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2006 HOUSE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
House bills & resolutions acted on by the House in 2006.
For past history of the following Bills see 2005 House Journal.

H. 3010 -- Reps. W. D. Smith, Wilkins, G. R. Smith, Vaughn, Harrison, Davenport, Sandifer, Coates, Young, Leach, Viers, Littlejohn, Rice, Hinson, Clark, Walker, Mahaffey, Duncan, Hagood and Clemmons: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 40, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF A SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL DISTRICT, ITS GOVERNANCE, AND ITS POWERS AND DUTIES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH A CHARTER SCHOOL INCLUDING THOSE SPONSORED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL DISTRICT MUST BE FORMED, FUNDED, REGULATED, AND GOVERNED, AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-18-900, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ANNUAL REPORT CARDS AND PERFORMANCE RATINGS UNDER THE EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY ACT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-18-920, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS OF THESE REPORT CARDS, SO AS TO REQUIRE CHARTER SCHOOLS TO REPORT DATA TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO GENERATE A REPORT CARD, AND PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT BY REGULATION SHALL ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR THIS DATA REPORTING.

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H. 3034 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter, Vaughn, E. H. Pitts, Clyburn, Whipper, Hagood and Hodges: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO STUDY THE VIABILITY OF ESTABLISHING AN INLAND INTERMODAL PORT IN THE VICINITY OF THE INTERSECTION OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS 95 AND 26 AND TO REPORT ITS FINDINGS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON JANUARY 10, 2006.

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H. 3051 -- Reps. Sinclair, Harrison, Mahaffey and Umphlett: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 39-15-1190, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL USE OF COUNTERFEIT MARKS, SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE A "COUNTERFEIT MARK", TO ESTABLISH FELONIES FOR THE USE OF, TRAFFICKING IN, AND PRODUCTION OF A COUNTERFEIT MARK, TO PROVIDE FOR SEIZURE AND SALE OF ITEMS IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF A COUNTERFEIT MARK, AND TO PROVIDE FOR INVESTIGATORY POWERS OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE; AND BY ADDING SECTION 39-15-1195 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES OF PROPERTY INVOLVED IN THE CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS ESTABLISHED FOR COUNTERFEIT MARKS AND PROVIDE THE PROCEDURES APPLICABLE FOR THIS SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE.

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H. 3060 -- Reps. Ceips, Vaughn, Mahaffey, Sandifer, Toole, Duncan, M. A. Pitts, Umphlett, Dantzler, Whitmire, Barfield, Jefferson, Govan, Hosey, Vick, Chalk, J. Hines, Anderson, G. Brown, Miller, Battle, Whipper, Sinclair, Haley, Martin, Young, Haskins, Brady, Moody-Lawrence, Loftis, Phillips, Anthony, R. Brown, D. C. Smith, Limehouse, Coates, Owens, Rhoad, Leach, Littlejohn, Neilson, Bales, E. H. Pitts, Huggins and Scarborough: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-930 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS FOR FORCED LABOR OR SERVICES, TO PROVIDE A PENALTY, TO DEFINE THE TERM "FORCED LABOR OR SERVICES", AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR PERSONS IN THE CUSTODY OF A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY.

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H. 3062 -- Reps. Kirsh, Davenport, Barfield, Clyburn, Clark, Bales, Clemmons, Chellis, Bailey and Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-13-250, AS AMENDED, 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 OR HAS HELD CONTINUOUS LICENSURE FOR AT LEAST THIRTY YEARS, IS FIFTY YEARS OLD, AND WHO HAS NOT BEEN DISCIPLINED BY THE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY FROM TAKING THE CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES; AND TO PROVIDE THAT, UPON APPROVAL BY THE BOARD, AN ATTENDANCE FORM MAY BE OBTAINED GIVING CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT FOR ATTENDANCE AT TRADE SHOW COSMETOLOGY-RELATED INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS.

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H. 3085 -- Reps. Harrison, Kirsh, E. H. Pitts, Hinson, Mahaffey, Umphlett, McLeod, Jennings and Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-13-515 TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF IDENTITY FRAUD FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-13-510, RELATING TO FINANCIAL IDENTITY FRAUD, SO AS TO ADD CERTAIN IDENTIFYING DOCUMENTATION TO THE DEFINITION OF "IDENTIFYING INFORMATION".

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H. 3109 -- Reps. M. A. Pitts, E. H. Pitts, Taylor, Mahaffey and Umphlett: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-67-160 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL BUS DRIVER SHALL HAVE A PHYSICAL EXAMINATION PERFORMED BY A PHYSICIAN, NURSE PRACTITIONER, OR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BEFORE THE TESTING REQUIRED TO OPERATE A SCHOOL BUS AND PROVIDE FOR THE REPORTING OF THE RESULTS OF THE EXAMINATION.

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H. 3132 -- Reps. Coleman, Limehouse, Whitmire, Huggins, Mitchell, Merrill, Hagood, Delleney, Harrison, Hinson and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 44-61-120, AS AMENDED, 44-61-130, AS AMENDED, AND 44-61-330 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ALL RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO INCLUDE GUIDELINES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF EPINEPHRINE IN A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PLAN; TO AUTHORIZE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS TO POSSESS EPINEPHRINE; AND TO REQUIRE GUIDELINES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF EPINEPHRINE TO A CHILD SUFFERING FROM A SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTION.

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H. 3160 -- Reps. M. A. Pitts, Hinson, Walker, Sandifer, Toole and Umphlett: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-1-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ELECTION DATE FOR MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE ELECTION DATE IS THE TUESDAY AFTER THE FIRST MONDAY IN NOVEMBER OF EVERY OTHER EVEN-NUMBERED YEAR; TO AMEND SECTION 2-1-40, RELATING TO THE TERM OF OFFICE FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE TERM IS FOUR YEARS; TO ADD SECTION 2-1-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TERM OF OFFICE FOR THE SENATE IS SIX YEARS.

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H. 3166 -- Reps. Taylor, Leach, Vaughn, Bailey, Scarborough and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-11-53 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF A POLITICAL PARTY SUBSTITUTES A CANDIDATE FOR A GENERAL OR SPECIAL ELECTION, IT MUST DO SO AS SOON AS REASONABLY POSSIBLE, TO REQUIRE THE NOMINATION OF A SUBSTITUTE CANDIDATE BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE NOT MORE THAN THIRTY DAYS FROM THE DATE THE CANDIDACY BECOMES VACANT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT IF A PARTY FAILS TO NOMINATE A SUBSTITUTE CANDIDATE WITHIN THIRTY DAYS, THE PARTY IS PROHIBITED FROM NOMINATING A CANDIDATE FOR THAT OFFICE.

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H. 3184 -- Reps. Harrison, G. R. Smith, Whipper, Cato, G. M. Smith and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-13-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEARINGS AND ORDERS OF THE STATE HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR APPEAL OF A COMMISSION DECISION TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO NOTICE AND HEARING IN A CONTESTED CASE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STANDARD OF PROOF IN A CONTESTED CASE IS BY A PREPONDERANCE OF THE EVIDENCE EXCEPT IN A CONTESTED CASE INVOLVING THE DETERMINATION OF A CERTIFICATE OF NEED FOR NEW OPEN HEART SURGERY SERVICES WHEN A LEGALLY CONCLUSIVE PRESUMPTION IS CREATED IN FAVOR OF APPROVAL WHEN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES ARE MET; TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-23-380, 1-23-390, 1-23-600, ALL AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 1-23-610, ALL RELATING TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT JUDICIAL REVIEW OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION MUST BE MADE BY AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE, TO PROVIDE THAT DECISION MAY BE APPEALED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-650, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROMULGATION OF RULES GOVERNING THE OPERATIONS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR THE HEARING OF CONTESTED CASES OR APPEALS BY INDIVIDUAL AGENCIES ARE OF NO FORCE AND EFFECT IN PROCEEDINGS BEFORE AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-660, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO HEARINGS OF THE DIVISION OF THE MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO CREATE THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLE HEARINGS WITHIN THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS COMPOSITION AND OPERATION; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-320, RELATING TO AN ORDER OF THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR APPEAL FROM A FINAL DECISION OF THE COMMISSION TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS AS PROVIDED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA APPELLATE COURT RULES; TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-340, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR APPEAL OF A COMMISSION'S DECISION TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 9-21-70, RELATING TO APPEALS FROM A DECISION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT, SO AS TO APPEAL TO THE COURT OF APPEALS AS PROVIDED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA APPELLATE COURT RULES; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-4410, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPEALS REGARDING PROCUREMENT BY THE PROCUREMENT REVIEW PANEL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT DOES NOT APPLY TO THE PANEL UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES AND APPEAL FROM A PANEL DECISION IS ONLY TO THE CIRCUIT COURT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-60-3370, 12-60-3380, AND 12-60-3390, ALL AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TAXPAYER APPEALS, ALL SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT APPEALS ARE TO THE COURT OF APPEALS RATHER THAN THE CIRCUIT COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 14-8-200, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SO AS TO ADD FINAL DECISIONS OF AN AGENCY, OR A FINAL DECISION OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE TO THE LIST OF CASES THE COURT OF APPEALS HAS JURISDICTION OVER; TO AMEND SECTION 31-21-130, RELATING TO APPEALS TO THE HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION REGARDING THE SOUTH CAROLINA FAIR HOUSING LAW, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT APPEAL IS TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT RATHER THAN THE CIRCUIT COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 33-56-140, RELATING TO INVESTIGATIONS, HEARINGS, AND APPEALS REGARDING SOLICITATION OF CHARITABLE FUNDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ACTIONS BROUGHT BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR CERTAIN CHARITABLE SOLICITATION VIOLATIONS ARE TO BE BROUGHT BEFORE AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE; TO AMEND SECTION 39-37-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPEALS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE REGARDING LICENSES OF MANUFACTURERS OF CERTAIN FROZEN DESSERTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT APPEAL IS TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT RATHER THAN THE CIRCUIT COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 41-35-750, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE TO OBTAIN JUDICIAL REVIEW OF A DECISION BY THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PARTY TO THE PROCEEDING MAY APPEAL A COMMISSION DECISION WITHIN THIRTY DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THE MAILING OF THE COMMISSION'S DECISION; TO AMEND SECTION 43-25-90, RELATING TO A DECISION OF THE COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND, SECTION 45-9-75, RELATING TO A DETERMINATION BY A PANEL OF THE STATE HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION, SECTION 46-3-220, RELATING TO AN ORDER OR DECISION BY THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE, SECTION 46-9-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING A PROVISION OF THE CHAPTER ON THE STATE CROP PEST COMMISSION, SECTION 47-4-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING A PROVISION OF TITLE 47 DEALING WITH ANIMALS, LIVESTOCK, AND POULTRY, SECTIONS 47-17-50 AND 47-19-60, BOTH RELATING TO A DETERMINATION BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE LIVESTOCK-POULTRY HEALTH DEPARTMENT OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, SECTIONS 48-20-160, 48-20-190, BOTH AS AMENDED, AND 48-20-200, ALL RELATING TO A DECISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, SECTION 48-39-150, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE APPROVAL OR DENIAL OF A PERMIT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, SECTION 54-3-470, RELATING TO AN ORDER OF THE STATE PORTS AUTHORITY, SECTIONS 55-5-230, 55-5-240, 55-5-250, ALL AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 55-8-20, ALL RELATING TO AN ORDER OF THE DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS, ALL SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION BY AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE AND THAT DECISION APPEALED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2952, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FILING FEE FOR A HEARING BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEE AND PROVIDE FOR ITS RETENTION BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 58-5-330, 58-5-340, 58-5-990, 58-9-1410, AND 58-27-2310, ALL RELATING TO AN ORDER OR DECISION BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR APPEAL FROM A FINAL DECISION OF THE COMMISSION TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT OR COURT OF APPEALS AS PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR THE SOUTH CAROLINA APPELLATE COURT RULES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-25-260, 59-25-830, AND 59-40-90, ALL RELATING TO DECISIONS BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, AND SECTION 59-58-120, RELATING TO A DECISION OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, ALL SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION BY AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE AND THAT DECISION APPEALED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-1-50, RELATING TO APPEALS FROM THE BOARD OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BY THE BOARD AND FOR FINAL AGENCY DETERMINATIONS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 44-1-60 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES IN A CONTESTED CASE BEFORE THE BOARD; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 58-5-350, 58-5-360, 58-9-1420, 58-9-1440, 58-9-1460, 58-9-1470, 58-9-1480, AND 58-27-2330, ALL RELATING TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF A DECISION BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION.

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H. 3187 -- Reps. Rice, Owens, Loftis, Vaughn, G. R. Smith, Hinson, Viers and Clark: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 16 TO TITLE 59 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA VIRTUAL CHARTER SCHOOL DISTRICT, PROVIDE THAT IT MUST BE GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF TRUSTEES, PROVIDE ITS POWERS AND DUTIES, PROVIDE FOR THE STUDENTS' SUPERVISION AND THE STUDENTS' DUTIES, PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRICT'S TEACHERS AND FUNDING, PROVIDE A TAX CREDIT FOR AN INDIVIDUAL OR A CORPORATION THAT MAKES A DONATION TO THE DISTRICT, PROVIDE THAT THE DISTRICT MAY NOT LEVY ADDITIONAL TAXES OR ISSUE BONDS WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE DISTRICT MAY PROMULGATE REGULATIONS.

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H. 3193 -- Reps. W. D. Smith, Clemmons, Barfield, Viers, Edge, Miller, Anderson and Hardwick: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-53-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A TECHNICAL EDUCATION INSTITUTION UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE STATE BOARD FOR TECHNICAL AND COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION MAY CHANGE ITS NAME PURSUANT TO CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

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H. 3196 -- Reps. Whitmire, Mahaffey and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 33-31-708, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AN ACTION TAKEN BY BALLOT OF A NONPROFIT CORPORATION, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF AN ELECTRONIC BALLOT.

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H. 3221 -- Reps. Clemmons, Rice, Simrill, Mahaffey, Wilkins, Harrell, Harrison, Cato, J. Brown, Townsend, Edge, Merrill, Chellis, Ott, R. Brown, Mack, Barfield, Witherspoon, Duncan, M. A. Pitts, Owens, Chalk, Bailey, Ceips, Haley, Viers, Hardwick and Toole: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 6, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREES AND INDIVIDUALS POOLING TOGETHER FOR SAVINGS ACT (SCRIPTS), SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THIS ACT TO THE GAP ASSISTANCE PHARMACY PROGRAM FOR SENIORS ACT AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROGRAM CREATED WITHIN THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES MUST COORDINATE WITH MEDICARE PART D TO PROVIDE TO LOW INCOME SENIOR RESIDENTS ASSISTANCE WITH THE COST OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS DURING THE ANNUAL MEDICARE PART D COVERAGE GAP, TO REQUIRE THAT A PARTICIPANT BE ENROLLED IN A GAPS PARTICIPATING MEDICARE PART D DRUG PLAN, TO CLARIFY OTHER ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA, AND TO SPECIFY THAT AN ENROLLEE IS ENTITLED TO BENEFITS WHEN THE ENROLLEE'S ANNUAL OUT-OF-POCKET DRUG EXPENSES REACH THE POINT THAT STANDARD MEDICARE PART D BENEFITS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE AND THAT BENEFITS TERMINATE WHEN THE PARTICIPANT'S ANNUAL OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES REACH THE POINT THAT CATASTROPHIC MEDICARE PART D BENEFITS BECOME AVAILABLE; AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 130, TITLE 44, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENIORS' PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM ACT.

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H. 3254 -- Reps. Howard, Dantzler and Scarborough: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 11, CHAPTER 47, TITLE 40 SO AS TO ENACT THE "REGISTERED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST AND LICENSED SURGICAL ASSISTANT PRACTICE ACT" TO REQUIRE PERSONS TO BE CERTIFIED NATIONALLY AND REGISTERED UNDER THIS ARTICLE TO PERFORM DUTIES AND PROVIDE SERVICES AS A SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST AND TO REQUIRE PERSONS TO BE CERTIFIED NATIONALLY AND LICENSED UNDER THIS ARTICLE TO PERFORM DUTIES AND PROVIDE SERVICES AS A SURGICAL ASSISTANT; TO ESTABLISH THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTS AND SURGICAL ASSISTANTS UNDER THE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS POWERS AND DUTIES; AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTS AND SURGICAL ASSISTANTS.

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H. 3274 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPEALS AND THE EFFECT OF PENDENCY OF AN APPEAL IN CERTAIN FAMILY COURT MATTERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO TEN DAY AUTOMATIC STAY APPLIES IN SUCH CASES.

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Wilkins, Clemmons, Harrison and Loftis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-13-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEARINGS AND ORDERS OF THE STATE HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR APPEAL OF A COMMISSION DECISION TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-23-380, 1-23-390, AND 1-23-600, AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 1-23-610, ALL RELATING TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT JUDICIAL REVIEW OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION MUST BE MADE BY AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE, TO PROVIDE THAT DECISION MAY BE APPEALED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-650, RELATING TO PROMULGATION OF RULES GOVERNING THE OPERATIONS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR THE HEARING OF CONTESTED CASES OR APPEALS BY INDIVIDUAL AGENCIES ARE OF NO FORCE AND EFFECT IN PROCEEDINGS BEFORE AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-660, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO HEARINGS OF THE DIVISION OF THE MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO CREATE THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLE HEARINGS WITHIN THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS COMPOSITION AND OPERATION; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-320, RELATING TO AN ORDER OF THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR APPEAL FROM A FINAL DECISION OF THE COMMISSION TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS AS PROVIDED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA APPELLATE COURT RULES; TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-340, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR APPEAL OF A COMMISSION'S DECISION TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 9-21-70, RELATING TO APPEALS FROM A DECISION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT, SO AS TO APPEAL TO THE COURT OF APPEALS AS PROVIDED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA APPELLATE COURT RULES; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-4410, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPEALS REGARDING PROCUREMENT BY THE PROCUREMENT REVIEW PANEL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT DOES NOT APPLY TO THE PANEL UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES AND APPEAL FROM A PANEL DECISION IS ONLY TO THE CIRCUIT COURT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-60-3370, 12-60-3380, AND 12-60-3390, ALL AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TAXPAYER APPEALS, ALL SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT APPEALS ARE TO THE COURT OF APPEALS RATHER THAN THE CIRCUIT COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 14-8-200, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SO AS TO ADD FINAL DECISIONS OF AN AGENCY, OR A FINAL DECISION OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE TO THE LIST OF CASES THE COURT OF APPEALS HAS JURISDICTION OVER; TO AMEND SECTION 31-21-130, RELATING TO APPEALS TO THE HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION REGARDING THE SOUTH CAROLINA FAIR HOUSING LAW, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT APPEAL IS TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT RATHER THAN THE CIRCUIT COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 33-56-140, RELATING TO INVESTIGATIONS, HEARINGS, AND APPEALS REGARDING SOLICITATION OF CHARITABLE FUNDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ACTIONS BROUGHT BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR CERTAIN CHARITABLE SOLICITATION VIOLATIONS ARE TO BE BROUGHT BEFORE AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE; TO AMEND SECTION 39-37-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPEALS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE REGARDING LICENSES OF MANUFACTURERS OF CERTAIN FROZEN DESSERTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT APPEAL IS TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT RATHER THAN THE CIRCUIT COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 41-35-750, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE TO OBTAIN JUDICIAL REVIEW OF A DECISION BY THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PARTY TO THE PROCEEDING MAY APPEAL A COMMISSION DECISION WITHIN THIRTY DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THE MAILING OF THE COMMISSION'S DECISION; TO AMEND SECTION 43-25-90, RELATING TO A DECISION OF THE COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND, SECTION 45-9-75, RELATING TO A DETERMINATION BY A PANEL OF THE STATE HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION, SECTION 46-3-220, RELATING TO AN ORDER OR DECISION BY THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE, SECTION 46-9-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING A PROVISION OF THE CHAPTER ON THE STATE CROP PEST COMMISSION, SECTION 47-4-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING A PROVISION OF TITLE 47 DEALING WITH ANIMALS, LIVESTOCK, AND POULTRY, SECTIONS 47-17-50 AND 47-19-60, BOTH RELATING TO A DETERMINATION BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE LIVESTOCK-POULTRY HEALTH DEPARTMENT OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, SECTIONS 48-20-160, AS AMENDED, 48-20-190 AND 48-20-200, ALL RELATING TO A DECISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, SECTION 48-39-150, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE APPROVAL OR DENIAL OF A PERMIT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, SECTION 54-3-470, RELATING TO AN ORDER OF THE STATE PORTS AUTHORITY, SECTIONS 55-5-230, 55-5-240, 55-5-250, ALL AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 55-8-20, ALL RELATING TO AN ORDER OF THE DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS, ALL SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION BY AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE AND THAT DECISION APPEALED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2952, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FILING FEE FOR A HEARING BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEE AND PROVIDE FOR ITS RETENTION BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 58-5-330, 58-5-340, 58-5-990, 58-9-1410, AND 58-27-2310, AS AMENDED, ALL RELATING TO AN ORDER OR DECISION BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR APPEAL FROM A FINAL DECISION OF THE COMMISSION TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT OR COURT OF APPEALS AS PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR THE SOUTH CAROLINA APPELLATE COURT RULES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-25-260, 59-25-830, AND 59-40-90, ALL RELATING TO DECISIONS BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, AND SECTION 59-58-120, RELATING TO A DECISION OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, ALL SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION BY AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE AND THAT DECISION APPEALED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-1-50, RELATING TO APPEALS FROM THE BOARD OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BY THE BOARD AND FOR FINAL AGENCY DETERMINATIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 44-1-60 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES IN A CONTESTED CASE BEFORE THE BOARD; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 48-39-180, 48-39-280, AND 48-39-290, ALL AS AMENDED, ALL RELATING TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF PERMIT DETERMINATIONS BY THE COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT APPELLATE PANEL, ALL SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR APPEAL TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT AND THEN THE COURT OF APPEALS; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 58-5-350, 58-5-360, 58-9-1420, 58-9-1440, 58-9-1460, 58-9-1470, 58-9-1480, AND 58-27-2330 ALL RELATING TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF A DECISION BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION.

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Ratified

H. 3313 -- Reps. R. Brown, Merrill, Whipper, Altman, Limehouse, Miller and Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ILL-TREATMENT OF ANIMALS, SO AS TO ADD THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THE SECTION DO NOT APPLY TO MEAT PRODUCING FOWL, COMMERCIAL EGG LAYING FOWL, OR FOWL THAT IS INDIGENOUS TO THE STATE USED FOR GAME OR SPORT.

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H. 3335 -- Reps. Limehouse, Hagood, Merrill, Whipper, Altman, Breeland, R. Brown, Chellis, Harrell, Hinson, Mack, Scarborough, Umphlett, Ceips and Miller: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-676 SO AS TO DESIGNATE SWEET GRASS BASKET THE OFFICIAL STATE LOWCOUNTRY HANDCRAFT.

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H. 3338 -- Reps. Davenport, Toole, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith, Barfield, Bingham, G. Brown, Vick, Vaughn, Pinson, Loftis, Owens, Cooper, Simrill, Hamilton, Leach, Viers, Walker, Coates, McGee, Haskins, Lee, Mahaffey, F. N. Smith, Clark, J. Brown, Littlejohn, G. M. Smith, Townsend, Tripp and Talley: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA UNBORN CHILDREN'S MONUMENT COMMISSION TO ERECT A MONUMENT ON THE STATE HOUSE GROUNDS AS A MEMORIAL TO SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDREN WHOSE LIVES ENDED BEFORE THEIR BIRTH AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION AND TO REQUIRE PRIVATE FUNDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THIS MONUMENT.

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H. 3343 -- Reps. Hagood, Cotty, Harrison, Limehouse, Loftis, McLeod, Townsend, Merrill, Herbkersman, Pinson, Altman, Barfield, Battle, Branham, G. Brown, Ceips, Coleman, Davenport, Funderburk, Mack, McGee, Miller, J. H. Neal, Ott, Rivers, Scarborough, J. E. Smith, W. D. Smith, Young and Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 22, TITLE 17, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM BY DESIGNATING THE EXISTING SECTIONS AS ARTICLE 1 AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 SO AS TO CREATE THE TRAFFIC DIVERSION PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE THAT EACH SOLICITOR HAS THE AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM FOR PERSONS WHO COMMIT TRAFFIC-RELATED OFFENSES PUNISHABLE BY A FINE OR LOSS OF POINTS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE APPROPRIATE MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY IS AUTHORIZED TO CREATE A PROGRAM WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE SOLICITOR, AND TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE OPERATION OF A PROGRAM AND REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONS DESIRING TO ENTER A PROGRAM.

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H. 3381 -- Reps. Cato, Skelton, Jennings, W. D. Smith, Townsend, Merrill, Ott, Rice, Mack, Viers and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 14 TO TITLE 39 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA LANDOWNER AND ADVERTISING PROTECTION AND PROPERTY VALUATION ACT", TO DEFINE THE TERMS "LOCAL GOVERNING BODY", "OFF-PREMISES OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGN", "JUST COMPENSATION", AND "SIGN OWNER", TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO REQUIRE THE REMOVAL OF NONCONFORMING OFF-PREMISES OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGNS AND TO REGULATE THE USE OF THEM, TO ALLOW LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH SIGN OWNERS TO RELOCATE AND RECONSTRUCT SIGNS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF JUST COMPENSATION WHEN A SIGN IS REMOVED WITHOUT AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ARBITRATION BETWEEN THE PARTIES WHEN THEY FAIL TO REACH AN AGREEMENT; BY ADDING SECTION 57-25-145 SO AS TO RESTRICT THE USE OF OFF-PREMISES OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGNS FOR ADULT OR SEXUALLY-ORIENTED BUSINESSES WITHIN ONE MILE OF A PUBLIC HIGHWAY AND TO PROVIDE A CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS RESTRICTION; TO AMEND SECTION 57-25-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE HIGHWAY ADVERTISING CONTROL ACT, SO AS TO ADD THE TERMS "ADULT BUSINESS", "SEMI-NUDITY", "SEXUALLY-ORIENTED BUSINESS", AND "SEXUALLY-ORIENTED MATERIALS"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 57-25-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DECLARATION OF THE PURPOSE OF THE HIGHWAY ADVERTISING CONTROL ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE MITIGATING THE SECONDARY EFFECTS OF SEXUALLY-ORIENTED BUSINESSES AND LIMITING HARM TO MINORS.

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H. 3402 -- Reps. M. A. Pitts, Taylor, Owens, Duncan, Vick, Hardwick, Hagood, Ott, Ceips, Haley, Hiott, Limehouse, E. H. Pitts, G. R. Smith, Toole, Umphlett, Witherspoon, Chellis, Stewart, Mahaffey, Barfield, Huggins, Loftis, White, Clemmons, Walker, Littlejohn and Sinclair: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-10 AND SECTION 8-13-1300, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITION OF TERMS IN MATTERS RELATING TO CAMPAIGN PRACTICES AND IN MATTERS RELATING TO LOBBYISTS AND LOBBYING, RESPECTIVELY, INCLUDING THE DEFINITION OF LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS COMMITTEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH A CAUCUS MAY BE CREATED BASED UPON A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE INTEREST; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1333, RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE, TO PROHIBIT SOLICITATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS BY LEGISLATIVE SPECIAL INTEREST CAUCUSES BUT TO PERMIT SOLICITATION OF OTHER FUNDS AND TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR FUND SOLICITATION AND USE OF THOSE FUNDS AND TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN FINANCIAL RECORDS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-110, RELATING TO ACTS PROHIBITED BY LOBBYISTS AND LOBBYISTS' PRINCIPALS TO PROHIBIT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM A LOBBYIST, LOBBYIST'S PRINCIPAL, OR PERSON ACTING ON BEHALF OF A LOBBYIST OR LOBBYIST'S PRINCIPAL.

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H. 3414 -- Rep. Talley: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-17-275 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR A PARTY OPPOSING AN ELECTION PROTEST THAT PREVAILS AT THE STATE BOARD; BY ADDING SECTION 7-25-220 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A POLL WORKER IS IMMUNE FROM CERTAIN ACTIONS WHILE CONDUCTING AN ELECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-420, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CASTING A BALLOT BY MEANS OF AN ABSENTEE BALLOT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MANAGERS MAY BEGIN THE PROCESS OF EXAMINING THE RETURN-ADDRESSED ENVELOPES FOR ABSENTEE BALLOTS AT 9:00 A.M. INSTEAD OF 2:00 P.M.; THAT BEGINNING AT 9:00 A.M. ON ELECTION DAY, THE ABSENTEE BALLOTS MAY BE TABULATED; AND THAT RESULTS OF THE TABULATION MUST NOT BE PUBLICLY REPORTED UNTIL AFTER THE POLLS ARE CLOSED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-17-260, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CASES DECIDED BY THE STATE BOARD, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PROTEST OR CONTESTED CASE HEARD BY THE STATE BOARD MUST BE CONSIDERED AN ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION.

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H. 3475 -- Reps. W. D. Smith, Wilkins, Kennedy, Bales, Ballentine, Simrill, Loftis, Skelton, Clark, Harrison, Barfield, Young, Chellis, E. H. Pitts, Leach, Cotty, Davenport, Edge, Toole, Huggins, Frye, Vick, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, G. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Clemmons, Coates, Coleman, Cooper, Dantzler, Delleney, Duncan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lucas, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, Merrill, Miller, Neilson, Norman, Owens, Parks, Perry, Pinson, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Sinclair, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon, Hiott, Bannister, J. M. Neal, Emory, J. Brown, Agnew, Hosey and Mitchell: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE SPENDING LIMITATION IMPOSED PURSUANT TO THE FISCAL DISCIPLINE PLAN OF 2004 THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011, TO PROVIDE FOR THE USES OF SURPLUS GENERAL FUND REVENUE DURING THIS EXTENSION TO INCLUDE, IN ORDER OF PRIORITY, REPAYING ANY ACCUMULATED GENERAL FUND DEFICITS, RESTORATION OF THE GENERAL RESERVE FUND, RESTORATION OF "OTHER FUNDS" ACCOUNTS USED IN PRIOR FISCAL YEARS TO OFFSET REDUCED GENERAL FUND REVENUES AND TO ESTABLISH THE HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS AND DEFERRED MAINTENANCE FUND TO RECEIVE THE FIRST ONE BILLION DOLLARS OF GENERAL FUND SURPLUS REVENUE NOT OTHERWISE OBLIGATED WHICH MUST BE APPROPRIATED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AND DEFERRED MAINTENANCE ON ROADS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT ALL SURPLUS GENERAL FUND REVENUES NOT OTHERWISE OBLIGATED MAY BE APPROPRIATED OR USED TO OFFSET REVENUE REDUCTIONS AS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY PROVIDE BY LAW, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS EXTENSION, IF IT PROVIDES A LOWER SPENDING LIMIT THAN EXISTING LAW AND IS ENACTED WITH THE REQUISITE SPECIAL AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, IS A NEW CONSTITUTIONAL SPENDING LIMIT ADOPTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE QUINQUENNIAL REVIEW OF THE SPENDING LIMITATION.

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H. 3478 -- Rep. Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-57-145, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR DENIAL OF LICENSURE OR FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS, INCLUDING BROKERS, AGENTS, AND PROPERTY MANAGERS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT PAYMENT OF A COMMISSION OR COMPENSATION TO AN UNLICENSED INDIVIDUAL IS PROHIBITED FOR CONDUCTING ACTIVITIES REQUIRING A LICENSE AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT A LICENSEE MAY NOT PAY OR OFFER TO PAY A REFERRAL FEE TO AN UNLICENSED INDIVIDUAL WHO IS NOT A PARTY TO THE TRANSACTION.

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H. 3483 -- Reps. Jennings and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-27-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO POST-CONVICTION RELIEF FILINGS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A FEE IS NOT REQUIRED FOR AN INITIAL FILING FOR POST-CONVICTION RELIEF; TO AMEND SECTION 17-27-50, RELATING TO THE FORM AND CONTENTS OF AN APPLICATION FOR POST-CONVICTION RELIEF, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE APPLICATION MUST PROVIDE A STATEMENT TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE APPLICANT HAS FILED AN APPLICATION FOR POST-CONVICTION RELIEF OR A PETITION FOR HABEAS CORPUS RELATING TO HIS PRESENT INCARCERATION, REQUIRE THE APPLICANT TO ATTACH A COPY OF HIS INMATE TRUST ACCOUNT BALANCE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND MUST CONTAIN A PROVISION THAT STATES THAT A NONMERITORIOUS FUTURE APPLICATION FOR POST-CONVICTION RELIEF MAY RESULT IN THE APPLICANT'S LOSS OF WORK CREDITS, EDUCATION CREDITS, GOOD TIME CREDITS, AND INMATE TRUST FUNDS; BY ADDING SECTION 17-27-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR A PRISONER TO PAY THE FILING FEES ASSOCIATED WITH AN ACTION FOR POST-CONVICTION RELIEF AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN PRISONERS FROM PAYING THE FILING FEE; AND BY ADDING SECTION 17-27-68 SO AS TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR A PRISONER WHOSE APPLICATION FOR POST-CONVICTION RELIEF IS DETERMINED TO BE FRIVOLOUS.

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H. 3504 -- Reps. E. H. Pitts, Herbkersman, Ott, Haley, J. Brown, J. E. Smith, Bingham, Cobb-Hunter, Hayes, Limehouse, McGee, Kirsh and Pinson: 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 SALES TAX PROSTHETIC DEVICES USED TO REPLACE BODILY PARTS AND BODILY FUNCTIONS, DISPOSABLE MEDICAL SUPPLIES THAT ARE DISPENSED BY A LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER, AND EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2009, DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT PAID FOR BY MEDICAID AND MEDICARE FUNDS WHERE THE PAYMENT OF SALES TAX IS PROHIBITED AND TO REDUCE BY ONE PERCENT A FISCAL YEAR THE FIVE PERCENT STATE SALES AND USE TAX ON DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT.

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H. 3554 -- Rep. Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-9-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFYING AS A SELF-INSURER FOR MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT ISSUED BY A BANK CHARTERED IN THIS STATE OR A MEMBER BANK OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM MAY BE SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES IN LIEU OF THE CASH DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED TO DETERMINE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF A POTENTIAL SELF-INSURER, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON OR COMPANY THAT QUALIFIES AS A SELF-INSURER MAY ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE FOR ALL PURPOSES ONLY ON THE VEHICLES REGISTERED IN THE APPLICANT'S NAME; AND TO AMEND SECTION 58-23-1240, RELATING TO THE PUBLIC TAXI PLATE WHICH MUST BE AFFIXED TO A TAXI, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PLATE MUST BE AFFIXED ONLY TO THE REAR OF A TAXI, TO PROVIDE THAT A STICKER MAY BE AFFIXED TO THE TAXI IN LIEU OF A METAL PLATE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE CITY WHERE THE TAXI PRINCIPALLY OPERATES MUST APPROVE THE DIMENSIONS OF THE STICKER OR PLATE INSTEAD OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTY, TO REMOVE THE TERM "PUBLIC" AND THE TAXI LICENSE NUMBER FROM THE CONTENTS OF THE STICKER OR PLATE, TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE COLOR OF THE PLATE MUST BE CHANGED ANNUALLY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE OWNER OF A TAXI THAT QUALIFIES AS A SELF-INSURER MUST ISSUE TO EACH OPERATOR OF THE TAXI A CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE WHICH MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE TAXI WHILE IT IS IN OPERATION.

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H. 3573 -- Reps. Clark, Haley, Ballentine, Moody-Lawrence, Anthony, R. Brown, Clyburn, Frye, Hosey, Huggins, Mack, Mahaffey, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Rice, D. C. Smith, J. R. Smith, Townsend, Vaughn, Walker, Vick, Duncan and Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 2 TO CHAPTER 63 OF TITLE 59 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SAFE SCHOOL CLIMATE ACT" TO PREVENT SCHOOL HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, OR BULLYING; TO INSTRUCT LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO ADOPT A POLICY PROHIBITING HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, OR BULLYING THAT INCLUDES CERTAIN COMPONENTS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SHALL DEVELOP MODEL POLICIES; TO PROVIDE THAT THE POLICY MUST BE INCORPORATED INTO THE TRAINING PROGRAMS; AND TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS.

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H. 3580 -- Reps. Scott, Hosey, Vick, Clyburn, J. Hines, Govan, McCraw, Clark, Anthony, Bales, Branham, Breeland, J. Brown, R. Brown, Ceips, Chalk, Cooper, Davenport, Edge, Emory, Frye, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrison, Herbkersman, M. Hines, Jefferson, Littlejohn, Mack, Martin, Moody-Lawrence, Ott, Owens, Parks, Phillips, Rhoad, Rice, Simrill, D. C. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, Taylor, Townsend, Umphlett, Witherspoon, Talley and McLeod: 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 AN INDIVIDUAL FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX ACT, SO AS TO ALLOW A MAXIMUM THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR DEDUCTION FOR MEMBERS OF THE STATE GUARD AND TO PROVIDE THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS DEDUCTION.

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Concurrence and Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3591 -- Reps. Brady, J. E. Smith, Harrison, Pinson, Agnew, Anthony, Ceips, Chalk, Cobb-Hunter, Frye, Haskins, Hayes, Hinson, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Lucas, McGee, E. H. Pitts, Taylor, Whitmire, Witherspoon, Young, Ballentine, Mahaffey, Thompson, Coates, Leach, Hagood, Clark, Sinclair, Cotty, Rhoad, Bailey, Jennings, Bales and Neilson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-53-398 SO AS TO REQUIRE PRODUCTS WHOSE SOLE ACTIVE INGREDIENT IS EPHEDRINE OR PSEUDOEPHEDRINE TO BE SOLD ONLY IN BLISTER PACKAGING AND FROM BEHIND A COUNTER, TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY PRODUCTS CONTAINING NINE GRAMS OR LESS OF EPHEDRINE OR PSEUDOEPHEDRINE MAY BE SOLD IN A SINGLE SALE, TO REQUIRE RETAILERS TO PURCHASE SUCH PRODUCTS ONLY FROM DISTRIBUTORS REGISTERED BY THE UNITED STATES DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION, TO REQUIRE PURCHASERS TO PRODUCE A GOVERNMENT ISSUED PHOTO IDENTIFICATION, TO REQUIRE A RETAILER TO MAINTAIN A LOG OF SUCH SALES, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO POSSES, MANUFACTURE, DISTRIBUTE, OR SELL SUBSTANCES CONTAINING ALTERED EPHEDRINE OR PSEUDOEPHEDRINE, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, TO REQUIRE A RETAILER TO PROVIDE TRAINING TO EMPLOYEES ON THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION AND TO PROVIDE THAT PROVIDING SUCH TRAINING IS AN AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE TO CERTAIN VIOLATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE EXEMPTIONS FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION; TO ADD SECTION 20-7-105 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO MANUFACTURE AMPHETAMINE OR METHAMPHETAMINE IN THE PRESENCE OF A CHILD, TO KNOWINGLY PERMIT A CHILD IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE A PERSON IS SELLING, DISPENSING, OR MANUFACTURING AMPHETAMINE OR METHAMPHETAMINE OR WHERE DRUG PARAPHERNALIA IS STORED FOR THE PURPOSE OF MANUFACTURING AMPHETAMINE OR METHAMPHETAMINE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; TO ADD SECTION 44-53-376 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO KNOWINGLY CAUSE DISPOSAL OF WASTE FROM THE PRODUCTION OF METHAMPHETAMINE AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT A PERSON CONVICTED OF SUCH AN OFFENSE SHALL MAKE RESTITUTION TO ALL ENTITIES INVOLVED IN ANY EMERGENCY ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE REQUIRED DUE TO SUCH UNLAWFUL DISPOSAL; AND TO ESTABLISH A STUDY COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE IMPLEMENTATION AND APPLICATION OF THIS ACT DURING THE FIVE YEARS FOLLOWING ITS ENACTMENT.

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H. 3594 -- Reps. Hagood, Altman, Battle, Delleney, Littlejohn, Scarborough and G. R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-11-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TIME FOR THE COMMENCEMENT OF TERMS OF COUNTY OFFICERS, SO AS TO CLARIFY WHEN THE TERMS OF OFFICE BEGIN AND END AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO THOSE OFFICERS WHOSE TERMS OF OFFICE ARE SET BY ANOTHER PROVISION OF LAW.

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2nd Reading
3rd Reading

H. 3615 -- Reps. Dantzler, Frye, Scarborough, Bailey, Hinson, Jefferson, Perry, Rhoad and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 69, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE, SO AS TO CONFORM THE CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40 FOR BOARDS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF VETERINARIANS AND VETERINARY TECHNICIANS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ESTABLISHING AN INVESTIGATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE, REVISING PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING HEARINGS, AUTHORIZING STUDENT PRECEPTOR PROGRAMS, PROVIDING PROCEDURES FOR VETERINARIANS IF AN ANIMAL IS ABANDONED IN THEIR CUSTODY, PROVIDING FOR A LIEN ON AN ANIMAL WHEN PAYMENT FOR CARE IS NOT MADE, AND ESTABLISHING CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS FOR EMERGENCY VETERINARY CARE FACILITIES AND MOBILE VETERINARY FACILITIES.

Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence and Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3630 -- Reps. Whipper, Martin, J. H. Neal, Govan, Anderson, Bales, Barfield, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Clyburn, Davenport, Hardwick, M. Hines, Jefferson, Lee, Mack, Moody-Lawrence, Rutherford and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-25 SO AS TO REQUIRE A HOSPITAL TO GIVE PATIENTS BEING DISCHARGED FROM THE EMERGENCY ROOM, THE OPTION OF RECEIVING AT LEAST A TWENTY-FOUR HOUR SUPPLY OF ANY MEDICATIONS BEING PRESCRIBED.

Proposed Amendment
Recommitted
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned

H. 3640 -- Reps. White and Cooper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-1-145 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT GROUND BEEF PREPARED BY A FOOD SERVICE PROVIDER FOR PUBLIC CONSUMPTION MUST BE COOKED TO AT LEAST ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE DEGREES FAHRENHEIT UNLESS OTHERWISE ORDERED BY THE IMMEDIATE CONSUMER, TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY FOR SERVING BEEF COOKED BELOW ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE DEGREES FAHRENHEIT UPON REQUEST OF THE PURCHASER IF THE FOOD SERVICE PROVIDER PROVIDES ADVANCE WRITTEN NOTICE OF THE RISKS OF EATING SUCH GROUND BEEF, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A CONSUMER OR PURCHASER MUST BE EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO ORDER BEEF COOKED BELOW ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE DEGREES FAHRENHEIT.

Returned by Senate With Amendment
Non-Concurrence
Enrolled
Conference Committee
Report of Conference Committee
Adopted
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 3665 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-166 SO AS TO DECLARE DECEMBER FIFTEENTH OF EACH YEAR AS BILL OF RIGHTS DAY IN SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO ENCOURAGE ALL GOVERNMENTAL BODIES TO OBSERVE THE ANNUAL BILL OF RIGHTS DAY IN A MANNER THAT EMPHASIZES THE DOCUMENT'S MEANING AND IMPORTANCE.

Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence and Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3681 -- Reps. Weeks, G. Brown, J. H. Neal, G. M. Smith and Coates: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-53-75 SO AS TO ALLOW THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA-SUMTER TO OFFER FOUR-YEAR DEGREES CONTINGENT ON FUNDING; AND TO AMEND SECTION 11-41-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE GENERAL OBLIGATION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOND ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "PROJECT" TO INCLUDE THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA-SUMTER FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPLEMENTATION OF ITS FOUR-YEAR DEGREES.

Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recalled
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Point of Order

H. 3685 -- Reps. Cato, Whipper, Anderson, Bingham, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cobb-Hunter, Dantzler, Davenport, Emory, Govan, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Kennedy, Leach, Lee, Mack, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, Parks, Perry, Pinson, Rutherford, Scarborough, Scott, F. N. Smith, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Weeks, Coates, McGee, Kirsh, Sandifer, Altman, Hamilton, Tripp, Mahaffey and Duncan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-5-36 SO AS TO MAKE IT AN UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR BUSINESS TO ADMINISTER INSURANCE CLAIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIRS.

Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3700 -- Reps. Clemmons and Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-7-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ACTIONS WHICH MUST BE TRIED WHERE THE SUBJECT MATTER IS SITUATED, SO AS TO ADD THAT ALL MATTERS BETWEEN LANDLORD AND TENANT MUST BE TRIED WHERE THE SUBJECT MATTER OR SOME PART OF THE PROPERTY IS SITUATED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 15-79-120, RELATING TO REQUIRED MEDIATION IN A MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ACTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN ADDITION TO BINDING ARBITRATION, THE PARTIES ALSO MAY AGREE TO NONBINDING ARBITRATION, EARLY NEUTRAL EVALUATION, OR OTHER FORMS OF ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION.

Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence and Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3702 -- Reps. J. R. Smith, Loftis, Hinson, G. R. Smith, Haskins, Barfield, Vaughn, Clark, Frye, Davenport, Viers, Haley, Altman, Bailey, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clemmons, Dantzler, Edge, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Herbkersman, Huggins, Limehouse, Littlejohn, McGee, Merrill, Perry, E. H. Pitts, Rice, Sandifer, Scarborough, D. C. Smith, W. D. Smith, Talley, Tripp, Young, Owens and Leach: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-67-460, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONTRACTS FOR SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY CONTRACT WITH PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS OR CONTRACTORS FOR ITS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND TO PROVIDE THE FORMULA BY WHICH THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD SHALL CALCULATE STATE AID.

Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned

H. 3711 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter and Mitchell: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 17, TITLE 37, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNT CARDS, SO AS TO ENACT THE DISCOUNT MEDICAL PLAN ORGANIZATION REGISTRATION ACT, PROVIDING FOR REGISTRATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS OF DISCOUNT MEDICAL PLAN ORGANIZATIONS, MARKETERS, AND REPRESENTATIVES ENGAGED IN THE SALE, MARKETING, PROMOTION, ADVERTISEMENT, OR DISTRIBUTION OF DISCOUNT MEDICAL PLANS OR OTHER PURCHASING DEVICES OR MECHANISMS; DISCLOSURES REQUIRED UPON APPLICATION; EXEMPTIONS FROM REGULATION UNDER THE ACT; REMEDIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE ACT, IN ADDITION TO, AND CUMULATIVE OF, OTHER PENALTIES IN TITLE 37 AND IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES ACT; AND AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSES OF THIS ACT.

Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Recalled
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence and Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3718 -- Reps. Huggins, Frye, Clark, Haley, Ballentine, Bingham, Toole and E. H. Pitts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GENERAL EXEMPTIONS FROM AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAXES, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXEMPTION OF PROPERTY OF NONPROFIT HOUSING CORPORATIONS WHICH ARE DEVOTED TO PROVIDING HOUSING TO LOW AND VERY LOW INCOME RESIDENTS.

Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended

H. 3720 -- Reps. Talley, Harrison and Clark: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-3-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SERVE AS THE CHIEF STATE ELECTION OFFICIAL RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE STATE'S RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THE UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT; TO AMEND ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 15 OF TITLE 7, BY ADDING SECTION 7-15-405 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE AUTHORITY CHARGED WITH CONDUCTING AN ELECTION TO PROVIDE AN ABSENTEE INSTANT RUNOFF BALLOT FOR VOTING IN A POTENTIAL PRIMARY RUNOFF AT LEAST FORTY-FIVE DAYS PRIOR TO THE PRIMARY ELECTION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THIS STATE WHO ARE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AS PROVIDED BY THE UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-460, RELATING TO ABSENTEE VOTING BY ARMED SERVICES PERSONNEL DURING A MILITARY EMERGENCY, SO AS TO DIRECT THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, TO TAKE ALL STEPS AND ACTION AS MAY BE NECESSARY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSIONS OF STANDARD FORM 76 ISSUED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AS AN APPLICATION FOR VOTER REGISTRATION AND AN APPLICATION FOR ABSENTEE BALLOTS AND ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSIONS OF ABSENTEE BALLOTS TO OR FROM ANY ELECTOR ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AS PROVIDED BY THE UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT.

Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Proposed Amendment
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence and Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3721 -- Reps. Talley and Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SUBSTITUTION OF A CANDIDATE WHERE THE PARTY NOMINEE DIES, BECOMES DISQUALIFIED, OR RESIGNS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION REVIEWS THE WITHDRAWAL OF A CANDIDATE IN A MULTI-COUNTY ELECTION OR AN ELECTION FOR A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence and Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3726 -- Reps. Ott, Clark, J. E. Smith, McGee, Witherspoon, Branham, Cobb-Hunter, Duncan, Hayes, Lucas, M. A. Pitts, Taylor and R. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FISH, GAME, AND WATERCRAFT, SO AS TO ENACT "CHANDLER'S LAW" BY ADDING CHAPTER 26 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN REGULATION OF THE OPERATION OF ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, INCLUDING THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PERSON AT LEAST NINE AND NOT OVER SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE MUST COMPLETE A SAFETY COURSE BEFORE HE MAY OPERATE AN ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE, TO PROVIDE THAT ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES ARE EXEMPT FROM AD VALOREM TAXES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING, BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE TITLING OF ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES.

Recorded vote
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Non-Concurrence
Enrolled
Conference Committee
Report of Conference Committee
Adopted
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

H. 3735 -- Reps. Vaughn, Cato, Haskins, Hamilton, Leach, Loftis, Cotty, Pinson, Altman, Haley, Rhoad, Barfield, Branham, Cooper, Duncan, Emory, Frye, Hinson, Hosey, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Martin, Merrill, Perry, Tripp, Umphlett and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-1335 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES SHALL SUSPEND A VEHICLE'S REGISTRATION AND NOT REGISTER OR REREGISTER A MOTOR VEHICLE THAT WAS OPERATED WHEN ITS DRIVER FAILED TO PAY A TOLL AND WHOSE OWNER HAS AN OUTSTANDING JUDGMENT FOR FAILURE TO PAY A TOLL ENTERED AGAINST HIM, AND TO PROVIDE A FIFTY DOLLAR REINSTATEMENT FEE THAT MUST BE USED TO DEFRAY THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS SECTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 57-5-1495, RELATING TO THE COLLECTION OF TOLLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UPON AN ADJUDICATION OF LIABILITY FOR FAILURE TO PAY A TOLL, THE COURT MUST MAIL A COPY OF THE JUDGMENT TO THE VEHICLE'S OWNER OR OPERATOR, TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE JUDGMENT IS NOT SATISFIED WITHIN A CERTAIN PERIOD OF TIME, THE COURT SHALL NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES OF THIS INCIDENT WHICH SHALL SUSPEND THE REGISTRATION OF THE VEHICLE THAT WAS OPERATED WHEN THE TOLL WAS NOT PAID AND DENY THE VEHICLE'S REGISTRATION OR REREGISTRATION UNTIL THE JUDGMENT IS SATISFIED, TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REFERS TO THE CITATION AS A TRAFFIC CITATION, TO PROVIDE THAT A "FAILURE TO PAY A TOLL" CITATION CONSTITUTES THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT FOR AN ACTION TO RECOVER THE TOLL AND ALL APPLICABLE FEES ALLOWED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE NOTICES THAT ARE ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION MUST CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT ADVISES A PERSON THAT FAILURE TO PAY A TOLL MAY RESULT IN THE SUSPENSION OF A VEHICLE REGISTRATION.

Debate Adjourned
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence and Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3740 -- Reps. McGee, Coates, M. Hines, Branham and J. Hines: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 239 OF 1981, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 IN FLORENCE COUNTY, SO AS TO REAPPORTION THE ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH TRUSTEES ARE ELECTED; AND TO DESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER FOR THE MAP ON WHICH THESE LINES OF THE ELECTION DISTRICTS FOR TRUSTEES ARE DELINEATED AND MAINTAINED BY THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.

2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recalled
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Ratified

H. 3753 -- Reps. Duncan, M. A. Pitts, Taylor, Altman, Hamilton, Hosey, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Umphlett and Viers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-6-165 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A HOSPITAL THAT RECEIVES STATE FUNDS, INCLUDING MEDICAID FUNDS, TO PROVIDE NONREIMBURSABLE, NONEMERGENCY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO AN ILLEGAL ALIEN UNLESS THAT PERSON PROVIDES PAYMENT FOR THESE SERVICES.

Co-Sponsor added
Recalled
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate

H. 3773 -- Reps. Vick, W. D. Smith, Littlejohn, Agnew, Ballentine, Haley, Lucas, Ott, Hardwick, Witherspoon, Cobb-Hunter and Anderson: 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 FROM SALES TAX THE GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES OR SALES PRICE OF GOLD, SILVER, AND PLATINUM BULLION, AND COINS AND CURRENCY AND TO REQUIRE THE RETAILER TO MAINTAIN PROPER DOCUMENTATION AS REQUIRED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE FOR EACH EXEMPT SALE.

Recorded vote
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence and Enrolled
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

H. 3789 -- Reps. M. A. Pitts, Taylor and Duncan: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 779 OF 1988, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ELECTION OF LAURENS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARDS OF TRUSTEES, SO AS TO SET THE ELECTIONS AT THE TIME OF THE GENERAL ELECTION AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE TERMS OF TRUSTEES WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE PRIOR TO THE ELECTION OF NEW TRUSTEES ARE EXTENDED UNTIL THEIR SUCCESSORS ARE ELECTED AND TAKE OFFICE.

Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Returned by Senate With Amendment

H. 3795 -- Reps. Rutherford, Scott, Hosey, Govan, Cobb-Hunter, Hamilton, E. H. Pitts, G. R. Smith, Mahaffey, J. Brown, McLeod and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-95-25 SO AS TO PROHIBIT SMOKING IN A RESTAURANT AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION.

Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor removed
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Proposed Amendment
Recommitted
Request for Debate
Point of Order

H. 3796 -- Reps. Cato, Huggins and Ballentine: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 60, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL BOARDS IN CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40 UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS, INCLUDING AMONG OTHER THINGS, REVISIONS OF THE CLASSROOM OR COURSE HOURS REQUIRED TO QUALIFY FOR THE DESIGNATED LEVELS OF APPRAISAL PERMITS, LICENSURE, AND CERTIFICATION.

Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence and Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3803 -- Reps. Edge and Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 15, CHAPTER 53, TITLE 44 SO AS TO ENACT "THE SOUTH CAROLINA PRESCRIPTION MONITORING ACT" AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, BUREAU OF DRUG CONTROL TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM TO MONITOR THE PRESCRIBING AND DISPENSING OF SCHEDULE II-IV CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES BY PROFESSIONALS LICENSED TO PRESCRIBE AND DISPENSE THESE DRUGS, TO PROVIDE THE MANNER AND PROCEDURES UNDER WHICH THESE PROFESSIONALS ARE TO PROVIDE SUCH INFORMATION TO THE DEPARTMENT, TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE, CONFIDENTIALITY, AND AUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE OF THIS INFORMATION, AND TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS RELATED TO REPORTING REQUIREMENTS AND FOR IMPROPER DISCLOSURE OF SUCH INFORMATION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-360, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR DISPENSING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PRESCRIPTIONS FOR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES IN SCHEDULES II-IV, RATHER THAN SCHEDULES II-V, MUST NOT EXCEED A THIRTY-ONE DAY SUPPLY, TO PROVIDE THAT PRESCRIPTIONS FOR SCHEDULE V CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES MUST NOT EXCEED A NINETY DAY SUPPLY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PHARMACIST OR PRACTITIONER DOES NOT HAVE A DUTY TO OBTAIN INFORMATION FROM THE PRESCRIPTION MONITORING PROGRAM AND ARE NOT LIABLE FOR OBTAINING OR NOT OBTAINING SUCH INFORMATION.

Recorded vote
Senate Amendments Amended
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

H. 3831 -- Reps. Talley and Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-910, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PLACES WHERE ELECTORS ARE REGISTERED AND VOTE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A DESIGNATED POLLING PLACE IN A PRECINCT IS UNAVAILABLE FOR USE DURING AN ELECTION AS A RESULT OF AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, THE AUTHORITY CHARGED BY LAW WITH CONDUCTING THE ELECTION SHALL DESIGNATE AN ALTERNATIVE POLLING PLACE TO BE USED FOR THE ELECTORS IN THAT PRECINCT FOR ANY ELECTION OCCURRING DURING THE EMERGENCY SITUATION, TO PROVIDE THAT THE ALTERNATIVE POLLING PLACE IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE WITHIN THE PRECINCT OF THE ELECTOR'S RESIDENCE UNDER SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES, AND TO PROVIDE THE CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS WHICH MUST BE MET UNDER THIS SECTION.

Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Proposed Amendment
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Non-Concurrence
Enrolled
Conference Committee
Report of Conference Committee
Adopted
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 3833 -- Rep. White: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 13-7-45, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REGULATIONS AND SCHEDULE OF LICENSING, REGISTRATION, AND CERTIFICATION AND FEES FOR USERS OF IONIZING AND NONIONIZING RADIATION SOURCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NONIONIZING RADIATION REGISTRATION IS FOR COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS FOR THE TANNING OF HUMAN SKIN AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL MAY RETAIN UP TO THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THIS PROGRAM.

Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Senate Amendments Amended
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Ratified

H. 3841 -- Reps. Talley, Bowers, Cotty, Clark, Chellis, Martin, Skelton, Davenport, McGee, Altman, Bailey, Brady, Harrison, J. Hines, Leach, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Phillips, Rice, Scarborough, Scott, W. D. Smith, Young, Jennings, Coleman, Hagood, Pinson and Loftis: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 6, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, BY ADDING CHAPTER 34 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA RETAIL FACILITIES REVITALIZATION ACT" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO PROVIDE PROPERTY TAX CREDITS OR INCOME TAX CREDITS FOR REHABILITATION EXPENSES MADE TO ELIGIBLE SITES WHICH HAVE BEEN USED AS RETAIL SALES OR SERVICE FACILITIES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DURATION OF THIS CHAPTER AND ITS APPLICABILITY TO REHABILITATION EXPENSES.

Senate Amendments Amended
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Conference Committee
Report of Conference Committee
Adopted
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 3879 -- Reps. M. A. Pitts, Hardwick, Witherspoon, E. H. Pitts, Agnew, J. Brown, Hagood, Jefferson, Leach, Littlejohn, Sandifer, Sinclair, G. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Umphlett, Duncan and Toole: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-95 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO ENGAGE IN COMPUTER-ASSISTED REMOTE HUNTING, TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO ESTABLISH OR OPERATE COMPUTER-ASSISTED REMOTE HUNTING FACILITIES, TO DEFINE COMPUTER-ASSISTED REMOTE HUNTING AND COMPUTER-ASSISTED REMOTE HUNTING FACILITIES FOR THIS PURPOSE, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION INCLUDING LOSS OF SOUTH CAROLINA HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES OR PRIVILEGES.

Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence and Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3881 -- Reps. Hagood, Brady, Altman, Limehouse, Scarborough, Taylor, R. Brown, Mack, Miller, Whipper, Bailey, Weeks and Funderburk: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA PRIORITY INVESTMENT ACT" BY AMENDING SECTION 6-29-510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMPREHENSIVE PLANS OF LOCAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS, SO AS TO AMEND THE HOUSING ELEMENT AND TO PROVIDE FOR TRANSPORTATION, INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION, AND PRIORITY INVESTMENT ELEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE PLANS; TO AMEND SECTION 6-29-720, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF ZONING DISTRICTS, SO AS TO ALLOW LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO DEVELOP MARKET-BASED INCENTIVES AND ELIMINATION OF UNNECESSARY HOUSING REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS TO ENCOURAGE PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT, TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DESIGN, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN PRIORITY INVESTMENT AREAS; TO AMEND SECTION 6-29-1110, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO DEFINE "AFFORDABLE HOUSING", "MARKET-BASED INCENTIVES", "TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DESIGN", AND "UNNECESSARY HOUSING REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS"; TO AMEND SECTION 6-29-1130, RELATING TO REGULATIONS OF A LOCAL GOVERNING BODY GOVERNING THE DEVELOPMENT OF LAND UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE LOCAL PLANNING COMMISSION, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE CONTENT OF THESE REGULATIONS RELATING TO LAND DEVELOPMENT; AND TO PROVIDE THAT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AMEND THEIR COMPREHENSIVE PLANS TO COMPLY WITH THESE PROVISIONS WITHIN TWENTY-FOUR MONTHS OF ENACTMENT.

Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Point of Order

H. 3882 -- Reps. Harrell and Clark: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY ALLOW YEAR OF MANUFACTURE LICENSE PLATES TO SERVE AS THE OFFICIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES.

Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Amended
Senate Amendments Amended
Point of Order
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Conference Committee
Report of Conference Committee
Adopted
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 3895 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, RELATING TO MOTORIST INSURANCE IDENTIFICATION DATABASE REGULATIONS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2955, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

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H. 3899 -- Reps. Cato, Cooper, Anthony, Duncan, Hayes, Jennings, M. A. Pitts and W. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-75-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR ATHLETIC TRAINER CERTIFICATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN APPLICANT MUST PASS THE NATIONAL ATHLETIC TRAINER'S BOARD OF CERTIFICATION, INC., EXAMINATION AND TO DELETE PROVISIONS REQUIRING SPECIFIC BACHELOR OF SCIENCE OR FOUR YEAR COLLEGE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS.

Ratified

H. 3901 -- Rep. Funderburk: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 46-15-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS GROWN IN ANOTHER STATE MAY BE SOLD AT ROADSIDE MARKETS OR LOCAL STANDS IN THIS STATE BY THE OUT-OF-STATE PRODUCER OR HIS AUTHORIZED AGENCY IN THE SAME MANNER IN-STATE PRODUCERS ARE PERMITTED TO SELL SUCH PRODUCTS ONLY IF THE OTHER STATE PERMITS AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS FROM THIS STATE THE SAME PRIVILEGE AS DETERMINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.

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H. 3907 -- Reps. Wilkins, Harrison, Delleney, Altman, Duncan and Mahaffey: 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 AND ADDITIONAL AT-LARGE JUDGES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AT-LARGE CIRCUIT COURT JUDGES FROM THIRTEEN TO SIXTEEN; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1410, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FAMILY COURT JUDGES ELECTED FROM EACH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SO AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF FAMILY COURT JUDGES IN THE FIFTH, NINTH, AND THIRTEENTH CIRCUITS BY ONE ADDITIONAL JUDGE.

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H. 3921 -- Reps. Clemmons and Martin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-15-172 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MOBILE DENTAL FACILITIES OR PORTABLE DENTAL OPERATIONS MUST BE REGISTERED WITH THE STATE BOARD OF DENTISTRY, TO PROVIDE REGISTRATION CRITERIA, AND TO ESTABLISH FACILITY OPERATION REQUIREMENTS.

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H. 3922 -- Reps. Witherspoon, Ott, Umphlett, Barfield, Cato, Bailey, Hagood, Bowers, Hardwick and Neilson: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEALTH, BY ADDING SECTION 44-96-185 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EVERY AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURER THAT HAS USED MERCURY SWITCHES ANY TIME SINCE 1996 SHALL DEVELOP AND BEAR THE COST OF OPERATING, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, AN END-OF-LIFE VEHICLE SOLUTIONS PROGRAM TO ADVANCE THE EFFORTS OF VEHICLE RECYCLABILITY AND COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF MERCURY SWITCHES FROM VEHICLES THAT ARE BEING RECYCLED; AND TO PROVIDE FURTHER FOR THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS PROGRAM, INCLUDING, PROGRAM OVERSIGHT, EDUCATIONAL AND OUTREACH MATERIALS, MERCURY SWITCH COLLECTION CONTAINERS AND A COLLECTION SYSTEM, AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS; TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO UTILIZE FUNDS FROM THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT TRUST FUND; AND TO AUTHORIZE FINES FOR VIOLATIONS; AND TO ADD SECTION 12-6-3525 SO AS TO PROVIDE A TWO DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS TAX CREDIT FOR EACH MERCURY SWITCH COLLECTED AND SUBMITTED FOR DISPOSAL AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS CREDIT MAY BE USED TO REDUCE CORPORATE TAX LIABILITY OR CORPORATE LICENSE FEES.

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H. 3949 -- Rep. Cooper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4190, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BINGO CARD CHARGES RETAINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND DISTRIBUTION OF THIS REVENUE, SO AS TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT RETAINED FROM SIXTEEN AND ONE-HALF CENTS TO TEN CENTS FOR EACH DOLLAR OF FACE VALUE FOR EACH CARD SOLD FOR AA, B, D, AND E LICENSES AND TO ESTABLISH A FOUR CENT CHARGE FOR EACH DOLLAR OF FACE VALUE FOR CARDS SOLD FOR C LICENSES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4200, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION OF REVENUE GENERATED FROM THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF BINGO, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REVENUE DEDICATED TO THE DIVISION ON AGING MUST NOT BE LESS THEN SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ANNUALLY.

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H. 3972 -- Reps. Emory and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-113-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITION OF TERMS IN THE PROVIDER SELF REFERRAL ACT, INCLUDING THE DEFINITION OF "INVESTMENT INTEREST" USED IN THE PROVIDER SELF-REFERRAL ACT AND EXEMPTIONS FROM THIS DEFINITION, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE EXEMPTION FOR AN INVESTMENT INTEREST IN AN ENTITY IN RURAL AREAS MUST ONLY PROVIDE SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT OR MORE OF THE DESIGNATED HEALTH SERVICES, RATHER THAN ALL OF THESE SERVICES.

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H. 3977 -- Reps. Thompson, Simrill, Sandifer, Cobb-Hunter, Wilkins, Leach, Hosey, Altman, Emory, Hamilton, Harrison, Lucas, Martin, McGee, Merrill, J. M. Neal, Ott, Perry, M. A. Pitts, Scarborough, G. R. Smith, Taylor, Townsend, White, Whitmire, Mitchell, Coates, McLeod, Umphlett, Mahaffey, Battle, Ballentine, Clark and Clemmons: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 23, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY BY ADDING CHAPTER 23, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING COUNCIL, TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM OF TRAINING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND OTHER PERSONS EMPLOYED IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COUNCIL SHALL OVERSEE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY; TO AMEND SECTION 6-11-340, RELATING TO PROTECTION OF SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY" FOR "CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY"; TO AMEND SECTION 23-28-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TRAINING COURSES FOR RESERVE OFFICERS, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING COUNCIL" FOR "SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY"; TO AMEND SECTION 23-28-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TRAINING PROVIDED FOR RESERVE OFFICERS, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING COUNCIL" FOR "SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY" AND "TRAINING COUNCIL" FOR "TRAINING ADVISORY COUNCIL"; TO AMEND SECTION 23-47-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO 911 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING COUNCIL (CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY)" FOR "CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY" AND "LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING COUNCIL" FOR "DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY"; TO AMEND SECTION 40-18-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING COUNCIL" FOR "SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY"; AND TO REPEAL ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 6, TITLE 23, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY'S DIVISION OF TRAINING AND CONTINUING EDUCATION.

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H. 3993 -- Rep. Edge: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 43-31-170 SO AS TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS THAT A COUNSELOR FOR THE STATE AGENCY OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SHALL MEET.

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H. 3996 -- Reps. Cato, Chellis, Tripp, Scarborough and Clemmons: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-90-485 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CREATION OF A PROTECTED CELL DOES NOT CREATE A LEGAL PERSON SEPARATE FROM A SPECIAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL CAPTIVE (SPFC); BY ADDING SECTION 38-90-515 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SECURITIES ISSUED BY A SPFC PURSUANT TO INSURANCE SECURITIZATION MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED TO BE INSURANCE OR INSURANCE CONTRACTS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-13-400, RELATING TO THE REPORT REQUIRED TO BE FILED DISCLOSING MATERIAL ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS OF ASSETS OR MATERIAL NONRENEWALS, CANCELLATIONS, OR REVISIONS OF CEDED REINSURANCE, SO AS TO REQUIRE HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS DOMICILED IN THIS STATE TO FILE THIS REPORT, TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT A COPY OF THE REPORT MUST BE FILED WITH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE COMMISSIONERS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION APPLY TO HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-13-410, RELATING TO REPORTING AN INSURER'S ACQUISITIONS OR DISPOSITIONS OF ASSETS, SO AS TO ADD HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS TO THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-13-420, RELATING TO REPORTING NONRENEWALS, CANCELLATIONS, OR REVISIONS OF CEDED REINSURANCE AGREEMENTS, SO AS TO ADD HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS TO THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-880, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MEDICAL AND SURGICAL BENEFITS AND MENTAL BENEFITS COVERAGE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DATE FOR THE APPLICABILITY OF BENEFITS FOR SERVICES FURNISHED; TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-1410, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SMALL EMPLOYER INSURER REINSURANCE PROGRAM, SO AS TO ESTABLISH CODE REFERENCES FOR SELECTING A LICENSED ADMINISTRATOR INSTEAD OF AN ADMINISTERING INSURER; TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-220, RELATING TO THE APPROVAL PROCESS FOR INSURANCE RATE LEVEL CHANGES, SO AS TO CHANGE CODE REFERENCES FROM THE ARTICLE TO THE CHAPTER; TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-240, RELATING TO RATE FILINGS WHERE THE LINE OF INSURANCE IS DECLARED COMPETITIVE, SO AS TO CHANGE CODE REFERENCES FROM ARTICLE TO CHAPTER; TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-260, RELATING TO THE APPROVAL PROCESS FOR INSURANCE RATE LEVEL CHANGES, SO AS TO CHANGE CODE REFERENCES FROM ARTICLE TO CHAPTER; TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-270, RELATING TO THE CONSUMER INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF INSURANCE COVERAGE, SO AS TO CHANGE CODE REFERENCES FROM ARTICLE TO CHAPTER; TO AMEND SECTION 38-74-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY FOR COVERAGE UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA HEALTH INSURANCE POOL, SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE COVERAGE FOR AN INDIVIDUAL UNDER THE AGE OF SIXTY-FIVE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-74-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COVERAGE UNDER THE POOL'S MAJOR EXPENSE PROVISIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE MEDICARE SUPPLEMENTAL HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE TO AN INDIVIDUAL FOR REASONS OTHER THAN AGE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-580, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE REINSURANCE FACILITY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CAPITALIZATION AND SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR A CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF INSURANCE TO ISSUE A LICENSE TO A CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY IF THE COMPANY PROVIDES THE DIRECTOR WITH EVIDENCE OF MINIMUM REQUIRED UNIMPAIRED PAID-IN CAPITAL; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FREE SURPLUS REQUIREMENTS FOR A CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF INSURANCE TO ISSUE A LICENSE TO A CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY CONDITIONED ON EVIDENCE OF MINIMUM REQUIRED FREE SURPLUS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPLICABILITY OF INVESTMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR AN ASSOCIATION CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY AND AN INDUSTRIAL INSURED CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE FROM AN INDUSTRIAL INSURED CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY TO A CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY AND ADD A REFERENCE TO A SPECIAL PURPOSE CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TAX REQUIRED TO BE PAID TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE BY A CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY, SO AS TO CLARIFY ON WHAT THE TAX IS PAYABLE AND ESTABLISH A MAXIMUM TAX; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-175, RELATING TO THE CAPTIVE INSURANCE REGULATORY AND SUPERVISION FUND, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM TEN TO TWENTY PERCENT THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE SHALL TRANSFER INTO THE FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-420, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED REGARDING SPECIAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANIES, SO AS TO ADD THE DEFINITIONS OF "ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT", "CONTESTED CASE", AND "THIRD PARTY", AND CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF "INSOLVENCY"; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-430, RELATING TO THE RELATIONSHIP OF ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 90, TITLE 38 (SPECIAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL CAPTIVES) TO OTHER TITLE 38 PROVISIONS, SO AS TO ADD A REFERENCE TO A SPFC'S PROTECTED CELL; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-440, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF A SPFC TO TRANSACT BUSINESS IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO CHANGE AND ADD CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-450, RELATING TO ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF A SPFC, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT CAPITAL STOCK OF A SPFC MUST BE ISSUED AT NOT LESS THAN PAR VALUE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-480, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PROTECTED CELLS BY A SPFC, SO AS TO CHANGE THE PROCEDURE FOR ESTABLISHING PROTECTED CELLS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-550, RELATING TO A MATERIAL CHANGE OF A SPFC'S PLAN OF OPERATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE A STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS BE FILED IF APPROVED OR REQUIRED RATHER THAN REQUESTED BY THE DIRECTOR OF INSURANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-570, RELATING TO THE EXPIRATION OF AUTHORITY GRANTED BY THE DIRECTOR OF INSURANCE ON CESSATION OF BUSINESS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THAT THE DIRECTOR SUSPEND OR REVOKE THE LICENSE OF A SPFC FOR FAILURE TO MEET THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 38-90-480(D); TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-600, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE DIRECTOR OF INSURANCE TO PETITION THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR AN ORDER TO CONSERVE, REHABILITATE, OR LIQUIDATE A SPFC DOMICILED IN THIS STATE FOR CERTAIN GROUNDS, SO AS TO ADD ADDITIONAL GROUNDS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-620, RELATING TO STANDARDS AND CRITERIA APPLICABLE IN A CONTESTED CASE BROUGHT BY A THIRD PARTY BASED ON THE DECISION OF THE DIRECTOR OF INSURANCE INVOLVING A SPFC, SO AS TO MODIFY THE STANDARDS AND CRITERIA; TO AMEND ACT 291 OF 2004, RELATING TO VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE INSURANCE LAW, SO AS TO DELAY THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF SECTION 38-43-106(H) OF THE 1976 CODE FROM MAY 1, 2006 TO MAY 1, 2010; TO AMEND SECTION 38-75-370, RELATING TO DUTIES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA WIND AND HAIL UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION, SO AS TO REVISE THE PERIOD OF TIME IN WHICH THE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION SHALL PARTICIPATE IN ITS WRITINGS, EXPENSES, PROFITS, AND LOSES IN THE PROPORTION THAT THE NET DIRECT PREMIUM OF THE MEMBER WRITTEN IN THIS STATE; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 38-71-120 WHICH PROVIDES CERTAIN HOSPITAL SERVICE DISCOUNTS TO INSURERS.

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H. 4015 -- Rep. White: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 40-47-910, 40-47-935, 40-47-940, 40-47-945, 40-47-950, 40-47-955, 40-47-965, 40-47-970, 40-47-980, 40-47-1000, 40-47-1010, AND 40-47-1015, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ALL RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS PRACTICE ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE DEFINITION OF ALTERNATE SUPERVISING PHYSICIAN AND SUPERVISING PHYSICIAN; TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY PHYSICIANS ASSISTANTS HOLDING A PERMANENT LICENSE MAY PRESCRIBE DRUG THERAPY; TO UPDATE AND CLARIFY THE PROCEDURE FOR ISSUANCE OF AUTHORIZATION TO PRACTICE; TO CLARIFY THE PERMANENT LICENSURE FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS; TO CLARIFY THE LIMITED LICENSURE FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS; TO CLARIFY SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES WHEN A PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT AND A PHYSICIAN PRACTICE AT THE SAME LOCATION AND PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR OFF-SITE PRACTICE; TO PROVIDE THAT PATIENT CHARTS FOR PATIENTS SEEN BY A PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT IN A SUPERVISOR'S ABSENCE MUST BE REVIEWED BY THE SUPERVISING PHYSICIAN OR ALTERNATE WITHIN FIVE WORKING DAYS AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION; TO PROVIDE LIMITED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY; TO CLARIFY THAT THE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PRACTICE IS LIMITED TO THE SUPERVISING PHYSICIAN'S SCOPE OF PRACTICE; TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONDUCT OF INVESTIGATIONS AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS; TO PROVIDE THAT A LICENSE MAY BE RENEWED BIENNIALLY; TO PROVIDE REFERENCES; TO CHANGE CERTAIN REFERENCES FROM BOARD TO COMMITTEE; AND TO PROVIDE THAT MONETARY FEES MAY BE DECREASED OR INCREASED BIENNIALLY FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS.

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H. 4018 -- Reps. Merrill, Ott, Whipper, Bailey, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Dantzler, Davenport, Emory, Frye, Hosey, Jefferson, Mack, Parks, Umphlett and Funderburk: A JOINT RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO PREPARE A REPORT TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2007, THAT, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PROVIDES A STRATEGY FOR MINIMIZING AND ELIMINATING MERCURY USE IN PRIORITY PRODUCTS IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

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H. 4021 -- Reps. Hayes and Miller: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1705, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CATCH LIMITS IN REGARD TO CERTAIN SALTWATER GAMEFISH, SO AS TO REDUCE THE CATCH LIMIT FOR FLOUNDER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1710, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SIZE LIMITS IN REGARD TO CERTAIN SALTWATER GAMEFISH, SO AS TO INCREASE THE REQUIRED SIZE LIMIT FOR FLOUNDER.

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H. 4040 -- Reps. Cooper, Tripp, Cato, Haskins, Leach, Loftis, G.R. Smith and Vaughn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 20 FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 185 (THE SOUTHERN CONNECTOR) IN GREENVILLE COUNTY TO THE BRIDGE THAT CROSSES THE SALUDA RIVER AT THE GREENVILLE-ANDERSON COUNTY LINE THE "SERGEANT JOE R. HOOPER HIGHWAY", AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "SERGEANT JOE R. HOOPER HIGHWAY".

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4046 -- Reps. Townsend, Clark and Scott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-67-580 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SHALL IMPLEMENT A SCHOOL BUS REPLACEMENT CYCLE TO REPLACE APPROXIMATELY ONE-TWELFTH OF THE FLEET EACH YEAR, RESULTING IN A COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF THE FLEET EVERY TWELVE YEARS.

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H. 4055 -- Reps. Cotty and Young: 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 SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX ACT, SO AS TO ALLOW A RESIDENT FULL-YEAR INDIVIDUAL TAXPAYER TO DEDUCT FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS OF UNREIMBURSED EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE TAXPAYER IN THE DONATION, WHILE LIVING, OF ONE OR MORE OF THE TAXPAYER'S ORGANS TO ANOTHER HUMAN BEING FOR HUMAN ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS AND THOSE EXPENSES THAT QUALIFY FOR THE DEDUCTION.

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H. 4075 -- Reps. Lucas and Vick: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-70, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WHEN A SCHOOL DISTRICT IS SUBJECT TO THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A SCHOOL DISTRICT WHOSE BUDGET OF TOTAL EXPENDITURES, INCLUDING DEBT SERVICE, EXCEEDS SEVENTY-FIVE MILLION DOLLARS BECAUSE OF A ONE-TIME CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IS EXEMPT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE.

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H. 4085 -- Rep. Townsend: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE A JOINT STUDY COMMITTEE TO EXAMINE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOL CHOICE AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE STUDY COMMITTEE.

Recommitted

H. 4089 -- Reps. Bingham and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-1-360, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS OF EMPLOYEES FROM THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW, SO AS TO INCLUDE CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF A RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AS BEING EXEMPT.

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H. 4092 -- Rep. White: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-35-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION AND AUTHORITY OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF LONG TERM HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, WHO SERVES EX OFFICIO ON THIS BOARD, SERVES AS A VOTING, RATHER THAN A NONVOTING MEMBER OF THE BOARD.

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H. 4137 -- Reps. G. M. Smith, Merrill, Coates and Umphlett: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-11-35 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF STATE HIGHWAY FUNDS OR OTHER STATE FUNDS ON ANY ROADWAY OR BRIDGE CROSSING THE NORTH SANTEE SWAMP AS ANY PART OF A HIGHWAY PROJECT, COMMONLY CALLED THE "BRIGGS-DELAINE-PEARSON CONNECTOR".

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H. 4142 -- Rep. Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 595 OF 1992, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE EDGEFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, SO AS TO REVISE THE SEVEN SINGLE-MEMBER DISTRICTS FROM WHICH THE TRUSTEES ARE ELECTED.

Ratified

H. 4144 -- Reps. E. H. Pitts, Kirsh, Bingham, Haskins, Leach, Loftis, Anderson, Haley, M. A. Pitts, G. R. Smith, Taylor, Toole, Vaughn, Viers, Rice, Owens, Hardwick, Simrill, Umphlett, Huggins, J. R. Smith and Miller: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-750 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON CURRENTLY INCARCERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR CERTAIN SEX OFFENSES INVOLVING A MINOR WHO IS RELEASED ON PROBATION, PAROLE, OR COMMUNITY SUPERVISION OR A PERSON CURRENTLY ON PROBATION, PAROLE, OR COMMUNITY SUPERVISION FOR CERTAIN SEX OFFENSES INVOLVING A MINOR MUST BE MONITORED BY AN ACTIVE ELECTRONIC MONITORING DEVICE FOR THE DURATION OF THE TIME THE PERSON IS REQUIRED TO BE UNDER SUPERVISION AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO VIOLATES A TERM OF PROBATION, PAROLE, OR COMMUNITY SUPERVISION MUST BE REQUIRED BY THE COURT TO BE MONITORED BY AN ACTIVE ELECTRONIC MONITORING DEVICE FOR THE DURATION OF THE TIME THE PERSON REMAINS ON THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY IN ADDITION TO OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION BY THE COURT; BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-760 SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FACTORS FOR THE COURT TO CONSIDER WHEN CONSIDERING RELEASE OF A PERSON ON BOND WHO IS CHARGED WITH CERTAIN OFFENSES; BY ADDING SECTION 16-15-450 SO AS TO ADD THAT A PERSON WHO VIOLATES A PROVISION RELATING TO CHILD EXPLOITATION ALSO MUST BE ORDERED BY THE COURT TO BE MONITORED WITH AN ACTIVE ELECTRONIC MONITORING DEVICE; BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-540 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE OFFENSE OF ASSISTING OR HARBORING AN UNREGISTERED SEX OFFENDER AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY; BY ADDING SECTION 24-21-435 SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM "ACTIVE ELECTRONIC MONITORING DEVICE", TO ESTABLISH THE OFFENSE OF TAMPERING WITH AN ACTIVE ELECTRONIC MONITORING DEVICE OR AN APPROVED ELECTRONIC MONITORING DEVICE, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER, SO AS TO ADD TO THE LIST OF AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCES THAT THE MURDER WAS COMMITTED BY A PERSON DEEMED A SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-652, RELATING TO CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT IN THE FIRST DEGREE, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTY FOR A PERSON CONVICTED OF CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH A MINOR IN THE FIRST DEGREE AND TO REQUIRE THAT THE PERSON MUST BE ORDERED BY THE COURT TO BE MONITORED WITH AN ACTIVE ELECTRONIC MONITORING DEVICE UPON RELEASE FROM INCARCERATION FOR THE DURATION OF TIME THE PERSON IS REQUIRED TO REMAIN ON THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-653 RELATING TO CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT IN THE SECOND DEGREE, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR A PERSON CONVICTED OF CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH A MINOR IN THE SECOND DEGREE AND TO REQUIRE THAT THE PERSON MUST BE ORDERED BY THE COURT TO BE MONITORED WITH AN ACTIVE ELECTRONIC MONITORING DEVICE UPON RELEASE FROM INCARCERATION FOR THE DURATION OF TIME THE PERSON IS REQUIRED TO REMAIN ON THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-656, RELATING TO ASSAULTS WITH INTENT TO COMMIT CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON CONVICTED OF ASSAULT WITH INTENT TO COMMIT A CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENSE WHO IS REQUIRED TO REGISTER ON THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY AND THE VICTIM IS A MINOR, THE PERSON'S SENTENCE MUST INCLUDE THAT HE BE MONITORED WITH AN ACTIVE ELECTRONIC MONITORING DEVICE UPON RELEASE FROM INCARCERATION FOR THE DURATION OF TIME HE IS REQUIRED TO REMAIN ON THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-810, RELATING TO ENGAGING A CHILD FOR A SEXUAL PERFORMANCE, AND SECTION 16-3-820, RELATING TO PRODUCING, DIRECTING, OR PROMOTING A SEXUAL PERFORMANCE BY A CHILD, BOTH SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT IN ADDITION TO OTHER PENALTIES THE PERSON MUST BE ORDERED BY THE COURT TO BE MONITORED WITH AN ACTIVE ELECTRONIC MONITORING DEVICE UPON RELEASE FROM INCARCERATION FOR THE DURATION OF TIME THE PERSON IS REQUIRED TO REMAIN ON THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-910, RELATING TO KIDNAPPING, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT IN ADDITION TO THE PENALTY PROVIDED THE PERSON CONVICTED OF KIDNAPPING, IF THE VICTIM IS UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN AND THE PERSON IS NOT A PARENT, MUST BE ORDERED BY THE COURT TO BE MONITORED WITH AN ACTIVE ELECTRONIC MONITORING DEVICE UPON RELEASE FROM INCARCERATION FOR THE DURATION OF TIME THE PERSON IS REQUIRED TO REMAIN ON THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY; TO AMEND SECTION 16-15-20, RELATING TO INCEST, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT IN ADDITION TO THE PENALTY PROVIDED THE PERSON MUST BE ORDERED BY THE COURT TO BE MONITORED WITH AN ACTIVE ELECTRONIC MONITORING DEVICE UPON RELEASE FROM INCARCERATION FOR THE DURATION OF TIME THE PERSON IS REQUIRED TO REMAIN ON THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY; TO AMEND SECTION 16-15-140, RELATING TO COMMITTING OR ATTEMPTING TO COMMIT A LEWD ACT UPON A CHILD UNDER SIXTEEN, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT IN ADDITION TO THE PENALTY PROVIDED THE PERSON MUST BE ORDERED BY THE COURT TO BE MONITORED WITH AN ACTIVE ELECTRONIC MONITORING DEVICE UPON RELEASE FROM INCARCERATION FOR THE DURATION OF TIME THE PERSON IS REQUIRED TO REMAIN ON THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY; TO AMEND SECTION 16-15-342, RELATING TO CRIMINAL SOLICITATION OF A MINOR, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT IN ADDITION TO THE PENALTY PROVIDED THE PERSON MUST BE ORDERED BY THE COURT TO BE MONITORED WITH AN ACTIVE ELECTRONIC MONITORING DEVICE UPON RELEASE FROM INCARCERATION FOR THE DURATION OF TIME THE PERSON IS REQUIRED TO REMAIN ON THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY; TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-460, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ANNUAL REGISTRATION FOR LIFE FOR PURPOSES OF THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REGISTRATION EVERY SIX MONTHS RATHER THAN ANNUALLY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-530, RELATING TO THE PROTOCOL MANUAL DEVELOPED BY THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION FOR THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY, SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN NONEXCLUSIVE REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE PROTOCOL MANUAL.

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H. 4165 -- Reps. M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Umphlett, E. H. Pitts, Loftis, Whipper, Witherspoon, Haley, Hardwick, Agnew, Anderson, Vaughn, Mahaffey, Leach, Bales, Clemmons, Cooper, Littlejohn, Owens, Taylor, Weeks, Whitmire, Duncan and Toole: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-3-316, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CRITERIA FOR HIRING NATURAL RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR THESE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, AND TO DELETE PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO THE FUNDING OF THE COMPENSATION OF THESE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.

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Returned by Senate With Amendment
Non-Concurrence
Enrolled
Conference Committee
Report of Conference Committee
Adopted
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
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Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 4188 -- Reps. Townsend, Agnew, Cooper, Martin, Thompson and White: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-80, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN ANDERSON COUNTY, SO AS TO ADD AND REVISE CERTAIN VOTING PRECINCTS IN ANDERSON COUNTY, TO REDESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER FOR THE MAP ON WHICH LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED AND MAINTAINED BY THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, AND TO CORRECT ARCHAIC LANGUAGE.

Ratified

H. 4190 -- Rep. Leach: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-280, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN GREENVILLE COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE AND RENAME CERTAIN VOTING PRECINCTS OF GREENVILLE COUNTY, TO REDESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER FOR THE MAP ON WHICH LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED AND MAINTAINED BY THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, AND TO CORRECT ARCHAIC LANGUAGE.

Ratified

H. 4195 -- Rep. Perry: 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 100 TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY ISSUE "PARROT HEAD" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF FEES COLLECTED FOR THESE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA PARROT HEAD CLUB COUNCIL TO BE USED TO SUPPORT THE PALMETTO CHAPTER OF THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION AND THE UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA CHAPTER OF THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION.

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Senate Amendments Amended
Proposed Amendment
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 4221 -- Rep. Miller: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO HUNT MIGRATORY WATERFOWL IN GEORGETOWN COUNTY IN CERTAIN PORTIONS OF MURRELL'S INLET CREEK WITHIN ONE HUNDRED YARDS OF A RESIDENCE OR BUSINESS WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION.

Ratified

H. 4227 -- Reps. J. H. Neal, Clyburn and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 24-3-5 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE, A COUNTY, OR A MUNICIPALITY WITHIN THIS STATE MAY NOT AUTHORIZE THE CONSTRUCTION OR ESTABLISHMENT OF A PRIVATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY IN THIS STATE OR CONTRACT WITH A PRIVATE CONTRACTOR OR PRIVATE VENDOR FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES RELATED TO THE OPERATION OF AN ADULT OR JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY IN THIS STATE, AND TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN ACTIONS RELATING TO THE PRIVATIZATION OF ADULT OR JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES IN THIS STATE.

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H. 4239 -- Reps. Umphlett, Dantzler, Hinson and Jefferson: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 24 OF ARTICLE III, SECTION 3 OF ARTICLE VI, AND SECTION 1A OF ARTICLE XVII, TO THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO DUAL OFFICEHOLDING AND QUALIFICATION FOR OFFICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROHIBITION AGAINST HOLDING TWO OFFICES DOES NOT APPLY TO COMMISSIONED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS EMPLOYED BY A COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL POLICE OFFICERS EMPLOYED IN A COUNTY IN WHICH THEY DO NOT RESIDE WHO HOLD ANOTHER OFFICE.

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Rejected

H. 4240 -- Reps. Sandifer, Cato and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-47-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITION OF TERMS REGARDING THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "COMMITTEE"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 23-47-65, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CMRS EMERGENCY TELEPHONE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, SO AS TO REENACT THE SECTION ESTABLISHING THE COMMITTEE AND MAKE IT PERMANENT, TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE COMMITTEE, TO REMOVE THE STATE AUDITOR AND THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES AS MEMBERS OF THIS COMMITTEE, TO INCLUDE A DIVISION DIRECTOR OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD, TO ELIMINATE TERM LIMITS APPLICABLE TO COMMITTEE MEMBERS, TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, AND TO MAKE CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.

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3rd Reading
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Proposed Amendment
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Debate Adjourned
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Point of Order

H. 4247 -- Reps. Mack, Breeland, Whipper, R. Brown, Limehouse, Harrell, Altman, Hagood, Scarborough, Chellis, Dantzler, Young, Miller and Merrill: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERCHANGE LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 26 AND UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 17 IN CHARLESTON COUNTY THE "LUCILLE S. WHIPPER INTERCHANGE" AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS INTERCHANGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "LUCILLE S. WHIPPER INTERCHANGE".

