South Carolina General Assembly
116th Session, 2005-2006
Journal of the Senate

JOURNAL

of the

SENATE

of the

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

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Tuesday, January 10, 2006
(Statewide Session)

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

The General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, begun and holden at Columbia on the second Tuesday in January 2006, being the 10th day of the month.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution, the members of the Senate assembled this day in the Senate Chamber at 12 o'clock Noon.

The Senate was called to order by the PRESIDENT, the Honorable André Bauer.

Proceedings were opened with prayer by the Chaplain, the Reverend George E. Meetze, of Columbia, S.C., as follows:

Beloved, hear a word of HOPE from the Third Chapter of the Book of Revelation:

"I know your works: Behold, I have set before you an open door, and no man can shut it..."

Let us pray.

Our Father, as we return to these halls to face the opportunities and shoulder the responsibilities that are ours in these days in the history of our world, please grant that we may walk through our duty's door with confidence and hope - in the name of our God - in the words taught us by the Jew from Galilee - to pray together:

"Our Father, who art in Heaven,

Hallowed be Thy Name, Thy Kingdom come,

Thy will be done, on earth, as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our

trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us;

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For Thine is the Kingdom, and the power, and the glory -

forever and ever. Amen!"

The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.

MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR

The following appointments were transmitted by the Honorable Mark C. Sanford:

Statewide Appointments

Reappointment, Chief of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, with term to commence January 31, 2006, and to expire January 31, 2012

Robert M. Stewart, Sr., South Carolina Law Enforcement Div., P. O. Box 21398, Columbia, S.C. 29221

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Initial Appointment, Board of Directors of the South Carolina Public Service Authority, with term to commence May 19, 2004, and to expire May 19, 2011

At-Large - Chairman:

Oscar L. Thompson III, O. L. Thompson Construction Co., Inc., P.O. Box 63535, Charleston. S.C. 29419 VICE Guerry Green

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Initial Appointment, South Carolina State Ports Authority, with term to commence February 13, 2004, and to expire February 13, 2011

At-Large:

Colden R. Battey, Harvey and Battey, P.A., 1001 Craven St., Beaufort, S.C. 29902 VICE Tom Davis

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

Initial Appointment, South Carolina State Ports Authority, with term to commence February 13, 2006, and to expire February 13, 2013

At-Large:

David Joseph Posek, 623 North Main Street, Unit #2, Greenville, S.C. 29601 VICE Mark Kent

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

REGULATIONS RECEIVED

The following were received and referred to the appropriate committees for consideration:

Document No. 2976
Agency: South Carolina Occupational Health and Safety Review Board
SUBJECT: Representation of Parties and Interveners
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 10, 2006
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 10, 2006

Document No. 2982
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Office of Labor Services
SUBJECT: Child Labor
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 10, 2006
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 10, 2006

Document No. 3014
Agency: Commission on Higher Education
SUBJECT: South Carolina HOPE Scholarship
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 10, 2006
Referred to Education Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 10, 2006

Document No. 3015
Agency: Commission on Higher Education
SUBJECT: Legislative Incentives for Future Excellence (LIFE) Scholarship Program
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 10, 2006
Referred to Education Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 10, 2006

Document No. 3016
Agency: Commission on Higher Education
SUBJECT: Lottery Tuition Assistance Program for Two-Year Public and Independent Institutions
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 10, 2006
Referred to Education Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 10, 2006

Document No. 3017
Agency: Commission on Higher Education
SUBJECT: Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Program
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 10, 2006
Referred to Education Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 10, 2006

Document No. 3018
Agency: Commission on Higher Commission
SUBJECT: LIFE Scholarship, SC HOPE Scholarship and Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Appeals Regulations
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 10, 2006
Referred to Education Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 10, 2006

Doctor of the Day

Senator PATTERSON introduced Dr. Gerald Wilson of Columbia, S.C., Doctor of the Day.

Leave of Absence

On motion of Senator RITCHIE, at 12:10 P.M., Senator HAWKINS was granted a leave of absence for today.

Leave of Absence

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, at 12:10 P.M., Senator J. VERNE SMITH was granted a leave of absence for the week.

Expression of Personal Interest

Senator THOMAS rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.

Expression of Personal Interest

Senator PEELER rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.

Expression of Personal Interest

Senator McCONNELL rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.

MOTION ADOPTED

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, with unanimous consent, the Senate agreed that, when the Senate adjourns today it stand adjourned to meet tomorrow, Wednesday, January 11, 2006, at 12:30 P.M.

Statement by Senator J. VERNE SMITH

In late summer I had surgery to remove my gall bladder. There were many complications, including a very serious infection in my blood. While the infection has been cured, my white blood cell count is still low, reducing my ability to fight any new infection. The white blood cell count has improved, but my doctors have advised me not to be in large groups of people until it is back to normal. I am keeping up with the issues and look forward to physically being with my colleagues as soon as possible.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

The following were introduced:

S. 937 (Word version) -- Senators Ryberg, Peeler, Verdin, Bryant, Grooms, Richardson, Rankin, Gregory, Fair, Cromer, Cleary, Mescher, O'Dell and Scott: 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 THE LOWER OF 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, OR THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE REAL PROPERTY AS DETERMINED ON APPEAL, IF LESS THAN THE TRANSFER VALUE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY LAW SHALL DEFINE AN OWNERSHIP TRANSFER, AND AN IMPROVEMENT TO REAL PROPERTY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY LAW SHALL PROVIDE A BASE YEAR FOR DETERMINING INITIAL FAIR MARKET VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 938 (Word version) -- Senators Courson, Hayes, Ryberg and Ritchie: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-3-5 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNOR SHALL APPOINT THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION WHO WILL BE A MEMBER OF THE GOVERNOR'S EXECUTIVE CABINET; TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-1-110 AND 1-1-1210, BOTH RELATING TO OFFICERS OF THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, SO AS TO DELETE THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION FROM THOSE LISTS AND TO UPDATE SALARY REFERENCES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-10, RELATING TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF DEPARTMENTS OF STATE GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION TO BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 59-3-10 AND 59-3-20, BOTH RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 939 (Word version) -- Senators Courson and Ritchie: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION FROM THE LIST OF STATE OFFICERS WHICH THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES TO BE ELECTED AND PROVIDE THAT UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE 2006 GENERAL ELECTION, THE SUPERINTENDENT MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR, UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, FOR A TERM COTERMINOUS WITH THE GOVERNOR.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 940 (Word version) -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT "HATLEY'S LAW" BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-2942, RELATING TO THE IMMOBILIZATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE UPON THE CONVICTION OF ITS OWNER FOR CERTAIN ALCOHOL RELATED MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL OFFENSES THAT CAUSE A MOTOR VEHICLE TO BE IMMOBILIZED, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHOSE VEHICLE IS IMMOBILIZED MAY NOT REGISTER A MOTOR VEHICLE IN HIS NAME SOLELY OR JOINTLY, TO REVISE THE PROCEDURE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MUST FOLLOW WHEN IT IMMOBILIZES A VEHICLE, TO REVISE THE PERIOD OF TIME IN WHICH A VEHICLE MAY BE IMMOBILIZED, TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT MAKES FALSIFYING A REPORT CONCERNING VEHICLES OWNED OR REGISTERED TO A PERSON A MISDEMEANOR, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE FEE THAT THE COURT MUST ASSESS EACH VEHICLE OWNED BY OR REGISTERED TO A PERSON CONVICTED OF CERTAIN ALCOHOL RELATED OFFENSES MUST NOW BE PAID TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO DEFRAY ITS EXPENSES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-118, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF CERTAIN ALCOHOL RELATED OFFENSES MAY NOT REGISTER A WATER DEVICE IN HIS NAME AND MUST HAVE ALL WATER DEVICES OWNED OR REGISTERED TO HIM IMMOBILIZED, TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR THE TERMS "IMMOBILIZED" AND "IMMOBILIZATION", TO PROVIDE THE PERIOD OF TIME A WATER DEVICE MUST BE IMMOBILIZED, TO PROVIDE FOR THE RELEASE OF AN IMMOBILIZED WATER DEVICE TO A LIENHOLDER, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A FEE MUST BE ASSESSED AGAINST A WATER DEVICE BEFORE ITS REGISTRATION OR CERTIFICATE OF NUMBER MAY BE REINSTATED.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 941 (Word version) -- Senators Short, Leventis and Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2385, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CREATION, MEMBERSHIP, AND DISSOLUTION OF LOCAL FOSTER CARE REVIEW BOARDS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION REQUIRING LEGISLATORS TO BE NOTIFIED BY CERTIFIED MAIL WHEN A VACANCY EXISTS ON A LOCAL REVIEW BOARD.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 942 (Word version) -- Senators Elliott, Ford and Leventis: 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.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 943 (Word version) -- Senators Elliott, Ford and Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 39-5-145 AND 39-5-147, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PRICE GOUGING AND MISLEADING CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS, RESPECTIVELY, 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 INCREASE THE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR PRICE GOUGING, INCLUDING A FELONY FOR THIRD AND SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 944 (Word version) -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-190, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN CLARENDON COUNTY, SO AS TO COMBINE THE CALVARY AND PANOLA PRECINCTS CREATING THE CALVARY-PANOLA PRECINCT AND 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.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 945 (Word version) -- Senator Verdin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 30-5-31 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR UNIFORM STANDARDS FOR DOCUMENTS PRESENTED FOR RECORDING TO A CLERK OF COURT OR REGISTER OF DEEDS.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 946 (Word version) -- Senators Leventis and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-7-79 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEFORE ANY LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENT OR BEFORE ANY ACTION BY THE GOVERNOR OR HIS AGENTS WHICH WOULD IMPLEMENT OR DIRECT A CHANGE IN A STATE PROGRAM OR IN A FEDERAL PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE STATE, THE BOARD OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS FIRST MUST CONDUCT A STUDY AND ISSUE A REPORT, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTENTS OF THE STUDY AND REPORT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR WHEN THE PROGRAM CHANGES TAKE EFFECT.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

