910 SO AS TO PROHIBIT PERSONS UNDER FIFTEEN YEARS OF AGE FROM STANDING OR SITTING IN THE OPEN BED OF A PICKUP TRUCK OR TRAILER UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Introduced & Committed
Committed
Recalled

H. 3044 -- Reps. Rice, Witherspoon, Meacham and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-210, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GRACE PERIOD FOR PROCURING A MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT A PLACARD CONTAINING CERTAIN INFORMATION BE DISPLAYED ON THE MOTOR VEHICLE BEFORE THE REGISTRATION AND LICENSE PLATE ARE RECEIVED, TO PROVIDE FINES FOR THE DISPLAY OF INACCURATE OR FALSE INFORMATION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PORTION OF THE FINES MUST BE REMITTED TO THE REINSURANCE FACILITY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3045 -- Reps. Cromer, Haskins, Bailey, Meacham, Wilder, Beck and Lloyd: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT MOTOR VEHICLES OLDER THAN TEN MODEL YEARS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3046 -- Reps. Cromer, Stille and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 15 TO CHAPTER 9, TITLE 4 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE BY WHICH THE GOVERNING BODY OF A COUNTY MAY BE ELECTED IN NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3047 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-9-40 AND 9-9-60, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MEMBERSHIP IN AND ELIGIBILITY FOR BENEFITS UNDER THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO ELIMINATE PROSPECTIVELY THE RECEIPT OF RETIREMENT BENEFITS UNDER THIS SYSTEM FOR MEMBERS CURRENTLY IN EMPLOYMENT COVERED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM OR THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, AND TO REPEAL PROSPECTIVELY SECTION 9-8-125, RELATING TO THE ELIGIBILITY FOR A MEMBER OF THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR JUDGES AND SOLICITORS WHO HAS ATTAINED AGE SIXTY-FIVE AND IS OTHERWISE QUALIFIED TO RECEIVE RETIREMENT BENEFITS FROM THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3048 -- Reps. Townsend, Cooper, Vaughn, Stille and J. Hines: A BILL TO REPEAL CHAPTER 32, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH EDUCATION ACT UNDER WHICH LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS ARE DIRECTED TO IMPLEMENT HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3049 -- Reps. Townsend, Cooper, Stuart, Bailey and Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-315 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION MAINTENANCE FUND INTO WHICH CERTAIN SALES AND USE, ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR, BEER AND WINE, SOFT DRINKS, AND LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE TAX REVENUES MUST BE DEPOSITED AND FROM WHICH THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL ANNUALLY AUTHORIZE EXPENDITURES SOLELY FOR EDUCATION FINANCE ACT AND K-12 PURPOSES; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-33-30 AND 12-33-50, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE TAXES, SECTION 48-48-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING IN PART TO LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE TAXES, SECTION 59-21-1010, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CERTAIN SALES AND USE TAXES, AND SECTION 61-13-520, RELATING TO REVENUES FROM ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE TAXES OR REVENUES OR A SPECIFIED PORTION THEREOF MUST BE DEPOSITED TO THE CREDIT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION MAINTENANCE FUND.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3050 -- Reps. Limehouse, Haskins, Young, Limbaugh, Baxley, Simrill, Seithel, Bailey, Altman, Whatley, Kirsh, Inabinett, Meacham, Kelley, Gamble, Beck and J. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-22-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS NOT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ADMISSION TO THE PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON CHARGED WITH COMMITTING OR ATTEMPTING TO COMMIT A LEWD ACT ON A CHILD UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR ADMISSION INTO THE PROGRAM.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3051 -- Reps. Kirsh, Vaughn, Stille, Simrill, Bailey, Meacham and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-11-142 SO AS TO PROHIBIT APPROPRIATION OF NONRECURRING REVENUES FOR A RECURRING PURPOSE EXCEPT UPON A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF EACH HOUSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND TO REQUIRE SUCH AN APPROPRIATION TO IDENTIFY THE SOURCE OF THE NONRECURRING REVENUE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3052 -- Reps. Cromer and Bailey: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, BY ADDING SECTION 12A. TO ARTICLE III, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY DELEGATE MATTERS RELATING TO THE DISCIPLINING OF ITS MEMBERS TO THE APPROPRIATE EXECUTIVE BRANCH AGENCY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3053 -- Reps. J. Brown, Whatley, J. Hines and Lloyd: A BILL 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 DELETE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE COURT MAY AWARD GRANDPARENT VISITATION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3054 -- Reps. Scott, Bailey, J. Hines and Lloyd: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE A COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING A STATEWIDE MASS TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM.

Introduced & Committed
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Request for Debate

H. 3055 -- Reps. Scott and Lloyd: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-7-310, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ELECTION OF SOLICITORS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT EACH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, FOR PURPOSES OF ELECTING SOLICITORS, MAY NOT HAVE A POPULATION VARIANCE OF MORE THAN TEN PERCENT.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3056 -- Reps. Cromer, Baxley, Bailey, Kirsh, Wilder and Lloyd: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 17 TO CHAPTER 9, TITLE 4 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE BY WHICH THE COUNTY AUDITOR, TREASURER, AND CLERK OF COURT MAY BE ELECTED IN NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3057 -- Reps. Cromer, Baxley, Bailey, Kirsh and Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 16 TO CHAPTER 9, TITLE 4 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE BY WHICH THE GOVERNING BODY OF A COUNTY MAY BE ELECTED IN NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3058 -- Reps. Cromer, Bailey and Lloyd: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-1-200 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO STATE OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE MAY RECEIVE A SALARY IN EXCESS OF EIGHTY THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3059 -- Reps. Inabinett, Altman, Lloyd and Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO INCLUDE A DOCKSIDE FACILITY PRIMARILY USED FOR LANDING AND PROCESSING SEAFOOD WITHIN THE CLASSIFICATION OF AGRICULTURAL REAL PROPERTY.

Introduced & Committed
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Ratified

H. 3060 -- Reps. Cromer, Baxley and Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-610, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ARRANGEMENT OF PRIMARY BALLOTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A CONSOLIDATED PRIMARY ELECTION BALLOT ON WHICH AN ELECTOR MAY VOTE IN THE PRIMARY OF THE ELECTOR'S CHOICE IN EACH OFFICE TO BE FILLED.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3061 -- Reps. Kirsh, Haskins, Young, Vaughn, Simrill, Bailey, Altman and Meacham: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 5 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO BILLS, RESOLUTIONS AND REPORTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE ANY BILL OR JOINT RESOLUTION IMPOSING A NEW TAX AFFECTING MORE THAN FIFTY PERCENT OF THE POPULATION OF THE STATE TO RECEIVE A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY VOTE ON SECOND READING.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3062 -- Reps. Cromer, Young, Simrill, Stuart, Bailey, Meacham and Beck: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 10 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO MISCELLANEOUS RULES, SO AS TO ADD RULE 10.11, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT A BULK MAIL PERMIT BE OBTAINED AND REQUIRE THAT ALL OFFICIAL MAIL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DELIVERED BY THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE BE MAILED USING THE BULK MAIL PERMIT WHENEVER POSSIBLE, AND REQUIRE THE MAIL ROOM SERVING THE HOUSE TO REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 6:00 P.M. ON TUESDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS WHEN THE HOUSE IS IN SESSION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3063 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, H. Brown, J. Brown, Carnell, Cato, Harrison, Meacham, Quinn, Sharpe, D. Smith, Townsend, Vaughn, Stille, Cotty, Witherspoon, Seithel, Bailey, Walker, Altman, Whatley, Kirsh, Young-Brickell, Sandifer, Wilkes, Simrill, Robinson, Stuart, Harrell, Riser, Gamble, Littlejohn and J. Smith: A BILL RATIFYING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 15, ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR JUSTICES OF THE SUPREME COURT AND JUDGES OF THE COURT OF APPEALS AND THE CIRCUIT COURT, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM TWENTY-SIX TO THIRTY-TWO THE AGE REQUIREMENT FOR ELECTION TO THESE OFFICES, TO INCREASE FROM FIVE TO EIGHT THE NUMBER OF YEARS WHICH A PERSON MUST HAVE BEEN A LICENSED ATTORNEY AT LAW IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR ELECTION TO THESE OFFICES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT ANY JUSTICE OR JUDGE SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION REQUIRING A JUSTICE OR JUDGE TO BE THIRTY-TWO YEARS OF AGE AND TO HAVE EIGHT YEARS OF SERVICE AS A LICENSED ATTORNEY AT LAW WHO IS NOT OF THAT AGE OR WHO HAS NOT BEEN LICENSED FOR THIS REQUIRED PERIOD OF TIME MAY CONTINUE TO SERVE FOR THE REMAINDER OF HIS THEN CURRENT TERM AND IS CONSIDERED TO HAVE THE REQUISITE AGE AND YEARS OF SERVICE AS A LICENSED ATTORNEY FOR PURPOSES OF FUTURE RE-ELECTIONS TO THAT JUDICIAL OFFICE; AND RATIFYING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION, RELATING TO THE JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT BY ADDING SECTION 27 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY LAW SHALL ESTABLISH A JUDICIAL MERIT SELECTION COMMISSION TO CONSIDER THE QUALIFICATIONS AND FITNESS OF CANDIDATES FOR JUDICIAL POSITIONS ON THE COURTS OF THIS STATE WHICH ARE FILLED BY ELECTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON MAY BE ELECTED TO THESE JUDICIAL POSITIONS UNLESS HE OR SHE HAS BEEN FOUND QUALIFIED BY THE COMMISSION AND THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MUST ELECT THESE JUSTICES AND JUDGES FROM AMONG THE NOMINEES OF THE COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE THAT BEFORE A SITTING MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY SUBMIT AN APPLICATION WITH THE COMMISSION AND BEFORE IT MAY ACCEPT OR CONSIDER IT, THE MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MUST FIRST RESIGN HIS OFFICE AND HAVE BEEN OUT OF OFFICE FOR A PERIOD ESTABLISHED BY LAW, AND TO PROVIDE THAT BEFORE A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION MAY SUBMIT AN APPLICATION AND BEFORE THE COMMISSION MAY ACCEPT OR CONSIDER IT, THAT PERSON MUST NOT HAVE BEEN A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION FOR A PERIOD ESTABLISHED BY LAW.

Introduced & Committed
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H. 3064 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, Sharpe, Townsend, Meacham, Carnell, Quinn, Harrison, Cato, J. Brown, Vaughn, D. Smith, H. Brown, Stille, Kirsh, Cotty, Young-Brickell, Sandifer, Witherspoon, Baxley, Simrill, Seithel, Bailey, Robinson, Walker, Stuart, Altman, Harrell, Riser, Rodgers, Gamble, Harvin and Littlejohn: A BILL RATIFYING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 16, ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO PUBLIC-FUNDED RETIREMENT SYSTEMS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE INVESTMENT AND REINVESTMENT OF ASSETS OF THE VARIOUS STATE-OPERATED RETIREMENT SYSTEMS IN EQUITY SECURITIES OF CORPORATIONS WITHIN THE UNITED STATES REGISTERED ON A NATIONAL SECURITIES EXCHANGE OR QUOTED THROUGH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECURITIES DEALERS AUTOMATIC QUOTATIONS SYSTEM, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS INVESTMENT PANEL AND PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PANEL SHALL NOT EXIST UNTIL THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ENACTS IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING THE PANEL, PROVIDING THE TERMS, DUTIES, AND COMPENSATION OF ITS MEMBERS, AUTHORIZING THE INVESTMENTS ALLOWED PURSUANT TO THIS AMENDMENT AND WHICH ALSO MAY PROVIDE THOSE LIMITATIONS ON INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY SECURITIES CONSIDERED PRUDENT BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Introduced & Committed
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Ratified

H. 3065 -- Reps. Limehouse, Baxley, Seithel, Altman, Whatley, Vaughn, Simrill, Harrell and Hinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-852, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL MOLESTING OR KILLING OF BIRDS OF PREY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION FOR BIRDS OF PREY AND A BALD EAGLE, AND PROVIDE THAT THE PERSON CONVICTED SHALL LOSE HIS HUNTING LICENSE AND BE PROHIBITED FROM HUNTING IN THIS STATE FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS IF THE BALD EAGLE WAS KILLED AND FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS IF THE BALD EAGLE WAS MOLESTED.

Introduced & Committed
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Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 3066 -- Reps. Moody-Lawrence and J. Hines: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CHAPTER 61, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HOSPITALS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 SO AS TO ENACT THE CHILDREN'S EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ACT, TO ESTABLISH THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN PROGRAM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS DUTIES, AND TO CREATE AN ADVISORY COUNCIL TO THE PROGRAM, AND TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 44-61-10 THROUGH 44-61-150 OF THE 1976 CODE AS ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 61 OF TITLE 44.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3067 -- Reps. Limehouse, Cotty, Bailey, Altman, Whatley and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 11, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 42 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BANK ACT AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS POWERS AND DUTIES; TO AUTHORIZE THE BANK TO PROVIDE LOANS AND OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO GOVERNMENT UNITS AND PRIVATE ENTITIES TO FINANCE PUBLIC HIGHWAY AND TRANSIT PROJECTS; TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO FUND THE BANK WITH UP TO FIVE PERCENT OF FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF STATE HIGHWAYS TO ALLOW FEDERAL GRANTS, LOAN REPAYMENTS, AND OTHER AVAILABLE AMOUNTS TO BE CREDITED TO THE BANK; AND TO AUTHORIZE LENDING TO AND BORROWING BY GOVERNMENT UNITS AND PRIVATE ENTITIES THROUGH THE BANK.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3068 -- Reps. Limehouse, Altman and Whatley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT AN AMOUNT OF FAIR MARKET VALUE OF AN OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY DESIGNATED AS AN HISTORIC PROPERTY REPRESENTED BY THE DIFFERENCE IN THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE DESIGNATED PROPERTY AND A SIMILAR PROPERTY NOT DESIGNATED.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3069 -- Reps. Limehouse, Seithel, Bailey and Wilkes: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3500 SO AS TO ALLOW A NONREFUNDABLE CREDIT AGAINST A TAXPAYER'S STATE INCOME TAX LIABILITY FOR A PORTION OF THE TAXPAYER'S CASH INVESTMENT IN A QUALIFIED SOUTH CAROLINA FILM ENTERPRISE, TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, AND TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL STATE CORPORATE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR AMOUNTS INVESTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION FACILITY IN THIS STATE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3070 -- Reps. Govan, Kirsh, Wilkes, J. Hines and Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 11, TITLE 7, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-11-230 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CANDIDATE WHO EXECUTES A CANDIDACY PLEDGE WITH A POLITICAL PARTY FOR PURPOSES OF OFFERING FOR ELECTION AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 7-11-210 AND CHANGES HIS POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION DURING THE TERM OF THE OFFICE FOR WHICH HE WAS ELECTED IS DEEMED TO HAVE VACATED THE SEAT TO WHICH HE WAS ELECTED, AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO NOTICE OF CANDIDACY AND PLEDGE, SO AS TO INCLUDE THIS LANGUAGE IN THE PLEDGE WHICH EVERY CANDIDATE MUST FILE AS ADDED IN SECTION 7-11-230 BY THIS ACT.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3071 -- Reps. Inabinett, Altman, J. Hines, Moody-Lawrence and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 28-2-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPRAISAL OF PROPERTY BEFORE A CONDEMNATION ACTION IS INSTITUTED UNDER THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURE ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN CASES INVOLVING THE APPRAISAL OF OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY, THE APPRAISAL MUST BE THE VALUE DETERMINED BY THE CONDEMNOR'S APPRAISER OR ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE APPRAISED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY AS DETERMINED BY THE LOCAL TAX ASSESSOR, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3072 -- Reps. Young-Brickell, Bailey, Robinson, Harrell and Hinson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-22-500 SO AS TO ENACT THE "ENGINEERS' GOOD SAMARITAN ACT" WHICH PROVIDES IMMUNITY FOR A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER WHO PROVIDES CERTAIN ENGINEERING SERVICES AT THE SCENE OF A DECLARED EMERGENCY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3073 -- Reps. Whatley, Altman, Vaughn, Robinson and Haskins: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XV OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO IMPEACHMENT OF CERTAIN EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, BY ADDING SECTION 4 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR RECALLING AND REMOVING FROM PUBLIC OFFICE PERSONS HOLDING PUBLIC OFFICES OF THE STATE, A SPECIFIED DISTRICT OF THE STATE, OR A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION THEREOF IN THE EXECUTIVE, JUDICIAL, AND LEGISLATIVE BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3074 -- Reps. Moody-Lawrence and J. Hines: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF THIS STATE WHICH SERVE A HIGH-RISK STUDENT POPULATION AS DETERMINED BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, REPRESENTATIVES OF THE DEPARTMENTS OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, MENTAL HEALTH, AND HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SHALL VISIT SUCH SCHOOLS ONE FULL DAY EACH MONTH DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND CONSULTATIONS IN THEIR PARTICULAR AREAS TO INTERESTED STUDENTS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3075 -- Rep. Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-39-165 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS WITH AN OVERALL "C" AVERAGE OR BETTER IN ALL ACADEMIC COURSES THEY HAVE TAKEN WHICH COUNT FOR PURPOSES OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION ARE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER CADET PROGRAMS IF THEY MEET ALL OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROGRAM.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3076 -- Reps. Moody-Lawrence and Stuart: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-145 SO AS TO REQUIRE AN INSURER TO INCLUDE COVERAGE FOR MAMMOGRAMS, PAP SMEARS, PROSTATE CANCER EXAMINATIONS, SCREENING, AND DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY WORK IN ALL HEALTH AND ACCIDENT OR HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES ISSUED AFTER DECEMBER 31, 1997.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3077 -- Reps. Limehouse, Cotty, Witherspoon, Meacham, Baxley, Whatley, Kirsh, Harrell, Rodgers, Sandifer, Vaughn, Wilkes, Simrill and J. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-941, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REVOCATION OF OCCUPATIONAL, PROFESSIONAL, BUSINESS, DRIVER'S, HUNTING, AND FISHING LICENSES AND WATERBOAT REGISTRATION FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE LICENSES AUTHORIZING THE PRACTICE OF LAW.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3078 -- Rep. Inabinett: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-95-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BUILDINGS AND AREAS WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED, SO AS TO PROHIBIT SMOKING IN BARBERSHOPS AND BEAUTY SALONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3079 -- Reps. Cooper and Stille: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 28 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH AND PROCEDURES UNDER WHICH EACH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL ADOPT, ACQUIRE, AND PROVIDE SCHOOL TEXTBOOKS AND OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR THE SCHOOLS OF THE DISTRICT BEGINNING WITH THE SCHOOL YEAR 1998-99; TO AMEND SECTION 59-5-60, RELATING TO THE GENERAL POWERS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO REVISE ITS POWERS WITH REGARD TO THE PRESCRIPTION OF SCHOOL TEXTBOOKS FOR USE IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS; AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 31 OF TITLE 59 RELATING TO THE STATE SCHOOL TEXTBOOK SYSTEM.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3080 -- Rep. Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-139-16 TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SHALL DEVELOP A CERTIFICATION PROGRAM WHICH SHALL CERTIFY TEACHERS TO INSTRUCT THREE-YEAR-OLD AND FOUR-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN PURSUANT TO THE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE ACT AND OTHER APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF LAW.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3081 -- Reps. Moody-Lawrence and Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO ALLOW AN ADDITIONAL HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION EQUAL TO ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS OF FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE HOMESTEAD FOR AN OWNER WHO HAS ATTAINED AGE SEVENTY BEFORE THE APPLICABLE TAX YEAR.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3082 -- Rep. Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-45-75, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF COUNTIES TO ALLOW PROPERTY TAX INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS SO AS TO ALLOW A TAXPAYER TO ELECT TO PAY AD VALOREM TAXES ON THE TAXPAYER'S RESIDENCE IN THREE INSTALLMENTS, TO PROVIDE THE TIME THE INSTALLMENTS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE, AND THE AMOUNTS DUE, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR LATE INSTALLMENTS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3083 -- Reps. Limehouse and Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 52-7-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PARTICIPANT IN A BOXING MATCH POSSESS A PHYSICIAN'S CERTIFICATE STATING GOOD PHYSICAL CONDITION, SO AS TO ALSO REQUIRE THE PHYSICIAN'S CERTIFICATE TO STATE THAT THE PARTICIPANT IS FREE OF THE HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV) AND THE ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME (AIDS).

Introduced & Committed

H. 3084 -- Reps. Limehouse, Robinson, Riser, Gamble and J. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 57-3-610, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REIMBURSEMENT FROM "C" FUNDS OF EXPENSES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN ERECTING SIGNS FOR ROADS AND BRIDGES NAMED FOR AN INDIVIDUAL BY ACT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO REVENUE OF THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND, "C" FUNDS, OR OTHER REVENUES DERIVED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM TAXES IMPOSED BY THE STATE MAY BE USED TO PAY FOR SUCH SIGNS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3085 -- Reps. Limehouse, Altman, Whatley and Harrell: A BILL TO TRANSFER THE ASSETS AND LIABILITIES OF THE CHARLESTON COUNTY PARK, RECREATION AND TOURIST DISTRICT TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF CHARLESTON COUNTY UPON A FAVORABLE REFERENDUM OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT; AND REPEAL ACT 1069 OF 1968, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE CHARLESTON COUNTY PARK, RECREATION AND TOURIST DISTRICT UPON THE TRANSFER OF ITS ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3086 -- Reps. Davenport, Cotty, Walker, Altman, Whatley, Sandifer, Vaughn, Wilkes, Stuart, Harrell, Riser, Gamble and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-3-160 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THERE IS NO LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES OR INJURY SUSTAINED BY A PERSON WHO HAS COMMITTED A FELONY WHEN THE PERSON IS INJURED OR DIES FROM INJURIES SUSTAINED WHILE COMMITTING THE CRIME.

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H. 3087 -- Reps. Scott and J. Hines: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-15-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RELEASE ON PERSONAL RECOGNIZANCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSONAL RECOGNIZANCE BOND MAY BE ISSUED ONLY FOR A FIRST OFFENSE OF A NONCAPITAL CRIME AND ONLY ONCE WITHIN A TWELVE-MONTH PERIOD; TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SURRENDER OF DEFENDANT BY BAIL BONDSMEN, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES FOR A BONDSMAN TO OBTAIN A COMMITMENT ORDER; TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-70, RELATING TO REMISSION OF JUDGMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE A SPECIFIC TIME PERIOD FOR TENDER OF THE PRINCIPAL PURSUANT TO COURT ORDER; TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL ACTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A BONDSMAN OR RUNNER MAY ATTEND PROCEEDINGS IN COURT DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OR STATUS OF CASES INVOLVING THE BONDSMAN.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3088 -- Rep. Scott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-5-510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BAILING A PERSON, SO AS TO PROVIDE WHEN A PERSON MUST BE ALLOWED A BOND HEARING AND MUST BE RELEASED AFTER OFFERING SUFFICIENT BOND; TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A BAIL BONDSMAN SURRENDER OF A DEFENDANT, SO AS TO REVISE THE CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH A BAIL BONDSMAN MAY OBTAIN A COMMITMENT ORDER; TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-70, RELATING TO REMISSION OF JUDGMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SURETY MAY OBTAIN A REFUND OF A PORTION OF THE AMOUNT ESTREATED IF A PRINCIPAL IS SURRENDERED WITHIN A CERTAIN PERIOD AFTER AN ESTREATMENT ORDER HAS BEEN ISSUED; TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSING A BONDSMAN AND A RUNNER, SO AS TO REQUIRE BOTH TO POSSESS THE MINIMUM TRAINING THE STATE REQUIRES FOR A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ACTIVITIES A BAIL BONDSMAN OR A RUNNER MAY NOT ENGAGE IN, SO AS TO ALLOW A BAIL BONDSMAN OR A RUNNER TO ATTEND CERTAIN COURT SESSIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3089 -- Reps. D. Smith, Hodges, Cobb-Hunter, Byrd, Cotty, Jennings, Clyburn, Delleney, Young, Maddox, Allison, Leach, Limbaugh, Klauber, Knotts, Felder, Stille, Seithel, Bailey, Walker, Wilkes, Kinon, Stuart, Battle, Harrison and J. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6540, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VIOLATIONS OF THE SAFETY BELT LAW, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FROM TEN TO TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS FOR A VIOLATION AND FROM TWENTY TO FIFTY DOLLARS FOR EACH INCIDENT AND TO DELETE THE PROVISION PROHIBITING A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER FROM STOPPING A DRIVER FOR A VIOLATION IN THE ABSENCE OF A VIOLATION OF ANOTHER MOTOR VEHICLE LAW.

Introduced & Committed
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H. 3090 -- Reps. Simrill, Bailey, Robinson, Seithel and Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-745 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PUNISHMENT FOR CERTAIN FIRST OFFENSE SEX OFFENDERS RELEASED INTO A COMMUNITY SUPERVISION PROGRAM OR ON PAROLE MAY UNDERGO MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE TREATMENT OR ITS CHEMICAL EQUIVALENT, THAT THE PUNISHMENT FOR CERTAIN SECOND OFFENSE SEX OFFENDERS RELEASED INTO A COMMUNITY SUPERVISION PROGRAM OR ON PAROLE IS MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE TREATMENT OR ITS CHEMICAL EQUIVALENT, THAT CERTAIN SEX OFFENDERS RELEASED INTO A COMMUNITY SUPERVISION PROGRAM OR ON PAROLE ARE EXEMPT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION, AND THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS SHALL ADMINISTER THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION AND PROVIDE CERTAIN NOTICE TO A PERSON SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3091 -- Reps. R. Smith, Bailey and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1535, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST SPEEDING IN HIGHWAY WORK ZONES, PENALTIES FOR SPEEDING, AND SIGNS THAT MUST BE POSTED IN WORK ZONES, SO AS TO REVISE THE AREAS FOR WHICH THE PENALTY APPLIES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3092 -- Reps. Harvin and J. Hines: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-17-55, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSING OF A PRIVATE DETECTIVE BUSINESS AND THE QUALIFICATIONS A PRIVATE DETECTIVE EMPLOYED BY A PRIVATE DETECTIVE BUSINESS LICENSE HOLDER MUST POSSESS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PRIVATE DETECTIVE EMPLOYED BY A PRIVATE DETECTIVE BUSINESS LICENSE HOLDER MUST BE A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3093 -- Rep. Inabinett: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-705 SO AS TO PROVIDE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING FEES FOR CERTAIN BOAT TRAILERS, FARM TRAILERS, UTILITY TRAILERS, SEMITRAILERS, AND POLE TRAILERS, AND TO PROVIDE HOW THESE FEES MUST BE USED; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-700, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FEES AND FEE EXCEPTIONS FOR CERTAIN TRAILERS, SEMITRAILERS, AND POLE TRAILERS, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE EXCEPTIONS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 56-3-130 RELATING TO THE EXEMPTION FROM LICENSING AND REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN BOAT, FARM, AND UTILITY TRAILERS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3094 -- Reps. Cromer, Meacham, Seithel, Bailey, Wilkes, Simrill, Stuart, J. Hines and Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-630 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ASSAULT OF AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE PROVIDER, FIREFIGHTER, OR HOME HEALTHCARE WORKER IS A FELONY, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION ARE SEVERABLE.

Introduced & Committed
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H. 3095 -- Reps. Inabinett, Altman, Bauer, Knotts and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-224 SO AS TO PROVIDE A LIMIT ON INCREASES IN FAIR MARKET VALUE OF OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY DUE TO COUNTYWIDE REASSESSMENT PROGRAMS WHILE THE PROPERTY IS OCCUPIED BY THE SAME OWNER OR THAT OWNER'S SPOUSE, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO GIVE THIS PROVISION RETROACTIVE EFFECT IN CERTAIN INSTANCES WITHOUT ANY PROVISION FOR REFUNDS IN THESE LIMITED CASES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3096 -- Rep. Inabinett: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-1040 SO AS TO PROHIBIT FUNDS APPROPRIATED BY OR PERSONNEL EMPLOYED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM BEING USED TO FACILITATE THE ACQUISITION, TRANSPORTATION, AND DELIVERY OF THE CONFEDERATE BATTLE FLAG TO MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OR THEIR CONSTITUENTS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3097 -- Rep. Cromer: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS, BY ADDING A SECTION THERETO SO AS TO ABOLISH THE DOCTRINE OF ADVERSE POSSESSION OF REAL PROPERTY AND PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3098 -- Reps. Cromer and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-210 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE NAMING OF PUBLIC PROPERTY PURCHASED OR CONSTRUCTED WITH STATE FUNDS OR OWNED BY THE STATE FOR A LIVING PERSON OR A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN DECEASED FOR LESS THAN ONE YEAR.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3099 -- Reps. Allison, Townsend, Walker and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-19-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING IN 1998 MEMBERS OF THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS MUST BE ELECTED IN NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DATES OF THE ELECTIONS, TERMS OF CANDIDATES ELECTED, METHOD OF NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES, FILLING OF VACANCIES, AND CONDUCT OF THE ELECTIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3100 -- Reps. Allison, Townsend, Walker and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-1-430, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MAKEUP OF SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BECAUSE OF SNOW OR OTHER EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES SHALL PLAN THE SCHOOL TERM SO THAT UP TO THREE NONINSTRUCTIONAL DAYS SHALL BE DESIGNATED AS MAKEUP DAYS FOR THIS PURPOSE.

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H. 3101 -- Reps. Allison, Kirsh, Meacham and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-1-100 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MALE UNDER THE AGE OF SIXTEEN OR A FEMALE UNDER THE AGE OF FOURTEEN IS NOT CAPABLE OF ENTERING INTO A VALID MARRIAGE AND ALL SUCH MARRIAGES SUBSEQUENTLY ENTERED INTO ARE VOID; TO AMEND SECTIONS 16-3-615 AND 16-3-658, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING RESPECTIVELY TO SPOUSAL SEXUAL BATTERY AND CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH A SPOUSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE SECTIONS DO NOT APPLY TO A MARRIAGE OF A MALE UNDER THE AGE OF SIXTEEN OR A FEMALE UNDER THE AGE OF FOURTEEN; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-495, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TRANSPORTING A CHILD UNDER AGE SIXTEEN OUTSIDE THE STATE WITH THE INTENT TO VIOLATE A CUSTODY ORDER, SO AS TO MAKE THE SECTION APPLY TO CHILDREN BORN OUT OF WEDLOCK AND NOT SUBJECT TO A COURT ORDER, TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO TAKE A CHILD WITHIN OR OUTSIDE THE STATE, TO ESTABLISH VIOLATIONS FOR TAKING A CHILD WHEN DETERMINATION OF CUSTODY IS PENDING, TO CREATE FELONY AND MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES DEPENDING ON THE LENGTH OF TIME THE CHILD IS KEPT, TO INCREASE PENALTIES IF THE CHILD IS TAKEN BY FORCE OR THREAT OF FORCE, AND TO AUTHORIZE AN AWARD OF TRAVEL AND OTHER EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE CUSTODIAN OR LAW ENFORCEMENT.

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H. 3102 -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-19-105 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS TO RENEW A LICENSE FOR FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3103 -- Reps. J. Brown and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-1-260 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL OR A PERSON PERFORMING AN EARLY PERIODIC SCREENING, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT SCREENING (EPSDT) OR EXAMINATION OF A CHILD TO REFER THE CHILD TO AN APPROPRIATE AGENCY FOR AN ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY EVALUATION IF IT IS DETERMINED THAT THE CHILD MAY BENEFIT FROM SUCH TECHNOLOGY.

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H. 3104 -- Reps. J. Brown and Clyburn: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE THE GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION ON SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED BLACK MALES TO STUDY THE EDUCATION AND THE ECONOMIC AND HEALTH SURVIVAL OF BLACK MALES IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3105 -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-7-190 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE EMANATION OF EXCESSIVE SOUND OR NOISE BY USE OF A SOUND AMPLIFICATION SYSTEM, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3106 -- Reps. J. Brown and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-1-105 SO AS TO REQUIRE, WITH CERTAIN LIMITATIONS, THAT AN EMPLOYER GRANT LEAVE UP TO TWELVE HOURS A YEAR TO AN EMPLOYEE TO ATTEND SCHOOL CONFERENCES OR ACTIVITIES, TO REQUIRE VERIFICATION OF ATTENDANCE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE EMPLOYER IS NOT REQUIRED TO PAY THE EMPLOYEE FOR THE TIME TAKEN.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3107 -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 17, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 28 SO AS TO ENACT THE CRIMINALLY INSANE DEFENDANT ACT TO PROVIDE PROCEDURAL SAFEGUARDS IN THE PROSECUTION OF THESE DEFENDANTS, AND TO REQUIRE ADEQUATE CARE AND INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT FOR THESE DEFENDANTS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3108 -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-53-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A BAIL BONDSMAN, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

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H. 3109 -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-67-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL SCHOOL BUSES PURCHASED AFTER JUNE 30, 1998, MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH LAP OR SHOULDER HARNESS SAFETY BELTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6530, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS FOR MANDATORY USE OF SEAT BELTS, SO AS TO EXCLUDE SCHOOL BUSES PURCHASED AFTER JUNE 30, 1998, FROM THE EXCEPTIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3110 -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-11-57 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE QUALIFICATION OF A CANDIDATE FOR STATEWIDE OFFICE WHEN THE PERSON WINNING THE PRIMARY DIES OR WITHDRAWS; TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SUBSTITUTION OF CANDIDATES WHEN A PARTY NOMINEE DIES, BECOMES DISQUALIFIED, OR RESIGNS FOR LEGITIMATE NONPOLITICAL REASONS, SO AS TO MAKE REFERENCE TO SECTION 7-11-57; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-55, RELATING TO REQUIRING A SPECIAL PRIMARY ELECTION TO FILL A VACANCY IN CASES WHERE A PARTY NOMINEE WHO IS NOMINATED BY A PARTY PRIMARY ELECTION DIES, BECOMES DISQUALIFIED, OR RESIGNS FOR LEGITIMATE NONPOLITICAL REASONS, SO AS TO MAKE REFERENCES TO SECTION 7-11-57.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3111 -- Rep. J. Brown: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 10.1 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO PERSONS ADMITTED TO THE FLOOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STAFF DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS MAY BE ADMITTED TO THE FLOOR.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3112 -- Rep. Byrd: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEALTH, BY ADDING CHAPTER 125 TO ENACT THE OSTEOPOROSIS PREVENTION, TREATMENT, AND EDUCATION ACT SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE OSTEOPOROSIS EDUCATION FUND TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE FUND AND THE DEPARTMENT'S RESPONSIBILITIES IN CARRYING OUT THE PURPOSE OF THE FUND.

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H. 3113 -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 53-5-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LEGAL HOLIDAYS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FEDERAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATING MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.'S BIRTHDAY IS A REQUIRED STATE HOLIDAY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3114 -- Reps. J. Brown and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-215 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SPECIFIED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT IN REGARD TO CERTAIN SUSPENDED OR EXPELLED STUDENTS INCLUDING A REQUIREMENT FOR ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR THESE STUDENTS; TO PROVIDE FOR WAIVERS AND EXCEPTIONS THERETO; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION IN REGARD TO THE ABOVE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3115 -- Rep. T. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-225 SO AS TO ENCOURAGE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO VISIT ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THEIR DISTRICTS AND IN THE STATE TO LEARN OF THE SCHOOLS' PROBLEMS AND SUCCESSES AND TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY VISITING SCHOOLS ON NONLEGISLATIVE DAYS ARE ENTITLED TO THEIR USUAL MILEAGE, SUBSISTENCE, AND PER DIEM FOR SUCH VISITS NOT TO EXCEED THREE DAYS A YEAR; AND BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-56 SO AS TO PRESERVE FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR ANNUAL LEAVE AND COMPENSATORY TIME OF CERTAIN STATE EMPLOYEES WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE BE LOST FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERMITTING THESE EMPLOYEES TO USE SUCH TIME TO VOLUNTEER AT SCHOOLS WITHIN THEIR AREA INCLUDING THOSE THAT THEIR CHILDREN ATTEND.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3116 -- Rep. T. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-456 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN EMPLOYEE MAY BE GRANTED BY HIS EMPLOYER A SPECIFIED AMOUNT OF ADDITIONAL PAID LEAVE EACH YEAR FOR THE PURPOSE OF ATTENDING CERTAIN ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL CONFERENCES OR ACTIVITIES DURING THE EMPLOYEE'S WORK HOURS, OR TO ENGAGE IN CERTAIN VOLUNTEER TEACHING ACTIVITIES IN SUCH SCHOOLS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE EMPLOYERS OF THESE EMPLOYEES ARE ENTITLED TO A SPECIFIED STATE INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR THESE ACTIVITIES, AND TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3117 -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-268 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NOTHING IN TITLE 38 MAY LIMIT AN INSURER OR OTHER THIRD PARTY PAYOR FROM DETERMINING THE SCOPE OF ITS BENEFITS AND OTHER TERMS OF ITS CONTRACTS WITH PROVIDERS EXCEPT THAT THE CONTRACT PROVIDING COVERAGE TO AN INSURED MAY NOT EXCLUDE THE RIGHT OF ASSIGNMENT OF BENEFITS TO A PROVIDER AT THE SAME BENEFIT RATE AS PAID TO A CONTRACT PROVIDER.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3118 -- Rep. Kirsh: 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 FRAUDULENT CHECK REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES APPLY TO ANY CHECK GIVEN IN FULL OR PARTIAL PAYMENT OF ANY PREEXISTING DEBT AND NOT JUST THOSE PREEXISTING DEBTS WHICH RESULTED FROM A REVOLVING CREDIT ACCOUNT WHICH IS NOT A CONSUMER CREDIT TRANSACTION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3119 -- Rep. Klauber: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-7-90, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LEAVES OF ABSENCE AUTHORIZED FOR PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES IN THE NATIONAL GUARD OR RESERVE MILITARY FORCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TERMS "WORK DAY" AND "DAY" IN REGARD TO THESE LEAVES OF ABSENCE CONSIST OF A SPECIFIED NUMBER OF HOURS.

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H. 3120 -- Rep. Kennedy: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-165 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EACH HIGH SCHOOL OF THIS STATE MUST OFFER FIRST-YEAR SPANISH AND SECOND-YEAR SPANISH ON CAMPUS AS UNITS WHICH MAY BE TAKEN FOR PURPOSES OF MEETING THE TWENTY UNIT REQUIREMENT FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3121 -- Reps. Kelley and Bauer: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING, BY ADDING ARTICLE 51 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF "SOUTH CAROLINA: FIRST IN GOLF" LICENSE PLATES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISBURSEMENT OF THE FEES COLLECTED.

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H. 3122 -- Reps. Haskins, Walker, Meacham, Knotts and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CHAPTER 41, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ABORTIONS BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 SO AS TO ENACT THE PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION BAN ACT WHICH PROHIBITS PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTIONS AND WHICH PROVIDES CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND A CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3123 -- Rep. Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-325, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR APPROVAL OF NEW INDIVIDUAL MAJOR MEDICAL EXPENSE COVERAGE POLICIES OF INSURANCE, SO AS TO DELETE LANGUAGE REGARDING THE PERIOD DURING WHICH SUCH POLICY FORM WAS FIRST APPROVED FOR USE BY THE INSURER IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3124 -- Reps. Simrill, Kirsh, Knotts, and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-160, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AGENCY HEAD SALARY COMMISSION, SO AS TO LIMIT AGENCY HEAD SALARY INCREASES TO A PERCENTAGE EQUAL TO NO MORE THAN THE PERCENTAGE OF ANY COST-OF-LIVING SALARY INCREASE PROVIDED BY LAW FOR STATE EMPLOYEES PLUS A PERCENTAGE EQUAL TO THE AVERAGE PERCENTAGE OF ANY INCREASE AS MAY BE PROVIDED BY LAW ALLOWED FOR MERIT RAISES FOR CLASSIFIED STATE EMPLOYEES IN THE APPLICABLE FISCAL YEAR.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3125 -- Reps. Seithel and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 8 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 47, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE STERILIZATION OF DOGS AND CATS ACQUIRED FROM AN ANIMAL SHELTER, AN ANIMAL CONTROL AGENCY, A HUMANE SOCIETY, OR AN ANIMAL REFUGE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3126 -- Rep. Scott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-15-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RELEASE ON PERSONAL RECOGNIZANCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSONAL RECOGNIZANCE BOND MAY BE ISSUED ONLY FOR A FIRST OFFENSE OF A NONCAPITAL CRIME AND ONLY ONCE WITHIN A TWELVE-MONTH PERIOD; TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SURRENDER OF DEFENDANT BY BAIL BONDSMEN, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES FOR A BONDSMAN TO OBTAIN A COMMITMENT ORDER; TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-70, RELATING TO REMISSION OF JUDGMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE A SPECIFIC TIME PERIOD FOR TENDER OF THE PRINCIPAL PURSUANT TO COURT ORDER; TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL ACTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A BONDSMAN OR RUNNER MAY ATTEND PROCEEDINGS IN COURT DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OR STATUS OF CASES INVOLVING THE BONDSMAN.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3127 -- Reps. Simrill, Walker and Robinson: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT TECHNICAL COLLEGES AS WELL AS STATE-SUPPORTED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES MAY OFFER EDUCATIONAL FEE WAIVERS TO NO MORE THAN TWO PERCENT OF THEIR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY DURING FISCAL YEAR 1996-97.

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H. 3128 -- Reps. Simrill and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-8510, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO JUVENILE RECORDS, CONFIDENTIALITY, AND FINGERPRINTING OF JUVENILES, SO AS TO REMOVE THE CONFIDENTIALITY FOR THE NAME, IDENTITY, PICTURE, AND RECORDS OF JUVENILES FOURTEEN YEARS OLD AND OLDER.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3129 -- Reps. Simrill, Meacham and Bauer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-114 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PASSENGER VANS OWNED OR OPERATED BY LOCAL CHAPTERS OF THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF SOUTH CAROLINA MUST BE INSURED FOR MINIMUM AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COVERAGES AT THE SAME STANDARD RATES AS ANY COMPARABLE PASSENGER VAN OWNED OR OPERATED BY ANY STATE AGENCY, AND REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE TO ENFORCE THESE PROVISIONS BY APPROPRIATE REGULATIONS, RULINGS, OR ORDERS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3130 -- Reps. D. Smith, Kirsh and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-25-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SUSPENSION OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH A TRAFFIC CITATION ISSUED IN SOUTH CAROLINA OR A COMPACT JURISDICTION AFTER THE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES NOTICE OF IT, SO AS TO REDUCE THE TIME FOR RECEIVING THE NOTICE TO SIX MONTHS AND TO COMPUTE THE TIME FROM THE DATE THE CITATION WAS ADJUDICATED WITH FINALITY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3131 -- Reps. Limbaugh, Kirsh, Meacham and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-8305, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BOARD OF JUVENILE PAROLE REVIEWS OF CHILDREN COMMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A JUVENILE COMMITTED FOR CERTAIN VIOLENT CRIMES DOES NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TO HAVE HIS CASE REVIEWED QUARTERLY AND THAT THE PAROLE BOARD MAY CHOOSE INSTEAD TO CONDUCT AN ANNUAL REVIEW.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3132 -- Reps. Limbaugh, Altman, Barfield, Bauer, Beck, Boan, H. Brown, Cooper, Dantzler, Davenport, Easterday, Edge, Fleming, Harrell, Haskins, Hawkins, Hinson, Jordan, Kelley, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Lanford, Law, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Mason, McKay, McMaster, Meacham, Mullen, Quinn, Rice, Riser, Rodgers, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Simrill, D. Smith, R. Smith, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Whatley, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, BY ADDING SECTION 16 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA OR ANY OF ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS FROM USING RACE, SEX, COLOR, ETHNICITY, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN AS A CRITERION FOR EITHER DISCRIMINATING AGAINST OR GRANTING PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT TO ANY INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP IN THE OPERATION OF THE STATE'S SYSTEM OF PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT, PUBLIC EDUCATION, OR PUBLIC CONTRACTING.