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4252 -- Reps. E. H. Pitts, Kirsh and Pinson: 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 SALES TAX EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2010, DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT PAID FOR BY MEDICAID AND MEDICARE FUNDS WHERE THE PAYMENT OF SALES TAX IS PROHIBITED AND TO REDUCE BY ONE PERCENT A FISCAL YEAR THE FIVE PERCENT STATE SALES AND USE TAX ON DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT.

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H. 4264 -- Rep. Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-111-110 AND 59-111-170, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BOTH RELATING TO FREE TUITION FOR CHILDREN OF FIREMEN, LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, AND GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES TOTALLY DISABLED OR KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY, SO AS TO INCLUDE CERTAIN CHILDREN IN THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.

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Point of Order

H. 4271 -- Reps. Scott, Ballentine, J. H. Neal, Howard and Clark: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 20 IN LEXINGTON COUNTY FROM MILE MARKER 59 TO MILE MARKER 60 THE "DEPUTY SHERIFF BYRON 'KEITH' CANNON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "DEPUTY SHERIFF BYRON 'KEITH' CANNON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY".

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H. 4289 -- Reps. McGee, Altman, Battle and Coates: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-7-150, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SLANDER AND LIBEL, SO AS TO DELETE THE MALICIOUS INTENT STANDARD AND PROVIDE FOR AN ACTUAL MALICE STANDARD REQUIRING KNOWLEDGE THAT A STATEMENT IS FALSE OR MADE WITH RECKLESS DISREGARD FOR WHETHER THE STATEMENT IS FALSE.

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H. 4290 -- Reps. Allen and Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-70, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A BENCH WARRANT, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM THIRTY TO ONE HUNDRED TWENTY THE NUMBER OF DAYS WITHIN WHICH A DEFENDANT'S BOND MUST BE FORFEITED IF THE SURETY FAILS TO SURRENDER THE DEFENDANT OR PLACE A HOLD ON HIS RELEASE FROM INCARCERATION, COMMITMENT, OR INSTITUTIONALIZATION.

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H. 4291 -- Reps. Clemmons, Altman and Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-190, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ATTEMPTS TO BURN, SO AS TO MAKE THE PENALTY THE SAME AS FOR THE PRINCIPAL OFFENSE.

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H. 4292 -- Reps. Vaughn, Altman, Loftis, Kirsh, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, Walker and Owens: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 28-2-65 AND 28-2-67 SO AS TO GIVE THE FORMER OWNER OF REAL PROPERTY CONDEMNED PURSUANT TO THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURE ACT THE RIGHT TO REACQUIRE THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IF IT IS NOT USED FOR THE STATED PUBLIC PURPOSE OR PUBLIC USE WITHIN TEN YEARS OF THE CONDEMNATION OR IF THE CONDEMNOR DESIRES TO CONVEY IT TO ANOTHER PARTY, RESPECTIVELY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE AMOUNT OF PAYMENT.

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H. 4293 -- Reps. Kirsh, Clark, Altman, Vaughn and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 16-14-40 AND 16-14-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FINANCIAL TRANSACTION CARD FORGERY AND FRAUD, RESPECTIVELY, SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO MAKE AN UNAUTHORIZED MATERIAL ALTERATION TO WRITTEN OR MECHANICALLY OR ELECTRONICALLY PRODUCED EVIDENCE OF THE FINANCIAL TRANSACTION AND TO DEFINE "MATERIAL ALTERATION".

Introduced and Committed

H. 4294 -- Reps. Rhoad, Bailey and Moody-Lawrence: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF A SURPLUS NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY IN BAMBERG, SOUTH CAROLINA, TO THE CITY OF BAMBERG AND OWNERSHIP OF A SURPLUS NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY IN LAKE CITY, SOUTH CAROLINA, TO THE CITY OF LAKE CITY.

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Message from Senate
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Veto Message
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H. 4295 -- Reps. Barfield, Clark, Bailey, Altman, Vaughn, Loftis, Taylor, M. A. Pitts, Littlejohn, Sandifer, E. H. Pitts, Bowers, Clemmons, Kirsh, Bales, Hamilton, Mahaffey, McCraw, Witherspoon, Leach, Miller, Battle, Chalk, Ceips, Scarborough, Brady, Rice, Dantzler, Viers, Vick and Funderburk: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 28-2-20, 28-2-30, AND 28-2-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ALL RELATING TO "PUBLIC PURPOSE" IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXERCISE OF EMINENT DOMAIN, SO AS TO EXPRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S INTENT AS TO DETERMINATION OF A PUBLIC NEED JUSTIFYING THE EXERCISE OF EMINENT DOMAIN, TO DEFINE "PUBLIC PURPOSE" AND "PUBLIC USE", AND TO CONFORM A REFERENCE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4296 -- Reps. Altman, Mahaffey, Toole and Perry: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-2300, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERMITS TO HARVEST AND MARKET DIAMOND-BACKED TERRAPIN AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO GRANT PERMITS TO HARVEST AND MARKET DIAMOND-BACKED TERRAPIN, PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO TAKE OR POSSESS DIAMOND-BACKED TERRAPIN FOR A COMMERCIAL PURPOSE, PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY POSSESS NO MORE THAN TWO DIAMOND-BACKED TERRAPIN FOR A NONCOMMERCIAL PURPOSE, AND TO REVISE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

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H. 4297 -- Reps. Kirsh, Leach, Bailey, Altman, Vaughn, Whipper, Coates, Moody-Lawrence, Mahaffey, G. R. Smith and Haley: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION ACT", BY ADDING CHAPTER 20 TO TITLE 37 PROVIDING FOR PROTECTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH CONSUMER CREDIT-REPORTING AGENCIES AND WITH THE USE AND COMMUNICATION OF A CONSUMER'S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER, IMPOSITION OF A SECURITY FREEZE ON A CONSUMER'S CREDIT REPORT, PRESCRIPTION OF MEASURES FOR DISPOSAL OF PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION AND DISCLOSURE OF UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION, AND CIVIL DAMAGES, INCLUDING ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; BY REDESIGNATING THE FAMILY PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT OF CHAPTER 2, TITLE 30, AS ARTICLE 1 AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 PROVIDING FOR PROTECTION OF PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION PRIVACY IN CONNECTION WITH A PUBLIC BODY AND ITS USE AND COMMUNICATION OF A RESIDENT'S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER, PRESCRIPTION FOR DISCLOSURE OF SOCIAL SECURITY INFORMATION AND IDENTIFYING INFORMATION BY AND TO CERTAIN PUBLIC BODIES, PROHIBITION OF REQUIRING THE USE OF PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION ON A MORTGAGE AND IN PREPARATION OF DOCUMENTS FOR PUBLIC FILING; AND PROCEDURE FOR REDACTING CERTAIN PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION FROM PUBLIC RECORDS; BY ADDING SECTION 16-13-540 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPUNCTION OF THE CRIMINAL RECORD OF A NAMED INDIVIDUAL INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE UNLAWFUL USE OF HIS IDENTIFYING INFORMATION; BY ADDING SECTION 16-13-550 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REPORTING OF THE CRIME OF FINANCIAL IDENTITY FRAUD TO THE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY AND REFERENCE BY THE LOCAL AGENCY TO THE AGENCY WITH JURISDICTION TO INVESTIGATE AND PROSECUTE; BY AMENDING SECTION 16-13-510, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF FINANCIAL IDENTITY FRAUD, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE USE OF ANOTHER'S INFORMATION TO OBTAIN ANYTHING OF VALUE, INCLUDING CREDIT, TO AVOID LEGAL CONSEQUENCES, OR TO OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT, AND TO PROVIDE, FOR EXCEPTIONS, TO FURTHER DEFINE "IDENTIFYING INFORMATION", AND TO PROVIDE FOR CRIMINAL PENALTIES, INCLUDING RESTITUTION; BY AMENDING SECTION 16-13-520, RELATING TO PROSECUTION OF THE CRIME OF FINANCIAL IDENTITY FRAUD, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE CRIME IS CONSIDERED TO HAVE BEEN COMMITTED; BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-490 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DISCLOSURE BY AN AGENCY OF THIS STATE OF UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO THE PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION OF A RESIDENT WHOSE INFORMATION THE AGENCY OWNS OR LICENSES AND TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL DAMAGES, ATTORNEY'S FEES, AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; AND TO PROVIDE VARIOUS EFFECTIVE DATES.

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H. 4298 -- Reps. Cooper, Cotty, Davenport, Taylor, G. R. Smith, Kirsh, Barfield, Witherspoon, Chellis, J. R. Smith, Jefferson, J. Brown, Umphlett, Hinson, Sandifer, Battle, Townsend, Jennings, Loftis, Clark, Bailey, Altman, Vaughn, M. A. Pitts, Coates, G. M. Smith, Toole, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, Agnew, Hardwick, Walker, Haley and Brady: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-1530, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ELECTRONIC AND NONELECTRONIC HOME DETENTION PROGRAMS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL HOME DETENTION PROGRAMS MUST EMPLOY ACTIVE ELECTRONIC MONITORING DEVICES, AN OFFENDER PLACED IN A HOME DETENTION PROGRAM MUST BE ASSESSED AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING HIS MONITORING DEVICE COSTS, TO DEFINE THE TERM "ACTIVE ELECTRONIC MONITORING DEVICE", AND TO PROVIDE THAT TAMPERING WITH AN ACTIVE ELECTRONIC MONITORING DEVICE IS A FELONY UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

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H. 4299 -- Reps. Clemmons, Altman, G. R. Smith, Loftis, Toole, Sandifer and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 17-27-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FILING OF A FRIVOLOUS APPLICATION FOR POST-CONVICTION RELIEF MAY RESULT IN THE INMATE'S LOSS OF GOOD TIME CREDITS EARNED IN ADDITION TO OTHER SANCTIONS THE COURT MAY IMPOSE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4300 -- Reps. Clemmons, Clark, Toole, Mahaffey and Brady: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-140, AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 56-1-3370, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE AND THE SIZE, SHAPE, DESIGN, AND CONTENTS OF A SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARD, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DRIVER'S LICENSE AND A SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARD MUST HAVE IMPRINTED ON THEIR REVERSE SIDES CERTAIN REFERENCES TO THE NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE AND THE NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE.

Introduced and Committed
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H. 4301 -- Reps. G. M. Smith, Bailey, Harrison, Altman, Vaughn, G. R. Smith, Battle, Kirsh, M. A. Pitts, Coates, Moody-Lawrence, Toole, Vick, Littlejohn, Sandifer, Owens, Ceips, Funderburk, Weeks, Rice, Simrill, Chellis, Viers and Duncan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 6 TO CHAPTER 11, TITLE 16 SO AS TO ENACT THE "PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY ACT", TO DEFINE THE TERMS "DWELLING", "GREAT BODILY INJURY", "RESIDENCE", AND "VEHICLE", TO AUTHORIZE THE LAWFUL USE OF DEADLY FORCE AGAINST AN INTRUDER OR ATTACKER IN A PERSON'S DWELLING, RESIDENCE, OR OCCUPIED VEHICLE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, TO PROVIDE THAT THERE IS NO DUTY TO RETREAT IF THE PERSON IS IN A PLACE WHERE HE HAS A RIGHT TO BE, INCLUDING THE PERSON'S PLACE OF BUSINESS, AND THE USE OF DEADLY FORCE IS NECESSARY TO PREVENT DEATH, GREAT BODILY INJURY, OR THE COMMISSION OF A VIOLENT CRIME, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO LAWFULLY USES DEADLY FORCE IS IMMUNE FROM CRIMINAL PROSECUTION AND CIVIL ACTION AND MAY NOT BE ARRESTED UNLESS PROBABLE CAUSE EXISTS THAT THE DEADLY FORCE USED WAS UNLAWFUL; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LIST OF VIOLENT CRIMES, SO AS TO ADD TRAFFICKING IN COCAINE BASE; AND BY ADDING SECTION 16-23-415 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF TAKING A FIREARM OR OTHER WEAPON FROM THE PERSON OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.

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Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 4302 -- Reps. E. H. Pitts, Clark, Bailey, Harrison, Altman, Vaughn, G. R. Smith, M. A. Pitts, Moody-Lawrence, Toole, Vick, Brady, Littlejohn, Hardwick and Haley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-655, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH MINORS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MANDATORY MINIMUM PENALTY FOR CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH A MINOR IN THE FIRST DEGREE TO TWENTY-FIVE YEARS, NO PART OF WHICH MAY BE SUSPENDED OR PROBATION GRANTED.

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4303 -- Reps. Kirsh, Bailey, Altman, Battle, Loftis, Whipper, Moody-Lawrence, Toole, Littlejohn and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-440, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISCHARGING FIREARMS AT OR INTO DWELLINGS, STRUCTURES, ENCLOSURES, AND VEHICLES OR EQUIPMENT, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM PENALTY FROM TEN YEARS TO FIFTEEN YEARS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4304 -- Reps. Barfield, Bailey, Altman, Loftis, Toole and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 5-7-31 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A MUNICIPALITY FROM CHARGING A SERVICE FEE OR ASSESSMENT FOR A SERVICE PROVIDED BEFORE THE SERVICE IS RENDERED.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4305 -- Reps. Altman, Clark, Bailey, Vaughn, Loftis, M. A. Pitts and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-710, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THOSE PROOFS OF IDENTITY REQUIRED OF A PERSON WHEN HE PRESENTS HIMSELF TO VOTE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE PRODUCTION OF THIS IDENTIFICATION IF REQUESTED BY A POLL MANAGER OR OTHER ELECTION OFFICIAL.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4306 -- Reps. Altman, Bailey and Loftis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1170, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RETIREMENT INCOME DEDUCTION AND THE DEDUCTION ALLOWED PERSONS WHO HAVE ATTAINED AGE SIXTY-FIVE FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX, SO AS TO ALLOW AN EXEMPTION EQUAL TO ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF TAXABLE INCOME FOR TAXPAYERS WHO HAVE ATTAINED THE AGE OF SIXTY-FIVE YEARS, TO ALLOW THIS EXEMPTION FOR MARRIED PERSONS FILING A JOINT FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURN WHEN ONE SPOUSE HAS NOT ATTAINED THE AGE OF SIXTY-FIVE YEARS, AND TO ALLOW THE EXEMPTION FOR A SURVIVING SPOUSE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4307 -- Rep. Stewart: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-2645, SO AS TO INCORPORATE BY REFERENCE FOR PROPERTY TAX PURPOSES THE DEFINITION OF PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLE USED IN THE MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSING AND REGISTRATION LAW, INCREASE THE WEIGHT LIMIT FOR PICKUP TRUCKS FOR PURPOSES OF THIS DEFINITION, AND INCLUDE MOTORCYCLES WITHIN THIS INCORPORATED DEFINITION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT AN ANTIQUE MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSED WITH THE SPECIAL ANTIQUE MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE ALLOWED BY LAW.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence and Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4308 -- Reps. Davenport, Altman, Vaughn, G. R. Smith, Loftis, Moody-Lawrence and Toole: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-3075 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON PRIVATE CHILDCARE FACILITIES AND LICENSING SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP, POWERS, AND DUTIES OF THIS COMMITTEE AND TO PROHIBIT A STATE AGENCY FROM IMPLEMENTING NEW OR AMENDED REGULATIONS AFFECTING PRIVATE CHILDCARE FACILITIES WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE COMMITTEE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4309 -- Reps. White, Clark, Bailey, Altman, G. R. Smith, Loftis, Moody-Lawrence, Toole and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ENACTING THE "SEX OFFENDER ELECTRONIC MONITORING ACT OF 2006"; BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-760 SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FACTORS FOR THE COURT TO CONSIDER WHEN CONSIDERING RELEASE OF A PERSON ON BOND WHO IS CHARGED WITH CERTAIN OFFENSES WHICH WOULD REQUIRE THE PERSON TO REGISTER ON THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER, SO AS TO ADD TO THE LIST OF AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCES THAT THE MURDER WAS COMMITTED BY A PERSON DEEMED A SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-652, RELATING TO CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT IN THE FIRST DEGREE, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTY FOR A PERSON CONVICTED OF CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH A MINOR IN THE FIRST DEGREE SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A MANDATORY MINIMUM PENALTY OF TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OR IMPRISONMENT FOR LIFE; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-655, RELATING TO CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH A MINOR, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH A MINOR IN THE FIRST DEGREE, TO INCREASE THE AGE OF THE VICTIM FROM NOT LESS THAN ELEVEN TO NOT LESS THAN THIRTEEN YEARS OF AGE FOR CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH A MINOR IN THE FIRST DEGREE, AND TO ADJUST THE AGE OF THE VICTIM ACCORDINGLY FOR CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH A MINOR IN THE SECOND DEGREE; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-910, RELATING TO KIDNAPPING, SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF KIDNAPPING A PERSON LESS THAN EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY; TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-460, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ANNUAL REGISTRATION FOR LIFE FOR PURPOSES OF THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REGISTRATION EVERY SIX MONTHS RATHER THAN ANNUALLY; TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-530, RELATING TO THE PROTOCOL MANUAL DEVELOPED BY THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION FOR THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY, SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN NONEXCLUSIVE REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE PROTOCOL MANUAL; TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-540, RELATING TO ACTIVE ELECTRONIC MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN SEX OFFENDERS, SO AS TO EXPAND THE REQUIREMENTS TO ALL OFFENDERS REQUIRED TO BE REGISTERED ON THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY, TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR THE TERM "ACTIVE ELECTRONIC MONITORING DEVICE", AND TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES TO EMPLOY A COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCESS WHEN OBTAINING ACTIVE ELECTRONIC MONITORING DEVICES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-550, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF WILFULLY PROTECTING, HARBORING, OR CONCEALING A PERSON WHO IS REQUIRED TO BE REGISTERED ON THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY, SO AS TO EXPAND THE DEFINITION OF THE OFFENSE AND INCLUDE PROVIDING FALSE INFORMATION TO A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4310 -- Reps. F. N. Smith, Clark, Altman, Vaughn, Loftis, Kirsh and Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA PROTECTION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 28-2-65 PROVIDING FOR A LIMITATION ON CONDEMNATION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY TO A REQUIREMENT OF PUBLIC USE AND TO SPECIFICALLY DEFINE "PUBLIC USE" FOR THAT PURPOSE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 28-2-60 AND 28-2-210, BOTH RELATING TO A CONDEMNATION ACTION SO AS TO CONFORM THEM TO THE REQUIREMENT OF "PUBLIC USE" AS OPPOSED TO "PUBLIC PURPOSE".

Introduced and Committed

H. 4311 -- Reps. Kirsh, Clark, Vaughn, G. R. Smith, Moody-Lawrence, Toole and Brady: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-7-74 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEFORE REPORTING A BILL OR JOINT RESOLUTION OUT OF COMMITTEE, THE COMMITTEE SHALL ATTACH A GENERAL EXPLANATION OF ITS CONTENTS INCLUDING THE EFFECT OF THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS, IF ANY, WHICH EXPLANATION SHALL BE SIGNED BY THE CHAIRMAN, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS EXPLANATION SHALL BE PRINTED WITH THE COMMITTEE REPORT ON THE BILL OR JOINT RESOLUTION.

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4312 -- Reps. Merrill, Bailey, Altman, Coates, Brady, Mahaffey, Funderburk, Ballentine, J. E. Smith and Herbkersman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3377 SO AS TO ALLOW A STATE INCOME TAX CREDIT EQUAL TO TWENTY PERCENT OF CERTAIN NEW HYBRID, FUEL CELL, ALTERNATIVE FUEL, OR LEAN BURN TECHNOLOGY MOTOR VEHICLE CREDITS ALLOWED AGAINST A TAXPAYER'S FEDERAL INCOME TAX LIABILITY.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence and Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4313 -- Reps. J. Brown, Clark, Altman, G. R. Smith, Loftis, Moody-Lawrence, Toole, Vick and R. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-185 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FIRST FRIDAY IN MAY OF EACH YEAR IS DECLARED TO BE "VIETNAM VETERANS SURVIVORS' AND REMEMBRANCE DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Ratified

H. 4314 -- Reps. Davenport, Altman, Vaughn, G. R. Smith, Kirsh, Toole and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-435 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH TUITION AND FEES FOR THE 2007 FALL SEMESTER, TUITION AND FEES FOR IN-STATE UNDERGRADUATES AT STATE-SUPPORTED HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS MAY NOT BE INCREASED MORE THAN THE PERCENTAGE INCREASE IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR'S HIGHER EDUCATION PRICE INDEX, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION TO FURNISH CERTAIN INFORMATION IN REGARD TO THIS REQUIREMENT.

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4315 -- Reps. Rice, Vaughn and G. R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 156 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SMART START SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WHICH ALLOWS CHILDREN FROM CERTAIN FAMILY INCOME GROUPS TO ATTEND A PUBLIC OR NONPUBLIC FOUR-YEAR-OLD PRESCHOOL PROGRAM OR A FIVE-YEAR-OLD KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM OF THEIR CHOICE AND TO ESTABLISH THE SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS WITH THE OPTION TO ATTEND A PUBLIC OR NONPUBLIC SCHOOL OF THEIR CHOICE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4316 -- Reps. Harrell, Clark, Bailey, Hinson, Harrison, Altman, G. R. Smith, Cotty, Whipper, Taylor, Kirsh, M. A. Pitts, Coates, G. M. Smith, Moody-Lawrence, Toole, Brady, Littlejohn, Sandifer, Mahaffey, McLeod, Funderburk, R. Brown, Haley, Owens, Simrill, Neilson and Bales: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 39-5-145, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PRICE GOUGING DURING A DECLARED STATE OF EMERGENCY OR DISASTER, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE ACTS ALSO UPON AN OUT-OF-STATE DECLARATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY OR DISASTER RESULTING IN ABNORMAL DISRUPTION OF THE MARKET IN CERTAIN COMMODITIES WHEN THIS STATE IS AFFECTED AND TO EXCEPT SEASONAL OR OTHER CUSTOMARY FLUCTUATIONS IN PRICE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence and Enrolled
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

H. 4317 -- Reps. Brady, Funderburk, Mitchell, Bowers, Ballentine, Ceips, Scarborough and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 48-52-690 TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA ENERGY EFFICIENCY ACT SO AS TO REQUIRE THE APPLICATION OF "GREEN BUILDING" OR COMPARABLE STANDARDS TO STANDARDS OR MEASURES OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ENERGY CONSERVATION, WITH LIMITATIONS TO BUILDINGS OF MORE THAN TEN MILLION DOLLARS AND EXEMPTIONS OF CERTAIN STATE-FUNDED STRUCTURES.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Amended
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order

H. 4318 -- Reps. Lucas, Altman, Vaughn, G. R. Smith, Cotty, Whipper, G. M. Smith, Moody-Lawrence, Brady and Ceips: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-4-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ORDERS OF PROTECTION FROM DOMESTIC ABUSE AND THE AUTHORITY OF THE COURT IN CONNECTION WITH ISSUING SUCH ORDERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT ALSO MAY AWARD THE COST OF MEDICAL TREATMENT RECEIVED BY THE PETITIONER AS A RESULT OF THE ABUSE THAT GAVE RISE TO THE ORDER OF PROTECTION.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Point of Order

H. 4319 -- Reps. Harrell, Clark, Bailey, Hinson, Altman, Vaughn, Battle, Cotty, Whipper, Taylor, Kirsh, Coates, Toole, Ballentine, Vick, Littlejohn, Sandifer, Mahaffey, Hardwick, Walker, R. Brown, Haley, McLeod, Ceips and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 10-1-161, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FLAGS FLOWN AT HALF-STAFF ON THE STATE CAPITOL BUILDING, SO AS TO PROVIDE WHEN FLAGS ATOP THE STATE CAPITOL BUILDING MUST BE FLOWN AT HALF-STAFF, PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNOR MAY ORDER FLAGS FLOWN AT HALF-STAFF WHEN AN ACT OF CONGRESS OR A PRESIDENTIAL ORDER IS ISSUED ORDERING FLAGS ON FEDERAL BUILDINGS BE FLOWN AT HALF-STAFF, AND PROVIDE HOW THE FLAGS MUST BE RAISED AND LOWERED WHEN FLOWN AT HALF-STAFF.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Ratified

H. 4320 -- Reps. McGee, Altman, G. M. Smith, Coates, Norman, Simrill and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-117-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH THE FALL 2006 SEMESTER, THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA-COLUMBIA MUST ADMIT AS ENTERING FIRST-YEAR FRESHMEN ENROLLED ON A FULL-TIME BASIS AT LEAST FOUR THOUSAND STUDENTS, EIGHTY PERCENT OR MORE OF WHOM MUST QUALIFY FOR IN-STATE TUITION, AND TO DEFINE "FULL TIME" FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION.

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4321 -- Reps. F. N. Smith, Whipper and Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-5-220 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN INDIVIDUAL WITH NO CREDIT HISTORY MAY NOT BE REFUSED UNDERWRITING, CANCELLATION, RENEWAL OF A POLICY, ASSIGNATION TO A RATING TIER, THE PLACING OF A PERSON WITH AN AFFILIATED COMPANY, OR REQUIRING A PARTICULAR PAYMENT PLAN WITH REGARD TO A HOMEOWNER'S INSURANCE POLICY; AND BY ADDING SECTION 39-5-190 TO MAKE A VIOLATION OF SECTION 38-5-220 AN UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4322 -- Reps. M. A. Pitts, Loftis and Toole: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-750, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF FAILURE TO STOP A MOTOR VEHICLE WHEN SIGNALED TO STOP BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE, SO AS TO REVISE THE CONDUCT THAT CONSTITUTES THE OFFENSE, TO REVISE THE PENALTIES FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS PROVISION, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO VIOLATES THIS PROVISION MAY HAVE HIS CRIMINAL RECORD EXPUNGED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2947, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF CHILD ENDANGERMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO IS FOUND GUILTY OF FAILURE TO STOP A MOTOR VEHICLE WHEN SIGNALED TO STOP BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE IS NOT GUILTY ALSO OF THE OFFENSE OF CHILD ENDANGERMENT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4323 -- Reps. Brady, Bailey and Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-535 SO AS TO LIMIT THE LOCATIONS IN WHICH A SEX OFFENDER MAY RESIDE AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR A PERSON WHO VIOLATES THIS PROVISION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4324 -- Reps. Ceips, Altman, Loftis, Coates, Moody-Lawrence and Toole: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 80 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY ISSUE HUNTING ISLAND STATE PARK SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES; AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 98 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY ISSUE BREAST CANCER AWARENESS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Senate Amendments Amended
Debate Adjourned
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 4325 -- Reps. Kirsh and Toole: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-7-77 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY STATE FUNDS APPROPRIATED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN AN ANNUAL OR SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT OR IN A BOND BILL MUST BE EXPENDED ON STATE-OWNED PROJECTS OR FOR STATE PURPOSES AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4326 -- Reps. Hinson, Bailey, Vaughn, Altman, Clyburn and R. 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 THE SALE OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY SOLD TO INDIVIDUALS EIGHTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER FOR THEIR PERSONAL USE, IF AT THE TIME OF SALE, THE INDIVIDUAL REQUESTS THE EXCLUSION AND PROVIDES THE RETAILER WITH PROOF OF AGE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2620, 12-36-2630, 12-36-2640, ALL AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SALES AND USE TAX, THE ACCOMMODATIONS TAX, AND THE CASUAL EXCISE TAX, RESPECTIVELY, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO A PARTIAL EXEMPTION FROM THESE TAXES FOR INDIVIDUALS EIGHTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2646, RELATING TO NOTICES REQUIRED TO BE POSTED BY RETAILERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE CONTENTS OF THE NOTICE REQUIRED TO BE POSTED IN REGARD TO THE SALES TAX EXCLUSION OF INDIVIDUALS EIGHTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4327 -- Rep. Bales: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-6-11 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE SHALL REVIEW THE ORGANIZATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE STATE AND RECOMMEND CHANGES IN SCHOOL DISTRICT BOUNDARIES TO ENSURE THAT DISTRICTS HAVE THE CAPACITY TO SUPPORT HIGH ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS IN THE DISTRICT AND TO ACHIEVE MAXIMUM IMPACT FROM THE RESOURCES PROVIDED THE DISTRICT FROM LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL SOURCES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL CONSIDER THE RECOMMENDATIONS TOGETHER WITH RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO LOCAL SCHOOL LAWS MADE BY THE COMMITTEE A PROVISION THAT THE RECOMMENDATIONS SHALL TAKE EFFECT JULY 1, 2008, UNLESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY DISAPPROVES THEM BY JOINT RESOLUTION ON OR BEFORE MAY 1, 2008.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4328 -- Reps. Walker, Townsend, Anthony, Clark, J. Hines, J. H. Neal, Owens, E. H. Pitts, D. C. Smith, M. A. Pitts, Bailey, Littlejohn, Clyburn, Toole, Bannister and Loftis: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY AND COST OF CONVERTING THE STATE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM TO A COMPUTER-BASED OR COMPUTER-ADAPTIVE FORMAT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-18-120, 59-18-310, AS AMENDED, 59-18-320, 59-18-330, 59-18-340, AND 59-18-360, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ALL RELATING TO THE EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY ACT AND THE ADOPTION OF EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAMS, SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF A STATEWIDE ADOPTION LIST OF FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS THAT PROVIDE DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SHALL ADOPT A DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE FORMATIVE READING ASSESSMENT FOR FIRST AND SECOND GRADES, TO PROVIDE FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR ASSESSMENTS, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN ANNUAL SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES ASSESSMENTS, TO PROVIDE PERCENTAGE WEIGHTINGS FOR GRADES THREE THROUGH SIX FOR THE FOUR CORE CONTENT AREAS; TO PROVIDE FOR A TASK FORCE TO RECOMMEND ALTERNATIVE EVIDENCE AND PROCEDURES FOR GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS PURSUANT TO CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO PROVIDE FOR CONTINUING TEACHER TRAINING TO ENSURE THE VALID AND RELIABLE USE OF ASSESSMENTS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE READINESS ASSESSMENT MUST BE MODIFIED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON STUDENT LITERACY DEVELOPMENT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SHALL ADMINISTER ANNUALLY THE NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF EDUCATION PROGRESS TO OBTAIN AN INDICATION OF STUDENT PERFORMANCE RELATIVE TO NATIONAL PERFORMANCE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL CONVENE ANNUALLY ITS TEAM OF CURRICULUM EXPERTS TO ANALYZE THE RESULTS OF THE ASSESSMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-18-1595, RELATING TO REALLOCATION OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FUNDING, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE FROM THE PALMETTO ACHIEVEMENT CHALLENGE TEST TO END-OF-YEAR ASSESSMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 59-28-200, RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE FROM THE PALMETTO ACHIEVEMENT CHALLENGE TESTS TO STATEWIDE ASSESSMENTS; AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 30 OF TITLE 59 RELATING TO THE BASIC SKILLS ASSESSMENT PROGRAM.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence and Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4329 -- Reps. Leach, Bailey, Lucas, J. R. Smith, Altman, Young and Toole: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 21 TO CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY ISSUE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES TO RECIPIENTS OF THE BRONZE STAR, SILVER STAR, AND DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4330 -- Reps. Talley, M. A. Pitts, Lucas, Littlejohn, Altman, Mahaffey and Toole: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-440, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR DRIVING A MOTOR VEHICLE WITHOUT A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FINE FOR A FIRST OFFENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-460, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR DRIVING A MOTOR VEHICLE WITH A CANCELLED, SUSPENDED, OR REVOKED DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FINE FOR A FIRST AND SECOND OFFENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-720, RELATING TO THE POINT SYSTEM ESTABLISHED FOR THE EVALUATION OF THE OPERATING RECORD OF A LICENSED DRIVER TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE DRIVER IS QUALIFIED TO RETAIN A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO REVISE THE OFFENSE OF DRIVING TOO FAST FOR CONDITIONS, OR SPEEDING BY CREATING ADDITIONAL VIOLATIONS AND POINTS RELATING TO THIS OFFENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-750, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF FAILURE TO STOP A MOTOR VEHICLE WHEN SIGNALED BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR THIS OFFENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1520, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS ALLOWED ON THE STATE'S HIGHWAYS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING THE SPEED LIMITS ESTABLISHED BY THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1535, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SPEEDING IN HIGHWAY WORK ZONES, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OFFENSE, AND TO REVISE THE CONTENTS OF THE SIGN THAT IS POSTED AT THE BEGINNING OF AN ACTIVE HIGHWAY WORK ZONE THAT INDICATES THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING A PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2920, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF RECKLESS DRIVING, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OFFENSE.

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4331 -- Reps. Scarborough, Brady, Vaughn, Altman and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-11-13 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A PERSON FROM ACCEPTING MORE THAN ONE NOMINATION FOR THE SAME OFFICE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading

H. 4332 -- Reps. E. H. Pitts and Brady: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-17-160 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS THAT EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY HAVE IN THE DISTRICT'S AVERAGE DAILY ATTENDANCE AND PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4333 -- Reps. Scarborough, Bailey, Altman, Mahaffey, Hinson and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 41-18-80, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE INSPECTION OF A TEMPORARY AMUSEMENT DEVICE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEVICE TO BE INSPECTED AT EACH NEW LOCATION IN THE STATE AND REQUIRE THE COSTS OF INSPECTION TO BE PAID BY THE AMUSEMENT DEVICE OWNER.

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H. 4334 -- Reps. G. M. Smith, Bailey, Vaughn, Altman, Clyburn, Owens and Clark: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-525 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A STUDENT WHOSE PARENT OR GUARDIAN IS REQUIRED BY REGULATIONS TO LIVE ON A MILITARY BASE MAY CHOOSE WHICH SCHOOL THE STUDENT WILL ATTEND WITHIN THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE MILITARY BASE IS LOCATED, TO PROVIDE THAT THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN SHALL NOTIFY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT THE STUDENT WILL ATTEND, AND TO PROVIDE THAT EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO STUDENTS LIVING ON THE MILITARY BASE TO AND FROM THE SCHOOLS IN ITS DISTRICT.

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H. 4335 -- Reps. Townsend and Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-58-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN REGARD TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA NONPUBLIC POST SECONDARY INSTITUTION LICENSE ACT, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-58-30, RELATING TO EXCLUSIONS FROM THE DEFINITION OF A "NONPUBLIC EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION" FOR PURPOSES OF THE ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR FURTHER EXCLUSIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-58-80, RELATING TO BONDS OR COLLATERAL FOR THE PROTECTION OF STUDENT TUITION AND FEES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE PROCEEDS OF A SURETY BOND AND MONIES IN THE TUITION GUARANTY FUND, RENAMED THE STUDENT RECOVERY FUND, MAY BE USED.

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H. 4336 -- Reps. Harrell, Bailey, Battle, Vaughn, Littlejohn, J. R. Smith, Altman, Cobb-Hunter, Kirsh, Clyburn, Young, Hinson, Clark, Walker, R. Brown and Haley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-45-75, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF A COUNTY BY ORDINANCE TO ALLOW QUARTERLY OR MONTHLY INSTALLMENT PAYMENT OF TAXES ON REAL PROPERTY, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE PAYMENT OF ESTIMATED PROPERTY TAXES ON REAL PROPERTY IN INSTALLMENTS OF TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT EACH DUE ON APRIL 15, JUNE 15, AND SEPTEMBER 15 OF EACH YEAR, TO DEFINE ESTIMATED PROPERTY TAX LIABILITY, TO PROVIDE THAT THE TOTAL OF ESTIMATED PROPERTY TAXES PAID IS A CREDIT AGAINST THE TOTAL PROPERTY DUE ON THE PROPERTY, TO PROVIDE FOR INTEREST ON UNDERPAYMENTS AND OVERPAYMENTS OF ESTIMATED PROPERTY TAX, TO REQUIRE PROPERTY TAX NOTICES TO CONTAIN A CALCULATION OF AN ESTIMATED PROPERTY TAX LIABILITY AND RETURN ENVELOPES FOR PAYING THE ESTIMATED PROPERTY TAX, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PAYMENT OF ESTIMATED PROPERTY TAXES AND THE CREDIT ALLOWED AGAINST PROPERTY TAXES FOR ESTIMATED PROPERTY TAXES DOES NOT ALTER THE DUE DATE, PENALTY SCHEDULE, AND ENFORCED COLLECTION OF PROPERTY TAXES EXCEPT WITH RESPECT TO INTEREST ADDED TO PROPERTY TAX FOR UNDERPAYMENT OF ESTIMATED PROPERTY TAX.

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H. 4337 -- Reps. Scarborough, Altman and Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-1-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A CORPORATE CERTIFICATE TO A PROPOSED MUNICIPALITY, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR A PROPOSED MUNICIPALITY.

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H. 4338 -- Reps. Clemmons and Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-3-618 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MUST IMPOSE AND COLLECT A TOLL ALONG THE PROPOSED INTERSTATE 73 UPON COMPLETION OF THIS HIGHWAY PROJECT TO BE USED TO PAY FOR THE COST OF PLANNING, RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITIONS, FINANCING, CONSTRUCTION, AND OTHER EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PROJECT, AND FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE TOLLS UPON PAYMENT OF ALL SUCH COSTS.

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H. 4339 -- Reps. Mack and Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 6 TO CHAPTER 5, TITLE 7 SO AS TO CREATE THE ELECTIONS STUDY COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, TO PROVIDE FOR APPOINTMENT OF ITS MEMBERS AND ELECTION OF ITS CHAIRMAN, TO PROVIDE FOR THE TERMS OF ITS MEMBERS, AND TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSION TO MAKE A REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WITHIN NINETY DAYS OF EACH GENERAL ELECTION CONTAINING RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE CITIZEN-INFORMED PARTICIPATION IN THE ELECTORAL PROCESS.

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H. 4340 -- Reps. Davenport, Littlejohn, Altman, Kirsh, Clyburn, Young, Mahaffey, Clark and R. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-13-250, AS AMENDED, 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 PROVIDE THAT A COSMETOLOGIST MAY RECEIVE UP TO THREE HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS FOR VERIFIED ATTENDANCE AT A COSMETOLOGY-RELATED TRADE SHOW.

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H. 4341 -- Reps. Kirsh, Cotty, Cobb-Hunter, Bailey and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-150-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA LOTTERY COMMISSION, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LIMITATIONS ON AMOUNTS IT SPENDS ON ADVERTISING; TO AMEND SECTION 59-150-130, RELATING TO LOTTERY VENDORS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE LOTTERY COMMISSION CONTRACTING WITH A LOTTERY VENDOR IF THE FEE OR COMMISSION PAYABLE IS CONTINGENT ON A LOTTERY PROFITABILITY MEASURE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-150-210, RELATING TO THE SALE OF LOTTERY TICKETS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION AGAINST SALES ON THE DATE OF A GENERAL OR PRIMARY ELECTION.

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H. 4342 -- Reps. Davenport, Brady, Littlejohn, Altman, Mahaffey, Toole and Clark: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-430, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONVICTIONS THAT RENDER A PERSON AS A SEX OFFENDER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON CONVICTED OF A CRIME IN WHICH HE USED A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ON THE CRIME VICTIM DURING THE COMMISSION OF THE CRIME MUST REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-470, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH FAILING TO REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTY FOR FIRST AND SECOND OFFENSE FAILURE TO REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER.

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H. 4343 -- Reps. Mack and Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-845 SO AS TO DEFINE A "SHORT STATE BALLOT" AND "SHORT COUNTY BALLOT" TO ALLOW AN ELECTOR TO VOTE FOR CANDIDATES IN ANY PRECINCT IN THE STATE OR IN THE COUNTY IN WHICH HE RESIDES, TO ALLOW A QUALIFIED ELECTOR TO CAST A PROVISIONAL BALLOT IN ANY PRECINCT IN THE COUNTY IN WHICH HE IS REGISTERED, TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CASTING THE BALLOT, AND TO PROVIDE HOW THE QUALIFIED ELECTOR MAY CAST THE BALLOT ONLY FOR OFFICES FOR WHICH HE IS QUALIFIED.

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H. 4344 -- Reps. Miller and Hardwick: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 56-3-705 AND 56-3-715 SO AS TO ALLOW THE LICENSING AND REGISTRATION OF AN UNTITLED UTILITY TRAILER UPON SUBMISSION OF PROOF OF OWNERSHIP SATISFACTORY TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND PROVIDE THAT LICENSING AND REGISTRATION OF AN UNTITLED UTILITY TRAILER IS NOT EVIDENCE OF OWNERSHIP FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN LICENSING AND REGISTRATION AND TO REQUIRE THE REGISTRATION FEE FOR A UTILITY TRAILER TO BE CREDITED TO THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND AND USED ONLY FOR HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-130, RELATING TO TRAILERS EXEMPT FROM LICENSING AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXEMPTION FOR NONFARM UTILITY TRAILERS.

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H. 4345 -- Reps. Huggins and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-79-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CREDIT CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS FOR PHYSICAL FITNESS SERVICES, INCLUDING THE PROVISION THAT A CONTRACT IS NOT REQUIRED FOR HOURLY PERSONAL TRAINING, PRIVATE CONSULTATIONS, AND FITNESS TESTING UNLESS THEY ARE PART OF A PACKAGE OF OVER THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS THREE HUNDRED DOLLAR LIMITATION MAY BE ADJUSTED FOR INFLATION.

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H. 4346 -- Reps. Scarborough, Vaughn, Altman, Coates, Simrill, McGee and M. Hines: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL MAY NOT DENY A STUDENT ACCESS TO PROGRAMS BECAUSE THE STUDENT'S PARENT HAS REFUSED TO PLACE THE STUDENT ON A PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION, TO PROHIBIT A TEACHER OR SCHOOL DISTRICT PERSONNEL FROM REQUIRING A STUDENT TO TAKE MEDICATION, TO PROVIDE THAT A PARENT MAY REFUSE PSYCHOLOGICAL SCREENING OF THE STUDENT, AND TO DEFINE "PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION".

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H. 4347 -- Reps. Limehouse, Harrell, Bailey, Battle, Brady, Vaughn, Cobb-Hunter, Kirsh, Ballentine, Clyburn, Young, Mahaffey, Hinson, Vick, J. Brown, Ceips, Herbkersman, Simrill, Bales, M. A. Pitts, J. E. Smith, Hagood, Whipper and Neilson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-97 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A WOMAN MAY BREASTFEED HER CHILD IN ANY LOCATION WHERE THE MOTHER AND CHILD ARE AUTHORIZED TO BE AND TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH BREASTFEEDING IS NOT INDECENT EXPOSURE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-15-130, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF INDECENT EXPOSURE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS OFFENSE DOES NOT APPLY TO A WOMAN WHO BREASTFEEDS HER CHILD IN A PLACE WHERE SHE AND THE CHILD ARE AUTHORIZED TO BE.

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H. 4348 -- Reps. Walker, Hinson, McLeod, Limehouse, Bailey and Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 43, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, TO THE DISPOSITION OF HUMAN BODIES, THE UNIFORM ANATOMICAL GIFT ACT, AND POSTMORTEM EXAMINATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN EMBLEM MUST BE EMBEDDED ON A DRIVER'S LICENSE TO DESIGNATE THE LICENSEE AS AN ORGAN OR TISSUE DONOR; TO DELETE PROVISIONS SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSING EYE DONATION, WHICH IS INCLUDED IN PROVISIONS RELATING TO TISSUE DONATION AND PROCUREMENT; TO FURTHER SPECIFY THE CLASSES HAVING AUTHORITY TO CONSENT TO ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION FOR A DECEDENT; TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A BOND MUST BE POSTED WHEN A BODY IS GIVEN FOR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES; TO PROVIDE THAT A GIFT OR DONATION OF A BODY OR PART OF A BODY IS IRREVOCABLE IF NOT REVOKED BY THE DONOR BEFORE DEATH AND NO OTHER CONSENT IS REQUIRED TO VALIDATE THE GIFT; TO CONFORM REFERENCES TO CURRENT FEDERAL LAW REGARDING ORGAN PROCUREMENT AGENCIES; TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN DEATH IS IMMINENT, OR HAS OCCURRED, NOTIFICATION OF THE ORGAN PROCUREMENT ORGANIZATION MUST BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE LAW; TO DELETE PROVISIONS REGARDING CERTAIN AGENCIES HAVING AUTHORITY TO RECEIVE CERTAIN ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATIONS; TO REVISE PROCEDURES FOR DEATH RECORD REVIEWERS; AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.

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H. 4349 -- Reps. Mack and Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-150 AND 7-15-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CLOSING OF VOTER REGISTRATION BOOKS AND ABSENTEE VOTER REGISTRATION FORMS, SO AS TO REDUCE FROM THIRTY DAYS TO THE SATURDAY BEFORE THE ELECTION THE DEADLINE FOR VOTER REGISTRATION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4350 -- Reps. G. R. Smith, Hamilton, Vaughn, Leach and Bannister: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-222 SO AS TO ALLOW CERTAIN PERSONS WHO WEAR BIOPTIC TELESCOPIC LENSES TO OBTAIN A DRIVER'S LICENSE.

