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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 TO THE SOLID WASTE POLICY AND MANAGEMENT ACT AND PROVISIONS REGULATING YARD TRASH AND COMPOST, SO AS TO SPECIFY WHERE YARD TRASH AND COMPOST CANNOT KNOWINGLY BE ACCEPTED BY AN OWNER OR OPERATOR OF A MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILL.

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H. 3608 -- Reps. Easterday, McMaster, F. Smith, Young-Brickell, Altman, Cave, Stille, R. Smith, Simrill, Askins, Lloyd, Kelley, Seithel, Rice, Cooper, Govan, Cato, Edge, McMahand, Stoddard, Sandifer, Haskins, Wilkins, Harrison, Loftis, Sharpe, Hamilton, Trotter, Keegan, Beck, Witherspoon, Phillips, Law, Littlejohn, Barfield, Davenport, Riser, Barrett, Rodgers, Campsen, Limehouse, Felder, McCraw, Bauer, Byrd, McLeod, Whatley, Delleney, Baxley, Harrell, Tripp, Vaughn, Mason, Limbaugh, Lanford, McKay, Townsend, T. Brown, Wilder, Leach, D. Smith, Moody-Lawrence and Inabinett: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS ALLOWED FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME OF INDIVIDUALS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX ACT, SO AS TO ALLOW A DEDUCTION FOR AMOUNTS PAID FOR HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS BY SELF-EMPLOYED PERSONS TO THE EXTENT THAT THE COST OF THESE PREMIUMS WAS NOT DEDUCTED ON THE TAXPAYER'S FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURN.

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H. 3609 -- 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 HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMENDING JOHN G. "JERRY" BEASLEY FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA TEXTILE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION AND TO THE ECONOMIC AND ATHLETIC INTERESTS OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO WISH HIM AND HIS WIFE, ANN, WELL IN ALL THEIR FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

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H. 3610 -- Reps. Harvin, Young and Woodrum: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD TO NAME THE GAME SANCTUARY THAT ENCOMPASSES TAWCAW CREEK IN CLARENDON COUNTY THE "GARTH H. MCMASTERS GAME SANCTUARY" AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS TO THAT EFFECT.

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H. 3611 -- Reps. Boan, H. Brown, Keegan, Kelley, R. Smith, Young-Brickell, Harrell and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 11, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 42 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA COMPREHENSIVE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCING ACT" SO AS TO ESTABLISH A STATE PROGRAM TO COORDINATE INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING AMONG STATE, REGIONAL, AND LOCAL UNITS OF GOVERNMENT, ASSIST IN DEVELOPMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PLANS, AND IDENTIFY AND PROVIDE FUNDING AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CONSTRUCTING AND IMPROVING INFRASTRUCTURE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-2720, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE GASOLINE TAX, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH IT IS DISTRIBUTED; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-2910, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, SO AS TO REVISE THE ACCOUNT TO WHICH INTEREST EARNINGS ON THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT MUST BE CREDITED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 57-11-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND, SO AS TO REVISE THE ACCOUNT TO WHICH INTEREST INCOME FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND MUST BE CREDITED.

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H. 3612 -- Rep. G. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF MR. JAMES ALSTON, JR., OF SUMTER COUNTY, AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

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H. 3613 -- Reps. Barfield, Kelley, Keegan, Witherspoon, Edge, Miller, T. Brown, Wilkins, Harvin, D. Smith and Robinson : A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF EDWIN CRAIG WALL, JR., OF CONWAY, ONE OF THE PALMETTO STATE'S LEADING BUSINESSMEN, AND EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

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H. 3614 -- Reps. Boan, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, 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, 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 RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING MARY FREEMAN ELAM OF LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND WISHING HER HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS IN HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

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H. 3615 -- Rep. Stille: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE SOFTBALL TEAM OF CRESCENT HIGH SCHOOL OF IVA, HEAD COACH GARY ADAMS AND STAFF, AND CRESCENT HIGH SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 1997, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED FOR RECENT HONORS, ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AND SUCCESSES.

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H. 3616 -- Reps. Meacham, Cato, Allison, Young-Brickell, Seithel, Mullen, Whipper, G. Brown, Neilson, Cobb-Hunter, Chellis, Clyburn, Howard, Parks, J. Hines, Sandifer, Law, Moody-Lawrence, Inabinett, Kelley, Gourdine, Govan, Lloyd, Kirsh, Maddox, Simrill, Hinson, Bowers, Pinckney, Robinson, Davenport, McKay, Riser, Rodgers, Lee, Cromer, Carnell, Hodges, Vaughn, Battle, Keegan, Leach, Klauber, Miller, Gamble, Martin, Lanford, Littlejohn, Mack and Spearman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-125 SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES AND HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING FOR HOSPITALIZATION FOR MASTECTOMIES SHALL PROVIDE FOR HOSPITALIZATION FOR AT LEAST FORTY-EIGHT HOURS IF CONSIDERED MEDICALLY NECESSARY BY THE ATTENDING PHYSICIAN AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3617 -- Reps. Mason, Felder, Knotts, Easterday, R. Smith, Bailey, Sandifer, Seithel, Stoddard, Vaughn, Haskins, McMahand, F. Smith, Trotter, Cato, Walker, Kelley, Phillips, Littlejohn, Beck, Hawkins, Sharpe, Young-Brickell, Hamilton, Koon, Lanford, Lloyd, Cave, Barfield, Young, Miller, Kirsh, Martin and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-17-745 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON THROUGH 'CLONING' TO GROW OR CREATE A HUMAN BEING OR TO CONSPIRE TO DO SO, TO DEFINE CLONING FOR THIS PURPOSE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3618 -- Reps. Haskins, Neilson, Easterday, Sandifer, Cooper, Allison, Vaughn, Walker, Leach, Hamilton, Loftis, Harrison, Quinn, Riser, McMaster, Bauer and Harvin: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REQUIRE LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES WHICH, BEGINNING ON JULY 1, 1994, ASSESSED AND COLLECTED REAL ESTATE TRANSFER FEES PURSUANT TO SECTION 6-1-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO REFUND THOSE FEES; AND TO REQUIRE THE STATE TREASURER WHO HELD SOME OF THOSE FEES PURSUANT TO SECTION 6-1-70, TO RETURN THEM TO THE COUNTIES FOR REFUND.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3619 -- Rep. Wilkes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-27, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL HUNTING OF MIGRATORY WATERFOWL ON CERTAIN PORTIONS OF LAKE MURRAY WITHIN TWO HUNDRED YARDS OF A DWELLING WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE OWNER OR OCCUPANT, SO AS TO MAKE SUCH PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO LAKE WATEREE.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Debate Adjourned
Other Proceedings

H. 3620 -- Reps. Harvin, Whipper, Neilson, Jennings, Cobb-Hunter, Breeland, J. Hines, Wilder, Clyburn, Rhoad, Inabinett, Neal, Kennedy, Miller, Cave, Byrd, Lloyd, M. Hines, Govan, Pinckney, J. Brown, Mack, Canty and Bowers: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 3, ARTICLE XI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE SYSTEM OF FREE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY LAW SHALL PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH FUNDING OF ALL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS MUST BE EQUALIZED.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3621 -- Rep. Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 7, TITLE 52, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AMUSEMENTS AND ATHLETIC CONTESTS AND STATE AND COUNTY ATHLETIC COMMISSIONS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 SO AS TO MAKE IT A MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE TO PHYSICALLY ASSAULT A SPORTS OFFICIAL AT ANY LEVEL OF COMPETITION WITHIN THE CONFINES OR IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF THE ATHLETIC FACILITY AT WHICH THE ATHLETIC CONTEST, IN WHICH THE SPORTS OFFICIAL WAS AN ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, IS HELD, AND PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3622 -- Rep. Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 7, TITLE 52, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AMUSEMENTS AND ATHLETIC CONTESTS AND STATE AND COUNTY ATHLETIC COMMISSIONS BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR LIMITED CIVIL LIABILITY FOR SPORTS OFFICIALS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICABILITY OF THIS ACT TO CERTAIN LAWSUITS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3623 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE STATE'S SOLID WASTE POLICY, SO AS TO DISTINGUISH BETWEEN "COLLECTION", "DISPOSAL", "PROCESSING", AND "RECYCLING" AS APPLIED TO FACILITIES MANAGING WASTE TIRES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO WASTE TIRES, SO AS TO INCLUDE DISTINCTIONS AMONG WASTE TIRE MANAGEMENT, TO PROVIDE FOR A TIPPING FEE ON OVERSIZE WASTE TIRES, TO REFINE THE RETAILER-WHOLESALER REFUND PROGRAM, TO REVISE REQUIREMENTS AND PRIORITIES FOR USE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE WASTE TIRE TRUST FUND, TO UPDATE REFERENCES TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR AND THE SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COUNCIL, AND TO REQUIRE RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING BY WASTE TIRE FACILITIES.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Amended

H. 3624 -- Rep. Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3470, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR EMPLOYMENT OF A PERSON WHO RECEIVED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH AID TO FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "FAMILY INDEPENDENCE PAYMENTS" FOR REFERENCES TO AID TO FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN; TO PROVIDE THE PROCESS FOR VERIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES; AND TO DEFINE "FAMILY INDEPENDENCE PAYMENTS".

Introduced & Committed

H. 3625 -- Rep. Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3420, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CORPORATE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF OR IMPROVEMENT TO AN INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT, SO AS TO REDEFINE "INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT", TO CLARIFY THE MEANING OF "QUALIFIED PRIVATE ENTITY", TO DEFINE "RELATED TAXPAYER", TO PROHIBIT A CLAIM FOR THE CREDIT BEFORE DEDICATION OR CONVEYANCE OF THE PROJECT, TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT OF TAX DUE ON A ROAD THAT IS LATER REMOVED FROM THE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT, AND TO DELETE ALLOWANCE OF THE TAX CREDIT TO CORPORATIONS ON A CONSOLIDATED BASIS.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading

H. 3626 -- Rep. Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 21, TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES, BY ADDING ARTICLE 27 SO AS TO ENACT THE TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE TAX ACT AND WHICH PROVIDES THAT A PORTION OF ADMISSIONS TAXES PAID TO CERTAIN TOURISM AND RECREATION FACILITIES MAY BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS, PROVIDES FOR THE FUND INTO WHICH THESE REVENUES MUST BE DEPOSITED AND THE USES TO WHICH THEY MAY BE PUT FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND DURATION OF THE PROGRAM, AND FOR THOSE FACILITIES ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE; TO REPEAL SECTION 12-21-2423, RELATING TO A SIMILAR USE OF A PORTION OF ADMISSIONS TAX REVENUES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3470, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE EMPLOYER'S TAX CREDIT FOR HIRING AFDC RECIPIENTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE EMPLOYER TO MAKE HEALTH INSURANCE AVAILABLE TO THE EMPLOYEE.

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

H. 3627 -- 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 DEPUTY GREG SMITH OF THE LEXINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND TERRY ALEXANDER OF THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION (SLED) FOR THEIR EFFORTS IN RESOLVING THE ST. JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH INVESTIGATION.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3628 -- Reps. Kelley, Harrison, Davenport, Allison, Keegan and Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 17-25-135 SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE NAME OF A DEFENDANT CONVICTED FOR AN OFFENSE BASED ON CHILD SEXUAL OR PHYSICAL ABUSE BE ENTERED IN THE CENTRAL REGISTRY FOR CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT MAINTAINED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-616, RELATING TO ACCESS TO SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY INFORMATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CRIMINAL JUSTICE AGENCY SHALL PROVIDE INFORMATION PERTAINING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RATHER THAN THE RECORD OR A SUMMARY OF THE RECORD, TO FURTHER PRESCRIBE THE CONTENT OF THE INFORMATION, AND TO EXEMPT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FROM FEES FOR THIS SERVICE; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-650, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DUTIES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROCEDURES FOR ENTERING THE NAME OF A PERPETRATOR IN THE CENTRAL REGISTRY FOR CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-670, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT IN RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTIONS AND FOSTER HOMES, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR INVESTIGATING SUCH ABUSE AND TO REQUIRE THE NAME OF A PERPETRATOR OF SUCH ABUSE OR NEGLECT IMMEDIATELY TO BE ENTERED ON THE CENTRAL REGISTRY UPON A FINDING OF THE ABUSE OR NEGLECT AND TO PROVIDE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR APPEAL; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-680, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CENTRAL REGISTRY FOR CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROCEDURES FOR MAINTAINING INFORMATION ON THE REGISTRY; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-690, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CONFIDENTIALITY AND RELEASE OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT REPORTS, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE DIVISION OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, AS AN ENTITY TO WHICH INFORMATION MAY BE RELEASED, TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE DISCLOSURE OF PERPETRATOR STATUS FOR LICENSING AND EMPLOYMENT PURPOSES, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO USE OTHER INFORMATION FOR SUCH PURPOSES AND FOR PERFORMING OTHER DUTIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-766, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE SUCH REVIEW UPON A MOTION RATHER THAN UPON PLEADINGS, AND TO PROVIDE TRANSFER PROVISIONS FOR DATA FROM THE CENTRAL REGISTRY INTO THE STATEWIDE SYSTEM CREATED BY THIS ACT AND PROCEDURES FOR RELEASE OF INFORMATION PRIOR AND SUBSEQUENT TO THIS ACT.

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

H. 3629 -- Reps. Davenport and Walker: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MR. MARSHALL KIRBY OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING AND ILLUSTRIOUS CAREER AS A BAND DIRECTOR AND FOR BEING SELECTED FOR INDUCTION INTO THE SOUTH CAROLINA BAND DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION HALL OF FAME.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 3630 -- Reps. Harvin and Cato: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING CECIL W. THOMAS FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED AND EXCELLENT SERVICE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE AND STATE GOVERNMENT AND WISHING HIM HAPPINESS FOLLOWING HIS RETIREMENT.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3631 -- Rep. Miller: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING MICHEL GRAYDON FOR HER OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE GEORGETOWN COMMUNITY AND GEORGETOWN COUNTY IN THE AREAS OF HISTORY AND THE ARTS.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3632 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, DIVISION OF LABOR, RELATING TO CHILD LABOR, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2143, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Other Proceedings

H. 3633 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, DIVISION OF LABOR, RELATING TO AMUSEMENT RIDES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2155, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Other Proceedings

H. 3634 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REVIEW BOARD, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR MAKING WRITTEN MOTIONS, PETITIONS, AND APPLICATIONS TO THE BOARD, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2156, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Other Proceedings
Ratified

H. 3635 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, RELATING TO ADJUSTMENT OF DOLLAR AMOUNTS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2069, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Point of Order

H. 3636 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY, RELATING TO LICENSING AND PRACTICE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS AND CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2141, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Other Proceedings
Ratified

H. 3637 -- Reps. R. Smith, Mason, Sharpe, Clyburn, Beck, Felder, Kelley and Spearman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3360, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CALCULATION OF NEW AND ADDITIONAL NEW FULL-TIME JOBS FOR PURPOSES OF AN ANNUAL JOB TAX CREDIT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AND PLACE A TIME LIMIT ON A TAXPAYER ELECTION FOR DETERMINATION OF NEW AND ADDITIONAL NEW FULL-TIME JOBS AND TO DEFINE "SINGLE SITE" AND TO FURTHER DEFINE "NEW JOB".

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

H. 3638 -- Reps. Klauber, Carnell, Parks and Stille: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE LANDER UNIVERSITY MEN'S TENNIS TEAM AND ITS COACHES ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1997, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED ON WINNING THE NATIONAL TENNIS CROWN.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 3639 -- Reps. Klauber, Carnell, Parks and Stille: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY PATROLMAN SERGEANT FIRST CLASS JAMES D. SHAY OF GREENWOOD COUNTY UPON HIS DEATH.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3640 -- Reps. Klauber, Carnell, Parks and Stille: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE MEN'S TENNIS TEAM OF LANDER UNIVERSITY ON WINNING THE 1996 NCAA DIVISION II NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3641 -- Rep. Harvin: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON SEPTEMBER 5 AND 6, 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, AND TO REPEAL A JOINT RESOLUTION OF 1997 BEARING RATIFICATION NUMBER 45 RELATING TO SCHOOL DAYS NOT REQUIRED TO BE MADE UP IN CLARENDON COUNTY.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Other Proceedings
Point of Order
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3642 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-11-90, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CRIMINAL JURISDICTION AND PENALTIES FOR DRAWING AND UTTERING OF FRAUDULENT CHECKS, DRAFTS, OR OTHER WRITTEN ORDERS DRAWN ON A BANK OR DEPOSITORY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT MAY GARNISH THE WAGES OF AN OFFENDER TO SATISFY A FRAUDULENT CHECK, DRAFT, OR OTHER WRITTEN ORDER DRAWN ON A BANK OR DEPOSITORY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3643 -- Reps. Young-Brickell, Bailey, Cobb-Hunter, Chellis and Harrell: A BILL TO ESTABLISH THE DORCHESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION AND PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE, AND TO ABOLISH THE DORCHESTER COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION AND THE DORCHESTER COUNTY BOARD OF VOTER REGISTRATION AND DEVOLVE ITS POWERS AND DUTIES IN THE BOARD ESTABLISHED BY THIS ACT.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Other Proceedings
Other Proceedings

H. 3644 -- Reps. Robinson, Altman, G. Brown, Neilson, Barrett, Whatley, Stoddard, Simrill, Wilkins, Harrison, Allison, Townsend, Sandifer, Limehouse, Limbaugh, Trotter, Cotty, Kelley, Woodrum, Neal, Young, McKay, Wilder, Webb, M. Hines, Dantzler, Rodgers, Cooper, Koon, Rhoad, Breeland, Bowers, Quinn, Miller, J. Hines, Mason, Mack, Leach, Cromer, Cato, Harvin, Gamble, Campsen, Edge, Littlejohn, Keegan, Davenport, Haskins, Battle, Lee, Harrell, Witherspoon and Hawkins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO EQUALIZE AMONG THE STATES THE DISTRIBUTION OF FEDERAL GASOLINE TAXES CONTRIBUTED TO THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY TRUST FUND.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Adopted

H. 3645 -- Rep. Beck: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND THANKING THOMAS W. (TOM) GREENE FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING AND DEDICATED SERVICE AS MAYOR OF NORTH AUGUSTA AND AS A NORTH AUGUSTA CITY COUNCILMAN AND WISHING HIM SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS FOLLOWING HIS RETIREMENT FROM PUBLIC OFFICE.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3646 -- Rep. Beck: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING MAYOR PRO TEM WILLIAM L. (BILL) GRAY OF NORTH AUGUSTA FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF EXCELLENT PUBLIC SERVICE AS A NORTH AUGUSTA CITY COUNCILMAN AND WISHING HIM SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS FOLLOWING HIS RETIREMENT FROM OFFICE.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3647 -- Reps. Battle, Jennings, Whipper, Sheheen, Chellis, Bailey, Gourdine, Barfield, F. Smith, Harvin, J. Brown, Miller, M. Hines, Kinon, Mason, Edge, McMahand, Witherspoon and Baxley: 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 TROTLINES, SET HOOKS, AND JUGS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE RIVERS WHERE LIVE NONGAME FISH MAY BE USED WITH CERTAIN SET HOOKS AND TO CHANGE THE SIZE OF THE SINGLE-BARBED SET HOOKS WITH WHICH LIVE NONGAME FISH MAY BE USED ON THESE RIVERS.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Amended

H. 3648 -- Reps. Wilkins, H. Brown, Boan and Koon: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 13, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PLANNING, RESEARCH, AND DEVELOPMENT, BY ADDING CHAPTER 4 SO AS TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND PROVIDE FOR ITS GOVERNANCE, POWERS, AND DUTIES, AND PROVIDE FOR THE DEVOLUTION ON IT OF VARIOUS FUNCTIONS, POWERS, AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE THAT IT CONSIDERS NECESSARY TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH AND ON APPROVAL BY THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-720, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ENTITIES ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE GROUP PLANS, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE AUTHORITY CREATED BY THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 8-11-260 AND 8-17-370, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EMPLOYEES EXEMPT FROM THE STATE EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN AND THE STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE, SO AS TO EXEMPT OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE AUTHORITY CREATED BY THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS OF "GOVERNMENTAL BODY" FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO EXCLUDE THE AUTHORITY CREATED BY THIS ACT FROM THE DEFINITION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-20, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "PUBLIC BODY" FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO EXCLUDE THE AUTHORITY CREATED BY THIS ACT FROM THE DEFINITIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3649 -- Reps. Sharpe, Cooper, Quinn, Felder, Meacham, Dantzler, McMaster, Limehouse, Seithel, Barrett, Keegan, Maddox, Whatley, Chellis, Sandifer, Law, Loftis, Vaughn, McKay, Cato, Easterday, Leach, Simrill, Altman, Rhoad, Stille, Knotts, Hamilton, Witherspoon, Beck, Davenport, Riser, Fleming, Mason, H. Brown, Littlejohn, Carnell, Klauber, Tripp, Stoddard, Kelley, Kinon, Young, Young-Brickell, Robinson, Harrison, R. Smith, Allison, Trotter, Phillips, Woodrum, Delleney, Jordan, Askins, Martin, Barfield, Miller, D. Smith, Walker, Haskins, Edge, Battle, Lanford, Kirsh, Gamble and Hawkins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-150 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE MONTH OF APRIL AS "CONFEDERATE HISTORY AND HERITAGE MONTH" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3650 -- Reps. Felder, Harrison, Cotty, Young, Davenport and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-515 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO ISSUE A NOTICE OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TO PERSONS OWING CHILD SUPPORT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3470, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE EMPLOYER TAX CREDIT FOR EMPLOYING PERSONS WHO RECEIVED AID TO FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN (AFDC), SO AS TO CHANGE THE TERM "AFDC" TO "FAMILY INDEPENDENCE", TO REVISE TAX ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES, AND TO REVISE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYERS TO OBTAIN INFORMATION ON THE AVAILABILITY OF POTENTIAL EMPLOYEES; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-941, RELATING TO LICENSE REVOCATION FOR NONPAYMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "LICENSE" WITH REGARD TO HUNTING, FISHING, OR TRAPPING; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-944, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSING ENTITIES WHICH MUST PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT, SO AS TO REVISE THE FORM IN WHICH THIS INFORMATION MUST BE PROVIDED; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-9520, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SERVING A NOTICE OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ON PERSONS OWING CHILD SUPPORT DEBTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE NOTICE FOR A RESCHEDULED NEGOTIATION CONFERENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-9530, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR FAILING TO APPEAR FOR A NEGOTIATION CONFERENCE CONCERNING A CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE CONFERENCE TO BE RESCHEDULED IF THE PERSON DID NOT RECEIVE PROPER NOTICE; TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 43, RELATING TO PUBLIC AID AND ASSISTANCE, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CONFORM PROVISIONS TO THE FAMILY INDEPENDENCE ACT OF 1995, TO REVISE PROVISIONS TO ASSIST IMPLEMENTING THAT ACT AND TO DELETE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-580, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS OF ABSENT PARENTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE TERM "APPLICANT FOR FAMILY INDEPENDENCE BENEFITS"; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-1110, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA FAMILY INDEPENDENCE ACT OF 1995, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TERM "AFDC" TO "FAMILY INDEPENDENCE"; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-1120, RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR FAMILY INDEPENDENCE APPLICANTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN APPLICANTS MAY BE REFERRED FOR EMPLOYMENT EVALUATION OR ASSESSMENT RATHER THAN TO A JOB CLUB; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-1135, RELATING TO STATE AGENCY GOALS TO EMPLOY WELFARE RECIPIENTS, SO AS TO CONFORM TERMS AND TO ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL GOALS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-1185, RELATING TO FAMILY SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAMS, SO AS TO MAKE PARTICIPATION IN THIS PROGRAM BASED ON NEED RATHER THAN REQUIRED AS A CONDITION OF ELIGIBILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-1190, RELATING TO AFDC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO CONFORM TERM TO "FAMILY INDEPENDENCE" ELIGIBILITY AND TO DELETE SUBSEQUENT ALCOHOL-RELATED OFFENSES AS A BAR TO ELIGIBILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-1200, RELATING TO VEHICLE AND OTHER ASSET LIMITS FOR AFDC ELIGIBILITY, SO AS TO CONFORM TERMS AND EXEMPT ONE VEHICLE FROM THE ASSET LIMIT; TO AMEND SUBARTICLE 6, ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES BY ADDING PART IA, SECTION 20-7-1295 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND ENFORCEMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT ARREARAGE LIENS; TO ADD SECTION 43-5-598 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE STATE DIRECTORY OF NEW HIRES; TO REPEAL SECTION 43-1-130, RELATING TO THE FEDERAL WORK INCENTIVE PROGRAM; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 43-5-510, 43-5-520, 43-5-530, 43-5-540, 43-5-550, 43-5-560, 43-5-570, AND 43-5-640, ALL RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYABLES PROGRAM ACT.

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Felder, Harrison, Cotty, Young, Davenport and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 20-3-235, 20-7-853, AND 20-7-854; AND BY AMENDING SECTIONS 20-1-220, 20-1-350, 20-7-949, 20-7-957, 44-7-77, AS AMENDED, 44-63-60, AS AMENDED, 44-63-75, 44-63-80, AS AMENDED, 44-63-84, 44-63-86, AND 44-63-110, AS AMENDED, ALL RESPECTIVELY RELATING TO DIVORCE DECREES, ADMINISTRATIVE AND JUDICIAL ORDERS, MARRIAGE LICENSES, OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSES, BUSINESS LICENSES, DRIVERS' LICENSES, HUNTING, FISHING, OR TRAPPING LICENSES, PATERNITY ORDERS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, BIRTH AND DEATH CERTIFICATES, SO AS TO REQUIRE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS ON OR IN THESE DOCUMENTS AND TO EXEMPT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FROM PAYING A FEE FOR OBTAINING COPIES OF THESE DOCUMENTS IF THE DOCUMENT IS NEEDED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING PATERNITY OR ESTABLISHING, MODIFYING, OR ENFORCING CHILD SUPPORT; TO AMEND SUBARTICLE 6, ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, RELATING TO INCOME WITHHOLDING FOR CHILD SUPPORT BY ADDING PART III, SO AS TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR CREATING, PERFECTING, AND COLLECTING A LIEN FOR PAST-DUE CHILD SUPPORT IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN $2,500; TO ADD SECTION 20-7-92, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE COURT TO ORDER TEMPORARY PAYMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT PENDING A JUDICIAL DETERMINATION OF PATERNITY UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO ADD SECTION 20-7-855, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COPIES OF BILLS FOR TESTING FOR PARENTAGE AND PRENATAL AND POSTNATAL HEALTH CARE ARE PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE IN PATERNITY ACTIONS FOR EXPENSES INCURRED; TO ADD SECTION 20-7-958 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A VERIFIED VOLUNTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PATERNITY CREATES A LEGAL FINDING OF PATERNITY; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-956 RELATING TO ADMISSIBILITY OF EVIDENCE IN PATERNITY ACTIONS SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A VERIFIED VOLUNTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PATERNITY CREATES A CONCLUSIVE PRESUMPTION OF PATERNITY; TO AMEND SECTION 44-63-163 RELATING TO BIRTH CERTIFICATES SUBSEQUENT TO A PATERNITY DETERMINATION SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHANGE ALSO MAY BE MADE UPON A DETERMINATION MADE BY AN ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY; TO ADD SECTIONS 20-7-1124, 20-7-1126, 20-7-1127, 20-7-1128, 20-7-1129, 20-7-1153, 20-7-1155; TO AMEND SECTIONS 20-7-965, AS AMENDED, 20-7-1010, AS AMENDED, 20-7-1040, 20-7-1100, 20-7-1125, 20-7-1152, AND 20-7-1154, ALL RELATING TO THE UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS ACT TO THE ACT AS REVISED BY THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF COMMISSIONERS ON UNIFORM STATE LAWS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1315, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INCOME WITHHOLDING SO AS TO REVISE DEFINITIONS AND TO REVISE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH INCOME WITHHOLDING IS IN EFFECT; TO ADD SECTION 20-7-9570; TO AMEND SECTIONS 20-7-9505, AS AMENDED, AND 20-7-9510, RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS FOR ESTABLISHING AND ENFORCING PATERNITY AND CHILD SUPPORT SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO ADMINISTRATIVELY CHANGE A GOVERNMENTAL PAYEE WHEN THE CHILD SUPPORT CASE IS SUBJECT TO ASSIGNMENT OR REQUIRED TO BE PAID THROUGH A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY AND TO REVISE DEFINITIONS; TO ADD SECTION 20-7-856 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO REMIT TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ITS SHARE OF FINES COLLECTED FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH SUBPOENAS AND CERTAIN CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT REQUIREMENTS; TO ADD SECTION 20-7-9575 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO ISSUE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBPOENAS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO JURISDICTION OF THE FAMILY COURT SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COURT TO ENFORCE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBPOENAS ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 27-23-10 RELATING TO VOIDING CONVEYANCES MADE TO DEFRAUD CREDITORS SO AS TO PROVIDE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION IS CREATED THAT A CHILD SUPPORT DEBTOR INTENDED TO TRANSFER INCOME OR PROPERTY TO AVOID PAYMENT TO A CHILD SUPPORT CREDITOR; TO ADD SECTIONS 43-5-595, 43-5-596, AND 43-5-597; AND TO AMEND SECTION 41-29-170, AS AMENDED, SECTION 43-5-590, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT'S DUTIES RELATIVE TO THE STATE CHILD SUPPORT PLAN, SO AS TO CLARIFY EMPLOYERS WHO MUST PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PATERNITY OR THE ESTABLISHMENT, NOTIFICATION, OR ENFORCEMENT OF A SUPPORT OBLIGATION, TO REQUIRE UTILITY COMPANIES AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON ITS CUSTOMERS FOR SUCH PURPOSES, TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY FOR DISCLOSURE OF SUCH INFORMATION AND TO SPECIFY INFORMATION THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION MUST PROVIDE; TO ADD SECTION 43-5-598 SO AS TO REQUIRE EMPLOYEES TO REPORT INFORMATION TO THE DEPARTMENT ON EMPLOYEES WHO ARE NEWLY HIRED; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-610 RELATING TO THE CENTRAL REGISTRY OF RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES SO AS TO REVISE THE INFORMATION TO BE MAINTAINED AND TO WHOM INFORMATION MAY BE RELEASED; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 43-5-222 RELATING TO THE PORTION OF CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS TO BE PAID TO WELFARE RECIPIENTS.

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H. 3652 -- Reps. Beck, J. Hines, Seithel, Neilson, Cato, Mason, Allison, Clyburn, Whatley, R. Smith, Lee, Davenport, McCraw, Keegan, Spearman, Breeland, Kelley, Easterday, Edge, Miller, Witherspoon, Boan, Hamilton, Harrell, Mack, Hawkins, Battle and Jennings: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-67-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF SCHOOL BUSES OWNED AND OPERATED BY A PRIVATE SCHOOL OR UNDER CONTRACT FOR A PRIVATE SCHOOL, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO PAINTING, LETTERING, AND USE OF STOP ARMS AND WARNING LIGHTS ON THESE VEHICLES OWNED AND OPERATED OR UNDER CONTRACT.

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H. 3653 -- Rep. Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2610, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DISCOUNT ALLOWED FOR TIMELY PAYMENTS OF THE SALES AND USE TAX, SO AS TO INCREASE THE DISCOUNT ALLOWED ON RETURNS WITH LESS THAN ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS DUE FROM 3.00 TO 3.25 PERCENT AND ON OTHER RETURNS FROM 2.00 TO 2.25 PERCENT.

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H. 3654 -- Reps. Bauer, Altman, Felder, J. Brown, Campsen, Seithel, Cotty, J. Hines, Bailey, Inabinett, Barfield, Allison, Chellis, Cato, Mason, Meacham, Knotts, Koon, Fleming, Simrill, D. Smith, Whatley, Bowers, Phillips, Stille, Walker, Easterday, Rodgers, McKay, Trotter, Neilson, Gamble, R. Smith, Young, Barrett, Sandifer, Koon, Witherspoon, Davenport, Tripp, Wilder, McLeod, Riser, Harvin, Leach, Littlejohn, Young-Brickell, Haskins, Lee, Jordan and Pinckney: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1(8), ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE ASSESSMENT RATIO APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A SEPARATE CLASS FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY REQUIRED TO BE TITLED BY A STATE OR FEDERAL AGENCY, AND TO PROVIDE THE ASSESSMENT RATIOS FOR THE NEW CLASS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3655 -- Reps. Bauer, F. Smith, Davenport, Mason, Easterday, J. Hines, Sheheen, Baxley, Altman, M. Hines, Govan, Cobb-Hunter, Koon, Inabinett, Cotty, Neal, Cooper, Kinon, Neilson, Barfield, Robinson, Simrill, Hawkins, Knotts, Chellis, Hamilton, Trotter, M. Hines, Mullen, Kennedy, Sandifer, Witherspoon, Loftis, Leach, Quinn, R. Smith, Tripp, Gourdine, Edge, Riser, Allison, Sharpe, Limehouse, Byrd, Felder, McKay, J. Smith, Stoddard, Pinckney, Lanford, Fleming, Carnell, Bowers, Keegan, Webb, Whatley, Byrd, Limbaugh, Phillips, Gamble, Wilder, Cato, Harrell, Spearman, Haskins, Jennings, Harvin, Townsend, Littlejohn, Battle and Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MAXIMUM TAX ON THE SALE OF CERTAIN ITEMS, SO AS TO LIMIT THE TAX ON A BOAT AND BOAT TRAILER PURCHASED TOGETHER TO A SINGLE SALE.

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H. 3656 -- Reps. T. Brown, Kennedy and Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE HONORABLE BENJAMIN J. GORDON, JR. OF WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY FOR HIS MORE THAN SEVENTEEN YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND CONGRATULATING HIM ON THE VINDICATION OF HIS GOOD NAME AND REPUTATION ESTABLISHED DURING THAT SERVICE.

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H. 3657 -- Reps. Hamilton and Haskins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SOUTH CAROLINA STUDENT LEGISLATURE THE USE OF THE HOUSE CHAMBER ON NOVEMBER 12, 13, AND 14, 1997, FOR ITS ANNUAL MEETING.

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H. 3658 -- Reps. Loftis, Altman, Limehouse, Limbaugh, Simrill, H. Brown, Chellis, R. Smith, Neilson, Barrett, Seithel, Vaughn, Carnell, Hinson, Sandifer, Jordan, Mason, Law, Kelley, Woodrum, Cotty, Knotts, Davenport, Cooper, Allison, Leach, Hamilton, Koon, Littlejohn, Stoddard, Easterday, Bailey, Haskins, Riser, Harrison, Trotter, Phillips, Gamble, Robinson, Rhoad, Stille, Witherspoon, Mullen, Sharpe, Campsen, Rice, Beck, D. Smith, Keegan, Miller, Felder, Fleming, Boan, Tripp, Young, Wilder, Young-Brickell, Delleney, J. Hines, Kirsh, McMaster, Meacham, Cato, Klauber, Jennings, Spearman, Martin, Quinn, F. Smith, McMahand, Rodgers, McKay, Whatley, Townsend, Harrell, Bauer, Lanford and Wilkes: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-31-45 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE FOR THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ADD TEXTBOOKS TO THE LIST OF TEXTBOOKS APPROVED FOR USE IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THIS STATE.

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H. 3659 -- Rep. Hinson: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE STRATFORD HIGH SCHOOL KNIGHTS, COACHES, ASSISTANTS, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 1997, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON WINNING THE 1996 AAAA STATE BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 3660 -- Rep. Hinson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE STRATFORD HIGH SCHOOL KNIGHTS OF GOOSE CREEK AND COACH JOHN CHALUS FOR THEIR FIRST EVER AAAA STATE BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

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H. 3661 -- Rep. Hinson: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE STRATFORD HIGH SCHOOL LADY KNIGHTS, COACHES, ASSISTANTS, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 1997, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON WINNING THE 1996 AAAA STATE SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 3662 -- Rep. Hinson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE STRATFORD HIGH SCHOOL LADY KNIGHTS OF GOOSE CREEK, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND COACH DEBRA TOLAR FOR THEIR 31-6 SEASON, CAPPED BY WINNING THE AAAA STATE SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

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H. 3663 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, Harrison, J. Brown, Sharpe, Townsend, Cato, H. Brown and D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 10-1-163, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT ALL PORTRAITS, FLAGS, BANNERS, MONUMENTS, STATUES, AND PLAQUES WHICH MAY BE REMOVED FROM THE STATE HOUSE DURING RENOVATIONS BE RETURNED TO THEIR ORIGINAL LOCATIONS WHEN THE STATE HOUSE IS REOCCUPIED, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND AN ABSOLUTE MAJORITY OF THE SENATE MEMBERS TO APPROVE THE LOCATION OF THESE ITEMS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE CHAMBERS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE LOCATION OF THESE ITEMS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE RESPECTIVE CHAMBERS MUST NOT BE CHANGED UNLESS APPROVED BY A BILL PASSED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNOR TO RESUBMIT THE NAME OF HIS ACTING INTERIM APPOINTEE FOR THE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY IF THE SENATE FAILS TO CONFIRM HIM PRIOR TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADJOURNING, SINE DIE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE INTERIM APPOINTEE MAY CONTINUE TO SERVE UNTIL FEBRUARY 1, 1998, AT WHICH TIME THE OFFICE SHALL BECOME VACANT IF THE APPOINTEE IS NOT CONFIRMED AND THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 1-3-210 SHALL APPLY.

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H. 3664 -- Rep. Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-3650, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CERTAIN EQUIPMENT THAT MUST BE MAINTAINED ON A MOTORCYCLE, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REGULATES THE HEIGHT OF MOTORCYCLE HANDLEBARS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3665 -- Ways and Means Committee: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 11, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE BY ADDING CHAPTER 43 ENACTING THE SOUTH CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BANK ACT, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BANK ACT AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS GOVERNANCE, 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 BOARD OF THE BANK TO FUND THE BANK WITH UP TO THREE 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; TO AUTHORIZE LENDING TO AND BORROWING BY GOVERNMENT UNITS AND PRIVATE ENTITIES THROUGH THE BANK; TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BANK REVENUE BONDS; TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BANK GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS; TO AMEND SECTION 57-3-615, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TOLL PROJECTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO TOLL MAY BE IMPOSED ON FEDERAL INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS IN EXISTENCE ON JANUARY 1, 1997, UNLESS APPROVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN SEPARATE LEGISLATION; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-910, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN FEES AND PENALTIES RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF TRUCKS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PLACEMENT OF FIFTY PERCENT OF THE FEES AND PENALTIES IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BANK IN FISCAL YEAR 1998-99 AND ONE HUNDRED PERCENT THEREAFTER.

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H. 3666 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, J. Brown, H. Brown, Sharpe, Cato, Harrison, Townsend and D. Smith: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A 1998 SOUTHERN LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE HOST COMMITTEE WHICH SHALL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF PLANNING, MANAGING, AND MAKING ALL ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE 1998 ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHERN LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE WHICH WILL BE HELD IN CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, IN AUGUST 1998.

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H. 3667 -- Reps. Kirsh and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO JURISDICTION OF THE FAMILY COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT MAY NOT ISSUE AN ORDER PROHIBITING A CUSTODIAL PARENT FROM MOVING HIS RESIDENCE TO A LOCATION OUTSIDE OF THE STATE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3668 -- Reps. Hodges and Boan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-11-330 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNING BODY OF A SPECIAL PURPOSE OR PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT WHOSE BOUNDARIES ARE CONTIGUOUS TO THOSE OF ANOTHER STATE TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS TO SUPPLY WATER OR SEWER SERVICE, OR BOTH, TO AREAS LOCATED IN THAT STATE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3669 -- Reps. R. Smith, Wilkins, Boan, Harrell, Cobb-Hunter, Harvin, Webb, Jennings, Riser, Sharpe, Cromer, Felder, Cato, H. Brown and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 119, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, BY ADDING ARTICLE 9, PROVIDING FOR CLEMSON UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC FACILITIES REVENUE BONDS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-121-30, RELATING TO ELECTIONS FOR CITADEL TRUSTEES, SO AS PROSPECTIVELY TO DELETE THE AGE LIMIT AFTER WHICH PERSONS ARE INELIGIBLE TO BE ELECTED OR RE-ELECTED.

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H. 3670 -- Rep. Miller: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-760, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL USE OF CRAB POTS FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES IN CERTAIN AREAS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF CRAB POTS FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES IN CERTAIN CREEKS ON PAWLEY'S ISLAND YEAR ROUND RATHER THAN BETWEEN SPECIFIED DATES.

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H. 3671 -- Rep. Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OPEN SEASON FOR TAKING ANTLERED DEER, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE PURSUIT OF DEER WITH DOGS EXCEPT ON TRACTS OF MORE THAN SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY CONTIGUOUS ACRES WHICH ARE OWNED OR LEASED BY THE PERSON PURSUING DEER WITH DOGS OR WHICH THIS PERSON HAS THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE OWNER OR LESSEE THEREOF TO USE FOR THESE PURPOSES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3672 -- Reps. Simrill, Stille, Kirsh and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-196 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PRESIDENT OF ANY STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING MAY NOT EARN ADDITIONAL INCOME OR CONSULTING FEES FROM ANY OTHER PUBLIC SOURCE IN AN AMOUNT EXCEEDING TEN PERCENT OF HIS COMPENSATION AS PRESIDENT AS PROVIDED IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, AND TO REQUIRE EARNED INCOME AND CONSULTING FEES FROM PRIVATE SOURCES TO BE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THAT INSTITUTION AND THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3673 -- Reps. Kirsh, Meacham, Simrill and Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 11 OF TITLE 34, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BANK DEPOSITS, BY ADDING SECTION 34-11-140 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE STATE AGENCIES TO ESTABLISH, COLLECT, AND RETAIN FINES TO COVER THE COST OF COLLECTING DISHONORED CHECKS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3674 -- Rep. R. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING DOT KING OF AIKEN COUNTY ON BEING NAMED A FINALIST IN THE NATIONAL FAMILY LITERACY TEACHER OF THE YEAR COMPETITION AND COMMENDING HER FOR HER MANY YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE AND COUNTLESS CONTRIBUTIONS TO PUBLIC EDUCATION AND HER COMMUNITY.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 3675 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter, Stuart, Felder and Sharpe: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE PORTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 301 IN ORANGEBURG COUNTY FROM INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 26 TO UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 178 BYPASS IN HONOR OF THE HONORABLE MARSHALL BURNS WILLIAMS.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Returned by Senate with Concurrence
Adopted

H. 3676 -- Rep. Tripp: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DESIGNATE AND NAME SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 8 IN WARE PLACE, SOUTH CAROLINA, AS "WILLIAM CAMPBELL HIGHWAY" IN HONOR OF WILLIAM CAMPBELL AND TO ERECT THE APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3677 -- Rep. Klauber: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 35, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNIFORM SECURITIES ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHAPTER BY DELETING CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS, ADDING NEW PROVISIONS, AND PROVIDING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, FOR DEFINITIONS FOR THE TERMS "FEDERAL COVERED ADVISER" AND "FEDERAL COVERED SECURITY", THAT INVESTIGATIVE RECORDS AND COMPLAINTS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES COMMISSIONER ARE NOT CONSIDERED PUBLIC INFORMATION BUT ISSUED ORDERS, INCLUDING CERTAIN COMPLAINTS, ARE CONSIDERED PUBLIC RECORDS, THAT CERTAIN BROKER-DEALERS ARE EXEMPT FROM THE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 35-1-410, THAT CERTAIN ACTIVITY IS UNLAWFUL, THAT EVERY INVESTMENT ADVISER REGISTRATION OR NOTICE FILING EXPIRES TWO YEARS FROM ITS EFFECTIVE DATE UNLESS RENEWED, THAT REGISTRATION OF AN INVESTMENT ADVISER AUTOMATICALLY CONSTITUTES REGISTRATION OF ANY INVESTMENT ADVISER REPRESENTATIVE WHO IS A PARTNER, OFFICER, OR DIRECTOR OR A PERSON OCCUPYING A SIMILAR STATUS OR PERFORMING SIMILAR FUNCTIONS, FOR CHANGES IN CERTAIN FEES, THAT THE SECURITIES COMMISSIONER MAY REQUIRE, WITH RESPECT TO INVESTMENT ADVISERS, THAT CERTAIN INFORMATION BE FURNISHED OR DISSEMINATED AS NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST OR FOR THE PROTECTION OF INVESTORS AND ADVISORY CLIENTS, FOR NOTICE FILINGS FOR FEDERAL COVERED SECURITIES, THAT UNLESS PROHIBITED BY RULE OR ORDER OF THE SECURITIES COMMISSIONER, AN INVESTMENT ADVISER REGISTERED UNDER THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940 MAY TAKE OR RETAIN CUSTODY OF SECURITIES OR FUNDS OF A CLIENT, AND THAT THE SECURITIES COMMISSIONER MAY REFER AVAILABLE EVIDENCE CONCERNING VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTER OR OF ANY RULE OR ORDER UNDER THIS CHAPTER TO THE APPROPRIATE DIVISION OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE OR OTHER APPROPRIATE PROSECUTION, LAW ENFORCEMENT, OR LICENSING AUTHORITIES WHO MAY INSTITUTE THE APPROPRIATE PROCEEDINGS UNDER THIS CHAPTER.