Senator LEVENTIS spoke on the Bill.

S. 947 (Word version) -- Senators Courson, Hayes, Matthews, Setzler, Lourie, Short, Fair, Leventis, Land, Alexander, Ford, Gregory, O'Dell, Malloy, Moore, McConnell, J. Verne Smith, Sheheen, McGill, Knotts and Cleary: 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.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Education.

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

S. 947--Recalled

Senator MOORE asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Joint Resolution from the Committee on Education and ordered the Resolution placed on the Calendar without reference.

There was no objection.

The Resolution was placed on the Calendar.

S. 948 (Word version) -- Senators Rankin, Ford, Elliott, Sheheen, Leventis and Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-152-30 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE GOALS OF THE FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS INITIATIVE, BY ADDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A VOLUNTARY, UNIVERSAL PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM FOR FOUR-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN TO THE LIST OF GOALS; AND TO ADD SECTION 59-152-170, TO CREATE A VOLUNTARY, UNIVERSAL PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM FOR FOUR-YEAR-OLDS IN EACH COUNTY.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Education.

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

S. 949 (Word version) -- Senators Bryant and Verdin: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 56 OF TITLE 59 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE ATTENDANCE OF PUPILS, BY ADDING SECTION 59-65-35, TO PROVIDE THE LOCATIONS WHERE A PARENT MAY PROVIDE FOR THE ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION OF THEIR CHILDREN IN A HOME SCHOOLING PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-65-40, 59-65-45, AND 59-65-47, RELATING TO HOME SCHOOLING REQUIREMENTS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE PARENTS OF HOME SCHOOLED CHILDREN ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE THE EXCLUSIVE EDUCATORS OF THEIR CHILDREN; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-65-46, RELATING TO THE HOME SCHOOLING OF A FOSTER CHILD, TO PROVIDE THAT FOSTER PARENTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE THE EXCLUSIVE EDUCATORS OF THEIR FOSTER CHILDREN THAT ARE HOME SCHOOLED.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Education.

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

S. 950 (Word version) -- Senators Thomas, Knotts and Ryberg: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO POSTPONE UNTIL PROPERTY TAX YEAR 2007 THE IMPLEMENTATION OF VALUES DETERMINED IN A COUNTY'S MOST RECENTLY COMPLETED BUT NOT YET IMPLEMENTED COUNTYWIDE APPRAISAL AND EQUALIZATION PLAN.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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

S. 951 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell, Ford, Leventis, Ryberg and Ritchie: 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 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.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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

S. 952 (Word version) -- Senators Cromer and Leventis: 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 ONE-HALF EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS OTHERWISE DUE THESE SYSTEMS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE REFUND WITHOUT INTEREST OF THE EXEMPT PORTION OF THE EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY THESE EMPLOYEES WITH RESPECT TO EMPLOYMENT AFTER JUNE 30, 2005.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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

S. 953 (Word version) -- Senators Campsen and Cleary: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 14-1-207 AND 14-1-208, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ASSESSMENTS ON MAGISTRATES COURT OFFENSES AND MUNICIPAL COURT OFFENSES, RESPECTIVELY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THESE ASSESSMENTS MAY NOT BE IMPOSED ON MISDEMEANOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS INCLUDING PROHIBITED AREA PARKING VIOLATIONS AND VIOLATIONS FOR PARKING IN PLACES CLEARLY DESIGNATED FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 14-1-211, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SURCHARGES ON GENERAL SESSIONS, MAGISTRATES, AND MUNICIPAL COURT OFFENSES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT MISDEMEANOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS EXEMPTED FROM THE SURCHARGE INCLUDE PROHIBITED AREA PARKING VIOLATIONS AND VIOLATIONS FOR PARKING IN PLACES CLEARLY DESIGNATED FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 954 (Word version) -- Senator Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-70, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS SUBJECT TO THE STATE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO EXCLUDE DEBT SERVICE FROM THE THRESHOLD AMOUNT THAT MAKES A SCHOOL DISTRICT SUBJECT TO THE CODE AND TO CHANGE REFERENCES FROM "DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF GENERAL SERVICES" TO "MATERIALS MANAGEMENT OFFICE".
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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

S. 955 (Word version) -- Senators Moore and Ritchie: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 63 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY ISSUE SOUTH CAROLINA PEACH COUNCIL SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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

S. 956 (Word version) -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE VISION SCREENINGS REQUIRED FOR THE RENEWAL OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE, AND PENALTIES FOR OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE WHEN ITS OPERATOR'S VISION IS DEFECTIVE, SO AS TO PERMIT A PERSON WHOSE DEGREE OF VISION IS LESS THAN 20/40 BUT BETTER THAN 20/200 TO OBTAIN A DRIVER'S LICENSE AND OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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

S. 957 (Word version) -- Senator Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-80 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION FOR A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PERMIT, TO PROVIDE THAT AN APPLICANT MUST BECOME AN ORGAN DONOR AS A CONDITION TO RECEIVING A LICENSE OR PERMIT UNLESS THE APPLICANT AFFIRMATIVELY INDICATES ON THE APPLICATION THAT THE APPLICANT DOES NOT WANT TO BE AN ORGAN DONOR, AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-43-30 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO PERSONS WHO MAY BECOME AN ORGAN DONOR, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO PROVIDE DRIVER'S LICENSE APPLICANTS WITH A FORM SUFFICIENT TO BECOME AN ORGAN DONOR.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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

S. 958 (Word version) -- Senators Cleary, Elliott, Lourie, Leventis, Scott, Anderson and Reese: 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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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 959 (Word version) -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 47, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ANIMALS, LIVESTOCK, AND POULTRY, BY ADDING CHAPTER 2 WHICH ENACTS THE "EXOTIC ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION ACT", SO AS TO DEFINE EXOTIC ANIMAL AS THOSE SPECIES OF ANIMALS THAT ARE INHERENTLY DANGEROUS TO HUMANS AND TO EXEMPT SPECIFIC ANIMALS AND CERTAIN ENTITIES POSSESSING EXOTIC ANIMALS; TO PROHIBIT A PERSON FROM OWNING OR POSSESSING AN EXOTIC ANIMAL UNLESS THE PERSON WAS IN LEGAL POSSESSION OF THE ANIMAL BEFORE THIS ACT'S EFFECTIVE DATE AND THE PERSON OBTAINS A PERSONAL POSSESSION PERMIT FOR THE EXOTIC ANIMAL WITHIN NINETY DAYS OF THIS ACT'S EFFECTIVE DATE; TO ESTABLISH IDENTIFICATION, CAGING, CARE AND TREATMENT, AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS; TO PROHIBIT PUBLIC CONTACT WITH AN EXOTIC ANIMAL; TO AUTHORIZE INSPECTIONS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES; TO AUTHORIZE CONFISCATION OF THESE ANIMALS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