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H. 3133 -- Rep. Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-660, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TAKING OF SHRIMP OVER BAIT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PRIVATE DOCK MAY BE USED BY THE OWNER OF THE DOCK OR A PERSON HOLDING WRITTEN PERMISSION BY THE OWNER FOR SHRIMPING OVER BAIT SO LONG AS THE PERSON'S PERMIT NUMBER IS CLEARLY DISPLAYED UPON THE DOCK.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3134 -- Rep. Wilkes: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-761 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE SHOOTING OR HUNTING OF BIG GAME FROM ANY PUBLIC, PAVED ROAD IN GAME ZONES 1, 2, AND 4, PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES AND EXEMPTIONS, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 50-11-760 RELATING TO HUNTING OF ALL GAME FROM CERTAIN PUBLIC ROADS AND RAILROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND PENALTIES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3135 -- Rep. Webb: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-1-285 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN ANY PROSECUTION FOR A VIOLATION OF STATE FISH, GAME, WILDLIFE, OR NATURAL RESOURCES LAWS, PHOTOGRAPHS OF EITHER WILDLIFE OR FISH ALLEGED TO HAVE BEEN TAKEN, POSSESSED, SOLD, TRANSPORTED, OR IMPORTED ILLEGALLY ARE CONSIDERED COMPETENT EVIDENCE OF THE WILDLIFE OR FISH AND ARE ADMISSIBLE IF PROPERLY AUTHENTICATED IN ANY PROCEEDING OF THE CASE TO THE SAME EXTENT AS IF THE WILDLIFE OR FISH HAD BEEN INTRODUCED AS EVIDENCE.

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H. 3136 -- Reps. Sharpe and J. Harris: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-762 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, IN GAME ZONES 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, AND 11, IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO SUPERVISE, RELEASE, CATCH, OR RETRIEVE A DOG ON A RIGHT-OF-WAY OR RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY UNLESS HIS WEAPON IS UNLOADED, PROVIDE PENALTIES, AND PROVIDE THAT OFFENSES PROVIDED FOR IN THIS SECTION MAY BE WRITTEN BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ON A UNIFORM TRAFFIC TICKET OR BY DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ON A SUMMONS TICKET; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 50-11-760, RELATING TO HUNTING OF ALL GAME FROM CERTAIN PUBLIC ROADS AND RAILROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND PENALTIES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3137 -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 40, CHAPTER 67, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL BOARDS IN CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40 AND, AMONG OTHER THINGS, TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF BOARD MEMBERS FROM SIX TO FIVE, TO CLARIFY THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD, TO CLARIFY THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE, TO AUTHORIZE DISPENSING AND FITTING DEVICES TO PROMOTE COMMUNICATION, TO ADD LICENSURE FOR SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANTS, TO PROVIDE FOR BIENNIAL LICENSURE, TO INCREASE FEES, TO REQUIRE CONTINUING EDUCATION, TO CLARIFY EXEMPTIONS FROM THE CHAPTER, AND TO ESTABLISH CRIMINAL PENALTIES.

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H. 3138 -- Reps. Davenport, Haskins, Knotts and Robinson: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XV OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO IMPEACHMENT OF CERTAIN EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, BY ADDING SECTION 4 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR RECALLING AND REMOVING FROM PUBLIC OFFICE PERSONS HOLDING PUBLIC OFFICES OF THE STATE, A SPECIFIED DISTRICT OF THE STATE, OR A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION THEREOF IN THE EXECUTIVE, JUDICIAL, AND LEGISLATIVE BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3139 -- Reps. Wilkins, Meacham, Knotts and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-767 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE CERTAIN ADDITIONAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE AND FOSTER PARENTS, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES, AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON THE STATUS OF THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-764, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CONTENTS AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE PERMANENT PLAN FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF CONTACTS A SOCIAL WORKER MUST HAVE WITH A CHILD IN FOSTER CARE AND TO REQUIRE THE PROVISIONS OF THE PLAN TO BE INCORPORATED IN A COURT ORDER REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLAN; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-766, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERMANENCY PLANNING FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO CONDUCT ADOPTION ASSESSMENTS AND CHILD-SPECIFIC RECRUITING FOR POTENTIAL ADOPTIVE FAMILIES AND TO REVISE VARIOUS DISPOSITION CRITERIA FOR CERTAIN CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1572, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR TERMINATING PARENTAL RIGHTS, SO AS TO ADD ABANDONMENT OF A CHILD; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1574, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COURT ORDERS TERMINATING PARENTAL RIGHTS, SO AS TO DECREASE THE TIME WITHIN WHICH AN AGENCY HAS TO DEVELOP AND SUBMIT A PLAN FOR PERMANENT PLACEMENT OF A CHILD WHOSE PARENTAL RIGHTS HAVE BEEN TERMINATED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1642, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERSONS WITH WHOM CHILDREN MAY NOT BE PLACED FOR FOSTER CARE, SO AS TO ADD PERSONS WHO HAVE COMMITTED CERTAIN CRIMES.

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H. 3140 -- Reps. Seithel and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1350, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TABULATION, ANALYSIS, AND PUBLICATION OF STATISTICAL INFORMATION REGARDING ACCIDENT REPORTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO COMPILE THIS INFORMATION FOR EACH ONE HUNDRED METER STRETCH OF HIGHWAY WHERE TWO OR MORE TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED, AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO USE THIS INFORMATION TO DEVELOP, IMPLEMENT, AND SUBMIT TO THE GOVERNOR AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AN ANNUAL PLAN TO IMPROVE SAFETY CONDITIONS ALONG THESE SEGMENTS OF HIGHWAY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3141 -- Reps. J. Brown and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT PRESCRIPTION ORTHOTIC DEVICES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR PRESCRIPTION PROSTHETIC AND ORTHOTIC DEVICES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3142 -- Rep. Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-1187, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF NONGAME FISH AND BAIT WHICH MAY BE USED WITH TROTLINE, SET HOOKS, AND JUGS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE SIZE OF THE SINGLE-BARBED SET HOOKS WITH WHICH LIVE NONGAME FISH MAY BE USED ON THE EDISTO RIVER.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3143 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, H. Brown, J. Brown, Cato, Harrison, Meacham, Sharpe, D. Smith, Townsend, Vaughn, Allison, Altman, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Bauer, Beck, Campsen, Chellis, Cotty, Davenport, Delleney, Felder, Gamble, Harrell, Hinson, Jordan, Kelley, Keegan, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Law, Leach, Littlejohn, Limbaugh, Lloyd, Martin, McKay, McMaster, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Simrill, Spearman, Tripp, Walker, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young, Young-Brickell, Stuart, Mullen, Seithel, Edge, Knotts, Mason, Limehouse, Hamilton, Whatley and Hawkins: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT, BY ADDING SECTION 15A SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT A BILL OR RESOLUTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IMPOSING OR INCREASING A TAX OR FEE BE SUBMITTED TO A VOTE OF THE ELECTORS OF THE STATE IF THE BILL OR RESOLUTION DOES NOT RECEIVE THE APPROVAL OF TWO-THIRDS OF THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND TWO-THIRDS OF THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SENATE; AND TO REQUIRE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY PROVIDE A PROCEDURE BY WHICH ELECTORS SHALL VOTE IF THE BILL OR RESOLUTION DOES NOT RECEIVE THE REQUIRED TWO-THIRDS VOTE.

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H. 3144 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, H. Brown, J. Brown, Cato, Harrison, Meacham, Sharpe, D. Smith, Townsend, Vaughn, Allison, Altman, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Bauer, Beck, Campsen, Chellis, Cotty, Davenport, Delleney, Felder, Gamble, Harrell, Hinson, Jordan, Kelley, Keegan, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Law, Leach, Littlejohn, Limbaugh, Lloyd, Martin, McKay, McMaster, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Simrill, Spearman, Tripp, Walker, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young, Young-Brickell, Stuart, Mullen, Seithel, Edge, Knotts, Mason, Sharpe, Hamilton, Webb and Whatley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-11-440, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON GENERAL TAX INCREASES AND NEW GENERAL TAXES, SO AS TO REQUIRE A TWO-THIRDS VOTE IN EACH HOUSE FOR SUCH IMPOSITION.

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H. 3145 -- Reps. Inabinett, Cromer, Vaughn, Sharpe, Beck, Wilkes, Haskins, Lloyd, Carnell, Altman, Young, Hinson, Rodgers, Miller, Campsen, Breeland, Webb, Bauer, R. Smith, Stuart and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-15 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TEACHING OF EBONICS, OTHERWISE REFERRED TO AS "BLACK ENGLISH", IS PROHIBITED IN THE PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF THIS STATE, AND IN THE STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING, INCLUDING TECHNICAL COLLEGES; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ABOVE PROVISIONS SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS INFRINGING UPON THE AUTHORITY OF SCHOOLS TO INSTRUCT STUDENTS IN BLACK HISTORY AS PERMITTED BY LAW.

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H. 3146 -- Reps. Allison, H. Brown, Loftis, Davenport, Hinson, R. Smith, Simrill, Vaughn, Young, J. Harris, Delleney, Altman, Keegan, Witherspoon, Leach, Haskins, Cooper, Beck, Sandifer, Jordan, Sharpe, Robinson, Tripp, Barrett, Hawkins, Rodgers, Campsen, Limbaugh, Wilkins, Littlejohn, Kelley, Hinson, Walker, Quinn, Miller, Riser, Webb, Easterday, Hamilton, Rice, Martin, Townsend, Mason, Seithel, Meacham and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-41-85 SO AS TO MAKE THE PERFORMING OF A PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION UNLAWFUL AND A FELONY, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION, TO GRANT TO CERTAIN PERSONS A CAUSE OF ACTION AGAINST THE PHYSICIAN OR OTHER PERSON UNLAWFULLY PERFORMING A PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION, AND TO STIPULATE THE TYPES OF DAMAGES WHICH MAY BE OBTAINED.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3147 -- Reps. Robinson, Seithel and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-11-150 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE GOVERNOR'S ANNUAL BUDGET RECOMMENDATION FROM PROPOSING THE APPROPRIATION OF SURPLUS GENERAL FUND REVENUES IN EXCESS OF AMOUNTS OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZED AS SUCH BY THE BOARD OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS, AND TO PROHIBIT THE APPROPRIATION OF SURPLUS GENERAL FUND REVENUES IN EXCESS OF AMOUNTS OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZED AS SUCH BY THE BOARD OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS.

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H. 3148 -- Reps. Allison, Mason, Seithel, Meacham and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-95 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL KNOWINGLY AND MALICIOUSLY TO INFLICT OR ALLOW A PERSON TO INFLICT GREAT BODILY HARM UPON A CHILD AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3149 -- Reps. Allison and Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 20, CHAPTER 4, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROTECTION FROM DOMESTIC ABUSE, BY ENACTING THE "PROTECTION FROM POST-SEPARATION FAMILY VIOLENCE ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 SO AS TO CREATE A PRESUMPTION THAT NO PARENT WITH A HISTORY OF FAMILY VIOLENCE MAY BE AWARDED CUSTODY OF A CHILD AND TO PROVIDE CIRCUMSTANCES THAT MAY OVERCOME THE PRESUMPTION; TO PROVIDE FOR SUPERVISED VISITATION UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO REQUIRE SEPARATION, DIVORCE, CHILD CUSTODY, AND VISITATION ORDERS TO CONTAIN AN INJUNCTION AGAINST THE PERPETRATOR OF FAMILY VIOLENCE; TO REQUIRE THE PERPETRATOR OF FAMILY VIOLENCE TO PAY ALL COURT AND ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS INCURRED FOR MEDICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CARE NECESSITATED BY THE FAMILY VIOLENCE; AND TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 20-4-10 THROUGH 20-4-130 AS TITLE 20, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 1 NAMED "PROTECTION FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE".

Introduced & Committed

H. 3150 -- Reps. Haskins and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 56-5-616 AND 56-5-617 SO AS TO DEFINE THE HIGHWAYS ENCOMPASSING THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM AND THE STATE HIGHWAY PRIMARY SYSTEM; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1520, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS, SO AS TO REVISE THE SPEED LIMITS ALONG THE STATE'S HIGHWAYS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1535, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SPEEDING IN WORK ZONES, SO AS TO REVISE THE LANGUAGE ON SIGNS POSTED IN A WORK ZONE AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PENALTY CONTAINED ON SIGNS POSTED IN A WORK ZONE ARE IN ADDITION TO OTHER PENALTIES FOR SPEEDING; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1540, RELATING TO THE ALTERATION OF SPEED LIMITS BY LOCAL AUTHORITIES, SO AS TO REVISE THE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT IN AN URBAN DISTRICT; TO REPEAL SECTION 56-5-1510, RELATING TO THE STATE'S FIFTY-FIVE MILE AN HOUR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT AND FEDERAL LAWS THAT PERMIT THE STATE TO SET SPEED LIMITS GREATER THAN FIFTY-FIVE MILES AN HOUR.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3151 -- Reps. Seithel and Bauer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-45-73 SO AS TO REQUIRE REAL PROPERTY TAX BILLS TO CONTAIN A STATEMENT OF THE PRECEDING YEAR'S TAX DUE IN EACH CATEGORY OF TAX IMPOSED FOR THE CURRENT TAX YEAR AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3152 -- Reps. Cromer and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-29-80, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REQUIRED COURSES IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THIS STATE AND EXCEPTIONS FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN A ROTC PROGRAM, SO AS TO ALSO PROVIDE FOR AN EXCEPTION FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN A DANCE PROGRAM CONSISTING OF AT LEAST TWO SEMESTERS OF DANCE WHERE COURSE CREDITS ARE EARNED.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3153 -- Reps. Simrill and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-77-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ABSENCE OF A DECLARATION OF A DESIRE FOR A NATURAL DEATH NOT CREATING A PRESUMPTION AS TO INTENT TO CONSENT TO OR REFUSE "DEATH-PROLONGING" PROCEDURES, SO AS TO CHANGE THIS TERM TO "LIFE-SUSTAINING" PROCEDURES.

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H. 3154 -- Reps. Townsend, Kirsh and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 57-11-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND AND FEDERAL AID HIGHWAY FUND, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO SUBMIT IN ITS ANNUAL BUDGET TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ALL HIGHWAY PROJECTS SCHEDULED FOR CONSTRUCTION OR UNDER CONSTRUCTION, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT IN MOST CIRCUMSTANCES TO COMPLETE THESE PROJECTS BEFORE THE INITIATION OF A PROJECT NOT INCLUDED IN THE BUDGET AS SUBMITTED, AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT NOT TO PAY FEES FOR PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING SERVICES UNTIL THE PROJECT IS COMPLETED.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3155 -- Rep. Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-1-290 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED BY LAW, TO BUY, SELL, OR POSSESS FOR SALE ANY WILDLIFE NATIVE TO THIS STATE, INCLUDING LIVE OR DEAD WHOLE ANIMALS OR PARTS OF SUCH ANIMALS, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-1920, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON THE SALE OF VENISON IN EATING ESTABLISHMENTS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION.

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H. 3156 -- Reps. Young-Brickell and Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 48, CHAPTER 27, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF FORESTERS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS IN CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40 AND AMONG OTHER THINGS TO ESTABLISH MAXIMUM LIMITS ON FINES AND IMPRISONMENT FOR VIOLATIONS, TO REVISE EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE, AND TO REQUIRE A WRITTEN CONTRACT BE EXECUTED TO PERFORM SERVICES CONSIDERED THE PRACTICE OF FORESTRY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3157 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, Cato, Harrison, Meacham, Sharpe, D. Smith, Vaughn, Allison, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Campsen, Chellis, Cotty, Cromer, Davenport, Felder, Gamble, Harrell, J. Harris, Hinson, Jordan, Kelley, Keegan, Kinon, Klauber, Law, Leach, Littlejohn, Limbaugh, Lloyd, Mason, McKay, McMaster, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Simrill, Tripp, Walker, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young, Young-Brickell, Stuart, Mullen, Seithel, Edge, R. Smith, Knotts, Webb, Limehouse, Whatley and Hawkins: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 2, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO MEMBER OF THE HOUSE MAY SERVE MORE THAN SIX CONSECUTIVE COMPLETE TERMS, TO PROVIDE THAT FOR THOSE HOUSE MEMBERS ELECTED IN THE 1996 ELECTION WHETHER OR NOT THEY HAVE PRIOR HOUSE SERVICE, THIS LIMITATION ON TERMS BEGINS WITH THE TERMS STARTING ON THE MONDAY FOLLOWING THE 1996 GENERAL ELECTION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT FOR THOSE MEMBERS ELECTED AFTER 1996, WHETHER OR NOT THEY HAVE PRIOR HOUSE SERVICE, THE LIMITATION BEGINS WITH THE TERMS THE MEMBERS FIRST SERVE AFTER 1996; PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 6, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION, RELATING TO THE SENATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO MEMBER OF THE SENATE MAY SERVE MORE THAN THREE CONSECUTIVE COMPLETE TERMS, TO PROVIDE THAT FOR THOSE SENATORS ELECTED IN THE 1996 ELECTION WHETHER OR NOT THEY HAVE PRIOR SENATE SERVICE, THIS LIMITATION ON TERMS BEGINS WITH THE TERMS STARTING ON THE MONDAY FOLLOWING THE 1996 GENERAL ELECTION, TO PROVIDE THAT FOR THOSE SENATORS ELECTED AFTER 1996 WHETHER OR NOT THEY HAVE PRIOR SENATE SERVICE, THE LIMITATION BEGINS WITH THE TERMS THE MEMBERS FIRST SERVE AFTER 1996, AND TO REVISE CERTAIN OBSOLETE REFERENCES; AND PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION, RELATING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICER MAY SERVE MORE THAN THREE CONSECUTIVE COMPLETE TERMS, TO PROVIDE THAT FOR THOSE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS ELECTED IN THE 1998 ELECTION WHETHER OR NOT THEY HAVE PRIOR SERVICE IN THAT CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICE, THIS LIMITATION ON TERMS BEGINS WITH THE TERMS STARTING IN JANUARY, 1999, AND TO PROVIDE THAT FOR THOSE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS ELECTED AFTER 1998 WHETHER OR NOT THEY HAVE PRIOR SERVICE IN THAT CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICE, THE LIMITATION BEGINS WITH THE TERM THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICER FIRST SERVES AFTER 1998.

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H. 3158 -- Reps. Young-Brickell, Meacham and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 24 TO TITLE 1 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A PRIVATIZATION POLICY BOARD FOR STATE GOVERNMENT, PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS OF THE BOARD, AND DEFINE PRIVATIZATION AS AN ACTION BY A STATE AGENCY TO CONTRACT WITH THE PRIVATE SECTOR OR WITH ANOTHER STATE AGENCY TO PERFORM FUNCTIONS OR SERVICES CURRENTLY BEING PERFORMED BY IT.

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H. 3159 -- Reps. Young and Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-750 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PUNISHMENT FOR CERTAIN FIRST OFFENSE SEX OFFENDERS RELEASED INTO A COMMUNITY SUPERVISION PROGRAM OR ON PAROLE MAY INCLUDE MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE TREATMENT OR ITS CHEMICAL EQUIVALENT, THAT THE PUNISHMENT FOR CERTAIN SECOND OFFENSE SEX OFFENDERS RELEASED INTO A COMMUNITY SUPERVISION PROGRAM OR ON PAROLE SHALL INCLUDE MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE TREATMENT OR ITS CHEMICAL EQUIVALENT, THAT CERTAIN SEX OFFENDERS RELEASED INTO A COMMUNITY SUPERVISION PROGRAM OR ON PAROLE ARE EXEMPT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION, AND THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS SHALL ADMINISTER THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION AND PROVIDE CERTAIN NOTICE TO A PERSON RELEASED INTO A COMMUNITY SUPERVISION PROGRAM OR ON PAROLE SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3160 -- Rep. Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 50-11-745 AND 50-13-1199 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES A PROCEDURE TO RELEASE CERTAIN PROPERTY CONFISCATED FROM VIOLATORS OF GAME AND FISH PROVISIONS TO INNOCENT OWNERS OR LIENHOLDERS AND TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT TO MAINTAIN OR DISPOSE OF CERTAIN UNCLAIMED PROPERTY.

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H. 3161 -- Reps. Townsend, Cooper, Walker and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A BEGINNER'S PERMIT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MUST HOLD A BEGINNER'S PERMIT FOR AT LEAST NINETY DAYS BEFORE HE MAY BE ISSUED A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR A RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-180, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT A PERSON MUST HOLD A BEGINNER'S PERMIT FOR AT LEAST NINETY DAYS BEFORE HE MAY BE ISSUED A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR A RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE.

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H. 3162 -- Reps. Townsend and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-601 SO AS TO EXEMPT PERSONS OWNING ANTIQUE MOTOR VEHICLES FROM THE REINSURANCE FACILITY RECOUPMENT CHARGE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3163 -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 53-5-55, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HOLIDAYS FOR BANKS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE FRIDAY IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING EASTER SUNDAY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3164 -- Reps. Townsend, Meacham and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-23-165 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO STATE AGENCY OR DEPARTMENT MAY PROMULGATE REGULATIONS IF ITS GOVERNING BODY IS NOT ELECTED, APPOINTED, OR CONFIRMED BY ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE STATE AGENCIES OR DEPARTMENTS RATHER THAN PROMULGATING A REGULATION SHALL RECOMMEND TO THE APPROPRIATE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY HAVING JURISDICTION OF THE AGENCY, DEPARTMENT, OR SUBJECT MATTER THE NEEDED CHANGE IN STATE LAW TO ACCOMPLISH THE INTENDED PURPOSE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3165 -- Reps. Townsend, Meacham and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY APPROVAL OF REGULATIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT ALL REGULATIONS MUST BE ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND ALL RULES AND PROVISIONS OF LAW APPLICABLE TO THE ENACTMENT OF THE STATUTORY LAW OF THIS STATE APPLIES TO THE ENACTMENT OF REGULATIONS; TO REPEAL SECTION 1-23-125 RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY APPROVAL OF REGULATIONS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 1-23-130 RELATING TO EMERGENCY REGULATIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3166 -- Reps. Townsend, Cooper, Bauer and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-35-160, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL ABANDONMENT OF BUILDINGS WITHOUT NOTICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A TENANT WHO ABANDONS A PREMISE AND CAUSES DAMAGE IN EXCESS OF HIS SECURITY DEPOSIT IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR, AND PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3167 -- Reps. Townsend, Cooper, Bauer and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-37-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EJECTMENT OF A TENANT FOR FAILURE TO APPEAR AT A SHOW CAUSE HEARING, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A TENANT IS GUILTY OF TRESPASS IF HE FAILS TO VACATE A PROPERTY AFTER HE HAS BEEN EJECTED, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3168 -- Reps. Davenport and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 20, CHAPTER 7, ARTICLE 3, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LEGAL STATUS OF CHILDREN, BY ADDING SUBARTICLE 2 TO ENACT THE PARENTAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ACT OF 1997, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE RIGHTS OF PARENTS IN DIRECTING THE UPBRINGING OF THEIR CHILDREN, TO PROHIBIT THE STATE FROM INTERFERING IN THIS RIGHT, TO ALLOW A PARENT TO RAISE A VIOLATION OF THIS SUBARTICLE AS A CLAIM OR DEFENSE, TO PROVIDE FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES WHEN A PARENT PREVAILS, AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN ACTIONS BETWEEN PARENTS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3169 -- Rep. Cato: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 40, CHAPTER 57, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA REAL ESTATE COMMISSION, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS IN CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40 AND, AMONG OTHER THINGS, TO EXPAND THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF A "BROKER-IN-CHARGE", TO ESTABLISH THE PARAMETERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR AGENCY RELATIONSHIPS IN REAL ESTATE, AND TO REQUIRE LICENSEES TO HAVE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR THE EQUIVALENT, TO INCREASE THE HOURS REQUIRED FOR A BROKER'S LICENSE, TO ELIMINATE THE TWO-TIERED SALES EXAMINATION, TO ESTABLISH OPTIONS FOR SETTLING EARNEST MONEY DISPUTES AND TO REVISE FINES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-24-70, RELATING TO AFFIDAVITS REQUIRED TO BE FILED WITH DEEDS STATING THE VALUE OF THE REALTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN AFFIDAVIT IS REQUIRED ONLY IF THE TOTAL VALUE IS NOT SET FORTH EXPLICITLY IN THE DEED AND TO PROVIDE THAT EXISTING LICENSING FEES REMAIN IN EFFECT.

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H. 3170 -- Reps. Inabinett, Lloyd, Stille and Bauer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-2110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXPLANATION OF CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS PREPARED BY THE CONSTITUTIONAL BALLOT COMMISSION, SO AS TO REQUIRE PRINTING OF THE PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTION, AS WELL AS ITS EXPLANATION, AND REQUIRE THE PROPOSED QUESTION AND EXPLANATION BE PRESENTED IN A NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCULATION IN EACH COUNTY WITH THE COST OF ALL PRINTINGS BEING BORNE BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3171 -- Reps. Inabinett, Walker, Altman, Lloyd, Beck and Hinson: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 2, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING IN 1998, MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MUST BE CHOSEN EVERY FOURTH INSTEAD OF EVERY SECOND YEAR; TO AMEND SECTION 8, ARTICLE III, RELATING TO ELECTION OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE BE ELECTED EVERY FOURTH INSTEAD OF EVERY SECOND YEAR; AND TO AMEND SECTION 6, ARTICLE III, RELATING TO ELECTION OF THE SENATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE SENATE BE ELECTED EVERY SIXTH INSTEAD OF EVERY FOURTH YEAR.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3172 -- Rep. Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 23, TITLE 57, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 17 SO AS TO DESIGNATE A PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 700 IN CHARLESTON COUNTY AS "MAYBANK SCENIC HIGHWAY".

Introduced & Committed

H. 3173 -- Reps. Knotts, Bauer, Haskins and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1520, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY IS SEVENTY MILES AN HOUR; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 56-5-1510, RELATING TO THE STATE'S FIFTY-FIVE MILE AN HOUR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT AND FEDERAL LAWS THAT PERMIT THE STATE TO SET SPEED LIMITS GREATER THAN FIFTY-FIVE MILES AN HOUR.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3174 -- Reps. Knotts and Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING, BY ADDING ARTICLE 52 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF "CHARTER LIMOUSINE" LICENSE PLATES.

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H. 3175 -- Rep. Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 8 TO TITLE 6 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR BUILDING CODES ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, AND FOR THEIR FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND REGISTRATION; BY ADDING SECTION 38-7-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE FIRST TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS OF THE PREMIUM TAX LEVIED ON FIRE INSURERS MUST BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPLEMENTING THE TRAINING, CERTIFICATION, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR BUILDING CODES ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS; TO AMEND CHAPTER 9, TITLE 6, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BUILDING CODES, SO AS TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THESE CODES, AND THE MANNER IN WHICH COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES MUST ADOPT AND ENFORCE THOSE CODES, REVISE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BUILDING CODES COUNCIL, REVISE PENALTIES, PROVIDE FOR DUTIES OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL AND DEPUTY FIRE MARSHALS IN REGARD TO THESE CODES, AND PROVIDE FOR LIMITED APPLICATION OF THE CHAPTER; AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 10 OF TITLE 6 RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA BUILDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARD ACT.

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H. 3176 -- Reps. Felder and Boan: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 518 OF 1980, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA ATHLETICS FACILITIES REVENUE BONDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION OF "NET ATHLETIC REVENUES" AND REVISE THE DEFINITION OF SPECIAL STUDENT FEE AND RESTORE THE DEFINITION REFERRING TO THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; TO RAISE THE OUTSTANDING DEBT LIMIT FOR THESE BONDS FROM TWENTY TO FORTY MILLION DOLLARS, AUTHORIZE THEIR USE FOR REFUNDING OF EARLIER ISSUES, AND MAKE THESE BONDS PAYABLE FROM ADMISSION FEES, SPECIAL STUDENT FEES, AND NET ATHLETIC REVENUES; TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATED TO ADVERTISING OF ISSUES, TO PROVIDE THAT EXISTING FEES MUST BE SET AFTER THE CONSIDERATION OF NET ATHLETIC REVENUES, TO CONFORM USES OF THE BOND REVENUES AND THE SETTING OF FEES TO THE AMENDMENTS PROVIDED IN THIS ACT.

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H. 3177 -- Rep. Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-11-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS RELATIVE TO LICENSING OF CONTRACTORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT GENERAL CONTRACTORS INCLUDE A PERSON WHO UNDERTAKES MARINE CONSTRUCTION FOR A FEE OF FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS OR MORE AND THAT MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INCLUDE A PERSON WHO UNDERTAKES MARINE CONSTRUCTION FOR ANY FEE AND TO DEFINE MARINE CONSTRUCTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-59-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS RELATIVE TO LICENSING RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS INCLUDE A PERSON WHO UNDERTAKES MARINE CONSTRUCTION FOR ANY FEE.

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H. 3178 -- Rep. Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 55-5-70, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE AERONAUTICS DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, SO AS TO BRING ALL STATE AIRCRAFT UNDER THE CONTROL AND SUPERVISION OF THE DIVISION AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3179 -- Reps. Seithel, Meacham and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1642, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROHIBITING FOSTER CARE PLACEMENTS WITH PERSONS WHO HAVE A HISTORY OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT OR A CRIMINAL RECORD FOR CERTAIN CRIMES, SO AS TO ALSO PROHIBIT SUCH PLACEMENTS WITH A PERSON WHO IS A HOMOSEXUAL OR BISEXUAL; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1670, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERSONS WHO MAY ADOPT A CHILD SO AS TO PROHIBIT ADOPTIONS BY PERSONS WHO HAVE A HISTORY OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT, OR A CRIMINAL RECORD FOR CERTAIN CRIMES, OR WHO IS A HOMOSEXUAL OR BISEXUAL.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3180 -- Rep. Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-665, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LIMITS ON THE AMOUNT OF SHRIMP AUTHORIZED TO BE TAKEN OVER BAIT, SO AS TO IMPOSE CATCH AND POSSESSION LIMITS ON SHRIMP, AND TO REVISE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS INCLUDING THE FORFEITURE OF SPECIFIED PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS.

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Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3181 -- Rep. Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-33-325 SO AS TO REQUIRE HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS TO ALLOW FEMALE PARTICIPANTS DIRECT ACCESS, WITHOUT REFERRAL, TO OBSTETRICAL AND GYNECOLOGICAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES WITHIN THE PLAN BENEFITS AND TO REQUIRE THE PLAN TO INFORM FEMALE PARTICIPANTS IN WRITING OF THIS REQUIREMENT.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3182 -- Rep. Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ILL TREATMENT OF ANIMALS, SO AS TO CHANGE CERTAIN OF THESE OFFENSES TO FELONIES AND TO INCREASE PENALTIES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3183 -- Rep. Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 23, TITLE 57, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 16 SO AS TO DESIGNATE A PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 316 IN CHARLESTON COUNTY AS "BEAR'S BLUFF ROAD SCENIC HIGHWAY".

Introduced & Committed

H. 3184 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-600, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL DESTRUCTION OR DESECRATION OF HUMAN REMAINS OR REPOSITORIES AND THE PENALTIES THEREFOR, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MONETARY PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS AND REQUIRE ONE HUNDRED TWENTY HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE WHERE THE OFFENSE IS A MISDEMEANOR.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Amended
Other Proceedings

H. 3185 -- Reps. Davenport and Bauer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 5-7-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MUNICIPALITY MUST ISSUE A PERMIT WITHOUT COST FOR A VETERAN'S DAY PARADE OR A VETERAN'S PARADE WHICH OCCURS ON A DAY OTHER THAN VETERAN'S DAY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3186 -- Rep. Scott: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 280 OF 1979, RELATING TO THE TAX LEVY FOR RICHLAND AND LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EFFECTIVE WITH THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1997, A SCHOOL TAX FOR GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES FOR RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 MUST BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE DISTRICT.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3187 -- Reps. Rice and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 27-37-20 AND 27-37-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EJECTMENT OF TENANTS BY LANDLORDS, SO AS TO REDUCE FROM TEN DAYS TO FIVE DAYS THE TIME WITHIN WHICH A TENANT MUST APPEAR AND SHOW CAUSE WHY HE SHOULD NOT BE EJECTED; TO AMEND SECTION 27-37-60, RELATING TO TRIAL OF EJECTMENT CASES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MAGISTRATE SHALL GIVE SUCH CASES FIRST PRIORITY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 27-37-100, RELATING TO A MAGISTRATE ISSUING A WRIT OF EJECTMENT FOLLOWING A VERDICT FOR THE PLAINTIFF, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH WRITS OF EJECTMENT MUST BE ISSUED IMMEDIATELY RATHER THAN WITHIN FIVE DAYS OF THE VERDICT.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3188 -- Reps. Simrill and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-142-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NEED-BASED GRANTS PROGRAM UNDER WHICH STUDENTS MAY RECEIVE A NEED-BASED GRANT FROM THE CHILDREN'S EDUCATION ENDOWMENT FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PART-TIME AS WELL AS FULL-TIME STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR SUCH GRANTS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3189 -- Reps. Davenport, Meacham and Robinson: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XV OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO IMPEACHMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS, BY ADDING SECTION 4 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR RECALLING AND REMOVING FROM PUBLIC OFFICE PERSONS HOLDING STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICES FILLED BY A VOTE OF QUALIFIED ELECTORS AND TO REQUIRE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ENACT IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3190 -- Reps. Davenport and Meacham: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, BY ADDING SECTION 15 TO ARTICLE XVII SO AS TO ESTABLISH A SPECIFIED PROCEDURE FOR THE ENACTMENT OF LAWS AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS BY INITIATIVE PETITION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3191 -- Rep. Scott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-5-510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BAILING A PERSON, SO AS TO PROVIDE WHEN A PERSON MUST BE ALLOWED A BOND HEARING AND MUST BE RELEASED AFTER OFFERING SUFFICIENT BOND; TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A BAIL BONDSMAN SURRENDER OF A DEFENDANT, SO AS TO REVISE THE CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH A BAIL BONDSMAN MAY OBTAIN A COMMITMENT ORDER; TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-70, RELATING TO REMISSION OF JUDGMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SURETY MAY OBTAIN A REFUND OF A PORTION OF THE AMOUNT ESTREATED IF A PRINCIPAL IS SURRENDERED WITHIN A CERTAIN PERIOD AFTER AN ESTREATMENT ORDER HAS BEEN ISSUED; TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSING A BONDSMAN AND A RUNNER, SO AS TO REQUIRE BOTH TO POSSESS THE MINIMUM TRAINING THE STATE REQUIRES FOR A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ACTIVITIES A BAIL BONDSMAN OR A RUNNER MAY NOT ENGAGE IN, SO AS TO ALLOW A BAIL BONDSMAN OR A RUNNER TO ATTEND CERTAIN COURT SESSIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3192 -- Rep. Scott: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO A LOTTERY, SO AS TO ALLOW LOTTERIES TO BE CONDUCTED ONLY BY THE STATE AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE REVENUES DERIVED FROM THE LOTTERIES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3193 -- Reps. Young, Meacham and Bauer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-13-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PETIT AND GRAND LARCENY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE THEFT OF A FIREARM IS GRAND LARCENY AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading

H. 3194 -- Reps. Young-Brickell, Haskins and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-23-87 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES CERTAIN DRIVER TRAINING COURSES MUST BE ISSUED A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERSONS WHO MAY OBTAIN A DRIVER'S LICENSE, BEGINNER'S PERMIT, OR INSTRUCTION PERMIT, SO AS TO REVISE THE AGE OF A PERSON WHO MAY OBTAIN A DRIVER'S LICENSE AND A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE AND TO DELETE THE TERM "INSTRUCTION PERMIT" AND SECTION 56-1-60; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO OBTAINING A BEGINNER'S PERMIT, SO AS TO REVISE THE CONDITIONS AND TIMES UPON WHICH A PERSON HOLDING A BEGINNER'S PERMIT MAY OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-180, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO REVISE THE AGE OF A PERSON WHO MAY OBTAIN A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE, DELETE THE TERM "INSTRUCTION PERMIT", TO REVISE THE HOURS THAT A PERSON HOLDING A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE MAY OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND TO REVISE THE QUALIFICATIONS OF A DRIVER WHO MUST ACCOMPANY THE HOLDER OF A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3195 -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-26-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MINIMUM OF ONE CREDIT HOUR IN ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRAINING MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE RECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3196 -- Reps. Cromer, Kirsh, Robinson and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 118 TO TITLE 59, SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA PREPAID POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION EXPENSE PROGRAM; TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA PREPAID POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION EXPENSE BOARD TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-435, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEDUCTION OF PAYMENTS FOR AND BENEFITS FROM AN ADVANCE PAYMENT CONTRACT FOR UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE ADVANCE PAYMENT PLANS, TO REQUIRE THE BOARD TO OBTAIN RULINGS FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO THE PROGRAM AND TO REQUIRE THE INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED TO PARTICIPANTS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3197 -- Rep. Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-600, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL DESTRUCTION OR DESECRATION OF HUMAN REMAINS OR REPOSITORIES AND THE PENALTIES THEREFOR, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3198 -- Rep. Scott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 14 TO TITLE 34 SO AS TO ENACT THE COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT BY PROVIDING FOR A COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT BOARD, ITS POWERS AND DUTIES, AND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3199 -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-33-116 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING NO LATER THAN AGE SIXTEEN, SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS WHO GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL BY DIPLOMA, ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATE OR WHO OTHERWISE EXIT THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM AFTER ENTERING HIGH SCHOOL MUST BE PROVIDED AN INDIVIDUAL TRANSITION PLAN, OUTLINING TRANSITION SERVICES, WHICH SHALL ASSURE THAT THESE STUDENTS HAVE ADEQUATE INFORMATION, ACCESS TO ADULT SERVICE AGENCIES AND A STATEMENT OF THE INTERAGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES OR LINKAGES WHICH CAN PROVIDE APPROPRIATE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES AND SERVICES TO THEM AFTER THEY EXIT THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3200 -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-19-90, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF SCHOOL BOARDS OF TRUSTEES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A BOARD TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS ESTABLISHING A SCHOOL UNIFORM OR UNIFORM DRESS CODE POLICY WITHIN ITS DISTRICT.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3201 -- Rep. Scott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 15 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 47 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR STATEWIDE ANIMAL CONTROL.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3202 -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT PRESCRIPTION EYEGLASS LENSES AND RAW MATERIALS USED IN THE FABRICATION OF SUCH LENSES AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS EXEMPTION DOES NOT EXTEND TO EYEGLASS FRAMES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3203 -- Rep. Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-257, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM PROPERTY TAX THAT AMOUNT OF FAIR MARKET VALUE OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY QUALIFYING FOR THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION WHICH REPRESENTS INCREASES IN THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE PROPERTY OCCURRING AFTER THE PROPERTY FIRST QUALIFIES FOR THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION, AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3204 -- Rep. Scott: A BILL 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 ALLOWED THE PROPERTY OF A RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, ELEEMOSYNARY, EDUCATIONAL, OR LITERARY SOCIETY TO PROPERTY LEASED BY SUCH ORGANIZATIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3205 -- Rep. Scott: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 37, TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAXES, BY ADDING ARTICLE 25 SO AS TO ENACT THE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3206 -- Reps. Harvin and Bauer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY FROM INCREASES IN FAIR MARKET VALUE OCCURRING WHILE IN THE HANDS OF THE CURRENT OWNER, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3207 -- Reps. Seithel and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-2-175 SO AS TO CREATE A MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE FOR SHIPPING BEER, WINE, OR ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS TO A RESIDENT OF THIS STATE WHO DOES NOT HOLD A LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION AND TO ESTABLISH CRIMINAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES; TO ADD SECTION 61-6-2230 SO AS TO PROHIBIT AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSEE FROM CONDUCTING DRINKING CONTESTS AND DRINKING GAMES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-580, RELATING TO PROHIBITED ACTS BY HOLDERS OF BEER AND WINE PERMITS, SO AS TO INCLUDE CONDUCTING DRINKING CONTESTS AND DRINKING GAMES AS A PROHIBITED ACT.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Point of Order
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3208 -- Rep. Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 28-2-65 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY OF HISTORICAL VALUE BY CONDEMNATION AND TO REQUIRE THE STATE TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT SUCH PROPERTY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3209 -- Reps. Seithel and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1740, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADOPTION INVESTIGATIONS AND REPORTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MEDICAL REPORTS ON THE ADOPTEE'S BIOLOGICAL FAMILY MUST BE COMPREHENSIVE AND MUST BE UPDATED AND SUBMITTED TO THE COURT EVERY FIVE YEARS; AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS CONTAINING THE CONTENTS OF THESE MEDICAL HISTORIES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3210 -- Rep. Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 29, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MORTGAGES AND OTHER LIENS, TO ENACT THE "HEALTH CARE CLAIM RECOVERY ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 17 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A LIEN FOR THE RECOVERY OF THE COST OF MEDICAL SERVICES RENDERED AND TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR PERFECTING, CHALLENGING, AND ENFORCING THE LIEN.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3211 -- Rep. Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 4-10-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PORTION OF AMOUNTS DISTRIBUTED TO A LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX COUNTY FROM THE PROPERTY TAX CREDIT FUND MUST BE USED TO PROVIDE A TAX CREDIT AGAINST A TAXPAYER'S SPECIAL PURPOSE OR PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT PROPERTY TAX LIABILITY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3212 -- Rep. Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-32-35 SO AS TO REQUIRE A PARENT UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN WHO ATTENDS PUBLIC SCHOOL TO ATTEND PARENTING CLASSES; TO AMEND SECTION 59-32-20, RELATING TO COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL UNITS PROVIDED TO LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE BOARD TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON PARENTING SKILLS TO LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-32-30, RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS BY LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS, SO AS TO REQUIRE EACH LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD TO IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTION ON PARENTING FOR A PARENT WHO IS UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN AND ATTENDS A PUBLIC SCHOOL.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3213 -- Rep. Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-874 SO AS TO REQUIRE A NONCUSTODIAL PARENT WHO IS UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN AND IS UNABLE TO FIND EMPLOYMENT TO SUPPORT HIS CHILD FINANCIALLY TO COMPLETE TWENTY HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE A WEEK.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3214 -- Reps. Simrill and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-515, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL ALTERATION OR USE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3215 -- Reps. Simrill and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-13-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A TOWN OR CITY POLICE OFFICER'S JURISDICTION OUTSIDE THE TOWN'S OR CITY'S CORPORATE LIMITS WHEN IN PURSUIT OF AN OFFENDER, SO AS TO INCREASE THE OFFICER'S JURISDICTION FROM A THREE-MILE RADIUS OF THE TOWN'S OR CITY'S CORPORATE LIMITS TO COUNTYWIDE JURISDICTION.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order