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

H. 3678 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING WALKER-GAMBLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, OF NEW ZION, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON BEING SELECTED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE COUNCIL OF THE INTERNATIONAL READING ASSOCIATION AS THE EXEMPLARY READING AWARDS WINNER FOR THE 1996-97 SCHOOL YEAR.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3679 -- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, STATE CROP PEST COMMISSION, RELATING TO BOLL WEEVIL ERADICATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2105, 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
Veto Message

H. 3680 -- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, STATE CROP PEST COMMISSION, RELATING TO IMPORTED FIRE ANT QUARANTINE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2112, 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. 3681 -- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, STATE CROP PEST COMMISSION, RELATING TO TOBACCO PLANT CERTIFICATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2113, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Other Proceedings
Ratified

H. 3682 -- Reps. Riser, Spearman, Kinon, Meacham, Stuart, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Allison, Miller, Whatley, Young-Brickell and Rodgers: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 13, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF COSMETOLOGY AND COSMETOLOGISTS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED FOR PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS IN CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40, AND AMONG OTHER THINGS, TO DISCONTINUE THE ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY PERMITS AND TO TRANSFER STUDENT RECORDKEEPING RESPONSIBILITIES FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION TO BEAUTY SCHOOLS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3683 -- Rep. Felder: 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 NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3684 -- Rep. Felder: 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 COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICERS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3685 -- Reps. Cato and Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-15-15 SO AS TO MAKE UNLAWFUL CERTAIN TRADE AND COMMERCIAL PRACTICES WITH REGARD TO THE LABELING OF A PRODUCT AS "PEAT" AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3686 -- Rep. Edge: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 5-7-31 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MUNICIPALITY'S RIGHT BY ORDINANCE TO GRANT FRANCHISES FOR THE USE OF THE PUBLIC STREETS DOES NOT INCLUDE OR EXTEND TO THE PUBLIC BEACHES AND NAVIGABLE WATERS OF THE STATE IN REGARD TO THE USE AND RENTAL OF PERSONAL WATERCRAFT, WHICH RIGHT IS RESERVED SOLEY TO THE STATE AND TO PROVIDE THAT A MUNICIPALITY MAY NOT CREATE MONOPOLIES THROUGH THE USE OF FRANCHISE AUTHORITY IN REGARD TO THE USE AND RENTAL OF PERSONAL WATERCRAFT IN THOSE AREAS IN WHICH ITS JURISDICTION APPLIES; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT LOCAL LAWS AND ORDINANCES IN REGARD TO FISH, GAME, AND WATERCRAFT MUST BE IDENTICAL TO THE PROVISIONS OF STATE LAW SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNING BODY OF A MUNICIPALITY MAY NOT ENACT ORDINANCES WHICH ARE INCONSISTENT WITH ANY PROVISIONS OF STATE LAW GOVERNING THE OPERATION OF PERSONAL WATERCRAFT ON THE PUBLIC BEACHES AND IN THE NAVIGABLE WATERS OF THIS STATE; TO ADD SECTION 50-21-875 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A BUSINESS RENTING PERSONAL WATERCRAFT TO USE A PUBLIC BEACH OR A PUBLIC BEACH ACCESS FOR THIS BUSINESS ACTIVITY UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; AND TO ADD SECTION 50-21-876 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE AUTHORITY TO REGULATE THE OPERATION OF PERSONAL WATERCRAFT FROM A PIER IN THE ATLANTIC OCEAN OR FROM FLOATING DOCKS ATTACHED TO SUCH PIER RESTS SOLELY WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A MUNICIPALITY'S RIGHT TO ENACT ZONING ORDINANCES IN REGARD TO THE LOCATION OF PERSONAL WATERCRAFT USE AND RENTAL FACILITIES DOES NOT EXTEND TO AND INCLUDE THESE PIERS AND FLOATING DOCKS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3687 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-270, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A PROFESSIONAL BONDSMAN'S MAINTENANCE OF DEPOSITS WITH THE CLERK OF COURT, SO AS TO REVISE THE AMOUNT A PROFESSIONAL BONDSMAN SHALL MAINTAIN AS A DEPOSIT WITH A CLERK OF COURT.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3688 -- Reps. Dantzler, Hinson, Limehouse, Harrell, Seithel, Bailey and Cato: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-5-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXEMPTION OF MUNICIPAL UTILITIES FROM REGULATION BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, SO AS TO LIMIT THE EXEMPTION TO A PUBLIC UTILITY'S OPERATIONS WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY'S CORPORATE LIMITS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 58-27-1010, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON REGULATION BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF CONTRACTS MADE BY A MUNICIPALITY, SO AS TO LIMIT THE PROHIBITION TO CONTRACTS MADE BY A MUNICIPALITY WITH CUSTOMERS LOCATED WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE MUNICIPALITY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3689 -- Rep. R. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING PARK MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH ON ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF CONTINUOUS CHRISTIAN SERVICE TO THE BARNWELL AND AIKEN AREAS.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 3690 -- Rep. Askins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 47-3-640 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CANINES CERTIFIED TO WORK WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OR FIRE SERVICE PERSONNEL FOR THE PURPOSE OF FIRE INVESTIGATIONS, TRAINING, OR OTHER RELATED MATTERS MUST BE PERMITTED TO STAY OVERNIGHT WITH THESE OFFICIALS WHEN THEY ARE STAYING IN A PLACE OF PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS ON OFFICIAL BUSINESS AND TO PROVIDE CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

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

H. 3691 -- Reps. Bailey, Chellis, Cobb-Hunter, Young-Brickell and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-1-455 SO AS TO REQUIRE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RESIDENT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERS TO RESIDE IN THE COUNTY WHERE THEY ARE ASSIGNED.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3692 -- Reps. Clyburn and Stille: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT THE DEATH OF ROBERT STONE GALLOWAY, JR., OF GREENVILLE COUNTY, AND EXTENDING ITS SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3693 -- Reps. Stille, Townsend, Cooper, Cotty, Hinson, McMaster, Robinson and Inabinett: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-365 SO AS TO REQUIRE FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE FACULTY OF STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING, BEGINNING WITH THE 1998 FALL SEMESTER, TO TEACH A REQUIRED NUMBER OF CREDIT HOURS EACH SEMESTER, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3694 -- Ways and Means Committee: 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; TO AMEND SECTION 2-7-105, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORIZATION OF STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SO AS TO LIMIT BOND AUTHORIZATIONS TO A STATE AGENCY OR INSTITUTION INCLUDED IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-370 SO AS TO REQUIRE AT LEAST A TWENTY PERCENT MATCH WITH NONSTATE FUNDS FOR NEW TECHNICAL COLLEGE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS THAT ARE FUNDED BY STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Recorded Vote
Recorded Vote
Recorded Vote
Recorded Vote
Recorded Vote
Recorded Vote
Amended
Senate Amendments Amended
Senate Amendments Amended
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Request for Debate
Request for Debate
Other Proceedings
Point of Order
Point of Order
Point of Order
Point of Order
Conference Committee
Report of Conference Committee
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 3695 -- Ways and Means Committee: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 13, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PLANNING, RESEARCH, AND DEVELOPMENT, BY ADDING CHAPTER 4 SO AS TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND PROVIDE FOR ITS GOVERNANCE, POWERS, AND DUTIES, AND PROVIDE FOR THE DEVOLUTION ON IT OF VARIOUS FUNCTIONS, POWERS, AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE THAT IT CONSIDERS NECESSARY TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH AND ON APPROVAL BY THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-720, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ENTITIES ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE GROUP PLANS, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE AUTHORITY CREATED BY THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 8-11-260 AND 8-17-370, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EMPLOYEES EXEMPT FROM THE STATE EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN AND THE STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE, SO AS TO EXEMPT OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE AUTHORITY CREATED BY THIS ACT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS OF "GOVERNMENTAL BODY" FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO EXCLUDE THE AUTHORITY CREATED BY THIS ACT FROM THE DEFINITION.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Recorded Vote
Amended
Amended
Amended
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Request for Debate
Request for Debate
Point of Order

H. 3696 -- Rep. Sandifer: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MR. W. H. "HAM" HUDSON, PRESIDENT OF OCONEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP OF THIS FINE HEALTH CARE FACILITY AND FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO HIS COMMUNITY AND PROFESSION.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3697 -- Reps. Howard, Knotts, Woodrum, Cobb-Hunter, J. Hines, Harrison, Gourdine, Kennedy, Neal, Quinn, McLeod, Scott, Whatley, Young, H. Brown, Moody-Lawrence, Martin, Littlejohn, Hinson, McMahand, Wilkes, Stuart, Stille, Leach, Lloyd, Inabinett, Canty, Byrd, Maddox, Harvin, Parks, Kirsh, Cave, Askins, Limehouse, Meacham, Tripp, Battle and Fleming: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1230, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE NAME OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH A VEHICLE IS REGISTERED AND PROPERTY TAXES ARE PAID TO BE PLACED ON LICENSE PLATES AND TO PROVIDE THAT LOGOS OR SLOGANS MUST NOT BE PLACED ON A LICENSE PLATE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3698 -- Reps. Limehouse, Altman, Trotter, Knotts, Whipper, Moody-Lawrence, F. Smith, Breeland, R. Smith, Lee, Allison, Jordan, Hinson, Neilson, Mason, Gourdine, Tripp, Kennedy, McCraw, Keegan, M. Hines, Dantzler, Scott, Phillips, Inabinett, Harrell, Seithel, Whatley, J. Hines, Stuart, Woodrum, Byrd, Vaughn, Mullen, Lloyd, Barfield, Jennings, Harvin, Sandifer, Mack, Townsend, J. Smith, Battle, McKay, Beck, Fleming, Bauer, Limbaugh, Maddox, Witherspoon, H. Brown, McMahand, Edge, Lanford, Rodgers and Miller: 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. 3699 -- Reps. Spearman and Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-13-390 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A SPECIAL GUEST FISHING LICENSE.

Introduced & Committed
Second Reading
Third Reading
Recalled

H. 3700 -- Reps. T. Brown, Altman, Whipper, Neilson, Bauer, Cobb-Hunter, J. Hines, G. Brown, Pinckney, Moody-Lawrence, Barrett, M. Hines, Kennedy, F. Smith, Rice, Harvin, Gourdine, Young, Miller, Woodrum, Lloyd, Inabinett, McMahand, J. Brown, Barfield, Bowers, Mack, Spearman, Allison, Cave, Wilkes, Byrd and Whatley: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE A JOINT ELECTRIC POWER DEREGULATION STUDY COMMITTEE TO STUDY ALL PHASES OF THE DEREGULATION OF ELECTRIC POWER PROVIDERS IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE MANNER IN WHICH AND CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH ELECTRIC POWER DEREGULATION SHOULD BE ACCOMPLISHED IN THIS STATE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3701 -- Reps. H. Brown, Inabinett, Jordan, Simrill, Young-Brickell, Chellis, McKay, Bailey, Lloyd, Parks, Martin, Sharpe, J. Smith, Trotter, Stuart, Harrison, Kennedy, Maddox, Riser, Rodgers, Hinson, Barrett, Sandifer, Webb, Easterday, Koon, Dantzler, Byrd, Felder, Leach, Fleming, J. Brown, Harvin, Kirsh, Bowers, Meacham, Harrell, Woodrum and Loftis: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY OF MRS. BARBARA LANGER PEARLSTINE OF CHARLESTON UPON HER DEATH.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3702 -- Reps. Moody-Lawrence, Simrill, Meacham and Kirsh: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION URGENTLY REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO INSTALL A STOP LIGHT AT THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAYS 322 AND 324 IN YORK COUNTY.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Tabled

H. 3703 -- Reps. Scott, 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, 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, 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 EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE LUTHER LANGFORD TAYLOR, JR., OF RICHLAND COUNTY, DISTINGUISHED MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3704 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF DENTISTRY, RELATING TO EXPANDED DUTY DENTAL ASSISTANTS, MONITOR NITROUS OXIDE ANESTHESIA, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2154, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Ratified

H. 3705 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF LONG TERM HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATORS, RELATING TO ADMINISTRATOR-IN-TRAINING PROGRAM, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2142, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Other Proceedings
Ratified

H. 3706 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE MANAGEMENT (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2104, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Ratified

H. 3707 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2164, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Point of Order

H. 3708 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS COMMISSION, RELATING TO LICENSING OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2157, 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. 3709 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, CONTRACTORS' LICENSING BOARD, RELATING TO SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2153, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Point of Order

H. 3710 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 56-1-175 AND 56-1-176 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE; BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2953 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DRIVER UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE SHALL NOT OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE WITH ANY MEASURABLE AMOUNT OF ALCOHOL; 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; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-30, RELATING TO PERSONS EXEMPT FROM OBTAINING A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO DEFINE "IMPLEMENTS OF HUSBANDRY"; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A PERSON WHO MAY NOT OBTAIN A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR HAVE HIS DRIVER'S LICENSE RENEWED, SO AS TO REVISE THE AGE OF A PERSON WHO MAY BE ISSUED A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION, PROCEDURE, ISSUANCE, AND RENEWAL OF, AND FEE FOR A BEGINNER'S PERMIT, SO AS TO REVISE THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A PERSON HOLDING A BEGINNER'S PERMIT MAY OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE, TO PROVIDE THAT BEFORE OBTAINING FULL LICENSURE CERTAIN PERSONS MUST HOLD A BEGINNER'S PERMIT FOR NINETY DAYS, AND TO DEFINE "DAYLIGHT HOURS"; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXAMINATIONS FOR BASIC AND CLASSIFIED LICENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONDITIONS UPON WHICH THE HOLDER OF A PROVISIONAL OR SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE MAY OPERATE A FARM TRUCK; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-180, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR MINORS, SO AS TO REVISE THE AGE OF A PERSON THAT MAY OBTAIN A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE, TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO AN INSTRUCTION PERMIT, TO REVISE THE CIRCUMSTANCES UPON WHICH A PERSON MAY OPERATE A VEHICLE WHILE HOLDING A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE, TO PROVIDE CONDITIONS UPON WHICH A WAIVER OR MODIFICATION OF THE LICENSE RESTRICTIONS MAY BE GRANTED AND THE CONTENTS OF THE STATEMENT THAT MUST BE INCLUDED IN AN APPLICATION FOR WAIVER OR MODIFICATION OF THE RESTRICTIONS, AND TO DEFINE "DAYLIGHT HOURS"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-185, RELATING TO THE POSTPONEMENT OF THE REMOVAL OF RESTRICTIONS FROM A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A HOLDER OF A BEGINNER'S PERMIT, PROVISIONAL OR SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE WHO IS CONVICTED OF CERTAIN TRAFFIC OFFENSES SHALL HAVE HIS LICENSE SUSPENDED FOR SIX MONTHS.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Recorded Vote
Recorded Vote
Recorded Vote
Amended
Amended
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Request for Debate
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Point of Order

H. 3711 -- Rep. Clyburn: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AT THE DEATH OF SERGEANT FIRST CLASS JAMES D. SHAY OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY PATROL AND EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 3712 -- Reps. Moody-Lawrence and Delleney: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF THE REVEREND SAMUEL MITCHELL MOORE, JR., OF CHESTER AND EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3713 -- Rep. Wilkins: 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 AND TO DEFINE "CONTINUED COHABITATION".

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

H. 3714 -- Rep. Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-3-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NAME CHANGE OF A WOMAN UPON DIVORCE AND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF FAMILY COURT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE FAMILY COURT ALSO TO GRANT A NAME CHANGE UPON AN ORDER OF SEPARATE MAINTENANCE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3715 -- Reps. Klauber, Altman, Limehouse, Neilson, Sharpe, Fleming, Haskins, Knotts, Sandifer, McKay, Kelley, Barrett, Keegan, Stille, Davenport, Loftis, Young, Cooper, Stoddard, Carnell, Woodrum, Campsen and Bauer: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 31, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT BY ADDING CHAPTER 18 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA SHOOTING RANGE PROTECTION ACT OF 1997", TO DEFINE "RANGE" AND "SPORT SHOOTING RANGE"; TO REGULATE NUISANCE ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY NEAR EXISTING SHOOTING RANGES, THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SHOOTING RANGES NEAR EXISTING PROPERTY, AND DORMANT SHOOTING RANGES; TO PROVIDE CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS FOR REGULATION OF NOISE CONTROL OF A SHOOTING RANGE BY COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS CHAPTER DOES NOT PROHIBIT A LOCAL GOVERNMENT FROM REGULATING THE LOCATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF A SPORT SHOOTING RANGE AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT.

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

H. 3716 -- Reps. Inabinett, Altman, J. Hines, G. Brown, Breeland, F. Smith, M. Hines, Hodges, Lloyd, Clyburn, Neal, McMahand, Maddox, Byrd, Rhoad, J. Smith, Davenport, Mack, Littlejohn, Stoddard, Battle, Canty and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-7-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, BEGINNING WITH ITS 1999 SESSION, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL ENACT A BIENNIAL STATE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3717 -- Reps. Littlejohn, Vaughn, F. Smith, Neilson, J. Hines, Walker, Lanford, Witherspoon, Davenport, Quinn, Lee, McMahand, Stoddard, Wilder, Mack and Whatley: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 49 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROVISIONS REGULATING TOWING AND WRECKER SERVICE PROVIDERS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 56-5-2525, RELATING TO A TOWING COMPANY THAT TOWS A VEHICLE WITHOUT THE OWNER'S KNOWLEDGE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3718 -- Reps. Altman and Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 340 OF 1967, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTION OF TRUSTEES IN PARTISAN INSTEAD OF NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS AND FOR THE NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3719 -- Reps. Young-Brickell, Altman, F. Smith, Cato, Seithel, Sharpe, Beck, Byrd, J. Brown, Haskins, Whatley, Vaughn and Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-10-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REFERENDUM REQUIRED BEFORE THE IMPOSITION IN A COUNTY OF THE LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AFTER THREE REFERENDUMS IN THE COUNTY IN WHICH A MAJORITY "NO" VOTE WAS CERTIFIED ON THE IMPOSITION QUESTION, NO FURTHER REFERENDUMS MAY BE HELD EXCEPT UPON PETITION OF FIFTEEN PERCENT OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE COUNTY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3720 -- Reps. Spearman, Allison, Byrd, Cobb-Hunter, Gamble, Hinson, Lee, Martin, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neilson, Parks, Rodgers, Seithel, Stuart and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE PALMIRA SILVA SNAPE, M. D., OF GREENVILLE COUNTY, AS THE GUEST SPEAKER FOR THE FIRST ANNUAL JEAN LANEY HARRIS MEMORIAL LUNCHEON AT THE SOUTH CAROLINA WOMEN IN GOVERNMENT DAY ON MARCH 26, 1997.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3721 -- Rep. G. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING CAROLINE MACK, A NATIVE OF LEE COUNTY, ON WINNING THE CROWN AND TITLE OF MISS BLACK USA 1997.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3722 -- Reps. Harvin and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING DEPUTY CHIEF FRANCES RICHBOURG OF CLARENDON COUNTY ON BECOMING THE FIRST FEMALE PRESIDENT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3723 -- Reps. McLeod and J. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT THE DEATH OF DR. JULIAN E. GRANT OF NEWBERRY COUNTY, AND EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3724 -- Rep. Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-445, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REGULATION OF UNSOLICITED CONSUMER TELEPHONE CALLS, SO AS TO ENTITLE THE SECTION "TELEMARKETING-FREE TIME ZONE ACT" AND TO PROHIBIT CALLS AFTER THE HOUR OF SIX O'CLOCK P.M.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3725 -- Reps. Townsend, Walker, Harrell, Kirsh, Woodrum, Gamble, Hinson, Rodgers, Stille, Kelley, Allison, Spearman, Barrett, Martin, Leach and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-26-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INTENT AND GUIDELINES FOR THE EVALUATION OF PUBLIC EDUCATORS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR SUCH INTENT AND GUIDELINES; SECTION 59-26-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION IN REGARD TO TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS, TEACHER EXAMINATIONS, AND TEACHER EVALUATION AND TRAINING PROCEDURES; SECTION 59-26-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CERTAIN TEACHER EXAMINATIONS AND EVALUATION INSTRUMENTS; SECTION 59-26-40, RELATING TO TEACHER CONTRACTS AND CERTIFICATION, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH AND PROCEDURES UNDER WHICH TEACHERS ARE ASSISTED, CERTIFIED, EMPLOYED, AND EVALUATED; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 59-26-80 RELATING TO THE EDUCATION ENTRANCE EXAMINATION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3726 -- Reps. Stuart, Phillips, Knotts, Spearman, G. Brown and Wilkes: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 37 TO TITLE 34 RELATING TO MONEY AND BANKING SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION AND LICENSING BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS OF BUSINESSES SELLING MONEY ORDERS; TO PROVIDE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS; TO AUTHORIZE LICENSE FEES; TO REQUIRE FINANCIAL SURETY, INCLUDING BONDS; TO PERMIT EXAMINATION OF RECORDS AND BOOKS; TO PROVIDE GROUNDS FOR REVOCATION AND SUSPENSION; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3727 -- Reps. Cromer, Altman, G. Brown, Seithel, Jennings, J. Hines, Rodgers, Parks, Baxley, Whipper, Bailey, Easterday, Koon, T. Brown, Battle, McCraw, Clyburn, Hamilton, M. Hines, McMahand, Neal, Miller, Rhoad, Campsen, Byrd, Gamble, Gourdine, Breeland, Mack, Leach, D. Smith, Fleming, Canty, Harrison, Young-Brickell, Bowers, Moody-Lawrence, Meacham, Bauer, J. Brown, Barrett, Inabinett, Lloyd, Tripp, Cave, Carnell, McKay, Woodrum, Klauber, Simrill, Harvin, Pinckney, Riser and Jordan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-90, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES" FOR PURPOSES OF THE SALES AND USE TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXEMPTION FOR CONSUMER AUTOMOBILE LEASES WHEN THE AUTOMOBILE IS PURCHASED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3728 -- Reps. Mullen, J. Smith, Sandifer, Hinson, F. Smith, Rodgers, Chellis, Young-Brickell, Canty, Maddox, Cromer, Gamble, Stille, Davenport, Riser and Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-5-120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ANNEXATION OF PART OF ONE COUNTY BY ANOTHER, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE APPROVAL OF THE COUNTY COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY FROM WHICH THE AREA IS PROPOSED TO BE TRANSFERRED WHERE THE AREA TO BE ANNEXED IS LESS THAN FIVE THOUSAND ACRES IN SIZE OR WHERE THE AREA TO BE ANNEXED HAS A POPULATION RATIO OF LESS THAN ONE ELECTOR FOR EACH TEN ACRES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3729 -- Reps. Mullen, J. Hines, Meacham, Miller, Neilson, Lloyd, Cave, Neal, Mason, Canty, Rodgers, Bowers, Inabinett, Riser, Gamble, Davenport, Webb, Limehouse, Tripp and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1975, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO IDENTIFICATION OF HANDICAPPED PARKING PLACES, SO AS TO REQUIRE HANDICAPPED PARKING SIGNS ERECTED AFTER JANUARY 1, 1998, TO INCLUDE THE WORDS "RESERVED PARKING" AND THE PENALTIES FOR UNLAWFUL USE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3730 -- Reps. Mullen, Rodgers, Limehouse, Pinckney and Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-136 SO AS TO ESTABLISH "NO WAKE ZONES" ON CERTAIN CREEKS AND COVES ON HILTON HEAD ISLAND IN BEAUFORT COUNTY.

Introduced & Committed
Second Reading
Third Reading
Recalled

H. 3731 -- Reps. Knotts, Moody-Lawrence, Littlejohn, Davenport and Gourdine: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-955 SO AS TO ELIMINATE ANNUAL COST OF LIVING SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR A CLASSIFIED STATE EMPLOYEE EARNING OVER SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR IN SALARY AND MAKE THE EMPLOYEE ELIGIBLE FOR AN ANNUAL BONUS OF NOT MORE THAN ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS IF HIS ANNUAL REVIEW IS "EXCEEDS" OR GREATER, TO CAP UNCLASSIFIED EXECUTIVE SALARIES AT CURRENT PAY, WITH ELIGIBILITY FOR AN ANNUAL "INITIATIVE BONUS" OF NOT MORE THAN ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ON APPROVAL OF THEIR EMPLOYING AUTHORITY, TO LIMIT SALARY INCREASES FOR PERSONS REVIEWED BY THE AGENCY HEAD SALARY COMMISSION TO THE ANNUAL PAY INCREASE PLAN FOR STATE EMPLOYEES AND REQUIRE ALL NEW HIRES FOR POSITIONS SUBJECT TO COMMISSION REVIEW TO BE AT THE MINIMUM SALARY FOR THE POSITION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3732 -- Reps. Campsen, Altman, Fleming, Sandifer, Easterday, Cotty, Cato, Barrett, Simrill, Woodrum, Young, Chellis, Robinson, Bowers, Bailey, Bauer, J. Smith, Klauber, Haskins, Harrison, Edge, Maddox, McMaster, Battle, Harrell, Jordan, Wilkes, Limehouse and Limbaugh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REFERENCE DATE WHEREBY THIS STATE ADOPTS VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO FEDERAL INCOME CONFORMITY, SO AS TO UPDATE THE REFERENCE DATE AND ALLOW A TAXPAYER TO ELECT A 1985 REFERENCE DATE WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN CORPORATE LIQUIDATIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3733 -- Reps. Campsen, Bailey, Inabinett, Simrill, Witherspoon, Chellis, Gourdine, Battle, Edge, Rhoad, Bauer, Jordan and Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-520, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPOTTED SEA TROUT AND RED DRUM AS GAME FISH, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION AGAINST GIGGING DURING CERTAIN TIMES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3734 -- Reps. Campsen, Altman, Barrett, Mason, Seithel, Easterday, Davenport, Battle, Cooper, Walker, Loftis, Young, Woodrum, Simrill, Hamilton, Klauber, Delleney, Miller, Sandifer, R. Smith, Robinson, Townsend, Haskins, Allison, Riser, Leach, Beck, Koon, Cato, Littlejohn, Fleming, Edge, Tripp, Jordan and Limbaugh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-1-115 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, ANOTHER STATE AGENCY OR DEPARTMENT, OR A PERSON ACTING ON THEIR BEHALF, SHALL NOT DISTRIBUTE CONDOMS OR OTHER TYPES OF CONTRACEPTIVES TO A PERSON UNDER SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF A PARENT, GUARDIAN, OR ONE ACTING IN LOCO PARENTIS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3735 -- Reps. Carnell, Klauber, Altman, G. Brown, Knotts, Young, Askins, Cotty, Cato, Inabinett, Parks, Bailey, Maddox, Barrett, Koon, Lloyd, McKay, Beck, Law, Martin, Webb, Wilkins, Harvin, Moody-Lawrence, Barfield, Miller, Vaughn, Delleney, Bauer, McLeod, Campsen and Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-3310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR RECIPIENTS OF THE PURPLE HEART, SO AS TO REVISE THE FEE FOR THIS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE AND TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE DESIGN OF THE LICENSE PLATE IS CHANGED, A ONE-TIME FEE MUST BE PAID.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3736 -- Rep. G. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MR. WILLIE SANDERS OF SUMTER COUNTY FOR BEING SELECTED AS THE EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR FOR SUMTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3737 -- Rep. J. Brown: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE JOHN AND THELMA BAILEY OF RICHLAND COUNTY UPON CELEBRATING THEIR FIFTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY, AND TO EXTEND TO THEM BEST WISHES FOR MANY MORE YEARS OF HAPPINESS TOGETHER.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 3738 -- Reps. Knotts, Bauer, Gamble, Koon, Riser, Spearman and Stuart: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO LEXINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF JAMES METTS, DEPUTY GREG SMITH, DETECTIVES BILLY ALLEN AND DAVID GRICE, AND STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION AGENT TERRY ALEXANDER ON A DATE AND AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR EFFORTS IN RESOLVING THE ST. JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH INVESTIGATION.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 3739 -- Reps. Battle and M. Hines: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE AUCTIONEERS BASKETBALL TEAM OF MULLINS HIGH SCHOOL, COACHES, STAFF, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 1997, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED FOR WINNING THE 1997 CLASS AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN BOYS BASKETBALL.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 3740 -- Reps. Whatley, Whipper, Altman, Breeland, Campsen, Chellis, Dantzler, Harrell, Inabinett, Limehouse, Mack and Seithel: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE NORTH CHARLESTON "COUGARS" BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 1997, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON WINNING THE 1996-97 CLASS 6-AAAA STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 3741 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SORROW AT THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE HARRY M. LOWDER OF TURBEVILLE AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3742 -- Reps. Battle and M. Hines: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MULLINS HIGH SCHOOL ON WINNING THE CLASS AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN BOYS BASKETBALL FOR 1997.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3743 -- Reps. Whatley, Whipper, Altman, Breeland, Campsen, Chellis, Dantzler, Harrell, Inabinett, Limehouse, Mack and Seithel: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE NORTH CHARLESTON "COUGARS" BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM AND THEIR COACHES ON AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON AND ON WINNING THE 1996-97 CLASS 6-AAAA STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3744 -- Rep. Wilkins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A STUDY COMMITTEE TO FORMULATE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO CONSIDER FOR FUTURE LEGISLATION CONCERNING DRUG IMPAIRED INFANTS AND THE TREATMENT METHODS, COMMITMENT PROCEDURES, AND THE PROSECUTION OF MOTHERS OF DRUG IMPAIRED INFANTS, AND ALL OTHER RELATED ISSUES CONCERNING DRUG IMPAIRED INFANTS AND THEIR MOTHERS.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Recorded Vote
Debate Adjourned
Non-Concurrence
Conference Committee
Free Conference Committee
Report of Free Conference Committee
Adopted
Message from Senate
Message from Senate

H. 3745 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING HOLLY HILL-ROBERTS HIGH SCHOOL ON WINNING THE CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN BOYS BASKETBALL FOR 1997.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3746 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE BULLDOGS BASKETBALL TEAM OF HOLLY HILL-ROBERTS HIGH SCHOOL, COACHES, STAFF, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, ON A DATE AND AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED FOR WINNING THE 1997 CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN BOYS BASKETBALL.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 3747 -- Rep. Spearman: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PALMETTO GIRLS STATE TO USE THE CHAMBERS OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 1997, AND FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 1997.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3748 -- Rep. Beck: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE GIRL SCOUTS FROM ACROSS THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA WHO ABLY SERVED AS PAGES IN THE HOUSE DURING THE WEEK OF MARCH 10-15, 1997.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 3749 -- Rep. Battle: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MR. EDWARD GREENE OF HORRY COUNTY ON BEING SELECTED TO RECEIVE THE FOOD INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3750 -- Rep. Battle: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MR. CLEVE NOEL OF GREENVILLE COUNTY ON BEING SELECTED TO RECEIVE THE FOOD INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3751 -- Rep. Battle: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING DR. TERRY C. TITUS OF OCONEE COUNTY ON BEING SELECTED TO RECEIVE THE FOOD INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3752 -- Rep. Battle: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MR. RICHARD R. PERDUE OF GREENVILLE COUNTY ON BEING SELECTED TO RECEIVE THE FOOD INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3753 -- Rep. Battle: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING DR. WOODIE P. WILLIAMS, JR., OF OCONEE COUNTY ON BEING SELECTED TO RECEIVE THE FOOD INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3754 -- Rep. Battle: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MR. J. GIVENS YOUNG OF FLORENCE COUNTY ON BEING SELECTED TO RECEIVE THE FOOD INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3755 -- Reps. Kennedy and Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE NEWS OF KINGSTREE ON THE AWARDS IT WON AT THE SOUTH CAROLINA PRESS ASSOCIATION'S 1997 WINTER MEETING.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3756 -- Reps. Limehouse, Bailey, Battle, Bauer, Bowers, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Chellis, Dantzler, Delleney, Edge, Gamble, Gourdine, Harrell, Hinson, Hodges, Jordan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Koon, Leach, Mason, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Pinckney, Rhoad, Rice, Rodgers, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, F. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stuart, Tripp, Walker, Whatley, Whipper and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-510, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON TAKING CERTAIN FISH, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT BLACK SEA BASS BE PROCESSED, MARKETED, AND SOLD WITH THE HEAD AND TAIL FINS INTACT; AND TO PLACE A MINIMUM SIZE LIMIT OF TEN INCHES ON BLACK SEA BASS.

Introduced & Committed
Second Reading
Third Reading
Amended
Recalled
Ratified

H. 3757 -- Reps. Hinson, Altman, Chellis, Woodrum, Gourdine, Seithel, Simrill, Dantzler, Howard, Allison and Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1790, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LIMITATION ON THE AMOUNT WHICH MAY BE EARNED BY A RETIREE UNDER THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM UPON RETURN TO COVERED EMPLOYMENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 9-11-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING IN PART TO THE LIMITATION ON THE AMOUNT WHICH MAY BE EARNED BY A RETIREE UNDER THE POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM UPON RETURN TO COVERED EMPLOYMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CONSULTING FEES PAID TO RETIRED MEMBERS OF THESE SYSTEMS BY AN EMPLOYER COVERED BY THESE SYSTEMS ALSO ARE CONSIDERED EARNINGS WITHIN THE MEANING OF SUCH EARNINGS LIMITATIONS.

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

H. 3758 -- Rep. Felder: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 25-11-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICERS, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PROVIDE A DEFINITION OF "VETERAN", REQUIRE THE APPOINTMENT OF A VETERAN TO THE POST OF COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICER, PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, CHANGE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE TERM OF OFFICE, AND PROVIDE FOR A TRAINING COURSE, ACCREDITATION, AND REFRESHER TRAINING.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3759 -- Rep. Felder: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION, SO AS TO EXEMPT PROPERTY OWNED AND USED BY A COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION THAT IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXATION UNDER SECTION 501(C) OF THE UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3760 -- Reps. Moody-Lawrence, F. Smith, Mason, Cromer, Lee, J. Hines, Neilson, Littlejohn, Seithel, Maddox, J. Smith, Cave, Govan, Lloyd, Gourdine, Clyburn, Harvin, McMahand, Hinson, Kinon, Kennedy, M. Hines, McCraw, Parks, Howard, T. Brown, Stille, Allison, Limbaugh, Byrd, Hodges, Inabinett, Davenport, Kirsh, Neal, Bowers, Rodgers, Carnell, Riser, Baxley, Mack, Witherspoon, Canty, Phillips, Wilder, Breeland, Limehouse, Simrill, Jennings and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-41-345, SO AS TO REQUIRE A FEMALE WHO IS PREGNANT, UNMARRIED, AND UNDER EIGHTEEN TO COMPLETE A PREGNANCY PREVENTION EDUCATION COURSE CONDUCTED BY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE COURSE CONTENT; AND TO REQUIRE PROFESSIONALS PROVIDING HEALTH CARE TO REFER THESE WOMEN TO THE APPROPRIATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AS A COMPONENT OF THEIR HEALTH CARE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3761 -- Reps. Martin, Cobb-Hunter, Sheheen, Rodgers, Cave, Woodrum, Allison, Hinson, Walker, McMahand, Stille, Neal, Moody-Lawrence, Miller, Kirsh, Lloyd, Littlejohn, Harvin, Askins and Barrett: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-112 SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL VEHICLES TO HAVE A STANDARD STATE LICENSE PLATE ON THE REAR BUMPER OF THE VEHICLE AND TO PROVIDE THAT SPECIAL AND COMMEMORATIVE LICENSE PLATES MAY BE PLACED ONLY ON THE FRONT BUMPER OF A VEHICLE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3762 -- Reps. Klauber, Barrett, Campsen, Sandifer, McKay, Mullen, Edge, Robinson, Meacham, Carnell and Quinn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-230, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF EQUALIZATION AND REASSESSMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DESIGNATION BY THE HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION AND APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL VALUATION OF ONE OR MORE TRACTS OR PARCELS OF LAND.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading

H. 3763 -- Reps. Martin, Barfield, Neilson, J. Hines, Inabinett, Sandifer, Cobb-Hunter, Lanford, Barrett, Moody-Lawrence, Cave, Littlejohn, Trotter, Townsend, Carnell, Lloyd, Govan, McKay, Harrison, Stille, Davenport, Webb, Parks, Riser, Miller, Allison, Spearman, Askins, F. Smith, Maddox, Jordan, Wilder, Battle, Wilkes and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-770 SO AS TO REQUIRE PHARMACIES PARTICIPATING IN THE STATE HEALTH PLAN TO BILL THE PLAN FOR REIMBURSEMENT AFTER EMPLOYEES ELIGIBLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT HAVE MET THEIR DEDUCTIBLE AND TO REQUIRE EMPLOYEES TO PAY THEIR COPAYMENT AT THE TIME A PRESCRIPTION IS FILLED.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3764 -- Reps. Cato, Harrison, Cromer, Altman, Hawkins, J. Hines, Bauer, Lee, Limehouse, Wilder, Campsen, Fleming, Haskins, Kelley, Mason, Walker, Mullen, Barrett, Neilson, Hinson, Seithel, Inabinett, Cobb-Hunter, Scott, Chellis, McKay, Webb, Sandifer, Young, Woodrum, Young-Brickell, Bailey, Simrill, Sharpe, Stuart, Spearman, Koon, McCraw, Kirsh, Trotter, H. Brown, Boan, Limbaugh, Knotts, Gourdine, Kinon, Dantzler, Law, Meacham, Robinson, Riser, D. Smith, Bowers, Baxley, Quinn, Edge, Maddox, Whatley, Vaughn, McMahand, F. Smith, Battle, Miller, Davenport, Harrell, Hodges, Harvin, Pinckney, Littlejohn, Gamble, Wilkins and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-2-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO USE OF THE TITLE AND DESIGNATIONS AS "CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT" AND THE FORM OF PRACTICES THAT MAY BE USED SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS FOR FORMS OF PRACTICE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-2-190, RELATING TO REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT THE EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT MUST BE EXPERIENCE SATISFACTORY TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY, TO PROHIBIT A MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT FOR AUDITING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-2-380, RELATING TO THE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS BY THE BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY SO AS TO REQUIRE THE BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS CONFORMING TO AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS STANDARDS FOR CONTINGENT FEES, COMMISSIONS, AND FORMS OF PRACTICE AND TO PROVIDE THAT UNTIL THESE REGULATIONS ARE PROMULGATED, THE INSTITUTE STANDARDS APPLY.

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

H. 3765 -- Reps. Tripp, Klauber, Davenport, Cromer, Hamilton, McMahand, Loftis and F. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CHAPTER 7, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HOSPITALS, TUBERCULOSIS CAMPS, AND HEALTH SERVICE DISTRICTS BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC HOSPITAL FAIRNESS ACT AND TO REQUIRE PUBLIC HOSPITALS PROVIDING REGIONAL SERVICES TO ALLOW OTHER ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL FACILITIES WITHIN THE SERVICE DISTRICT TO PURCHASE THE REGIONAL SERVICE AND TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND REMEDIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3766 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DISAPPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL COMPENSATION GUIDE AND CONTRACTS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1939, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Recommitted

H. 3767 -- Reps. Townsend, Sharpe, G. Brown, Webb and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 57-3-160, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERMITS FOR COTTON MODULAR VEHICLES, SO AS TO REVISE THE WIDTH OF COTTON MODULAR VEHICLES.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Ratified

H. 3768 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1350 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS OF VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULTS; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERSONS ELIGIBLE FOR AWARDS FROM THE VICTIM'S COMPENSATION FUND, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS THAT MAKE CERTAIN HEALTH CARE AND MEDICAL FACILITIES ELIGIBLE FOR AWARDS TO COVER CERTAIN COSTS; TO AMEND ARTICLE 15, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 16, RELATING TO THE VICTIM'S AND WITNESS'S BILL OF RIGHTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ARTICLE AND REPLACE IT WITH PROVISIONS PROVIDING FOR VICTIM AND WITNESS SERVICES; AND TO PROVIDE A SEVERABILITY PROVISION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3769 -- Reps. Spearman, Cromer and Mullen: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST LOTTERIES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE TO CONDUCT LOTTERIES AND TO PROVIDE THAT NO MORE THAN FIFTEEN PERCENT OF REVENUES GENERATED BY THE LOTTERY MAY BE USED FOR OPERATIONAL EXPENSES, THAT FIFTY PERCENT MUST BE EXPENDED IN PRIZES, AND THAT THE REMAINDER MUST BE USED FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR IN-STATE RESIDENTS TO ATTEND IN-STATE POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS AND TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3770 -- Reps. Kelley, Harrison and Keegan: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO ESTABLISH A PILOT CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES SYSTEM IN ONE REGION OF THE STATE WHICH ALLOWS THE DEPARTMENT TO DIVERT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT CASES TO AN ASSESSMENT TRACK RATHER THAN FOLLOWING NORMAL PROTOCOL WHEN CERTAIN MORE SERIOUS FORMS OF ALLEGED ABUSE OR NEGLECT ARE NOT PRESENT; TO ESTABLISH THE PROCEDURES UNDER WHICH THE DEPARTMENT SHALL OPERATE THIS PILOT; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO REPORT TO THE HOUSE AND SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEES ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PILOT; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE TERMINATION OF THE PILOT.

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

H. 3771 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-2-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PURPOSES AND USES OF THE SUPERB ACCOUNT AND THE SUPERB FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FUND SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE SUPERB FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FUND CAN PAY CLAIMS DIRECTLY, TO REQUIRE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL'S INTERVENTION COSTS NOT AFFECT THE PER OCCURRENCE COVERAGE AMOUNTS, AND TO CLARIFY THAT, AS ACCOUNT AND FUND ADMINISTRATORS, THE STATE AND DEPARTMENT DO NOT ASSUME ADDITIONAL LIABILITY WHEN FUNDING IS INSUFFICIENT; TO AMEND SECTION 44-2-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK REQUIREMENTS SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT ANY LENDER LIABILITY EXEMPTION IS EXTENDED ONLY TO OWNERS OF PETROLEUM PRODUCT TANKS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-2-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS, SO AS TO REQUIRE AN ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE FOR REGULATED TANKS, TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO ASSESS PENALTIES FOR LATE FEES AND TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT FROM DISBURSING MONIES FROM THE SUPERB ACCOUNT OR SUPERB FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FUND TO OWNERS OR OPERATORS WHO OWE FEES OR PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-2-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RELEASE OF REGULATED SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT ANY LENDER LIABILITY EXEMPTION IS EXTENDED ONLY TO OWNERS OF PETROLEUM PRODUCT TANKS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-2-140, RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF THE STATE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE BANK ACT, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE DEPARTMENT'S AUTHORITY TO ENFORCE THE ACT AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO SUSPEND THE DISPENSING OF A PETROLEUM PRODUCT FROM TANKS THAT POSE AN IMMINENT HAZARD.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Amended
Third Reading
Debate Adjourned
Ratified

H. 3772 -- Reps. Kirsh, Meacham, Simrill, Moody-Lawrence, McCraw, Delleney and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 959 OF 1954, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE YORK COUNTY NATURAL GAS AUTHORITY, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE AND HOLD LAND FOR SALE AT A LATER DATE TO ONE OR MORE INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Other Proceedings
Ratified

H. 3773 -- Reps. Limehouse, Seithel, Meacham, Young, Knotts, McKay, Martin, Sandifer, Gamble, Whatley, Battle, Mason, Allison, Young-Brickell, Cato, Koon, Riser, Campsen and Tripp: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-750, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A DRIVER'S FAILURE TO STOP A MOTOR VEHICLE WHEN SIGNALED TO STOP BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES AND TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT PROVIDES FOR EXPUNGEMENT OF CERTAIN ARRESTS AND CONVICTIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3774 -- Reps. Limehouse, Mason, Seithel, Meacham, Koon, Young, Young-Brickell, Martin, Knotts, Gamble, Barrett, Whatley, Law, Battle, Davenport, Allison, McMaster, Riser, Cato, Campsen, Tripp and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-9-320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OPPOSING OR RESISTING A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR OPPOSING OR RESISTING A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WHILE USING A WEAPON.

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

H. 3775 -- Reps. Vaughn, Cato, Easterday, Hamilton, Haskins, Leach, Loftis, McMahand, Rice, F. Smith, Tripp, Wilkins, Allison, Davenport, Hawkins, Lanford, Lee, Littlejohn, D. Smith, Walker and Wilder: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO TAKE THE NECESSARY ACTION WITH RESPECT TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TO RELEASE THE FUNDS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG AIRPORT EXPANSION PROJECT.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Adopted

H. 3776 -- Rep. Sandifer: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE RAVENEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF SENECA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ITS PRINCIPAL, CATHY WATSON, AND ITS FACULTY, STAFF, PARENTS, AND STUDENTS FOR THEIR SCHOOL'S SELECTION AS A CAROLINA FIRST PALMETTO'S FINEST SCHOOL FOR 1996-97, AND TO RECOGNIZE THEM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3777 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING MR. BEN FLOYD OF CLARENDON COUNTY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING AND DEDICATED SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF CLARENDON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT THREE.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3778 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION SALUTING REVEREND JULIAN BOYD GAMBLE AND HIS LOVELY WIFE, MRS. HARRIET HARDEN GAMBLE, OF CLARENDON COUNTY FOR THEIR MANY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO EDUCATION, COMMUNITY, AND CHURCH.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3779 -- Rep. Jennings: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-23-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE INDICTMENT OR FAILURE TO INDICT AND TRIAL OF PERSONS COMMITTED FOR TREASON OR FELONY, SO AS TO DEFINE A "TERM OF COURT".

Introduced & Committed

H. 3780 -- Reps. Young, Askins, Woodrum, Inabinett, Simrill, Bailey, Riser and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ARSON, SO AS TO REVISE THE ELEMENTS OF ARSON IN THE FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD DEGREES, AND REVISE THE PENALTIES FOR ARSON IN THE FIRST AND SECOND DEGREES; TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL BURNING OF CROPS AND CERTAIN OTHER PROPERTY, SO AS TO REVISE THE TYPES OF PROPERTY THIS PROVISION APPLIES TO; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VIOLENT CRIMES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ARSON IN THE SECOND DEGREE IS A VIOLENT CRIME; TO AMEND SECTION 17-25-45, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION OF A LIFE SENTENCE FOR CERTAIN PERSONS CONVICTED THREE TIMES FOR CERTAIN CRIMES, SO AS TO INCLUDE ARSON IN THE SECOND AS A "SERIOUS OFFENSE"; AND BY ADDING SECTION 45-2-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN CANINES MUST BE PERMITTED TO STAY OVERNIGHT IN CERTAIN PLACES OF PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR PERSONS WHO VIOLATE THIS PROVISION, AND TO ALLOW AN INNKEEPER OF CERTAIN PLACES OF PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS TO DESIGNATE A SPECIFIC ROOM FOR USE BY CERTAIN CANINES.

