2007 Permanent House Journal Index of House Bills - South Carolina Legislature Online

Journal of the House of Representatives
of the First Session of the 117th General Assembly
of the State of South Carolina
being the Regular Session Beginning Tuesday, January 9, 2007

HOUSE BILL INDEX

BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

REGULAR SESSION OF 2007

History of Bills and Resolutions Acted on by the House of Representatives

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2007 HOUSE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
House bills & resolutions acted on by the House in 2007.

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H. 5217 of 2006 -- Rep. Rutherford: AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT A GOLF CART MAY BE OPERATED ALONG A PRIMARY HIGHWAY IN RICHLAND COUNTY WITHIN A ONE-HALF-MILE RADIUS OF A SPORTING EVENT DURING CERTAIN HOURS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT DURING NIGHTTIME HOURS, A GOLF CART MUST BE OPERATED WITH WORKING HEADLIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS.
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H. 3000 -- Reps. Harrell, W.D. Smith, Cato, Chellis, Cooper, Harrison, Walker and Witherspoon: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR ALLOTTING SEATS TO MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE 2007 AND 2008 SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3001 -- Reps. Harrell, W.D. Smith, Cato, Chellis, Cooper, Harrison, Walker and Witherspoon: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE 2007 AND 2008 SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3002 -- Reps. Kirsh and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-7-74 SO AS TO PROHIBIT "PASS THROUGH" APPROPRIATIONS IN AN ACT OR JOINT RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO A STATE AGENCY AND TO PROHIBIT THE AWARD OF A GRANT OF STATE APPROPRIATED FUNDS BY A STATE AGENCY EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN AN ACT OR A JOINT RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING THE GRANT FUNDS OR PURSUANT TO A GRANTS PROGRAM PROVIDED IN THE GENERAL AND PERMANENT LAW OF THIS STATE AND TO REQUIRE AN AGENCY HEAD TO CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH THIS REQUIREMENT.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3003 -- Reps. Kirsh, Haskins, Cobb-Hunter, Brady and Cotty: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 4.19 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO A SUMMARY OF A BILL OR RESOLUTION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT A SUMMARY OF A BILL OR JOINT RESOLUTION MUST BE PREPARED AND PRINTED WITH THE BILL OR JOINT RESOLUTION WHEN IT IS REPORTED OUT OF A COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3004 -- Rep. Taylor: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERCHANGE LOCATED AT EXIT 16 ALONG INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 385 IN LAURENS COUNTY THE "SERGEANT RICK POPE INTERCHANGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS INTERCHANGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "SERGEANT RICK POPE INTERCHANGE".
Introduced and Committed
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Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 3005 -- Rep. Vick: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE NORTH BRIDGE THAT CROSSES THE GREAT PEE DEE RIVER ALONG UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 1 IN THE TOWN OF CHERAW THE "DR. JAMES E. LEPPARD, JR. BRIDGE", AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS BRIDGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "DR. JAMES E. LEPPARD, JR. BRIDGE".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 3006 -- Reps. J.E. Smith, G.R. Smith, Talley, Gullick, Herbkersman, Brady, Mulvaney, Scarborough, Pinson, Shoopman, Hagood, Agnew, Stewart, Bedingfield, McLeod, Funderburk, Perry, Bales, Toole, Stavrinakis, Harrison, Vick, Ceips and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-5-160 AND 56-19-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BOTH RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "BICYCLE", SO AS TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION AND TO EXCLUDE CHILDRENS' TRICYCLES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1810, RELATING TO TRAFFIC REGULATIONS REQUIRING ONE TO DRIVE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROADWAY, INCLUDING REQUIREMENTS FOR SLOWER MOVING VEHICLES, SO AS TO FURTHER SPECIFY THESE REQUIREMENTS AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE INTENT OF SUCH REQUIREMENTS IS TO FACILITATE THE OVERTAKING OF SLOWLY MOVING VEHICLES BY FASTER MOVING VEHICLES; AND TO AMEND ARTICLE 27, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 56, RELATING TO BICYCLISTS AND USERS OF PLAY VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MOTOR VEHICLES MUST NOT BLOCK BICYCLE LANES AND MUST YIELD TO BICYCLISTS IN SUCH LANES, TO PROVIDE THAT BICYCLISTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO RIDE ON THE SHOULDER OF A ROADWAY AND TO ALSO PROVIDE THAT A BICYCLIST MAY NOT BE PROHIBITED FROM DOING SO, TO DELETE THE PROVISION REQUIRING A BICYCLIST TO USE A BIKE PATH WHEN PROVIDED, RATHER THAN THE ROADWAY, TO REQUIRE A MOTORIST OVERTAKING A BICYCLIST TO ALLOW A MINIMUM OF FIVE FEET BETWEEN THE MOTOR VEHICLE AND THE BICYCLE, TO DELETE PROVISIONS REQUIRING BICYCLES TO HAVE A BELL OR OTHER AUDIBLE DEVICE, AND TO SPECIFY THE FORM AND EXTENT OF ARM SIGNALS THAT BICYCLISTS MAY USE.
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H. 3007 -- Reps. Kirsh, G.R. Smith, Witherspoon and Mahaffey: A BILL TO CLOSE THE TEACHER AND EMPLOYEE RETENTION INCENTIVE (TERI) PROGRAM TO NEW PARTICIPANTS EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2007, AND TO REPEAL EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2012, ARTICLE 17, CHAPTER 1, TITLE 9, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TERI PROGRAM.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3008 -- Reps. Ballentine, Haskins, Cotty and Lowe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION WHICH IS NOT USED FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S MEETINGS OR THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSES BUT WHICH IS HELD FOR FUTURE USE BY THE ORGANIZATION IN PURSUIT OF ITS EXEMPT PURPOSES OR WHICH IS HELD BY THE ORGANIZATION FOR INVESTMENT IN PURSUIT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSES IF THIS REAL PROPERTY WHILE HELD IS NOT RENTED OR LEASED FOR A PURPOSE UNRELATED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSES AND THE USE OF THE REAL PROPERTY DOES NOT INURE TO THE BENEFIT OF ANY PRIVATE STOCKHOLDER OR INDIVIDUAL.
Introduced and Committed
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H. 3009 -- Rep. Rice: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 28, TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 4 IMPOSING A PETROLEUM FRANCHISE FEE EQUAL TO FIVE PERCENT OF THE AVERAGE PRICE OF EACH GALLON OF MOTOR FUEL, NOT TO EXCEED SEVEN CENTS A GALLON, TO PROVIDE FOR AN ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT IN THE SEVEN CENTS A GALLON MAXIMUM FEE TO REFLECT CHANGES IN THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX, AND TO REQUIRE THE FEE REVENUES TO BE CREDITED TO THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND AND USED FOR THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THAT FUND IS ESTABLISHED.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3010 -- Rep. Talley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-1140 AND 9-11-50, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SERVICE CREDIT FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS PROSPECTIVELY TO INCREASE FROM NINETY TO ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAYS THE AMOUNT OF UNUSED SICK LEAVE FOR WHICH A MEMBER OTHERWISE ELIGIBLE TO RETIRE RECEIVES SERVICE CREDIT.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3011 -- Reps. Hagood, Haskins, Cobb-Hunter, Cotty, Haley, Lowe, Gullick, Toole, Agnew, Funderburk and R. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3515, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE INCOME TAX CREDIT ALLOWED FOR DONATIONS OF A GIFT OF LAND FOR CONSERVATION OR A QUALIFIED CONSERVATION CONTRIBUTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CREDIT EQUALS TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE TOTAL VALUE OF THE GIFT RATHER THAN TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE CHARITABLE DEDUCTION FOR THE GIFT ALLOWED ON THE TAXPAYER'S FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURN, TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM ANNUAL CREDIT ALLOWED A TAXPAYER FROM $52,500 TO $150,000, AND TO ADJUST THE MAXIMUM ANNUAL CREDIT FOR INCREASES IN THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX, AND TO DELETE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS.
Introduced and Committed
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H. 3012 -- Reps. Kirsh and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 4-10-20, AS AMENDED, 4-10-350, AS AMENDED, 4-10-580, AND 4-37-30, AS AMENDED, ALL OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX, THE CAPITAL PROJECT SALES TAX, THE PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION SALES TAX, AND THE TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE SALES TAX, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM THESE TAXES FOOD ITEMS ELIGIBLE FOR PURCHASE WITH UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD COUPONS AND TO MAKE THIS EXEMPTION APPLY PROSPECTIVELY.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3013 -- Reps. Kirsh, Sandifer and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-36-570 SO AS TO REQUIRE PROCUREMENTS BY GOVERNMENTAL BODIES OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY TO BE MADE FROM VENDORS WHO ARE LICENSED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND WHO AGREE TO REMIT SOUTH CAROLINA SALES AND USE TAX, TO PROVIDE FOR EXCEPTIONS TO THIS REQUIREMENT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS REQUIREMENT.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3014 -- Reps. G.M. Smith, M.A. Pitts and Cobb-Hunter: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1, ARTICLE XVI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO AMENDMENTS AND REVISIONS TO THE CONSTITUTION, SO AS TO LIMIT THE NUMBER OF QUESTIONS CONTAINED IN ONE OR MORE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO NOT MORE THAN FOUR FOR SUBMISSION AT THE SAME TIME TO THE ELECTORS, AND TO DELETE CERTAIN OBSOLETE LANGUAGE.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3015 -- Reps. W.D. Smith and G.R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 28-2-520 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE OPTION OF A PROPERTY TAX CREDIT OR STATE INCOME TAX CREDIT, INSTEAD OF JUST COMPENSATION, FOR THE VALUE OF PROPERTY THAT IS SUBJECT TO A CONDEMNATION ACTION TO A LANDOWNER THAT GRANTS PROPERTY TO A CONDEMNOR FOR THE PURPOSE OF BUILDING A SIDEWALK OR BICYCLE PATH.
Introduced and Committed
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2nd Reading
3rd Reading
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H. 3016 -- Rep. Ceips: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 79 TO TITLE 2, ENACTING THE SOUTH CAROLINA MILITARY PREPAREDNESS AND ENHANCEMENT ACT SO AS TO ESTABLISH AND PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP, POWERS, AND DUTIES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA MILITARY PREPAREDNESS AND ENHANCEMENT COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE THAT THIS COMMISSION SHALL ACT TO ENHANCE THE VALUE OF MILITARY FACILITIES LOCATED IN THIS STATE AND ASSIST DEFENSE COMMUNITIES WITH SUCH VALUE ENHANCEMENT, TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA MILITARY VALUE REVOLVING LOAN ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE LOANS TO ASSIST DEFENSE COMMUNITIES TO ENHANCE THE VALUE OF MILITARY FACILITIES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER METHODS AND INCENTIVES TO ACCOMPLISH THESE PURPOSES.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3017 -- Reps. Kirsh and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-31-180 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR REQUIRING COMPLIANCE OF A SUBCONTRACTOR REGARDING STATE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE LIABILITY.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3018 -- Reps. W.D. Smith, G.R. Smith, Kirsh, Mahaffey, Cotty, Bingham, Toole and Gullick: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-746, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSION FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES INVOLVING THE UNLAWFUL TRANSFER OF BEER OR WINE OR ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS TO MINORS, SO AS TO ADD OFFENSES INVOLVING THE UNLAWFUL SALE OF BEER OR WINE OR ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS TO MINORS; TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TRANSFER OF BEER OR WINE FOR A MINOR'S CONSUMPTION, AND TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-4070, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TRANSFER OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS FOR A MINOR'S CONSUMPTION, BOTH SO AS TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE TRANSFER TO THE MINOR BE FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSUMPTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-100, RELATING TO CRIMINAL CHARGES FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES INVOLVING THE UNLAWFUL TRANSFER OF BEER OR WINE OR ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS TO MINORS BROUGHT AGAINST THE SELLER AND PURCHASER, SO AS TO ALLOW THE USE OF A MINOR BY LAW ENFORCEMENT TO TEST AN ESTABLISHMENT'S COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE LAW.
Introduced and Committed
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H. 3019 -- Reps. Delleney, Jennings, M.A. Pitts, Haskins, Harrison, Viers, Leach, Hamilton, G.R. Smith, Cato, Bannister, Loftis and Shoopman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-5-5 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOR PURPOSES OF A CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTION, THE TERM "PERSON" INCLUDES AN UNBORN CHILD, THE TERM "UNBORN CHILD" MEANS A CHILD IN UTERO, AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS.
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H. 3020 -- Rep. Clemmons: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-3-105 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN ALL HERITAGE PRESERVES OR OTHER STATE NATURAL AREAS MAINTAINED FOR THE USE AND ENJOYMENT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, HIKING AND EQUESTRIAN ACTIVITIES ARE PERMITTED, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN FEES TO BE IMPOSED FOR THESE ACTIVITIES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE MONIES DERIVED FROM THESE FEES MUST BE USED TO OFFSET THE COST OF MAINTENANCE IN AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS TO THESE AREAS.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor removed