H. 3216 -- Rep. Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-560, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUNISHMENT FOR ASSAULTS AND BATTERIES AND OTHER BREACHES OF THE PEACE, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3217 -- Reps. Simrill and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-1335 SO AS TO REQUIRE A COURT TO CONFISCATE THE LICENSE PLATE AND MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION OF EACH MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF A PERSON CONVICTED OF CERTAIN CRIMES, TO PROVIDE THE PERIOD A PERSON WHOSE LICENSE PLATE HAS BEEN CONFISCATED MAY NOT APPLY FOR A NEW LICENSE, TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR WHICH A LICENSE PLATE MUST BE SURRENDERED, TO PROVIDE THE PENALTY FOR A PERSON WHO FAILS TO SURRENDER A LICENSE, AND TO ALLOW A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE TO BE ISSUED TO DRIVERS IN THE HOUSEHOLD OF A PERSON WHOSE LICENSE PLATE HAS BEEN CONFISCATED; TO AMEND SECTION 56-9-500, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION UPON SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE AND THE CONTINUATION OF THE SUSPENSION UNTIL FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IS PROVEN, SO AS TO NOT PERMIT A PERSON WHOSE MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION MAY BE SUSPENDED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES TO AVOID SUSPENSION BY MAINTAINING PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ON ALL VEHICLES REGISTERED TO HIM; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 56-3-1340 RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE NOT AUTOMATICALLY SUSPENDING A PERSON'S MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION OR LICENSE PLATES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3218 -- Rep. Kirsh: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BY ADDING RULE 4.19 SO AS TO REQUIRE A SUMMARY OF A BILL OR JOINT RESOLUTION TO BE PREPARED AND PRINTED WITH IT WHEN REPORTED OUT OF A COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3219 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, H. Brown, J. Brown, Cato, Harrison, Sharpe and Townsend: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING HIS EXCELLENCY, DAVID M. BEASLEY, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 1997, AT THE KOGER CENTER FOR THE ARTS.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3220 -- Rep. Wilkins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT PURSUANT TO RULE 10.1 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE STAFF OF THE GOVERNOR BY SPECIAL LEAVE OF THE HOUSE MAY BE ADMITTED IN THE OUTER DOORS OF THE CHAMBER AND ARE GRANTED THE PRIVILEGE OF THE HOUSE FLOOR DURING THE 1997 AND 1998 SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 3221 -- Reps. Wilkins, Klauber, Barfield, Young-Brickell, Chellis, Meacham, Barrett, Stuart, Davenport, Riser, Rice, Mullen, Robinson, Sandifer, Harrison and Mason: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SEPARATE SENTENCING PROCEEDING TO DETERMINE WHETHER A PERSON CONVICTED OF MURDER SHOULD BE SENTENCED TO DEATH OR LIFE IMPRISONMENT, SO AS TO ADD MOTIVATION BY A VICTIM'S ACTUAL OR PERCEIVED RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ETHNICITY, OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY AS AN AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCE TO CONSIDER WHEN A SENTENCE FOR MURDER IS BEING DETERMINED.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3222 -- Reps. Wilkins, Mullen, Rice, Young-Brickell, Seithel, Chellis, Klauber, Meacham, Rodgers, Barrett, Robinson, Harrison, Sandifer, H. Brown, Hamilton, Mason and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1080 SO AS TO PROVIDE MANDATORY MINIMUM SENTENCES FOR CERTAIN CRIMES MOTIVATED BY THE VICTIM'S RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ETHNICITY, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE MANDATORY MINIMUM SENTENCE DOES NOT PROHIBIT THE IMPOSITION OF A GREATER SENTENCE PROVIDED BY LAW.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3223 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-112-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON WHO HAS BEEN DOMICILED IN SOUTH CAROLINA FOR LESS THAN TWELVE MONTHS AND WHO IS PERMANENTLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED QUALIFIES FOR IN-STATE TUITION AND FEE RATES AT STATE-SUPPORTED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3224 -- Rep. H. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-720, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC ENTITIES ELIGIBLE FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS AND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS PARTICIPATION, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE WITHHOLDING OF STATE FUNDS OTHERWISE DUE THESE ENTITIES SUFFICIENT TO COVER DELINQUENT PAYMENTS AND TO PROVIDE THE METHOD OF THE WITHHOLDING AND REMITTING OF THESE SUMS TO THE OFFICE OF INSURANCE SERVICES OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3225 -- Reps. Townsend, Cooper, Stille, Walker, Allison, Kelley, Littlejohn, Davenport, Loftis, Leach, Hamilton, Martin, McKay, Stuart, Woodrum, Sandifer, Barrett, Riser and Meacham: A BILL TO COMPEL A BINDING STATEWIDE REFERENDUM AT THE TIME OF THE 1998 GENERAL ELECTION TO ASCERTAIN THE WISHES OF THE VOTERS AS TO WHETHER THE CONFEDERATE BATTLE FLAG KNOWN AS THE BATTLE FLAG OF THE ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA SHALL BE DISPLAYED ATOP AND WITHIN THE STATE HOUSE AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY, BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-165 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE FLYING OF CERTAIN FLAGS ON THE FLAGPOLE ON THE STATE HOUSE WHICH IS ONLY EFFECTIVE IF THE QUESTION PRESENTED IN THE REFERENDUM RECEIVES A FAVORABLE MAJORITY OF THOSE VOTES CAST.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3226 -- Reps. Kirsh and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-24-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR SCHOOL OFFICIALS TO CONTACT LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES WHEN DISTURBANCES OR CRIMINAL CONDUCT OCCURS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE ACTIVITY RESULTS IN A STUDENT BEING CHARGED WITH A CRIMINAL OFFENSE INVOLVING INJURY TO ANOTHER PERSON, INCLUDING ASSAULT AND BATTERY, THAT STUDENT MUST BE IMMEDIATELY SUSPENDED AND EXPULSION PROCEEDINGS INSTITUTED IN THE MANNER PROVIDED BY LAW.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3227 -- Reps. Kirsh and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 58-9-255 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION SHALL REQUIRE COUNTYWIDE TOLL FREE CALLING TO BE PROVIDED BY ALL TELEPHONE UTILITIES OPERATING WITHIN A COUNTY BY DECEMBER 31, 1997, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3228 -- Reps. Kirsh and Meacham: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT TECHNICAL COLLEGES AND STATE-SUPPORTED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES MAY OFFER EDUCATIONAL FEE WAIVERS TO NO MORE THAN TWO PERCENT OF THEIR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3229 -- Rep. Harvin: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON SEPTEMBER 19 AND 20, 1996, BY THE STUDENTS OF CLARENDON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS 1, 2, AND 3 IN CLARENDON COUNTY FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1996-97 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO HURRICANE CONDITIONS ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Other Proceedings
Ratified

H. 3230 -- Rep. Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 33-56-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR A WILFUL VIOLATION OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE SOLICITATION OF CHARITABLE FUNDS ACT, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Amended
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order

H. 3231 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 4-9-1210 AND 5-17-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM PROCEDURE AFFECTING COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXCEPTION OF AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING MONEY OR AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF TAXES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3232 -- Reps. Simrill and Kirsh: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PROVIDE THAT THE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT ALONG INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 77 BETWEEN EXITS 22 AND 77 IS SEVENTY MILES AN HOUR.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3233 -- Rep. Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 17, CHAPTER 13 OF TITLE 7, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXPLANATIONS OF PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS, SO AS TO INCLUDE PROCEDURES FOR EXPLANATIONS OF STATE AND LOCAL REFERENDUM QUESTIONS WHEN DEEMED NECESSARY.

Introduced & Committed
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H. 3234 -- Rep. Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-530, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION OF CAPITAL PUNISHMENT BY ELECTROCUTION OR LETHAL INJECTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS MUST ADMINISTER A SENTENCE OF DEATH AT ONE O'CLOCK P.M.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3235 -- Reps. D. Smith, Cromer, Knotts, Maddox, Young, Limbaugh, Scott, Cotty, McMaster, Klauber, Jennings, Baxley, Fleming, Govan, Altman, Delleney, Hodges, Campsen, Harrison and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-19-100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY OF RETIRED JUSTICES OR JUDGES TO BE APPOINTED TO SERVE IN COURTS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE JUSTICES OR JUDGES MUST BE FOUND QUALIFIED TO SERVE BY THE JUDICIAL MERIT SELECTION COMMISSION WITHIN FOUR YEARS RATHER THAN TWO YEARS OF THEIR DATE OF APPOINTMENT TO SERVE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 2-19-110, RELATING TO THE ELIGIBILITY OF PERSONS TO BE APPOINTED AS MASTER-IN-EQUITY AFTER REVIEW BY THE JUDICIAL MERIT SELECTION COMMISSION, SO AS TO REVISE THE APPOINTMENT PROCEDURE.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
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Proposed Amendment
Request for Debate
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H. 3236 -- Reps. Townsend, Cooper, Maddox, H. Brown, McMahand, Lanford, Mason, Jordan, Stille, Allison, Phillips, Littlejohn, Davenport, Walker, Wilkins, Loftis, Stuart, Spearman, Byrd, Klauber and F. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-22 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT LOCAL BOARDS OF TRUSTEES ARE ENCOURAGED TO REVIEW AND REVISE EXISTING BOARD POLICIES, LOCAL CURRICULA, AND PROGRAMS OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO REFLECT AND EMPHASIZE BALANCED, INTEGRATED, AND EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS OF READING INSTRUCTION THAT INCLUDE EARLY AND SYSTEMATIC PHONICS INSTRUCTION AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-365 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES OFFERING TEACHER EDUCATION CURRICULUMS SHALL ENDEAVOR TO INCORPORATE THE TEACHING OF SYSTEMATIC PHONICS INSTRUCTION IN PRESERVICE EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3237 -- Reps. Townsend, Stille, Littlejohn, Lanford, Davenport, Walker, Kelley, Cooper and Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 57-11-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND AND FEDERAL AID HIGHWAY FUND, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO SUBMIT IN ITS ANNUAL BUDGET TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ALL HIGHWAY PROJECTS SCHEDULED FOR CONSTRUCTION OR UNDER CONSTRUCTION, AND TO REQUIRE COMPLETION OF SUBMITTED PROJECTS BEFORE THE INITIATION OF A NEW PROJECT OR THE PAYMENT OF FEES FOR PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING SERVICES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3238 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DISAPPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE ACT, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1713, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Recommitted

H. 3239 -- Reps. Walker, Littlejohn, Sharpe, Hawkins, Haskins, D. Smith, Allison, Davenport, Gamble, Cato, McCraw, Townsend and Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 39, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRADE AND COMMERCE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 69 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA MOLD LIEN AND RETENTION ACT", AND PROVIDE FOR THE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION.

Introduced & Committed
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Second Reading
Third Reading
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Proposed Amendment
Point of Order
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3240 -- Reps. Spearman, Wilkins, Beck, Edge, Altman, Bauer, Barfield, Barrett, Knotts, Rice, Harrell, Young-Brickell, Meacham, Limehouse, Klauber, Young, Sandifer, Mullen, Stuart, McCraw, Harrison, Mason, Allison, Davenport, Townsend, Martin, Kelley, Riser, Witherspoon, Hawkins, Keegan, Campsen, Rodgers, Chellis and Seithel: A BILL TO ENACT "THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL SAFETY ACT OF 1997" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-612 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A STUDENT COMMITS AN ASSAULT AND BATTERY THAT IS NOT AGGRAVATED ON SCHOOL GROUNDS OR AT A SCHOOL-SPONSORED EVENT AGAINST ANY PERSON AFFILIATED WITH THE SCHOOL IN AN OFFICIAL CAPACITY, THE STUDENT IS GUILTY OF THE CRIME OF ASSAULT AND BATTERY ON SCHOOL PERSONNEL AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-7210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO JUVENILE DETENTION PROCEDURES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A CHILD TO BE DETAINED IN A SECURE JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITY IF THE CHILD IS CHARGED WITH ASSAULT AND BATTERY OR AN ASSAULT AND BATTERY OF A HIGH AND AGGRAVATED NATURE ON SCHOOL GROUNDS OR AT A SCHOOL-SPONSORED EVENT AGAINST ANYONE AFFILIATED WITH THE SCHOOL IN AN OFFICIAL CAPACITY; TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-560, RELATING TO A MAGISTRATE'S AUTHORITY TO PUNISH ASSAULTS AND BATTERIES AND OTHER BREACHES OF THE PEACE AND EXCEPTIONS THERETO, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION AND PROVIDE THAT AN ASSAULT AND BATTERY ON SCHOOL PERSONNEL SHALL BE PUNISHED AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 16-3-612; TO ADD SECTION 59-63-370 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, OR THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES WHEN A STUDENT IS ASSIGNED TO IT, TO NOTIFY THE SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR OF THE SCHOOL IN WHICH THE STUDENT IS ENROLLED OF A STUDENT'S CONVICTION OF CERTAIN CRIMES, TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER TYPES OF NOTIFICATION TO THE STUDENT'S SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEN THE STUDENT IS NOT INCARCERATED UPON CONVICTION FOR THESE OFFENSES, TO PROVIDE FOR NOTIFICATION TO EACH TEACHER IN WHOSE CLASS THE STUDENT IS ENROLLED OF SUCH CONVICTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE INCLUSION OF THIS INFORMATION IN THE STUDENT'S PERMANENT RECORD; TO ADD SECTION 59-63-380 SO AS TO GRANT CIVIL AND CRIMINAL IMMUNITY TO PERSONS AFFILIATED WITH A SCHOOL IN AN OFFICIAL CAPACITY MAKING A REPORT OF A SCHOOL-RELATED CRIME IN GOOD FAITH; AND TO ADD SECTION 59-63-390 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR OF EACH SCHOOL TO INCLUDE A SUMMARY OF THE SCHOOL CRIME REPORT ACT AND THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 16-3-612 IN THE SCHOOL'S STUDENT HANDBOOK EACH YEAR.

Introduced & Committed
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Amended
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
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Other Proceedings
Point of Order
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3241 -- Reps. Knotts, Sharpe, Bauer, Spearman, Tripp, Meacham, Rhoad, Whatley, Simrill, Cooper, Trotter, Townsend, Neilson, Walker, Young-Brickell, Law, Quinn, Kelley, Koon, Riser, Fleming, Lanford and Martin: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR A REFERENDUM TO BE HELD AT THE SAME TIME AS THE 1998 GENERAL ELECTION TO ASCERTAIN THE WISHES OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THIS STATE AS TO WHETHER OR NOT THE CONFEDERATE BATTLE FLAG SHOULD BE FLOWN ABOVE THE STATE HOUSE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THIS REFERENDUM SHALL BE CONDUCTED, TO PROVIDE FOR THE FLYING OR PROHIBITION OF THE FLYING OF THE FLAG ABOVE THE STATE HOUSE AFTER THE RESULTS OF THE REFERENDUM ARE CERTIFIED, TO PROVIDE THAT UNTIL THE RESULTS OF THE 1998 REFERENDUM ARE CERTIFIED, THE CONFEDERATE BATTLE FLAG SHALL CONTINUE TO BE FLOWN ABOVE THE STATE HOUSE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NO ADDITIONAL REFERENDUM CONCERNING THE FLYING OF THE FLAG ABOVE THE STATE HOUSE MAY BE CONDUCTED FOR A PERIOD OF TEN YEARS FROM THE DATE OF THE 1998 REFERENDUM.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3242 -- Reps. Knotts, Seithel, Cotty, McMaster, Whatley, Simrill, Robinson, Davenport, Keegan, Rice, Riser and Stuart: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1080 SO AS TO PROVIDE MANDATORY MINIMUM SENTENCES FOR CERTAIN CRIMES MOTIVATED BY THE VICTIM'S RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ETHNICITY, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION DOES NOT PROHIBIT A SENTENCE GREATER THAN A MANDATORY MINIMUM SENTENCE OF THIRTY YEARS WHEN IT IS PROVIDED IN ANOTHER SECTION OF LAW; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SEPARATE SENTENCING PROCEEDING TO DETERMINE WHETHER A PERSON CONVICTED OF MURDER SHOULD BE SENTENCED TO DEATH OR LIFE IMPRISONMENT, SO AS TO ADD MOTIVATION BY A VICTIM'S ACTUAL OR PERCEIVED RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ETHNICITY, OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY AS AN AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCE TO CONSIDER WHEN A SENTENCE FOR MURDER IS BEING DETERMINED.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3243 -- Reps. Sharpe and Wilkes: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 48-20-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE GENERAL PERMITTING OF CERTAIN MINING ACTIVITIES; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 48-20-160 AND 48-20-220, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF MINING PERMITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL PENALTIES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THE GENERAL PERMIT.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Amended
Committed
Recalled
Other Proceedings
Ratified

H. 3244 -- Rules Committee: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO REVISE AND FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTION, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SPEAKER AND SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, THE CLERK, READING CLERK, CHAPLAIN, AND THE SERGEANT AT ARMS; THE RULES GOVERNING THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE, OFFICES, EMPLOYEES, AND COMMITTEES; BILLS, RESOLUTIONS, AND REPORTS, THE DAILY ORDER OF BUSINESS AND CALENDAR, VOTING, MOTIONS AND THEIR PRECEDENCE, AMENDMENTS, AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.

Introduced
Recorded Vote
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Adopted

H. 3245 -- Reps. Young, G. Brown, Woodrum, Canty, Harvin and Neal: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE WILSON HALL GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY TRACK TEAM OF SUMTER FOR WINNING THE 1996-97 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1997, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 3246 -- Reps. Inabinett, Allison, Bailey, Barfield, Baxley, Beck, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Cato, Clyburn, Davenport, Edge, Gamble, Harvin, Hamilton, J. Harris, Harrison, J. Hines, M. Hines, Jordan, Keegan, Kennedy, Knotts, Leach, Lee, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McLeod, McMahand, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, Phillips, Pinckney, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Sandifer, Scott, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum, and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE FIRST THURSDAY IN MAY (MAY 1, 1997) AS "LEGISLATIVE FAMILY DAY 1997" IN RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF THE PATIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING SHOWN BY THE FAMILIES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE WONDERFUL SUPPORT GIVEN BY THESE GREAT FAMILIES TO THE MEMBERS AS THEY CARRY OUT THEIR LEGISLATIVE DUTIES, AND ASKING EACH MEMBER TO SHOW HIS OR HER APPRECIATION TO THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS ON THIS DAY.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3247 -- Reps. Young, G. Brown, Canty, Woodrum, Neal and Harvin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE SUMTER HIGH SCHOOL BOYS CROSS COUNTRY TRACK TEAM FOR WINNING THE 1996 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1997, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 3248 -- Reps. F. Smith, McMahand, Whipper, Miller, Lee, Hamilton, M. Hines, Leach, Cato, Wilkins and Mack: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-375 SO AS TO REQUIRE A HOSPITAL, NURSING HOME, OR OTHER LICENSED FACILITY TO INCLUDE AND MAINTAIN INCIDENCE AND OCCURRENCE REPORTS PERTAINING TO PATIENTS IN THE PATIENT'S MEDICAL RECORD.

Introduced & Committed
Recalled
Point of Order

H. 3249 -- Reps. J. Brown, G. Brown, J. Hines, Whipper, Jordan, Lloyd, Moody-Lawrence, Breeland, Byrd, Wilkes, Neilson, McMahand and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-6-175 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PATROL CAR OF EACH HIGHWAY PATROL OFFICER AND TROOPER MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A CELLULAR TELEPHONE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3250 -- Reps. J. Brown, Lloyd, Inabinett, Whipper, Moody-Lawrence, Clyburn, Breeland, Byrd, J. Hines, Mack, Cromer, Keegan and Lee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-41-295 SO AS TO REQUIRE A SERVICE STATION OR CONVENIENCE STORE SELLING GASOLINE AND FOOD OR BEVERAGES TO PROVIDE A PUBLIC RESTROOM AND LIMIT THE APPLICATION OF THIS SECTION TO SUCH SERVICE STATIONS AND CONVENIENCE STORES CONSTRUCTED ON AND AFTER JULY 1, 1998.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3251 -- Reps. J. Brown, Mack, Martin, Lloyd, J. Hines, Inabinett, Clyburn, Byrd, Moody-Lawrence, Breeland and Miller: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REQUIRE THE HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATING COUNCIL, IN COOPERATION WITH THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD'S OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES, TO SUBMIT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY A PLAN FOR THE TRAINING OF STATE EMPLOYEES TO DELIVER CERTAIN SERVICES EFFICIENTLY, COST-EFFECTIVELY, AND CROSS-CULTURALLY AND REPORT ANNUALLY ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS JOINT RESOLUTION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3252 -- Reps. Kirsh, Meacham, Moody-Lawrence and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-495, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TRANSPORTING OF A CHILD UNDER SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE OUTSIDE THE STATE WITH THE INTENT TO VIOLATE A CUSTODY ORDER, SO AS TO REVISE THE AGE OF A CHILD, THE STAGE OF A COURT PROCEEDING, THE INTENT OF A PERSON TRANSPORTING A CHILD, AND THE LOCATIONS THAT A CHILD MAY BE TRANSPORTED TO, THAT THIS PROVISION APPLIES, TO REVISE THE PERIOD A PERSON WHO VIOLATES THIS PROVISION MAY RETURN A CHILD TO THE COURT'S JURISDICTION, TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION APPLIES TO A CHILD WHOSE PATERNITY IS TO BE DETERMINED, TO PROVIDE THAT THE TAKING OF A CHILD BY PHYSICAL FORCE OR THE THREAT OF PHYSICAL FORCE IS A FELONY, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO VIOLATES THIS SECTION MAY BE REQUIRED TO PAY THE EXPENSES OF A PARTY AWARDED CUSTODY, HIS WITNESS, OR A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3253 -- Reps. Klauber and Hawkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-350, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL, SO AS TO ALLOW THE ADJUTANT GENERAL TO ORDER A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL GUARD TO ACTIVE DUTY, SUBJECT TO CONSENT AND AVAILABLE FUNDING.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Recorded Vote
Point of Order
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Sustained

H. 3254 -- Reps. Boan and Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 5-3-285 SO AS TO PROVIDE AN ALTERNATE METHOD FOR THE REDUCTION OF THE CORPORATE LIMITS WHEN THE AREA IS OWNED BY A MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 3255 -- Reps. Kirsh, Young-Brickell, Meacham and Simrill: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO OFFICES BY ADDING SECTION 7A SO AS TO ABOLISH THE OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE ON JULY 1, 1999, AND PROVIDE FOR ITS FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES TO BE DEVOLVED ONTO OTHER STATE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICES IN THE MANNER THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL PROVIDE BY LAW.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3256 -- Reps. Scott, Kennedy, Cobb-Hunter, Cromer, Whatley, Bailey, Parks, Cave, Lloyd, Breeland, Inabinett, Mack, Clyburn, Whipper, Limehouse, Rhoad, Knotts, Jennings, Spearman, Young-Brickell, Lee, Dantzler, Wilkes, Keegan and Hinson: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO LOTTERIES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE LOTTERIES CONDUCTED ONLY BY THE STATE AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE REVENUES DERIVED FROM THE LOTTERIES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3257 -- Reps. Kelley and Keegan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-79-190, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO POLICY FORMS, PROVISIONS, AND RATES; SECTION 38-79-260, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LIABILITY JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION; AND SECTION 38-79-430, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA PATIENTS' COMPENSATION FUND, SO AS TO REMOVE THE INVOLVEMENT OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE IN THE ASSOCIATION AND THE FUND AND TO REQUIRE THE BOARD TO ELECT A CHAIRMAN AND NECESSARY OFFICERS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 38-79-270 RELATING TO APPEALS OF ACTIONS OF THE STATE MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LIABILITY JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Amended
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 3258 -- Reps. Cooper, Knotts, Stille, Trotter, Sandifer, Martin, Kelley, Walker, Haskins, Young-Brickell and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-210 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO DISTURB, INTERFERE, OR REMOVE MONUMENTS OR MEMORIALS FOR CERTAIN WAR VETERANS AND PROVIDE A PENALTY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3259 -- Reps. Cooper, Stille, Trotter and Kelley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-11-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF "GENERAL CONTRACTOR" AND "MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR", SO AS TO INCREASE THE THRESHOLD AMOUNTS OF THE COST OF THE UNDERTAKING A PERSON WOULD AGREE TO ACCEPT TO COME WITHIN THE MEANING OF THESE TWO DEFINITIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3260 -- Reps. Witherspoon, Limehouse, Edge, Seithel, McCraw, Phillips, Whatley, Lanford, Barfield, Miller and Battle: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-1920, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON THE SALE OF VENISON IN EATING ESTABLISHMENTS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3261 -- Reps. Kirsh and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES TAX, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM TAX TWENTY PERCENT OF THE GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES OR SALES PRICE OF FOOD ITEMS ELIGIBLE FOR PURCHASE WITH UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD COUPONS, NOT INCLUDING RESTAURANT MEALS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3262 -- Rep. Littlejohn: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO A DELEGATION OF STUDENTS, PARENTS, AND OFFICIALS FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND INTRODUCED AND RENDERING A PERFORMANCE BY THE STUDENTS ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1997, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 3263 -- Rules Committee: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO SET BY SPECIAL ORDER H.3002, RELATING TO THE REAPPORTIONMENT OF CERTAIN ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ARE ELECTED, FOR SECOND READING OR OTHER CONSIDERATION ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 1997, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED CALENDAR AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTINUING SPECIAL ORDER CONSIDERATION OF H.3002 UNTIL THIRD READING OR OTHER DISPOSITION.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 3264 -- Rep. Quinn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE NATIONAL COMMANDER OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, THE HONORABLE JOSEPH J. FRANK, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1997.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Returned by Senate with Concurrence
Adopted

H. 3265 -- Rep. Scott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 37-10-108 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, WITH RESPECT TO MORTGAGE LOANS, A BORROWER MAY SELECT THE MORTGAGE COMPANY OF HIS CHOICE WITHOUT RESTRICTION, AND IMPOSE A CIVIL PENALTY ON A SELLER OF REAL PROPERTY WHO PRESSURES OR ATTEMPTS TO PRESSURE THE PURCHASER-BORROWER TO SEEK THE MORTGAGE LOAN FOR THE PROPERTY FROM THE MORTGAGE COMPANY PREFERRED BY THE SELLER.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3266 -- Rep. Scott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-200 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A VACANCY OCCURS IN A LOCAL OFFICE IN A COUNTY WHICH ELECTS ITS LOCAL OFFICERS, IT MUST BE FILLED FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE UNEXPIRED TERM BY APPOINTMENT OF THE GOVERNOR UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION REPRESENTING THAT COUNTY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3267 -- Rep. Scott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-75-735 SO AS TO PROHIBIT AN INSURER FROM CANCELING A HOMEOWNER'S INSURANCE POLICY AFTER A MORTGAGE LOAN HAS BEEN APPROVED, WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPERTY THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF SUCH MORTGAGE LOAN, FOR A CERTAIN PERIOD, PROHIBIT AN INSURER FROM CANCELING ANY EXISTING HOMEOWNER'S INSURANCE POLICY ON PROPERTY ALREADY OWNED BY THE PERSON WHO HAS APPLIED FOR THE MORTGAGE LOAN WITH RESPECT TO NEWLY-ACQUIRED PROPERTY, PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES, AND PROVIDE THAT NOTHING IN THIS SECTION MAY BE CONSTRUED TO LIMIT OR SUPERSEDE THE RIGHT OF THE PROPERTY OWNER OR MORTGAGE LOAN APPLICANT TO BRING A CIVIL ACTION FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE INSURER.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3268 -- Rep. Scott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-11-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "GENERAL CONTRACTOR", SO AS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF AN UNDERTAKING BEFORE A PERSON IS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A GENERAL CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3269 -- Reps. Harrison and Jennings: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 20-7-6845, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, 20-7-7215, RELATING TO DETENTION HEARINGS, AND 20-7-7810, RELATING TO COMMITMENT OF JUVENILES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, ALL SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS BY DELETING PROVISIONS INADVERTENTLY INCLUDED PERTAINING TO RESPONSIBILITIES OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN WHICH DETENTION CENTERS ARE LOCATED, BY REINSTATING TEXT REQUIRING AN INTERVIEW OF A JUVENILE WITHIN TWENTY-FOUR HOURS AFTER A DETENTION HEARING, BY CLARIFYING THAT CHILDREN UNDER TWELVE ONLY MUST BE COMMITTED TO THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, BY DELETING DUPLICATIVE PROVISIONS AND CLARIFYING THAT CERTAIN TRANSFERS OF JUVENILES TO THE YOUTHFUL OFFENDER DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS PERTAIN TO NONVIOLENT OFFENDERS; TO DELETE DUPLICATIVE PROVISIONS BY REPEALING SECTION 20-7-753 RELATING TO FAMILY ASSESSMENTS IN JUVENILE CASES, SECTION 20-7-1331 RELATING TO THE YOUTH MENTOR PROGRAM, AND SECTION 20-7-1335 RELATING TO THE DESTRUCTION OF JUVENILE RECORDS.

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H. 3270 -- Reps. Wilder, Bauer, Moody-Lawrence, Canty, Simrill, Stille, Lloyd, Cave, Howard, Neal, Haskins, McLeod, Martin, Law, Scott, Webb and Jordan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-720, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POINT SYSTEM FOR THE EVALUATION OF A PERSON'S DRIVING RECORD, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CARELESS DRIVING IS A ONE POINT VIOLATION.

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H. 3271 -- Reps. D. Smith, Lanford, Edge, Kelley, Allison, Walker, Witherspoon, Davenport, Littlejohn, Lee and Keegan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-37-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION OF A SALES AND USE TAX OR TOLLS TO FINANCE TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES PROJECTS WITHIN A COUNTY, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT WHEN THE SALES AND USE TAX IS IMPOSED, THE PROJECTS MUST BE CONNECTED AND FORM A SINGLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM.

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H. 3272 -- Reps. Cato, Limehouse, H. Brown, Tripp, Cooper, Chellis, Seithel, Young-Brickell, Carnell, Mason, Meacham, Bailey, Haskins, Gamble, Allison, Trotter, Robinson, Sandifer, Lee, Govan, Law, Sharpe, Loftis, Phillips, Limbaugh, Harrell, J. Smith, J. Brown, Boan, Simrill, Wilkes and Neilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 37-10-105, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE ATTORNEY'S PREFERENCE LOAN PROVISION UNDER THE CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PENALTY PROVISIONS, TO CREATE AN INDIVIDUAL CAUSE OF ACTION AND TO PROHIBIT A CLASS ACTION FOR A VIOLATION OF THE CHAPTER, AND TO SET ELEMENTS OF RECOVERABLE DAMAGES; AND TO MAKE THESE PROVISIONS APPLY TO CAUSES OF ACTION, INCLUDING APPEALS, PENDING ON MAY 2, 1997, AND TO LIMIT RECOVERY IN CLASS ACTIONS FILED ON OR BEFORE THAT DATE.

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H. 3273 -- Reps. Haskins, Rice, R. Smith, Sandifer, Mason, Easterday, Vaughn, McMahand, F. Smith, Robinson, Tripp, Barrett, Cato, Hamilton, Beck, Kelley, Wilder, McLeod, Keegan, Koon and Stuart: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2925 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE FELONY OFFENSE OF NEGLIGENT HOMICIDE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

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H. 3274 -- Rep. Cato: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-7-75 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 7, TITLE 41 CONCERNING "THE RIGHT TO WORK" AND TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN POWERS AND IMPART DUTIES TO CARRY THIS OUT; BY ADDING SECTION 41-7-100 SO AS TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 7, TITLE 41 AND TO REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW OF PENALTIES ASSESSED; TO AMEND SECTION 41-7-30 RELATING TO PROHIBITING AN EMPLOYER FROM REQUIRING OR PROHIBITING MEMBERSHIP IN A LABOR ORGANIZATION AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE PROHIBITION AN AGREEMENT OR PRACTICE THAT HAS THE EFFECT OF REQUIRING SUCH MEMBERSHIP AND TO PROHIBIT A LABOR ORGANIZATION FROM INDUCING AN EMPLOYER TO VIOLATE THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 41-7-40 RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY TO DEDUCT LABOR ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP DUES FROM WAGES SO AS TO AUTHORIZE SUCH DEDUCTION IF AN EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILY ENTERS A WRITTEN AGREEMENT AUTHORIZING THE DEDUCTION; TO AMEND SECTION 41-7-80 RELATING TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 41-7-90 RELATING TO REMEDIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF RIGHTS SO AS TO CREATE A PRIVATE CAUSE OF ACTION ON BEHALF OF AN EMPLOYEE AGGRIEVED BY VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTER.

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H. 3275 -- Reps. Klauber, Seithel, Sharpe, Simrill, Knotts, Fleming, Miller, Whatley, Robinson, Trotter, Hawkins, Sandifer, Bauer, R. Smith, Woodrum, Limbaugh, Young, Haskins, Wilder, D. Smith, Webb, Barrett, Witherspoon, Harrell, Leach, Young-Brickell, Kelley, Rodgers and Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 24-3-33 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PRISONERS MAY BE HOUSED IN TENTS; AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 9 OF TITLE 24 RELATING TO THE JAIL AND PRISON INSPECTION PROGRAM.

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H. 3276 -- Reps. Simrill, Kirsh, Bailey, Bauer, Govan, Cave, Neal, Koon, Rodgers, J. Smith, Rice, Moody-Lawrence, Riser, Trotter, Stuart, Altman, Maddox, Young and Mullen: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-114 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PASSENGER VANS OWNED OR OPERATED BY LOCAL CHAPTERS OF THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF SOUTH CAROLINA MUST BE INSURED FOR CERTAIN MINIMUM AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COVERAGES, AND REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE TO ENFORCE THESE PROVISIONS BY APPROPRIATE REGULATIONS, RULINGS, OR ORDERS.

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H. 3277 -- Reps. Stuart, Felder and Govan: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 526 OF 1996, RELATING TO THE CONSOLIDATION OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE ISSUING OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND THE CONDUCTING OF ANY REFERENDUM NECESSARY TO ISSUE BONDS BY ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT IN ORANGEBURG COUNTY BEFORE JULY 1, 1997.

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H. 3278 -- Reps. Cato, Wilkins, Haskins, Harrison, H. Brown, D. Smith, Sharpe, Townsend, Harrell, Boan, Allison, Altman, Bailey, Barrett, Bauer, Beck, Chellis, Cooper, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Fleming, Gamble, Hamilton, Hawkins, Hinson, Keegan, Kelley, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Martin, Mason, McCraw, McKay, McMaster, Meacham, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Sandifer, Seithel, Simrill, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young-Brickell, Kirsh, Young, Felder and Carnell: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR A BINDING STATEWIDE REFERENDUM ON THE FIRST TUESDAY AFTER THE FIRST MONDAY IN NOVEMBER OF 1997 TO ASCERTAIN THE WISHES OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THIS STATE AS TO WHETHER OR NOT THE CONFEDERATE BATTLE FLAG SHOULD BE FLOWN ABOVE THE STATE HOUSE, TO PROVIDE THAT UNTIL THE RESULTS OF THE 1997 BINDING REFERENDUM ARE CERTIFIED, THE CONFEDERATE BATTLE FLAG SHALL CONTINUE TO BE FLOWN ABOVE THE STATE HOUSE, TO PROVIDE THAT NO MONUMENT, MARKER, FLAG, OR MEMORIAL ON PUBLIC PROPERTY OF THIS STATE OR ANY OF ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS HONORING THE CONFEDERACY, THE CIVIL RIGHTS STRUGGLE, OR INDIVIDUALS WHO PARTICIPATED THEREIN MAY BE REMOVED OR RENAMED WITHOUT A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF EACH HOUSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OR WITHOUT A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE LOCAL BODY OR ENTITY HAVING JURISDICTION OVER THE MONUMENT, MARKER, FLAG, OR MEMORIAL, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE TWO-THIRDS VOTE REQUIREMENT ABOVE ALSO APPLIES TO FLYING THE CONFEDERATE BATTLE FLAG ABOVE THE STATE HOUSE IF THE RESULTS OF THE 1997 BINDING REFERENDUM ARE IN FAVOR OF FLYING THE FLAG.

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H. 3279 -- Reps. Meacham, Allison, Altman, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Baxley, Boan, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Hamilton, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Martin, Mason, McCraw, McKay, McMahand, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, Neilson, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, and Young-Brickell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-440 SO AS TO ENACT THE "PATIENT ACCESS TO OPTOMETRIC PRIMARY EYE CARE ACT" BY ESTABLISHING PARAMETERS WITHIN WHICH HEALTH CARE INSURERS THAT OFFER PRIMARY EYE CARE MUST PROVIDE THIS COVERAGE AND TO PROVIDE AN EQUITABLE REMEDY WHEN THERE ARE VIOLATIONS.

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H. 3280 -- Reps. Quinn, Rice, Simrill, Easterday, Inabinett, Maddox, Meacham, Littlejohn, Chellis, Cato, Hamilton, Seithel, Lloyd, Neal, Martin, Allison, Mullen, Pinckney, J. Smith, Moody-Lawrence, Altman, Miller, Leach, Tripp, F. Smith, McLeod, Davenport, R. Smith, Beck, Hodges, Haskins, Young and Howard: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-500, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SELLING OR FURNISHING MINORS WITH TOBACCO OR CIGARETTES, SO AS TO INCREASE FINES, TO REQUIRE TOBACCO PRODUCT VENDING MACHINE PLACEMENT IN AN AREA INACCESSIBLE TO PERSONS UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES INCLUDING THE REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF THE VENDOR'S BUSINESS LICENSE.

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H. 3281 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, H. Brown, J. Brown, Cato, Harrison, Sharpe and Townsend: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE OR HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; AND TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1, ARTICLE VI RELATING TO THE ELIGIBILITY FOR OFFICE OF ANY PERSON POPULARLY ELECTED TO ANY OFFICE OF THIS STATE OR THE POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON IS ELIGIBLE FOR THESE OFFICES WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY UNDER STATE OR FEDERAL LAW OR A VIOLATION OF CERTAIN ELECTION LAWS, INCLUDING A PLEA OF GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE TO THESE OFFENSES, AND PROVIDE THAT THIS PROHIBITION DOES NOT APPLY TO A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN PARDONED UNDER STATE OR FEDERAL LAW OR TO A PERSON WHO FILES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE FIFTEEN YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE COMPLETION DATE OF SERVICE OF THE SENTENCE, INCLUDING PROBATION AND PAROLE TIME, NOR SHALL ANY PERSON SERVING IN OFFICE PRIOR TO THE RATIFICATION OF THESE AMENDMENTS BE REQUIRED TO VACATE THE OFFICE TO WHICH HE IS ELECTED.

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H. 3282 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, H. Brown, J. Brown, Cato, Harrison, Sharpe and Townsend: A BILL RATIFYING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 4, ARTICLE II OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO VOTER QUALIFICATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES AND OF THIS STATE IS ENTITLED TO VOTE ONLY IN THE PRECINCT OF HIS RESIDENCE AND THAT ANY REGISTERED ELECTOR WHO HAS MOVED HIS PLACE OF RESIDENCE DURING THE THIRTY DAYS IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO THE DATE OF AN ELECTION IS ENTITLED TO VOTE IN HIS PREVIOUS PRECINCT OF RESIDENCE.

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H. 3283 -- Reps. Simrill, Meacham, Kirsh, Moody-Lawrence, Delleney and McCraw: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS AND ADMIRERS OF DR. SAM M. GREER, LONG-TIME EDUCATION ADVOCATE AND COMMUNITY SERVANT, OF ROCK HILL, WHO DIED TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1997.

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H. 3284 -- Reps. Gamble and Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-7100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES TO SHRINERS, SO AS TO DELETE THE RESTRICTION THAT A SHRINER MAY BE ISSUED ONLY ONE LICENSE PLATE.

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H. 3285 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 29-5-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MECHANICS' LIENS, THE STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT WHICH MUST BE SERVED ON THE OWNER TO PRESERVE THE LIEN, AND THE CONTENTS OF THE STATEMENT, SO AS TO CHANGE FROM NINETY DAYS TO ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAYS THE TIME PERIOD FOR SERVICE AND FILING UNDER THIS SECTION, AND PROVIDE FOR THE ACCRUAL OF INTEREST UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

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H. 3286 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2 OF ACT 387 OF 1996 RELATING TO THE ONE-YEAR PERIOD WITHIN WHICH A PERMANENT WAIVER OF EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS MAY BE GRANTED TO A MASSAGE/BODYWORK THERAPY APPLICANT FOR LICENSURE WHO MEETS CERTAIN OTHER REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE AMOUNT OF TIME REQUIRED IN PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AS A THERAPIST FROM FOUR YEARS TO ONE YEAR.

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H. 3287 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 38-43-105 AND 38-43-106, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INSURANCE AGENTS, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM THESE REQUIREMENTS AGENTS WHO SELL PREPAID LEGAL INSURANCE.