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H. 4351 -- Reps. Ballentine, W. D. Smith, Vick, G. M. Smith, Altman, Hagood, Haley, Neilson, J. E. Smith, Haskins, Jennings, Funderburk, Jefferson, Hinson, G. Brown, Limehouse, Townsend, Miller, Agnew, Pinson, Sinclair, Bannister, Frye, E. H. Pitts, Clark, Umphlett, Leach, Loftis, Battle, Kennedy, Anthony, Allen, Mack, Anderson, Moody-Lawrence, Mitchell, McLeod, Coleman, Clemmons, Delleney, Rutherford, R. Brown, Parks, J. H. Neal, Howard, Clyburn, Govan, Hodges, Cobb-Hunter, Hosey, J. Brown, Young, M. Hines, Weeks, Hiott, Toole, Huggins, Hardwick, M. A. Pitts, Littlejohn, Branham, Cotty, J. R. Smith, Owens, Duncan, Skelton, Mahaffey, Bales, Whipper, Stewart, McGee, Hamilton, Bowers, Perry, Viers, Dantzler, Davenport, Chellis, Herbkersman, Bingham and Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-280 SO AS TO REQUIRE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR TREATMENT OF PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS AND TO DEFINE "PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER" AS A NEUROLOGICAL CONDITION, INCLUDING AUTISM AND ASPERGER'S SYNDROME.

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H. 4352 -- Reps. Mack and Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE AUTHORITY CHARGED BY LAW WITH CONDUCTING AN ELECTION SHALL PROVIDE A PROCEDURE BY WHICH A QUALIFIED ELECTOR MAY REGISTER AND CAST A BALLOT ON THE SAME DAY, PROVIDE THAT A QUALIFIED ELECTOR MAY CAST A BALLOT DURING THE SEVEN-DAY PERIOD PRECEDING THE ELECTION, AND PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ONE OR MORE EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS IN EACH COUNTY.

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H. 4353 -- Reps. E. H. Pitts, Anthony, Bailey, Littlejohn, Altman, Cobb-Hunter, Clyburn, Vick, Limehouse, Duncan, M. A. Pitts, Scarborough, Clark, Harrison, Coates, Taylor, R. Brown, J. E. Smith, Ballentine, Funderburk, Ceips, Umphlett, Hardwick, J. Brown, Simrill, Toole and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 6, CHAPTER 111, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ONE-HALF TUITION FOR MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A FULL TUITION EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD PURSUANT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND TO DEFINE TUITION.

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H. 4354 -- Reps. Ballentine, Littlejohn, Altman, Cobb-Hunter, Clyburn, Vick, Clark and R. Brown: 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 PROVIDE THAT IN THE CASE OF THE SURVIVING SPOUSE OF A VETERAN WHO WAS PERMANENTLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED AS A RESULT OF A SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY AND RECEIVED AN EXEMPTION FOR HIS HOUSE ON ACCOUNT OF THAT DISABILITY, THE HOUSE REMAINS EXEMPT FOR SO LONG AS THE SURVIVING SPOUSE OCCUPIES THE HOUSE RENT-FREE AND REMAINS UNMARRIED REGARDLESS OF THE OWNERSHIP OF THE HOUSE.

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H. 4355 -- Reps. Vaughn, J. Brown, Cooper, Davenport, Umphlett, Clark and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 8-11-160 AND 8-11-165, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AGENCY HEAD SALARY COMMISSION, SO AS TO INCLUDE TECHNICAL COLLEGE PRESIDENTS AS OFFICIALS TO WHICH THESE PROVISIONS APPLY.

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H. 4356 -- Reps. Mack, Cobb-Hunter and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO POLL MANAGERS AND ASSISTANTS, SO AS TO ALLOW A SIXTEEN-YEAR-OLD PERSON TO BE IN CHARGE OF A POLLING PLACE WHILE UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF AN ADULT POLL MANAGER, AND TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT ONE SIXTEEN- OR SEVENTEEN-YEAR-OLD PERSON MAY BE APPOINTED TO A PRECINCT FOR EVERY TWO REGULAR POLL MANAGERS.

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H. 4357 -- Reps. Townsend, Bailey, Altman, Kirsh and Clark: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-13-15, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FALSIFYING OR ALTERING A TRANSCRIPT OR DIPLOMA AND FRAUDULENT USE OF FALSIFIED OR ALTERED TRANSCRIPT OR DIPLOMA, SO AS TO INCLUDE FALSIFYING OR ALTERING A DEGREE AND FRAUDULENT USE OF A FALSIFIED OR ALTERED DEGREE, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO KNOWINGLY ISSUE, MANUFACTURE, OR USE A FALSE POSTSECONDARY DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, DIPLOMA, TRANSCRIPT, OR OTHER ACADEMIC CREDENTIAL FOR GENERAL ACADEMIC OR PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES INCLUDING TO OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION TO CHARGE A REASONABLE FEE TO CONDUCT A REVIEW TO DETERMINE IF CERTAIN CREDENTIALS REPORTED BY AN APPLICANT ARE VALID.

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H. 4358 -- Reps. Bingham, Altman, Clyburn, Hinson, Clark, R. Brown and Haley: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 58-1-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A UTILITY MAY NOT DISCLOSE CUSTOMER INFORMATION WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF THE CUSTOMER.

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H. 4359 -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA FAMILY HOME AND BUSINESS PROTECTION ACT BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 TO CHAPTER 36 OF TITLE 12 SO AS TO IMPOSE AN ADDITIONAL STATE SALES, USE, AND CASUAL EXCISE TAX EQUAL TO THREE PERCENT OF AMOUNTS SUBJECT TO THESE TAXES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-910, AS AMENDED, BY PROVIDING A SEPARATE STATE SALES AND USE TAX RATE EQUAL TO TWO PERCENT ON UNPREPARED FOOD WHICH LAWFULLY MAY BE PURCHASED WITH UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD COUPONS; BY ADDING SECTION 11-11-155 ESTABLISHING THE FAMILY HOME AND BUSINESS PROTECTION FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY TO RECEIVE THE REVENUES OF THE ADDITIONAL THREE PERCENT STATE SALES TAX AND BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-253 SO AS TO EXEMPT ALL FAIR MARKET VALUE OF OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY NOT ALREADY EXEMPTED FROM PROPERTY TAX FROM ALL REMAINING PROPERTY TAX, TO EXEMPT TWENTY PERCENT OF THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF COMMERCIAL REAL PROPERTY FROM PROPERTY TAXES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE AND SCHOOL DISTRICT FROM THE FAMILY HOME AND BUSINESS PROTECTION FUND FOR THE TAXES NOT COLLECTED BECAUSE OF THE EXEMPTIONS ADDED BY THIS SECTION, TO PROVIDE THAT ASSESSED VALUE OF PROPERTY EXEMPTED FROM TAX BY THIS SECTION IS CONSIDERED TAXABLE FOR PURPOSES OF COMPUTING BONDED INDEBTEDNESS AND THE INDEX OF TAXPAYING ABILITY, TO PROVIDE THAT PROPERTY TAX CREDITS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX IN EXCESS OF MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY PROPERTY TAX DUE ON COMMERCIAL REAL PROPERTY IS CONSIDERED A DISTRIBUTION TO THE MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY AS APPLICABLE FROM THE COUNTY/MUNICIPAL REVENUE FUND, AND BY REPEALING SECTION 12-37-223A, RELATING TO A LOCAL OPTION PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION.

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H. 4360 -- Reps. Scarborough, Battle, Vaughn, J. R. Smith, Altman, Hinson, Toole, Vick, R. Brown and Haley: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-1-340 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE OWNER OF REAL PROPERTY IS NOT LIABLE IN A CIVIL ACTION FOR ACTS OR OMISSIONS CAUSING INJURY TO A PERSON WHO TRESPASSES ON HIS PROPERTY TO COMMIT A CRIME OR WHEN REASONABLE FORCE IS USED TO REMOVE A PERSON WHO IS TRESPASSING ON HIS PROPERTY.

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H. 4361 -- Rep. Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-60-220 SO AS TO DEFINE "REASONABLE CHARGES" FOR REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL SERVICES, TO PROVIDE FOR A CAUSE OF ACTION AGAINST A PERSON WHO WILFULLY FAILS TO PAY FOR THE SERVICES OF A REAL ESTATE APPRAISER, AND TO PROVIDE FOR LIQUIDATED DAMAGES.

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H. 4362 -- Reps. Mack and Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-3-70 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION TO NOTIFY BY MAIL A REGISTERED VOTER WHO DID NOT VOTE IN THE PREVIOUS GENERAL ELECTION WHEN AND WHERE THE NEXT GENERAL ELECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED AND THE LIST OF CANDIDATES FOR WHICH HE WILL BE VOTING.

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H. 4363 -- Reps. Cato, Cooper, Bailey and Battle: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 18-9-130, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EFFECT OF NOTICE OF APPEAL ON THE EXECUTION OF A JUDGMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SUPERSEDEAS BOND OR OTHER FORM OF SECURITY IS NOT REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A STAY OF EXECUTION OF A JUDGMENT DURING A PENDING APPEAL EXCEPT UPON MOTION OF THE RESPONDENT, TO PROVIDE GUIDELINES FOR THE COURT TO FOLLOW WHEN DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF A SUPERSEDEAS BOND OR OTHER FORM OF SECURITY AND A METHOD TO FIX A LESSER AMOUNT RATHER THAN THE ENTIRE AMOUNT OF THE JUDGMENT AND OTHER COSTS WHEN THE COURT FINDS THE APPELLANT IS LIKELY TO SUFFER SUBSTANTIAL ECONOMIC HARM, AND TO PROVIDE SAFEGUARDS WHEN AN APPELLANT IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THE COURT WITH DOCUMENTS OR INFORMATION WHICH THE APPELLANT BELIEVES IN GOOD FAITH ARE CONFIDENTIAL OR WOULD BE POTENTIALLY DAMAGING TO HIS BUSINESS IF DISCLOSED TO THE PUBLIC, COMPETITORS, OR CUSTOMERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE COURT'S DETERMINATION OF THE APPELLANT'S NET WORTH.

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H. 4364 -- Reps. G. M. Smith, Bailey, Vaughn, Altman, Mahaffey and Clark: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE SEX OFFENDER ACCOUNTABILITY AND SEX OFFENSE REFORM ACT OF 2006.

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H. 4365 -- Rep. Rhoad: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-90, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN BAMBERG COUNTY, SO AS TO DELETE ARCHAIC LANGUAGE, TO DELETE A SPECIFIC REFERENCE TO A VOTING PLACE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE POLLING PLACES FOR THE PRECINCTS MUST BE DETERMINED BY THE BAMBERG COUNTY REGISTRATION AND ELECTION COMMISSION WITH THE APPROVAL OF A MAJORITY OF THE BAMBERG COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.

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Recalled
Ratified

H. 4366 -- Reps. Cooper, Cotty, Battle, Ceips, G. R. Smith, M. A. Pitts, Branham, Delleney, Davenport, McLeod, J. Brown, Phillips, Ballentine, Rhoad, Umphlett, Kirsh, Bailey, White, Miller, Jefferson, Townsend, Emory, Clark, Haley, Lucas, Littlejohn, Sandifer, J. R. Smith, Altman, Cobb-Hunter, Mahaffey, Vick, Agnew, J. M. Neal, Funderburk, Brady, Thompson and Hodges: A BILL TO ENACT THE "VOLUNTEER STRATEGIC ASSISTANCE AND FIRE EQUIPMENT ACT OF 2006 (V-SAFE)" BY ADDING CHAPTER 51 TO TITLE 23, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS ANNUALLY FOR GRANTS THAT MUST BE AWARDED TO CERTAIN VOLUNTEER AND COMBINATION FIRE DEPARTMENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROTECTING LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND REGIONAL RESPONSE AREAS FROM INCIDENTS OF FIRE, HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, TERRORISM, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE SAFETY OF VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended

H. 4367 -- Reps. Mack, Littlejohn, Cobb-Hunter, Clyburn and R. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-5-275 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT IN THE TENTH GRADE BE FURNISHED A VOTER REGISTRATION FORM AND BE INSTRUCTED IN A CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT OR THROUGH A METHOD APPROVED BY THE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO BE APPRISED OF THE IMPORTANCE OF VOTING, TO ALLOW A STUDENT TO OPT OUT OF THE PROCESS, TO REQUIRE A HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRANT BE MAILED A VOTER REGISTRATION CARD BEFORE THE FIRST ELECTION IN WHICH HE IS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE; AND TO PROVIDE THAT A CITIZEN OTHERWISE INELIGIBLE TO VOTE WHO IS RELEASED FROM INCARCERATION RECEIVE A REGISTRATION FORM IN THE MAIL WITH A LETTER EXPLAINING THAT HIS VOTING RIGHTS HAVE BEEN RESTORED AND THAT HE IS ELIGIBLE TO REGISTER AND VOTE.

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4368 -- Rep. Kirsh: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 4.19 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO A SUMMARY OF A BILL OR RESOLUTION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT A SUMMARY OF A BILL OR JOINT RESOLUTION MUST BE PREPARED AND PRINTED WITH THE BILL OR JOINT RESOLUTION WHEN IT IS REPORTED OUT OF A COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4369 -- Rep. Harrell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT PURSUANT TO RULE 10.1 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SPECIFIED 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 2006 SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4370 -- Reps. Harrell, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrison, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR CHRISTINE MASON COX FOR HER OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS ON BEHALF OF SOUTH CAROLINA STATE GOVERNMENT AND TO WISH HER THE BEST IN ALL FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4371 -- Reps. Harrell, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrison, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR ASHLEY HILLARY MARTIN FOR HER OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND TO WISH HER THE BEST IN ALL FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4372 -- Reps. Harrell, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrison, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE JOHN TUCKER, SUPERINTENDENT OF FORT SUMTER NATIONAL MONUMENT, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CAREER WITH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND TO WISH HIM ALL THE BEST UPON HIS RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4373 -- Reps. Brady, J. E. Smith, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA YOUTH CORPS AND ITS DIRECTOR FOR THEIR EXTENSIVE WORK AND DEDICATION IN CONDUCTING ITS LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM FOR NINTH AND TENTH GRADE STUDENTS IN RICHLAND AND LEXINGTON COUNTIES AND TO WISH THE PROGRAM CONTINUED SUCCESS.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4374 -- Rep. Funderburk: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND SARAH HANNAH NEWMAN OF KERSHAW COUNTY FOR HER OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO HER SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY, AND TO WISH HER THE BEST IN ALL FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4375 -- Rep. Vaughn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION HONORING DR. LARRY K. RAYNES ON THE OCCASION OF HIS THIRTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY AS PASTOR OF PLEASANT VIEW BAPTIST CHURCH IN TAYLORS, AND EXPRESSING GRATITUDE FOR HIS SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP IN HIS CHURCH, HIS COMMUNITY, AND THIS STATE.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4376 -- Rep. Cooper: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE BRIDGE THAT CROSSES THE SALUDA RIVER ALONG SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 20 IN ANDERSON AND GREENVILLE COUNTIES THE "HAROLD L. DRENNON, JR. MEMORIAL BRIDGE", AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS BRIDGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "HAROLD L. DRENNON, JR. MEMORIAL BRIDGE".

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4377 -- Rep. Littlejohn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR STEFAN SHEALY, SOPHOMORE AT SPARTANBURG'S BROOME HIGH SCHOOL, FOR HIS ATHLETIC PROWESS AS A CROSS-COUNTRY STAR, TO CONGRATULATE HIM FOR HIS IMPRESSIVE WIN OF THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, AND TO EXTEND TO HIM THE BEST IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4378 -- Rep. Littlejohn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE SPARTANBURG'S BROOME HIGH SCHOOL LADY CENTURIONS CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM AND ITS COACH SKIP FRYE ON CAPTURING THE A/AA STATE CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE AND TO HONOR THEM FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4379 -- Reps. Cooper, Harrell, Ott, Young, Kirsh, Chalk, Lucas, Ballentine, Chellis, Hardwick, Jennings, Haley, G. R. Smith, Perry, Brady, Hinson, Battle, Hosey, Hayes, Toole, Neilson, J. H. Neal, Harrison, Clark, Cobb-Hunter, J. R. Smith, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Bannister, Barfield, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Coleman, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Haskins, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hiott, Hodges, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Kennedy, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, J. M. Neal, Norman, Owens, Parks, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, J. E. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire and Witherspoon: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE TO THE STATE'S GENERAL DEPOSIT ACCOUNT FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005 SURPLUS REVENUES IN THE AMOUNT OF $104,934,400 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PREVENTING AN ACCUMULATED GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (GAAP) GENERAL FUND DEFICIT.

Introduced and Committed
Recalled
2nd Reading
3rd Reading

H. 4380 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1640, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FINGERPRINT REVIEWS OF DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOSTER CARE LICENSE APPLICANTS AND THOSE OVER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE RESIDING IN THE HOME, SO AS TO ALSO REQUIRE FINGERPRINT REVIEWS FOR APPLICANTS SEEKING TO ADOPT A CHILD IN THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4381 -- Reps. Harrison and Mitchell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1642, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST PLACING A CHILD IN FOSTER CARE WITH A PERSON WHO HAS A SUBSTANTIATED HISTORY OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT OR A CONVICTION FOR CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THIS PROHIBITION APPLIES TO CHILDREN IN THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, TO APPLY THIS PROHIBITION TO CHILDREN BEING PLACED BY THE DEPARTMENT FOR ADOPTION AND TO CHILDREN ALREADY PLACED IN FOSTER CARE, AND TO ADD THE CRIME OF UNLAWFUL CONDUCT TOWARDS A CHILD AND CRUELTY TO CHILDREN AS PROHIBITED CRIMINAL OFFENSES.

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4382 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 43-3-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF A COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES IN EACH COUNTY AND THE CREATION AND COMPOSITION OF AN ADVISORY BOARD FOR EACH COUNTY DEPARTMENT, SO AS TO ABOLISH THE COUNTY ADVISORY BOARDS OF SOCIAL SERVICES; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 43-3-20, 43-3-30, AND 43-3-40, ALL RELATING TO THE RIGHTS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COUNTY ADVISORY BOARDS OF SOCIAL SERVICES.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Recorded vote
Recommitted
Request for Debate
Request for Debate
Point of Order

H. 4383 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-8515, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY, MAINTENANCE, AND INTERAGENCY SHARING OF JUVENILE RECORDS BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND TO JUVENILE FINGERPRINT RECORDS, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AMONG THOSE AGENCIES WITH WHOM JUVENILE RECORDS MAY BE SHARED AND TO AUTHORIZE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO FINGERPRINT A CHILD FIFTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER LIVING IN A FAMILY CHILDCARE HOME TO DETERMINE THE CHILD'S CRIMINAL HISTORY.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Point of Order

H. 4384 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3378 SO AS TO ALLOW A STATE INCOME TAX CREDIT EQUAL TO TWENTY PERCENT OF QUALIFIED PHOTOVOLTAIC PROPERTY EXPENDITURES CREDIT, THE QUALIFIED SOLAR WATER HEATING PROPERTY EXPENDITURES CREDIT, OR THE QUALIFIED FUEL CELL PROPERTY EXPENDITURES CREDIT ALLOWED AGAINST AN INDIVIDUAL TAXPAYER'S FEDERAL INCOME TAX LIABILITY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4385 -- Reps. Chalk and Herbkersman: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 596 OF 1969, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE HILTON HEAD NO. 1 PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT IN BEAUFORT COUNTY, SO AS TO EXTEND THE TERMS OF COMMISSIONERS CURRENTLY SERVING BY ONE YEAR SO AS TO HAVE THEIR ELECTION IN EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS.

Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recalled
Ratified

H. 4386 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1350, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MEDICOLEGAL EXAMINATIONS FOR VICTIMS OF CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT AND CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH A MINOR, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT A LAW ENFORCEMENT REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE INVESTIGATING AGENCY MUST AUTHORIZE THE MEDICOLEGAL EXAMINATION, THE FACILITY, AND THE EXAMINER BEFORE THE EXAMINATION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4387 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-1-137 SO AS TO REQUIRE AN ELECTED OR APPOINTED MEMBER OF A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THIS STATE BE PHYSICALLY ; PRESENT AT A MEETING WHEN HIS VOTE IS CAST.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading

H. 4388 -- Reps. Kirsh, Cotty, Cobb-Hunter, Bailey and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-150-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA LOTTERY COMMISSION, SO AS TO DELETE OUTDATED LANGUAGE AND A THREE-PERCENT LIMITATION ON AN ADVERTISING OR PROMOTIONAL CONTRACT COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 59-150-130, RELATING TO LOTTERY VENDORS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE LOTTERY COMMISSION CONTRACTING WITH A LOTTERY VENDOR IF THE FEE OR COMMISSION PAYABLE IS CONTINGENT ON A LOTTERY PROFITABILITY MEASURE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-150-210, RELATING TO THE SALE OF LOTTERY TICKETS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION AGAINST SALES ON THE DATE OF A GENERAL OR PRIMARY ELECTION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4389 -- Reps. Scarborough, Chellis, Simrill, Hinson, Cato, Leach, Altman, Battle, Vick, Harrison, Pinson, Ballentine, E. H. Pitts, Toole, Rivers, Ott, Coates, J. R. Smith, Duncan, Ceips, Chalk, Coleman, Delleney, Hagood, Hamilton, Herbkersman, Kirsh, Limehouse, Rutherford, G. R. Smith and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-121-90 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE PRAYER AT THE CITADEL.

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4390 -- Reps. Taylor, Duncan and M. A. Pitts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-932 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO REQUIRE AN ADJUSTMENT OF THE FAIR-MARKET VALUE OF MOTORCYCLES FOR "HIGH MILEAGE" IF THE AUDITOR ALLOWS A "HIGH MILEAGE" ADJUSTMENT IN THE FAIR-MARKET VALUE OF OTHER MOTOR VEHICLES SUBJECT TO PROPERTY TAX IN THE COUNTY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4391 -- Reps. Taylor, Bingham, Cato and Duncan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-61-60 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE AN INSURANCE COMPANY TO ADVERTISE A POLICY IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE, BUT ONLY OFFER THE POLICY IN ENGLISH.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 4392 -- Reps. Taylor, Duncan and M. A. Pitts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-2645, SO AS TO INCORPORATE BY REFERENCE FOR PROPERTY TAX PURPOSES THE DEFINITION OF PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLE USED IN THE MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSING AND INCLUDE MOTORCYCLES WITHIN THIS INCORPORATED DEFINITION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4393 -- Reps. Taylor, Duncan and M. A. Pitts: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A COMMITTEE TO STUDY A STEP INCREASE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR STATE EMPLOYEES, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AND DUTIES, AND TO REQUIRE THE COMMITTEE TO MAKE A REPORT OF ITS FINDINGS WITH RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE GOVERNOR.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4394 -- Reps. W. D. Smith, Littlejohn, Mitchell, Mahaffey, Talley, Walker and Sinclair: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 906 OF 1962, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SPARTANBURG COUNTY COMMISSION FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE COMMISSION TO THE SPARTANBURG COUNTY COMMISSION FOR TECHNICAL AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSION TO NAME THE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION CREATED BY IT AS THE SPARTANBURG COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

H. 4395 -- Rep. Littlejohn: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR TO STEFAN SHEALY, SOPHOMORE ON THE SPARTANBURG BROOME HIGH SCHOOL CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM, ON JANUARY 18, 2006 AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE HIM FOR HIS ATHLETIC PROWESS AS A CROSS-COUNTRY STAR, CONGRATULATE HIM FOR HIS IMPRESSIVE WIN OF THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, AND EXTEND TO HIM THE BEST IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4396 -- Rep. Littlejohn: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR TO THE BROOME HIGH SCHOOL LADY CENTURIONS CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM, ITS COACHES AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON CAPTURING THE A/AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE AND TO HONOR THE PLAYERS AND THEIR COACH, SKIP FRYE, ON AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4397 -- Rep. Sandifer: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR TO THE CONTESTANTS OF THE 2006 MISS SOUTH CAROLINA PAGEANT ON APRIL 26, 2006, TO HONOR THEM FOR THEIR BEAUTY, POISE, AND CHARACTER AND TO DECLARE THIS DAY MISS SOUTH CAROLINA DAY AT THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE CAPITOL.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4398 -- Rep. Sandifer: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE CONTESTANTS OF THE 2006 MISS SOUTH CAROLINA PAGEANT FOR THEIR BEAUTY, POISE, AND CHARACTER AND TO DECLARE APRIL 26, 2006, AS MISS SOUTH CAROLINA DAY AT THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE CAPITOL.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4399 -- Rep. Harrell: 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 2006 SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4400 -- Rep. Allen: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO WELCOME DR. BERNICE A. KING TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ON THE OCCASION OF THE 2006 MLK DREAM WEEKEND TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF GREENVILLE, AND TO COMMEND DR. KING FOR HER EFFORTS TO CONTINUE THE LEGACY OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF ALL MANKIND THAT WAS CHAMPIONED BY HER FATHER DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., AND CONTINUES TO BE FORGED BY HER MOTHER CORETTA SCOTT KING.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4401 -- Reps. Kennedy, Harrell, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrison, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kirsh, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON THE OCCASION OF THE DEVASTATING LOSS OF REPRESENTATIVE CHARLES ALEXANDER HARVIN III OF CLARENDON COUNTY, AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4402 -- Reps. G. R. Smith, Harrison, Leach, Barfield, Walker, J. R. Smith, Loftis, Haley, Martin, Hosey, Bannister, Cato, Hamilton, Haskins, D. C. Smith, Tripp and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2111, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS PLACED ON THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES WHEN IT ISSUES A COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE OR A COMMERCIAL SPECIAL LICENSE OR PERMIT WHICH INCLUDES A PROVISIONAL, ROUTE RESTRICTED HARDSHIP, OR TEMPORARY LICENSE THAT PERMITS A PERSON TO DRIVE A COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE DURING CERTAIN PERIODS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL NOT ISSUE ANY OF THESE FORMS OF LICENSES TO A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED AT LEAST TWO TIMES OF DRIVING A VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR ANOTHER ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4403 -- Reps. Huggins, E. H. Pitts, Hamilton, Haskins, Leach, Rice and G. R. Smith: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE THE CARROLL CAMPBELL MONUMENT COMMISSION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMMISSION'S MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES, AND RELATED MATTERS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4404 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 25 TO CHAPTER 31, TITLE 5 SO AS TO REQUIRE MUNICIPALITIES FURNISHING ELECTRICITY OR NATURAL GAS TO THEIR CITIZENS TO ESTABLISH WRITTEN PROCEDURES FOR TERMINATION OF SERVICE DUE TO NONPAYMENT AND TO CONSIDER ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING THIRD-PARTY NOTIFICATION PROGRAMS; BY ADDING ARTICLE 17 TO CHAPTER 11, TITLE 6 SO AS TO REQUIRE SPECIAL PURPOSE AND PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICTS TO ESTABLISH WRITTEN PROCEDURES FOR TERMINATION OF SERVICE DUE TO NONPAYMENT AND TO CONSIDER ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING THIRD-PARTY NOTIFICATION PROGRAMS; BY ADDING ARTICLE 17 TO CHAPTER 49, TITLE 33 SO AS TO REQUIRE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES TO ESTABLISH WRITTEN PROCEDURES FOR TERMINATION OF SERVICE DUE TO NONPAYMENT AND TO CONSIDER ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING THIRD-PARTY NOTIFICATION PROGRAMS; BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 TO CHAPTER 5, TITLE 58 SO AS TO REQUIRE NATURAL GAS UTILITIES TO ESTABLISH WRITTEN PROCEDURES FOR TERMINATION OF SERVICE DUE TO NONPAYMENT AND TO CONSIDER ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING THIRD-PARTY NOTIFICATION PROGRAMS; BY ADDING ARTICLE 21 TO CHAPTER 27, TITLE 58 SO AS TO REQUIRE ELECTRICAL UTILITIES TO ESTABLISH WRITTEN PROCEDURES FOR TERMINATION OF SERVICE DUE TO NONPAYMENT AND TO CONSIDER ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING THIRD-PARTY NOTIFICATION PROGRAMS; AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 31, TITLE 58 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH WRITTEN PROCEDURES FOR TERMINATION OF SERVICE DUE TO NONPAYMENT AND TO CONSIDER ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING THIRD-PARTY NOTIFICATION PROGRAMS.

Introduced
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Request for Debate
Other proceedings
Point of Order
Point of Order
Recommitted
Reconsidered
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence and Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4405 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-71-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTION FROM TORT LIABILITY FOR MEMBERS OF PROFESSIONAL COMMITTEES FORMED TO MAINTAIN STANDARDS OF A STATE OR LOCAL PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE SOUTH CAROLINA DETENTION ACCREDITATION COUNCIL IN THE DEFINITION OF "PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY".

Introduced and Committed

H. 4406 -- Reps. Townsend, Anthony, Breeland, J. Brown, Whipper, Walker, Scott, Littlejohn, Cobb-Hunter, Bales, Cotty, Anderson, McLeod, R. Brown, Frye, Harrell, Huggins, Battle, Rivers, Miller, Lucas, Clark, Altman, Agnew, Ballentine, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Ceips, Chellis, Clyburn, Coleman, Emory, Funderburk, Haley, Harrison, Hayes, J. Hines, Hiott, Hosey, Howard, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Mack, Martin, McCraw, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Phillips, E. H. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rutherford, Scarborough, F. N. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, Vick, Weeks, Whitmire, Hodges, Mitchell, Hagood, Taylor, Skelton, Hinson, Young, Cooper, Bailey, Loftis, Govan and Mahaffey: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT ACT 99 OF 1999, THE SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS ACT, IS REAUTHORIZED UNTIL JULY 1, 2013.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading

H. 4407 -- Rep. Davenport: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE DR. JAN H. POSTMA, ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING COMMITMENT TO THE FIELD OF MEDICINE AND HIS EXCEPTIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE LIVES OF HIS PATIENTS AND HIS COMMUNITY.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4408 -- Rep. Talley: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE BRIDGE LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 26 AND REIDVILLE ROAD IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY THE "PFC MICHAEL SCOTT ADAMS MEMORIAL BRIDGE" AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS AT THIS BRIDGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "PFC MICHAEL SCOTT ADAMS MEMORIAL BRIDGE" IN HONOR OF A BRAVE AMERICAN SOLDIER WHO MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE WHILE DEFENDING HIS COUNTRY IN IRAQ.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4409 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 TO CHAPTER 6, TITLE 44 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD SHALL CONVENE AN INTERAGENCY TEAM OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS TO DEVELOP PLANS FOR THE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE USE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES BY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCIES AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERS AND DUTIES OF THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TEAM.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4410 -- Reps. Cotty and Brady: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1510, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PENALTY FOR LATE FILING OF OR FAILURE TO FILE A REPORT OR STATEMENT REQUIRED BY THE ETHICS ACT, SO AS TO CAP THE FINE AT FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-740, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REPRESENTATION BY A PUBLIC OFFICIAL, MEMBER, OR EMPLOYEE BEFORE A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR NOTICE OF A CONFLICT AND RECUSAL RATHER THAN THE RESIGNATION OF THE PUBLIC OFFICIAL.

Introduced and Committed
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Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Point of Order
Reconsidered
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence and Enrolled
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Overridden
Veto Sustained

H. 4411 -- Reps. W. D. Smith, Sinclair, Merrill, Vaughn, Ballentine, Owens, Bingham, Haley, Harrison, Hayes, Hinson, Ott, Rice, Sandifer, F. N. Smith and J. R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOBBYIST'S REPORTING OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL LOBBYISTS ARE REPORTING THE TOTAL SUM OF MONIES PAID THEM TO LOBBY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OR ANOTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-530, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ETHICS COMMITTEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMITTEES RETAIN FULL JURISDICTION OVER A PERSON REQUIRED TO FILE A QUARTERLY DISCLOSURE FORM; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-540, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MANNER IN WHICH INVESTIGATIONS AND HEARINGS MUST BE CONDUCTED BY THE SENATE OR HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ETHICS COMMITTEES, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM ONE TO TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS THE AMOUNT OF A CIVIL PENALTY FOR FILING A COMPLAINT WITHOUT JUST CAUSE OR WITH MALICE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1300, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO CAMPAIGN PRACTICES, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF "CONTRIBUTION".

Introduced and Committed

H. 4412 -- Rep. Davenport: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 6.3 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO THE ORDER OF BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SOUTH CAROLINA PLEDGE BE RECITED IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATE OF AMERICA.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4413 -- Reps. Hiott, Rice, Owens and Skelton: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE BRIDGE LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 178 AND SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 11 IN PICKENS COUNTY THE "WOODROW BEAL 'WOODIE' CHASTAIN BRIDGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS BRIDGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "WOODROW BEAL 'WOODIE' CHASTAIN BRIDGE" AS A LASTING MEMORIAL TO THIS SON OF SOUTH CAROLINA WHO MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE IN DEFENSE OF HIS COUNTRY DURING THE VIETNAM WAR.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4414 -- Reps. Harrell, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrison, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING HIS EXCELLENCY, MARSHALL CLEMENT (MARK) SANFORD, JR., GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2006, IN THE CHAMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Introduced and Adopted
Other proceedings
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4415 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT SPARTANBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO IS DIRECTED TO TRANSFER A NINE ACRE TRACT OF LAND IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY TO THE BOILING SPRINGS FIRE DISTRICT AND TO PROVIDE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE TRANSFER.

Introduced
Recorded vote
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Other proceedings
Tabled

H. 4416 -- Reps. Merrill, Scarborough, Altman, Hagood, Harrell, Limehouse and Young: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY NOT HIRE A CONTRACT LOBBYIST USING PUBLIC OR TAXPAYER FUNDS.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Request for Debate
Other proceedings

H. 4417 -- Rep. Talley: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-7-915 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH A PILOT PROGRAM FOR THE PURPOSE OF TESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF VOTE CENTERS WHERE A REGISTERED ELECTOR IN A COUNTY MAY VOTE REGARDLESS OF THE PRECINCT IN WHICH THE ELECTOR RESIDES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4418 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1572, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, SO AS TO ADD THE UNLAWFUL MANUFACTURE OF METHAMPHETAMINE IN THE PRESENCE OF A CHILD TO THE LIST OF GROUNDS FOR WHICH THE FAMILY COURT MAY ORDER TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-375, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO POSSESSION, MANUFACTURE, AND TRAFFICKING IN METHAMPHETAMINE AND COCAINE BASE, SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL MANUFACTURE OF METHAMPHETAMINE IN THE PRESENCE OF A CHILD AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4419 -- Reps. Townsend, Cooper, White, Thompson, Agnew and Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4190, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BINGO CARD CHARGES, SO AS TO REVISE THE CHARGES FOR VARIOUS CLASSES OF BINGO CARDS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND THE AMOUNT THE DEPARTMENT MAY RETAIN; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4200, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF BINGO REVENUES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION TO SPECIFIED AGENCIES.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Senate Amendments Amended
Other proceedings
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 4420 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, DEFINE ADDITIONAL TERMS, TO UPDATE THE BOARDS ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT, TO PROVIDE THAT BOARDS ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT MUST INCLUDE TWO OR MORE PUBLIC MEMBERS AND PROVIDE THE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PUBLIC MEMBERS, TO REVISE PROCEDURES FOR HIRING PERSONNEL TO ADMINISTER BOARD LICENSING RESPONSIBILITIES, TO REVISE PROCEDURES FOR THE ANALYSIS AND ADJUSTMENT OF BOARD FEES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT ISSUES PRACTICE AUTHORIZATIONS BASED UPON CRITERIA AND ELIGIBILITY DETERMINED BY A BOARD AND TO FURTHER SPECIFY THE AUTHORITY OF BOARDS AND THE DEPARTMENT WITH REGARD TO THE ISSUANCE, DENIAL, AND REVOCATION OF PRACTICE AUTHORIZATIONS, TO PROVIDE THAT BOARD MEMBERS MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR, SERVE AT THE PLEASURE OF THE GOVERNOR, AND MAY NOT SERVE AS AN OFFICER OR A DIRECTOR OF AN ASSOCIATION WHOSE MEMBERS ARE REGULATED BY THE BOARD ON WHICH THE MEMBERS SERVE, TO PROVIDE THE DUTIES OF THE CHAIRMAN OF A BOARD, TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF REGULATORY BOARDS, TO PROVIDE CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF EMERGENCY LIMITED LICENSE TO PRACTITIONERS FROM A STATE THAT HAS BEEN DECLARED AN EMERGENCY DISASTER, TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AND AVAILABLE REMEDIES, TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO REQUIRE A CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK FOR OBTAINING A PRACTICE AUTHORIZATION OR IN AN INVESTIGATION OR A DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDING, TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE COLLECTIONS AND DEPOSIT OF COSTS AND FINES COLLECTED, TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN MATTERS, AND TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR PRACTICING A REGULATED PROFESSION OR OCCUPATION IN VIOLATION OF THIS CHAPTER.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4421 -- Reps. Chellis, Young, Bailey, Harrell, Harrison and Miller: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-2010, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PERMITS UPON A FAVORABLE REFERENDUM VOTE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TEMPORARY PERMITS FOR THE SALE OF BEER AND WINE FOR OFF-PREMISES CONSUMPTION AUTHORIZED TO BE ISSUED IN A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY PURSUANT TO THE REFERENDUM PROVIDED FOR AT THAT TIME MAY CONTINUE TO BE ISSUED OR REISSUED WITHOUT THE REQUIREMENT OF A FURTHER REFERENDUM.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 4422 -- Reps. Jennings, Witherspoon, Battle, Hayes, Branham, Clemmons, J. Hines, M. Hines, Lucas, Miller, Neilson, Viers, Coates, McGee, Anderson, Vick, McLeod, Kennedy, Hodges, Ott, Jefferson and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-3-618 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MAY IMPOSE AND COLLECT A TOLL ALONG THE PROPOSED INTERSTATE 73 UPON COMPLETION OF THIS HIGHWAY PROJECT TO BE USED TO PAY FOR THE COST OF PLANNING, RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITIONS, FINANCING, CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, AND OTHER EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PROJECT, AND FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE TOLLS UPON PAYMENT OF ALL SUCH COSTS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS TOLL MUST NOT BE IMPOSED UPON A STATE-OWNED OR DISTRICT-OWNED SCHOOL BUS.

Introduced
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 4423 -- Reps. Thompson, Townsend, Simrill, McGee, Lucas, Jennings, Hayes, Merrill, Altman, Bannister, Duncan, Kirsh, Owens, M. A. Pitts, Scarborough and Umphlett: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-11-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GENERAL RESERVE FUND, SO AS TO MAKE REFERENCE TO INCREASES IN THE AMOUNT REQUIRED IN THE GENERAL RESERVE FUND PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION AND TO MAKE THIS AMENDMENT EFFECTIVE BEGINNING ON THE RATIFICATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE PROVIDING THOSE CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN THE GENERAL RESERVE FUND.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4424 -- Reps. Thompson, Townsend, Simrill, McGee, Lucas, Merrill, Altman, Bannister, Dantzler, Duncan, Hayes, Jennings, Kirsh, Owens, M. A. Pitts, Scarborough and Umphlett: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 36, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE GENERAL RESERVE FUND AND THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND, SO AS TO REQUIRE AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT EQUAL TO ONE PERCENT OF STATE GENERAL FUND REVENUE IN THE LATEST COMPLETED FISCAL YEAR TO BE HELD IN THE GENERAL RESERVE FUND EACH TIME THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ENACTS LEGISLATION CUMULATIVELY RAISING BY AT LEAST ONE-HALF OF ONE PERCENT THE AMOUNT OF GENERAL FUND REVENUES OF THE PRECEDING FISCAL YEAR THAT MAY BE USED TO SECURE STATE OBLIGATION DEBT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4425 -- Reps. Thompson, White, Martin and Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-150-360, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TUITION ASSISTANCE FROM LOTTERY FUNDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A SPECIFIC AMOUNT AS AN ANNUAL AWARD SUPPLEMENT AND TO PROVIDE FOR CUMULATIVE ADJUSTMENT OF THE AWARD AMOUNT SO AS TO REFLECT INCREASES IN THE HIGHER EDUCATION PRICE INDEX.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4426 -- Reps. Thompson and Martin: 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 PROVIDE THAT WHEN AN ENTITY EXEMPT FROM PROPERTY TAX AS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION FUNDED BY FEDERAL OR STATE LOANS OR AS A RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, ELEEMOSYNARY, EDUCATIONAL, OR LITERARY ORGANIZATION LEASES PROPERTY OWNED BY IT TO SIMILARLY PROPERTY TAX EXEMPT ENTITIES, THE LEASED PORTION OF THE PROPERTY IS EXEMPT FROM PROPERTY TAX.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Ratified

H. 4427 -- Reps. Cato, Harrell, Sandifer, Leach, Walker, Loftis, Bingham, Townsend, Simrill, Haley, Anthony, Littlejohn, Davenport, Clark, Taylor, Young, Vaughn, Witherspoon, Bailey, Barfield, Battle, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Cooper, Dantzler, Duncan, Edge, Hamilton, Herbkersman, Hinson, Hiott, Huggins, Kirsh, McCraw, Norman, Owens, Perry, E. H. Pitts, Rice, Scarborough, Skelton, D. C. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith, Stewart, Tripp, White, Thompson, Mitchell, Mahaffey, Hagood and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-1-180 SO AS TO DEFINE "PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM PLAYER" FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW; BY ADDING SECTION 42-1-378 SO AS TO ELIMINATE CONCURRENT JURISDICTION BETWEEN THE SOUTH CAROLINA WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT AND THE FEDERAL EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY ACT, THE LONGSHORE AND HARBOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT, OR ANY OF ITS EXTENSIONS, AND THE JONES ACT; BY ADDING SECTION 42-7-315 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ORDERLY DISSOLUTION OF THE SECOND INJURY FUND AND TO PROVIDE FOR SUBSEQUENT ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN BY THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD RELATING TO THE WINDING DOWN OF OPERATIONS OF THE FUND; BY ADDING SECTION 42-15-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BURDEN OF PROOF IS ON THE EMPLOYEE, AND TO PROVIDE HOW CAUSATION IN MEDICALLY COMPLEX WORKERS' COMPENSATION CASES MUST BE PROVEN, TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION, AND TO DEFINE "EXPERT WITNESS" FOR PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION; BY AMENDING SECTION 38-55-530, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS AS USED IN OMNIBUS INSURANCE FRAUD AND REPORTING IMMUNITY ACT, SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE "FALSE STATEMENT AND MISREPRESENTATION"; BY AMENDING SECTION 38-55-540, RELATING TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR MAKING FALSE STATEMENTS OR MISREPRESENTATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE REVISED CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR MAKING FALSE STATEMENTS OR MISREPRESENTATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH AN INSURANCE TRANSACTION; BY AMENDING SECTION 38-55-560, RELATING TO THE INSURANCE FRAUD DIVISION BY THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO HIRE A FORENSIC ACCOUNTANT; BY AMENDING SECTION 42-1-160, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS OF "INJURY" AND "PERSONAL INJURY", SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE THESE TERMS; BY AMENDING SECTION 42-1-360, RELATING TO EXEMPTION OF CASUAL EMPLOYEES AND CERTAIN OTHER EMPLOYMENTS FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW, SO AS TO INCLUDE "PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM PLAYER" IN THE EXEMPTION; BY AMENDING SECTION 42-3-20, RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP, TERMS OF OFFICE, VACANCIES, AND DUTIES OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, SO AS TO INCREASE THE COMMISSION'S MEMBERSHIP AND REVISE THE PROCEDURE FOR HEARING CONTESTED CASES; BY AMENDING SECTION 42-9-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION AND THE PERIOD OF DISABILITY FOR CERTAIN INJURIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEFINITION OF "PERMANENT MEDICAL IMPAIRMENT"; BY AMENDING SECTION 42-9-60, RELATING TO COMPENSATION THAT IS NOT ALLOWED WHEN INJURY OR DEATH IS CAUSED BY INTOXICATION OR WILFUL INTENTION OF EMPLOYEE, SO AS TO EXCLUDE FROM COVERAGE INJURIES CAUSED BY THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR ILLEGAL DRUGS; BY AMENDING SECTION 42-9-360, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ASSIGNMENTS OF COMPENSATION AND THE EXEMPTIONS FROM CLAIMS OF CREDITORS AND TAXES, SO AS TO MAKE CLAIMS FOR COMPENSATION NOT SUBJECT TO ASSIGNMENT; BY AMENDING SECTION 42-11-10, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE", SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE THIS TERM; BY AMENDING SECTION 42-15-60, RELATING TO MEDICAL TREATMENT AND SUPPLIES BEING FURNISHED AND AN EMPLOYEE'S REFUSAL TO ACCEPT TREATMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE TERMINATION OF THE EMPLOYER'S OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE MEDICAL BENEFITS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; BY AMENDING SECTION 42-15-80, RELATING TO PRIVILEGED INFORMATION COMMUNICATED AT EMPLOYEE EXAMINATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PHYSICIAN, SURGEON, OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDER, WITHOUT THE PERMISSION OF THE EMPLOYEE, MAY DISCUSS AND COMMUNICATE AN EMPLOYEE'S MEDICAL HISTORY, DIAGNOSIS, CAUSATION, COURSE OF TREATMENT, PROGNOSIS, WORK RESTRICTIONS, AND IMPAIRMENTS WITH THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE INSURANCE CARRIER, THE EMPLOYER, THE EMPLOYEE, THEIR ATTORNEY, THE REHABILITATION PROFESSIONAL, OR THE COMMISSION; BY AMENDING SECTION 42-15-90, RELATING TO FEES OF ATTORNEYS AND PHYSICIANS AND HOSPITAL CHARGES APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ATTORNEY'S FEES FOR REPRESENTING AN EMPLOYEE BEFORE THE COMMISSION; BY AMENDING SECTION 42-15-95, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS AND THE DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION BY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, SO AS TO DEFINE "MEDICAL AND VOCATIONAL INFORMATION", TO PROVIDE THAT ALL MEDICAL AND VOCATIONAL INFORMATION INSTEAD OF ALL INFORMATION COMPILED BY A HEALTH CARE FACILITY OR PROVIDER BE PROVIDED WITHIN A CERTAIN TIME, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE MANNER OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE HEALTH CARE PROVIDER AND THE EMPLOYER IS NOT LIMITED IF THE INFORMATION IS RELATED TO A WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIM; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 42-17-90, RELATING TO THE REVIEW OF AN AWARD ON CHANGE OF A CONDITION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE CASES, A REVIEW MUST NOT BE MADE AFTER TWELVE MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF THE LAST PAYMENT OF BENEFITS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
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H. 4428 -- Reps. Cato, Harrell, Sandifer, Altman, Bales, Bingham, Breeland, R. Brown, G. Brown, Ceips, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Edge, Haley, Hamilton, Harrison, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hiott, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kirsh, Leach, Limehouse, Mack, Merrill, McGee, J. H. Neal, Owens, Perry, Rice, Scarborough, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. R. Smith, G. M. Smith, J. R. Smith, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Townsend, Vaughn, White, Witherspoon, Young, Anderson, Anthony, Battle, Funderburk, Govan, Martin, Miller, Walker, J. Brown, Clark, Branham, Bailey, Mahaffey, Scott, J. E. Smith and Viers: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA COMPETITIVE CABLE SERVICES ACT" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO ADD SECTION 58-12-5 TO THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A LEGISLATIVE PURPOSE, FINDINGS, AND PREEMPTION IN REGARD TO CABLE SERVICE AND DESIGNATE IT AS ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 12 OF TITLE 58, TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 58-12-10 THROUGH 58-12-130 AS ARTICLE 2 OF CHAPTER 12 OF TITLE 58; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 12 OF TITLE 58 BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR STATE-ISSUED CERTIFICATES OF FRANCHISE AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING THE APPLICANT TO OFFER CABLE SERVICE IN THIS STATE UNDER THE PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN THIS ARTICLE.