H. 3021 -- Reps. Coleman and Anthony: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-3-185 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TO THE EXTENT THE BOARD OR THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES HAS THE AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER LAW TO SET THE OPEN AND CLOSED SEASONS FOR THE TAKING OF FISH OR GAME, THE BAG OR SIZE LIMITS FOR FISH OR GAME TAKEN, OR ANY OTHER CONDITIONS OR LIMITATIONS REGARDING THE TAKING OF FISH OR GAME, THESE SEASONS, LIMITS, OR OTHER CONDITIONS OR LIMITATIONS EXCEPT FOR DOG DRIVING MUST BE THE SAME FOR ALL GAME ZONES WHICH THE BOARD OR DEPARTMENT SETS AND MUST BE CONSISTENT WITH THE PROVISIONS FOR A MAJORITY OF OTHER GAME ZONES WHICH ARE SET BY LAW.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Proposed Amendment
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H. 3022 -- Reps. Jennings, Scott, Whipper, Parks, Mitchell, Hart, Breeland, Mack, Hosey, Alexander, G. Brown, R. Brown, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Harvin, Hodges, Jefferson, Miller, Moss, J.H. Neal, Sellers and J.E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 41, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT, BY ADDING CHAPTER 12 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA MINIMUM WAGE ACT BY ESTABLISHING A STATE MINIMUM WAGE AN HOUR FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF COVERED EMPLOYEES, TO PROVIDE THAT THESE PROVISIONS DO NOT APPLY TO EMPLOYEES COVERED BY FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE LAWS, TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER EXCEPTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3023 -- Rep. Bingham: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 95 TO TITLE 38 SO AS TO ENACT THE INTERSTATE INSURANCE PRODUCT REGULATION COMPACT TO REGULATE CERTAIN DESIGNATED INSURANCE PRODUCTS AND ADVERTISEMENT OF THOSE PRODUCTS UNIFORMLY AMONG THE STATES THAT ARE COMPACT MEMBERS, AND TO AUTHORIZE THIS STATE TO JOIN THE COMPACT.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3024 -- Reps. Rice, Harrison, E.H. Pitts, G.R. Smith, Shoopman, Kirsh, Cotty, Ballentine, Whipper, Mulvaney, Thompson, Scarborough, Hagood and Bedingfield: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT, BY ADDING CHAPTER 24 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUNSET COMMISSION AND A SUNSET REVIEW DIVISION OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL, TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE PROGRAMS OF CERTAIN AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS OF STATE GOVERNMENT MUST BE EVALUATED TO DETERMINE IF THEY SHOULD BE CONTINUED IN EXISTENCE, MODIFIED, OR TERMINATED, AND TO ESTABLISH THE PROCEDURES BY WHICH THESE PROGRAMS MUST BE CONTINUED, MODIFIED, OR TERMINATED.
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H. 3025 -- Reps. Viers and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 91 TO TITLE 40 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REGISTRATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE PROFESSION OF PROVIDING IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE.
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H. 3026 -- Reps. Viers, M.A. Pitts, Mahaffey and Gullick: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-80 SO AS TO DIRECT THE CHIEF OF THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION TO NEGOTIATE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE STATE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY CONCERNING THE ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS LAWS IN THE STATE; AND BY ADDING CHAPTER 50 TO TITLE 23 SO AS TO REQUIRE REASONABLE EFFORTS BY LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS TO DETERMINE THE NATIONALITY OF PERSONS CHARGED WITH FELONIES OR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OFFENSES.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3027 -- Reps. Viers, M.A. Pitts and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3595 SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERMS "AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE" AND "LABOR SERVICES", TO DISALLOW A DEDUCTIBLE BUSINESS EXPENSE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES UNLESS THE PERSON EMPLOYED IS AN AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 12-8-610 SO AS TO REQUIRE AN EMPLOYER TO WITHHOLD SIX PERCENT OF THE COMPENSATION PAID TO CERTAIN EMPLOYEES WHO FAIL TO PROVIDE CERTAIN INFORMATION RELATED TO TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3028 -- Reps. Funderburk, Haskins, Witherspoon, Whipper, Hardwick and Hagood: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-5-42 SO AS TO MAKE IT AN UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICE KNOWINGLY AND WILFULLY TO MISREPRESENT THE IDENTITY OF FOOD OR A FOOD PRODUCT THAT IS SERVED, SOLD, OR OTHERWISE COMMERCIALLY DISTRIBUTED OR OFFERED FOR DISTRIBUTION, TO SPECIFY ACTS OF MISREPRESENTATION OF THE IDENTITY OF FOOD OR A FOOD PRODUCT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CRIMINAL, CIVIL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Introduced and Committed
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H. 3029 -- Reps. Viers, Mahaffey and Brady: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 13 TO CHAPTER 11, TITLE 8 SO AS TO REQUIRE PUBLIC EMPLOYERS OF THE STATE TO REGISTER AND PARTICIPATE IN THE FEDERAL WORK AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM AND TO PROHIBIT PUBLIC EMPLOYERS OF THE STATE FROM ENTERING INTO CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES UNLESS THE CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS COMPLY WITH THE FEDERAL WORK AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM VERIFYING INFORMATION ON ALL NEW EMPLOYEES.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3030 -- Reps. J.R. Smith, Clyburn, Perry, D.C. Smith, Spires and Stewart: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-13-15 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A RURAL COMMUNITY WATER DISTRICT TO PROVIDE A SEWAGE COLLECTION SYSTEM WITHIN THE DISTRICT.
Introduced and Committed
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3rd Reading
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H. 3031 -- Rep. Ceips: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-710 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE MARSH TACKY AS THE OFFICIAL STATE HORSE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3032 -- Reps. Viers and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO CREATE A STUDY COMMITTEE TO STUDY APPROPRIATE ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS RELATING TO THE PRESENCE OF ILLEGAL ALIENS IN THIS STATE AND TO RECOMMEND LEGISLATIVE CHANGES AS APPROPRIATE.
Introduced and Committed
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H. 3033 -- Reps. Clemmons, Mahaffey and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 29-3-345 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A DOCUMENT OF RESCISSION TO CORRECT AN ERRONEOUS RECORDING OF A SATISFACTION OF A MORTGAGE OR OTHER LIEN AFFECTING REAL PROPERTY, TO PROTECT A PRIORITY CREDITOR WHO RECORDS AFTER THE ERRONEOUS RECORDING, TO PROVIDE A CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTION FOR A PERSON INJURED BY A WRONGFUL RECORDING OF A DOCUMENT OF RESCISSION, TO ESTABLISH A RECORDING FEE, AND TO PROVIDE A FORM FOR THE DOCUMENT.
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H. 3034 -- Reps. Brady, Haskins, Cobb-Hunter, Cotty, Funderburk, Hagood, Stavrinakis, Gullick, Bowers, Whipper, Bales and Neilson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION ACT OF 2007, BY ADDING ARTICLE 8 TO CHAPTER 52, TITLE 48, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE APPLICATION OF "GREEN BUILDING" OR COMPARABLE STANDARDS TO MEASURES OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ENERGY CONSERVATION ON STATE-FUNDED MAJOR FACILITY PROJECTS, TO DEFINE THOSE PROJECTS AND PROVIDE FOR EXEMPTIONS, TO SET FORTH PURPOSES AND GOALS, TO PROVIDE FOR MONITORING AND EVALUATING THE EFFICACY OF THE STANDARDS, AND TO REQUIRE AN ANNUAL REPORT OF THE RESULTS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
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H. 3035 -- Reps. Kirsh, Haskins, E.H. Pitts, Mahaffey and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION ACT", BY ADDING CHAPTER 20 TO TITLE 37 PROVIDING FOR PROTECTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH CONSUMER CREDIT-REPORTING AGENCIES AND WITH THE USE AND COMMUNICATION OF A CONSUMER'S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER, IMPOSITION OF A SECURITY FREEZE ON A CONSUMER'S CREDIT REPORT, PRESCRIPTION OF MEASURES FOR DISPOSAL OF PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION AND DISCLOSURE OF UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION, AND CIVIL DAMAGES, INCLUDING ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; BY REDESIGNATING THE FAMILY PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT OF CHAPTER 2, TITLE 30, AS ARTICLE 1 AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 PROVIDING FOR PROTECTION OF PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION PRIVACY IN CONNECTION WITH A PUBLIC BODY AND ITS USE AND COMMUNICATION OF A RESIDENT'S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER, PRESCRIPTION FOR DISCLOSURE OF SOCIAL SECURITY INFORMATION AND IDENTIFYING INFORMATION BY AND TO CERTAIN PUBLIC BODIES, PROHIBITION OF REQUIRING THE USE OF PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION ON A MORTGAGE AND IN PREPARATION OF DOCUMENTS FOR PUBLIC FILING; AND PROCEDURE FOR REDACTING CERTAIN PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION FROM PUBLIC RECORDS; BY ADDING SECTION 16-13-540 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPUNCTION OF THE CRIMINAL RECORD OF A NAMED INDIVIDUAL INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE UNLAWFUL USE OF HIS IDENTIFYING INFORMATION; BY ADDING SECTION 16-13-550 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REPORTING OF THE CRIME OF FINANCIAL IDENTITY FRAUD TO THE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY AND REFERENCE BY THE LOCAL AGENCY TO THE AGENCY WITH JURISDICTION TO INVESTIGATE AND PROSECUTE; BY AMENDING SECTION 16-13-510, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF FINANCIAL IDENTITY FRAUD, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE USE OF ANOTHER'S INFORMATION TO OBTAIN ANYTHING OF VALUE, INCLUDING CREDIT, TO AVOID LEGAL CONSEQUENCES, OR TO OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT, AND TO PROVIDE, FOR EXCEPTIONS, TO FURTHER DEFINE "IDENTIFYING INFORMATION", AND TO PROVIDE FOR CRIMINAL PENALTIES, INCLUDING RESTITUTION; BY AMENDING SECTION 16-13-520, RELATING TO PROSECUTION OF THE CRIME OF FINANCIAL IDENTITY FRAUD, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE CRIME IS CONSIDERED TO HAVE BEEN COMMITTED; BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-490 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DISCLOSURE BY AN AGENCY OF THIS STATE OF UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO THE PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION OF A RESIDENT WHOSE INFORMATION THE AGENCY OWNS OR LICENSES AND TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL DAMAGES, ATTORNEY'S FEES, AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; AND TO PROVIDE VARIOUS EFFECTIVE DATES.
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H. 3036 -- Reps. Rice and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-40-710, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NONCOMPLIANCE WITH A RENTAL AGREEMENT BY A TENANT, SO AS TO SPECIFY A WRITTEN NOTICE REQUIREMENT OF FIVE DAYS BEFORE TERMINATION OF A RENTAL AGREEMENT TO A TENANT IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 27-40-540.
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H. 3037 -- Reps. Viers and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 TO CHAPTER 5, TITLE 43 SO AS TO REQUIRE A STATE AGENCY OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE TO VERIFY THE LAWFUL PRESENCE OF A PERSON SEEKING TO OBTAIN PUBLIC BENEFITS.
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H. 3038 -- Reps. Rice and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 39-65-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PAYMENT OF POST-TERMINATION CLAIMS TO SALES REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SALES REPRESENTATIVE IS ONE WHO SELLS TO BOTH WHOLESALERS AND END USERS AND ONE WHO DOES NOT SELL PRIMARILY FOR HIS OWN ACCOUNT, TO INCLUDE ORDERS FOR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, TO DEFINE "COMMISSIONS" AS INCLUDING A PERCENTAGE OF PROFITS, AND TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE.
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H. 3039 -- Reps. Kirsh, Mulvaney and Gullick: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-429 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF THE YORK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO ESTABLISH THE OPENING DATE FOR SCHOOL TO BEGIN.
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H. 3040 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 16-14-40 AND 16-14-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FINANCIAL TRANSACTION CARD FORGERY AND FRAUD, RESPECTIVELY, SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO MAKE AN UNAUTHORIZED MATERIAL ALTERATION TO WRITTEN OR MECHANICALLY OR ELECTRONICALLY PRODUCED EVIDENCE OF THE FINANCIAL TRANSACTION AND TO DEFINE "MATERIAL ALTERATION".
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H. 3041 -- Reps. Talley, M.A. Pitts, Mahaffey and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-1524, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A PREFERENCE FOR A RESIDENT VENDOR IN CONNECTION WITH A PROCUREMENT SUBJECT TO THE STATE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE VENDOR AND ITS EMPLOYEES MUST BE LEGAL RESIDENTS OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE PREFERENCE.
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H. 3042 -- Reps. W.D. Smith, Haskins, G.R. Smith, Cobb-Hunter, Mahaffey, Sandifer, Cotty and Hinson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING PART 5 TO CHAPTER 5, TITLE 37 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSUMER REPORT SECURITY FREEZE ACT, PROVIDING FOR A FREEZE ON THE RELEASE OF A CONSUMER FILE BY A CONSUMER CREDIT REPORTING AGENCY UPON THE REQUEST OF A CONSUMER WHO IS THE VICTIM OF IDENTITY THEFT, PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTING AND REMOVING THE FREEZE, APPLICABILITY OF AND EXEMPTIONS FROM THE FREEZE, AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THESE PROVISIONS.
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H. 3043 -- Reps. Talley, Haskins and Brady: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3360, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JOB DEVELOPMENT TAX CREDIT, SO AS TO INCLUDE AN APPRENTICESHIP AS AN ELIGIBLE "NEW JOB", TO DEFINE "APPRENTICE" FOR THAT PURPOSE, AND TO PROVIDE ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS.
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H. 3044 -- Reps. Kirsh, Haskins and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 33-56-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOLICITATION OF CHARITABLE FUNDS ACT, 33-56-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REGISTRATION STATEMENTS OF A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION, AND 33-56-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM REGISTRATION AS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION, ALL SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT AT LEAST EIGHTY PERCENT OF THE GROSS RECEIPTS FROM CONTRIBUTIONS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION SOLICITS IN THIS STATE BE USED DIRECTLY FOR THE STATED CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION AND TO INCLUDE COMMUNICATION AND ADVOCACY AS PART OF THE DEFINED CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
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H. 3045 -- Reps. Cooper, Cobb-Hunter, Umphlett, Mahaffey, Sandifer, G.R. Smith, Hamilton, Davenport, Mitchell, Miller, Battle, Thompson, J.R. Smith, J.H. Neal, M.A. Pitts, Cotty, Ballentine, Haley, Ceips, Funderburk, Brady, White, Kirsh, Jefferson, Vick, McLeod, Harrell, Littlejohn, Lucas, Branham, Delleney, Bowen, Gambrell, Gullick and Sellers: A BILL TO ENACT THE "VOLUNTEER STRATEGIC ASSISTANCE AND FIRE EQUIPMENT PILOT PROGRAM (V-SAFE)" WHOSE PURPOSE, CONTINGENT UPON THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY APPROPRIATING APPROPRIATE FUNDS, IS TO OFFER GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE VOLUNTEER AND COMBINATION FIRE DEPARTMENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROTECTING LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND REGIONAL RESPONSE AREAS FROM INCIDENTS OF FIRE, HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, TERRORISM, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE SAFETY OF VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS, TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS OF CERTAIN TERMS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE GRANTS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PILOT PROGRAM WILL CEASE TO EXIST ON JUNE 30, 2008; AND TO AMEND SECTION 23-9-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF THE OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL TO THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD AND THE DUTIES, QUALIFICATIONS, AND APPOINTMENT OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL, SO AS TO SUSPEND THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL MUST POSSESS A CERTAIN LEVEL OF EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCES UNTIL AFTER JANUARY 20, 2011, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL SHALL SERVE AS THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY.
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H. 3046 -- Reps. Kirsh, G.R. Smith, Sandifer, Cotty, Mulvaney and Gullick: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 SO AS TO ENACT THE "COMMON SENSE CONSUMPTION ACT", TO DEFINE THE TERMS "PARTY" AND "LONG-TERM CONSUMPTION", AND TO PROVIDE THAT A MANUFACTURER, PACKER, DISTRIBUTOR, CARRIER, HOLDER, MARKETER, SELLER, OR AN ASSOCIATION OF ONE OR MORE OF THESE ENTITIES IS NOT SUBJECT TO CIVIL LIABILITY IN AN ACTION BASED ON A PERSON'S PURCHASE OR CONSUMPTION OF FOOD OR NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WHEN LIABILITY IS BASED ON WEIGHT GAIN, OBESITY, OR A HEALTH CONDITION ASSOCIATED WITH WEIGHT GAIN OR OBESITY RESULTING FROM THE PERSON'S LONG-TERM CONSUMPTION OF FOOD OR NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
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H. 3047 -- Reps. Kirsh, Haskins, G.R. Smith, Mahaffey and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-375, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POSSESSION, DISTRIBUTION, MANUFACTURE, AND TRAFFICKING OF METHAMPHETAMINE OR COCAINE BASE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY BE CHARGED WITH MANSLAUGHTER IF THE DISTRIBUTION OR TRAFFICKING IN THE DRUG CAUSES THE DEATH OF THE USER AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN THE SENTENCE IF A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN IS ENDANGERED OR A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IS INJURED BY ONE OF THE HAZARDS RELATED TO THE MANUFACTURE OF THE DRUG.
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H. 3048 -- Reps. Kirsh, Haskins, E.H. Pitts, G.R. Smith, Mahaffey and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-750 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON CONVICTED OF A CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT OFFENSE DOES NOT HAVE CUSTODY RIGHTS OF OR RIGHTS OF INHERITANCE FROM A CHILD BORN AS RESULT OF THE OFFENSE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-9-340, RELATING TO INTIMIDATION OF COURT OFFICIALS, JURORS, OR WITNESSES, SO AS TO ADD THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A DEFENDANT IN A CRIMINAL PROCEEDING TO THREATEN A WITNESS WITH THE ASSERTION OR DENIAL OF PARENTAL RIGHTS.
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H. 3049 -- Reps. Toole, Haskins, G.R. Smith, Umphlett, Kirsh, Mahaffey, Brady, Cotty and Funderburk: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-1610, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S INTENT TO ENHANCE THE GRAND JURY SYSTEM, SO AS TO INCLUDE CRIMINAL GANG ACTIVITY OR A PATTERN OF CRIMINAL GANG ACTIVITY; TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-1630, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE STATE GRAND JURY, SO AS TO ADD CRIMINAL GANG ACTIVITY OR A PATTERN OF CRIMINAL GANG ACTIVITY TO THE STATE GRAND JURY'S JURISDICTION; AND TO DESIGNATE THE EXISTING SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 8, TITLE 16, RELATING TO OFFENSES THAT PROMOTE CIVIL DISORDER, AS ARTICLE 1 AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 SO AS TO ENACT THE "CRIMINAL GANG PREVENTION ACT", TO DEFINE THE TERMS "CONTRABAND", "CRIMINAL GANG", "CRIMINAL GANG MEMBER", "PATTERN OF CRIMINAL GANG ACTIVITY", AND "GANG-RELATED INCIDENT", TO PROVIDE IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A CRIMINAL GANG MEMBER TO USE OR THREATEN TO USE PHYSICAL VIOLENCE AGAINST ANOTHER PERSON WITH THE INTENT TO COERCE, INDUCE, OR SOLICIT ANOTHER PERSON TO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN CRIMINAL GANG ACTIVITY OR TO PREVENT A PERSON FROM LEAVING A CRIMINAL GANG AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES, TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY FOR COMMITTING THIS OFFENSE WITH A FIREARM OR DEADLY WEAPON, TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY IF THE PERSON THREATENED IS UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN, TO PROVIDE THE PERSON THREATENED HAS A CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTION AGAINST A CRIMINAL GANG OR CRIMINAL GANG MEMBER, TO PROVIDE IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A CRIMINAL GANG MEMBER BY THREAT OR FORCE TO PREVENT OR ATTEMPT TO PREVENT A WITNESS OR VICTIM FROM ATTENDING OR GIVING TESTIMONY AT A TRIAL THAT CONCERNS OR RELATES TO CRIMINAL ACTIVITY AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON THREATENED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION HAS A CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTION AGAINST A CRIMINAL GANG OR GANG MEMBER, TO PROVIDE THAT A PRIVATE BUILDING OR PLACE USED BY MEMBERS OF A CRIMINAL GANG TO ENGAGE IN A PATTERN OF CRIMINAL GANG ACTIVITY MAY BE THE SUBJECT OF AN INJUNCTION OR CAUSE OF ACTION FOR ABATEMENT OF A NUISANCE, TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR SEEKING AN INJUNCTION OR ABATEMENT OF A NUISANCE, TO PROVIDE FOR A CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTION IN FAVOR OF THE STATE, A COUNTY, MUNICIPALITY, OR ANOTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISION, OR AN AGENCY OR INSTRUMENTALITY OF THEM, THAT SUSTAINS ANY DAMAGE, IMPAIRMENT, OR INJURY PROXIMATELY CAUSED BY A PATTERN OF CRIMINAL GANG ACTIVITY, TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR BRINGING THIS CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTION, TO PROVIDE FOR PROTECTION OF THE IDENTITY OF AN INFORMANT, TO PROVIDE FOR THE SEIZURE OF ANY FIREARM, AMMUNITION, OR DANGEROUS WEAPON IF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER REASONABLY BELIEVES IT IS OR WILL BE USED IN A PATTERN OF CRIMINAL GANG ACTIVITY, TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR SEIZURE OF A FIREARM, AMMUNITION, OR DANGEROUS WEAPON, TO PROVIDE FOR NOTIFICATION OF THE SHERIFF AND CHIEF OF POLICE WHEN A CRIMINAL GANG MEMBER IS RELEASED FROM JAIL, PRISON, OR A CORRECTIONS FACILITY, TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR EMPLOYEES LAWFULLY ENGAGED IN COLLECTIVE BARGAINING ACTIVITIES OR THE LAWFUL ACTIVITIES OF LABOR ORGANIZATIONS, TO PROVIDE THE GOVERNING BODY OF A COUNTY, MUNICIPALITY, OR ANOTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE MAY ADOPT AND ENFORCE ORDINANCES CONSISTENT WITH THIS ARTICLE, TO REQUIRE THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION TO INCLUDE THE VIOLENT GANG TERRORIST ORGANIZATION FILE AMONG THE NATIONAL CRIME INFORMATION CENTER DATA AVAILABLE FOR DIRECT ACCESS BY CRIMINAL JUSTICE AGENCIES, AND TO REQUIRE STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO MAINTAIN A RECORD OF ALL PERSONS WHO ARE FOUND TO BE CRIMINAL GANG MEMBERS IN THE VIOLENT GANG AND TERRORIST ORGANIZATION FILE.
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H. 3050 -- Rep. Clemmons: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-190, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ATTEMPTS TO BURN, SO AS TO MAKE THE PENALTY THE SAME AS FOR THE PRINCIPAL OFFENSE.
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H. 3051 -- Rep. E.H. Pitts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT "ABBY'S LAW", BY AMENDING SECTION 33-56-180, RELATING TO LIMITED LIABILITY OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, SO AS TO CONFORM THE LIMITATION ON LIABILITY TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA TORT CLAIMS ACT AMOUNT WHEN THE ACTUAL DAMAGES ARISE FROM THE USE OR OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION TO THE LIMITATION WHEN A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION CARRIES ADDITIONAL COVERAGE AND AN INSURER PROVIDES COVERAGE TO A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE LIMITATION PROVIDED BY LAW UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
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H. 3052 -- Reps. Coleman, Shoopman, Bingham and Toole: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 13, ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE TAKING OF PRIVATE PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PRIVATE PROPERTY MUST NOT BE CONDEMNED BY EMINENT DOMAIN FOR ANY PURPOSE OR BENEFIT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE PURPOSE OR BENEFIT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, UNLESS THE CONDEMNATION IS FOR PUBLIC USE; EXCEPT THAT IN THE INSTANCE OF THE EXERCISE OF EMINENT DOMAIN FOR THE LIMITED PURPOSE OF REMEDYING BLIGHT, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY PROVIDE FOR THE PRIVATE USE OF CONDEMNED PROPERTY UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; AND TO RATIFY AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 17, ARTICLE I, AND SECTION 5, ARTICLE XIV, RELATING TO TREASON AND THE EXERCISE OF THE POWERS OF EMINENT DOMAIN BY OR WITHIN SUMTER, CHEROKEE, SPARTANBURG, YORK, FLORENCE, GREENVILLE, CHARLESTON, RICHLAND, AND LAURENS COUNTIES, SO AS TO DELETE THOSE PROVISIONS.
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H. 3053 -- Reps. Davenport, M.A. Pitts, Mahaffey and Sandifer: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO INITIATE OR JOIN OTHER STATES IN A LAWSUIT AGAINST THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY GENERAL TO DEMAND THE ENFORCEMENT OF ALL EXISTING FEDERAL IMMIGRATION LAWS BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
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H. 3054 -- Reps. Rutherford, Cobb-Hunter and Sellers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-710, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THOSE PROOFS OF IDENTITY REQUIRED OF A PERSON WHEN HE PRESENTS HIMSELF TO VOTE, SO AS TO ADD A COLLEGE IDENTIFICATION CARD CONTAINING A PHOTOGRAPH AS ANOTHER FORM OF PROOF OF IDENTIFY AUTHORIZED TO BE ACCEPTED.
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H. 3055 -- Reps. Davenport and Battle: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY DESIGNATING SECTION 59-26-10 THROUGH 59-26-100 AS ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 26, TITLE 59, ENTITLED "GENERAL PROVISIONS"; AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 3, ENTITLED "TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAM EVALUATION", TO CHAPTER 26, TITLE 59 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN EVALUATION OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION THAT HAVE TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAMS BY THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, PROVIDE A RATING SYSTEM, PROVIDE FOR THE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS, PROVIDE FOR THE REPORTING OF THE RESULTS OF THE EVALUATION TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND PROVIDE FOR A TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAM ADVISORY COUNCIL.
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H. 3056 -- Reps. Limehouse, Young, Umphlett, Sandifer and Brady: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-622 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT, TO DEFINE TERMS PERTAINING TO THIS OFFENSE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-624 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF COMMITTING A DRIVE-BY SHOOTING, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.
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H. 3057 -- Reps. Davenport and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-15-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING CONDITIONS OF RELEASE, SO AS TO MANDATE THAT THE COURT CONSIDER WHETHER THE PERSON ACCUSED OF A CRIME IS AN ILLEGAL ALIEN AND POSES A SUBSTANTIAL FLIGHT RISK BEFORE DETERMINING CONDITIONS OF RELEASE.
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H. 3058 -- Reps. W.D. Smith, Haskins, Young, G.R. Smith, Cobb-Hunter, Kirsh, Mahaffey, Sandifer and Brady: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-25-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SO AS TO ADD THAT CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CONVICTIONS IN OTHER STATES ARE TO BE CONSIDERED WHEN DETERMINING A PREVIOUS CONVICTION FOR PURPOSES OF ENHANCING THE PENALTY.
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H. 3059 -- Reps. M.A. Pitts, Haskins, Umphlett, Mahaffey, Sandifer and Haley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-725, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GIVING FALSE INFORMATION TO A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OR A MEMBER OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OR RESCUE SQUAD, SO AS TO ADD THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO GIVE FALSE INFORMATION OR IDENTIFICATION TO A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER FOR THE PURPOSE OF AVOIDING ARREST OR CRIMINAL CHARGES.
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H. 3060 -- Reps. Ceips, Sandifer, Brady and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 13 TO CHAPTER 11, TITLE 8 SO AS TO ENACT THE ILLEGAL ALIENS AND PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT ACT, TO REQUIRE PUBLIC EMPLOYERS OF THE STATE TO REGISTER AND PARTICIPATE IN THE FEDERAL WORK AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM, AND TO PROHIBIT PUBLIC EMPLOYERS OF THE STATE FROM ENTERING INTO CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES UNLESS THE CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS COMPLY WITH THE FEDERAL WORK AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM VERIFYING INFORMATION ON ALL NEW EMPLOYEES.
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H. 3061 -- Reps. Clemmons, G.R. Smith and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 17-27-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FILING OF A FRIVOLOUS APPLICATION FOR POST-CONVICTION RELIEF MAY RESULT IN THE INMATE'S LOSS OF GOOD TIME CREDITS EARNED IN ADDITION TO OTHER SANCTIONS THE COURT MAY IMPOSE.
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H. 3062 -- Reps. G.M. Smith and M.A. Pitts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-5-115, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SUMMONS TO APPEAR ISSUED IN SUMMARY OR MUNICIPAL COURTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UPON THE REQUEST OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER THE JUDGE SHALL ISSUE THE SUMMONS TO APPEAR AND TO AUTHORIZE THE APPROPRIATE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY TO FINGERPRINT THE PERSON WHO IS THE SUBJECT OF THE SUMMONS TO APPEAR.
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H. 3063 -- Reps. Delleney, Harrison, Simrill, Taylor, Davenport, Sandifer, Barfield, Owens, E.H. Pitts, Rice, Walker, Toole, Viers, M.A. Pitts, Vick, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, Haskins, Young, G.R. Smith, Shoopman, Witherspoon, Umphlett, Bedingfield, Cotty, Bingham, Mulvaney and Ballentine: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS, BY ADDING SECTION 15 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MARRIAGE BETWEEN ONE MAN AND ONE WOMAN IS THE ONLY LAWFUL DOMESTIC UNION THAT IS VALID OR RECOGNIZED IN THIS STATE AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE OR ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS MAY NOT CREATE ANY OTHER DOMESTIC UNION AND MAY NOT RECOGNIZE A DOMESTIC UNION CREATED BY ANOTHER JURISDICTION.
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H. 3064 -- Reps. Cotty, Harrell, Merrill, Walker, Ballentine, Haley, Chellis, E.H. Pitts, Bales, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Cato, Ceips, Clyburn, Coleman, Cooper, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Frye, Hagood, Harrison, Haskins, Herbkersman, Hinson, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mahaffey, Phillips, Pinson, M.A. Pitts, Sandifer, Scarborough, G.M. Smith, J.R. Smith, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, White, Whitmire, Young, W.D. Smith, Kirsh, Huggins, Hamilton, Stewart, G.R. Smith, Shoopman, Witherspoon, Battle, Owens, Rice and Crawford: A BILL TO RATIFY 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; AND TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 6 OF ARTICLE X, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL ESTABLISH A METHOD OF VALUATION FOR ASSESSMENT OF REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE STATE; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY LAW SHALL PROVIDE FOR THE TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND PROCEDURES TO IMPLEMENT THE ABOVE PROVISIONS.
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H. 3065 -- Reps. Kirsh, Mahaffey and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-440, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISCHARGING A FIREARM AT OR INTO A DWELLING, A STRUCTURE, AN ENCLOSURE, AND A VEHICLE OR EQUIPMENT, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM PENALTY FROM TEN TO FIFTEEN YEARS AND ADD THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO DISCHARGE A FIREARM AT OR INTO THE PREMISES OR PROPERTY OWNED BY A PRIVATE OR PUBLIC SCHOOL AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.
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H. 3066 -- Reps. Hagood, Funderburk and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA PRIORITY INVESTMENT ACT" BY AMENDING SECTION 6-29-510, RELATING TO COMPREHENSIVE PLANS OF LOCAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS, SO AS TO AMEND THE HOUSING ELEMENT AND TO PROVIDE FOR TRANSPORTATION AND PRIORITY INVESTMENT ELEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE PLANS; TO AMEND SECTION 6-29-720, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF ZONING DISTRICTS, SO AS TO ALLOW LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO DEVELOP MARKET-BASED INCENTIVES AND ELIMINATION OF UNNECESSARY HOUSING REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS TO ENCOURAGE PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT, TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DESIGN, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN PRIORITY INVESTMENT AREAS; TO AMEND SECTION 6-29-1110, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO DEFINE "AFFORDABLE HOUSING", "MARKET-BASED INCENTIVES", "TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DESIGN", AND "UNNECESSARY HOUSING REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS"; TO AMEND SECTION 6-29-1130, RELATING TO REGULATIONS OF A LOCAL GOVERNING BODY GOVERNING THE DEVELOPMENT OF LAND UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE LOCAL PLANNING COMMISSION, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE CONTENT OF THESE REGULATIONS RELATING TO LAND DEVELOPMENT; AND TO PROVIDE THAT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AMEND THEIR COMPREHENSIVE PLANS TO COMPLY WITH THESE PROVISIONS WITHIN TWENTY-FOUR MONTHS OF ENACTMENT.
Introduced and Committed
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H. 3067 -- Rep. Coleman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO REFORM CERTAIN EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURES BY ADDING SECTION 4-9-32 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PROCEDURES REQUIRED OF A COUNTY BEFORE IT MAY EXERCISE EMINENT DOMAIN; BY ADDING SECTION 28-2-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE PREREQUISITES TO THE EXERCISE OF EMINENT DOMAIN BY A PUBLIC BODY; BY ADDING SECTIONS 28-2-65 AND 28-2-67 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE OWNER OF CONDEMNED PROPERTY HAS THE RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL TO REDEEM HIS PROPERTY IF THE CONDEMNING ENTITY DOES NOT USE THE PROPERTY FOR THE INTENDED PUBLIC USE OR IT CONTEMPLATES A SALE TO ANOTHER PARTY; BY ADDING SECTION 28-3-25 SO AS TO REQUIRE WRITTEN APPROVAL BEFORE CERTAIN PUBLIC BODIES MAY EXERCISE EMINENT DOMAIN; TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-30, RELATING TO A COUNTY'S AUTHORITY TO EXERCISE EMINENT DOMAIN, SO AS TO LIMIT THE EXERCISE OF EMINENT DOMAIN FOR SLUM CLEARANCE AND REDEVELOPMENT OF A BLIGHTED AREA BY A COUNTY; TO AMEND SECTION 5-7-50, RELATING TO A MUNICIPALITY'S AUTHORITY TO EXERCISE EMINENT DOMAIN, SO AS TO LIMIT THE EXERCISE OF EMINENT DOMAIN FOR SLUM CLEARANCE AND REDEVELOPMENT OF A BLIGHTED AREA AND TO PROVIDE REQUIRED PROCEDURES BEFORE THE EXERCISE; TO AMEND SECTION 28-2-30, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF EXERCISING EMINENT DOMAIN, SO AS TO DEFINE "BLIGHTED", "JUST COMPENSATION", AND "PUBLIC USE"; TO AMEND SECTIONS 28-3-20 AND 28-3-30, BOTH RELATING TO STATE AUTHORITIES WITH EMINENT DOMAIN POWER, SO AS TO SPECIFY PUBLIC ENTITIES OTHER THAN COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES INCLUDING CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING, THE STATE PORTS AUTHORITY, AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; TO AMEND SECTION 31-7-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TIF FOR COUNTIES, SO AS TO DEFINE "AGRICULTURAL REAL PROPERTY" AND "BLIGHTED"; TO AMEND SECTION 6-33-30, RELATING TO TIF FOR MUNICIPALITIES, SO AS TO DEFINE "AGRICULTURAL REAL PROPERTY" AND "BLIGHTED"; TO AMEND SECTION 31-6-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TIF FOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, SO AS TO REDEFINE "AGRICULTURAL REAL PROPERTY" AND "BLIGHTED" AREAS; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 28-2-360 AND 28-2-370, RELATING TO DETERMINATIONS OF JUST COMPENSATION.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3068 -- Reps. Viers and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ENACTING THE SOUTH CAROLINA ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION REFORM ACT, BY ADDING ARTICLE 13 TO CHAPTER 11, TITLE 8 SO AS TO REQUIRE PUBLIC EMPLOYERS OF THE STATE TO REGISTER AND PARTICIPATE IN THE FEDERAL WORK AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM AND TO PROHIBIT PUBLIC EMPLOYERS OF THE STATE FROM ENTERING INTO CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES UNLESS THE CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS COMPLY WITH THE FEDERAL WORK AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM VERIFYING INFORMATION ON ALL NEW EMPLOYEES; BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3595 SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERMS "AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE" AND "LABOR SERVICES", TO DISALLOW A DEDUCTIBLE BUSINESS EXPENSE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES UNLESS THE PERSON EMPLOYED IS AN AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 12-8-610 SO AS TO REQUIRE AN EMPLOYER TO WITHHOLD SIX PERCENT OF THE COMPENSATION PAID TO CERTAIN EMPLOYEES WHO FAIL TO PROVIDE CERTAIN INFORMATION RELATED TO TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS; BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-80 SO AS TO DIRECT THE CHIEF OF THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION TO NEGOTIATE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE STATE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY CONCERNING THE ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS LAWS IN THE STATE; BY ADDING CHAPTER 50 TO TITLE 23 SO AS TO REQUIRE REASONABLE EFFORTS BY LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS TO DETERMINE THE NATIONALITY OF PERSONS CHARGED WITH FELONIES OR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OFFENSES; BY ADDING CHAPTER 91 TO TITLE 40 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE PROFESSION OF PROVIDING IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE; BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 TO CHAPTER 5, TITLE 43 SO AS TO REQUIRE A STATE AGENCY OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE TO VERIFY THE LAWFUL PRESENCE OF A PERSON SEEKING TO OBTAIN PUBLIC BENEFITS; AND TO CREATE A STUDY COMMITTEE TO STUDY APPROPRIATE ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS RELATING TO THE PRESENCE OF ILLEGAL ALIENS IN THIS STATE AND TO RECOMMEND LEGISLATIVE CHANGES AS APPROPRIATE.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3069 -- Reps. Leach, Haskins, G.R. Smith, Shoopman, Umphlett, Kirsh, Mahaffey, Sandifer, Brady and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-490, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF TERMS IN THE CHILDREN'S CODE, INCLUDING THE DEFINITION OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT INCLUDES KNOWINGLY EXPOSING A CHILD TO CHEMICALS THAT HAVE THE CAPACITY TO INTERFERE WITH NORMAL PHYSIOLOGICAL FUNCTIONS, INCLUDING DURING THE MANUFACTURING OF METHAMPHETAMINE; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-763, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES MUST MAKE REASONABLE EFFORTS TO PRESERVE OR UNIFY THE FAMILY AND EXCEPTIONS TO THIS REQUIREMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE AS AN EXCEPTION THAT THE PARENT HAS KNOWINGLY EXPOSED A CHILD TO CHEMICALS THAT HAVE THE CAPACITY TO INTERFERE WITH NORMAL PHYSIOLOGICAL FUNCTIONS, INCLUDING DURING THE MANUFACTURING OF METHAMPHETAMINE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1572, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE AS A GROUND THAT THE PARENT EXPOSED A CHILD TO CHEMICALS THAT HAVE THE CAPACITY TO INTERFERE WITH NORMAL PHYSIOLOGICAL FUNCTIONS, INCLUDING DURING THE MANUFACTURING OF METHAMPHETAMINE.
Introduced and Committed
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H. 3070 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DURATION OF AN INSURANCE PRODUCER'S LICENSE AND THE LAPSING OF A LICENSE ON RENEWAL FOR NONPAYMENT OF A FEE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE PROCEDURE FOR REINSTATING A LICENSE FOR NONPAYMENT OF A FEE OR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3071 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-672 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FLAG.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3072 -- Reps. Rice, Haskins and Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-67-140 SO AS TO IMPOSE A SIXTY-CENT DEPOSIT ON EACH PACK OF TWENTY CIGARETTES SOLD, TO REQUIRE RETAIL SELLERS TO REMIT THESE DEPOSITS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, TO HAVE THESE FUNDS PLACED IN A CIGARETTE DEPOSIT ACCOUNT IN THE STATE TREASURY TO BE USED FOR REFUNDS OF THESE DEPOSITS AND FOR THE OPERATION OF CIGARETTE REFUND SITES, TO PROVIDE THAT PALMETTO PRIDE SHALL ESTABLISH AND OPERATE THE REFUND SITES, TO PROVIDE REFUND PROCEDURES, TO PROVIDE THAT UNEXPENDED FUNDS IN THE CIGARETTE DEPOSIT ACCOUNT MUST BE CREDITED TO THE HEALTH CARE TRUST FUND ESTABLISHED IN THIS ACT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE FUNDS MUST BE APPROPRIATED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR HEALTH CARE NEEDS IN THE STATE.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3073 -- Reps. W.D. Smith, G.R. Smith and Kirsh: A BILL TO ENACT "THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT OF 2007" BY AMENDING SECTION 1-30-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENTS IN THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF STATE GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO ADD THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES AND TO DELETE THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES, THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH; TO ADD SECTION 1-30-68 SO AS TO PLACE THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES, THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS, THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, AND THE CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED CHILDREN UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES; TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-20, RELATING TO AGENCIES PREVIOUSLY TRANSFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE POWER AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES ARE TRANSFERRED TO AND DEVOLVED UPON THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, DIVISION OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES; TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-35, RELATING TO AGENCIES PREVIOUSLY TRANSFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS ARE TRANSFERRED TO AND DEVOLVED UPON THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, DIVISION OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS; TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-70, RELATING TO AGENCIES PREVIOUSLY TRANSFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH ARE TRANSFERRED TO AND DEVOLVED UPON THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH; TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-110, RELATING TO AGENCIES PREVIOUSLY TRANSFERRED TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, SO AS TO DELETE THE CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED CHILDREN FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR; TO AMEND SECTION 44-6-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THESE DUTIES, ADMINISTRATION OF SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES; TO ADD SECTIONS 44-6-32 AND 44-6-34 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL MEDICAID FUNDS MUST BE APPROPRIATED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, WHICH SHALL REIMBURSE THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR THOSE MEDICAID SERVICES IT PROVIDES AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO DEVELOP AND ADMINISTER A CENTRAL CARE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES; TO ADD CHAPTER 8 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO CREATE THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES COMPRISED OF THE DIVISION OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES, THE DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH, THE DIVISION OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS, AND THE CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED CHILDREN AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEPARTMENT'S POWERS AND DUTIES, INCLUDING DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING A STATE PLAN FOR THE COORDINATED CARE AND UNIFIED DELIVERY OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES AND OVERSEEING THE ADMINISTRATION AND DELIVERY OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES; TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT THE FINANCING AND THE FINANCING ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES IS CENTRALIZED IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES; TO AMEND CHAPTER 9, TITLE 44, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ITS GOVERNING BOARD, THE SOUTH CAROLINA MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION IS AN ADVISORY BOARD TO THE DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH; TO AMEND CHAPTER 20, TITLE 44, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION IS AN ADVISORY BOARD TO THE DIVISION OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS; TO AMEND CHAPTER 49, TITLE 44, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT AND TO CREATE AN ADVISORY BOARD TO THE DIVISION; AND TO AMEND ARTICLE 23, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, RELATING TO THE CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED CHILDREN, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS ARTICLE TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT AND TO CREATE AN ADVISORY BOARD TO THE CONTINUUM; TO AMEND SECTIONS 20-7-5210 AND 20-7-5240, RELATING TO THE CREATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE CHILDREN'S CASE RESOLUTION SYSTEM, SO AS TO PLACE THIS SYSTEM UNDER THE CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED CHILDREN AND TO CONFORM THESE SECTIONS TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 20-7-5710 AND 20-7-5730, RELATING TO THE CREATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE INTERAGENCY SYSTEM FOR CARING FOR EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED CHILDREN, SO AS TO PLACE THIS INTERAGENCY SYSTEM UNDER THE CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED CHILDREN AND TO CONFORM THESE SECTIONS TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 44-7-2520, 44-7-2570, AND 44-7-2600, RELATING TO BABYNET SERVICES PROVIDED TO INFANTS AND TODDLERS WITH DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS, SO AS TO TRANSFER THIS PROGRAM FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO THE DIVISION OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES AND TO CONFORM THESE SECTIONS WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3074 -- Rep. Scott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-7-75, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT OF STATE AGENCIES TO PAY WORKERS' COMPENSATION PREMIUMS TO THE STATE ACCIDENT FUND, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE MUST PAY TO THE STATE ACCIDENT FUND PREMIUMS BASED ON THE ACTUAL WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS PAID DURING THE PRIOR PREMIUM YEAR ON STATE GUARD MEMBERS, WHICH RESULTS IN THE ADJUTANT GENERAL BEING PERMITTED TO PAY TO THE STATE ACCIDENT FUND PREMIUMS TO INSURE STATE GUARD MEMBERS THROUGH AN INSURANCE POLICY ISSUED BY AN INSURANCE CARRIER, WHICH ELIMINATES THE STATE GUARD'S SELF-INSURED STATUS UNDER STATE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3075 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 22 TO TITLE 50 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN KAYAKING, CANOEING, AND RAFTING LIABILITY IMMUNITY WHEREBY A KAYAKING, CANOEING, OR RAFTING ACTIVITY SPONSOR OR A KAYAKING, CANOEING, OR RAFTING PROFESSIONAL IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT RESULTING FROM AN INHERENT RISK OF KAYAKING, CANOEING, OR RAFTING ACTIVITY ABSENT SPECIFIED FACTORS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3076 -- Reps. Kirsh and Moss: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION SHALL REQUIRE COUNTYWIDE TOLL-FREE CALLING TO BE PROVIDED BY ALL TELEPHONE UTILITIES OPERATING WITHIN YORK COUNTY BY JULY 1, 2007, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3077 -- Reps. Leach, Funderburk, McLeod, Shoopman, Hamilton, G.R. Smith, Cato and Bedingfield: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1830 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE ADOPTIONS PROCEDURE STUDY COMMITTEE, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AND ITS SCOPE OF STUDY, AND TO REQUIRE THE COMMITTEE ANNUALLY TO REPORT ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Introduced and Committed
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H. 3078 -- Reps. Vick and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 58-9-400 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA UNIFORM MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESSIBILITY ACT BY REQUIRING MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDERS TO MAKE MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS AVAILABLE STATEWIDE.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3079 -- Reps. Kirsh and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-60-2535 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN APPEAL OF A COUNTY ASSESSOR'S PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT TO THE COUNTY GOVERNING BODY IN CERTAIN CASES AND TO ALLOW THE PAYMENT OF ATTORNEY'S FEES TO THE TAXPAYER WHO PREVAILS ON APPEAL; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-232, RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASSIFICATION AS AGRICULTURAL USE, SO AS TO ALLOW AN AGRICULTURAL USE CLASSIFICATION FOR REAL PROPERTY UNDER THE SAME OWNERSHIP.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3080 -- Reps. Viers and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 23 TO CHAPTER 1, TITLE 1 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A STATE OR LOCAL ENTITY FROM PRINTING AND PRODUCING WRITTEN MATERIAL IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE UNLESS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW, AND TO REQUIRE A STATE AND LOCAL ENTITY TO PRINT AND PRODUCE WRITTEN MATERIAL IN ENGLISH ONLY.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3081 -- Reps. W.D. Smith, M.A. Pitts, Young, Kirsh and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-810, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISQUALIFICATIONS OF JURORS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DISQUALIFICATION FOR A PERSON CONVICTED OF A CRIME PUNISHABLE BY IMPRISONMENT FOR MORE THAN ONE YEAR TO A CRIME PUNISHABLE BY IMPRISONMENT OF THIRTY DAYS OR MORE AND TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL DISQUALIFICATION FOR A PERSON WHO HAS CRIMINAL CHARGES PENDING.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3082 -- Rep. Jefferson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-8-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE OF JUDGES AND SOLICITORS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE FROM SEVENTY-TWO TO SEVENTY-EIGHT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 22-1-25, RELATING TO THE MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE OF MAGISTRATES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE FROM SEVENTY-TWO TO SEVENTY-EIGHT.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3083 -- Reps. Littlejohn, M.A. Pitts, Haskins and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE USING A CELLULAR TELEPHONE OR ANOTHER WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS PROVISION.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3084 -- Reps. Clemmons and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-16-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF TERMS CONTAINED IN CERTAIN PROVISIONS THAT REGULATE MOTORCYCLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, DEALERS, AND WHOLESALERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITIONS OF THE TERMS "MANUFACTURER", "DEALERSHIP FACILITIES", "FRANCHISE", AND "DEALER", AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS FOR THE TERMS "MOTORCYCLE DEALERSHIP" AND "DEPARTMENT"; TO AMEND SECTION 56-16-40, RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE A MANUFACTURER WHO SEEKS TO ENTER INTO A FRANCHISE ESTABLISHING AN ADDITIONAL NEW MOTORCYCLE DEALERSHIP OR RELOCATING AN EXISTING NEW MOTORCYCLE DEALERSHIP IN A RELEVANT MARKET AREA WHERE THIS LINE MAKE IS REPRESENTED MUST FOLLOW, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXISTING PROCEDURE AND ESTABLISH A NEW PROCEDURE; TO ADD SECTION 56-16-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR CERTAIN ENTITIES TO OWN, OPERATE, OR CONTROL A MOTORCYCLE DEALERSHIP OR TO ESTABLISH AN ADDITIONAL DEALER OR MOTORCYCLE DEALERSHIP UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR CERTAIN ENTITIES TO COMPETE UNFAIRLY WITH A MOTORCYCLE DEALER UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR CERTAIN ENTITIES TO OWN A FACILITY THAT ENGAGES PRIMARILY IN THE REPAIR OF MOTORCYCLES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-16-50, RELATING TO THE COMPENSATION OF A MOTORCYCLE DEALER UPON TERMINATION, NONRENEWAL, OR CANCELLATION OF A FRANCHISE BY A MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN SECTION 56-16-45 ARE APPLICABLE TO THIS PROVISION, TO PROVIDE THAT THE MOTORCYCLE DEALER MUST BE COMPENSATED FOR THE REASONABLE GOOD WILL FOR THE FRANCHISE, AND TO REVISE THE CONDITIONS UPON WHICH A DEALER MAY BE COMPENSATED; TO ADD SECTION 56-16-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS THAT REGULATE MOTORCYCLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, DEALERS, AND WHOLESALERS APPLY TO ALL WRITTEN AND ORAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN A MANUFACTURER, FACTORY BRANCH, DISTRIBUTOR BRANCH, DISTRIBUTOR, WHOLESALER, OR FRANCHISOR WITH A MOTORCYCLE DEALER; TO ADD SECTION 56-16-86 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DEALERSHIP MAY CONTRACT WITH AN ON-LINE ELECTRONIC SERVICE TO PROVIDE MOTORCYCLES TO CONSUMERS IN THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-16-100, RELATING TO CERTAIN PRACTICES ENGAGED IN BY A MANUFACTURER, FACTORY BRANCH, FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE, OR MOTORCYCLE DEALER WHICH ARE UNLAWFUL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION ALSO APPLIES TO WHOLESALERS AND WHOLESALER REPRESENTATIVES, TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, AND TO PROVIDE THE STANDARD OF PROOF THAT A MANUFACTURER MUST BEAR IN A PROCEEDING THAT ARISES PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 56-16-200, RELATING TO RELIEF AVAILABLE TO PERSONS INJURED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS CHAPTER, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL INJUNCTIVE RELIEF, AND TO PROVIDE THAT PUNITIVE DAMAGES MAY BE AWARDED IF A DEFENDANT HAS ACTED IN BAD FAITH; TO ADD SECTION 56-16-205 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR THE COMMENCEMENT OF AN ACTION THAT ARISES OUT OF A PROVISION RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF MOTORCYCLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, DEALERS, AND WHOLESALERS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-16-210, RELATING TO CONTRACTS THAT VIOLATE THE PROVISIONS THAT REGULATE MOTORCYCLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, DEALERS, AND WHOLESALERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS STATE'S LAW APPLIES TO ANY FRANCHISE FOR A DEALERSHIP LOCATED IN THIS STATE, AND THAT VENUE IS IN THIS STATE FOR AN ACTION BROUGHT PURSUANT TO THESE PROVISIONS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 56-16-70, RELATING TO A DEALER'S VOLUNTARY CANCELLATION, NONRENEWAL, OR TERMINATION OF A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT.
Introduced and Committed
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H. 3085 -- Rep. Ceips: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-3910 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE OPERATOR OF A MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH INTERIOR LIGHTS MUST ACTIVATE THE VEHICLE'S INTERIOR LIGHTS AND OPEN THE VEHICLE'S FRONT WINDOW WHEN STOPPED BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR A PERSON WHO FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THIS PROVISION.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3086 -- Rep. Barfield: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-222 SO AS TO ALLOW CERTAIN PERSONS WHO WEAR BIOPTIC TELESCOPIC LENSES FOR VISION ASSISTANCE TO OBTAIN A DRIVER'S LICENSE.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3087 -- Reps. Pinson, M.A. Pitts and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6530, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS WHO ARE NOT REQUIRED TO WEAR A SAFETY BELT WHILE TRAVELING IN A MOTOR VEHICLE ALONG A PUBLIC STREET OR HIGHWAY, SO AS TO ADD NEWSPAPER CARRIERS TO THE LIST OF PERSONS WHO ARE NOT REQUIRED TO WEAR A SAFETY BELT.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3088 -- Reps. Kirsh and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-1-745 AND 56-1-746, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSION DUE TO A CONVICTION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE VIOLATION AND UNDERAGE PURCHASE AND POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL OFFENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A PERSON IS ACCEPTED INTO A PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR EITHER OFFENSE, THE PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE MUST BE SUSPENDED.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3089 -- Reps. Kirsh, Mahaffey and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2785 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A DRIVER OF A MOTOR VEHICLE TO FAIL TO STOP WHEN SIGNALED TO STOP BY A ROAD GUARD IN A SCHOOL ZONE, TO PROVIDE THAT A VIOLATION OF THIS PROVISION IS A MISDEMEANOR AND A VIOLATOR MAY BE FINED AND IMPRISONED, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PLACEMENT OF SIGNS IN SCHOOL ZONES THAT INFORM MOTORISTS OF THE HOURS A ROAD GUARD IS ON DUTY AND THE PENALTY FOR FAILING TO STOP WHEN A ROAD GUARD SIGNALS A MOTORIST TO STOTHER PROCEEDINGS
Introduced and Committed
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H. 3090 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-1040 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON OTHER THAN LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE DEPARTMENT, OR EMERGENCY PERSONNEL TO USE, POSSESS WITH THE ABILITY TO USE, SELL, OR PURCHASE A TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICE PREEMPTION EMITTER OR A SIMILAR DEVICE, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS PROVISION.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3091 -- Reps. Talley, Mahaffey and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-440, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR DRIVING A MOTOR VEHICLE WITHOUT A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FINE FOR A FIRST OFFENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-460, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR DRIVING A MOTOR VEHICLE WITH A CANCELLED, SUSPENDED, OR REVOKED DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FINE FOR A FIRST AND SECOND OFFENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-720, RELATING TO THE POINT SYSTEM ESTABLISHED FOR THE EVALUATION OF THE OPERATING RECORD OF A LICENSED DRIVER TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE DRIVER IS QUALIFIED TO RETAIN A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO REVISE THE OFFENSE OF DRIVING TOO FAST FOR CONDITIONS OR SPEEDING BY CREATING ADDITIONAL VIOLATIONS AND POINTS RELATING TO THIS OFFENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-750, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF FAILURE TO STOP A MOTOR VEHICLE WHEN SIGNALED BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR THIS OFFENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1520, RELATING TO THE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS ALLOWED ON THE STATE'S HIGHWAYS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING THE SPEED LIMITS ESTABLISHED BY THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1535, RELATING TO SPEEDING IN HIGHWAY WORK ZONES, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OFFENSE, AND TO REVISE THE CONTENTS OF THE SIGN THAT IS POSTED AT THE BEGINNING OF AN ACTIVE HIGHWAY WORK ZONE THAT INDICATES THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING A PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2920, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF RECKLESS DRIVING, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OFFENSE.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3092 -- Rep. Hamilton: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 5 OF TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRAFFIC LAWS, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-830 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ADOPT ORDINANCES FOR THE CIVIL ENFORCEMENT OF CERTAIN TRAFFIC LAWS BY THE USE OF TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL MONITORING SYSTEMS; TO AMEND SECTION 14-25-45, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF SUMMARY COURTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR JURISDICTION OVER NONCRIMINAL CITATIONS ISSUED PURSUANT TO SECTION 56-5-830; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-710, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES TO ENFORCE TRAFFIC LAWS, SO AS TO ADD THE AUTHORITY TO ADOPT ORDINANCES FOR THE CIVIL ENFORCEMENT OF CERTAIN TRAFFIC LAWS BY THE USE OF TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL MONITORING SYSTEMS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3093 -- Reps. Toole, Kirsh, Brady, Cotty, Bingham and Funderburk: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 8, TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 2 SO AS TO ENACT THE "CRIMINAL GANG PREVENTION ACT" AND TO REDESIGNATE THE EXISTING SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 8, TITLE 16 AS ARTICLE 1.
Introduced and Committed
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H. 3094 -- Reps. Brady, Haskins, Cotty and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-535 SO AS TO LIMIT THE LOCATIONS IN WHICH A SEX OFFENDER MAY RESIDE AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR A PERSON WHO VIOLATES THIS PROVISION.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added
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H. 3095 -- Reps. Pinson, Sandifer, Brady and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-398, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF THE SALE OF EPHEDRINE AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE, SO AS TO INCLUDE A VALID MILITARY IDENTIFICATION WHEN A PURCHASER IS REQUIRED TO PRODUCE IDENTIFICATION WHEN PURCHASING CERTAIN PRODUCTS CONTAINING EPHEDRINE OR PSEUDOEPHEDRINE.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3096 -- Rep. Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-53-75 SO AS TO ALLOW THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA-SUMTER TO OFFER FOUR-YEAR DEGREES CONTINGENT ON FUNDING; AND TO AMEND SECTION 11-41-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE GENERAL OBLIGATION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOND ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "PROJECT" TO INCLUDE THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA-SUMTER FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPLEMENTATION OF ITS FOUR-YEAR DEGREES.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3097 -- Reps. Rice, Walker, G.R. Smith, Shoopman, Cobb-Hunter, Mahaffey, Cotty, Owens, D.C. Smith, Bedingfield, Bales and Viers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 16 TO TITLE 59 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IS AUTHORIZED TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA VIRTUAL SCHOOL PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE VIRTUAL SCHOOL PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN ONLINE COURSE CREDITS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE STUDENTS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM AND FOR THE QUALIFICATIONS OF TEACHERS AND INSTRUCTORS IN THE PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE FOR AN ONLINE PILOT PROGRAM TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF PROVIDING THE VIRTUAL SCHOOL PROGRAM TO STUDENTS ENROLLED IN ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS, TO PROVIDE FOR AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ON THE PROGRAM AND FOR OTHER DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN REGARD TO THE PROGRAM, AND TO PROVIDE THAT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROGRAM IS CONTINGENT ON FUNDING BEING PROVIDED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-40-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN INFORMATION MUST BE INCLUDED IN A CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION IF THE CHARTER SCHOOL OFFERS A PROGRAM OF ONLINE OR COMPUTER INSTRUCTION, TO PROVIDE THAT CHARTER SCHOOL STUDENTS MAY ENROLL IN THE VIRTUAL SCHOOL PROGRAM PURSUANT TO PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER DUTIES OR REQUIREMENTS OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL GOVERNING BODY AND THE CHARTER SCHOOL IN REGARD TO A PROGRAM OF ONLINE OR COMPUTER INSTRUCTION.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
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Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
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Recorded vote
Amended
Amended
Amended
Amended
Amended
Proposed Amendment
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Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Non-Concurrence
Conference Committee
Report of Conference Committee
Adopted
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3098 -- Reps. Sellers, Cobb-Hunter, Bannister, Shoopman and Mulvaney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-150-360, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR TECHNICAL COLLEGES AND TWO-YEAR PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A STUDENT WHO IS ENROLLED IN A TECHNICAL COLLEGE AND RESIDING IN AN ON-CAMPUS RESIDENTIAL FACILITY MAINTAINED BY THE TECHNICAL COLLEGE MAY RECEIVE LOTTERY TUITION ASSISTANCE IN ADDITION TO STATE AND FEDERAL AID.
Introduced and Committed
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H. 3099 -- Reps. Leach, Haskins, G.R. Smith and Shoopman: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR A GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (GED) CERTIFICATE PROGRAM AT GREENVILLE TECHNICAL COLLEGE, PROVIDE THAT GREENVILLE TECHNICAL COLLEGE IS NOT REQUIRED TO MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS DETERMINED BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION RELATING TO TEACHERS, FUNDING, OR SCHEDULE, AND PROVIDE FOR FUNDING OF THE PROGRAM.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3100 -- Reps. Kirsh and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF A FAMILY COURT IN A DOMESTIC MATTER, AND SECTION 59-28-160, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF A LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN RELATION TO PROMOTING PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN THEIR CHILDREN'S SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, BOTH SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD MAY PETITION THE FAMILY COURT, AND THE FAMILY COURT HAS JURISDICTION TO HEAR A PETITION, TO REQUIRE A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN OF A STUDENT WHO HABITUALLY EXHIBITS DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR IN THE CLASSROOM TO ATTEND A PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3101 -- Reps. Rice, G.R. Smith, Shoopman, Mahaffey, Haley, Ballentine, Chalk and Loftis: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 156 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS WITH THE OPTION TO ATTEND A PUBLIC OR NONPUBLIC SCHOOL OF THEIR CHOICE.
Introduced and Committed
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H. 3102 -- Reps. Rice, M.A. Pitts, Shoopman and Mahaffey: 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 PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1, ARTICLE XI, RELATING TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO ABOLISH THE BOARD.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3103 -- Rep. Rice: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 17, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF A STATEWIDE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL DISTRICT, ITS GOVERNANCE, AND ITS POWERS AND DUTIES; TO PROVIDE FOR FORTY LOCAL COUNCILS AND THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES; TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SHALL PROMULGATE REGULATIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT ALL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES BECOME THOSE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL DISTRICT; TO PROVIDE THAT THE DISTRICT SHALL DEFEND CERTAIN ACTIONS OR PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF CERTAIN TEACHERS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE REISSUANCE OF CERTAIN BONDS PURSUANT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO PROVIDE FOR CREDIT TO BE GIVEN IN AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE; TO ESTABLISH A CHARACTER EDUCATION POLICY; TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN TEACHER IN-SERVICE TRAINING; AND TO PROVIDE FOR STUDENTS WALKING OR BIKING TO SCHOOL; BY ADDING SECTION 59-3-5 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-10, RELATING TO DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR; TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-40, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL DISTRICT MUST BE ADMINISTERED AS PART OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-310, RELATING TO SCHOOL BUSES, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE FROM THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL DISTRICT; BY ADDING ARTICLE 12 IN CHAPTER 36 OF TITLE 12 SO AS TO IMPOSE AN ADDITIONAL STATEWIDE SALES TAX EQUAL TO THREE PERCENT FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL DISTRICT; BY ADDING SECTION 11-11-157 ESTABLISHING THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL DISTRICT FUND TO RECEIVE THE REVENUE OF THE ADDITIONAL SALES TAX IMPOSED BY THIS ACT; BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-253 SO AS TO EXEMPT ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY FROM ALL PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE IMPOSED FOR SCHOOL OPERATIONS AND TO PAY TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL DISTRICT THE REVENUES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL DISTRICT FUND, LESS A RESERVE FOR SHORTFALLS, FOR THE TAXES NOT COLLECTED BECAUSE OF THE EXEMPTION ALLOWED BY THIS NEW SECTION, TO PROVIDE THAT THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THIS EXEMPTED PROPERTY IS NEVERTHELESS CONSIDERED TAXABLE FOR PURPOSES OF BONDED INDEBTEDNESS AND THE INDEX OF TAX PAYING ABILITY AND PROHIBIT THE USE OF THESE NEW SALES TAX REVENUES TO SUPPLEMENT OTHER STATE FUNDING FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION; TO REPEAL CHAPTER 5, TITLE 59, RELATING TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, CHAPTER 13, TITLE 59, RELATING TO COUNTY SUPERINTENDENTS OF EDUCATION, AND CHAPTER 15, TITLE 59, RELATING TO COUNTY BOARDS OF EDUCATION, SECTIONS 59-3-10 AND 59-3-20, ARTICLE 11, CHAPTER 36, TITLE 12, AND SECTIONS 11-11-155 AND 11-11-156; AND TO DIRECT THE CODE COMMISSIONER TO CHANGE CERTAIN REFERENCES FROM THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL DISTRICT OR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3104 -- Reps. Umphlett, Haskins and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS BY ADDING CHAPTER 42 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE OF LOCKSMITH AGENCIES, TO REQUIRE EMPLOYEE REGISTRATION, TO REQUIRE SIGNED WORK ORDER FORMS WHEN OPENING RESIDENCES, COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS, AND MOTOR VEHICLES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3105 -- Reps. Kirsh and Gullick: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-1-425, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A SCHOOL'S CALENDAR, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A SCHOOL MAY NOT OPEN FOR STUDENTS BEFORE A CERTAIN DATE.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3106 -- Rep. G.R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-111-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FREE TUITION FOR CHILDREN OF CERTAIN VETERANS, SO AS TO DELETE THE MAXIMUM AGE LIMIT OF TWENTY-SIX.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3107 -- Reps. Kirsh and Moss: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 58-9-255 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION REQUIRE COUNTYWIDE TOLL-FREE CALLING TO BE PROVIDED BY ALL TELEPHONE UTILITIES OPERATING WITHIN A COUNTY BY JULY 1, 2007, AND TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3108 -- Reps. Kirsh and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-15-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE STATE OR A LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY MAY NOT USE A VOICE MAIL SYSTEM IF THE OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE IS AT HIS REGULARLY ASSIGNED WORKSTATION AND HIS TELEPHONE IS FUNCTIONAL AND AVAILABLE FOR USE UNLESS THE VOICE MAIL SYSTEM PROVIDES THE CALLER WITH ACCESS TO A NONELECTRONIC ATTENDANT OR AUTOMATICALLY TRANSFERS THE CALLER TO A NONELECTRONIC ATTENDANT.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3109 -- Reps. Kirsh and Battle: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-215 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE AWARDING OF DAMAGES IN FAVOR OF A PERSON WHO IS INJURED WHILE OPERATING HIS MOTOR VEHICLE IF HIS INJURIES RESULTED FROM HIS OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE AND IF HE DID NOT HAVE IN EFFECT FOR THAT VEHICLE THE FINANCIAL SECURITY REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THIS STATE AT THE TIME THE INJURY OCCURRED.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3110 -- Reps. Viers and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-32, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS TO ENROLL A CHILD IN A PUBLIC SCHOOL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ADULT SEEKING TO ENROLL A CHILD IN A SCHOOL SHALL SIGN AN AFFIDAVIT ATTESTING THAT THE CHILD IS LAWFULLY PRESENT IN THE STATE PURSUANT TO FEDERAL LAW AND MAY BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE CERTAIN DOCUMENTATION.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3111 -- Reps. M.A. Pitts, Cobb-Hunter, Umphlett, Mahaffey, Sandifer and Brady: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 2, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING IN 2008, MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MUST BE CHOSEN EVERY FOURTH INSTEAD OF EVERY SECOND YEAR; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8, ARTICLE III, RELATING TO ELECTION OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE BE ELECTED EVERY FOURTH INSTEAD OF EVERY SECOND YEAR.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3112 -- Rep. Herbkersman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN BEAUFORT COUNTY, SO AS TO REVIEW AND RENAME CERTAIN VOTING PRECINCTS OF BEAUFORT COUNTY AND 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 ADD A PROVISION TO AUTHORIZE THE BEAUFORT COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION, WITH THE APPROVAL OF A MAJORITY OF THE BEAUFORT COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, TO DETERMINE THE POLLING PLACES FOR THE PRECINCTS IN BEAUFORT COUNTY.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading