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H. 3288 -- Reps. Simrill, Kirsh, Meacham, Hodges, Boan, McCraw and Delleney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-19-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NONAPPLICATION OF THE GAMBLING OFFENSES TO COIN-OPERATED NONPAYOUT MACHINES WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THIS PROVISION DOES NOT PROHIBIT REGULATION OF THESE MACHINES, INCLUDING THEIR PROHIBITION, PURSUANT TO THE VIDEO GAMES MACHINES ACT AND ITS COUNTY OPTION PROVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2791, RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON PAYOUTS ON MACHINES AS DEFINED UNDER THE VIDEO GAMES MACHINES ACT, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO GAMBLING PROVISIONS AND CLARIFY THAT THIS PROVISION IS DIRECTED AT A PERSON; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2804, RELATING TO REGULATION OF VIDEO MACHINES, SO AS TO PROVIDE CIVIL PENALTIES FOR MACHINES LOCATED IN COUNTIES WHERE PAYOUTS ARE PROHIBITED, INCLUDING MONETARY PENALTIES, LICENSE REVOCATION, AND SEIZURE OF MACHINES, PROVIDE FOR THESE PENALTIES TO APPLY IMMEDIATELY AND PROVIDE THE SOLE REMEDY FOR THESE PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2808, RELATING TO REFERENDUMS ALLOWED IN COUNTIES ON CONTINUING OR PROHIBITING CASH PAYOUTS, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO GAMBLING PROVISIONS, DELETE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS, AND MAKE OTHER TECHNICAL REVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2809, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITIONS ON LICENSING AND LOCATING MACHINES IN NONPAYOUT COUNTIES, SO AS TO DELETE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS AND SUBJECT VIOLATORS TO THE CIVIL PENALTIES PROVIDED BY THIS ACT AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PENALTY EXTENDS TO OWNING OR POSSESSING THESE MACHINES; TO PROVIDE THAT COUNTIES IN WHICH A MAJORITY "NO" VOTE WAS CERTIFIED IN THE REFERENDUM PROVIDED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12-21-2806 ARE DEEMED TO HAVE MADE THAT CHOICE PURSUANT TO SECTION 12-21-2808, AS AMENDED BY THIS ACT, WITH AUTHORIZATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO ISSUE PRORATED REFUNDS FOR MACHINES LICENSED IN SUCH COUNTIES; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 12-21-2806, RELATING TO THE INITIAL REFERENDUM ON CONTINUING CASH PAYOUTS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3289 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-1-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A STATE AGENCY OR DEPARTMENT OR STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING DEVELOPS A PRODUCT OR SERVICE, IT MAY SELL THE PRODUCT OR SERVICE ONLY TO PUBLIC SECTOR RECIPIENTS BUT IN DOING SO SHALL NOT DUPLICATE OR HARM EXISTING PRIVATE SECTOR ENTERPRISE EXCEPT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SPECIFIC ACTION OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.

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H. 3290 -- Rep. Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-9-91 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO HUNT, FISH, OR OPERATE A BOAT WHILE PRIVILEGES FOR THIS ACTIVITY HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-510, RELATING TO HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEES FOR CERTAIN LICENSES, TO PROVIDE A PERSON WHO IS SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE WHO IS LICENSED TO HUNT AND FISH ON JULY 1, 1997, PURSUANT TO CERTAIN LICENSES SHALL CONTINUE TO EXERCISE THOSE PRIVILEGES AFTER JULY 1, 1997, TO PROVIDE A PERSON WHO IS CERTIFIED AS DISABLED AND LICENSED TO HUNT OR FISH PRIOR TO JULY 1, 1997, WILL CONTINUE TO BE QUALIFIED AS A DISABILITY LICENSEE UPON RECERTIFICATION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A RESIDENT WHO IS SEVENTY-THREE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER MAY OBTAIN A STATEWIDE LIFETIME HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSE AT NO COST; TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-540, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PURCHASE OF A STATEWIDE FISHING LICENSE, SO AS TO ALLOW A PERSON TO PURCHASE A LICENSE FOR THREE DOLLARS TO FISH THROUGHOUT SOUTH CAROLINA IN STREAMS, LAKES, RIVERS, AND RESERVOIRS WITH NONMANUFACTURED TACKLE AND NATURAL BAIT ONLY, TO PROVIDE A PERSON WHO IS AT LEAST SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OLD MAY PURCHASE A LIFETIME STATEWIDE STREAMS, LAKES, RIVERS, AND RESERVOIRS FISHING LICENSE FOR THREE DOLLARS, AND TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-550, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AREAS IN THIS STATE WHERE IT IS UNLAWFUL TO FISH WITH NATURAL BAIT WITHOUT OBTAINING A SPECIAL FRESHWATER PERMIT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE RECOGNITION OF CERTAIN RECIPROCAL FISHING AGREEMENTS WITH THE STATE OF GEORGIA; TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-710, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CHILDREN UNDER SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE NOT REQUIRED TO PROCURE OR POSSESS A HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A FISHING LICENSE IS NOT REQUIRED TO USE NONMANUFACTURED TACKLE OR NATURAL BAIT IN SPECIFIED FRESH WATERS OF THIS STATE, AND TO ADD SECTION 50-11-2205 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO HUNT, FISH, OR USE ANY WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA LAND OR SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES' PROPERTY EXCEPT AS ALLOWED BY THE BOARD OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

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H. 3291 -- Reps. Kelley, Witherspoon, Simrill, Young-Brickell, Edge, Keegan, Riser, Davenport, Lanford, Knotts, Robinson, Sandifer, McCraw, Law, Askins, Rice, Miller, Wilkins, Limbaugh and Phillips: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-15-386 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO DISSEMINATE OR DISPLAY INDECENT MATERIAL TO MINORS AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 16-15-345 AND 16-15-355, RELATING TO THE ILLEGAL DISTRIBUTION OF OBSCENE MATERIAL TO MINORS, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 16-15-375, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS REGARDING SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF MINORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE DEFINITIONS APPLY TO THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN SECTION 16-15-386 CONCERNING DISPLAYING INDECENT MATERIAL TO MINORS, AND TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR "INDECENT MATERIAL TO MINORS"; TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-391, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE, MANUFACTURE, POSSESSION, SALE OR DELIVERY OF PARAPHERNALIA, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES; AND TO PROVIDE A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE.

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H. 3292 -- Reps. Klauber and Parks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 31-15-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN REGARD TO THE REPAIRING, CLOSING, OR DEMOLISHING OF UNFIT DWELLINGS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF A "MUNICIPALITY"; TO AMEND SECTION 31-15-30, RELATING TO MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES WITH REGARD TO UNFIT DWELLINGS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COSTS INCURRED BY A MUNICIPALITY TO FIX OR REMOVE SUCH DWELLINGS SHALL BE COLLECTIBLE IN THE SAME MANNER AS MUNICIPAL TAXES AND THAT IF THE MUNICIPALITY IN DEMOLISHING AN UNFIT DWELLING CONTRACTS WITH A THIRD PARTY TO DO THE WORK, THE WORK MUST BE BID IN CONFORMITY WITH APPLICABLE PROCUREMENT CODES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 31-15-330, RELATING TO COUNTY ORDINANCES WITH REGARD TO UNFIT DWELLINGS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COSTS INCURRED BY A COUNTY TO FIX OR REMOVE SUCH DWELLINGS SHALL BE COLLECTIBLE IN THE SAME MANNER AS COUNTY TAXES AND THAT IF THE COUNTY IN DEMOLISHING AN UNFIT DWELLING CONTRACTS WITH A THIRD PARTY TO DO THE WORK, THE WORK MUST BE BID IN CONFORMITY WITH APPLICABLE PROCUREMENT CODES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILL OR EXPANSION MAY NOT BE LOCATED WITHIN ONE THOUSAND FEET OF A RESIDENCE, HOSPITAL, CHURCH, OR PUBLICLY-OWNED RECREATIONAL PARK AREA.

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Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3293 -- Reps. Seithel, Allison, Altman, H. Brown, Cato, Cromer, Edge, Harrell, Harrison, Haskins, Hinson, Hodges, Klauber, Limehouse, Loftis, Meacham, Mullen, Leach, Quinn, Robinson, Tripp, Whatley, Wilkins and D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 16-3-510 AND 16-3-530, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CRIME OF HAZING, SO AS TO REDEFINE THE APPLICATION OF THIS OFFENSE, AND TO MODIFY AND REVISE THE PENALTIES; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 59-101-200 RELATING TO HAZING AT STATE-SUPPORTED UNIVERSITIES, COLLEGES, AND PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3294 -- Rules Committee: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO SET BY SPECIAL ORDER H.3278, RELATING TO A STATEWIDE BINDING REFERENDUM ON THE CONFEDERATE BATTLE FLAG, FOR SECOND READING OR OTHER CONSIDERATION ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 1997, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED CALENDAR AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTINUING SPECIAL ORDER CONSIDERATION OF H.3278 UNTIL THIRD READING OR OTHER DISPOSITION.

Introduced & Adopted
Recorded Vote

H. 3295 -- Reps. Harrison, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hodges, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McCraw, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING BRIGADIER GENERAL (RETIRED) HAZEL ANNE JOHNSON FOR HER MANY YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3296 -- Reps. Harvin, Young, G. Brown and Woodrum: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SORROW AT THE DEATH OF CHARLES RICHARD "DICK" HARVIN, SR., OF SUMTER AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3297 -- Reps. Walker, Altman, Beck, R. Smith, Tripp, Barrett, F. Smith, Mason, Simrill, Townsend, Whatley, Barfield, Law, Spearman, Stille, Wilder, Cooper, Stoddard, Allison, Littlejohn, Lanford, Klauber, Leach, Knotts, Phillips, McCraw, Davenport, Lee, Haskins, Trotter, Riser, Rhoad and Gamble: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 IN CHAPTER 36 OF TITLE 12, SO AS TO INCREASE THE RATE OF THE STATE SALES, USE, AND CASUAL EXCISE TAX FROM FIVE TO SIX PERCENT ON ITEMS NOT SUBJECT TO A MAXIMUM TAX AND PROVIDE FOR THE CREDITING OF THE REVENUE OF THIS ADDITIONAL TAX TO A SEPARATE FUND STYLED THE "MOTOR VEHICLE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FUND" AND TO CREDIT THE EXCESS REVENUE TO THE EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE THREE HUNDRED DOLLAR MAXIMUM SALES AND USE TAX ON MOTOR VEHICLES AND CERTAIN OTHER ITEMS, SO AS TO RAISE THIS MAXIMUM TAX TO THREE HUNDRED SIXTY DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM TAX ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF ALL PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRUCKS WITH AN EMPTY WEIGHT OF NOT MORE THAN FIVE THOUSAND POUNDS FROM SCHOOL OPERATING MILLAGE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS FOR REVENUES NOT COLLECTED BECAUSE OF THIS EXEMPTION FROM THE MOTOR VEHICLE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FUND, AND FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF EXCESS REVENUES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT FOOD ITEMS ELIGIBLE FOR PURCHASE WITH UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD COUPONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3298 -- Reps. Walker, Sharpe, Cotty, Wilder, Vaughn, Sandifer, Cato, Allison, Bailey, Littlejohn, Cooper, Kelley, Leach, Rhoad, Stille, Townsend, Stoddard, Barrett, Trotter, Harrell, Martin, Lanford, Keegan and Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-224, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MULTIPLE LOT DISCOUNT ALLOWED FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAX VALUATION WHEN UNDEVELOPED ACREAGE IS SURVEYED INTO INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTIAL LOTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE DISCOUNT PROVISION AND PROVIDE THAT THE VALUE OF THESE LOTS AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS IS DEEMED TO BE ITS UNDEVELOPED VALUE UNTIL THE SOONER OF THE DATE THE LOT IS SOLD OR THE RESIDENCE CONSTRUCTED THEREON IS CERTIFIED FOR OCCUPANCY.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading

H. 3299 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-75-520, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROVISION THAT INSURANCE CONTRACTS FOR LEGAL SERVICES MUST PROVIDE THE RIGHT OF AN ATTORNEY OF CHOICE, SO AS TO CHANGE "A CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATION FOR LEGAL SERVICES" TO "A CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATION FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF LEGAL SERVICES".

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Point of Order

H. 3300 -- Reps. Breeland, Cave, Inabinett, Mack, J. Hines, Govan, M. Hines, J. Brown, Lloyd, Pinckney and Byrd: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING, BY ADDING ARTICLE 78 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LICENSE PLATES AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF FEES COLLECTED.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Request for Debate

H. 3301 -- Reps. Stille, Limehouse, Neilson, Young, Simrill, Mullen, Robinson, Leach, Harvin and Hamilton: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2950, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE IMPLIED CONSENT TO CHEMICAL TESTS OF BREATH, BLOOD, AND URINE OF A PERSON WHO OPERATES A MOTOR VEHICLE UPON THE STATE'S PUBLIC ROADS, SO AS TO DECREASE THE PERCENTAGES OF ALCOHOL IN A PERSON'S BLOOD WHO IS AT LEAST TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE USED TO CREATE PRESUMPTIONS OF UNDER THE INFLUENCE OR NO PRESUMPTION OF BEING UNDER THE INFLUENCE WHICH MUST BE USED TO DETERMINE THE GUILT OF A PERSON VIOLATING SECTION 56-5-2930, TO PROVIDE THAT IT MAY BE INFERRED THAT A PERSON WHO IS AT LEAST TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE IS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL IF THERE WAS EIGHT ONE-HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT OR MORE BY WEIGHT OF ALCOHOL IN THE PERSON'S BLOOD, AND TO PROVIDE THAT IT MAY BE INFERRED THAT A PERSON WHO IS LESS THAN TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE IS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL IF THERE WAS ANY PERCENT WEIGHT OF ALCOHOL IN THE PERSON'S BLOOD.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3302 -- Reps. Stille, Neilson, Klauber, Townsend, Govan, Robinson, Rodgers, Easterday, Young, Simrill, Riser, Harvin, Wilkes, Leach and Hamilton: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1250, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONTENTS, POSSESSION, AND DISPLAY OF REGISTRATION CARDS AND CERTAIN PENALTY PROVISIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE PROOF OF INSURANCE TO BE CARRIED BY A DRIVER AND DISPLAYED BY THE DRIVER WHEN A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER REQUESTS IT.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3303 -- Rep. Wilkes: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-761 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE SHOOTING OR HUNTING OF BIG GAME FROM ANY PUBLIC, PAVED ROAD IN GAME ZONES 1, 2, AND 4, PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES AND EXEMPTIONS, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 50-11-760, RELATING TO HUNTING OF ALL GAME FROM CERTAIN PUBLIC ROADS AND RAILROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND PENALTIES.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Amended
Amended
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Recommitted
Objection
Objection
Objection
Request for Debate
Point of Order

H. 3304 -- Reps. Stille, F. Smith, Lloyd, Inabinett, Dantzler, Byrd, J. Hines, Clyburn, Wilder and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6540, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A VIOLATION OF THE MANDATORY USE OF A SEAT BELT PROVISION, SO AS TO ELIMINATE A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER'S ABILITY TO STOP A MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS PROVISION SOLELY IN CONJUNCTION WITH A CHECKPOINT ESTABLISHED TO STOP ALL DRIVERS ON A ROAD.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3305 -- Reps. Stille, Stuart, Meacham, Young-Brickell, Vaughn, Kelley, Witherspoon and Barfield: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-345 SO AS TO PROVIDE A TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT TUITION SURCHARGE ON STUDENTS WHO TAKE MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED FORTY CREDIT HOURS TO COMPLETE A BACCALAUREATE DEGREE IN A FOUR-YEAR PROGRAM AT ANY STATE-SUPPORTED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY OF THIS STATE OR MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED TEN PERCENT OF THE CREDIT HOURS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE A BACCALAUREATE DEGREE IN ANY PROGRAM DESIGNATED BY THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION AS A FIVE-YEAR PROGRAM AT ANY STATE-SUPPORTED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY OF THIS STATE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3306 -- Reps. Neilson, Rhoad, Stuart, Altman, Bauer, Baxley, J. Brown, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Cotty, Cromer, Fleming, Harvin, J. Hines, Inabinett, Keegan, Maddox, McLeod, Phillips, Scott, Simrill, J. Smith, Stille, Vaughn, Walker, Wilder, Wilkes, Govan, Loftis, Littlejohn and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3390, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR A PERCENTAGE OF EXPENSES PAID TO A NURSING FACILITY OR FOR IN-HOME OR COMMUNITY CARE, SO AS TO ALSO AUTHORIZE THIS CREDIT FOR A PERCENTAGE OF PREMIUMS PAID FOR LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3307 -- Reps. Neilson, Rhoad, Stuart, Baxley, J. Brown, Cave, Fleming, Govan, Harvin, J. Hines, Inabinett, Keegan, Loftis, Maddox, McLeod, Phillips, Scott, J. Smith, Vaughn, Walker, Wilder, Wilkes, Young-Brickell and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-1260, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDITS FOR EMPLOYERS FOR CHILD CARE PROGRAMS, SO AS TO INCLUDE ADULT CARE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3308 -- Reps. Neilson, Rhoad, Stuart, Altman, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, J. Brown, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Cotty, Cromer, Davenport, Fleming, Govan, Harvin, J. Hines, Inabinett, Keegan, Loftis, Maddox, McLeod, Phillips, Scott, Simrill, J. Smith, Stille, Vaughn, Walker, Wilder, Wilkes, Young-Brickell, Miller and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-250, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FOR TAXPAYERS OVER AGE SIXTY-FIVE, TOTALLY AND PERMANENTLY DISABLED OR LEGALLY BLIND, SO AS TO RAISE THE EXEMPTION FROM TWENTY TO TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3309 -- Reps. Neilson, Rhoad, Stuart, Allison, Altman, Bauer, J. Brown, Cato, Cave, Cotty, Davenport, Fleming, Govan, Harvin, J. Hines, Inabinett, Keegan, Maddox, McLeod, Miller, Phillips, Scott, Simrill, J. Smith, Stille, Vaughn, Walker, Young-Brickell, Miller and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 7, TITLE 7, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HOSPITALS, TUBERCULOSIS CAMPS, AND HEALTH SERVICES DISTRICTS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 23 SO AS TO REQUIRE CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS OF DIRECT CAREGIVERS EMPLOYED BY NURSING HOMES AND HOME HEALTH AGENCIES, TO PROVIDE FOR TRANSFER OF INFORMATION AMONG FACILITIES AND AGENCIES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3310 -- Reps. Stille, Cooper, Townsend, Kelley, Limehouse, Campsen, Harrell, Witherspoon, Altman and Keegan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-370, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS TO THE STATE EMPLOYMENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION EMPLOYEES ARE COVERED BY THESE EXEMPTIONS.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Recorded Vote
Recorded Vote
Recorded Vote
Other Proceedings
Rejected

H. 3311 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1860, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON OVERTAKING A VEHICLE ON THE LEFT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A VEHICLE ATTEMPTING TO OVERTAKE OR PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF CENTER OF THE ROADWAY SHALL YIELD THE RIGHT-OF-WAY TO A VEHICLE ATTEMPTING TO MOVE LEFT UPON THE ROADWAY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3312 -- Reps. Carnell, Boan, Keegan, H. Brown and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1377 OF 1968, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL PROJECTS AND CONFORM THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL INDEBTEDNESS AMOUNT TO THE ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS AUTHORIZED BY THIS ACT.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3313 -- Reps. Limehouse, Mason, Meacham, Hinson, Chellis, Seithel, Knotts, R. Smith, Vaughn, Harrell, Whatley, Walker, Loftis, Dantzler, Mullen, Koon, Gamble, Whipper, Young-Brickell, Altman, Campsen and Hamilton: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-2740, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF "C" FUNDS DERIVED FROM THE TWO AND SIXTY-SIX ONE-HUNDREDTHS CENTS A GALLON GASOLINE TAX, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXISTING DISTRIBUTION FORMULA AND REQUIRE THESE FUNDS TO BE DISTRIBUTED BASED ON THE RATIO THAT RETAIL GASOLINE SALES IN A COUNTY BEAR TO THE TOTAL OF SUCH SALES STATEWIDE AND TO CONFORM LANGUAGE OF THE SECTION TO THIS REVISED FORMULA.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3314 -- Reps. Limehouse, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, H. Brown, J. Brown, Byrd, Cato, Chellis, Cotty, Davenport, Felder, Fleming, Harrell, Harvin, J. Hines, Howard, Inabinett, Keegan, Kelley, Kinon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mason, McMahand, Miller, Mullen, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Rodgers, Seithel, Sharpe, F. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Tripp, Vaughn, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Witherspoon and Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-15, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE COASTAL FISHERIES LAWS, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; SECTION 50-17-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSE REQUIREMENTS OF CAPTAINS OR MASTERS OF TRAWLING VESSELS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE LICENSE IS VALID ONLY FOR THE SALE OF SEAFOOD PRODUCTS CAUGHT BY LAWFUL TRAWLING; SECTION 50-17-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR SHRIMP OR CRAB BOAT LICENSES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS IN REGARD TO SUCH LICENSES AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; SECTION 50-17-180, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SEAFOOD DEALER'S LICENSES, SO AS TO REQUIRE NONRESIDENT FISHERMEN TO HAVE AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FROM THE DEPARTMENT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND REQUIRE SALES AGENTS AT TEMPORARY LOCATIONS TO HAVE A COPY OF THE WHOLESALE DEALER'S LICENSE IN THEIR POSSESSION; SECTION 50-17-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSES FOR POWERBOATS AND BARGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY RESIDENT BEFORE USING CRAB POTS FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES MUST ACQUIRE A LICENSE FROM THE DEPARTMENT FOR SUCH POTS AND TO REVISE THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CRAB POTS WHICH MAY BE SET FOR PERSONAL USE WITHOUT OBTAINING A LICENSE AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE POTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE THE PERSON'S NAME ATTACHED TO THE FLOAT; SECTION 50-17-250, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TREATMENT OF NONRESIDENTS IN THE SAME MANNER SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENTS ARE TREATED IN THE NONRESIDENT'S STATE, SO AS TO REVISE THE LICENSE FEES WHICH SUCH NONRESIDENTS MUST PAY; SECTION 50-17-270, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE RECEIPT, DEPOSIT, AND USE OF FEES RECEIVED UNDER THE COASTAL FISHERIES LAWS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR SUCH RECEIPT, DEPOSIT, AND USE; SECTION 50-17-716, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CRAB POTS AND CRAB POT FLOATS, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH CRAB POTS AND FLOATS MUST BE CONSTRUCTED AND IDENTIFIED; TO ADD SECTION 50-17-718, SO AS TO REQUIRE AUTHORIZATION TO USE ANOTHER PERSON'S CRAB POTS TO BE IN THE POSSESSION OF THE PERSON USING THEM IF NOT THE OWNER, TO PROVIDE THAT NONRESIDENTS MAY NOT USE CRAB POT LICENSES AT THE RESIDENT FEE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION; TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-720, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MINIMUM SIZE OF BLUE CRABS WHICH MAY BE CAUGHT OR POSSESSED, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS TO THIS PROVISION AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO ISSUE TO A PERSON ENGAGED IN CLAM MARICULTURE A PERMIT FOR THE CAPTURE AND TEMPORARY POSSESSION AND TRANSPORT OF BLUE CRABS OR STONE CRABS; TO ADD SECTION 50-17-722 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CIRCUMSTANCES AND TIMES WHEN IT IS LAWFUL TO SET AND LOCATE CRAB POTS AND POSSESS CRABS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-770, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REGISTRATION NUMBERS ON LICENSED CRAB TRAWLERS, SO AS TO REQUIRE VESSELS USED IN FISHING FOR BLUE CRABS WITH TRAPS OR TRANSPORTING BLUE CRABS HARVESTED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES TO DISPLAY CERTAIN IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS; SECTION 50-17-1120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POINT SYSTEM ESTABLISHED FOR VIOLATION OF THE COASTAL FISHERIES LAWS, SO AS TO MAKE THE USING OF A FALSIFIED APPLICATION OR DOCUMENTATION IN CONNECTION WITH A RESIDENT LICENSE AN EIGHTEEN POINT VIOLATION; SECTION 50-20-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN REGARD TO THE RECREATIONAL FISHERIES CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT ACT, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; AND SECTION 50-20-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE STAMP REQUIREMENT UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA RECREATIONAL FISHERIES CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT ACT, SO AS TO EXEMPT FISHERMEN FISHING FOR CRABS WITH ANY GEAR OTHER THAN A WIRE TRAP OR POT.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3315 -- Reps. Limehouse, Allison, Altman, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Bauer, Beck, H. Brown, Cato, Chellis, Dantzler, Davenport, Easterday, Felder, Fleming, Harrell, Inabinett, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kinon, Klauber, Knotts, Law, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Maddox, Moody-Lawrence, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Sandifer, Seithel, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Stille, Tripp, Vaughn, Whatley, Whipper, Young and Young-Brickell: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 17, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURES, BY ADDING CHAPTER 30 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR ACT" AND TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING IF A PERSON IS A SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR; TO PROVIDE FOR THE RIGHTS OF SUCH PERSONS IN THIS PROCESS; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMITMENT OF SUCH PERSON TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH UPON ANTICIPATION OF RELEASE FROM INCARCERATION AND UNTIL THE PERSON IS SAFE TO BE AT LARGE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3316 -- Rep. G. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2990, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSION PERIODS FOR PERSONS CONVICTED OF DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE WHEN THE SUSPENSION PERIODS BEGIN.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading

H. 3317 -- Reps. Bailey, Young-Brickell, Allison, Altman, Askins, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, T. Brown, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Cobb-Hunter, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hinson, Inabinett, Jordan, Keegan, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Lanford, Law, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McCraw, McLeod, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Webb, Whatley, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-6-405 SO AS TO PROVIDE REIMBURSEMENT TO A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY FOR COSTS EXPENDED ON A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER ATTENDING THE MANDATORY TRAINING PROGRAM REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 6, TITLE 23.

Introduced & Committed
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Enrolled
Non-Concurrence
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Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 3318 -- Reps. Townsend, Rhoad, Webb, Sharpe, Sandifer, Martin, Barrett and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 46-21-60 AND 46-21-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A FOUNDATION SEED ORGANIZATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF FOSTERING THE PRODUCTION, PROCESSING, AND DISTRIBUTION OF FOUNDATION HYBRID SEED CORN AND OTHER CROP SEED AND PROVIDE FOR THE COOPERATION OF VARIOUS OTHER AGENCIES IN CARRYING OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION IS AIMED AT THE PRODUCTION, PROCESSING, AND DISTRIBUTION OF PURE VARIETIES OF CROP SEEDS AND PLANTS RATHER THAN FOUNDATION HYBRID SEED CORN AND OTHER CROP SEEDS, DELETE THE AUTHORITY OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CROP IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION TO BE VESTED WITH CERTAIN POWERS, DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT AGENCIES COOPERATE WITH THE ASSOCIATION, EXCEPT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, AND ADD CLEMSON UNIVERSITY AS AN ENTITY RESPONSIBLE FOR CARRYING OUT THE PURPOSES OF SECTION 46-21-60.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
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Ratified

H. 3319 -- Rep. Miller: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROCLAIM THE WEEK OF APRIL 13-19, 1997, AS "SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATIONS WEEK" IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF OUR DEDICATED PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATIONS PERSONNEL AND THE VITAL CONTRIBUTIONS THEY MAKE TO THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3320 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hodges, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McCraw, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE JEAN LANEY HARRIS OF CHERAW, DISTINGUISHED MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER WONDERFUL FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3321 -- Reps. Fleming, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hodges, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McCraw, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA FOR THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE OF THEIR RECORDING CLERK, SHEILA B. HARVEY, ON THE OCCASION OF HER DEPARTURE FROM THE HOUSE DESK AND TO PUBLICLY RECOGNIZE, COMMEND, AND CONGRATULATE THIS TRULY FINE, OUTSTANDING YOUNG WOMAN.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 3322 -- Reps. Stille, Parks, Townsend and Carnell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE ABBEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM, COACHES, SUPPORT STAFF, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON A DATE AND AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING THE TEAM'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS, INCLUDING ESPECIALLY ITS WINNING THE 1996 CLASS AA STATE CROWN.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 3323 -- Reps. Stille, Townsend, Carnell and Parks: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE ABBEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PANTHERS ON WINNING THE 1996 CLASS AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN FOOTBALL.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3324 -- Rep. Byrd: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE CONGREGATION OF THE CENTENNIAL ASSOCIATE REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THE OCCASION OF ITS ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF TEACHING GOD'S WORD.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3325 -- Reps. Law, Riser, Hinson, Dantzler and Gourdine: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 13, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-13-237 SO AS TO ESTABLISH LIMITS ON BLACK BASS TAKEN FROM LAKES MARION AND MOULTRIE AND IN CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE SANTEE RIVER; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 50-13-210, RELATING TO DAILY CREEL LIMITS ON FISH, SO AS TO CONFORM IT WITH LIMITS ON BLACK BASS FROM LAKES MARION AND MOULTRIE AND IN CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE SANTEE RIVER.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3326 -- Rep. Allison: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO OUR CURRENT "MISS SOUTH CAROLINA", ANGELA MICHELLE PHILLIPS, AND TO ALL OF THE CONTESTANTS COMPETING IN THE 1997 MISS SOUTH CAROLINA PAGEANT FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON THE SPECIAL OCCASION OF "MISS SOUTH CAROLINA APPRECIATION DAY" ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 1997, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 3327 -- Reps. Govan, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hodges, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McCraw, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF THE HONORABLE CHARLTON BOWEN HORGER, NOTED ORANGEBURG ATTORNEY AND FORMER MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, UPON HIS DEATH ON MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 1997.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3328 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-7-65, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW AND THE DESIGNATION OF THE AVERAGE WEEKLY WAGE FOR CERTAIN CATEGORIES OF EMPLOYEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE TOTAL AVERAGE WEEKLY WAGE OF MEMBERS OF ORGANIZED VOLUNTEER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS-SPILL RESPONSE TEAMS AND TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED AND INCIDENTAL MATTERS.

Introduced & Committed
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H. 3329 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-80, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEDUCTION FOR INSURANCE PREMIUMS FROM AN EMPLOYEE'S COMPENSATION, SO AS TO INCLUDE PREMIUMS FOR PREPAID LEGAL INSURANCE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3330 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 77, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF GEOLOGISTS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED FOR PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONAL BOARDS IN CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40; AND AMONG OTHER THINGS, TO SPECIFY MINIMUM GEOLOGY OR GEOPHYSIC COURSE HOURS TO SATISFY THE EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR REGISTRATION; TO REPLACE CERTIFICATES WITH REGISTRATION CARDS; TO PROVIDE FOR BOARD ASSIGNED SERIAL NUMBERS; AND TO AUTHORIZE A BOARD SEAL.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3331 -- Reps. Knotts, Koon, G. Brown, Dantzler, Keegan, Barfield, Askins, Maddox, Meacham, Fleming, Limehouse, Limbaugh, Simrill, Mason, Altman, Wilkins, Edge, Lloyd, Whatley, Felder, Stoddard, Rice, Cotty, Neilson, Inabinett, Rhoad, Bailey, Stille, Jordan, McMaster, Allison, Trotter, Cooper, Seithel, Harrison, Robinson, Young-Brickell, Webb, T. Brown, Howard, Byrd, J. Smith, D. Smith, Riser, Martin, Witherspoon, Kelley, Tripp, H. Brown, Wilkes, McCraw, Haskins, Lee, Woodrum, Wilder, Young, Bauer, Harrell, R. Smith, Littlejohn, Davenport, Beck, Gamble, Miller, Hinson, Spearman, Battle, J. Brown, Harvin, Stuart, Lanford, Phillips, Scott, Campsen, Klauber, Rodgers, Cato, McLeod, Mullen, Quinn, Law, Hawkins, Walker and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 7, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HOSPITALS, TUBERCULOSIS CAMPS, AND HEALTH SERVICES DISTRICTS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 23 SO AS TO REQUIRE APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH NURSING HOMES AND HOME HEALTH AGENCIES TO UNDERGO CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS AND TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY FOR PROVIDING THIS INFORMATION OR USING IT TO DENY OR TERMINATE EMPLOYMENT.

Introduced & Committed
Recalled

H. 3332 -- Reps. Witherspoon, H. Brown, Sandifer, Barfield, Barrett, Lee, Walker, Askins, Seithel, Battle, Whatley, Edge, Tripp, Keegan, Stille, Loftis, Kelley, Trotter, Cooper, Rhoad, Miller, Riser, Knotts, Mason, Limehouse, T. Brown, Harrell, Altman, Felder, Davenport, Phillips, McCraw, Kinon, Stoddard, Hawkins and Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-224 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A BOAT ON WHICH THE INTEREST PORTION OF ANY INDEBTEDNESS THEREON IS OR WOULD BE DEDUCTIBLE UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AS AN INTEREST EXPENSE ON A QUALIFIED PRIMARY OR SECOND RESIDENCE IS ALSO DEEMED TO BE A PRIMARY OR SECOND RESIDENCE FOR PURPOSES OF AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAXATION IN THIS STATE AND AS SUCH IS CONSIDERED REAL RATHER THAN PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR THESE PURPOSES, AND TO PROVIDE A CAP ON THE MAXIMUM AD VALOREM TAXATION WHICH MAY BE LEVIED ON SUCH A BOAT FOR ANY YEAR.

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H. 3333 -- Rep. Koon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-635 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON ASSAULTING AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE WORKER PERFORMING HIS PROFESSIONAL DUTIES IS GUILTY OF A FELONY AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3334 -- Rep. D. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING SPARTANBURG HIGH SCHOOL'S VARSITY FOOTBALL VIKINGS AND THEIR HEAD COACH, DOC DAVIS, AND HIS STAFF FOR A THIRD CONSECUTIVE STATE BIG 16 CHAMPIONSHIP EARNED WITH A 28-6 VICTORY OVER PREVIOUSLY UNDEFEATED AND TOP-RANKED ROCK HILL AT CLEMSON MEMORIAL STADIUM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1996.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3335 -- Rep. D. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE SPARTANBURG HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM, COACHES, SUPPORT STAFF, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON A DATE AND AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING THE TEAM'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS, INCLUDING ESPECIALLY ITS WINNING THE 1996 STATE BIG 16 CHAMPIONSHIP FOR THE THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 3336 -- Reps. Lanford, Hawkins, Davenport, Littlejohn, Allison and Wilder: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME A PORTION OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 85 IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY FROM MILE POINT 68.8 TO MILE POINT 77.4 THE "JOE GRIFFIN EXPRESSWAY".

Introduced & Committed
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Adopted

H. 3337 -- Reps. D. Smith, Cato, Rice, Robinson, Govan, Beck, Tripp and F. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-580, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CLERK AND OTHER STAFF OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EACH ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE MAY APPOINT, HIRE, CONTRACT, AND SUPERVISE THE SUPPORT STAFF HE IS INDIVIDUALLY ALLOTTED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-650, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROMULGATION OF RULES OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE PROMULGATION OF RULES GOVERNING PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE BEFORE THE DIVISION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3338 -- Reps. Hinson, Chellis, Barrett, H. Brown, Kirsh, J. Smith, Meacham, Knotts, Seithel, Cotty, Altman, Allison, Campsen, Young, Dantzler, Kelley, Limehouse, Whatley, Robinson, Harrison, McMaster, Fleming, Woodrum, Rodgers, Cromer, Jordan, Witherspoon, Keegan, Koon, Bauer, Tripp, Leach, Limbaugh, D. Smith, Harrell and Gourdine: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO PASS AND PROPOSE FOR RATIFICATION TO THE STATES AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION REQUIRING A BALANCED BUDGET.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3339 -- Reps. Bauer and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 329 OF 1969, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE IRMO-CHAPIN RECREATION DISTRICT IN LEXINGTON COUNTY, SO AS TO PERMIT THE DISTRICT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS ON PROPERTY OWNED BY IT OR SUBJECT TO ITS CONTROL OR JURISDICTION.

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Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

H. 3340 -- Reps. Hawkins, Littlejohn, Altman, Bauer, Simrill, Davenport, McCraw, Trotter, Mullen, Barrett, Hinson, Maddox, Beck, Campsen, Webb, Tripp, Battle, Miller and Pinckney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-940, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY OF THE BELLE W. BARUCH FOUNDATION AS A BIRD AND GAME SANCTUARY, SO AS TO PERMIT EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES TO BE UNDERTAKEN IN SUCH SANCTUARY NOT ONLY BY THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND CLEMSON UNIVERSITY BUT ALSO BY ANY OTHER FULLY ACCREDITED, NOT-FOR-PROFIT PUBLIC OR PRIVATE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY HEADQUARTERED IN THIS STATE OR UNDERTAKEN UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF SUCH COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NOTHING CONTAINED IN SECTION 50-11-940 SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO BE IN CONFLICT WITH THE PROVISIONS OR INTENT OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF BELLE W. BARUCH WHICH LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT SHALL CONTROL WITH RESPECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 50-11-940.

Introduced & Committed
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Committed
Recalled
Recalled
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Ratified

H. 3341 -- Reps. Cooper, Trotter, Sandifer, Davenport, Kelley, Young-Brickell, Quinn, Rhoad, Keegan, Barrett, Meacham, Cato and Fleming: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING BY ADDING ARTICLE 58 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR MEMBERS OF THE SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS.

Introduced & Committed
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H. 3342 -- Reps. Sandifer, Cotty, Fleming, Cato, Trotter, Cooper, Robinson, Rice, Barrett, Martin and Klauber: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 33-19-200, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SHARES BY A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, SO AS TO ALLOW FOR ISSUANCE OF SHARES TO AN EMPLOYEE NOT LICENSED TO PRACTICE THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OF THE CORPORATION UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

Introduced & Committed
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H. 3343 -- Reps. Limbaugh, Allison, Altman, Askins, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Cato, Chellis, Cooper, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Harrell, Harrison, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, Hinson, Hodges, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Knotts, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Mack, Maddox, Mason, McCraw, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rice, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Seithel, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 4 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA TUITION PREPAYMENT PROGRAM WITHIN THE SOUTH CAROLINA BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD THROUGH WHICH TUITION ASSOCIATED WITH PUBLIC POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION MAY BE PAID IN ADVANCE AND FIXED AT A GUARANTEED LEVEL FOR FOUR YEARS OF UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3344 -- Reps. Walker, Martin, Townsend, Allison, Littlejohn, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Beck, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Edge, Felder, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hodges, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Kelley, Kennedy, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Mason, McCraw, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Tripp, Trotter, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1515, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EARLY RETIREMENT UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS AND ALLOW PERSONS WHO HAVE ATTAINED AGE FIFTY AND HAVE AT LEAST TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF CREDITABLE SERVICE TO RETIRE WITHOUT PENALTY; TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1020, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO RAISE THE CONTRIBUTION BY 1.38 PERCENT; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-760 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO INCREASE EMPLOYEE-PAID PREMIUMS UNDER THE STATE HEALTH INSURANCE AND DENTAL PLANS IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO OFFSET THE ADDITIONAL INSURANCE COSTS RESULTING FROM EARLY RETIREMENTS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3345 -- Reps. Littlejohn, Barfield, Hinson, Rice, Neilson, Cave, Stille, Davenport, Cobb-Hunter, Inabinett, Whipper, Mason, Allison, Moody-Lawrence, Trotter, Walker, Barrett, Sandifer, Byrd, Lloyd, Kennedy, Webb, Young, McCraw, Mack, Lee, Altman, R. Smith, Leach, T. Brown, Wilder, J. Hines, Dantzler, Battle, Gourdine, Rodgers, Bowers, Maddox, Fleming, Martin and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT NOT MORE THAN TWO PERSONAL MOTOR VEHICLES OWNED OR LEASED BY A PERSON WHO IS LEGALLY BLIND AND TO DEFINE "LEGALLY BLIND".

Introduced & Committed
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H. 3346 -- Reps. Wilkins, Easterday, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hodges, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McCraw, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE RICHARD J. (DICK) HERDKLOTZ, OUR DISTINGUISHED FORMER COLLEAGUE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3347 -- Reps. Baxley, Neilson and J. Hines: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE APPRECIATION OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE DESCENDANTS OF CARL MILTON MCKINNON AND HIS WIFE, ESSIE CARTER MCKINNON, OF DARLINGTON COUNTY, INCLUDING MRS. GWENDOLYN MCKINNON OLIVER, MRS. ELEANOR MCKINNON OLIVER (DECEASED), AND HER HUSBAND, CALDWELL HARDY OLIVER, SR., SEWALL KEMBLE OLIVER III, CALDWELL HARDY OLIVER, JR., AND MILTON MCKINNON OLIVER FOR THEIR GENEROSITY IN DONATING SUBSTANTIAL TRACTS OF LAND IN DARLINGTON COUNTY TO THE HERITAGE TRUST PROGRAM.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3348 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-15-130, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INDECENT EXPOSURE, SO AS TO DELETE THE CURRENT PROVISIONS AND TO ESTABLISH MISDEMEANOR PUBLIC INDECENCY AND MISDEMEANOR INDECENT EXPOSURE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3349 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF PHARMACY, RELATING TO EXAMINATION FEES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2037, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
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Third Reading

H. 3350 -- Reps. Wilkins, Cotty, Stuart, Wilder, Bailey, Klauber, Rice, Seithel, Leach, Cobb-Hunter, J. Brown, Keegan, Quinn, Meacham, Stille, Allison, Barrett, Littlejohn, Haskins, Mullen, Young-Brickell, Harrell, Vaughn, Law, Sandifer, Trotter, Barfield, Simrill and Gamble: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-287 BY ENACTING THE OMNIBUS HIGHWAY SAFETY ACT SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A SIX-MONTH'S SUSPENSION OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE OF A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE WHO HAS AN ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION OF OR IN EXCESS OF TWO ONE-HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT, TO PROVIDE THAT LICENSED DRIVERS UNDER TWENTY-ONE HAVE CONSENTED TO BE TESTED, TO PROVIDE TESTING IN INCIDENTS IN WHICH A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER HAS PROBABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE A DRIVER HAS CONSUMED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR A PERSON HAS BEEN ARRESTED FOR A TRAFFIC OFFENSE, TO PRESCRIBE THE METHOD AND PROCEDURES FOR TESTING AND REQUIRE AN AUTOMATIC ONE-YEAR SUSPENSION FOR REFUSAL TO BE TESTED, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SUSPENSION BEGINS IMMEDIATELY UPON THE OFFICER TAKING POSSESSION OF THE LICENSE, TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ON THE SUSPENSION AT THE DRIVER'S REQUEST, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHOSE LICENSE IS SUSPENDED IS NOT REQUIRED TO FILE PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY; BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2951 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE DRIVER'S LICENSE AND PERMIT REVOCATION PROCEDURE FOR A PERSON ARRESTED WHILE DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR ANOTHER SUBSTANCE; BY AMENDING SECTION 56-1-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF MOTOR VEHICLE LAWS, SO AS TO DEFINE "ALCOHOL" AND "ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION"; BY AMENDING SECTION 56-1-2030, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES, SO AS TO DELETE THE DEFINITION FOR "ALCOHOL" AND "ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION"; BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-2930, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL USE OF NARCOTICS, LIQUOR, DRUGS, OR SIMILAR SUBSTANCES BY A MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER, SO AS TO REVISE THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH A PERSON MAY NOT OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-2950, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO IMPLIED CONSENT TO CHEMICAL TESTS OF BREATH, BLOOD, AND URINE TO DETERMINE THE PRESENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS ON A MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROCEDURE FOR UTILIZING THE TEST RESULTS, TO DELETE THE DRIVER'S LICENSE AND PERMIT SUSPENSION PROCEDURE, TO REVISE THE DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSION PERIOD FOR A PERSON WHO REFUSES TO TAKE THE TESTS, AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3351 -- Rep. Felder: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-704, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL USE OF ARTIFICIAL LIGHTS IN CERTAIN GAME ZONES TO OBSERVE OR HARASS WILDLIFE, SO AS TO INCLUDE GAME ZONE 3 AS A GAME ZONE TO WHICH THESE PROVISIONS APPLY.