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H. 4429 -- Reps. Townsend, Mitchell, Edge, J. E. Smith, Viers, Harrell, Clark, Clyburn, Littlejohn, Walker, Clemmons, Cooper, Barfield, Govan, Frye, Bailey, Huggins, Leach, Witherspoon, Anderson, Hardwick, Hiott, Rhoad, W. D. Smith, Miller, Altman, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Battle, Brady, Branham, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Davenport, Duncan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Harrison, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, Hosey, Howard, Jefferson, Kennedy, Limehouse, Loftis, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, Merrill, J. H. Neal, Ott, Perry, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith, Thompson, Vick, White, Young, McLeod, Jennings, Tripp, Haskins and Delleney: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-425 SO AS TO REVISE AND FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LENGTH OF THE SCHOOL TERM AND THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHOOL TERM, THE USE OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND OTHER DAYS, AND PROVISIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR MAKE-UP DAYS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 59-1-420 RELATING TO THE LENGTH OF THE SCHOOL TERM, SECTION 59-1-430 RELATING TO MAKE-UP DAYS, AND SECTION 59-1-440 RELATING TO THE HOURS AND USE OF A SCHOOL DAY.

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H. 4430 -- Reps. Limehouse, Hagood, R. Brown and Brady: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY REDESIGNATING SECTIONS 51-17-10 THROUGH 51-17-150 AS ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 17, TITLE 51, ENTITLED "HERITAGE TRUST PROGRAM", AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 17, TITLE 51 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR BONDING AUTHORITY IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR LAND ACQUISITION, RESTORATION, IMPROVEMENT, AND MANAGEMENT OF PROPERTIES FOR INCLUSION IN THE HERITAGE TRUST PROGRAM.

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H. 4431 -- Reps. Coates, McGee, Lucas, Duncan, Ott, Pinson, Bowers, Funderburk, Moody-Lawrence, M. A. Pitts, Taylor and Brady: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3600 SO AS TO ALLOW A STATE INCOME TAX CREDIT EQUAL TO TWENTY CENTS A GALLON FOR ETHANOL PRODUCED IN AN ETHANOL FACILITY IN THIS STATE AND TO PROVIDE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR EARNING THIS CREDIT AND THE MAXIMUM TIME THE CREDIT IS ALLOWED; BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3610 SO AS TO ALLOW A STATE INCOME TAX EQUAL TO TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE COSTS INCURRED BY A TAXPAYER IN PLACING IN SERVICE IN THIS STATE A DISPENSING FACILITY FOR RENEWABLE FUEL, TO ALLOW A STATE INCOME TAX CREDIT EQUAL TO TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE COSTS INCURRED BY A TAXPAYER IN PLACING IN SERVICE IN THIS STATE A COMMERCIAL FACILITY FOR PROCESSING RENEWABLE FUEL, AND TO DEFINE "RENEWABLE FUEL"; BY ADDING SECTION 12-28-745 SO AS TO EXEMPT RENEWABLE FUEL, WHETHER PURE OR BLENDED WITH TAXABLE FUELS, FROM THE MOTOR FUELS USER FEE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-110, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE MOTOR FUELS USER FEE, SO AS TO INCLUDE NEW DEFINITIONS FOR BIODIESEL FUEL AND RENEWABLE FUEL; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-710, RELATING TO MOTOR FUELS USER FEE EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT RENEWABLE FUEL SOLD FROM JULY 1, 2006, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2011; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-990, RELATING TO THE USER FEE ON BLENDED FUELS, SO AS TO EXTEND THESE REQUIREMENTS TO RENEWABLE FUELS.

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H. 4432 -- Reps. Witherspoon, Frye, Hosey, Anderson, J. R. Smith, Duncan, Mitchell, Bales, G. Brown, Davenport, Hagood, Hardwick, Hayes, Leach, Littlejohn, Loftis, Moody-Lawrence, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, D. C. Smith, Vaughn and White: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-250, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FOR TAXPAYERS SIXTY-FIVE AND OVER OR THOSE PERMANENTLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED OR LEGALLY BLIND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT LEGAL RESIDENTS OF ANOTHER STATE AFTER A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS OF CONTINUOUS AND RECURRING PRESENCE IN SOUTH CAROLINA FOR EACH OF THOSE FIVE YEARS MAY DESIGNATE A RESIDENCE THEY OWN IN THIS STATE WHICH SHALL RECEIVE THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION PROPERTY TAX BENEFITS PROVIDED BY THIS SECTION IF THEY WOULD OTHERWISE BE QUALIFIED FOR THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION EXCEPT FOR NOT BEING A LEGAL RESIDENT OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

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H. 4433 -- Reps. Skelton and Harrell: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO WAIVE THE PAYMENT OF EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, AS APPLICABLE, FOR STATE GOVERNMENT TERI PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AND RETIREES OF THOSE TWO SYSTEMS WHO WERE IN COVERED EMPLOYMENT WITH THE STATE DURING THE BASE PERIOD, TO DEFINE "BASE PERIOD" AND "EMPLOYEE", AND TO REQUIRE THE EMPLOYER OF THE EMPLOYEES ELIGIBLE FOR THIS WAIVER TO MAKE THE EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS ON BEHALF OF THE EMPLOYEE.

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H. 4434 -- Rep. W. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3585 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A CREDIT AGAINST THE INCOME TAX LIABILITY OF A TAXPAYER FOR ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE COSTS OF TRAINING AN EMPLOYEE.

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H. 4435 -- Rep. Leach: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO WELCOME THE HONORABLE THOMAS L. BOCK, NATIONAL COMMANDER OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS VISIT TO THE PALMETTO STATE, AND TO EXTEND TO HIM THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2006, AT 12:30 O'CLOCK, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADDRESSING A JOINT SESSION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

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H. 4436 -- Rep. G. Brown: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE DEATH OF ALBERT TONEY OF SUMTER COUNTY, AND TO EXTEND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

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H. 4437 -- Rep. Leach: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE NATIONAL COMMANDER OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, THE HONORABLE THOMAS L. BOCK, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 12:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2006.

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H. 4438 -- Reps. Rutherford and J. H. Neal: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 17-15-45 SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT A PERSON MUST BE RELEASED FROM CUSTODY NO LATER THAN ONE HOUR AFTER POSTING BOND WITH THE CLERK OF COURT OR OTHER APPROPRIATE OFFICIAL.

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H. 4439 -- Reps. Mahaffey, Sinclair and Talley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE BYRNES HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM ON ITS MOST IMPRESSIVE FOURTH CONSECUTIVE CLASS AAAA DIVISION II STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO HONOR THE PLAYERS AND THEIR COACH, BOBBY BENTLEY, ON AN INCREDIBLE SEASON.

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H. 4440 -- Reps. Mahaffey, Sinclair and Talley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, TO THE PLAYERS, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS OF THE BYRNES HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM ON JANUARY 25, 2006, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING A FOURTH CONSECUTIVE CLASS AAAA DIVISION II STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

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H. 4441 -- Reps. Harrell, Harrison, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT, THE HONORABLE JEAN HOEFER TOAL, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION ON THE STATE OF THE JUDICIARY AT 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2006.

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H. 4442 -- Reps. Thompson, Agnew, Cooper, Martin, Townsend and White: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE PASTOR PERRY NOBLE AND THE CONGREGATION OF NEWSPRING COMMUNITY CHURCH OF ANDERSON COUNTY FOR THEIR STRONG PASSION AND LOVE FOR GOD, AND TO CELEBRATE THEIR CONTINUING GROWTH AS BECOMING ONE OF THE FASTEST GROWING CHURCHES IN AMERICA.

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H. 4443 -- Reps. Chalk and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-230, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "AGRICULTURAL REAL PROPERTY" FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAX EQUALIZATION AND REASSESSMENT, SO AS TO MORE FULLY DEFINE "AGRICULTURAL REAL PROPERTY", INCLUDING THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE AGRICULTURAL USE OF THE PROPERTY BE A COMMERCIAL USE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR EVIDENCE OF COMMERCIAL USE.

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H. 4444 -- Reps. Chalk and Cotty: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1, ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATIONS OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF AD VALOREM TAXATION, SO AS TO ADD A CLASSIFICATION, WITH AN ASSESSMENT OF TWO PERCENT OF ITS FAIR MARKET VALUE, FOR A LARGE UNDEVELOPED TRACT OF LAND THAT DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR CLASSIFICATION AS AGRICULTURAL USE PROPERTY.

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H. 4445 -- Reps. Funderburk and J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6450, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH A VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS THAT REQUIRE A CHILD TO BE SECURED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT EXEMPTS A VIOLATOR OF THESE PROVISIONS FROM BEING SUBJECT TO A CUSTODIAL ARREST, INCREASE THE MAXIMUM FINE FROM TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS TO TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR A VIOLATION OF THESE PROVISIONS AND PROVIDE A PENALTY IF INJURY TO A CHILD RESULTS FROM A VIOLATION.

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H. 4446 -- Reps. Kennedy, Jennings, Lucas, Hayes, Rhoad, Hodges, Miller and Bales: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3367 SO AS TO ALLOW A TEN-YEAR MORATORIUM ON STATE CORPORATE INCOME TAXES OR INSURANCE PREMIUM TAXES TO A TAXPAYER THAT MAKES AT LEAST NINETY PERCENT OF THE TAXPAYER'S TOTAL INVESTMENT IN THIS STATE AND CREATES JOBS IN THE MORATORIUM COUNTY OR TO ALLOW THE MORATORIUM WHEN THAT TAXPAYER CREATES AT LEAST ONE HUNDRED NEW JOBS AND INVESTS AT LEAST ONE HUNDRED FIFTY MILLION DOLLARS IN A MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN A SECOND COUNTY DESIGNATED AS DISTRESSED, LEAST DEVELOPED, OR UNDERDEVELOPED WITH THE NINETY PERCENT OVERALL LIMITATION APPLYING TO INVESTMENT IN ONE OR BOTH OF THESE COUNTIES, TO PROVIDE FOR A FIFTEEN-YEAR MORATORIUM, TO PROVIDE THAT A CHANGE IN BUSINESS FORM DURING THE MORATORIUM PERIOD DOES NOT AFFECT THE MORATORIUM, AND TO DEFINE "TAXPAYER" TO INCLUDE A GROUP OF AFFILIATED TAXPAYERS.

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H. 4447 -- Rep. F. N. Smith: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 2, ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE SUPREME COURT, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM FIVE TO SEVEN THE NUMBER OF JUSTICES COMPRISING THE SUPREME COURT ON JANUARY 1, 2009.

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H. 4448 -- Reps. Hiott, Rice, Owens, Skelton and Toole: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-1-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GAME ZONES OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO REVISE THE BOUNDARIES OF GAME ZONES 1 AND 2; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OPEN SEASON FOR TAKING ANTLERED DEER, SO AS TO REVISE THE OPEN SEASON IN GAME ZONE 1 AND THE EQUIPMENT WHICH MAY BE USED DURING CERTAIN PERIODS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-430, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BEAR HUNTING IN GAME ZONE 1, SO AS TO REVISE THE OPEN SEASON FOR TAKING BEAR, THE EQUIPMENT WHICH MAY BE USED DURING CERTAIN PERIODS, AND THE PROCEDURES WHICH MUST BE FOLLOWED WHEN A BEAR IS TAKEN, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN LAWFUL AND UNLAWFUL ACTIVITIES IN REGARD TO BEAR HUNTING.

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H. 4449 -- Reps. Cotty, Harrell, Merrill, Walker, Ballentine, Limehouse, E. H. Pitts, Haley, Clark, Townsend, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bingham, Bowers, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clyburn, Coleman, Cooper, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Frye, Hagood, Harrison, Haskins, Herbkersman, Hinson, Leach, Littlejohn, Loftis, Mahaffey, Martin, Phillips, Pinson, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Sandifer, Scarborough, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, J. R. Smith, Thompson, Toole, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, White, Whitmire, Young, Bales, Lucas, Kirsh, Huggins, Brady, Hamilton, McGee and Stewart: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 TO CHAPTER 36 OF TITLE 12, RELATING TO THE SALES TAX, SO AS TO IMPOSE AN ADDITIONAL ONE PERCENT SALES AND USE TAX; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-910, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SALES TAXES GENERALLY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SALES TAX ON UNPREPARED FOOD IS THREE PERCENT AND TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN GENERAL FUND TRANSFERS TO THE EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT FUND FOR EACH FISCAL YEAR TO OFFSET EIA REVENUES LOST AS A RESULT OF THE REDUCED SALES TAX ON THE SALE OF UNPREPARED FOOD; TO ADD SECTION 11-11-155 SO AS TO CREATE THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FUND, TO PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF THE FUND, AND PROVIDE FOR THE TRANSFER INTO THE FUND OF THE ADDITIONAL ONE PERCENT SALES TAX REVENUES PROVIDED FOR ABOVE AND CERTAIN OTHER FUNDS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL EXEMPTION EQUAL TO ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY FROM THE PROPERTY TAX IMPOSED FOR SCHOOL OPERATING PURPOSES, TO PROVIDE THAT THIS EXEMPTION WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS DOES NOT APPLY WITH RESPECT TO PROPERTY TAX IMPOSED FOR PAYMENT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT, AND TO REQUIRE A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE MEMBERSHIP OF EACH HOUSE TO DELETE OR REDUCE THIS EXEMPTION; TO AMEND SECTION 11-11-150, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN STATE TAX REVENUES INCLUDING THOSE FOR THE TRUST FUND FOR TAX RELIEF; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-251, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TRUST FUND FOR TAX RELIEF AND REIMBURSEMENTS TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS FROM THIS TRUST FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-270, RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENTS TO POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AS A RESULT OF THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR PERSONS SIXTY-FIVE AND OVER, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES TO THESE SECTIONS TO REFLECT THE REDIRECTION OF CERTAIN STATE REVENUES AS A RESULT OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FUND IN SECTION 11-11-155 ABOVE; TO REPEAL SECTION 12-37-223A ALLOWING COUNTIES TO LIMIT PROPERTY TAX VALUATION INCREASES; TO SUSPEND THE IMPOSITION OF SALES, USE, AND CASUAL EXCISE TAXES TO OTHERWISE TAXABLE EVENTS OCCURRING ON NOVEMBER 24 AND 25, 2006, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO ADD SECTION 11-11-156 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER, AMOUNT, AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH REVENUES OF THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FUND SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER PURPOSES; TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LIMITATIONS ON MILLAGE INCREASES, SO AS TO REVISE THESE LIMITATIONS AND THE MANNER IN WHICH EXCEPTIONS MAY BE APPROVED, COMPUTED, AND IMPLEMENTED; TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH REFERENDUMS MAY BE HELD AT THE SAME TIME AS THE 2006 GENERAL ELECTION AS TO WHETHER OR NOT THE IMPOSITION OF A LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX IN A COUNTY SHOULD BE REPEALED; TO AMEND TITLE 12, BY ADDING ARTICLE 25 TO CHAPTER 37, ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA PROPERTY TAX VALUATION REFORM ACT", SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A VALUATION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROPERTY TAX THAT LIMITS THE INCREASE IN TAXABLE VALUE NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN PERCENT OVER A FIVE-YEAR PERIOD UNLESS AN ASSESSABLE TRANSFER OF INTEREST OCCURS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATIONS OF PROPERTY FOR THE PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE HOW FAIR MARKET VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY SHALL BE DETERMINED; TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-50, RELATING TO FINANCIAL REPORTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTS TO THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS, ECONOMIC RESEARCH SECTION AND TO PROVIDE SUBMISSION AND COMPLIANCE CRITERIA FOR THESE REPORTS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-2510, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX NOTICES, SO AS TO ALLOW THAT IN YEARS IN WHICH THERE IS NO NOTICE OF A PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT, A TAXPAYER MAY PROTEST THE ASSESSMENT VALUE NINETY DAYS AFTER THE TAX NOTICE IS MAILED AND TO MAKE A CONFORMING AMENDMENT; TO AMEND CHAPTER 10, TITLE 4 BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH LOCAL OPTION SALES AND USE TAXES MAY BE IMPOSED FOR LOCAL PROPERTY TAX CREDITS INCLUDING THE REQUIREMENT OF A REFERENDUM; TO PROVIDE THAT THE SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS IN SECTION 12-36-2120 SHALL BE REVIEWED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT LEAST BY 2010 AND AT LEAST EVERY TEN YEARS THEREAFTER; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-670, RELATING TO LISTING AND ASSESSMENT OF NEW STRUCTURES FOR PROPERTY TAX PURPOSES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A COUNTY GOVERNING BODY BY ORDINANCE TO REQUIRE THAT A NEW STRUCTURE BE LISTED BY THE FIRST DAY OF THE MONTH AFTER THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY IS ISSUED FOR THE STRUCTURE AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE TIMING OF PAYMENT OF TAXES DUE; TO REPEAL SECTION 12-37-680 RELATING TO A LOCAL COUNTY ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE SAME RULE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-45-75, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PAYMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES IN INSTALLMENTS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH A COUNTY MAY PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES IN INSTALLMENTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 11-27-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LEASE PURCHASE OR FINANCING AGREEMENTS SUBJECT TO CONSTITUTIONAL DEBT LIMITATIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF A "FINANCING AGREEMENT" AND "REFINANCING AGREEMENT" TO INCLUDE CERTAIN SCHOOL DISTRICT OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION CONTRACTS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE ABOVE PROVISIONS SHALL TAKE EFFECT.

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H. 4450 -- Reps. Cotty, Harrell, Merrill, Walker, Ballentine, Haley, Chellis, E. H. Pitts, Townsend, Clark, Altman, Bailey, Bales, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Cato, Ceips, Clyburn, Coleman, Cooper, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Frye, Hagood, Harrison, Haskins, Herbkersman, Hinson, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mahaffey, Martin, Phillips, Pinson, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Sandifer, Scarborough, G. M. Smith, J. R. Smith, Thompson, Toole, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, White, Whitmire, Young, W. D. Smith, Kirsh, Huggins, Hamilton, McGee and Stewart: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 29, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TAXES UPON REAL PROPERTY MUST BE ASSESSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE METHODS AS PROVIDED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN ARTICLE X OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION; TO AMEND SECTION 6 OF ARTICLE X, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL ESTABLISH A METHOD OF VALUATION FOR ASSESSMENT OF REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE STATE; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY LAW SHALL PROVIDE FOR THE TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND PROCEDURES TO IMPLEMENT THE ABOVE PROVISIONS.

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H. 4451 -- Rep. Witherspoon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE SEPTEMBER 2, 2006, AS THE BEACH, BOOGIE AND BARBEQUE FESTIVAL TO BE HELD AT THE MYRTLE BEACH AIR FORCE BASE IN HORRY COUNTY AND DECLARE THE EVENT AS AN OFFICIAL BARBEQUE CHAMPIONSHIP IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

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H. 4452 -- Reps. Witherspoon, Bales, Hardwick, Duncan, Frye, Leach, Vaughn, McCraw, Anthony, Delleney, Hosey, Lucas, M. A. Pitts, Scarborough, D. C. Smith, J. Brown and Owens: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-210, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONTAINED IN THE LAW ABIDING CITIZENS SELF-DEFENSE ACT OF 1996, SO AS TO DECREASE THE NUMBER OF HANDGUN EDUCATIONAL COURSE HOURS A PERSON MUST OBTAIN TO SATISFY THE "PROOF OF TRAINING" REQUIREMENT CONTAINED IN THE ACT.

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H. 4453 -- Rep. G. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SINCERE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPON THE PASSING OF MRS. BETTY LARR REDDICK NEDD OF BISHOPVILLE ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2005, AND TO EXTEND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

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H. 4454 -- Reps. Mahaffey and Talley: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE STEPHANIE SEAY, KINDERGARTEN TEACHER AT WELLFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, UPON BEING NAMED THE SOUTH CAROLINA TEACHER OF THE YEAR FOR 2005-2006.

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H. 4455 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter and Mitchell: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 146, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE SCHOOL FACILITIES BOND ACT, BY ADDING SECTION 59-146-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 AND CONTINUING FOR A PERIOD OF FOUR FISCAL YEARS THEREAFTER, AN ADDITIONAL THREE HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS IN SCHOOL FACILITIES BONDS MAY BE ISSUED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE BONDS MUST BE ALLOCATED TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS BASED ON A FORMULA WHICH GIVES PRIORITY CONSIDERATION TO DISTRICTS WITH HIGHER PERCENTAGES OF STUDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR FREE OR REDUCED PRICED LUNCHES, THE RELATIVE FINANCIAL ABILITY OF A DISTRICT TO FUND NEW SCHOOL FACILITIES OR IMPROVE EXISTING FACILITIES, AND REMAINING CAPACITY OF A DISTRICT TO ISSUE ADDITIONAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS.

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H. 4456 -- Reps. Harrison and Haley: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 50 TO TITLE 23 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMESTOPPERS ACT, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PURPOSE OF CRIMESTOPPER ORGANIZATIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR DEFINITIONS OF VARIOUS TERMS CONTAINED IN THIS CHAPTER, TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMESTOPPERS COUNCIL AND ITS DUTIES, TO PROVIDE THAT A COURT MAY ORDER A DEFENDANT TO REPAY TO A CRIMESTOPPERS ORGANIZATION OR TO THE CRIMESTOPPERS COUNCIL A REWARD ISSUED BY EITHER ENTITY, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF MONIES PAID BY CRIMESTOPPERS ORGANIZATION OR THE CRIMESTOPPERS COUNCIL FOR INFORMATION THAT RESULTS IN THE ARREST OF AN INDIVIDUAL WHERE MONIES ARE CONFISCATED AND FORFEITED PURSUANT TO AN ARREST, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS REIMBURSED TO A CRIMESTOPPERS ORGANIZATION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADMISSIBILITY AND THE RELEASE OF CERTAIN EVIDENCE, PROTECTED INFORMATION, AND PROTECTED IDENTITIES IN A COURT PROCEEDING, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR CERTAIN PERSONS TO INTENTIONALLY OR KNOWINGLY DIVULGE CERTAIN PRIVILEGE COMMUNICATION, PROTECTED INFORMATION, OR A PROTECTED IDENTITY UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FROM CIVIL LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN PERSONS WHO COMMUNICATE WITH, ACT ON PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATION, OR ARE OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES OF A CRIMESTOPPERS ORGANIZATION OR THE CRIMESTOPPERS COUNCIL; TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MATTERS EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE BY A PUBLIC BODY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PUBLIC BODY MAY NOT DISCLOSE A PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATION, PROTECTED INFORMATION, OR A PROTECTED IDENTITY EXCEPT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO REPEAL SECTION 44-53-583 RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN MONIES TO A CRIMESTOPPERS ORGANIZATION; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1525, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY'S, PROSECUTING AGENCY'S, AND THE COURT'S DUTY TO ATTEMPT TO PROVIDE A CRIME VICTIM AND CERTAIN OTHER AGENCIES INFORMATION ABOUT AN ARRESTED PERSON, SO AS TO REVISE THE METHODS OF PROVIDING THIS INFORMATION TO CERTAIN CRIME VICTIMS, AND TO DEFINE THE TERM "PATTERN"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1230, RELATING TO A CLAIM FOR AN AWARD FROM THE VICTIM'S COMPENSATION FUND FILED ON BEHALF OF A PERSON WHO IS A MINOR OR INCOMPETENT, SO AS TO REVISE THE INSTANCES UPON WHICH A CLAIM MAY BE FILED, AND TO REVISE THE CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN THE DEADLINE FOR FILING A CLAIM MAY BE EXTENDED.

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H. 4457 -- Rep. McGee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 47-1-180 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO ANIMAL SHELTER IN THIS STATE MAY DONATE, SELL, OR TRANSFER A LIVING ANIMAL FOR ANIMAL RESEARCH.

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H. 4458 -- Reps. Delleney, W. D. Smith and F. N. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2006, AS THE TIME TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JULY 31, 2006; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 8, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2006; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2010; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2006; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2006; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2006; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2006; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2006; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2006; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2006; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2006; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2006; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2006; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2006; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2009; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2007, AND THE SUBSEQUENT FULL TERM WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2013; AND TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT, SEAT 6, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2006.

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H. 4459 -- Reps. Bailey, Chellis, Harrell and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE ALLEN BROWNLEE FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS IN HIS CAREER AND TO HIS COMMUNITY, AND TO WISH HIM ALL THE BEST UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM EDISTO ELECTRIC COOTHER PROCEEDINGS

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H. 4460 -- Reps. R. Brown, Moody-Lawrence, Anderson, Cobb-Hunter, Rivers, Mitchell, J. H. Neal, Mack, Scott, J. Brown, Clyburn, Govan, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Parks and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-7-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF TERMS USED IN THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF BARBERS, INCLUDING THE DEFINITION FOR "HAIR BRAIDING", SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS TERM INCLUDES THE USE OF HAIR EXTENSIONS OR WEFTS.

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H. 4461 -- Rep. Hinson: A HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY AND RECOGNIZING ITS SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE STATE AS IT CELEBRATED ITS CENTENNIAL YEAR IN 2005.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4462 -- Reps. Howard, Clyburn, Jefferson, Hosey, Whipper, Mack, Anderson, Bowers, R. Brown, Hodges and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-5-177 SO AS TO MAKE IT AN UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICE FOR A PERSON WHO LEASES OR RENTS A MOTOR VEHICLE FOR COMPENSATION IN THIS STATE TO REFUSE TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE WITH A PERSON WHO OTHERWISE QUALIFIES AS A LESSEE OR RENTER AND WHO HAS REACHED THE REQUISITE AGE FOR MILITARY SERVICE, HOLDS A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE, AND DEMONSTRATES PROOF OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE.

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H. 4463 -- Reps. Hardwick, Witherspoon, Funderburk, McLeod, Barfield, Leach, Bannister, Altman, Anderson, R. Brown, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Dantzler, Edge, Hagood, Harrell, Haskins, Herbkersman, Hiott, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Limehouse, Loftis, Merrill, Miller, Neilson, Owens, Perry, Rice, Sandifer, Scarborough, Skelton, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith, Stewart, Vick and Viers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-18-110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REPORT CARDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL, DISTRICT, AND COUNTYWIDE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE MUST BE INCLUDED ON THE ANNUAL REPORT CARD.

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H. 4464 -- Reps. Hinson, Merrill, Dantzler and Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 518 OF 1982, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BERKELEY COUNTY, THE ELECTION OF ITS MEMBERS, AND THE AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION TO PREPARE AN OPERATIONAL BUDGET AND SET THE NECESSARY TAX MILLAGE TO SUPPORT THE MILLAGE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNING BODY OF BERKELEY COUNTY SHALL APPROVE BOTH THE BUDGET AND THE TAX MILLAGE NECESSARY TO FUND THE BUDGET.

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H. 4465 -- Reps. Harrell, W. D. Smith, J. Brown, Cato, Chellis, Cooper, Harrison, Townsend, Witherspoon, Merrill, Vaughn, Clemmons, Cotty, Walker, Altman, Ballentine, Ceips, Hagood, Haley, Haskins, Herbkersman, Hinson, Mahaffey, Norman, E. H. Pitts, Sandifer, Scarborough, D. C. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith, Taylor, Umphlett, Owens, Brady and Mitchell: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 41, TITLE 2, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON TAXATION, SO AS TO REPLACE THAT COMMITTEE WITH THE TAX STUDY COMMISSION AND PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AND DUTIES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS OF THIS TAX STUDY COMMISSION IS A REVIEW OF STATE SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTIONS WHICH MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE GOVERNOR BEFORE JANUARY 9, 2007, TO REQUIRE THAT REVIEW TO CONTAIN SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS WITH RESPECT TO EXEMPTIONS TO BE ELIMINATED OR REVISED AND A REDUCED STATE SALES AND USE TAX RATE TO PROVIDE REVENUE NEUTRALITY, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPORTING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS AND AMENDMENTS ALLOWED TO THESE RECOMMENDATIONS AND THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY TAKE EFFECT, AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 41 OF TITLE 2 ESTABLISHING THE TAX STUDY COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2011, UNLESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY LAW EXTENDS THE COMMISSION'S EXISTENCE.

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H. 4466 -- Reps. Viers, E. H. Pitts, Clark, Merrill, Ballentine, Haley, Vick, Agnew, Coates, Leach, Vaughn, Anthony, Bannister, Altman, Anderson, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, G. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Coleman, Cotty, Dantzler, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Hagood, Hardwick, Harrison, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Huggins, Kirsh, Limehouse, Loftis, Mahaffey, McGee, McLeod, Miller, Norman, Ott, Owens, Pinson, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Sandifer, Scarborough, D. C. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith, Stewart, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Weeks and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 101, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-215 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING OF THIS STATE, OR A COLLEGE, PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL, OR COMPONENT OF THE INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING, WHICH DOES NOT PROVIDE RECRUITERS OF ANY BRANCH OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OF THE UNITED STATES WITH THE SAME ACCESS IT PROVIDES TO NONMILITARY RECRUITERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF STUDENT RECRUITMENT SHALL HAVE ITS STATE FUND APPROPRIATIONS FOR GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES REDUCED BY TEN PERCENT AND WITHHELD FOR THE FOLLOWING FISCAL YEAR AND FOR EACH FISCAL YEAR THEREAFTER UNTIL THE ACCESS DENIAL IS REMEDIED.

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H. 4467 -- Reps. Scott, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND COMMEND DR. ALBERT AIKEN NEAL FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO HIS CAREER, FAITH, AND COMMUNITY, AND TO WISH HIM ALL THE BEST UPON HIS RETIREMENT AS A DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND AS PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE NATIONAL YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4468 -- Reps. White, Agnew, Cooper, Martin, Thompson and Townsend: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE HONORABLE WILLIAM PRESSLEY STEELE, JR. FOR HIS TWENTY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO ANDERSON COUNTY FROM THE BENCH OF THE SUMMARY COURT AND HONORING HIM FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO JUSTICE AND HIS COMMUNITY.

Introduced and Adopted
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H. 4469 -- Reps. Scott, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION HONORING THE MEMORY OF THE LATE MRS. ROSA LEE SCIPIO HENRY OF RICHLAND COUNTY AND CELEBRATING HER DEDICATION TO HER FAMILY AND COMMUNITY.

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H. 4470 -- Reps. Bailey, Chellis, Harrell and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERCHANGE LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 78 AND UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 15 IN THE CITY OF ST. GEORGE THE "NELL BENNETT INTERCHANGE", AND ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS AT THIS INTERCHANGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "NELL BENNETT INTERCHANGE".

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H. 4471 -- Reps. Clemmons, Barfield, Vick, Martin, Cotty, Witherspoon, Hardwick, Harrison, Altman, Bales, Edge, Hagood, Hayes, Jennings, Leach, Limehouse, Loftis, M. A. Pitts, Rice, Sinclair, J. E. Smith, Viers and White: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 27-37-155 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN ACTION ON A COMMERCIAL LEASE IN WHICH THE LANDLORD SUES FOR POSSESSION AND THE TENANT RAISES DEFENSES OR COUNTERCLAIMS INCLUDING A PROVISION FOR PAYMENT OF RENT PENDENTE LITE, FACILITATION OF THE HEARING OF THE CASE IF A JURY TRIAL IS REQUESTED, FOR ISSUANCE OF A WARRANT OF EJECTMENT, AND FOR PAYMENT OF THE RENTAL JUDGMENT DIRECTLY OR THROUGH THE MAGISTRATE'S OFFICE, WITH A THREE PERCENT ADMINISTRATION FEE.

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Concurrence and Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4472 -- Reps. Clemmons, Barfield, Loftis, Leach, Witherspoon, Hardwick, Vick, Hosey, Altman, Bales, Breeland, Cooper, Davenport, Edge, Emory, Harrell, Hayes, Limehouse, Merrill, M. A. Pitts, Scarborough and Viers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-16-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF TERMS CONTAINED IN CERTAIN PROVISIONS THAT REGULATE MOTORCYCLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, DEALERS, AND WHOLESALERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITIONS OF THE TERMS "MANUFACTURER", "DEALERSHIP FACILITIES", "FRANCHISE", AND "DEALER", AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS FOR THE TERMS "MOTORCYCLE DEALERSHIP" AND "DEPARTMENT"; TO AMEND SECTION 56-16-40, RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE A MANUFACTURER WHO SEEKS TO ENTER INTO A FRANCHISE ESTABLISHING AN ADDITIONAL NEW MOTORCYCLE DEALERSHIP OR RELOCATING AN EXISTING NEW MOTORCYCLE DEALERSHIP IN A RELEVANT MARKET AREA WHERE THIS LINE MAKE IS REPRESENTED MUST FOLLOW, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXISTING PROCEDURE AND ESTABLISH A NEW PROCEDURE; TO ADD SECTION 56-16-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR CERTAIN ENTITIES TO OWN, OPERATE, OR CONTROL A MOTORCYCLE DEALERSHIP OR TO ESTABLISH AN ADDITIONAL DEALER OR MOTORCYCLE DEALERSHIP UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR CERTAIN ENTITIES TO COMPETE UNFAIRLY WITH A MOTORCYCLE DEALER UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR CERTAIN ENTITIES TO OWN A FACILITY THAT ENGAGES PRIMARILY IN THE REPAIR OF MOTORCYCLES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-16-50, RELATING TO THE COMPENSATION OF A MOTORCYCLE DEALER UPON TERMINATION, NONRENEWAL, OR CANCELLATION OF A FRANCHISE BY A MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN SECTION 56-16-45 ARE APPLICABLE TO THIS PROVISION, TO PROVIDE THAT THE MOTORCYCLE DEALER MUST BE COMPENSATED FOR THE REASONABLE GOOD WILL FOR THE FRANCHISE, AND TO REVISE THE CONDITIONS UPON WHICH A DEALER MAY BE COMPENSATED; TO ADD SECTION 56-16-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS THAT REGULATE MOTORCYCLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, DEALERS, AND WHOLESALERS APPLY TO ALL WRITTEN AND ORAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN A MANUFACTURER, FACTORY BRANCH, DISTRIBUTOR BRANCH, DISTRIBUTOR, WHOLESALER, OR FRANCHISOR WITH A MOTORCYCLE DEALER; TO ADD SECTION 56-16-86 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DEALERSHIP MAY CONTRACT WITH AN ON-LINE ELECTRONIC SERVICE TO PROVIDE MOTORCYCLES TO CONSUMERS IN THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-16-100, RELATING TO CERTAIN PRACTICES ENGAGED IN BY A MANUFACTURER, FACTORY BRANCH, FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE, OR MOTORCYCLE DEALER WHICH ARE UNLAWFUL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION ALSO APPLIES TO WHOLESALERS AND WHOLESALER REPRESENTATIVES, TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, AND TO PROVIDE THE STANDARD OF PROOF THAT A MANUFACTURER MUST BEAR IN A PROCEEDING THAT ARISES PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 56-16-200, RELATING TO RELIEF AVAILABLE TO PERSONS INJURED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS CHAPTER, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL INJUNCTIVE RELIEF, AND TO PROVIDE THAT PUNITIVE DAMAGES MAY BE AWARDED IF A DEFENDANT HAS ACTED IN BAD FAITH; TO ADD SECTION 56-16-205 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR THE COMMENCEMENT OF AN ACTION THAT ARISES OUT OF A PROVISION RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF MOTORCYCLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, DEALERS, AND WHOLESALERS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-16-210, RELATING TO CONTRACTS THAT VIOLATE THE PROVISIONS THAT REGULATE MOTORCYCLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, DEALERS, AND WHOLESALERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS STATE'S LAW APPLIES TO ANY FRANCHISE FOR A DEALERSHIP LOCATED IN THIS STATE, AND THAT VENUE IS IN THIS STATE FOR AN ACTION BROUGHT PURSUANT TO THESE PROVISIONS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 56-16-70, RELATING TO A DEALER'S VOLUNTARY CANCELLATION, NONRENEWAL, OR TERMINATION OF A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4473 -- Reps. Ceips, M. A. Pitts, Battle, Brady, Davenport, Duncan, Hardwick, Haskins, Limehouse, Merrill, Miller, Scarborough, Witherspoon and Owens: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-31-250 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION MAY ISSUE EMERGENCY PERMITS THAT ALLOW CERTAIN PERSONS TO CARRY A CONCEALED WEAPON; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-4-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A PETITION FOR AN ORDER OF PROTECTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN AN ORDER OF PROTECTION IS ISSUED, THE CLERK OF COURT MUST PROVIDE THE PETITION'S APPLICANT WITH AN INFORMATIONAL SHEET THAT EXPLAINS THE APPLICANT'S RIGHT TO APPLY FOR A PERMIT TO CARRY A CONCEALED WEAPON, AND THAT THE JUDGE THAT ISSUES AN ORDER OF PROTECTION MUST INFORM A VICTIM OF CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBALLY AND IN WRITING THAT THE VICTIM IS ELIGIBLE TO OBTAIN A PERMIT TO CARRY A CONCEALED WEAPON.

Introduced and Committed
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H. 4474 -- Rep. Cooper: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CLARIFY THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD'S ACTION TAKEN ON NOVEMBER 1, 2005, RELATING TO THE SECOND INJURY FUND'S ASSESSMENT.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
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3rd Reading
Ratified

H. 4475 -- Rep. Huggins: 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 THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY ISSUE "FREEMASONRY" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF FEES COLLECTED FOR THESE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4476 -- Reps. Simrill, Delleney, Kirsh, Lucas, McCraw, Moody-Lawrence, J. M. Neal, Norman and Funderburk: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE OPPOSITION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE INTERBASIN TRANSFER REQUEST BY THE CITIES OF CONCORD AND KANNAPOLIS, NORTH CAROLINA, TO REMOVE WATER FROM THE CATAWBA RIVER BASIN.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4477 -- Reps. Scarborough, Huggins, Toole, Leach, Bowers, Ceips, Dantzler, Harrell, Haskins, Hinson, Kirsh, Limehouse, Loftis, Sandifer, D. C. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith and Umphlett: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-150-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA LOTTERY COMMISSION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE COMMISSION'S BANKING RELATIONSHIPS BE WITH BANKING INSTITUTIONS WHOSE PRINCIPAL PLACES OF BUSINESS ARE LOCATED IN THIS STATE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4478 -- Reps. Herbkersman, Young, E. H. Pitts, Haley, Huggins, Bailey, Bingham, Bowers, Cato, Harrison, Hosey, Martin, Norman, Rivers, Townsend and Vick: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-78-200, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXCLUSIVE AND SOLE REMEDY FOR TORTS COMMITTED BY AN EMPLOYEE OF A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY WHILE ACTING WITHIN THE SCOPE OF AN EMPLOYEE'S OFFICIAL DUTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE LIMITATIONS OF THE TORT CLAIMS ACT DO NOT APPLY IF THE TORT COMMITTED BY AN EMPLOYEE OF A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY IS FOUND TO BE ARBITRARY OR CAPRICIOUS AND IN THESE CIRCUMSTANCES THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE CONSIDERED TO BE ACTING OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF HIS OFFICIAL DUTY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4479 -- Reps. Jennings, Weeks, Harrison, Ott, Rivers and G. M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-3920, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE REGULATION OF BINGO, SO AS TO NOTE THAT A REFERENCE TO THE "ORGANIZATION" MEANS THE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION LICENSED TO SPONSOR THE GAME OF BINGO; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-21-4020, AS AMENDED, 12-21-4090, AND 12-21-4190, ALL RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF THE GAME OF BINGO, ALL SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "ORGANIZATION" FOR "CHARITY"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4295, RELATING TO THE EXPENDITURE OF PROCEEDS AFTER EXPENSES DERIVED FROM THE GAME OF BINGO, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION CONDUCTING THE GAME SPEND ITS PROCEEDS AFTER EXPENSES IN THE COUNTY AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COUNTY WHICH IS THE SITE OF THE GAME.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4480 -- Reps. Brady, Cotty, Bales, Ballentine, J. Brown, Harrison, Howard, J. H. Neal, Scott and J. E. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERCHANGE LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 1 AND CLEMSON ROAD IN RICHLAND COUNTY THE "JOHN DAVID MONROE, SR. INTERCHANGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS INTERCHANGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "JOHN DAVID MONROE, SR. INTERCHANGE".

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4481 -- Reps. Martin, Townsend, J. H. Neal, McLeod, Clark, Agnew, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Bingham, Brady, Cato, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Dantzler, Frye, Harrison, Herbkersman, J. Hines, Hosey, Huggins, Jefferson, Miller, Ott, Parks, Pinson, Rhoad, Scott, Sinclair, Umphlett, Vaughn, Walker and White: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 57-23-800, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S MANAGEMENT OF VEGETATION ALONG INTERSTATE HIGHWAY MEDIANS, ROADSIDES, AND INTERCHANGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY UNDERTAKE THIS ACTIVITY AT ITS DISCRETION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE DEPARTMENT IMPLEMENTS A NEW VEGETATION MANAGEMENT POLICY, IT MUST CONSIDER COMMENTS FROM THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITY THAT HAS JURISDICTION OVER THE PORTION OF HIGHWAY SUBJECT TO THE VEGETATION MANAGEMENT POLICY.

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Ratified
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Veto Overridden

H. 4482 -- Rep. Hosey: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR TO THE PLAYERS, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS OF THE JEFFERSON DAVIS ACADEMY FOOTBALL TEAM OF BARNWELL COUNTY ON JANUARY 25, 2006, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER TO COMMEND AND RECOGNIZE THEM FOR CAPTURING OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO WISH THEM ALL THE BEST IN UPCOMING SEASONS.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4483 -- Rep. Hosey: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND RECOGNIZE THE JEFFERSON DAVIS ACADEMY VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM FROM BARNWELL COUNTY FOR CAPTURING THE SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO WISH THE TEAM AND ITS COACHES ALL THE BEST IN UPCOMING SEASONS.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4484 -- Reps. Harrell, Umphlett, Leach, Rice, Brady, Vaughn, Coates, Hagood, Sinclair, Haley, Talley, Stewart, Toole, Duncan, Clark, Bailey, Hinson, Mahaffey, Merrill, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith, Walker and Witherspoon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE TO INVENTORY AND STUDY ALL FOUR-YEAR-OLD KINDERGARTEN PROGRAMS IN THIS STATE FUNDED IN WHOLE OR IN PART WITH FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL PUBLIC FUNDS; TO REQUEST THE EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE THE NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS TO IMPLEMENT A FULL DAY FOUR-YEAR-OLD KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM IN EACH OF THE EIGHT PLAINTIFF SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE CASE OF ABBEVILLE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL., V. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, ET AL. FOR ALL CHILDREN WHO QUALIFY FOR FREE OR REDUCED PRICED LUNCH AND IN ADDITION TO IMPLEMENT A STATEWIDE FULL DAY FOUR-YEAR-OLD KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM FOR ALL CHILDREN WHO QUALIFY FOR A FREE OR REDUCED PRICE LUNCH; TO REQUEST THE EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE TO COLLABORATE WITH THE OFFICE OF FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS IN PERFORMING THESE STUDIES; AND TO SUBMIT THESE REQUESTED STUDIES TO EACH HOUSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY MARCH 15, 2006.

Introduced
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4485 -- 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 BORROWING AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL FROM TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS TO THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS.