S. 960 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell, Leatherman, Thomas, Hayes, Martin, Short, Alexander, Richardson, Ritchie, Sheheen, Campsen, Williams, Ford, O'Dell and Setzler: 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 SECTIONS 1 AND 3 OF ARTICLE X, RELATING TO FINANCE AND TAXATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REQUIREMENT THAT TAXATION OF REAL PROPERTY MUST BE UNIFORM APPLIES TO PROPERTY WITHIN A TAXING JURISDICTION RATHER THAN STATEWIDE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 6 OF ARTICLE X, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BASE TAX VALUE FOR REAL PROPERTY IS ROLLED BACK TO THE TAXABLE VALUE OF THE 2004 TAX YEAR OR THE TAX YEAR IN WHICH THE MOST RECENT REASSESSMENT OCCURRED PRIOR TO 2004, TO REQUIRE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE SYSTEM FOR ASSESSMENT OF REAL PROPERTY BASED ON REASSESSMENTS AT THE TIME OF ASSESSABLE TRANSFERS OF INTEREST, TO PROVIDE FOR COUNTIES TO SELECT FROM SEVERAL METHODS OF ASSESSMENT AS ESTABLISHED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, 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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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 961 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell, Ford and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-1-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PREREQUISITES TO ISSUANCE OF A CORPORATE CERTIFICATE TO A PROPOSED MUNICIPALITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE AREA SEEKING TO BE INCORPORATED MEETS THE REQUIREMENT OF PROPOSING A MINIMUM LEVEL OF LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IF THE PROPOSAL DESCRIBES HOW THE AREA SHALL PROVIDE SERVICES IN EQUAL OR GREATER LEVELS TO THE AREA'S EXISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT COVERAGE PRIOR TO SEEKING INCORPORATION.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 962 (Word version) -- Senators Martin and Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-600, 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 41-15-310, RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION HEARING OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY CONTESTED CASES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH CASES MUST BE HEARD BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT 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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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 963 (Word version) -- Senator Cleary: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 27-47-630 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR NOTICE AND COMPENSATION FOR MOVING COSTS TO A RESIDENT OF A MANUFACTURED HOME PARK WHO MUST RELOCATE BECAUSE OF THE SALE OF THE PARK BY THE OWNER.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 964 (Word version) -- Senator Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-5-190, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENDORSEMENT AND EXECUTION OF WARRANTS ISSUED IN OTHER COUNTIES OR BY MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE A WARRANT IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE ENDORSED BY A MAGISTRATE IN THE COUNTY WHERE A PERSON CHARGED WITH A CRIME RESIDES OR WHERE HE IS LOCATED, TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR TURNING OVER THE PERSON ARRESTED TO AN OFFICER WITH JURISDICTION OVER THE WARRANT AND FOR RELEASE OF THE PERSON ARRESTED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND TO ELIMINATE THE EXCEPTION THAT PROVIDES THAT A MAGISTRATE IS NOT REQUIRED TO ENDORSE A WARRANT WHEN THE PENALTY FOR EACH OFFENSE IS NO MORE THAN TEN DOLLARS OR WHEN THE OFFENSE IS ILLEGAL PARKING OF A MOTOR VEHICLE.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 965 (Word version) -- Senator Leatherman: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND TO RETURN ALL SET-ASIDES COLLECTED FROM BLIND VENDORS PURSUANT TO SECTION 14.4, PART 1B OF THE 2005 GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 14.4, PART 1B OF THE 2005 GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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

S. 965--Recalled

Senator LEATHERMAN asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Joint Resolution from the Committee on Finance and ordered the Resolution placed on the Calendar without reference.

There was no objection.

The Resolution was placed on the Calendar.

S. 966 (Word version) -- Senators Leatherman, O'Dell and Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-160 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE AGENCY HEAD SALARY COMMISSION AND SALARY INCREASES FOR AGENCY HEADS, TO PROVIDE THAT SALARY INCREASES FOR TECHNICAL COLLEGE PRESIDENTS ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE AGENCY HEAD SALARY COMMISSION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-165 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE SALARY AND FRINGE BENEFIT SURVEY FOR AGENCY HEADS, TO PROVIDE THAT A SALARY AND FRINGE BENEFIT SURVEY MUST BE CONDUCTED FOR TECHNICAL COLLEGE PRESIDENTS EVERY THREE YEARS AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE AGENCY HEAD SALARY COMMISSION MAY RECOMMEND TO THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD THAT TECHNICAL COLLEGE PRESIDENT SALARIES MAY BE ADJUSTED AS REQUIRED.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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

S. 967 (Word version) -- Senators Martin, Ford and O'Dell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 TO CHAPTER 69, TITLE 38, SO AS TO ENACT THE "ANNUITY INVESTMENTS BY SENIORS ACT" TO PROVIDE STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR RECOMMENDATIONS TO SENIOR CONSUMERS TO ENSURE THAT ANNUITY PRODUCTS FOR THESE SENIOR CONSUMERS ADDRESS THEIR INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL NEEDS.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 968 (Word version) -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-706, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL LIGHTS TO OBSERVE OR HARASS WILDLIFE IN GAME ZONES 9 AND 10, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL LIGHTS FROM A VEHICLE OR WATER CONVEYANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBSERVING OR HARASSING WILDLIFE IN GAME ZONE 9 IS UNLAWFUL AFTER 11:00 P.M. AND TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY THE OWNER OF THE REAL PROPERTY OR A PERSON WITH A LEGAL OR LEASEHOLD INTEREST THEREIN MAY USE ARTIFICIAL LIGHTS IN THE MANNER PERMITTED ABOVE.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.