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H. 3352 -- Reps. Felder, D. Smith, Limbaugh and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-1-85 SO AS TO PROHIBIT LOCALLY IMPOSED REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER FEES EXCEPT WHERE SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED BY GENERAL LAW AND PROVIDE PHASE-OUT PROCEDURES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3353 -- Reps. Wilkins and Harrison: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT, THE HONORABLE ERNEST A. FINNEY, JR., TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION ON THE STATE OF THE JUDICIARY AT 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1997.

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Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3354 -- Reps. Quinn and D. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DECLARING APRIL 20-26, 1997, AS "SOUTH CAROLINA GOLF WEEK" FOR 1997.

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Committee Report
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Adopted

H. 3355 -- Reps. Stille, G. Brown, Inabinett, J. Hines, M. Hines, Wilkes, Maddox and J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CIVIL REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES BY ADDING CHAPTER 42 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA GARNISHMENT ACT OF 1997", WHICH PROVIDES PROCEDURES WHICH GRANT TO PERSONS WHO HAVE SUED TO RECOVER CERTAIN DEBTS OR HAVE RECOVERED CERTAIN JUDGMENTS AGAINST ANOTHER PERSON A RIGHT TO A WRIT OF GARNISHMENT, SUBJECTING TO GARNISHMENT UP TO SPECIFIED LIMITATIONS INCOME, WAGES, INTEREST, RENTS, DIVIDENDS, CAPITAL GAINS, BONUSES, AND COMMISSIONS OF THE DEBTOR.

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H. 3356 -- Reps. Stille, Knotts, Cotty, M. Hines, Quinn and Maddox: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-405 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A DRIVER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AN ALCOHOL EDUCATION PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION, ISSUANCE, AND RENEWAL PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING A BEGINNER'S PERMIT AND EXEMPTIONS FROM THIS PROCEDURE, SO AS TO REVISE THE AGE OF A PERSON WHO MAY OBTAIN A BEGINNER'S PERMIT, TO PROVIDE WHEN A PERMIT HOLDER MAY TAKE A DRIVER'S LICENSE EXAMINATION, TO REVISE THE AGE AND DRIVING EXPERIENCE OF A PERSON WHO ACCOMPANIES A PERMIT HOLDER, AND TO PROVIDE THE AGE AND EXPERIENCE OF A PERSON WHO ACCOMPANIES A PERMIT HOLDER ON A MOTORCYCLE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AN UNEMANCIPATED MINOR'S APPLICATION FOR A BEGINNER'S PERMIT, INSTRUCTION PERMIT, OR A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE INSTRUCTION PERMIT, TO INCLUDE A PROVISION FOR A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE, TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE TO REINSTATE A LICENSE OR A PERMIT WHEN A MINOR'S COSIGNER IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, OR WHEN THE COSIGNER DIES, TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR A PERSON WHO IS LESS THAN EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND WHO HOLDS A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE TO OBTAIN A DRIVER'S LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSE EXAMINATIONS AND THE AUTHORITY GRANTED BY BASIC AND CLASSIFIED LICENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE TO WAIVE CERTAIN DRIVER'S LICENSE EXAMINATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-180, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO REVISE THE AGE OF A PERSON WHO MAY APPLY FOR THE LICENSE, TO ELIMINATE A REFERENCE TO THE INSTRUCTION PERMIT, TO REVISE REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN THE LICENSE, AND TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE TO MODIFY OR WAIVE THE REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN THE LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 59-39-320, RELATING TO RULES AND REGULATIONS PROMULGATED BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION REGARDING DRIVER EDUCATION AND TRAINING COURSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REGULATIONS PROMULGATED UNDER THIS PROVISION MUST BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.

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H. 3357 -- Reps. Hodges, Cromer, Littlejohn and Kirsh: 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 PROVIDE 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 PROPERTY, CASUALTY, AND INLAND MARINE INSURANCE, SURETY RATES, RATE-MAKING ORGANIZATIONS, AND DISPOSITION OF THE UNINSURED MOTORIST PREMIUM, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PROVIDE THAT ONE DOLLAR OF THE YEARLY PREMIUM BE PLACED ON DEPOSIT WITH THE STATE TREASURER IN THE "UNINSURED ENFORCEMENT FUND"; TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-910, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INSURANCE, RATES, RATE-MAKING, RATE FILING, AND NOTICE OF HEARING AS A PREREQUISITE TO GRANTING OF RATE INCREASES AND EXCEPTIONS, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, DELETE "AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE" FROM THE LIST OF LINES OR TYPES OF INSURANCE FOR WHICH IT IS PROVIDED THAT NO INCREASE IN PREMIUM RATES MAY BE GRANTED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND CIRCUMSTANCES, AND PROVIDE THAT, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION, OVERALL AVERAGE RATE LEVEL INCREASES OR DECREASES FOR ALL COVERAGES COMBINED OF SEVEN PERCENT ABOVE OR BELOW THE INSURER'S RATES IN EFFECT MAY TAKE EFFECT WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL WITH RESPECT TO RATES FOR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICIES; BY ADDING SECTION 38-73-736 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY SCHEDULE OF RATES, RATE CLASSIFICATIONS, OR RATING PLANS FOR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AS DEFINED IN SECTION 38-77-30 FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE MUST PROVIDE FOR AN APPROPRIATE REDUCTION IN PREMIUM CHARGES FOR THOSE INSURED PERSONS WHO ARE FIFTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER AND WHO QUALIFY AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 38-73-737; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DECLARATION OF THE PURPOSE OF THE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE LAW, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS AND LANGUAGE, AND PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT ONE OF THE PURPOSES IS TO PROVIDE FOR AN ASSIGNED RISK PLAN KNOWN AS THE "SOUTH CAROLINA AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE PLAN" FOR CERTAIN PERSONS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, DELETE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS AND PROVIDE DEFINITIONS FOR "CANCELLATION", "FACILITY PHYSICAL DAMAGE RATE", "INSTITUTIONAL SOURCE", "INSURER SUPPORT ORGANIZATION", AND "POLICY OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE"; BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-596 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA REINSURANCE FACILITY ANNUALLY SHALL DEVELOP AND FILE PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE LOSS COMPONENTS FOR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COVERAGES BASED ON THE TOTAL EXPERIENCE OF ALL RISKS CEDED TO THE FACILITY WHICH ARE ACTUARIALLY SOUND AND SUPPORTED BY STATISTICAL EVIDENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-112, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE LAW, THE REQUIREMENT THAT AN APPLICANT FOR, OR POLICYHOLDER OF, SUCH INSURANCE HAVE A DRIVER'S LICENSE AND EXCEPTIONS SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, REQUIRE THAT AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION AN INSURER OR AN AGENT RETAIN FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS THE DRIVER'S LICENSE NUMBERS FOR ALL APPLICANTS WHO WERE REFUSED COVERAGE AND FURNISH THIS INFORMATION TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE OR HIS DESIGNEE UPON REQUEST; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF OR REFUSAL TO RENEW AN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICY, SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE REQUIRED NOTICE MUST PROVIDE FOR THE NOTIFICATION REQUIRED BY SECTION 38-77-390(B) AND PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-121 SO AS TO PROVIDE, 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 ANY MOTOR VEHICLE AS DEFINED IN SECTION 38-77-30 MUST HAVE A CERTAIN STATEMENT PRINTED ON OR ATTACHED TO THE FIRST PAGE OF THE APPLICATION FORM; BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-122 SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT NO INSURER OR AGENT SHALL REFUSE TO ISSUE AN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICY AS DEFINED IN SECTION 38-77-30 BECAUSE OF THE APPLICANT'S AGE, SEX, LOCATION OF RESIDENCE IN SOUTH CAROLINA, RACE, COLOR, CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, MARITAL STATUS, INCOME LEVEL, PREVIOUS REFUSAL OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE BY ANOTHER INSURER, PRIOR PURCHASE OF INSURANCE THROUGH THE SOUTH CAROLINA AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE PLAN, OR LAWFUL OCCUPATION, INCLUDING MILITARY SERVICE; BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-123 SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT NO INSURER SHALL REFUSE TO RENEW AN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICY BECAUSE OF CERTAIN SPECIFIED FACTORS AND THAT NOTHING IN THIS SECTION REQUIRES AN INSURER TO RENEW A POLICY OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE WHERE THE INSURED'S OCCUPATION HAS CHANGED SO AS TO MATERIALLY INCREASE THE RISK; BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-124 SO AS TO PROVIDE 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 MOTOR VEHICLE IS LICENSED; BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-141 SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT NO NEW POLICY OR ORIGINAL PREMIUM NOTICE OF INSURANCE COVERING LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE OWNERSHIP, MAINTENANCE, OR USE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE MAY BE ISSUED OR DELIVERED UNLESS IT CONTAINS A CERTAIN STATEMENT PRINTED IN BOLDFACE TYPE OR UNLESS THAT STATEMENT IS ATTACHED TO THE FRONT OF OR IS ENCLOSED WITH THE POLICY OR PREMIUM NOTICE; BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-142 SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT NO POLICY OR CONTRACT OF BODILY INJURED OR PROPERTY DAMAGE LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERING LIABILITY ARISING FROM THE OWNERSHIP, MAINTENANCE, OR USE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE MAY BE ISSUED OR DELIVERED IN SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE OR MAY BE ISSUED OR DELIVERED BY AN INSURER LICENSED IN SOUTH CAROLINA UPON A MOTOR VEHICLE THAT IS PRINCIPALLY GARAGED, DOCKED, OR USED IN THIS STATE UNLESS THE POLICY CONTAINS A PROVISION INSURING THE NAMED INSURED AND ANY OTHER PERSON USING OR RESPONSIBLE FOR THE USE OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE WITH THE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONSENT OF THE NAMED INSURED AGAINST LIABILITY FOR DEATH OR INJURY SUSTAINED OR LOSS OR DAMAGE INCURRED WITHIN THE COVERAGE OF THE POLICY OR CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF NEGLIGENCE IN THE OPERATION OR USE OF THE VEHICLE BY THE NAMED INSURED OR BY ANY SUCH PERSON; BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-143 SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT A POLICY OR CONTRACT OF BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE LIABILITY INSURANCE RELATING TO THE OWNERSHIP, MAINTENANCE, OR USE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE EXCLUDES COVERAGE TO PERSONS OTHER THAN THE NAMED INSURED OR DIRECTORS, STOCKHOLDERS, PARTNERS, AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES OF THE NAMED INSURED, OR RESIDENTS OF THE HOUSEHOLD OF EITHER OF THESE GROUPS WHILE THOSE PERSONS ARE EMPLOYED OR OTHERWISE ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF SELLING, REPAIRING, SERVICING, STORING, OR PARKING MOTOR VEHICLES IF THERE IS ANY OTHER VALID OR COLLECTIBLE INSURANCE APPLICABLE TO THE SAME LOSS COVERING THE PERSONS UNDER A POLICY WITH LIMITS AT LEAST EQUAL TO THE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 38-77-140; BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-151 SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT ALL FUNDS COLLECTED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE UNDER CHAPTER 10, TITLE 56 MUST BE PLACED ON DEPOSIT WITH THE STATE TREASURER AND HELD IN A SPECIAL FUND TO BE KNOWN AS THE "UNINSURED MOTORISTS FUND" TO BE DISBURSED AS PROVIDED BY LAW; BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-154 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE UNINSURED MOTORISTS FUND SHALL BE UNDER THE SUPERVISION AND CONTROL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, REQUIRE PAYMENTS FROM THIS FUND TO BE MADE ON WARRANTS OF THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL ISSUED ON VOUCHERS SIGNED BY A PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, AND SET FORTH THE PURPOSE OF THE FUND; BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-155 SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE SHALL DISTRIBUTE MONIES ANNUALLY FROM THE UNINSURED MOTORISTS FUND AMONG THE SEVERAL INSURERS WRITING MOTOR VEHICLE BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE LIABILITY INSURANCE ON MOTOR VEHICLES REGISTERED IN SOUTH CAROLINA; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-140, RELATING TO BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE LIMITS UNDER THE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE LAW, SO AS TO RAISE THE MINIMUM LIMITS OF COVERAGE FOR INJURY TO OR DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY OF OTHERS IN ANY ONE ACCIDENT; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-150, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, THE UNINSURED MOTORIST PROVISION, AND DEFENSE OF AN ACTION BY THE INSURER, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A MINIMUM OF TEN THOUSAND RATHER THAN FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS COVERAGE FOR INJURY TO OR DESTRUCTION OF THE PROPERTY OF THE INSURED IN ANY ONE ACCIDENT, AND PROVIDE THAT BENEFITS PAID PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION ARE SUBJECT TO SUBROGATION AND ASSIGNMENT IF AN UNINSURED MOTORIST HAS SELECTED THE OPTION TO BE UNINSURED BY PAYING THE FEE PURSUANT TO SECTION 56-10-510; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-280, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROVISIONS FOR COLLISION COVERAGE AND COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE UNDER THE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE LAW, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS AND LANGUAGE, AND MAKE THE PROVISIONS OF THE SECTION APPLICABLE TO "ANY AUTOMOBILE INSURER", AND TO AMEND THE SAME SECTION FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1998, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL AUTOMOBILE INSURERS, INCLUDING THOSE WRITING PRIVATE PASSENGER PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGES ONLY, MAY AT THEIR OWN ELECTION, MAKE COLLISION COVERAGE AND EITHER COMPREHENSIVE OR FIRE, THEFT, AND COMBINED ADDITIONAL COVERAGE AVAILABLE TO AN INSURED OR QUALIFIED APPLICANT WHO REQUESTS THE COVERAGE, EXCEPT FOR REASONS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 38-77-123, AT THE RATES AND UNDER THE RULES AS HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-350, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND THE FORM REQUIRED TO BE USED IN THE OFFERING OF OPTIONAL COVERAGES, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS, INCLUDING THE PROVISION REGARDING POLICIES OF INSURANCE OFFERED OR ISSUED BY A NEW SERVICING CARRIER FOR THE REINSURANCE FACILITY TO REPLACE POLICIES PREVIOUSLY ISSUED BY A FORMER SERVICING CARRIER AND CONTAINING THE SAME COVERAGE LIMITS AS THE FORMER POLICIES; BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-370 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF AN INDIVIDUAL, AFTER PROPER IDENTIFICATION, SUBMITS A WRITTEN REQUEST TO AN INSURANCE-SUPPORT ORGANIZATION FOR ACCESS TO RECORDED PERSONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE INDIVIDUAL THAT IS REASONABLY DESCRIBED BY THE INDIVIDUAL AND ABLE TO BE LOCATED AND RETRIEVED BY THE INSURANCE-SUPPORT ORGANIZATION, THE INSURANCE-SUPPORT ORGANIZATION, WITHIN THIRTY BUSINESS DAYS FROM THE DATE THE REQUEST IS RECEIVED, SHALL TAKE CERTAIN ACTION, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED AND INCIDENTAL MATTERS; BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-390 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN THE EVENT OF A CANCELLATION OR NONRENEWAL OF AN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICY, INCLUDING CANCELLATIONS OR NONRENEWALS THAT INVOLVE POLICIES REFERRED TO IN SECTION 38-77-120, THE INSURER OR AGENT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CANCELLATION OR NONRENEWAL SHALL GIVE CERTAIN WRITTEN NOTICE IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE TO THE APPLICANT, POLICYHOLDER, OR INDIVIDUAL PROPOSED FOR COVERAGE, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED AND INCIDENTAL MATTERS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-530, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PLAN OF OPERATION OF THE REINSURANCE FACILITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE PLAN MUST 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, THAT THE SURCHARGE MUST BE A PERCENTAGE OF THE PREMIUM ADOPTED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE FACILITY, THAT THE CHARGES DETERMINED ON THE BASIS OF THE SURCHARGE MUST BE DISPLAYED AS A PART OF THE APPLICABLE PREMIUM CHARGES, AND THAT THE FACILITY SHALL CONVERT TO THE PERCENTAGE-OF-PREMIUM BASIS OF RECOUPMENT BY MARCH 1, 1998; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-590, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REINSURANCE FACILITY AND DESIGNATED PRODUCERS, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS, AND PROVIDE THAT A PRODUCER DESIGNATED UNDER THIS SECTION MAY NOT WRITE NEW PRIVATE PASSENGER AND COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE BUSINESS TO BE PLACED IN THE FACILITY AFTER MARCH 1, 1998, AND THAT A POLICY WITH AN EFFECTIVE DATE AFTER MARCH 1, 2001 SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE FACILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-595, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA REINSURANCE FACILITY AND CONDITIONS FOR DESIGNATION OF AN OTHERWISE INELIGIBLE APPLICANT FOR "DESIGNATED PRODUCER", SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PRODUCER DESIGNATED UNDER THIS SECTION MAY NOT WRITE NEW PRIVATE PASSENGER AND COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE BUSINESS TO BE PLACED IN THE FACILITY AFTER MARCH 1, 1998, AND THAT A POLICY WITH AN EFFECTIVE DATE AFTER MARCH 1, 2001 SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE FACILITY; TO AMEND CHAPTER 77, TITLE 38, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, BY ADDING ARTICLE 8 SO AS TO ENACT PROVISIONS OF LAW CONCERNING "ASSIGNMENT OF RISKS"; TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING MARCH 1, 1998, INSURERS MAY NONRENEW A POLICY OF INSURANCE THAT THEY HAVE CURRENTLY CEDED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA REINSURANCE FACILITY, AND PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION DOES NOT APPLY TO BUSINESS WRITTEN THROUGH THE DESIGNATED PRODUCERS; TO REPEAL ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 77, TITLE 38, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA REINSURANCE FACILITY AND DESIGNATED PRODUCERS, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2005; TO REPEAL SECTION 38-73-450, RELATING TO THE FAIRNESS OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RATES OR PREMIUM CHARGES AND BURDEN ON THE INSURER TO PROVE FAIRNESS, SECTION 38-73-455, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RATES, SECTION 38-73-457, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT UPON AUTOMOBILE INSURERS AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS TO FILE INFORMATION ON BASE RATES, SECTION 38-73-460, RELATING TO THE EFFECT OF GAINS AND LOSSES INCURRED BY MEMBER INSURERS OF THE REINSURANCE FACILITY ON RATES FOR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, SECTION 38-73-465, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND UNFAIRLY DISCRIMINATORY, EXCESSIVE, OR UNREASONABLE PROFITS OR RATES, SECTION 38-73-720, RELATING TO INSURANCE, THE STATE RATING AND STATISTICAL DIVISION, AND THE POWER TO ESTABLISH RISK AND TERRITORIAL CLASSIFICATIONS, SECTION 38-73-730, RELATING TO INSURANCE, THE STATE RATING AND STATISTICAL DIVISION, AND RISK CLASSIFICATION PLANS, SECTION 38-73-731, RELATING TO INSURANCE, THE STATE RATING AND STATISTICAL DIVISION, REMOVAL FROM THE YOUTHFUL DRIVER CLASSIFICATION, AND REFUND OF EXCESS PREMIUM PAID, SECTION 38-73-735, RELATING TO INSURANCE, THE STATE RATING AND STATISTICAL DIVISION, AND THE PLAN FOR CREDITS AND DISCOUNTS, SECTION 38-73-750, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT AUTOMOBILE INSURERS FILE WITH THE STATE RATING AND STATISTICAL DIVISION 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, SECTION 38-73-760, RELATING TO INSURANCE, THE STATE-RATING AND STATISTICAL DIVISION, AND UNIFORM STATISTICAL PLANS, SECTION 38-73-770, RELATING TO INSURANCE AND THE REQUIREMENT THAT EVERY CLASSIFICATION PLAN PROMULGATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE BE SO STRUCTURED AS TO PRODUCE RATES OR PREMIUM CHARGES WHICH ARE ADEQUATE, NOT EXCESSIVE, AND NOT UNFAIRLY DISCRIMINATORY, SECTION 38-73-775, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL FILING OF THE PHYSICAL DAMAGE LOSS COMPONENT BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA REINSURANCE FACILITY, SECTION 38-77-110, RELATING TO THE "MANDATE TO WRITE", AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COVERAGE, THE REQUIREMENT UPON INSURERS TO INSURE, AND EXCEPTIONS, SECTION 38-77-111, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICIES WHICH MAY BE CEDED TO THE REINSURANCE FACILITY, SECTION 38-77-115, RELATING TO THE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE LAW AND THE SIGNS REQUIRED IN AN AGENT'S PLACE OF BUSINESS, SECTION 38-77-145, RELATING TO THE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE LAW AND THE PROVISION THAT PERSONAL INJURY PROTECTION COVERAGE IS NOT MANDATED, SECTION 38-77-285, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT ALL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COVERAGES ARE TO BE IN ONE POLICY, SECTION 38-77-360, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST AN INCREASE IN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE PREMIUMS AFTER CERTAIN FIRST-OFFENSE VIOLATIONS, SECTION 38-77-600, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND THE REINSURANCE FACILITY RECOUPMENT CHARGE, SECTION 38-77-605, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE REINSURANCE FACILITY RECOUPMENT CHARGE MUST BE DISPLAYED IN A CERTAIN MANNER IN INSURANCE PREMIUM NOTICES OR BILLS, SECTION 38-77-610, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND THE FILING OF REINSURANCE FACILITY RECOUPMENT CHARGES, SECTION 38-77-620, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND THE INCLUSION OF FACILITY RECOUPMENT CHARGES IN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RATES, SECTION 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 REINSURANCE FACILITY RECOUPMENT CHARGE MAY NOT BE INCREASED BY HIS INSURER BECAUSE OF THIS OCCURRENCE, AND ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 77, TITLE 38, RELATING TO THE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE LAW AND CERTAIN UNLAWFUL ACTS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT NONRENEWAL NOTICES MAY BE SENT BEFORE MARCH 1, 1998 FOR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICIES RENEWING ON OR AFTER THAT DATE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3358 -- Reps. Sharpe and Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF ANIMAL, SO AS TO REDEFINE THE TERM ANIMAL AND DEFINE THE WORDS SUSTENANCE AND SHELTER; TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ILL-TREATMENT OF AN ANIMAL SO AS TO ALLOW FOR DISPOSITION OF A PERSON'S CASE, WHO HAS ALLEGEDLY DISOBEYED THIS SECTION, TO BE HEARD IN EITHER MAGISTRATE'S OR MUNICIPAL COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR THE MISUSE AND ABANDONMENT OF AN ANIMAL SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT A PERSON MAY NOT KNOWINGLY OR WILFULLY AUTHORIZE OR PERMIT AN ANIMAL TO BE SUBJECTED TO UNNECESSARY TORTURE, SUFFERING, OR CRUELTY; TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ABANDONMENT OF AN ANIMAL AND THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM NECESSITIES OF LIFE SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT AN ANIMAL MUST BE GIVEN A SUPPLY OF CLEAN, FRESH, AND POTABLE WATER AT LEAST ONCE DAILY; TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-90, RELATING TO THE TRANSPORTATION OF AN ANIMAL IN RAILROAD CARS SO AS TO REQUIRE ANY COMPANY CARRYING OR TRANSPORTING AN ANIMAL NOT TO OVERLOAD THE VEHICLE CARRYING THE ANIMAL AND TO PROVIDE THAT AN ANIMAL MUST NOT BE CONFINED IN A VEHICLE FOR A PERIOD LONGER THAN TWENTY-FOUR CONSECUTIVE HOURS UNLESS CIRCUMSTANCES STATED IN THIS SECTION ALLOW; TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-100, RELATING TO THE CARE OF AN ANIMAL UNLOADED DURING TRANSIT SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-120, RELATING TO THE CUSTODY OF AN ANIMAL WHEN ITS KEEPER IS ARRESTED, SO AS TO DELETE LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS REGARDING CERTAIN VEHICLES; TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-140, RELATING TO THE CARE OF AN ANIMAL AFTER ITS CUSTODIAN'S ARREST SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT AN ANIMAL TAKEN AFTER ITS CUSTODIAN'S ARREST BE CARED AND PROVIDED PROPERLY FOR BY THE PERSON MAKING THE ARREST UNTIL THE OWNER TAKES CUSTODY OF THE ANIMAL AND TO ALLOW AN ANIMAL TO BE SEIZED PRECEDING AN ARREST PURSUANT TO SECTION 47-1-150; TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-150, RELATING TO ANIMAL CRUELTY LAWS, SO AS TO ALLOW AN ANIMAL TO BE HELD BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS OR OTHER SOCIETY INVOLVED IN THE SEIZURE OF AN ANIMAL AFTER ITS CUSTODIAN'S ARREST PENDING CRIMINAL DISPOSITION OF THE CASE AT A FACILITY MAINTAINED OR CONTRACTED BY THAT AGENCY; TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-170, RELATING TO PENALTIES, FINES, AND LIENS ASSESSED UPON AN ANIMAL CRUELLY USED SO AS TO DELETE THE CURRENT PROVISIONS AND REQUIRE THE CONVICTED OWNER OR PERSON HAVING CUSTODY OF A CRUELLY USED ANIMAL TO FORFEIT OWNERSHIP OF THE ANIMAL AND BE RESPONSIBLE FOR COSTS INCURRED AS ORDERED BY THE SENTENCING COURT; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 47-1-30, RELATING TO WILFUL ABUSE OF HORSES OR OTHER "BEASTS OF BURDEN".

Introduced & Committed

H. 3359 -- Reps. Young, Woodrum, Canty, G. Brown and Neilson: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING SUMTER HIGH SCHOOL ON WINNING THE CLASS AAAA BOYS CROSS COUNTRY STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FOR 1996.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 3360 -- Reps. Klauber, Carnell, Stille and Parks: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING PEGGY S. MCQUOWN OF GREENWOOD COUNTY ON BEING SELECTED THE 1997 SOUTH CAROLINA MOTHER OF THE YEAR.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3361 -- Reps. Quinn, Canty, Neal, Pinckney, Bowers, Lloyd, Inabinett and Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING LIEUTENANT GENERAL LLOYD W. NEWTON, A NATIVE OF RIDGELAND, ON EARNING A FOURTH STAR AS A GENERAL IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3362 -- Reps. Sharpe, T. Brown, Carnell, Stoddard, Koon, Rhoad, Riser, Witherspoon, Barfield and G. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND 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 15-22, 1997.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3363 -- Rep. Davenport: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE TRADITIONAL FAMILY UNIT AS THE CORNERSTONE FOR FAMILY LIFE IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO RELY UPON THE TRADITIONAL FAMILY UNIT IN SHAPING PUBLIC POLICY IN THE STATE.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Returned by Senate with Concurrence
Adopted

H. 3364 -- Reps. Spearman, Lee, Allison, Byrd, Cobb-Hunter, Gamble, Hinson, Martin, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neilson, Parks, Rodgers, Seithel and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING OUR DISTINGUISHED COLLEAGUE, THE HONORABLE ELSIE RAST STUART, ON HER ELECTION AS PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL ORDER OF WOMEN LEGISLATORS.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3365 -- Reps. Cotty and Howard: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-29-80, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REQUIRED COURSES IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THIS STATE AND EXCEPTIONS FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN A ROTC PROGRAM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TWO YEARS OF ROTC FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SHALL BE CONSIDERED TO BE EQUIVALENT TO THE REQUIRED PHYSICAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT TWO YEARS' PARTICIPATION BY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN CERTAIN OTHER ACTIVITIES SHALL ALSO BE DEEMED TO BE EQUIVALENT TO THE REQUIRED PHYSICAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3366 -- Rep. Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-545, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO IMMUNITY FROM CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LIABILITY, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE IMMUNITY A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WHO TAKES A CHILD INTO EMERGENCY PHYSICAL CUSTODY OR EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE CUSTODY, AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO ESTABLISH STATEWIDE GUIDELINES FOR INTERVENTION IN CASES OF EXCESSIVE CORPORAL PUNISHMENT.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Amended
Other Proceedings
Returned by Senate with Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3367 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-3-247 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN APPOINTED MEMBER OF A COUNTY OR MULTICOUNTY AUTHORITY, BOARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSION, COMMITTEE, OR DISTRICT WHO HAS THREE CONSECUTIVE UNEXCUSED ABSENCES FROM MEETINGS IS CONSIDERED REMOVED FROM OFFICE AND A VACANCY IS CREATED; TO REQUIRE THE CHAIRMAN TO IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY OF THE VACANCY; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO EX OFFICIO MEMBERS OR THEIR DESIGNEES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3368 -- Rep. Askins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 14 TO TITLE 41 SO AS TO CREATE A BOARD OF BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL RULES TO SERVE WITHOUT SALARY AND TO FORMULATE AND PROMULGATE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE SAFE CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS, NUCLEAR POWER SYSTEMS, AND POWER AND PROCESS PIPING SYSTEMS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS PROMULGATED BY THE BOARD; TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXAMINATION AND APPOINTMENT OF BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL INSPECTORS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE INSPECTION OF BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS, FEES TO BE CHARGED, AND REPORTS TO BE MADE; TO PROVIDE FOR INSPECTION CERTIFICATES; TO PROVIDE FOR APPEALS; AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3369 -- Reps. Easterday, Meacham, Barrett, Quinn, Seithel, Sandifer, Bailey, Woodrum, Beck, Mason, Haskins, R. Smith, Vaughn, Rice, Walker, Cotty, Stille, Whatley, Loftis, Littlejohn, Martin, Moody-Lawrence, Riser, H. Brown, Byrd, Kirsh, Young-Brickell, Whipper, Battle, Tripp and Bauer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-4-105 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN UNDERAGE PERSON WHO PURCHASES OR POSSESSES BEER, ALE, PORTER, WINE, OR OTHER SIMILAR MALT OR FERMENTED BEVERAGE AS AN UNDERCOVER AGENT FOR A STATE OR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY MUST NOT BE CHARGED WITH THE UNLAWFUL PURCHASE OR POSSESSION OF BEER, ALE, PORTER, WINE, OR OTHER SIMILAR MALT OR FERMENTED BEVERAGE.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Amended
Other Proceedings

H. 3370 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2116, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 3371 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT QUALIFICATIONS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1937, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 3372 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION OF LUNCHROOM DUTY TIME FOR TEACHERS, GRADES 1-6, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1949, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 3373 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO ACCELERATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1971, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 3374 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO SCHOOL ADMISSION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1974, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 3375 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1979, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Point of Order

H. 3376 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO PRINCIPAL EVALUATION PROGRAM, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1984, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Point of Order

H. 3377 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO PRINCIPAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1987, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 3378 -- Reps. McLeod, Townsend, Harrison, Jennings, J. Brown, Wilder and Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-1510, AND 9-1-1550, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SERVICE RETIREMENT UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO REDUCE FROM THIRTY TO TWENTY-FIVE THE YEARS OF CREDITABLE SERVICE TO RETIRE AT ANY AGE WITHOUT PENALTY; TO REQUIRE THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO INCREASE BOTH EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO OFFSET THE INCREASED ACTUARIAL COST OF THESE PROVISIONS WITH NOT LESS THAN SEVENTEEN PERCENT OF THE TOTAL INCREASE TO BE PAID BY EMPLOYERS; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 9-1-1515 AND 9-1-1850, RELATING TO OTHER EARLY RETIREMENT PROVISIONS MADE OBSOLETE BY THIS ACT.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3379 -- Rep. Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 35, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 6 SO AS TO ENACT THE UNIFORM TRANSFER ON DEATH SECURITY REGISTRATION ACT WHICH PERMITS A PERSON TO REGISTER A SECURITY IN BENEFICIARY FORM INDICATING HIMSELF AS THE PRESENT OWNER WITH A DESIGNATION OF A BENEFICIARY TO TAKE OWNERSHIP AT HIS DEATH.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Amended
Ratified

H. 3380 -- Reps. Rice and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 27-1-60 SO AS TO REQUIRE WRITTEN NOTICE TO TRANSFEREES OF REAL PROPERTY CLASSIFIED AS AGRICULTURAL REAL PROPERTY OF POTENTIAL ROLLBACK TAX LIABILITY, TO PROVIDE THE TIME AND FORM OF THE NOTICE AND THOSE PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THAT THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THIS NOTICE REQUIREMENT DOES NOT AFFECT THE VALIDITY OF ANY TRANSACTION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3381 -- Reps. Robinson, Knotts, Neilson, Meacham, Cato, Keegan, Kelley, Trotter, Webb, Sandifer, Riser, Barrett, Gamble, Mason, Koon, Rice and Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF ARCHITECTS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS IN CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40 AND, AMONG OTHER THINGS, TO CLARIFY REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRM LICENSURE; TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD MAY INITIATE AN INVESTIGATION; TO EXPAND GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION; AND REVISE EXAMINATION PROCEDURES.

Introduced & Committed
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Second Reading
Third Reading
Amended
Point of Order

H. 3382 -- Reps. Robinson, Cromer, Barrett, Neal, Kirsh, Sandifer, Harrison, Limbaugh, D. Smith, Meacham and Trotter: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2710, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE POSSESSION OF CERTAIN TYPES OF GAMING OR SLOT MACHINES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION DO NOT APPLY TO ANTIQUE SLOT MACHINES MADE BEFORE JANUARY 1, 1965, WHICH ARE KEPT BY THE OWNER THEREOF IN HIS PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE AND NOT USED FOR COMMERCIAL OR GAMING PURPOSES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3383 -- Reps. Robinson, Cotty, Inabinett, Lloyd, Whipper, Campsen, Trotter, Sandifer, Klauber, Altman and Beck: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-77-300, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ATTORNEY'S FEES IN STATE INITIATED ACTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE AWARD OF ATTORNEY'S FEES IN CONTESTED ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT THAT ARE INITIATED BY THE STATE, A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE, OR A PARTY CONTESTING SUCH ACTION.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Amended
Objection

H. 3384 -- Reps. Robinson, Kirsh, Meacham and Trotter: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-181 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE NAMING OF PUBLIC PROPERTY PURCHASED OR CONSTRUCTED WITH STATE FUNDS OR OWNED BY THE STATE FOR A LIVING PERSON OR A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN DECEASED FOR LESS THAN ONE YEAR.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3385 -- Reps. McLeod, Stoddard and Wilder: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 2, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO MEMBER OF THE HOUSE MAY SERVE MORE THAN SIX CONSECUTIVE COMPLETE TERMS, TO PROVIDE THAT FOR THOSE HOUSE MEMBERS ELECTED IN THE 1996 ELECTION WHETHER OR NOT THEY HAVE PRIOR HOUSE SERVICE, THIS LIMITATION ON TERMS BEGINS WITH THE TERMS STARTING ON THE MONDAY FOLLOWING THE 1996 GENERAL ELECTION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT FOR THOSE MEMBERS ELECTED AFTER 1996, WHETHER OR NOT THEY HAVE PRIOR HOUSE SERVICE, THE LIMITATION BEGINS WITH THE TERMS THE MEMBERS FIRST SERVE AFTER 1996; PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 6, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION, RELATING TO THE SENATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO MEMBER OF THE SENATE MAY SERVE MORE THAN THREE CONSECUTIVE COMPLETE TERMS, TO PROVIDE THAT FOR THOSE SENATORS ELECTED IN THE 1996 ELECTION WHETHER OR NOT THEY HAVE PRIOR SENATE SERVICE, THIS LIMITATION ON TERMS BEGINS WITH THE TERMS STARTING ON THE MONDAY FOLLOWING THE 1996 GENERAL ELECTION, TO PROVIDE THAT FOR THOSE SENATORS ELECTED AFTER 1996 WHETHER OR NOT THEY HAVE PRIOR SENATE SERVICE, THE LIMITATION BEGINS WITH THE TERMS THE MEMBERS FIRST SERVE AFTER 1996, AND TO REVISE CERTAIN OBSOLETE REFERENCES; AND PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION, RELATING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICER MAY SERVE MORE THAN THREE CONSECUTIVE COMPLETE TERMS, TO PROVIDE THAT FOR THOSE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS ELECTED IN THE 1998 ELECTION WHETHER OR NOT THEY HAVE PRIOR SERVICE IN THAT CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICE, THIS LIMITATION ON TERMS BEGINS WITH THE TERMS STARTING IN JANUARY, 1999, AND TO PROVIDE THAT FOR THOSE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS ELECTED AFTER 1998 WHETHER OR NOT THEY HAVE PRIOR SERVICE IN THAT CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICE, THE LIMITATION BEGINS WITH THE TERM THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICER FIRST SERVES AFTER 1998.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3386 -- Reps. Harvin and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING BILL FENTERS OF CLARENDON COUNTY ON BEING SELECTED AS POTENTATE OF OMAR SHRINE TEMPLE.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3387 -- Reps. Harvin and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE HONORABLE D. LESLIE TINDAL, STATE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE, ON BEING CHOSEN PRESIDENT-ELECT OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE (NASDA).

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3388 -- Rep. Rice: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE INTERSECTION OF US HIGHWAY 25 AND US HIGHWAY 123 IN GREENVILLE COUNTY IN HONOR OF THE LATE DR. HAROLD B. SIGHTLER, DISTINGUISHED PASTOR OF THE TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH IN GREENVILLE FOR OVER FORTY YEARS.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
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Adopted

H. 3389 -- Reps. J. Brown, Quinn, Cromer, R. Smith, Koon, Limehouse, Seithel, Moody-Lawrence, Parks, Cave, Whipper, Govan, Neal, Kennedy, Inabinett, Barfield, M. Hines, Simrill, Townsend, Jennings, Sharpe, Cobb-Hunter, Knotts, Scott, Neilson, Phillips, Fleming, Woodrum, Kelley, Canty, Clyburn, Webb, Byrd, Stille, Lloyd, Law, Howard, Loftis, Bailey, T. Brown, Riser, Askins, Rhoad, Wilder, McLeod, Trotter, Carnell, Beck, Kinon, McMaster, Gourdine, J. Smith, Chellis, Miller, Lee, Harvin, Robinson, Whatley, Kirsh, McMahand, Vaughn, Pinckney, Klauber, Hamilton, Leach, Felder, Allison, Sandifer, Tripp, Edge, Haskins, F. Smith, Hawkins, Bowers, Mack, Davenport, Jordan, Wilkes, Cooper, Lanford, Battle, G. Brown and Breeland: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-1961 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE IS AVAILABLE FOR USE BY ANY PERSON AUTHORIZED TO USE A HANDICAPPED PLACARD AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3390 -- Reps. Stille, Altman, Wilder, Vaughn, Kirsh, Koon, M. Hines, Simrill, Moody-Lawrence, Keegan, Cotty, Sandifer, Walker, Maddox, Stuart, Mason, Young-Brickell, Davenport, Kelley, Rice, Webb, Gamble, McMaster, Inabinett, Robinson, Jordan, Byrd, Cato, Littlejohn, Quinn, Seithel and Allison: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-6245 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVEN BY A PERSON WHO IS NOT A LICENSED DRIVER OR WHOSE LICENSE TO DRIVE HAS BEEN CANCELED, SUSPENDED, OR REVOKED, OR WHO IS UNINSURED, MUST BE IMPOUNDED, TO PROVIDE THAT THE IMPOUNDMENT COSTS MUST BE BORNE BY THE DRIVER, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION DOES NOT APPLY TO VEHICLES OWNED BY RENTAL CAR COMPANIES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3391 -- Reps. Haskins, Simrill, Easterday, Whipper, Campsen, Littlejohn, G. Brown, Neilson, Edge, Altman, Meacham, Chellis, Allison, Kelley, Whatley, Bailey, McKay, Moody-Lawrence, Vaughn, Keegan, R. Smith, Witherspoon, Walker, Rice, H. Brown, Beck, Davenport, Wilkins, Stuart, McCraw, Kirsh, Boan, Young-Brickell, Wilder and McLeod: A BILL TO ENACT THE "EXPLOITATION OF WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S ACT OF 1997"; TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-15-317 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE RECIPIENT IN THIS STATE IS FIRST REQUIRED BEFORE A PERSON THROUGH USE OF THE MAIL OR OTHERWISE MAY SEND TO THAT PERSON MATERIAL WHICH CONTAINS NUDITY, VIOLENCE, SEXUALLY-EXPLICIT CONDUCT, OR VULGAR OR PROFANE LANGUAGE; TO PROVIDE THAT IF THIS CONSENT HAS BEEN OBTAINED, THE ENVELOPE OR PACKAGE CONTAINING THIS MATERIAL MUST HAVE CERTAIN LEGIBLE DISCLOSURES ON IT; TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 16-15-340 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO KNOWINGLY SOLICIT A PERSON UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE THROUGH THE USE OF A COMPUTER OR OTHER FORM OF COMMUNICATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBSCENE OR SEXUAL ACTIVITY, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-653, RELATING TO CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT IN THE SECOND DEGREE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FROM TWENTY TO TWENTY-FIVE YEARS; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-655, SO AS TO INCLUDE AS CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT IN THE SECOND DEGREE ENGAGING IN SEXUAL BATTERY WITH A VICTIM UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE IF THE ACTOR IS FOUR OR MORE YEARS OLDER THAN THE VICTIM; TO AMEND SECTION 16-15-305, AS AMENDED, SECTIONS 16-15-315, 16-15-325, 16-15-335, 16-15-345, AND 16-15-355, SECTIONS 16-15-375 AND 16-15-385, BOTH AS AMENDED, SECTIONS 16-15-387 AND 16-15-395, SECTION 16-15-405, AS AMENDED, AND SECTIONS 16-15-410 AND 16-15-445, ALL RELATING TO THE PREPARATION, PROMOTION, PROCUREMENT, AND DISSEMINATION OF OBSCENITY AND MATERIAL HARMFUL TO MINORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT OBSCENITY AND MATERIAL HARMFUL TO MINORS INCLUDES COMPUTER GENERATED IMAGES AND THAT PREPARING, PROMOTING, PROCURING, AND DISSEMINATING INCLUDES BY THE USE OF COMPUTER OR A COMPUTER SERVICE OR COMPUTER BULLETIN BOARD AND TO INCREASE PENALTIES FOR FIRST DEGREE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3392 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 29-6-35 SO AS TO PERMIT A SUBCONTRACTOR OR MATERIAL SUPPLIER TO RECLAIM CERTAIN MATERIALS EVEN IF A MECHANIC'S LIEN OR ANY OTHER LIEN HAS BEEN FILED WITH RESPECT TO THE REAL PROPERTY, AND PROVIDE THAT ANY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY OR DEPARTMENT, UPON REQUEST OF THE SUBCONTRACTOR OR MATERIAL SUPPLIER, SHALL RENDER ASSISTANCE IN THE RECOVERY OF SUCH MATERIALS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 29-6-60, RELATING TO THE INSTANCES AND CIRCUMSTANCES TO WHICH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 6, TITLE 29 THAT PERTAIN TO PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT APPLY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3393 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO ADVISORY COUNCIL (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1982, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
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H. 3394 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO SCHOOL GRANTS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1986, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
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H. 3395 -- Reps. Knotts, Tripp, Sharpe, Bailey, G. Brown, Mason, Inabinett, Meacham, Littlejohn, Stuart, Bauer, Robinson, Leach, Rice, Koon, Whatley, McCraw, Young-Brickell, Davenport, Limehouse, Phillips, Riser, Rhoad and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-510, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MALICIOUS INJURY TO ANIMALS AND OTHER PERSONAL PROPERTY, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 16-13-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PETIT AND GRAND LARCENY, SO AS TO REVISE THE VALUE OF STOLEN GOODS THAT CONSTITUTES PETIT AND GRAND LARCENY AND TO REVISE THE PENALTIES FOR GRAND LARCENY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-7210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CHILD IS ELIGIBLE FOR DETENTION IN A JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITY FOR THE COMMISSION OF CERTAIN MISDEMEANORS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3396 -- Reps. Stille, Edge, Wilder, Koon, G. Brown, Felder, Whipper, Simrill, Kelley, Kirsh, Inabinett, Lloyd, Jordan, Moody-Lawrence, Mason, Bowers, Altman, Rice, Stoddard, Robinson, Neal, Govan, Maddox, Barrett, Stuart, Walker, Allison, Littlejohn, Davenport, Leach and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-2-2740, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REFUSAL TO RENEW A DRIVER'S LICENSE AND MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION FOR NONPAYMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY SHALL ISSUE BIENNIAL LICENSE PLATES AND REVALIDATION DECALS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3397 -- Reps. Wilkins, D. Smith, Limbaugh, Haskins, Robinson, Cato, Knotts, Harrison, Loftis, Delleney, Davenport, Vaughn, Easterday, Young-Brickell, Cotty, McMaster, Fleming, Harrell, Allison, Law, Riser, Mason, Simrill, Cooper, Barrett, H. Brown, Sandifer, Rice, Hinson, Sharpe, Seithel, R. Smith, Kelley, Chellis, Klauber, Cromer, Dantzler, Meacham, Keegan, Trotter, Tripp, Lanford, Whatley, Littlejohn, Edge, Quinn, Kirsh, Bauer, Jordan and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 4-9-142, 5-21-70, 6-1-60, 6-1-85, AND 59-73-35, SO AS TO LIMIT THE REVENUE RAISING AUTHORITY OF MUNICIPALITIES, COUNTIES, SPECIAL PURPOSE AND PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICTS, AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS, INCLUDING A PROHIBITION ON REAL ESTATE TRANSFER FEES AND TAXES, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 4-9-30, AS AMENDED, AND 5-7-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE USES FOR THE IMPOSITION OF UNIFORM SERVICE CHARGES AND THE CREDITING OF CHARGE REVENUE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE SEVERANCE OF OTHER PARTS OF THIS ACT IF ANY PORTION OF IT IS HELD UNCONSTITUTIONAL, INVALID, OR OTHERWISE INEFFECTIVE.