Introduced & Committed
Second Reading
Third Reading
Amended
Amended
Recalled
Debate Adjourned
Returned by Senate with Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3781 -- Reps. Young, Woodrum and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-24-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LIABILITY FOR PAYMENT OF A DEED RECORDING FEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FEE ON THE TRANSFER OF REALTY BY OR TO CO-TENANTS IS BASED ON THE VALUE OF THE TRANSFERRED INTEREST IN THE REALTY AS DESCRIBED IN THE DEED.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3782 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-4-65 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF AN EX PARTE ORDER FOR PROTECTION FROM DOMESTIC ABUSE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES AND TO AUTHORIZE GRANTING OTHER RELIEF IN THE ORDER RELATIVE TO CUSTODY AND SUPPORT.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3783 -- Rep. Allison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-764, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPROVAL OR AMENDMENT OF PLANS FOR PLACEMENT OF A CHILD AFTER REMOVAL FROM THE CUSTODY OF THE PARENTS OR GUARDIAN, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DETERMINATION AS TO WHETHER IT IS IN THE CHILD'S BEST INTEREST FOR THE PARENTS OR GUARDIAN OR ANY OTHER PERSON TO KNOW OF THE NATURE AND LOCATION OF THE CHILD'S PLACEMENT MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE PLAN, AND TO PROVIDE FOR AS MUCH CONTACT AS IS REASONABLY POSSIBLE AND CONSISTENT WITH THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CHILD BETWEEN THE CHILD AND THE CHILD'S PARENTS, GUARDIAN, SIBLINGS, AND OTHER APPROPRIATE RELATIVES INCLUDING VISITATION AND PARTICIPATION OF THE PARENTS OR GUARDIAN IN THE CARE OF THE CHILD WHILE THE CHILD IS IN PLACEMENT WITHOUT GIVING NOTICE TO THE PARENTS OR GUARDIAN OF THE CHILD'S LOCATION UNLESS IT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CHILD TO DO SO.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3784 -- Reps. Haskins, Jordan, Neal, H. Brown, Allison, Altman, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Bowers, G. Brown, Byrd, Cato, Cave, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Davenport, Edge, Fleming, Hamilton, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hodges, Howard, Jennings, Kelley, Knotts, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, McCraw, McKay, Meacham, Miller, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Sandifer, Scott, Sharpe, Simrill, F. Smith, R. Smith, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Woodrum, Young and Govan: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 45, TITLE 40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LICENSING AND REGULATION OF PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS IN CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40 AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF PHYSICAL THERAPISTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DELETING THE REQUIREMENT FOR TREATMENT BY PRESCRIPTION OF A PHYSICIAN OR DENTIST, CLARIFYING THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE, PROHIBITING, RECEIVING, OR IN ANY WAY PARTICIPATING IN REFUNDING FEES FOR PATIENT REFERRALS, REVISING REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSEES NOT GRADUATING FROM AN APPROVED SCHOOL, ESTABLISHING PROVISIONAL LICENSES AND BIENNIAL LICENSURE, REQUIRING CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR RENEWAL, PROVIDING A CIVIL PENALTY, AND INCREASING CRIMINAL PENALTIES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3785 -- Rep. Askins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-25-1370, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS COMMITTING A FIRST VIOLATION OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF LAW REQUIRING SMOKE DETECTORS HAVING FIFTEEN DAYS TO INSTALL A SMOKE DETECTOR OR REPAIR OR REPLACE THE DETECTOR, SO AS TO REDUCE THIS TIME TO SEVEN DAYS.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Proposed Amendment
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Tabled

H. 3786 -- Reps. Knotts, H. Brown, Young, Inabinett, Barrett, Battle, Bailey, Koon, Gourdine, Chellis, Young-Brickell, Law, Kinon, Cromer, Whatley, Riser, Leach, Bauer and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 31, TITLE 23, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONCEALED WEAPONS PERMITS BY ADDING SECTION 23-31-240 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A JUDGE OR MAGISTRATE MAY CARRY A CONCEALABLE WEAPON ANYWHERE WITHIN THE STATE AFTER COMPLETING A SLED FIREARMS TRAINING COURSE.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Recorded Vote
Recorded Vote
Recorded Vote
Recorded Vote
Recorded Vote
Recorded Vote
Amended
Amended
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Objection
Request for Debate
Debate Adjourned

H. 3787 -- Reps. Haskins, Quinn, Seithel, Tripp, Allison, Barrett, Bauer, Beck, Campsen, Carnell, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Davenport, Easterday, Fleming, Gamble, Hamilton, Harrison, Jordan, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Leach, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Mason, McCraw, McMahand, McMaster, Miller, Phillips, Rice, Robinson, Sandifer, D. Smith, F. Smith, R. Smith, Stille, Townsend, Vaughn, Walker, Whatley, Wilder, Wilkes, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 146 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SCHOLASTIC EXCELLENCE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA SHALL PROVIDE MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS TO COVER ALL TUITION AND FEES TO ELIGIBLE RESIDENT STUDENTS ATTENDING A STATE-SUPPORTED COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY, OR TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF THIS STATE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY SHALL ANNUALLY PAY INTO THE SCHOLASTIC EXCELLENCE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND FROM ITS OPERATING BUDGET AN AMOUNT DETERMINED BY THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD WHICH SHALL BE EQUAL TO THE LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL TAXES IT WOULD HAVE PAID IF IT WAS A PRIVATELY-OWNED FOR-PROFIT UTILITY CORPORATION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3788 -- Reps. Wilder, Stoddard and Carnell: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 171 OF 1967, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FISCAL MATTERS AND THE IMPOSITION OF SCHOOL TAXES FOR LAURENS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS FIFTY-FIVE AND FIFTY-SIX, SO AS TO REVISE THE DATE FOR APPROVING THE BUDGET AND RECOMMENDING THE TAX MILLAGE, TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF THESE DISTRICTS TO INCREASE MILLAGE RATES UP TO SEVEN MILLS A YEAR PLUS THE MILLAGE NECESSARY TO MEET MAINTENANCE OF EFFORT REQUIREMENTS, TO LIMIT THE TOTAL MILLAGE INCREASE IN A YEAR TO TEN MILLS, TO REQUIRE A "POSITIVE MAJORITY" TO APPROVE THE ANNUAL SCHOOL MILLAGE AND TO DEFINE "POSITIVE MAJORITY".

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

H. 3789 -- Reps. Limehouse, Altman, Hawkins, Chellis, J. Brown, Easterday, Cato, Edge, Maddox, Beck, Webb, Tripp, Byrd, Whatley, Littlejohn, Riser, Inabinett and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-510, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON TAKING CERTAIN FISH, SO AS TO DELETE SIZE LIMITATIONS FOR SPOTTED SEA TROUT AND RED DRUM; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-520, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LIMITS ON THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DAILY TAKE OF CERTAIN FISH, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH AND ADJUST SIZE AND THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DAILY TAKE OF FISH WITHIN SPECIFIED LIMITS FOR TWELVE SPECIES OF SALTWATER FISH.

Introduced & Committed
Second Reading
Second Reading
Amended
Recalled
Point of Order

H. 3790 -- Reps. Bauer, Barfield, Meacham, J. Hines, McMaster, Simrill, Seithel, Neal, Altman, Sandifer, Fleming, Govan, Knotts, Young, Riser, Koon, Harrison, Davenport, Hawkins, Inabinett, Mullen, Allison, Lanford, Robinson, Cato, Pinckney, Moody-Lawrence, Miller, Tripp, Battle, Byrd, Canty, Gamble, Bowers, J. Smith, Limehouse, Barrett, Young-Brickell, Lloyd, Mason, Rodgers and Leach: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1795 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN THE CASE OF DOMESTICATING THE FOREIGN ADOPTION OF A FOREIGN CHILD, THE COURT SHALL TRANSMIT THE CERTIFICATE OF ADOPTION TO THE STATE REGISTRAR WITHOUT THE NECESSITY OF A HEARING UNLESS THE COURT FINDS THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION UNSATISFACTORY; AND TO REQUIRE COURT ADMINISTRATION IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO PREPARE AND MAKE AVAILABLE ADOPTION FORMS AND GUIDELINES FOR OBTAINING THE DOMESTICATION OF A FOREIGN ADOPTION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3791 -- Reps. Tripp, Felder, Altman, Keegan, R. Smith, Sharpe, Meacham, Campsen, Sandifer, Loftis, McKay, Moody-Lawrence, Maddox, Hamilton, Rice, Barrett, J. Brown, Martin, Webb, Chellis, Rodgers, Mullen, Phillips, Jordan, Allison, Kelley, McCraw, Gamble, Bauer, Easterday, Cato, Mack, Limehouse, Davenport, Leach, Battle and Barfield: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1040, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THREATENING THE LIFE, PERSON, OR FAMILY OF A PUBLIC OFFICIAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION APPLIES TO HIGHWAY PATROLMEN.

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

H. 3792 -- Reps. Cato and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-540, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSURANCE, CASUALTY AND SURETY RATES, AND ASSIGNED RISKS, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PROVIDE THAT INSURERS THAT PARTICIPATE IN THE VOLUNTARY MARKET SHALL PARTICIPATE IN CERTAIN MECHANISMS PROVIDED FOR IN THIS SECTION AND SHALL PAY THEIR ASSESSMENTS, IF ANY.

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

H. 3793 -- Reps. Kirsh and Delleney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-2320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO REVISE THE NUMBER OF LICENSE PLATES THAT MAY BE ISSUED AND THE QUALIFICATIONS OF A DEALER WHO MAY BE ISSUED DEALER LICENSE PLATES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3794 -- Rep. Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-620, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR TRESPASS AGAINST REAL PROPERTY, AND SECTION 15-67-610, RELATING TO CIVIL REMEDIES FOR TRESPASS AGAINST REAL PROPERTY, SO AS TO EXEMPT THE OWNER OF ABUTTING LAND FROM CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LIABILITY WHEN HIS ENTRY ONTO ANOTHER'S LAND IS NECESSARY FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR, UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3795 -- Reps. Fleming, Vaughn, G. Brown, Hawkins, Klauber, Bauer, Phillips, McCraw, Clyburn, Delleney, Cooper, Loftis, Neal, Sandifer, Bailey, Maddox, Canty, Robinson, Byrd, Baxley, Witherspoon, Howard, Wilder, McLeod, Limehouse, Stoddard and Mason: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 43-7-460, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RECOVERY OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PAID UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM FROM THE ESTATES OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3796 -- Reps. Limehouse and McKay: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE OFFICIAL NICKNAME OF SOUTH CAROLINA IS "THE MOTOR STATE" AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY IS AUTHORIZED TO USE THIS DESIGNATION ON THE STATE'S OFFICIAL LICENSE PLATES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3797 -- Reps. Young, Woodrum, G. Brown, Canty and Neal: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW AND SYMPATHY OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF MARGARET S. WEST OF SUMTER COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HER DEATH.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3798 -- Reps. Young, Woodrum, G. Brown, Canty and Neal: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SINCEREST SYMPATHY OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF SAMUEL ARDEN BENSON OF SUMTER COUNTY ON HIS DEATH AND EXTENDING THEIR DEEPEST APPRECIATION FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE TO HIS COMMUNITY AND TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3799 -- Reps. Fleming, G. Brown, Seithel, Bailey, Sandifer, Neal, Canty, Robinson, Vaughn, Loftis, Clyburn, Delleney, McLeod and Bauer: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING CONGRESS TO REPEAL THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE XIX OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT MANDATING STATES TO SEEK RECOVERY FROM THE ESTATES OF CERTAIN PERSONS ON WHOSE BEHALF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE WAS PAID UNDER THE STATE MEDICAID PLAN.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3800 -- Rep. Rhoad: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE ANDREW JACKSON ACADEMY "CONFEDERATES" FOOTBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 1997, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON WINNING THE 1996 SCISAA CLASS A STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 3801 -- Reps. Wilkins, F. Smith, Loftis, Haskins, Cato, Tripp, Hamilton, Vaughn, Easterday, McMahand, Rice and Leach: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-13-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE PENSION FUND FOR MUNICIPAL FIREMEN, SO AS TO CHANGE THE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Ratified

H. 3802 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-240, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, SO AS TO EXCEPT A DISCLOSURE MADE TO A STATE AGENCY OR COUNTY AUDITOR OR ASSESSOR AS TO THE FILING OF A RETURN BY A PARTICULAR TAXPAYER AND A DISCLOSURE MADE TO A STATE OR FEDERAL LEVEL GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL ELECTED FROM THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA FROM WHOM THE TAXPAYER HAS SOUGHT ASSISTANCE.

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

H. 3803 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 54, TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TAX COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT, BY ADDING SECTION 12-54-215 SO AS TO PROHIBIT INSPECTION OR "BROWSING" OF RETURN INFORMATION FOR PERSONAL GAIN OR ADVANTAGE BY AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TO PROVIDE FOR CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT FOR VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3804 -- Rep. M. Hines: A HOUSE RESOLUTION SALUTING PLEASANT GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH OF MARION FOR ITS GREAT DEDICATION TO HUMANITARIANISM AND FOR ITS GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENT IN REBUILDING AFTER THE DEVASTATION IT EXPERIENCED AS THE RESULT OF A TORNADO AND DECLARING APRIL 7, 1997 AS PLEASANT GROVE DAY IN MARION COUNTY.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 3805 -- Rep. Townsend: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE FAMILY OF SFC GERALD S. AND MIRIAM A. HANKS OF ANDERSON COUNTY FOR THEIR SELECTION AS THE FAMILY OF THE YEAR FOR 1996 BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3806 -- Reps. Limehouse and Lloyd: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. (TMSI) FOR ITS EXEMPLARY SERVICE AND PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GOVERNMENT AND CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN SETTING THE STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR THE STATE'S TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3807 -- Reps. Sharpe and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-1-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GAME ZONES OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO REVISE THE COMPOSITION OF GAME ZONES 1 AND 2; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OPEN SEASON FOR ANTLERED DEER, SO AS TO REVISE THE OPEN SEASON FOR TAKING DEER IN GAME ZONES 1, 2, AND 4, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES IN GAME ZONES 1, 2, AND 4 BY REGULATION MAY ESTABLISH THE METHODS FOR HUNTING AND TAKING OF DEER AND MAY SET OTHER RESTRICTIONS FOR HUNTING AND TAKING DEER; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-390, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT TO DECLARE OPEN SEASONS AND SET BAG LIMITS AND METHODS OF HUNTING OF ANTLERLESS DEER, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT IN THIS REGARD; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 50-11-395 RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF ANTLERLESS DEER PERMITS IN GAME ZONES 1, 2, AND 4.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
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Third Reading
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Other Proceedings
Ratified

H. 3808 -- Reps. Limbaugh and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-31-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LEGAL RATE OF INTEREST ON ACCOUNTS AND ON MONETARY DECREES AND JUDGMENTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE LEGAL RATE OF INTEREST ON MONETARY DECREES AND JUDGMENTS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3809 -- Reps. Harrell, Altman, Campsen, J. Smith, Wilkins, H. Brown, Boan, Limehouse, Whatley, Hodges, Allison, Littlejohn, Breeland and Lanford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 4-12-30 AND 4-29-67, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BOTH RELATING TO FILING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR INVESTORS FOR PURPOSES OF FEE IN LIEU OF PROPERTY TAX ARRANGEMENTS AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE FILING OF THE INDUCEMENT OR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND THE COUNTY AUDITORS AND COUNTY ASSESSORS FOR ALL PARTICIPATING COUNTIES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3810 -- Reps. Harrell, Altman, J. Smith, R. Smith, Breeland, H. Brown, Campsen, Limehouse, Boan, Whatley, Hodges, Allison, Wilkins, Lanford and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 33-56-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT FROM FILING A REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PARENT-TEACHER ORGANIZATION AFFILIATED WITH AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION IS EXEMPT.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading

H. 3811 -- Reps. Bauer, Altman, Limehouse, J. Hines, Edge, Rodgers, Davenport, Haskins, Cato, Kelley, Vaughn, Phillips, Maddox, Barrett, Riser, Robinson and Jordan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 41-10-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PAYMENT OF WAGES WHEN THE AMOUNT DUE IS IN DISPUTE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN EMPLOYER MAY WITHHOLD PAYMENT OF WAGES FOR THREE DAYS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3812 -- Reps. Knotts, Altman, Littlejohn, J. Hines, Allison, Simrill, Mason, Koon, Bauer, Meacham, Hinson, Law, Mullen, Trotter, Davenport, Cooper, McMahand, Lloyd, Wilkins, Riser, Rhoad, Townsend, Barrett, Rodgers, Cromer, Battle, Felder, Fleming, Lanford, Gamble and Jordan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY REVIEW OF REGULATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TIME WITHIN WHICH THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY HAS TO REVIEW REGULATIONS AND TAKE ACTION IS BASED ON LEGISLATIVE DAYS RATHER THAN CALENDAR DAYS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3813 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter, Whipper, Neal, Breeland, T. Brown, Miller, Canty, Bailey, Kennedy, Lloyd, Inabinett, Mack and Cave: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 13, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PLANNING, RESEARCH, AND DEVELOPMENT BY ADDING CHAPTER 23 SO AS TO ENACT THE "COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ACT OF 1997" AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO EXPEND FUNDS FOR GRANTS AND LOANS TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS; TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH OR DESIGNATE A COMMITTEE TO REVIEW GRANT AND LOAN APPLICATIONS; AND TO ESTABLISH ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3814 -- Reps. Townsend, Martin, Maddox, Stille, Cooper and Jordan: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 11 OF TITLE 34, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BANK DEPOSITS, BY ADDING SECTION 34-11-105 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A WORTHLESS CHECK UNIT OF THE CIRCUIT SOLICITOR'S OFFICE, DEFERRED PROSECUTION FOR ISSUING A FRAUDULENT CHECK, CONDITIONED UPON VOLUNTARY SURRENDER, PAYMENT OF FEES AND RESTITUTION, AND DISTRIBUTION OF MONIES RECEIVED.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3815 -- Reps. Delleney, Mack, J. Hines, Kennedy, G. Brown, Sheheen, Harvin, Boan, Barfield, M. Hines, McCraw, Law, Phillips, Koon, Rhoad, Webb, Sharpe, Witherspoon, Riser, Stuart, Wilkes, Carnell and Miller: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FISH, GAME AND WILDLIFE BY ADDING CHAPTER 14 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA COMMERCIAL ALLIGATOR OPERATIONS ACT OF 1997"; TO DEFINE "ALLIGATOR", "ALLIGATOR FARM", "ALLIGATOR FARMER", "ALLIGATOR PART", "ALLIGATOR PARTS DEALER", "BOARD", "DEPARTMENT", AND "TRANSPORT"; TO PROVIDE FOR AND PERMIT THE BREEDING OF FARM-RAISED ALLIGATORS FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL PURPOSES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF BREEDING, EXHIBITING, SELLING, PURCHASING, SHIPPING, AND TRANSPORTATION OF FARM-RAISED ALLIGATORS OR THE SKINS, CARCASSES, OR PARTS THEREOF, BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSING OF ALLIGATOR FARMERS, ALLIGATOR PARTS DEALERS, AND CERTAIN RETAILERS AND RESTAURANTS; TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR TAGGING OF ALLIGATOR SKINS, CARCASSES, MEAT OR PARTS; TO PROVIDE FOR PROPERTY RIGHTS IN CERTAIN ALLIGATORS AND PARTS THEREOF; TO PROVIDE FOR THE FURNISHING OR RETENTION OR INSPECTION OF RECORDS OR BILLS OF SALE RELATING TO THE SALE OR PURCHASE OR SHIPMENT OF ALLIGATOR SKINS, CARCASSES, OR PARTS; TO PROVIDE FOR A SEVERANCE TAX UPON THE SKINS OF CERTAIN ALLIGATORS TAKEN WITHIN THIS STATE; TO PROHIBIT THE TAKING OR POSSESSION OF ALLIGATORS OR THEIR EGGS, SKINS, OR PARTS, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN; TO PROVIDE FOR THE VOIDING OF LICENSES ISSUED UNDER THIS CHAPTER UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE FORFEITURE AND DISPOSAL BY PUBLIC AUCTION OF CERTAIN ALLIGATORS, PARTS, AND SKINS AND THE CANCELLATION OF ALLIGATOR FARMER LICENSES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEPOSIT OF THE PROCEEDS FROM PUBLIC AUCTIONS IN THE WILDLIFE PROTECTION FUND OF THE STATE TREASURER FOR USE IN ADMINISTERING THE ALLIGATOR CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM OR FOR PROTECTION OF NONGAME AND ENDANGERED SPECIES OF WILDLIFE; AND TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS CHAPTER AND REGULATIONS PROMULGATED THEREUNDER.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3816 -- Reps. Bailey and Rhoad: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION SALUTING ROBERT ABLE SMITH, GENERAL MANAGER OF EDISTO ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE IN BAMBERG, FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CO-OP AND THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND WISHING HIM HAPPINESS FOLLOWING HIS RETIREMENT.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3817 -- Rep. Leach: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION HONORING AND COMMENDING MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA FOR ITS MERITORIOUS AND EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THE PALMETTO STATE IN SETTING A STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE THROUGH THE COMPANY'S UNSOLICITED SERVICE TO THE STATE'S EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM AND ITS STUDENTS THROUGH A DRIVER'S TRAINING PROGRAM.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3818 -- Rep. Leach: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S BELIEF THAT WESTERN CAROLINA REGIONAL SEWER AUTHORITY (WCRSA) HAS ACTED IN GOOD FAITH IN CRAFTING A PROPOSAL WITH RESPECT TO THE REEDY RIVER TRUNK LINE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT THAT TAKES INTO CONSIDERATION THE CONCERNS OF PROPERTY OWNERS WHILE PROTECTING WCRSA'S RATEPAYERS AND COMMENDING WCRSA FOR ITS ACTIONS TO PRESERVE THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT OF THE UPSTATE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3819 -- Reps. Harrell, Beck, J. Hines, Walker, Altman, Leach, Mason, Jennings, Simrill, Kinon, Limbaugh, Dantzler, Sandifer, R. Smith, Allison, Campsen, Knotts, Barrett, Seithel, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Young, Townsend, Felder, Kennedy, Woodrum, Hinson, Haskins, M. Hines, Harvin, Klauber, Fleming, Kelley, Limehouse, Young-Brickell, Whatley, Wilkins, Boan, McMahand, Littlejohn, Cato, H. Brown, Stuart, Robinson, Phillips, Riser, McKay, Lanford, Keegan, Edge, Jordan, Witherspoon, Gourdine, Hodges, Wilder, J. Smith, Chellis, Baxley, Kirsh and Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 44 TO TITLE 12 SO AS TO ENACT THE "FEE IN LIEU OF TAX SIMPLIFICATION ACT OF 1997" SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SIMPLIFICATION OF FEE IN LIEU OF PROPERTY TAX TRANSACTIONS; TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS, INCLUDING "ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY"; TO PROVIDE FOR APPROVAL BY LOCAL COUNTY COUNCILS OF FEE AGREEMENTS; TO PROVIDE FOR CALCULATION OF THE REQUIRED FEE PAYMENTS; TO PROVIDE FOR APPLICATION OF THE FEE TO REPLACEMENT PROPERTY AND A CREDIT AGAINST THE FEE FOR COSTS OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS; TO PROVIDE FOR DISTRIBUTION OF THE FEE, PENALTIES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER OR THE FEE AGREEMENTS, CONSEQUENCES OF TRANSFERS OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY AND OF TERMINATION OF FEE AGREEMENTS, QUALIFICATION AS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY OF PROPERTY PREVIOUSLY SUBJECT TO PROPERTY TAX, AND REQUIREMENTS FOR AFFILIATE SPONSORS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF PROPERTY FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION, SO AS TO INCLUDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY AS AN EXEMPTION; TO PROVIDE FOR ELECTION OF THE NEW FEE IN LIEU ARRANGEMENT AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE; TO AMEND SECTION 4-1-175, RELATING TO USE AND PLEDGING OF FEE IN LIEU REVENUES, SO AS TO ALLOW USE AND PLEDGING WITHOUT ISSUING BONDS OR MEETING CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 4-12-30, RELATING TO FEE IN LIEU FILINGS, SO AS TO REQUIRE CERTAIN FILINGS OF COPIES; TO AMEND SECTION 4-29-67, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FILINGS, SO AS TO REQUIRE CERTAIN FILINGS; TO REQUIRE IMPOSITION OF A PENALTY AS NEEDED TO COVER THE DEBT OBLIGATION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EQUALIZATION AND REASSESSMENT OF AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY, SO AS TO DISALLOW APPLICATION OF PROPERTY TAX ROLLBACK TO EXEMPT PROPERTY; TO AMEND SECTIONS 4-10-20 AND 12-36-2110, RELATING TO THE LOCAL OPTION SALES AND USE TAX, SO AS TO DEFINE "MACHINERY" USED FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR PURPOSES OF SALES AND USE TAX AND TO IMPOSE AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF DECEMBER 1, 1992; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3360, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO JOBS TAX CREDIT, SO AS TO INCREASE THE POPULATION FLOOR TO TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND FOR RECEIPT OF INCREASED CREDIT DESIGNATION; AND TO REENACT CHAPTER 41, TITLE 2, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF A TAX STUDY COMMISSION, SO AS TO RECREATE A TAX STUDY COMMISSION.

Introduced & Committed
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Amended
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Non-Concurrence
Enrolled
Conference Committee
Free Conference Committee
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Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 3820 -- Reps. Beck, Edge, Mason, Carnell, Trotter, Sharpe, Cato, R. Smith, Clyburn, Limehouse, H. Brown, Harrison, Bailey and Tripp: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-55-55 SO AS TO PROHIBIT PRACTICING PSYCHOLOGY WITHOUT A LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-55-50, RELATING TO ACTS CONSTITUTING PRACTICING AS A PSYCHOLOGIST SO AS TO FURTHER SPECIFY WHAT ACTS CONSTITUTE SUCH PRACTICE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-55-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGY LICENSE AND APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS SO AS TO REMOVE THE PROVISIONS THAT A PERSON MAY HAVE A DOCTOR'S DEGREE IN AN ALLIED FIELD RATHER THAN IN PSYCHOLOGY AND THAT A LICENSE MAY BE AWARDED WITHOUT EXAMINATION; TO AMEND SECTION 40-55-90, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM PSYCHOLOGY LICENSURE SO AS TO FURTHER SPECIFY AND CLARIFY THESE EXEMPTIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-55-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICE ACT SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO PRACTICE OR OFFER TO PRACTICE PSYCHOLOGY IN VIOLATION OF CHAPTER 55, TITLE 40, TO INCREASE PENALTIES, AND TO REQUIRE THE BOARD TO REFER POSSIBLE VIOLATIONS TO THE SOLICITOR.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3821 -- Reps. J. Smith, Cobb-Hunter, Byrd, Hodges, Inabinett and Pinckney: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS, BY ADDING SECTION 15 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ENACTMENT OF A LAW OR CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT INITIATED BY A PETITION SIGNED BY NO FEWER THAN TEN PERCENT OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE LAST GENERAL ELECTION FOLLOWED BY A MAJORITY VOTE IN FAVOR OF THE PROPOSED LAW OR CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY BY LAW PRESCRIBE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR AN INITIATIVE PETITION IF THE ADDED REQUIREMENTS ARE CONSISTENT WITH THIS SECTION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3822 -- Reps. J. Smith, Hodges, Cromer, Whipper and Pinckney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 37-2-104, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF A "CONSUMER CREDIT SALE", SO AS TO INCLUDE A SALE OF AN INTEREST IN LAND IF THE DEBT IS SECURED BY A FIRST LIEN ON LAND; TO AMEND SECTION 37-3-104, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "CONSUMER LOAN", SO AS TO INCLUDE A LOAN SECURED BY A FIRST LIEN ON LAND; TO REPEAL SECTION 37-3-105, RELATING TO THE EXCLUSION FROM TITLE 37, THE CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE, OF A LOAN SECURED BY A FIRST LIEN ON LAND.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3823 -- Reps. Carnell, Klauber, Stille and Parks: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 31-17-522, SO AS TO DEFINE "CAMPGROUND", TO AUTHORIZE TRAVEL TRAILERS TO BE EXHIBITED OR DISPLAYED AT A CAMPGROUND, AFTER A PERMIT IS OBTAINED, WITH THE INTENT TO PROMOTE THE SALE OF THOSE VEHICLES, TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OR OFFER FOR SALE OF THOSE VEHICLES, AND TO AUTHORIZE A LICENSED TRAVEL TRAILER DEALER TO EXHIBIT OR DISPLAY THESE VEHICLES AT A CAMPGROUND WITHOUT OBTAINING A TEMPORARY LICENSE UNLESS AN EVENT HELD AT THE CAMPGROUND REQUIRES THE TEMPORARY LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF A RESIDENT'S LICENSE OR A NONRESIDENT'S DRIVING PRIVILEGE UPON A CONVICTION IN ANOTHER STATE, SO AS TO REVISE THE SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION PROCEDURE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-650, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE EFFECT OF CERTAIN CONVICTIONS ON THE STATUS OF A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE IN HIS HOME STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY SHALL NOT POST TO AN INDIVIDUAL'S DRIVER'S RECORD A CONVICTION THAT IS NOT RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT WITHIN A ONE-YEAR PERIOD.

Introduced
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Recorded Vote
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Senate Amendments Amended
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Proposed Amendment
Other Proceedings
Point of Order
Point of Order
Point of Order
Conference Committee
Free Conference Committee
Report of Free Conference Committee
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 3824 -- Rep. J. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-8-570, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WITHHOLDING OF A PERCENTAGE OF A TRUST OR ESTATE DISTRIBUTION TO A NONRESIDENT BENEFICIARY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXEMPTION FOR A NONRESIDENT BENEFICIARY WHO CONSENTS TO PERSONAL JURISDICTION OF THIS STATE FOR DETERMINATION AND COLLECTION OF THIS STATE'S INCOME TAX.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3825 -- Reps. J. Smith, Pinckney, Cobb-Hunter, Hodges, Neal, Harrell and Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-3-110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INJUNCTIONS IN DIVORCE SUITS, SO AS TO PERMIT COURTS OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE ARREST, OR DETENTION UPON REASONABLE SUSPICION, OF PERSONS VIOLATING OR THREATENING VIOLATION OF INJUNCTIONS PROTECTING PARTIES FROM INTERFERENCE, MOLESTATION, OR HARM, AND TO PROVIDE FOR PROSECUTION OF ACTS, OMISSIONS, AND CONDUCT OF A PERSON IN VIOLATION OF INJUNCTIONS THAT ALSO VIOLATE THE CRIMINAL OR PENAL LAWS OF THIS STATE, TO PROVIDE FOR TRANSFER OF JURISDICTION OF THOSE VIOLATIONS OF INJUNCTIONS THAT ALSO VIOLATE THE CRIMINAL LAW OF THIS STATE TO COURTS OF COMPETENT CRIMINAL JURISDICTION FOR PROSECUTION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR PUNISHMENT FOR CONTEMPT THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY THE COURT ISSUING THE INJUNCTION SO LONG AS NO PERSON SHALL BE SUBJECT FOR THE SAME OFFENSE TO BE TWICE PUT IN JEOPARDY; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1700, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF HARASSMENT, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE VIOLATION OF FAMILY COURT INJUNCTIONS ISSUED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF SECTION 20-3-110 WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF HARASSMENT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT HARASSMENT DOES NOT INCLUDE LICENSED PRIVATE DETECTIVES PERFORMING AUTHORIZED DUTIES IN A LAWFUL MANNER; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1750, RELATING TO JURISDICTION FOR ACTIONS SEEKING RESTRAINING ORDERS AGAINST PERSONS ENGAGING IN HARASSMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE MAGISTRATE'S COURTS WITH CONCURRENT JURISDICTION TO RESTRAIN CONDUCT IN VIOLATION OF EXISTING INJUNCTIONS ISSUED BY FAMILY COURTS UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF SECTION 20-3-110; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1760, RELATING TO TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS THAT MAY BE GRANTED BY MAGISTRATES' COURTS WITHOUT NOTICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PROOF OF THE VIOLATION OF PROVISIONS OF AN EXISTING FAMILY COURT INJUNCTION ISSUED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF SECTION 20-3-110 CONSTITUTES GOOD CAUSE FOR A MAGISTRATE'S COURT TO ISSUE A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER WITHOUT NOTICE; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1770, RELATING TO THE FORM AND CONTENT OF TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE FORM AND CONTENT OF TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS REQUIRING A PERSON TO REFRAIN FROM VIOLATING AN EXISTING INJUNCTION ISSUED BY A FAMILY COURT UNDER SECTION 20-3-110, AND TO REQUIRE MAGISTRATES ISSUING SUCH RESTRAINING ORDERS TO REPORT THEIR ACTIONS TO THE FAMILY COURT ISSUING THE PRIOR INJUNCTION; AND BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1850 SO AS TO PRESERVE THE JURISDICTION OF FAMILY COURTS TO PUNISH VIOLATORS AND TO OTHERWISE ENFORCE INJUNCTIONS ISSUED BY THE FAMILY COURTS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR PROSECUTION OF CRIMINAL OFFENSES WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF MAGISTRATE'S COURTS THAT ALSO CONSTITUTE VIOLATIONS OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF FAMILY COURT INJUNCTIONS PROVIDED NO PERSON SHALL BE SUBJECT FOR THE SAME OFFENSE TO BE TWICE PUT IN JEOPARDY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3826 -- Reps. J. Smith, Pinckney, Hodges and Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 25-11-25 SO AS TO REQUIRE APPROPRIATIONS BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO VETERANS' ORGANIZATIONS TO INCLUDE AN APPROPRIATION IN A LIKE AMOUNT AND UNDER THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO THE VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA, INC., AND TO REQUIRE THIS APPROPRIATION TO BE IN ADDITION TO FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED FOR VETERANS' ORGANIZATIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3827 -- Reps. Harrell, R. Smith, Whatley, H. Brown, Allison and Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-27-110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LEASE PURCHASE OR FINANCING AGREEMENTS SUBJECT TO CONSTITUTIONAL DEBT LIMITS, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM THE CONSTITUTIONAL DEBT LIMITATION REVENUE DERIVED BY GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FROM ACTIVITY OTHER THAN THE EXERCISE OF THE POWER OF AD VALOREM TAXATION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3828 -- Reps. Harrell, R. Smith, Whatley, H. Brown, Limehouse, Altman, Boan, Wilkins, Campsen and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING 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.

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H. 3829 -- Reps. Harrell, Altman, Cobb-Hunter, Breeland, H. Brown, Kirsh, Scott, Campsen, Townsend, J. Smith, Boan, Harrison, R. Smith, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Whatley, Wilkins, Hodges, Allison, Witherspoon and Lanford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 58-25-30, AS AMENDED, 58-25-35, 58-25-40, AS AMENDED, AND 58-25-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ALL RELATING TO REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITIES, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES TO "CITIES" TO "MUNICIPALITIES".

Introduced & Committed

H. 3830 -- Rep. J. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-445, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REGULATION OF UNSOLICITED CONSUMER TELEPHONE CALLS, SO AS TO ADD THE DEFINITION OF "PRIZE PROMOTION", TO PROVIDE THAT ANY TELEPHONE SOLICITOR WHO MAKES AN UNSOLICITED CONSUMER TELEPHONE CALL MUST DISCLOSE PROMPTLY TO THE PERSON RECEIVING THE CALL THE IDENTITY OF THE SELLER, THAT THE PURPOSE OF THE CALL IS TO SELL GOODS OR SERVICES, THE NATURE OF THE GOODS OR SERVICES, THAT NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT IS NECESSARY TO WIN OR PARTICIPATE IN A PRIZE PROMOTION IF A PRIZE PROMOTION IS OFFERED, AND THAT, WHEN REQUESTED, THE TELEMARKETER MUST DISCLOSE THE NO PURCHASE/NO PAYMENT ENTRY METHOD FOR THE PRIZE PROMOTION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3831 -- Rep. Fleming: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO TYISHA ROBERTSON OF UNION HIGH SCHOOL ON THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 1997, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON WINNING GOLD AND SILVER MEDALS IN SPEED SKATING DURING THE 1997 SPECIAL OLYMPICS WORLD WINTER GAMES.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 3832 -- Rep. Walker: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CREDIT WHICH MAY BE ESTABLISHED UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MILITARY SERVICE WHICH MAY OTHERWISE BE ESTABLISHED INCLUDES THE PERIOD OF ENLISTMENT IN SENIOR OR ADVANCED ROTC, IF THE ENLISTEE WAS COMPENSATED FOR THIS SERVICE AND WAS SUBSEQUENTLY COMMISSIONED.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3833 -- Reps. Hawkins, Altman, F. Smith, J. Smith, Maddox, Campsen, Whipper, Baxley, Bauer, Delleney, D. Smith, Beck, H. Brown, McCraw, Haskins, Fleming, Young, Felder and Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 43-7-435 AND BY AMENDING SECTION 43-7-440, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF A SUPERIORITY OF RIGHTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, SO AS TO REQUIRE, RATHER THAN AUTHORIZE, THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, IN ENFORCING ITS ASSIGNMENT OR SUBROGATION RIGHTS, TO REDUCE ANY AMOUNT DUE THE DEPARTMENT BY TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT IF THE RECIPIENT OF SERVICES HAS RETAINED AN ATTORNEY TO PURSUE THE RECIPIENT'S CLAIM AGAINST A THIRD PARTY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 43-7-410, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONCERNING ASSIGNMENT AND SUBROGATION OF CLAIMS FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR MEDICAID SERVICES, SO AS TO CONFORM THE DEFINITION OF "COMMISSION" TO GOVERNMENT RESTRUCTURING.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3834 -- Rep. Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-51-90, AS AMENDED, AND 12-51-100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REDEMPTIONS OF REAL PROPERTY SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE APPLICABLE RATE OF INTEREST DUE ON THE TAX SALE BID IS CALCULATED WITHOUT PRORATION AND TO CORRECT A REFERENCE TO THE APPLICABLE RATE OF INTEREST.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3835 -- Reps. Bauer, Quinn and Riser: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF, AND ADMINISTRATION OF IRMO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN LEXINGTON-RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT 5 ON BEING HONORED WITH THE CAROLINA FIRST PALMETTO'S FINEST AWARD.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 3836 -- Rep. Townsend: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE FAMILY OF SFC GERALD S. AND MIRIAM A. HANKS OF ANDERSON COUNTY ON THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 1997, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED FOR THEIR SELECTION AS THE FAMILY OF THE YEAR FOR 1996 BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 3837 -- Reps. Stille, Parks, Carnell and Townsend: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME A SECTION OF S. C. HWY. 72 IN ABBEVILLE COUNTY IN HONOR OF CHARLES L. POWELL AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS TO THAT EFFECT.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
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Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3838 -- Rep. Witherspoon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION WELCOMING HOUSE OF BLUES TO THE GRAND STRAND AND THE PALMETTO STATE AND DECLARING MAY 4, 1997, AS "HOUSE OF BLUES DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3839 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION THANKING THE REVEREND CARNELL HAMPTON OF CLARENDON COUNTY FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE AS A MEMBER AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF CLARENDON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT THREE.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3840 -- Reps. Battle, M. Hines and Miller: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE PORTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 76 IN MARION COUNTY, FROM THE EASTERN CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF MULLINS TO THE LITTLE PEE DEE RIVER, THE "MCMILLAN HIGHWAY".

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
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Adopted

H. 3841 -- Rep. McLeod: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SORROW AT THE DEATH OF OLIN F. "SCRAP" BERRY OF SILVERSTREET, NEWBERRY COUNTY, AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3842 -- Reps. Wilkins, J. Smith, Baxley, McMaster, Beck, Hawkins, Delleney, Cromer, Davenport, Young-Brickell, Keegan, Allison, Fleming, Barfield, Jennings, Kelley, Loftis, Hamilton, Sharpe, Limbaugh, Mason, Sandifer, Meacham, McCraw, Hinson, Harrison, Knotts, Harrell, Simrill, Haskins, Cooper, Cato, Walker, Woodrum, Rodgers, Easterday, Klauber, Chellis, Mullen, Littlejohn, Stuart, Whatley, Trotter, Barrett, Hodges, Riser and Leach: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CRIMES AND OFFENSES BY ADDING CHAPTER 2, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADVISORY SENTENCING GUIDELINES; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CATEGORIZATION OF FELONIES AND MISDEMEANORS, SO AS TO REVISE THE EXEMPT CATEGORY OF CRIMES; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR THE VARIOUS CLASSES OF CRIMES, SO AS TO REVISE THE SET OF CRIMES THE MINIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT APPLIES TO; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL OFFENSES ARE AUTOMATICALLY CLASSIFIED; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-654, RELATING TO CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT IN THE THIRD DEGREE, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTY; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-655, RELATING TO CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH MINORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE PENALTY PROVISIONS AND MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1075, RELATING TO FELONY CARJACKING, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTY; TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ARSON, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTY; TO AMEND SECTION 16-15-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COMMITTING OR ATTEMPTING TO COMMIT A LEWD ACT UPON A CHILD, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTY; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CONFINEMENT OF PRISONERS, AND WORK RELEASE PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE CERTAIN CLASSIFIED FELONIES AND EXEMPT OFFENSES FOR THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSE"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-125, RELATING TO CONDITIONS A PRISONER MUST MEET TO BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR WORK RELEASE, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE CERTAIN FELONIES AND EXEMPT OFFENSES FOR THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSES" AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION DOES NOT APPLY TO CERTAIN LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-150, RELATING TO CONDITIONS A PRISONER MUST MEET TO BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR EARLY RELEASE, DISCHARGE, OR COMMUNITY SUPERVISION, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE CERTAIN FELONIES AND EXEMPT OFFENSES FOR THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSE", AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION DOES NOT APPLY TO CERTAIN LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY FOR AND FORFEITURE OF GOOD CONDUCT CREDITS, SO AS TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF TIME ANY PRISONER CAN EARN OFF HIS SENTENCE FOR GOOD BEHAVIOR TO THREE DAYS A MONTH, AND TO ELIMINATE THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSE"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-230, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY FOR EDUCATION CREDITS, SO AS TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF TIME ANY PRISONER CAN EARN OFF HIS SENTENCE FOR PARTICIPATING IN AN EDUCATION PROGRAM TO SIX DAYS A MONTH, AND TO ELIMINATE THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSE"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-430, RELATING TO RIOTING OR INCITING TO RIOT, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTY; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-650, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE RELEASE OF AN OFFENDER INTO THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH HE COMMITTED THE CRIME, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE CERTAIN CLASSIFIED FELONIES AND EXEMPT OFFENSES FOR THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSE"; TO AMEND SECTIONS 24-13-710 AND 24-13-720, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SUPERVISED FURLOUGH PROGRAM, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE CERTAIN CLASSIFIED FELONIES AND EXEMPT OFFENSES FOR THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSE"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-1310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SHOCK INCARCERATION PROGRAM, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE CERTAIN CLASSIFIED FELONIES AND EXEMPT OFFENSES FOR THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSE"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PAROLE, SO AS TO ELIMINATE PAROLE FOR ANY CRIME AND TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN OFFENDERS MUST COMPLETE A COMMUNITY SUPERVISION PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-560, RELATING TO PRISONERS WHO MUST COMPLETE A COMMUNITY SUPERVISION PROGRAM OPERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES BEFORE THEIR RELEASE FROM THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON SENTENCED TO A TERM OF IMPRISONMENT OF TWENTY YEARS OR MORE MUST COMPLETE NOT MORE THAN TWO YEARS OF COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AS A PART OF HIS SENTENCE, AND TO ELIMINATE THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSE"; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2940, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING THE DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE PROVISIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2945, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CAUSING GREAT BODILY INJURY OR DEATH BY OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTY; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 2-13-66, 16-1-90, 16-1-100, AND 16-1-110, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF FELONIES AND MISDEMEANORS; TO REPEAL SECTION 24-13-100, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "NO PAROLE OFFENSE", AND TO PROVIDE A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND THAT ALL PROCEEDINGS PENDING AT THE TIME THIS ACT TAKES EFFECT ARE SAVED AND THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT APPLY PROSPECTIVELY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3843 -- Reps. Bailey and Chellis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 33 TO TITLE 56 SO AS TO REQUIRE A MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR FACILITY TO PROVIDE A CUSTOMER A WRITTEN ESTIMATE, TO REQUIRE CONSENT FROM THE CUSTOMER BEFORE SERVICE OR REPAIR BEGINS, TO PREVENT A MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR FACILITY FROM EXCEEDING ITS APPROVED ESTIMATE, TO REQUIRE DISPLAY OF THESE REGULATIONS IN THE FACILITY, TO REQUIRE NOTICE OF USE OF "AFTER MARKET" OR USED PARTS, TO GIVE CUSTOMERS THE RIGHT TO INSPECT AND RETAIN REPLACED PARTS, AND TO PROVIDE REMEDIES AND PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE PROVISIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 29-15-10, RELATING TO LIENS FOR CHARGES FOR REPAIRS AND STORAGE, SO AS TO REQUIRE NOTICE BY CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED AND TO EXCLUDE CHARGES NOT AUTHORIZED AS PROVIDED IN THIS CHAPTER.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3844 -- Rep. Bauer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-6-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE MUST BE COMMISSIONED AS STATE CONSTABLES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-30-90 AND 23-6-20, BOTH AS AMENDED, AND BOTH RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, SO AS TO TRANSFER THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY, TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-6860, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE CORRECTIONAL AND PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES ARE EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; AND TO PROVIDE TRANSITION PROVISIONS FOR THE TRANSFER.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3845 -- Rep. Mullen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-16-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF IMPORTING WILDLIFE FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS PROHIBITING IMPORTATION OF SPECIES OF MARINE OR ESTUARINE FISH, CRUSTACEAN, MOLLUSK, OR OTHER MARINE INVERTEBRATE NOT ALREADY FOUND IN THE WILD OR NATIVE TO THIS STATE WITHOUT A PERMIT ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 50-16-25 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE IMPORTATION OF SPECIES OF MARINE OR ESTUARINE FISH, CRUSTACEAN, MOLLUSK, OR OTHER MARINE INVERTEBRATE NOT ALREADY FOUND IN THE WILD OR NATIVE TO THIS STATE WITHOUT A PERMIT ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3846 -- Reps. Sharpe, R. Smith, Rhoad, Sheheen, Webb, Witherspoon, Delleney and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MAXIMUM TAX ON THE SALE OR LEASE OF CERTAIN ITEMS, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A CAP OF THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ON THE SALES TAX IMPOSED ON THE SALE OF LIVESTOCK TRAILERS.