H. 3113 -- Reps. Limehouse and Umphlett: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-32-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FURNISHING OF A FULLY COMPLETED COPY OF A TIME SHARE CONTRACT BY A SELLER AND THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT, SO AS TO LENGTHEN FROM FIVE TO TEN DAYS THE CANCELLATION PERIOD FROM THE DATE THE CONTRACT IS SIGNED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 27-32-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REFUND PAYMENTS AFTER THE CONTRACT IS EXECUTED, SO AS TO EXTEND FROM FIVE TO TEN DAYS THE RIGHT TO CANCELLATION PERIOD.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3114 -- Reps. M.A. Pitts, Parks and Pinson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-11-325 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT WHICH ONLY PROVIDES SEWAGE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES TO UTILIZE ANY METHOD OF FINANCING THE CONSTRUCTION OF SEWER LATERAL COLLECTION LINES NOTWITHSTANDING OTHER PROVISIONS OF LAW; TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA PRIORITY INVESTMENT ACT" BY AMENDING SECTION 6-29-510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMPREHENSIVE PLANS OF LOCAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS, SO AS TO AMEND THE HOUSING ELEMENT AND TO PROVIDE FOR TRANSPORTATION, INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION, AND PRIORITY INVESTMENT ELEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE PLANS; TO AMEND SECTION 6-29-720, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF ZONING DISTRICTS, SO AS TO ALLOW LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO DEVELOP MARKET-BASED INCENTIVES AND ELIMINATION OF UNNECESSARY HOUSING REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS TO ENCOURAGE PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT, TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DESIGN, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN PRIORITY INVESTMENT AREAS; TO AMEND SECTION 6-29-1110, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO DEFINE "AFFORDABLE HOUSING", "MARKET-BASED INCENTIVES", "TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DESIGN", AND "UNNECESSARY HOUSING REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 6-29-1130, RELATING TO REGULATIONS OF A LOCAL GOVERNING BODY GOVERNING THE DEVELOPMENT OF LAND UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE LOCAL PLANNING COMMISSION, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE CONTENT OF THESE REGULATIONS RELATING TO LAND DEVELOPMENT; AND TO PROVIDE THAT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AMEND THEIR COMPREHENSIVE PLANS TO COMPLY WITH THESE PROVISIONS WITHIN TWENTY-FOUR MONTHS OF ENACTMENT.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3115 -- Rep. Pinson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-11-325 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT WHICH ONLY PROVIDES SEWAGE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES TO UTILIZE ANY METHOD OF FINANCING AUTHORIZED BY LAW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SEWER LATERAL COLLECTION LINES.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

H. 3116 -- Reps. W.D. Smith, Cooper and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 14 SO AS TO CREATE THE COURT APPOINTMENT DEFERRAL FUND TO BE MAINTAINED BY THE SUPREME COURT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCEDURE FOR SUBMISSION OF RULES GOVERNING PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Point of Order

H. 3117 -- Reps. Toole, M.A. Pitts, Umphlett, Kirsh, Mahaffey, Sandifer and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-1-220 SO AS TO ELIMINATE CERTAIN WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS DIRECTLY TO AN ILLEGAL ALIEN, TO PROHIBIT THE WORKER'S COMPENSATION FUND FROM MAKING A PAYMENT TO AN INJURED ILLEGAL ALIEN CLAIMANT IF THE PAYMENT IS FOR SALARY, SUPPLEMENT, BENEFIT, LIVING SUSTENANCE, OR OTHER PAYMENTS RELATED TO AN INJURY EXPERIENCED ON THE JOB, AND TO REQUIRE THE ALIEN TO PROVIDE PROPER DOCUMENTATION TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION OFFICIALS TO PROVE HE IS LEGALLY RESIDING IN THE UNITED STATES AT THE TIME OF THE INJURY TO RECEIVE CERTAIN NONMEDICAL BENEFITS.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3118 -- Reps. J.H. Neal, Whipper, Anderson, Cobb-Hunter, Hosey, Mack, Parks and Scott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 14 TO TITLE 8 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA CLEAN ELECTIONS ACT", TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE BY WHICH CERTAIN CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE WHO AGREE TO LIMITATIONS ON CONTRIBUTIONS TO RECEIVE A PREDETERMINED AMOUNT OF PUBLIC FUNDS FOR CAMPAIGNS AND TO REQUIRE ELECTRONIC DISCLOSURES FOR ALL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS TO CANDIDATES AND POLITICAL COMMITTEES.
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H. 3119 -- Reps. Rutherford, Merrill, Haskins, E.H. Pitts, Cobb-Hunter, Sellers, Brady and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 95 OF TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE "CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT OF 1990", SO AS TO EXTEND THE SMOKING PROHIBITION PROVIDED FOR IN THE ACT TO RESTAURANTS, BARS, LOUNGE AREAS, AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES; TO SPECIFY THAT SMOKING IS PERMITTED IN PRIVATE HOMES AND AUTOMOBILES, HOME-BASED BUSINESSES, PRIVATE FUNCTIONS IN INDOOR AREAS, HOTEL ROOMS DESIGNATED AS SMOKING ROOMS, SPECIALTY TOBACCO STORES, TOBACCO MANUFACTURERS, CIGAR BARS, AND PRIVATE CLUBS AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PROPRIETOR OF AN ESTABLISHMENT HAS THE RIGHT TO PROHIBIT SMOKING IN HIS ESTABLISHMENT WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE BE PERMITTED BY THIS CHAPTER; TO PROVIDE THAT THE POSTING OF DESIGNATED SMOKING AREA SIGNS IS NOT REQUIRED FOR PRIVATE HOMES AND AUTOMOBILES OR HOME-BASED BUSINESSES AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION; TO DELETE THE MAXIMUM CRIMINAL PENALTY FROM A FINE OF TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS AND TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM CRIMINAL PENALTY OF A FINE OF NOT LESS THAN FIFTY DOLLARS; TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON SMOKING IN A RESTAURANT, BAR, OR LOUNGE MUST BE ASKED TO EXTINGUISH ALL LIGHTED TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND IF THE PERSON REFUSES TO DO SO, THE PERSON MUST BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE PREMISES; TO PROHIBIT A PERSON OR EMPLOYER FROM RETALIATING AGAINST ANOTHER PERSON OR AN EMPLOYEE OR CUSTOMER FOR FILING A COMPLAINT FOR OR SEEKING PROSECUTION OF A VIOLATION OF THIS CHAPTER; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT MUST NOT BE CONSTRUED TO PERMIT SMOKING WHERE IT IS OTHERWISE PROHIBITED BY REGULATION OF A STATE OR LOCAL AGENCY, INCLUDING A LOCAL ORDINANCE.
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H. 3120 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-23-410, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DETERMINATION OF CAPACITY TO STAND TRIAL OF PERSONS CHARGED WITH A CRIME OR CIVIL CONTEMPT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION APPLIES TO MAGISTRATES' COURT, TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE TO SUSPEND AND REINSTATE A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PRIVILEGE TO DRIVE IF THE PERSON IS UNABLE TO STAND TRIAL BECAUSE OF A MENTAL CONDITION, AND TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE TO SUSPEND AND REINSTATE A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PRIVILEGE TO DRIVE IF THE PERSON HAS SUFFERED A RELAPSE OF A MENTAL CONDITION BEFORE THE PERSON'S TRIAL DATE.
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H. 3121 -- Reps. Harrell, W.D. Smith, Harrison, Cato, Chellis, Walker, Howard, Young, E.H. Pitts, G.R. Smith, Shoopman, Cobb-Hunter, Kirsh, Bedingfield, Brady, Haley, Cotty, Owens, Rice, Bingham, Crawford, Hagood and Stavrinakis: 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 COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE FROM THE LIST OF STATE OFFICERS WHICH THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES TO BE ELECTED AND PROVIDE THAT UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE RATIFICATION OF THIS PROVISION, THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE FOR A TERM COTERMINOUS WITH THE GOVERNOR.
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H. 3122 -- Reps. Harrell, W.D. Smith, Harrison, Cato, Chellis, Walker, Witherspoon, Howard, Young, E.H. Pitts, G.R. Smith, Cobb-Hunter, Kirsh, Brady, Haley, Cotty, Toole, Bingham, Crawford, Hagood and Stavrinakis: 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 STATE TREASURER FROM THE LIST OF STATE OFFICERS WHICH THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES TO BE ELECTED AND PROVIDE THAT UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THE STATE TREASURER SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE RATIFICATION OF THIS PROVISION, THE STATE TREASURER SHALL BE NOMINATED BY THE GOVERNOR, APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THE GOVERNOR, THE STATE COMPTROLLER GENERAL, THE CHAIRMAN OF THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE CHAIRMAN OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE, AND SUBJECT TO THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE.
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H. 3123 -- Reps. Harrell, W.D. Smith, Harrison, Cato, Chellis, Walker, Howard, G.R. Smith, Shoopman, Cobb-Hunter, Kirsh, Bedingfield, Brady, Cotty, Owens, Rice, Crawford, Hagood and Stavrinakis: 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 ADJUTANT GENERAL FROM THE LIST OF STATE OFFICERS WHICH THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES TO BE ELECTED AND PROVIDE THAT UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE RATIFICATION OF THIS PROVISION, THE ADJUTANT GENERAL MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE FOR A TERM COTERMINOUS WITH THE GOVERNOR; AND PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 4, ARTICLE XIII, RELATING TO THE ADJUTANT GENERAL AND HIS STAFF OFFICERS, SO AS TO UPDATE REFERENCES TO THE ADJUTANT GENERAL'S TITLE AND TO PROVIDE THAT UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE RATIFICATION OF THIS PROVISION, THE ADJUTANT GENERAL MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE FOR A TERM COTERMINOUS WITH THE GOVERNOR.
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H. 3124 -- Reps. Walker, Harrell, Harrison, Cotty, Bingham, Toole, D.C. Smith and Crawford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 62 TO TITLE 59 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A SCHOOL DISTRICT CHOICE PROGRAM AND OPEN ENROLLMENT PROGRAM WITHIN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM OF THIS STATE, TO PROVIDE FOR A VOLUNTARY PILOT TESTING OF THE PROGRAM BEFORE FULL IMPLEMENTATION, TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS, TO PROVIDE FOR AN APPLICATION PROCESS FOR STUDENTS WISHING TO TRANSFER, TO PROVIDE RESPONSIBILITIES OF AND STANDARDS AND CRITERIA FOR SENDING AND RECEIVING SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS, TO PROVIDE STANDARDS OF APPROVAL, PRIORITIES FOR ACCEPTING STUDENTS, AND CRITERIA FOR DENYING STUDENTS, TO PROVIDE THAT WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS THE PARENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR TRANSPORTING THE STUDENT TO SCHOOL, TO PROVIDE THAT DISTRICTS SHALL RECEIVE ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE BASE STUDENT COST FROM THE STATE FOR NONRESIDENT STUDENTS ENROLLED PURSUANT TO THIS CHAPTER, TO PROVIDE THAT A STUDENT WITH EXCEPTIONS MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC CONTESTS AND COMPETITIONS FOR ONE YEAR AFTER HIS DATE OF ENROLLMENT, TO PROVIDE THAT A RECEIVING DISTRICT SHALL ACCEPT CERTAIN CREDITS TOWARD A STUDENT'S REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION, TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY CONTRACT WITH CERTAIN ENTITIES FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL PROVIDE CERTAIN REPORTS ON THE PROGRAM TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS PROGRAM EACH FISCAL YEAR IS CONTINGENT UPON THE APPROPRIATION OF ADEQUATE FUNDING BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
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H. 3125 -- Reps. Harrell, W.D. Smith, Harrison, Cato, Chellis, Walker, Witherspoon, Howard, Young, E.H. Pitts, G.R. Smith, Cobb-Hunter, Kirsh, Bedingfield, Brady, Haley, Cotty, Owens, Rice, Crawford, Hagood and Stavrinakis: 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 COMPTROLLER GENERAL FROM THE LIST OF STATE OFFICERS WHICH THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES TO BE ELECTED AND PROVIDE THAT UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE RATIFICATION OF THIS PROVISION, THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL SHALL BE NOMINATED BY THE GOVERNOR, APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THE GOVERNOR, THE STATE TREASURER, THE CHAIRMAN OF THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE CHAIRMAN OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE, AND SUBJECT TO THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE.
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H. 3126 -- Reps. Harrell, W.D. Smith, Harrison, Cato, Chellis, Walker, Witherspoon, M.A. Pitts, Young, E.H. Pitts, G.R. Smith, Shoopman, Kirsh, Bedingfield, Brady, Haley, Cotty, Owens, Rice, Bingham, Toole, Crawford, Hagood and Stavrinakis: 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 RATIFICATION OF THIS PROVISION, THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE FOR A TERM COTERMINOUS WITH THE GOVERNOR; AND PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1, ARTICLE XI, RELATING TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO ABOLISH THE BOARD EFFECTIVE UPON THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION BEING APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR.
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H. 3127 -- Reps. Harrell, W.D. Smith, Harrison, Cato, Chellis, Walker, Witherspoon, Howard, E.H. Pitts, G.R. Smith, Shoopman, Cobb-Hunter, Kirsh, Bedingfield, Brady, Haley, Cotty, Owens, Rice, Toole, Bingham, Crawford, Hagood and Stavrinakis: 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 SECRETARY OF STATE FROM THE LIST OF STATE OFFICERS WHICH THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES TO BE ELECTED AND PROVIDE THAT UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE RATIFICATION OF THIS PROVISION, THE SECRETARY OF STATE MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE FOR A TERM COTERMINOUS WITH THE GOVERNOR.
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H. 3128 -- Reps. Harrell, W.D. Smith, Harrison, Cato, Chellis, Walker, E.H. Pitts, G.R. Smith, Kirsh, Brady, Haley, Cotty, Owens, Rice, Bingham, Crawford and Hagood: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, BY ADDING SECTION 37 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SENATE MUST ELECT FROM AMONG ITS MEMBERS A PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDE OVER THE SENATE AND TO PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS PROVIDED BY LAW; PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 8, ARTICLE IV, RELATING TO THE ELECTION, QUALIFICATIONS AND TERM OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE JOINT ELECTION OF THE GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR; PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE IV, RELATING TO THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE, SO AS TO DELETE SECTION 9 WHICH PROVIDES THAT THE SENATE MUST CHOOSE A PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE AND WHICH ALSO PROVIDES THAT A MEMBER OF THE SENATE ACTING AS LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR VACATES HIS SEAT AND ANOTHER PERSON IS ELECTED IN HIS STEAD; PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE IV, RELATING TO THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR AS PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE, BY DELETING SECTION 10 WHICH PROVIDES THAT THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR IS THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 12, ARTICLE IV, RELATING TO THE DISABILITY OF THE GOVERNOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF BOTH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND THE STATE TREASURER TRANSMIT TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE AND THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A WRITTEN DECLARATION THAT THE GOVERNOR IS UNABLE TO DISCHARGE THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF HIS OFFICE, THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR MUST ASSUME THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE OFFICE AS ACTING GOVERNOR; PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 15, ARTICLE V, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS OF JUSTICES AND JUDGES, SO AS TO DELETE AN OBSOLETE PARAGRAPH WHICH PROVIDES FOR CERTAIN QUALIFICATIONS OF SITTING JUSTICES AND JUDGES; PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 18, ARTICLE V, RELATING TO VACANCIES IN THE SUPREME COURT, COURT OF APPEALS, OR CIRCUIT COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A VACANCY MAY BE FILLED BY THE GOVERNOR WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 5, ARTICLE VI, RELATING TO THE OATH OF OFFICE FOR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, SO AS TO DELETE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM THE SECTION AND TO MAINTAIN OATHS FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY UNDER ARTICLE III, SECTION 26.
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H. 3129 -- Rep. W.D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-1-206, 14-1-207, 14-1-208, AND 14-1-211, ALL AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENTS AND SURCHARGES ON FINES FROM CERTAIN COURTS, ALL SO AS TO STIPULATE THAT THE FUNDS GENERATED FOR USE FOR SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME MAY NOT BE USED FOR CERTAIN OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1520, RELATING TO VICTIM ASSISTANCE AND THE TYPES OF INFORMATION A VICTIM IS ENTITLED TO RECEIVE, SO AS TO REQUIRE LAW ENFORCEMENT TO PREPARE A VICTIM INFORMATION SHEET FOR EVERY VICTIM INVOLVED IN A CRIMINAL ACT AND TO PRESCRIBE THE INFORMATION THAT MUST BE CONTAINED ON THE VICTIM INFORMATION SHEET; AND TO REPEAL ARTICLE 14, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 16 RELATING TO THE VICTIM/WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
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H. 3130 -- Reps. W.D. Smith, M.A. Pitts, Haskins, Kirsh and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER, SO AS TO INCLUDE AS A SEPARATE AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCE WHICH MAY BE CONSIDERED IN THE DETERMINATION OF WHETHER THE DEATH PENALTY MAY BE IMPOSED, A MURDER OF A PERSON'S SPOUSE WHILE THE PERSON IS SUBJECT TO A VALID ORDER OF PROTECTION, THE PERSON IS VIOLATING A CONDITION OF BOND, OR THE PERSON IS VIOLATING A RESTRAINING ORDER AND THE MURDER OF A PERSON'S SPOUSE IF THE PERSON HAS A PRIOR CONVICTION FOR CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INVOLVING THE SAME VICTIM.
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H. 3131 -- Reps. Harrell and Umphlett: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 22, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES TO CERTAIN CURRENT AND RETIRED ELECTED OFFICIALS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES TO RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS, AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES.
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H. 3132 -- Reps. Kirsh and Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-1-125 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS TO DENY LICENSURE OR TO SUSPEND THE LICENSE OF AN INDIVIDUAL FOR NONPAYMENT, DEFAULT, OR BREACH OF A REPAYMENT OR SERVICE OBLIGATION UNDER ANY FEDERAL OR STATE EDUCATIONAL LOAN, LOAN REPAYMENT, OR SERVICE-CONDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
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H. 3133 -- Reps. Leach and M.A. Pitts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-6532 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES SHALL ISSUE A DECAL TO THE OWNER OF A MOTOR VEHICLE WHO IS EXEMPT FROM WEARING A SAFETY BELT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DECAL MUST BE AFFIXED TO THE VEHICLE'S LICENSE PLATE.
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H. 3134 -- Reps. Weeks, Taylor, Cobb-Hunter, M.A. Pitts and Duncan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE FAMILY COURT, INCLUDING JURISDICTION TO ORDER VISITATION FOR GRANDPARENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE COURT FINDS THAT THE CHILD'S PARENTS ARE DEPRIVING THE GRANDPARENT VISITATION WITH THE CHILD AND THAT IT IS IN THE CHILD'S BEST INTEREST TO HAVE VISITATION WITH THE GRANDPARENT, THE COURT MAY ORDER SUCH VISITATION.
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H. 3135 -- Reps. J.E. Smith, Funderburk and Cotty: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A STUDY COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP A STATEWIDE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR PERSONS WITH EPILEPSY IN THIS STATE AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STUDY COMMITTEE.
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H. 3136 -- Reps. Brady, Scarborough, Cobb-Hunter, Funderburk, Miller, Harvin, Ceips, Parks, Neilson, Haley, Knight, Viers, Vick, Whitmire, Brantley, Allen, Hardwick, Anthony, Gullick, Breeland, Mack, Battle, Sandifer, Govan, Hosey, McLeod, Hart, Hayes, Jennings, Agnew, J.H. Neal, Weeks, Harrison, Spires, Moss, Rutherford, Bales, Branham, Mitchell, F.N. Smith, Merrill, Anderson, Mahaffey, Alexander, Clyburn, Phillips, Lowe, Dantzler, Witherspoon, Whipper, Coleman and Barfield: A BILL TO ENACT THE "CERVICAL CANCER PREVENTION ACT" SO AS TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-29-187 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR, THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SHALL REQUIRE FEMALE STUDENTS ENROLLING IN THE SEVENTH GRADE TO HAVE RECEIVED THE CERVICAL CANCER VACCINE SERIES AND TO AUTHORIZE DELAYING THE REQUIREMENT FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE NOT ELEVEN YEARS OLD AT ENROLLMENT INTO THE SEVENTH GRADE; TO APPLY THE DEPARTMENT'S IMMUNIZATION AND VACCINATION EXEMPTIONS, AS PROVIDED FOR IN REGULATION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, A RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION; AND TO PROVIDE THAT IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS SECTION IS CONTINGENT UPON STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDING.
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H. 3137 -- Reps. Harrison, J.E. Smith, Haskins, Cobb-Hunter, Brady, Haley, Mitchell, Scarborough, Toole, Rice, Owens, Bedingfield, Weeks, Hagood and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 34 TO CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT MEDICAL RESPONSE SYSTEM ACT", SO AS TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT MEDICAL RESPONSE SYSTEM, A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE COORDINATION AND MEDICAL RESOURCES STATEWIDE TO AGENCIES AND ENTITIES THAT RESPOND TO VICTIMS OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROGRAM MUST BE ADMINISTERED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PROGRAM, AND TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT SERVICES FUND TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE OPERATION OF THE CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT MEDICAL RESPONSE SYSTEM; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-495, RELATING TO CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THESE CENTERS TO ENTER INTO MEMORANDA OF AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT MEDICAL RESPONSE SYSTEM TO PROVIDE FORENSIC MEDICAL SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH GUIDELINES ESTABLISHED BY THE SYSTEM AND TO REQUIRE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS TO RELEASE THE MEDICAL RECORDS OF CHILDREN SERVED FOR CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT TO THE SYSTEM FOR RESEARCH, QUALITY ASSURANCE, AND OTHER SPECIFIED PURPOSES.
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H. 3138 -- Reps. E.H. Pitts, Haskins, Branham, G.R. Smith, Shoopman, Cobb-Hunter, Kirsh, Mahaffey, Huggins, Funderburk, Cotty, Haley, Gullick, Bingham, Toole, Ballentine, Vick, Hagood, McLeod, Owens and Bedingfield: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ENACTING THE "PREVENTION OF UNDERAGE DRINKING AND ACCESS TO ALCOHOL ACT OF 2007" SO AS TO ADD ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 61 TO PROVIDE SOCIAL HOST CRIMINAL LIABILITY WHEN ALCOHOL IS PROVIDED TO A MINOR UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO DEFINE TERMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ARTICLE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR THE OFFENSE; TO ADD ARTICLE 19, CHAPTER 4, TITLE 61 TO REQUIRE THE REGISTRATION OF KEGS, TO DEFINE TERMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ARTICLE, TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE REGISTRATION OF KEGS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; TO ADD SECTION 61-6-4075 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF ILLEGAL PURCHASE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS FOR ANOTHER'S CONSUMPTION ON THE PREMISES AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY; TO ADD SECTION 61-6-4085 SO AS TO REQUIRE CRIMINAL CHARGES TO BE BROUGHT AGAINST BOTH THE SELLER AND PURCHASER REGARDING THE ILLEGAL SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS TO MINORS AND TO CREATE AN EXCEPTION FOR THE USE OF MINORS BY LAW ENFORCEMENT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-8920 AND 20-7-8925, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PURCHASE OR POSSESSION OF BEER, WINE, AND ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS, SO AS TO EQUALIZE THE PENALTIES FOR THE OFFENSES, TO REQUIRE THAT THE VIOLATOR COMPLETE AN ALCOHOL EDUCATION PROGRAM, AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR THE USE OF MINORS BY LAW ENFORCEMENT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-746, RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSION FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES INVOLVING THE UNLAWFUL PURCHASE OR POSSESSION OF BEER, WINE, OR ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS BY MINORS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS AND REQUIRE NOTIFICATION OF THE MINOR'S PARENT WHEN THE MINOR'S DRIVER'S LICENSE IS SUSPENDED; TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-50, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL SALE OF BEER OR WINE TO MINORS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS AND TO REQUIRE THE VIOLATOR TO COMPLETE AN ALCOHOL EDUCATION PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-60, RELATING TO A MINOR'S GIVING FALSE INFORMATION AS TO AGE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING BEER OR WINE SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY SO IT IS EQUAL TO THE SIMILAR OFFENSE INVOLVING ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS; TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-80, RELATING TO THE PURCHASE OF BEER OR WINE FOR ANOTHER'S CONSUMPTION ON PREMISES, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TRANSFER OF BEER OR WINE FOR A MINOR'S CONSUMPTION, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-100, RELATING TO REQUIRING CRIMINAL CHARGES TO BE BROUGHT AGAINST BOTH THE SELLER AND PURCHASER REGARDING THE ILLEGAL SALE AND PURCHASE OF BEER OR WINE BY A MINOR, SO AS TO CREATE AN EXCEPTION FOR THE USE OF MINORS BY LAW ENFORCEMENT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-4070, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TRANSFER OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS FOR A MINOR'S CONSUMPTION, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-4080, RELATING TO THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS TO MINORS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS AND TO REQUIRE THE VIOLATOR TO COMPLETE AN ALCOHOL EDUCATION PROGRAM.
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H. 3139 -- Reps. E.H. Pitts, Haskins, G.R. Smith, Mahaffey, Huggins, Brady, Cotty, Funderburk, Bingham, Toole and Ballentine: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 8, TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OFFENSES THAT PROMOTE CIVIL DISORDER BY DESIGNATING THE EXISTING SECTIONS AS ARTICLE 1 AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRIMINAL GANG ACTIVITY ON SCHOOL PROPERTY AND AT SCHOOL-SPONSORED AND SCHOOL-RELATED FUNCTIONS, TO DEFINE THE TERMS "CONTRABAND", "CRIMINAL GANG", "CRIMINAL GANG MEMBER", "PATTERN OF CRIMINAL GANG ACTIVITY", AND "GANG-RELATED INCIDENT", TO PROVIDE IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A CRIMINAL GANG MEMBER TO USE OR THREATEN TO USE PHYSICAL VIOLENCE AGAINST ANOTHER PERSON WITH THE INTENT TO COERCE, INDUCE, OR SOLICIT ANOTHER PERSON TO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN CRIMINAL GANG ACTIVITY OR TO PREVENT A PERSON FROM LEAVING A CRIMINAL GANG WHILE ON SCHOOL PROPERTY OR AT A SCHOOL-SPONSORED OR SCHOOL-RELATED FUNCTION AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES, TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY FOR COMMITTING THIS OFFENSE WITH A FIREARM OR DEADLY WEAPON, TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY IF THE PERSON THREATENED IS UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN, TO PROVIDE THE PERSON THREATENED HAS A CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTION AGAINST A CRIMINAL GANG OR CRIMINAL GANG MEMBER, TO PROVIDE FOR A CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTION IN FAVOR OF THE SCHOOL OR SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT SUSTAINS ANY DAMAGE, IMPAIRMENT, OR INJURY PROXIMATELY CAUSED BY A PATTERN OF CRIMINAL GANG ACTIVITY, TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR BRINGING THIS CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTION, TO PROVIDE FOR PROTECTION OF THE IDENTITY OF AN INFORMANT, TO PROVIDE FOR THE SEIZURE OF ANY FIREARM, AMMUNITION, OR DANGEROUS WEAPON IF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER REASONABLY BELIEVES IT IS OR WILL BE USED IN A PATTERN OF CRIMINAL GANG ACTIVITY ON SCHOOL PROPERTY OR AT A SCHOOL-SPONSORED OR SCHOOL-RELATED FUNCTION, TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR SEIZURE OF A FIREARM, AMMUNITION, OR DANGEROUS WEAPON, TO PROVIDE THAT THIS ARTICLE DOES NOT APPLY TO EMPLOYEES LAWFULLY ENGAGED IN COLLECTIVE BARGAINING ACTIVITIES OR THE LAWFUL ACTIVITIES OF LABOR ORGANIZATIONS, TO PROVIDE THE GOVERNING BODY OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY ADOPT AND ENFORCE ORDINANCES CONSISTENT WITH THIS ARTICLE; BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EACH SCHOOL IN THIS STATE THAT REQUIRES STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADES TO WEAR UNIFORMS SHALL RECEIVE STATE LOTTERY FUNDS TO PROVIDE A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER AND PROVIDE THAT A STUDENT'S PARENT OR GUARDIAN MAY EXEMPT THE STUDENT FROM THE SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-245 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A STUDENT WHO HAS BEEN SUSPENDED OR EXPELLED SHALL ATTEND A CONFERENCE WITH HIS PARENT OR GUARDIAN AND THE DESIGNATED SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR BEFORE THE STUDENT MAY BE PERMITTED TO RETURN TO THE SCHOOL.
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H. 3140 -- Rep. W.D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 37-5-103, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON DEFICIENCY JUDGMENTS IN CONSUMER CREDIT SALES, SO AS TO CORRECT CROSS-REFERENCES TO THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE.
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H. 3141 -- Reps. Davenport, Sandifer and Brady: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE OMNIBUS SECURITY AND IMMIGRATION COMPLIANCE ACT, BY ADDING ARTICLE 13 TO CHAPTER 11, TITLE 8 SO AS TO REQUIRE PUBLIC EMPLOYERS OF THE STATE TO REGISTER AND PARTICIPATE IN THE FEDERAL WORK AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM AND TO PROHIBIT A PUBLIC EMPLOYER OF THIS STATE FROM ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES UNLESS THE CONTRACTOR AND SUBCONTRACTOR COMPLY WITH THE FEDERAL WORK AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM IN VERIFYING INFORMATION ON ALL NEW EMPLOYEES; BY REDESIGNATING SECTIONS 41-1-10 THROUGH 41-1-110, RELATING TO GENERAL PROVISIONS REGARDING LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT, AS ARTICLE 1 AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE 41 SO AS TO REQUIRE PRIVATE EMPLOYERS IN THE STATE TO REGISTER AND PARTICIPATE IN THE FEDERAL WORK AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM, TO PROHIBIT A PRIVATE EMPLOYER OF THIS STATE FROM ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES UNLESS THE CONTRACTOR AND SUBCONTRACTOR COMPLY WITH THE FEDERAL WORK AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM IN VERIFYING INFORMATION ON ALL NEW EMPLOYEES, AND TO DENY AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THE ARTICLE ACCESS TO STATE-CONFERRED ECONOMIC INCENTIVES; BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3595 SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERMS "AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE" AND "LABOR SERVICES", TO DISALLOW A DEDUCTIBLE BUSINESS EXPENSE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES UNLESS THE PERSON EMPLOYED IS AN AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, TO PROHIBIT CASH PAYMENTS FOR COMPENSATION TO AN UNAUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CRIMINAL PENALTIES; BY ADDING SECTION 12-8-610 SO AS TO REQUIRE AN EMPLOYER TO WITHHOLD SIX PERCENT OF THE COMPENSATION PAID TO CERTAIN EMPLOYEES WHO FAIL TO PROVIDE CERTAIN INFORMATION RELATED TO TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS, TO PROHIBIT CASH PAYMENTS FOR COMPENSATION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CRIMINAL PENALTIES; BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-80 SO AS TO DIRECT THE CHIEF OF THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION TO NEGOTIATE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE STATE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY CONCERNING THE ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS LAWS IN THE STATE; BY ADDING CHAPTER 52 TO TITLE 23 SO AS TO REQUIRE REASONABLE EFFORTS BY LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS TO DETERMINE THE NATIONALITY OF A PERSON CHARGED WITH A FELONY OR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OFFENSE AND HIS EMPLOYER'S NAME AND ADDRESS; BY ADDING CHAPTER 91 TO TITLE 40 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR A PERSON ENGAGED IN THE PROFESSION OF PROVIDING IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE; BY ADDING SECTION 42-1-365 SO AS TO EXCEPT AN EMPLOYEE FROM WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS AND AN EMPLOYER FROM WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND COMMON LAW PROTECTIONS IF THE EMPLOYEE'S PRESENCE IN THE UNITED STATES IS UNLAWFUL; BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 TO CHAPTER 5, TITLE 43 SO AS TO REQUIRE A STATE AGENCY OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE TO VERIFY THE LAWFUL PRESENCE OF A PERSON SEEKING TO OBTAIN PUBLIC BENEFITS; TO ADD SECTION 16-17-645 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF CRIMINAL EXTORTION OR BLACKMAIL OF AN IMMIGRANT AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY; TO AMEND SECTION 17-15-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DETERMINING RELEASE OF AN ACCUSED SO AS TO MANDATE THE COURT TO DETERMINE IF AN ILLEGAL ALIEN'S STATUS MAKES HIM A FLIGHT RISK; BY ADDING SECTIONS 4-1-180, 5-7-320, AND 40-1-230 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY OR A MUNICIPALITY OR A STATE BOARD THAT ISSUES A LICENSE PURSUANT TO TITLE 40, MAY NOT ISSUE OR RENEW A LICENSE WITHOUT THE APPLICANT'S NAME, ADDRESS, AND SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER AND PROVIDE THAT THE APPLICANT FOR A LICENSE MUST BE LAWFULLY PRESENT IN THE UNITED STATES AND THE APPLICANT SHALL PROVE HIS IDENTITY WITH A SECURE AND VERIFIABLE DOCUMENT; AND TO CREATE A STUDY COMMITTEE TO STUDY APPROPRIATE ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS RELATING TO THE PRESENCE OF ILLEGAL ALIENS IN THIS STATE AND TO RECOMMEND LEGISLATIVE CHANGES AS APPROPRIATE.
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H. 3142 -- Reps. M.A. Pitts, Cobb-Hunter, Umphlett, Mahaffey and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-1-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ELECTION DATE FOR MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE ELECTION DATE IS THE TUESDAY AFTER THE FIRST MONDAY IN NOVEMBER OF EVERY OTHER EVEN-NUMBERED YEAR; AND TO AMEND SECTION 2-1-40, RELATING TO THE TERM OF OFFICE FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE TERM IS FOUR YEARS.
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H. 3143 -- Reps. Kirsh, Haskins, E.H. Pitts, Mulvaney, Gullick, Hayes, Huggins, M.A. Pitts, Miller, Bowen, Limehouse, G. Brown, Toole and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FOR HOSPITAL BEDS, WALKERS, AND WHEELCHAIRS SOLD OR RENTED TO AN INDIVIDUAL UNDER THE WRITTEN PRESCRIPTION OF A HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL.
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H. 3144 -- Reps. Jefferson and Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 6, CHAPTER 111, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ONE-HALF TUITION FOR MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A FULL TUITION EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD PURSUANT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS.
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H. 3145 -- Reps. Talley and Littlejohn: A BILL TO DEVOLVE THE AUTHORITY FOR APPOINTMENTS AND FOR CERTAIN OFFICES, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS FROM THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION REPRESENTING SPARTANBURG COUNTY TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE APPOINTMENT OF MAGISTRATES IS NOT AFFECTED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT.
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H. 3146 -- Reps. Harrell, W.D. Smith, Chellis, Cooper, Harrison, Howard, Merrill, Ott, Barfield, Bingham, Bowen, Brady, Cotty, Davenport, Delleney, Gambrell, Haley, Hardwick, Hinson, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Perry, Pinson, Rice, Simrill, Skelton, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.R. Smith, Spires, Stewart, Talley, Thompson, Toole, Whitmire, Young, Battle, Cobb-Hunter, Bales, Umphlett, Mahaffey, Huggins, Sandifer, Herbkersman, Gullick, Crawford, Owens, D.C. Smith, Duncan, Viers and Funderburk: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 46 TO TITLE 11 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE "SOUTH CAROLINA HYDROGEN INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT FUND", TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY TO ADMINISTER SUBGRANTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF HYDROGEN PRODUCTION, TO ALLOW THE FUND TO RECEIVE DONATIONS, GRANTS, AND OTHER FUNDING AS PROVIDED BY LAW, TO ALLOW A TAXPAYER WHO MAKES A CONTRIBUTION TO THE FUND TO RECEIVE A TAX CREDIT SUBJECT TO CERTAIN LIMITATIONS, TO REQUIRE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO APPROPRIATE A SPECIFIC AMOUNT FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE TO THE FUND, AND TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES TO CONSIDER PURCHASING EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY OPERATED BY HYDROGEN OR FUEL CELLS OR BOTH OF THEM; BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3630 SO AS TO ALLOW A CREDIT AGAINST THE INCOME TAX, LICENSE FEES, OR INSURANCE PREMIUM TAXES FOR QUALIFIED CONTRIBUTIONS MADE TO THE FUND; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO ALLOW A SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR EQUIPMENT OR MACHINERY OPERATED BY HYDROGEN OR FUEL CELLS OR USED TO DISTRIBUTE HYDROGEN AND FOR EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY USED PREDOMINATELY FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INVOLVING HYDROGEN OR FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGIES, AND TO ALLOW A SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR BUILDING MATERIALS, MACHINERY, OR EQUIPMENT USED TO CONSTRUCT A NEW OR RENOVATED BUILDING LOCATED IN A RESEARCH DISTRICT.
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H. 3147 -- Reps. Talley, Herbkersman and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-7-915 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH A PILOT PROGRAM FOR THE PURPOSE OF TESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF VOTE CENTERS WHERE A REGISTERED ELECTOR IN A COUNTY MAY VOTE REGARDLESS OF THE PRECINCT IN WHICH THE ELECTOR RESIDES, AND TO REPEAL SECTION 7-7-915 DECEMBER 31, 2010.
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H. 3148 -- Reps. M.A. Pitts, Umphlett, Kirsh, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, Huggins, Sandifer, Brady, Cotty, Bingham, Toole, Duncan, Taylor and Viers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA IMMIGRATION COMPLIANCE ACT OF 2008" BY ADDING ARTICLE 13 TO CHAPTER 11, TITLE 8, SO AS TO REQUIRE PUBLIC EMPLOYERS OF THE STATE TO REGISTER AND PARTICIPATE IN THE FEDERAL WORK AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM AND TO PROHIBIT A PUBLIC EMPLOYER OF THIS STATE FROM ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES UNLESS THE CONTRACTOR AND SUBCONTRACTOR COMPLY WITH THE FEDERAL WORK AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM IN VERIFYING INFORMATION ON ALL NEW EMPLOYEES; BY ADDING SECTION 43-5-250 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY NOT RECEIVE WELFARE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, PUBLIC OR ASSISTED HOUSING, FOOD ASSISTANCE, UNEMPLOYMENT, RETIREMENT, OR OTHER SIMILAR BENEFITS PROVIDED BY THE STATE OR A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE UNLESS THE PERSON VERIFIES THAT HE OR SHE IS LAWFULLY PRESENT IN THE STATE AND TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR THE STATE OR A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE TO PROVIDE SUCH BENEFITS; BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY NOT RECEIVE SERVICES FROM A HOSPITAL LICENSED IN THIS STATE UNLESS THE PERSON VERIFIES THAT HE OR SHE IS LAWFULLY PRESENT IN THE STATE AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR RECEIVING SERVICES FOR AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL CONDITION; BY AMENDING SECTION 59-63-30, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS OF A CHILD TO ATTEND PUBLIC SCHOOL IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE PARENT'S OF A CHILD TO VERIFY THAT THE CHILD IS LEGALLY PRESENT IN THE STATE; BY ADDING SECTION 11-35-57 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN EMPLOYER WHO HIRES AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IS NOT LEGALLY PRESENT IN THIS STATE PURSUANT TO FEDERAL LAW IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO ENTER INTO ANY CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OR WITH OTHER GOVERNMENTAL BODIES OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS THAT PROCURE GOODS OR SERVICES UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA PROCUREMENT CODE; BY ADDING SECTION 16-11-645 SO AS TO CREATE THE FELONY OFFENSE OF ILLEGAL ALIEN TRESPASS AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY; AND BY ADDING SECTION 16-11-647 SO AS TO ALLOW THE FORFEITURE OF PROPERTY, MONIES, NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS, SECURITIES, AND OTHER THINGS OF VALUE WHEN A PERSON COMMITS THE OFFENSE OF ILLEGAL ALIEN TRESPASS, TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR FORFEITURE, TO CREATE AN EXCEPTION FOR THE INNOCENT OWNER OF ITEMS SUBJECT TO FORFEITURE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF FORFEITED ITEMS AFTER CONVICTION.
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H. 3149 -- Reps. Toole, Umphlett, Kirsh, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, Herbkersman, Cotty, Viers, Clemmons, Frye, Duncan, Owens and Rice: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 43-5-252 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY NOT RECEIVE FOOD ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, FOOD STAMPS IF THE STATE ADMINISTERS THE ELIGIBILITY PROCESS, UNLESS THE PERSON VERIFIES THAT HE OR SHE IS LAWFULLY PRESENT IN THE STATE, AND TO REQUIRE SUCH A PERSON TO APPLY FOR SUCH BENEFITS THROUGH THE SYSTEMATIC ALIEN VERIFICATION OF ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM, AND TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO PROVIDE SUCH BENEFITS IN VIOLATION OF THIS ACT.
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H. 3150 -- Reps. Limehouse and Herbkersman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-1-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATIONS OF BIRDS, ANIMALS, AND FISH, SO AS TO DEFINE FRESHWATER GAME FISH AND SALTWATER GAME FISH; TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1705, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CERTAIN CATCH LIMITS ON SALTWATER GAME FISH SO AS TO DELETE THE DEFINITION OF SALTWATER GAME FISH AND MODIFY OR ELIMINATE CATCH LIMITS ON CERTAIN SALTWATER GAME FISH; TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1710, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SIZE LIMITS ON SALTWATER GAME FISH, SO AS TO MODIFY SIZE LIMITS ON SALTWATER GAME FISH AND CERTAIN OTHER GAME FISH; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 50-5-1711, RELATING TO LIMITS ON TAKING, POSSESSION, OR SELLING DOLPHINS AND MAHI MAHI, AND THE HARVEST, POSSESSION, OR SALE OF SARGASSUM, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
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H. 3151 -- Reps. J.E. Smith, Littlejohn and Herbkersman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 TO CHAPTER 38 OF TITLE 44, SO AS TO CREATE THE HEAD AND SPINAL CORD INJURY TRUST FUND TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE HEAD AND SPINAL CORD INJURY TRUST FUND COMMISSION UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF AWARDING GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS AND PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE CARE AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES TO PERSONS WITH HEAD OR SPINAL CORD INJURIES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION AND FOR THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 14-1-211, RELATING TO COURT FEES AND THEIR DISBURSEMENT, INCLUDING FEES IMPOSED FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS DESIGNATED FROM THESE FEES MUST BE CREDITED TO THE HEAD AND SPINAL CORD INJURY TRUST FUND; AND TO REPEAL ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 38, TITLE 44, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SPINAL CORD INJURY RESEARCH BOARD.
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H. 3152 -- Reps. Agnew, Cobb-Hunter, Jennings, Littlejohn, Cotty, McLeod, Miller, Branham, Funderburk, Govan, Hodges, Vick, Ott, Bales, Sellers, Alexander, Bowers and Moss: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 TO CHAPTER 6, TITLE 44 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SMALL BUSINESS HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM ASSISTANCE ACT" AND TO ESTABLISH THE SMALL BUSINESS HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO PROVIDE HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM ASSISTANCE TO SMALL BUSINESSES FOR EMPLOYEES WHO ARE AT OR UNDER TWO HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL, TO ESTABLISH ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR SMALL BUSINESSES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM, TO REQUIRE ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES TO CONTRIBUTE UP TO FIFTEEN PERCENT OF THE PREMIUM COST, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO PLACE CAPS ON THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES THAT MAY ENROLL IN THE PROGRAM SO THAT NO MORE FUNDS ARE EXPENDED THAN ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS PROGRAM FROM THE MEDICAID MATCH FUND, TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROGRAM MUST BE FUNDED FROM A PORTION OF AN ADDITIONAL 1.6 CENT PER CIGARETTE LICENSE TAX, WHICH MUST BE ADJUSTED ANNUALLY BASED ON THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX, AND TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR A MEDICAID WAIVER TO IMPLEMENT THIS PROGRAM; TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL PROVIDE MEDICAID COVERAGE TO CHILDREN EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND YOUNGER WHOSE FAMILY INCOMES DO NOT EXCEED TWO HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL; TO CREATE THE MEDICAID MATCH FUND INTO WHICH A PORTION OF THE ADDITIONAL CIGARETTE TAX MUST BE DEPOSITED; AND TO ADD SECTION 12-21-630 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADDITIONAL 1.6 CENT LICENSE TAX ON EACH CIGARETTE TO FUND THE SMALL BUSINESS HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM PROGRAM AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE REMAINING PORTION OF THIS ADDITIONAL TAX TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AND THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
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H. 3153 -- Reps. McLeod, Herbkersman and Funderburk: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-3-45 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE MASS TRANSIT ADVISORY COUNCIL AND PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AND FUNCTIONS AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-2725, RELATING TO THE PORTION OF THE MOTOR FUELS USER FEE USED FOR MASS TRANSIT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT REVENUE EQUAL TO TWO CENTS A GALLON OF THE TOTAL USER FEE ON GASOLINE MUST BE USED FOR MASS TRANSIT.
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H. 3154 -- Reps. Clemmons, Littlejohn and Viers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-75-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF TERMS PERTAINING TO WIND AND HAIL INSURANCE, SO AS TO EXPAND THE TERM "COASTAL AREA" TO INCLUDE ALL AREAS IN HORRY COUNTY.
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H. 3155 -- Reps. Walker, Littlejohn and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 13-1-1050, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TERMS OF MEMBERS OF THE AERONAUTICS COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO COMMISSION MEMBER MAY SERVE MORE THAN TWO CONSECUTIVE TERMS BUT MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO SERVE AGAIN FOUR YEARS AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF HIS TERM.
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H. 3156 -- Reps. Clemmons, Mahaffey, Sandifer, Herbkersman and Viers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-3-105 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE MUST BE ELECTED TO OFFICE BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, FOR A TERM OF FOUR YEARS; TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-10, RELATING TO THE VARIOUS FORMS OF GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF DEPARTMENTS OF STATE GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE MUST HAVE A DIRECTOR ELECTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; TO AMEND SECTION 38-1-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER INSURANCE LAWS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO MAKE CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE DEFINITION OF "DIRECTOR" OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-3-10, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE AND INSURANCE COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DIRECTOR IS ELECTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY RATHER THAN APPOINTED, AND TO MAKE THE DIRECTOR SUBJECT TO REMOVAL FROM OFFICE AS PROVIDED BY LAW FOR OTHER EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3157 -- Reps. Huggins, Kirsh, Sandifer, Herbkersman, Cotty, Viers, Clemmons, Weeks and Bedingfield: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-37-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE OF RULE ON A TENANT AGAINST WHOM EJECTMENT PROCEEDINGS ARE BROUGHT, SO AS TO PROVIDE A METHOD OF SERVICE BY POSTING IF GROUNDS OF EJECTMENT ARE CIRCUMSTANCES THAT THREATEN LIFE OR SIGNIFICANT PROPERTY DAMAGE; TO AMEND SECTION 27-37-40, RELATING TO TENANT EJECTMENT ON FAILURE TO SHOW CAUSE, SO AS TO REQUIRE MAGISTRATES TO IMMEDIATELY ISSUE A WARRANT FOR EJECTMENT IF GROUNDS FOR EJECTMENT ARE CIRCUMSTANCES THAT THREATEN LIVES OR SIGNIFICANT PROPERTY DAMAGE AND THE TENANT FAILS TO APPEAR AND SHOW CAUSE WITHIN FIVE DAYS OF SERVICE; TO AMEND SECTION 27-40-720, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TENANT NONCOMPLIANCE AFFECTING HEALTH AND SAFETY, SO AS TO DEFINE FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION THE TERM "EMERGENCY" TO INCLUDE CIRCUMSTANCES CONSIDERED TO THREATEN THE LIVES OF RESIDENTS OR EMPLOYEES, OR MALICIOUS PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Introduced and Committed
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2nd Reading
3rd Reading
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H. 3158 -- Reps. Toole and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-141 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF DRIVER'S LICENSE DECALS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE STATE'S MANDATORY USE OF SEAT BELT PROVISIONS.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3159 -- Reps. Toole, Umphlett, Littlejohn, Huggins, Sandifer, Viers, Hamilton, G.R. Smith, Leach, Haskins, Cato, Shoopman, Bedingfield, Loftis and Lowe: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-210 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT RELIGIOUS REFERENCES TO GOD, A DEITY, OR A HIGHER POWER OF ANY DENOMINATION OR RELIGION MAY BE USED IN APPROVED DISPLAYS, MONUMENTS, PLAQUES, OR SIMILAR FIXTURES IN STATE OR LOCAL PUBLIC AREAS, BUILDINGS, OR PLACES.
Introduced and Committed
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2nd Reading
3rd Reading
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H. 3160 -- Reps. Toole and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-65-48 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PUBLIC SCHOOL SHALL PROVIDE A PARENT, UPON REQUEST, A COMPLETE HOME SCHOOLING INFORMATION PACKAGE AND PROVIDE WHAT MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE INFORMATION.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3161 -- Reps. Walker, Mahaffey, Herbkersman, Cotty, Hagood, Scarborough and Stavrinakis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-67-105 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MAXIMUM SCHOOL BUS RIDE TIME OF EACH STUDENT AND ROUTING EFFICIENCY FOR EACH SCHOOL BUS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-67-108 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THOSE PERSONS WHO MAY DRIVE A SCHOOL BUS AND FOR THE REQUIRED TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION OF SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-67-415 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PARENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFETY, CONDUCT, AND TIMELY ARRIVAL OF THEIR CHILDREN TO, FROM, AND AT THE SCHOOL BUS STOP; TO AMEND SECTION 59-67-100, RELATING TO SCHOOL BUS SEATING SPACE AND STUDENTS ASSIGNED TO A SCHOOL BUS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS ASSIGNED TO A SCHOOL BUS MUST NOT BE GREATER THAN THE MANUFACTURER CERTIFIED SEATING CAPACITY AND PROVIDE THAT ALL PASSENGERS TRANSPORTED MUST HAVE ADEQUATE SEATING AREA TO COMPLY WITH CERTAIN STANDARDS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-67-270, RELATING TO INSPECTION OF BUSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL PUBLICLY OWNED OR LEASED SCHOOL BUSES MUST BE INSPECTED AT LEAST ONCE ANNUALLY, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PRIVATELY OWNED SCHOOL BUSES MUST BE INSPECTED ANNUALLY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER OF INSPECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 59-67-420, RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION TO BE PROVIDED TO STUDENTS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR WHEN THE STATE SHALL BEAR THE COST OF TRANSPORTING STUDENTS, PROVIDE THAT THE STATE MAY ASSUME THE RESPONSIBILITY OF TRANSPORTING STUDENTS WHEN HAZARDOUS TRAFFIC CONDITIONS ARE INVOLVED, PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL ESTABLISH HAZARDOUS TRAFFIC CRITERIA, PROVIDE FOR HAZARDOUS TRAFFIC FUNDS, PROVIDE FOR WHEN THE STATE SHALL PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE RESIDENCE OF UNESCORTED STUDENTS, AND PROVIDE FOR OTHER MATTERS AND CRITERIA PERTAINING TO THE TRANSPORTATION OF STUDENTS INCLUDING A REQUIREMENT THAT THE STATE PROVIDE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITH A NUMBER OF SCHOOL BUSES SUFFICIENT TO ACCOMMODATE THE TRANSPORTATION OF STUDENTS ELIGIBLE TO BE TRANSPORTED UNDER THIS SECTION; BY ADDING SECTION 59-67-580 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SHALL IMPLEMENT A SCHOOL BUS REPLACEMENT CYCLE TO REPLACE APPROXIMATELY ONE-FIFTEENTH OF THE FLEET EACH YEAR WITH FUNDS APPROPRIATED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR SCHOOL BUS PURCHASES, AND TO ESTABLISH A GRANT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO STUDENTS OF ALTERNATIVE PUBLIC SCHOOLS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-67-585 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, WHEN FEASIBLE, SHALL UTILIZE BIODIESEL FUEL AS AN ENERGY SOURCE TO POWER THE STATE SCHOOL BUS FLEET; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-67-300 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT STATE-OWNED SCHOOL BUSES MUST BE PARKED OVERNIGHT AND DURING THE SCHOOL DAY IN A LOCATION THAT IS CENTRAL TO THE AREA IN WHICH THE SCHOOL BUSES ARE OPERATED.
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Veto Overridden