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H. 3398 -- Reps. Bauer, Beck, Neilson, F. Smith, Kennedy, Hinson, Cobb-Hunter, Hawkins, Pinckney, Altman, T. Brown, J. Smith, Hamilton, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Edge, Mullen, M. Hines, Leach, Byrd, Gourdine, Limehouse, Phillips, Mack, Allison, McLeod, Barfield, Bowers, Kinon, Carnell, Cato, Cave and Miller: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 51-3-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO USE OF STATE PARK FACILITIES FREE OF CHARGE BY AGED, BLIND, OR DISABLED PERSONS, SO AS TO REDUCE THE AGE OF PERSONS ENTITLED TO FREE USE OF STATE PARK FACILITIES FROM SIXTY-FIVE TO SIXTY.

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H. 3399 -- Reps. Bauer, Hinson, Beck, F. Smith, Simrill, Baxley, Cobb-Hunter, J. Smith, Neilson, Quinn, Sandifer, Wilkins, Knotts, Hawkins, Woodrum, Whatley, Barrett, Edge, Rice, Fleming, Kennedy, Scott, T. Brown, Riser, Davenport, Martin, Lloyd, Allison, Altman, McLeod, Cromer, Lanford, J. Brown, Howard, Stuart, Leach, Phillips, Pinckney, Parks, Rodgers, Hamilton, Byrd, Koon, Mack, Kinon, Kirsh, Webb, Barfield, Littlejohn, Miller, Bowers and Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS QUALIFIED TO VOTE BY ABSENTEE VOTING, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT AN EMPLOYER SIGN A WRITTEN CERTIFICATION THAT HIS EMPLOYEE'S EMPLOYMENT PREVENTS HIM FROM VOTING IN HIS COUNTY OF RESIDENCE.

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H. 3400 -- 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, 1997, 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 38-7-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TAX ON FIRE INSURERS TO COVER THE EXPENSES OF INSPECTIONS AND INVESTIGATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, FOR THE USE OF FIFTY PERCENT OF THE ONE PERCENT TAX LEVIED IN THIS SECTION AND FOR AN ANNUAL REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION; TO AMEND TITLE 59, RELATING TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 4 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA TUITION PREPAYMENT PROGRAM WITHIN THE SOUTH CAROLINA BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD THROUGH WHICH TUITION ASSOCIATED WITH PUBLIC POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION MAY BE PAID IN ADVANCE AND FIXED AT A GUARANTEED LEVEL FOR THE DURATION OF UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1120, RELATING TO THE COMPUTATION OF GROSS INCOME, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT GROSS INCOME DOES NOT INCLUDE AMOUNTS EXCLUDED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA TUITION PREPAYMENT PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 59-39-100, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF UNIFORM HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS AND THE NUMBER OF UNITS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE A DIPLOMA, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, BEGINNING WITH THE NINTH GRADE CLASS OF SCHOOL YEAR 1997-98 AND THEREAFTER, THE NUMBER OF UNITS REQUIRED FOR A DIPLOMA IS TWENTY-FOUR, RATHER THAN TWENTY, TO SPECIFY WHAT THESE FOUR ADDITIONAL UNITS MUST CONSIST OF, AND TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH OTHER UNITS MAY BE APPLIED TOWARD THESE REQUIREMENTS; TO REPEAL SECTION 12-4-380 RELATING TO ANNUAL REPORTS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE REVENUE IMPACT OF ACTIONS RELATING TO DEPARTMENTAL POLICY DOCUMENTS AND THE REDUCTION OF TAX LIABILITIES ORDERED BY THE DIRECTOR; TO AMEND SECTION 11-11-140, RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS FOR A FISCAL YEAR AND THE USE OF SURPLUS REVENUES, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON ANNUAL GENERAL FUND REVENUES AND USES OF SURPLUS REVENUES TO REFLECT IN THE SECTION THE GOVERNOR'S DUTY ANNUALLY TO PREPARE A BUDGET WITH RESPECT TO CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING METHODS, AND TO PROHIBIT THE GOVERNOR'S ANNUAL BUDGET RECOMMENDATION FROM PROPOSING THE APPROPRIATION OF SURPLUS GENERAL FUND REVENUES IN EXCESS OF AMOUNTS OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZED AS SUCH BY THE BOARD OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS, AND TO PROHIBIT THE APPROPRIATION OF SURPLUS GENERAL FUND REVENUES IN EXCESS OF AMOUNTS OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZED AS SUCH BY THE BOARD OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS; TO ADD SECTION 11-11-150 SO AS TO DELETE FROM CALCULATIONS OF STATE GENERAL FUND REVENUES AMOUNTS NECESSARY IN A FISCAL YEAR TO FUND THE TRUST FUND FOR STATE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FUND, THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION TRUST FUND, THE BUSINESS INVENTORY EXEMPTION REIMBURSEMENT TRUST FUND, AND THE DEPRECIATION PROPERTY TAX REIMBURSEMENT TRUST FUND, TO PROVIDE FOR THE TRANSFER TO THESE FUNDS THE REQUIRED AMOUNTS; TO PROVIDE THAT UNEXPENDED BALANCES IN THESE FUNDS LAPSE TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE, TO MAKE THESE FUNDS UNAVAILABLE FOR APPROPRIATION, TO REQUIRE THE BOARD OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS TO ACCOUNT FOR THESE TRUST FUNDS SEPARATELY IN REPORTS TO THE GOVERNOR AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION MUST NOT BE CONSTRUED AS AFFECTING FUNDING LEVELS FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION; TO AMEND SECTIONS 11-11-330, 12-37-251, AND 12-37-450, ALL AS AMENDED, 12-37-935, 12-37-270, AND 12-37-280, RELATING TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUND, THE STATE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FUND, THE BUSINESS INVENTORY TAX EXEMPTION REIMBURSEMENT, THE DEPRECIATION PROPERTY TAX REIMBURSEMENT FUND, AND THE RESIDENTIAL AND HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION REIMBURSEMENTS, SO AS TO CONFORM THESE PROVISIONS TO THE TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 11-11-150, RECONSTITUTE THESE FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS AS TRUST FUNDS, EXTEND THE PHASE IN OF ADDITIONAL DEPRECIATION FROM THREE TO SIX YEARS, DELETE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS, AND REVISE THE SCHEDULE OF REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE RESIDENTIAL HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION; AND TO REDESIGNATE AND AMEND SECTION 6-27-45, RELATING TO HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION REIMBURSEMENTS AS SECTION 6-1-45, AND CONFORM IT TO THE TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 11-11-150; TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-845, RELATING TO THE OPTIONAL POSTPONEMENT OF JURY SERVICE FOR STUDENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TEACHERS AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS MAY ALSO POSTPONE THEIR JURY SERVICE DURING THE SCHOOL TERM, TO DEFINE A TEACHER AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR FOR THIS PURPOSE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF CERTAIN STATE FUNDS TO PAY A SUBSTITUTE TEACHER DURING THE REGULAR TEACHER'S ABSENCE FOR JURY SERVICE; TO ADD SECTION 59-39-101 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PUBLIC AND NONPUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES OF THIS STATE WHO MEET CERTAIN SPECIFIED CRITERIA SHALL RECEIVE A SUPERIOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, AND ALSO SHALL RECEIVE A FIVE HUNDRED DOLLAR SCHOLARSHIP TO ATTEND ANY STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING OR TECHNICAL COLLEGE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-5010, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF "PUBLIC EDUCATION: A GREAT INVESTMENT" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LICENSE PLATE PURCHASER MAY DESIGNATE A SCHOOL DISTRICT OR A SCHOOL TO RECEIVE A PORTION OF THE LICENSE PLATE FEE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY SHALL REPORT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE SCHOOL CHOSEN BY THE LICENSE PLATE PURCHASER TO RECEIVE A PORTION OF THE LICENSE PLATE FEE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL DISTRIBUTE A PORTION OF THE LICENSE PLATE FEE TO A SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR FURTHER DISTRIBUTION TO A SCHOOL CHOSEN BY THE LICENSE PLATE PURCHASER; TO ADD SECTION 59-19-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS OR MEMBERS OF COUNTY BOARDS OF EDUCATION FIRST ELECTED OR APPOINTED AFTER JULY 1, 1997, SHALL COMPLETE SUCCESSFULLY AN ORIENTATION PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THIS ORIENTATION PROGRAM SHALL BE CONDUCTED, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN REIMBURSEMENT TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS OR COUNTY BOARDS OF EDUCATION FOR THE COST OF THIS ORIENTATION PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 59-142-10, RELATING TO THE NEED-BASED GRANTS PROGRAM UNDER WHICH STUDENTS MAY RECEIVE A NEED-BASED GRANT FROM THE CHILDREN'S EDUCATION ENDOWMENT FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PART-TIME AS WELL AS FULL-TIME STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR SUCH GRANTS; TO AMEND TITLE 59, RELATING TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 118 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA ACADEMIC ENDOWMENT INCENTIVE ACT OF 1997 WHICH PERMITS CERTAIN STATE-SUPPORTED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES TO RECEIVE STATE MATCHING FUNDS FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES FROM THE HIGHER EDUCATION MATCHING GIFT FUND HEREIN ESTABLISHED, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH STATE MATCHING FUNDS SHALL BE PROVIDED; TO AMEND SECTION 48-48-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL TAX, SO AS TO IMPOSE A CONTINGENT LICENSE TAX ON OPERATORS OF LICENSED LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL SITES, TO PROVIDE THE MEASURE OF THE TAX AS AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO POSSIBLE SHORTFALLS IN THE SCHOLARSHIPS PORTION OF THE CHILDREN'S EDUCATION ENDOWMENT FUND, THE TIME OF PAYMENT, METHOD OF COLLECTION, AND DISPOSITION OF THE REVENUE; TO REPEAL SECTION 44-1-120 RELATING TO THE ANNUAL REPORT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; TO ADD SECTION 13-1-1770 SO AS TO ESTABLISH WITHIN THE ADVISORY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE A DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVITALIZING AND ENHANCING THE VIABILITY OF DOWNTOWN AREAS THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS OF MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT, COUNTY GOVERNMENT, AND PRIVATE INVESTORS AND TO PROVIDE MINIMUM CRITERIA FOR AWARDING THIS GRANT; TO AMEND SECTION 8-21-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FEES AND COSTS COLLECTED BY COUNTY OFFICIALS, SO AS TO ADD A SURCHARGE OF FIFTEEN DOLLARS TO THE FEE FOR FILING A COMPLAINT OR PETITION IN CIRCUIT OR FAMILY COURT TO BE ALLOCATED TOWARD CIVIL REPRESENTATION OF INDIGENTS; TO ADD SECTION 1-11-185 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD MAY ADOPT RULES AND PROMULGATE CERTAIN REGULATIONS THAT GOVERN THE OPERATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 24-1-140, RELATING TO POWERS OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS SHALL PERFORM CERTAIN DUTIES TO CARRY OUT THE INTENT OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE 24, SHALL CARRY OUT CERTAIN DIRECTIVES OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, AND IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE AND EXECUTE CERTAIN CONTRACTS; TO AMEND SECTION 14-5-610, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CIRCUIT COURTS AND CIRCUIT COURT JUDGES, SO AS TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL JUDGE FOR THE FIRST, FIFTH, AND THIRTEENTH CIRCUITS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1410, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FAMILY COURTS AND FAMILY COURT JUDGES, SO AS TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL JUDGE FOR THE FIRST, NINTH, AND THIRTEENTH CIRCUITS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DATE THESE JUDGES TAKE OFFICE, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN OF THESE FAMILY COURT JUDGES; TO AMEND SECTION 9-8-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE RETURN OF BENEFICIARIES TO STATE SERVICE AND THE PRACTICE OF LAW FOR MEMBERS OF THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR JUDGES AND SOLICITORS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH A RETIRED JUDGE OR JUSTICE MUST MAKE AN ELECTION TO PRACTICE LAW OR BE ELIGIBLE FOR APPOINTMENT TO SERVE IN THE COURTS OF THIS STATE AND TO PROVIDE THAT AN ELECTION TO PRACTICE LAW IS IRREVOCABLE; TO ADD SECTION 38-7-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS OF THE REVENUE COLLECTED ANNUALLY PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-7-30, REGARDING THE TAX ON FIRE INSURERS TO COVER EXPENSES OF INSPECTIONS AND INVESTIGATIONS, MUST BE TRANSFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES AND REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO MAKE AN ANNUAL REPORT; TO REPEAL CHAPTER 51, TITLE 2 RELATING TO THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE STUDY COMMITTEE ON SERVICES, PROGRAMS, AND FACILITIES FOR THE AGING.

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H. 3401 -- Ways and Means Committee: A BILL TO MAKE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS OF SURPLUS GENERAL FUND REVENUES AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-350, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STANDARDIZED PROPERTY TAX BILL, SO AS TO REVISE THE STANDARDIZED REQUIREMENTS AND MAKE THEM APPLICABLE TO BILLS FOR TAXES DUE ON REAL PROPERTY.

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H. 3402 -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE MONIES FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996-97.

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H. 3403 -- Reps. Cato, Wilkins, Young-Brickell, Meacham, Haskins, Davenport, Tripp, Seithel, Limehouse, Law, Delleney, Gamble, Trotter, Harrison, Dantzler, Littlejohn, Quinn, Chellis, Bailey, Mason, Allison, Harrell, Sandifer, Jordan, Inabinett, Stuart, Kelley, Rice, Canty, Neilson, Simrill, Moody-Lawrence, Altman, Easterday, Leach, Stoddard, F. Smith, Barfield and Edge: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 8, TITLE 39, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE "UNIFORM TRADE SECRETS ACT", SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CHANGE THE NAME AND SCOPE OF THE CHAPTER TO THE "SOUTH CAROLINA TRADE SECRETS ACT", CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF VARIOUS TERMS, ADD NEW DEFINITIONS, AND ADD CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF LAW.

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H. 3404 -- Reps. Meacham, Quinn, G. Brown, Sandifer, Trotter, Keegan, Kennedy, Lee, D. Smith, Haskins, Harrell, Cato, Fleming and Klauber: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-37-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES, SERVICES, AND CARRIERS, ENERGY SUPPLY AND EFFICIENCY, AND DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO DELETE "PUBLIC UTILITIES PROVIDING GAS SERVICES" FROM THE APPLICABILITY OF THE DEFINITION OF "INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLAN"; TO AMEND SECTION 58-37-20, RELATING TO THE PROVISION THAT THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION SHALL ADOPT PROCEDURES ENCOURAGING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION, SO AS TO PERMIT, RATHER THAN REQUIRE, THE COMMISSION TO ADOPT PROCEDURES THAT ENCOURAGE ELECTRICAL UTILITIES AND PUBLIC UTILITIES PROVIDING GAS SERVICES SUBJECT TO THE COMMISSION'S JURISDICTION TO INVEST IN COST-EFFECTIVE ENERGY EFFICIENT TECHNOLOGIES AND ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAMS; TO AMEND SECTION 58-37-40, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT ELECTRICAL UTILITIES, PUBLIC UTILITIES PROVIDING GAS SERVICES, AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY PREPARE INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLANS, SO AS TO DELETE "PUBLIC UTILITIES PROVIDING GAS SERVICES" AND GAS UTILITIES REGULATED BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION FROM THE REQUIREMENTS AND COVERAGE OF THIS SECTION; AND TO REPEAL SUBSECTION (F) OF SECTION 58-37-40, RELATING TO THE PROVISION THAT NO PROCEDURES FOR INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLANNING FOR UTILITIES PROVIDING NATURAL GAS SERVICES MAY BE RECOMMENDED NOR MAY INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLAN REPORTING BE REQUIRED OF UTILITIES PROVIDING NATURAL GAS SERVICES UNLESS AND UNTIL INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLANNING PROCEDURES FOR UTILITIES PROVIDING NATURAL GAS SERVICES ARE ADOPTED BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION.

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H. 3405 -- Rep. Cato: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE STAFF SERVING THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IS NOT REQUIRED TO WORK ON GOOD FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 1997.

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H. 3406 -- Reps. T. Brown, Barfield, Edge, Kennedy, Harvin, Askins and Miller: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE THREE RIVERS HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF HEMINGWAY AND ITS OFFICERS AND MEMBERS FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING WORK IN CHRONICLING AND PRESERVING THE HISTORY AND GENEALOGY OF THE CITIZENS WHO LIVE IN HEMINGWAY, IN WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, AND IN SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES AND COUNTIES LOCATED IN THE PEE DEE, BLACK, AND LYNCHES RIVERS REGION OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

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H. 3407 -- Reps. Young-Brickell, Chellis, Bailey, Maddox, Cobb-Hunter, Spearman, Gamble, Parks, Hinson, Seithel, Neilson, Stuart, Moody-Lawrence, Meacham, Allison, Martin, Lee, Mullen, Miller and Rodgers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-25-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR FIRST OFFENSE CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM FINE FROM FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS TO TWENTY-FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM IMPRISONMENT FROM THIRTY DAYS TO SIX MONTHS, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE COURT TO IMPOSE A FINE, IMPRISONMENT, OR BOTH; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-25-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CONDITIONS FOR SUSPENDING THE SENTENCE FOR CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SO AS TO REQUIRE A FIRST OFFENDER WHOSE SENTENCE IS SUSPENDED PENDING COMPLETION OF A PROGRAM FOR BATTERING SPOUSES TO BE PLACED ON SIX MONTHS PROBATION IF THE OFFENDER DOES NOT SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE PROGRAM AND TO AUTHORIZE THE COURT TO IMPOSE A FINE AGAINST A SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENDER IN ADDITION TO ORDERING COMPLETION OF A PROGRAM FOR BATTERING SPOUSES.

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H. 3408 -- Rep. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-22-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PRETRIAL INTERVENTION APPLICATION AND PARTICIPATION FEES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE APPLICATION FEE FROM FIFTY DOLLARS TO ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS AND TO INCREASE THE AGGREGATE FEES FOR APPLICATION AND PARTICIPATION FROM THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS TO THREE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS.

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H. 3409 -- Reps. Hodges and Boan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 15 TO CHAPTER 9, TITLE 4 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE BY WHICH THE GOVERNING BODY OF A COUNTY AND OTHER ELECTED COUNTY OFFICES MAY BE ELECTED IN NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS.

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H. 3410 -- Rep. Cato: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-25-315 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR EMERGENCY CEASE AND DESIST ORDERS TO PREVENT THE UNAUTHORIZED TRANSACTION OF INSURANCE BUSINESS WITHIN THIS STATE AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-2-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INSURANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TEN PERCENT OF THE AMOUNT COLLECTED AS PENALTIES MUST BE RETAINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE AND CONSIDERED "OTHER FUNDS", REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL REPORT FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES, AND ALLOW THESE COLLECTED FUNDS TO BE CARRIED FORWARD INTO SUCCEEDING FISCAL YEARS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-25-330, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATING CHAPTER 25, TITLE 38, ON THE UNAUTHORIZED TRANSACTION OF INSURANCE BUSINESS, SO AS TO REQUIRE A WILFUL VIOLATION BEFORE A CONVICTION MAY BE HAD OR A PENALTY IMPOSED, AND CHANGE THE OFFENSE FROM A MISDEMEANOR TO A FELONY.

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H. 3411 -- Reps. Cromer, Bauer, Cobb-Hunter, Neilson, J. Smith, Stuart, Harrison, Scott, Howard, Knotts, Cotty, Neal, Koon, Riser, Gamble, Young, Spearman, McMaster, J. Brown, Wilkes, Byrd and Hodges: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING CONGRESS TO PROVIDE FOR A NATIONAL CEMETERY TO BE LOCATED AT FORT JACKSON IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

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H. 3412 -- Reps. Seithel, Cato and Mason: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-74-90; TO AMEND SECTION 38-74-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE HEALTH INSURANCE POOL; TO AMEND SECTION 38-74-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY FOR POOL COVERAGE; AND SECTION 38-74-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MAJOR MEDICAL EXPENSE COVERAGE, ALL SO AS TO MAKE THE POOL AN ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATIVE MECHANISM UNDER THE FEDERAL HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1996 AND TO INCREASE THE AGGREGATE BENEFIT LIMIT, DELETE THE EXCLUSION OF INDIVIDUALS DIAGNOSED AS BEING INFECTED WITH AIDS, REDUCE THE PREMIUM CAP ON CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS, ALLOW FEDERALLY DEFINED ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS TO ENTER THE POOL WITHOUT SATISFYING CURRENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, REDUCE THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT, REQUIRE FEDERALLY DEFINED ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS TO BE RESIDENTS, ENSURE THAT THE PREEXISTING CONDITION EXCLUSION IS NOT APPLIED TO FEDERALLY DEFINED ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS, REMOVE THE PROVISIONS ALLOWING EXTRA CHARGES WHERE A PREEXISTING CONDITION EXCLUSION IS WAIVED, AND ENSURE THAT FEDERALLY DEFINED ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS ARE PROVIDED A CHOICE OF COVERAGE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3413 -- Reps. Seithel, Cato and Mason: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-41-45; TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 71, TITLE 38, RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES BY ADDING SUBARTICLE 7; TO AMEND ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 71, TITLE 38, RELATING TO GROUP ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE BY ADDING SUBARTICLE 2; TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-135, RELATING TO MINIMUM POSTPARTUM HOSPITALIZATION SERVICES FOR MOTHERS AND NEWBORNS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-335, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CANCELLATION AND RENEWAL POLICIES FOR ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-730, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP ACCIDENT AND HEALTH POLICIES; TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-737, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS OF COVERAGE FOR PSYCHIATRIC CONDITIONS IN GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES; TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-920, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN CONNECTION WITH SMALL GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-960, RELATING TO REQUIRED DISCLOSURE IN SOLICITATION AND SALES MATERIAL FOR SMALL GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-1330, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN CONNECTION WITH SMALL EMPLOYER HEALTH INSURANCE AVAILABILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-1360, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT INSURERS MARKET TWO PLANS FOR SMALL EMPLOYERS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-1370, RELATING TO THE APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN CODE SECTIONS TO INSURANCE PLANS REQUIRED TO BE OFFERED BY SMALL EMPLOYER INSURERS AND PREEXISTING CONDITION COVERAGE FOR LATE ENROLLEES; TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-1410 RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SMALL EMPLOYER INSURER REINSURANCE PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-1440, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR SMALL EMPLOYER INSURERS, ALL SO AS TO COMPLY WITH CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS OF THE FEDERAL HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1996, INCLUDING GUARANTEED AVAILABILITY IN THE SMALL GROUP MARKET, GUARANTEED RENEWABILITY IN THE LARGE GROUP MARKET, THE SMALL GROUP MARKET, THE INDIVIDUAL MARKET, AND FOR MULTIPLE EMPLOYER WELFARE ARRANGEMENTS; REVISIONS TO REQUIRED HOSPITALIZATION SERVICES FOR MOTHERS AND NEWBORNS; EQUALITY IN THE APPLICATION OF CERTAIN LIMITS TO MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS, ANTIDISCRIMINATION REQUIREMENTS IN THE LARGE AND SMALL GROUP MARKETS, AND LIMITATIONS ON PREEXISTING CONDITION EXCLUSIONS IN THE LARGE AND SMALL GROUP MARKETS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 38-71-950, RELATING TO RENEWABILITY AND NOTICE OF NONRENEWAL OF SMALL GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3414 -- Reps. D. Smith and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 58, CODE OF THE LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES, SERVICES, AND CARRIERS, BY ADDING CHAPTER 28 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA COMPETITIVE POWER ACT" WHICH PROVIDES FOR LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND DECLARATIONS, REQUIRES THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TO ADOPT A PLAN FOR RESTRUCTURING THE ELECTRIC UTILITY INDUSTRY, REQUIRES ELECTRIC UTILITIES TO FILE WITH THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION A RESTRUCTURING PLAN PROVIDING FOR CUSTOMER CHOICE, PROVIDES THAT ALL RETAIL CUSTOMERS SHALL BE PERMITTED TO CHOOSE THEIR PROVIDERS OF ELECTRIC GENERATION SERVICES BY A CERTAIN DATE, PROVIDES THAT LOCAL UTILITIES SHALL BE RELIEVED OF THE TRADITIONAL OBLIGATION TO SERVE BUT SHALL HAVE AN OBLIGATION TO CONNECT ALL CUSTOMERS WITHIN THEIR SERVICE TERRITORY ON NONDISCRIMINATORY TERMS AND CONDITIONS, REQUIRES ELECTRIC UTILITIES TO FILE WITH THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION A PLAN FOR RECOVERING STRANDED COSTS, CREATES A LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON ELECTRIC UTILITY RESTRUCTURING, AND PROVIDES FOR RELATED MATTERS; AND TO REPEAL ARTICLES 3 AND 5, CHAPTER 27 OF TITLE 58 OF THE 1976 CODE RELATING TO SERVICE RIGHTS AND RATES AND CHARGES OF ELECTRIC SUPPLIERS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3415 -- Reps. Townsend, Rodgers, H. Brown, Parks, Wilder, Neal, Limehouse, Govan, Lloyd, Sharpe, Neilson, Allison, Bailey, Jordan, McLeod, Law, Walker, Littlejohn, Trotter, Leach, Inabinett, Stille, Martin, Harrison, Stuart, Young-Brickell, Hinson, Easterday, Cato, Wilkins, Hamilton, Harrell, D. Smith, J. Brown, Kirsh, J. Smith, Klauber, Webb, Woodrum, McMahand, Sandifer, Maddox, McKay, Haskins, Cooper, Barrett and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-39-100 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF UNIFORM HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS AND THE NUMBER OF UNITS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE A DIPLOMA, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, BEGINNING WITH THE NINTH GRADE CLASS OF SCHOOL YEAR 1997-98 AND THEREAFTER, THE NUMBER OF UNITS REQUIRED FOR A DIPLOMA IS TWENTY-FOUR, RATHER THAN TWENTY, TO SPECIFY WHAT THESE FOUR ADDITIONAL UNITS MUST CONSIST OF, AND TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH OTHER UNITS MAY BE APPLIED TOWARD THESE REQUIREMENTS.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
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Third Reading
Amended

H. 3416 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, Miller, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hodges, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McCraw, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AT THE DEATH OF CARROLL A. CAMPBELL, SR., THE FATHER OF OUR DISTINGUISHED FORMER GOVERNOR, AND EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO GOVERNOR CAMPBELL AND ALL THE MEMBERS OF THE CAMPBELL FAMILY.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3417 -- Reps. Young, G. Brown, Canty, Neal and Woodrum: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION SALUTING THE WILSON HALL GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM OF SUMTER COUNTY ON WINNING THE 1996 SCISA CROSS COUNTRY STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3418 -- Reps. Hodges and Boan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 15 TO CHAPTER 9, TITLE 4 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE BY WHICH THE SHERIFF MAY BE ELECTED IN A NONPARTISAN ELECTION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3419 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter, R. Smith, Harrell, Kennedy and Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-127-310, 59-127-320, 59-127-400, 59-127-440, AND 59-127-460, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPECIAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, SO AS TO DEFINE "NET ATHLETIC REVENUES" AND ADD THESE REVENUES TO THOSE REVENUE SERVICES PREVIOUSLY AVAILABLE FOR DEBT SERVICE ON THESE BONDS, TO RAISE THE THREE MILLION DOLLAR OUTSTANDING DEBT LIMIT FOR THESE BONDS TO TWENTY MILLION DOLLARS, TO AUTHORIZE BOND PROCEEDS TO BE USED FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, RECONSTRUCTING, RENOVATING, OR EQUIPPING ATHLETIC FACILITIES, AND TO REFUND PREVIOUSLY ISSUED BONDS, AND TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO ADVERTISING OF ISSUES.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Amended
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3420 -- Rep. Rhoad: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-6-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE IMPORTATION OF SWINE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR RELIANCE ON PSEUDORABIES ERADICATION PROGRAM STANDARDS WHEN IMPORTING SWINE FOR FEEDING OR OTHER THAN FEEDING PURPOSES.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Other Proceedings
Ratified

H. 3421 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-567 SO AS TO CREATE A MISDEMEANOR FOR KNOWINGLY MAKING A FALSE REPORT OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-540, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY FOR GOOD FAITH REPORTING OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THERE IS NO IMMUNITY IF A PERSON DOES NOT ACT IN GOOD FAITH OR ACTS MALICIOUSLY IN MAKING A REPORT.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Amended
Point of Order

H. 3422 -- Reps. Harrell, H. Brown and Wilkins: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996-97 SIX MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FROM CERTAIN 1996-97 GENERAL FUND REVENUES TO FUND THE BASE STUDENT COST FIGURE IN THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT FORMULA ADJUSTED TO REFLECT THE ACTUAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3423 -- Reps. J. Smith, Neal, Howard, Miller, Maddox, Sheheen, Hodges, Pinckney, Harvin, Bowers, Bauer and Battle: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996-97 SIX MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FROM CERTAIN 1996-97 GENERAL FUND REVENUES TO FUND THE BASE STUDENT COST FIGURE IN THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT FORMULA ADJUSTED TO REFLECT THE ACTUAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3424 -- Reps. Breeland, Simrill, Felder, F. Smith, Spearman, Limehouse, Woodrum, Seithel, Sharpe, Cobb-Hunter, T. Brown, Young, Whipper, Law, Allison, Littlejohn, Webb, Altman, Howard, Bailey, Harrell, Scott, Mullen, Neal, Whatley, Lee, Gourdine, Byrd, Trotter, Mack, M. Hines, Kelley, Parks, McMahand, Stuart, Rodgers, Cave, Campsen, Phillips, Battle, Jordan, Lanford, Davenport, J. Brown, Cooper, Moody-Lawrence and Edge: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-39-160, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATING IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES BY STUDENTS IN GRADES NINE THROUGH TWELVE, SO AS TO REQUIRE STUDENTS TO HAVE AN OVERALL "C" AVERAGE IN THE PRECEDING SEMESTER AND HAVE PASSED AT LEAST FOUR ACADEMIC COURSES INCLUDING EACH UNIT TAKEN WHICH IS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL PROVIDE ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE STUDENTS WHO DESIRE TO PARTICIPATE BUT WHO HAVE NOT MAINTAINED A "C" AVERAGE IN THE PRECEDING SEMESTER.

Introduced & Committed
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Amended
Proposed Amendment
Objection
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Request for Debate
Point of Order

H. 3425 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO PRINCIPAL APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1983, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 3426 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO AUDIOVISUAL LIBRARY SERVICES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1998, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 3427 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2017, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 3428 -- Rep. Klauber: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-870, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONAL WATERCRAFT AND BOATING SAFETY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO BE IN POSSESSION OF A PERSONAL WATERCRAFT OR PROPCRAFT UPON THE WATERS OF THIS STATE AFTER SUNSET OR BEFORE SUNRISE UNLESS THE WATERCRAFT OR PROPCRAFT IS TIED TO A DOCK OR OTHERWISE SECURELY MOORED, TO OPERATE A PERSONAL WATERCRAFT, SPECIALTY PROPCRAFT, OR VESSEL WHILE UPON THE WATERS OF THIS STATE IN A MANNER THAT UNREASONABLY OR UNNECESSARILY ENDANGERS LIFE, LIMB, OR PROPERTY OR WHEN UNREASONABLY CLOSE TO A MOORED OR AN ANCHORED VESSEL, WHARF, DOCK, BULKHEAD, PIER, OR A PERSON IN THE WATER, OR WITHIN ONE HUNDRED YARDS OF THE ATLANTIC OCEAN COASTLINE, AND TO OPERATE WHILE UPON THE WATERS OF THIS STATE A PERSONAL WATERCRAFT, SPECIALTY PROPCRAFT, OR VESSEL IN A MANNER SO AS TO LEAVE THE WATER COMPLETELY WHILE CROSSING THE WAKE OF ANOTHER VESSEL WHEN UNREASONABLY OR UNNECESSARILY CLOSE TO THE VESSEL CREATING THE WAKE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3429 -- Reps. Fleming, Knotts, Neal, Govan, Simrill, Canty, Lloyd, Littlejohn, Stuart, Moody-Lawrence, Meacham, Scott, Whipper, Jordan and Tripp: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-1610, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LEGISLATIVE INTENT AS TO THE STATE GRAND JURY, AND SECTION 14-7-1630, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE STATE GRAND JURY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR EXPANDED JURISDICTION OF THE STATE GRAND JURY TO INCLUDE CRIMES INVOLVING ENVIRONMENTAL AND STATE INCOME TAX LAWS AND INSURANCE FRAUD.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3430 -- Reps. Mason, Stoddard, R. Smith and Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-3-130, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ALIMONY, AND SECTION 20-3-150, RELATING TO THE SEGREGATION OF CHILD SUPPORT AND ALIMONY IN A COURT ORDER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALIMONY IS TERMINATED UPON THE CONTINUED COHABITATION OF THE SUPPORTED SPOUSE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3431 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO STUDENT TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2000, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Point of Order

H. 3432 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO BUS CONDUCT (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2001, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 3433 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO STUDENT TRANSPORTATION RECORDS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2002, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 3434 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEE COST SAVINGS PROGRAM (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2007, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 3435 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2016, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 3436 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO TEXTBOOK SELECTION AND ADOPTION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2018, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 3437 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO ENSURING THAT SCHOOL DISTRICTS RECRUIT AND HIRE PERSONNEL FOR EIA IMPLEMENTATION ON THE BASIS OF MERIT AND QUALIFICATIONS; TO ENSURE FAIR AND EQUAL TREATMENT FOR MINORITIES; AND CORRECTIVE ACTION FOR NONCOMPLIANCE (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2005, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 3438 -- Reps. Fleming, Askins, Seithel, Mason, McCraw, Simrill, Limehouse, Bailey, Bauer, Robinson, Lloyd, Keegan, Stille, Scott, Riser, Stuart, Young, Cato, Altman, Littlejohn, Maddox, Kirsh, Mullen, Tripp, Phillips and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 30 TO TITLE 17 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES TO CONDUCT WIRE AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS INTERCEPTION AND INTERCEPTION OF ORAL COMMUNICATIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3439 -- Reps. Mason, Hawkins, Stoddard, R. Smith, Rodgers, Kirsh and Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 39, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRADE AND COMMERCE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 75 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF THE SALE OF REGROOVED AND REGROOVABLE TIRES.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Amended
Point of Order

H. 3440 -- Rep. Hinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-39-160, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A STUDENT WHO HAS NOT PASSED AT LEAST FOUR ACADEMIC COURSES MAY PARTICIPATE IN AN INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITY IF THE STUDENT NEEDS FEWER THAN FOUR UNITS TO RECEIVE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND THE STUDENT HAS PASSED ALL OF THE ACADEMIC COURSES WHICH HE HAS TAKEN DURING THE APPLICABLE SEMESTER.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3441 -- Reps. Knotts, Bauer, Gamble, Koon, Riser, Spearman, Stuart, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hodges, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McCraw, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Stille, Stoddard, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING DETECTIVE BILLY ALLEN AND DETECTIVE DAVID GRICE OF THE LEXINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING WORK IN THE ST. JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH INVESTIGATION.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3442 -- Reps. Klauber, Carnell, Parks and Stille: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SORROW AT THE DEATH OF ERNEST THOMAS MCCUTCHEON, SR., OF GREENWOOD AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3443 -- Rep. Askins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-930, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SALES TAX DUE ON THE SALE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE TO A RESIDENT OF ANOTHER STATE FOR LICENSING IN THE OTHER STATE, SO AS TO EXTEND THIS CALCULATION OF THE TAX DUE TO BOATS AND MOTORS SOLD TO A RESIDENT OF ANOTHER STATE FOR LICENSING IN THE OTHER STATE.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Amended
Debate Adjourned
Other Proceedings
Other Proceedings
Point of Order

H. 3444 -- Reps. Keegan, Bailey, Kelley and Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING, BY ADDING ARTICLE 57 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR MEMBERS OF THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Amended
Other Proceedings
Point of Order

H. 3445 -- Reps. Stille, F. Smith, J. Hines, Lee, Robinson, Wilder, Clyburn, Byrd, Hamilton, M. Hines and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 30-4-43 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A STATE AGENCY, DEPARTMENT, OR COMMISSION FROM SELLING OR DISTRIBUTING A PERSON'S NAME AND INFORMATION ABOUT A MOTOR VEHICLE HE OWNS AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3446 -- Reps. Stille, Wilder, Clyburn, Felder, Delleney, Cromer and Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 15 TO CHAPTER 9, TITLE 4 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE BY WHICH THE GOVERNING BODY OF A COUNTY AND OTHER ELECTED COUNTY OFFICES MAY BE ELECTED IN NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3447 -- Reps. McMahand, F. Smith, Cato, Leach, R. Smith, Neilson, Allison, Lee, Haskins, Beck, T. Brown, Phillips, McCraw, Loftis, Hamilton, J. Hines, Robinson, Davenport, Clyburn, Whatley, Mack, Chellis, Vaughn, Byrd, G. Brown, Wilder, Woodrum, Wilkes, Gamble, Howard, Young, Battle, Kirsh, Riser and Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-78-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXCEPTIONS FROM LIABILITY FOR GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES UNDER THE GOVERNMENTAL TORT CLAIMS ACT, SO AS TO EXEMPT COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENTS AND MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENTS FROM LIABILITY WHEN ESCORTING FUNERAL PROCESSIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3448 -- Reps. Limbaugh, Askins, G. Brown, Moody-Lawrence, Neilson, Knotts, Kennedy, J. Hines, Kinon, Inabinett, Harvin, Rice, Simrill, Kirsh, T. Brown, Neal, Maddox, Baxley, Jennings and Battle: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 22 SO AS TO ENACT THE "COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTERS ACT OF 1997" WHICH AUTHORIZES THE CREATION OF REGIONAL COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTERS BY TWO OR MORE SCHOOL DISTRICTS OR BY A SCHOOL DISTRICT AND A POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTION FOR PROVIDING INSTRUCTIONAL, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND OTHER SERVICES DESIRED BY THE PARTICIPATING SCHOOL DISTRICTS OR INSTITUTIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3449 -- Reps. Haskins, Altman, H. Brown, Knotts, Mason, Lee, R. Smith, Davenport, Sandifer, Cooper, Littlejohn, Phillips, McMahand, F. Smith, Cato, Chellis, Koon, Vaughn, Hamilton, Leach, Rhoad, Campsen, Riser, Koon, Stille, Kinon, Limehouse, Young-Brickell, Battle, Meacham, Whatley, Byrd, Webb, Simrill and Barrett: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-470, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EAVESDROPPING OR PEEPING, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO BE AN EAVESDROPPER OR A PEEPING TOM ON A PUBLIC PREMISE.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Amended

H. 3450 -- Reps. Vaughn, Simrill, Rice, F. Smith, Easterday, Quinn, Townsend, Hawkins, Haskins, Maddox, Allison, Lee, Leach, Stille, Hamilton, Cato, McMahand, Tripp, Riser, Loftis, Littlejohn, Robinson, Walker, Davenport, Martin, Bowers, Rodgers, Miller, Battle, Lanford, Witherspoon and Mason: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-2740, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION AND USE OF "C" FUND GASOLINE TAX REVENUES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EARNINGS ON THE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION FUND MUST BE CREDITED TO COUNTIES IN THE PROPORTION THE COUNTY'S DISTRIBUTION OF "C" FUNDS IS OF THE TOTAL OF SUCH DISTRIBUTIONS STATEWIDE AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE DISTRIBUTIONS SHALL NOT INCLUDE COUNTIES THAT ADMINISTER THEIR OWN "C" FUNDS.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Recorded Vote
Amended
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