Introduced & Committed
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H. 3847 -- Reps. Meacham and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 39-55-215, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MINIMUM ACREAGE OF LAND REQUIRED FOR USE AS A CEMETERY, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION.

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Proposed Amendment
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Request for Debate
Concurrence & Enrolled
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

H. 3848 -- Reps. Limbaugh and D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-1-110, AS AMENDED, 1-1-120, 1-1-1210, AS AMENDED, 1-3-215, 1-3-420, 1-5-30, 1-7-110, 1-9-30, 1-11-140, AS AMENDED, 1-19-230, 1-23-100, 2-1-50, 2-5-60, 2-7-80, AS AMENDED, 2-7-240, 2-11-10, AS AMENDED, 2-13-140, 2-13-190, AS AMENDED, 2-13-240, AS AMENDED, 2-17-17, 3-1-150, 3-3-210, AS AMENDED, 3-3-220, 3-3-340, 3-5-10, 3-5-30, 3-5-40, AS AMENDED, 3-5-310, 3-5-320, AS AMENDED, 3-5-330, AS AMENDED, 4-3-330, 4-3-360, 4-3-370, 4-3-410, 4-3-460, 4-3-490, 4-5-150, 4-5-190, AS AMENDED, 4-5-200, AS AMENDED, 4-7-110, 4-8-100, AS AMENDED, 4-9-10, 4-11-30, 4-11-290, 5-1-10, 5-1-30, AS AMENDED, 5-1-40, 5-1-50, 5-1-70, 5-1-80, 5-1-100, 5-3-90, AS AMENDED, 5-3-280, 5-5-10, 5-5-30, 6-11-1620, 6-11-1630, 6-11-1640, 6-13-20, 6-13-120, 6-16-50, 6-16-70, 6-19-40, 6-23-50, 6-25-50, 6-25-70, 7-9-10, 7-9-80, 7-9-100, AS AMENDED, 7-13-70, AS AMENDED, 7-13-72, 7-13-180, 7-13-320, 7-17-290, 7-17-300, 7-17-310, 7-17-320, 7-17-330, 7-17-340, 7-19-70, 7-19-80, 7-19-90, 7-19-100, 7-19-110, 7-19-120, 8-3-40, 8-3-140, 8-3-150, 8-11-20, 8-11-92, 8-11-94, 11-15-20, 11-25-260, 11-31-10, 12-6-5520, 12-8-540, 12-8-550, 12-20-30, 12-20-40, 12-49-90, AS AMENDED, 12-54-125, 12-54-240, 13-7-145, 13-12-15, AS AMENDED, 14-5-110, 14-11-20, AS AMENDED, 14-17-340, 15-9-245, AS AMENDED, 15-9-250, 15-9-280, AS AMENDED, 15-9-430, AS AMENDED, 15-9-440, 15-9-460, 15-63-200, 15-63-210, 15-78-30, AS AMENDED, 15-78-70, AS AMENDED, 15-78-120, AS AMENDED, 16-17-40, 17-13-80, AS AMENDED, 22-1-20, 23-7-30, 25-1-330, 26-1-10, 26-1-20, 26-1-30, 26-1-40, 26-1-70, 26-1-95, 27-15-30, 27-15-40, 27-16-30, 27-16-140, 27-19-10, 27-19-20, 27-19-30, 27-19-50, 27-19-60, 27-19-70, 27-19-80, 27-19-90, 27-19-100, 27-19-210, 27-19-310, 27-19-320, 27-19-330, 27-19-340, 27-19-360, 27-19-370, 27-19-390, 27-40-130, 30-7-10, 31-1-110, 31-3-340, AS AMENDED, 31-3-370, AS AMENDED, 31-10-30, 31-13-30, AS AMENDED, 33-1-200, 33-1-210, AS AMENDED, 33-1-220, AS AMENDED, 33-1-230, 33-1-240, 33-1-250, 33-1-260, 33-1-270, 33-1-280, 33-1-290, 33-1-300, 33-2-101, 33-2-103, 33-4-101, AS AMENDED, 33-4-102, AS AMENDED, 33-4-103, 33-5-102, 33-5-103, 33-6-102, 33-6-310, 33-10-102, 33-10-106, 33-10-107, 33-10-108, 33-11-104, 33-11-105, 33-11-107, 33-11-108, 33-14-101, 33-14-103, 33-14-104, 33-14-200, AS AMENDED, 33-14-210, 33-14-220, AS AMENDED, 33-14-230, 33-14-330, 33-15-101, AS AMENDED, 33-15-103, AS AMENDED, 33-15-104, 33-15-106, 33-15-108, 33-15-109, 33-15-200, 33-15-300, AS AMENDED, 33-15-310, AS AMENDED, 33-15-320, 33-15-330, AS AMENDED, 33-19-109, 33-19-420, 33-19-500, 33-19-520, 33-19-700, 33-31-120, 33-31-121, 33-31-122, 33-31-123, 33-31-124, 33-31-125, 33-31-126, 33-31-127, 33-31-128, 33-31-129, 33-31-130, 33-31-140, 33-31-201, 33-31-203, 33-31-401, 33-31-402, 33-31-403, 33-31-502, 33-31-503, 33-31-505, 33-31-704, 33-31-1001, 33-31-1002, 33-31-1005, 33-31-1006, 33-31-1007, 33-31-1102, 33-31-1104, 33-31-1106, 33-31-1401, 33-31-1403, 33-31-1404, 33-31-1405, 33-31-1420, 33-31-1421, 33-31-1422, 33-31-1423, 33-31-1433, 33-31-1501, 33-31-1503, 33-31-1504, 33-31-1506, 33-31-1508, 33-31-1509, 33-31-1515, 33-31-1520, 33-31-1530, 33-31-1531, 33-31-1532, 33-31-1601, 33-31-1701, 33-31-1706, 33-31-1707, 33-35-30, 33-35-40, 33-35-50, AS AMENDED, 33-35-60, 33-35-70, 33-35-120, 33-35-130, 33-35-140, 33-37-210, 33-37-260, AS AMENDED, 33-37-270, 33-39-210, 33-39-260, 33-39-270, 33-41-1110, 33-41-1160, AS AMENDED, 33-41-1170, 33-41-1180, 33-41-1190, 33-41-1200, 33-41-1210, 33-42-20, 33-42-40, 33-42-45, 33-42-210, 33-42-220, 33-42-230, 33-42-240, 33-42-250, 33-42-260, 33-42-280, 33-42-290, 33-42-310, 33-42-320, 33-42-440, 33-42-1620, AS AMENDED, 33-42-1630, 33-42-1640, 33-42-1650, 33-42-1660, 33-42-1670, 33-42-2040, 33-43-103, 33-43-104, 33-43-105, 33-43-201, 33-43-203, 33-43-204, 33-43-205, 33-43-206, 33-43-405, 33-43-901.1, 33-43-901.2, 33-43-901.3, 33-43-901.4, 33-43-906, 33-43-1002, AS AMENDED, 33-43-1003, 33-43-1005, 33-43-1006, 33-43-1007, 33-43-1008, 33-43-1105, 33-43-1202, 33-43-1304, 33-43-1401, 33-43-1402, 33-44-101, 33-44-105, 33-44-106, 33-44-107, 33-44-109, 33-44-110, 33-44-111, 33-44-202, 33-44-204, 33-44-205, 33-44-206, 33-44-207, 33-44-208, 33-44-210, 33-44-211, 33-44-704, 33-44-805, 33-44-809, 33-44-810, 33-44-811, 33-44-812, 33-44-902, 33-44-904, 33-44-905, 33-44-906, 33-44-1002, 33-44-1004, 33-44-1005, 33-44-1006, 33-44-1007, 33-44-1008, 33-44-1204, 33-44-1206, 33-45-40, 33-45-50, 33-45-140, 33-45-145, 33-45-200, 33-46-90, 33-46-230, 33-46-240, 33-46-600, 33-46-610, 33-46-620, 33-46-630, 33-46-650, 33-46-700, 33-46-740, 33-46-750, 33-46-770, 33-46-810, 33-46-830, 33-47-90, 33-49-80, 33-49-90, 33-49-100, 33-49-110, 33-49-230, 33-49-240, 33-49-810, 33-49-820, 33-49-830, 33-49-840, 33-49-1010, 33-49-1050, 33-49-1060, 33-49-1080, 33-49-1220, 33-49-1240, 33-49-1320, 33-53-10, 34-1-70, 34-3-810, 34-3-820, 34-9-60, 34-9-70, 34-27-40, 34-28-100, 34-28-130, 34-28-200, 34-28-220, 34-28-270, 34-28-800, 34-29-110, 35-1-320, 35-1-485, 36-9-401, AS AMENDED, 36-9-403, AS AMENDED, 36-9-404, AS AMENDED, 36-9-405, AS AMENDED, 36-9-406, AS AMENDED, 36-9-407, AS AMENDED, 37-1-203, 37-6-405, 37-6-406, 37-6-502, AS AMENDED, 38-3-80, AS AMENDED, 38-5-110, AS AMENDED, 38-25-510, AS AMENDED, 38-87-110, AS AMENDED, 39-3-160, 39-3-170, 39-15-420, 39-15-430, 39-15-440, 39-15-450, 39-15-490, 39-15-1105, AS AMENDED, 39-15-1115, 39-15-1190, 39-19-20, 39-57-50, AS AMENDED, 39-57-55, 39-61-70, 39-73-10, 39-73-330, 40-2-110, 40-11-30, 40-11-120, 40-22-40, 40-22-50, 40-22-90, 40-30-60, 40-33-270, 40-59-20, AS AMENDED, 40-59-110, AS AMENDED, 40-77-50, 40-77-130, 41-25-20, 41-25-35, 41-25-110, AS AMENDED, 41-29-130, 41-43-40, AS AMENDED, 42-7-200, AS AMENDED, 44-7-1830, 44-7-2030, 44-7-2120, 44-7-2153, 44-7-2154, 44-61-70, AS AMENDED, 44-61-150, 44-79-80, 46-5-10, AS AMENDED, 46-13-60, AS AMENDED, 46-15-30, 46-17-260, 46-19-20, 46-33-40, 46-39-30, 46-39-40, 46-39-130, 46-39-150, 46-39-160, 46-39-170, 48-4-30, 48-9-620, AS AMENDED, 48-9-630, AS AMENDED, 48-9-650, AS AMENDED, 48-9-850, AS AMENDED, 48-9-1040, AS AMENDED, 48-27-20, 48-27-220, 48-37-30, 48-43-40, AS AMENDED, 49-7-120, 49-19-320, 49-19-2540, 49-19-2580, 49-19-2610, 49-27-70, AS AMENDED, 49-27-80, AS AMENDED, 50-3-140, AS AMENDED, 50-3-315, AS AMENDED, 50-3-320, AS AMENDED, 50-19-2240, AS AMENDED, 50-19-2640, 51-11-40, AS AMENDED, 51-13-750, 51-15-520, 53-1-160, 54-3-170, 55-5-180, AS AMENDED, 55-11-210, 56-21-70, 57-1-325, 57-1-340, 57-5-180, AS AMENDED, 57-5-1410, 57-15-10, 57-21-20, 58-11-260, 58-15-10, 58-15-30, 58-15-40, 58-15-70, 58-15-80, 58-15-90, 58-15-100, 58-15-120, 58-15-130, 58-15-160, 58-15-170, 58-15-200, 58-17-340, 58-17-430, 58-17-620, 58-17-630, 58-17-660, 58-31-20, 58-31-50, AS AMENDED, 58-31-340, 59-3-10, 59-5-10, 59-11-30, 59-13-10, 59-27-30, 59-40-40, 59-49-90, 59-103-120, 59-115-100, 59-117-20, AS AMENDED, 59-121-10, AS AMENDED, 59-121-20, AS AMENDED, 59-123-50, AS AMENDED, 59-125-30, AS AMENDED, 59-125-50, 59-130-10, AS AMENDED, 59-133-10, AS AMENDED, 59-135-10, AS AMENDED, 59-136-110, 61-6-60, 61-6-510, 61-9-1240, 61-10-250, AND 62-5-620, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE, SO AS TO DEVOLVE THESE POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES ON SPECIFIED STATE AGENCIES, DEPARTMENTS, AND PUBLIC OFFICIALS; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 1-5-10, 1-5-20, 8-21-110, 12-4-40, 23-29-50, 23-29-60, 23-29-70, 23-29-80, 30-11-10, 30-11-20, 30-11-30, 30-11-40, 30-11-50, 47-9-260, 47-9-270, 47-9-280, 47-9-310, 47-9-320, 47-9-330, 47-9-340, 47-9-380, 47-9-390, AND 47-9-400 RELATING TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CERTAIN POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE, AND PROVIDE FOR A TRANSITION OF THE DEVOLUTION OF THE POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3849 -- Reps. Knotts, Altman, Whatley, Harrell, R. Smith, Sandifer, Inabinett, Barrett, McCraw, Rice, Hinson, Rodgers, Kennedy, Riser, Limbaugh, J. Hines, Young, Simrill, Dantzler, Wilder, Kirsh, Bauer and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF PRISON INMATE WAGES, SO AS TO REQUIRE MONIES IN AN AMOUNT REPRESENTING CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS TO BE WITHHELD FROM INMATE WAGES AND TO PROVIDE FOR DISBURSEMENT OF THOSE MONIES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3850 -- Reps. Robinson and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RULEMAKING, SO AS TO UPDATE REFERENCE TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE; TO AMEND SECTION 4-20-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RECREATION SPECIAL TAX DISTRICTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR LOCAL FUNDING AND SERVICES; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-725, RELATING TO DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION, SO AS TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN DISCLOSURES BY PUBLIC OFFICIALS, MEMBERS, AND EMPLOYEES AND TO PROVIDE FOR CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND IMMEDIATE DISCHARGE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-21-790, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF FEES FOR SETTLEMENT OF ESTATES, SO AS TO REQUIRE NO LESS THAN MONTHLY PAYMENTS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-2-75, RELATING TO REQUIRED SIGNATURES ON TAX RETURNS, SO AS TO OMIT REFERENCE TO SOUTH CAROLINA CODE AND TO ADD REFERENCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2738, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH LICENSING OF GAMING MACHINES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE PENALTY BE CREDITED TO THE GENERAL FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCE TO "GAS AND OTHER FUELS" TO "MOTOR FUEL, BLENDED FUEL, AND ALTERNATIVE FUEL" IN THE EXEMPTION PERTAINING THERETO; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO MAKE A TIMELY PAYMENT OF TAX DUE THE STATE BECAUSE OF NEGLIGENCE OR FRAUD, SO AS TO UPDATE REFERENCE TO SOUTH CAROLINA CODE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE REVENUE PROCEDURES ACT, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE MEANING OF "ASSESSMENT"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-31-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PRIVATE CAR RENTAL SURCHARGES, SO AS TO MAKE THEM PAYABLE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, NOT TO THE STATE TREASURER'S OFFICE.

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H. 3851 -- Reps. Davenport, Altman, Neilson, J. Hines, Loftis, Lanford, Lee, Easterday, Tripp, Beck, Keegan, Whatley, Bauer, Haskins, Cato and Leach: 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, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO CONVEY TO A PERSON MAKING A REPORT THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO MAKE A FALSE REPORT AND THE PENALTIES FOR DOING SO.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3852 -- Reps. Wilkins, Cato, Altman, Tripp, Jennings, Fleming, Sharpe, Mason, Sandifer, Littlejohn, Barfield, Meacham, Hinson, Robinson, Cooper, Haskins, Simrill, Walker, Woodrum, Loftis, Chellis, Stuart, Whatley, Leach, Barrett, Trotter, Harrison, Hamilton, Easterday, Allison and Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 34, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BANKING, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, AND MONEY SECURITIES, BY ADDING CHAPTER 30 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE CREATION OF A STATE SAVINGS BANK IN SOUTH CAROLINA; TO PROVIDE FOR ORGANIZATION OF, APPLICATION FOR AND APPROVAL OF, CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION OF, AND OPERATION OF A MUTUAL OR A STOCK STATE SAVINGS BANK; TO PROVIDE FOR CONVERSION OF A STATE SAVINGS BANK TO A FEDERAL BANK OR ASSOCIATION OR FROM A MUTUAL TO A STOCK SAVINGS BANK, OR FOR CONVERSION OF ANOTHER BANK OR ASSOCIATION TO A STATE SAVINGS BANK; TO PROVIDE FOR THE MERGER OF A STATE SAVINGS BANK WITH ANOTHER BANK OR ASSOCIATION; TO PROVIDE FOR VOLUNTARY DISSOLUTION; TO PROVIDE FOR REGULATION, SUPERVISION, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND RECEIVERSHIP BY THE STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS; TO PROVIDE FOR PROHIBITED PRACTICES AND PENALTIES FOR PARTICIPATION IN PROHIBITED PRACTICES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR LENDING AUTHORITY AND PROCEDURES.

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H. 3853 -- Reps. Davenport, Lee, Tripp and Leach: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE CHILD AUTOMOBILE SAFETY ACT OF 1997 BY ADDING SECTION 56-15-135 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER TO SELL OR OFFER FOR SALE A MOTOR VEHICLE UNLESS THERE IS A PERMANENTLY AFFIXED LABEL ON THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER DOORS STATING "LOCK VEHICLE TO PREVENT DANGER TO CHILDREN" AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL CONDUCT TOWARDS CHILDREN, SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO LEAVE A CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF TWELVE UNATTENDED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3854 -- Reps. Davenport, Loftis, Lanford, Lee, Tripp, Kelley, Littlejohn, Keegan and Whatley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-23-120 AND 1-23-125, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AND BOTH RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY REVIEW OF REGULATIONS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO AMEND REGULATIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3855 -- Reps. Davenport, Loftis and Tripp: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-15 SO AS TO PRESCRIBE INTEGRATED TEACHING APPROACHES FOR CERTAIN SUBJECTS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 53-63-65 SO AS TO REQUIRE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS OF TRUSTEES TO ADOPT A UNIFORM DRESS CODE FOR STUDENTS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3856 -- Reps. H. Brown, McKay, Koon, Robinson, Vaughn, Keegan and Kelley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-10-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN CONNECTION WITH LOCAL OPTION SALES AND USE TAX, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCE TO "MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION"; TO AMEND SECTION 4-10-65, RELATING TO THE LOCAL OPTION SUPPLEMENTAL REVENUE FUND, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCE TO "MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION" AND AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO DISTRIBUTE UNIDENTIFIED FUNDS TO PARTICIPATING COUNTIES; TO REPEAL SECTION 4-10-60 RELATING TO MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS COLLECTED BY COUNTIES FROM THE LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX, AND TO PROVIDE TRANSITION PROVISIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3857 -- Rep. Felder: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-670, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSTITUTIONAL ABUSE AND NEGLECT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO INVESTIGATE SUCH ABUSE AND NEGLECT, TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT WITH THE POWERS PROVIDED FOR INVESTIGATION OF ABUSE AND EXPLOITATION OF VULNERABLE ADULTS, AND TO REMOVE FROM THE OMBUDSMAN IN THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR AND ASSIGN TO THE DEPARTMENT THE AUTHORITY TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT OCCURRING IN HEALTH FACILITIES LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL OR OPERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH.

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H. 3858 -- Reps. Vaughn, Haskins, Cato, Leach and Hamilton: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 432 OF 1947, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE GREENVILLE HOSPITAL SYSTEM, ITS CREATION, BOARD, POWERS, AND DUTIES, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE BOARD FROM SELLING, LEASING, MERGING, CONSOLIDATING, OR TRANSFERRING CERTAIN OF ITS ASSETS OR ENTERING INTO A JOINT VENTURE OR OTHER BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF THE GREENVILLE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION IF THE ACTION DISPOSES OF OR COMMITS TEN PERCENT OR MORE OF THE ASSETS; TO PROHIBIT THE BOARD FROM TRANSFERRING OR DELEGATING ITS RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY OVER THE HOSPITAL SYSTEM TO ANY OTHER PERSONS, BOARD, OR ENTITY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION ONLY MAY CALL FOR A REFERENDUM IF CONSENT IS REQUESTED TO TAKE SUCH ACTION; TO INCREASE THE BOARD FROM SEVEN TO NINE MEMBERS AND TO PROVIDE NOMINATING PROCEDURES AND TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE COMPOSITION AND PROCEDURES CONTINGENT UPON A GREENVILLE CITY COUNCIL STIPULATION BY ORDINANCE; TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND LOCATE FACILITIES OUTSIDE OF GREENVILLE COUNTY IF SUCH WOULD ENHANCE SERVICES; TO ENTER INTO JOINT VENTURES OR OTHER BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR OBTAINING CONSENT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO AUTHORIZE THE CHANGE OF NAME OF THE BOARD AND THE OPERATION OF THE BOARD UNDER A TRADE NAME; TO AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ONE OR MORE SUBSIDIARIES AND TO REQUIRE SUCH ENTITY TO COMPLY WITH THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT; TO ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL HOSPITALS OR OTHER CLINICS; TO AUTHORIZE THE EXERCISE OF CERTAIN POWERS GENERALLY CONFERRED ON REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICE DISTRICTS; TO AMEND ACT 1285 OF 1966, RELATING TO THE NAME OF THE GREENVILLE HOSPITAL SYSTEM, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE BOARD TO THE GREENVILLE HEALTH SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES; TO REQUIRE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO REIMBURSE THE COUNTY FOR ANY DAMAGES THE COUNTY MAY BE REQUIRED TO PAY THE CITY UNDER A CONTRACT ARISING OUT OF ACT 432 OF 1947; AND TO REPEAL CERTAIN PROVISIONS CONTINGENT UPON STIPULATIONS OF GREENVILLE CITY COUNCIL.

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Message from Senate

H. 3859 -- Reps. Robinson, Altman, Campsen, McMaster, Harrison, Riser and Delleney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-2-25, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS APPLYING TO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES, SO AS TO EXCLUDE SINGLE-MEMBER LIABILITY COMPANIES AND GRANTOR TRUSTS FROM ALL STATE TAX LIABILITY IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 33-44-201, RELATING TO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES AS LEGAL ENTITIES, SO AS TO EXCEPT CERTAIN SINGLE-MEMBER LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES; TO AMEND SECTION 33-44-1001, RELATING TO CHOICE OF LAW ISSUES FOR LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES, SO AS TO EXCEPT CERTAIN SINGLE-MEMBER LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES.

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H. 3860 -- Rep. Beck: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-80, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR DRIVERS' LICENSES AND PERMITS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE APPLICATION TO ALLOW THE APPLICANT TO DISCLOSE A PERMANENT MEDICAL CONDITION WHICH MUST BE INDICATED BY A SYMBOL ON THE LICENSE AND CONTAINED IN THE DRIVER'S RECORD.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3861 -- Reps. Haskins, Sharpe, Beck, R. Smith, Mason, Young-Brickell, Loftis, Campsen, Tripp, Bailey, Littlejohn, Simrill, Davenport, Witherspoon, Barrett, Leach, Limbaugh, Rodgers, Robinson, Gamble and Young: 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 AND A FEMALE UNDER THE AGE OF FOURTEEN ARE NOT CAPABLE OF ENTERING INTO A VALID MARRIAGE AND THAT ANY SUCH MARRIAGE IS VOID AB INITIO; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-658, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXCLUDING THE APPLICATION OF CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT OFFENSES TO ONE'S LEGAL SPOUSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS EXCLUSION DOES NOT APPLY TO PURPORTED MARRIAGES BETWEEN A MALE UNDER AGE SIXTEEN AND A FEMALE UNDER AGE FOURTEEN.

Introduced & Committed
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Third Reading
Recalled

H. 3862 -- Reps. Harrison, Rodgers, Edge, Koon, Limehouse, McMaster, Hawkins, H. Brown, Allison, Knotts, Meacham, Campsen, Barfield, Mason, Leach, Littlejohn, Young-Brickell, Cato, Sandifer, Law, Wilkins, Stuart, Woodrum, Simrill, Young, Kelley, Barrett, Sharpe, Whatley, Trotter, Vaughn, Cotty, D. Smith, Haskins, Loftis, Witherspoon, Harrell, Riser, Fleming, Martin and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 20-7-6890, 20-7-6895, 20-7-6900, 20-7-6905, AND 20-7-6910, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE YOUTH INDUSTRIES PROGRAM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT TO CONTRACT WITH PRIVATE INDUSTRIES TO PROVIDE SERVICES RELATIVE TO PACKAGING, MANUFACTURING, AND PROCESSING GOODS, TO ESTABLISH THE MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING OF GOODS FOR STATE ENTITIES, TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL IN THIS STATE TO SELL GOODS MADE BY JUVENILE OFFENDERS AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO ESTABLISH A FUND WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE FOR THE COMPENSATION OF CRIME VICTIMS FROM WAGES EARNED BY JUVENILES WORKING IN THE YOUTH INDUSTRIES PROGRAM AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISBURSEMENT OF THESE FUNDS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-7815, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST COMMITTING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE A PERSON WHO IS SERIOUSLY HANDICAPPED BY MENTAL ILLNESS OR MENTAL RETARDATION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE FROM "PERSON" TO "JUVENILE" AND TO REQUIRE THE CONSENT OF THE JUVENILE PAROLE BOARD WHEN AN AGENCY TO WHICH A JUVENILE HAS BEEN COMMITTED SEEKS TO RELEASE THE CHILD; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-8305, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF JUVENILE PAROLE, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT A JUVENILE HAS THE RIGHT TO APPEAR PERSONALLY BEFORE THE BOARD EVERY THREE MONTHS AND INSTEAD AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO CONDUCT PAROLE HEARINGS BY TWO-WAY CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Amended
Ratified

H. 3863 -- Reps. Witherspoon and Edge: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-1-80, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE GOVERNING BODY OF A COUNTY FURNISH CERTAIN COUNTY OFFICERS WITH OFFICE SPACE, FURNITURE, AND EQUIPMENT, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE COUNTY GOVERNING BODY TO FURNISH ELECTED COUNTY OFFICERS WITH SUFFICIENT OFFICE SPACE, FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT, AND PERSONNEL TO TRANSACT THE BUSINESS OF THOSE OFFICERS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE ELECTED OFFICERS HAVE TOTAL CONTROL OVER THEIR BUDGETS ONCE APPROVED, TO PROHIBIT A COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR, SUPERVISOR, OR GOVERNING BODY OF A COUNTY FROM REDUCING THE OFFICER'S BUDGET UNTIL THE NEXT BUDGET CYCLE AND PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3864 -- Reps. Wilkins and Harrison: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A STUDY COMMITTEE TO FORMULATE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO CONSIDER FOR FUTURE LEGISLATION CONCERNING DRUG IMPAIRED INFANTS AND THE TREATMENT METHODS, COMMITMENT PROCEDURES, AND THE PROSECUTION OF MOTHERS OF DRUG IMPAIRED INFANTS, AND ALL OTHER RELATED ISSUES CONCERNING DRUG IMPAIRED INFANTS AND THEIR MOTHERS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3865 -- Reps. Tripp, Cromer, Stille, Klauber, Barrett, Bailey, Phillips, McCraw, Simrill, Cooper, H. Brown, G. Brown, Maddox, Davenport, Koon, Littlejohn and Seithel: 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 THAT GRANT TO PERSONS WHO 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; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 37-5-104 RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST GARNISHMENT FOR DEBTS ARISING FROM A CONSUMER CREDIT SALE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3866 -- Reps. Barfield, Witherspoon, Edge and Rhoad: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 11 OF TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROTECTION OF GAME, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-2485 SO AS TO LIMIT THE NUMBER OF DOGS ALLOWABLE IN A "FOX PEN ENCLOSURE" AND TO LIMIT MOVEMENT OF FOXES FROM ONE PEN ENCLOSURE TO ANOTHER.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3867 -- Reps. Kirsh and Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FISH, GAME, AND WATERCRAFT, BY ADDING CHAPTER 22 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN KAYAKING AND CANOEING LIABILITY IMMUNITY WHEREBY A KAYAKING OR CANOEING ACTIVITY SPONSOR OR A KAYAKING OR CANOEING PROFESSIONAL IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT RESULTING FROM AN INHERENT RISK OF KAYAKING OR CANOEING ACTIVITY ABSENT SPECIFIED FACTORS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3868 -- Reps. Koon, Trotter, Tripp, Witherspoon, Knotts, Bauer and Cooper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 47-5-61 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS LAWFUL FOR SUPPLIERS TO SELL RABIES VACCINE AND RELATED SUPPLIES TO A DOG OWNER WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION, AND FOR ANY PERSON OWNING A DOG TO PURCHASE RABIES VACCINE AND RELATED SUPPLIES WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ALLOWING A DOG OWNER TO INOCULATE HIS OWN DOG AGAINST RABIES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR SERIALLY NUMBERED TAGS AND CERTIFICATES AS EVIDENCE OF INOCULATION OF A DOG BY THE DOG'S OWNER.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3869 -- Rep. Koon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-17-126 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT TO IMPOSE A ONE-TIME CAPITAL COST IMPACT FEE ON RESIDENCES CONSTRUCTED OR SET UP IN THE DISTRICT, TO PROVIDE LIMITATIONS ON THESE FEES AND FOR THEIR USE AND PAYMENT, AND TO DEFINE "RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY" AND "SCHOOL DISTRICT" FOR PURPOSES OF THIS ACT.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3870 -- Reps. Scott, 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, 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, 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 CONGRATULATING NEW EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH OF COLUMBIA ON ITS EIGHTY-SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3871 -- Rep. Stuart: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION, SO AS TO EXEMPT PROPERTY OWNED AND USED BY A COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION THAT IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXATION UNDER SECTION 501(C) OF THE UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.

Introduced & Committed
Second Reading
Third Reading
Recalled

H. 3872 -- Reps. Bowers and Mullen: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3385 SO AS TO ALLOW A RESIDENT INDIVIDUAL TAXPAYER A TAX CREDIT OF UP TO FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS A STUDENT FOR TUITION AND FEES PAID TO A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING IN THIS STATE ON BEHALF OF HIMSELF, HIS SPOUSE, OR HIS DEPENDENTS, AND TO PROVIDE THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THIS TAX CREDIT MAY BE CLAIMED.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3873 -- Rep. Scott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 23 TO TITLE 13 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA GAMING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT" WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH CERTAIN DOCKSIDE GAMING ACTIVITIES MAY BE CONDUCTED IN SPECIFIED COUNTIES OF THIS STATE AND INCLUDES PROVISIONS TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPOSITION OF A WAGERING TAX AND THE MANNER IN WHICH IT IS IMPOSED AND DISTRIBUTED, TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA GAMING COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH GAMING LICENSES MAY BE ISSUED AND THE FEES FOR THESE GAMING LICENSES, TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER LICENSES IN CONNECTION WITH GAMING ACTIVITIES INCLUDING SUPPLIERS' LICENSES AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES AND FOR THE FEES FOR THESE OTHER LICENSES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICABILITY OF OTHER STATE AND LOCAL TAXES TO GAMING OPERATIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF CERTAIN GAMING PROVISIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM THE CIVIL CONTINGENT FUND SHALL BE ADVANCED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA GAMING COMMISSION FOR ITS START-UP COSTS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3874 -- Reps. Campsen, Young and Woodrum: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-67-270 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A COURT-ORDERED LICENSE TO ENTER REAL PROPERTY TO EFFECT REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE, OR IMPROVEMENTS UPON A SHOWING OF REASONABLENESS, TO REQUIRE A GOOD FAITH EFFORT TO OBTAIN THE LANDOWNER'S CONSENT BEFORE PETITIONING THE COURT FOR LICENSE TO ENTER, TO DEFINE "GOOD FAITH EFFORT", AND TO SPECIFY LIMITATIONS ON THE SCOPE AND DURATION OF A COURT-ORDERED LICENSE.

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

H. 3875 -- Reps. Campsen, Loftis, Rodgers, Mack, Young, Woodrum and Limehouse: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO LIMIT THE SALE OF SHRIMP TRAWLING LICENSES FOR A TWO-YEAR PERIOD AND TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A LIMITED ENTRY FISHERY THEREAFTER.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3876 -- Reps. Campsen, Mack and Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 49, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GROUNDWATER USE ACT SO AS TO ENACT THE GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT ACT.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3877 -- Reps. Campsen, Altman, Young, Easterday, Haskins, Leach, Hamilton, Limehouse, Woodrum and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3505 SO AS TO ALLOW A TAX CREDIT AGAINST THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX LIABILITY OF A RESIDENT INDIVIDUAL FOR TUITION PAID BY THE TAXPAYER ON BEHALF OF A DEPENDENT CLAIMED BY THE TAXPAYER ON THE TAXPAYER'S FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURN, TO LIMIT THE CREDIT TO EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR EACH DEPENDENT, TO PROVIDE THAT TUITION FOR WHICH THE CREDIT MAY BE CLAIMED, ALLOW A FIVE-YEAR CARRYFORWARD FOR UNUSED CREDIT, AND AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO REQUIRE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3878 -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-1230 SO AS TO ALLOW AN INCOME TAX CREDIT TO CERTAIN NEW BUSINESSES IN THIS STATE FOR SOCIAL SECURITY TAXES PAID ON AN EMPLOYEE'S WAGES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3879 -- Rep. Bowers: 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 GRANT AN EXEMPTION TO CERTAIN NEW BUSINESSES IN THIS STATE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3880 -- Reps. Bowers and Bauer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TAXABLE PROPERTY, SO AS TO REPLACE PROPERTY TAX ON PERSONAL PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES WITH A UNIFORM FEE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES, SO AS TO EXEMPT PERSONAL PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-37-2640 AND 12-37-2680, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ASSESSMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES BY THE COUNTY AUDITOR AND BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE FOR PURPOSES OF TAXATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH AND DISSEMINATE A UNIFORM FEE FOR PERSONAL PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3881 -- Reps. Bowers and Bauer: 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", WHICH PROVIDES PROCEDURES THAT GRANT TO PERSONS WHO HAVE RECOVERED CERTAIN JUDGMENTS AGAINST ANOTHER PERSON A RIGHT TO A WRIT OF GARNISHMENT, SUBJECTING TO GARNISHMENT UP TO SPECIFIED LIMITATIONS SALARY OR WAGES OF THE DEBTOR; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 37-5-104 RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST GARNISHMENT FOR DEBTS ARISING FROM A CONSUMER CREDIT SALE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3882 -- Rep. Davenport: 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 OF INDIVIDUALS FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX, SO AS TO ALLOW A DEDUCTION OF THE AMOUNT OF GAIN RECOGNIZED ON A TAXPAYER'S FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURN ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY USED IN THE TAXPAYER'S TRADE OR BUSINESS WHEN THE PROCEEDS ARE INVESTED WITHIN TWO YEARS IN REAL PROPERTY ON WHICH THE TAXPAYER'S TRADE OR BUSINESS IS CONTINUED, TO LIMIT THIS DEDUCTION TO SUCH GAIN NOT EXCEEDING FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS, AND TO REQUIRE AMOUNTS DEDUCTED TO BE ADDED TO INCOME IN A SUBSEQUENT YEAR WHEN THE REINVESTED REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3883 -- Reps. Miller, Kennedy, Neal, Mullen, Rodgers, Littlejohn, Sheheen, Scott, Mack, F. Smith, Bowers, Cobb-Hunter, J. Smith, J. Brown, Whipper, G. Brown, Neilson, Moody-Lawrence, Martin, Govan, Maddox, Inabinett, Lee, Cromer, Kelley, Phillips, Trotter, Pinckney, Breeland, Battle, McCraw, Harvin, Lloyd, Gourdine, Wilkes, Parkes and McMahand: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-45, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AGENCIES TRANSFERRED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT RESTRUCTURING; TO AMEND SECTION 3-5-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COASTAL DIVISION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL; TO AMEND SECTION 49-6-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AQUATIC PLANT MANAGEMENT COUNCIL, ITS MEMBERSHIP, POWERS, AND DUTIES; TO AMEND CHAPTER 39, TITLE 48, RELATING TO COASTAL TIDELANDS AND WETLANDS; TO AMEND SECTION 48-55-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AWARD; TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-390, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO JURISDICTION OVER NATURAL SHELLFISH DEPOSITS, ALL SO AS TO RECREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA COASTAL COUNCIL AND TO TRANSFER ALL POWERS AND DUTIES FROM THE COASTAL DIVISION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA COASTAL COUNCIL; AND PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 39, TITLE 48 TO REVISE THE APPOINTMENT PROCESS FOR MEMBERS OF THE COASTAL COUNCIL; TO CLARIFY ADVERTISEMENT PROCEDURES FOR PERMIT PUBLIC NOTICE; TO REQUIRE PERMIT APPLICANTS OF MARINA AND COMMERCIAL DOCK FACILITIES TO DEMONSTRATE A NEED FOR THE FACILITIES BEFORE THE APPLICATION IS CONSIDERED; TO REVISE PERMIT CONSIDERATIONS AFFECTING SHELLFISH AND MARINE LIFE AND WILDLIFE; AND TO REQUIRE THE COUNCIL TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PERMIT APPLICATION IF REQUESTED BY A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3884 -- Reps. Stille, Barrett, Witherspoon, Dantzler and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-370 SO AS TO PROHIBIT REMEDIAL FRESHMEN OR REMEDIAL TRANSFER STUDENTS FROM ATTENDING STATE FOUR-YEAR HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS BEGINNING WITH THE FALL TERM OF 1998 AND THEREAFTER.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3885 -- Reps. Stille, Witherspoon, Littlejohn and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-380 SO AS TO PROHIBIT PROVISIONAL FRESHMEN OR PROVISIONAL TRANSFER STUDENTS FROM ATTENDING STATE FOUR-YEAR HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS BEGINNING WITH THE FALL TERM OF 1998 AND THEREAFTER.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3886 -- Reps. Neilson, J. Hines, Govan, Bailey, Knotts, Lloyd, Stoddard, Cato, Hinson, Barrett, Maddox, Bauer, Dantzler, H. Brown, Campsen, G. Brown, Inabinett, Barfield, Seithel, Battle, Rice, Phillips, Koon, Edge, Stille, Vaughn, McCraw, Littlejohn, Limbaugh, Davenport, Walker, Young-Brickell, Riser, Gamble, J. Smith, Askins, Harrison and Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE FAMILY COURT IN DOMESTIC MATTERS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COURT TO REQUIRE A PARENT RECEIVING CHILD SUPPORT TO MAKE AN ACCOUNTING OF THE EXPENDITURES MADE FROM THE CHILD SUPPORT RECEIVED.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3887 -- Reps. Neilson, Barrett, Rodgers, Dantzler, Leach, Hinson, Sandifer, H. Brown, Meacham, Campsen, Seithel, G. Brown, Gourdine, Bailey, Barfield, Battle, Stoddard, Inabinett, Koon, Rice, Keegan, Phillips, Lloyd, Govan, J. Hines, Vaughn, Walker, Kinon, Knotts, Littlejohn, Cato, Limbaugh, Beck, R. Smith, McCraw, Davenport, Mason, Miller, Riser, Chellis, Gamble, Stille, Harvin, Askins and Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 10 TO TITLE 8 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING OF PROSPECTIVE STATE EMPLOYEES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3888 -- Reps. J. Smith, J. Hines, Hodges, Martin, Maddox, Miller, Byrd, Battle, Bauer, Parks and Lloyd: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-500, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL SUPPLYING OF MINORS WITH CIGARETTES, TOBACCO, OR CIGARETTE PAPER, SO AS TO ALSO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO SUPPLY ROLLING PAPER AND TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR A MINOR UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN TO POSSESS SAME.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3889 -- Reps. Kelley, Whatley, Knotts, Neilson, Simrill, Keegan, Edge, Clyburn, Robinson, Rodgers, J. Hines, Barrett, Witherspoon, Miller, Maddox, Byrd, Battle and McKay: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 38, CHAPTER 71, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE, BY ADDING ARTICLE 15 TO ENACT THE "EMERGENCY SERVICES ACT" SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PROSPECTIVE AUTHORIZATION FOR TREATMENT IN AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL FACILITY IS NOT REQUIRED IF IN THE OPINION OF THE ATTENDING PHYSICIAN TREATMENT IS NEEDED TO STABILIZE THE CONDITION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3890 -- Reps. Hinson, Simrill, Martin, Cave, J. Hines, H. Brown, Altman, Neilson, Rodgers, Barrett, Dantzler, Woodrum, Gourdine, Byrd, Law and Young-Brickell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-17-115 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL PERSONS APPLYING FOR EMPLOYMENT IN ANY CAPACITY WITHIN ANY PUBLIC SCHOOL OR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT FINGERPRINTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND A CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3891 -- Reps. Robinson and Cooper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-24-20, 12-24-30, 12-24-40, AND 12-24-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A DEED RECORDING FEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FEE IS OWED BY THE GRANTEES IN THE CASE OF A DEED FROM A MASTER-IN-EQUITY, FROM A GOVERNMENT OR ITS SUBDIVISIONS, OR FROM AN INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TAX-EXEMPT RETIREMENT PLAN; TO CLARIFY THE MEANING OF "VALUE" AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTION TO USE THE PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT OF FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR PURPOSES OF CHAPTER 24; TO DELETE AND CLARIFY CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS FROM THE RECORDING FEE ON DEEDS AND TO REDEFINE "FAMILY"; AND TO PROVIDE FOR CONTENTS OF AFFIDAVITS FILED IN CONNECTION WITH EXEMPT DEEDS.

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

H. 3892 -- Reps. Howard, Scott, Neal, 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, 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, Neilson, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, 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 CONGRATULATING THE REVEREND E.W. DAVIS OF RICHLAND COUNTY ON HIS FOURTEENTH ANNIVERSARY AS PASTOR OF LITTLE ZION BAPTIST CHURCH IN BLYTHEWOOD.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3893 -- Reps. Harrison, Bailey, Kirsh, Simrill, Edge and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 7, TITLE 6, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PLANNING BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 15 SO AS TO ESTABLISH UNIFORM STANDARDS FOR A LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY TO REQUIRE A DEVELOPER TO PAY A PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF THE COST OF NEW PUBLIC FACILITIES NEEDED TO SERVE NEW GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT, AND TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR ADOPTING A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN, FOR COMPUTING THE PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF COSTS, AND FOR PASSING AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3894 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 54, TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TAX COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT, BY ADDING SECTION 12-54-255 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF FORCE OR THREATS OF FORCE AGAINST AN OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ACTING IN THE COURSE OF THE DEPARTMENT'S DUTIES, TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF FORCE TO RESCUE PROPERTY SEIZED BY THE DEPARTMENT, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1040, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THREATS AGAINST THE LIFE OR FAMILY OF A PUBLIC OFFICIAL, SO AS TO INCLUDE "PUBLIC EMPLOYEES" AS A PROTECTED CLASS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3895 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO STUDENT ATTENDANCE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2028, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading

H. 3896 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-9-200, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CAPITAL, SURPLUS, RESERVES, AND OTHER FINANCIAL MATTERS REGARDING INSURANCE COMPANIES, REINSURANCE CREDITS, AND LIABILITY REDUCTIONS, SO AS TO REVAMP THE SECTION BY DELETING CERTAIN PROVISIONS AND LANGUAGE AND BY ADDING PROVISIONS THAT PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE ASSUMING INSURER SHALL SUBMIT TO EXAMINATION OF ITS BOOKS AND RECORDS BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE AND BEAR THE EXPENSE OF EXAMINATION, THAT CREDIT FOR REINSURANCE SHALL NOT BE GRANTED UNLESS THE FORM OF THE TRUST AND ANY AMENDMENTS TO THE TRUST HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER OF THE STATE WHERE THE TRUST IS DOMICILED OR THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER OF ANOTHER STATE WHO, PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF THE TRUST AGREEMENT, HAS ACCEPTED PRINCIPAL REGULATORY OVERSIGHT OF THE TRUST, THAT THE FORM OF THE TRUST AND ANY TRUST AMENDMENTS MUST BE FILED WITH THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER OF EVERY STATE IN WHICH CEDING INSURER BENEFICIARIES OF THE TRUST ARE DOMICILED, THAT THE TRUST FUND FOR A SINGLE ASSUMING INSURER SHALL CONSIST OF FUNDS IN TRUST IN AN AMOUNT NOT LESS THAN THE ASSUMING INSURER'S LIABILITIES ATTRIBUTABLE TO REINSURANCE CEDED BY UNITED STATES CEDING INSURERS, AND THAT THE ASSUMING INSURER SHALL MAINTAIN A TRUSTEED SURPLUS OF NOT LESS THAN TWENTY MILLION DOLLARS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3897 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-27-510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REHABILITATION AND LIQUIDATION OF INSURERS, FORMAL PROCEEDINGS, AND LIABILITY OF THE REINSURER, SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE ORIGINAL INSURED OR POLICYHOLDER SHALL NOT HAVE ANY RIGHTS AGAINST THE REINSURER WHICH ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH IN THE REINSURANCE CONTRACT OR OTHER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REINSURER AND THE ORIGINAL INSURED OR POLICYHOLDER.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3898 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-9-210, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CAPITAL, SURPLUS, RESERVES, AND OTHER FINANCIAL MATTERS REGARDING INSURANCE COMPANIES AND THE REDUCTION FROM LIABILITY FOR REINSURANCE, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, MAKE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION APPLICABLE TO "AN ASSET".