S. 969 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell, Leatherman, Thomas, Hayes, Martin, Short, Alexander, Richardson, Ritchie, Sheheen, Campsen, Williams, Ford and Setzler: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO ANNUAL BUDGETS AND EXPENSES OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A TAX MUST BE LEVIED TO PAY FOR A DEFICIENCY OF THE PRECEDING YEAR, ANY CATASTROPHIC EVENT OUTSIDE THE CONTROL OF THE GOVERNING BODY, OR COMPLIANCE WITH A COURT ORDER OR DECREE, THE AMOUNT OF TAX PAID BY A TAXPAYER MUST BE LISTED ON THE TAX STATEMENT AS A SEPARATE SURCHARGE AND NOT INCLUDED WITH A GENERAL MILLAGE INCREASE; AND PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE, RELATING TO FINANCE AND TAXATION, BY ADDING SECTION 17, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, EXCEPT IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, A SCHOOL DISTRICT, COUNTY, MUNICIPALITY, SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT, PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT, OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE MUST LIMIT AN INCREASE IN ITS MILLAGE RATE TO NO MORE THAN THE AVERAGE OF THE PERCENTAGE INCREASES IN THE TOTAL PERSONAL INCOME GROWTH IN THE STATE FOR EACH OF THE THREE PREVIOUSLY COMPLETED CALENDAR YEARS FOR WHICH FIGURES ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 970 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell, Leatherman, Thomas, Hayes, Martin, Short, Alexander, Richardson, Ritchie, Sheheen, Campsen, Williams, Ford and Setzler: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 6-1-320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LIMITATION IN MILLAGE RATE INCREASES.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 971 (Word version) -- Senator Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 18-9-130 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE EFFECT OF A NOTICE OF APPEAL ON THE EXECUTION OF A JUDGMENT, TO PROVIDE THAT A NOTICE OF APPEAL OF A MONEY JUDGMENT IN A CIVIL ACTION STAYS THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE JUDGMENT AGAINST THE APPELLANT WITHOUT THE NECESSITY OF A BOND EXCEPT UPON MOTION OF THE RESPONDENT, TO ESTABLISH LIMITS ON THE AMOUNT OF AN APPEAL BOND, TO PROVIDE PROTECTION AGAINST AN APPEAL BOND CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL ECONOMIC HARM TO AN APPELLANT, TO ALLOW A COURT TO ADJUST THE AMOUNT OF AN APPEAL BOND IF THE APPELLANT IS DISSIPATING OR SECRETING HIS ASSETS OR DIVERTING HIS ASSETS OUTSIDE THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS TO AVOID PAYMENT OF THE JUDGMENT, AND TO PROTECT THE APPELLANT FROM THE PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF TRADE SECRETS OR SIMILAR INFORMATION WHEN THE COURT IS DETERMINING THE APPELLANT'S NET WORTH IF THE APPELLANT BELIEVES IN GOOD FAITH THAT DISCLOSURE WOULD BE DAMAGING TO THE APPELLANT'S BUSINESS.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 972 (Word version) -- Senator Leventis: 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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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 973 (Word version) -- Senator Leventis: 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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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 974 (Word version) -- Senator Leventis: 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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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 975 (Word version) -- Senator Leventis: 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.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 976 (Word version) -- Senator Leventis: 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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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 977 (Word version) -- Senator Leventis: 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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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 978 (Word version) -- Senator Leventis: 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.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 979 (Word version) -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF CHILDREN, INCLUDING THE APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIANS AD LITEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT MAY APPOINT AN ATTORNEY FOR A LAY GUARDIAN AD LITEM BUT MAY NOT IF THE GUARDIAN AD LITEM IS AN ATTORNEY.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 980 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 17, ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO SLUM CLEARANCE AND REDEVELOPMENT, SO AS TO DELETE PARAGRAPHS 2 AND 3 WHICH AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO PROVIDE THAT MUNICIPALITIES AND HOUSING OR REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES IN SUMTER AND CHEROKEE COUNTIES HAVE THE POWER TO CARRY OUT SLUM CLEARANCE AND REDEVELOPMENT; AND PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 5, ARTICLE XIV, RELATING TO SLUM CLEARANCE AND REDEVELOPMENT, SO AS TO DELETE SECTION 5 WHICH AUTHORIZES THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO PROVIDE THAT MUNICIPALITIES AND HOUSING OR REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES IN SPARTANBURG, YORK, GREENVILLE, CHARLESTON, RICHLAND, AND LAURENS COUNTIES HAVE THE POWER TO CARRY OUT SLUM CLEARANCE AND REDEVELOPMENT AND WHICH PROVIDES THAT SPARTANBURG, GREENVILLE, AND LAURENS COUNTIES HAVE AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE AIR RIGHTS.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 981 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A COUNTY'S POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN, SO AS TO DELETE A PROVISION AUTHORIZING COUNTIES TO EXERCISE THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN FOR SLUM CLEARANCE AND REDEVELOPMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 5-7-50, RELATING TO A MUNICIPALITY'S POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN, SO AS TO DELETE A PROVISION AUTHORIZING MUNICIPALITIES TO EXERCISE THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN FOR SLUM CLEARANCE AND REDEVELOPMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 28-2-60, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION OF THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURE ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CIRCUMSTANCES THAT ARE NOT PUBLIC USE AND DO NOT JUSTIFY CONDEMNATION OF PROPERTY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 28-2-210, RELATING TO ACTIONS IN CONDEMNATION, SO AS TO REFERENCE THE CIRCUMSTANCES THAT ARE NOT PUBLIC USE AND DO NOT JUSTIFY CONDEMNATION OF PROPERTY.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 982 (Word version) -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 28-2-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE INTENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY CONCERNING THE PROVISIONS OF THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURE ACT, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTENDS THAT THE EXERCISE OF EMINENT DOMAIN IS GOVERNED BY THE LAW AS INTERPRETED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT PRIOR TO THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT'S DECISION IN KELO V. CITY OF NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT AND TO ADD A DECLARATION BASED UPON THE RESTRICTIVE PRINCIPLES THAT HAVE GOVERNED THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT'S DECISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 28-2-30, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURE ACT, SO AS TO ADD DEFINITIONS FOR THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN AND PUBLIC USE; TO AMEND SECTION 28-2-60, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION OF THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURE ACT, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TERMINOLOGY IN THAT SECTION FROM PUBLIC PURPOSE TO PUBLIC USE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 28-2-210, RELATING TO ACTIONS IN CONDEMNATION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TERMINOLOGY IN THAT SECTION FROM PUBLIC PURPOSE TO PUBLIC USE.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 983 (Word version) -- Senators Moore and Ford: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 39 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A PUBLIC ENTITY EXCEEDS THE AUTHORITY GRANTED TO IT UNDER THE CONSTITUTION AND STATUTORY LAW OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO CONDEMN PROPERTY BY EMINENT DOMAIN, OR IF AN APPOINTED OFFICIAL, LOCAL GOVERNING BODY, PLANNING OR ZONING ENTITY, OR PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEE EXCEEDS THE AUTHORITY GRANTED TO IT UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 29 OF TITLE 6, THEN THE OFFICIAL OR ENTITY THAT EXCEEDS ITS AUTHORITY COMMITS AN UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICE AND IS SUBJECT TO AN ACTION FOR DAMAGES AS PROVIDED BY LAW.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 984 (Word version) -- Senators Richardson, Ryberg, Peeler, Ritchie, Bryant, Cleary, Verdin, Cromer, Gregory, Mescher and Thomas: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006 SURPLUS GENERAL FUND REVENUES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACCELERATING THE RESTORATION OF ALL FUNDS PREVIOUSLY TRANSFERRED AND APPROPRIATED FROM EARMARKED OR RESTRICTED ACCOUNTS IN THE STATEWIDE ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING SYSTEM (STARS) AND TO APPROPRIATE ANY REMAINING BALANCE OF THESE SURPLUS REVENUES AFTER THE STARS RESTORATION TO THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND TO BE USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF SECONDARY ROADS.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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

S. 985 (Word version) -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-530(B) OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE USE OF REVENUE FROM THE LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS TAX, TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY WHICH COLLECTS ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS IN ACCOMMODATIONS TAXES MAY USE THE REVENUE COLLECTED FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ITEMS LISTED IN SECTION 6-1-530(A) AND POLICE, FIRE PROTECTION, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, AND EMERGENCY-PREPAREDNESS OPERATIONS DIRECTLY ATTENDANT TO THOSE FACILITIES.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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

S. 986 (Word version) -- Senators Ryberg and Bryant: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 5-37-40 AND 5-37-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS AND THE MEANS OF ADOPTING IMPROVEMENT PLANS FOR PURPOSES OF THE MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 1999, SO AS TO DELETE AUTHORITY FOR INCLUDING FUTURE OWNER-OWNER OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IN THE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WITH THE OWNER'S WRITTEN PERMISSION AND TO EXTEND THIS DELETION TO AN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT LOCATED WITHIN A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA PURSUANT TO THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING LAW; TO AMEND SECTIONS 31-6-20, 31-6-30, AND 31-6-80, ALL AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FINDINGS, DEFINITIONS, AND PROCEDURES FOR ADOPTING REDEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR PURPOSES OF THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING LAW, SO AS TO REVISE DEFINITIONS APPLICABLE FOR THE TAX INCREMENTS FINANCING LAW, DELETE THE DEFINITION OF "AGRICULTURAL AREA" AND REVISE THE DEFINITIONS FOR "BLIGHTED AREA", "CONSERVATION AREA", "REDEVELOPMENT PLAN", "REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA", "REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT COSTS", AND TO REVISE THE FINDINGS REQUIRED FOR THE ADOPTION OF A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN; TO AMEND SECTIONS 31-7-20, 31-7-30, 31-7-80, AND 31-7-120, ALL AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FINDINGS, DEFINITIONS, FINDINGS NECESSARY FOR A REDEVELOPMENT PROPERTY ORDINANCE, AND JOINT REDEVELOPMENT PLAN BY MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES FOR PURPOSES OF THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING ACT FOR COUNTIES, SO AS TO REVISE FINDINGS MADE FOR PURPOSES OF THE ACT, REVISE THE DEFINITIONS FOR "BLIGHTED AREA", "CONSERVATION AREA", "SPRAWL AREA", "REDEVELOPMENT PLAN", "REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT", "REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA", AND "REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT COSTS", TO REVISE THE FINDINGS REQUIRED FOR THE ADOPTION OF A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN, AND REVISE THE METHOD OF ADOPTION OF JOINT REDEVELOPMENT PLANS BY MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 31-7-25 AND 31-7-130, RELATING TO FINDINGS MADE PURSUANT TO THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING ACT FOR COUNTIES AND THE APPLICATION OF THAT ACT TO A GOVERNMENT-OWNED TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDER.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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

S. 987 (Word version) -- Senator Reese: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE RECALCULATION OF THE SERVICE RETIREMENT BENEFIT PAID RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM WHO ELECTED THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADVANCE OPTION SO AS TO INCREASE THE BENEFIT TO THE MAXIMUM AFTER ALL AMOUNTS ADVANCED TO A RETIREE ELECTING THIS OPTION HAVE BEEN RECOVERED, AND TO MAKE THIS RECALCULATION PROSPECTIVE ONLY.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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

S. 988 (Word version) -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-130, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "SALES PRICE" FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SALES AND USE TAX ACT, SO AS TO EXCLUDE FROM THE DEFINITION AMOUNTS OTHERWISE INCLUDED IN SALES PRICE BUT WHICH REFLECT THE COST OF DELIVERY OR INSTALLATION OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY OR BOTH DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION OF SUCH PROPERTY.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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