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H. 4486 -- Reps. Harrell, Herbkersman, Chalk and Ceips: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-20-22 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NOTWITHSTANDING A SCHOOL DISTRICT'S INDEX OF TAXPAYING ABILITY, THE MINIMUM STATE FUNDS A SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL RECEIVE IN ANY YEAR IS FORTY PERCENT OF THE APPLICABLE YEAR'S BASE STUDENT COST, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WHAT A DISTRICT WOULD RECEIVE UNDER THIS REQUIREMENT AND UNDER THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT NORMALLY MUST BE PAID FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4487 -- Reps. Harrell, Umphlett, Leach, Rice, Brady, Vaughn, Coates, Hagood, Sinclair, Haley, Talley, Stewart, Toole, Duncan, Clark, Bales, Hinson, Mahaffey, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith, Walker, Witherspoon and Mitchell: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA EARLY CHILDHOOD OPPORTUNITY AND INTERVENTION ACT OF 2006" BY AMENDING SECTION 59-18-500, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ACADEMIC PLANS FOR STUDENTS LACKING SKILLS TO PERFORM AT CURRENT GRADE LEVEL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS SCORING BELOW GRADE LEVEL ON THE READING PORTION OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS STATEWIDE ASSESSMENT AT GRADE THREE OR GRADE FOUR IN 2006 AND THEREAFTER MUST BE PROVIDED WITH AN INTENSIVE INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM TO ENSURE THAT THE STUDENT IS READING ON GRADE LEVEL AT THE END OF THE SUBSEQUENT SCHOOL YEAR AND TO ELIMINATE RETENTION IN GRADE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER POLICY AND PRACTICE CHANGES TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS NOT READING ON GRADE LEVEL OR RETAINED AT GRADE LEVEL.

Introduced and Committed
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H. 4488 -- Reps. Harrell, J. E. Smith, Rice, Umphlett, Leach, Brady, Vaughn, Coates, Hagood, Haley, Stewart, Toole, Duncan, Clemmons, Clark, Bailey, Hinson, Merrill, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith, Townsend, Walker, Witherspoon, Dantzler, Bingham, Frye, Edge, Weeks, G. M. Smith, Ballentine, Hodges, Clyburn, Funderburk, R. Brown, Phillips, Davenport, D. C. Smith, Owens, Loftis, Bales, Huggins, Hardwick and Mitchell: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL DISTRICT REORGANIZATION AND REALIGNMENT ACT OF 2006" BY ADDING SECTION 59-6-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE SHALL STUDY ALL MATTERS RELATING TO OPTIMUM SCHOOL DISTRICT SIZE, ORGANIZATION, AND OPERATION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPORTING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS AND THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY SHALL TAKE EFFECT.

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H. 4489 -- Reps. Townsend, Walker, Harrell, Umphlett, Coates, Hagood, Sinclair, Stewart, Toole, Clark, Bailey, Hinson, Mahaffey, Merrill, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith, Witherspoon and D. C. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 62 TO TITLE 59 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PUBLIC SCHOOL ENROLLMENT CHOICE PROGRAM IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM OF THIS STATE, TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS, TO PROVIDE FOR AN APPLICATION PROCESS FOR STUDENTS WISHING TO TRANSFER, TO PROVIDE RESPONSIBILITIES OF RECEIVING SCHOOL DISTRICTS, TO PROVIDE STANDARDS OF APPROVAL, PRIORITIES OF ACCEPTING STUDENTS, AND CRITERIA FOR DENYING STUDENTS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE PARENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR TRANSPORTING THE STUDENT TO SCHOOL, TO PROVIDE FOR THE FUNDING OF THE ENROLLMENT CHOICE PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE THAT A STUDENT MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC CONTESTS DURING THE FIRST YEAR OF ENROLLMENT, TO PROVIDE THAT A RECEIVING DISTRICT SHALL ACCEPT CERTAIN CREDITS TOWARD A STUDENT'S REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION, TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY CONTRACT WITH CERTAIN ENTITIES FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL CONDUCT AN ANNUAL SURVEY AND REPORT THE RESULTS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Introduced and Committed
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H. 4490 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-19-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JUDICIAL MERIT SELECTION COMMISSION AND THE PROCESS BY WHICH JUDGES ARE ELECTED, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIME FRAME FOR THE FORMAL RELEASE OF THE JUDICIAL MERIT SELECTION COMMISSION'S NOMINEES FROM FORTY-EIGHT HOURS AFTER THE NOMINEES HAVE BEEN INITIALLY RELEASED TO THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE NEXT LEGISLATIVE DAY THAT FALLS ON A TUESDAY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4491 -- Rep. Herbkersman: 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 REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "QUALIFYING SERVICE-RELATED FACILITY" WITH RESPECT TO COMPENSATION REQUIREMENTS.

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H. 4492 -- Rep. Perry: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND RECOGNIZE THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AIKEN PACERS GOLF TEAM FOR ITS IMPRESSIVE WIN OF THE 2005 NCAA DIVISION II MEN'S GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO HONOR THE PLAYERS AND THEIR COACH, MICHAEL CARLISLE, ON AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4493 -- Rep. Perry: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR TO THE PLAYERS, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AIKEN PACERS GOLF TEAM AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER TO COMMEND AND RECOGNIZE THEM FOR THEIR IMPRESSIVE WIN OF THE 2005 NCAA DIVISION II MEN'S GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4494 -- Reps. Hosey and Rhoad: A BILL TO CREATE THE BARNWELL COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION AND TO ABOLISH THE BARNWELL COUNTY BOARD OF VOTER REGISTRATION AND THE BARNWELL COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION.

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H. 4495 -- Reps. M. A. Pitts, Parks, Pinson and Taylor: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE STUDENT COUNCIL OF WARE SHOALS HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE OUTSTANDING GENEROSITY THE STUDENTS EXHIBITED IN SUPPORTING SEVERAL CHARITABLE CAUSES AND TO RECOGNIZE THEM AS A STELLAR EXAMPLE OF PHILANTHROPY.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4496 -- Reps. Miller and Anderson: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND RECOGNIZE THE WACCAMAW HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TENNIS TEAM ON ITS IMPRESSIVE WIN OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE AND TO HONOR THE PLAYERS AND THEIR COACHES, JAMES B. BROWN AND BROWDER MCGILL, ON AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4497 -- Reps. Miller and Anderson: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND RECOGNIZE THE WACCAMAW HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS GOLF TEAM ON ITS IMPRESSIVE WIN OF THE 2005 CLASS AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE AND TO HONOR THE PLAYERS AND THEIR COACH, TODD RODENBECK, ON AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4498 -- Reps. Miller and Anderson: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR TO THE PLAYERS, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS OF THE WACCAMAW HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TENNIS TEAM AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, TO COMMEND AND RECOGNIZE THEM FOR THEIR IMPRESSIVE WIN OF THE 2005 AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE AND TO HONOR THE PLAYERS AND THEIR COACHES, JAMES B. BROWN AND BROWDER MCGILL, ON AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4499 -- Reps. Miller and Anderson: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR TO PLAYERS, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS OF THE WACCAMAW HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS GOLF TEAM, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, TO COMMEND AND RECOGNIZE THEM FOR THEIR IMPRESSIVE WIN OF THE 2005 CLASS AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE AND TO HONOR THE PLAYERS AND THEIR COACH, TODD RODENBECK, ON AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4500 -- Reps. Huggins and Hamilton: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2006, AS "SOUTH CAROLINA HOMEOWNERSHIP DAY" IN ORDER TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS AND THE MANY OUTSTANDING REALTORS AND REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS IN OUR STATE.

Introduced and Adopted
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H. 4501 -- Reps. G. R. Smith, Witherspoon, Duncan, Leach, Allen, Bailey, Bannister, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Cooper, Cotty, Davenport, Edge, Hamilton, Hardwick, Hiott, Huggins, Kirsh, Limehouse, Loftis, Martin, Merrill, Mitchell, Norman, Owens, Perry, Pinson, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rutherford, Scarborough, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, J. R. Smith, Stewart, Taylor, Tripp, Vaughn, Weeks, White, Young and Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-1-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN REGARD TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM "EPHEMERAL STREAM"; AND TO ADD SECTION 48-1-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL IN ADMINISTERING THE POLLUTION CONTROL ACT HAS JURISDICTION OVER AN EPHEMERAL STREAM AS DEFINED ABOVE.

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H. 4502 -- Reps. Edge, Harrison, Harrell, Merrill, Young, Bingham, Bailey, Loftis, Perry, Haskins, Witherspoon, Cato, Vaughn, Altman, Sandifer, G. R. Smith, Walker, Jefferson, Ott, Mack, Vick, Clemmons, Bales, Clark, Simrill, Viers, Duncan, M. A. Pitts, Rice, Mahaffey, Hinson and Davenport: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE I, SECTIONS 13 AND 17, AND ARTICLE XIV, SECTION 5 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, TO CONSOLIDATE IN ARTICLE I, SECTION 13 PROVISIONS FOR THE EXERCISE OF THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN BY PUBLIC BODIES OF THIS STATE BY AMENDING ARTICLE I, SECTION 17, RELATING TO TREASON AND THE EXERCISE OF THE POWERS OF EMINENT DOMAIN BY OR WITHIN SUMTER AND CHEROKEE COUNTIES, BY DELETING THE SECOND AND THIRD UNDESIGNATED PARAGRAPHS RELATING TO THE EXERCISE OF THE POWERS OF EMINENT DOMAIN BY OR WITHIN SUMTER AND CHEROKEE COUNTIES, AND BY AMENDING ARTICLE XIV TO DELETE SECTION 5 OF THAT ARTICLE, RELATING TO THE EXERCISE OF THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN BY OR WITHIN SPARTANBURG, YORK, FLORENCE, GREENVILLE, CHARLESTON, RICHLAND, AND LAURENS COUNTIES; TO PROVIDE FURTHER THAT PRIVATE PROPERTY MUST NOT BE TAKEN IF AT THE TIME OF THE CONDEMNATION THE PUBLIC BODY CONDEMNING THE PROPERTY INTENDS TO CONVEY ANY INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY TO ANOTHER PRIVATE PARTY WITH SPECIFIED EXCEPTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR JUST COMPENSATION FOR THE OWNER OF REAL PROPERTY IF A LAND USE LAW REDUCES ITS FAIR MARKET VALUE.

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H. 4503 -- Reps. Edge, Harrison, Harrell, Merrill, Bingham, Young, Loftis, Perry, Haskins, Witherspoon, Bailey, Cato, Vaughn, Altman, Sandifer, G. R. Smith, Walker, Jefferson, Mack, Vick, Hardwick, Clemmons, Bales, Neilson, Mahaffey, Clark, Simrill, Viers, Duncan, Thompson, G. M. Smith, Lucas, M. A. Pitts, Rice, Hinson and Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO REFORM CERTAIN EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURES BY ADDING SECTION 4-9-32 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PROCEDURES REQUIRED OF A COUNTY BEFORE IT MAY EXERCISE EMINENT DOMAIN; BY ADDING SECTIONS 28-2-65 AND 28-2-67 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE OWNER OF CONDEMNED PROPERTY HAS THE RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL TO REDEEM HIS PROPERTY IF THE CONDEMNING ENTITY DOES NOT USE THE PROPERTY FOR THE INTENDED PUBLIC USE OR IT CONTEMPLATES A SALE TO ANOTHER PARTY; BY ADDING SECTION 28-3-25 SO AS TO REQUIRE WRITTEN APPROVAL BEFORE CERTAIN PUBLIC BODIES MAY EXERCISE EMINENT DOMAIN; BY ADDING CHAPTER 4 TO TITLE 28 SO AS TO ENACT THE "JUST COMPENSATION FOR LAND USE RESTRICTIONS ACT" PROVIDING A PROCESS FOR CALCULATING AND OBTAINING JUST COMPENSATION WHEN A LAND USE REGULATION AFFECTS A LAND'S VALUE; BY ADDING SECTION 31-7-26 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING ACT (TIF) FOR COUNTIES DOES NOT APPLY TO AGRICULTURAL REAL PROPERTY; TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-30, RELATING TO A COUNTY'S AUTHORITY TO EXERCISE EMINENT DOMAIN, SO AS TO LIMIT THE EXERCISE OF EMINENT DOMAIN FOR SLUM CLEARANCE AND REDEVELOPMENT OF A BLIGHTED AREA BY A COUNTY; TO AMEND SECTION 5-7-50, RELATING TO A MUNICIPALITY'S AUTHORITY TO EXERCISE EMINENT DOMAIN, SO AS TO LIMIT THE EXERCISE OF EMINENT DOMAIN FOR SLUM CLEARANCE AND REDEVELOPMENT OF A BLIGHTED AREA AND TO PROVIDE REQUIRED PROCEDURES BEFORE THE EXERCISE; TO AMEND SECTION 28-2-30, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF EXERCISING EMINENT DOMAIN, SO AS TO DEFINE "BLIGHTED", "JUST COMPENSATION", AND "PUBLIC USE"; TO AMEND SECTIONS 28-3-20 AND 28-3-30, BOTH RELATING TO STATE AUTHORITIES WITH EMINENT DOMAIN POWER, SO AS TO SPECIFY PUBLIC ENTITIES OTHER THAN COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES INCLUDING CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING, THE STATE PORTS AUTHORITY, AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; TO AMEND SECTION 31-7-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TIF FOR COUNTIES, SO AS TO DEFINE "AGRICULTURAL REAL PROPERTY" AND "BLIGHTED"; BY ADDING SECTION 6-33-25, RELATING TO TIF FOR MUNICIPALITIES, SO AS TO EXCLUDE AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY FROM ITS PROVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 6-33-30, RELATING TO TIF FOR MUNICIPALITIES, SO AS TO DEFINE "AGRICULTURAL REAL PROPERTY" AND "BLIGHTED"; BY ADDING SECTION 31-6-25, RELATING TO TIF FOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, SO AS TO EXCLUDE AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY FROM ITS PROVISIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 31-6-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TIF FOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, SO AS TO REDEFINE "AGRICULTURAL REAL PROPERTY" AND "BLIGHTED" AREAS.

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H. 4504 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-2-60, 12-4-520, 12-37-250, AS AMENDED, 12-37-251, 12-37-255, 12-37-266, 12-37-270, 12-37-275, 12-37-280, 12-37-450, 12-39-15, 12-39-150, 12-39-180, 12-39-190, 12-39-200, 12-39-270, 12-39-310, 12-45-15, 12-45-35, 12-45-70, AND 12-49-85, ALL RELATING TO CERTAIN POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL IN CONNECTION WITH THE OPERATIONS OF A COUNTY TREASURER AND A COUNTY AUDITOR, SO AS TO DEVOLVE THOSE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ONTO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 11-3-60, 11-3-200, 11-3-220, AND 12-39-320 ALL RELATING TO CERTAIN POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL IN CONNECTION WITH THE OPERATIONS OF A COUNTY TREASURER OR COUNTY AUDITOR.

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H. 4505 -- Reps. Neilson, G. Brown, Clark, Bales, Martin, Hosey, Allen, Anthony, R. Brown, Clyburn, Duncan, Miller, Phillips, M. A. Pitts and Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SICK LEAVE FOR STATE EMPLOYEES, SO AS TO REMOVE THE ONE-HUNDRED-EIGHTY-DAY LIMIT ON SICK LEAVE THAT MAY BE CARRIED OVER INTO SUCCEEDING CALENDAR YEARS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4506 -- Reps. Neilson, Bales, Clark, R. Brown, G. Brown, Clyburn, Mitchell, Bailey, Hosey, Allen, Anthony, Duncan, Frye, Hodges, Jefferson, Martin, Miller, Phillips, M. A. Pitts and Taylor: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE A COMMITTEE TO STUDY STEPS TO BE TAKEN TO IMPROVE TRANSPORTATION MEANS FOR THE STATE'S SENIOR AND DISABLED PERSONS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE STUDY COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP, AND TO REQUIRE THAT THE STUDY COMMITTEE REPORT ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BEFORE JANUARY 14, 2007, AT WHICH TIME THE STUDY COMMITTEE IS ABOLISHED.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4507 -- Reps. J. Hines, Weeks, J. Brown, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, M. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE, HONOR, AND COMMEND GREENWOOD NATIVE THE REVEREND DR. BENJAMIN J. GLOVER FOR HIS LIFETIME SERVICES AS A FATHER, PASTOR, EDUCATOR, AND COMMUNITY LEADER, AND TO CELEBRATE HIS NINETY-FIRST BIRTHDAY, AS WELL AS WISHING HIM MANY MORE TO COME IN THE FUTURE.

Introduced and Adopted
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H. 4508 -- Rep. Rutherford: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 56-1-745, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE OF A PERSON CONVICTED OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE VIOLATION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4509 -- Reps. Kennedy, Harrison, Hosey, Scott, Moody-Lawrence, Clyburn, Hodges, Jefferson, Miller and Rivers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-945, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REVOCATION OF A LICENSE OF A PERSON WHO IS OUT OF COMPLIANCE WITH AN ORDER FOR CHILD SUPPORT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHOSE DRIVER'S LICENSE HAS BEEN REVOKED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION MAY OBTAIN A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

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H. 4510 -- Reps. Funderburk, J. E. Smith, Rhoad, Hodges, Rivers, Agnew, Ott, Hosey, Whipper, Brady, Hardwick, Witherspoon, Anderson, R. Brown and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 TO CHAPTER 56, TITLE 44, TO ENACT THE "ELECTRONIC WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT" SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SHALL PROMULGATE REGULATIONS IDENTIFYING ELECTRONIC DEVICES THAT ARE PRESUMED TO BE HAZARDOUS WASTE WHEN DISCARDED; TO ESTABLISH CONSUMER ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLING FEES ON THE PURCHASE OF THESE ELECTRONIC DEVICES, WHICH FEE MAY BE PAID BY THE RETAILER; TO REQUIRE THE MANUFACTURER OF THESE DEVICES TO NOTIFY RETAILERS OF THE FEES THAT MUST BE COLLECTED AT THE SALE OF THESE DEVICES; TO ESTABLISH THE ELECTRONIC WASTE RECOVERY AND RECYCLING FUND; TO ESTABLISH ELECTRONIC WASTE RECOVERY PAYMENTS TO BE PAID TO AUTHORIZED COLLECTORS OF ELECTRONIC WASTE TO OPERATE FREE ELECTRONIC WASTE COLLECTION, CONSOLIDATING, AND TRANSPORTING SYSTEMS; TO ESTABLISH ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLING PAYMENTS TO BE PAID TO RECYCLERS WHO RECEIVE ELECTRONIC WASTES FROM AUTHORIZED COLLECTORS; TO REQUIRE MANUFACTURERS OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES TO ANNUALLY REPORT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL ON THE TYPE OF DEVICES SOLD THAT CONTAIN ELECTRONIC WASTE AND THE REDUCTION IN MANUFACTURING THESE DEVICES; TO REQUIRE MANUFACTURERS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO CONSUMERS DESCRIBING HOW AND WHERE TO RETURN, RECYCLE, AND DISPOSE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES; TO ESTABLISH REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EXPORTATION OF ELECTRONIC WASTE; TO ESTABLISH CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ESTABLISH AND UPDATE STATEWIDE RECYCLING GOALS; TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR STATE PROCUREMENT OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS ARTICLE MUST NOT BE IMPLEMENTED IF FEDERAL LAW TAKES EFFECT REGULATING ELECTRONIC WASTE OR IF A COURT ISSUES A JUDGMENT HOLDING THAT OUT-OF-STATE MANUFACTURERS OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES OR RETAILERS MAY NOT BE REQUIRED TO COLLECT THE ELECTRONIC WASTE FEE ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO THIS ARTICLE.

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H. 4511 -- Reps. Kirsh, McGee, Coates and Mitchell: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 75 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL FACILITIES INFRASTRUCTURE ACT, TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL FACILITIES INFRASTRUCTURE AUTHORITY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS GOVERNANCE, POWERS, AND DUTIES; TO AUTHORIZE THE AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE LOANS AND OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO FINANCE SCHOOL FACILITIES; TO ALLOW STATE APPROPRIATIONS, GRANTS, LOAN REPAYMENTS, AND OTHER AVAILABLE AMOUNTS TO BE CREDITED TO THE FUND OF THE AUTHORITY; TO AUTHORIZE LENDING TO AND BORROWING BY SCHOOL DISTRICTS THROUGH THE AUTHORITY; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS BY THE AUTHORITY TO BE USED FOR ITS STATED PURPOSES.

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H. 4512 -- Rep. Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GENERAL EXEMPTIONS FROM AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAXES, SO AS TO REVISE THE EXEMPTION OF PROPERTY OF NONPROFIT HOUSING CORPORATIONS WHICH ARE DEVOTED TO PROVIDING HOUSING TO LOW OR VERY LOW INCOME RESIDENTS.

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H. 4513 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter, Ceips, Hinson, Leach and M. A. Pitts: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 166 OF 2005, RELATING TO CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENSES AND THEIR PENALTIES, SO AS TO EXTEND THE TIME PERIOD THAT THE STUDY COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ISSUES CREATED BY THIS ACT IS SCHEDULED TO REPORT ITS RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM FEBRUARY 15, 2006, TO NO LATER THAN JUNE 1, 2006.

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H. 4514 -- Reps. Ceips, Witherspoon, Hardwick, Barfield, Hagood, Martin, Rutherford and Scarborough: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-380, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INFORMATION OR REPORTS BY A LICENSEE OR PERMITTEE AUTHORIZED TO TAKE SALTWATER FISHERY PRODUCTS FOR COMMERCIAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES AND THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN INFORMATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL RECORDS ASSOCIATED WITH LEASES GRANTED FOR SHELLFISH BOTTOMS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED, TO CATCH AND EARNINGS DATA, IS SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4515 -- Reps. Parks, Clyburn, McLeod, Agnew, Frye, Hodges, Pinson, M. A. Pitts and Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 63 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES SHALL ISSUE SPECIAL MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES TO THE MEMBERS OF THE GLEAMNS HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION FOR PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES OWNED BY THEM.

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H. 4516 -- Reps. J. E. Smith, Jennings and Brady: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 12 TO CHAPTER 6, TITLE 23 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY SHALL ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE PLANNING AND MAPPING SYSTEM FOR THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN THE STATE FOR USE BY RESPONSE AGENCIES THAT ARE CALLED UPON TO RESPOND TO AN ACT OF TERRORISM OR A RELATED EMERGENCY.

Introduced and Committed
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H. 4517 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-600, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT HEARINGS AND PROCEEDINGS, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXCEPTION PROVIDING THAT CONTESTED CASES ARISING UNDER THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT ARE NOT TO BE HEARD BY AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE; TO AMEND SECTION 14-8-200, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO JURISDICTION OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN ITS JURISDICTION A FINAL DECISION OF AN AGENCY OR OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE IF PROVIDED BY LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 41-15-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION HEARING OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY CONTESTED CASES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PARTY AGGRIEVED BY A CITATION, PENALTY, OR ABATEMENT ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, DIVISION OF LABOR MAY REQUEST A CONTESTED CASE HEARING BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT AND TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR APPEARING IN AND APPEALING SUCH CASES; AND TO REPEAL ARTICLE 6, CHAPTER 15, TITLE 41, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REVIEW BOARD.

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H. 4518 -- Reps. Chellis, Witherspoon, Bailey, Young, Cotty, Clark, Battle, Branham, Chalk, Clyburn, Dantzler, Delleney, Harrell, Harrison, Haskins, Hinson, Leach, Littlejohn, Miller, Owens, Sinclair, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith, Thompson, Umphlett, Walker and Brady: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-670, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TAXATION OF A NEW STRUCTURE ON LAND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY MAY ALLOW BY ORDINANCE A LANDOWNER TO REPORT THE NEW STRUCTURE TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR AFTER THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY IS ISSUED.

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H. 4519 -- Reps. Pinson, Clark, Coleman and Toole: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6530, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS WHO ARE NOT REQUIRED TO WEAR A SAFETY BELT WHILE TRAVELING IN A MOTOR VEHICLE ALONG A PUBLIC STREET OR HIGHWAY, SO AS TO ADD NEWSPAPER CARRIERS TO THE LIST OF PERSONS WHO ARE NOT REQUIRED TO WEAR A SAFETY BELT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4520 -- Rep. Witherspoon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE BRIDGE ALONG HIGHWAY 19 THAT CROSSES SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 22 IN HORRY COUNTY THE "LEWIS A. SINGLETON BRIDGE" AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS AT THIS BRIDGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "LEWIS A. SINGLETON BRIDGE".

Introduced and Committed
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H. 4521 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "ILLEGAL SALE AND PURCHASE OF TOBACCO ACT OF 2006", TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-500, RELATING TO SUPPLYING MINORS WITH TOBACCO OR CIGARETTES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION ALSO APPLIES TO THE DISTRIBUTION OR PURCHASE FOR A MINOR OF CIGARETTES, TOBACCO, CIGARETTE PAPER, OR A TOBACCO PRODUCT, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY NOT SELL A TOBACCO PRODUCT TO AN INDIVIDUAL WHO DOES NOT PRESENT UPON DEMAND PROPER PROOF OF AGE, TO PROVIDE THAT INDIVIDUALS LESS THAN TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE MAY NOT PURCHASE, ACCEPT RECEIPT, ATTEMPT TO PURCHASE, ATTEMPT TO ACCEPT RECEIPT OF A TOBACCO PRODUCT, OR PRESENT OR OFFER FRAUDULENT PROOF OF AGE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING OR POSSESSING A TOBACCO PRODUCT, TO PROVIDE THAT A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY MAY USE MINORS TO TEST A COMMUNITY'S COMPLIANCE WITH THIS SECTION, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR AN INDIVIDUAL UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE TO POSSESS A TOBACCO PRODUCT, TO REVISE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION, AND TO DEFINE THE TERM "PERSON"; TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-501, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF TERMS RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF TOBACCO PRODUCT SAMPLES AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PROVISIONS THAT REGULATE THE SALE AND USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE DEFINITIONS APPLY TO PROVISIONS REGULATING SUPPLYING TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO MINORS; AND TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "PROOF OF AGE".

Introduced and Committed

H. 4522 -- Reps. Hardwick, Miller, Anderson, Barfield, Clemmons, Edge, Hayes, Viers and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND JOINT RESOLUTION 272 OF 1985, RELATING TO THE MURRELL'S INLET-GARDEN CITY FIRE DISTRICT IN GEORGETOWN AND HORRY COUNTIES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL FOR THE DISTRICT TO USE A PORTION OF THE IMPACT FEES TO CONSTRUCT A FACILITY OR BUILDING IN WHICH TO HOUSE OR STORE FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT.

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H. 4523 -- Rep. Duncan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-96-324 SO AS TO PROHIBIT SITING A SOLID WASTE LANDFILL WITHIN FIVE HUNDRED YARDS OF A COUNTY LINE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4524 -- Rep. Skelton: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE MANY MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE AND TO DECLARE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2006, "SOUTH CAROLINA HOMETOWN DAY" IN REMEMBRANCE OF ALL THEY HAVE DONE.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4525 -- Reps. Barfield, Vick, G. Brown, Jefferson, Walker, Haley, Clark, Coleman, J. H. Neal, Whitmire, Hinson, Vaughn, J. Hines, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, J. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cooper, Dantzler, Davenport, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Hagood, Hamilton, Hardwick, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Huggins, Kirsh, Leach, Littlejohn, Loftis, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Sandifer, Scarborough, Sinclair, D. C. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Viers, Weeks, White, Witherspoon and Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 81 TO TITLE 15 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SUCCESSOR ASBESTOS-RELATED LIABILITY FAIRNESS ACT", TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS RELATED TO ASBESTOS-RELATED CLAIMS, TO LIMIT SUCCESSOR ASBESTOS-RELATED LIABILITIES OF A CORPORATION UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS TO THE LIMITATIONS ON SUCCESSOR LIABILITY, AND TO PROVIDE A METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF TOTAL GROSS ASSETS IN DETERMINING THE LIMITATIONS ON SUCCESSOR LIABILITY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4526 -- Reps. J. R. Smith, Clyburn, Perry, D. C. Smith, Stewart and Clark: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN AIKEN COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE AND RENAME CERTAIN PRECINCTS AND REDESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER ON WHICH LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED AND MAINTAINED BY THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.

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H. 4527 -- Rep. Huggins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR TO THE CHEERLEADERS, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS OF THE CHAPIN HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING TEAM ON A DATE AND AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON THEIR 2005-2006 STATE CLASS AAA CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4528 -- Rep. Huggins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE CHAPIN HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING TEAM OF LEXINGTON COUNTY ON ITS IMPRESSIVE 2005-2006 STATE CLASS AAA CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE AND TO HONOR THE CHEERLEADERS AND THEIR COACH VICKI WILLIAMS ON AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4529 -- Reps. Ceips, Scarborough, Witherspoon, R. Brown, Altman, Clemmons, Hagood and Herbkersman: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SHELLFISH AND COMMERCIAL SHELLFISH CULTURE AND MARICULTURE PERMITS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT ONLY STATE RESIDENTS MAY BE ISSUED SUCH SHELLFISH PERMITS AND TO PROVIDE THAT A "STATE RESIDENT" FOR THIS PURPOSE MEANS AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IS A LEGAL RESIDENT OF SOUTH CAROLINA OR AN ENTITY THE MAJORITY STOCKHOLDER, PARTNER, OR PRINCIPAL OF WHICH IS A LEGAL RESIDENT OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4530 -- Rep. Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-712, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ACCESS TO A MARINA AND ITS BUSINESS RECORDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENTS, SO AS TO DEFINE "BUSINESS RECORDS" FOR PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4531 -- Rep. Talley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-1140 AND 9-11-50, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SERVICE CREDIT FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS PROSPECTIVELY TO INCREASE FROM NINETY TO ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAYS THE AMOUNT OF UNUSED SICK LEAVE FOR WHICH A MEMBER OTHERWISE ELIGIBLE TO RETIRE RECEIVES SERVICE CREDIT.

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4532 -- Reps. Coates, McGee and Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-15-320, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE DEALER AND WHOLESALER LICENSES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE SURETY BOND AN APPLICANT FOR LICENSURE AS A DEALER OR WHOLESALER MUST PROVIDE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND TO INCREASE THE AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF THE SURETY FOR CLAIMS ON EACH BOND AND THE AMOUNT OF THE ACTUAL LOSS INCURRED.

Introduced and Committed
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Concurrence and Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4533 -- Reps. Talley, R. Brown, Martin and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-780 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A STATE EMPLOYEE TO TRANSFER LEAVE TO A SPECIFIC EMPLOYEE OF THE SAME AGENCY TO BE USED BY THAT EMPLOYEE FOR EXTENDED MATERNITY LEAVE.

Introduced
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings

H. 4534 -- Reps. Edge, Leach, Merrill, Altman, Bailey, Barfield, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Hagood, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrison, Haskins, Herbkersman, Hinson, Limehouse, Loftis, McGee, Owens, M. A. Pitts, Rice, Scarborough, Simrill, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Tripp, Vaughn, Viers, Witherspoon, Young, Norman, Lucas, Coates, Perry, Bingham and D. C. Smith: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 6 TO CHAPTER 63, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ALLOW STUDENTS ATTENDING A FAILING PUBLIC SCHOOL TO USE AN EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP TO TRANSFER TO ANOTHER PUBLIC SCHOOL OR TO AN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL, TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR REPORTING AND CONDUCTING OF EXAMINATIONS AND INVESTIGATIONS; AND BY ADDING CHAPTER 18 TO TITLE 12 SO AS TO PROVIDE A CREDIT FOR CERTAIN TAXES FOR TUITION PAID TO PUBLIC OR INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS, TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR REPORTING AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS CHAPTER.

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4535 -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR A DAUGHTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND HORRY COUNTY NATIVE NANCY O'DELL FOR HER REMARKABLE SUCCESS AND SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE NATION AND STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AS AN AWARD-WINNING PROFESSIONAL JOURNALIST, AND TO WISH HER CONTINUED SUCCESS IN HER CAREER.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4536 -- Rep. Harrell: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ADOPT REVISED CODE VOLUMES 11 AND 18 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO THE EXTENT OF THEIR CONTENTS, AS THE ONLY GENERAL PERMANENT STATUTORY LAW OF THE STATE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2006.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings

H. 4537 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2942, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading

H. 4538 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO ASSESSMENT PROGRAM, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2971, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Point of Order

H. 4539 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, RELATING TO SOUTH CAROLINA HOPE SCHOLARSHIP, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3014, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 4540 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE INCENTIVES FOR FUTURE EXCELLENCE (LIFE) SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3015, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 4541 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, RELATING TO LOTTERY TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR TWO-YEAR PUBLIC AND INDEPENDENT INSTITUTIONS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3016, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 4542 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, RELATING TO PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3017, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 4543 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, RELATING TO LIFE SCHOLARSHIP, SC HOPE SCHOLARSHIP, AND PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIP APPEALS REGULATIONS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3018, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 4544 -- Reps. Sinclair, Bingham, Harrison, Littlejohn, Toole, E. H. Pitts and G. M. Smith: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO EXEMPT STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES WHO BEGAN PARTICIPATION IN THE TEACHER AND EMPLOYEE RETENTION INCENTIVE PROGRAM (TERI) BEFORE JULY 1, 2005, AND REEMPLOYED RETIREES UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM WHO RETURNED TO EMPLOYMENT BEFORE JULY 1, 2005, FROM THE PAYMENT OF EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS OTHERWISE DUE THESE SYSTEMS, TO PROVIDE THAT THIS EXEMPTION CONTINUES THROUGH THE TERMINATION OF TERI PARTICIPATION AND WHILE A REEMPLOYED RETIREE REMAINS EMPLOYED IN THE POSITION HELD BEFORE JULY 1, 2005, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE REFUND WITHOUT INTEREST OF THE EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY THESE EMPLOYEES WITH RESPECT TO EMPLOYMENT AFTER JUNE 30, 2005.

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4545 -- Reps. Sinclair, Anthony, Duncan, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, Talley and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-320, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SOLID WASTE LANDFILLS AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, SITING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF SUCH LANDFILLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LANDFILL IN EXISTENCE AS OF JULY 1, 2006, MAY NOT EXPAND THE VOLUME OF AN EXISTING LANDFILL OR CONSTRUCT A NEW LANDFILL UNLESS IT MEETS DEMONSTRATION OF NEED REQUIREMENTS PROMULGATED IN REGULATION AND TO PROHIBIT GRANTING A VARIANCE FOR SUCH EXPANSION OR NEW CONSTRUCTION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4546 -- Reps. Sinclair, Anthony, Duncan, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, Talley and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-96-322 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO MORE THAN FIFTY PERCENT OF THE WASTE RECEIVED BY A REGIONAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILL, INITIALLY PERMITTED AFTER JUNE 30, 2006, MAY BE GENERATED OUTSIDE OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE LANDFILL IS LOCATED.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4547 -- Reps. Sinclair, Bingham, Cato, Harrison and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 33-56-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REPORTING OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES BY A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION SOLICITING FUNDS IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO REQUIRE AN AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT FROM AN ORGANIZATION WHOSE ANNUAL GROSS SUPPORT AND REVENUE IS MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS AND TO REQUIRE A REVIEW REPORT FROM A CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT FROM AN ORGANIZATION WHOSE ANNUAL GROSS SUPPORT AND REVENUE IS MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS BUT NOT MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4548 -- Reps. Moody-Lawrence, Scott, Hosey, Neilson, Govan, Rivers, R. Brown, Bailey, Bowers, Cobb-Hunter, Howard, Kirsh and J. H. Neal: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-26-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE A TEACHER LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM, SO AS TO INCLUDE GUIDANCE AS A SUBJECT AREA OF CRITICAL NEED.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4549 -- Rep. Simrill: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2006 "MENOPAUSE AWARENESS MONTH" IN RECOGNIZING ITS EFFECTS ON THE HEALTH OF SOUTH CAROLINA WOMEN.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4550 -- Rep. J. Brown: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DEACON ROLAND L. THOMAS FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO HIS CHURCH, CAREER, AND COMMUNITY, AND TO WISH HIM ALL THE BEST UPON HIS RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4551 -- Rep. Cooper: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROCLAIM APRIL 22, 2006, AS THE GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND ENCOURAGE ALL SOUTH CAROLINIANS TO RECOGNIZE THE MANY CONTRIBUTIONS OF A CLEAN AND BEAUTIFUL STATE TO AN IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4552 -- Reps. Davenport and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-15-60 AND SECTION 39-15-70, RELATING TO THE LABELING OF TOYS AND TABLEWARE, RESPECTIVELY, CONTAINING EXCESSIVE LEVELS OF LEAD AND PROVIDING CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended

H. 4553 -- Rep. Clyburn: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR TO THE PLAYERS, COACHES, STAFF, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS OF THE STROM THURMOND HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON THEIR OUTSTANDING 2005 STATE AAA FOOTBALL TITLE.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4554 -- Rep. Clyburn: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE EDGEFIELD'S STROM THURMOND HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM AND ITS COACH, LEE SAWYER, FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING WIN FOR THE STATE AAA CHAMPIONSHIP ON DECEMBER 3, 2005, AND WISH THEM ALL THE BEST IN FUTURE SEASONS.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4555 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3577 SO AS TO ALLOW A STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR A PORTION OF PREMIUMS PAID BY THE TAXPAYER FOR LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE, UP TO A MAXIMUM CREDIT OF TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS FOR A SINGLE POLICY OF SUCH INSURANCE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4556 -- Reps. Sinclair, Anthony, Mitchell, Davenport, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, Talley and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-96-323 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO MORE THAN FIFTY PERCENT OF THE WASTE RECEIVED BY A REGIONAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILL IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, INITIALLY PERMITTED AFTER JUNE 30, 2006, MAY BE GENERATED OUTSIDE OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Request for Debate
Other proceedings
Point of Order

H. 4557 -- Reps. Coates and McGee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-655, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH A MINOR, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MANDATORY MINIMUM PENALTY FOR CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH A MINOR IN THE FIRST DEGREE TO TWENTY-FIVE YEARS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-15-140, RELATING TO COMMITTING OR ATTEMPTING A LEWD ACT UPON A CHILD UNDER SIXTEEN, SO AS TO PROVIDE A MANDATORY MINIMUM PENALTY OF ONE YEAR AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE FINE IS IN ADDITION TO IMPRISONMENT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4558 -- Reps. Rutherford, J. Brown, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DEACON ROLAND L. THOMAS FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO HIS CHURCH, CAREER, AND COMMUNITY, AND TO WISH HIM ALL THE BEST UPON HIS RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4559 -- Reps. G. R. Smith, Allen, Ballentine, Bannister, Dantzler, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Haskins, Hinson, Leach, Loftis, Merrill, F. N. Smith, J. R. Smith, Umphlett and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-200 SO AS TO PROVIDE A UNIFORM METHOD OF FILLING VACANCIES IN AN ELECTED OR APPOINTED OFFICE WHEN A PERSON MOVES HIS RESIDENCE OUTSIDE OF THE AREA FROM WHICH HE WAS ELECTED OR APPOINTED.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Point of Order

H. 4560 -- Reps. Bales and Neilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-13-250, AS AMENDED, 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 SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER OR HAS HELD CONTINUOUS LICENSURE FOR AT LEAST THIRTY YEARS, IS FIFTY YEARS OLD, AND WHO HAS NOT BEEN DISCIPLINED BY THE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY FROM TAKING THE CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES; AND TO PROVIDE THAT, UPON APPROVAL BY THE BOARD, AN ATTENDANCE FORM MAY BE OBTAINED GIVING CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT FOR ATTENDANCE AT TRADE SHOW COSMETOLOGY-RELATED INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4561 -- Rep. Bannister: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR TO THE ATHLETES, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS OF THE MAULDIN HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY TEAM AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER TO COMMEND AND RECOGNIZE THEM FOR THEIR IMPRESSIVE WIN OF THE 2005 AAAA STATE CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO HONOR THE RUNNERS AND THEIR COACH, DELMER HOWELL, ON AN IMPRESSIVE SEASON.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4562 -- Rep. Bannister: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND RECOGNIZE THE MAULDIN HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY TEAM ON ITS IMPRESSIVE WIN OF THE 2005 AAAA STATE CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO HONOR THE RUNNERS AND THEIR COACH, DELMER HOWELL, ON AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4563 -- Rep. Bannister: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND RECOGNIZE THE J. L. MANN HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SWIM TEAM FOR ITS IMPRESSIVE 2005 AAA STATE SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO HONOR THE SWIMMERS AND THEIR COACH, KATIE COBB, ON AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4564 -- Rep. Bannister: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR TO THE ATHLETES, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS OF THE J. L. MANN HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SWIM TEAM AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER TO COMMEND AND RECOGNIZE THEM FOR THEIR IMPRESSIVE 2005 STATE AAA SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO HONOR THE SWIMMERS AND THEIR COACH, KATIE COBB, ON AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4565 -- Rep. Bannister: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR TO THE CHEERLEADERS, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS OF THE MAULDIN HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING TEAM ON A DATE AND AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON THEIR 2005 STATE CLASS AAAA CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4566 -- Rep. Bannister: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE MAULDIN HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING TEAM OF GREENVILLE COUNTY ON ITS IMPRESSIVE 2005 STATE CLASS AAAA CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE AND TO HONOR THE CHEERLEADERS AND THEIR COACHES BETTY MITCHELL, BETH WARD, AND SCOTT FOSTER ON AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4567 -- Reps. Umphlett, Merrill, Bailey, J. Brown, Clyburn, Dantzler, Duncan, Herbkersman, Hinson, Hodges, Hosey, Jefferson, Leach, Limehouse and M. A. Pitts: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS BY ADDING CHAPTER 42 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE OF LOCKSMITH AGENCIES, TO REQUIRE EMPLOYEE REGISTRATION, TO REQUIRE SIGNED WORK ORDER FORMS WHEN OPENING RESIDENCES, COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS, AND MOTOR VEHICLES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4568 -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MICHAEL BLEWITT, A HORSETRAINER FROM HARTSVILLE BY WAY OF AUSTRALIA, AND HIS PARTNER, FRECKLED FOUR BITS, AN ELEVEN-YEAR-OLD HERETOFORE UNHERALDED MARE, ON THEIR STARTLING CAPTURE OF THE 2005 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN THE SENIOR CUTTING CLASS AT THE AMERICAN PAINT HORSE ASSOCIATION SHOW IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4569 -- Rep. W. D. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE STAFF SERVING THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IS NOT REQUIRED TO WORK ON GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 2006.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4570 -- Rep. Hayes: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME HARDY STREET IN DILLON AS "LILIA MCRAE ROAD" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS STREET THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "LILIA MCRAE ROAD".

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Amended
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4571 -- Reps. Barfield, E. H. Pitts, Bailey, J. Brown, Hosey, Leach, Littlejohn, Loftis, Rhoad and Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-330, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE USE OF CERTAIN FISHING DEVICES IN THE SALT WATERS OF THIS STATE FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES BY PERSONS NOT COMMERCIALLY LICENSED, SO AS TO INCLUDE "GIGS" AND CERTAIN "GILL NETS" IN THE LIST OF PERMITTED DEVICES; TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-345, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PERSON BE A COMMERCIALLY LICENSED SALTWATER FISHERMAN IN ORDER TO OBTAIN CERTAIN MARINE RESOURCE PERMITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1500, RELATING TO PERMITS FOR SHAD, HERRING, AND STURGEON, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE CONDITIONS OF THE PERMIT AS IT RELATES TO COMMERCIAL AND RECREATIONAL FISHERMEN; TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1510, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR SHAD AND HERRING, SO AS TO ALLOW RECREATIONAL FISHERMAN TO USE A CERTAIN GILL NET TO TAKE SHAD OR HERRING.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4572 -- Reps. Witherspoon, Frye, Rhoad and Loftis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-1-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DIVISION OF THE STATE INTO GAME ZONES, SO AS TO REVISE AND REDUCE THE NUMBER OF THESE GAME ZONES; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO HUNTING SEASON FOR SMALL GAME, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THESE SEASONS BASED ON THE REVISED GAME ZONES AS PROVIDED FOR ABOVE; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-150, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BAG LIMITS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THESE BAG LIMITS BASED ON THE REVISED GAME ZONES; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO OPEN SEASON FOR ANTLERED DEER, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THESE OPEN SEASONS BASED ON THE REVISED GAME ZONES; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-335, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BAG LIMITS ON ANTLERED DEER, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THESE BAG LIMITS FOR DEER BASED ON THE REVISED GAME ZONES; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-350, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR ILLEGALLY TAKING, POSSESSING, OR KILLING DEER IN CERTAIN GAME ZONES, SO AS TO REVISE REFERENCES TO PARTICULAR GAME ZONES; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-520, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SPECIAL STUDIES OF GAME ZONES STOCKED WITH WILD TURKEY, SO AS TO REVISE REFERENCES TO PARTICULAR GAME ZONES AND FURTHER TO PROVIDE FOR THE SEASON FOR HUNTING AND TAKING MALE WILD TURKEYS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-708, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL USE OF ARTIFICIAL LIGHTS IN GAME ZONE 6, SO AS TO REVISE THESE PROVISIONS, MAKE THEM APPLICABLE TO ALL GAME ZONES, AND PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-710, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO PLACE AIDS TO NAVIGATION AND REGULATORY MARKERS IN THE WATERS OF THIS STATE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH THE DEPARTMENT REGULATES THE UNIFORM MARKING OF THE WATERS OF THIS STATE AND THE OPERATION OF WATER DEVICES AND WATERCRAFT THROUGH THE USE OF REGULATORY MARKERS; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 50-11-90, 50-11-555, 50-11-560, 50-11-700, 50-11-703, 50-11-704, 50-11-705, 50-11-706, AND 50-13-360, ALL RELATING TO VARIOUS WILDLIFE AND FISH AND GAME PROVISIONS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence and Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4573 -- Reps. Harrell, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrison, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THAT THE FLAGS OVER THE STATEHOUSE DOME BE FLOWN AT HALF-STAFF IN HONOR OF AND IN DEEPEST RESPECT FOR CORETTA SCOTT KING, BELOVED WIDOW OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., ON THE DAY OF HER FUNERAL.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4574 -- Reps. Sinclair, Mitchell, Anthony, Duncan, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, Talley and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-96-324 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LANDFILL IN EXISTENCE IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY AS OF JULY 1, 2006, MAY NOT EXPAND THE VOLUME OF AN EXISTING LANDFILL OR CONSTRUCT A NEW LANDFILL UNLESS IT MEETS DEMONSTRATION OF NEED REQUIREMENTS PROMULGATED IN REGULATION AND TO PROHIBIT GRANTING A VARIANCE FOR SUCH EXPANSION OR NEW CONSTRUCTION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4575 -- Rules Committee: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO SET BY SPECIAL ORDER H. 4450, RELATING TO AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX REFORM, FOR SECOND READING OR OTHER CONSIDERATION ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2006, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED CALENDAR AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTINUING SPECIAL ORDER CONSIDERATION OF H. 4450 UNTIL SECOND READING OR OTHER DISPOSITION; AND TO SET BY SPECIAL ORDER H. 4449, RELATING TO STATUTORY PROPERTY TAX REFORM, FOR SECOND READING OR OTHER CONSIDERATION IMMEDIATELY AFTER SECOND READING SPECIAL ORDER CONSIDERATION OF H. 4450 AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTINUING SPECIAL ORDER CONSIDERATION OF H. 4449 UNTIL SECOND READING OR OTHER DISPOSITION; TO SET BY SPECIAL ORDER H. 4449 FOR THIRD READING OR OTHER CONSIDERATION ON THE NEXT LEGISLATIVE DAY IMMEDIATELY AFTER SECOND READING SPECIAL ORDER CONSIDERATION OF H. 4449 AND PROVIDE FOR THE CONTINUING SPECIAL ORDER CONSIDERATION OF H. 4449 UNTIL THIRD READING OR OTHER DISPOSITION; AND TO SET BY SPECIAL ORDER H. 4450 FOR THIRD READING OR OTHER CONSIDERATION IMMEDIATELY AFTER THIRD READING SPECIAL ORDER CONSIDERATION OF H. 4449 AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTINUING SPECIAL ORDER CONSIDERATION OF H. 4450 UNTIL THIRD READING OR OTHER DISPOSITION.