H. 3162 -- Reps. Walker, Cotty, Bales, Govan and Scott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-26-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA TEACHER LOAN PROGRAM POLICY BOARD OF GOVERNANCE AND PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AND DUTIES.
Introduced and Committed
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Report of Committee
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3rd Reading
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Proposed Amendment
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Request for Debate
Point of Order

H. 3163 -- Reps. Sellers, Cobb-Hunter, R. Brown, Howard, Parks, Hart, Hosey, Clyburn, Rutherford, Breeland and Govan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-10-15 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A STATE MINIMUM WAGE; BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3475 SO AS TO ALLOW A TAX CREDIT TO CERTAIN ELIGIBLE EMPLOYERS WHO PAY THE INCREASED MINIMUM WAGE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-130, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A LOCAL MINIMUM WAGE IN EXCESS OF THE FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE, SO AS TO PROHIBIT A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION FROM REQUIRING A MINIMUM WAGE LOWER THAN THE STATE MINIMUM WAGE.
Introduced and Committed
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H. 3164 -- Rep. Toole: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 62-3-801 AND 62-3-803, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BOTH RELATING TO CREDITORS' CLAIMS AGAINST AN ESTATE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE TIME FOR PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS FROM WITHIN EIGHT MONTHS TO WITHIN TWELVE MONTHS AFTER NOTICE TO THE CREDITORS AND TO PROVIDE FURTHER, THAT A CREDITOR MAY FILE A CLAIM AGAINST A DECEDENT'S ESTATE AT ANY TIME WITHIN TWELVE MONTHS AFTER THE DEATH OF THE DECEDENT.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3165 -- Reps. W.D. Smith, Harrison, Kirsh, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, Huggins, Cotty, Bingham and Toole: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2931 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF DRIVING WHILE SERIOUSLY INTOXICATED AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2932 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF DRIVING WHILE GROSSLY INTOXICATED AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2956 SO AS TO REQUIRE BLOOD AND URINE TESTING OF AN OPERATOR OF A MOTOR VEHICLE SUSPECTED TO BE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS WHEN THERE IS AN ACCIDENT RESULTING IN DEATH OR SERIOUS BODILY INJURY; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF A NO PAROLE OFFENSE, SO AS TO ADD THE OFFENSE OF FELONY DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE CAUSING GREAT BODILY INJURY AS A NO PAROLE OFFENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2934, RELATING TO THE RIGHT TO COMPULSORY PROCESS AND SECTION 56-5-2935, RELATING TO THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL OF A PERSON CHARGED WITH A DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OFFENSE, BOTH SO AS TO INCLUDE THE OFFENSES OF DRIVING WHILE SERIOUSLY INTOXICATED AND DRIVING WHILE GROSSLY INTOXICATED; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2940, RELATING TO THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING THE OFFENSES OF DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE AND DRIVING WITH AN UNLAWFUL ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR A SECOND OFFENSE FROM FIVE TO TEN DAYS AND FOR A THIRD OFFENSE FROM SIXTY DAYS TO SIX MONTHS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2941, RELATING TO THE INSTALLATION OF IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICES AND SECTION 56-5-2942, RELATING TO VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION, BOTH SO AS TO INCLUDE THE OFFENSES OF DRIVING WHILE SERIOUSLY INTOXICATED AND DRIVING WHILE GROSSLY INTOXICATED; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2947, RELATING TO CHILD ENDANGERMENT, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE OFFENSES OF DRIVING WHILE SERIOUSLY INTOXICATED, DRIVING WHILE GROSSLY INTOXICATED, AND DRIVING WITH AN UNLAWFUL ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2950, RELATING TO IMPLIED CONSENT TO TESTING FOR ALCOHOL OR DRUGS AND INFERENCE OF DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE PROVISION REQUIRING WRITTEN NOTICE OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSION FOR FAILURE TO SUBMIT TO TESTING TO REFLECT A SUSPENSION OF ONE YEAR RATHER THAN NINETY DAYS, TO INCLUDE THE OFFENSES OF DRIVING WHILE SERIOUSLY INTOXICATED AND DRIVING WHILE GROSSLY INTOXICATED, TO PROVIDE A PERSON IS INFERRED TO BE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL IF THE ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION IS EIGHT ONE HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT TO TWELVE ONE HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT, TO PROVIDE A PERSON IS INFERRED TO BE SERIOUSLY INTOXICATED IF THE ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION IS THIRTEEN ONE-HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT TO EIGHTEEN ONE-HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT, AND TO PROVIDE A PERSON IS INFERRED TO BE GROSSLY INTOXICATED IF THE ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION IS NINETEEN ONE HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT OR MORE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2951, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SUSPENSION FOR REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO TESTING, SO AS TO INCREASE THE REQUIRED SUSPENSION FROM NINETY DAYS TO ONE YEAR, TO INCREASE THE SUSPENSION FROM ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY DAYS TO ONE YEAR IF THE PERSON'S LICENSE WAS PREVIOUSLY SUSPENDED FOR A DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OFFENSE WITHIN THE LAST TEN YEARS, AND TO INCLUDE THE OFFENSES OF DRIVING WHILE SERIOUSLY INTOXICATED AND DRIVING WHILE GROSSLY INTOXICATED; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2953, RELATING TO INCIDENT SITE AND BREATH SITE VIDEOTAPING, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE OFFENSES OF DRIVING WHILE SERIOUSLY INTOXICATED AND DRIVING WHILE GROSSLY INTOXICATED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2970, RELATING TO REPORTS OF CONVICTIONS FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OFFENSES, SECTION 56-5-2980, RELATING TO COPIES OF REPORTS AS PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE IN A TRIAL WHEN A PERSON IS CHARGED WITH A DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OFFENSE, SECTION 56-5-2990, RELATING TO SUSPENSION OF A CONVICTED PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE, AND SECTION 56-5-2995, RELATING TO AN ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT ON PERSONS CONVICTED OF DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE, ALL SO AS TO INCLUDE THE OFFENSES OF DRIVING WHILE SERIOUSLY INTOXICATED, DRIVING WHILE GROSSLY INTOXICATED, AND CAUSING GREAT BODILY INJURY OR DEATH WHILE OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL.
Introduced and Committed
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H. 3166 -- Reps. Toole and Umphlett: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 57-3-610, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NAMING OF A HIGHWAY FACILITY IN HONOR OF AN INDIVIDUAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PUBLIC FUNDS MAY NOT BE USED TO REIMBURSE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE EXPENSES IT INCURS TO NAME AND DEDICATE THE HIGHWAY FACILITY.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3167 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter, Sellers and Williams: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3630 SO AS TO ALLOW A REFUNDABLE STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX CREDIT EQUAL TO TEN PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT AND ANNUALLY TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE CREDIT IN INCREMENTS OF TWO AND ONE-HALF PERCENT UNTIL THE CREDIT EQUALS TWENTY PERCENT.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3168 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter, Kirsh, McLeod, Miller, Branham, Hayes, Funderburk, Harvin, Hodges, Bowers, Jennings and Mitchell: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 146, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE SCHOOL FACILITIES BOND ACT, BY ADDING SECTION 59-146-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008 AND CONTINUING FOR A PERIOD OF FOUR FISCAL YEARS THEREAFTER, AN ADDITIONAL THREE HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS IN SCHOOL FACILITIES BONDS MAY BE ISSUED OVER THIS FIVE YEAR PERIOD, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE BONDS MUST BE ALLOCATED TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS BASED ON A FORMULA WHICH GIVES PRIORITY CONSIDERATION TO DISTRICTS WITH HIGHER PERCENTAGES OF STUDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR FREE OR REDUCED PRICED LUNCHES, THE RELATIVE FINANCIAL ABILITY OF A DISTRICT TO FUND NEW SCHOOL FACILITIES OR IMPROVE EXISTING FACILITIES, AND REMAINING CAPACITY OF A DISTRICT TO ISSUE ADDITIONAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS; AND TO AMEND TITLE 59, BY ADDING CHAPTER 75 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL FACILITIES INFRASTRUCTURE ACT, TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL FACILITIES INFRASTRUCTURE AUTHORITY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS GOVERNANCE, POWERS, AND DUTIES; TO AUTHORIZE THE AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE LOANS AND OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO FINANCE SCHOOL FACILITIES; TO ALLOW STATE APPROPRIATIONS, GRANTS, LOAN REPAYMENTS, AND OTHER AVAILABLE AMOUNTS TO BE CREDITED TO THE FUND OF THE AUTHORITY; TO AUTHORIZE LENDING TO AND BORROWING BY SCHOOL DISTRICTS THROUGH THE AUTHORITY; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS BY THE AUTHORITY TO BE USED FOR ITS STATED PURPOSES.
Introduced and Committed
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H. 3169 -- Reps. Brady and Viers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-57-136 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE OWNER OF A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY HAS KNOWLEDGE THROUGH LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTION OR COURT PROCEEDINGS THAT THE PROPERTY WAS USED AS A SITE FOR A METHAMPHETAMINE LABORATORY, THE OWNER MUST DISCLOSE THIS FACT TO ANY PROSPECTIVE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY AS WELL AS TO ANY REAL ESTATE BROKER OR AGENT ENGAGED TO SELL THE PROPERTY WHO IN TURN MUST DISCLOSE THIS FACT IN ALL PROSPECTIVE PURCHASER DISCLOSURES.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3170 -- Reps. Harrell, W.D. Smith, Cato, Chellis, Cooper, Harrison, Walker, Witherspoon, Merrill, Ott, Ballentine, Barfield, Bedingfield, Bingham, Brady, Ceips, Clemmons, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Gambrell, Haley, Haskins, Hardwick, Herbkersman, Hinson, Leach, Littlejohn, Limehouse, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mahaffey, Owens, Perry, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, Rice, Sandifer, Scarborough, Simrill, Skelton, D.C. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.R. Smith, Spires, Taylor, Thompson, Umphlett, Viers, Whitmire, Young, Bales, Kirsh, Huggins, Bowen, Jefferson, Alexander, R. Brown, Breeland, Bannister, White, Edge, Harvin, Kennedy, Crawford, Jennings, Miller, Gullick, Anthony, Phillips, Coleman, Mitchell, F.N. Smith, J.E. Smith, Clyburn, Sellers, Cobb-Hunter, Agnew, Bowers, Knight, Mulvaney, Neilson, Williams, Branham, Toole, Battle, Duncan, Hodges and Talley: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-104-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A RESIDENT STUDENT WHO IS AT LEAST A SOPHOMORE ATTENDING A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE INSTITUTION IN THIS STATE, MAJORING IN SCIENCE OR MATHEMATICS, AND RECEIVING A PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIP SHALL RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIP STIPEND FOR THE REMAINDER OF HIS UNDERGRADUATE TERM IF HE MEETS CERTAIN CONDITIONS INCLUDING MAKING SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS TOWARD RECEIVING AN UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE IN SCIENCE OR MATHEMATICS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A SCIENCE OR MATHEMATICS MAJOR INCLUDES AN ENGINEERING MAJOR; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-149-15 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A RESIDENT STUDENT WHO IS AT LEAST A SOPHOMORE ATTENDING A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE INSTITUTION IN THIS STATE, MAJORING IN SCIENCE OR MATHEMATICS, AND RECEIVING A LIFE SCHOLARSHIP SHALL RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL LIFE SCHOLARSHIP STIPEND FOR THE REMAINDER OF HIS UNDERGRADUATE TERM IF HE MEETS CERTAIN CONDITIONS INCLUDING MAKING SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS TOWARD RECEIVING AN UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE IN SCIENCE OR MATHEMATICS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A SCIENCE OR MATHEMATICS MAJOR INCLUDES AN ENGINEERING MAJOR.
Introduced and Committed
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2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
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Proposed Amendment
Point of Order