H. 3451 -- Rep. Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-1-25, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE FOR MAGISTRATES, SO AS TO PERMIT A RETIRED MAGISTRATE TO BE APPOINTED BY THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT, UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE OF THE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, TO SERVE AS A SPECIAL MAGISTRATE IN THE COUNTY IN WHICH HE LAST SERVED.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3452 -- Reps. Miller, McMaster, Moody-Lawrence, Townsend, Hinson, Knotts, Cotty, Neal, Barrett, Battle, T. Brown, Trotter, Maddox, Stille, Stoddard, Witherspoon, Lloyd, J. Smith, Kennedy, Pinckney, Delleney, Rice, Kelley, Edge, Woodrum, Keegan, Martin, Webb, Parks, Carnell, Rhoad, Jordan, Rodgers, Meacham, Young-Brickell, Howard, Simrill, Spearman, Bowers, Koon and Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-845, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OPTIONAL POSTPONEMENT OF JURY SERVICE FOR STUDENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR OPTIONAL POSTPONEMENT OF JURY SERVICE FOR SCHOOL EMPLOYEES.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Recorded Vote
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 3453 -- Reps. McMahand, F. Smith, Meacham, Knotts, Neal, Mack, Maddox, Stille, Haskins, Young-Brickell, Hamilton, Parks, Gourdine and Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-243 SO AS TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO DEVELOP ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS AND TO REQUIRE A CHILD EXPELLED FOR MORE THAN ONE WEEK TO BE PLACED IN A PRIVATE OR ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3454 -- Rep. Law: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL ON WINNING THE 1996 CLASS AAAA DIVISION II STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3455 -- Rep. Law: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM, COACHES, SUPPORT STAFF, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, ON A DATE AND AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING THE TEAM'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS, INCLUDING ITS WINNING THE 1996 CLASS AAAA, DIVISION II STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 3456 -- Rep. Meacham: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE FORT MILL HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND, DIRECTOR, ASSISTANTS, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1997, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON WINNING THE 1996-97 SOUTH CAROLINA AAA STATE MARCHING BAND CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 3457 -- Reps. Howard, J. Brown, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hodges, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McCraw, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPON THE DEATH OF EDWIN JULIUS ZOBEL, JR., OF RICHLAND COUNTY, AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3458 -- Rep. Meacham: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE FORT MILL HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND UPON WINNING THE 1996-97 SOUTH CAROLINA AAA STATE MARCHING BAND CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3459 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, RELATING TO FOOD STAMP PROGRAM ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2101, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Other Proceedings
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 3460 -- Rep. Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1860, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON OVERTAKING ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE LEFT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A VEHICLE ATTEMPTING TO OVERTAKE OR PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE MUST YIELD THE RIGHT-OF-WAY TO A VEHICLE ATTEMPTING TO MOVE TO THE LEFT THAT HAS GIVEN THE APPROPRIATE SIGNALS AS CONTAINED IN SECTION 56-5-2150.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3461 -- Reps. McMahand, F. Smith, Sheheen, Allison, Breeland, Spearman, Littlejohn, Lee, Stoddard and Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-67-545 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE PARENTS AND OTHER ADULT SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS OR EMPLOYEES TO RIDE ROUTE SCHOOL BUSES ON A SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS, TO PROVIDE THAT PARENTS AND OTHER ADULTS ALSO MAY RIDE SCHOOL BUSES IN CONJUNCTION WITH SPECIAL PROGRAMS THAT ARE SPONSORED BY THE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND TO PROVIDE THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE ABOVE IS PERMITTED.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Recorded Vote
Recorded Vote
Amended
Amended
Senate Amendments Amended
Proposed Amendment
Debate Adjourned
Objection
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 3462 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 39-19-220, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORIZED CHARGES AND COMMISSIONS FOR HANDLING AND SELLING LEAF TOBACCO, SO AS TO PROVIDE TWO OPTIONAL METHODS FOR DETERMINING THESE CHARGES AND COMMISSIONS.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Senate Amendments Amended
Other Proceedings
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 3463 -- Reps. McMahand, F. Smith, Lee, M. Hines, Mack, T. Brown, Maddox and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 24-3-440 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM INVOLVING THE USE OF INMATE LABOR BY A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AND TO ALLOW PARTICIPANTS TO EARN CREDITS TOWARD A REDUCTION IN SENTENCE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3464 -- Reps. McMahand, F. Smith, Lee, M. Hines, Mack and Hamilton: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-530, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FORFEITURE PROCEDURES, THE DISPOSITION OF FORFEITED ITEMS, AND THE DISPOSITION OF PROCEEDS OF SALES OF REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY CONFISCATED PURSUANT TO THE SEIZURE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO MODIFY THE DISTRIBUTION OF PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF PROPERTY FORFEITED, TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMPENSATION OF PERSONS PROVIDING INFORMATION LEADING TO THE FORFEITURE OF PROPERTY, AND TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE SUBSTANCE ABUSE FACILITIES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3465 -- Reps. Hodges and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1770, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PRERETIREMENT DEATH BENEFITS FOR A STATE EMPLOYEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A FIFTY PERCENT DEATH BENEFIT TO ELIGIBLE SURVIVORS WHEN THE EMPLOYEE DIES A VIOLENT DEATH WHILE PERFORMING STATE DUTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1680, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTION OF STATE RETIREMENT BENEFITS FROM CERTAIN TAX LIABILITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE NONTAXABILITY OF THE PRERETIREMENT DEATH BENEFITS PAYABLE TO ELIGIBLE SURVIVORS OF A STATE EMPLOYEE WHO DIES A VIOLENT DEATH WHILE PERFORMING STATE DUTIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-111-110, RELATING TO TUITION WAIVERS FOR CHILDREN OF CERTAIN STATE EMPLOYEES, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE SURVIVING CHILDREN OF A STATE EMPLOYEE WHO DIES A VIOLENT DEATH WHILE PERFORMING STATE DUTIES.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Amended

H. 3466 -- Rep. G. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 7, TITLE 40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REGULATION AND LICENSURE OF BARBERS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL BOARDS AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF BARBERS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3467 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RELATING TO SPECIFIC INFORMATION SERVICE SIGNING, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2045, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order

H. 3468 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT THE DWELLING HOME AND LOT OF A FORMER PRISONER OF WAR OR MEDAL OF HONOR WINNER AND TO PROVIDE THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE EXEMPTION CONTINUES FOR A SURVIVING SPOUSE.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading

H. 3469 -- Reps. Klauber, Carnell, Parks and Stille: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-15-470 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A COUNTY, IF PRACTICABLE, TO USE OTHER MEANS OF VOTING ABSENTEE INSTEAD OF BY PAPER BALLOT, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO ENSURE THE SECURITY OF ANY VOTING MACHINE OR VOTING METHOD USED BY A COUNTY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3470 -- Reps. Kirsh, Edge, Barfield, Meacham and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 18, TITLE 41, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA AMUSEMENT RIDES SAFETY CODE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TERM "COMMISSIONER" TO "DIRECTOR" AND TO CONFORM THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR TO THE GOVERNMENT RESTRUCTURING ACT OF 1993.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading

H. 3471 -- Rep. Mason: A HOUSE RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE HONORABLE SANDRA K. MCKINNEY, CLERK OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, TO COLLECT AND PUBLISH THE PRAYERS OF THE HOUSE CHAPLAIN, THE REVEREND DR. ALTON C. CLARK OF LITTLE MOUNTAIN, AND PROVIDE FOR DISTRIBUTION OF EIGHTEEN HUNDRED COPIES OF THE CHAPLAIN'S COLLECTED PRAYERS AS DIRECTED BY THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 3472 -- Reps. Parks, Klauber, Carnell and Stille: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF GREENWOOD COUNTY AS A COUNTY OF THE GREAT STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3473 -- Reps. Felder, Vaughn, Carnell, Kinon, Lanford, Allison, Harvin, McKay, Kennedy, Neilson, Cobb-Hunter, Koon, Robinson, Cooper, Young-Brickell, H. Brown, R. Smith, Harrell, Kelley, Boan and Riser: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO ALLOW AN OPTION UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM PERMITTING CONTINUED MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR PERIODS OF AT LEAST A YEAR AFTER A SEVERELY DISABLED SSI RECIPIENT GAINS COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT AND LOSES SSI ELIGIBILITY AS A RESULT OF THE FORMER RECIPIENT'S EARNINGS LEVEL AND TO FURTHER MEMORIALIZE CONGRESS TO ALLOW THIS STATE TO CREATE A DEMONSTRATION PROJECT ALLOWING THE PURCHASE OF MEDICAID COVERAGE THROUGH A SLIDING PREMIUM SCALE BASED ON INCOME FOR PERSONS WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES WHO ARE COMPETITIVELY EMPLOYED BUT WITHOUT ACCESS TO EMPLOYER PROVIDED HEALTH INSURANCE.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Adopted

H. 3474 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1985, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Point of Order

H. 3475 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO ANNUAL BUDGET DEADLINES AND SCHEDULES (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1991, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Point of Order

H. 3476 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO STATE AID (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1992, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Point of Order

H. 3477 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1993, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Point of Order

H. 3478 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO FINANCIAL REPORTS AND STATEMENTS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1994, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Point of Order

H. 3479 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING INVENTORIES (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1995, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Point of Order

H. 3480 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO AUDITS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1996, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Point of Order

H. 3481 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO PERSONNEL RECORDS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2004, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Point of Order

H. 3482 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO THE DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS FOR TRAINABLE AND MENTALLY HANDICAPPED STUDENTS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2014, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Point of Order

H. 3483 -- Reps. Wilder, Inabinett, Neal, Carnell, Maddox and McMaster: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR BEER OR WINE PERMITS AND ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR LICENSES, SO AS TO REVISE THE NEWSPAPER NOTICE AND NOTICE POSTING REQUIREMENTS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3484 -- Reps. Fleming, Knotts, Littlejohn, Limehouse, Koon and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 36, TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SALES AND USE TAX, BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 SO AS TO ENACT THE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF SALES TAX ACT WHICH IMPOSES AN ADDITIONAL FOUR PERCENT SALES TAX BEGINNING JULY 1, 1997, TO BE USED TO RETIRE BONDED INDEBTEDNESS AND LEASE-PURCHASE OBLIGATIONS AND FOR CERTAIN AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX RELIEF; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MAXIMUM SALES TAX ON ANY TRANSACTION, SO AS TO REVISE THIS MAXIMUM TAX; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS, REVISE OTHER EXEMPTIONS, AND ADD EXEMPTIONS INCLUDING AN EXEMPTION FOR FOOD PURCHASED LAWFULLY WITH UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD STAMPS; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 11-11-330 AND 12-37-251 RELATING TO THE STATE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FUND AND CHAPTER 10 OF TITLE 4 RELATING TO THE LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3485 -- Reps. Fleming, J. Hines, Inabinett, Lloyd, Chellis, Stille, Hawkins, Sandifer, Webb, Rhoad, Tripp, Riser, Wilkes and Mack: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-11-522 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT DESTROYING A MAIL BOX IS A FELONY, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3486 -- Reps. Fleming, Inabinett, Clyburn, Klauber, Cotty and McMaster: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXTENT OF A MAGISTRATE'S CIVIL JURISDICTION, AND SECTION 22-3-30, RELATING TO COUNTERCLAIMS IN MAGISTRATE'S COURT, SO AS TO LIMIT A MAGISTRATE'S CIVIL JURISDICTION TO A COUNTERCLAIM INVOLVING A SUM NOT TO EXCEED FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3487 -- Reps. Fleming, Inabinett and Tripp: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 16-19-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXEMPTION FROM THE GAMBLING OFFENSES OF OPERATION OF COIN-OPERATED NONPAYOUT MACHINES WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3488 -- Reps. Fleming, McKay, Sandifer, Limbaugh and Tripp: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT RATIOS OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF AD VALOREM TAXATION, SO AS TO DELETE THE ROLLBACK TAX AND TO IMPOSE A CHANGE OF USE PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS WHEN REAL PROPERTY IS CHANGED FROM AGRICULTURAL USE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3489 -- Reps. Fleming, M. Hines, Neilson, Inabinett, Meacham, Neal, Sandifer, Chellis, Jordan, Cave, Parks, Clyburn, Moody-Lawrence, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Tripp, Rhoad, McKay, Walker, Riser and Mack: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 17, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR DISABLED PERSONS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE PROVISION AND USE OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES AND PLACARDS FOR DISABLED PERSONS, TO PROVIDE SPECIFICATIONS FOR ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES FOR DISABLED PERSONS, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR MISUSE OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES AND PLACARDS FOR DISABLED PERSONS AND FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF FEES COLLECTED FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS PROVISION; AND TO REPEAL ARTICLE 18, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, RELATING TO FREE PARKING FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3490 -- Reps. Fleming, Neilson, G. Brown, Simrill, Neal, F. Smith, Knotts, Hawkins, Inabinett, Sandifer, Wilder, Easterday, Young, Woodrum, Walker, Stille, Allison, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Haskins, Hamilton, Young-Brickell, Gamble, Moody-Lawrence, Tripp, Klauber, Koon, Meacham, Mack, Harvin and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 51-23-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GRANT FUNDS FOR PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES, SO AS TO ALLOW UNSPENT GRANT FUNDS TO BE CARRIED FORWARD FOR TEN YEARS INSTEAD OF THREE YEARS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3491 -- Reps. Fleming, G. Brown, Inabinett, Lloyd, M. Hines, Clyburn, J. Hines and Mack: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 43-5-98 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON ENROLLED FULL TIME IN AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE FOOD STAMPS IF THE PERSON IS ELIGIBLE OTHERWISE, IS RECEIVING AID TO FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN, AND IS MAINTAINING A "C" AVERAGE OR BETTER.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3492 -- Reps. Fleming, M. Hines, Inabinett, Lloyd, Clyburn, J. Hines, Moody-Lawrence, Neal and Tripp: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-7-160, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY FOR PERSONS PREVIOUSLY LICENSED TO PRACTICE BARBERING IN ANOTHER JURISDICTION TO BE REGISTERED IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO REDUCE THE MINIMUM TIME THE PERSON MUST HAVE BEEN LICENSED AND ACTIVELY PRACTICING BARBERING IN THE OTHER JURISDICTION FROM TWO YEARS TO ONE YEAR.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3493 -- Reps. Fleming, Knotts, Cotty, Stille, Cooper, Sandifer, Cromer, Jordan and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6240, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONFISCATION, FORFEITURE, AND DISPOSITION OF VEHICLES DRIVEN BY PERSONS CONVICTED OF FOUR OR MORE VIOLATIONS OF THE DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OR DRIVING UNDER SUSPENSION PROVISIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE NUMBER OF CONVICTIONS THAT RESULT IN THE CONFISCATION AND FORFEITURE OF A VEHICLE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3494 -- Reps. Kirsh, Simrill and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 13-1-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, SO AS TO ABOLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA JOBS-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND TO TRANSFER ITS FUNCTIONS, POWERS, DUTIES, AND ASSETS TO THE DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 13-1-20, RELATING TO THE PURPOSES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, SO AS TO INCLUDE FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES FORMERLY OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA JOBS-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; TO AMEND SECTIONS 13-1-320, 13-1-340, AND 13-1-350, RELATING TO THE OBJECTIVES, POWERS, AND DUTIES OF THE DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE OBJECTIVES, POWERS, AND DUTIES FORMERLY OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA JOBS-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 41-43-10 THROUGH 41-43-290 RELATING TO THE CREATION AND EMPOWERMENT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA JOBS-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3495 -- Reps. Meacham, Kirsh, Simrill, Moody-Lawrence, McCraw and Delleney: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING YORK COUNTY FOR ITS MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND DECLARING FEBRUARY 25, 1997 "YORK COUNTY DAY".

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3496 -- Reps. Young, Woodrum, G. Brown, Canty, Neal and Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SORROW AT THE DEATH OF ALEXANDER BRODY OF SUMTER AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3497 -- Reps. Jennings, Baxley, Young, Bailey, Whatley, M. Hines, Scott, J. Hines, G. Brown, Young-Brickell, F. Smith, J. Smith, Cobb-Hunter, Whipper, Neilson, Clyburn, Knotts, Beck, Kinon, Stuart, R. Smith, Cato, Davenport, Riser, Chellis, Wilder, Moody-Lawrence, Bauer, Lloyd, Law, Battle, Meacham, Lanford, Maddox, Seithel, Martin, Jordan and Harrell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO ENCOURAGE THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND CIVIC AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS TO IMPLEMENT AND TEACH THE EDDIE EAGLE ELEMENTARY GUN SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Adopted

H. 3498 -- Reps. Knotts, Kennedy, Cobb-Hunter, Govan, Inabinett, Neal, Lanford, Whatley, McCraw, Bailey, Chellis, Young, Harrell, Scott, Simrill, Wilkins, Clyburn, Harrison, J. Smith, Riser, Altman, Fleming, Haskins, Tripp, Davenport, Keegan, Delleney and Bauer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-765 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER OF ANNUAL LEAVE AND SICK LEAVE BETWEEN SPOUSES WHEN BOTH ARE EMPLOYED BY STATE AGENCIES SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE STATE EMPLOYEE LEAVE-TRANSFER PROGRAM.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Amended

H. 3499 -- Reps. Knotts, Whatley, Cobb-Hunter, Neal, Kennedy, Govan, Lanford, Fleming, Simrill, Bailey, Altman, Stille, Harrell, Young, Sandifer, McCraw, Clyburn, Wilkins, Scott, Chellis, Davenport, Harrison, D. Smith, Riser, Webb, Barrett, Tripp, Klauber, J. Smith, Keegan, Delleney, Bauer, Campsen, Hawkins, McMaster and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 17-13-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER RESPONDS TO A DISTRESS CALL OR REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE IN AN ADJACENT JURISDICTION, THE AUTHORITY, RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES, AND IMMUNITIES THAT APPLY TO AN OFFICER WITHIN THE JURISDICTION IN WHICH HE IS EMPLOYED, ARE EXTENDED TO AND INCLUDE THE ADJACENT NEIGHBORING JURISDICTION; BY ADDING SECTION 55-11-355 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE RICHLAND-LEXINGTON AIRPORT DISTRICT IS NOT A BARRIER TO THE CONTIGUITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ANNEXATION; TO AMEND SECTION 5-11-350, RELATING TO THE RICHLAND-LEXINGTON AIRPORT COMMISSION SO AS TO PROVIDE POLICE JURISDICTION FOR NEIGHBORING MUNICIPALITIES WITHIN THE RICHLAND-LEXINGTON AIRPORT DISTRICT; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY SHALL CONDUCT A STUDY REGARDING ACCIDENTS RESULTING FROM HIGH SPEED CHASES.

Introduced & Committed
Second Reading
Third Reading
Amended
Recalled
Non-Concurrence
Enrolled
Conference Committee
Report of Conference Committee
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 3500 -- Reps. Young-Brickell, F. Smith, Keegan, Simrill, Mason, Bailey, Maddox, Chellis, Knotts, Cooper, Robinson, Neilson, Gamble, Kirsh, Stille, Davenport, Meacham, Sandifer, McKay, Martin, Baxley, Barfield, Edge, Jordan and Tripp: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-11-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TIME THAT THE TERMS OF OFFICE OF COUNTY OFFICERS COMMENCE, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE TERMS OF OFFICE OF COUNTY AUDITORS AND COUNTY TREASURERS COMMENCE ON THE FIRST DAY OF JULY NEXT FOLLOWING THEIR ELECTION AND PROVIDE THAT THOSE TERMS COMMENCE ON THE FIRST TUESDAY IN JANUARY NEXT AFTER THEIR ELECTION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3501 -- Reps. Young, Limehouse, Seithel, Meacham, Leach, Harvin, McCraw, Woodrum, Simrill, Inabinett, Neal, Canty, Chellis, R. Smith, Knotts, J. Hines, Davenport, Phillips, Littlejohn, Riser and Battle: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 45, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HOTELS, MOTELS, RESTAURANTS AND BOARDING HOUSES BY ADDING CHAPTER 11 SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENTS IN THIS STATE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3502 -- Judiciary Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-41-85 SO AS TO MAKE THE PERFORMING OF A PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION UNLAWFUL AND A FELONY, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION, TO GRANT TO CERTAIN PERSONS A CAUSE OF ACTION AGAINST THE PHYSICIAN OR OTHER PERSON UNLAWFULLY PERFORMING A PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION, AND TO STIPULATE THE TYPES OF DAMAGES WHICH MAY BE OBTAINED.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Recorded Vote
Proposed Amendment
Objection
Request for Debate
Other Proceedings
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 3503 -- Reps. Tripp, Maddox, R. Smith, Wilder, Jordan, Townsend, Seithel, Baxley, Moody-Lawrence, Sandifer, Cobb-Hunter, Spearman, Askins, Neilson, Leach, Kennedy, Mason, Barrett, Inabinett, Hamilton, Knotts, Edge, Bailey, Cooper, Govan, Scott, Law, Hodges, Altman, Hawkins, Rice, Chellis, Stille, Neal, Kinon, Stoddard, Fleming, Miller, Robinson, D. Smith, Klauber, Carnell, Trotter, Lee, Martin, Whatley, Limehouse, Quinn, McMaster, Cato, Allison, Webb, Riser, Dantzler, Loftis, Lanford, Young-Brickell, Witherspoon, Harrell, Cromer, Harrison, Kelley, Gamble, Limbaugh, Parks, Keegan, Meacham, Simrill, Lloyd, McKay, McLeod, Harvin, Sharpe, Kirsh, Vaughn, J. Hines, McCraw, Bauer, Littlejohn, Jennings, Beck, Hinson, Battle and Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1300, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROVISIONS CONCERNING CAMPAIGN PRACTICES, SO AS TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "COMMITTEE" TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE DEFINITION A CORPORATION, AND INCLUDE THE INFLUENCING OF THE OUTCOME OF MATTERS CONSIDERED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WHEN THE LIKENESS, IMAGE, VOICE, OR ENDORSEMENT OF A PUBLIC OFFICIAL IS USED; AND TO REQUIRE THAT AFFECTED ENTITIES ARE SUBJECT TO THE REPORTING AND RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS UNDER ARTICLE 13, CHAPTER 13, TITLE 8 FROM JULY 1, 1996, WHEN THE FIRST REPORT IS DUE AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT.

Introduced & Committed
Second Reading
Third Reading
Recalled
Other Proceedings

H. 3504 -- Reps. Limehouse, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, H. Brown, J. Brown, Byrd, Cato, Chellis, Cotty, Davenport, Felder, Fleming, Harrell, Harvin, J. Hines, Howard, Inabinett, Keegan, Kelley, Kinon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mason, McMahand, Miller, Mullen, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Rodgers, Seithel, Sharpe, F. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Tripp, Vaughn, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Witherspoon and Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-15, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE COASTAL FISHERIES LAWS, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; SECTION 50-17-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSE REQUIREMENTS OF CAPTAINS OR MASTERS OF TRAWLING VESSELS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE LICENSE IS VALID ONLY FOR THE SALE OF SEAFOOD PRODUCTS CAUGHT BY LAWFUL TRAWLING; SECTION 50-17-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR SHRIMP OR CRAB BOAT LICENSES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS IN REGARD TO SUCH LICENSES AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; SECTION 50-17-180, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SEAFOOD DEALER'S LICENSES, SO AS TO REQUIRE NONRESIDENT FISHERMEN TO HAVE AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FROM THE DEPARTMENT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH CERTAIN LICENSES MAY BE USED, AND REQUIRE SALES AGENTS AT TEMPORARY LOCATIONS TO HAVE A COPY OF THE WHOLESALE DEALER'S LICENSE IN THEIR POSSESSION; SECTION 50-17-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSES FOR POWERBOATS AND BARGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY RESIDENT OR NONRESIDENT BEFORE USING CRAB POTS FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES MUST ACQUIRE A LICENSE FROM THE DEPARTMENT FOR SUCH POTS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE FEES AND CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THESE LICENSES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT CRAB POTS FOR PERSONAL USE ARE NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE THE PERSON'S NAME ATTACHED TO THE FLOAT; SECTION 50-17-250, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TREATMENT OF NONRESIDENTS IN THE SAME MANNER SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENTS ARE TREATED IN THE NONRESIDENT'S STATE, SO AS TO REVISE THE LICENSE FEES WHICH SUCH NONRESIDENTS MUST PAY; SECTION 50-17-270, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE RECEIPT, DEPOSIT, AND USE OF FEES RECEIVED UNDER THE COASTAL FISHERIES LAWS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR SUCH RECEIPT, DEPOSIT, AND USE; SECTION 50-17-716, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CRAB POTS AND CRAB POT FLOATS, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH CRAB POTS AND FLOATS MUST BE CONSTRUCTED AND IDENTIFIED; TO ADD SECTION 50-17-718, SO AS TO REQUIRE AUTHORIZATION TO USE ANOTHER PERSON'S CRAB POTS TO BE IN THE POSSESSION OF THE PERSON USING THEM IF NOT THE OWNER, TO PROVIDE THAT NONRESIDENTS MAY NOT USE CRAB POT LICENSES AT THE RESIDENT FEE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION; TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-720, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MINIMUM SIZE OF BLUE CRABS WHICH MAY BE CAUGHT OR POSSESSED, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS TO THIS PROVISION AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO ISSUE TO A PERSON ENGAGED IN CLAM MARICULTURE A PERMIT FOR THE CAPTURE AND TEMPORARY POSSESSION AND TRANSPORT OF BLUE CRABS OR STONE CRABS; TO ADD SECTION 50-17-722 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CIRCUMSTANCES AND TIMES WHEN IT IS LAWFUL TO SET, FISH, AND LOCATE CRAB POTS AND POSSESS CRABS, AND TO TRANSPORT CRABS OR PARTS OR PRODUCTS THEREOF; TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-770, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REGISTRATION NUMBERS ON LICENSED CRAB TRAWLERS, SO AS TO REQUIRE VESSELS USED IN FISHING FOR BLUE CRABS WITH TRAPS OR TRANSPORTING BLUE CRABS HARVESTED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES TO DISPLAY CERTAIN IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS; SECTION 50-17-1120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POINT SYSTEM ESTABLISHED FOR VIOLATION OF THE COASTAL FISHERIES LAWS, SO AS TO MAKE THE USING OF A FALSIFIED APPLICATION OR DOCUMENTATION IN CONNECTION WITH A RESIDENT LICENSE AN EIGHTEEN POINT VIOLATION; SECTION 50-20-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN REGARD TO THE RECREATIONAL FISHERIES CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT ACT, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; AND SECTION 50-20-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE STAMP REQUIREMENT UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA RECREATIONAL FISHERIES CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT ACT, SO AS TO EXEMPT FISHERMEN FISHING FOR CRABS WITH ANY GEAR OTHER THAN A WIRE TRAP OR POT.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Amended
Amended

H. 3505 -- Reps. Stuart, Townsend and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3495 SO AS TO PROVIDE A CREDIT AGAINST THE CORPORATE INCOME TAX FOR A PORTION OF THE DIRECT PAYROLL EXPENDITURE OF A MANUFACTURER FOR HIRING A STUDENT IN A PUBLIC SECONDARY EDUCATION "SCHOOL TO WORK" PROGRAM.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3506 -- Reps. Wilkins, Sharpe, Cobb-Hunter, Harrison, Cooper, Campsen and Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-45, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AND AGENCIES, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS TRANSFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO THE GOVERNMENT RESTRUCTURING ACT OF 1993, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COASTAL COUNCIL MAY BE RELOCATED WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT BUT MUST CONTINUE AS AN ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT AND AT OR ABOVE THE BUREAU LEVEL.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Recorded Vote
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Point of Order

H. 3507 -- Reps. Clyburn, Rhoad, Cromer, Limehouse, J. Brown, Cave and Scott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-15, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS TO RUN AS A CANDIDATE IN GENERAL ELECTIONS, SO AS TO HAVE CANDIDATES FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATE FILE THEIR STATEMENTS OF INTENTION OF CANDIDACY WITH THE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION INSTEAD OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THEIR RESPECTIVE PARTY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3508 -- Reps. Wilkins, Whatley, Rhoad, Stoddard, Knotts, Limehouse, H. Brown, Askins, Seithel, Harvin, Tripp, Campsen, Dantzler, Law, Kennedy, Haskins, Cotty, Young-Brickell, Cato, R. Smith, Cooper, Sharpe, Moody-Lawrence, Chellis, Cobb-Hunter, McCraw, Loftis, Bailey, Harrison, Phillips, Easterday, Keegan, J. Brown, Kinon, Gourdine, Mason, Altman, Battle, Allison, Robinson, Koon, Simrill, Mullen, Stuart, Bowers, Spearman, Boan, Riser, McMaster, Klauber, Jordan, Walker, Rodgers, Witherspoon, G. Brown, Lanford, Harrell, Davenport, Littlejohn and Rice: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE THE STROM THURMOND MONUMENT COMMISSION AND PROVIDE FOR THE COMMISSION'S MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES, AND RELATED MATTERS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3509 -- Reps. Hawkins, Wilder, Fleming, Cooper, Vaughn, Allison, Townsend, Littlejohn, Stille, Lee, Davenport, Maddox, Martin and Jordan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-935, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MAXIMUM DEPRECIATION ALLOWED FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROPERTY TAX AND THE REIMBURSEMENT TO LOCAL TAXING ENTITIES FROM THE DEPRECIATION PROPERTY TAX REIMBURSEMENT FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REIMBURSEMENT TO LOCAL TAXING ENTITIES FOR THE ADDITIONAL DEPRECIATION ALLOWED FOR EQUIPMENT USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF TIRES BY MANUFACTURERS WHO EMPLOY MORE THAN FIVE THOUSAND EMPLOYEES AND HAVE OVER ONE BILLION DOLLARS IN CAPITAL INVESTMENT IN THIS STATE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3510 -- Rep. Jennings: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING THE WINNERS OF THE 1997 SOUTH CAROLINA FOLK HERITAGE AWARDS AND THE MEMBERS OF THE 1997 SOUTH CAROLINA FOLK HERITAGE AWARDS ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO ATTEND A JOINT SESSION OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 1997, AT 12:00 NOON AND TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE 1997 SOUTH CAROLINA FOLK HERITAGE AWARD WINNERS FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO FOLK ART IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3511 -- Reps. Miller, Cobb-Hunter, Bailey, T. Brown, McLeod, Whipper, Moody-Lawrence, Mack, Rodgers, Mullen, Battle, Pinckney and Bowers: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ALLOW LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES WHICH ENACTED, COLLECTED, AND HELD IN ESCROW FEES ON TRANSFERS OF REAL ESTATE TO USE THOSE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE FEES WERE ORIGINALLY INTENDED.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 3512 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DISAPPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO PARAPROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL POSITIONS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1952, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Committed

H. 3513 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DISAPPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO PARAPROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1953, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Committed

H. 3514 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO SUMMER SESSIONS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1934, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading

H. 3515 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL COMPENSATION GUIDES AND CONTRACTS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1943, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading

H. 3516 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO ADJUSTMENT IN INSTRUCTIONAL TIME FOR BASIC SKILLS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1957, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading

H. 3517 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO COMPETITIVE SCHOOL INNOVATION GRANTS PROGRAM (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1988, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading

H. 3518 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO STUDENT AND SCHOOL SAFETY (AMEND), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1990, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading

H. 3519 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO EMERGENCY DRILLS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1999, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading

H. 3520 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO STAFF PROTECTION (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2003, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading

H. 3521 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO FIRST AID, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2030, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading

H. 3522 -- Reps. Sharpe, Riser, Witherspoon, Webb and Barfield: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 39-22-80, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR WAREHOUSE RECEIPT FORMS DESIGNED OR APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF ELECTRONIC WAREHOUSE RECEIPTS.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Other Proceedings
Ratified

H. 3523 -- Reps. Jennings, Boan, Sheheen, Neilson, H. Brown, Baxley, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Beck, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hodges, Howard, Inabinett, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McCraw, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 66, TITLE 2, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA FOLK HERITAGE AWARD, SO AS TO RENAME THIS AWARD THE "JEAN LANEY HARRIS FOLK HERITAGE AWARD".

Introduced
Other Proceedings
Second Reading
Third Reading
Ratified

H. 3524 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERMITS FOR TAKING OF MARINE LIFE FOR EXPERIMENTAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES MAY PRESCRIBE AND REQUIRE PERMITS OF PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE HOLDING AND PROPAGATION OF FISH, SHELLFISH, CRUSTACEANS, OR OTHER MARINE LIFE IN THE SALTWATERS OF THIS STATE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-165, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERMITS FOR TAKING OR POSSESSING HORSESHOE CRABS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PERMITS ISSUED UNDER THIS SECTION MAY INCLUDE PROVISIONS AS TO HOLDING FACILITIES, CONDITIONS, AND PERIODS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT HORSESHOE CRABS FROM WHICH BLOOD IS COLLECTED FOR PRODUCTION OF AMEBOCYTE LYSATE MAY BE HELD IN FACILITIES APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND MUST BE HANDLED SO AS TO MINIMIZE INJURY TO THE CRAB.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3525 -- Rep. Sharpe: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY MEASURES FOR CONTROLLING KARNAL BUNT DISEASE BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND THE STATE CROP PEST COMMISSION UNTIL JUNE 30, 1998.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Other Proceedings
Ratified

H. 3526 -- Reps. Fleming, Barfield, Koon, Barrett, Altman, Chellis, Allison, Rodgers, Simrill, Young, Seithel, McKay, Sandifer, Maddox, Woodrum, Hinson, Knotts, Cotty, Cooper, Whatley, Witherspoon, Stuart, Kelley, Limbaugh, R. Smith, Cromer, Robinson, Rice, Law, Hawkins, Walker, Sharpe, D. Smith, Harrell, Harrison, Webb, Phillips, McMaster, Tripp, Riser, Klauber, Quinn, Meacham, Stille, Bauer, Haskins, Battle and Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 24-3-145 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MEDICALLY-ABLED INMATES SENTENCED TO A DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITY MUST BE ASSIGNED TO A CHAIN GANG TO MAINTAIN STATE PROPERTY AND TO PROVIDE THAT MEDICALLY-ABLED INMATES WHO REFUSE TO BE ASSIGNED TO WORK ON A CHAIN GANG MUST BE PLACED IN SOLITARY CONFINEMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 57-17-620, RELATING TO A COUNTY'S USE OF CHAIN GANGS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY MUST USE CHAIN GANGS TO WORK HIGHWAYS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT MEDICALLY-ABLED INMATES WHO REFUSE TO WORK ON A CHAIN GANG MUST BE PLACED IN SOLITARY CONFINEMENT.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Recorded Vote
Recorded Vote
Recorded Vote
Recorded Vote
Recorded Vote
Amended
Amended
Amended
Amended
Amended
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Point of Order
Point of Order

H. 3527 -- Reps. Fleming, Altman, Barrett, Seithel, Cotty, Simrill, Battle, Sandifer, McKay, Knotts, Cooper, Whatley, Rice, Koon, R. Smith, Woodrum, Sharpe, D. Smith, Maddox, Young, Robinson, Stille, Harrell, Harrison, Witherspoon, Rodgers, Mason, Tripp, McMaster, Phillips, Cato, Davenport, Bauer, Barfield, Quinn, Haskins, Klauber, Law and Webb: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 24-3-970 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT INMATES CONFINED IN DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS' FACILITIES SHALL NOT POSSESS APPLIANCES, TELEVISIONS, OR RADIOS WHILE THE INMATES ARE IN THE DEPARTMENT'S CUSTODY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3528 -- Rep. H. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-7-71, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR A REVENUE IMPACT STATEMENT ON BILLS RELATING TO STATE TAXES REPORTED OUT OF STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS STATEMENT MUST BE CERTIFIED BY THE BOARD OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS RATHER THAN AN AGENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD MAY REQUEST THE TECHNICAL ADVICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE WITH RESPECT TO THE PREPARATION OF THESE STATEMENTS.

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Ratified

H. 3529 -- Reps. Lee and Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-2025 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SPARTANBURG COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER MUST BE APPOINTED BY A MAJORITY OF THE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION REPRESENTING THE AREA THE CENTER SERVES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3530 -- Reps. Neal, J. Smith, Limbaugh, Inabinett, Lloyd, Canty, Gourdine, Campsen and McMaster: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-460 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS TO BE EXCUSED FROM CLASS TO ATTEND OFF-CAMPUS RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE MET BEFORE STUDENTS MAY BE EXCUSED FOR THIS PURPOSE, TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING THIS INSTRUCTION ARE NOT CONSIDERED ABSENT FROM SCHOOL, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL DEVELOP A POLICY THAT PROVIDES REASONABLE PARAMETERS FOR THE RELEASE TIME AUTHORIZED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-1-440, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MINIMUM HOURS AND USE OF THE SCHOOL DAY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NOTHING IN THIS SECTION MAY BE CONSTRUED SO AS TO RESTRICT A STUDENT'S PARTICIPATION IN A PROGRAM OF OFF-CAMPUS RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 59-1-460 AND TO PROVIDE THAT TIME SPENT IN A PROGRAM OF OFF-CAMPUS RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION IS INCLUDED AS A PART OF THE INSTRUCTIONAL DAY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3531 -- Reps. Altman, Campsen and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-710, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ALTERATION OF POLLING PRECINCTS HAVING MORE THAN ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED REGISTERED ELECTORS, SO AS TO REQUIRE A POLLING PRECINCT TO HAVE A MINIMUM OF SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY REGISTERED ELECTORS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3532 -- Reps. Clyburn, R. Smith, Townsend, Cromer, J. Hines, Harvin, Spearman, Breeland, Rhoad and Felder: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-545 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN WHICH A CHILD IS PLACED IN FOSTER CARE OR OTHER LIVING ARRANGEMENTS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CHILD'S EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3533 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-7-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ACTS, RESOLUTIONS, OR LAWS OF THIS STATE ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ARE AFFORDED A PRESUMPTION OF LEGALITY AND CONSTITUTIONALITY, TO PROVIDE FOR THE BURDEN OF PROOF A PLAINTIFF MUST MEET IN SEEKING TO OVERTURN A BILL, RESOLUTION, OR LAW OF THIS STATE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, UPON CONCLUSION OF SUCH AN ACTION, PROMPTLY SHALL NOTIFY CERTAIN OFFICERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IF A COURT DECLARES A BILL, RESOLUTION, OR LAW UNCONSTITUTIONAL, INVALID, OR WITHOUT FORCE AND EFFECT.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3534 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-3-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PUBLIC DEFENDER SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS DO NOT HAVE TO BE RESIDENTS OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH THEY SERVE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3535 -- Reps. Sharpe, T. Brown and Rhoad: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 39-11-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF A "PUBLIC WEIGHMASTER", SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION; TO AMEND SECTION 39-11-120, RELATING TO THE CONTENTS OF THE CERTIFICATES OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO STATE CERTIFICATES AND SPECIFY THAT THEY ARE ISSUED BY A PUBLIC WEIGHMASTER; TO AMEND SECTION 39-11-140, RELATING TO ACTS DECLARED MISDEMEANORS CONCERNING PUBLIC WEIGHMASTERS, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO STATE CERTIFICATES AND MAKE IT A CRIME TO ACT AS A PUBLIC WEIGHMASTER OR DEPUTY PUBLIC WEIGHMASTER WITHOUT FIRST BEING LICENSED; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 39-11-190 RELATING TO PERSONS TRADING IN BULK COMMODITIES ARE REQUIRED TO BE OR EMPLOY PUBLIC WEIGHMASTERS.

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H. 3536 -- Reps. Clyburn, Stoddard, Cromer, J. Hines, T. Brown and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-73-462 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A PREMIUM REDUCTION FOR AN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICY WHEN THE PRINCIPAL OPERATOR OF THE INSURED AUTOMOBILE IS INSURED UNDER THE POLICY, IS FIFTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, AND HAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT PREVENTION COURSE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3537 -- Reps. Clyburn, Cromer and McMahand: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-95-25, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, IN THE INDOOR FOOD CONSUMPTION OR DINING AREAS OF RESTAURANTS AND CAFETERIAS AND OTHER EATING OR DINING ESTABLISHMENTS WHICH SERVE FOOD FOR CONSUMPTION ON THE PREMISES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC, THE OWNER, MANAGER, OR AGENT IN CHARGE OF THE PREMISES SHALL DISPLAY SIGNS DESIGNATING SMOKING AND MANDATORY NONSMOKING AREAS, TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS, AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-95-50 RELATING TO CLEAN INDOOR ACT PENALTIES SO AS TO INCLUDE VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 44-95-25 AS A PENALTY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3538 -- Reps. Clyburn, Cromer, T. Brown and J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1170, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS TO SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF RETIREMENT INCOME WHICH MAY BE DEDUCTED FROM TAXABLE INCOME BY A TAXPAYER OVER AGE SIXTY-FIVE MAKING A CERTAIN ELECTION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3539 -- Reps. Klauber, Parks, Carnell and Stille: A BILL TO DISSOLVE THE GREENWOOD COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DEVOLVE ITS POWERS AND DUTIES, AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 15 OF TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COUNTY BOARDS OF EDUCATION, UPON THE GREENWOOD COUNTY COUNCIL FOR PURPOSES OF WINDING UP THE OPERATION AND AFFAIRS OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION.