Introduced & Committed

H. 3899 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-27-490, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REHABILITATION AND LIQUIDATION OF INSURERS, FORMAL PROCEEDINGS, AND SETOFFS AND COUNTERCLAIMS, SO AS TO DELETE THE RESTRICTIONS AGAINST COUNTERCLAIMS AND TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT NO SETOFF IS ALLOWED IN FAVOR OF ANY PERSON WHERE THE OBLIGATION OF THE PERSON IS TO PAY PREMIUMS WHETHER EARNED OR UNEARNED TO THE INSURER.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3900 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-27-610, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE INSURERS' REHABILITATION AND LIQUIDATION ACT, FORMAL PROCEEDINGS, AND PRIORITY OF DISTRIBUTION, SO AS TO REORDER THE PRIORITY OF DISTRIBUTION OF CLAIMS FROM AN INSURER'S ESTATE WITH RESPECT TO CLASSES OF CLAIMS, AND PROVIDE FOR A NEW CLASS COVERING THE "CLAIMS OF INSURERS AND REINSURERS" AND ESTABLISH THIS CLASS AS "CLASS 3" IN THE PRIORITY ORDER OF DISTRIBUTION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3901 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 46, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 50 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTHERN INTERSTATE DAIRY COMPACT ACT OF 1997, TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNOR MAY EXECUTE AN INTERSTATE DAIRY COMPACT WITH THE DESIGNATED COMPACT STATES SO AS TO ADOPT THE SOUTHERN INTERSTATE DAIRY COMPACT, TO PROVIDE WHEN THE COMPACT BECOMES OPERATIVE AND EFFECTIVE, AND THAT WHEN THE COMPACT BECOMES EFFECTIVE, IT IS THE POLICY OF THIS STATE TO PERFORM AND CARRY OUT THE PROVISIONS OF THE COMPACT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE IS THE COMPACT ADMINISTRATOR FOR THIS STATE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE STATE'S DELEGATION TO THE SOUTHERN INTERSTATE DAIRY COMPACT COMMISSION, AND FOR MEMBERSHIP, APPOINTMENTS, TERMS, AND FILLING OF VACANCIES ON THE DELEGATION, TO PROVIDE FOR PER DIEM AND REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR MEMBERS OF THE DELEGATION, TO PROVIDE FOR FUNDING, FACILITIES, ASSISTANCE, AND ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND DATA FROM OTHER STATE OFFICERS, AGENCIES, AND EMPLOYEES, AND FROM PRIVATE PERSONS BY LAWFUL MEANS, TO ASSIST THE DELEGATION IN CARRYING OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE COMPACT, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADOPTION OF RULES AND REGULATIONS AS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE COMPACT AND THIS CHAPTER, INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR THE REVOCATION OR FORFEITURE OF LICENSES, AND TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE COMPACT, RELATED RULES AND REGULATIONS, OR THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3902 -- Reps. Sharpe, Whipper, Witherspoon, Littlejohn, Whatley and Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 11, TITLE 50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF GAME, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF GAME IN THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 50-1-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DIVISION OF THE STATE INTO GAME ZONES, SO AS TO REVISE AND CONSOLIDATE THE GAME ZONES; BY ADDING SECTION 50-1-138 SO AS TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR CONSPIRING TO VIOLATE ANY PROVISIONS OF THE WILDLIFE, FISHERIES, MARINE, AND BOATING LAWS OF THIS STATE; BY ADDING SECTION 50-9-1115 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONS CONVICTED OF CERTAIN OFFENSES WHO FAIL TO PAY THE FINE OR RESTITUTION ORDERED ARE INELIGIBLE FOR PERMITS, LICENSES, OR REGISTRATIONS ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES; TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-810, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CLOSED AND OPEN SEASONS ON SHAD, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE SEASON FOR TAKING SHAD; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 50-1-40, 50-1-90, 50-1-100, 50-1-125, 50-3-360, 50-13-20, 50-13-90, 50-13-110, 50-13-120, 50-13-190, 50-13-200, 50-13-320, 50-13-350, 50-13-360, 50-13-530, 50-13-610, 50-13-620, 50-13-680, 50-13-690, 50-13-700, 50-13-815, 50-13-980, 50-13-990, 50-13-1010, 50-13-1020, 50-13-1194, 50-13-1450, 50-13-1470, 50-13-1940, 50-13-2010, 50-17-35, 50-17-811, 50-17-812, 50-17-813, 50-17-814, 50-17-815, 50-17-816, 50-17-817, 50-17-820, 50-17-850, 50-17-855, 50-17-865, 50-19-10, 50-19-110, 50-19-120, 50-19-130, 50-19-210, 50-19-220, 50-19-230, 50-19-240, 50-19-310, 50-19-330, 50-19-410, 50-19-710, 50-19-720, 50-19-730, 50-19-740, 50-19-750, 50-19-760, 50-19-770, 50-19-780, 50-19-1010, 50-19-1020, 50-19-1110, 50-19-1120, 50-19-1130, 50-19-1140, 50-19-1150, 50-19-1160, 50-19-1170, 50-19-1180, 50-19-1510, 50-19-1710, 50-19-1720, 50-19-1730, 50-19-1910, 50-19-1920, 50-19-1925, 50-19-1930, 50-19-2220, 50-19-2310, 50-19-2330, 50-19-2400, 50-19-2520, 50-19-2530, 50-19-2620, 50-19-2630, AND 50-19-3010 RELATING TO VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF LAW IN REGARD TO WILDLIFE ARE REPEALED.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3903 -- Reps. Gamble, Neilson, Cobb-Hunter, Spearman, Young-Brickell, Lanford, Kinon, Koon, Kelley, Keegan, Boan, Kennedy, H. Brown, Allison, Riser, Robinson, Vaughn and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ESTABLISHING SERVICE CREDIT IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR MATERNITY LEAVE, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT TO BE ELIGIBLE TO ESTABLISH SUCH CREDIT AN EMPLOYEE MUST NOT BE ABSENT FROM WORK FOR A PERIOD GREATER THAN TWO YEARS FOR EACH PREGNANCY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3904 -- Reps. Fleming, Knotts, Koon and Tripp: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1(8), ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE ASSESSMENT RATIO APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A SEPARATE CLASS FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY REQUIRED TO BE TITLED BY A STATE OR FEDERAL AGENCY, AND TO PROVIDE THE ASSESSMENT RATIOS FOR THE NEW CLASS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3905 -- Reps. Fleming, Limehouse, Seithel, Meacham, Sandifer, Simrill, Keegan, Limbaugh, Battle, Davenport and Tripp: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-490, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OFFENDER REGISTRY INFORMATION NOT BEING AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC EXCEPT UPON WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE COUNTY SHERIFF, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT INFORMATION COLLECTED FOR THE OFFENDER REGISTRY IS OPEN TO PUBLIC INSPECTION, AND TO DELETE REQUIREMENTS THAT A PERSON REQUEST THE INFORMATION FROM THE SHERIFF IN WRITING, AND THAT THE INFORMATION MUST BE DISCLOSED ONLY TO THE PERSON MAKING THE REQUEST.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3906 -- Reps. Fleming, Inabinett and Clyburn: 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 38-77-10, 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; 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 38-77-151 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 38-77-530, 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 CHAPTER 77, TITLE 38, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, BY ADDING ARTICLE 8 SO AS TO ENACT PROVISIONS OF LAW CONCERNING "ASSIGNMENT OF RISKS"; TO PROHIBIT PLACING AN INSURED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA REINSURANCE FACILITY BASED ON, OR BECAUSE OF, CERTAIN CRITERIA SO LONG AS THE FACILITY REMAINS OPERATIONAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 56-10-285 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE AND USE OF MOTOR VEHICLE STICKERS OR DECALS INDICATING THAT A VEHICLE IS AN INSURED VEHICLE, PROVIDE FOR THE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS, ESTABLISH A MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE AND PENALTIES, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS; TO REPEAL ARTICLE 5 CHAPTER 77, TITLE 38, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA REINSURANCE FACILITY AND DESIGNATED PRODUCERS, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2005; AND 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.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3907 -- Rep. Cooper: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE TERM OF OFFICE OF THE SCHOOL TRUSTEE OF ANDERSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER ONE ELECTED FROM AREA 2 EXPIRES IN THE YEAR 2000, AT WHICH TIME A SUCCESSOR SHALL BE ELECTED IN THE MANNER PROVIDED BY LAW.

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H. 3908 -- Reps. Seithel, Breeland, Dantzler, Altman, Campsen, Harrell, Chellis, Inabinett, Limehouse, Whatley, Young-Brickell, Lloyd, Robinson and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR EXECUTION, LEVY, NOTICE, AND SEIZURE AND SALE IN INSTANCES OF DELINQUENT COUNTY TAXES, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE MEANING OF "BEST ADDRESS", TO SPECIFY "RESTRICTED DELIVERY" OF CERTIFIED MAILED NOTICES, AND TO REQUIRE NOTICE TO THE OWNER OF RECORD; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-50, RELATING TO SALE OF PROPERTY IN INSTANCES OF DELINQUENT COUNTY TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SITES ALTERNATIVE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PAYMENT BY SUCCESSFUL BIDDER AND DISPOSITION OF PROCEEDS, SO AS TO REQUIRE NOTICE TO THE OWNER OF RECORD OF THE PROPERTY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-100, RELATING TO REDEMPTION AND REFUND OF PURCHASE PRICE, SO AS TO CONFORM IT TO SECTION 12-51-90.

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H. 3909 -- Reps. Seithel, Breeland, Dantzler, Altman, Campsen, Harrell, Chellis, Inabinett, Limehouse, Whatley, Robinson, Byrd and J. Hines: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 30-5-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS FOR RECORDING OF DEEDS OR OTHER WRITTEN INSTRUMENTS, SO AS TO CLARIFY REQUIREMENTS FOR LIMITED POWERS OF ATTORNEY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3910 -- Rep. Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-5-37 SO AS TO MAKE IT AN "UNFAIR OR DECEPTIVE PRACTICE IN THE CONDUCT OF TRADE OR COMMERCE" FOR A PERSON ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF REPAIRING MOTOR VEHICLES TO WITHHOLD INFORMATION FROM A VEHICLE OWNER AS TO WHETHER THE OWNER'S VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED WITH NEW OR USED PARTS, REQUIRE THE REPAIR BUSINESS TO PROVIDE TO THE OWNER A CERTAIN STATEMENT AND LIST, PROVIDE FOR A CAUSE OF ACTION FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3911 -- Reps. Seithel, Breeland, Dantzler, Altman, Campsen, Harrell, Chellis, Inabinett, Limehouse, Whatley, Lloyd, Young-Brickell, Hinson and Byrd: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY AND ASSESSMENT RATIOS, SO AS TO INCLUDE A RESIDENCE OWNED AND OCCUPIED PURSUANT TO A CONTRACT OF SALE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3912 -- Reps. Quinn and Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-5080 SO AS TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATION ON INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX FORMS ENABLING A TAXPAYER TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO THE DRUG AWARENESS RESISTANCE EDUCATION FUND; AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 6 TO CHAPTER 53, TITLE 44 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE DRUG AWARENESS RESISTANCE EDUCATION FUND, PROVIDE FOR ITS GOVERNANCE, DUTIES, AND THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3913 -- Rep. Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 9, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RETIREMENT SYSTEMS, BY ADDING CHAPTER 16, ENACTING THE "EQUITY INVESTMENT SAFEGUARDS ACT" SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE INVESTMENT OF FUNDS OF THE VARIOUS STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS IN EQUITY SECURITIES AND TO ESTABLISH THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS INVESTMENT PANEL AND PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, POWERS, AND DUTIES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3914 -- Reps. Seithel, Inabinett, Maddox, Whatley, Knotts, Martin, Robinson, Stille, Stuart, Simrill, Young-Brickell, Limbaugh, Byrd and Rodgers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "VIOLENT CRIME", SO AS TO INCLUDE THE COMMON LAW CRIME OF ASSAULT AND BATTERY OF A HIGH AND AGGRAVATED NATURE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3915 -- Reps. Seithel, Inabinett and Byrd: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 42-15-95, AS AMENDED, 44-7-325, AND 44-115-80, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ALL RELATING TO MEDICAL RECORDS AND CHARGES FOR COPYING MEDICAL RECORDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SEARCHING AND HANDLING FEE ONLY MAY BE CHARGED ONCE WHEN A PATIENT IS GATHERING INFORMATION IN CONNECTION WITH A CLAIM OR LEGAL DISPUTE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3916 -- Reps. Seithel, Knotts, Whatley, Sharpe, Fleming, Riser and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-17-185 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE PURCHASE, BARTER, OR TRADE OF MARINE PRODUCTS HANDLED OR TAKEN UNLAWFULLY AND PROVIDE PENALTIES.

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H. 3917 -- Rep. Klauber: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 33-6-240, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CORPORATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS, SHARES AND DISTRIBUTIONS, AND SHARE OPTIONS, SO AS TO ADD PROVISIONS PROVIDING THAT IN THE CASE OF A PUBLIC CORPORATION THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CERTAIN RIGHTS, OPTIONS, OR WARRANTS MAY INCLUDE RESTRICTIONS OR CONDITIONS THAT PRECLUDE OR LIMIT THE EXERCISE, TRANSFER, OR RECEIPT OF THE RIGHTS, OPTIONS, OR WARRANTS BY THE HOLDER OR HOLDERS OR BENEFICIAL OWNER OR OWNERS OF A SPECIFIED NUMBER OR PERCENTAGE OF THE OUTSTANDING VOTING SHARES OF THE PUBLIC CORPORATION.

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H. 3918 -- Rep. Klauber: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ENUMERATED MATTERS EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER THE STATE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION LAW, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXEMPTION FROM DISCLOSURE OF THE IDENTITY OF ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO, IN GOOD FAITH, MAKES A COMPLAINT OR OTHERWISE DISCLOSES INFORMATION, WHICH ALLEGE A VIOLATION OF LAW OR REGULATION, TO A STATE REGULATORY AGENCY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3919 -- Rep. Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-10-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RATE OF AND EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM THIS TAX ALL ITEMS SUBJECT TO A MAXIMUM STATE SALES AND USE TAX; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MAXIMUM SALES TAX, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO INDIVIDUAL ITEMS OF MACHINERY USED FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AND DEFINE "MACHINERY" FOR PURPOSES OF THE MAXIMUM TAX; TO AMEND SECTION 4-12-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FEE IN LIEU OF PROPERTY TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CALCULATION OF THE CUMULATIVE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE WHEN AN AREA OF A MUNICIPALITY IS DE-ANNEXED; TO AMEND SECTION 4-29-10, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND PURPOSES, SO AS TO EXTEND THE DEFINITION OF "PROJECT" TO INCLUDE RESIDENTIAL AND MIXED USE DEVELOPMENTS OF TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED ACRES OR MORE; TO AMEND SECTION 4-29-67, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FEE IN LIEU OF TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CORPORATION AND A CONTROLLED PARTNERSHIP UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES ARE TREATED AS A SINGLE ENTITY AND TO AUTHORIZE AN ASSESSMENT RATIO OF NOT LESS THAN FOUR PERCENT IN A FEE IN LIEU OF TAXES CALCULATION FOR A BUSINESS WITH AN INVESTMENT OF AT LEAST SIX HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3360, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TARGETED JOBS TAX CREDIT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASED CREDIT DESIGNATION FOR A COUNTY WITH A POPULATION UNDER TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND; TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE JOB DEVELOPMENT FEE, SO AS TO CONVERT THE JOB DEVELOPMENT FEE INTO A CREDIT AGAINST STATE WITHHOLDING TAXES AND PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-14-60, RELATING TO THE INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT FOR PURPOSES OF THE ECONOMIC IMPACT ZONE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1995, SO AS TO ALLOW A TEN-YEAR CARRYFORWARD OF UNUSED CREDIT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-20-105, RELATING TO CREDITS AGAINST THE CORPORATE LICENSE TAX, SO AS TO EXTEND THE CREDIT FOR CERTAIN AMOUNTS PAID TO PROVIDE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR AN ELIGIBLE PROJECT AND TO DEFINE "ELIGIBLE PROJECT"; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO REDUCE THE INVESTMENT THRESHOLD FOR THE EXEMPTION ALLOWED MATERIAL HANDLING SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE OPERATION OF A DISTRIBUTION OR MANUFACTURING FACILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 31-13-340, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE HOUSING, FINANCE, AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PROGRAM FUND, SO AS TO ALLOW THE AUTHORITY TO USE THE FUND TO ESTABLISH A CREDIT ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS SELECTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE; TO AMEND SECTION 59-20-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE METHOD OF COMPUTING THE VALUE OF A FEE IN LIEU OF TAXES IN THE INDEX OF TAXPAYING ABILITY; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 12-6-3490, RELATING TO THE INFRASTRUCTURE CORPORATE LICENSE TAX CREDIT.

Introduced & Committed
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Ratified

H. 3920 -- Rep. Kennedy: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT FORMER MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WHOSE "LOST TRUST" INDICTMENTS WERE DISMISSED BY THE ORDER OF THE HONORABLE FALCON HAWKINS, SENIOR UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA, ARE DEEMED TO HAVE CONTINUOUS SERVICE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THE PURPOSES OF COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS THROUGH THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS JOINT RESOLUTION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3921 -- Reps. Felder and Fleming: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 43-7-460, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RECOVERY FROM ESTATES OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, SO AS TO ESTABLISH CONDITIONS FOR UNDUE HARDSHIP UNDER WHICH SUCH RECOVERY MUST BE WAIVED UNTIL THE SECRETARY OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ESTABLISHES CRITERIA.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3922 -- Reps. Fleming and Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-22-190, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION AS A CATEGORY A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MINIMUM EVIDENCE SATISFACTORY FOR AN APPLICANT TO QUALIFY FOR REGISTRATION AS A CATEGORY A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER INCLUDES GRADUATION IN A TAC/ABET ACCREDITED ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM OF FOUR OR MORE YEARS FROM A SCHOOL OR COLLEGE APPROVED BY THE BOARD AS BEING IN SATISFACTORY STANDING, SUPPLEMENTAL POST GRADUATE STUDIES IN APPROVED ENGINEERING SCIENCE COURSES SUFFICIENT TO ENABLE THE APPLICANT TO PASS THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION AS A CATEGORY A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER, A SPECIFIC RECORD AFTER GRADUATION OF EIGHT OR MORE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN ENGINEERING WORK OF A CHARACTER SATISFACTORY TO THE BOARD AND WHICH INDICATES THAT THE APPLICANT IS COMPETENT TO PRACTICE ENGINEERING, PASSING A WRITTEN EXAMINATION DESIGNED TO SHOW KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL APPROXIMATING THAT ATTAINED THROUGH GRADUATION IN AN EAC/ABET ACCREDITED FOUR-YEAR ENGINEERING CURRICULUM, AND THEN PASSING THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION AS A CATEGORY A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3923 -- Rep. Rhoad: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-4160, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE WEIGHING OF VEHICLES AND LOADS, EXCESS WEIGHT, AND PENALTIES FOR EXCESS WEIGHT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN ADDITIONAL WEIGHT TOLERANCES OF TRUCKS CARRYING FOREST PRODUCTS AND FOR THE FINES WHICH MAY BE IMPOSED FOR WEIGHT VIOLATIONS OF VEHICLES TRANSPORTING FOREST PRODUCTS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3924 -- Reps. Bailey, G. Brown, Mason and Cato: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 49, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PLUMBERS AND PLUMBING, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR STATEWIDE ADMINISTRATIVE CERTIFICATION OF PLUMBERS, ELECTRICIANS, AND HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING MECHANICS, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3925 -- Reps. Young, Woodrum, Campsen and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-17-16 SO AS TO REQUIRE A LOBBYIST TO WEAR A NAME TAG THAT IDENTIFIES WHO HE REPRESENTS WHILE IN THE LOBBY OF THE STATE HOUSE OR AT THE CAROLINA PLAZA.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3926 -- Reps. Koon and Cato: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-106, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INSURANCE AGENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF AN AGENT TURNS FIFTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE IN LESS THAN ONE YEAR OF THE TWENTY-FOUR MONTH CONTINUING EDUCATION CYCLE THEN THAT AGENT IS DEEMED TO HAVE COMPLIED WITH THE INTENT OF THE CODE SECTION AND IS NOT REQUIRED TO TAKE THE REQUISITE HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR THAT PARTICULAR CYCLE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3927 -- Rep. Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 47-1-210 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO GIVE AWAY ANY LIVE ANIMAL AS A PRIZE FOR, OR AS AN INDUCEMENT TO ENTER, ANY CONTEST, GAME, OR OTHER COMPETITION, OR AS AN INDUCEMENT TO ENTER A PLACE OF AMUSEMENT, OR AS AN INCENTIVE TO ENTER INTO ANY BUSINESS AGREEMENT WHEREBY THE OFFER MADE WAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ATTRACTING TRADE; TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO RAFFLE, ASK FOR DONATIONS, OR GIVE AWAY TICKETS OR HOLD DRAWINGS TO RECEIVE OR WIN ANY LIVE ANIMAL; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3928 -- Rep. Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN FISHING NETS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE USE OF TURTLE EXCLUDER DEVICES IN CHANNEL NETS USED FOR TAKING SHRIMP.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3929 -- Reps. Leach, Easterday and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STRUCTURE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES, AND THE BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES, AND THE PROCEDURE FOR APPOINTING PERSONS TO THE BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES SERVE AT THE WILL OF THE GOVERNOR.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3930 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-7-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE'S WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW AND THE SECOND INJURY FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE SECOND INJURY FUND SHALL OPERATE UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE RATHER THAN THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3931 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2162, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
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H. 3932 -- Reps. Wilkins, H. Brown, Easterday, Klauber, Haskins, Young-Brickell, Cato, Cooper, Sharpe, Sandifer, Bailey, Robinson, Harrell, Boan, Knotts, Whatley, Young and Altman: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 36 OF TITLE 12, RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAX, BY ADDING SECTION 12-36-160 SO AS TO ADD APPROPRIATE DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-36-60, AS AMENDED, 12-36-70, AS AMENDED, 12-36-110, AS AMENDED, 12-36-120, AS AMENDED, 12-36-910, AS AMENDED, AND 12-36-1310, RELATING TO TAXING PROCEEDS OF RETAIL AND WHOLESALE SALES OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY, SO AS TO IMPOSE A FIVE PERCENT SALES AND USE TAX ON LOCAL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES, CABLE TELEVISION SUBSCRIBER SERVICES, AND PAGING SERVICES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES TAX, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXEMPTION FOR TOLL CHARGES FOR VOICE OR MESSAGE TRANSMISSION, CHARGES FOR TELEGRAPH MESSAGES AND CARRIER AND CUSTOMER ACCESS LINE CHARGES; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 12-36-2645 RELATING TO TAXES ON THE PROCEEDS OF 900/976 TELEPHONE SERVICES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3933 -- Reps. Cave, Bowers and Pinckney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1410, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NUMBER OF FAMILY COURT JUDGES FOR EACH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN THOSE JUDICIAL CIRCUITS MADE UP OF FIVE COUNTIES, AT LEAST ONE FAMILY COURT JUDGE MUST BE A RESIDENT OF ONE OF THE THREE COUNTIES WITH THE SMALLEST POPULATION IN THE CIRCUIT AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE REQUIREMENT NOT APPLY TO INCUMBENTS SEEKING REELECTION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3934 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 2, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, BY ADDING CHAPTER 8, THE INITIATIVE PETITION ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ENACTMENT OF LAWS AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS BY INITIATIVE PETITIONS AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3935 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CHAPTER 7, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HOSPITALS, TUBERCULOSIS CAMPS, AND HEALTH SERVICE DISTRICTS BY ADDING ARTICLE 24, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE HOSPITAL RATE COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS POWERS AND DUTIES, AND TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES UNDER WHICH HOSPITALS MUST OBTAIN APPROVAL OF HOSPITAL RATES AND INCREASES IN RATES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3936 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-471, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPORTIONMENT OF PROPERTY ACQUIRED DURING MARRIAGE, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE APPORTIONMENT OF BUSINESS AND RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3937 -- Reps. Limehouse, Seithel, Cobb-Hunter, Whatley, Govan, Bailey, McKay, Howard and Fleming: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 111, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SCHOLARSHIPS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 ENACTING THE DIGITAL ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM SO AS TO PROVIDE TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN DIGITAL ANIMATION PROGRAMS AT IN-STATE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, TO PLACE THE PROGRAM UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE STATE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, TO REQUIRE COMMISSION APPROVAL FOR PROGRAMS IN WHICH STUDENTS RECEIVING ASSISTANCE ARE ENROLLED, AND TO PROVIDE FOR REPORTS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON JOB PLACEMENTS IN THIS STATE OF SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3938 -- Reps. Limehouse, Seithel, Cobb-Hunter, Altman, Bailey, Inabinett, Hawkins, Loftis, Felder, Fleming, Cooper, Govan, Howard, McKay, Sharpe, Whatley, Scott and Klauber: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-370, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CERTAIN PROHIBITED ACTS AND PENALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE MANUFACTURE, DISTRIBUTION, DELIVERY, AND PURCHASE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO ADMINISTER, DISTRIBUTE, DISPENSE, OR DELIVER A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE TO AN INDIVIDUAL WITH THE INTENT TO COMMIT CERTAIN CRIMES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3939 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 48-1-360, SO AS TO SHIFT CERTAIN FEATURES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA STORM WATER MANAGEMENT AND SEDIMENT REDUCTION ACT TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, AND TO DIRECT THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS CONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS TO IMPLEMENT THESE CHANGES; AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 14, TITLE 48, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA STORM WATER MANAGEMENT AND SEDIMENT REDUCTION ACT.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3940 -- Reps. Klauber, McLeod, Kinon, Young, Hawkins, Harrison and Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 25, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MILITARY CODE, BY ADDING ARTICLE 25 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA TRUTH IN MILITARY CONFINEMENT ACT" WHEREBY NO EARLY RELEASES MAY BE GRANTED TO MILITARY PERSONNEL SERVING CONFINEMENT PURSUANT TO A SPECIAL, GENERAL, OR SUMMARY COURT MARTIAL.

Introduced & Committed
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Proposed Amendment
Recalled

H. 3941 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 139, TITLE 59 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER; TO AMEND SECTION 59-5-65, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP ONE-HALF DAY EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THEIR RESPONSIBILITY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-20-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SPENDING PRIORITIES UNDER THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE SPENDING PRIORITIES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3942 -- Rep. Rice: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-96-205 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SOLID WASTE POLICY AND MANAGEMENT ACT, LAND-CLEARING DEBRIS MAY BE PLACED IN A LANDFILL OF TWO ACRES OR LESS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3943 -- Reps. Walker, Littlejohn, Lee, Vaughn, Lanford, Allison, Hawkins, Davenport and D. Smith: A BILL TO PROHIBIT A COMMISSIONER OF A VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT ESTABLISHED BY A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY FROM SERVING OR ACTING AS A FIREFIGHTER FOR THAT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT.

Introduced
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Veto Message
Veto Overridden

H. 3944 -- Rep. Stille: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-390 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY ONE-HALF OF THE FRESHMEN STUDENT APPLICANTS TO STATE FOUR-YEAR HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS WHO FALL IN THE LOWER FIFTY PERCENT OF THEIR PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL CLASS MAY BE ADMITTED IN THE FALL TERM OF 1998 AND THEREAFTER, AND NO APPLICANTS IN THE LOWER FIFTY PERCENT OF THEIR PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL CLASS MAY BE ADMITTED IN THE FALL TERM OF 1999 AND THEREAFTER.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3945 -- Reps. Young-Brickell, Cato, Barrett, Woodrum, Seithel, Sandifer, Sheheen, H. Brown, Law, Meacham, Harrell, Chellis, Hamilton, Kinon, Sharpe, Bailey, Witherspoon, Hinson, Littlejohn, Keegan, Harrison and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-500, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MERIT RATING SYSTEM FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE INCLUSION OF A CREDIT OF AT LEAST FIVE PERCENT FOR AN INSURED WHO PARTICIPATES IN A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE USE OF DRUGS ON THE JOB BY EMPLOYEES OF THE INSURED, PROVIDE FURTHER FOR THE CREDIT TO BE ACTUARIALLY SOUND, PROVIDE FOR THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE TO ALLOW AND ORDER A CREDIT LESS THAN FIVE PERCENT WHEN THE CREDIT IS DETERMINED NOT TO BE ACTUARIALLY SOUND, PROVIDE FOR THE PROMULGATION OF CERTAIN REGULATIONS AND THE CERTIFICATION OF AN EMPLOYER DRUG PREVENTION PROGRAM, AND PROVIDE FOR RANDOM TESTING PROCEDURES; TO ADD SECTION 41-1-15, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR WORKPLACE PROCEDURES DESIGNED TO PREVENT DRUGS ON THE JOB; AND PROVIDE THAT WORKERS' COMPENSATION POLICIES ISSUED OR RENEWED ON AND AFTER OCTOBER 1, 1997, SHALL BE GRANTED PREMIUM REDUCTION OF NOT LESS THAN FIVE PERCENT.

Introduced & Committed
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Point of Order
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 3946 -- Reps. Stoddard, Phillips, Littlejohn and Inabinett: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 11:00 A.M. ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 1997, AS THE TIME FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE TO MEET IN JOINT SESSION IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, AND THE WIL LOU GRAY OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL TO SUCCEED THOSE MEMBERS WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE IN 1997 OR WHOSE OFFICES OTHERWISE MUST BE FILLED; AND TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE REGARDING NOMINATIONS AND NOMINATING AND SECONDING SPEECHES FOR THE CANDIDATES FOR THESE OFFICES DURING THE JOINT SESSION.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 3947 -- Reps. McMahand, Inabinett, Lee, F. Smith, Hamilton, Mack, Trotter, Miller, Battle, Breeland, Littlejohn, Cato and Leach: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-115-160 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF MEDICAL INFORMATION, INCLUDING MEDICATIONS PRESCRIBED, FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF A PATIENT.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3948 -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY FOR AD VALOREM TAX PURPOSES AND THE ASSESSMENT RATIOS APPLICABLE TO SUCH PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES USED FOR NONCOMMERCIAL PURPOSES SHALL BE TAXED ON AN ASSESSMENT EQUAL TO SIX PERCENT OF FAIR MARKET VALUE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3949 -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-2-270, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT LICENSURE RENEWAL, SO AS TO GRANT AN EXTENSION TO A PERSON WHO IS OUT OF THE UNITED STATES AND PUERTO RICO ON THE DATE THE LICENSE IS DUE TO BE RENEWED.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3950 -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-1-250 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO DEVELOP AND PROVIDE A HEALTH AWARENESS PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3951 -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-515 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DUE DATE FOR FILING STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RETURNS BEGINNING IN 1998 SHALL BE THE SAME DAY AND MONTH IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR WHEN THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE HAS CALCULATED THE AVERAGE SOUTH CAROLINIAN STOPPED WORKING TO PAY TAXES AT ALL LEVELS AND BEGAN WORKING COMPLETELY FOR HIS OWN BENEFIT, AND TO DECLARE THIS DATE TO BE "TAX FREEDOM DAY".

Introduced & Committed

H. 3952 -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-31-175 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NEW BUSINESSES IN SOUTH CAROLINA SHALL BE ASSESSED THE LOWEST RATE FOR UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE UNTIL CLAIMS ARE FILED INDICATING THE JUSTIFICATION FOR HIGHER RATES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3953 -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-5-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NEW BUSINESSES IN SOUTH CAROLINA SHALL BE ASSESSED THE LOWEST RATE FOR WORKER'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE UNTIL CLAIMS ARE FILED INDICATING THE JUSTIFICATION FOR HIGHER RATES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3954 -- Reps. Hinson and Young-Brickell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-65-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RESPONSIBILITY OF A PARENT OR GUARDIAN TO SEND THEIR CHILD OR WARD TO SCHOOL OR KINDERGARTEN, SO AS TO REQUIRE FIVE-YEAR OLD CHILDREN TO ATTEND KINDERGARTEN, AND DELETE PROVISIONS WHICH MAKE FIVE-YEAR OLD KINDERGARTEN OPTIONAL UPON THE EXECUTION OF A WAIVER.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3955 -- Rep. J. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-29-735 SO AS TO EXEMPT A BUSINESS WHOSE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS THE LAUNDERING OF MATERIAL WHICH CONTAINS RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS AND IS REGULATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF REGULATION 61-63 (RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS).

Introduced & Committed

H. 3956 -- Reps. Loftis, Seithel, Robinson, Trotter, Davenport and McMahand: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CHAPTER 7, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HOSPITALS, TUBERCULOSIS CAMPS, AND HEALTH SERVICE DISTRICTS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 22 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC HOSPITAL ACCOUNTABILITY ACT AND TO PROHIBIT A TRANSACTION WHICH RESULTS IN THE TRANSFER OF ASSETS OF A PUBLIC HOSPITAL OR THE SHARING, DELEGATION, OR TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF ANY HOSPITAL OWNED BY OR FUNCTIONS PROVIDED BY A PUBLIC HOSPITAL OR THE ACQUISITION OF AN ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL UNLESS CERTAIN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS ARE MET AND THE TRANSACTION, TRANSFER, OR ACQUISITION IS APPROVED BY A MAJORITY OF THE ELECTORS IN THE HOME COUNTY OF THE PUBLIC HOSPITAL; TO PROHIBIT ANTITRUST IMMUNITY BASED ON ANY VOTE CONDUCTED UNDER THIS ARTICLE OR ON ANY COUNTY COUNCIL PUBLIC HOSPITAL BOARD APPROVAL ACTION; AND TO PROVIDE REMEDIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3657 -- Reps. Hamilton and Haskins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SOUTH CAROLINA STUDENT LEGISLATURE THE USE OF THE HOUSE CHAMBER ON NOVEMBER 12, 13, AND 14, 1997, FOR ITS ANNUAL MEETING.

Introduced
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Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

H. 3958 -- Rep. Cato: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DECLARATION OF THE PURPOSE AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CHAPTER ON PROPERTY, CASUALTY, AND INLAND MARINE INSURANCE AND SURETY RATES AND RATEMAKING ORGANIZATIONS, SO AS TO REPLACE REFERENCES TO "DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE" WITH "DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE OR HIS DESIGNEE", ALLOW FOR APPROVAL OF RISK CLASSIFICATION AND TERRITORIAL PLANS, AND DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3959 -- Rep. Cato: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-1420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE REINSURANCE FACILITY FILE AN EXPENSE COMPONENT FOR PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RATE OR PREMIUM CHARGES, SO AS TO DELETE THE CURRENT PROVISIONS OF THE SECTION AND PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT BEGINNING APRIL 30, 1998 THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FACILITY, UTILIZING DATA PROVIDED TO IT BY THE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT'S STATE RATING AND STATISTICAL DIVISION AND BY ANY CONTRACT STATISTICAL AGENT FOR THE FACILITY, ANNUALLY MUST FILE A PURE LOSS COMPONENT FOR PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE, THAT THE PURE LOSS COMPONENT MUST BE DEVELOPED AS AN AVERAGE FOR ALL INSURED VEHICLES REGISTERED IN SOUTH CAROLINA, AND THAT UPON THE APPROVAL OF THAT PURE LOSS COMPONENT BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 38-73-1370, BUT IN NO EVENT LATER THAN JUNE THIRTIETH, THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS ANNUALLY MUST FILE AN EXPENSE COMPONENT FOR PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-590, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, THE REINSURANCE FACILITY, AND DESIGNATED PRODUCERS, SO AS TO ADD PROVISIONS WHICH PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, FOR THE REDESIGNATION OF CERTAIN TERMINATED PRODUCERS WITHOUT HAVING TO MEET CERTAIN SPECIFIED REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-950, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO UNREASONABLE OR EXCESSIVE USE OF THE REINSURANCE FACILITY BY AN AUTOMOBILE INSURER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE PREMIUMS WRITTEN THROUGH A PRODUCER CONTRACTING BY CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF SECTION 38-77-590 MUST NOT COUNT TOWARD THAT THIRTY-FIVE PERCENT CESSION LIMITATION DURING THE FIRST TWENTY-FOUR MONTHS THAT THAT PRODUCER IS UNDER CONTRACT.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3960 -- Rep. Cato: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-5-200 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN INSURER, ITS AGENT, OR AN INSURANCE BROKER DOING BUSINESS IN THIS STATE MAY NOT REQUIRE A PERSON TO USE A PARTICULAR INSURANCE PREMIUM FINANCE COMPANY OR OTHER INSTALLMENT PLAN FOR WHICH A FINANCE CHARGE OR OTHER FEE IN CONNECTION WITH AN INSTALLMENT PAYMENT HAS BEEN OR WILL BE IMPOSED, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3961 -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-2115 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN DISQUALIFIED FROM DRIVING A COMMERCIAL VEHICLE FOR ONE YEAR OR MORE MAY BE RE-EXAMINED TO OBTAIN A COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2030, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONTAINED IN THE COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "OUT-OF-SERVICE ORDER"; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2060, RELATING TO AN EMPLOYER'S RESPONSIBILITY REGARDING THE OPERATION OF A COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE BY HIS EMPLOYEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN EMPLOYER WHO KNOWINGLY ALLOWS, PERMITS, OR AUTHORIZES A PERSON TO DRIVE A COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE DURING A PERIOD WHICH THE VEHICLE OR DRIVER IS SUBJECT TO AN OUT-OF-SERVICE ORDER IS SUBJECT TO A CIVIL FINE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2070, RELATING TO PROHIBITIONS AGAINST AND EXCEPTIONS TO CERTAIN PROHIBITIONS AGAINST DRIVING A COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE WITHOUT A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO DELETE AN OBSOLETE REFERENCE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR A PERSON WHO ILLEGALLY OPERATES A COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2080, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR A COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE, THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DRIVER SKILLS TEST, CERTAIN PERSONS TO WHOM A COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE MAY NOT BE ISSUED, AND THE COMMERCIAL DRIVER INSTRUCTION PERMIT, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS THAT PERMIT A WAIVER OF THE COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE SKILLS TESTS TO CERTAIN COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE APPLICANTS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO CLASSIFICATIONS, ENDORSEMENTS, AND RESTRICTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2120, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST DRIVING A COMMERCIAL VEHICLE WITH A MEASURABLE AMOUNT OF ALCOHOL, SO AS TO PROHIBIT AN ON-DUTY DRIVER OF A COMMERCIAL VEHICLE FROM POSSESSING AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE WHICH IS NOT PART OF THE MANIFEST AND TRANSPORTED AS PART OF THE SHIPMENT.

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H. 3962 -- Reps. Edge, Kelley, Witherspoon, T. Brown, Trotter, Keegan and Barfield: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-21-2729 SO AS TO PROVIDE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR PROTESTING ISSUING OF PREMISES LICENSE FOR VIDEO GAMES WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE AND PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 12-21-2805 SO AS TO ALLOW COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES TO REGULATE VIDEO GAMES WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE; TO AMEND SECTION 16-19-60, RELATING TO THE EXEMPTION FROM APPLICATION OF THE GAMBLING OFFENSES TO COIN-OPERATED DEVICES WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT PROHIBIT STATE OR LOCAL REGULATION OF THESE MACHINES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-21-2720, AS AMENDED, AND 12-21-2746, RELATING TO COIN-OPERATED DEVICE LICENSES AND COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES ON COIN-OPERATED DEVICES, SO AS TO ALLOW COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES TO IMPOSE LOCAL LICENSE FEES ON GAMES WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE, AND TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION ON MUNICIPAL REGULATION OF THE NUMBER OF MACHINES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2804, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF VIDEO MACHINES, SO AS TO PROHIBIT LICENSING OF MACHINES IN LOCATIONS WHERE MORE THAN FIFTY PERCENT OF GROSS PROCEEDS IS FROM MACHINES, TO DELETE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE, TO PROVIDE A CIVIL PENALTY FOR ENFORCEMENT, REDUCE THE CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND PUT THE JURISDICTION TO TRY THESE OFFENSES IN THE MAGISTRATES COURTS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2728, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MACHINE OPERATORS' LICENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES TO ENFORCE THIS LICENSE REQUIREMENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2791, RELATING TO THE LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS FOR A TWENTY-FOUR HOUR PERIOD, SO AS TO PROVIDE CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3963 -- Rep. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-130, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PREPARATION OF CIRCUIT COURT JURY LISTS FROM A TAPE OF THOSE PERSONS HOLDING A VALID SOUTH CAROLINA DRIVER'S LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD, SO AS TO DELETE THIS PROVISION AND PROVIDE THAT THESE JURY LISTS MUST BE PREPARED BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION FROM THE NAMES OF THE REGISTERED VOTERS IN THE COUNTY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3964 -- Rep. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-1-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESTRUCTION OF THE CRIMINAL RECORD OF A PERSON WHOSE CRIMINAL CHARGE HAS BEEN DISCHARGED, DISMISSED, OR WHO HAS BEEN FOUND INNOCENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN PARDONED OF A CONVICTION MUST HAVE HIS CRIMINAL RECORD DESTROYED.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3965 -- Rep. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 21, TITLE 24, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON, BY ADDING ARTICLE 12 SO AS TO PROVIDE A SYSTEM OF COMMUNITY SUPERVISION; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF THE WAGES OF CERTAIN PRISONERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DISPOSITION OF WAGES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-1910, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT, CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CENTERS FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG REHABILITATION, SO AS TO DELETE A PROVISION THAT ALLOWS THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO CONSTRUCT ONE OR MORE CENTERS UPON THE NECESSARY APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 24, RELATING TO THE STATE PRISON SYSTEM BY ADDING ARTICLE 4, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR RESEARCH INTO AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, REDUCE RECIDIVISIM RATES, AND PREPARE INMATES FOR RELEASE; AND BY ADDING SECTION 24-12-310 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES SHALL EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF "CRIMINAL THINKING" COUNSELING.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3966 -- Reps. Trotter, Breeland, Chellis, Meacham, Hinson, Riser, Sandifer, Cooper, F. Smith, Barrett, McMahand, Webb, Stille, Fleming, Robinson, Law, Dantzler, Cato, Leach, Loftis, Kelley, Townsend, Kirsh, Lanford, Edge and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 58-35-40, 58-35-60, 58-35-80, AND 58-35-120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNDERGROUND UTILITY DAMAGE PREVENTION ACT, SO AS TO MAKE CERTAIN TECHNICAL CHANGES, REVISE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO EXCAVATE OR DEMOLISH THAT MUST BE SERVED, TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "THE APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES", AND TO PROVIDE A LIABILITY PROVISION FOR A PERSON WHO DAMAGES AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY BELONGING TO AN OPERATOR WHO IS NOT A MEMBER OF CERTAIN ASSOCIATIONS FOR MUTUAL RECEIPT OF NOTICE.

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H. 3967 -- Rep. Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-750, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FAILURE TO STOP FOR A LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE FORFEITURE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE UPON A CONVICTION OF WILFUL FAILURE TO STOP WHEN SIGNALED BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3968 -- Reps. Simrill, Kirsh, Meacham and Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO ALLOW THE YORK COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION THE AUTHORITY TO OVERRIDE A DECISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONCERNING THE PLACEMENT OF ELECTRICAL TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES.