H. 3171 -- Reps. Haley, Shoopman, Huggins and Viers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-85, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HOMICIDE BY CHILD ABUSE, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE INGESTION OF CERTAIN ILLEGAL DRUGS BY THE MOTHER DURING THE COURSE OF PREGNANCY; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE CHILDREN'S CODE, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "CHILD" TO INCLUDE AN UNBORN CHILD; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL CONDUCT TOWARD A CHILD, SO AS TO INCLUDE INGESTION OF CERTAIN ILLEGAL DRUGS BY THE MOTHER DURING THE COURSE OF PREGNANCY.
Introduced and Committed
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H. 3172 -- Reps. Toole, Littlejohn and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1792 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ADOPTEE TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER MAY OBTAIN A COPY OF HIS OR HER ORIGINAL RECORD OF BIRTH FROM THE STATE REGISTRAR UNLESS WITHIN THE PAST THREE YEARS THE ADOPTEE'S BIRTH PARENT HAS FILED A NOTARIZED FORM WITH THE STATE REGISTRAR PROHIBITING RELEASE OF IDENTIFYING INFORMATION; TO REQUIRE A BIRTH PARENT TO BE GIVEN INFORMATION ABOUT PROHIBITING RELEASE OF SUCH INFORMATION AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING A CONSENT OR RELINQUISHMENT FOR ADOPTION; TO PROVIDE THAT THIS ACT APPLIES TO ADOPTIONS FINALIZED AFTER JUNE 30, 2008, AND APPLIES TO ALL OTHER ADOPTIONS BEGINNING JULY 1, 2011; AND TO REQUIRE THE STATE REGISTRAR TO CARRY OUT A PUBLIC SERVICE CAMPAIGN EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT.
Introduced and Committed
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2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Recalled
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H. 3173 -- Reps. Limehouse and Viers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-39-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSURANCE PREMIUM SERVICE COMPANIES, SO AS TO ALLOW BANKS AND OTHER SPECIFIED FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS OF SERVICING INSURANCE PREMIUMS.
Introduced and Committed
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H. 3174 -- Rep. Hardwick: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-740, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REPRESENTATION OF A PERSON BY A PUBLIC OFFICIAL BEFORE A GOVERNMENTAL BODY, SO AS TO ALLOW A COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL OFFICIAL TO REPRESENT A PERSON BEFORE AN AGENCY, UNIT, OR SUBUNIT OF THAT COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY FOR WHICH THE PUBLIC OFFICIAL HAS OFFICIAL RESPONSIBILITY IF THE OFFICIAL SUBMITS A WRITTEN STATEMENT DESCRIBING THE MATTER REQUIRING ACTION AND THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO THE ACTION TO THE PRESIDING OFFICER OF THE COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL GOVERNING BODY, AGENCY, COMMISSION, OR BOARD, ON WHICH THE OFFICIAL SERVES, AND TO REQUIRE THE PRESIDING OFFICER TO HAVE THE STATEMENT PRINTED IN THE MINUTES AND EXCUSE THE OFFICIAL FROM ANY VOTES OR OTHER ACTIONS ON THE MATTER ON WHICH THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3175 -- Reps. Walker, Cotty, Harrell, Bales, Owens, Rice and D.C. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY DESIGNATING SECTION 59-35-10 AS ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 35, TITLE 59, ENTITLED "KINDERGARTENS", AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 35 OF TITLE 59 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA CHILD DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR AT-RISK CHILDREN, TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS, TO PROVIDE AN ORDER OF PRIORITY IN WHICH AT-RISK CHILDREN MUST BE SERVED, TO PROVIDE ENROLLMENT AND THE ENROLLMENT APPLICATION PROCESS TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE OF FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DUTIES OF PROGRAM PROVIDERS, TO PROVIDE THE DUTIES OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, THE OFFICE OF FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS, AND THE EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, TO PROVIDE THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR TEACHERS IN THE PROGRAM AND PROVIDE FOR PERSONNEL INSTRUCTION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, TO PROVIDE FOR TRANSPORTATION OF CHILDREN TO AND FROM SCHOOL, TO PROVIDE THE DUTIES OF THE OFFICE OF FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS TO PRIVATE PROVIDERS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PUBLIC PROVIDERS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA CHILD DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPROVAL OF GRANTS FOR PRIVATE PROVIDERS, TO PROVIDE THE DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES IN REGARD TO THE PROGRAM, AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN EVALUATION OF THE PROGRAM BY THE EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.
Introduced and Committed
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Request for Debate
Point of Order

H. 3176 -- Rep. W.D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-4550, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON OFFERING DISCOUNT PRICES FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION AT CERTAIN TIMES, SO AS TO ALSO PERMIT DISCOUNT SALES ON ONE FULL DAY OF THE WEEK.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Amended
Point of Order

H. 3177 -- Rep. E.H. Pitts: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BY ADDING RULE 7.8 SO AS TO PROVIDE A THAT MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MAY GIVE HIS PROXY TO VOTE TO ANOTHER MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IF THAT MEMBER IS ACTIVATED BY MILITARY ORDERS FOR FEDERAL MILITARY DUTY OR STATE NATIONAL GUARD DUTY FOR A PERIOD OF MORE THAN TWENTY-ONE DAYS DURING A LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3178 -- Reps. Huggins, E.H. Pitts, Haley, Toole, Frye, Bingham, Spires, McLeod, Ott and Ballentine: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE HEROES AND LEGENDS OF LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE WHO HAVE SERVED THEIR COUNTRY IN THE ARMED FORCES, INCLUDING THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES, ON THE OCCASION OF THE DEDICATION OF THE FLOYD D. SPENCE JUNIOR AIR FORCE ROTC WING AT LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL ON FEBRUARY 5, 2007.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3179 -- Reps. Brady and Harrison: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE HAMMOND SCHOOL VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM FOR ITS OUTSTANDING UNDEFEATED SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE SCISA CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, AND TO HONOR THE TEAM'S EXCEPTIONAL PLAYERS, COACHES, AND STAFF.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3180 -- Reps. Scott, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, Moss, Mulvaney, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Sellers, Shoopman, Simrill, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE BLYTHEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND COMMENDED ON THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3181 -- Reps. Scott, Bales, Ballentine, Brady, Cotty, Harrison, Hart, Howard, J.H. Neal, Rutherford, J.E. Smith, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, Moss, Mulvaney, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Rice, Sandifer, Scarborough, Sellers, Shoopman, Simrill, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE BLYTHEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM FOR ITS OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, AND TO HONOR THE TEAM'S EXCEPTIONAL PLAYERS, COACHES, AND STAFF.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 3182 -- Reps. G.R. Smith and Bedingfield: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL "LADY RAMS" VOLLEYBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND COMMENDED ON THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3183 -- Reps. G.R. Smith and Bedingfield: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE 2006 HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE CLASS AAAA VOLLEYBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, COMMEND THE PLAYERS, COACHES, AND STAFF OF THE 2006 HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM FOR A SEASON OF SPIRITED COMPETITION, INSPIRING PERSEVERANCE, AND TREMENDOUS ACHIEVEMENT, AND TO WISH THEM EVERY SUCCESS IN THEIR FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 3184 -- Reps. Sellers, Hart, Rutherford and Scott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO RAISE THE FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE TO $7.00 AN HOUR OR MORE.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3185 -- Rep. Davenport: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO WITHDRAW THE UNITED STATES FROM THE SECURITY AND PROSPERITY PARTNERSHIP OF NORTH AMERICA AND ANY OTHER ACTIVITY THAT SEEKS TO CREATE A NORTH AMERICAN UNION, AND REQUESTING THE CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO WORK TO WITHDRAW THE UNITED STATES FROM THE SECURITY AND PROSPERITY PARTNERSHIP OF NORTH AMERICA AND ANY OTHER ACTIVITY THAT SEEKS TO CREATE A NORTH AMERICAN UNION.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3186 -- Rep. Scott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE RICHLAND COUNTY RECREATION COMMISSION ON BEING AWARDED NATIONAL AGENCY ACCREDITATION BY THE COMMISSION ON THE ACCREDITATION OF PARK AND RECREATION AGENCIES, AND TO COMMEND THE AGENCY FOR THE OUTSTANDING WORK AND DEDICATION IT HAS INVESTED IN SERVING THE RESIDENTS OF RICHLAND COUNTY.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 3187 -- Reps. Scott, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, Moss, Mulvaney, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Sellers, Shoopman, Simrill, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING BLYTHEWOOD LINEBACKER CHARLES WHITE OF RICHLAND COUNTY ON BEING NAMED TO THE STATE NEWSPAPER'S 2006 ALL-STATE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 3188 -- Reps. Scott, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, Moss, Mulvaney, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Sellers, Shoopman, Simrill, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING WIDE RECEIVER MARQUAN JONES OF RICHLAND COUNTY ON BEING NAMED TO THE STATE NEWSPAPER'S 2006 ALL-STATE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 3189 -- Rep. Battle: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE WALTER ALEXANDER LEGETTE, JR., OF MARION, FOR OBTAINING THE ELITE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT WITH THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3190 -- Rep. Neilson: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE EVERYDAY WOMEN THROUGH "EXPRESSION OF GRACE" AND TO RECOGNIZE THE VISION AND CONTRIBUTION OF RALPHINE BENNETT BOSTON AS SHE LEADS THE CHARGE TO HONOR THE POWER AND ACHIEVEMENT OF EVERYDAY WOMEN.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3191 -- Rep. Neilson: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE TOWN OF PATRICK IN CHESTERFIELD COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF ITS ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3192 -- Reps. Cooper, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cotty, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, Moss, Mulvaney, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sellers, Shoopman, Simrill, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE STEPHEN H. SMITH OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY UPON RECEIVING THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION'S PRESTIGIOUS WENDELL MAYES, JR., MEDAL FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE IN THE CAUSE OF DIABETES AND TO HONOR HIS NUMEROUS ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN PROMOTING DIABETES HEALTH.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3193 -- Rep. Davenport: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, BY ADDING SECTION 16 TO ARTICLE XVII SO AS TO ESTABLISH A SPECIFIED PROCEDURE FOR THE ENACTMENT OF LAWS AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS BY INITIATIVE PETITION.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3194 -- Rep. Davenport: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XV OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO IMPEACHMENT OF CERTAIN EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, BY ADDING SECTION 4 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR RECALLING AND REMOVING FROM PUBLIC OFFICE PERSONS HOLDING PUBLIC OFFICES OF THE STATE, A SPECIFIED DISTRICT OF THE STATE, OR A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION THEREOF IN THE EXECUTIVE, JUDICIAL, AND LEGISLATIVE BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3195 -- Reps. Kirsh, Harrell, Cooper and Cotty: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 16, ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO BENEFITS AND FUNDING OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PENSION PLANS IN THIS STATE, INVESTMENTS ALLOWED FOR FUNDS OF THE VARIOUS STATE-OPERATED RETIREMENT SYSTEMS, AND THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS INVESTMENT PANEL, SO AS TO DELETE THE RESTRICTIONS LIMITING SUCH INVESTMENTS TO AMERICAN-BASED CORPORATIONS REGISTERED ON AN AMERICAN NATIONAL EXCHANGE AS PROVIDED IN THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR QUOTED THROUGH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECURITIES DEALERS AUTOMATIC QUOTATION SYSTEM; AND TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 16, ARTICLE X, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS INVESTMENT PANEL.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3196 -- Reps. Shoopman, Loftis, Hiott, Owens, Ballentine, Bedingfield, Cato, Hamilton, Hinson, Leach, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, Mulvaney, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Rice, G.R. Smith, J.R. Smith, Taylor, Young, Cotty, Haley, Crawford, Gambrell, Lowe, Bowen, Harvin, Bingham, Toole, Gullick, Moss, Kirsh, Duncan, Harrell, Brantley, Spires, Chalk, Walker, Barfield, Miller, Mitchell and Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2953, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VIDEOTAPING THE CONDUCT OF A PERSON SUSPECTED OF DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE AT THE INCIDENT AND BREATH TEST SITE, TO PROVIDE THAT MIRANDA RIGHTS NEED NOT BE READ AT THE BREATH TEST SITE IF READ AT THE INCIDENT SITE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE FAILURE TO CAPTURE ANY PORTION OF THE CONDUCT REQUIRED BY THIS SECTION TO BE VIDEOTAPED IS NOT GROUNDS TO DISMISS A CHARGE OR SUPPRESS THE VIDEOTAPE IF THE COURT DETERMINES THAT THE ARRESTING OFFICER MADE A GOOD FAITH ATTEMPT TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION AND THE FAILURE TO CAPTURE WAS THE RESULT OF THE SUBJECT'S ACTIONS OR THE INADVERTENT ACTIONS OF THE ARRESTING OFFICER.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3197 -- Reps. Herbkersman and Talley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-1-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTION LAW, SO AS TO DELETE THE DEFINITION "CLUB DISTRICT"; TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-460, RELATING TO CUSTODY OF BOOKS AND THEIR RETURN AFTER AN ELECTION, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO A "CLUB" AS AN ENTITY TO WHOM THE BOOKS ARE RESPONSIBLE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 7-9-20, 7-9-30, AS AMENDED, 7-9-40, 7-9-50, AS AMENDED, 7-9-60, AND 7-9-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CLUBS IN PARTY ORGANIZATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO PARTY CLUBS WHICH CLARIFIES THE ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONS WITH ELECTION PRECINCTS; TO PROVIDE THAT ALL ELECTED PRECINCT COMMITTEEMEN MAY VOTE ON QUESTIONS BEFORE THE COUNTY COMMITTEE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHAIRMAN MAY VOTE IN THE CASE OF A TIE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT AN ELECTED OFFICER OF THE COUNTY COMMITTEE WHO IS NOT A PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN MAY VOTE DE FACTO, AND TO CLARIFY THE ELECTION PRECINCTS ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-170, RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE WHEN A MANAGER FAILS TO ATTEND THE PLACE WHICH HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR HOLDING A POLL, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM "CLUB" FROM THE QUALIFYING MEMBER TO BECOME A MANAGER IN THE PLACE OF ABSENT MANAGERS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Point of Order

H. 3198 -- Rep. White: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 35, TITLE 44, ENACTING THE "CANCER DRUG DONATION PROGRAM ACT" SO AS TO ESTABLISH THIS PROGRAM IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL FOR THE DONATION OF CANCER DRUGS TO CERTAIN PATIENTS WHO DO NOT QUALIFY FOR MEDICAID OR ANY STATE FUNDED PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM; TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS ON DRUGS AND SUPPLIES THAT MAY BE DONATED TO THE PROGRAM; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH PATIENT ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA, STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR ACCEPTING, STORING, DISTRIBUTING, AND DISPENSING DONATED DRUGS, AND HANDLING FEES; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM PARTICIPANT REGISTRY; AND TO ESTABLISH IMMUNITY FROM CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LIABILITY AND FROM PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINARY ACTION; AND TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 44-35-5 THROUGH 44-35-100 AS ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 35, TITLE 44 ENTITLED "SOUTH CAROLINA CENTRAL CANCER REGISTRY".
Introduced and Committed

H. 3199 -- Reps. G.M. Smith, Hagood, Cotty and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "ATM SAFETY ACT" BY AMENDING SECTION 16-11-380, RELATING TO ENTERING A BANK, DEPOSITORY, OR BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION WITH INTENT TO STEAL, SO AS TO INCLUDE AND CREATE VARIOUS ATM OFFENSES AND TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 17-25-45, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LIFE SENTENCES FOR CERTAIN MOST SERIOUS AND SERIOUS OFFENSES, SO AS TO ADD THE ATM OFFENSE TO THE LIST OF SERIOUS OFFENSES.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Senate Amendments Amended
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Conference Committee
Report of Conference Committee
Adopted
Ratified

H. 3200 -- Reps. Talley, W.D. Smith and Mitchell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 31-10-170 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROPERTY TAX CREDIT OR AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR REDEVELOPMENT EXPENSES INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DURATION OF THESE CREDITS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 31-10-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LAW, SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERMS "LOCAL TAXING ENTITY", "LOCAL TAXING ENTITY RATIO", AND "REDEVELOPMENT EXPENSES".
Introduced and Committed

H. 3201 -- Reps. Scarborough and Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-19-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL GAMES AND BETTING, SO AS TO CREATE AN EXCEPTION FOR CERTAIN POKER CARD GAMES ENGAGED IN FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3202 -- Reps. White, Umphlett, Agnew, Gambrell, E.H. Pitts, Cotty, M.A. Pitts, Bedingfield, Frye, Toole and Loftis: A BILL TO PROPOSE AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE DECLARATION OF RIGHTS, BY ADDING SECTION 25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT HUNTING, TRAPPING, AND FISHING, AND THE TAKING OF WILD ANIMALS, BIRDS, AND FISH ARE A VALUED PART OF OUR HERITAGE AND SHALL BE FOREVER PRESERVED FOR THE PEOPLE; TO PROVIDE THAT FISH AND WILDLIFE SHALL BE MANAGED BY LAWS AND REGULATIONS THAT PROVIDE PERSONS WITH THE CONTINUED OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE, BY TRADITIONAL MEANS AND METHODS, SPECIES TRADITIONALLY PURSUED BY HUNTERS, ANGLERS, AND TRAPPERS; TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON WHO IS LICENSED TO HUNT, FISH, OR TRAP AND WHO IS ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY A FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS SECTION SHALL HAVE A PRIVATE CAUSE OF ACTION TO ENFORCE THIS SECTION; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE RIGHT OF THE PEOPLE TO HUNT, FISH, TRAP, AND HARVEST GAME SHALL BE SUBJECT ONLY TO SUCH REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS AS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY PRESCRIBE BY GENERAL LAW.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3203 -- Rep. Harrell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT PURSUANT TO RULE 10.1 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE STAFF OF THE GOVERNOR BY SPECIAL LEAVE OF THE HOUSE MAY BE ADMITTED IN THE OUTER DOORS OF THE CHAMBER AND ARE GRANTED THE PRIVILEGE OF THE HOUSE FLOOR DURING THE 2007 SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3204 -- Reps. Scott, Cotty, Brady and Howard: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND BLYTHEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL HEAD COACH JEFF SCOTT FOR LEADING HIS FIRST-YEAR VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM TO THE CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3205 -- Reps. Harrell, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Gambrell, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, Moss, Mulvaney, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sellers, Shoopman, Simrill, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING HIS EXCELLENCY, MARSHALL CLEMENT (MARK) SANFORD, JR., GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007, IN THE CHAMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 3206 -- Rep. Hosey: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE BRIDGE THAT CROSSES KING CREEK ALONG SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 3 IN ALLENDALE COUNTY "HERSELL N. MCINTOSH BRIDGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS BRIDGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "HERSELL N. MCINTOSH BRIDGE".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

H. 3207 -- Rep. Hosey: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE BRIDGE THAT CROSSES GAUL CREEK ALONG SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 3 IN ALLENDALE COUNTY "CLEMENT O. MCINTOSH, SR. BRIDGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS BRIDGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "CLEMENT O. MCINTOSH, SR. BRIDGE".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 3208 -- Reps. Miller and Anderson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND MR. JESSE TULLOS OF GEORGETOWN FOR NEARLY FOUR DECADES OF DEDICATED SERVICE IN THE FIELD OF JOURNALISM UPON HIS RETIREMENT AND WISH FOR HIM MANY YEARS OF HEALTH AND HAPPINESS IN HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 3209 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 456 OF 2006, RELATING TO THE CREATION, MEMBERS, AND DUTIES OF THE CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE TASK FORCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TASK FORCE SHALL SUBMIT ITS REPORT BEFORE APRIL 1, 2007.
Introduced
2nd Reading
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H. 3210 -- Reps. Sandifer and Whitmire: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNING BODY OF OCONEE COUNTY TO PROVIDE FOR A HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION SUFFICIENT TO EQUAL ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS, INCLUDING THE STATEWIDE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION AMOUNT, OF THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE DWELLING PLACE OF A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN A RESIDENT OF THIS STATE FOR AT LEAST ONE YEAR AND HAS REACHED THE AGE OF SIXTY-FIVE, A PERSON WHO IS CLASSIFIED AS TOTALLY AND PERMANENTLY DISABLED, OR A PERSON WHO IS LEGALLY BLIND, AND TO MAKE THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS OF THE STATEWIDE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION APPLY MUTATIS MUTANDIS TO THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION ADOPTED BY THE GOVERNING BODY.
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H. 3211 -- Reps. Harrell and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 9-11-29 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING JULY 1, 2007, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL EMPLOYED SHALL PARTICIPATE IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS APPLICABLE TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL.
Introduced and Committed
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H. 3212 -- Reps. Delleney, M.A. Pitts, Haley, Crawford, Chellis, G.R. Smith, Owens, Rice, Weeks, Viers, Simrill, Bedingfield, Vick, Duncan, Mulvaney, Stavrinakis, Clemmons and Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-215, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF CONCEALABLE WEAPONS PERMITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT VALID OUT-OF-STATE PERMITS TO CARRY CONCEALABLE WEAPONS HELD BY A RESIDENT OF ANOTHER STATE MUST BE HONORED BY THIS STATE AND TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT THIS STATE WILL ONLY HONOR OUT-OF-STATE PERMITS ISSUED BY A STATE WITH WHICH SOUTH CAROLINA HAS RECIPROCITY.
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H. 3213 -- Reps. Delleney, W.D. Smith and F.N. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2007, AS THE TIME TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2007; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 4, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2007; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2007; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2007; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2007; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2007; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2007; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2007; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2007; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2007; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2007; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2007; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2007; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2007; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2007; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2007; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2007; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2007; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2007; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 4, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2007; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2007; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2007; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2007; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2007; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2007; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2007; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2007; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2007; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2007; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2007; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2007; AND TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2007.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 3214 -- Rep. Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-34-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES, INJURY, OR LOSS CAUSED BY PRESCRIBED FIRE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT GROSS NEGLIGENCE RATHER THAN NEGLIGENCE MUST BE PROVEN BEFORE A PROPERTY OWNER OR LESSEE OR HIS AGENT OR EMPLOYEE CONDUCTING A PRESCRIBED BURN IS LIABLE FOR DAMAGES, INJURY, OR LOSS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3215 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 TO CHAPTER 41, TITLE 44 TO ENACT THE "BORN ALIVE INFANT PROTECTION ACT" SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY INFANT WHO SURVIVES AN ABORTION RESULTING IN HIS OR HER LIVE BIRTH MUST BE GIVEN REASONABLE AND IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE, TO PROVIDE THAT BEFORE AN ABORTION MAY BE PERFORMED ON A WOMAN WHOSE UNBORN CHILD IS VIABLE, THE PHYSICIAN MUST CERTIFY THAT THE ABORTION IS NECESSARY TO PRESERVE THE LIFE OR HEALTH OF THE WOMAN AND THAT THE ABORTION METHOD TO BE USED MUST BE THE METHOD MOST LIKELY TO PRESERVE THE LIFE AND HEALTH OF THE UNBORN CHILD AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION, TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN PERFORMING AN ABORTION OF A VIABLE UNBORN CHILD A PHYSICIAN, OTHER THAN THE PHYSICIAN PERFORMING THE ABORTION, MUST BE PRESENT AND MUST PROVIDE IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE TO THE INFANT AT BIRTH, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS TO THIS ARTICLE IN THE CASE OF A MEDICAL EMERGENCY THAT THREATENS THE LIFE OR PERMANENT PHYSICAL HEALTH OF THE WOMEN.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3216 -- Reps. Witherspoon, Mulvaney, Funderburk, Gullick, Vick and Toole: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 6, TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX ACT INCLUDING INCOME TAX CREDITS, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3625 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUBJECT TO SPECIFIED REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS A TAXPAYER THAT HARVESTS TIMBER, OR ALLOWS OTHERS TO HARVEST TIMBER, FROM ITS LAND LOCATED IN SOUTH CAROLINA, MAY CLAIM A CREDIT AGAINST ITS STATE INCOME TAXES EQUAL TO FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS PER ACRE FOR MAINTAINING AN ENHANCED RIPARIAN BUFFER ALONG STREAMS AND RIVERS ADJOINING THE TIMBER HARVEST.
Introduced and Committed
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H. 3217 -- Reps. Harrison, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, Moss, Mulvaney, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sellers, Shoopman, Simrill, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND TRACEY C. GREEN, FORMER CHIEF COUNSEL TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, FOR HIS MERITORIOUS SERVICE TO THE COMMITTEE AND HIS DEDICATION TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3218 -- Reps. Harrison, G. Brown, Thompson and Mack: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF BEERS, ALES, PORTERS, AND WINES THAT ARE CONSIDERED NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PERCENT OF ALCOHOL BY WEIGHT IN BEERS, ALES, PORTERS, AND SIMILAR MALT BEVERAGES FOR SPECIFIC SIZED CONTAINERS THAT ARE CONSIDERED NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-1115, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AGREEMENTS BETWEEN IMPORTERS AND FOREIGN BREWERS OF BEER WHICH ARE BINDING ON SUCCESSOR IMPORTERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION SO THAT THE PROVISIONS ALSO APPLY TO DOMESTIC BRANDS OF BEER AND TO STIPULATE THAT WHEN A PRODUCER OR PRIMARY AMERICAN SOURCE OF SUPPLY TRANSFERS, CONVEYS, OR ASSIGNS A BRAND OF BEER TO ANOTHER PRODUCER OR PRIMARY AMERICAN SOURCE OF SUPPLY, THE ASSIGNMENT OF TERRITORY OF THAT BRAND TO A WHOLESALER, AS REQUIRED BY LAW, IS BINDING ON THE SUCCESSOR PRODUCER OR PRIMARY AMERICAN SOURCE OF SUPPLY.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3219 -- Reps. Harrison, Cotty and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-600, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT HEARINGS AND PROCEEDINGS, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXCEPTION PROVIDING THAT CONTESTED CASES ARISING UNDER THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT ARE NOT TO BE HEARD BY AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE; TO AMEND SECTION 41-15-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION HEARING OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY CONTESTED CASES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PARTY AGGRIEVED BY A CITATION, PENALTY, OR ABATEMENT ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, DIVISION OF LABOR MAY REQUEST A CONTESTED CASE HEARING BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT AND TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR APPEARING IN AND APPEALING SUCH CASES; AND TO REPEAL ARTICLE 6, CHAPTER 15, TITLE 41, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REVIEW BOARD.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3220 -- Rep. Talley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR TO THE STUDENTS AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING THEM FOR A DEMONSTRATION OF THEIR UNIQUE ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3221 -- Rep. Allen: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND CONGRATULATE AMBERLY DANIELLE NESBITT OF GREENVILLE COUNTY ON HER MOST IMPRESSIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A SPRINTER FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA WOMEN'S TRACK TEAM AND TO COMMEND HER FOR HER ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3222 -- Reps. Pinson, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Gambrell, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, Moss, Mulvaney, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sellers, Shoopman, Simrill, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE MEMBERS OF THE 218TH HEAVY SEPARATE BRIGADE, THE LARGEST OF THE MAJOR SUBORDINATE COMMANDS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD, AND TO WISH THEM WELL IN THEIR YEAR-LONG DEPLOYMENT TO AFGHANISTAN, WHICH BEGINS IN FEBRUARY 2007.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 3223 -- Reps. Scarborough, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, Moss, Mulvaney, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Sellers, Shoopman, Simrill, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING THE JAMES ISLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL LADY LIONS SOCCER TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2006 SCISA A-AA STATE SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 3224 -- Reps. Miller, Anderson and Scarborough: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-75-310, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS AND TERMS PERTAINING TO WIND AND HAIL INSURANCE, SO AS TO AMEND THE TERM "COASTAL AREA" TO INCLUDE ALL AREAS IN COUNTIES BORDERING THE ATLANTIC OCEAN AND TO DELETE THE DEFINITION FOR "SEACOAST AREA"; TO AMEND SECTION 38-75-460, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE TO EXPAND AREAS IN WHICH THE SOUTH CAROLINA WIND AND HAIL UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION MUST PROVIDE ESSENTIAL PROPERTY INSURANCE, SO AS TO MAKE CHANGES REFLECTIVE OF THE NEW DEFINITION OF "COASTAL AREA" AND THE DELETION OF THE TERM "SEACOAST AREA".
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3225 -- Reps. Hart, Rutherford and Sellers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-15-170, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FORFEITURE OF BOND AND RECOGNIZANCE PROCEEDINGS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE IS ENTITLED TO ESTREAT THE BOND OR RECOGNIZANCE ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY DAYS AFTER THE PERSON'S FAILURE TO APPEAR IN COURT AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3226 -- Reps. Clemmons, Mulvaney, Moss, Bedingfield and Lowe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-740, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REPRESENTATION OF A PERSON BY A PUBLIC OFFICIAL BEFORE A GOVERNMENTAL BODY, SO AS TO REQUIRE A STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL PUBLIC OFFICIAL INVOLVED IN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST TO COMPLY WITH RECUSAL REQUIREMENTS, TO ALLOW A PUBLIC OFFICIAL TO REMAIN IN OFFICE IF THE RECUSAL REQUIREMENTS ARE MET, TO PROHIBIT A GOVERNMENTAL BODY FROM REMOVING OR DISALLOWING A PERSON TO SERVE IN OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT BASED ON RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, SEX, DISABILITY, OR OCCUPATION, AND TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT PROHIBITING AN INDIVIDUAL OR BUSINESS WITH WHOM A PUBLIC OFFICIAL IS ASSOCIATED FROM REPRESENTING A PERSON BEFORE A LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENTITY FOR WHICH THE PUBLIC OFFICIAL IS A MEMBER.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

H. 3227 -- Rep. J.E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1040, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THREATENING THE LIFE, PERSON, OR FAMILY OF A PUBLIC OFFICIAL, TEACHER, OR PRINCIPAL, SO AS TO INCLUDE DIRECT OR INDIRECT THREATS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3228 -- Rep. J.E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-870 SO AS TO REQUIRE AN EMPLOYER TO GIVE AN EMPLOYEE REASONABLE TIME OFF FROM WORK TO VOTE IN ELECTIONS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3229 -- Rep. Scarborough: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-121-90 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE PRAYER AT THE CITADEL.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3230 -- Rep. Scarborough: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-11-13 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A PERSON FROM ACCEPTING MORE THAN ONE NOMINATION FOR THE SAME OFFICE.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3231 -- Reps. Scarborough, Mulvaney and Gullick: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-1-340 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE OWNER OF REAL PROPERTY IS NOT LIABLE IN A CIVIL ACTION FOR ACTS OR OMISSIONS CAUSING INJURY TO A PERSON WHO TRESPASSES ON HIS PROPERTY TO COMMIT A CRIME OR WHEN REASONABLE FORCE IS USED TO REMOVE A PERSON WHO IS TRESPASSING ON HIS PROPERTY.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3232 -- Reps. Breeland, Mack, Anderson, R. Brown, Clyburn, Hart, Hosey, Howard, Jefferson, Scott and Williams: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-7750, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF FRATERNITY AND SORORITY SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FEES COLLECTED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION MAY BE USED FOR ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS, OR TO FUND PROGRAMS THAT SEND BOYS AND GIRLS WHO ARE AT LEAST EIGHT YEARS OLD AND NOT MORE THAN SIXTEEN YEARS OLD TO SUMMER CAMP, OR BOTH; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1240, RELATING TO THE DISPLAY OF MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISPLAY OF LICENSE PLATES ON CERTAIN COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-8100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION DO NOT APPLY TO THE PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF KOREAN WAR SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Senate Amendments Amended
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 3233 -- Reps. Scarborough and Umphlett: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-23-295, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES ON A WATERCRAFT AND OUTBOARD MOTOR TO BE CURRENT BEFORE THE TITLE TO THESE ITEMS MAY BE TRANSFERRED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROHIBITION ON THE TRANSFER OF TITLE APPLIES ONLY FOR PROPERTY TAXES DUE FOR PROPERTY TAXES FOR PROPERTY TAX YEARS BEGINNING AFTER 1999, TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY LANGUAGE, MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, AND TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE BEGINNING THREE YEARS AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT ADDITIONAL ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS INCLUDING SUSPENSION OF TITLE AND A REINSTATEMENT FEE OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, TO PROVIDE THAT USED WATERCRAFT AND USED OUTBOARD MOTORS OBTAINED FROM A LICENSED DEALER ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 3, 2000, ARE FREE OF THE LIEN FOR THE PAYMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES FOR PROPERTY TAX YEARS BEFORE 2000, TO PROVIDE THAT NO REFUNDS OF PROPERTY TAXES ON WATERCRAFT AND OUTBOARD MOTORS ARE PAYABLE FOR PROPERTY TAX YEARS BEFORE 2000 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; TO REPEAL ACT 451 OF 2002 RELATING TO TRANSFER OF TITLES TO WATERCRAFT IN LEXINGTON COUNTY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-23-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TITLING OF WATERCRAFT AND OUTBOARD MOTORS, SO AS TO REQUIRE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON TITLE APPLICATIONS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Senate Amendments Amended
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Ratified

H. 3234 -- Rep. J.E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-48 SO AS TO REQUIRE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR COLORECTAL CANCER EARLY DETECTION FOR CERTAIN PERSONS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3235 -- Rep. J.E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-78-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA TORT CLAIMS ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE GUARD IN CERTAIN DEFINITIONS, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT AN EMPLOYEE INCLUDES MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD, MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE GUARD, AND PERSONS ACTING ON BEHALF OR IN SERVICE OF A GOVERNMENTAL UNIT WITHOUT PAY OR COMPENSATION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 15-78-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS TO THE WAIVER OF IMMUNITY IN THE STATE TORT CLAIMS ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE CERTAIN HOME SECURITY AND COUNTER-TERRORIST ACTIVITIES IN THE EXEMPTION RELATING TO ACTIVITIES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE GUARD.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3236 -- Rep. J.E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-2972 SO AS TO BAN THE USE OF CORPORAL PUNISHMENT IN CHILDCARE FACILITIES THAT ARE REQUIRED TO BE LICENSED, REGISTERED, OR APPROVED EXCEPT IN CERTAIN CASES AND TO DEFINE CORPORAL PUNISHMENT.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3237 -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING MEGAN RADVANSKY, OF MYRTLE BEACH, ON BEING CROWNED MISS SUN FUN 2007 AND WISHING HER MUCH SUCCESS IN HER REIGN AND IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3238 -- Reps. Haskins, Bannister, Bedingfield and G.R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 154 TO TITLE 59 SO AS TO REQUIRE ESTABLISHMENT OF INTERNET USE POLICIES FOR SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3239 -- Reps. Funderburk, Cato and Mahaffey: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION TO EXPEND UP TO FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS OF THE FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE STATE UNDER SECTION 903 OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT, AS AMENDED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING LAND ON WHICH TO ERECT A BUILDING FOR USE BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

H. 3240 -- Reps. Scarborough, Crawford, M.A. Pitts, Lowe, Alexander, Kelly, Bannister, Simrill and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL MAY NOT DENY A STUDENT ACCESS TO PROGRAMS BECAUSE THE STUDENT'S PARENT HAS REFUSED TO PLACE THE STUDENT ON A PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION, TO PROHIBIT A TEACHER OR SCHOOL DISTRICT PERSONNEL FROM REQUIRING A STUDENT TO TAKE MEDICATION, TO PROVIDE THAT A PARENT MAY REFUSE PSYCHOLOGICAL SCREENING OF THE STUDENT, AND TO DEFINE "PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION".
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3241 -- Rep. Viers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-3-102 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE MUST BE ELECTED TO OFFICE BY THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE STATE IN THE GENERAL ELECTION, AND PROVIDE FOR THE DIRECTOR'S TERM OF OFFICE, QUALIFICATIONS, VACANCIES, AND RELATED MATTERS; TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-10, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENTS OF STATE GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE IS THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE ELECTED TO OFFICE UNDER THE LAWS OF THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-1-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE INSURANCE LAWS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO MAKE CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE DEFINITION OF "DIRECTOR" OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-3-10, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT'S DIRECTOR, PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR IS ELECTED RATHER THAN APPOINTED, AND MAKE CHANGES IN THE PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE REMOVAL OF THE DIRECTOR; TO AMEND SECTION 38-3-100, RELATING TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER CHANGES, DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT, IF THE DIRECTOR BECOMES A CANDIDATE FOR PUBLIC OFFICE OR BECOMES A MEMBER OF A POLITICAL COMMITTEE DURING TENURE, HIS OFFICE MUST BE IMMEDIATELY VACATED; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ELECTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE BEGINS WITH THE 2010 STATEWIDE ELECTION PROCESS AND THAT THE DIRECTOR SERVING ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT SHALL CONTINUE TO SERVE UNTIL HIS SUCCESSOR IS ELECTED AND QUALIFIES FOR OFFICE.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3242 -- Rep. Sandifer: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MRS. ANNE CRENSHAW DODD, OCONEE COUNTY TREASURER, FOR HER OUTSTANDING SERVICE UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AND TO WISH FOR HER MUCH SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3243 -- Reps. E.H. Pitts and Haley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE STUDENTS, TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND STAFF OF LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL IN LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THEIR SCHOOL'S RECOGNITION AS A NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL FOR 2006.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3244 -- Reps. J.E. Smith and Gullick: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-4-580, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO CONTRACT TO COLLECT AN OUTSTANDING LIABILITY OWED TO A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY, SO AS TO LIMIT THE DEPARTMENT'S WAGE GARNISHMENT POWERS TO COLLECTION OF AN OUTSTANDING TAX LIABILITY AND TO DEFINE "OUTSTANDING TAX LIABILITY OWED A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY".
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3245 -- Ethics Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-540, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ETHICS COMMITTEE INVESTIGATIONS AND HEARINGS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT INVESTIGATIONS AND RECORDS RELATING TO A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION ARE CONFIDENTIAL, TO ALLOW PUBLIC RELEASE OF INVESTIGATIONS AND RECORDS IF A RESPONDENT REQUESTS THEIR RELEASE OR THE COMMITTEE RENDERS A PUBLIC OPINION, AND TO CREATE A PENALTY FOR WILFUL RELEASE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION; TO AMEND SECTIONS 8-13-710 AND 8-13-1120, BOTH AS AMENDED, BOTH RELATING TO CONTENTS OF A STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF ANYTHING OF VALUE WORTH A SPECIFIED AMOUNT GIVEN UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1302, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CAMPAIGN RECORDS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A CANDIDATE DISCLOSE THE OCCUPATION OF A DONOR; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CONTRIBUTIONS MADE AFTER A PRIMARY, SPECIAL, OR GENERAL ELECTION, SO AS TO ALLOW A DONOR TO DESIGNATE THAT A CONTRIBUTION APPLY TO THE NEXT ELECTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1510, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES, SO AS TO ALLOW THE APPROPRIATE SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY TO WAIVE THE CIVIL PENALTY IN ITS DISCRETION.
Introduced
Recommitted
Debate Adjourned
Other proceedings
Point of Order