Introduced
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Ratified

H. 3540 -- Reps. Clyburn, Rice, Bailey, Cromer, Pinckney and Bowers: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1997" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO DIRECT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO REPEAL ALL REGULATIONS INCONSISTENT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1997 AS WELL AS THOSE WHICH ADDRESS ISSUES WHICH SHOULD BE DECIDED BY EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT AS A MATTER OF LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD POLICY; TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 22 SO AS TO ESTABLISH BENCHMARKS OF SUCCESS WHICH MUST BE ACHIEVED BY EVERY PUBLIC SCHOOL IN THIS STATE BY SPECIFIED YEARS, TO ESTABLISH A JOINT COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE ELEMENTS OF THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT FOUNDATION PROGRAM AND RECOMMEND REVISIONS, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT FUNDS SHALL BE ALLOCATED AND DISTRIBUTED TO LOCAL SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS AS LOCAL SCHOOL INNOVATION FUNDS, TO REQUIRE EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT TO RETAIN AN INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM TO CONDUCT AN ANNUAL AUDIT OF FUNDS EXPENDED BY THE DISTRICT, TO DIRECT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO EVALUATE EACH PUBLIC SCHOOL USING THE ABOVE BENCHMARKS OF SUCCESS AND CLASSIFY EACH SCHOOL AS SUCCESSFUL, IMPROVING, ADVISED, WARNED, OR SUBSTANDARD, AND TO PROVIDE FOR PROCEDURAL REWARDS, REMEDIES, AND REQUIRED CORRECTIVE ACTION, IF APPLICABLE, BASED ON EACH CLASSIFICATION; BY ADDING SECTION 59-19-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING IN 1998 MEMBERS OF THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS MUST BE ELECTED IN NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS AT THE SAME TIME AS THE GENERAL ELECTION, TO PROVIDE THAT CURRENT MEMBERS SHALL CONTINUE TO SERVE UNTIL THEIR SUCCESSORS ARE ELECTED AND QUALIFY, TO PROVIDE FOR THE METHOD OF NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES, FILLING OF VACANCIES, AND CONDUCT OF THE ELECTIONS, AND TO PROHIBIT CANDIDATES FOR SUCH OFFICES FROM REQUESTING OR ACCEPTING CONTRIBUTIONS FROM POLITICAL PARTIES OR FROM SUGGESTING POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION ON CAMPAIGN LITERATURE; BY ADDING SECTION 59-19-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON ELECTED TO A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR APPOINTED OR ELECTED TO A COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION AFTER JULY 1, 1997, WHO PREVIOUSLY HAS NOT SERVED IN SUCH OFFICE, SHALL SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE AN ORIENTATION PROGRAM WITHIN ONE YEAR OF TAKING OFFICE, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL REIMBURSE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND BOARDS OF EDUCATION FOR THE COST OF THESE ORIENTATIONS UP TO A MAXIMUM AMOUNT PER YEAR; BY ADDING SECTION 59-19-91 SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS OF TRUSTEES; BY ADDING SECTION 59-19-92 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AFTER THE 1998 GENERAL ELECTION, IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL FOR A SCHOOL TRUSTEE TO RECEIVE PAY AS AN EMPLOYEE OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL THAT IS LOCATED IN THE SAME DISTRICT OF WHICH THAT PERSON IS A TRUSTEE; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-24-65 SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS AND HOW THESE POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES INTERACT WITH THOSE OF THE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3541 -- Rep. Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-530, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PHOTOGRAPHS, X-RAYS, AND OTHER MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS OF AREAS OF TRAUMA VISIBLE ON A CHILD SUBJECT TO A REPORT OF SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COPIES OF ALL PHOTOGRAPHS, NEGATIVES, RADIOLOGICAL, AND OTHER MEDICAL REPORTS MUST BE SENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES RATHER THAN THE ORIGINALS OF ALL PHOTOGRAPHS, NEGATIVES, AND REPORTS AT THE TIME A REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 20-7-510 IS MADE, OR AS SOON AS REASONABLY POSSIBLE AFTER THE REPORT IS MADE.

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H. 3542 -- Reps. Limehouse, Cato, Tripp, Campsen, Trotter, Fleming, Harrison, Leach, Hamilton, Rhoad and Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-5-200 SO AS TO REGULATE THE AUTHORITY AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NEGOTIATION, EXECUTION, AND SOLICITATION OF AND ENTRY INTO VIATICAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3543 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 37, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OPTOMETRISTS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY AND ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL BOARDS IN CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF OPTOMETRISTS INCLUDING CLARIFYING THAT THERAPEUTICALLY-CERTIFIED, OPTOMETRIC EDUCATION COURSES MAY BE TAKEN WHILE ATTENDING SCHOOL RATHER THAN AFTER GRADUATION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3544 -- Reps. Davenport, Barfield, Seithel, Altman, Chellis, Meacham, Stoddard, Littlejohn, Lanford, Miller, Phillips, Cooper, Witherspoon, McCraw, Leach, Haskins, Riser, Limehouse and Battle: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK TO PASS APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION TO REQUIRE THE REINSTATEMENT OF THE STATE FLAG OF GEORGIA IN ITS PROPER PLACE IN THE HALL OF FLAGS AT THE NEW YORK CAPITOL, OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO REMOVE ALSO THE STATE FLAG OF SOUTH CAROLINA FROM THE NEW YORK CAPITOL'S HALL OF FLAGS.

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H. 3545 -- Reps. Koon, Knotts, Riser and Rice: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 12-60-1755, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COUNTY TREASURER'S DUTY TO CREDIT PROPERTY TAXES PAID IN ERROR OR ORIGINALLY ERRONEOUSLY CREDITED.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3546 -- Reps. Knotts, Whatley, Bauer, Rice and Koon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-490(26) AND (27), AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EMERGENCY CUSTODY OF A CHILD, SO AS TO REFER TO PROTECTIVE RATHER THAN PHYSICAL CUSTODY AND TO ALLOW ACTION BY LAW ENFORCEMENT ONLY AS PRESCRIBED; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-610, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR UNDERTAKING EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE CUSTODY, SO AS TO REQUIRE CONSULTATION WITH THE ACTING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER BEFORE RETURNING CUSTODY UNLESS AN ALTERNATIVE ARRANGEMENT IS AGREED TO OR THE OFFICER IS UNAVAILABLE, TO EXTEND THE PERIOD OF EMERGENCY CUSTODY FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWENTY-FOUR HOURS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND FOR AN ADDITIONAL FIVE DAYS IF NECESSARY TO PLACE THE CHILD WITH A SELECTED PERSON, TO ALLOW THE ACTING OFFICER TO DEMAND A PROBABLE CAUSE HEARING UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-612 TO REFER TO EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE CUSTODY RATHER THAN PHYSICAL CUSTODY.

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H. 3547 -- Reps. Knotts, Bauer, Limbaugh, Rice, Koon and Whatley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PENALTIES, FINES, AND FORFEITURE PROCEDURES ASSOCIATED WITH THE UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF A PISTOL, SO AS TO NOT ALLOW A CONFISCATED PISTOL TO BE TRANSFERRED TO A CLERK OF COURT OR A MAYOR FOR DISPOSAL AND TO ALLOW A CONFISCATED PISTOL TO BE DESTROYED; TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-405, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF WEAPON, AND TO THE CONFISCATION AND DISPOSITION OF WEAPONS USED IN THE COMMISSION OR FURTHERANCE OF A CRIME, SO AS TO ALLOW A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY THAT RECEIVES A CONFISCATED WEAPON TO TRADE IT WITH CERTAIN RETAIL DEALERS, TO NOT ALLOW A CONFISCATED WEAPON TO BE TRANSFERRED TO A CLERK OF COURT OR A MAYOR FOR DISPOSAL, AND TO ALLOW A CONFISCATED WEAPON TO BE DESTROYED; TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-180, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FORFEITURE AND DESTRUCTION OF PISTOLS DECLARED TO BE CONTRABAND, SO AS TO NOT ALLOW PISTOLS DECLARED TO BE CONTRABAND TO BE TRANSFERRED TO A CLERK OF COURT OR A MAYOR FOR DISPOSAL AND TO REQUIRE THESE WEAPONS TO BE EITHER DESTROYED OR DISPLAYED; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 16-23-500 RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF CLERKS OF COURT AND MAYORS TO SELL CONFISCATED OR FORFEITED WEAPONS.

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H. 3548 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-8-1520, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FILING OF RETURNS AND PAYMENT BY A WITHHOLDING AGENT, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCE TO "MAKE A RETURN"; TO AMEND SECTION 12-8-1530, RELATING TO FILING OF QUARTERLY RETURNS BY A WITHHOLDING AGENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEADLINE FOR FILING THE FOURTH QUARTER RETURN; TO AMEND SECTION 12-8-1550, RELATING TO FILING OF STATEMENTS BY A WITHHOLDING AGENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT INFORMATION MUST BE FILED ON MAGNETIC MEDIA; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR MATERIAL HANDLING SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT USED IN A DISTRIBUTION OR MANUFACTURING FACILITY, SO AS TO REQUIRE AN INVESTMENT OF AT LEAST THIRTY-FIVE MILLION DOLLARS INSTEAD OF FORTY MILLION DOLLARS.

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H. 3549 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-11-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DRAWING AND UTTERING A FRAUDULENT CHECK, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CHECKS WRITTEN IN PAYMENT OF PRESENTLY OR PAST DUE LOCAL TAXES; AND TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 49, TITLE 12, RELATING TO ENFORCED COLLECTION OF TAXES, BY ADDING SECTION 12-49-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS THE ALTERNATIVE COLLECTION PROCEDURE PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 11, TITLE 34 FOR FRAUDULENT CHECKS.

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H. 3550 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-240, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROHIBITION OF DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, SO AS TO ALLOW EXAMINATION OF INFORMATION BY PERSONS CONTRACTED WITH FOR AUDIT OF STATEWIDE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT TAXES, AND TO SUBSTITUTE "DEPARTMENT" FOR "COMMISSION".

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H. 3551 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-27-110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LEASE PURCHASE OR FINANCING AGREEMENTS SUBJECT TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL DEBT LIMIT, SO AS TO REFINE DEFINITIONS, INCLUDING "ENTERPRISE CHARGE" AND "REFINANCING AGREEMENT"; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-251, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CALCULATION OF THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION USING THE LOWER OF THE SCHOOL OPERATING MILLAGE IMPOSED FOR TAX YEAR 1995 OR FOR THE CURRENT TAX YEAR; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-750, RELATING TO THE ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF PROPERTY NOT RETURNED, SO AS TO INCLUDE BUSINESS PERSONAL RETURNS FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE EQUALIZATION AND ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE A REVISED FORMULA FOR CALCULATION OF FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-45-180, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES ON COLLECTION OF AND EXECUTION ON DELINQUENT TAXES, SO AS TO REQUIRE WAIVER OF THE PENALTY IF THE CURRENT OWNER DID NOT RECEIVE NOTICE BECAUSE OF A TRANSFER DURING THE TAX YEAR; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LEVY AND EXECUTION BY DISTRESS AND SALE OF PROPERTY TO SATISFY DELINQUENT COUNTY TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE COUNTIES THE ALTERNATIVE COLLECTION PROCEDURES PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 56, TITLE 12; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-2150, RELATING TO THE RIGHT OF A CONTESTED HEARING IN REFUND DETERMINATIONS, SO AS TO REPLACE "COUNTY ASSESSOR" WITH "LOCAL GOVERNING BODY".

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H. 3552 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DUTIES OF THE COUNTY ASSESSOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE RESPONSIBILITY AND RIGHT TO ENTER AND EXAMINE NEW NONRESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES BEFORE OCCUPANCY AND PORTIONS OF EXISTING BUILDINGS COVERED BY BUILDING PERMITS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3553 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-266, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS FOR DWELLINGS HELD IN TRUST, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR APPLICATION FOR THE EXEMPTION EFFECTIVE UNTIL OWNERSHIP STATUS CHANGES AND TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES FOR UNREPORTED CHANGES IN CLASSIFICATION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION, SO AS TO INCLUDE DWELLINGS HELD IN TRUST FOR A PARAPLEGIC OR HEMIPLEGIC PERSON; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-250, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO APPLY THE PROVISION TO LIFE ESTATES.

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H. 3554 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE CIRCUMSTANCES FOR EXEMPTION OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY PURCHASED PURSUANT TO A CONTRACT WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.

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H. 3555 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-45-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PAYMENT OF COUNTY TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AND IMPOSITION OF A VOLUNTARY AND NONREFUNDABLE SURCHARGE BY THE COUNTY GOVERNING BODY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3556 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-85, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TIME LIMITS FOR ASSESSMENT OF TAXES, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO FEES AND TO CLARIFY THE TIME LIMIT FOR FILING A CLAIM FOR CREDIT OR REFUND.

Introduced & Committed
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H. 3557 -- Reps. Wilkins and H. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-4-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ACCOMMODATIONS TAX OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE COMMITTEE AND DEVOLVE ITS OVERSIGHT FUNCTION ON THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TO DEVOLVE THE REPORTING REQUIREMENT ON THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM.

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H. 3558 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SALE OF PROPERTY FOR DELINQUENT TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN ALTERNATIVE SITE FOR THE SALE AND TO SPECIFY FORMS OF PAYMENT.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3559 -- Reps. Cooper, Jordan, Maddox, Martin, Stille and Townsend: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING THE ANDERSON COUNTY VOTER REGISTRATION AND ELECTION COMMISSION AND ITS DIRECTOR, MRS. PAN MILLWOOD, AND STAFF FOR BEING HONORED AS THE MOST OUTSTANDING OFFICE FOR 1996 BY THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTION COMMISSION.

Introduced & Adopted
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H. 3560 -- Reps. Beck, Fleming, Harvin, Hawkins, Easterday, Mason, R. Smith, Robinson, Hamilton, D. Smith and Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-19-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NONAPPLICATION OF THE GAMBLING OFFENSES TO COIN-OPERATED NONPAYOUT MACHINES WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THIS PROVISION DOES NOT PROHIBIT THE REGULATION OF THESE MACHINES PURSUANT TO THE VIDEO GAMES MACHINES ACT, INCLUDING ITS LOCAL OPTION LOCAL REGULATION PROVISIONS OTHER THAN REGULATION OF THESE MACHINES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2720, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSES FOR COIN-OPERATED DEVICES, SO AS TO ALLOW MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES TO IMPOSE LOCAL LICENSE FEES NOT TO EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF THE STATE FEE AND TO DELETE THE RESTRICTION ON MUNICIPALITIES ON REGULATING THE NUMBER OF MACHINES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2746, RELATING TO THE LIMIT ON MUNICIPAL AND BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED ON THE COIN-OPERATED MACHINE BUSINESS, SO AS TO DELETE THE LIMIT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2804, SO AS TO ALLOW MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES BY ORDINANCE TO REGULATE MACHINES AS DEFINED IN THE VIDEO GAME MACHINE ACT MORE STRICTLY THAN THE STATE RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED PURSUANT TO THAT ACT.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3561 -- Reps. Scott, Allison, Altman, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hodges, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McCraw, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT PORTRAITS OF FORMER SPEAKERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SAMUEL J. LEE AND ROBERT BROWN ELLIOTT BE PLACED IN THE CHAMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON COMPLETION OF THE STATE HOUSE RENOVATION PROJECT.

Introduced & Committed
Amended
Recalled
Adopted

H. 3562 -- Reps. Fleming, Whatley, Seithel, McMaster, Sandifer, Knotts, Baxley, Simrill, Young, Hamilton, Trotter, Neilson, Barrett, Walker, Limehouse, Riser, McKay, Gamble, Leach, F. Smith, Battle and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-490, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY AND PROCEDURES FOR RELEASING INFORMATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT INFORMATION BE MADE PUBLIC ON INDIVIDUALS REQUIRED TO REGISTER RATHER THAN TO REQUIRE THE RELEASE OF INFORMATION UPON REQUEST REGARDING A SPECIFIC PERSON AND TO DELETE THE PROVISION AUTHORIZING A SHERIFF TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION ON A PERSON IF IT IS BELIEVED THE RELEASE WILL DETER THE CRIMINAL ACTIVITY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3563 -- Reps. Sandifer, Parks, Canty and Lanford: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 19, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS IN CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40 AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Amended
Amended
Senate Amendments Amended
Conference Committee

H. 3564 -- Rep. G. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-225 SO AS TO EXTEND VARIOUS MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE COVERAGES TO "LOANER" VEHICLES AND DEMONSTRATOR VEHICLES AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3565 -- Rep. McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX, SO AS TO ALLOW INDIVIDUAL TAXPAYERS AGED SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OR OLDER TO DEDUCT NOT MORE THAN FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS OF SOUTH CAROLINA EARNED INCOME RECEIVED IN A TAXABLE YEAR AND TO LIMIT THE APPLICATION OF THIS DEDUCTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-8-1040, RELATING TO WITHHOLDING EXEMPTION CERTIFICATES, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT FOR ANNUAL REFILING OF THE CERTIFICATE FOR TAXPAYERS SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3566 -- Reps. Vaughn, Allison, Sandifer, Wilder, F. Smith, Haskins, Leach, Moody-Lawrence, Hawkins, Hamilton, Fleming, Walker, Klauber, Rice, Loftis, Robinson, D. Smith, Barrett, Martin and Lanford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 58-17-155 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A BRIDGE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OVER A RAILROAD TRACK WHICH BRIDGE IS OWNED BY A RAILROAD COMPANY IS CLOSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AS BEING UNSAFE FOR VEHICULAR USE, NO RAILROAD TRAFFIC MAY USE THE TRACK UNDERNEATH SUCH BRIDGE UNTIL IT IS REPLACED OR UNLESS FLAGMEN ARE USED ON THE RAILROAD TRACKS APPROACHING THE BRIDGE UNTIL IT IS REPLACED; AND TO ADD SECTION 58-17-156 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A "RAILROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT FUND" INTO WHICH RAILROAD COMPANIES SHALL PAY ASSESSMENTS FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF CERTAIN BRIDGES OWNED BY IT, THE COST OF WHICH SHALL BE SHARED EQUALLY BY THE RAILROAD COMPANY AND THE STATE AND TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURES UNDER WHICH THESE FUNDS MUST BE EXPENDED.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3567 -- Reps. Riser, Koon, Bauer, Knotts and Law: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 5-3-17 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF A MUNICIPALITY PLANNING TO ANNEX PROPERTY TO NOTIFY THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF A MUNICIPALITY TO WHICH THE ANNEXING MUNICIPALITY IS CONTIGUOUS OF THE ANNEXATION BEFORE THE ANNEXATION IS COMPLETED.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3568 -- Rep. Govan: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 526 OF 1996, RELATING TO THE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A NEW CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO WHICH CONSISTS OF THE BOUNDARIES OF PRESENT SCHOOL DISTRICTS TWO AND EIGHT, TO PROVIDE FOR A BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THIS CONSOLIDATED DISTRICT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS POWERS, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3569 -- Reps. Jordan, Altman, Barrett, Simrill, F. Smith, Littlejohn, R. Smith, Meacham, Rodgers, Townsend, Sandifer, Whatley, Riser, Bailey, Cooper, Maddox, Martin, Hamilton, Neilson, Wilder, Stille, Koon, Easterday, Young, Govan, Davenport, Young-Brickell, Inabinett, Mason and Leach: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-15-130, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INDECENT EXPOSURE, SO AS TO DELETE THE CURRENT PROVISIONS, INCLUDING PENALTIES AGAINST A BUSINESS THAT KNOWINGLY PERMITS A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION WITHIN ITS PREMISES, WHICH PENALTIES MAY INCLUDE A LOSS OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR LICENSES, TO DEFINE AND PROHIBIT NUDITY, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3570 -- Reps. Vaughn, Walker and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-2350, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRANSPORTER MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO LIMIT THEIR USE TO MOVEMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES FROM A MANUFACTURER TO A DEALER OR DISTRIBUTOR, IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF VEHICLE CABS OR BODIES, AND MOVING FORECLOSED OR REPOSSESSED VEHICLES AND TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF THESE PLATES ON VEHICLES LOANED, RENTED, OR LEASED TO EMPLOYEES OF THE TRANSPORTER OR ANY OTHER INDIVIDUALS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3571 -- Reps. Harrell, Townsend, Wilkins, Haskins, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrison, Harvin, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hodges, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McCraw, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MRS. KELLY MCCALLA OF GREENWOOD, AN ELEMENTARY SCIENCE TEACHER AT OAKLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN GREENWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT 50, UPON BEING NAMED 1997 SOUTH CAROLINA TEACHER OF THE YEAR.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 3572 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DISAPPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO CRITERIA FOR THE PROMOTION OF STUDENTS TO THE NEXT HIGHER GRADE (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1997, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading

H. 3573 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REMEDIAL PROGRAMS IN GRADES 1-8 (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2006, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading

H. 3574 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO CLEARLY DEFINED VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2009, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading

H. 3575 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO VOCATIONAL GRANTS FOR THE UPDATING OF EXISTING VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2010, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading

H. 3576 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS SELECTION AND ADOPTION (WORKBOOKS) (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2019, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading

H. 3577 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO PHILOSOPHY OF COMMUNITY EDUCATION (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2020, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading

H. 3578 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO FEDERALLY-FUNDED COMPENSATORY EDUCATION PROGRAMS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2024, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading

H. 3579 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO COMPULSORY KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2026, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading

H. 3580 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO TRANSFERS AND WITHDRAWALS (AMEND), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2027, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading

H. 3581 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO STUDENT SAFETY (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2029, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading

H. 3582 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO INOCULATIONS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2031, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading

H. 3583 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO CREATING MORE EFFECTIVE PARTNERSHIPS AMONG THE SCHOOLS, PARENTS, COMMUNITY, AND BUSINESSES, (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2032, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading

H. 3584 -- Reps. Cotty, Simrill, Inabinett, Neal, Barrett, Fleming, Maddox, Sandifer, Cooper, Klauber and McMaster: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-7810, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMMITMENT OF JUVENILES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE FOR DELINQUENCY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A JUDGE MAY ORDER RESTITUTION IN ADDITION TO COMMITMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3585 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL MAKING FINDINGS OF LEGISLATIVE INTENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WITH RESPECT TO GOVERNMENTAL TORT LIABILITY UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA TORT CLAIMS ACT; TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-78-200 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA TORT CLAIMS ACT IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY TORT COMMITTED BY A GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE ACTING WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S OFFICIAL DUTY AND TO REQUIRE THIS PROVISION TO BE LIBERALLY CONSTRUED IN FAVOR OF LIMITED LIABILITY WITH AMBIGUITY TO BE RESOLVED AS A MATTER OF LAW IN FAVOR OF THE GOVERNMENT; AND TO REENACT THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 15-78-120, AS CURRENTLY EXISTING, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY APPLICABLE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA TORT CLAIMS ACT.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Amended

H. 3586 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-3-250, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPEALS OF OFFICERS REMOVED BY THE GOVERNOR; 1-23-390, RELATING TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT APPEALS; 4-27-320, RELATING TO APPEALS OF CIRCUIT COURT DECISIONS INVOLVING COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT CASES; 4-27-630, RELATING TO APPEALS OF CERTAIN COUNTY PLANNING CASES; 6-7-790, RELATING TO APPEALS OF ZONING DECISIONS; 6-29-850, RELATING TO APPEALS OF BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS DECISIONS; 6-29-940, RELATING TO APPEALS OF BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW DECISIONS; 14-11-85, RELATING TO APPEALS FROM FINAL JUDGMENTS ENTERED BY A MASTER-IN-EQUITY; 17-27-100, RELATING TO JUDICIAL REVIEWS OF POST-CONVICTION RELIEF DECISIONS; 20-7-2220, RELATING TO APPEALS OF FAMILY COURT DECISIONS PERTAINING TO THE COMMITMENT OR CUSTODY OF CHILDREN; 34-29-180, RELATING TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF CONSUMER FINANCE LAW DECISIONS; 37-6-108, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REVIEW OF ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT ORDERS OF THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS; 37-6-415, RELATING TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF CONTESTED CASES UNDER THE CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE; 39-37-100, RELATING TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE DECISIONS; 41-31-630 AND 41-35-750, RELATING TO APPEAL OF CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION DECISIONS; 42-17-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPEAL OF CERTAIN WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION AWARDS; 44-17-620, RELATING TO APPEALS OF PROBATE COURT ORDERS REGARDING THE COMMITMENT OF MENTALLY ILL PERSONS; 49-19-1080, RELATING TO APPEAL OF DRAINAGE AND WATER RECLAMATION DECISIONS; 57-5-1120, RELATING TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DECISIONS PERTAINING TO PRIVATE DRIVEWAYS AND SIDE-ROAD ENTRANCES; 58-5-360, RELATING TO APPEALS OF PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION DECISIONS PERTAINING TO GAS, HEAT, WATER, AND SEWAGE COMPANIES; 58-9-1470, RELATING TO APPEALS OF ORDERS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION PERTAINING TO TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANIES; 59-25-260, RELATING TO APPEALS OF STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION ORDERS PERTAINING TO TEACHERS; 59-25-480, RELATING TO APPEALS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES' DECISIONS PERTAINING TO TEACHERS; AND 59-25-830, RELATING TO DECISIONS OF STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION PERTAINING TO DISCRIMINATION AGAINST TEACHERS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THESE APPEALS OR REVIEWS MUST BE TAKEN INCLUDING AS PROVIDED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA APPELLATE COURT RULES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-7-140, RELATING TO ANNUAL REPORTS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL; 2-13-60, RELATING TO DUTIES OF THE CODE COMMISSIONER; 2-13-80, RELATING TO ANNUAL CUMULATIVE SUPPLEMENTS TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS; 14-1-40, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF A CLERK FOR CERTAIN COURT PURPOSES; 14-8-210, RELATING TO REVIEW BY THE SUPREME COURT OF COURT OF APPEALS' DECISIONS; 15-1-60, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF A CLERK FOR PURPOSES OF CIVIL REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES; 15-1-260, RELATING TO PAYMENTS OF DEPOSITS IN LIEU OF BONDS; 15-17-550, RELATING TO ARREST AND BAIL APPEAL PROCEEDINGS; 17-4-70, RELATING TO DUTIES OF THE OFFICE OF APPELLATE DEFENSE; 17-15-200, RELATING TO PERSONS TO WHOM A DEPOSIT IN LIEU OF BOND OR RECOGNIZANCE MUST BE PAID; 18-1-20, RELATING TO CERTAIN DEFINITIONS IN REGARD TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL APPEALS; 18-9-10, AS AMENDED, 18-9-30, 18-9-40, AND 18-9-270, ALL RELATING TO APPEALS TO THE SUPREME COURT; 27-40-800, RELATING TO LANDLORD AND TENANT APPEALS; 38-59-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LIABILITY FOR ATTORNEYS' FEES WHERE AN INSURER HAS REFUSED TO PAY A CLAIM AND APPEALS THEREFROM; 38-63-90, RELATING TO AUTHORIZATION OF ATTORNEYS' FEES WHERE A LIFE INSURER REFUSES TO PAY A CLAIM AND APPEALS THEREFROM; 39-3-190, RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF TRUST AND MONOPOLY PROVISIONS BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL; 42-1-650, RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON CERTAIN WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACTIONS; 50-5-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROSECUTION OF FISH, GAME, AND WATERCRAFT VIOLATORS; 59-25-270, RELATING TO REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF TEACHERS' CERTIFICATES AND APPEALS THEREFROM; 62-1-308, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPEALS FROM THE PROBATE COURT UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA PROBATE CODE, SO AS TO INCLUDE REFERENCES THEREIN TO THE COURT OF APPEALS OR TO CLARIFY REFERENCES THEREIN TO THE COURT OF APPEALS OR OTHER COURTS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-7-40, RELATING TO APPEARANCES FOR THE STATE IN THE SUPREME COURT BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, SO AS TO CLARIFY A REFERENCE THEREIN TO THE SUPREME COURT; 14-1-70, RELATING TO THE LISTING OF THE COURTS OF JUSTICE IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE COURT OF APPEALS THEREIN AND DELETE VARIOUS OBSOLETE REFERENCES; 14-8-200, RELATING TO JURISDICTION OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THIS JURISDICTION; 14-8-260, RELATING TO DETERMINATION OF CASES ASSIGNED TO THE COURT OF APPEALS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SUPREME COURT SHALL SPECIFY BY RULE WHETHER OR NOT THE NOTICE OF APPEAL SHALL BE FILED INITIALLY WITH THE SUPREME COURT OR COURT OF APPEALS AND TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR THE FILING OF THESE NOTICES OF APPEAL; 15-51-42, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENTS OF WRONGFUL DEATH OR SURVIVAL ACTIONS, SO AS TO SPECIFY THE PARTICULAR COURTS TO WHICH CERTAIN PETITIONS SHALL BE ADDRESSED; 18-9-150, RELATING TO DEPOSITS OR SURETY WHEN A JUDGMENT REQUIRES DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS; 18-9-160, RELATING TO STAYING A JUDGMENT TO EXECUTE A CONVEYANCE; 18-9-220, RELATING TO WHEN NOTICE OF APPEAL STAYS LOWER COURT PROCEEDINGS, SO AS TO SPECIFY WHICH APPELLATE COURT IS ENTITLED TO ISSUE CERTAIN ORDERS OR ISSUE BINDING JUDGMENTS IN REGARD THERETO; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 14-8-540, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR APPEALS TO THE COURT OF APPEALS; 15-37-150, RELATING TO CASES ON APPEAL TO THE SUPREME COURT; AND 17-4-90, RELATING TO WHEN TIME TO APPEAL COMMENCES IN CERTAIN CASES INVOLVING INDIGENT PERSONS.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Point of Order

H. 3587 -- Rep. Quinn: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 40, CHAPTER 38, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OPTICIANS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS IN CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF OPTICIANS INCLUDING INCREASING CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FROM THREE HOURS TO FOUR HOURS FOR A LICENSED OPTICIAN AND AN ADDITIONAL HOUR FOR AN OPTICIAN ALSO LICENSED TO DISPENSE CONTACT LENSES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3588 -- Rep. Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 20-7-8505, 20-7-8510, AND 20-7-8520, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ALL RELATING TO JUVENILE CRIMINAL RECORDS, INCLUDING FINGERPRINTING, AND THE CONFIDENTIALITY, DISCLOSURE, AND DESTRUCTION OF THESE RECORDS, SO AS TO REMOVE THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF THESE RECORDS FOR OFFENSES WHICH, IF COMMITTED BY AN ADULT, WOULD BE A CRIME FOR WHICH THE PENALTY COULD BE IMPRISONMENT FOR ONE YEAR OR MORE, TO AUTHORIZE THE FINGERPRINTS AND RELEASE TO THE PUBLIC OF THE NAME, IDENTITY, AND PICTURE OF A JUVENILE CHARGED WITH SUCH A CRIME, AND TO PROHIBIT EXPUNGEMENT OF THESE RECORDS EXCEPT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3589 -- Reps. Bauer, F. Smith, J. Smith, Koon, Scott, Edge, Hawkins, Knotts, Quinn, Lloyd, Inabinett, Witherspoon, Gamble, Riser, Spearman, Byrd, Mack, Battle, McLeod, Bowers, Barfield and Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING, BY ADDING ARTICLE 53 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE ISSUANCE OF "LAKE MURRAY" LICENSE PLATES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISBURSEMENT OF FEES COLLECTED.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3590 -- Reps. Gourdine, Altman, Breeland, Harrell, Cobb-Hunter, Bailey, Inabinett, H. Brown, Hinson, Law, Govan, Chellis, Mack, Stuart, Lloyd, Dantzler, Seithel, Limehouse, Felder, Whatley, Battle, Young-Brickell and Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-708 SO AS TO PROHIBIT IN GAME ZONE 6 THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL LIGHTS FROM ANY VEHICLE OR WATER CONVEYANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBSERVING OR HARASSING WILDLIFE AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Introduced & Committed
Second Reading
Third Reading
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H. 3591 -- Reps. Harrison, D. Smith, Limbaugh, Wilkins, Allison, Altman, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Bowers, G. Brown, H. Brown, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Cooper, Dantzler, Davenport, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Harrell, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hinson, Jennings, Jordan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Maddox, Mason, McCraw, McKay, McMaster, Neilson, Phillips, Quinn, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Simrill, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young, Young-Brickell and Martin: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 28, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EMINENT DOMAIN, BY ADDING CHAPTER 4 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA PROPERTY RIGHTS ACT".

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H. 3592 -- Rep. Bailey: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE FLAT STANLEY FOR VISITING THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1997, AND FOR SPENDING THE ENTIRE DAY WITH REPRESENTATIVE GEORGE H. BAILEY AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

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H. 3593 -- Rep. Limbaugh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 16-3-1110 AND 16-3-1210, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMPENSATION OF VICTIMS OF CRIME, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEFINITION OF CRIME INCLUDES TERRORISM AS DEFINED BY FEDERAL LAW AND TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN VICTIMS OF TERRORISM OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES MAY FILE FOR BENEFITS WITH THE VICTIM'S COMPENSATION FUND.

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H. 3594 -- Reps. Chellis, Altman, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Boan, Bowers, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Cato, Cave, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Dantzler, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Haskins, Hawkins, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jordan, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Law, Leach, Lee, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Lloyd, Loftis, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McCraw, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neilson, Pinckney, Quinn, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Trotter, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-17-100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ANNUAL BUDGET AND AUDIT REPORTS PROVIDED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION BY SCHOOL DISTRICTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE REPORTS WHICH MUST BE PROVIDED AND THE DATE THE REPORTS ARE REQUIRED TO BE FURNISHED.

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H. 3595 -- Reps. Stuart, Gamble, Knotts, Koon, Riser and Spearman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-25-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR JOINT MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEMS, SO AS TO REVISE THE MEANING OF THE TERMS "REVENUE BONDS" AND "BONDS"; TO AMEND SECTION 6-25-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO POWERS OF JOINT MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEMS, SO AS TO ALLOW LOANS, BONDS, OR NOTES ISSUED TO A JOINT SYSTEM TO BE PAID FROM OTHER FUNDS AS MAY BE AVAILABLE AND TO ALLOW MEMBERS OF A JOINT SYSTEM TO CREATE, AS THEY CONSIDER NECESSARY, ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES WHICH GOVERN THE ISSUANCE OF ANY NOTES OR BONDS; TO AMEND SECTION 6-25-110, RELATING TO AUTHORIZATION OF A JOINT SYSTEM TO INCUR DEBT AND ISSUE BONDS, SO AS TO ALLOW A JOINT SYSTEM TO USE OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDS AVAILABLE TO IT TO PAY FOR ISSUED BONDS; TO AMEND SECTION 6-25-113, RELATING TO SOURCES FROM WHICH JOINT SYSTEM BONDS ARE PAYABLE, SO AS TO ALLOW A MEMBER COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY TO PROVIDE A PLEDGE OF ALL OR PART OF ANY REVENUES DERIVED AS PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES WITH RESPECT TO A PROJECT; TO AMEND SECTION 6-25-120, RELATING TO PAYMENT OF NOTES, OBLIGATIONS, OR BONDS, SO AS TO REQUIRE ONLY REVENUES AND OTHER FUNDS AVAILABLE TO THE JOINT SYSTEM TO BE USED TO PAY OR PLEDGED TO THE AMOUNT OF ANY NOTES, OBLIGATIONS, OR BONDS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 6-25-128, RELATING TO CONTRACTS BETWEEN MUNICIPALITIES AND JOINT SYSTEMS, SO AS TO ALLOW A MUNICIPALITY UNDER CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF CAPACITY AND OUTPUT FROM A JOINT SYSTEM TO PAY FROM REVENUES DERIVED FROM THE OWNERSHIP AND OPERATION OF THE WATER SYSTEM AND FROM OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDS AS MAY BE AVAILABLE, INCLUDING ANY AMOUNTS RECEIVED AS PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES.

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H. 3596 -- Rep. McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ESTABLISHING SERVICE CREDIT FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM NINETY TO ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY THE NUMBER OF DAYS OF A MEMBER'S UNUSED SICK LEAVE THAT ARE ADDED TO THE CREDITED SERVICE OF A MEMBER OTHERWISE ELIGIBLE TO RETIRE.

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H. 3597 -- Reps. Klauber and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CORRECTIONS, JAILS, PROBATIONS, PAROLES, AND PARDONS, BY ADDING SECTION 24-13-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND AN OPERATOR OF A DETENTION FACILITY SHALL REQUIRE INMATES TO WORK; AND TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF WAGES OF PRISONERS ALLOWED TO WORK, SO AS TO REVISE THE WITHHOLDINGS THAT MAY BE MADE FROM AN INMATE'S WAGES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COSTS AN INMATE MAY BE REQUIRED TO REPAY, SO AS TO REVISE THE REPAYMENT PROCEDURE.

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H. 3598 -- Reps. G. Brown, Canty, Neal, Woodrum and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING THE HONORABLE JOSEPH T. MCELVEEN, JR., OF SUMTER COUNTY, FORMER MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEVOTED PUBLIC SERVICE.

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H. 3599 -- Reps. Edge, Allison, Altman, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, H. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Delleney, Easterday, Felder, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Haskins, Hawkins, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Martin, Mason, McCraw, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, Stoddard, Townsend, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins and Woodrum: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING HEAD COACH EDDIE FOGLER AND THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE 1997 SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

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H. 3600 -- Rep. Stille: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING GARY D. ADAMS, HEAD COACH OF THE LADY TIGERS SOFTBALL TEAM OF CRESCENT HIGH SCHOOL OF IVA, ON BEING HONORED WHEN THE CRESCENT HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL FIELD WAS RECENTLY NAMED FOR HIM, AND SALUTING THE LADY TIGERS AND CRESCENT HIGH SCHOOL ON THE DEDICATION OF THE SCHOOL'S NEW SOFTBALL FIELD.

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H. 3601 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-53-57, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CERTAIN FUNDING FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA TECHNICAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND THE PRIVATE JOB TRAINING REVIEW COMMITTEE WHICH PROVIDES ADVICE ON THE UTILIZATION OF SHORT-TERM ADULT FUNDING, SO AS TO DELETE SUCH COMMITTEE AND CORRESPONDING REFERENCES THERETO.

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H. 3602 -- Reps. Sheheen, F. Smith, Rice, Howard, Scott, Koon, Delleney, Littlejohn, Cooper, Canty, Boan, Walker, Haskins, Knotts, McLeod, Wilder, Limbaugh, Maddox and Jordan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-7-65, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF "AVERAGE WEEKLY WAGE" FOR CERTAIN CATEGORIES OF PERSONS FOR PURPOSES OF COMPUTING WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE AVERAGE WEEKLY WAGE FOR VOLUNTEER FIREMEN.

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H. 3603 -- Reps. Allison, Rice, Barrett, Seithel, Leach, Chellis, Simrill, Hinson, Spearman, Phillips, Bailey, Cato, McCraw, Sandifer, Walker, Limbaugh, Riser, Kinon, Young, R. Smith, Easterday, Rhoad, Mason, Gamble, Harvin, Bauer, Moody-Lawrence, Miller, Stuart, Limehouse, McMaster and Battle: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL CONDUCT TOWARDS A CHILD BY PERSONS HAVING CHARGE OR CUSTODY OF THE CHILD, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE A PERSON RESIDING IN THE HOUSE OF A CHILD, OR HAVING RECURRING ACCESS TO A CHILD, OR WHO HAS BEEN GIVEN RESPONSIBILITY TO CARE FOR A CHILD IN PLACE OF A PERSON WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CARE AND SUPPORT OF A CHILD, AND TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON WHO HAS CHARGE OR CUSTODY OF A CHILD TO PLACE THE CHILD IN A SITUATION THAT WOULD LIKELY LEAD TO ABANDONMENT.

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H. 3604 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-290, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND PERMITTING, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DETERMINING THE CONSISTENCY OF THE PROPOSED FACILITY OR EXPANSION WITH THE COUNTY OR REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN, THE STATE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN, AND SECTION 44-96-20(B) AFTER WRITTEN CONSULTATION WITH THE COUNTY OR REGION.

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H. 3605 -- Reps. Sharpe and Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-45-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MEDIA OF PAYMENT OF TAXES COLLECTED BY COUNTY TREASURERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE COLLECTION OF CHECKS TENDERED IN PAYMENT OF COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL TAXES THAT ARE DISHONORED BY THE DRAWEE BANK OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTION OR OTHERWISE RETURNED TO THE TREASURER UNPAID, TO PROVIDE THAT PAYMENT OF CHECKS TENDERED AS PAYMENT FOR COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL TAXES THAT ARE DISHONORED OR RETURNED UNPAID BY THE DRAWEE BANK OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTION MAY BE ENFORCED IN THE MANNER PRESCRIBED BY CHAPTER 11, TITLE 34, SO LONG AS NO PERSON SHALL BE TWICE PUT IN JEOPARDY FOR THE SAME OFFENSE, TO PROVIDE THAT COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL TAXES REMAINING UNPAID AS A RESULT OF THE DISHONOR OR RETURN OF A CHECK BY THE DRAWEE BANK REMAIN A LIEN ON PROPERTY SUBJECT TO THE TAX UNTIL THE TAXES AND ALL PENALTIES, INTEREST AND OTHER CHARGES DUE THEREON ARE PAID IN FULL, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE REMEDIES PROVIDED BY THIS SECTION ARE CUMULATIVE TO ALL OTHER REMEDIES PROVIDED BY LAW FOR THE COLLECTION OF TAXES.

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H. 3606 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 44-96-40, AS AMENDED, 44-96-60, AS AMENDED, 44-96-80, 44-96-110, 44-96-120, AS AMENDED, 44-96-130, 44-96-140, AS AMENDED, 44-96-160, AS AMENDED, 44-96-180, AS AMENDED, 44-96-290, AS AMENDED, 44-96-350, AND 44-96-470, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE "SOUTH CAROLINA SOLID WASTE POLICY AND MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1991", SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CHANGE THE DEFINITIONS OF "RECOVERED MATERIALS", "RECOVERED MATERIALS PROCESSING FACILITY", AND "USED OIL", DELETE THE FEE OF TEN DOLLARS A TON ON SOLID WASTE GENERATED OUT OF STATE AND DISPOSED OF IN SOUTH CAROLINA, MAKE CHANGES REGARDING THE DUTIES OF THE OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING, CHANGE THE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE PURPOSES OF THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT TRUST FUND, AND REQUIRE PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE SUBMITTAL OF A SITE HYDROGEOLOGIC CHARACTERIZATION REPORT FOR A NEW MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILL OR FOR A LATERAL EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILL; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 44-96-230, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ESTABLISH AND HAVE TRADEMARKED A STATE RECYCLING SYMBOL.

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H. 3607 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SOLID WASTE POLICY AND MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1991 AND THE STATE SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COUNCIL, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PROVIDE THAT COUNTY, REGIONAL, AND MUNICIPAL REPRESENTATIVES WHO ARE ELECTED OFFICIALS SHALL SERVE EX-OFFICIO ON THE COUNCIL, PROVIDE FOR VARIOUS TERMS OF OFFICE, AND DELETE THE PROVISION REGARDING EXPIRATION OF THE EXISTENCE OF THE COUNCIL; TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-100, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL UNDER THE SOLID WASTE POLICY AND MANAGEMENT ACT, SO AS TO ADD PROVISIONS WHICH PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY ISSUE AN ORDER REQUIRING COMPLIANCE WITH A REGULATION OR BRING A CIVIL ACTION FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF OR REQUEST THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO BRING CIVIL OR CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT ACTION UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY IMPOSE CERTAIN CIVIL PENALTIES, AND THAT WILFUL VIOLATION OF CERTAIN REGULATIONS IS A MISDEMEANOR; TO AMEND SECTIONS 44-96-400, 44-96-410, AND 44-96-420, RELATING TO THE SOLID WASTE POLICY AND MANAGEMENT ACT AND PROVISIONS GOVERNING WASTE MANAGEMENT, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCE TO "ARTICLE" AND SUBSTITUTE "CHAPTER" THEREFOR; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-190, AS AMENDED, RELATING