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H. 3969 -- Reps. Cotty and Campsen: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1(3), ARTICLE X, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO ON A LEGAL RESIDENCE, SO AS TO ALLOW A SIMILAR ASSESSMENT RATIO ON A SECOND RESIDENCE AND NOT MORE THAN FIVE CONTIGUOUS AREAS IF THE SECOND RESIDENCE IS NOT HELD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF INCOME AND MEETS OTHER REQUIREMENTS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY PROVIDE BY LAW.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3970 -- Rep. J. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2720, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LICENSES FOR COIN-OPERATED DEVICES OR MACHINES, SO AS TO FURTHER DESCRIBE CERTAIN MACHINES WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO A LICENSE TAX OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS PER MACHINE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3971 -- Reps. Campsen, Woodrum, Young, Klauber, Altman and Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 62-1-100, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE PROBATE CODE, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT SUBSTANTIVE RIGHTS IN AN ESTATE ARE DETERMINED BY THE LAW IN EFFECT AT THE DATE OF DEATH; TO AMEND SECTION 62-1-201, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "MINOR", SO AS TO EXCLUDE THOSE PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN WHO ARE EITHER MARRIED OR EMANCIPATED; TO AMEND SECTION 62-1-302, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE PROBATE COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE PROBATE COURT EXCLUSIVE ORIGINAL JURISDICTION OVER ACCOUNTS AND DISPUTES ARISING UNDER THE UNIFORM GIFTS TO MINORS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 62-1-308, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPEALS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ALLOWING PARTIES NOT IN DEFAULT TO APPEAL DIRECTLY TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 62-1-403, RELATING TO THE REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY OF PARENTS, SO AS TO ADD "UNBORN CHILD"; TO AMEND SECTION 62-2-109, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MEANING OF "CHILD", SO AS TO CLARIFY WHEN AND HOW PATERNITY MAY BE ESTABLISHED; TO AMEND SECTION 62-2-302, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PRETERMITTED CHILDREN, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "SPOUSE" FOR "PARENT OF THE OMITTED CHILD"; TO AMEND SECTION 62-2-501, RELATING TO WHO MAY MAKE A WILL, SO AS TO PROHIBIT MINORS, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 62-1-201 FROM MAKING A WILL; TO AMEND SECTION 62-2-802, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "SURVIVING SPOUSE", SO AS TO NOT INCLUDE A COMMON LAW SPOUSE UNLESS HE OR SHE HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED AS SUCH BY AN ADJUDICATION COMMENCED WITHIN A SPECIFIED PERIOD; TO AMEND SECTION 62-2-803, RELATING TO THE EFFECTS OF HOMICIDE ON INTESTATE SUCCESSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A KILLER WHO DIES WITHIN ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY HOURS OF THE DECEDENT IS CONSIDERED TO HAVE PREDECEASED THE DECEDENT; TO AMEND SECTION 62-3-203, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PRIORITY AMONG PERSONS SEEKING APPOINTMENT AS A PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, SO AS TO REALIGN LANGUAGE CONVEYING THE PRIORITY OF A NOMINATOR TO THE NOMINEE WITH THE QUALIFICATION THAT PERSONS NOMINATED BY THE DECEDENT SHALL HAVE THE HIGHEST PRIORITY; TO AMEND SECTION 62-3-603, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BOND REQUIRED OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO CLARIFY WHEN BOND IS REQUIRED; TO AMEND SECTION 62-3-610, RELATING TO THE TERMINATION OF APPOINTMENT OF A PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE PROCESS FOR RESIGNATION OF A PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE; TO AMEND SECTION 62-3-614, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF A SPECIAL ADMINISTRATOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR INFORMAL APPOINTMENT UPON THE APPLICATION OF A CREDITOR OF THE DECEDENT'S ESTATE; TO AMEND SECTION 62-3-719, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE COMPENSATION OF A PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT COMPENSATION IS BASED UPON THE VALUE OF THE PROBATE ESTATE; TO AMEND SECTION 62-3-914, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED ASSETS, SO AS TO DELETE THE TIME REQUIREMENT FOR FIRST NOTICE AND TO PROVIDE THAT UNCLAIMED DEVISES OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS OR LESS MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE TREASURER; TO AMEND SECTION 62-3-1001, RELATING TO PETITION FOR SETTLEMENT, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE PROPOSAL FOR DISTRIBUTION PERTAINS ONLY TO ASSETS NOT YET DISTRIBUTED; TO AMEND SECTION 62-3-1101, RELATING TO THE EFFECT OF APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS INVOLVING TRUSTS, INALIENABLE INTERESTS, OR INTERESTS OF THIRD PERSONS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT SETTLEMENTS PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION NEED NOT COMPLY WITH SECTION 62-5-433; TO AMEND SECTION 62-5-103, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PAYMENT OR DELIVERY TO A MINOR OR INCAPACITATED PERSON, SO AS TO CLARIFY FOR WHAT PURPOSES SUMS RECEIVED ON BEHALF OF THE MINOR OR INCAPACITATED PERSON MAY BE USED; TO AMEND SECTION 62-5-104, RELATING TO THE DELEGATION OF A GUARDIAN'S POWERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS TO BE DELEGATED TO ANOTHER PERSON FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED THIRTY DAYS; TO AMEND SECTION 62-5-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TEMPORARY GUARDIANS, SO AS TO REQUIRE A HEARING TO REVIEW THE APPOINTMENT OF A TEMPORARY GUARDIAN WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF THAT APPOINTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 62-5-405, RELATING TO NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF A CONSERVATOR, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT ONLY THE PERSON TO BE PROTECTED BE SERVED PERSONALLY WITH NOTICE AT LEAST TWENTY DAYS BEFORE THE HEARING; TO AMEND SECTION 62-5-424, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE CONSERVATOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR LIMITED POWERS OF THE CONSERVATOR TO THOSE SET FORTH IN THE SECTION AND TO PROVIDE THAT A CONSERVATOR, WITH COURT APPROVAL, MAY ENCUMBER ASSETS FOR PERIODS WITHIN OR BEYOND HIS TERM OF CONSERVATORSHIP; TO AMEND SECTION 62-5-425, RELATING TO DISTRIBUTIVE DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE CONSERVATOR, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT ONLY MAJORITY OR EMANCIPATION RESULTING FROM A PROCEEDING BEGUN PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF THE CONSERVATORSHIP, AND NOT MARRIAGE, END A CONSERVATORSHIP; TO AMEND SECTION 62-5-428, RELATING TO CLAIMS AGAINST PROTECTED PERSONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY CLAIM DENIED BY THE CONSERVATOR REMAINS BARRED UNLESS THE CLAIMANT FILES A PETITION WITH THE COURT WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THE NOTICE OF THE DISALLOWANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 62-5-501, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO POWERS OF ATTORNEY NOT AFFECTED BY DISABILITY, SO AS TO DELETE THE COURT'S REQUIREMENT OF AN INVENTORY AND A SURETY BOND; TO AMEND SECTION 62-7-705, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE RESIGNATION OF A TRUSTEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR RESIGNATION ONLY UPON SPECIFIED CONDITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-1-550, RELATING TO SERVICE UPON A NONRESIDENT OR ABSENT DEFENDANT IN AN ACTION TO ANNUL A MARRIAGE, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE DUTY OF THE PLAINTIFF TO FORWARD NOTICE TO THE PROBATE COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-150, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE UNIFORM GIFTS TO MINORS ACT, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITIONS OF "COURT" AND "MINOR"; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 14-23-650, RELATING TO THE DESCRIPTION OF DEVISED LANDS.

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H. 3972 -- Reps. Campsen, Altman and Woodrum: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1642, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROHIBITING FOSTER CARE PLACEMENTS WITH PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT OR WITH A CRIMINAL RECORD FOR CERTAIN CRIMES, SO AS TO ALSO PROHIBIT SUCH PLACEMENTS WITH A PERSON WHO IS THE PARENT, GUARDIAN, OR IN LOCO PARENTIS TO A CHILD WHO HAS BEEN ADJUDICATED DELINQUENT.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3973 -- Reps. Campsen, Woodrum, Altman and Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1644 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A PARENT, GUARDIAN, OR A PERSON STANDING IN LOCO PARENTIS FROM SERVING AS A FOSTER PARENT IF THAT PERSON HAS A CHILD UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3974 -- Reps. Campsen, Seithel, Woodrum, Altman and Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1635 SO AS TO PROHIBIT PLACING A MINOR IN A FOSTER HOME IF THE MINOR HAS BEEN ADJUDICATED OR CONVICTED OF OR PLED GUILTY TO A SEX OFFENSE, AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR PLACEMENT IN A THERAPEUTIC FOSTER HOME IF NO OTHER MINORS ARE IN THE HOME.

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H. 3975 -- Reps. Breeland, M. Hines, Mack, Whipper, Cave, Lloyd, J. Hines, Inabinett, Gourdine, Govan, Moody-Lawrence, Trotter, Byrd, Clyburn, J. Brown, McMahand, Cobb-Hunter, Parks, Scott, F. Smith, Howard, Pinckney and T. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-455 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE RACIAL COMPOSITION OF THE ENROLLMENT OF ANY SPECIALIZED SCHOOLS ESTABLISHED BY A SCHOOL DISTRICT, INCLUDING ACADEMIC MAGNET, MILITARY MAGNET, MONTESSORI, PROGRESSIVE, AND AUTONOMOUS SCHOOLS, MAY NOT DIFFER FROM THE RACIAL COMPOSITION OF THE ENROLLMENT OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AS A WHOLE BY MORE THAN TEN PERCENT.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3976 -- Reps. Hamilton, F. Smith, Loftis, Sandifer, Young-Brickell, Easterday, Allison, Miller, Sheheen, Gourdine, Barrett, Leach and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-1360, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FILING A RETURN FOR AND PAYING OF TAX ON CATALOG SALES AND SALES TRANSACTED OUTSIDE THIS STATE FOR STORAGE, USE, OR OTHER CONSUMPTION IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO REQUIRE FILING A RETURN FOR THE TAX WHEN THE TAX LIABILITY IS IN EXCESS OF FIFTY DOLLARS FOR A SINGLE SALE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3977 -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY FOR AD VALOREM TAX PURPOSES AND THE ASSESSMENT RATIOS APPLICABLE TO SUCH PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY WHICH A RENTAL-OCCUPANT OCCUPIES AS HIS PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE ON THE SAME BASIS AS AN OWNER-OCCUPANT, EXCEPT FOR THE FACT THAT OWNERSHIP IS VESTED IN ANOTHER PERSON, ALSO QUALIFIES FOR THE FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3978 -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY FOR AD VALOREM TAX PURPOSES AND THE ASSESSMENT RATIOS APPLICABLE TO SUCH PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY CONTAINING FOUR UNITS OR LESS WHICH EACH UNIT OCCUPANT OCCUPIES AS HIS PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE ON A RENTAL OR OWNERSHIP BASIS SHALL BE TAXED ON AN ASSESSMENT EQUAL TO FOUR PERCENT OF THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF SUCH PROPERTY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3979 -- Reps. Neilson, Altman, Phillips, Sharpe, Limehouse, Govan, Leach, Loftis, Littlejohn, Clyburn and Felder: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE SOUTH CAROLINA COURT ADMINISTRATION TO DEVELOP A GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL FOR COURT-APPOINTED GUARDIANS AD LITEM AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS CONTENTS AND DISTRIBUTION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3980 -- Reps. Neilson, Limehouse, Loftis, Phillips and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1435 SO AS TO REQUIRE FAMILY COURT JUDGES TO WRITE THEIR OWN ORDERS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3981 -- Reps. Neilson, Altman, Sharpe, Limehouse, Loftis, Phillips, Leach, Beck, Lee, Littlejohn, Battle and Felder: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1550 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHILD IS THE GUIDING PRINCIPLE IN RESOLVING CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION DISPUTES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHILD ARE SERVED WHEN THE CHILD'S RELATIONSHIP WITH EACH PARENT IS EQUALLY PROMOTED AND ENCOURAGED, TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT MUST STRIVE TO EQUALIZE EACH PARENT'S TIME WITH AND OPPORTUNITIES TO BE INVOLVED IN THE CHILD'S LIFE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT JOINT CUSTODY IS NOT REQUIRED BY THIS SECTION NOR MAY VISITATION AWARDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS SECTION BE CONSTRUED AS JOINT CUSTODY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3982 -- Reps. Battle, M. Hines and Miller: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3360, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TARGETED JOBS TAX CREDIT, SO AS TO DEFINE "NEW JOB" TO INCLUDE OTHERWISE QUALIFYING JOBS FILLED BY LEASED EMPLOYEES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3983 -- Rep. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-23-410, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DETERMINATION OF A PERSON'S CAPACITY TO STAND TRIAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROSECUTING OFFICER MAY DESIGNATE A THIRD EXAMINER FOR CERTAIN EXAMINATIONS, AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-23-420, RELATING TO A REPORT OF EXAMINERS OF CAPACITY TO STAND TRIAL, SO AS TO ALLOW AN EXAMINATION ON THE ISSUES OF INSANITY OR CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY BY AN EXAMINER DESIGNATED BY THE PROSECUTION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3984 -- Reps. Miller, Campsen, Altman, Seithel, Battle, G. Brown, Sandifer, Martin, Simrill, Beck, Littlejohn, Harrison, Barrett, Moody-Lawrence, Stille, Allison, Phillips, McLeod, Sheheen, Davenport, Leach, Mack and Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-127, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY FOR GUARDIANS AD LITEM, SO AS TO EXPAND THIS IMMUNITY TO INCLUDE ALL ACTS PERFORMED BY A GUARDIAN WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE APPOINTMENT.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3985 -- Reps. Seithel, Allison, Spearman, Meacham, Altman, Mason, Fleming, Campsen, Lee, Rodgers, Neilson, Cobb-Hunter, Byrd, Cato, Hinson, Simrill, Loftis, Mullen, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Limehouse, Gamble and Stuart: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE OMNIBUS HEALTH BENEFITS AND EDUCATION ACT OF 1997 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; BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-125 SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES AND HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING FOR HOSPITALIZATION FOR MASTECTOMIES TO PROVIDE HOSPITALIZATION FOR AT LEAST FORTY-EIGHT HOURS IF CONSIDERED MEDICALLY NECESSARY BY THE ATTENDING PHYSICIAN AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS; 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; BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-225 SO AS TO REQUIRE INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP ACCIDENT AND HEALTH OR HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES TO INCLUDE COVERAGE FOR BONE MASS MEASUREMENT FOR THE PREVENTION, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT OF OSTEOPOROSIS; BY ADDING SECTION 44-1-280 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A HEART DISEASE EDUCATION AND PREVENTION PROGRAM; AND BY ADDING CHAPTER 125 TO TITLE 44 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.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3986 -- Rep. Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-1-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PREREQUISITES TO ISSUANCE OF A CORPORATE CERTIFICATE TO A PROPOSED MUNICIPALITY, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE AREA SEEKING TO BE INCORPORATED TO BE CONTIGUOUS, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT AN AREA IS DEEMED TO BE CONTIGUOUS IF IT IS INTERRUPTED BY PUBLIC MARSH LANDS OR WATERWAYS, SO LONG AS THE AREA INCLUDES HIGHLAND ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PUBLIC MARSH LAND OR WATERWAY, WHETHER OR NOT THE PUBLIC MARSH LAND OR WATERWAY IS AN ANNEXED PART OF ANOTHER MUNICIPALITY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3987 -- Reps. Seithel, Keegan and Fleming: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2950, AS AMENDED, 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; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-3660, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE WEARING OF HELMETS BY CERTAIN OPERATORS OF AND PASSENGERS ON A TWO-WHEELED MOTORIZED VEHICLE, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THIS PROVISION APPLIES ONLY TO A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6540, RELATING TO THE PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS THAT REQUIRE THE WEARING OF A SAFETY BELT BY THE DRIVER AND EVERY PASSENGER OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, SO AS TO ALLOW A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO STOP A DRIVER AND ISSUE A CITATION FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS PROVISION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3988 -- Rep. Tripp: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-22 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE USE OF SYSTEMATIC PHONICS INSTRUCTION IN A SPECIFIED MANNER IN THE SCHOOLS OF THIS STATE INCLUDING GRADES K-3; BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-365 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES OFFERING TEACHER EDUCATION CURRICULUMS, SHALL REVISE TEACHER EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES TO INCLUDE PHONICS MATERIAL; AND TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP AND DISSEMINATE TO SPECIFIED ENTITIES A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RELATING TO THIS REQUIRED PHONICS INSTRUCTION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3989 -- Rep. Tripp: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION BY ADDING CHAPTER 42 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION RESTORATION ACT" WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH MORE LOCAL AUTONOMY AND CONTROL ARE GIVEN TO THE SEVERAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF THIS STATE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3990 -- Reps. Limehouse, Kelley and Cooper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-6-2430 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS ILLEGAL TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO A MINOR OVER THE INTERNET AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3991 -- Reps. Easterday, Robinson, Haskins, Quinn, Hamilton, Boan and Wilkins: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 36, CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE GENERAL RESERVE FUND, THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND, AND THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE MONIES IN SUCH FUNDS MAY BE USED, SO AS TO ELIMINATE "OTHER NONRECURRING PURPOSES" FROM THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH MONIES FROM THE CAPITOL RESERVE FUND MAY BE APPROPRIATED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3992 -- Reps. Fleming, Loftis, Rodgers, Mullen, Altman, H. Brown, Whipper, Battle, Cobb-Hunter, Neilson, Barfield, Seithel, R. Smith, Breeland, Sharpe, Cotty, Lee, Campsen, Sheheen, Walker, Delleney, Beck, Miller, Vaughn, Davenport, Kelley, M. Hines, Trotter, Witherspoon, Easterday, Wilder, Littlejohn, McCraw, Kirsh, McLeod, Keegan, Felder, Stille, Edge, Knotts, Whatley, Lanford, Limehouse, Phillips, Pinckney, Mack, J. Smith, Harrell, Wilkes and Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-2680, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE VALUATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A VEHICLE WHICH QUALIFIES IN A TAX YEAR FOR A REDUCED VALUE BECAUSE OF HIGH MILEAGE SHALL CONTINUE TO RECEIVE THE HIGH MILEAGE DEDUCTION FOR SUBSEQUENT TAX YEARS WITHOUT A NEW APPLICATION.

Introduced & Committed
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Reconsidered

H. 3993 -- Rep. Tripp: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 13, TITLE 7, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS, BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-630, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN INFORMATION TO BE PRINTED ON BALLOTS IN RELATION TO SUPPORT OR NONSUPPORT OF TERM LIMITS FOR FEDERAL LEGISLATORS BY FEDERAL CANDIDATES, TO PROVIDE FOR A TERM LIMITS PLEDGE, TO PROVIDE FOR DETERMINATION AND APPEAL OF DECISION TO PLACE INFORMATION ON BALLOTS, AND TO PROVIDE A REPEALER.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3994 -- Rep. Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-94 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A RIGHT FOR WOMEN TO BREAST FEED CHILDREN IN PUBLIC WITHOUT HARASSMENT; AND TO PROVIDE THAT IT MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED INDECENT EXPOSURE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3995 -- Reps. Lanford, Lee, Mack, T. Brown, Kennedy, Trotter, Knotts, M. Hines, Stuart, Miller, Battle, D. Smith, Spearman, Seithel, J. Hines, Bauer, F. Smith and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 53-1-150, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTION OF A COUNTY FROM THE SUNDAY CLOSING (BLUE) LAWS BASED ON ACCOMMODATIONS TAX REVENUES IN THE COUNTY, SO AS TO LOWER THE EXEMPTION THRESHHOLD FROM NINE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS IN A FISCAL YEAR TO FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
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Objection
Request for Debate
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Point of Order
Tabled

H. 3996 -- Reps. Whipper, M. Hines, Cave, Rice, J. Smith, Mack, Cromer, Klauber and Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL MEET IN STATEWIDE SESSION ON WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, AND FRIDAY AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3997 -- Reps. F. Smith and McMahand: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-170, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSTITUTIONS AND TRANSACTIONS EXEMPT FROM STATE CERTIFICATION OF NEED AND HEALTH FACILITY LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, TO INCLUDE CERTAIN COUNTY AFFILIATED FACILITIES FOR CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT OR ADDICTED PERSONS AND TO REQUIRE EVERY COUNTY WITH A POPULATION IN EXCESS OF TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND TO OFFER A FACILITY TO ITS CITIZENS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3998 -- Reps. F. Smith and McMahand: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A COUNTY'S POWER TO OFFER PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE EVERY COUNTY WITH A POPULATION IN EXCESS OF TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND TO OFFER OR CONTINUE TO FUND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, AND TO PROHIBIT THE DISCONTINUANCE OR DIMINUTION OF SERVICE ONCE IT IS IN EFFECT.

Introduced & Committed

H. 3999 -- Rep. Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE INSPECTION OR COPYING OF PUBLIC RECORDS AND THE AVAILABILITY OF PUBLIC RECORDS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROCEDURE FOR MAKING RECORDS AVAILABLE AND TO REQUIRE CERTAIN PUBLIC RECORDS TO BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS; TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MATTERS EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO SPECIFY THAT CERTAIN PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RECORDS CONCERNING EVALUATIONS, DISCIPLINARY MATTERS, AND THOSE USED RELATING TO INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS AND UTILIZED IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT ARE NOT EXEMPT FROM DISTRIBUTION ON THE BASIS IT WOULD CONSTITUTE AN UNREASONABLE INVASION OF PERSONAL PRIVACY, AND TO SPECIFY THAT DOCUMENTS CONCERNING CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENTS OF SALES OR PROPOSED SALES OR PURCHASES OF PROPERTY MUST BE MADE AVAILABLE WHEN THE TRANSACTION TO WHICH THE DOCUMENTS RELATE IS ENTERED INTO OR THE PROPERTY IS SOLD OR PURCHASED; TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INFORMATION DECLARED PUBLIC INFORMATION UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO DELETE "INCIDENT" AS THE ONLY TYPE OF REPORTS DISCLOSING CERTAIN INFORMATION INVOLVING A CRIME OR ALLEGED CRIME; TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-70, RELATING TO MEETINGS THAT MAY BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO SPECIFY THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR RECEIPT OF LEGAL ADVICE IS PERMITTED ONLY WHEN THE LEGAL ADVICE RELATES TO A PENDING, THREATENED, OR POTENTIAL CLAIM, TO DEFINE THE TERM "SPECIFIC PURPOSE", TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS HELD PURSUANT TO SECTION 30-4-70(a)(1), THE IDENTITY OF THE INDIVIDUAL BEING DISCUSSED DOES NOT HAVE TO BE DISCLOSED TO SATISFY THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS STATED, TO DELETE THE DEFINITION OF "FORMAL ACTION", AND TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF PUBLIC BODIES MAY NOT COMMIT THE BODY TO A COURSE OF ACTION BY A VOTE OR BY POLLING OF MEMBERS IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4000 -- Reps. Govan, Cave, Limehouse, Scott, Howard, Rhoad, Askins, Kennedy, Dantzler, Kelley, Lee, Young-Brickell, Jennings, Whipper, Seithel, Cobb-Hunter, J. Hines, Rodgers, Spearman, Cotty, Cromer, Breeland, Lloyd, Mason, Harrell, Inabinett, Parks, Bailey, Clyburn, Whatley, Hinson, Quinn, Knotts, Bowers, Riser, Mack and Stoddard: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR A STATEWIDE NONBINDING REFERENDUM ON NOVEMBER 4, 1997, TO ASCERTAIN THE WISHES OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE STATE AS TO WHETHER OR NOT THEY FAVOR A STATE-RUN LOTTERY WITH THE PROCEEDS GOING TO FUND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE COLLEGE TUITION GRANTS FOR STUDENTS WITH A "B" OR BETTER AVERAGE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4001 -- Reps. Whipper, Cobb-Hunter, Fleming, Knotts, Rice, Hodges, Haskins, Klauber and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-78-100, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WHEN AND WHERE TO COMMENCE AN ACTION AND THE REQUIREMENT OF A SPECIAL VERDICT TO SPECIFY PROPORTIONATE LIABILITY UPON MULTIPLE DEFENDANTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN CAUSES OF ACTION MUST BE FILED IN MAGISTRATE COURT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 15-78-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY, THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE RECOVERY OF PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES OR PREJUDGMENT INTEREST, AND AN ATTORNEY'S SIGNATURE ON PLEADINGS, MOTIONS, OR OTHER PAPERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A STATE AGENCY OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION MAY BE REPRESENTED BY A DEPARTMENT MANAGER, STAFF PERSON, OR ANOTHER OFFICIAL IN CERTAIN ACTIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4002 -- Reps. Townsend, Stille, Martin, Maddox, Jordan, Sandifer, Trotter and Barrett: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-3-790 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO SUBMIT TO THE HOUSE EDUCATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE AND THE SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE A REPORT ENUMERATING ALL CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION OR PROPOSED FOR THE CURRENT OR SUBSEQUENT FISCAL YEAR AND TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT FROM EXPENDING FUNDS IN THE UPCOMING FISCAL YEAR ON THESE PROJECTS UNTIL THE REPORT IS APPROVED IN ITS ENTIRETY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4003 -- Reps. F. Smith, R. Smith, Inabinett, Lee, Fleming, Hawkins, Harrison, Sandifer, Law, McMahand, Webb, Trotter, Stille, Littlejohn, Felder, Lloyd, Beck, Allison, McLeod, Howard, Scott, Cooper, Hinson, Altman, J. Hines, Cobb-Hunter, Vaughn, Barrett, Mason, Breeland, Leach, T. Brown, Phillips, Lanford, Mack, Davenport, Jordan, Cato, Limehouse, Harrell and Loftis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL CONDUCT TOWARDS CHILDREN, SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO LEAVE A CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF TEN UNATTENDED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4004 -- Reps. Knotts, Simrill, Gourdine, McCraw, Hawkins, Cave, Limehouse, Cato, McMaster, Mason, Rhoad, Whipper, Seithel, Whatley, Lanford, Lee, R. Smith, Barfield, Jennings, Davenport, Neal, Trotter, Kelley, Dantzler, Govan, Edge, Cooper, Martin, Young, McMahand, Harrell, D. Smith, Barrett, Delleney, Bailey, Harvin, Felder, Miller, Klauber, Mack, Wilkes, McLeod, Spearman, Lloyd, Battle, Sandifer, Webb, M. Hines, Bauer, Keegan, Stoddard, Phillips, Stuart, Fleming, Howard, Leach and F. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-27 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE FLUCTUATING WORKWEEK METHOD OF CALCULATING OVERTIME PAYMENTS FOR AGENTS AND OTHER EMPLOYEES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION AND MAKE THIS PROHIBITION EFFECTIVE NO LATER THAN JULY 1, 1997.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4005 -- Reps. H. Brown, Seithel, Gourdine, Altman, Harrell, Hinson, Limehouse, Law, Robinson, Whatley, Kelley, Dantzler and Boan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 4-9-200 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE COLLECTION OF GOVERNMENT SERVICE FEES AND CHARGES IMPOSED BY COUNTIES BY MEANS OF LIENS ON THE AFFECTED REAL PROPERTY SUPERIOR TO ALL OTHER LIENS EXCEPT LIENS FOR PROPERTY TAXES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPOSITION OF THESE FEES OR THE INCREASE OF EXISTING FEES OR CHARGES FALLING MATURE AND A HEARING TO AFFECTED PROPERTY OWNERS, TO PROVIDE A REMEDY FOR AGGRIEVED PARTIES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE LIENS CREATED BY THESE FEES OR CHARGES ARE A SUPPLEMENT TO EXISTING REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO THE COUNTY TO COLLECT THE FEES OR CHARGES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4006 -- Rep. Mason: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-19-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOTTERIES SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A LOTTERY TO BE CONDUCTED WHICH IS INTENDED TO RAISE MONEY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4007 -- Reps. Harrell and Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 51-13-720, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PATRIOTS POINT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT AND TERMS OF BOARD MEMBERS AND VACANCIES OF THE AUTHORITY; TO AMEND SECTION 51-13-725, RELATING TO THE PATRIOTS POINT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MT. PLEASANT MAYOR SHALL SERVE EX OFFICIO AS A MEMBER OF THE AUTHORITY; TO AMEND SECTION 51-13-740, RELATING TO THE PATRIOTS POINT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE AUTHORITY SHALL BE EXEMPT FROM PERSONNEL RULES AND THE STATEWIDE GRIEVANCE ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-370, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EMPLOYEES OF THE PATRIOTS POINT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BE EXEMPT FROM STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES; BY ADDING SECTION 51-13-745 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE AUTHORITY SHALL BE EXEMPT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 1-70-80; BY ADDING SECTION 51-13-765 SO AS TO ALLOW THE PATRIOTS POINT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO MAINTAIN FUNDS IN SPECIAL ACCOUNTS WHICH SHALL BE RETAINED AND CARRIED OVER FROM YEAR TO YEAR, AND THAT ALL EARNINGS AND INTEREST ON THESE ACCOUNTS SHALL BE HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE AUTHORITY; AND BY ADDING SECTION 51-13-775 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE AUTHORITY SHALL BE EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STATE PROCUREMENT CODE IN PROCUREMENT OF GOODS AND SERVICES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4008 -- Rep. Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-71-155 SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH BONDED INDEBTEDNESS OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS SHALL BE PAID.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4009 -- Rep. Govan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-58-15 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MORTGAGE BROKER, A BANK, OR OTHER PERSON MAKING A FIRST MORTGAGE LOAN ON RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY, WHERE MORTGAGE GUARANTY INSURANCE IS REQUIRED, MUST DISCLOSE TO THE BORROWER THAT ONCE THE LOAN TO VALUE RATIO IS LESS THAN EIGHTY PERCENT, THE MORTGAGE GUARANTY INSURANCE REQUIREMENT MAY BE ELIMINATED.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4010 -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-441 SO AS TO REAFFIRM THAT PRAYER IS PERMISSIBLE AT ALL PUBLIC ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4011 -- Rep. Bowers: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE DEVELOPMENT OF A METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC VOTING OR VOTING ON THE INTERNET IN PRIMARIES AND GENERAL ELECTIONS IN SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO PROVIDE FOR A REPORT BY THE COMMITTEE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4012 -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 9-1-1315 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE VARIOUS STATE-OPERATED RETIREMENT SYSTEMS TO INVEST AND REINVEST IN EQUITY SECURITIES OF ANY CORPORATION WITHIN THE UNITED STATES THAT IS REGISTERED ON A NATIONAL SECURITIES EXCHANGE AS PROVIDED IN THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4013 -- Rep. Bowers: 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. 4014 -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-470 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO PREPARE FOR EVERY BILL AND RESOLUTION INTRODUCED IN THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A STATEMENT OF THE LEGISLATION'S IMPACT UPON THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4015 -- Rep. Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2610, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A TAXPAYER DISCOUNT FOR TIMELY FILING OF RETURN AND PAYMENT OF SALES OR USE TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICATION OF THE DISCOUNT TO EACH UNIT OF AN ENTITY COMPOSED OF MULTIPLE LOCATIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4016 -- Reps. Limehouse and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-510, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON TAKING CERTAIN FISH, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM SIZE LIMIT FOR SPOTTED SEA TROUT FROM TWELVE INCHES TO THIRTEEN INCHES AND TO DECREASE THE CATCH LIMIT ON SPOTTED SEA TROUT FROM FIFTEEN TO TEN FISH.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4017 -- Rep. Stille: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-56-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SET OFF DEBT COLLECTION ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE A DESIGNATED AGENT OF THE NAMED CLAIMANT AGENCIES AS A "CLAIMANT AGENCY".

Introduced & Committed

H. 4018 -- Reps. Mack, Altman, Keegan, Parks, Sandifer, Knotts, Campsen, Whipper, J. Hines, Govan, Cato, Scott, Limehouse, Harrell, McMahand, Whatley, M. Hines, Cromer, Allison, Tripp, Fleming, Trotter, Littlejohn, McLeod, Breeland, F. Smith, T. Brown, Hodges, Lloyd, H. Brown, Moody-Lawrence, Cave, Jordan, Barrett, Klauber, Edge and Miller: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-93-250 SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL PERSONS TO DISPOSE OF HYPODERMIC SYRINGES, SHARPS, OR OTHER NEEDLES USED FOR HOME MEDICAL PURPOSES IN SPECIAL CONTAINERS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4019 -- Rep. Scott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-17-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SEVERAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF THIS STATE MUST BE OF A CERTAIN MINIMUM SIZE BASED ON STUDENT ENROLLMENT AND TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO CONSOLIDATE THE DISTRICTS WHICH FALL BELOW THIS MINIMUM SIZE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4020 -- Reps. Scott and Howard: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 613 OF 1986, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MANNER OF ELECTION OF TRUSTEES OF RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS ONE AND TWO, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING IN 1998, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO SHALL BE ELECTED FROM A COMBINATION OF FOUR SPECIFIED ELECTION DISTRICTS AND THREE AT-LARGE DISTRICTS IN THE SAME MANNER THAT TRUSTEES OF RICHLAND COUNTY DISTRICT ONE ARE ELECTED.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4021 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-107-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF OUTSTANDING STATE INSTITUTION BONDS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF SUCH BONDS.

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

H. 4022 -- Reps. Jennings and Allison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 19-1-180, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OUT-OF-COURT STATEMENTS OF CHILDREN UNDER AGE TWELVE FOR USE IN FAMILY COURT PROCEEDINGS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH STATEMENTS ALSO MAY BE MADE BY A CHILD WHO FUNCTIONS COGNITIVELY, ADAPTIVELY, OR DEVELOPMENTALLY UNDER THE AGE OF TWELVE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4023 -- Rep. Campsen: 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 REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH PUBLIC NUDITY IS UNLAWFUL.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4024 -- Reps. Tripp, Campsen, Quinn, Barrett, Haskins, Loftis, Hodges and Limehouse: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF A BUILDING, PROPERTY, OR FACILITY OF THE STATE, OF A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE, OR OF A STATE AGENCY OR DEPARTMENT, INCLUDING A STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION, FOR A CONCERT OR PERFORMANCE BY MARILYN MANSON.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4025 -- Rep. Kelley: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 31-17-525 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A RALLY FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AT WHICH ARE DISPLAYED OR EXHIBITED SUCH VEHICLES MAY BE HELD INCLUDING A REQUIREMENT THAT A PERMIT BE OBTAINED FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AT A FEE OF TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS IN ORDER TO CONDUCT SUCH A RALLY, TO LIMIT SUCH RALLIES TO NO MORE THAN EIGHT A YEAR AT A CAMPGROUND, TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF VEHICLES AT A PERMITTED RALLY; AND TO DEFINE "CAMPGROUND" AND "RALLY" FOR THE ABOVE PURPOSES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4026 -- Rep. H. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 35, TITLE 11, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO REVISE THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, TO PROVIDE GENERAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR WRITTEN DETERMINATIONS AND FINDINGS REQUIRED BY THIS CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED IN THIS CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLIC ACCESS TO PROCUREMENT INFORMATION, TO PROVIDE FOR REPORTING THE PURCHASE OF FURNITURE AND CERTAIN OTHER PURCHASES, TO PROVIDE FOR PROCUREMENT ORGANIZATION AND FOR EXCEPTIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF OFFICES AND FOR THE RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY OF THOSE OFFICES UNDER THIS CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR ADVISOR COMMITTEES AND TRAINING, TO PROVIDE FOR AUDITING AND FISCAL REPORTING, TO PROVIDE FOR SOURCE SELECTION, CONTRACTS, AND AUDITS, TO PROVIDE FOR METHODS OF SOURCE SELECTION, TO PROVIDE FOR CANCELLATION OF SOLICITATIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR TYPES AND FORMS OF CONTRACTS, TO PROVIDE FOR INSPECTION OF PLANTS AND PLACES OF BUSINESS AND AUDIT OF RECORDS, TO PROVIDE FOR DETERMINATIONS AND REPORTS IN CONNECTION WITH COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING, CORRECTION OR WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS, AND CANCELLATION OF AWARDS, TO PROVIDE FOR REGULATION OF SPECIFICATIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR CONSTRUCTION, ARCHITECT-ENGINEER, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, AND LAND SURVEYING SERVICES, TO PROVIDE FOR INDEFINITE DELIVERY CONTRACTS, AND FOR MODIFICATIONS AND TERMINATION OF CONTRACTS FOR SUPPLIES AND SERVICES, TO PROVIDE FOR COST PRINCIPLES, SUPPLY MANAGEMENT, WAREHOUSES, AND INVENTORY, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF SALE, LEASE, TRANSFER, AND DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS SUPPLIES AND OTHER PROPERTY, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN LEGAL AND CONTRACTUAL REMEDIES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE RESOLUTION OF CONTROVERSIES, TO PROVIDE FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS AND FOR COOPERATIVE PURCHASING, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CERTIFICATION AND ASSISTANCE TO MINORITY BUSINESSES; TO ADD SECTION 1-11-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR LEASING OF REAL PROPERTY, TO ADD SECTION 1-11-56 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD MANAGEMENT OF STATE AGENCY LEASING OF SPACE, TO ADD SECTION 1-11-57 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXCHANGE OF TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY BY GOVERNMENTAL BODIES OTHER THAN POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, AND TO ADD SECTION 1-11-58 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR INVENTORY AND ANNUAL REPORTS OF ALL RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY OWNED BY STATE AGENCIES, AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 1-1-1110 AND 1-11-35 RELATING TO CERTAIN PROCUREMENT AND INVENTORY PROVISIONS.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Request for Debate
Other Proceedings
Point of Order
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4027 -- Rep. Moody-Lawrence: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, TO STUDY THE DISCIPLINARY PROBLEMS OF MALES IN PRIMARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO SUBMIT ITS FINDINGS TO THE HOUSE AND SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4028 -- Rep. T. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-270, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN GEORGETOWN COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN OF THESE PRECINCTS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4029 -- Reps. J. Brown, McLeod and Carnell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SORROW AT THE DEATH OF LIEUTENANT COLONEL DORCAS JUDSON ELLEDGE, UNITED STATES ARMY NURSING CORPS (RETIRED), AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4030 -- Rep. J. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING BISHOP ROBERT L. BISHOP FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED WITNESS AND OUTSTANDING CHURCH SERVICE.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4031 -- Rep. J. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING MR. EDWIN CLAYTON GUESS OF RICHLAND COUNTY FOR HIS UNSELFISH SERVICE TO HIS COMMUNITY AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM ON BECOMING AN ORDAINED MINISTER WITH THE GOOD NEWS GOSPEL WORLD OUTREACH MINISTRIES.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4032 -- Reps. Hawkins, Davenport, Rice, Lee, Easterday, Littlejohn, Allison, Leach, Hamilton, Walker, McMahand, Cato, Loftis, Haskins, F. Smith, Vaughn and Tripp: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO INCREASE THE CLEARANCE OF CERTAIN TRAFFIC SIGNS THAT DIRECT TRAFFIC ONTO INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 85 IN SPARTANBURG AND GREENVILLE COUNTIES TO TWENTY-THREE FEET.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Returned by Senate with Concurrence
Adopted

H. 4033 -- Rep. Boan: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MR. HUGH JOHNSON FLOYD OF SUMMERVILLE, WHO AFTER FIFTY YEARS OF GOLF AND AT THE AGE OF SEVENTY-EIGHT, HAS ACHIEVED A HOLE IN ONE--THE ULTIMATE ACHIEVEMENT IN THE SPORT OF GOLF.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4034 -- Reps. Wilkins, Loftis, Tripp, Edge, Haskins, Leach, Vaughn, Cato, Hamilton, Keegan, Easterday and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 15, TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-15-450 SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 15, TITLE 16 ARE INTENDED TO REGULATE OBSCENITY, MATERIAL HARMFUL TO MINORS, CHILD EXPLOITATION, AND CHILD PROSTITUTION; TO PROVIDE THAT ARTICLE 3 IS NOT INTENDED TO BE GENERAL LAW REGULATING NUDITY OR TO PRECLUDE REGULATION BY COUNTIES OR MUNICIPALITIES OF OTHER ASPECTS OF NUDITY IN PUBLIC PLACES, INCLUDING COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4035 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION REPEAL: FILING AND SERVICE OF FORMS AND MOTIONS, TERMINATING TEMPORARY COMPENSATION BENEFITS, COMPENSATION RATE, AVERAGE WEEKLY WAGE, AND COMPENSATION RATE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2115, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Other Proceedings
Ratified

H. 4036 -- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO DAMS AND RESERVOIRS SAFETY ACT, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2160, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Other Proceedings
Ratified

H. 4037 -- Rep. Edge: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM (SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE REGULAR SEASON CHAMPIONS FOR 1997), HEAD COACH EDDIE FOGLER, AND THE ASSISTANT COACHES AND STAFF ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 1997, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING THE 1996-97 SEASON.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4038 -- Rep. J. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING BISHOP ROBERT L. BISHOP FOR MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED WITNESS AND OUTSTANDING CHURCH SERVICE.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4039 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 49-29-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SCENIC RIVERS TRUST FUND, SO AS TO EXTEND THE AUTHORIZED USE OF THESE TRUST FUNDS TO EDUCATIONAL OR PLANNING PROJECTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE STATE SCENIC RIVERS PROGRAM.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4040 -- Reps. Kinon, M. Hines and Jennings: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE LEVY OF TAXES FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES IN DILLON COUNTY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1997, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1998.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Other Proceedings
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4041 -- Rep. Jennings: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 205 OF 1993, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CHESTERFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A VACANCY MUST BE FILLED BY SPECIAL ELECTION CALLED BY THE BOARD RATHER THAN BY AN APPOINTMENT MADE BY THE BOARD AND TO AMEND SECTION 3 OF ACT 117 OF 1961, AS LAST AMENDED BY ACT 587 OF 1984, PERTAINING TO THE COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF THE COLLETON COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EACH MEMBER SHALL RECEIVE AN ANNUAL SALARY OF TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Other Proceedings
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4042 -- Reps. Jennings and Boan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-410, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FELONY OF UNLAWFULLY POINTING OR PRESENTING A FIREARM AT ANOTHER PERSON, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION WHERE THE PERSON AT WHOM THE FIREARM IS POINTED IS A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER ACTING IN THE LINE OF DUTY WHICH SHALL INCLUDE A MANDATORY MINIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT OF NOT LESS THAN TEN YEARS NOR MORE THAN THIRTY YEARS, NO PART OF WHICH MAY BE SUSPENDED, PROBATION FOR WHICH MAY NOT BE GRANTED FOR ANY PORTION, AND FOR WHICH A PERSON IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR PAROLE UNTIL HE HAS SERVED AT LEAST SEVEN YEARS OF HIS SENTENCE.

Introduced & Committed
Second Reading
Third Reading
Recorded Vote
Recalled
Request for Debate
Point of Order

H. 4043 -- Reps. Scott, Breeland, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Canty, Cave, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Gourdine, Govan, J. Hines, M. Hines, Howard, Inabinett, Kennedy, Lee, Lloyd, Mack, McMahand, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, Parks, Pinckney, F. Smith, Whipper, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, G. Brown, H. Brown, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hinson, Hodges, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McCraw, McKay, McLeod, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Mullen, Neilson, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO ONE OF THE PALMETTO STATE'S FINEST, EARTHA KITT, A WORLD-RENOWNED VOCALIST AND ENTERTAINER AND TO WELCOME HOME OUR FEATURED GUEST ON THE OCCASION OF HER PERFORMANCE IN THE THEATRICAL PRODUCTION "SOULS - THE CALAH" ON APRIL 18, 1997, IN COLUMBIA AT THE TOWNSHIP AUDITORIUM.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4044 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SORROW AT THE DEATH OF PERCY B. HARVIN OF CLARENDON COUNTY AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4045 -- Rep. Miller: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE LIEUTENANT MARTHA HUNT OF THE GEORGETOWN COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT FOR HER RECEIPT OF THE 1997 SILVER SCALES OF JUSTICE CRIMINAL JUSTICE AWARD FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA VICTIM ASSISTANCE NETWORK.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4046 -- Rep. Miller: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND JOHN M. HILLIARD, III, SPECIAL PROSECUTOR FOR THE FIFTEENTH CIRCUIT, FOR HIS RECOGNITION BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA VICTIM ASSISTANCE NETWORK AS A WINNER OF THE 1997 SILVER SCALES OF JUSTICE CRIMINAL JUSTICE AWARD.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4047 -- Judiciary Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, RELATING TO MEDICAL REPORTS, PHYSICIAN'S FEES, AND HOSPITAL CHARGES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2166, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading

H. 4048 -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, RELATING TO REPEAL OF OBSOLETE REGULATIONS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2058, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Ratified

H. 4049 -- Rep. D. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF PHILLIP RAY WILSON OF SPARTANBURG, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR AT SPARTANBURG HIGH SCHOOL, AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4050 -- Rep. Wilkins: 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 79 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4051 -- Rep. Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 15, TITLE 7, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-15-325 RELATING TO ABSENTEE VOTING SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF ELECTION MATERIAL, EXPAND THE USE OF THE FEDERAL WRITE-IN ABSENTEE BALLOT, AUTHORIZE UNITED STATES CITIZENS WHO ARE NOT RESIDENTS OF THIS STATE TO VOTE IN ELECTIONS FOR FEDERAL OFFICES, AND AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION TO DESIGNATE ALTERNATIVE METHODS FOR HANDLING ABSENTEE BALLOTS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4052 -- Reps. Townsend, Martin, Jordan and Stille: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-945 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SHALL NOT REMOVE CERTAIN TRAFFIC-CONTROL SIGNALS IN ANDERSON COUNTY WITHOUT THE UNANIMOUS CONSENT OF THE COUNTY'S LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4053 -- Ways and Means Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 43-7-460, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RECOVERY FROM ESTATES OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, SO AS TO ESTABLISH CONDITIONS FOR UNDUE HARDSHIP UNDER WHICH SUCH RECOVERY MUST BE WAIVED UNTIL THE SECRETARY OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ESTABLISHES CRITERIA.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Ratified

H. 4054 -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, RELATING TO SURPLUS PROPERTY, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2114, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Ratified

H. 4055 -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, RELATING TO FAMILY INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2177, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Ratified

H. 4056 -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, RELATING TO NEED-BASED GRANTS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2167, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Ratified

H. 4057 -- Reps. J. Brown, M. Hines, Inabinett, Scott, Moody-Lawrence, Mack, Byrd, Rhoad, Riser and Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 17, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 28 SO AS TO ENACT THE MENTALLY ILL OFFENDER ACT TO PROVIDE PROCEDURAL SAFEGUARDS IN THE PROSECUTION OF THESE DEFENDANTS AND TO REQUIRE ADEQUATE CARE AND INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT FOR THESE DEFENDANTS INCLUDING REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH TO DEVELOP A MENTALLY ILL OFFENDER PROGRAM AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMPONENTS OF THE PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 44-23-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TRANSFER OF CONFINED PERSONS TO OR BETWEEN MENTAL HEALTH OR MENTAL RETARDATION INSTITUTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT PATIENTS COMMITTED TO A MENTALLY ILL OFFENDER PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 44-23-410, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DETERMINATION OF THE CAPACITY OF A PERSON TO STAND TRIAL FOR A CRIMINAL OFFENSE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COURT TO ACT ON ITS OWN MOTION; TO AMEND SECTION 44-23-420, RELATING TO DESIGNATED EXAMINERS' REPORTS, SO AS TO DELETE EXISTING PROVISIONS AND TO PROVIDE THAT COMPETENCY PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT APPLY; TO AMEND SECTION 44-23-460, RELATING TO PROCEDURES WHEN A PERSON CHARGED WITH A CRIME NO LONGER REQUIRES HOSPITALIZATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO PATIENTS COMMITTED TO A MENTALLY ILL OFFENDER PROGRAM; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 44-23-430, RELATING TO FITNESS TO STAND TRIAL; AND CHAPTER 24, TITLE 17, RELATING TO MENTALLY ILL OR INSANE DEFENDANTS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4058 -- Rep. D. Smith: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY SHALL DEVELOP A "MOTORIST'S BILL OF RIGHTS" AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL REPORT ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON THIS MATTER BY THE FIRST DAY OF THE 1998 SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE HOUSE EDUCATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE AND THE SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE .

Introduced & Committed

H. 4059 -- Reps. Vaughn, Kelley, Young-Brickell, Mason, Campsen, McKay, Limbaugh, Robinson, Rice, Allison, Haskins, Jordan, Leach, Sandifer, Barrett, Rodgers, Tripp, Lanford and Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 8, CHAPTER 17, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL STATE EMPLOYEES HIRED AFTER DECEMBER 31, 1997, BE CONSIDERED UNCLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-370, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE, SO AS TO INCLUDE EMPLOYEES HIRED AFTER DECEMBER 31, 1997.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4060 -- Reps. Hinson, Seithel, Barrett, Bailey, Sandifer, Inabinett, Meacham, Campsen, Kelley, McMaster, Byrd, Keegan, Cotty, J. Brown, Davenport, Hamilton, Simrill, Vaughn, Dantzler, Limehouse, Leach, Whatley, Gamble and Wilkes: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 41, CHAPTER 6, TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX ACT, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-5545 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DIRECT DEPOSIT OF STATE INCOME TAX REFUNDS.