S. 989 (Word version) -- Senator Short: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-920, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE ACT, SO AS TO CLARIFY USE OF THE DEFINED TERM "SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT COSTS" IN THE DEFINITION OF "DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE", ADD SCHOOL DISTRICT TO THE DEFINITION OF "GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY", INCLUDE PUBLIC EDUCATION FACILITIES FOR GRADES K-12 IN THE DEFINITION OF "PUBLIC FACILITIES", AND PROVIDE THAT "SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT COSTS" INCLUDE CERTAIN ACQUISITIONS, REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE, AND UPGRADES, BUT DO NOT INCLUDE ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATING COSTS OR PRINCIPAL PAYMENTS AND INTEREST OR OTHER FINANCE CHARGES ON BONDS OR OTHER INDEBTEDNESS EXCEPT FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS ISSUED BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY TO FINANCE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IDENTIFIED IN THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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

S. 990 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-33-210, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LICENSE TAXES GRANTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 61, THE ALCOHOL BEVERAGE CONTROL ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE A TAX ON A LICENSED RETAIL DEALER WITH A WHOLESALER'S BASIC PERMIT ISSUE PURSUANT TO THE FEDERAL ALCOHOLIC ADMINISTRATION ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-33-245, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE EXCISE TAX ON THE GROSS PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS BY THE DRINK, SO AS TO REPLACE THE EXCISE TAX WITH A LICENSE TAX ON WHOLESALERS IMPOSED AT THE RATE OF SIXTY-SIX CENTS A LITER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES" FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SALES TAX ACT, SO AS TO DELETE AN OBSOLETE REFERENCE TO THE FORMER EXCISE TAX ON THE GROSS PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS BY THE DRINK.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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

S. 991 (Word version) -- Senator Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-21-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SECURING OF FUNDS RECEIVED OR HELD IN TRUST BY A BANK OR TRUST COMPANY, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF SECURITY.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 992 (Word version) -- Senator Short: 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 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.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Education.

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

S. 993 (Word version) -- Senator Elliott: 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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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 994 (Word version) -- Senator Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-80-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AFTER JUNE 30, 2006, A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF ARSON MUST NOT PERFORM FIREFIGHTING DUTIES IN THIS STATE UNLESS THE PERSON IS EMPLOYED AS OF JUNE 30, 2006, AS A FIREFIGHTER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW IN EFFECT AT THAT TIME AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT IF THE PERSON LEAVES THIS PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT THE PROHIBITION APPLIES.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 995 (Word version) -- Senators Hayes, Cromer, Pinckney and Bryant: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-910, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITION OF TERMS IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS PRACTICE ACT, SO AS TO CLARIFY CERTAIN TERMS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-935, RELATING TO FUNCTIONS A PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT MAY PERFORM, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT ONLY A PERMANENTLY LICENSED PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT MAY PRESCRIBE MEDICATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-940, RELATING TO PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT LICENSE APPLICATION PROCEDURES, SO AS TO REVISE PROCEDURES CONCERNING ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY AUTHORIZATIONS AND PERMANENT LICENSURE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-945, RELATING TO PERMANENT LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, SO AS TO REVISE ACCREDITATION ENTITIES AND TO REQUIRE AN APPLICANT TO APPEAR BEFORE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS OR A BOARD DESIGNEE WITH HIS SCOPE OF PRACTICE GUIDELINES AND TO DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF THIS PRACTICE ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-950, RELATING TO LIMITED LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR A PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT, SO AS TO REVISE ACCREDITATION ENTITIES AND TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN AN APPLICANT APPEARS FOR LICENSURE, IT MAY BE BEFORE A DESIGNEE OF THE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-955, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR SUPERVISING PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, SO AS TO DESIGNATE REQUIREMENTS FOR ON-SITE AND OFF-SITE PRACTICE SETTINGS, TO CLARIFY ON-SITE REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING THE SUPERVISING PHYSICIAN BEING PHYSICALLY PRESENT AT THE LOCATION WHERE THE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT IS PROVIDING SERVICES, AND TO ESTABLISH OFF-SITE PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING REQUIRING A PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT TO HAVE CERTAIN PERIODS OF CLINICAL EXPERIENCE BEFORE PRACTICING OFF-SITE, ESTABLISHING PERIODS OF TIME THE SUPERVISING PHYSICIAN MUST BE PHYSICALLY AT THE LOCATION WHERE THE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT IS PROVIDING SERVICES, AND REVISING THE TIME WITHIN WHICH THE SUPERVISING PHYSICIAN MUST REVIEW THE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT'S CHARTS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-965, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF A PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT TO PRESCRIBE DRUG THERAPY, SO AS TO EXPAND THE AUTHORITY TO PRESCRIBE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AND TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN THIS AUTHORITY, INCLUDING ESTABLISHING CONTACT HOURS, CONTINUING EDUCATION, AND BIENNIAL SUPERVISING PHYSICIAN REVIEW; TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-970, RELATING TO ACTS A PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT IS PROHIBITED FROM PERFORMING, SO AS TO INCLUDE A MEDICAL ACT, TASK, OR FUNCTION OUTSIDE THE USUAL PRACTICE OF THE SUPERVISING PHYSICIAN; TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-980, RELATING TO TREATMENT OF PATIENTS IN CHRONIC CARE AND LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT A PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT'S ALTERNATE SUPERVISOR IN SUCH CASES MUST BE A PHYSICIAN SUPERVISOR; TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-1000, RELATING TO PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS IN INVESTIGATIONS AND HEARINGS REGARDING A PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT, SO AS TO DELETE THESE PROVISIONS AND TO PROVIDE THAT INVESTIGATIONS AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS MUST BE CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROVISIONS CONCERNING PHYSICIANS IN SUCH MATTERS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-1010, RELATING TO PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT LICENSURE RENEWAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT RENEWAL MUST BE BIENNIAL AND THAT THE LICENSEE MUST COMPLY WITH CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-1015, RELATING TO PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT LICENSURE FEES, SO AS TO FURTHER SPECIFY PROVISIONS FOR ADJUSTING THESE FEES BIENNIALLY.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

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

S. 996 (Word version) -- Senators Thomas and Ritchie: 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 63 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY ISSUE "CANCER RESEARCH CENTERS OF THE CAROLINAS" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF FEES COLLECTED FOR THESE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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

S. 997 (Word version) -- Senator Bryant: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-652, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT IN THE FIRST DEGREE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR A FIRST OFFENSE OF A VIOLATION OF SECTION 16-3-655, CRIMINAL SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE FIRST DEGREE WITH A MINOR UNDER THE AGE OF TWELVE, TO TWENTY-FIVE YEARS' IMPRISONMENT, NO PART OF WHICH MAY BE SUSPENDED OR PROBATION GRANTED, OR IMPRISONMENT FOR LIFE, AND TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR A SECOND OFFENSE OF SECTION 16-3-655, CRIMINAL SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE FIRST DEGREE WITH A MINOR UNDER THE AGE OF TWELVE, TO DEATH OR IMPRISONMENT FOR LIFE, AND TO INCLUDE STATUTORY AGGRAVATING AND MITIGATING FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN DETERMINING WHAT SENTENCE TO IMPOSE.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 998 (Word version) -- Senators Ritchie and Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1640, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A FINGERPRINT REVIEW FOR A PERSON APPLYING FOR LICENSURE AS A FOSTER PARENT, SO AS TO INCLUDE ANYONE SEEKING APPROVAL TO ADOPT A CHILD IN THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS) TO UNDERGO A FINGERPRINT REVIEW; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1642 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON FOSTER CARE REPLACEMENT WITH PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT OR OTHER CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS OR PLEAS, SO AS TO INCLUDE A PROHIBITION ON PLACING A DSS CHILD IN A HOME FOR FOSTER CARE OR ADOPTION WHERE ANYONE IN THE HOME OVER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN HAS PLED GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE TO UNLAWFUL CONDUCT TOWARD A CHILD OR CRUELTY TO CHILDREN.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 999 (Word version) -- Senator Verdin: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE JOANNA LIONS CLUB ON THE OCCASION OF ITS FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY ON JANUARY 12, 2006, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES FOR THE FUTURE AND SINCEREST THANKS TO THE CLUB AND ITS MEMBERS FOR THEIR CONTINUED GOOD WORKS.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 1000 (Word version) -- Senator Anderson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO WELCOME THE REVEREND JESSE LOUIS JACKSON, SR. BACK TO HIS HOMETOWN AND TO THANK HIM FOR CONTINUING TO BE ONE OF THE NATION'S FOREMOST LEADERS FOR CIVIL RIGHTS, AND FOR WORKING TO BRIDGE THE GAP ACROSS RACE, CLASS, GENDER, AND BELIEF FOR NEARLY FOUR DECADES.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 1001 (Word version) -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 37-2-417 SO AS TO PROVIDE LIMITATIONS ON THE INSTITUTION OF A CREDIT BLOCK BY A GASOLINE RETAILER, A HOTEL OR OTHER SHORT-TERM LODGING FACILITY, OR A RENTAL CAR COMPANY AND TO PROVIDE FOR A PERSONAL CAUSE OF ACTION ONLY IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 1002 (Word version) -- Senator Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-80, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PAYMENT OF CERTAIN COST BY PRISONERS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A BOOKING FEE TO BE COLLECTED FROM PRISONERS WHEN INCARCERATED IN A DETENTION FACILITY, PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND REQUIRE AN ORDINANCE WITH CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS WHEN A MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY INITIATED THIS FEE.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.