Introduced and Adopted
Recorded vote

H. 4576 -- Rep. Davenport: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR REVEREND JACKIE ERNEST ONEAL, PASTOR OF HOLDEN CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH, FOR HIS FAITHFUL SERVICE TO HIS CONGREGATION AND COMMITMENT TO HIS COMMUNITY, AND TO WISH HIM THE BEST IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4577 -- Reps. Hodges, R. Brown and Bowers: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE FUTURE BRIDGE THAT WILL CROSS THE COMBAHEE RIVER ALONG UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 17 IN COLLETON COUNTY "THE HARRIET TUBMAN BRIDGE", AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS BRIDGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "THE HARRIET TUBMAN BRIDGE".

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4578 -- Reps. Loftis, Witherspoon, Hardwick, Duncan, Merrill, Bingham, Altman, Anderson, Cato, Coates, Davenport, Edge, Frye, Hinson, Hiott, Perry, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Sandifer, Scarborough, F. N. Smith, Tripp and Umphlett: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-39-210, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL HAVING SOLE AUTHORITY TO PERMIT OR DENY ALTERATIONS OR UTILIZATIONS WITHIN THE COASTAL CRITICAL AREAS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MUST MAKE AVAILABLE A DRAFT PERMIT TO THE APPLICANT PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF THE PERMIT AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT THE APPLICANT HAS TEN DAYS TO RESPOND TO THE DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE CONDITIONS OF THE DRAFT PERMIT.

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor removed

H. 4579 -- Reps. Merrill, Bingham, E. H. Pitts, Hardwick, Haley, Bailey, Bales, Cato, Dantzler, Duncan, Hinson, Jefferson, Leach, Loftis, Mahaffey, Moody-Lawrence, Neilson, M. A. Pitts, Umphlett and Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-19-315, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A SCHOOL TRUSTEE'S TERM OF OFFICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN A SCHOOL DISTRICT WHERE SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS ARE ELECTED, THE ELECTION MUST BE HELD ON THE SECOND TUESDAY OF NOVEMBER; TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-71-40 AND 59-71-50, BOTH RELATING TO A SCHOOL BOND ELECTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ELECTION MUST BE HELD ON THE SECOND TUESDAY OF NOVEMBER.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Amended
Proposed Amendment

H. 4580 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION-BOARD OF NURSING, RELATING TO SUPERVISING LICENSEES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3030, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Point of Order

H. 4581 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION-BOARD OF NURSING, RELATING TO NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3035, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 4582 -- Reps. Leach and Brady: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 TO CHAPTER 56, TITLE 44 TO ENACT "THE CLANDESTINE METHAMPHETAMINE LAB SITE REMEDIATION ACT" SO AS TO REQUIRE LAW ENFORCEMENT TO QUARANTINE PROPERTY ON WHICH A LAB IS OPERATED FOR THE UNLAWFUL MANUFACTURING OF METHAMPHETAMINE, TO FILE A NOTICE OF A METHAMPHETAMINE LAB SITE QUARANTINE WITH THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR RECORDING, AND TO SUBMIT A LIST OF METHAMPHETAMINE LAB SITES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO MAINTAIN A LISTING OF THESE PROPERTIES, WHICH MUST BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC, TO REGISTER PERSONS AND ENTITIES ENGAGING IN CLEANUP AND REMEDIATION OF METHAMPHETAMINE LAB SITES, AND TO PROMULGATE IN REGULATION REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION TO REMEDIATE METHAMPHETAMINE LAB SITES AND GUIDELINES FOR REMEDIATION; TO REQUIRE PROPERTY OWNERS TO REMEDIATE SUCH PROPERTY ON WHICH METHAMPHETAMINE LAB SITES ARE OPERATED AND TO AUTHORIZE PERSONS CONVICTED OF MANUFACTURING METHAMPHETAMINE TO PAY RESTITUTION FOR EXPENSE INCURRED BY PUBLIC ENTITIES FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSES TO SUCH SITES AND TO PROPERTY OWNERS FOR REMEDIATION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4583 -- Reps. Leach, Bingham, Anthony, Davenport, Frye and Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1830 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE ADOPTIONS PROCEDURE STUDY COMMITTEE, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AND ITS SCOPE OF STUDY, AND TO REQUIRE THE COMMITTEE ANNUALLY TO REPORT ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4584 -- Reps. Leach, Bingham, Anthony, Davenport, Frye and Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-490, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF TERMS IN THE CHILDREN'S CODE, INCLUDING THE DEFINITION OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT INCLUDES KNOWINGLY EXPOSING A CHILD TO CHEMICALS THAT HAVE THE CAPACITY TO INTERFERE WITH NORMAL PHYSIOLOGICAL FUNCTIONS, INCLUDING DURING THE MANUFACTURING OF METHAMPHETAMINE; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-763, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES MUST MAKE REASONABLE EFFORTS TO PRESERVE OR UNIFY THE FAMILY AND EXCEPTIONS TO THIS REQUIREMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE AS AN EXCEPTION THAT THE PARENT HAS KNOWINGLY EXPOSED A CHILD TO CHEMICALS THAT HAVE THE CAPACITY TO INTERFERE WITH NORMAL PHYSIOLOGICAL FUNCTIONS, INCLUDING DURING THE MANUFACTURING OF METHAMPHETAMINE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1572, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE AS A GROUND THAT THE PARENT EXPOSED A CHILD TO CHEMICALS THAT HAVE THE CAPACITY TO INTERFERE WITH NORMAL PHYSIOLOGICAL FUNCTIONS, INCLUDING DURING THE MANUFACTURING OF METHAMPHETAMINE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4585 -- Reps. Simrill, Bowers, Kennedy, Duncan, Bannister, Ceips, Cobb-Hunter, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Ott and Scarborough: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-682 SO AS TO DESIGNATE BOILED PEANUTS AS THE OFFICIAL STATE SNACK FOOD AND TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOLS ARE NOT REQUIRED OR ENCOURAGED TO SERVE PEANUTS, ESPECIALLY TO STUDENTS WITH FOOD ALLERGIES.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence and Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4586 -- Rep. Hiott: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND RECOGNIZE THE PICKENS HIGH SCHOOL LADY FLAME VOLLEYBALL TEAM FOR ITS IMPRESSIVE 2005 STATE VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP WIN AND TO HONOR THE PLAYERS AND COACH JENNIFER GRAVELY ON AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4587 -- Rep. Hiott: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR TO THE PLAYERS, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS OF THE PICKENS HIGH SCHOOL LADY FLAME VOLLEYBALL TEAM AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER TO COMMEND AND RECOGNIZE THEM FOR THEIR IMPRESSIVE 2005 STATE VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP WIN AND TO HONOR THE PLAYERS AND COACH JENNIFER GRAVELY ON AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4588 -- Rep. Simrill: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ERECT MARKERS OR SIGNS AT EXIT 82 B ALONG INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 77 IN YORK COUNTY THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "CHERRY ROAD".

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4589 -- Rep. J. R. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR TO THE STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS OF THE SILVER SPIRIT MARCHING BAND OF SILVER BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL ON A DATE AND AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA BAND DIRECTOR'S ASSOCIATION 2005 CLASS AA STATE MARCHING BAND CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4590 -- Rep. J. R. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE SILVER SPIRIT MARCHING BAND OF SILVER BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL FOR WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA BAND DIRECTOR'S ASSOCIATION 2005 CLASS AA STATE MARCHING BAND CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4591 -- Reps. Altman and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-5-185 SO AS TO REQUIRE A COUNTY BOARD OF REGISTRATION TO REJECT AN APPLICATION FOR VOTER REGISTRATION IF IT IS NOT ACCOMPANIED BY SATISFACTORY EVIDENCE OF UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENCY, TO EMPOWER THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION TO APPROVE DOCUMENTS THAT ESTABLISH SATISFACTORY EVIDENCE OF UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENCY, AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR PERSONS CURRENTLY REGISTERED TO VOTE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4592 -- Rep. Barfield: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-7-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MEMBERS OF A REGIONAL COUNCIL AND THE REPRESENTATIVES THAT SERVE ON THE POLICYMAKING BODY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REMOVAL OF ELECTED MEMBERS WHO ARE DEFEATED.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4593 -- Rep. Talley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR TO THE STUDENTS AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING THEM FOR A DEMONSTRATION OF THEIR UNIQUE ACCOMPLISHMENTS.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4594 -- Reps. Vick, Witherspoon, Clemmons and Hardwick: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-5595 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOR PURPOSES OF THE NONRECOGNITION OF GAIN UNDER SECTION 1031 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND COMPARABLE PROVISIONS OF STATE LAW, THE CONVEYANCE BY TIMBER DEED OF THE RIGHT TO CUT STANDING TIMBER FOR A PERIOD OF TIME EXCEEDING THIRTY YEARS IS CONSIDERED A CONVEYANCE OF A REAL PROPERTY INTEREST AND AS SUCH UNDER THE LAWS OF THIS STATE IS A LIKE-KIND EXCHANGE WITH OTHER SIMILAR CONVEYANCES OF A REAL PROPERTY INTEREST OR WITH CONVEYANCES OF SIMILAR INVESTMENT REAL PROPERTY OWNED IN FEE SIMPLE.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence and Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4595 -- Reps. Cato, Walker, Jennings, Battle, Cobb-Hunter, Sandifer, Haley, Kennedy, Bales, Ballentine, Branham, Emory, Hayes, J. Hines, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, Miller, Neilson, Rivers, Sinclair, Umphlett, Vick and Bingham: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-59-35 SO AS TO PROHIBIT PROVIDING A POTENTIAL BUYER A CONTRACT OR PROPOSAL FOR SALE OR INSTALLATION OF RESIDENTIAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING, OTHER THAN A WRITTEN ESTIMATE, BEFORE THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE SYSTEM HAVE BEEN REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY A LICENSED EMPLOYEE OF THE RETAIL SELLER; TO REQUIRE THE PERSON INSTALLING THE SYSTEM TO BE LICENSED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 59, TITLE 40; TO FURTHER SPECIFY CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SALE AND INSTALLATION OF A HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS ESTABLISHING A CIVIL PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor removed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Amended
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence and Enrolled
Message to Senate
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Sustained

H. 4596 -- Reps. G. M. Smith, Weeks, Coates, G. Brown and J. H. Neal: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THAT PORTION OF HIGHWAY 76/378 IN SUMTER (KNOWN AS THE BROAD STREET EXTENSION) FROM LORING MILL ROAD TO SOUTH CAROLINA ROAD 441 IN HONOR OF RAMON SCHWARTZ, JR., ONE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S MOST DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND A FORMER SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS HIGHWAY THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "RAMON SCHWARTZ, JR. HIGHWAY".

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4597 -- Reps. Miller, Haley, Agnew, Anderson, Ballentine, Bannister, Brady, Chalk, Funderburk, Hardwick, Hiott, Hodges, Jefferson, Mitchell, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 701 IN GEORGETOWN COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH NORTH STREET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH BROWNS FERRY ROAD "AIRMAN FIRST CLASS CARL ANDERSON, JR. MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS ALONG THIS HIGHWAY THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "AIRMAN FIRST CLASS CARL ANDERSON, JR. MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" IN HONOR OF A BRAVE SON OF SOUTH CAROLINA WHO MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE WHILE DEFENDING HIS COUNTRY IN IRAQ.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4598 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-1-230 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR AN EMPLOYER WHO DOES NOT WITHHOLD WORKERS' COMPENSATION PAYMENTS FROM ILLEGAL ALIENS AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ASSETS OF THE EMPLOYER TO BE SEIZED TO PAY THE FINE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4599 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-11-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW, OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES, AND THE PRESUMPTION THAT HEART OR RESPIRATORY DISEASES OCCURRING IN FIREFIGHTERS AROSE OUT OF AND IN THE COURSE OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CARDIAC-RELATED INCIDENT RESULTING IN IMPAIRMENT OR INJURY TO AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE PERSONNEL RESULTING IN TOTAL OR PARTIAL DISABILITY, OR DEATH, IS PRESUMED TO HAVE ARISEN OUT OF AND IN THE COURSE OF EMPLOYMENT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4600 -- Reps. Whipper, Moody-Lawrence, Martin, Duncan, Hayes, Howard, Jefferson, Loftis, Mack and Viers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO STUDENT ENROLLED IN GRADES 7-12 MAY BE RETAINED IN HIS PRESENT GRADE FOR THE NEXT SCHOOL YEAR EITHER AT HIS CURRENT SCHOOL OR AT ANOTHER SCHOOL OTHER THAN FOR ACADEMIC OR HEALTH REASONS WHICH ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE STUDENT'S INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLAN (IEP) OR IN OTHER RECORDS APPLICABLE TO THE STUDENT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT HEALTH REASONS DO NOT INCLUDE THOSE RELATING TO THE ATHLETIC ABILITIES OF THE STUDENT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4601 -- Rep. Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-25-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EMPLOYMENT OF A TEACHER WHOSE IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER SERVES ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SO AS TO INCLUDE SPOUSE IN THE DEFINITION OF IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4602 -- Reps. Moody-Lawrence, Norman, Simrill, Kirsh, Sinclair and Duncan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-96-321 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE SITING OF A CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION LANDFILL WITHIN THREE MILES OF AN ALREADY EXISTING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION LANDFILL.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4603 -- Reps. Chalk, Herbkersman, Ceips and Rivers: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR TO THE PLAYERS, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS OF THE HILTON HEAD PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM OF BEAUFORT COUNTY AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON THE 2005 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE AND TO HONOR THE PLAYERS AND COACH RON PEDUZZI ON A TRULY EXCEPTIONAL SEASON.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4604 -- Reps. Chalk, Herbkersman, Ceips and Rivers: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE HILTON HEAD PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM OF BEAUFORT COUNTY ON ITS 2005 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE AND TO HONOR THE TEAM AND COACH RON PEDUZZI ON A TRULY EXCEPTIONAL SEASON.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4605 -- Reps. Witherspoon, Barfield, Chellis, Edge, Hardwick and Hayes: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE AUGUST 12, 2006, AS "NATIONAL MARINA DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA IN ORDER TO HONOR SOUTH CAROLINA'S MARINAS FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY AND TO MAKE OUR CITIZENS MORE AWARE OF THE OVERALL CONTRIBUTIONS OF MARINAS TO THEIR WELL-BEING.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4606 -- Rep. Witherspoon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND SOUTH CAROLINA'S FFA MEMBERS (FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA) AND ALL WHO SUPPORT, PROMOTE, AND ENCOURAGE THESE OUTSTANDING STUDENTS OF AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION AND TO JOIN THEM IN OBSERVANCE OF NATIONAL FFA WEEK, FEBRUARY 19-26, 2006.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4607 -- Rep. Hayes: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE INTERCHANGE AT THE INTERSECTION ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 95 AND SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 9 IN DILLON COUNTY IN HONOR OF RETIRED FAMILY COURT JUDGE WILLIAM J. MCLEOD IN RECOGNITION OF HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS, AND INSTALL APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS AT THIS INTERCHANGE CONTAINING THE WORDS "JUDGE BILL MCLEOD INTERCHANGE".

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4608 -- Reps. Ballentine, Cotty, Haley, Bingham, Bales, Frye, Clark, Altman, Bailey, Bannister, Ceips, Chellis, Davenport, Delleney, Hagood, Huggins, Jennings, Kirsh, Leach, Limehouse, Mitchell, Neilson, Phillips, E. H. Pitts, Scarborough, Simrill, Sinclair, W. D. Smith, Townsend, Vaughn and Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-932 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROPERTY TAX IS ITS FAIR MARKET VALUE AS APPRAISED IN THE MANNER PROVIDED BY LAW WHEN OWNERSHIP OF THE REAL PROPERTY LAST WAS TRANSFERRED, INCREASED BY THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF IMPROVEMENTS MADE TO THE REAL PROPERTY SINCE OWNERSHIP OF THE REAL PROPERTY LAST WAS TRANSFERRED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ABOVE PROVISION IS EFFECTIVE UPON RATIFICATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE DEFINING FAIR MARKET VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY AS ITS FAIR MARKET VALUE WHEN IT'S OWNERSHIP LAST WAS TRANSFERRED, INCREASED BY THE VALUE OF IMPROVEMENTS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4609 -- Reps. Ballentine, Cotty, Haley, Bingham, Frye, Clark, E. H. Pitts, Altman, Bailey, Bannister, Ceips, Chellis, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Hagood, Hamilton, Hinson, Huggins, Kirsh, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Mitchell, Neilson, Phillips, Scarborough, Simrill, Sinclair, W. D. Smith, Townsend, Umphlett, Vaughn and Young: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO FINANCE AND TAXATION, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 1A SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FAIR MARKET VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAX MEANS ITS FAIR MARKET VALUE WHEN OWNERSHIP OF THE REAL PROPERTY LAST WAS TRANSFERRED, INCREASED BY THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE REAL PROPERTY SINCE OWNERSHIP OF THE REAL PROPERTY LAST WAS TRANSFERRED, TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY LAW MAY DEFINE AN OWNERSHIP TRANSFER AND AN IMPROVEMENT TO REAL PROPERTY, AND MAY ESTABLISH A BASE YEAR FOR DETERMINING INITIAL FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR PURPOSES OF THIS NEW SECTION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4610 -- Reps. G. R. Smith, Harrison and Jennings: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SUBARTICLE 22 TO ARTICLE 30, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20 OF THE 1976 CODE SO AS TO ENACT THE "INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR JUVENILES" WHICH, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PROVIDES FOR AN INDEPENDENT COMPACT OPERATING AUTHORITY TO ADMINISTER ONGOING COMPACT ACTIVITY, GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR ALL MEMBER STATES ON A NATIONAL GOVERNING COMMISSION, RULE-MAKING AUTHORITY, A MANDATORY FUNDING MECHANISM SUFFICIENT TO SUPPORT ESSENTIAL COMPACT OPERATIONS, AND COLLECTION OF STANDARDIZED INFORMATION; AND TO REPEAL SUBARTICLE 21, ARTICLE 30, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, RELATING TO THE INTERSTATE COMPACT ON JUVENILES.

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4611 -- Rep. Talley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3360, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JOB DEVELOPMENT TAX CREDIT, SO AS TO INCLUDE AN APPRENTICESHIP AS AN ELIGIBLE "NEW JOB", TO DEFINE "APPRENTICE" FOR THAT PURPOSE, AND TO PROVIDE ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4612 -- Reps. Bailey, Harrell, Young and Chellis: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF THE LATE MRS. DWYNELLE PRITCHARD "MISS NELL" BENNETT OF ST. GEORGE WHO DIED DURING THE LEGISLATIVE INTERIM AND TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4613 -- Reps. Hosey and Rhoad: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR TO THE PLAYERS, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS OF THE BLACKVILLE-HILDA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, TO COMMEND AND RECOGNIZE THEM FOR THEIR IMPRESSIVE WIN OF THE 2005 A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE AND TO HONOR THE PLAYERS AND THEIR HEAD COACH, DAVID BERRY, ON AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4614 -- Reps. Vaughn, Cooper, Neilson, Bannister, Allen, Cato, Hamilton, Haskins, Leach, Loftis, Rice, F. N. Smith, G. R. Smith and Tripp: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE REMARKABLE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES OF GREENVILLE IN 2005 AND TO ENCOURAGE THE CONTINUING ACHIEVEMENTS OF THIS OUTSTANDING INSTITUTION IN THE FUTURE.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4615 -- Reps. Vaughn, Cooper, Neilson, Bannister, Allen, Cato, Hamilton, Haskins, Leach, Loftis, Rice, F. N. Smith, G. R. Smith and Tripp: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES OF GREENVILLE ON A DATE AND AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, TO RECOGNIZE THEM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2005.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4616 -- Reps. Neilson, J. Hines, Lucas and Bannister: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE REMARKABLE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS IN DARLINGTON COUNTY IN 2005 AND WISH THEM GREAT SUCCESS IN ALL THEIR FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4617 -- Reps. Neilson, J. Hines, Lucas and Bannister: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR TO THE STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS ON A DATE AND AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4618 -- Reps. Vaughn, Cobb-Hunter, Hosey, Govan, Altman, Clyburn, Huggins, Jefferson, Leach, Loftis, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, J. R. Smith, Taylor and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A STUDY COMMITTEE TO EXAMINE THE ISSUE OF REAPPORTIONMENT OF THE SIXTEEN JUDICIAL CIRCUITS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MAKEUP OF THE STUDY COMMITTEE, AND TO DIRECT THE STUDY COMMITTEE TO RECOMMEND APPROPRIATE CHANGES TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY FEBRUARY 15, 2007.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4619 -- Reps. Hosey and Rhoad: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE BLACKVILLE-HILDA HIGH SCHOOL "FIGHTING HAWKS" FOOTBALL TEAM OF BARNWELL COUNTY ON CAPTURING THE 2005 CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, AND TO HONOR THE PLAYERS AND THEIR COACHING STAFF, LED BY HEAD COACH DAVID BERRY, ON COMPLETING AN AMAZING UNDEFEATED SEASON.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4620 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-150-230, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PAYMENT OF A LOTTERY PRIZE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LOTTERY PRIZE MUST NOT BE CLAIMED BY OR PAID TO AN ILLEGAL ALIEN AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PRIZE MUST BE FORFEITED TO THE COMMISSION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4621 -- Reps. Walker, Cato, Harrell, Bingham, Leach, Loftis, Tripp, Cooper, White, Townsend, Bales, Battle and Dantzler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-150, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, THE UNINSURED MOTORIST PROVISION, AND DEFENSE OF AN ACTION BY THE INSURER, SO AS TO ALLOW AN INSURER TO PROVIDE COVERAGE WITH CERTAIN LIMITATIONS IF THE INSURED ACCEPTS THE OFFER OF ALTERNATIVE COVERAGE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-350, RELATING TO THE FORM TO BE USED WHEN OPTIONAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COVERAGES ARE OFFERED TO AN INSURED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FORM MUST NOT NECESSARILY BE COMPLETED BY THE INSURED, BUT MUST BE SIGNED BY THE INSURED TO BE USED AS EVIDENCE OF INFORMED SELECTION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4622 -- Reps. Walker, Cato, Harrell, Bingham, Leach, Loftis, Tripp, Cooper, White, Townsend, Bales, Battle and Dantzler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-350, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FORM TO BE USED WHEN OPTIONAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COVERAGES ARE OFFERED TO AN INSURED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FORM MUST NOT NECESSARILY BE COMPLETED BY THE INSURED, BUT MUST BE SIGNED BY THE INSURED TO BE USED AS EVIDENCE OF INFORMED SELECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 38-55-75, RELATING TO CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, SO AS TO REFER TO INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM STATE, FEDERAL, AND FOREIGN REGULATORY OFFICIALS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-140, RELATING TO GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF POLICIES COVERING BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR POLICIES ISSUED OR RENEWED AFTER JANUARY 1, 2007.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Senate Amendments Amended
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

H. 4623 -- Rep. Parks: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE REVEREND R. C. OGLESBY FOR HIS MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND SIX YEARS OF SERVICE AS PASTOR OF ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH IN SALUDA, SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4624 -- Reps. Vaughn, Harrell, Cooper, Haskins, Leach, Taylor, Bannister, Cato, Ceips, Hamilton, Littlejohn, Loftis, Mahaffey, Mitchell, Rice, Sinclair, F. N. Smith, G. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Talley, Walker, Tripp and Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-2330, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF MOTOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER LICENSE PLATES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF LICENSE PLATES THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY ISSUE TO A MOTOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Ratified

H. 4625 -- Reps. M. A. Pitts, R. Brown, Hardwick, Mahaffey, Umphlett and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6520, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MANDATORY USE OF SAFETY BELTS BY OCCUPANTS OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PREGNANT WOMAN IS NOT REQUIRED TO WEAR A SAFETY BELT WHILE TRAVELING IN A MOTOR VEHICLE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4626 -- Rep. Agnew: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND CONGRATULATE THE DUE WEST MASONIC LODGE #100, A CONCURRENT BODY OF THE PRINCE HALL GRAND LODGE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, CHARTERED #100 ON DECEMBER 13, 1905, ON ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY AND WISH THEM MUCH SUCCESS IN ALL THE LODGE'S FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4627 -- Reps. J. Brown, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE FATHERS WITH PRIDE PROGRAM FOR ITS COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING SUPPORT SERVICES TO NONCUSTODIAL FATHERS AS THEY SEEK TO IMPROVE THEIR RELATIONSHIPS WITH THEIR CHILDREN.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4628 -- Reps. Coates, McGee, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT FOR ITS COMPASSIONATE AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSE TO THE AFTERMATH OF HURRICANE KATRINA AS PART OF THE COMMUNITY-WIDE DISASTER RELIEF EFFORT.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4629 -- Reps. Simrill, Altman, Harrison, Kirsh and G. M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-25-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A TEACHER IS ARRESTED, THE ARRESTING LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY SHALL NOTIFY THE PRINCIPAL OF THE SCHOOL IN WHICH THE TEACHER IS EMPLOYED, PROVIDE THAT THE PRINCIPAL SHALL NOTIFY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE ARREST, AND PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MAY REVOKE OR SUSPEND THE TEACHER'S CERTIFICATE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4630 -- Reps. Mack, Harrell, Neilson, Agnew, Anderson, Bailey, Bales, Breeland, Funderburk, Hayes, Hodges, Hosey, Jefferson, Jennings and Scott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-9-2510, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN CONNECTION WITH TELEPHONE SERVICE FOR HEARING AND SPEECH IMPAIRED PERSONS, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO A TDD USER; TO AMEND SECTION 58-9-2520, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A STATEWIDE ACCESS PROGRAM TO SERVICES FOR THOSE PERSONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REAL-TIME, CLOSED-CAPTION COVERAGE OF THE NEWS IN THE FOUR GEOGRAPHIC AREAS OF THE STATE AND OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AS WELL AS AN INTERPRETER FOR THOSE PERSONS HAVING BUSINESS BEFORE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 58-9-2540, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE, SO AS TO MAKE THE COMMITTEE MANDATORY AND TO MODIFY THE APPOINTMENTS TO IT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4631 -- Reps. Hosey, Townsend, J. H. Neal, J. Hines, Rhoad, Vick, Weeks, G. M. Smith, Mack, J. Brown, Rivers, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, G. Brown, Clyburn, Herbkersman, Hodges, Jefferson, Miller, Mitchell, Owens, M. A. Pitts, Scott, Sinclair, Toole, Viers and Ceips: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-970, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DRIVER OF A MOTORCYCLE OR MOPED MAY PROCEED THROUGH A HIGHWAY INTERSECTION CONTROLLED BY A TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN A VEHICLE SENSOR FAILS TO DETECT THE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF ITS WEIGHT OR SIZE.

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4632 -- Reps. Vaughn, J. Brown, Davenport, Hodges, Hosey, Jefferson, Mitchell, G. R. Smith and W. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 4 TO CHAPTER 11, TITLE 57 ENACTING THE SOUTH CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION REVENUE BOND ACT SO AS TO PROVIDE REVENUES FOR TRANSPORTATION AND MASS TRANSIT FACILITIES BY ISSUING BONDS WHICH PLEDGE FOR THEIR REPAYMENT FEDERAL HIGHWAY REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROCEDURE BY WHICH THESE BONDS ARE ISSUED AND THE CALCULATION OF THE LIMIT APPLICABLE TO THESE BONDS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4633 -- Reps. Bingham, Cato, Tripp, Chellis, Loftis and Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSING OF A CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN EMPLOYER WHO MAY SELF-FUND WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE IS AUTHORIZED TO WRITE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE DIRECTLY THROUGH A CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 42-5-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INSURANCE OR PROOF OF FINANCIAL ABILITY TO PAY, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY, WHICH MAY PAY DIRECTLY COMPENSATION, THE ABILITY TO WRITE WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Point of Order

H. 4634 -- Reps. Hinson, Umphlett, Howard, Leach, M. A. Pitts, Scarborough and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-5400, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY ISSUE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES ONLY TO ACTIVE MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING, TO PROVIDE A PERSON ISSUED A LICENSE PLATE PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION WHO CEASES TO BE A MEMBER MUST SURRENDER HIS LICENSE PLATE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR KNOWINGLY FAILING TO SURRENDER THE LICENSE PLATE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4635 -- Rep. Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-5-610 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MAY ALLOW CERTAIN BUSINESSES TO BE LOCATED WITHIN AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY'S RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A REASONABLE FEE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4636 -- Reps. G. M. Smith, Weeks, Coates, J. H. Neal, G. Brown, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MACK KOLB OF SUMTER COUNTY AS THE 2005 BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR BY THE GREATER SUMTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND THE CITIZEN'S BANK, AND TO HONOR HIM FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE REAL ESTATE AND COMMUNITY OF SUMTER AND STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4637 -- Reps. G. M. Smith, Weeks, Coates, G. Brown, J. H. Neal, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE TECHNICAL SERGEANT DONTA L. TRAPPS OF SHAW AIR FORCE BASE FOR HIS OUTSTANDING COMMITMENT TO HIS CAREER, COMMUNITY, AND COUNTRY AND TO WISH HIM ALL THE BEST IN EVERY ENDEAVOR HE UNDERTAKES.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4638 -- Reps. G. M. Smith, Weeks, J. H. Neal, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND COMMEND C. C. "CLIFF" GOODWIN III OF SUMTER COUNTY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING COMMITMENT TO HIS CAREER AND COMMUNITY AND TO WISH HIM ALL THE BEST IN EVERY ENDEAVOR HE UNDERTAKES.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4639 -- Reps. Thompson, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE WILLIAM M. RHODES III OF ANDERSON COUNTY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO HIS COMMUNITY AND TO WISH HIM ALL THE BEST IN EVERY ENDEAVOR HE UNDERTAKES.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4640 -- Reps. Haskins, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION HONORING MRS. TRUDY FREMONT OF GREENVILLE COUNTY AND RECOGNIZING HER STRENGTH AND PERSEVERANCE AS A DEVOTED CAREGIVER FOR MANY YEARS, HER DEDICATION AS A WIFE AND MOTHER, HER MANY AND VARIED CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY, AND TAKING NOTICE OF THE FINE EXAMPLE SHE SETS FOR HER FELLOW SOUTH CAROLINIANS.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4641 -- Reps. G. M. Smith, Weeks and Toole: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-970, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DRIVER OF A MOTORCYCLE OR MOPED MAY PROCEED THROUGH A HIGHWAY INTERSECTION CONTROLLED BY A TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN A VEHICLE SENSOR FAILS TO DETECT THE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF ITS WEIGHT OR SIZE.

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4642 -- Rep. G. M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 4-11-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE QUALIFICATIONS FOR A COUNTY CLERK OF COURT, AUDITOR, AND TREASURER.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4643 -- Rep. Mitchell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND CONGRATULATE THE TEACHERS, PARENTS, STUDENTS, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS OF WOODRUFF HIGH SCHOOL IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY ON THE SCHOOL'S IMPRESSIVE RECOGNITION AS A NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL AWARD WINNER.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4644 -- Rep. Cooper: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE TO SCHEDULE THE ANNUAL STATE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS AT A FACILITY ON THE CAMPUS OF OTHER COLLEGES OR UNIVERSITIES WHICH MEET THE SAME SEATING CAPACITY AND OTHER CRITERIA AS THE WILLIAMS BRICE STADIUM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN ORDER TO EXPOSE THE PARTICIPANTS IN THE EVENT TO OTHER COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN WHICH THEY MAY BE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Senate Amendments Amended
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Conference Committee
Report of Conference Committee
Adopted
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4645 -- Rep. J. H. Neal: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-970, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DRIVER OF A MOTORCYCLE OR MOPED MAY PROCEED THROUGH A HIGHWAY INTERSECTION CONTROLLED BY A TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES AFTER STANDING AT THE INTERSECTION FOR AT LEAST THIRTY SECONDS WHEN A VEHICLE SENSOR FAILS TO DETECT THE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF ITS WEIGHT OR SIZE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4646 -- Reps. Townsend and Skelton: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE TWENTY-FOUR SOUTH CAROLINA TECHNICAL COLLEGE STUDENTS NAMED TO SOUTH CAROLINA'S 2006 ALL-STATE ACADEMIC TEAM IN THE ALL-USA ACADEMIC TEAM COMPETITION FOR TECHNICAL COLLEGES, COMMUNITY COLLEGES, AND JUNIOR COLLEGES SPONSORED BY PHI THETA KAPPA, THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES, AND USA TODAY.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4647 -- Rep. Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-115, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF GOLF CARTS ALONG A SECONDARY HIGHWAY OR STREET, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A GOLF CART EQUIPPED WITH HEADLIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS MAY BE OPERATED AT NIGHT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4648 -- Reps. Sinclair, Whipper, McLeod, G. M. Smith, Rutherford, Weeks, Agnew, Altman, Bannister, Clemmons, Coleman, Delleney, Harrison, Jennings, Lucas, F. N. Smith, W. D. Smith, Talley and Viers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-8-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RETURN OF BENEFICIARIES OF THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR JUDGES AND SOLICITORS TO THE SERVICE OF THE STATE; SO AS TO REMOVE THE PROHIBITION ON RETIRED JUSTICES OR JUDGES FROM RECEIVING PAY WHILE PERFORMING JUDICIAL DUTIES AT THE CALL OR APPOINTMENT OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT, TO PROVIDE THAT THEY BE PAID A STIPEND IN ADDITION TO MILEAGE AND PER DIEM WHEN THEY ARE PERFORMING JUDICIAL DUTIES, AND TO PROVIDE A CAP ON THE SALARY THEY MAY EARN FOR SERVING IN THIS RETIRED CAPACITY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4649 -- Rep. Lucas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE LAKE ROBINSON RESCUE SQUAD OF HARTSVILLE ON THE OCCASION OF ITS FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY AND TO RECOGNIZE THE SQUAD'S HISTORY OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4650 -- Rep. Bowers: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR MS. ISABELLE TAYLOR FLOYD OF HAMPTON COUNTY FOR HER LIFELONG SERVICE AND GENEROSITY TO HER CHURCH, HER COMMUNITY, AND THIS STATE.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4651 -- Reps. Frye, Clark and Stewart: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE BATESBURG-LEESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM OF LEXINGTON COUNTY ON ITS MOST IMPRESSIVE CAPTURING OF THE CLASS AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, AND TO HONOR THE PLAYERS AND THEIR COACHING STAFF, LED BY HEAD COACH COURTNEY MCINNIS, ON AN UNFORGETTABLE SEASON.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4652 -- Rep. Battle: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND CONGRATULATE EDWIN CRAIG STEPHENS III OF MULLINS FOR HIS EXCEPTIONAL ACHIEVEMENT IN BECOMING AN EAGLE SCOUT AND TO WISH HIM THE VERY BEST IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4653 -- Rep. Clyburn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE CONSTITUTIONAL BALLOT COMMISSION TO REVIEW THE LANGUAGE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS AND DEFINING THE MANNER IN WHICH FAIR MARKET VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY IS DETERMINED WHICH MAY BE SUBMITTED TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THIS STATE AT THE 2006 GENERAL ELECTION AND TO ENSURE THAT THE EXPLANATIONS OF THE QUESTIONS THE COMMISSION PREPARES TO BE INCLUDED ON THE BALLOT ARE WRITTEN AT AN EIGHTH GRADE READING LEVEL TO ALLOW ALL SEGMENTS OF THE POPULATION THE ABILITY TO UNDERSTAND WHAT THEY ARE VOTING ON.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4654 -- Rep. White: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO ENCOURAGE DOG TRAINING PROGRAMS AND KENNEL CLUBS TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND EDUCATION FOR COMMUNITY PET OWNERS THAT RESULT IN DOGS BEING "CANINE GOOD CITIZENS" AND TO EXPRESS THE SUPPORT FOR THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB'S EFFORTS TO PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERSHIP IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4655 -- Reps. Haskins, Hamilton, Leach, Loftis and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-4-125 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR A BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT SELLING GASOLINE OR OTHER MOTOR FUELS AND WHICH POSSESSES A PERMIT TO SELL BEER AND WINE TO SELL REFRIGERATED OR CHILLED BEER AND WINE, TO SELL INDIVIDUAL CANS OR BOTTLES OF BEER, TO SELL MORE THAN ONE CONTAINER OF MULTIPLE BEERS TO A CUSTOMER AT ONE TIME.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4656 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-2010, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TEMPORARY PERMITS UPON A FAVORABLE REFERENDUM VOTE ALLOWING THE POSSESSION, SALE, AND ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS BY THE DRINK OR ALLOWING THE SALE OF BEER AND WINE FOR OFF-PREMISES CONSUMPTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN ADDITION TO THE PETITION METHOD OF CALLING THE REFERENDUM, A COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL GOVERNING BODY BY ORDINANCE MAY ALSO CALL THE REQUIRED REFERENDUM.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading

H. 4657 -- Rep. G. Brown: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT" WHICH AUTHORIZES THE IMPOSITION OF A ONE PERCENT SALES AND USE TAX WITHIN LEE COUNTY FOR NOT MORE THAN FIVE YEARS, TO DEFINE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND DEBT SERVICE FOR BONDS ISSUED TO PAY FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS MADE BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LEE COUNTY OR BONDS ISSUED TO REFUND SUCH BONDS PREVIOUSLY ISSUED, AND TO AUTHORIZE BUT NOT REQUIRE A REFERENDUM ON THE QUESTION OF IMPOSING THIS TAX.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Debate Adjourned
Other proceedings

H. 4658 -- Reps. Talley and Scott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PARTY PRIMARY ELECTIONS CONDUCTED BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SECOND PRIMARY MUST BE HELD FOUR WEEKS INSTEAD OF TWO WEEKS AFTER THE FIRST PRIMARY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4659 -- Rep. Leach: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND THANK THE SOUTH CAROLINA BAPTIST CONVENTION FOR ITS WONDERFUL GESTURE OF PRESENTING BIBLES TO MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CONVENTION SHALL BE RECOGNIZED IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2006, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER FOR THE PURPOSE OF HONORING THEM FOR THIS PRESENTATION.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4660 -- Reps. Witherspoon, Loftis, Frye, Clemmons, Barfield, Clark, Edge, Hardwick, Harrison and Ott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-39-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN REGARD TO COASTAL TIDELANDS AND WETLANDS, SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM "POOL".

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor removed
Co-Sponsor removed
Recommitted
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order

H. 4661 -- Reps. Harrell, Cooper, Clark, Frye, Haley, Harrison, Herbkersman, Hosey, Kirsh, Merrill, J. R. Smith, Vick, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Battle, Brady, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Ceips, Chalk, Clyburn, Dantzler, Davenport, Funderburk, Hagood, Hardwick, Hinson, Hodges, Jefferson, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, McCraw, McGee, Miller, Norman, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, M. A. Pitts, Rice, Sandifer, J. E. Smith, W. D. Smith, Talley, Taylor, White, Witherspoon, Young and Mitchell: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A COMMITTEE TO STUDY ALL EARMARKED AND RESTRICTED ACCOUNTS OF THE STATE, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AND DUTIES, TO REQUIRE THE COMMITTEE TO MAKE A REPORT OF ITS FINDINGS WITH RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS DISSOLUTION.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Point of Order

H. 4662 -- Reps. White, Cooper, Leach, Martin, Sandifer and Skelton: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1377 OF 1968, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SO AS TO REVISE, REALLOCATE, AND RENAME CERTAIN BOND AUTHORIZATIONS FOR CLEMSON UNIVERSITY.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Ratified

H. 4663 -- Reps. Duncan, Harrell, M. A. Pitts, Merrill, Hinson, Hardwick, Bowers, Hosey, Scarborough and Viers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3587 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A CREDIT AGAINST THE STATE CORPORATE INCOME OR INSURANCE PREMIUM TAX OR LICENSE FEE FOR A CONTRIBUTION TO A PRE-KINDERGARTEN SCHOLARSHIP GRANTING ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING THE PARAMETERS OF THE CREDIT ELIGIBILITY AND DEFINITIONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4664 -- Rep. Sandifer: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND ONE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S MOST OUTSTANDING AND VALUABLE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, ARLIE "DON" TINSLEY OF GREENVILLE, FOR HIS EXEMPLARY LAW ENFORCEMENT CAREER, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS UPON HIS RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4665 -- Reps. Duncan, M. A. Pitts and Taylor: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE BRIDGE THAT CROSSES THE LITTLE RIVER ALONG SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 72 IN LAURENS COUNTY THE "PATRIOTS OF THE LITTLE RIVER REGIMENT MEMORIAL BRIDGE" IN HONOR OF THE LITTLE RIVER REGIMENT WHICH WAS A GATHERING OF PATRIOTS OF THE OLDE 96 DISTRICT DURING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR, AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS AT THIS BRIDGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "PATRIOTS OF THE LITTLE RIVER REGIMENT MEMORIAL BRIDGE".