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

H. 4061 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 20 TO TITLE 16 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE RACKETEER INFLUENCED AND CORRUPT ORGANIZATIONS ACT AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, PENALTIES, AND SEIZURE PROCEDURES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4062 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-121-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF VISITORS OF THE CITADEL, SO AS TO REVISE THE AGE LIMITATION WITH RESPECT TO ELIGIBILITY FOR ELECTION.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Amended
Amended

H. 4063 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 44-9-90 AND 44-9-100, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BOTH RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION REQUIRING THE COMMISSION TO COLLECT STATISTICS ON AND PROMULGATE REGULATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH MENTAL DEFICIENCIES OR EPILEPSY; TO AMEND SECTION 44-15-50 RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON GRANTS THAT MAY BE AWARDED TO LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS, SO AS TO DELETE LIMITS TIED TO 1974-75 EXPENDITURES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-15-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, SO AS TO FURTHER AUTHORIZE ACCESS TO TREATMENT FOR THOSE UNABLE TO PAY; TO AMEND SECTION 44-17-410, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR EMERGENCY MENTAL HEALTH ADMISSIONS, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN ASPECTS OF THESE PROCEDURES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-17-540, AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 44-17-580, RELATING TO JUDICIAL HEARINGS CONCERNING COMMITMENT SO AS TO CLARIFY WHEN A PETITION SEEKING COMMITMENT MUST BE DISMISSED; TO AMEND SECTION 44-22-150, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RESTRAINING MENTAL HEALTH PATIENTS, SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM 'RESTRAINT'; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-23-1100 RELATING TO CONFIDENTIALITY OF PROBATE RECORDS ON MENTAL HEALTH PATIENTS, SO AS TO CHANGE WHAT STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES APPLY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4064 -- Reps. McMahand and F. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND DR. JOHN T. BERRY OF GREENVILLE, ONE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S MOST DISTINGUISHED PASTORS, UPON HIS ELECTION AS MODERATOR OF THE ENOREE RIVER BAPTIST ASSOCIATION AND FOR HIS SERVICE AS THE HOST OF THE STATE USHERS AUXILIARY OF THE BAPTIST EDUCATION MISSIONARY CONVENTION TO BE HELD IN GREENVILLE IN MAY, 1997.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4065 -- Reps. Canty, G. Brown, Neal, Woodrum and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE NEW COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) OF SUMTER COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF THE DEDICATION OF ITS NEWLY CONSTRUCTED SANCTUARY.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4066 -- Rep. Bauer: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE COACH PHIL SAVITZ, HEAD COACH OF IRMO HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' SOCCER TEAM, FOR HIS LONG TENURE AND NOTEWORTHY ACHIEVEMENTS IN HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4067 -- Rep. Sharpe: 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 TO RETAIN THE EXISTING NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Adopted

H. 4068 -- Rep. Townsend: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO THOSE "SOUTH CAROLINA SEMESTER PROGRAM" STUDENTS WHO SERVED SO EFFECTIVELY AS LEGISLATIVE INTERNS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THE SENATE, AND THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE DURING THE 1997 LEGISLATIVE SESSION.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4069 -- Reps. Koon, Barrett, Stuart, Spearman, Knotts, Bauer, Carnell, Stille, Riser, Gamble, Klauber and Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-705 SO AS TO DESIGNATE SANDLAPPER, THE MAGAZINE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AS THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE STATE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4070 -- Rep. Kelley: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE MYRTLE BEACH HIGH SCHOOL "LADY SEAHAWKS" BASKETBALL TEAM AND THEIR COACHES ON AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON AND ON WINNING THE 1996-97 CLASS AAA GIRLS STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4071 -- Rep. Kelley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE MYRTLE BEACH HIGH SCHOOL "LADY SEAHAWKS" BASKETBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 1997, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON WINNING THE 1996-97 CLASS AAA GIRLS STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4072 -- Reps. Haskins, Rice, Leach, Quinn, Young-Brickell, Limehouse, Davenport, Loftis, Koon, Tripp, Hamilton, Stuart, Vaughn, Hodges, Cato and Jordan: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT, WITH RESPECT TO EMPLOYMENT SECURITY CONTRIBUTIONS, EACH EMPLOYER SUBJECT TO TITLE 41 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED, SHALL PAY FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 1998 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1998 AT A CONTRIBUTION RATE EQUAL TO FIFTY PERCENT OF THE CONTRIBUTION RATE DETERMINED FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 1997 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1997.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4073 -- Reps. Davenport, Walker, Lee, Hawkins, Allison and Littlejohn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PROVIDE THAT THE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT ALONG INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 85 FROM MILE POINT 68.8 TO MILE POINT 77.4 IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY IS SIXTY-FIVE MILES AN HOUR AND INSTALL APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT PLACES ALONG THIS STRETCH OF HIGHWAY TO INFORM MOTORISTS OF THE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Debate Adjourned
Returned by Senate with Concurrence
Adopted

H. 4074 -- Reps. Cromer and J. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF COLUMBIA, INC. FOR ITS LEADERSHIP AND COMMITMENT TO HELPING MEET THE CHALLENGE OF SCHOOL READINESS IN RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE WITH THE SUCCESSFUL PILOT YEAR OF "SMART MATTERS" AND FURTHER COMMENDING THE JUNIOR LEAGUE AND RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE FOR THEIR UNIQUE PARTNERSHIP IN THIS ENDEAVOR.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4075 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter and Miller: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE WORKING MEN AND WOMEN OF SOUTH CAROLINA WHO DIED ON THE JOB BY DECLARING APRIL 28, 1997, "WORKERS' MEMORIAL DAY".

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4076 -- Reps. Young, Woodrum, Canty, Neal and G. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SORROW AT THE DEATH OF THE REVEREND WILLIAM C. "BILL" BOCHMAN, JR. OF SUMTER COUNTY AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4077 -- Rep. Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-725, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO USE OR DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION BY A PUBLIC OFFICIAL, MEMBER, OR EMPLOYEE FOR ECONOMIC GAIN, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE EXAMINATION OF OR THE AIDING AND ABETTING OF THE EXAMINATION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY A PUBLIC OFFICIAL, MEMBER, OR EMPLOYEE WHEN THE EXAMINATION IS UNRELATED TO HIS PUBLIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4078 -- Rep. Lanford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DESIGNATING BUBBAFEST AND ITS BUBBA-Q COOKOFF CONTEST IN WOODRUFF IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY AS "THE KANSAS CITY BARBEQUE SOCIETY (KCBS) STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA CHAMPIONSHIP BARBEQUE" ANNUALLY.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4079 -- Rep. Clyburn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SORROW AT THE DEATH OF ALLISON KATHERINE WOOD, INFANT DAUGHTER OF MR. AND MRS. KEITH WOOD, AND EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER PARENTS AND ALL OF HER RELATIVES.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4080 -- Reps. Miller, Kelley, T. Brown, Keegan, Witherspoon, Barfield and Edge: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF EUGENE S. N. LAWRIMORE OF GEORGETOWN COUNTY AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4081 -- Reps. Wilkins, H. Brown, J. Brown, Carnell, Cato, Harrison, Meacham, Quinn, Sharpe, D. Smith, Townsend, Vaughn, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, 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, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Tripp, Trotter, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF THE HONORABLE LARRY E. GENTRY OF SALUDA COUNTY, A FORMER MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO HIS WONDERFUL FAMILY AND COUNTLESS FRIENDS.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4082 -- Reps. Easterday, Altman, Limbaugh, Robinson, G. Brown, Campsen, Wilder, Bauer, Limehouse, Haskins, Maddox, Kelley, Knotts, Rice, Walker, Sharpe, Loftis, Sandifer, Davenport, Hinson, Simrill, Rodgers, Woodrum, J. Smith, Hamilton, Beck, R. Smith, Seithel, Allison, Wilkins, McCraw, Leach, Harrell, Klauber, Riser, Barrett, Mullen, Young, Law, Webb, D. Smith, H. Brown, Harrison, Dantzler, Littlejohn, Keegan, Kinon, Phillips, Witherspoon, T. Brown, Townsend, Vaughn, McMahand, Meacham, Kirsh, Whatley, Boan, McLeod, Breeland, Jennings, Cato, Hawkins, Miller, Battle, Stoddard, F. Smith, Mack, Stille, Barfield, Howard, Hodges, Lanford, Jordan, Harvin and Felder: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 58, CHAPTER 3, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, BY ADDING SECTION 58-3-380 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE UNAUTHORIZED CHANGE OF A CUSTOMER'S UTILITY SERVICE PROVIDER AND TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES.

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

H. 4083 -- Rep. Bowers: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE TEACHER IN-SERVICE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 5, 1996, MISSED IN SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 1 OF HAMPTON COUNTY FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1996-97 BECAUSE OF A HURRICANE WARNING IS EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT DAYS MISSED BECAUSE OF EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Other Proceedings
Ratified

H. 4084 -- Rep. G. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE HONORABLE JAMES I. DAVIS, CLERK OF COURT FOR LEE COUNTY, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS SEVENTIETH BIRTHDAY.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4085 -- Rep. Kennedy: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE REVEREND TERRANCE G. MACKEY, SR., PASTOR OF MT. ZION AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF GREELEYVILLE ON THURSDAY, MAY 1, 1997, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND TO REFLECT UPON HIS TIRELESS EFFORTS TO BRING UNITY TO ALL PEOPLE.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4086 -- Rep. McMahand: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MR. CLARENCE O. JACKSON OF SIMPSONVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA, UPON HIS ELECTION AS PRESIDENT OF THE STATE USHERS AUXILIARY OF BAPTIST EDUCATION MISSIONARY CONVENTION.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4087 -- Reps. M. Hines, Scott, 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, Haskins, Hawkins, J. 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, 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 RECOGNIZING THE GREATER COLUMBIA ALUMNI CHAPTER OF ALLEN UNIVERSITY ON ITS "FIRST FAMILY AND FRIENDS BANQUET", MAY 2, 1997, AND WELCOMING CONGRESSMAN FLOYD H. FLAKE OF NEW YORK, THE BANQUET'S GUEST SPEAKER AND DISTINGUISHED NATIONAL LEADER AND CHAMPION OF CAUSES FOR THE DISADVANTAGED.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4088 -- Rep. Townsend: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ERECT TRAFFIC SIGNS AT EXIT 68 ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 20 IN RICHLAND COUNTY THAT INFORM MOTORISTS THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA FIRE ACADEMY MAY BE ACCESSED FROM THIS EXIT.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Returned by Senate with Concurrence
Adopted

H. 4089 -- Rep. Bowers: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE RESIDENTS OF THE TOWN OF VARNVILLE IN HAMPTON COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF ITS ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4090 -- Rep. Tripp: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE BRIDGE OVER THE REEDY RIVER ON LOG SHOALS ROAD, BETWEEN NEELEY FERRY ROAD AND FORK SHOALS ROAD IN GREENVILLE COUNTY, IN HONOR OF W. M. AND MABEL RIDDLE AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS TO THAT EFFECT.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Returned by Senate with Concurrence
Adopted

H. 4091 -- Rep. Kennedy: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE SINCERE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE REVEREND TERRANCE G. MACKEY, SR., PASTOR OF MT. ZION AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF GREELEYVILLE WHICH BURNED JUNE 20, 1995, AND TO REFLECT UPON HIS TIRELESS EFFORTS TO BRING UNITY TO ALL PEOPLE.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4092 -- Reps. Canty and Neal: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING ST. PAUL A.M.E. CHURCH - SHAWFIELD ON ITS ONE HUNDRED NINETEENTH ANNIVERSARY.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4093 -- Reps. Bauer, Limehouse, Loftis, Seithel, Campsen, Easterday, Young, Bailey, Jordan, Knotts, Leach, Beck, R. Smith, Stuart, Hamilton, Battle, Mack, Riser, Vaughn, Fleming, Cooper, Lanford, Davenport and Harvin: 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 80 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL SECOND AMENDMENT LICENSE PLATES TO FIREARMS ENTHUSIASTS IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4094 -- Reps. Kennedy and Harvin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS STUDENT ASSOCIATION TO USE THE HOUSE CHAMBER ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1997, FOR ITS MEETING AND CONFERENCE.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4095 -- Reps. Pinckney and Bowers: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE LADY GATORS BASKETBALL TEAM OF ESTILL HIGH SCHOOL OF HAMPTON COUNTY, COACHES, SUPPORT STAFF, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, ON A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED FOR WINNING THE 1997 CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN GIRLS BASKETBALL AND FOR THE TEAM'S OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4096 -- Reps. Pinckney and Bowers: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE LADY GATORS OF ESTILL HIGH SCHOOL OF HAMPTON COUNTY ON WINNING THE 1997 CLASS A STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4097 -- Rep. Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-29 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO HUNT MIGRATORY WATERFOWL ON CERTAIN PORTIONS OF POTATO CREEK AND WYBOO CREEK IN CLARENDON COUNTY WITHIN ONE HUNDRED FIFTY YARDS OF A DWELLING WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE LANDOWNER AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4098 -- Reps. Lee and Davenport: A BILL TO PROHIBIT THE LOCATION OF A PROPOSED EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE HEADQUARTERS BY SPARTANBURG COUNTY ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF DEBORAH STREET AND HUDSON BARKSDALE BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF SPARTANBURG IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4099 -- Reps. M. Hines and J. Hines: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF FLORENCE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE TO LEVY A TAX OF 95.1 MILLS TO PROVIDE FOR LOCAL FUNDING OF THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THIS DISTRICT.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4100 -- Rep. Askins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-27-110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL LIMIT ON BONDED INDEBTEDNESS TO LEASE PURCHASE OR FINANCING AGREEMENTS, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM THE DEFINITION THE REFINANCING OR REFUNDING OF EXISTING AGREEMENTS IF THE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY DETERMINES THAT SAVINGS CAN BE ACHIEVED BY REFINANCING OR REFUNDING.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4101 -- Reps. Edge, Kelley, Keegan, Witherspoon and Barfield: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 287 OF 1989, RELATING TO THE HORRY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING IN 1998, THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD SHALL CONSTITUTE A TWELFTH SEPARATE SEAT ON THE BOARD, AND THE CHAIRMAN SHALL BE ELECTED BY THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE COUNTY AT LARGE AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH VACANCIES IN THE OFFICE OF CHAIRMAN SHALL BE FILLED.

Introduced & Committed
Amended
Second Reading
Third Reading
Recalled
Other Proceedings
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4102 -- Reps. Bauer, Harvin and Pinckney: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME ONE-HALF MILE ON EITHER SIDE OF MILE MARKER 7 ON INTERSTATE 95 NEAR HARDEEVILLE TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF TROOPER FIRST CLASS MARK H. COATES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY PATROL WHO WAS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY ON NOVEMBER 20, 1992.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Returned by Senate with Concurrence
Adopted

H. 4103 -- 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, Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF THE REVEREND DR. WILLIAM C. REID, PASTOR OF BUNCOMBE STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN GREENVILLE AND FATHER OF CHARLES REID, COUNSEL TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF THE REID FAMILY.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4104 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MRS. CARRIE WHIPPER OF NORTH CHARLESTON FOR HER COURAGE AND COMPASSION IN HER DANGEROUS RESCUE OF AN ABANDONED WOMAN AND CHILDREN.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4105 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter, Felder, Govan, Sharpe, Stuart, 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, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, 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, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE DR. LEROY DAVIS, EIGHTH PRESIDENT OF SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY IN ORANGEBURG, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS AND TO EXTEND THE SINCERE WISHES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO HIM AND TO THE UNIVERSITY FOR A SUCCESSFUL AND PRODUCTIVE TRANSITION INTO THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4106 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, CONTRACTORS' LICENSING BOARD, RELATING TO APPLICATION FOR LICENSE; EXAMINATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2152, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Ratified

H. 4107 -- Rep. Rhoad: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN BAMBERG COUNTY, SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE VOTING PLACE OF THE EDISTO PRECINCT AS THE EDISTO RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Other Proceedings

H. 4108 -- Reps. Cotty, Sheheen, Boan and Baxley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE LUGOFF-ELGIN HIGH SCHOOL "DEMONS" WRESTLING TEAM, COACHES, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON THURSDAY, MAY 15, 1997, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON WINNING THE 1997 CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4109 -- Reps. Koon, Stuart, Spearman, Riser, Gamble, Knotts and Bauer: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING WALTER P. RAWL & SONS FARM AND THE MEMBERS OF THE RAWL FAMILY OF GILBERT, LEXINGTON COUNTY, FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO SOUTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURE AND FOR THEIR DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4110 -- Reps. Cotty, Sheheen, Boan and Baxley: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE LUGOFF-ELGIN HIGH SCHOOL "DEMONS" WRESTLING TEAM OF KERSHAW COUNTY ON WINNING THE 1997 CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4111 -- Reps. H. Brown, Limehouse, Seithel, Harrell, Woodrum, Limbaugh, Jennings, J. Hines, Wilkins, Felder, Young, M. Hines and Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE INTERCHANGE TO BE CONSTRUCTED AT THE INTERSECTION OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 95 AND STATE ROAD 83 IN FLORENCE COUNTY TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO HONDA CORPORATION'S SOUTH CAROLINA FACILITY IN HONOR OF WOODROW MAXIE "WOODY" MCKAY AND TO PLACE APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS INTERCHANGE REFLECTING THIS DESIGNATION.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Returned by Senate with Concurrence
Adopted

H. 4112 -- Reps. J. Brown, Keegan, R. Smith, Whatley, Seithel, M. Hines, Breeland, Inabinett, Harvin, Hinson, Lee, Bailey, Clyburn, Parks, Jordan, Govan, Littlejohn, Byrd, Scott, Cromer, Gourdine, Stuart, Dantzler, Gamble, Rodgers, Mason, Mack, Rhoad, Walker, Miller, Battle, McLeod, Edge, Wilder, Barfield, Limehouse, Lanford and Askins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-5-65, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD SHALL ESTABLISH BY SCHOOL YEAR 1998-99 A UNIFORM GRADING SYSTEM TO BE USED BY ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THIS STATE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4113 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-24-45, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT IN SOUTH CAROLINA SHALL NOT RECEIVE OR BE OFFERED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FOR THE PERFORMANCE OR CONTINUATION OF HIS DUTIES A SUPPLEMENT, OTHER COMPENSATION, OR VALUABLE CONSIDERATION FROM ANY NONGOVERNMENTAL SOURCE, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ABOVE PROVISIONS SHALL TAKE EFFECT MAY 1, 1997.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4114 -- Reps. Baxley, Neilson and J. Hines: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT TEACHERS AND STAFF OF THE DARLINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ARE NOT REQUIRED TO MAKE UP THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON SEPTEMBER 5 AND 6, 1996, DURING SCHOOL YEAR 1996-97 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO HURRICANE CONDITIONS.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Amended
Other Proceedings
Other Proceedings
Ratified

H. 4115 -- Reps. Limbaugh, Harrison, Wilkins and D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 13, TITLE 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-13-5 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.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report

H. 4116 -- Reps. Bauer, Knotts, Young, Klauber and Riser: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE ORGANIZATION, GUN OWNERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, ON BEING HONORED BY THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION'S INSTITUTE FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION AS "VOLUNTEER ASSOCIATION OF THE YEAR" FOR THE NATION.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4117 -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-75-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOSS OF COMPANIONSHIP OF A SPOUSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR LOSS OF PARENTAL CONSORTIUM.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4118 -- Reps. J. Brown and Quinn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MR. CRAIG D. MELVIN OF RICHLAND COUNTY ON BEING NAMED THE CITIZEN OF THE MONTH BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE DISTRICT 73 CITIZEN RECOGNITION TASK FORCE AND FOR HIS MANY OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4119 -- Reps. Miller, Edge, G. Brown, Whipper, Seithel, Mullen, Hawkins, Delleney, Meacham, M. Hines, Kelley, Cotty, Inabinett, Walker, McMahand, Sheheen, McCraw, Battle, Phillips, T. Brown, Kennedy, Neal, Keegan, Rhoad, Govan, Witherspoon, Whatley, Fleming, Carnell, Knotts, Webb, Cromer, Lee, F. Smith, Allison, McLeod, J. Brown, Byrd, Boan, Hodges, Stille, Maddox, Townsend, Sandifer, Cave, Barrett, Riser, Moody-Lawrence, Robinson, D. Smith, Gourdine, Harvin, Bauer and Martin: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 14, ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO INDEBTEDNESS PAYABLE FROM REVENUE-PRODUCING PROJECTS AND FROM SPECIAL SOURCES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO PROVIDE BY LAW FOR THE INCURRANCE OF INDEBTEDNESS BY COUNTIES FOR REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSES AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEBT SERVICE OF SUCH INDEBTEDNESS TO BE PROVIDED FROM THE ADDED INCREMENT OF TAX REVENUES TO RESULT FROM THE PROJECT.

Introduced & Committed
Other Proceedings

H. 4120 -- Rep. Miller: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 7 TO TITLE 31 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF INDEBTEDNESS BY COUNTIES IN CONNECTION WITH REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND THE PAYMENT OF SUCH INDEBTEDNESS FROM ADDED INCREMENTS OF TAX REVENUES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4121 -- Rep. G. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND GERALD JAREN DAVIS OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY ON THE FULFILLMENT OF HIS LIFETIME DREAM - GRADUATION FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF LAW ON FRIDAY, MAY 9, 1997.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4122 -- Reps. Battle and M. Hines: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 608 OF 1986, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION FOR MARION COUNTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR NINE COMMISSION MEMBERS INSTEAD OF SEVEN.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Other Proceedings
Other Proceedings
Ratified

H. 4123 -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTRIBUTION RATES WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPUTATION OF THE STATEWIDE RESERVE RATIO FOR EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FUND FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 1998 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1998; TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF LAW FOR THE SAME PERIOD; AND TO CREATE THE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE STUDY COMMITTEE, PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES, AND RELATED MATTERS, AND PROVIDE FOR ITS DISSOLUTION.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Other Proceedings

H. 4124 -- Reps. Webb, 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, 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, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE CLEMSON UNIVERSITY "TIGERS" MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 1997, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4125 -- Reps. Webb, 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, 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, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE CLEMSON UNIVERSITY "TIGERS" MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM ON AN OUTSTANDING 1996-97 EFFORT, ENDING THE SEASON AS THE HIGHEST RANKED TEAM IN CLEMSON HISTORY WITH A #8 RANKING IN THE FINAL USA/TODAY POLL, AND TO RECOGNIZE HEAD COACH RICK BARNES AND HIS STAFF FOR THE EXCEPTIONAL SEASON, LEADING ONLY THE THIRD TEAM IN CLEMSON HISTORY TO THE SWEET 16 ROUND IN THE NCAA NATIONAL TOURNAMENT.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4126 -- Reps. J. Hines and M. Hines: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE REVEREND LARRY DAVID MCCUTCHEON ON BEING APPOINTED DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT OF THE CHARLESTON DISTRICT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AND COMMENDING HIM ON HIS DISTINGUISHED CAREER.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4127 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-1-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "AVERAGE WEEKLY WAGES" UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW, AND SECTION 42-1-50, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "AVERAGE WEEKLY WAGE IN THIS STATE FOR THE PRECEDING FISCAL YEAR", SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES OR CONDITIONS SHALL A BONUS AWARDED, GIVEN, OR PAID TO AN EMPLOYEE ON ANY BASIS OR FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER BE UTILIZED FOR THE CALCULATIONS UNDER THESE DEFINITIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4128 -- Reps. Cromer and Neal: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE LOWER RICHLAND HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP BASKETBALL TEAM, COACHES, SUPPORT STAFF, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 1997, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND HONORED FOR THEIR ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4129 -- Reps. G. Brown and J. Hines: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF ROSA LEE LUCKEY OF LEE COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HER DEATH ON APRIL 30, 1997.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4130 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL COMPENSATION GUIDE AND CONTRACTS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1939, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Ratified

H. 4131 -- Rep. Sheheen: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO REMOVE FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM THAT PORTION OF SECONDARY ROAD S28-52, ACADEMY DRIVE, IN KERSHAW COUNTY, BETWEEN U.S. HIGHWAY 1 NORTH AND THE CAMDEN MILITARY ACADEMY PROPERTY LINE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Other Proceedings
Other Proceedings
Point of Order

H. 4132 -- Rep. Spearman: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING COACH MAC QUATTLEBAUM, FORMER INSTRUCTOR AND COACH OF THE HOLLYWOOD HIGH SCHOOL MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAMS, ON BEING HONORED BY SALUDA SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE BY HAVING THE SCHOOL'S GYMNASIUM NAMED FOR HIM.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4133 -- Reps. Allison, Townsend, 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, 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, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION SALUTING MISS SOUTH CAROLINA, ANGELA MICHELLE HUGHES, ON HER OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND HER SUPERB REPRESENTATION OF THE PALMETTO STATE DURING THE PAST YEAR.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4134 -- Rep. Beck: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR JIMMY G. CLARK OF THE SAVANNAH RIVER SITE LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT ON HIS OUTSTANDING INVESTIGATIVE EFFORTS FOR THE DEPARTMENT AND ON HIS NOMINATION FOR THE "OUTSTANDING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AWARD" OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR INDUSTRIAL SECURITY.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4135 -- Rep. Beck: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING CAPTAIN RANDY MOSLEY OF THE NORTH AUGUSTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY ON BEING NOMINATED FOR THE "EXCELLENCE IN LAW ENFORCEMENT AWARD" OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR INDUSTRIAL SECURITY.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4136 -- Rep. Beck: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND INVESTIGATOR DARRYL ABLES OF THE AIKEN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR HIS OVERALL EXCELLENCE IN THE PERFORMANCE OF HIS LAW ENFORCEMENT DUTIES AND TO RECOGNIZE HIS NOMINATION BY SHERIFF HOWARD L. SELLERS FOR THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR INDUSTRIAL SECURITY "OUTSTANDING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AWARD".

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4137 -- Rep. Beck: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE DETECTIVE P. WENDELL HALL OF THE CITY OF AIKEN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR HIS EXCEPTIONAL AND CRITICAL TECHNICAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT, RESULTING IN HIS NOMINATION FOR THE "OUTSTANDING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AWARD" OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR INDUSTRIAL SECURITY.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4138 -- Reps. Carnell, Klauber, Parks, Stille, Stoddard, Wilder and McLeod: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE BRIDGE ON U. S. HIGHWAY 25 OVER THE SALUDA RIVER IN HONOR OF MR. WILLIAM T. JONES, III, DISTINGUISHED ATTORNEY AND SOLICITOR OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FOR THIRTY-TWO YEARS.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Returned by Senate with Concurrence
Adopted

H. 4139 -- Reps. Barfield, Battle, Witherspoon, Edge, Miller, Kelley, Keegan and Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING WILLIAM F. "BILL" DAVIS OF HORRY COUNTY ON RECEIVING THE HONORARY DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE FROM COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4140 -- Reps. Scott, 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, 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, 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 CONGRATULATING THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REAL ESTATE BROKERS, INC., ON PROVIDING FIFTY YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4141 -- Reps. Young, Woodrum, Harvin, Canty, G. Brown and Neal: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF FORMER STATE SENATOR HENRY B. "PUNCH" RICHARDSON, SR., OF SUMTER, THE HEARTFELT SYMPATHY OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ON THEIR LOSS OF A LOVING FAMILY MEMBER AND DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVANT.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4142 -- Reps. Carnell, Klauber, Parks and Stille: A HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF THE COUNTY OF GREENWOOD, AND EXTENDING BEST WISHES TO THE CITIZENS OF THIS GREAT COUNTY ON ITS ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4143 -- Reps. Young, Woodrum, G. Brown, Canty and Neal: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE SUMTER SCHOOL DISTRICT 17 ON RECEIVING ITS SECOND CONSECUTIVE "WHAT PARENTS WANT" AWARD FROM SCHOOLMATCH, A NATIONAL EDUCATION CONSULTING FIRM.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4144 -- Reps. Harvin and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING DR. THOMAS MARION DAVIS OF CLARENDON COUNTY, A LEGENDARY FIGURE IN MEDICINE IN THE PEE DEE, FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATION TO THE MEDICAL PROFESSION AND THE GOOD PEOPLE OF THE PALMETTO STATE.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4145 -- Reps. Byrd, Howard, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, 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 COMMENDING REVEREND ROSCOE C. WILSON, SR. OF RICHLAND COUNTY FOR FORTY-NINE YEARS AS PASTOR OF SAINT JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH AND FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE AND SPIRITUAL AND CIVIC LEADERSHIP TO COLUMBIA AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4146 -- Rep. McMahand: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE FORENSICS TEAM OF SOUTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL OF GREENVILLE COUNTY ON BECOMING THE 1997 SOUTH CAROLINA STATE SPEECH AND DEBATE CHAMPIONS.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4147 -- Rep. Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 189 OF 1995, RELATING TO THE SPARTANBURG COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO ALLOW A CANDIDATE FOR A SEAT ON THE SPARTANBURG COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION TO QUALIFY HIS CANDIDACY FOR A PLACE ON THE BALLOT BY THE FILING OF A STATEMENT OF CANDIDACY.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Other Proceedings
Other Proceedings
Ratified

H. 4148 -- Reps. Boan and Hodges: A BILL TO DEVOLVE THE AUTHORITY TO LEVY TAXES FOR SCHOOL OPERATING EXPENSES FROM THE GOVERNING BODY OF LANCASTER COUNTY TO THE LANCASTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, TO PROVIDE A LIMITATION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR A REFERENDUM TO EXCEED THE LIMITATION.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Other Proceedings
Other Proceedings
Ratified

H. 4149 -- Rep. Lanford: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE POWERS, DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL IN REGARD TO THE "PRACTICE OF SPECIALIZING IN HEARING AIDS ACT" UNDER CHAPTER 25 OF TITLE 40 OF THE 1976 CODE ARE DEVOLVED UPON THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION FOR HEARING AID SPECIALISTS SHALL ACT AS A PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONS LICENSING BOARD FOR HEARING AID SPECIALISTS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4150 -- Reps. Jennings and Kinon: A BILL TO REPEAL ACT 524 OF 1996 RELATING TO THE MARLBORO COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 1997.

Introduced & Committed
Second Reading
Third Reading
Amended
Recalled
Ratified

H. 4151 -- Rep. Cooper: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 1997, AS THE TIME FOR ELECTING A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL WHOSE TERM EXPIRED ON MAY 10, 1997.

Introduced & Adopted
Senate Amendments Amended
Message from Senate
Message from Senate

H. 4152 -- Reps. R. Smith, Beck, Clyburn, Mason, Sharpe and Spearman: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MR. ROLAND WINDHAM ON THE DAY DECLARED "ROLAND WINDHAM DAY" (MONDAY, MAY 26, 1997) BY THE CITY OF AIKEN AND THE COUNTY OF AIKEN, AND COMMENDING HIM FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CIVIC CONTRIBUTIONS.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4153 -- Rep. F. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE DONALD KEITH DARR, LATELY OF GREENVILLE, AND WISH HIM WELL AS HE ASSUMES THE POSITION OF PRINCIPAL OF SAINT MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS SCHOOL IN AIKEN.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4154 -- Reps. Kelley, Harrell, 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, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hodges, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, 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 RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE DEDICATION OF FRED P. BRINKMAN TO THE TOURISM INDUSTRY AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPON THE SOLEMN OCCASION OF HIS DEATH ON MAY 14, 1997.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4155 -- Reps. Bauer and Knotts: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE JOEL BURTON SLOTNICK OF LEXINGTON COUNTY ON THE OUTSTANDING SERVICE HE HAS DONE FOR THE CITIZENS OF LEXINGTON COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HIS TWENTY-FIFTH BIRTHDAY ON MONDAY, MAY 19, 1997.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4156 -- Rep. Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 898 OF 1966, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PACOLET STATION FIRE DISTRICT IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL FOR THE DISTRICT FROM FIVE TO SEVEN.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Recorded Vote
Other Proceedings
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

H. 4157 -- Reps. Harvin, 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, 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 EXTEND THE SINCERE GRATITUDE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO MRS. MERLE DAVIS BAXLEY, MOTHER OF REPRESENTATIVE MIKE BAXLEY OF HARTSVILLE, FOR HER THOUGHTFULNESS IN BAKING COOKIES FOR THE MEMBERS EACH WEEK DURING THE SESSION.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4158 -- Reps. Harvin, 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, 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 THANK SINCERELY MRS. NANCY PREWITT WILKES, WIFE OF REPRESENTATIVE TIM WILKES OF WINNSBORO, FOR HER UNSELFISH ACT OF BAKING COOKIES FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EVERY WEEK DURING THE SESSION.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4159 -- Rep. R. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE BEST WISHES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BEECH ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY AS THIS GROUP OBSERVES ON MAY 24, 1997, THE ELEVENTH ANNUAL BEECH ISLAND HERITAGE DAY.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4160 -- Reps. Fleming, Sharpe, Neilson, Baxley, J. Hines, Inabinett, Phillips, Hawkins, Littlejohn, Lee, Mullen, Rodgers, M. Hines, D. Smith, McCraw, Neal, Davenport, Allison, Walker, Wilder, Canty, Lloyd and Jennings: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 57-1-320, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISTRICTS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ARE ELECTED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL COUNTIES WITHIN A DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT MUST HAVE A RESIDENT COMMISSION MEMBER BEFORE ANY OTHER COUNTY IN THAT DISTRICT MAY HAVE A RESIDENT COMMISSION MEMBER FOR A SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT TIME WITHOUT EACH COUNTY IN THE DISTRICT FIRST HAVING A RESIDENT COMMISSION MEMBER IN THE INTERVAL.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4161 -- Reps. Littlejohn, Allison, Davenport, Hawkins, Lanford, Lee, D. Smith, Vaughn, Walker and Wilder: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND GIRLS 1600 METER RELAY TEAM WHO RECENTLY COMPETED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4162 -- Reps. R. Smith, 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, 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, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION SALUTING THE HONORABLE STROM THURMOND, THE LONGEST-SERVING MEMBER OF THE UNITED STATES SENATE, AND WELCOMING HIM TO THE HISTORIC TWO HUNDRED SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SETTLEMENT OF THE TOWN OF BEECH ISLAND IN AIKEN COUNTY ON BEECH ISLAND HERITAGE DAY, SATURDAY, MAY 24, 1997.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4163 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, RELATING TO THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES, ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT AND LAWS REGARDING MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL SECURITY, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2182, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading

H. 4164 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, RELATING TO THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES, SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, PROTECTIVE HELMETS, FACE SHIELDS AND WINDSCREEN, AND REQUIRED STOPS AT RAILROAD CROSSINGS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2183, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading

H. 4165 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, RELATING TO HIGHWAY PATROL, WRECKER SERVICES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2184, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Request for Debate
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order

H. 4166 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, RELATING TO STATE TRANSPORT POLICE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2185, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order

H. 4167 -- Reps. Koon and Allison: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MRS. EDNA BEDENBAUGH OF LEXINGTON UPON HER SELECTION AS THE 1997 MS. SOUTH CAROLINA SENIOR AMERICA AND TO WISH HER THE VERY BEST OF LUCK IN THE MS. USA SENIOR AMERICA NATIONAL COMPETITION TO BE HELD IN SEPTEMBER.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4168 -- Rep. Davenport: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF JOSHUA DAVID FLOWE OF INMAN, SOUTH CAROLINA, UPON HIS EARNING OF THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4169 -- Reps. Davenport and Littlejohn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE WITH DR. JIMMY ROBBINS OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF HIS THIRTY-FIVE YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE TO THE MOUNTAIN VIEW BAPTIST CHURCH IN COWPENS.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4170 -- Rep. Wilkes: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE FAIRFIELD CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL "GRIFFINS" FOOTBALL TEAM FOR THEIR EXCEPTIONAL SEASON AND ON WINNING THE 1996 CLASS AAA STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4171 -- Rep. Wilkes: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE FAIRFIELD CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL "GRIFFINS" FOOTBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 1997, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON WINNING THE 1996 CLASS AAA STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4172 -- Rep. Bauer: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE CHAPIN HIGH SCHOOL "EAGLES" BOYS WRESTLING TEAM, COACHES, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON THURSDAY, MAY 22, 1997, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON WINNING THE 1996-97 CLASS AA BOYS STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4173 -- Rep. Bauer: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE CHAPIN HIGH SCHOOL "EAGLES" BOYS WRESTLING TEAM ON WINNING THE 1996-97 CLASS AA STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4174 -- Rep. Wilkes: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE RICHARD WINN ACADEMY "EAGLES" FOOTBALL TEAM, COACHES, ASSISTANTS, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 1997, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON WINNING THE 1996 CLASS AA SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4175 -- Rep. Bowers: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO OFFER THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE PATRICK HENRY ACADEMY "LADY PATRIOTS" SOFTBALL TEAM FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON BY WINNING THE 1997 AA SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION STATE SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4176 -- Rep. Bowers: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE PATRICK HENRY ACADEMY "LADY PATRIOTS" SOFTBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON THURSDAY, MAY 22, 1997, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON WINNING THE 1996-97 AA SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION STATE SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4177 -- Rep. Wilkes: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE RICHARD WINN ACADEMY "EAGLES" FOOTBALL TEAM FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON AND ON CAPTURING THE 1996 CLASS AA SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4178 -- Rep. Bauer: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO REBECCA M. TENNY FOR TWENTY-SIX YEARS OF OUTSTANDING AND DEDICATED SERVICE AS ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF H. E. CORLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND AS EDUCATOR TO THE STUDENTS OF DISTRICT FIVE OF LEXINGTON AND RICHLAND COUNTIES.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4179 -- Rep. Battle: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING PLEASANT GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH OF MARION COUNTY ON ITS TWO HUNDRED FIRST FISCAL ANNIVERSARY AND COMMENDING THE CHURCH FOR ITS PERSEVERANCE IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4180 -- Reps. Gourdine, H. Brown, Law, Hinson and Dantzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME A PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 45 IN BERKELEY COUNTY "DEWITT WILLIAMS BOULEVARD".

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Returned by Senate with Concurrence
Adopted

H. 4181 -- Reps. Neilson, J. Hines and Baxley: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO ERSKINE "KINGFISH OF THE PEE DEE" GRIGGS OF DARLINGTON COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AND TO WISH HIM AND HIS WIFE, JOANNE, WELL IN ALL THEIR FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4182 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE PASTORS AND CHURCH MINISTERS IN CLARENDON COUNTY FOR ESTABLISHING THE CLARENDON COUNTY INTERDENOMINATIONAL MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE AND WISHING THEM SUCCESS IN THEIR ENDEAVORS.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4183 -- Rep. R. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE KIMBERLY CLARK CORPORATION ON THE ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS FOUNDING AND EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THE GENEROUS GRANT FROM THE KIMBERLY CLARK FOUNDATION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A CHILDREN'S PARK IN BURNETTOWN IN AIKEN COUNTY.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4184 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, Harrison, J. Brown, H. Brown, Townsend, Sharpe and Cato: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT PURSUANT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 21 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE AND SECTION 2-1-180 OF THE 1976 CODE, WHEN THE RESPECTIVE HOUSES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADJOURN ON THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 1997, EACH HOUSE SHALL STAND ADJOURNED TO MEET AT 11:00 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 1997, AND TO CONTINUE IF NECESSARY UNTIL WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 1997, NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF SPECIFIED MATTERS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN EACH HOUSE ADJOURNS ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 1997, NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M., THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL STAND ADJOURNED SINE DIE.

Introduced & Adopted
Senate Amendments Amended

H. 4185 -- Rep. Bauer: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND EXPRESS APPRECIATION TO JAMES C. LANE OF H. E. CORLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR HIS OUTSTANDING AND DEDICATED SERVICE AS PRINCIPAL OF H. E. CORLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND AS AN EDUCATOR TO THE STUDENTS OF DISTRICT FIVE OF LEXINGTON AND RICHLAND COUNTIES AS WELL AS THE CHILDREN OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO WISH HIM WELL IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4186 -- Reps. J. Brown and Inabinett: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-959 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COURT ORDER ESTABLISHING PATERNITY MAY BE REVERSED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4187 -- Rep. F. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-17-150 SO AS TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITH FEWER THAN FIFTY PERCENT OF ITS STUDENTS ACHIEVING THE STANDARD SCORE ON THE BASIC SKILLS ASSESSMENT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE ENRICHMENT AND REMEDIATION PROGRAMS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4188 -- Rep. F. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-17-160 SO AS TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO PROVIDE AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT AND REMEDIATION PROGRAMS FOR AT-RISK STUDENTS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4189 -- Reps. T. Brown and Miller: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-270, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN GEORGETOWN COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN OF THESE PRECINCTS.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Other Proceedings
Other Proceedings

H. 4190 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO DEFINED PROGRAM K-5, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2123, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Other Proceedings
Ratified

H. 4191 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO DEFINED PROGRAM 6-8 (AMENDED TITLE), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2126, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Other Proceedings
Ratified

H. 4192 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO DEFINED PROGRAM 9-12, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2124, 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. 4193 -- Reps. Young and Woodrum: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE SUMTER HIGH SCHOOL TRACK TEAM AT 10:00 A.M. ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 1997.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4194 -- 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 DECLARE JUNE 1, 1997, AS "STAND FOR HEALTHY CHILDREN DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO URGE THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO MAKE A PERSONAL COMMITMENT TO ENSURE THAT ALL CHILDREN IN SOUTH CAROLINA GROW UP HEALTHY AND THRIVE IN SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITIES.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4195 -- Reps. J. Brown and M. Hines: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 31, TITLE 23, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FIREARMS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 8 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A FIREARM RETAILER SHALL PERFORM A BALLISTICS TEST ON A FIREARM HE SELLS BEFORE IT IS DELIVERED TO THE PURCHASER AND SUBMIT TO THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION CERTAIN INFORMATION REGARDING THE TEST, TO PROVIDE THAT A FIREARM OWNER MUST NOTIFY THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION ONCE HE LOSES POSSESSION OF A FIREARM, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE PROVISIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4196 -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-35 SO AS TO REQUIRE, BEGINNING WITH THE REAPPORTIONMENT OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AFTER THE DECENNIAL CENSUS OF 2000, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO REAPPORTION ITSELF SO THAT A HOUSE DISTRICT MUST BE WHOLLY CONTAINED WITHIN A COUNTY IF THE COUNTY HAS SUFFICIENT POPULATION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4197 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO AREA VOCATIONAL CENTERS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2128, 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. 4198 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS REGULATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2164, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 4199 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, RELATING TO DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES, DRIVER TRAINING SCHOOLS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2180, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading

H. 4200 -- Rep. D. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE SPARTANBURG HIGH SCHOOL VIKING GOLF TEAM, FOURTH CONSECUTIVE AAAA GOLF CHAMPIONS, AND COACH JOHN CRAIG AT 11:00 A.M. ON THURSDAY, MAY 29, 1997.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4201 -- Rep. D. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE SPARTANBURG HIGH SCHOOL VIKINGS FOR THEIR FOURTH CONSECUTIVE SOUTH CAROLINA AAAA GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP, AND TO CONGRATULATE THE GOLFERS FOR THIS FIRST-EVER ACCOMPLISHMENT.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4202 -- Rep. D. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE SPARTANBURG HIGH SCHOOL'S GOLF COACH JOHN CRAIG ON HIS FOURTH CONSECUTIVE SOUTH CAROLINA AAAA GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP, AND TO RECOGNIZE HIS CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS HE RETIRES FROM THE COACHING FIELD TO ENTER THE ARENA OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4203 -- Reps. Parks, Carnell and Klauber: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY, CLASSMATES, AND FRIENDS OF KENDRIC S. CHILDS OF GREENWOOD WHO DIED ON MAY 18, 1997, AS A RESULT OF A TRAGIC AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4204 -- Reps. Wilder and McLeod: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MARGARET BRACKETT OF NEWBERRY COUNTY ON RECEIVING THE 1997 SILVER SCALES OF JUSTICE VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD AND COMMENDING HER FOR HER MANY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO HER COMMUNITY.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4205 -- Reps. Davenport, D. Smith, Lanford, Lee, Hawkins, Littlejohn and Walker: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE SYMPATHY OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF LEWIS B. PARRIS, SR., OF BOILING SPRINGS ON THE SAD OCCASION OF HIS DEATH ON MAY 18, 1997.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4207 -- Reps. Campsen, Altman, Robinson, Delleney, Chellis, Hinson, Barrett, Inabinett, Whipper, Haskins, Hawkins, Whatley, Young-Brickell, Bailey, H. Brown, Mack, Law, Young, Limbaugh, Easterday, Seithel, Breeland, Harrell, Limehouse and Dantzler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-24-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMMITMENT OF A DEFENDANT FOUND NOT GUILTY BY REASON OF INSANITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DEFENDANT HOSPITALIZED ON THESE GROUNDS FOUND NOT GUILTY BY REASON OF INSANITY OF A VIOLENT CRIME MAY NOT LEAVE THE HOSPITAL PREMISES UNLESS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE HOSPITAL IS PHYSICALLY PRESENT WITH THE DEFENDANT AT ALL TIMES AND TO DEFINE "VIOLENT CRIME".

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Other Proceedings
Ratified

H. 4207 -- Reps. Campsen, Altman, Robinson, Delleney, Chellis, Hinson, Barrett, Inabinett, Whipper, Haskins, Hawkins, Whatley, Young-Brickell, Bailey, H. Brown, Mack, Law, Young, Limbaugh, Easterday, Seithel, Breeland, Harrell, Limehouse and Dantzler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-24-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMMITMENT OF A DEFENDANT FOUND NOT GUILTY BY REASON OF INSANITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DEFENDANT HOSPITALIZED ON THESE GROUNDS FOUND NOT GUILTY BY REASON OF INSANITY OF A VIOLENT CRIME MAY NOT LEAVE THE HOSPITAL PREMISES UNLESS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE HOSPITAL IS PHYSICALLY PRESENT WITH THE DEFENDANT AT ALL TIMES AND TO DEFINE "VIOLENT CRIME".