H. 3246 -- Reps. G.M. Smith and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 24-27-135 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COURT MAY DISMISS WITH PREJUDICE A CIVIL ACTION PERTAINING TO A PRISONER'S INCARCERATION OR APPREHENSION AS FRIVOLOUS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT'S ORDER OF DISMISSAL MUST CONTAIN A FINDING THAT THE ACTION WAS FRIVOLOUS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 24-27-300, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF CONTEMPT OF COURT, SO AS TO DELETE THE SENTENCE THAT A PERSON MAY RECEIVE WHEN HELD IN CONTEMPT OF COURT, AND TO LIMIT THE NUMBER OF CIVIL ACTIONS A PRISONER MAY FILE WHICH RELATES TO HIS INCARCERATION OR APPREHENSION.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3247 -- Reps. Scott and Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA GANG PREVENTION ACT OF 2007".
Introduced and Committed

H. 3248 -- Rep. Scarborough: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 58-12-15 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING JULY 1, 2007, THE RATES AND OTHER CONSUMER CHARGES OF CABLE TELEVISION COMPANIES OPERATING IN SOUTH CAROLINA SHALL BE APPROVED BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3249 -- Reps. Scarborough, Umphlett and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AGENCY PROCEDURES FOR PROMULGATING REGULATIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY REVIEW OF REGULATIONS, SO AS TO REVISE PROCEDURES GOVERNING THIS REVIEW BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, REQUIRING AGENCIES TO STRIKE THROUGH TEXT BEING DELETED FROM EXISTING REGULATIONS AND TO UNDERLINE TEXT BEING ADDED, REQUIRING LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TO PROVIDE NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WHEN REGULATIONS ARE SUBMITTED FOR REVIEW, DELETING THE PROVISIONS ESTABLISHING AUTOMATIC APPROVAL OF REGULATIONS AFTER ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAYS, PROVIDING THAT A REGULATION IS DEEMED WITHDRAWN IF IT HAS NOT BECOME EFFECTIVE BY THE END OF THE TWO-YEAR LEGISLATIVE SESSION DURING WHICH THE REGULATION WAS SUBMITTED FOR REVIEW AND PROVIDING EXPEDITED PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTING THE SAME REGULATION FOR LEGISLATIVE REVIEW IN THE NEXT SESSION; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-125, RELATING TO THE APPROVAL, DISAPPROVAL, AND MODIFICATION OF REGULATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT, TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE ONE-HUNDRED-TWENTY-DAY AUTOMATIC APPROVAL PROCEDURES, AND TO AUTHORIZE, RATHER THAN PROHIBIT, AN AGENCY TO WITHDRAW REGULATIONS UNDER GENERAL ASSEMBLY REVIEW ANYTIME AND TO PROVIDE EXPEDITED PROCEDURES FOR RESUBMISSION OF SUCH WITHDRAWN REGULATIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-270, RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY, SO AS TO RESTATE THE FIVE-YEAR AGENCY REVIEW REQUIREMENT.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Amended
Senate Amendments Amended
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Conference Committee
Report of Conference Committee
Adopted
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 3250 -- Rep. Scarborough: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-500, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF SUPPLYING MINORS WITH TOBACCO OR CIGARETTES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FINE TO ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR EACH VIOLATION AND TO PROVIDE THAT ONE-HALF OF THE FINE MUST BE REMITTED FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL'S YOUTH SMOKING PREVENTION PLAN.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3251 -- Reps. Walker, Davenport, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, Mitchell, Kelly, W.D. Smith and Talley: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 221 IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH MANNING STREET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THOMPSON STREET "LIEUTENANT COLONEL HOWARD L. PAINTER BOULEVARD, CHESNEE HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL FROM 1957 TO 1980", AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS AT THIS LOCATION THAT CONTAIN THE SAME WORDS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 3252 -- Rep. Ceips: A JOINT RESOLUTION EXTENDING FOR THIRTY DAYS THE DEADLINE FOR TIMELY CERTIFICATION OF A FAVORABLE VOTE IN A REFERENDUM ON THE IMPOSITION OF A LOCAL OPTION SALES AND USE TAX HELD AT THE TIME OF THE GENERAL ELECTION OF 2006.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings
Point of Order
Point of Order

H. 3253 -- Rep. Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-3910 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A DRIVER OR OCCUPANT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE TO SMOKE A TOBACCO PRODUCT WHILE A CHILD OF PRESCHOOL AGE IS ALSO AN OCCUPANT OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3254 -- Reps. Clyburn, Neilson, Whipper, W.D. Smith, Anderson, Bales, Breeland, R. Brown, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Dantzler, Delleney, Harrison, Hayes, Hosey, Howard, Jennings, Limehouse, Mack, Merrill, J.H. Neal, Ott, Owens, Rutherford, Scarborough, Sellers, Umphlett, Viers, Walker and Bedingfield: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-18-1600 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL THAT HAS RECEIVED AN UNSATISFACTORY ABSOLUTE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE RATING ON ITS MOST RECENT REPORT CARD SHALL OFFER AN ORIENTATION CLASS FOR PARENTS TO FOCUS ON CERTAIN SCHOOL ISSUES, TO PROVIDE FOR WRITTEN NOTIFICATION TO PARENTS OF THE DATE AND TIME OF THE CLASS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF EACH STUDENT REGISTERED TO ATTEND THE SCHOOL SHALL ATTEND THE ORIENTATION CLASS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Point of Order
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

H. 3255 -- Reps. Ceips and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-620, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OFFENDERS BEING REQUIRED TO SUBMIT SAMPLES FOR INCLUSION IN THE DNA DATABASE, SO AS TO REQUIRE SAMPLES UPON LAWFUL CUSTODIAL ARREST FOR A FELONY RATHER THAN FOLLOWING SENTENCING AND AT THE TIME OF INTAKE AT A JAIL OR PRISON, AND TO REQUIRE SAMPLES TO BE PROVIDED BEFORE A PERSON IS RELEASED ON PAROLE, RELEASED FROM CONFINEMENT, OR RELEASED FROM AN AGENCY'S JURISDICTION; TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-630, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO TAKE DNA SAMPLES AND THEIR IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY, SO AS TO DELETE REQUIREMENTS THAT THE PERSONS AUTHORIZED MUST BE CERTAIN TYPES OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY THEY MUST BE APPROPRIATELY TRAINED; TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-650, AS AMENDED, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR COORDINATION BETWEEN SLED AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO PREVENT COLLECTION AND PROCESSING OF DUPLICATE DNA SAMPLES; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 23-3-660 AND 23-3-670, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENTS AND FEES FOR DNA SAMPLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR EXPUNGEMENT WHEN CHARGES ARE DISMISSED OR NOLLE PROSSED, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE WILL PAY FOR THE COSTS OF COLLECTING AND PROCESSING A DNA SAMPLE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT FEES COLLECTED FROM CONVICTED PERSONS SHALL BE REMITTED TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE AND CREDITED TO THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3256 -- Rep. Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-57-160, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADVERTISING GIFTS GIVEN BY INSURANCE AGENTS TO INSUREDS AND OTHERS, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM FIVE TO TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS THE VALUE OF MERCHANDISE OR AN ARTICLE WHICH MAY BE GIVEN.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Ratified

H. 3257 -- Reps. Taylor, Duncan, M.A. Pitts and Hagood: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A COMMITTEE TO STUDY A STEP INCREASE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR STATE EMPLOYEES, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AND DUTIES, AND TO REQUIRE THE COMMITTEE TO MAKE A REPORT OF ITS FINDINGS WITH RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE GOVERNOR.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3258 -- Reps. Hiott, Witherspoon, Frye, Duncan, Owens, M.A. Pitts and Rice: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OPEN SEASON FOR TAKING ANTLERED DEER, SO AS TO REVISE THE OPEN SEASON IN GAME ZONE 1 AND THE EQUIPMENT WHICH MAY BE USED DURING CERTAIN PERIODS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-430, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BEAR HUNTING IN GAME ZONE 1, SO AS TO REVISE THE OPEN SEASON FOR TAKING BEAR, THE EQUIPMENT WHICH MAY BE USED DURING CERTAIN PERIODS, AND THE PROCEDURES WHICH MUST BE FOLLOWED WHEN A BEAR IS TAKEN, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN LAWFUL AND UNLAWFUL ACTIVITIES IN REGARD TO BEAR HUNTING.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Amended

H. 3259 -- Reps. Taylor, Duncan and M.A. Pitts: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE BRIDGE THAT CROSSES SOUTH RABON CREEK ALONG KNICKERBOCKER ROAD IN LAURENS COUNTY THE "JOSEPH KELLETT'S REVOLUTIONARY WAR BLOCK HOUSE MEMORIAL BRIDGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS BRIDGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "JOSEPH KELLETT'S REVOLUTIONARY WAR BLOCK HOUSE MEMORIAL BRIDGE".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 3260 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter and Edge: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO URGE THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DELEGATION TO THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS AND MEMBERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA STATE GOVERNMENT TO WORK TOGETHER TO TIMELY REAUTHORIZE THE STATE CHILDREN HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM TO ASSURE FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE CHILDREN HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM.
Introduced and Adopted
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3261 -- Reps. Duncan, Edge, Frye, Witherspoon, Bingham, Taylor, Haley, Herbkersman, M.A. Pitts, Toole, Bowen and Crawford: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD SHALL ENGAGE A QUALIFIED INDEPENDENT AUDITING AND CONSULTING FIRM TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND ANY OTHER RELATED ENTITIES IT CONSIDERS NECESSARY INCLUDING A REVIEW OF SCHOOL DISTRICT RECORDS IN ORDER TO PERFORM A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF THE STATE BUDGETARY PROCESS IN REGARD TO EDUCATION FUNDING AND THE MANNER IN WHICH EDUCATION SERVICES ARE DELIVERED FOR THE PURPOSE OF REDUCING WASTE AND DUPLICATION WITHIN THIS SYSTEM AND MAKING IT AS FISCALLY EFFECTIVE AS POSSIBLE.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3262 -- Reps. Kennedy, Bales, Edge, Neilson, Perry, Duncan, Cobb-Hunter, Clyburn, Barfield, Anderson, Herbkersman, Witherspoon, Vick and J.H. Neal: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-17-160 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ON JULY 1, 2009, THE AREA OF EACH COUNTY OF THIS STATE ALSO MUST BE CONSTITUTED AS A SCHOOL DISTRICT AND A COUNTY MAY NOT HAVE MULTIPLE SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITHIN ITS BOUNDARIES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY LOCAL LAW BEFORE JULY 1, 2009, SHALL PROVIDE FOR THE GOVERNANCE, FISCAL AUTHORITY, AND ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR A COUNTYWIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT WHERE NO PROVISIONS OF LAW NOW APPLY; AND TO PROVIDE THAT ALL ACTS OR PARTS OF ACTS RELATING TO A SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT IS NOT A COUNTYWIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT REQUIRED BY SECTION 59-17-160 ARE REPEALED AS OF JULY 1, 2009.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor removed
Co-Sponsor removed
Co-Sponsor removed
Co-Sponsor removed

H. 3263 -- Reps. J.R. Smith, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, Moss, Mulvaney, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sellers, Shoopman, Simrill, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.E. Smith, W.D. Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND HELEN ANN S. THROWER OF RICHLAND COUNTY FOR HER OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AS ASSISTANT CLERK, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH, AND LEGAL COUNSEL TO THE HOUSE ETHICS COMMITTEE, TO CONGRATULATE HER ON HER NEW POSITION WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION, AND TOURISM, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HER IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3264 -- Reps. Scarborough, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, Moss, Mulvaney, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Sellers, Shoopman, Simrill, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE JAMES ISLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL LADY LIONS SOCCER TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THEM ON THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE 2006 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION CLASS A-AA STATE SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3265 -- Reps. Sellers, Scott, McLeod, Hart, Rutherford, R. Brown and Govan: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING THE HONORABLE JAMES E. CLYBURN, MEMBER OF THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE SIXTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND NEWLY-ELECTED MAJORITY WHIP OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE 110TH CONGRESS TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT ASSEMBLY ON A DATE AND TIME CONVENIENT FOR REPRESENTATIVE CLYBURN'S SCHEDULE AS DETERMINED BY THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE AND THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Recommitted
Adopted

H. 3266 -- Rep. Talley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2530, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL STOPPING, STANDING, PARKING, OR MOVING OF A VEHICLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY NOT PARK A VEHICLE ALONG THE CURB OF A STREET THAT IS PAINTED YELLOW.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3267 -- Reps. G.M. Smith, Cotty, Delleney, McLeod, Simrill and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-5-610, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DIVISION OF THE STATE INTO SIXTEEN JUDICIAL CIRCUITS AND ADDITIONAL AT-LARGE JUDGES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AT-LARGE CIRCUIT COURT JUDGES FROM THIRTEEN TO SIXTEEN; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1410, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FAMILY COURT JUDGES ELECTED FROM EACH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SO AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF FAMILY COURT JUDGES BY ADDING THREE AT-LARGE JUDGES.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
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H. 3268 -- Reps. Kirsh, Cotty and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-1-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS WHEN A PERSON IS CHARGED WITH A CRIMINAL OFFENSE, BUT THE CHARGE IS DISCHARGED, PROCEEDINGS ARE DISMISSED, OR THE PERSON IS FOUND NOT GUILTY, SO AS TO ALLOW A COURT TO ORDER CERTAIN LEGAL COSTS TO BE PAID BY A PERSON WHO BRINGS FRIVOLOUS CHARGES AGAINST ANOTHER PERSON AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
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H. 3269 -- Reps. Hodges, Bowers and R. Brown: 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 MOSQUITO CREEK IN COLLETON COUNTY.
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H. 3270 -- Reps. J.E. Smith and Funderburk: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 46-3-250 SO AS TO ESTABLISH WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE THE STATE NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS TO SOUTH CAROLINA FOOD BANKS IN ORDER TO SUPPLEMENT BY PURCHASE THE DONATED FOOD DISTRIBUTED BY THESE FOOD BANKS AND PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION AND USES OF FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR THE SNAP PROGRAM.
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H. 3271 -- Rep. J.E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE TO CERTAIN MINORS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE RESTRICTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS DRIVER'S LICENSE MAY BE MODIFIED OR WAIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT IF THE RESTRICTED LICENSEE PROVES THAT THE RESTRICTION INTERFERES WITH TRAVEL BETWEEN THE LICENSEE'S HOME AND RELIGIOUS SPONSORED EVENTS.
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H. 3272 -- Rep. J.E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 12 TO CHAPTER 6, TITLE 23 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY SHALL ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE PLANNING AND MAPPING SYSTEM FOR THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN THE STATE FOR USE BY RESPONSE AGENCIES THAT ARE CALLED UPON TO RESPOND TO AN ACT OF TERRORISM OR A RELATED EMERGENCY.
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H. 3273 -- Reps. Davenport, Vick, Simrill, Littlejohn, G.R. Smith, Toole, Loftis, Bingham, Barfield, Leach, Hamilton, G. Brown, G.M. Smith, J.R. Smith, Viers, Pinson, Owens, Spires, White and Bedingfield: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA UNBORN CHILDREN'S MONUMENT COMMISSION TO ERECT A MONUMENT ON THE STATE HOUSE GROUNDS AS A MEMORIAL TO SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDREN WHOSE LIVES ENDED BEFORE THEIR BIRTH AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION AND TO REQUIRE PRIVATE FUNDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THIS MONUMENT.
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H. 3274 -- Reps. J.E. Smith and Hagood: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-5-310, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST ANY PERSON PRACTICING OR SOLICITING THE CAUSE OF ANOTHER PERSON IN A COURT OF THIS STATE UNLESS HE HAS BEEN ADMITTED AND SWORN AS AN ATTORNEY, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH, AND PERSONS AND CAUSES TO WHICH, IT APPLIES, AND TO MAKE A VIOLATION AN UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICE UNDER SECTION 39-5-20.
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H. 3275 -- Rep. J.E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-5-135 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO EXPORT FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES LIVE SEA OR FRESHWATER TURTLES WHICH ARE CAUGHT OR CAPTURED IN THE WILD IN THIS STATE AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
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H. 3276 -- Reps. Harvin, Kennedy and Miller: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 58-9-315 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIERS SHALL ENSURE THAT DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE OPERATORS HAVE ACCESS TO RECORDS OF ALL TELEPHONE NUMBERS, EXCEPT TELEPHONE NUMBERS NOT LISTED OR PUBLISHED AT CUSTOMER REQUEST, IN THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA FOR WHICH THE LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR FURNISHING DIRECTORY LISTING SERVICE, TO PROVIDE THAT LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIERS SHALL PROVIDE UPDATES TO EACH OTHER AS NEEDED IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN THE COMPLETENESS OF ALL DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE INFORMATION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION SHALL SUBJECT A LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIER TO SUCH CIVIL PENALTIES AS THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION SHALL PRESCRIBE.
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H. 3277 -- Reps. G.R. Smith, Bannister, Bedingfield, Cato, Hamilton, Harrell, Haskins, Leach, Loftis, E.H. Pitts, Shoopman, Taylor and Gullick: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2941, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A COURT'S DISCRETIONARY ABILITY TO ORDER THE INSTALLATION OF IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICES ON CERTAIN VEHICLES OPERATED BY A PERSON CONVICTED OF DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR ANOTHER ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE, SO AS TO REQUIRE A COURT TO ORDER THE INSTALLATION OF THIS DEVICE ON A VEHICLE OPERATED BY A PERSON CONVICTED OF A SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE OF DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR ANOTHER ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE, TO PLACE CERTAIN DRIVING RESTRICTIONS ON A PERSON CONVICTED OF A SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE WHO OPERATES A VEHICLE OWNED BY HIS EMPLOYER, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION SHALL PROMULGATE REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE USE, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATION OF IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICES.
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H. 3278 -- Reps. G.R. Smith, Haskins, Bedingfield, Cato, Hamilton, Harrell, Leach, E.H. Pitts, Shoopman, F.N. Smith and Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-200 SO AS TO PROVIDE A UNIFORM METHOD OF FILLING VACANCIES IN AN ELECTED OR APPOINTED OFFICE WHEN A PERSON MOVES HIS RESIDENCE OUTSIDE OF THE AREA FROM WHICH HE WAS ELECTED OR APPOINTED.
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H. 3279 -- Rep. Scott: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 11, TITLE 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 6 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE MOBILITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS A DIVISION WITHIN THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, AND TO PROVIDE ITS POWERS AND DUTIES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 57-1-20, 57-3-10, AND 57-3-20, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND ITS DIVISIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE MASS TRANSIT DIVISION; TO REPEAL SECTION 57-3-40, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MASS TRANSIT DIVISION'S POWERS AND DUTIES; AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 25, TITLE 58, RELATING TO REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITIES.
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H. 3280 -- Rep. J.E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 10 TO TITLE 58 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROTECTION OF PRIVACY IN THIS STATE FROM UNWANTED COMMERCIAL ELECTRONIC MAIL SOLICITATION IN THIS STATE, INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A DATABASE CONSTITUTING A "NO E-MAIL LIST", SPECIFIC CONTENTS OF MESSAGES, ACCURATE ROUTING INFORMATION, CRIMINAL PENALTIES, INVESTIGATIONS BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND THE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SOLICITORS, AND THE SEEKING OF INJUNCTIVE AND OTHER RELIEF BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL; TO PROVIDE THAT ELECTRONIC MAIL SERVICE PROVIDERS ARE NOT LIABLE FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTER AND ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ENFORCEMENT OR LIABLE FOR ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN THE DATABASE; TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MATTERS EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO ADD THE DATABASE ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO THIS CHAPTER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-16-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COMPUTER CRIMES AND PENALTIES, SO AS TO REFERENCE THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS CHAPTER AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CRIME OF CRIMINAL TRESPASS IN CONNECTION WITH UNSOLICITED COMMERCIAL ELECTRONIC MAIL.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3281 -- Rep. J.E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CIVIL REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES, BY ADDING CHAPTER 46 TO TITLE 15 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT, TO PROVIDE THAT UNFAIR METHODS OF REPORTING CREDIT HISTORY AND UNFAIR OR DECEPTIVE ACTS IN THE CONDUCT OF CREDIT REPORTING ARE UNLAWFUL, TO PROVIDE THAT THE FEDERAL FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT AS INTERPRETED BY THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION AND FEDERAL COURTS SHALL FURNISH GUIDANCE IN CONSTRUING THIS CHAPTER, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR WILFUL AND NEGLIGENT NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE CHAPTER, TO PROVIDE FOR THE JURISDICTION OF THE STATE COURTS TO HEAR ACTIONS BROUGHT PURSUANT TO THIS CHAPTER, AND TO PROVIDE, WITH EXCEPTIONS, A TWO-YEAR STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS TO SEEK RELIEF PURSUANT TO THIS CHAPTER.
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H. 3282 -- Rep. Davenport: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION TO HOLD A REFERENDUM AT THE TIME OF THE NEXT GENERAL ELECTION FOR REPRESENTATIVES TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER THE SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTORS FAVOR AMENDING THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TO ALLOW STATES TO PROHIBIT ABORTIONS.
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H. 3283 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 41, TITLE 44 OF THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 SO AS TO ENACT THE "HEALTH CARE FREEDOM OF CONSCIENCE ACT" TO PROVIDE THAT HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS, AND HEALTH CARE PAYERS HAVE THE RIGHT NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN OR PAY FOR A HEALTH CARE SERVICE THAT VIOLATES THEIR CONSCIENCE, TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION AGAINST A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER, HEALTH CARE INSTITUTION, OR HEALTH CARE PAYER FOR DECLINING TO PARTICIPATE IN OR PAY FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES THAT VIOLATE THEIR CONSCIENCE, TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY BY REASON OF THE HEALTH CARE PROVIDER, HEALTH CARE INSTITUTION, OR HEALTH CARE PAYER DECLINING TO PARTICIPATE IN OR PAY FOR A HEALTH CARE SERVICE, AND TO CREATE A CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTION FOR VIOLATIONS AND A MINIMUM AWARD FOR DAMAGES.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3284 -- Reps. Davenport, Vick, Huggins, Bingham, Toole, Hamilton, Leach, Shoopman, G.M. Smith, Bedingfield, Simrill, Littlejohn, Owens, Rice, G. Brown, Barfield, M.A. Pitts, E.H. Pitts, Loftis, J.R. Smith, G.R. Smith, Weeks, Whitmire, Viers, Pinson, Talley, Mahaffey, Duncan, Mulvaney, Cato, Walker, Lowe, White, Spires and Delleney: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 1, CHAPTER 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 SO AS TO ENACT THE "RIGHT TO LIFE ACT OF SOUTH CAROLINA" WHICH ESTABLISHES THAT THE RIGHT TO DUE PROCESS AND THE RIGHT TO EQUAL PROTECTION VEST AT FERTILIZATION.
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H. 3285 -- Reps. Scarborough, Limehouse, Harrell and Stavrinakis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-40-190, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF A CHARTER SCHOOL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CHARTER SCHOOL CHARTERED BEFORE 2006 MAY HAVE A MEMBER OF THE SCHOOL GOVERNING BODY WHO ALSO RECEIVES PAY AS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE SAME SCHOOL.
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H. 3286 -- Reps. Crawford and M.A. Pitts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF PLAIN LANGUAGE COMMUNICATIONS BY EACH STATE AND LOCAL EMERGENCY, FIRE, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY.
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H. 3287 -- Reps. Crawford, Hamilton, Lowe, M.A. Pitts, Scarborough and Shoopman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONCERNING LOBBYISTS AND LOBBYING AND CAMPAIGN PRACTICES, SO AS TO ADD THE DEFINITION OF "FRESHMAN LEGISLATORS" AND TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS" TO INCLUDE A CAUCUS BASED ON A MEMBERSHIP OF FRESHMAN MEMBERS.
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Request for Debate
Point of Order
Rejected

H. 3288 -- Reps. Crawford and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 9-11-29 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING JULY 1, 2007, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL EMPLOYED SHALL PARTICIPATE IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS APPLICABLE TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3289 -- Rep. Vick: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM SALES TAX THE GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES OR SALES PRICE OF GOLD, SILVER, AND PLATINUM BULLION, LEGAL TENDER COINS, AND CURRENCY AND TO REQUIRE THE RETAILER TO MAINTAIN PROPER DOCUMENTATION AS REQUIRED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE FOR EACH EXEMPT SALE.
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H. 3290 -- Reps. Breeland, R. Brown, Mack, Miller, Scarborough, Stavrinakis and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN CHARLESTON COUNTY, SO AS TO 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.
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H. 3291 -- Reps. Knight, Alexander, Branham, Brantley, G. Brown, Cobb-Hunter, Dantzler, Harrell, Hart, Harvin, Howard, McLeod, Miller, Moss, Ott, Rice, Sellers, Stavrinakis, Witherspoon, Young and Chellis: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERCHANGE LOCATED AT MILE MARKER 77 ALONG INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 95 IN DORCHESTER COUNTY THE "JOHN TYE HEATH HILL INTERCHANGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS INTERCHANGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "JOHN TYE HEATH HILL INTERCHANGE".
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H. 3292 -- Reps. Duncan, Miller, Hagood and R. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-2-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS AND RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE AMOUNT OF REGISTRATION AND LATE FEE REVENUE USED FOR ADMINISTRATION MAY NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT COLLECTED FROM SUCH FEES ANNUALLY, AND TO INCREASE THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FEE FROM ONE-HALF CENT A GALLON TO ONE CENT A GALLON.
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H. 3293 -- Rep. Sandifer: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR TO MISS SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE CONTESTANTS OF THE 2007 MISS SOUTH CAROLINA PAGEANT, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, TO HONOR THEM FOR THEIR BEAUTY, POISE, AND CHARACTER AND TO DECLARE THE DAY "MISS SOUTH CAROLINA DAY" AT THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE CAPITOL.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3294 -- Reps. Clemmons, Anderson, Cotty, J.H. Neal, Allen, Bales, G. Brown, R. Brown, Hardwick, Harrison, Hart, Howard, Jennings, Mack, Moss, Ott, Rice, Rutherford, Sellers, F.N. Smith, J.E. Smith, Toole, Weeks, Jefferson, Williams, Scott, Govan, Breeland, Alexander, Harvin, Whipper, Hosey, Hodges, Miller, Ballentine, E.H. Pitts, Pinson, Parks, Leach, Barfield, Mitchell, Hamilton, G.R. Smith, Cooper, J.R. Smith, D.C. Smith, Young, Branham, Battle, Sandifer, Haskins, Edge, Brantley, Kennedy, Cobb-Hunter, M.A. Pitts, Bowen, Gullick, Dantzler, Herbkersman, Crawford, Spires, Clyburn, J.M. Neal, Witherspoon, Owens, Davenport, Shoopman, Delleney, Knight, Lucas, Limehouse, Whitmire, Viers, Loftis, Merrill, Gambrell, Agnew, Simrill, Neilson, Taylor, Perry, Hayes and Coleman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-39-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH A PERSON ENGAGING IN THE BUSINESS OF DEFERRED PRESENTMENT SERVICES, SO AS TO PROHIBIT A NONRESIDENT FROM ENGAGING IN THOSE SERVICES IN THIS STATE WITHOUT A LICENSE AND TO FURTHER DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN A PERSON REQUIRED TO BE LICENSED AND A BONA FIDE STATE OR FEDERALLY CHARTERED BANK, THRIFT, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR CREDIT UNION; TO AMEND SECTION 34-39-180, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR DEFERRED PRESENTMENT OR DEPOSIT OF A CHECK, SO AS TO CAP THE ANNUAL INTEREST RATE CHARGEABLE AT THIRTY-SIX PERCENT; TO AMEND SECTION 34-39-200, RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON LICENSEES, SO AS TO LIMIT THE LICENSEE TO ONE CONTRACT WITH A CUSTOMER AT A TIME; AND TO AMEND SECTION 34-39-230, RELATING TO CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO VOID A VIOLATING CONTRACT, PROVIDE FOR DAMAGES, MAKE A VIOLATION AN UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICE, MAKE THE PENALTIES IN THIS CHAPTER CUMULATIVE OF ALL REMEDIES, BOTH LEGAL AND EQUITABLE, PROHIBIT THE ENFORCEMENT OF AN UNCONSCIONABLE ARBITRATION PROVISION, AND OUTLINE FACTORS FOR DETERMINING UNCONSCIONABILITY.
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H. 3295 -- Reps. G.R. Smith, Harrell, Cooper, Ballentine, Huggins, Merrill, Chellis, Bannister, Stewart, G.M. Smith, Hardwick, Bedingfield, Cato, Hagood, Hamilton, Haskins, Leach, Limehouse, E.H. Pitts, Rice, Shoopman, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, J.R. Smith, Spires, Toole, Mulvaney, Crawford, Walker, Bowen, Perry, Young, Owens, Talley, Lowe, Sandifer, Frye, Loftis, Hinson, Clemmons and Viers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-11-415 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE LIMIT ON GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS FOR A FISCAL YEAR IS THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE GENERAL FUND REVENUE ESTIMATE AS OF FEBRUARY FIFTEENTH FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008, INCREASED ANNUALLY AND CUMULATIVELY BY THE LESSER OF SIX PERCENT OR A PERCENTAGE DETERMINED BY POPULATION INCREASE AND INCREASES IN THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX, TO PROVIDE FOR THE LIMITATION TO BE SUSPENDED FOR A FISCAL YEAR FOR A SPECIFIC AMOUNT UPON A SPECIAL VOTE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND TO DEFINE THIS SPECIAL VOTE, TO ESTABLISH THE SPENDING LIMITATION RESERVE FUND, TO WHICH ALL SURPLUS GENERAL FUND REVENUES MUST BE CREDITED, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PRIORITY USES OF THE REVENUES OF THIS FUND, TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF FUND REVENUES AFTER THESE PRIORITIES ARE MET, AND TO REQUIRE THAT APPROPRIATION OF REVENUES OF THIS FUND MUST BE BY JOINT RESOLUTION ORIGINATING IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
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H. 3296 -- Reps. Littlejohn, Harrell, Huggins, Ballentine, Bales, Mulvaney, Clyburn, Cotty, Shoopman, Barfield, Davenport, Walker, J.M. Neal, Kirsh, Frye, Bannister, Bedingfield, Cato, Dantzler, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Hamilton, Herbkersman, Hosey, Jennings, Kelly, Leach, Loftis, Mahaffey, Neilson, Owens, Rice, Sandifer, D.C. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.R. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Weeks, Williams, Toole, Bingham, Bowen, Moss and Crawford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-17-160 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AT LEAST SIXTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE EDUCATION OPERATIONAL BUDGET OF EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT MUST BE USED FOR CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION AND PROVIDE THAT EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL REPORT TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION THE ACTUAL PERCENTAGE OF ITS EDUCATION OPERATIONAL BUDGET THAT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT USED FOR CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION.
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H. 3297 -- Rules Committee: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BY ADDING RULE 3.13 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CAUCUS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MAY PAY AN AMOUNT FOR RENT FOR CAUCUS OFFICE SPACE, AND FOR ALL OTHER RELATED EXPENSES NECESSARY TO OPERATE CAUCUS OFFICES; BY ADDING RULE 7.8 SO AS TO PROVIDE A THAT MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MAY GIVE HIS PROXY TO VOTE TO ANOTHER MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IF THAT MEMBER IS DEPLOYED BY MILITARY ORDERS FOR FEDERAL MILITARY DUTY OR STATE NATIONAL GUARD DUTY TO A COMBAT ZONE FOR A PERIOD OF MORE THAN TWENTY-ONE DAYS DURING A LEGISLATIVE SESSION, TO PROVIDE THAT IN ORDER FOR THE MEMBER HOLDING THE PROXY TO CAST A VOTE FOR THE DEPLOYED MEMBER, THE DEPLOYED MEMBER MUST HAVE PROVIDED SPECIFIC VOTING INSTRUCTIONS ON THE ISSUE TO THE MEMBER CASTING A VOTE FOR THE DEPLOYED MEMBER, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROXY ON A PARTICULAR QUESTION MAY BE USED UPON UNANIMOUS CONSENT OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE PRESENT AND VOTING PROVIDED THE PROXY VOTE DOES NOT CHANGE THE OUTCOME OF THE QUESTION; BY ADDING RULE 10.11 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR PROVIDING A HOUSE MEMBER WITH CERTAIN CERTIFICATES; TO AMEND RULE 4.5, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT ALL MEETINGS OF ALL COMMITTEE MEETINGS MUST BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CAUCUS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT; AND TO AMEND RULE 10.9, RELATING TO LIMITATION ON THE TIME TAKEN FOR A SPECIAL PRESENTATION TO HONOR GROUPS OR TEAMS, SO AS TO FURTHER LIMIT THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A HOUSE RESOLUTION GRANTING ADMITTANCE TO THE HOUSE CHAMBERS TO PERSONS NOT OTHERWISE GRANTED THE PRIVILEGE PURSUANT TO RULE 10.1.
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H. 3298 -- Reps. Hosey, Alexander, Brantley, R. Brown, Cato, Chalk, Clyburn, Gullick, Hardwick, Hodges, Jefferson, Jennings, Knight, Limehouse, Lowe, Neilson, Parks, Scarborough, Sellers, G.R. Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Weeks and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION FOR ITS OUTSTANDING WORK IN PROMOTING AND PRESERVING THE AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE AND EXPERIENCE.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 3299 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-17-745 SO AS TO ENACT THE "HUMAN CLONING PROHIBITION ACT" TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO PERFORM OR PARTICIPATE IN HUMAN CLONING, TO DERIVE ANY PRODUCT FROM HUMAN CLONING, OR TO SHIP, RECEIVE, TRANSPORT, TRANSFER, OR DISTRIBUTE IN INTRASTATE COMMERCE AN EMBRYO DERIVED FROM HUMAN CLONING, TO DEFINE HUMAN CLONING, TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL PENALTIES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR REVOCATION OF THE PROFESSIONAL LICENSE OF A PERSON VIOLATING THIS ACT.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3300 -- Reps. Umphlett, Dantzler, Harvin, Toole and Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-226 SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM PROPERTY TAX INCREASES IN VALUE ATTRIBUTABLE TO PERIODIC REASSESSMENT OF OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY ALLOWED THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FOR PERSONS OVER AGE SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR WHO ARE TOTALLY AND PERMANENTLY DISABLED, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DURATION OF THIS EXEMPTION.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3301 -- Reps. W.D. Smith, Haskins, Gullick, Kirsh, Crawford, E.H. Pitts, Walker, Bingham, Simrill, Rice, Whipper, Toole and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 56-5-3010 AND 56-5-3020 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE CRIMES OF VEHICULAR HOMICIDE AND VEHICULAR GREAT BODILY INJURY, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR BOTH CRIMES.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3302 -- Rep. Crawford: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 6, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT, BY ADDING CHAPTER 12 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES MAY REGULATE THE CONSTRUCTION AND PLACEMENT OF NEW WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE FACILITIES AND MODIFICATIONS TO EXISTING FACILITIES.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3303 -- Reps. Simrill, Williams, Bowen and Bingham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-1590, 9-1-1790, AND 9-11-90, ALL AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RETURNING TO ACTIVE SERVICE AND THE RESTORATION TO THE STATUS OF ACTIVE CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS TO RETIREES UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, WHO HAVE RETURNED TO ACTIVE SERVICE IN COVERED EMPLOYMENT, SO AS TO REDUCE FROM FORTY-EIGHT TO TWELVE THE CONSECUTIVE MONTHS THE TIME AFTER WHICH A BENEFICIARY RETURNED TO ACTIVE SERVICE IN COVERED EMPLOYMENT MAY BE RESTORED TO THE STATUS OF ACTIVE CONTRIBUTING MEMBER AND TO EXEMPT REEMPLOYED RETIREES UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM WHO RETURNED TO EMPLOYMENT BEFORE JULY 1, 2005, FROM THE PAYMENT OF EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS OTHERWISE DUE THESE SYSTEMS, TO PROVIDE THAT THIS EXEMPTION CONTINUES WHILE A REEMPLOYED RETIREE REMAINS EMPLOYED IN THE POSITION HELD BEFORE JULY 1, 2005, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE REFUND WITH INTEREST OF THE EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY THESE EMPLOYEES WITH RESPECT TO EMPLOYMENT AFTER JUNE 30, 2005.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3304 -- Reps. J.M. Neal, McLeod, Branham, Chalk, Frye, Gambrell, Littlejohn, Lucas, Mulvaney, Neilson, Rice, Spires, Viers and Agnew: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-61-80, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO ALSO REQUIRE AN APPLICANT FOR CERTIFICATION, OR RECERTIFICATION, TO UNDERGO A CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK; TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-620, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR TAKING DNA SAMPLES FROM PERSONS AT THE TIME OF SENTENCING FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES, SO AS TO DELETE THESE PROVISIONS AND TO REQUIRE DNA SAMPLES TO BE TAKEN FOLLOWING ARREST OR INDICTMENT FOR CERTAIN FELONIES; TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-630, RELATING TO MEDICAL PERSONNEL TAKING DNA SAMPLES, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT MEDICAL PERSONNEL MUST TAKE DNA SAMPLES AND TO PROVIDE THAT AN APPROPRIATELY TRAINED PERSON MAY TAKE SUCH SAMPLES; TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-650, RELATING TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY, STORAGE, AND RELEASE OF DNA SAMPLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES TO PREVENT TAKING DUPLICATE DNA SAMPLES; TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-660, RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT OF DNA RECORDS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE EXPUNGEMENT WHEN CHARGES HAVE BEEN DROPPED AND TO PROVIDE THAT NO COSTS FOR EXPUNGEMENT MAY BE CHARGED TO THE PERSON SEEKING EXPUNGEMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-670, RELATING TO THE DNA SAMPLE PROCESSING FEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH FEE MUST BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE PERSON AT THE TIME OF SENTENCING; AND TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-120, RELATING TO FINGERPRINTING PERSONS WHO ARE ARRESTED, SO AS TO FURTHER SPECIFY THAT SUCH FINGERPRINTING MUST BE CONDUCTED AT THE TIME THE PERSON IS BOOKED AND PROCESSED INTO A JAIL OR DETENTION FACILITY.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Amended
Senate Amendments Amended
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Reconsidered
Returned by Senate With Concurrence
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Sustained
Veto Sustained