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4666 -- Rep. Branham: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 239 OF 1981, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FLORENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD MUST BE ELECTED AT THE GENERAL ELECTION IN NOVEMBER; TO PROVIDE THAT THE TERMS OF THE MEMBERS MUST BE FOUR YEARS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPIRATION OF TERMS OF MEMBERS CURRENTLY SERVING; TO PROVIDE FOR FILING DATES; AND TO PROVIDE THAT STATEMENTS OF CANDIDACY CURRENTLY ON FILE WITH THE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION FOR THE MAY 2006 ELECTION MUST BE VACATED AND A NEW FILING DATE SET FOR THE NOVEMBER 2006 ELECTION.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 4667 -- Rep. Allen: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND REVEREND JAMES W. NESBITT, PASTOR OF SHADY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH IN PELZER, FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO THE CHURCH AND HIS DEDICATION TO ITS MINISTRY.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4668 -- Rep. Bingham: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR JERRY S. CHITTY OF LEXINGTON COUNTY UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS INDUCTION INTO THE BROOKLAND-CAYCE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION'S "HALL OF FAME" ON FEBRUARY 23, 2006, AND RECOGNIZE HIS VALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE LEXINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT II AND THE FIELD OF EDUCATION.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4669 -- Reps. Scott, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE DR. NOBLE P. COOPER, JR., OF RICHLAND COUNTY, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO HIS COMMUNITY, AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM FOR BEING RECOGNIZED AS THE MARGIE HERRON OUTSTANDING LIBRARY TRUSTEE AWARD WINNER FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC LIBRARY ADMINISTRATORS.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4670 -- Reps. Scott, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND ONE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S MOST ACCOMPLISHED JAZZ MUSICIANS, TENOR SAXOPHONIST SKIPP PEARSON, FOR MORE THAN FORTY YEARS OF ENTERTAINING THOUSANDS OF JAZZ LOVERS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND HELPING TO PRESERVE THE ART OF JAZZ MUSIC FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4671 -- Reps. G. M. Smith, Delleney and Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-600, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEARINGS AND PROCEEDINGS THAT AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE SHALL PRESIDE OVER, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT EXCLUDES CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLE RELATED HEARINGS AND PROCEEDINGS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE CLERK OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT MUST FILE A CERTIFIED COPY OF A FINAL ORDER WITH A CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND TO PROVIDE THIS ORDER HAS THE SAME EFFECT AS A JUDGMENT OF THE COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-660, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLE HEARINGS, SO AS TO GIVE THE CHIEF JUDGE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT THE AUTHORITY TO PROMULGATE RULES GOVERNING THE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURES BEFORE THE DIVISION WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY THE SUPREME COURT, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES THAT EMPLOY AN OFFICER THAT REQUESTS A BREATH TEST OR ACTED AS A BREATH TEST OPERATOR IS A PARTY TO CERTAIN HEARINGS BEFORE THE DIVISION, TO PROVIDE THAT REPRESENTATIVES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES ARE NOT REQUIRED TO APPEAR AT CERTAIN HEARINGS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT TAPE RECORDINGS OF ALL HEARINGS AND ALL EVIDENCE INTRODUCED AT THE HEARINGS WILL BE MADE PART OF THE RECORD ON APPEAL AND COPIES OF THESE ITEMS WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE PARTIES TO THOSE APPEALS AT NO CHARGE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF TERMS CONTAINED IN THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS FOR CERTAIN TERMS THAT RELATE TO THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLE HEARINGS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-370, RELATING TO THE REVIEW OF THE CANCELLATION, SUSPENSION, OR REVOCATION OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT ALLOWS THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO CONDUCT THE REVIEW AND PROVIDE THAT THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLE HEARINGS SHALL CONDUCT THESE PROCEEDINGS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-1030, RELATING TO THE REVOCATION OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE OF AN HABITUAL OFFENDER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MUST REVOKE OR SUSPEND THE DRIVER'S LICENSE OF A PERSON IT DETERMINES TO BE AN HABITUAL OFFENDER AND THIS DECISION MAY BE APPEALED TO THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES HEARINGS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-1090, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A LICENSE TO AN HABITUAL OFFENDER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PETITION TO OBTAIN A DRIVER'S LICENSE PURSUANT TO THIS PROVISION MUST BE FILED WITH THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLE HEARINGS AND REVISE THE PERIOD IN WHICH A PETITION MAY BE FILED; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2951, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR HIS REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO TESTING FOR CERTAIN LEVELS OF ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS THAT ARE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THIS PROVISION MUST BE CONDUCTED BY THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLE HEARINGS AND REVIEWED BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-286, RELATING TO SUSPENSION OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE OF A PERSON UNDER TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE FOR DRIVING WITH AN ILLEGAL ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SCHEDULED PURSUANT TO THIS PROVISION MUST BE HEARD BY THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLE HEARINGS AND REVIEWED BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 56-9-363, RELATING TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING TO CHALLENGE THE SUSPENSION OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE HEARING MUST BE CONDUCTED BEFORE THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLE HEARINGS WITH APPEALS FILED WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 56-15-350, RELATING TO THE DENIAL, SUSPENSION, OR REVOCATION OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LICENSEE MAY HAVE THIS DECISION REVIEWED BY THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLE HEARINGS; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 56-1-410, 56-5-2952, AND 56-9-320, RELATING TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE DENIAL, CANCELLATION, SUSPENSION, OR REVOCATION OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE, THE FILING FEE FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING, AND JUDICIAL REVIEW OF ORDERS OR ACTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-4160, RELATING TO THE WEIGHING OF VEHICLES AND THEIR LOADS, THE UNLOADING OF EXCESS WEIGHT FROM A VEHICLE, AND PENALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OF A VEHICLE WHICH IS CARRYING EXCESS WEIGHT, SO AS TO REVISE THE FINES ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OF A VEHICLE WHICH IS CARRYING EXCESS WEIGHT, TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION ALSO APPLIES TO MOTOR VEHICLES OPERATING OPEN TOP TRAILERS USED FOR HAULING RECYCLABLES, SCRAP, AND WASTE MATERIALS FROM SITES WITHOUT FACILITIES FOR WEIGHING, LIMIT THE NUMBER OF CITATIONS AND FINES A MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR MAY BE ISSUED FOR VIOLATING BOTH GROSS AND AXLE LIMITS, TO PROVIDE THAT A FINE MAY BE ISSUED FOR A VIOLATION OF THE VEHICLE REGISTRATION STATUTES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO PROVIDE FINES FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE WITH OUT-OF-SERVICE VIOLATIONS, TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE CITATION THAT MAY BE ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION, TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF TIME A PERSON MAY PAY A FINE BEFORE ASSESSMENTS MAY BE ADDED TO THE FINE, TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES A FINE TO BE RETURNED PROMPTLY WHEN THERE IS NO CONVICTION FOR A VIOLATION, TO PROVIDE THAT FINES COLLECTED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION MAY BE USED TO HIRE STATE TRANSPORT POLICE OFFICERS, PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FOR THE OFFICERS, AND FUND COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY PROGRAMS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE LICENSE AND REGISTRATION OF A VEHICLE FOUND TO VIOLATE SECTION 58-23-1120 AND CERTAIN REGULATIONS MUST BE SUSPENDED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, TO PROVIDE THAT ISSUANCE OF A UNIFORM CITATION FOR A VIOLATION OF SECTION 58-23-1120 AND CERTAIN REGULATIONS CONSTITUTES NOTICE TO CERTAIN PERSONS OF A VIOLATION, TO PROVIDE A FINE FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR CERTAIN PERSONS WHO FAIL TO PERMIT STATE TRANSPORT POLICE OFFICIALS FROM EXAMINING THEIR PROPERTY.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Senate Amendments Amended
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
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Other proceedings
Point of Order
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Conference Committee
Report of Conference Committee
Adopted
Message to Senate
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Ratified

H. 4672 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF LEAD POISONING IN CHILDREN, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3004, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Ratified

H. 4673 -- Reps. Loftis, Cato, Davenport, Hamilton, Haskins, Hinson, Kirsh, Leach, Merrill, Perry, M. A. Pitts, Scarborough, Witherspoon and Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 11-27-40 AND 11-27-50, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EFFECT OF ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE ON POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF A SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST, TRANSFEREE, OR ASSOCIATE OF THESE ENTITIES TO BE BONDED IN AN AMOUNT THAT WHEN AGGREGATED EQUALS THE THEN OUTSTANDING BALANCE OF THE DEBT INCURRED WHEN THE SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST, TRANSFEREE, OR ASSOCIATE UNDERTAKES A DUTY OF THOSE ENTITIES AND IN SO DOING INCURS DEBT SERVICED BY GENERAL OBLIGATION BORROWING OF THOSE ENTITIES AND TO PROHIBIT FUNDS DERIVED FROM THE POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OR SCHOOL DISTRICT TO BE USED TO PAY FOR THE BOND.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4674 -- Reps. Allen, Weeks, R. Brown, Breeland, Hodges and J. H. Neal: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RELIEVING A SURETY ON A BOND FOR "GOOD CAUSE", SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COURT TO ORDER THAT THE SURETY REFUND ANY PORTION OF THE FEE PAID TO THE SURETY IF THE COURT BELIEVES THE REFUND IS WARRANTED BY THE COURT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4675 -- Reps. Allen, Weeks, R. Brown, Breeland, Hodges and J. H. Neal: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-375, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO POSSESSION, MANUFACTURE, AND TRAFFICKING IN METHAMPHETAMINE AND COCAINE BASE, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION ON SUSPENDING SENTENCES AND GRANTING PROBATION FOR SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4676 -- Rep. Bingham: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND ONE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S MOST RESPECTED AND ADMIRED PASTORS, DR. LONNIE H. SHULL, JR., PASTOR OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WEST COLUMBIA, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE ACTIVE MINISTRY ON FEBRUARY 28, 2006, AFTER FIFTY YEARS OF CONTINUOUS PASTORAL MINISTRY.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4677 -- Reps. G. M. Smith, Weeks, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DR. TED YOUNG OF SUMTER COUNTY FOR HIS EXCEPTIONAL COMMITMENT TO HIS CAREER AND COMMUNITY AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM ON BEING NAMED THE 2005 HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR BY THE SUMTER YMCA.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4678 -- Reps. G. M. Smith, Weeks and Coates: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-85, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INFANTS VOLUNTARILY LEFT AT A HOSPITAL BY A PARENT OR AT THE DIRECTION OF A PARENT AND PROVIDING IMMUNITY TO SUCH PARENT OR PERSON UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN INFANT MAY ALSO BE LEFT AT A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY, A FIRE STATION, AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES STATION, OR A STAFFED HOUSE OF WORSHIP; TO INCLUDE THESE LOCATIONS, AS WELL AS HOSPITALS, IN THE DEFINITION OF "SAFE HAVEN", TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH IMMUNITY ATTACHES WHEN AN INFANT IS LEFT IN THE PHYSICAL CUSTODY OF A STAFF MEMBER OR EMPLOYEE OF A SAFE HAVEN, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY, FIRE STATION, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES STATION, OR A HOUSE OF WORSHIP MUST TRANSPORT AN INFANT TO A HOSPITAL WHEN THE INFANT IS LEFT AT SUCH A LOCATION.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence and Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4679 -- Reps. Cato, Emory, Kennedy, Bailey, Battle, Bowers, J. Brown, Dantzler, Hardwick, Haskins, Hodges, Jefferson, Leach, Littlejohn, Ott, J. R. Smith, Vaughn and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-79-230, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE TO ENGAGE IN AN ALARM SYSTEM BUSINESS, SO AS TO SPECIFY THE NATIONAL TRAINING COURSE REQUIREMENTS TO BE LICENSED TO ENGAGE IN THE BURGLAR ALARM BUSINESS OR THE FIRE ALARM BUSINESS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4680 -- Reps. White, Barfield, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Cooper, Davenport, Hardwick, Herbkersman, Leach, Martin, Moody-Lawrence, Owens, Pinson, Sandifer, Townsend, Umphlett, Viers and Whitmire: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 80, TITLE 15 SO AS TO ENACT THE "ASBESTOS AND SILICA VICTIMS PROTECTION ACT OF 2006" SO AS TO DEFINE KEY TERMS IN THE ACT, TO DEFINE THE ELEMENTS OF A PRIMA FACIE SHOWING REQUIRED TO FILE A CIVIL ACTION BASED ON AN ASBESTOS OR SILICA CLAIM, TO PROVIDE PARAMETERS FOR WHEN AN ASBESTOS OR SILICA CLAIM MAY BE BROUGHT IN THIS STATE AND TO DELINEATE THE INFORMATION THAT MUST BE PROVIDED IN THE CLAIM, TO PROVIDE THAT THE LIMITATIONS PERIOD ON A CLAIM DOES NOT BEGIN TO RUN UNTIL THE EXPOSED PERSON DISCOVERS THAT HE IS PHYSICALLY IMPAIRED BY AN ASBESTOS-RELATED OR SILICA-RELATED CONDITION, TO PROVIDE THAT A PRODUCT SELLER OTHER THAN A MANUFACTURER IS LIABLE TO A PLAINTIFF IN A CIVIL ACTION ONLY IF THE PLAINTIFF ESTABLISHES CERTAIN ELEMENTS RELATED TO REASONABLE CARE AND PROXIMATE CAUSE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR SPECIFIC EXCEPTIONS TO THE LIMITATIONS ON CIVIL ACTIONS FOR ASBESTOS AND SILICA CLAIMS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4681 -- Reps. M. A. Pitts, Duncan, Umphlett, Hosey, Bailey, Ceips, Leach, Phillips, Mahaffey, Haley, Huggins, Ballentine, E. H. Pitts, G. R. Smith, Toole, Cotty, Delleney and Vick: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-520, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF FIREARMS BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT PREVENTS A LOCAL GOVERNMENT FROM REGULATING THE USE, SALE, TRANSPORTATION, OR PUBLIC BRANDISHMENT OF FIREARMS DURING THE TIMES OF A DEMONSTRATED POTENTIAL FOR INSURRECTION, INVASIONS, RIOTS, OR NATURAL DISASTERS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-215, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A CONCEALED WEAPON PERMIT, SO AS TO RESTRICT THE RELEASE OF A LIST OF ALL PERMIT HOLDERS OR VERIFY AN INDIVIDUAL'S PERMIT STATUS BY SLED TO INSTANCES WHEN A REQUEST FOR THIS INFORMATION IS TO AID IN AN OFFICIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATION.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
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Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Amended
Point of Order

H. 4682 -- Reps. Harrison, Funderburk and Brady: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 10, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 23 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS UNIT WITHIN THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION TO INVESTIGATE ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND EXPLOITATION OF VULNERABLE ADULTS AND VULNERABLE ADULT FATALITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 43-35-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF TERMS IN THE OMNIBUS ADULT PROTECTION ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF FACILITIES TO INCLUDE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS OPERATED BY, OR CONTRACTED WITH, THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS, OR LOCAL DISABILITIES BOARDS, AND THE DEFINITION OF "INVESTIGATIVE ENTITY" TO INCLUDE THE SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS UNIT IN THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION; TO AMEND SECTION 43-35-15, RELATING TO THE DUTIES AND PROCEDURES OF INVESTIGATIVE ENTITIES IN CONNECTION WITH ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND EXPLOITATION OF VULNERABLE ADULTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS UNIT SHALL RECEIVE REPORTS OF ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND EXPLOITATION OF VULNERABLE ADULTS IN FACILITIES OPERATED BY, OR CONTRACTED WITH, THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS, OR LOCAL DISABILITIES BOARDS, TO CLARIFY THE INVESTIGATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN AND THE ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES PROGRAM AT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF THESE INCIDENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-35-20, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL POWERS OF INVESTIGATIVE ENTITIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE ENTITIES HAVE ACCESS TO FACILITIES AS PERMITTED BY LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 43-35-25, RELATING TO PERSONS REQUIRED TO REPORT ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND EXPLOITATION OF VULNERABLE ADULTS, SO AS TO FURTHER CLARIFY THESE REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES AND TO REQUIRE INCIDENTS INVOLVING CRIMINAL INTENT TO BE REPORTED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 43-35-35, RELATING TO REPORTING VULNERABLE ADULT DEATHS BELIEVED TO HAVE RESULTED FROM ABUSE OR NEGLECT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL DEATHS OF A VULNERABLE ADULT IN FACILITIES OPERATED BY, OR CONTRACTED WITH, THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS, OR A LOCAL DISABILITIES BOARD MUST BE REPORTED TO THE SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS UNIT; TO AMEND SECTION 43-35-40, RELATING TO INVESTIGATIVE ENTITIES REPORTING INCIDENTS INVOLVING CRIMINAL INTENT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT, SO AS TO FURTHER CLARIFY THIS REPORTING REQUIREMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 43-35-65, RELATING TO NOTICES REQUIRED TO BE PLACED IN FACILITIES CONCERNING DUTIES OF FACILITY PERSONNEL, SO AS TO REQUIRE THESE NOTICES TO CONTAIN E-MAIL ADDRESSES AND FAX NUMBERS OF THE LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM, THE SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS UNIT, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 43-35-80, RELATING TO ACTIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AGAINST A PERSON OR FACILITY FOR FAILING TO EXERCISE REASONABLE CARE IN OPERATING A FACILITY FOR VULNERABLE ADULTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT REFERRALS FOR SUCH ACTIONS MAY ALSO BE MADE BY THE SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS UNIT; TO ADD ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 35, TITLE 43 SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS UNIT IN THE INVESTIGATION OF VULNERABLE ADULT FATALITIES AND TO ESTABLISH THE VULNERABLE ADULT FATALITIES REVIEW COMMITTEE AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERS, POWERS, AND DUTIES; TO ADD SECTION 17-5-555 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE CORONER OR MEDICAL EXAMINER TO REPORT THE DEATH OF A VULNERABLE ADULT TO THE SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS UNIT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-2910, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECKS FOR DIRECT CAREGIVERS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THESE RECORDS CHECKS ON DIRECT CAREGIVERS IN RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS OPERATED BY, OR CONTRACTED WITH, THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS, AND LOCAL DISABILITIES BOARDS.

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4683 -- Reps. M. A. Pitts, Haley, Hosey, Ceips, Jefferson and Leach: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 11, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF SHOOTING PRESERVES, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER OF THEIR ESTABLISHMENT, THE LEGAL SHOOTING PRESERVES SPECIES, AND OTHER PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO THE OPERATION OF SHOOTING PRESERVES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4684 -- Reps. Haskins, Vaughn, Bannister, Cato, Hamilton, Leach, Loftis, M. A. Pitts, Rice, G. R. Smith, Taylor and Tripp: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEMORATE THE FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PIEDMONT WOMENS CENTER IN GREENVILLE COUNTY AND TO RECOGNIZE THE VALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THIS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AND THE DEDICATION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LENNA NEILL.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4685 -- Reps. Jefferson, Hinson, Limehouse, Merrill and Umphlett: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE BRIDGE IN BERKELEY COUNTY THAT FORMS THE BOUNDARY BETWEEN LAKE MARION AND LAKE MOULTRIE ALONG SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 45 THE "AMOS NATHANIEL ROGERS BRIDGE", AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS BRIDGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "AMOS NATHANIEL ROGERS BRIDGE".

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4686 -- Reps. Altman and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 26-1-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF A NOTARY PUBLIC, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE APPOINTEE BE A RESIDENT OF THIS STATE FOR FIVE YEARS OR MORE AND TO PROVIDE, FURTHER, FOR THE COMMISSIONS ISSUED BEFORE THE FIVE-YEAR RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4687 -- Reps. Cotty and Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-6840, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMMUNITY SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT INTENSIVE SUPERVISION SERVICES ARE AMONG THE COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS THE DEPARTMENT PROVIDES; AND TO SPECIFY THAT JUVENILES WHO REQUIRE ENHANCED SUPERVISION, MONITORING, AND CONTACTS OR A HIGHER LEVEL OF TREATMENT MUST BE ASSIGNED TO INTENSIVE SUPERVISION SERVICES AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE SCOPE AND DELIVERY OF THESE SERVICES.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Ratified

H. 4688 -- Reps. Barfield, Clemmons and Harrell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND TAIWAN ON ITS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE GLOBAL ECONOMY AND THE PROMOTION OF WORLD PEACE, FREEDOM, AND HUMAN RIGHTS, AND TO SUPPORT A FREE TRADE AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES AND ITS EFFORTS TO JOIN THE UNITED NATIONS, WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

H. 4689 -- Rep. Allen: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR W. ANDREW "ANDY" ARNOLD OF GREENVILLE COUNTY FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN ACADEMIA AND THE LEGAL REALM AND TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS BENEVOLENT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY AND STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4690 -- Reps. Frye, Clark and Stewart: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE BATESBURG-LEESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM, HEAD COACH COURTNEY MCINNIS, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONGRATULATING AND HONORING THE TEAM ON THEIR CLASS AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4691 -- Reps. Chellis, Young, Cotty, Ceips, Ott, Sandifer and Whitmire: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 6-1-530 AND 6-1-730, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE USES ALLOWED FOR THE REVENUES OF THE LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS TAX, SO AS TO ALLOW A COUNTY IN WHICH LESS THAN NINE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR IN STATE ACCOMMODATIONS TAX IS COLLECTED TO USE NOT MORE THAN TWENTY PERCENT OF THE PREVIOUS YEAR'S LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS TAX AND HOSPITALITY TAX REVENUES FOR THE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE PURPOSES ALLOWED BY LAW IN COUNTIES MEETING THE NINE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLAR THRESHOLD.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor removed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 4692 -- Reps. Davenport and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-1-150, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL RULINGS AND ORDERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT VIOLATIONS OF RULINGS AND ORDERS, AMONG OTHER THINGS, ISSUED PURSUANT TO THE DEPARTMENT'S GENERAL AUTHORITY PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 44-1-140 ARE SUBJECT TO A CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS A DAY FOR EACH VIOLATION AND THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL SUBMIT THESE FINES TO THE STATE GENERAL FUND, AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR FINES LEVIED FOR CONTROL OF INDUSTRIAL PLANTS OR AREAS REGULATED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-3440, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT HOSPITAL PERSONNEL AND TRAINEES WEAR IDENTIFICATION BADGES, SO AS TO FURTHER SPECIFY THAT FIRST OR LAST NAMES AND INITIALS MAY BE USED ON SUCH BADGES.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Senate Amendments Amended
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 4693 -- Reps. Littlejohn, Altman, Bales, Bingham, Edge, Hamilton, Haskins, Lucas, Martin, Neilson and J. R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE USING A CELLULAR TELEPHONE OR ANOTHER WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS PROVISION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4694 -- Reps. Scott, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR VANDERLYN "VAN" MCCLOUD, COACH OF THE KEENAN HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM, FOR HER EXCEPTIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE LIVES OF THE MANY YOUNG PEOPLE SHE HAS TAUGHT AND COACHED AND TO WISH HER THE BEST IN ALL FUTURE ENDEAVORS UPON HER RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4695 -- Rep. G. Brown: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR MRS. NAOMI HENRIETTA GRIFFIN MCCUTCHEN OF LEE COUNTY FOR HER PATRIOTIC EFFORTS SERVING HER COUNTRY IN WORLD WAR II, CAREER LONG SERVICE TO THE NURSING PROFESSION, AND LIFE LONG SERVICE TO HER FAMILY, CHURCH, AND COMMUNITY.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4696 -- Reps. Thompson, Cobb-Hunter, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE GREENVILLE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION TO USE THE CHAMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND AVAILABLE COMMITTEE HEARING ROOMS IN THE BLATT BUILDING ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2006, AND FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2006, TO CONDUCT A YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4697 -- Reps. Lucas and Coates: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR TO THE MEMBERS OF THE 2005 LADY TITANS TENNIS TEAM OF TRINITY COLLEGIATE SCHOOL IN DARLINGTON AND COACH MERI LYN ROGERS AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE THEM ON THE TEAM'S THIRD CONSECUTIVE SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4698 -- Reps. Lucas and Coates: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE MEMBERS OF THE 2005 LADY TITANS TENNIS TEAM OF TRINITY COLLEGIATE SCHOOL IN DARLINGTON AND COACH MERI LYN ROGERS ON THE TEAM'S THIRD CONSECUTIVE SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4699 -- Reps. Jennings, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING THE WINNERS OF THE 2006 JEAN LANEY HARRIS FOLK HERITAGE AWARDS AND THE MEMBERS OF THE 2006 JEAN LANEY HARRIS 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, MAY 3, 2006, AT 12:00 NOON OR A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE AND THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE, RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE 2006 JEAN LANEY HARRIS FOLK HERITAGE AWARD WINNERS FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO FOLK ART IN SOUTH CAROLINA, AND INVITING THE WINNERS OF THE 2006 ELIZABETH O'NEILL VERNER AWARDS TO ATTEND A JOINT SESSION OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE 2006 JEAN LANEY HARRIS FOLK HERITAGE AWARDS CEREMONY TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE 2006 ELIZABETH O'NEILL VERNER AWARDS WINNERS FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ARTS IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence
Message to Senate

H. 4700 -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE LEIGH AMMONS MEESE OF MYRTLE BEACH FOR HER OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO HER CAREER AND COMMUNITY AND CONGRATULATE HER FOR RECEIVING A MARY DEAN BREWER WOMAN OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARD ON MARCH 9, 2006.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4701 -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE DEBORAH B. HARWELL OF MYRTLE BEACH FOR HER OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO HER CAREER AND COMMUNITY AND CONGRATULATE HER FOR RECEIVING A MARY DEAN BREWER WOMAN OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARD ON MARCH 9, 2006.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4702 -- Rep. Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 8 TO CHAPTER 11, TITLE 1 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD SHALL ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE PLANNING AND MAPPING SYSTEM FOR THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN THE STATE FOR USE BY RESPONSE AGENCIES THAT ARE CALLED UPON TO RESPOND TO AN ACT OF TERRORISM OR A RELATED EMERGENCY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4703 -- Reps. Hinson, Umphlett, Merrill and Jefferson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VISION SCREENINGS THAT ARE REQUIRED BEFORE A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE MAY BE RENEWED, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT IN ADDITION TO OTHER REQUIREMENTS A PERSON MUST HAVE ONE HUNDRED DEGREES OR BETTER HORIZONTAL VISION IN AT LEAST ONE EYE BEFORE HIS DRIVER'S LICENSE MAY BE RENEWED.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4704 -- Reps. Toole, Hamilton, Hosey and Leach: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-141 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF DRIVER'S LICENSE DECALS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE STATE'S MANDATORY USE OF SEAT BELT PROVISIONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4705 -- Reps. E. H. Pitts, Huggins and Tripp: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-100, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL AND AGENCY INSURANCE PRODUCER LICENSING, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE TO WAIVE EXAMINATIONS FOR A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) IN PROPERTY AND CASUALTY AND LIFE, ACCIDENT, AND HEALTH LINES OF INSURANCE AND EXAMINATIONS IN PROPERTY AND CASUALTY LINES FOR A CERTIFIED LIFE UNDERWRITER.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4706 -- Reps. R. Brown and Vick: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-5635, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TOWING AND STORAGE OF VEHICLES THAT ARE TOWED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN A LIENHOLDER RECEIVES NOTIFICATION FROM A TOWING COMPANY, STORAGE FACILITY, GARAGE, OR REPAIR SHOP THAT A VEHICLE IS BEING SOLD, THE VEHICLE MUST BE RELEASED TO THE LIENHOLDER WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING TOWING AND STORAGE COSTS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4707 -- Reps. Govan, Scott, Hosey, Moody-Lawrence, Whipper, Clark, Howard, Mack, Vick, Allen, Battle, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Cato, Ceips, Clemmons, Clyburn, Funderburk, Haskins, Hodges, Jefferson, McLeod, Ott, Perry, Rice, Scarborough, Sinclair, G. M. Smith, J. E. Smith and Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 59-29-440 THROUGH 59-29-570 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA FINANCIAL LITERACY TRUST ACT", WHICH IS AN INITIATIVE FOR IMPROVING FINANCIAL LITERACY BY PROVIDING GRANTS TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL LITERACY INSTRUCTION FOR STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE; TO ESTABLISH GOALS FOR THIS INITIATIVE; TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA FINANCIAL LITERACY BOARD OF TRUSTEES, TO PROVIDE THAT IT SHALL OVERSEE THE FINANCIAL LITERACY TRUST, AND TO ESTABLISH THE PURPOSES OF THE BOARD AND ITS COMPOSITION, FUNCTIONS, AND DUTIES; TO PROVIDE FOR A FUND TO ACCEPT PUBLIC AND PRIVATE MONIES, AND PROVIDE THAT NO STATE FUNDS MAY BE USED FOR THE FINANCIAL LITERACY INITIATIVE; TO PROVIDE FOR THE FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES OF THE OFFICE IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING THE INITIATIVE; AND TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING FOR A GRANT, ESTABLISH FISCAL GUIDELINES, AND EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-5060, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DESIGNATING CONTRIBUTIONS TO CERTAIN CHARITABLE FUNDS THROUGH INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RETURNS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FINANCIAL LITERACY TRUST; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 59-29-420 AND 59-29-425, BOTH RELATING TO A FINANCIAL LITERACY FUND; AND TO PROVIDE THE INTENT.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence and Enrolled
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

H. 4708 -- Reps. Bowers, Hodges and R. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 57-23-810, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ROADSIDE VEGETATION MANAGEMENT ADJACENT TO INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 95 IN COLLETON COUNTY BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 52 AND 54, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION ALSO APPLY TO ROADSIDE VEGETATION ADJACENT TO THE PORTION OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 95 BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 54 AND 58.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 4709 -- Rep. Coleman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-35-57 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE STATE OR A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY FROM ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL, GOODS, OR SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH A PROJECT FROM A PERSON OR ENTITY WHO CONSULTED ON OR CONDUCTED A STUDY OF THAT PROJECT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4710 -- Reps. Witherspoon, Barfield, Clemmons, Frye, Hardwick and Sandifer: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CELEBRATING SIXTY YEARS OF TREE FARMING IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND SALUTING THE SOUTH CAROLINA TREE FARM PROGRAM.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4711 -- Rep. Cotty: A HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE TEACHERS, STAFF, AND STUDENTS OF FOREST LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO ON BEING NAMED ONE OF TWELVE FINALISTS FOR THE 2006 CAROLINA FIRST PALMETTO'S FINEST SCHOOLS AWARD.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4712 -- Rep. Cotty: A HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE TEACHERS, STAFF, AND STUDENTS OF BLYTHEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL IN RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO ON BEING NAMED ONE OF TWELVE FINALISTS FOR THE 2006 CAROLINA FIRST PALMETTO'S FINEST SCHOOLS AWARD.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4713 -- Reps. Thompson and Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-41-225 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL IN THIS STATE KNOWINGLY TO MANUFACTURE, BLEND, DISTRIBUTE, SELL, OR OFFER FOR SALE MOTOR FUEL CONTAINING METHYL TERTIARY BUTYL ETHER (MTBE) AND CERTAIN OTHER OXYGENATES AND TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4714 -- Reps. Cotty and Funderburk: A HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE TEACHERS, STAFF, AND STUDENTS OF DOBY'S MILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN KERSHAW COUNTY ON BEING NAMED ONE OF TWELVE FINALISTS FOR THE 2006 CAROLINA FIRST PALMETTO'S FINEST SCHOOLS AWARD.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4715 -- Reps. Witherspoon, Hardwick, Barfield, Loftis, Clemmons, Phillips, Frye, Clark, Jefferson, Duncan, Toole, Bales, Ballentine, Battle, Bowers, Ceips, Dantzler, Edge, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hodges, Hosey, Littlejohn, McLeod, M. A. Pitts, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Stewart, Umphlett, Vick and Viers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-5-325 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MAY ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY FROM THE STATE OR ITS ENTITIES WITHOUT COMPENSATING THE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4716 -- Rep. E. H. Pitts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-5015, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES WITH SUNSCREEN DEVICES ALONG THE STATE'S HIGHWAYS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION DO NOT APPLY TO A MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATED BY A PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR LICENSED BY THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4717 -- Rep. McLeod: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEMORATE THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF NEWBERRY COLLEGE, AND THE CREATION BY ITS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF AN INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM PLANNED FOR APRIL 2006 TO RECOGNIZE THE LIFE AND WORK OF THE COLLEGE'S FOUNDER, THE REVEREND DOCTOR JOHN BACHMAN, AND TO DECLARE FEBRUARY 2006 IN SOUTH CAROLINA AS "JOHN BACHMAN MONTH".

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4718 -- Reps. Limehouse, Umphlett, Hagood, Merrill, Jefferson, Ceips, Dantzler, Haley, Neilson, Scarborough, Hinson, Funderburk, Miller, Altman and Battle: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO URGE THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO OPPOSE THE SALE OF LAND IN THE FRANCIS MARION AND SUMTER NATIONAL FORESTS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4719 -- Rep. Davenport: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE TAYLOR LEIGH MORRIS OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY FOR HER OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO HER SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY AND TO WISH HER THE BEST IN ALL FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4720 -- Reps. Funderburk, Brady, Ceips, Cobb-Hunter, Haley, Harvin, Haskins, Hinson, Martin, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Neilson, Parks, Young, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Norman, Ott, Owens, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire and Witherspoon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZED COLUMBIA COLLEGE FOR ITS OUTSTANDING PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP, THE ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN, AND COMMEND THEM FOR THIS INNOVATIVE PARTNERSHIP AND THEIR LONGSTANDING COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION TO IMPROVING THE STATUS OF WOMEN IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4721 -- Rep. Davenport: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR CAITLYN LYDIA CARLILE OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY FOR HER OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO HER SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY AND TO WISH HER THE BEST IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4722 -- Reps. Mitchell, Bannister, Anthony, J. Brown, Davenport, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, W. D. Smith, Talley and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-6-85 SO AS TO ENACT THE SPARTANBURG ASSISTED LIVING MEDICAID WAIVER PROGRAM, PROVIDING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SHALL SEEK FEDERAL APPROVAL TO AMEND THE EXISTING HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED WAIVER TO INCLUDE FEDERAL MATCHING FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO DEVELOP MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION CRITERIA; TO REQUIRE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO APPROPRIATE MATCHING FUNDS FROM GENERAL REVENUES ANNUALLY TO FUND THIS PROGRAM AND TO PROVIDE THE REIMBURSEMENT RATE AND METHODS TO ADJUST THIS RATE ANNUALLY; AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO EVALUATE, MONITOR, AND REPORT ON THIS PROGRAM TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FIVE YEARS AFTER ITS IMPLEMENTATION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4723 -- Reps. Mitchell, Whipper, Davenport, Moody-Lawrence, Hosey, J. H. Neal, Haley, Breeland, Kennedy, Hodges, Haskins, Rivers, Mack, Allen, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bowers, Branham, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Emory, Funderburk, Hamilton, Howard, Jefferson, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Parks, Perry, Phillips, F. N. Smith, J. E. Smith, W. D. Smith, Tripp, Viers, Weeks and Harvin: A BILL TO CREATE A SOUTH CAROLINA AFFORDABLE HOUSING STUDY COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF INDIVIDUALS FROM A VARIETY OF DISCIPLINES WHO ARE TRAINED AND KNOWLEDGEABLE IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING NEEDS AND WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO RECOMMEND LEGISLATIVE CHANGES, IF APPROPRIATE TO THE GOVERNOR AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY, RELATED TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING ISSUES IN THE STATE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS DISSOLUTION UPON THE FILING OF IT RECOMMENDATIONS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Amended
Point of Order
Reconsidered
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence and Enrolled
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Overridden
Veto Sustained

H. 4724 -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2100, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A "Y" ENDORSEMENT FOR A COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE THAT AUTHORIZES THE DRIVER TO OPERATE CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4725 -- Reps. Cato, Cotty, Duncan, Barfield, Battle, Allen, Bales, Ballentine, Bowers, Brady, G. Brown, J. Brown, Ceips, Chalk, Clyburn, Cooper, Edge, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Leach, Limehouse, McGee, Miller, Norman, Ott, Perry, Sandifer, Scarborough, Thompson, Townsend, Viers, White and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 27-32-260 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PREPARATION AND SUPERVISION OF THE CLOSING DOCUMENTS AND THE CLOSING OF A PURCHASE AND SALE OF AN INTEREST IN A VACATION TIME SHARING PLAN, AND TO EXEMPT THE TRANSACTION FROM THE ATTORNEY PREFERENCE REQUIREMENT IN THE CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE IF THE CLOSING DOCUMENTS CONTAIN A CONSPICUOUS DISCLOSURE TO A PARTY TO A PURCHASE AND SALE OF AN INTEREST IN A VACATION TIME SHARING PLAN OF THE NEED TO UNDERSTAND HIS RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS PURSUANT TO THE CLOSING DOCUMENTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 27-32-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN CONNECTION WITH A VACATION TIME SHARING PLAN, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "CONTRACT".

Introduced and Committed

H. 4726 -- Reps. Clark, Dantzler, Emory and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE USING A HANDHELD CELLULAR TELEPHONE OR ANOTHER HANDOPERATED COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS PROVISION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4727 -- Reps. Toole and Duncan: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 157 OF 2005, RELATING TO MISCELLANEOUS TAX AND BUSINESS INCENTIVE MEASURES, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE SMALL BUSINESS TARGETED JOBS TAX CREDIT FROM THE TAX CREDITS AND EXEMPTIONS SUNSETTED IN THE ACT.

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4728 -- Reps. Huggins, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO MR. AND MRS. ORRIS F. BICKLEY OF IRMO ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR FIFTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY AND WISHING FOR THEM MANY MORE YEARS OF HAPPINESS AND GOOD HEALTH.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4729 -- Reps. Neilson, J. Hines and Lucas: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE FIREFIGHTER EARLE B. WILSON, JR. OF DARLINGTON COUNTY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO HIS CAREER AND COMMUNITY AND TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS EXCEPTIONAL FIFTY-FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE DARLINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4730 -- Reps. Ott, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE AND THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION WITH ITS BILL OF RIGHTS, ENUMERATING OUR UNALIENABLE RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES AND TO PROCLAIM THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2006, AS "LIBERTY DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4731 -- Rep. Frye: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR COACH HEYWARD BOUKNIGHT OF LEXINGTON COUNTY FOR OVER THIRTY YEARS OF COACHING AT BATESBURG-LEESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL AND TO COMMEMORATE HIM FOR ALL OF HIS MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS THROUGHOUT HIS LEGENDARY CAREER.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4732 -- Rep. Delleney: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF COUNCILMAN WILLIAM "BILL" WESTBROOK OF CHESTER COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4733 -- Rep. Leach: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR LINDLEY MAYER OF GREENVILLE COUNTY FOR HER OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO HER COMMUNITY IN VOLUNTEERISM, AND TO CONGRATULATE HER FOR RECEIVING A PRESTIGIOUS PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARD IN RECOGNITION OF THE WORK SHE HAS DONE IN BENEFITING THE LIVES OF OTHERS.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4734 -- Reps. Bowers, Hodges, R. Brown and McLeod: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE THREE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S PARISH IN COLLETON COUNTY AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO ALL OF THE CITIZENS OF COLLETON COUNTY AS THIS HISTORICAL AREA IN THE LOWCOUNTRY OF SOUTH CAROLINA BEGINS A YEARLONG CELEBRATION OF ITS HISTORY AND FOUNDING.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4735 -- Reps. Harrison and Jennings: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-23-410, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EVALUATIONS FOR DETERMINING THE FITNESS OF A PERSON CHARGED WITH A CRIME TO STAND TRIAL, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM FIFTEEN DAYS TO THIRTY DAYS THE TIME WITHIN WHICH THE EVALUATION OF THE PERSON MUST BE COMPLETED AND TO AUTHORIZE THE EXAMINING ENTITY TO APPLY TO THE COURT FOR AN EXTENSION OF UP TO FIFTEEN DAYS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-23-420, RELATING TO THE FITNESS TO STAND TRIAL REPORT OF A DESIGNATED EXAMINER, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM FIVE TO TEN DAYS THE TIME WITHIN WHICH THE EXAMINER MUST SUBMIT THE REPORT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-23-430, RELATING TO COMPETENCY HEARINGS AND DISPOSITION OF CASES IN SUCH HEARINGS, SO AS TO DECREASE FROM SIXTY DAYS TO FOURTEEN DAYS THE TIME WITHIN WHICH THE SOLICITOR MUST INITIATE JUDICIAL COMMITMENT PROCEEDINGS FOR A PERSON FOUND TO BE UNFIT TO STAND TRIAL AND TO AUTHORIZE THE COURT TO CONTINUE THE PERSON IN DETENTION IF THE PERSON IS ALREADY DETAINED OR TO REMAIN ON BOND IF ALREADY ON BOND.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Senate Amendments Amended
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Conference Committee
Report of Conference Committee
Adopted
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 4736 -- Reps. Clemmons, Cato, Chellis, Edge, Hardwick, Huggins, Sandifer and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-9-45, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CLASS D FIRE EQUIPMENT DEALER LICENSES AND PERMITS, TRAINING REQUIREMENTS, AND LICENSE AND PERMIT FEES, SO AS TO FURTHER SPECIFY REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN EQUIPMENT LICENSES AND PERMITS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIVISION OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL SHALL ESTABLISH FEES FOR EQUIPMENT LICENSES AND PERMITS IN REGULATION, WHICH MAY BE REVISED EVERY TWO YEARS, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT THE INITIAL FEES MAY NOT EXCEED THE CURRENT FEES OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR LICENSES AND TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS FOR PERMITS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4737 -- Reps. Edge, Clemmons, Mitchell, Bales, Chalk, Hiott, Rice, Sandifer, Kirsh, E. H. Pitts, J. Brown, Huggins, R. Brown and Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-225 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FEDERAL OR STATE INCOME TAX CREDITS FOR LOW INCOME HOUSING MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED WITH RESPECT TO THE VALUATION OF REAL PROPERTY OR IN DETERMINING THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR PROPERTY TAX PURPOSES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT FOR PROPERTIES THAT HAVE DEED RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT THAT PROMOTE OR PROVIDE FOR LOW INCOME HOUSING, THE INCOME APPROACH MUST BE THE METHOD OF VALUATION TO BE USED.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Ratified

H. 4738 -- Rep. Coleman: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1079 OF 1958, RELATING TO THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION FOR FAIRFIELD COUNTY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE SIZE OF THE COMMISSION FROM FIVE MEMBERS TO SEVEN MEMBERS AND TO REVISE THE METHOD OF THEIR APPOINTMENT.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 4739 -- Rep. Toole: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3367 SO AS TO ALLOW A SMALL BUSINESS AN ALTERNATE METHOD FOR CLAIMING THE TARGETED JOBS TAX CREDIT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4740 -- Reps. Ceips, E. H. Pitts, Harrison and Talley: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ENACTING THE FLOYD D. SPENCE VETERANS AND OVERSEAS ELECTORS VOTING RIGHTS ACT OF 2006, BY ADDING SECTION 7-15-465 SO AS TO ALLOW CERTAIN QUALIFIED ELECTORS LIVING OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES TO REGISTER TO VOTE, APPLY FOR A BALLOT, AND VOTE BY ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION AND PROVIDE THAT THE ELECTION COMMISSION MAY SEND AND RECEIVE VOTER REGISTRATION FORMS AND ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATIONS AND ACCEPT BALLOTS FROM ELIGIBLE ELECTORS VIA ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION; BY ADDING ARTICLES 9 AND 11 TO CHAPTER 15 OF TITLE 7 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF STATE AND FEDERAL WRITE-IN ABSENTEE BALLOTS TO BE USED IN GENERAL, SPECIAL, PRIMARY, AND RUN-OFF ELECTIONS FOR LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL ELECTIONS, PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTRONIC TRANSMITTAL OF THE BALLOTS, PROVIDE THAT THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION SHALL PROMULGATE REGULATIONS DETERMINING THE FORMAT OF THE STATE WRITE-IN ABSENTEE BALLOT, PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR FILLING OUT A WRITE-IN ABSENTEE BALLOT, PROVIDE CERTAIN PEOPLE WHO MAY ADMINISTER OATHS, AND PROVIDE FOR REPORTING OF THE NUMBER OF THESE BALLOTS SENT OUT AND RECEIVED; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 7-15-460 RELATING TO THE ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF CERTAIN APPLICATIONS AND BALLOTS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4741 -- Rep. Leach: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR KRISTEN LAFFLER OF GREENVILLE COUNTY FOR HER OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO HER COMMUNITY IN VOLUNTEERISM, AND TO CONGRATULATE HER FOR RECEIVING A PRESTIGIOUS PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARD IN RECOGNITION OF THE WORK SHE HAS DONE IN BENEFITING THE LIVES OF OTHERS.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4742 -- Reps. Rutherford, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO DECLARE TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2006 AS "ETIQUETTE DAY IN SOUTH CAROLINA" AND TO COMMEND THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S EDUCATIONAL TALENT SEARCH PROGRAM AND ITS PARTICIPANTS FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS AND PROGRESS IN BECOMING PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4743 -- Reps. Clark, Cotty, Pinson, Witherspoon, Parks, Martin, Moody-Lawrence, Brady, J. Brown, Emory, Herbkersman, J. Hines, Hodges, Hosey, Jefferson and Rivers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-137 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT ALLOWED A STATE EMPLOYEE USING THE EMPLOYEE'S PERSONAL VEHICLE WHILE ON OFFICIAL BUSINESS MUST NOT BE LESS THAN THE STANDARD BUSINESS MILEAGE RATE ESTABLISHED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND TO PROVIDE THE MANNER IN WHICH THIS REIMBURSEMENT APPLIES AND EXCEPTIONS TO THIS REIMBURSEMENT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4744 -- Rep. Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM PROPERTY TAX NOT MORE THAN TWO MOTOR VEHICLES OWNED OR LEASED BY A PERSON WHO IS PERMANENTLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4745 -- Rep. W. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 37-5-103, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON DEFICIENCY JUDGMENTS IN CONSUMER CREDIT SALES, SO AS TO CORRECT CROSS-REFERENCES TO THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4746 -- Reps. Jefferson, Hosey, Whipper, Anderson, J. Brown, Clyburn, Govan, J. Hines, Hodges, Kennedy, Leach, Littlejohn, Mitchell, Parks, Rivers, G. M. Smith and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-13-221 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO TAKE OR POSSESS MORE THAN TWO STRIPED BASS (ROCKFISH) PER DAY IN LAKE MARION, LAKE MOULTRIE, AND THE DIVERSION CANAL, TO PROVIDE THAT NO SIZE LIMITS APPLY TO THIS TWO-FISH LIMIT, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 50-13-222 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING JULY 1, 2006, THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES SHALL INCREASE THE NUMBER OF STRIPED BASS FRY STOCKED ANNUALLY IN LAKE MARION AND LAKE MOULTRIE, BY AT LEAST TEN PERCENT A YEAR FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE CONSECUTIVE YEARS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DAILY CATCH LIMITS OF FIVE STRIPED BASS IN CERTAIN WATERS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO DELETE LAKE MARION, LAKE MOULTRIE, AND DIVERSION CANAL FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-230, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO REVISE STRIPED BASS LIMITS, SO AS TO INCLUDE SECTION 50-13-221 WITHIN THIS SECTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-235, AS AMENDED, REQUIRING STRIPED BASS TAKEN FROM CERTAIN WATERS TO BE AT LEAST TWENTY-ONE INCHES IN SIZE, SO AS TO DELETE LAKE MARION AND LAKE MOULTRIE FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION.

Introduced and Committed
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H. 4747 -- Reps. Funderburk, Harrison, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E.