Introduced & Committed

H. 4208 -- Rep. R. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE SILVER BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL "LADY DOGS" TRACK AND FIELD TEAM OF AIKEN COUNTY ON WINNING THE 1997 CLASS AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4209 -- Rep. R. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE MIDLAND VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL "MUSTANGS" BASEBALL TEAM OF AIKEN COUNTY ON WINNING THE 1997 CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4210 -- Reps. Young, Woodrum, G. Brown, Canty and Neal: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE SUMTER HIGH SCHOOL TRACK TEAM, COACHES, ASSISTANTS, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 1997, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON WINNING THE 1997 AAAA STATE TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4211 -- Reps. Scott, J. Brown, Howard, 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, 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 MRS. SARA FAYE OWENS HARDY OF RICHLAND COUNTY FOR HER OUTSTANDING SERVICE OF THIRTY-THREE YEARS TO PUBLIC EDUCATION AND WISHING HER ABUNDANT HAPPINESS FOLLOWING HER RETIREMENT FROM RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE AS PRINCIPAL OF ALCORN MIDDLE SCHOOL IN COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4212 -- Rep. Edge: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THE WEEK OF JUNE 1-7, 1997, AS "SMALL BUSINESS WORKS FOR SOUTH CAROLINA WEEK" IN THIS STATE IN RECOGNITION OF THE ONGOING SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE AMERICAN WAY OF LIFE MADE BY SOUTH CAROLINA'S SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4213 -- Reps. Stille, Carnell, Parks and Townsend: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO ALLOW THE ABBEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PANTHERS BOYS TRACK TEAM AND ITS COACHES THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THURSDAY, MAY 29, 1997, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AS WINNING THE CLASS AA STATE TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP FOR 1997.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4214 -- Reps. Stille, Carnell, Parks and Townsend: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE MEMBERS AND COACHES OF THE ABBEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PANTHERS BOYS TRACK TEAM ON BEING 1997 STATE AA TRACK CHAMPIONS.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4215 -- Judiciary Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, RELATING TO CONCEALABLE WEAPONS PERMIT, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2196, 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. 4216 -- Judiciary Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY, E-911 OPERATORS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2181, 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

H. 4217 -- Judiciary Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY, LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2186, 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

H. 4218 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, MANUFACTURED HOUSING BOARD, RELATING TO MANUFACTURED HOMES, PRACTICES IN THE INDUSTRY, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2176, 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

H. 4219 -- Rep. Klauber: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-290, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE VOTING PRECINCTS IN GREENWOOD COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN PRECINCTS AND THE DATE OF THE OFFICIAL MAP ON WHICH THE LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE SHOWN.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Other Proceedings
Ratified

H. 4220 -- Rep. Neilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-28-70, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS AND THE MINIMUM LOGGED SERVICE TIME REQUIRED OF THESE OFFICERS, SO AS TO REDUCE THIS SERVICE TIME FROM TWENTY TO TEN HOURS A MONTH AND SIXTY TO THIRTY HOURS A QUARTER.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4221 -- Rep. Seithel: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO ARNOLD S. GOODSTEIN II OF DORCHESTER COUNTY ON TUESDAY, MAY 27, 1997, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON WINNING THE STATE PTO OVERALL REFLECTIONS LITERATURE COMPETITION SPONSORED BY THE NATIONAL PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4222 -- Rep. Seithel: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO ARNOLD S. GOODSTEIN, II OF DORCHESTER COUNTY ON WINNING THE STATE PTO OVERALL REFLECTIONS LITERATURE COMPETITION SPONSORED BY THE NATIONAL PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION AND TO WISH HIM WELL AS HE CONTINUES TO DISTINGUISH HIMSELF IN HIS SCHOOL WORK AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4223 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE HONORABLE RANDY BLACKWELL ON RECEIVING THE 1997 SOUTH CAROLINA AMBASSADOR FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AWARD FOR CLARENDON COUNTY.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4224 -- Rep. Meacham: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE FORT MILL HIGH SCHOOL "YELLOW JACKETS" BOYS' TENNIS TEAM ON CAPTURING THE 1996-97 STATE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4225 -- 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 "YELLOW JACKETS" BOYS' TENNIS TEAM, COACHES, ASSISTANTS, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 1997, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON CAPTURING THE 1996-97 STATE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4226 -- Rep. Beck: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE NORTH AUGUSTA YELLOW JACKETS ON THEIR FIRST BASEBALL STATE TITLE IN FORTY-EIGHT YEARS AS THEY CLAIMED THE AAAA CHAMPIONSHIP CROWN WITH A 25-9 RECORD.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4227 -- Reps. Govan, Cobb-Hunter, Stuart, Sharpe and Felder: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING SAINT LUKE UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) OF ORANGEBURG UPON THE CELEBRATION OF ITS CENTENNIAL YEAR, 1997.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4228 -- Reps. Neilson, Campsen, Inabinett, Whipper, Lloyd, Littlejohn, Clyburn, J. Hines, Stille, Miller, Hamilton, Cave and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-280 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE ISSUANCE OF INSURANCE IDENTIFICATION CARDS USING A PERSON'S SOCIAL SECURITY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER AS PART OF THE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4229 -- Reps. F. Smith and McMahand: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-5-610, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DIVISION OF THE STATE INTO SIXTEEN JUDICIAL CIRCUITS, THE NUMBER OF JUDGES TO BE ELECTED FROM EACH CIRCUIT, AND THE ELECTION OF ADDITIONAL JUDGES WITHOUT REGARD TO COUNTY OR CIRCUIT OF RESIDENCE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NUMBER OF JUDGES TO BE ELECTED FROM EACH CIRCUIT; TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF ADDITIONAL JUDGES WITHOUT REGARD TO COUNTY OR CIRCUIT OF RESIDENCE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT ALL JUDGES BE RESIDENTS OF THE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FROM WHICH THEY ARE ELECTED; AND TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONS SERVING AS CIRCUIT JUDGES ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISION PROVIDING FOR THE POPULAR ELECTION OF CIRCUIT JUDGES SHALL CONTINUE TO SERVE FOR THE TERM FOR WHICH THEY WERE ELECTED.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4230 -- Rep. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SUMTER HIGH SCHOOL MEN'S TRACK TEAM UPON WINNING THE 1996-97 CLASS AAAA STATE TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIP AND EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SUMTER HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' TRACK TEAM FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR EARNING THE RUNNER-UP HONORS IN THE REGION IV CLASS AAAA CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4231 -- Reps. Delleney, Canty and D. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 1997, AS THE TIME FOR ELECTING A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; AND TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001.

Introduced & Adopted
Senate Amendments Amended
Message from Senate
Message from Senate

H. 4232 -- Rep. Webb: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE D. W. DANIEL HIGH SCHOOL LIONS ON WINNING THE 1997 CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN BOYS SOCCER.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4233 -- Reps. Limehouse, Altman, Campsen, Breeland, Whipper, Mack, J. Hines, F. Smith and Lloyd: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE DIVISION OF MARINE RESOURCES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AND COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE IN MARINE RESOURCES RESEARCH, MANAGEMENT, AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4234 -- Reps. Boan and Hodges: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND DR. JAMES A. BOYKIN OF LANCASTER FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS A TRUSTEE OF SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THIS OFFICE.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4235 -- Rep. Miller: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-11-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ELECTORS OF A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT MAY PETITION FOR A REFERENDUM ON THE QUESTION OF WHETHER THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT SHOULD BE ELECTED; BY ADDING SECTION 6-11-66 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN THOSE DISTRICTS WHICH ADOPT THE REFERENDUM THE COMMISSIONERS MUST BE ELECTED ON AN AT-LARGE BASIS IN A NONPARTISAN ELECTION CONDUCTED AT THE TIME OF THE GENERAL ELECTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 6-11-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO IMPLEMENTATION OF ELECTION REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO EXEMPT CERTAIN DISTRICTS FROM CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4236 -- Reps. McMahand and F. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING DR. C. STEPHEN SANDERS OF GREENVILLE COUNTY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING AND DEDICATED TWO YEARS OF SERVICE AS PRESIDENT OF THE BAPTIST MINISTERS FELLOWSHIP OF GREENVILLE AND VICINITY.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4237 -- Reps. Stoddard, Phillips, Littlejohn and Inabinett: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 1997, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE ELECTION OF A CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE AND FAMILY COURT JUDGES AS THE TIME FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE TO MEET IN JOINT SESSION IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, SEAT 2, FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, TO SUCCEED THE MEMBER WHOSE TERM EXPIRES IN 1997; AND TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE REGARDING NOMINATIONS AND NOMINATING AND SECONDING SPEECHES FOR THE CANDIDATES FOR THIS OFFICE DURING THE JOINT SESSION.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4238 -- Reps. Spearman, Allison, Byrd, Cobb-Hunter, Gamble, Hinson, Lee, Martin, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neilson, Parks, Rodgers, Seithel, Stuart and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING PHYLLIS O. BONANNO ON HER APPOINTMENT AS THE FIFTEENTH PRESIDENT OF COLUMBIA COLLEGE AND ON BECOMING THE FIRST WOMAN PRESIDENT IN THE COLLEGE'S HISTORY.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4239 -- Reps. F. Smith and McMahand: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-195 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY MEDICAL STUDENT GRADUATING FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA MEDICAL SCHOOL OR THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AFTER COMPLETING HIS INTERNSHIP AND RESIDENCY TRAINING MUST PRACTICE FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS IN A RURAL COMMUNITY HAVING A POPULATION OF LESS THAN TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND PERSONS IF THE STUDENT RECEIVED CERTAIN STATE OR FEDERAL GRANTS WHICH WERE APPLIED TOWARD HIS MEDICAL EDUCATION, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4240 -- Reps. F. Smith and McMahand: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-19-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY NOT DEVOLVE ITS DISCIPLINARY RESPONSIBILITIES IMPOSED ON IT BY LAW UPON A SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, OR OTHER STAFF PERSON AT A LOCAL SCHOOL.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4241 -- Reps. F. Smith and McMahand: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PREPARATORY COURSE FOR THE SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST MUST BE PROVIDED AND INCLUDED IN THE CURRICULUM IN EACH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL OF THIS STATE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4242 -- Reps. Vaughn and McMahand: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-47-65, SO AS TO CREATE THE COMMERCIAL MOBILE RADIO SERVICE BOARD AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERS, POWERS, AND DUTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROVIDING FOR ALLOCATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE REVENUES GENERATED BY THE COLLECTION OF THE COMMERCIAL MOBILE RADIO SERVICE 911 CHARGES; TO AMEND SECTION 23-47-10, RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS' DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO REVISE DEFINITIONS AND DEFINE NEW TERMS; TO AMEND SECTION 23-47-50, RELATING TO 911 SUBSCRIBER BILLING, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A MONTHLY COMMERCIAL MOBILE RADIO SERVICE (CMRS) 911 CHARGE FOR EACH CMRS CONNECTION WITH A SOUTH CAROLINA BILLING ADDRESS OR MOBILE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER CONTAINING A SOUTH CAROLINA AREA CODE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 23-47-70, RELATING TO IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY, SO AS TO EXTEND IMMUNITY TO CERTAIN COMMERCIAL MOBILE RADIO SERVICE PROVIDERS, OR SERVICE SUPPLIERS, AND THEIR OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, ASSIGNS, OR AGENTS FROM CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH DEVELOPMENT, DESIGN, INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, PERFORMANCE, OR PROVISION OF 911 SERVICE AND PROVISION OF SUBSCRIBER INFORMATION TO GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4243 -- 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, Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MRS. ANN B. MARTIN OF MCCORMICK UPON BEING NAMED FEMALE STATE EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4244 -- Rep. R. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE MIDLAND VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL "MUSTANGS" BASEBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 1997, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON WINNING THE 1997 CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4245 -- Rep. R. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE SILVER BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL "LADY DOGS" TRACK AND FIELD TEAM, COACHES, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 1997, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON WINNING THE 1997 CLASS AA STATE TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4246 -- Rep. Beck: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE NORTH AUGUSTA HIGH SCHOOL "YELLOW JACKETS" BASEBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 1997, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON WINNING THE 1997 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4247 -- Rep. Bowers: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE DEVELOPMENT OF A METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC VOTING OR VOTING ON THE INTERNET IN PRIMARIES AND GENERAL ELECTIONS IN SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO PROVIDE FOR A REPORT BY THE COMMITTEE.

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H. 4248 -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-1230 SO AS TO ALLOW AN INCOME TAX CREDIT TO CERTAIN NEW BUSINESSES IN THIS STATE FOR SOCIAL SECURITY TAXES PAID ON AN EMPLOYEE'S WAGES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO GRANT AN EXEMPTION TO CERTAIN NEW BUSINESSES IN THIS STATE.

Introduced & Committed
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4249 -- Rep. F. Smith: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 13, ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO ELECTION OF JUDGES TO THE CIRCUIT COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF EACH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SHALL ELECT THE JUDGES FOR THE JUDICIAL CIRCUITS IN THE MANNER THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL PROVIDE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONS SERVING AS CIRCUIT JUDGES ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE PROVISION PROVIDING FOR THE POPULAR ELECTION OF CIRCUIT JUDGES SHALL CONTINUE TO SERVE FOR THE TERM FOR WHICH THEY WERE ELECTED.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4250 -- Rep. F. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-1-300, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE NOT BARRING RECOVERY IN MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE SHALL NOT BAR RECOVERY IN ANY ACTION BY ANY PERSON OR LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE TO RECOVER DAMAGES FOR NEGLIGENCE RESULTING IN DEATH OR IN INJURY TO PERSON OR PROPERTY, IF SUCH CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE WAS EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN THE NEGLIGENCE THAT MUST BE ESTABLISHED IN ORDER TO RECOVER FROM THE PARTY AGAINST WHOM RECOVERY IS SOUGHT, TO PROVIDE WHEN A PLAINTIFF IN A NEGLIGENCE ACTION MAY RECOVER, TO PROVIDE THAT PLAINTIFF'S RECOVERY SHALL BE REDUCED IN PROPORTION TO THE AMOUNT OF HIS NEGLIGENCE, AND THAT THE PLAINTIFF'S NEGLIGENCE SHALL BE COMPARED TO THE COMBINED NEGLIGENCE OF ALL DEFENDANTS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4251 -- Reps. F. Smith, McMahand and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-1530 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR A PERSON WHO FILES A FRIVOLOUS CLAIM AGAINST AN OFFICIAL OR PERSON SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 13, TITLE
(ETHICS ACT) AND A PERSON SUBJECT TO AN ETHICAL CODE ENFORCED BY THE STATE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4252 -- Reps. Seithel, Altman, G. Brown, Hinson, Lanford, Quinn, Bowers, Simrill, M. Hines, Loftis, Tripp, Maddox, Phillips, Mason, Neal, Kirsh, Trotter, Davenport, Knotts, Robinson, Inabinett, Fleming, Allison, Rodgers, Barrett, Stille, McMaster, Moody-Lawrence, F. Smith, Dantzler, Spearman, Battle, Lloyd, McMahand, Mullen, Miller, Littlejohn, Delleney and Hodges: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO URGE THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO DETERMINE WHETHER CONTRACTS CONTEMPLATED BY THE UNIVERSITY AND COLUMBIA HCA AMOUNT TO A JOINT VENTURE, TO AUTHENTICATE THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF ASSETS AND REEVALUATE THE MORGAN STANLEY EVALUATION, TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AS TO ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROJECT, AND TO REEXAMINE WHETHER COLUMBIA HCA IS THE APPROPRIATE PARTNER FOR THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4253 -- Reps. Neilson, Stuart and Rhoad: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE GRATITUDE AND BEST WISHES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO KELLER H. BARRON FOR HER PIONEERING WORK IN BETTERING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE AGING AND ELDERLY DURING HER TENURE AS RESEARCH DIRECTOR FOR THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON AGING.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4254 -- Rep. Wilkes: A BILL TO DEVOLVE THE POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FAIRFIELD COUNTY RECREATION DISTRICT ON THE GOVERNING BODY OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY, TO TRANSFER ALL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES OF THE DISTRICT TO THE COUNTY, AND TO REPEAL ACT 1059 OF 1970 RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE FAIRFIELD COUNTY RECREATION DISTRICT.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading
Other Proceedings
Other Proceedings

H. 4255 -- Reps. Martin, Limehouse, Bauer, Woodrum, Littlejohn, Sandifer, Knotts, Wilder, McCraw, Trotter, Townsend, Webb, Stille, Barrett, Maddox, Cooper, Allison, Battle, Loftis, Rodgers, Mullen, Witherspoon, Miller, Koon, Jordan, Lee, Lanford, Cato, Walker, Leach, Hamilton, Vaughn, Barfield, Cromer, Davenport and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-7-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL LEGISLATION CONSIDERED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MUST BE DRAFTED SO THAT A PERSON WITH A HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION CAN CLEARLY UNDERSTAND IT.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4256 -- Rep. T. Brown: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS OF CHOPPEE HIGH SCHOOL OF GEORGETOWN COUNTY ON CELEBRATING THE SCHOOL'S FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4257 -- Rep. Govan: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE THE CLASS OF 1947 OF WILKINSON HIGH SCHOOL FORMERLY OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR FIFTIETH HIGH SCHOOL REUNION.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4258 -- Reps. Wilkins, 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, 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, Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO OUR ESTEEMED AND LEGENDARY UNITED STATES SENATOR, THE HONORABLE STROM THURMOND, ON SURPASSING ANOTHER LONGEVITY RECORD BY BECOMING THE LONGEST-SERVING SENATOR IN THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4259 -- Reps. H. Brown and Hinson: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE HANAHAN HIGH SCHOOL "HAWKS" SOCCER TEAM, COACHES, AND STAFF ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 1997, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON WINNING THE 1996-97 CLASS AA-A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4260 -- Reps. Scott, 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, A. Harris, 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, 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 CONGRATULATING THE SOUTH CAROLINA CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BENCH AND BAR SPOUSES, INCORPORATED, ON SPONSORING ITS FOURTH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP GALA AND WISHING IT MUCH SUCCESS IN ITS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4261 -- Reps. H. Brown and Hinson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE HANAHAN HIGH SCHOOL "HAWKS" SOCCER TEAM, COACHES, AND STAFF ON WINNING THE 1996-97 CLASS AA-A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4262 -- Rep. Bailey: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF TERETHA LEMON-LINCOLN OF DORCHESTER COUNTY AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4263 -- Reps. Carnell, Klauber, Parks and Stille: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING JACOB SVENSSON OF LANDER UNIVERSITY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS AS A MEMBER OF LANDER'S 1997 NCAA DIVISION II NATIONAL MENS TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4264 -- Reps. Carnell, Klauber, Parks and Stille: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING RICARDO ALMEIDA OF LANDER UNIVERSITY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS AS A MEMBER OF LANDER'S 1997 NCAA DIVISION II NATIONAL MENS TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4265 -- Reps. Carnell, Klauber, Parks and Stille: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING CLAES PERSSON OF LANDER UNIVERSITY FOR HIS ROLE IN ASSISTING LANDER WIN THE 1997 NCAA DIVISION II NATIONAL MENS TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4266 -- Reps. Carnell, Klauber, Parks and Stille: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING FRANK POTTHOFF OF LANDER UNIVERSITY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS AS A MEMBER OF LANDER'S 1997 NCAA DIVISION II NATIONAL MENS TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4267 -- Reps. Carnell, Klauber, Parks and Stille: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MARTIN KAHM OF LANDER UNIVERSITY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS AS A MEMBER OF LANDER'S 1997 NCAA DIVISION II NATIONAL MENS TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4268 -- Reps. Carnell, Klauber, Parks and Stille: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING LAIO TEIXEIRA OF LANDER UNIVERSITY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS AS A MEMBER OF LANDER'S 1997 NCAA DIVISION II NATIONAL MENS TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4269 -- Reps. Carnell, Klauber, Parks and Stille: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MAURICE SZPYDOWSKI OF LANDER UNIVERSITY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS AS A MEMBER OF LANDER'S 1997 NCAA DIVISION II NATIONAL MENS TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4270 -- Reps. Carnell, Klauber, Parks and Stille: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING JANNE VILHUNEN OF LANDER UNIVERSITY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS AS A MEMBER OF LANDER'S 1997 NCAA DIVISION II NATIONAL MENS TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4271 -- Reps. Carnell, Klauber, Parks and Stille: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING COACH JOSEPH CABRI, LANDER UNIVERSITY MENS TENNIS COACH, FOR LEADING THE UNIVERSITY'S MENS TENNIS TEAM TO ITS NINTH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AND ON HIS SUCCESS AS AN OUTSTANDING FACULTY MEMBER.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4272 -- Rep. Cave: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE BELOVED MRS. SARAH MAE McCRADY LAWTON OF ALLENDALE COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HER 100TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4273 -- Rep. McLeod: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MARYLAND STATE SENATOR GLORIA GARY LAWLAH, A NATIVE OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA, FOR HER DISTINGUISHED LEADERSHIP RECORD AND ACHIEVEMENTS.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4274 -- Reps. Robinson, Sandifer, Barrett, Vaughn, Hinson, Simrill, Sandifer, Young, Woodrum, Kelley, Cooper, McMaster, Harrison, Cotty, Limbaugh, Trotter, Allison, Koon, D. Smith, Maddox, Klauber, Spearman, Jordan, Stuart, Mullen and Jennings: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-15-455 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OR PLED GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE TO CERTAIN SPECIFIED CRIMINAL OFFENSES INVOLVING MINORS MAY ENTER THE GROUNDS OR BUILDINGS OF AN ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY SCHOOL OR COME WITHIN A ONE HUNDRED-YARD RADIUS OF THE SCHOOL EXCEPT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4275 -- Rep. Miller: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING WACCAMAW HIGH SCHOOL OF PAWLEYS ISLAND ON BEING SELECTED TO RECEIVE THE DOE TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION GRANT BASED UPON THE EFFORTS AND STUDIES OF MARY GINNY DUBOSE, ENGLISH DEPARTMENT CHAIR AT THE SCHOOL.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4276 -- Reps. Cave, Wilder, Meacham, Young-Brickell, Cobb-Hunter, Campsen, Simrill, J. Hines, M. Hines, Kennedy, Bailey, Lee, Parks, Knotts, Koon, J. Brown, Byrd, Clyburn, Cave, Inabinett, Lloyd, McMahand, Neal, Howard, Seithel, McCraw, Rice, Robinson, Breeland, Fleming, Cotty, Wilkes, Hamilton, Miller, Leach, Mason, Jordan, Stille, Mack, Phillips, Rodgers, Pinckney, Martin, Kinon, Barrett, Kirsh, McLeod, Klauber, Sandifer and Whatley: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SINCEREST CONGRATULATIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO MR. AND MRS. CARL F. MCINTOSH ON THE JOYOUS OCCASION OF THEIR FIRST WEDDING ANNIVERSARY ON JUNE 29, 1997, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES FOR A LONG AND HAPPY LIFE TOGETHER.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4277 -- Rep. Limehouse: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE FAMILY AND COUNTLESS FRIENDS OF THE HONORABLE THEODORE B. GUERARD OF CHARLESTON, A FORMER LEGISLATOR AND PROMINENT ATTORNEY, WHO RECENTLY PASSED AWAY.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4278 -- Reps. Limbaugh, McKay and Askins: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR A BINDING REFERENDUM TO BE HELD AT THE SAME TIME AS THE 1998 GENERAL ELECTION TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF FLORENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE FAVOR GRANTING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE DISTRICT THE AUTHORITY BEGINNING IN 1999 TO RAISE THE MILLAGE FOR SCHOOL OPERATIONS BY NOT MORE THAN FIVE MILLS OVER THAT LEVIED FOR THE PREVIOUS YEAR WITHOUT THE REQUIREMENT OF A REFERENDUM, AND TO GRANT SUCH LIMITED FISCAL AUTONOMY TO THE BOARD BEGINNING IN 1999 IF THE RESULTS OF THE BINDING REFERENDUM ARE IN FAVOR THEREOF.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4279 -- Reps. Harrison, Webb, 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, A. Harris, 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, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE CHARLES WARREN OF THE CLEMSON UNIVERSITY GOLF TEAM ON WINNING THE 1997 NCAA NATIONAL TOURNAMENT.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4280 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-710, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE INSURANCE PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES, RETIREES, AND ELIGIBLE DEPENDENTS, SO AS TO MAKE CERTAIN TEMPORARY STATE AGENCY EMPLOYEES ELIGIBLE FOR THE STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE GROUP PLAN, TO PROVIDE THOSE TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES ELIGIBLE FOR COVERAGE, AND TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION IN HIRING ON THE BASIS OF THIS ELIGIBILITY.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4281 -- Reps. Barfield, G. Brown, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, 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, A. Harris, 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 EXPRESSING THE GRATITUDE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, ON BEHALF OF THE CITIZENS OF THE PALMETTO STATE, FOR THE TEN YEARS OF DEVOTED AND OUTSTANDING SERVICE OF FRED R. SHEHEEN AS COMMISSIONER OF THE STATE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4282 -- Reps. Knotts, Stuart, Gamble, Bauer, Riser, Spearman and Koon: A HOUSE RESOLUTION SALUTING HARVEY LAMBERT OF LEXINGTON COUNTY, THE PROPRIETOR AND SOLE OPERATOR OF LAMBERT'S BARBER SHOP IN TRIANGLE CITY IN WEST COLUMBIA, FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY AND WISHING HIM HAPPINESS UPON HIS RETIREMENT.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4283 -- Rep. Townsend: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE LOUISE LEONARD SMITH TINSLEY, AND FRED REGAN TINSLEY OF LEXINGTON COUNTY UPON CELEBRATING THEIR FIFTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO THEM FOR MANY MORE YEARS OF HAPPINESS TOGETHER.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4284 -- Rep. Townsend: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MARY ELIZABETH MARTIN GLENN, AND BEN HOYT GLENN OF RICHLAND COUNTY UPON CELEBRATING THEIR FIFTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY, AND TO EXTEND TO THEM BEST WISHES FOR MANY MORE YEARS OF HAPPINESS TOGETHER.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4285 -- Rep. Meacham: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE INDIAN LAND HIGH SCHOOL LADY WARRIORS ON THEIR FIRST EVER SOFTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, CAPPED BY A SIX INNING, 12-2 WIN IN THE FINAL GAME OF THE TITLE SERIES.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4286 -- Reps. Sheheen, Carnell and Delleney: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTINUING AUTHORITY TO PAY THE EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT IF THE 1997-98 FISCAL YEAR BEGINS WITHOUT A GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR THE YEAR IN EFFECT.

Introduced
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H. 4287 -- Rep. Neal: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 3, ARTICLE XI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE SYSTEM OF FREE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY LAW SHALL PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH FUNDING OF ALL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS MUST BE EQUALIZED.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4288 -- Rep. Neal: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-5-610, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DIVISION OF THE STATE INTO SIXTEEN JUDICIAL CIRCUITS, THE NUMBER OF JUDGES TO BE ELECTED FROM EACH CIRCUIT, AND THE ELECTION OF ADDITIONAL JUDGES WITHOUT REGARD TO COUNTY OR CIRCUIT OF RESIDENCE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NUMBER OF JUDGES TO BE ELECTED FROM EACH CIRCUIT; TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF ADDITIONAL JUDGES WITHOUT REGARD TO COUNTY OR CIRCUIT OF RESIDENCE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT ALL JUDGES BE RESIDENTS OF THE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FROM WHICH THEY ARE ELECTED; AND TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONS SERVING AS CIRCUIT JUDGES ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISION PROVIDING FOR THE POPULAR ELECTION OF CIRCUIT JUDGES SHALL CONTINUE TO SERVE FOR THE TERM FOR WHICH THEY WERE ELECTED.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4289 -- Rep. Neal: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 13, ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO ELECTION OF JUDGES TO THE CIRCUIT COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF EACH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SHALL ELECT THE JUDGES FOR THE JUDICIAL CIRCUITS IN THE MANNER THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL PROVIDE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONS SERVING AS CIRCUIT JUDGES ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE PROVISION PROVIDING FOR THE POPULAR ELECTION OF CIRCUIT JUDGES SHALL CONTINUE TO SERVE FOR THE TERM FOR WHICH THEY WERE ELECTED.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4290 -- Reps. Mason, Seithel, Clyburn, Simrill, Cotty, R. Smith, Lee, Barfield, Moody-Lawrence, Whatley, Cooper, McLeod, Cato, Miller, Davenport, Witherspoon, Phillips, Maddox, Keegan, Fleming, Riser and Bauer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 30-5-25 SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED FOR RECORDING TO THE REGISTER OF MESNE CONVEYANCES OR CLERK OF COURT MUST HAVE THE NAMES PRINTED OR TYPED NEAR OR BENEATH THEIR SIGNATURES.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4291 -- Reps. Rice and Robinson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 124 IN GREENVILLE COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 123 TO THE GREENVILLE COUNTY LINE IN HONOR OF JOE ANDERS.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Adopted

H. 4292 -- Reps. Barfield, G. Brown, Inabinett, Edge, Lloyd, Littlejohn, Fleming, F. Smith, Walker, Kelley, Keegan, Beck, Phillips, Vaughn, Neal, Leach, Stuart, Hamilton, Pinckney and Riser: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION URGING THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO REVIEW ITS CONTRACT FOR LONG DISTANCE SERVICES, IN PARTICULAR TOLL FREE, ONE-PLUS, AND CREDIT CARD CALLING, AND IF IT IS DETERMINED THAT MORE ADVANTAGEOUS CONDITIONS, TERMS, OR RATES ARE AVAILABLE, FURTHER URGING THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO REBID THESE LONG DISTANCE SERVICES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4293 -- Reps. Young and Woodrum: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONDOLENCES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF OVALYN KELLEY LATHAN OF SUMTER COUNTY WHO DIED MONDAY, JUNE 2, 1997.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4294 -- Rep. G. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING REVEREND WILLIE LAWSON OF SUMTER COUNTY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS AND SERVICE TO HIS COMMUNITY.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4295 -- Reps. Neilson, Stuart and Rhoad: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE SOUTH CAROLINA AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CONSORTIUM IN CONDUCTING ITS STATEWIDE NEEDS ASSESSMENT OF ALL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS TO EXAMINE THE PROBLEMS OF THE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF NURSES AIDES IN SOUTH CAROLINA NURSING HOMES AND TO REPORT ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BEFORE JANUARY 1, 1998.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4296 -- Reps. Neal, Cobb-Hunter, Lloyd, Inabinett and Pinckney: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 57, TITLE 48, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT PRIVILEGE AND VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURE SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT INFORMATION CONTAINED IN AN ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT IS SUBJECT TO DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4297 -- Reps. Pinckney, Neal, Cobb-Hunter, F. Smith, Moody-Lawrence and Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 24-21-665 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON'S PRIVILEGE TO VOTE IS AUTOMATICALLY REINSTATED ONCE HE IS RELEASED ON PAROLE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4298 -- Reps. Pinckney, Neal, Cobb-Hunter, F. Smith, Hodges, Moody-Lawrence and Davenport: 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. 4299 -- Reps. Pinckney, Neal and Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-40-140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MANNER IN WHICH PUBLIC FUNDS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO A CHARTER SCHOOL, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE FORMULA THAT IS USED FOR THESE DISTRIBUTIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4300 -- Reps. Pinckney, Neal, Cobb-Hunter, F. Smith, Kelley, Moody-Lawrence, Davenport and Phillips: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-40-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN MEETING THE RACIAL COMPOSITION REQUIREMENTS, ACTUAL ENROLLMENT WITHIN THE REQUIRED PARAMETERS MUST BE ACHIEVED AND A SHOWING OF A GOOD FAITH EFFORT TO MEET SUCH RACIAL REQUIREMENTS IS NOT SUFFICIENT.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4301 -- Reps. Pinckney, Neal, Cobb-Hunter, F. Smith, Phillips, Moody-Lawrence and Bowers: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 3, ARTICLE XI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE SYSTEM OF FREE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY LAW SHALL PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH FUNDING OF ALL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS MUST BE EQUALIZED.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4302 -- Reps. Pinckney, Neal, Cobb-Hunter, Bowers, Moody-Lawrence and Phillips: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-197 SO AS TO EXTEND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TO ALL FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF STATE AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4303 -- Reps. Inabinett, Govan, Jordan, Maddox, Cromer, Kennedy, Whipper, Campsen, Tripp, Jennings, J. Hines, Breeland, Cobb-Hunter, Robinson, Pinckney, Neal, Miller, Cotty, Baxley and Parks: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 33 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO MARRIAGES OF WHITES AND NEGROES AND THE AGE OF CONSENT FOR AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION MAKING MARRIAGE OF WHITES AND NEGROES UNLAWFUL.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4304 -- Rep. Whipper: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION HONORING AND RECOGNIZING THE THIRTY-SEVEN YEAR LEGACY OF DR. WILLIS C. HAM, COMMISSIONER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION AND A SPORTS FIGURE, WHO HAS MADE THE TRANSITION TO A STATE LEADER BASED ON HIS ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE, MOTIVATE, AND LEAD.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4305 -- Rep. Bowers: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE TOWN OF BRUNSON IN HAMPTON COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF ITS ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4306 -- Reps. Spearman, Clyburn and Parks: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MS. GAYLE P. WERTS ON HER RETIREMENT AS TREASURER OF SALUDA COUNTY.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4307 -- Reps. Koon, Webb, Harvin, 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, A. Harris, Harrison, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hodges, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, 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, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING DR. JAMES A. TIMMERMAN, JR., UPON HIS RETIREMENT AS DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4308 -- Reps. Young and Woodrum: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-49-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT IS NOT REQUIRED TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN AD LITEM FOR THE CHILD IF BOTH PARENTS CONSENT TO THE NAME CHANGE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4309 -- Rep. Clyburn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM OF WARDLAW ACADEMY OF EDGEFIELD COUNTY ON WINNING THE SCISAA CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FOR 1997.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4310 -- Rep. Clyburn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE SOFTBALL TEAM OF WARDLAW ACADEMY OF EDGEFIELD COUNTY ON WINNING THE SCISAA CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FOR 1997.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4311 -- Rep. Clyburn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE PATRIOTS BASEBALL TEAM OF WARDLAW ACADEMY OF EDGEFIELD COUNTY ON WINNING THE SCISAA CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FOR 1997.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4312 -- Rep. Clyburn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MS. MARGIE PLUNKETT ON HER RETIREMENT AS TREASURER OF AIKEN COUNTY.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4313 -- Rep. G. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SORROW AT THE DEATH OF MR. WALTER NELSON OF LYNCHBURG AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4314 -- Reps. Stuart, Bauer, Gamble, Knotts, Koon, Riser and Spearman: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MS. BETTY BAIRD OF LEXINGTON COUNTY UPON HER RETIREMENT FROM CLEMSON EXTENSION SERVICE.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4315 -- Reps. Beck, Mason, R. Smith, Sharpe, Spearman and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 503 OF 1982, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AIKEN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE AIKEN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO REVISE THE BOARD'S AUTHORITY WITH REGARD TO ADMINISTRATIVE AREA OFFICES AND AREA ADVISORY COUNCILS.

Introduced
Other Proceedings

H. 4316 -- Reps. Neal, Cobb-Hunter, Inabinett, Lloyd and Canty: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-464 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY MUST REINSTATE THE DRIVER'S LICENSE OF A PERSON WHOSE PRIVILEGE TO DRIVE HAS BEEN SUSPENDED BECAUSE HE WAS AN UNINSURED MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER WITHIN TEN DAYS AFTER HE PROVIDES PROOF OF INSURANCE TO THE DEPARTMENT.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4317 -- Reps. Neal, Cobb-Hunter and Canty: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 121 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO ENACT THE ENVIRONMENTAL BILL OF RIGHTS ACT; TO AUTHORIZE A CIVIL ACTION FOR DECLARATORY OR EQUITABLE RELIEF BROUGHT IN THE NAME OF THE STATE FOR THE PROTECTION OF AIR, WATER, LAND, AND OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES; TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS AND PROCEDURES; AND TO AUTHORIZE A CIVIL ACTION FOR DECLARATORY OR EQUITABLE RELIEF AGAINST THE STATE CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY STANDARDS PROMULGATED OR ISSUED BY THE STATE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4318 -- Reps. Neal, Whipper, Cobb-Hunter, Inabinett, Canty, J. Smith and Lloyd: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 6 TO TITLE 48 SO AS TO ENACT THE COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT OF 1997, INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO ESTABLISH ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE HISTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL PERMITS INCLUDING AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT TO REVIEW AND CONSIDER THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE HISTORY OF A PERMIT APPLICANT OR PERSON, TO REQUIRE THE FILING OF A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, AND TO CHARGE AND COLLECT A FEE PURSUANT TO REGULATION FOR CONDUCTING BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4319 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter, 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, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, 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 HEARTFELT APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO ANN BERRY MARTIN, CHIEF RECEPTIONIST AND BLATT BUILDING MANAGER, FOR HER UNFAILING DEDICATION TO THE BUSINESS, THE COMFORT, AND THE WHIMS OF THE MEMBERS.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4320 -- Reps. Loftis, Whipper, Davenport, Lee, Knotts, Keegan, Jennings, Leach, Trotter, Witherspoon, Klauber and Fleming: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENTS OF STATE GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE SHALL BE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE ELECTED TO OFFICE UNDER THE LAWS OF THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-1-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE INSURANCE LAWS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO MAKE CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE DEFINITION OF "DIRECTOR" OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-3-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT'S DIRECTOR, PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE ELECTED RATHER THAN APPOINTED, AND MAKE CHANGES IN THE PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE REMOVAL OF THE DIRECTOR; TO AMEND SECTION 38-3-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER CHANGES, DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT, IF THE DIRECTOR BECOMES A CANDIDATE FOR PUBLIC OFFICE OR BECOMES A MEMBER OF A POLITICAL COMMITTEE DURING TENURE, HIS OFFICE MUST BE IMMEDIATELY VACATED; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 38-3-102 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE MUST BE ELECTED TO OFFICE BY THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE STATE IN THE GENERAL ELECTION AND PROVIDE FOR THE DIRECTOR'S TERM OF OFFICE, QUALIFICATIONS, VACANCIES, AND RELATED MATTERS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ELECTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE BEGINS WITH THE 1998 STATEWIDE ELECTION PROCESS AND THAT THE DIRECTOR SERVING ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT SHALL CONTINUE TO SERVE UNTIL HIS SUCCESSOR IS ELECTED AND QUALIFIES FOR OFFICE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4321 -- Reps. Bowers, Rodgers, Hawkins, Mullen and Campsen: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE BOARD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO APPOINT AN AD HOC COMMITTEE TO INDEPENDENTLY EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE DEPARTMENT'S EVALUATION AND LICENSING PROCEDURE FOR SAFETY DISPOSAL SYSTEMS' MEDICAL WASTE INCINERATOR COMPLEX IN HAMPTON COUNTY IN RESPONSE TO A RECENT FIRE SUSTAINED BY THE COMPANY AND TO PROVIDE THAT A REPORT OF ITS FINDINGS SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Introduced & Committed
Recalled

H. 4322 -- Reps. F. Smith and McMahand: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 35, TITLE 11, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, BY ADDING ARTICLE 22 SO AS TO ENACT PROVISIONS REQUIRING THAT AT LEAST TEN PERCENT OF ALL STATE CONTRACTS, INCLUDING ANY SUBCONTRACTOR WORK, MUST BE AWARDED TO ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED PERSONS; AND TO REPEAL ARTICLE 21 OF CHAPTER 35, TITLE 11, RELATING TO THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE AND ASSISTANCE TO "MINORITY BUSINESSES".

Introduced & Committed

H. 4323 -- Reps. Neal and Canty: A BILL TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO REVIEW THE STATE MEDICAID PLAN AND REQUEST AN INCREASE IN FUNDING FOR MEDICAID EXPENDITURES FOR QUALIFIED NURSING HOME ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4324 -- Reps. Barfield, Edge, Sharpe, Cotty, Bauer, Sandifer, Loftis, Fleming, Howard, J. Smith, Barrett, Martin, McCraw, Webb, Allison, Keegan, Beck, Jordan, Maddox, Young-Brickell, Whatley, Hawkins, Kelley and Tripp: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S DESIRE TO GIVE AN EQUAL VOICE TO ALL SOUTH CAROLINA CITIZENS AND THEREBY REQUESTING THAT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO APPROVE ALL GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS THAT REQUIRE THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE AND FURTHER THAT THE RESPECTIVE HOUSE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATIONS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO APPROVE MAGISTRATE APPOINTMENTS THAT REQUIRE THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4325 -- Reps. Neal, Canty, Cobb-Hunter and Scott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 48-1-370 SO AS TO CREATE A CAUSE OF ACTION FOR A DECREASE IN REAL PROPERTY VALUE CAUSED BY A VIOLATION OF THE POLLUTION CONTROL ACT OR ANY OTHER PROVISION OF LAW OR REGULATION GOVERNING ACTIVITIES IMPACTING THE ENVIRONMENT.

Introduced & Committed

H. 4326 -- Rep. McLeod: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING SUPERINTENDENT THOMAS EDWARD CALHOUN "TEC" DOWLING FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED LEADERSHIP RECORD AND ACHIEVEMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CHILDREN OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF NEWBERRY COUNTY.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4327 -- 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, A. Harris, 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 HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND KIMBERLY J. (KIM) SMITH, ASSISTANT TO THE SPEAKER, FOR HER OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AS SHE LEAVES THIS POSITION ON AUGUST 1, 1997, TO ATTEND LAW SCHOOL.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4328 -- Rep. Neilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND EXTEND THE HEARTFELT APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO MRS. ANN COUNCIL OF DARLINGTON COUNTY UPON BEING NAMED THE 1996 SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL NURSE OF THE YEAR AND TO COMMEND HER FOR HER COMMITMENT TO HEALTH EDUCATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4329 -- Rep. Haskins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA STUDENT LEGISLATURE ON ITS EXCELLENT WORK IN TEACHING GENERATIONS OF STUDENTS THE PROCESSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA STUDENT LEGISLATURE THE USE OF THE HOUSE CHAMBER ON NOVEMBER 5, 6, AND 7, 1997, FOR ITS ANNUAL MEETING, AND TO REVOKE THE PROVISIONS OF H. 3657 PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED WHICH AUTHORIZED THE USE OF THE HOUSE CHAMBER BY THE STUDENT LEGISLATURE ON OTHER DATES.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4330 -- Rep. R. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND JANE V. (CANDYE) SLAY, PRINCIPAL OF REDCLIFFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN AIKEN AND ONE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S MOST HONORED SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, UPON HER RETIREMENT.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4331 -- Reps. Scott, 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, A. Harris, 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, 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 CONGRATULATING THE SOUTH CAROLINA CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BENCH AND BAR SPOUSES, INCORPORATED, ON ITS FOURTH ANNIVERSARY AND WISHING IT MUCH SUCCESS IN ITS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4332 -- Rep. Limehouse: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND RECOGNIZE OUR ASSISTANT CHIEF PAGE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, JAMES J. "JIMMY" BAILEY, JR., OF CHARLESTON COUNTY UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS FORTHCOMING GRADUATION FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO THANK HIM FOR HIS DEDICATION TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4333 -- Reps. 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, A. Harris, 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 COMMEND DR. DAVID T. SHANNON FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED CAREER AS A UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATOR, PROFESSOR, AUTHOR, AND MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL UPON HIS RETIREMENT AS PRESIDENT OF ALLEN UNIVERSITY.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4334 -- Rep. Seithel: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING EDWIN S. TAYLOR ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE CHARLESTON COUNTY PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4335 -- Rep. McLeod: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING CHIEF SUMMARY COURT JUDGE J. OSCAR ZOBEL FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED RECORD OF JUDICIAL SERVICE AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR HIS TWENTY-SIX AND ONE-HALF YEARS AS A NEWBERRY COUNTY MAGISTRATE.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4336 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND REVEREND WILBURN BEASLEY OF TURBEVILLE, A LEGEND IN THE FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH, FOR A LIFETIME OF SERVICE AS A MINISTER AND COMMUNITY LEADER IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE SOUTHEAST.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4337 -- Reps. Scott, 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, A. Harris, 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, 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 APPRECIATION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO DR. LEO RICHARDSON, DIRECTOR OF INDIVIDUAL AND PROVIDER RIGHTS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE STATE AND TO WISH HIM WELL UPON HIS RETIREMENT.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4338 -- Rep. Breeland: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE STRONG FAMILY UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS THIRTY-SEVENTH REUNION TO BE HELD IN CHARLESTON AND TO PROCLAIM THE WEEK OF AUGUST 18 - 24, 1997, AS THE STRONG FAMILY REUNION WEEK IN CHARLESTON.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4339 -- Rep. Hawkins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT THE DEATH OF FORMER SPARTANBURG COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR HUBERT E. JOHNSON AND TO EXTEND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4340 -- Reps. Baxley, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, 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, A. Harris, 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 CONGRATULATE MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM H. BAXLEY, JR., OF HARTSVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THE SPECIAL OCCASION OF THEIR FIFTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY ON SEPTEMBER 7, 1997, AND EXTEND TO THEM BEST WISHES FOR MANY MORE YEARS OF HAPPINESS TOGETHER.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

H. 4341 -- Reps. Cotty and Scott: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE RIDGE VIEW HIGH SCHOOL CLASS AAA GIRLS' TRACK TEAM FOR FINISHING IN FIRST PLACE IN THE STATE FOR 1996-97 AND SECOND PLACE IN 1995-96, IN ITS FIRST TWO YEARS OF EXISTENCE, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES FOR THE CONTINUATION OF ITS NEW WINNING TRADITION.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4342 -- Reps. Cotty and McMaster: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE 1997 SPRING VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL TEAM ON ENDING ITS OUTSTANDING SEASON WITH A RANKING OF NUMBER 3 AMONG AAA TEAMS, AND TO WISH THE TEAM MEMBERS AND COACHES CONTINUED SUCCESS.

Introduced & Adopted

H. 4343 -- Reps. Robinson, Rice and Webb: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MR. AND MRS. ALVIN JUDSON HURT OF PICKENS COUNTY ON THE HAPPY OCCASION OF THEIR FIFTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY, AND COMMENDING BOTH OF THESE WONDERFUL PEOPLE FOR THEIR MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THEIR COMMUNITY OVER THE YEARS.

Introduced & Adopted
Returned by Senate with Concurrence

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