H. 3305 -- Reps. Herbkersman and Witherspoon: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE A COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE BENEFICIAL USES OF INDUSTRIAL HEMP, TO PROVIDE FOR THE STUDY COMMITTEE'S MEMBERSHIP, AND TO REQUIRE THAT THE STUDY COMMITTEE REPORT ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BEFORE JANUARY 15, 2008, AT WHICH TIME THE STUDY COMMITTEE IS ABOLISHED.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3306 -- Rep. Miller: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE WACCAMAW HIGH SCHOOL LADY WARRIORS TENNIS TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THEM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE CLASS A-AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
Introduced and Adopted
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3307 -- Rep. Miller: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE WACCAMAW HIGH SCHOOL LADY WARRIORS GIRLS TENNIS TEAM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE CLASS A-AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, AND TO HONOR THESE EXCEPTIONAL PLAYERS, COACHES, AND STAFF.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 3308 -- Reps. Miller, Viers, Anderson, Hardwick, Leach, Limehouse, Duncan, Ceips, Hodges, Lowe, Scarborough, Witherspoon, Young, Hagood and R. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, THE GOVERNOR, AND THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, AND ENTITIES UNDERWRITING HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE POLICIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA TO ACT WITH ALL DUE EXPEDIENCY TO ADDRESS THE HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE CRISIS FACING OWNERS OF PROPERTY SITUATED IN COUNTIES BORDERING THE SOUTH CAROLINA COAST.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 3309 -- Reps. Owens, Ballentine, Duncan, Leach, Kirsh, Simrill, Gullick, Limehouse, McLeod, Witherspoon, Mahaffey, Alexander, Dantzler, Edge, Hamilton, Hayes, Jennings, Kelly, E.H. Pitts, Rice, R. Brown, Huggins, Anthony, Shoopman, Littlejohn, Harvin, Agnew, Whitmire, Moss, Pinson, Parks, Merrill, M.A. Pitts, Scarborough, Miller, Phillips, Bedingfield and Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 6-23-20, 6-23-30, AND 6-23-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JOINT MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC POWER AND ENERGY ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITIONS BY DELETING THE DEFINITION OF "AREA GENERALLY SERVED BY THE SAME ELECTRIC SUPPLIER", BY DELETING THAT THE "MUNICIPALITY" MUST HAVE OWNERSHIP OF A SYSTEM OR FACILITIES FOR THE GENERATION, TRANSMISSION, OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER AND ENERGY FOR AT LEAST TEN YEARS, TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT ALL MEMBERS OF A JOINT AGENCY MUST BE LOCATED WITHIN THE AREA GENERALLY SERVED BY THE SAME ELECTRIC SUPPLIER, AND TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE ACQUISITION OF A PROJECT BE BY PURCHASE FROM AN ELECTRIC SUPPLIER GENERALLY SERVING THE AREA IN WHICH THE MEMBERS ARE LOCATED.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor removed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Point of Order

H. 3310 -- Reps. M.A. Pitts, Duncan, Gambrell, Herbkersman, Sandifer, Whipper, White, Bedingfield, Weeks, Owens, Rice, Vick and Scarborough: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF HANDGUNS, SO AS TO ALLOW A PERSON TO CARRY A HANDGUN ON OR ABOUT HIS PERSON IN A VEHICLE IF HE HAS A VALID CONCEALED WEAPON PERMIT.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Ratified

H. 3311 -- Rep. Hiott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME BRIDGE NUMBER 394001100200 LOCATED ALONG SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 11 IN PICKENS COUNTY THE "DWIGHT O'NEAL 'BUDDY' GILSTRAP BRIDGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS BRIDGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "DWIGHT O'NEAL 'BUDDY' GILSTRAP BRIDGE" WHO LOST HIS LIFE IN DEFENSE OF OUR COUNTRY DURING THE VIETNAM WAR.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 3312 -- Rep. Hiott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME BRIDGE NUMBER 394001100201 LOCATED ALONG SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 11 IN PICKENS COUNTY "CLIFTON RANDALL 'RANDY' JONES BRIDGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS BRIDGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "CLIFTON RANDALL 'RANDY' JONES BRIDGE".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 3313 -- Rep. Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-691 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA ALPHABET USING SYMBOLS OF OUR STATE TO DENOTE PARTICULAR LETTERS AS TRADEMARKED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE IS DESIGNATED AS THE OFFICIAL ALPHABET OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3314 -- Rep. Umphlett: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO IMPOSE AN ADDITIONAL MOTOR FUELS USER FEE AND ROAD TAX ON MOTOR CARRIERS EQUAL TO SIX CENTS A GALLON, BEGINNING JULY 1, 2007, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2014, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION, COLLECTION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ADDITIONAL USER FEE AND ROAD TAX, AND TO PROVIDE THAT REVENUE OF THIS ADDITIONAL FEE AND TAX MUST BE CREDITED TO THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND AND USED SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAINTENANCE OF ROADS IN THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM THAT ARE MORE THAN TEN YEARS OLD AT THE TIME THE MAINTENANCE PROJECT BEGINS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3315 -- Reps. Umphlett, Duncan, Dantzler, Jefferson, Miller, M.A. Pitts and Vick: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-13-390 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO MORE THAN ONE ARKANSAS BLUE CATFISH OVER THIRTY-FOUR INCHES MAY BE TAKEN FROM THE WATERS OF LAKES MARION AND MOULTRIE BY ANY ONE PERSON IN ONE DAY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION APPLY TO COMMERCIAL AS WELL AS RECREATIONAL FISHERMEN.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3316 -- Rep. Rice: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-195 SO AS TO LIMIT RECOVERY OF DAMAGES IN CERTAIN CASES AND PROHIBIT THE AWARDING OF DAMAGES IN FAVOR OF A PERSON WHO IS INJURED WHILE OPERATING HIS MOTOR VEHICLE IF HIS INJURIES DID NOT RESULT FROM HIS OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE AND IF HE DID NOT HAVE IN EFFECT FOR THAT VEHICLE THE FINANCIAL SECURITY REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THIS STATE AT THE TIME THE INJURY OCCURRED.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3317 -- Reps. Walker, Hinson, Harrell, Cobb-Hunter, Weeks, Hart, F.N. Smith, Parks, Knight, Williams, Jefferson, Howard, McLeod, Mahaffey, Herbkersman and Agnew: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 13, CHAPTER 43, TITLE 44 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE "GIFT OF LIFE TRUST FUND", SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME TO "DONATE LIFE SOUTH CAROLINA"; BY ADDING ARTICLE 14 TO CHAPTER 43, TITLE 44 SO AS TO ESTABLISH AN ORGAN AND TISSUE DONOR REGISTRY TO BE ADMINISTERED BY DONATE LIFE SOUTH CAROLINA; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-80, RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSE AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO PROVIDE ORGAN DONOR INFORMATION INDICATED ON SUCH APPLICATIONS TO THE ORGAN AND TISSUE PROCUREMENT ORGANIZATION AND TO DONATE LIFE SOUTH CAROLINA.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3318 -- Rep. Davenport: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A STUDY COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE FIVE-YEAR-OLD KINDERGARTEN PROGRAMS IN THE STATE; TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP AND DUTIES OF THE STUDY COMMITTEE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE STUDY COMMITTEE SHALL REPORT ITS FINDINGS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY MAY 1, 2007.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3319 -- Reps. M.A. Pitts, Pinson and Parks: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 595 OF 1994, RELATING TO THE MANNER IN WHICH MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF GREENWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT 50 ARE ELECTED, SO AS TO CHANGE THE FILING PERIOD FROM SEPTEMBER TO AUGUST.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Debate Adjourned
Ratified

H. 3320 -- Reps. Umphlett, Chellis, Dantzler and Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-2010, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF PERSONALIZED LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT RESTRICTS THE NUMBER OF DUPLICATE LICENSE PLATES THAT MAY BE ISSUED TO A SOUTH CAROLINA MEMBER OF THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS OR A MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT DUPLICATE PERSONALIZED LICENSE PLATES ISSUED TO A SOUTH CAROLINA MEMBER OF THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS OR A MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY MUST BEAR THE SAME NUMERALS FOLLOWED BY A DIFFERENT LETTER OF THE ALPHABET.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3321 -- Rep. Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1705, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CATCH LIMITS IN REGARD TO CERTAIN SALTWATER GAMEFISH, SO AS TO REDUCE THE CATCH LIMIT FOR FLOUNDER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1710, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SIZE LIMITS IN REGARD TO CERTAIN SALTWATER GAMEFISH, SO AS TO INCREASE THE REQUIRED SIZE LIMIT FOR FLOUNDER.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3322 -- Rep. Harrison: A HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING HAMMOND SCHOOL SENIOR CARTER SCOTT ON HIS OUTSTANDING UNDEFEATED CHAMPIONSHIP FOOTBALL SEASON AND ON HIS COMMITMENT TO PLAY FOOTBALL FOR DARTMOUTH COLLEGE IN 2007.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3323 -- Reps. Harrison and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-19-265, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES' ACCEPTANCE OF ELECTRONICALLY FILED LIEN INFORMATION FOR NEWLY ACQUIRED VEHICLES, VEHICLES ALREADY TITLED, AND LIEN RELEASES, AND THE COLLECTION OF A TRANSACTION FEE FOR THE TRANSMISSION OR RETRIEVAL OF DATA FROM THE DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF THERE ARE ONE OR MORE LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES ON A MOTOR VEHICLE OR MOBILE HOME, THE DEPARTMENT MAY ELECTRONICALLY TRANSMIT THE LIEN TO THE FIRST LIENHOLDER AND NOTIFY THE FIRST LIENHOLDER OF ANY ADDITIONAL LIENS, AND LIEN SATISFACTIONS, TO PROVIDE WHEN ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF LIENS AND LIEN SATISFACTIONS IS USED, A CERTIFICATE OF TITLE MAY BE ISSUED WHEN THE LAST LIEN IS SATISFIED AND A CLEAR CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED, TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN A MOTOR VEHICLE OR MOBILE HOME IS SUBJECT TO AN ELECTRONIC LIEN, ITS CERTIFICATE OF TITLE IS PHYSICALLY HELD BY THE LIENHOLDER, TO PROVIDE THAT A CERTIFIED COPY OF AN ELECTRONIC RECORD OF A LIEN IS ADMISSIBLE IN COURT AS EVIDENCE OF THE EXISTENCE OF A LIEN, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A TRANSACTION FEE MAY BE COLLECTED BY COMMERCIAL PARTIES AND LENDERS WHO TRANSMIT OR RETRIEVE DATA PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended

H. 3324 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 24-3-220 SO AS TO PROVIDE CRITERIA FOR THE TRANSPORT OF PERSONS IN THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3325 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-11-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DRAWING AND UTTERING A FRAUDULENT CHECK, DRAFT, OR OTHER WRITTEN ORDER, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE ITEM BE POSTED ON ITS FACE WITH THE DATE IT IS RECEIVED BY THE PERSON OR BUSINESS SEEKING A WARRANT AND TO REQUIRE THAT A WARRANT BE ISSUED ON THE FRAUDULENT ITEM WITHIN ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY DAYS OF THE RECEIPT DATE, NOT COUNTING THE TIME IT IS IN THE POSSESSION OF THE MAGISTRATE PENDING ISSUANCE OF THE WARRANT.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3326 -- Reps. Harrison and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-23-120 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE WHEREBY A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY WHICH HAS ASSUMED THE COST OF TRAINING A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER MAY BE REIMBURSED FOR THESE COSTS BY A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY THAT SUBSEQUENTLY HIRES THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Point of Order

H. 3327 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-145, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LITTER CONTROL OFFICERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER HAS THE SAME POWERS AND DUTIES AS A LITTER CONTROL OFFICER.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3328 -- Rep. Davenport: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 15, ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE BONDED INDEBTEDNESS OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS, BY ADDING A NEW ITEM (9) SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN ADDITION TO OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR A SCHOOL DISTRICT TO INCUR GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT, A SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY NOT INCUR GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF NEW SCHOOLS, THE RENOVATION OF EXISTING SCHOOLS, OR ADDITIONS TO EXISTING SCHOOLS UNLESS THE GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT IS AUTHORIZED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN A REFERENDUM.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3329 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 41, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 SO AS TO ENACT THE "FETAL PAIN AWARENESS AND PREVENTION ACT" TO REQUIRE A PHYSICIAN OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDER TO PROVIDE TO A WOMAN BEFORE SHE UNDERGOES AN ABORTION CERTAIN INFORMATION CONCERNING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE FETUS AND THE FETUS'S ABILITY TO EXPERIENCE PAIN, TO MAKE MEDICATION AVAILABLE THAT WOULD MINIMIZE OR ALLEVIATE PAIN TO THE FETUS, TO REQUIRE THE WOMAN TO SIGN A FORM THAT SHE HAS RECEIVED THIS INFORMATION AND WHETHER SHE REQUESTED OR REJECTED THE PAIN MEDICATION FOR THE FETUS, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS IN THE CASE OF A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3330 -- Rep. Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-270, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A PROFESSIONAL BONDSMAN'S MAINTENANCE OF SECURITY DEPOSITS WITH THE CLERK OF COURT, SO AS TO CHANGE THE AMOUNT A PROFESSIONAL BONDSMAN SHALL MAINTAIN AS A DEPOSIT WITH A CLERK OF COURT AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PROFESSIONAL BONDSMAN PRESENTLY LICENSED IS NOT AFFECTED BY THE INCREASED MINIMUM DEPOSITS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3331 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-17-55 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS TO EMPLOY OR CONTRACT WITH A PERSON WHOSE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THOSE RELATED TO LOBBYING AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3332 -- Reps. Talley and Kelly: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-710, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEYS AS ARBITRATORS OF CERTAIN PROPERTY DAMAGE LIABILITY CLAIMS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ATTORNEYS APPOINTED UNDER THIS SECTION MAY ONLY DETERMINE AN AWARD OF ACTUAL DAMAGES, PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR BOTH AND TO RESERVE TO THE COURTS THE JURISDICTION TO MAKE ANY OTHER DETERMINATION.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3333 -- Reps. Merrill, Hinson, Dantzler, Jefferson and Umphlett: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE HONORABLE JUDITH K. SPOONER, OF BERKELEY COUNTY, FOR HER OUTSTANDING AND DEDICATED SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF BERKELEY COUNTY COUNCIL, AND TO WISH HER THE VERY BEST IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3334 -- Reps. R. Brown, Scott, Whipper, Breeland, Cobb-Hunter, Hart, Hosey and Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-7-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF TERMS USED IN THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF BARBERS, INCLUDING THE DEFINITION FOR "HAIR BRAIDING", SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS TERM INCLUDES THE USE OF HAIR EXTENSIONS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading

H. 3335 -- Rep. Edge: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 ALL INTEREST ACCRUING ON FUNDS COLLECTED AND HELD BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL PURSUANT TO SECTION 44-56-160 MUST BE CREDITED TO THE HAZARDOUS WASTE CONTINGENCY FUND AND AUTHORIZED FOR CERTAIN HAZARDOUS WASTE-RELATED EXPENDITURES BY THE DEPARTMENT.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 3336 -- Reps. Jefferson, Merrill, Hinson, Anderson, Dantzler and Williams: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR MRS. FLORENCE SMITH OF BERKELEY COUNTY ON THE HAPPY OCCASION OF HER ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY AND TO WISH HER ALL THE BEST IN HER CENTENNIAL YEAR.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3337 -- Rep. Duncan: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DESIGNATING JANUARY 29, 2007, AS MILTON FRIEDMAN DAY TO HONOR ECONOMIST MILTON FRIEDMAN, WHOSE VISION OF AMERICA HELPED SPREAD THE BENEFITS OF FREE-MARKET ECONOMICS THE WORLD OVER.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 3338 -- Reps. Harrison, Harrell, W.D. Smith, Delleney, Agnew, Bannister, Clemmons, Coleman, Cotty, Funderburk, Hagood, Hart, Jennings, Kelly, Lucas, McLeod, Rutherford, Sellers, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.E. Smith, Stavrinakis, Talley, Viers, Weeks and Whipper: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT, THE HONORABLE JEAN HOEFER TOAL, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION ON THE STATE OF THE JUDICIARY AT 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2007.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 3339 -- Reps. Scott, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, Moss, Mulvaney, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Sellers, Shoopman, Simrill, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND DR. SHEILA BREITWEISER, OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY, FOR HER ELEVEN YEARS OF OUTSTANDING AND DEDICATED SERVICE AS PRESIDENT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND, AND TO WISH HER MUCH SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 3340 -- Reps. Duncan and Anthony: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-67-300 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT STATE-OWNED SCHOOL BUSES MUST BE PARKED IN A CENTRALIZED LOCATION OVERNIGHT AND DURING THE SCHOOL DAY AND PROVIDE THAT, IF REQUESTED, A WAIVER TO THIS REQUIREMENT MUST BE GRANTED.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3341 -- Reps. Chalk, Ceips, Herbkersman, Agnew, Alexander, Bowen, Jefferson, Lowe and Williams: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-23-1130, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE GOVERNING BODY OF EACH COUNTY PROVIDE THE JUDGE OF PROBATE WITH THE NECESSARY OFFICE EQUIPMENT, BOOKS, OFFICE SPACE, AND PERSONNEL FOR THE OPERATION OF THE COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE JUDGES HAVE ABSOLUTE CONTROL OVER THESE MATTERS, INCLUDING USE OF BUDGETED FUNDS, EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATIONS, COMPENSATION, AND PROMOTIONS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3342 -- Rep. Scott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR SHIRLEY A. DAVIS OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY FOR HER OUTSTANDING COMMITMENT TO HER FAMILY, FAITH, AND COMMUNITY AND TO WISH HER ALL THE BEST IN THE COMING YEARS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 3343 -- Rep. Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION TO VOTE, SO AS TO REQUIRE A PERSON TO SUBMIT PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP; AND TO ADD SECTION 7-5-123 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP WHEN REGISTERING TO VOTE, INCLUDES A UNITED STATES PASSPORT, A BIRTH CERTIFICATE, UNITED STATES NATURALIZATION DOCUMENTATION, OR ANY DOCUMENT OR METHOD OF PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP PROVIDED FOR IN FEDERAL LAW, TO EXEMPT PERSONS REGISTERED TO VOTE AS OF JULY 1, 2007, AND TO PROVIDE THAT PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP IS NOT REQUIRED WHEN THE ELECTOR MOVES OR CHANGES HIS OR HER NAME; TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-320, RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSES AND RENEWALS SERVING AS AN APPLICATION FOR VOTER REGISTRATION, SO AS TO STATE ON THE VOTER REGISTRATION PORTION OF THE APPLICATION THE DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP, WHICH MUST ACCOMPANY THE APPLICATION.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3344 -- Reps. Duncan, Taylor and Gullick: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2943 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON CONVICTED OF A FIRST OFFENSE VIOLATION OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS THAT MAKE IT ILLEGAL TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR ANOTHER SUBSTANCE MUST BE ORDERED TO EQUIP EACH MOTOR VEHICLE THAT HE OWNS WITH AN IGNITION BREATH ANALYZER AT HIS OWN EXPENSE, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS PROVISION.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3345 -- Reps. Ceips, Harrison, E.H. Pitts and J.E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-618 SO AS TO DESIGNATE AUGUST 16TH EVERY YEAR AS SOUTH CAROLINA AIRBORNE HERITAGE DAY.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Ratified

H. 3346 -- Reps. R. Brown, Scarborough, Hodges, Whipper, Govan, Ceips, Jefferson, Brantley, Breeland, Hosey, Kennedy, Mack, Stavrinakis, Weeks, Williams, Agnew, Jennings, Bowers and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 43 OF TITLE 27 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT OWNERS OF PROPERTY ON WHICH A CEMETERY OR GRAVES ARE LOCATED MUST ALLOW INGRESS AND EGRESS TO THE CEMETERY BY FAMILIES OF PERSONS BURIED THERE, PLOT OWNERS, AND PERSONS CONDUCTING GENEALOGY; TO AUTHORIZE THE PROPERTY OWNER TO DESIGNATE TIMES AND FREQUENCY OF ACCESS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROPERTY OWNER IS IMMUNE FROM LIABILITY IN ANY ACTION ARISING OUT OF GRANTING SUCH ACCESS; TO ESTABLISH A CAUSE OF ACTION FOR DENIAL OF REASONABLE ACCESS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS ACT DOES NOT APPLY TO A DEED THAT CREATES OR RESERVES A CEMETERY ON PRIVATE PROPERTY; AND TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 27-43-10 THROUGH 27-43-40 AS ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 43, TITLE 27, ENTITLED "REMOVAL OF ABANDONED CEMETERIES" AND TO REENTITLE CHAPTER 43, TITLE 27 AS "CEMETERIES".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Point of Order

H. 3347 -- Reps. Stavrinakis, Bedingfield, Bowen, Brantley, R. Brown, Chellis, Crawford, Gambrell, Gullick, Harrell, Harrison, Hinson, Lowe, Mulvaney, Ott, Whipper, Young and Brady: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA TEACHER PROTECTION ACT OF 2007", BY ADDING SECTION 59-25-900, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A TEACHER MAY BRING A CIVIL ACTION AGAINST A STUDENT WHO COMMITS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE AGAINST THE TEACHER IF THE OFFENSE OCCURS ON SCHOOL GROUNDS OR AT A SCHOOL-RELATED EVENT, OR IF THE OFFENSE IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE TEACHER'S PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A TEACHER IS NOT LIABLE IN A CIVIL ACTION TO A STUDENT OR TO A PARTY ACTING IN THE INTEREST OF THE STUDENT FOR AN ACT OR OMISSION BY THE TEACHER WHILE THE TEACHER IS ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SCHOOL; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-612, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF ASSAULT AND BATTERY ON SCHOOL PERSONNEL BY A STUDENT, SO AS TO REVISE DEFINITIONS, CREATE A THREE-TIERED ASSAULT AND BATTERY SENTENCING SCHEME, AND TO MANDATE CERTAIN BENEFITS BE RETAINED BY THE INJURED SCHOOL OFFICIAL WHOSE INJURY PREVENTS HIS RETURN.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3348 -- Reps. Stavrinakis, Bales, Bedingfield, Bowen, Brantley, R. Brown, Chellis, Crawford, Delleney, Gambrell, Gullick, Harrell, Hinson, Lowe, Merrill, Mulvaney, Neilson, G.M. Smith, Thompson, Young and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA CLASSROOM PRIORITY ACT", BY ADDING SECTION 59-17-160 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AT LEAST SIXTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE EDUCATION OPERATIONAL EXPENDITURES OF EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT MUST BE USED FOR CLASSROOM INSTRUCTIONAL EXPENDITURES, TO PROVIDE THAT EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL SUBMIT ITS PROPOSED BUDGET TO THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION WITH THE ACTUAL PERCENTAGE OF ITS EDUCATION OPERATIONAL EXPENDITURES USED FOR CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION, TO PROVIDE FOR A WAIVER, TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNING BODY IN A COUNTY MAY AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR BUDGET OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT WITHIN THE COUNTY UPON A FINDING BY THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION THAT A SCHOOL DISTRICT HAS DEMONSTRATED BLATANT DISREGARD FOR THESE REQUIREMENTS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION SHALL DEVELOP MODEL PLANS AND THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SHALL PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO AID IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THESE REQUIREMENTS, AND TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3349 -- Rep. Lowe: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE DEATH OF COLONEL WILLIAM PAUL TALLON, JR., OF FLORENCE, AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3350 -- Reps. G.R. Smith, Allen, Bannister, Bedingfield, Hamilton, Leach, Shoopman and Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-612 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE "SCHMOONEY" AS THE OFFICIAL STATE MASCOT FOR LITERACY.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3351 -- Reps. M.A. Pitts, Gullick, Bedingfield, G.R. Smith and R. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-3-180, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MITIGATION TRUST FUND ADMINISTERED BY THE BOARD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE AUTHORITY OF THE TRUSTEES OF THIS FUND, AND TO CLARIFY THE PURPOSES OF THE FUND AND THE USES FOR WHICH THE FUNDS MAY BE EXPENDED.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3352 -- Reps. Harrison, Clemmons, G. Brown and Duncan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-5-31 SO AS TO MAKE IT AN UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE GLASS REPAIR BUSINESS THAT ADMINISTERS INSURANCE CLAIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLE GLASS REPAIRS TO HAVE AN INSURED'S GLASS REPAIR BUSINESS REFERRED TO ITSELF OR TO USE INFORMATION TO SOLICIT BUSINESS.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3353 -- Reps. J.R. Smith, Scarborough, Pinson, Taylor, Perry, G.R. Smith, Limehouse, Rutherford, Bedingfield, Davenport, Mitchell, Cooper, Ceips, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Branham, G. Brown, Cato, Clemmons, Funderburk, Harrell, Hinson, Jennings, Littlejohn, Lucas, Mahaffey, Neilson, Ott, M.A. Pitts, Rice, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, W.D. Smith, Spires, Stewart and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3640 SO AS TO ALLOW A NONREFUNDABLE CREDIT TO A TAXPAYER WHO MAKES A CONTRIBUTION TO A PUBLIC SCHOOL FOR A QUALIFIED EXPENDITURE, TO DEFINE PUBLIC SCHOOL AND QUALIFIED EXPENDITURE, AND TO MAKE THE CREDIT EQUAL TO THIRTY-THREE PERCENT OF THE CONTRIBUTION BUT NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3354 -- Reps. Brady, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, Moss, Mulvaney, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sellers, Shoopman, Simrill, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE HAMMOND SCHOOL VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THEM ON THEIR OUTSTANDING UNDEFEATED SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3355 -- Reps. Delleney, Mulvaney, Bedingfield, Shoopman, Leach, Gullick, Duncan, Hamilton, Kelly, M.A. Pitts, Rice, Talley, Walker, Haskins, Simrill, Vick, Owens, Viers, Loftis, G.M. Smith, Toole, G.R. Smith, Pinson and Bingham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-41-330 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO PREREQUISITES FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF AN ABORTION, INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED, CERTIFICATION, WAITING PERIOD, SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR MINORS OR MENTALLY INCOMPETENT PERSONS, RETENTION OF RECORDS, AND UNAVAILABILITY OF RECORDS, TO PROVIDE THAT A PHYSICIAN WHO PERFORMS AND ULTRASOUND PRIOR TO PERFORMING AN ABORTION MUST INFORM THE WOMAN THAT SHE HAS THE RIGHT TO VIEW THE ULTRASOUND IMAGES AND UPON HER REQUEST THE PHYSICIAN MUST SHOW THE IMAGES TO THE WOMAN AND PROVIDE A MEDICAL EXPLANATION OF THE IMAGES, TO PROVIDE THAT A PHYSICIAN NOT REQUIRED TO PERFORM AN ULTRASOUND PRIOR TO PERFORMING AN ABORTION MUST INFORM THE WOMAN THAT ULTRASOUND SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO HER AND PROVIDE HER WITH A LIST OF LOCATIONS WHERE AN ULTRASOUND MAY BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE, TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE PHYSICIAN OR ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL PERFORMS AN ABORTION THE PRINTED MATERIALS MAY NOT BE PRESENTED TO HER SOONER THAN TEN MINUTES BEFORE THE ULTRASOUND IS PERFORMED, TO PROVIDE THAT THE WOMAN MUST CERTIFY IN WRITING BEFORE THE ABORTION IS PERFORMED THAT SHE HAS BEEN INFORMED OF HER RIGHT TO VIEW THE IMAGES, TO PROVIDE THAT UNEMANCIPATED MINORS AND PEOPLE ADJUDICATED TO BE INCOMPETENT ARE EXEMPT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT, TO AMEND CHAPTER 41, TITLE 44 TO ADD SECTION 44-41-35 TO PROVIDE THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH AN ULTRASOUND MUST BE PERFORMED PRIOR TO PERFORMING AN ABORTION, AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-41-340, TO PROVIDE FOR THE INFORMATION THAT MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE LIST OF FACILITIES THAT PROVIDE ULTRASOUNDS FREE OF CHARGE.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Senate Amendments Amended
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Debate Adjourned
Objection
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Point of Order
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Conference Committee

H. 3356 -- Reps. G.M. Smith and Cato: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-11-170, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ASSESSING COSTS OF INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION OF A CASE AGAINST A PERSON FOUND IN VIOLATION OF CHAPTER 11, TITLE 40, WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF CONTRACTORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY NOT ASSESS SUCH COSTS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-11-370, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST ENGAGING IN CONSTRUCTION IN A NAME OTHER THAN THE EXACT NAME THAT APPEARS ON THE ENTITY'S CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE AND PROHIBITING ENFORCEMENT OF A CONTRACT IF THE ENTITY ENTERED THE CONTRACT IN A NAME OTHER THAN THE NAME THAT APPEARS ON THE ENTITY'S LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ENTITY MAY NOT ENGAGE IN CONSTRUCTION UNDER A NAME OR A LICENSE NUMBER OTHER THAN THAT WHICH APPEARS ON THE ENTITY'S LICENSE AND TO PROVIDE THAT AN ENTITY MAY ONLY ENFORCE A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IF THE ENTITY EITHER ENTERED THE CONTRACT IN THE NAME THAT APPEARS ON THE ENTITY'S LICENSE OR IF THE CONTRACT CONTAINED THE LICENSE NUMBER THAT APPEARS ON THE ENTITY'S LICENSE.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading

H. 3357 -- Rep. Jennings: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT FOR THE ATTENDANCE OF MEETINGS BY THE MARLBORO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE.
Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Recalled
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Sustained

H. 3358 -- Reps. Kirsh and Cotty: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 8-11-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFICE HOURS OF STATE AGENCIES; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 11-5-30 RELATING TO THE OFFICE HOURS OF THE STATE TREASURER.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recalled
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3359 -- Reps. Gullick, Mulvaney, Simrill, Kirsh, Delleney and Shoopman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-3-135 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MARRIAGE DECLARED VOID AB INITIO BY REASON OF FRAUD DOES NOT RELIEVE THE PARTY COMMITTING THE FRAUD OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OR THE DUTY OF SPOUSAL SUPPORT OR CHILD SUPPORT AND TO PROVIDE THAT A CHILD BORN DURING THE RELATIONSHIP IS PRESUMED TO BE THE CHILD OF THE PARTIES FOR PURPOSES OF CHILD SUPPORT.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3360 -- Reps. Merrill, Hinson, Brantley, Jefferson, McLeod and Williams: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-17-56 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS TO EMPLOY OR CONTRACT WITH A LOBBYIST AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3361 -- Reps. Hodges, Herbkersman, Brantley, Chalk, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Hinson, Hiott, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, Moss, Mulvaney, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sellers, Shoopman, Simrill, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE DEATH OF MR. LEROY E. BROWNE, SR., OF BEAUFORT COUNTY, AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3362 -- Reps. Parks, Sandifer, Scott, Pinson, Allen, Agnew, Alexander, Cato, Cobb-Hunter, Davenport, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Howard, Jefferson, Leach, Miller, J.H. Neal, M.A. Pitts, Sellers, F.N. Smith, Taylor, Weeks, Whipper, Whitmire and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-63-72 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LICENSED FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND LICENSED EMBALMER MUST PROVIDE CERTAIN INFORMATION WHEN FILING A DEATH CERTIFICATE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-19-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CERTAIN DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LICENSED FUNERAL DIRECTOR OR LICENSED EMBALMER MAY NOT CHARGE A FEE FOR THE ASSIGNMENT TO HIM OF AN INSURANCE POLICY THAT IS NOT A PRENEED FUNERAL CONTRACT AND IS INTENDED TO PAY A BURIAL EXPENSE IF THE ASSIGNMENT IS TO PAY A BURIAL EXPENSE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-19-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD OF FUNERAL SERVICE MAY SUSPEND, REVOKE, REFUSE TO RENEW, OR REFUSE TO ISSUE AN EMBALMER LICENSE OR FUNERAL DIRECTOR LICENSE TO A FUNERAL HOME, EMBALMER, AND SPECIFIC OTHERS WHO CHARGE A FEE FOR THE ASSIGNMENT TO HIM OF AN INSURANCE POLICY THAT IS NOT A PRENEED FUNERAL CONTRACT AND IS INTENDED TO PAY A BURIAL EXPENSE IF THE ASSIGNMENT IS TO PAY A BURIAL EXPENSE.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3363 -- Reps. Anderson, Harvin and Miller: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 54, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY DESIGNATING SECTIONS 54-1-10 THROUGH 54-1-40 AS ARTICLE 1, ENTITLED "GENERAL PROVISIONS" AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 ENACTING "THE GAMBLING VOYAGE ACT" SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO CONDUCT GAMBLING ON CERTAIN VOYAGES, TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS RELATING TO THESE OFFENSES, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 11 OF TITLE 3 AND ACT 104 OF 2005 RELATING TO THE GAMBLING CRUISE ACT.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3364 -- Rep. W.D. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE STAFF SERVING THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IS NOT REQUIRED TO WORK ON GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 2007.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