S. 1003 (Word version) -- Senators Knotts and Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR ATTENDANCE AT THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIANS OF A CHILD ENROLLED IN A PUBLIC SCHOOL OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT COMPOSED OF AN AREA WHICH IS LESS THAN AN ENTIRE COUNTY MUST HAVE REGISTERED AT LEAST ONE MOTOR VEHICLE IN THEIR NAME IN THE COUNTY WHERE THE SCHOOL IS LOCATED WITH AN ADDRESS ON THE REGISTRATION CARD WHICH IS WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THAT SCHOOL DISTRICT.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.

S. 1004 (Word version) -- Senator Short: 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 REVISE CERTAIN EXIT EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS, 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 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.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.

S. 1005 (Word version) -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-35-20 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL PROVIDE FOR A FOUR-YEAR-OLD KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THIS STATE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-19-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE SCHOOL BOARDS OF TRUSTEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BOARDS SHALL PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR FOUR-YEAR-OLDS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-19-125, RELATING TO LEASING OF SCHOOL PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BOARDS OF TRUSTEES MAY LEASE PROPERTY TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR FOUR-YEAR-OLDS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-19-340, RELATING TO CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A BOARD OF TRUSTEES THAT PROVIDES CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR THREE-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN MAY CONTINUE TO SERVE THOSE CHILDREN; TO AMEND SECTION 59-20-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EDUCATION FINANCE ACT WEIGHTINGS, SO AS TO INCLUDE FOUR- AND FIVE-YEAR-OLDS IN THE KINDERGARTEN WEIGHTING; TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-20, RELATING TO A STUDENT'S AGE OF ATTENDANCE, SO AS TO INCLUDE FOUR-YEAR-OLDS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-31, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ATTENDANCE AT A PUBLIC SCHOOL, SO AS TO INCLUDE FOUR-YEAR-OLDS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-65-10, RELATING TO THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF A PARENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PARENTS SHALL ENROLL THEIR CHILDREN IN A FOUR-YEAR-OLD KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.

S. 1006 (Word version) -- Senators Short and Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-20-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, RELATING TO DETERMINATION OF ANNUAL ALLOCATIONS TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS UNDER THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT AND WEIGHTINGS USED TO PROVIDE FOR RELATIVE COSTS DIFFERENCES BASED ON PUPIL NEEDS, SO AS TO ADD A WEIGHTING FOR STUDENTS QUALIFYING FOR A FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1007 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: 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 PAYMENTS OF TAXES ON REAL PROPERTY, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE PAYMENT OF ESTIMATED PROPERTY TAXES ON REAL PROPERTY IN BI-MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS, EACH DUE ON FEBRUARY 15, APRIL 15, JUNE 15, AUGUST 15, OCTOBER 15, AND DECEMBER 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 TAXES 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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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1008 (Word version) -- Senator Cleary: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-134 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A NO WAKE ZONE IN MURRELLS INLET IN GEORGETOWN COUNTY BETWEEN NAUTICAL DAY MARKER 21 AND NAUTICAL DAY MARKER 41.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.

S. 1009 (Word version) -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-3-10 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE, TO PROVIDE THAT PHYSICAL CRUELTY INCLUDES CERTAIN CRIMES THAT INTEND PHYSICAL INJURY.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1010 (Word version) -- Senator J. Verne Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-440, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PENALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH DRIVING WITHOUT A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO DRIVES A MOTOR VEHICLE WITHOUT A DRIVER'S LICENSE AND WHOSE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE IS THE PROXIMATE CAUSE OF AN ACCIDENT THAT RESULTS IN THE DEATH OF ANOTHER PERSON IS GUILTY OF A FELONY AND, UPON CONVICTION, MUST BE IMPRISONED FOR NOT MORE THAN TEN YEARS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1011 (Word version) -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE 20 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-7230 TO PROVIDE THAT A STATEMENT MADE BY A CHILD WHILE IN THE CUSTODY OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OR IN A DETENTION FACILITY IS NOT ADMISSIBLE IN ANY FUTURE PROCEEDING UNLESS THE STATEMENT IS RECORDED BY A DEVICE THAT RECORDS AND STORES BOTH SOUND AND IMAGES.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1012 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell and Ritchie: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-19-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PLEDGING, SO AS TO PROHIBIT A PERSON OR JUDICIAL CANDIDATE FROM DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY SEEKING THE PLEDGE OF A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGARDING SCREENING FOR ANY JUDICIAL OFFICE UNTIL THE QUALIFICATIONS OF ALL THE CANDIDATES HAVE BEEN DETERMINED BY THE JUDICIAL MERIT SELECTION COMMISSION AND THE COMMISSION HAS FORMALLY RELEASED ITS REPORT.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1013 (Word version) -- Senator Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 30-1-190 SO AS TO REQUIRE A PUBLIC BODY UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE DELETION OF ELECTRONICALLY RETRIEVABLE ON-LINE PERSONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PERSONAL AND REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND AMOUNTS OF MORTGAGES RELATING TO THE PROPERTY LISTED.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1014 (Word version) -- Senators Knotts and Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-9-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A PERSON HAS BEEN DECLARED PERMANENTLY DISABLED IN A FINAL ORDER OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION AND IS REQUIRED TO APPEAR BEFORE THE COMMISSION TO DEFEND HIS AWARD OF BENEFITS, HIS ATTORNEY'S FEE MUST BE PAID BY HIS EMPLOYER.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1015 (Word version) -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONTENTS OF THE STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT A PUBLIC OFFICIAL, PUBLIC MEMBER, OR PUBLIC EMPLOYEE IS REQUIRED TO REPORT THE SOURCE OF ANY GIFTS, INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION, LODGING, FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT, OR ANYTHING OF VALUE WORTH TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS OR MORE IN A DAY OR WORTH TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS OR MORE IN THE AGGREGATE IN A CALENDAR YEAR, AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1302, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A CANDIDATE'S MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS OF CONTRIBUTIONS, CONTRIBUTORS, AND EXPENDITURES, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE CANDIDATE MUST MAINTAIN AND PRESERVE AN ACCOUNT OF THE OCCUPATION OF EACH PERSON MAKING A CONTRIBUTION.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1016 (Word version) -- Senator Hayes: 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.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1017 (Word version) -- Senator Gregory: 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.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

S. 1018 (Word version) -- Senator Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 518 OF 1982, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BERKELEY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTION OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS IN A PARTISAN INSTEAD OF NONPARTISAN ELECTION BEGINNING IN 2006 AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE NOMINATION AND ELECTION PROCEDURES OF A CANDIDATE FOR AN OFFICE.
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Read the first time and, on motion of Senator GROOMS, the Bill was referred to the Berkeley Delegation.

S. 1019 (Word version) -- Senator Grooms: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT BEFORE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BERKELEY COUNTY MAY BE ISSUED, AN ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY FIRST MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE BERKELEY COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION AND PROVIDED TO THE BERKELEY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE BERKELEY COUNTY COUNCIL, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE TIME LINES WHEN THE STUDY MUST BE COMPLETED.
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Read the first time and, on motion of Senator GROOMS, the Bill was referred to the Berkeley Delegation.

S. 1020 (Word version) -- Senator Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 518 OF 1982, RELATING TO THE BERKELEY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, THE ELECTION OF ITS MEMBERS, THE PREPARATION OF THE ANNUAL OPERATIONAL BUDGET FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BERKELEY COUNTY, AND SETTING OF THE NECESSARY TAX MILLAGE TO SUPPORT THE BUDGET, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE BUDGET TO BE SUBMITTED BY THE BOARD TO THE BERKELEY COUNTY COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO SETTING THE TAX MILLAGE NECESSARY FOR THE BUDGET BY THE COUNTY COUNCIL.
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Read the first time and, on motion of Senator GROOMS, the Bill was referred to the Berkeley Delegation.

S. 1021 (Word version) -- Senator Grooms: A BILL TO REQUIRE A SPECIAL CALCULATION OF THE ROLLBACK PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE IMPOSED FOR SCHOOL OPERATIONS IN BERKELEY COUNTY IN LIEU OF THE ROLLBACK MILLAGE CALCULATED IN THE MANNER PROVIDED BY GENERAL LAW.
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Read the first time and ordered placed on the Local and Uncontested Calendar.

S. 1022 (Word version) -- Senator Knotts: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH THE YEAR 2006, SCHOOL TAX MILLAGE FOR OPERATING PURPOSES SET BY THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS ONE, TWO, THREE, AND FOUR FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE DISTRICTS MUST BE FIRST APPROVED BY THE LEXINGTON COUNTY COUNCIL BEFORE THE COUNTY AUDITOR AND TREASURER MAY LEVY AND COLLECT THESE TAXES.
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Read the first time and ordered placed on the Local and Uncontested Calendar.

S. 1023 (Word version) -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 214 OF 2005, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF YORK SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 OF YORK COUNTY ARE ELECTED, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DATES ON WHICH THE ELECTION IS CONDUCTED.
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Read the first time and ordered placed on the Local and Uncontested Calendar.

S. 1024 (Word version) -- Senator Thomas: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO POSTPONE UNTIL 2007 THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE VALUES DETERMINED IN GREENVILLE COUNTY'S MOST RECENTLY COMPLETED COUNTYWIDE APPRAISAL AND EQUALIZATION PLAN.
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Read the first time and ordered placed on the Local and Uncontested Calendar.

S. 1025 (Word version) -- Senator Grooms: A BILL TO REQUIRE A SPECIAL CALCULATION OF THE ROLLBACK PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE IMPOSED FOR SCHOOL OPERATIONS IN CHARLESTON COUNTY IN LIEU OF THE ROLLBACK MILLAGE CALCULATED IN THE MANNER PROVIDED BY GENERAL LAW.
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Read the first time and ordered placed on the Local and Uncontested Calendar.

S. 1026 (Word version) -- Senators Leatherman, Leventis, Setzler, Rankin, McGill, Short, Martin, Sheheen, Alexander, Anderson, Bryant, Campsen, Cleary, Courson, Cromer, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Gregory, Grooms, Hawkins, Hayes, Hutto, Jackson, Knotts, Land, Lourie, Malloy, Matthews, McConnell, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Patterson, Peeler, Pinckney, Reese, Richardson, Ritchie, Ryberg, Scott, J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Verdin and Williams: 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.
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Senator LEATHERMAN spoke on the Resolution.

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

S. 1027 (Word version) -- Senators Leventis and Knotts: 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.
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Senator LEVENTIS spoke on the Bill.

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

S. 1028 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell, Leatherman, Thomas, Hayes, Martin, Short, Alexander, Richardson, Ritchie, Sheheen, Campsen, Williams, Knotts and Courson: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 25 IN CHAPTER 37, ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT REFORM ACT", SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A "POINT OF SALE" VALUATION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROPERTY TAX AND TO PROVIDE ALTERNATE METHODS WHICH MAY BE USED IN COUNTIES FOR THE VALUATION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY THAT INCLUDE A CURRENT FAIR MARKET VALUE METHOD, A CURRENT FAIR MARKET VALUE METHOD SUBJECT TO ANNUAL LIMITS IN INCREASES IN THE VALUE OF SUCH VALUE ATTRIBUTABLE TO INFLATION, AND A FAIR MARKET VALUE METHOD DETERMINED IN COUNTYWIDE APPRAISALS IMPLEMENTED EVERY FIFTH YEAR; TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-1210, RELATING TO THE INITIATIVE METHOD OF ENACTING COUNTY ORDINANCES, SO AS TO ALLOW THIS PROCESS TO INCLUDE ORDINANCES ENACTING A REAL PROPERTY VALUATION METHOD PERMITTED BY THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-50, RELATING TO FINANCIAL REPORTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF FINANCIAL REPORTS TO THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS, ECONOMIC RESEARCH SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-251, RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE ROLLBACK CALCULATIONS REQUIRED AFTER REASSESSMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF AND VALUATION OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO CONFORM VALUATION REFERENCES FOR REAL PROPERTY; TO REPEAL SECTION 12-37-223A, RELATING TO THE COUNTY OPTION PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION LIMITING INCREASES IN VALUE DUE TO REASSESSMENT; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 12-43-210, 12-43-217, 12-43-250, 12-43-260, AND 12-43-295, ALL RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX AND ALL MADE OBSOLETE BY THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1029 (Word version) -- Senators Campsen, McConnell, Martin, Peeler, Bryant, Mescher, Grooms, Hayes, Ryberg, Richardson, Fair, Leatherman, Alexander, Scott, Gregory, Thomas, Courson, O'Dell, Ritchie and Verdin: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE AN EMINENT DOMAIN STUDY COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE CONDEMNATION AUTHORITY OF ALL ENTITIES THAT POSSESS THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO RECOMMEND LEGISLATIVE CHANGES, IF APPROPRIATE.
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Senator CAMPSEN spoke on the Resolution.

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

S. 1030 (Word version) -- Senators Campsen, McConnell, Martin, Peeler, Bryant, Mescher, Grooms, Hayes, Ryberg, Richardson, Fair, Leatherman, Alexander, Scott, Gregory, Thomas, Courson, O'Dell, Ritchie and Verdin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 1 TO TITLE 28 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS PROTECTION ACT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 28-2-60, AND 28-2-210, RELATING TO EMINENT DOMAIN BY SUBSTITUTING "PUBLIC USE" FOR "PUBLIC PURPOSE"; TO AMEND SECTION 28-11-30, RELATING TO ACQUISITIONS OF REAL PROPERTY BY STATES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "PUBLIC BODY" FOR "ENTITY"; TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A COUNTY'S POWERS UNDER THE ALTERNATE FORMS OF GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO REQUIRE A COUNTY TO ADHERE TO STATEWIDE STANDARDS OF EXERCISING EMINENT DOMAIN AND DELETE PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN TO UNDERTAKE AND CARRY OUT CLEARANCE AND REDEVELOPMENT OF BLIGHTED OR SLUM PROPERTY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 5-7-50, RELATING TO A MUNICIPALITY'S POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN, SO AS TO REQUIRE A MUNICIPALITY TO ADHERE TO STATEWIDE STANDARDS OF EXERCISING EMINENT DOMAIN AND DELETE PROVISIONS CONCERNING USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN TO UNDERTAKE AND CARRY OUT CLEARANCE AND REDEVELOPMENT OF BLIGHTED OR SLUM PROPERTY.
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Senator CAMPSEN spoke on the Bill.

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

S. 1031 (Word version) -- Senators Campsen, McConnell, Martin, Peeler, Bryant, Mescher, Grooms, Hayes, Ryberg, Richardson, Fair, Leatherman, Alexander, Scott, Gregory, Thomas, Courson, O'Dell, Ritchie and Verdin: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 13, ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO TAKING OF PRIVATE PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION OF PUBLIC USE AND REQUIRE THAT AN ENTITY PROVE BY A PREPONDERANCE OF THE EVIDENCE THAT IT IS CONDEMNING PROPERTY FOR A PUBLIC USE AND WILL OWN, OPERATE, AND RETAIN CONTROL OVER THE CONDEMNED PROPERTY; PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 17, ARTICLE I, RELATING TO TREASON AND SLUM CLEARANCE AND REDEVELOPMENT, SO AS TO DELETE THE SECOND AND THIRD UNDESIGNATED PARAGRAPHS, WHICH PROVIDE MUNICIPALITIES AND HOUSING OR REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES IN SUMTER AND CHEROKEE COUNTIES THE POWER TO CARRY OUT SLUM CLEARANCE AND REDEVELOPMENT; AND PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 5, ARTICLE XIV, RELATING TO SLUM CLEARANCE AND REDEVELOPMENT, SO AS TO DELETE SECTION 5, WHICH PROVIDES MUNICIPALITIES AND HOUSING OR REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES IN SPARTANBURG, YORK, FLORENCE, GREENVILLE, CHARLESTON, RICHLAND, AND LAURENS COUNTIES THE POWER TO CARRY OUT SLUM CLEARANCE AND REDEVELOPMENT.
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Senator CAMPSEN spoke on the Resolution.

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

S. 1032 (Word version) -- Senator Lourie: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-63-100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DELAYED BIRTH CERTIFICATES, SO AS TO FURTHER SPECIFY THE PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING A COURT-ORDERED BIRTH CERTIFICATE, INCLUDING REQUIRING ATTACHMENT OF A CERTIFICATION TO THE PETITION FROM THE STATE REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS STATING THAT NO BIRTH RECORD HAS BEEN LOCATED AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED TO BE INCLUDED IN THE ORDER ESTABLISHING THE RECORD OF BIRTH.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Invitations Accepted

The following invitations were accepted:

Tuesday - January 10, 2006 - 5:30-7:30 PM
Members of the Senate and Staff, Reception, Capitol City Club, honoring new Speaker of the House Bobby Harrell, by the SC HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAUCUS

Wednesday - January 11, 2006 - 8:00-10:00 AM:
Members of the Senate, Breakfast, 221 Blatt Building, by AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 12:00-2:00 PM:
Members of the Senate, Lunch, 221 Blatt Building, by SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Wednesday - January 11, 2006 - 6:00-7:00 PM: Members of the Senate, Business Speaks Reception, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, by SOUTH CAROLINA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Wednesday - January 11, 2006 - 7:00-9:00 PM:
Members of the Senate, Reception, EdVenture, by CITY OF COLUMBIA
Thursday - January 12, 2006 - 8:00-10:00 AM: Members of the Senate, Shrimp and Grits Breakfast, 221 Blatt Building, by SC BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION

Tuesday - January 17, 2006 - 6:00-8:00 PM:
Members of the Senate, Reception, Clarion Town House, by SC SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS

Wednesday - January 18, 2006 - 8:00-9:30 AM: Members of the Senate and Staff, Breakfast, 221 Blatt Building, by SC ASSOCIATION OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS

Wednesday - January 18, 2006 - Noon-2:00 PM: Members of the Senate, Lunch, 221 Blatt Building, by NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND

Thursday - January 19, 2006 - 8:00-10:00 AM: Members of the Senate and Staff, Breakfast, 221 Blatt Building, by REACH OUT AND READ SC

Senator RYBERG from the Committee on Transportation polled out S. 586 favorable:

S. 586 (Word version) -- Senators Short and Richardson: 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 AFTER CONSULTING THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITY THAT HAS JURISDICTION OVER THE PORTION OF HIGHWAY SUBJECT TO THE VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PROJECT.

Poll of the Transportation Committee
Polled 17; Ayes 13; Nays 0; Not Voting 4

AYES

Ryberg                    Land                      Leatherman
McGill                    Rankin                    Richardson
Verdin                    Drummond                  Malloy
Knotts                    Short                     Pinckney
Cleary

Total--13

NAYS

Total--0

NOT VOTING

Elliott                   Grooms                    Hawkins
Campsen

Total--4

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

ORDERED ENROLLED FOR RATIFICATION

The following Bill was read the third time and, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act and enrolled for Ratification:

H. 4221 (Word version) -- 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.

SECOND READING BILL

The following Joint Resolution, having been read the second time, was ordered placed on the Third Reading Calendar:

H. 3895 (Word version) -- 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.

RECOMMITTED

H. 3453 (Word version) -- Reps. Limehouse, Altman, Barfield, Bailey, Rice, Scarborough, Wilkins, Owens, Clemmons, Hagood and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-224, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF A MOTOR HOME AS REAL PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF AD VALOREM TAXES AND THE REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY FOR THAT CLASSIFICATION, SO AS TO INCLUDE BOATS WITHIN THE CLASSIFICATION IF THEY MEET THE SAME REQUIREMENTS, AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF A WATERCRAFT AND OF THE COMBINED VALUE OF A WATERCRAFT AND ITS MOTOR, IF TAXED SEPARATELY, TO LIMIT TO ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS THE PROPERTY TAX DUE ON THE WATERCRAFT OR BOTH THE WATERCRAFT AND THE MOTOR, FOR ONE PROPERTY-TAX YEAR.

Senator HAYES asked unanimous consent to recommit the Bill to the Committee on Finance, retaining its place on the Calendar.

There was no objection.

The Bill was recommitted to the Committee on Finance, retaining its place on the Calendar.

OBJECTION

H. 3963 (Word version) -- Reps. Bowers and R. Brown: A BILL TO DESIGNATE THE PORTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 17 LOCATED IN COLLETON COUNTY AS ACE BASIN SCENIC PARKWAY.

Senator RYBERG asked unanimous consent to make a motion that the Bill be recommitted to the Committee on Transportation.

Senators THOMAS and PINCKNEY objected.

THE CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED CALENDAR HAVING BEEN COMPLETED, THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE MOTION PERIOD.

MOTION FOR SPECIAL ORDER FAILED

H. 3010 (Word version) -- 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 CAROLINA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL DISTRICT, ITS GOVERNANCE, AND ITS POWERS AND DUTIES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH A CHARTER SCHOOL SPONSORED BY THE CAROLINA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL DISTRICT MUST BE FORMED, FUNDED, REGULATED, AND GOVERNED.

Senator MARTIN moved that the Bill be made a Special Order.

Senator LEVENTIS objected.

The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:

Ayes 26; Nays 16

AYES

Alexander                 Bryant                    Campsen
Cleary                    Courson                   Cromer
Elliott                   Fair                      Gregory
Grooms                    Hayes                     Knotts
Leatherman                Martin                    McConnell
Mescher                   O'Dell                    Peeler
Rankin                    Richardson                Ritchie
Ryberg                    Scott                     Setzler
Short                     Thomas

Total--26

NAYS

Anderson                  Drummond                  Hutto
Jackson                   Land                      Leventis
Lourie                    Malloy                    Matthews
McGill                    Moore                     Patterson
Pinckney                  Reese                     Sheheen
Williams

Total--16

Having failed to receive the necessary vote, the Bill was not made a Special Order.

Statement by Senator VERDIN

I was unavoidably detained on other Senate business when this vote was taken. Had I been present when this occurred, I would have voted in favor of the motion to make the Bill a Special Order.

RECOMMITTED

H. 3963 (Word version) -- Reps. Bowers and R. Brown: A BILL TO DESIGNATE THE PORTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 17 LOCATED IN COLLETON COUNTY AS ACE BASIN SCENIC PARKWAY.

Senator RYBERG moved to recommit the Bill to the Committee on Transportation.

The Bill was recommitted to the Committee on Transportation.

THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE INTERRUPTED DEBATE.

AMENDMENT PROPOSED, DEBATE INTERRUPTED

H. 3381 (Word version) -- 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 CERTAIN TERMS FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE ACT, TO EMPOWER LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO REQUIRE THE REMOVAL OF NONCONFORMING OFF-PREMISES OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGNS AND TO REGULATE THE USE OF THEM, TO AUTHORIZE 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.

The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill, the question being the adoption of Amendment No. 1 (GGS\22180HTC.05) proposed by Senator LEVENTIS and previously printed in the Journal of June 1, 2005.

Senator LEVENTIS proposed the following amendment (GGS\ 22180HTC05):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, in SECTION 2, page 6, by adding immediately after Section 39-14-30:

/   Section 39-14-40.   (A)   The fair market value of off-premises outdoor advertising signs for purposes of the property tax must be determined using the 'just compensation' valuation method provided pursuant to Section 39-14-20(3).

(B)   The fair market value of the sign as reported on the sign owner's annual business personal property tax return filed with the South Carolina Department of Revenue must be the value as determined pursuant to subsection (A) of this section.   /

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

Senator LEVENTIS explained the amendment.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, with unanimous consent, debate was interrupted by adjournment, with Senator LEVENTIS retaining the floor.

MOTION ADOPTED

On motion of Senators PINCKNEY, ALEXANDER, ANDERSON, BRYANT, CAMPSEN, CLEARY, COURSON, CROMER, DRUMMOND, ELLIOTT, FAIR, FORD, GREGORY, GROOMS, HAWKINS, HAYES, HUTTO, JACKSON, KNOTTS, LAND, LEATHERMAN, LEVENTIS, LOURIE, MALLOY, MARTIN, MATTHEWS, McCONNELL, McGILL, MESCHER, MOORE, O'DELL, PATTERSON, PEELER, RANKIN, REESE, RICHARDSON, RITCHIE, RYBERG, SCOTT, SETZLER, SHEHEEN, SHORT, J. VERNE SMITH, THOMAS, VERDIN and WILLIAMS, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of Mrs. Theopia Stevenson Aikens, beloved mother of Senator Pinckney.

ADJOURNMENT

At 1:29 P.M., on motion of Senator McCONNELL, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 12:30 P.M.

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