H. 3365 -- Rep. Duncan: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE LAURENS ACADEMY FOOTBALL TEAM FOR ITS IMPRESSIVE WIN OF THE 2006 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION EIGHT MAN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, AND TO HONOR THE PLAYERS AND THEIR COACH, TODD KIRK, ON AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3366 -- Rep. Duncan: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR TO THE PLAYERS, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS OF THE LAURENS ACADEMY FOOTBALL TEAM AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON THEIR IMPRESSIVE WIN OF THE 2006 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION EIGHT MAN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, AND TO HONOR THE PLAYERS AND THEIR COACH, TODD KIRK, ON AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3367 -- Rep. McLeod: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE ASHLEY ZAIS OF NEWBERRY UPON BEING NAMED MISS SOUTH CAROLINA USA 2007 AND TO EXTEND HER EVERY BEST WISH WHEN SHE REPRESENTS SOUTH CAROLINA AT THE MISS USA CONTEST IN MARCH 2007 IN HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3368 -- Rep. G. Brown: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND COMMEND LARRY HUGGINS, OF ASHWOOD FIRE STATION, UPON BEING NAMED LEE COUNTY FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR IN 2006.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3369 -- Reps. Crawford, Merrill, Shoopman, Barfield, Chellis, Clemmons, Cotty, Hinson, Lowe, E.H. Pitts, F.N. Smith, Young and Brady: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-15-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING CONDITIONS OF RELEASE, SO AS TO ADD THAT THE COURT SHALL CONSIDER WHETHER THE ACCUSED IS CHARGED WITH A SEXUALLY VIOLENT OFFENSE WHEN DETERMINING CONDITIONS OF RELEASE OR WHETHER THE RELEASE WOULD CAUSE UNREASONABLE DANGER AND TO MANDATE THAT THE COURT PLACE A PERSON ACCUSED OF A SEXUALLY VIOLENT OFFENSE ON ELECTRONIC MONITORING IF THE COURT CHOOSES TO RELEASE THE ACCUSED.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3370 -- Reps. Walker, J.R. Smith and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-67-580 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SHALL IMPLEMENT A SCHOOL BUS REPLACEMENT CYCLE TO REPLACE APPROXIMATELY ONE-TWELFTH OF THE FLEET EACH YEAR, RESULTING IN A COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF THE FLEET EVERY TWELVE YEARS.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3371 -- Reps. Kirsh, Gullick and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 25 TO CHAPTER 55, TITLE 44 SO AS TO PROHIBIT WASTEWATER TREATMENT SLUDGE GENERATED OUTSIDE OF THIS STATE TO BE DISPOSED OF IN THIS STATE.
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H. 3372 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-60-3312 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PROCEEDINGS AND RECORDS OF A CONTESTED CASE HEARING INVOLVING THE SOUTH CAROLINA REVENUE PROCEDURES ACT ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC; TO AMEND SECTION 6-34-40, RELATING TO TAX CREDITS FOR RETAIL FACILITIES REVITALIZATION, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE MAY PROMULGATE REGULATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THESE CREDITS, BUT IS NOT REQUIRED TO; TO AMEND SECTION 12-2-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "PERSON" FOR PURPOSES OF ADMINISTRATION OF TAXES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, SO AS TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR "INDIVIDUAL"; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPLICABILITY OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO THIS STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A TAXPAYER FILING A STATE RETURN WITH AN APPROVAL FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-545, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INCOME TAX RATES FOR PASS-THROUGH TRADE AND BUSINESS INCOME, SO AS TO CORRECT A CROSS REFERENCE AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR AN ELECTION BY A TAXPAYER OWNING AN INTEREST IN A PASS-THROUGH BUSINESS FOR WHICH A PORTION OF THE ACTIVE INCOME IS RELATED TO HIS PERSONAL SERVICES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS ALLOWED FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME OF AN INDIVIDUAL SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTIFICATION FROM A SUPERVISOR OF THE TAXPAYER CLAIMING THE DEDUCTION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3360, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE JOB TAX CREDIT, SO AS TO CORRECT CROSS REFERENCES AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR DESIGNATION OF THE CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS OF A GENERAL CONTRACTOR LICENSED IN THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3535, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CREDIT AGAINST THE STATE INCOME TAX FOR REHABILITATION OF A CERTIFIED HISTORIC STRUCTURE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE FILING OF THE CERTIFICATION BY THE TAXPAYER WITH A TAX RETURN; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3585, RELATING TO THE TAX CREDIT FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP FUND, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE WORD "SINGLE" FOR "INDIVIDUAL" WHEN DESCRIBING THE TAXPAYER AND TO PROVIDE FOR AVAILABILITY OF THE QUALIFYING FORM TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3587, RELATING TO A TAX CREDIT FOR INSTALLATION OF A SOLAR ENERGY HEATING OR COOLING SYSTEM SO AS TO SPECIFY THAT THE INSTALLATION MUST BE DONE IN A BUILDING IN THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-4980, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXTENSION OF TIME FOR FILING RETURNS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXTENSION NOT TO EXCEED SIX MONTHS, TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE EXTENSION BE ALLOWED FOR GOOD CAUSE, AND TO DISALLOW ANOTHER EXTENSION FOR A TAXPAYER WHO FAILS TO MEET THE REQUIREMENT OF THE PREVIOUS EXTENSION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-8-580, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING FROM A NONRESIDENT SELLER, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REMITTANCE OF WITHHELD AMOUNTS BY A LENDING INSTITUTION, REAL ESTATE AGENT, OR CLOSING ATTORNEY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-8-590, RELATING TO WITHHOLDING INCOME TAX FROM A NONRESIDENT DISTRIBUTEE SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-8-1520, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DUTIES OF AN INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING AGENT TO DEPOSIT AND PAY WITHHOLDINGS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR RETURN AND REMITTANCE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS BY AN AGENT NOT REQUIRED TO WITHHOLD MORE THAN ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS IN A CALENDAR YEAR; TO AMEND SECTION 12-8-2020, RELATING TO REFUND OR CREDIT FOR OVERPAYMENT OF WITHHELD TAX, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE WITHHOLDING AGENT FURNISH EVIDENCE AND TO DELETE TIME AND DOLLAR AMOUNT LIMITATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-20-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSE FEES FOR HOLDING COMPANIES, SO AS TO CORRECT A CROSS REFERENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-23-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTION FROM THE BUSINESS LICENSE TAX, SO AS TO CONFORM THE TIMES FOR WHICH THE ASSESSMENT OF TAXES MAY BE SUSPENDED; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE STATE SALES TAX, SO AS TO CONFORM THE TIMES FOR WHICH THE ASSESSMENT OF TAXES MAY BE SUSPENDED; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2510, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A CERTIFICATE ALLOWING A TAXPAYER TO BUY TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX FREE AND THE PURCHASER TO BE LIABLE FOR TAXES, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-270, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CREDITS TO THE TRUST FUND FOR TAX RELIEF IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO PAY REIMBURSEMENT, SO AS TO PERMIT, BUT NOT REQUIRE, THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS IN THAT CONNECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-44, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES IN CONNECTION WITH FILING A RETURN OR STATEMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE FELONY OF SUBMITTING A FALSE OR FRAUDULENT W-2 FORM AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXTENSION OF TIME FOR FILING RETURNS OR PAYING TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME NOT TO EXCEED SIX MONTHS AND TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT GOOD CAUSE BE SHOWN; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-85, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TIME LIMITS ON ASSESSMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE TOTAL OF ALL TAXES REQUIRED TO BE SHOWN ON A RETURN IN CONNECTION WITH DETERMINATION OF AN UNDERSTATEMENT OF TAXES, TO PROVIDE FOR TIME LIMITS FOR ASSESSMENT OF USE TAXES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE TIME LIMITATIONS DO NOT APPLY TO SUCCESSOR LIABILITY STATUTES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-155, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR UNDERSTATEMENT OF TAXES, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-240, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DISCLOSURE OF RECORDS, REPORTS, AND RETURNS FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DISCLOSURE OF THE TAXPAYER'S ADDRESS AS SHOWN ON THE RETURN, TO OMIT A CROSS REFERENCE, AND TO ALLOW THE DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION IN CONNECTION WITH PROCEEDINGS AND RECORDS OF A CONTESTED CASE HEARING OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT PURSUANT TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA REVENUE PROCEDURES ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE INTENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA REVENUE PROCEDURES ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE DISPUTES CONCERNING PROPERTY TAXES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE TAX PROCESS, SO AS TO CORRECT A CROSS REFERENCE; TO REPEAL SECTION 12-58-90 RELATING TO NOTICE TO TAXPAYER OF A HEARING IN CONNECTION WITH THE TAXPAYERS' BILL OF RIGHTS AND ACT 370 OF 2002 RELATING TO THE NURSING HOME FRANCHISE FEE; TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-32, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LIMIT ON PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE INCREASES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A REDUCTION IN POPULATION DOES NOT DECREASE THE APPLICABLE LIMIT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-670, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OPTIONAL ACCELERATION OF LISTING REAL PROPERTY FOR PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO ALLOW A COUNTY ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING THE ACCELERATION TO USE A MONTHLY, QUARTERLY, OR SEMI-ANNUAL SCHEDULE, PROVIDE FOR THE ASSESSOR TO DO THESE LISTINGS, ELIMINATE PROVISIONS PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT IN THE SUCCEEDING TAX YEAR, AND PROVIDE THAT ADDITIONAL TAX IS DUE ON THE VALUE OF THE IMPROVEMENTS LISTED WITHOUT REGARD TO A TAX RECEIPT ISSUED EARLIER FOR PAYMENT ON THE UNIMPROVED PROPERTY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-2725, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REFUNDS OF VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEES AND PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES ON SUCH VEHICLES WHEN A TITLE IS TRANSFERRED OR THE VEHICLE OWNER REGISTERS THE VEHICLE IN ANOTHER STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL METHOD OF PROOF FOR OBTAINING THE REFUND OF PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES ON A VEHICLE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-37-3130 AND 12-37-3150, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS AND ASSESSABLE TRANSFERS OF INTEREST FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA REAL PROPERTY VALUATION REFORM ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "CONVEYANCE" AND PROVIDE THAT TRANSFERS OCCUR WHEN INSTRUMENTS ARE EXECUTED WITHOUT REFERENCE TO THE DATE OF RECORDING AND TO PROVIDE THAT FAILURE TO RECORD GIVES RISE TO NO INFERENCE OR TO WHETHER OR NOT A TRANSFER HAS OCCURRED; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN THE SPECIAL FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO FOR OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY, TO PROVIDE PERIODIC REAPPLICATION AS THE ASSESSOR DETERMINES NECESSARY AND TO REVISE THE PENALTY FOR TIMELY FAILURE TO NOTIFY THE ASSESSOR WHEN REAL PROPERTY NO LONGER QUALIFIES FOR THIS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RATIO; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-50, AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 12-51-70, RELATING TO DELINQUENT TAX SALES, SO AS TO REPLACE THE REFERENCE TO LEGAL SALES DATE WITH THE ADVERTISED DATE FOR THE SALE AND INCREASE FROM THREE HUNDRED TO ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS THE MAXIMUM PENALTY FOR DEFAULTING ON A TAX SALE BID; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-240, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF DISCLOSURE OF TAX INFORMATION, SO AS TO REVISE AN EXEMPTION TO THIS OFFENSE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-2510, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX APPEALS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN NONREASSESSMENT YEARS, AN APPEAL MADE BEFORE THE FIRST PENALTY DATE FOR TAXES FOR THE YEAR APPLIES FOR THAT YEAR AND AN APPEAL FILED ON OR AFTER THAT DATE APPLIES FOR THE NEXT YEAR.
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H. 3373 -- Reps. M.A. Pitts and Duncan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 44-55-822, 44-55-825, AND 44-55-827 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO ISSUE A PRELIMINARY TRACT EVALUATION AND PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION APPROVAL LETTER FOR PURPOSES OF AN ONSITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM, TO PROVIDE THE CRITERIA FOR THESE ACTIONS, TO PROVIDE THAT A FINAL SUBDIVISION APPROVAL LETTER FOR A RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION MAY BE ISSUED AFTER THE DEPARTMENT HAS CONDUCTED A SOIL SUITABILITY TEST ON EACH LOT, AND PROVIDE THE CRITERIA FOR THESE INDIVIDUAL TESTS, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO NOTIFY A LOT OWNER IF CORRECTIVE MEASURES ARE POSSIBLE FOLLOWING DENIAL OF A PERMIT, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO CONDUCT RANDOM FINAL INSPECTIONS OF A MINIMUM PERCENTAGE OF ANNUALLY INSTALLED SYSTEMS AND PROVIDE SYSTEMS NOT INSPECTED ARE DEEMED APPROVED, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF A PERMIT, AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS FOR LICENSING OF PERSONS WHO CONTRACT OR ADVERTISE TO OFFER INSTALLATION, REPAIR, MODIFICATION, AND APPROVAL OF ONSITE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS, AND BY ADDING SECTION 44-1-290 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CORPORATION OR PERSON WHO PROVIDES TREATED EFFLUENT FOR IRRIGATION IS NOT CONSIDERED A PUBLIC UTILITY IF THE EFFLUENT HAS NOT BEEN PERMITTED FOR CONSUMPTION.
Introduced and Committed
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Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3374 -- Reps. M.A. Pitts and Duncan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-55-827 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SHALL PROMULGATE REGULATIONS FOR THE LICENSURE OF PERSONS WHO INSTALL, REPAIR, MODIFY, OR INSPECT ON-SITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL SYSTEMS, INCLUDING ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA, LEVELS OF LICENSURE, MONITORING PROCEDURES, TRAINING AND CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS, BONDING AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS, LICENSURE FEES, ENFORCEMENT GUIDELINES, PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO PROMULGATE EMERGENCY REGULATIONS AND TO PROVIDE THAT EMERGENCY REGULATIONS DO NOT EXPIRE BUT REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL THE DEPARTMENT PROMULGATES REGULATIONS WHICH MUST BE IN EFFECT BEFORE JULY 1, 2011.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3375 -- Reps. M.A. Pitts, Dantzler, Davenport, Duncan, Hardwick, Jefferson, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, Mitchell, Moss, J.R. Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Umphlett and Williams: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-55-822 SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT A SOIL SUITABILITY TEST BE CONDUCTED AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL APPROVE AN INDIVIDUAL WASTE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL SYSTEM FOR A SPECIFIC RESIDENTIAL LOT IN A SUBDIVISION BEFORE THE CLOSING ON THE SALE OF THAT LOT.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3376 -- Reps. Lucas, Cooper, G.R. Smith, Bedingfield, Stavrinakis, J.R. Smith, Bowen, Ceips, Gambrell, Cotty, McLeod, Chalk, Haley and Hagood: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 44-48-100, 44-48-110, 44-48-120, AND 44-48-130, ALL AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE COMMITMENT, TREATMENT, AND PERIODIC REVIEW OF PERSONS DETERMINED TO BE SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE HOUSING, CONTROL, CARE, AND TREATMENT OF THESE PERSONS IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS RATHER THAN THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH.
Introduced and Committed
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H. 3377 -- Reps. Merrill and Bales: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-23-160, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NOTICE OF THE RIGHT TO A PRELIMINARY HEARING AND THE FORM FOR REQUESTING THE PRELIMINARY HEARING, SO AS TO SEPARATE PERSONS CHARGED WITH NONCAPITAL AND CAPITAL CRIMES AND REQUIRE THAT A CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE, RATHER THAN A MAGISTRATE, GIVE THE REQUIRED NOTICE TO PERSONS CHARGED WITH CAPITAL OFFENSES.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3378 -- Rep. G.M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF TERMS USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF PHYSICIANS, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN ACTIVITIES THAT CONSTITUTE THE "PRACTICE OF MEDICINE", INCLUDING RENDERING A WRITTEN MEDICAL OPINION CONCERNING THE DIAGNOSIS OR TREATMENT OF A PATIENT, OR RENDERING ACTUAL TREATMENT, BY AN OUT-OF-STATE PHYSICIAN AS A RESULT OF TRANSMITTING INDIVIDUAL PATIENT DATA FROM THIS STATE BY ELECTRONIC MEANS TO THE PHYSICIAN, RENDERING A DETERMINATION OF MEDICAL NECESSITY AFFECTING THE DIAGNOSIS OR TREATMENT OF A PATIENT, AND TESTIFYING AS A PHYSICIAN IN A COURT PROCEEDING IN THIS STATE AS A MEDICAL EXPERT.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3379 -- Reps. D.C. Smith, J.R. Smith, Perry, Clyburn and Stewart: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-104-20 AND 59-149-50, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIP AND THE LIFE SCHOLARSHIP, RESPECTIVELY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENT ATTENDING AN OUT-OF-STATE HIGH SCHOOL IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIP OR A LIFE SCHOLARSHIP AND PROVIDE THAT THE EXISTING HIGH SCHOOL RANK AND GRADE POINT AVERAGE OF A SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENT ATTENDING AN OUT-OF-STATE HIGH SCHOOL MAY BE USED PROVIDED IT IS CALCULATED PURSUANT TO A STATE-APPROVED, STANDARDIZED GRADING SCALE AT THE RESPECTIVE OUT-OF-STATE HIGH SCHOOL.
Introduced and Committed
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3rd Reading
Amended
Senate Amendments Amended
Debate Adjourned
Returned by Senate With Amendment

H. 3380 -- Reps. Viers, Brantley, Dantzler, Harvin and Brady: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 44-7-2430 AND 44-7-2440, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE "HOSPITAL INFECTIONS DISCLOSURE ACT" AND TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT HOSPITALS COLLECT DATA AND SUBMIT REPORTS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL ON HOSPITAL ACQUIRED INFECTION RATES, SO AS TO ALSO REQUIRE HOSPITALS TO COLLECT DATA AND SUBMIT REPORTS ON DEATHS RESULTING FROM HOSPITAL ACQUIRED INFECTIONS.
Introduced and Committed
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H. 3381 -- Reps. Bingham, E.H. Pitts, Bales, Ballentine, Brady, Cotty, Frye, Haley, Harrison, Hart, Howard, Huggins, McLeod, J.H. Neal, Ott, Rutherford, Scott, J.E. Smith, Spires and Toole: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE PALMER E. "SATCH" KRANTZ OF RICHLAND COUNTY ON HIS THIRTY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE RIVERBANKS ZOO AND GARDEN IN COLUMBIA AND TO HONOR HIS NUMEROUS ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS THE ZOO'S DIRECTOR AND HIS SERVICE TO THE STATE AND LOCAL COMMUNITY.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3382 -- Reps. McLeod, Huggins and Ballentine: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE CHAPIN HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY CHEERLEADERS ON THEIR IMPRESSIVE WIN OF THE 2006 CLASS AAA SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE'S COMPETITIVE CHEER CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, AND TO HONOR THE TEAM, HEAD COACH VICKI WILLIAMS, AND ASSISTANT COACH BILLIE WILLIAMS ON AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3383 -- Reps. McLeod, Huggins and Ballentine: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE CHAPIN HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY CHEERLEADING TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND COMMENDED ON THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE 2006 CLASS AAA SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE'S COMPETITIVE CHEER CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3384 -- Reps. Pinson, M.A. Pitts and Parks: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE GREENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THEM ON THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE 2006 DIVISION II CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3385 -- Reps. Pinson, M.A. Pitts and Parks: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE GREENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM FOR ITS OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE 2006 DIVISION II CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, AND TO HONOR THE TEAM'S EXCEPTIONAL PLAYERS, COACHES, AND STAFF.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 3386 -- Reps. Shoopman, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, Moss, Mulvaney, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND JOEL DUNCAN, MINISTER OF MUSIC OF GREER FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, FOR HIS ELEVEN YEARS OF OUTSTANDING AND DEDICATED SERVICE UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3387 -- Reps. Toole, Haley, Huggins, E.H. Pitts, Ballentine, Bingham, Bowen, Frye, McLeod, Ott and Spires: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEMORATE THE CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA AND TO RECOGNIZE ITS MANY LASTING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3388 -- Rep. Battle: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR TOMMESENIA FLOYD OF MARION COUNTY FOR HER OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO HER FAMILY, FAITH, AND COMMUNITY, AND TO WISH HER ALL THE BEST IN THE COMING YEARS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3389 -- Reps. Thompson, Kirsh, Simrill, Cotty and Merrill: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 36, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE GENERAL RESERVE FUND AND THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND, SO AS TO REQUIRE AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT EQUAL TO ONE QUARTER OF ONE PERCENT OF STATE GENERAL FUND REVENUE IN THE LATEST COMPLETED FISCAL YEAR TO BE HELD IN THE GENERAL RESERVE FUND IN SUCCEEDING FISCAL YEARS EACH TIME THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ENACTS LEGISLATION CUMULATIVELY RAISING BY AT LEAST ONE PERCENT THE AMOUNT OF GENERAL FUND REVENUES OF THE PRECEDING FISCAL YEAR THAT MAY BE USED TO SERVICE STATE GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3390 -- Reps. Merrill, Herbkersman, Funderburk, Mulvaney and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3588 SO AS TO ALLOW A STATE INCOME TAX CREDIT EQUAL TO TWENTY PERCENT OF THE QUALIFIED EXPENDITURES OF PHOTOVOLTAIC, SOLAR, AND FUEL CELL PROPERTY CREDITS ALLOWED AGAINST A TAXPAYER'S FEDERAL INCOME TAX LIABILITY.
Introduced and Committed
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H. 3391 -- Reps. Moss and Littlejohn: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION SHALL REQUIRE COUNTYWIDE TOLL-FREE CALLING TO BE PROVIDED BY ALL TELEPHONE UTILITIES OPERATING WITHIN CHEROKEE COUNTY BY JULY 1, 2007, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3392 -- Reps. Loftis, Shoopman, Davenport, Haley, Bedingfield, Cato, Hinson, Perry, Rice, G.R. Smith, Spires, Toole and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 60 TO TITLE 48 TO ENACT "THE SOUTH CAROLINA MANUFACTURER RESPONSIBILITY AND CONSUMER CONVENIENCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT COLLECTION AND RECOVERY ACT"; TO PROVIDE CERTAIN FINDINGS BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY RELATED TO THE ACT; TO PROVIDE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS RELATED TO THE ACT; TO REQUIRE A MANUFACTURER OF CERTAIN COMPUTING, DISPLAY, OR PRINTING EQUIPMENT TO OFFER A RECOVERY PROGRAM FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH EQUIPMENT FROM A CONSUMER IN A MANNER CONVENIENT TO THE CONSUMER; TO REQUIRE A MANUFACTURER TO DOCUMENT ITS COMPLIANCE WITH THIS CHAPTER IN AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE DEPARTMENT; TO LIMIT THE LIABILITY OF A MANUFACTURER FOR DAMAGE SUSTAINED BY A CONSUMER FROM INFORMATION CONTAINED ON EQUIPMENT RETURNED BY THE CONSUMER TO A MANUFACTURER THROUGH THE MANUFACTURER'S RECOVERY PROGRAM; TO REQUIRE A RETAILER TO SELL ONLY EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THIS CHAPTER; TO LIMIT THE LIABILITY OF A RETAILER FOR DAMAGE SUSTAINED BY A CONSUMER FROM INFORMATION CONTAINED ON EQUIPMENT SOLD BY THE RETAILER TO A CONSUMER AND RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER OF THE EQUIPMENT THROUGH THE MANUFACTURER'S RECOVERY PROGRAM; TO REQUIRE A MANUFACTURER TO EDUCATE CONSUMERS ABOUT THE MANUFACTURER'S RECOVERY PROGRAM; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO EDUCATE CONSUMERS ABOUT ALL RECOVERY PROGRAMS AVAILABLE IN THIS STATE; TO ENABLE THE DEPARTMENT TO AUDIT A MANUFACTURER TO DETERMINE THE MANUFACTURER'S COMPLIANCE WITH THIS CHAPTER; TO PROVIDE THAT FINANCIAL AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT BY A MANUFACTURER OR RETAILER PURSUANT TO THIS CHAPTER IS EXEMPT FROM PUBLIC DISCLOSURE; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO REPORT ANNUALLY INFORMATION PROVIDED BY A MANUFACTURER OR A RETAILER TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO DEVELOP STANDARDS FOR RECOVERY PROGRAMS AND RECOVERER CERTIFICATION THAT COMPLY WITH THE ELECTRONICS RECYCLING OPERATING PRACTICES OF THE INSTITUTE OF SCRAP RECYCLING INDUSTRIES; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY PROMULGATE RULES AND REGULATIONS NEEDED TO IMPLEMENT THIS CHAPTER'S PROVISIONS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3393 -- Reps. Harrell, Cooper, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cotty, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, Moss, Mulvaney, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sellers, Shoopman, Simrill, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MR. FRANK FUSCO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, FOR HIS THIRTY-FOUR YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THIS POSITION, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH SUCCESS AND FULFILLMENT IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3394 -- Reps. W.D. Smith, Walker, Davenport, Anthony, Kelly, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, Talley and Mitchell: A BILL TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 1, 2, 3, AND 4 OF ACT 906 OF 1962, AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 2 OF ACT 197 OF 1973, BOTH RELATING TO THE SPARTANBURG COUNTY COMMISSION FOR TECHNICAL AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION, AS SECTIONS 59-53-1110, 59-53-1120, 59-53-1130, AND 59-53-1140 OF THE 1976 CODE, TO BE CONTAINED IN ARTICLE 14, CHAPTER 53, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ENTITLED "SPARTANBURG COUNTY COMMISSION FOR TECHNICAL AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION"; TO REDUCE FROM FOUR TO TWO THE MEMBERS APPOINTED AT LARGE FROM SPARTANBURG COUNTY AND TO ADD ONE MEMBER FROM CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE AND ONE MEMBER FROM THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF UNION COUNTY AND PROVIDE TRANSITION PROVISIONS; AND BY ADDING SUBARTICLE 3 TO ARTICLE 14, CHAPTER 53, TITLE 59 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SPARTANBURG COMMUNITY COLLEGE ENTERPRISE CAMPUS AUTHORITY ACT", TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE SPARTANBURG COMMUNITY COLLEGE COMMISSION FOR PURPOSES OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF ITS CHEROKEE COUNTY AND TYGER RIVER CAMPUSES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF THE SPARTANBURG COMMUNITY COLLEGE ENTERPRISE CAMPUS AUTHORITY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE AUTHORITY.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended

H. 3395 -- Rep. Funderburk: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA ENERGY OFFICE AND THE OFFICE OF REGULATORY STAFF SHALL PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY NOT LATER THAN OCTOBER 1, 2007, THAT RECOMMENDS PROCESS AND PROCEDURES FOR ESTABLISHING NET METERING PROGRAMS AT ALL DISTRIBUTION ELECTRIC UTILITIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA, INCLUDING INVESTOR-OWNED ELECTRIC UTILITIES, ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES, MUNICIPAL-OWNED ELECTRIC UTILITIES, AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3396 -- Reps. Cato, Harrell, Sandifer, Bales, Battle, G. Brown, Chellis, Cooper, Haley, Hamilton, Harrison, Herbkersman, Howard, Jennings, Leach, Mack, Merrill, Ott, Owens, Perry, Scarborough, Thompson, Huggins, Dantzler and Viers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-12-5, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PURPOSES, FUNDING, AND PREEMPTION PROVISIONS IN REGARD TO CABLE TELEVISION SERVICES, SO AS TO INCLUDE VIDEO SERVICES THEREIN; TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 12 OF TITLE 58, RELATING TO STATE-ISSUED CERTIFICATES OF FRANCHISE AUTHORITY FOR THE PROVISION OF CABLE SERVICES, SO AS TO ALSO MAKE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ARTICLE APPLICABLE TO VIDEO SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH WIRELINE FACILITIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 58-9-2200, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN REGARD TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "RETAIL TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Ratified

H. 3397 -- Reps. Scott, Parks, Govan and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-655, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH A MINOR, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AGE OF CONSENT FOR PURPOSES OF CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH A MINOR IN THE SECOND DEGREE FROM SIXTEEN TO EIGHTEEN OR SEVENTEEN IF HE HAS GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3398 -- Reps. Funderburk, Haskins and Brady: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 96, TITLE 44 TO ENACT THE "ELECTRONICS RECYCLING ACT" SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SHALL PROMULGATE REGULATIONS ON THE PROPER MANAGEMENT OF ELECTRONICS WASTE AND TO SPECIFY THE CONTENT OF THESE REGULATIONS; TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF VIDEO DISPLAY DEVICES IN THIS STATE IF THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THIS ARTICLE; TO ESTABLISH CONSUMER ELECTRONICS WASTE RECYCLING FEES ON THE PURCHASE OF VIDEO DISPLAY DEVICES TO BE COLLECTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; TO ESTABLISH THE ELECTRONICS RECYCLING FUND AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USES OF THE MONIES IN THE FUND; TO REQUIRE RETAILERS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO CONSUMERS DESCRIBING HOW AND WHERE TO RETURN AND RECYCLE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT; TO PROVIDE THAT A RETAILER MAY RETAIN THREE PERCENT OF THE ELECTRONICS WASTE RECYCLING FEE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS IN COLLECTING THE FEE, TO PROVIDE THAT A PORTION OF THE ELECTRONICS WASTE FEE COLLECTED BY A RETAILER MAY BE REFUNDED TO THE RETAILER WHO DELIVERS ELECTRONICS WASTE TO A RECYCLER, AND TO ALSO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS MUST BE DISBURSED TO EACH COUNTY BASED ON POPULATION; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO REVIEW AND ADJUST ELECTRONICS WASTE RECYCLING FEES BIENNIALLY AND TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO ENSURE THAT THESE FEES GENERATE SUFFICIENT REVENUE TO FUND THIS RECYCLING PROGRAM; TO REQUIRE MANUFACTURERS TO SUBMIT ANNUAL REPORTS TO THE DEPARTMENT ON THE SALE OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT; TO ESTABLISH CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ESTABLISH AND UPDATE STATEWIDE RECYCLING GOALS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS ARTICLE MAY NOT BE IMPLEMENTED IF FEDERAL LAW TAKES EFFECT REGULATING ELECTRONICS WASTE OR IF A COURT ISSUES A JUDGMENT HOLDING THAT OUT-OF-STATE MANUFACTURERS OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT OR RETAILERS MAY NOT BE REQUIRED TO COLLECT THE ELECTRONICS WASTE RECYCLING FEE ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO THIS ARTICLE.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3399 -- Rep. Harrell: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ADOPT REVISED CODE VOLUMES 9 AND 10 AND NEW VOLUME 9A OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO THE EXTENT OF THEIR CONTENTS, AS THE ONLY GENERAL PERMANENT STATUTORY LAW OF THE STATE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2007.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 3400 -- Rep. Talley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE DORMAN HIGH SCHOOL FIGHTING CAVALIERS SWIM TEAM ON ITS IMPRESSIVE WIN OF THE GIRLS MEDLEY RELAY EVENT AT THE 2006 AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, AND TO HONOR THE SWIMMERS AND THEIR COACH, AMY THOMPSON, ON AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3401 -- Reps. Sandifer and Whitmire: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR HENRY H. GORDON, JR., OF OCONEE COUNTY, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AS DIRECTOR OF OCONEE COUNTY EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND TO WISH HIM ALL THE BEST UPON HIS RETIREMENT.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3402 -- Rep. Talley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR TO THE CHEERLEADING TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS OF THE DORMAN HIGH SCHOOL COMPETITION CHEER TEAM, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON THEIR IMPRESSIVE WIN OF THE REGION II-AAAA COMPETITIVE CHEER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, AND TO HONOR THE CHEERLEADERS AND THEIR COACH, KAMI APPLETON, ON AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3403 -- Rep. Talley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE DORMAN HIGH SCHOOL FIGHTING CAVALIERS COMPETITION CHEER TEAM FOR ITS IMPRESSIVE WIN OF THE REGION II-AAAA COMPETITIVE CHEER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, AND TO HONOR THE CHEERLEADERS AND THEIR COACH, KAMI APPLETON, ON AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3404 -- Rep. Talley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE DORMAN HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SWIM TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2006 CLASS AAAA BOYS 200 FREE RELAY EVENT IN THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION, AND FOR SETTING A NEW STATE RECORD FOR THE EVENT.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3405 -- Rep. Bannister: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND A WARM WELCOME AND OUR BEST WISHES FOR A SUCCESSFUL VISIT TO OUR FRIENDS FROM THE LYC�E GODEFROY DE BOUILLON SCHOOL, CLERMONT-FERRAND, FRANCE, PARTICIPATING IN THE STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM WITH J. L. MANN HIGH SCHOOL, OF GREENVILLE COUNTY.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3406 -- Reps. Sellers, Govan and Ott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-3455, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HOSPITALS NOT SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE HOSPITAL PATIENT SAFETY ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PROVISIONS OF THAT ACT DO NOT APPLY TO SPECIALIZED HOSPITALS LICENSED EXCLUSIVELY FOR TREATMENT OF ALCOHOL OR DRUG TREATMENT THAT ARE UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3407 -- Reps. Ott, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Hart, Hosey, Howard, Jefferson, Knight, McLeod, J.H. Neal, J.E. Smith and Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REAFFIRM THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S COMMITMENT TO OPEN GOVERNMENT IN SOUTH CAROLINA; TO RECOGNIZE THE ROLE PLAYED BY THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT IN OPEN GOVERNMENT AND TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA PRESS ASSOCIATION FOR ITS ROLE IN PROMOTING OPEN GOVERNMENT; TO DECLARE MARCH 11, 2007, AS "SUNSHINE SUNDAY" AND MARCH 11-17, 2007, AS "OPEN GOVERNMENT WEEK IN SOUTH CAROLINA" AND TO ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN THESE ACTIVITIES COMMEMORATING OUR OPEN, DEMOCRATIC GOVERNMENT.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

H. 3408 -- Reps. Witherspoon, Barfield, Merrill, Ceips, Brantley, Chellis, Coleman, Crawford, Davenport, Duncan, Edge, Hardwick, Harrison, Hinson, Kelly, Loftis, Lowe, Mahaffey, Moss, M.A. Pitts, Sandifer, W.D. Smith, Thompson and Walker: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND SOUTH CAROLINA MARINAS FOR THEIR VITAL ROLE IN PROVIDING A GATEWAY TO BOATING FOR THE CITIZENS AND VISITORS OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO RECOGNIZE AUGUST 11, 2007, AS NATIONAL MARINA DAY TO HONOR MARINAS FOR THEIR MANY CONTRIBUTIONS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 3409 -- Reps. Scarborough and Limehouse: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHARLESTON COUNTY AVIATION AUTHORITY'S MEMBERSHIP SHALL BE INCREASED BY TWO MEMBERS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE MEMBERS SHALL BE THE CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE CHARLESTON COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, OR THEIR DESIGNEES.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

H. 3410 -- Reps. Edge, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, Moss, Mulvaney, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sellers, Shoopman, Simrill, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DECLARING JANUARY 2007, AS GLAUCOMA AWARENESS MONTH.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3411 -- Reps. Huggins and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A BASIC SOUTH CAROLINA DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN HOLDING A BASIC DRIVER'S LICENSE MAY NOT OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE BETWEEN MIDNIGHT AND SIX O'CLOCK A.M. WITHOUT HIS PARENT OR GUARDIAN ACCOMPANYING HIM IN THE VEHICLE UNLESS REQUIRED TO DO SO FOR CERTAIN SPECIFIC REASONS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3412 -- Reps. Hosey, Alexander, R. Brown, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Hart, Jefferson, Mitchell, Weeks and Williams: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-10-15 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A STATE MINIMUM WAGE; BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3475 SO AS TO ALLOW A ONE-TIME TAX CREDIT TO CERTAIN ELIGIBLE EMPLOYERS WHO PAY THE INCREASED MINIMUM WAGE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-130, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A LOCAL MINIMUM WAGE IN EXCESS OF THE FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE, SO AS TO PROHIBIT A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION FROM REQUIRING A MINIMUM WAGE LOWER THAN THE STATE MINIMUM WAGE.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3413 -- Reps. Hosey, Mitchell, Spires, Williams and Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1705, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CATCH LIMITS FOR CERTAIN SALTWATER FISH, SO AS TO CHANGE THE CATCH LIMIT FOR RED DRUM FROM TWO TO FIVE IN ANY ONE DAY.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3414 -- Reps. Hosey, Alexander, R. Brown, Clyburn, Jefferson, Mitchell, Spires and Williams: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY LICENSED HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONER AUTHORIZED TO WRITE PRESCRIPTIONS MUST WRITE SUCH PRESCRIPTIONS IN LEGIBLE WRITING IN TERMS THAT CAN BE UNDERSTOOD BY THE PERSON FOR WHOM THE PRESCRIPTION IS WRITTEN.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3415 -- Reps. Hosey and Jefferson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-21-635 SO AS TO IMPOSE AN ADDITIONAL TAX OF 1.5 CENTS PER CIGARETTE; TO ESTABLISH THE SMOKING CESSATION AND HEALTH CARE FUND INTO WHICH MUST BE DEPOSITED FIFTY PERCENT OF THE REVENUE GENERATED FROM THE IMPOSITION OF THIS TAX AND WHICH MUST BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF AN INDIVIDUAL'S PERSONAL EXPENSES RELATED TO SMOKING CESSATION AND SMOKING RELATED HEALTH CARE DEVICES, EQUIPMENT, AND PROGRAMS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE REMAINING REVENUE GENERATED BY THIS TAX MUST BE CREDITED TO THE GENERAL FUND AND APPROPRIATED ANNUALLY BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ADDRESS HEALTH NEEDS OF SOUTH CAROLINIANS, INCLUDING USING SUCH FUNDS FOR MEDICAID MATCHING FUNDS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3416 -- Reps. Hosey, R. Brown, Clyburn, Jefferson, Weeks, Williams and Hart: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-13-480 SO AS TO CREATE THE CRIME OF ENGAGING IN THE BUSINESS OF DEFERRED PRESENTMENT IN THIS STATE, TO PROVIDE THAT A VIOLATION IS A FELONY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR A MANDATORY MINIMUM PENALTY; AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 39 OF TITLE 34, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEFERRED PRESENTMENT SERVICES ACT.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3417 -- Reps. Whipper, Breeland, R. Brown, Clyburn, Harvin, Hosey, Mack and Sellers: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 79 OF TITLE 44, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, THE "PHYSICAL FITNESS SERVICES ACT", SO AS TO DELETE A TANNING CENTER AND MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO FROM ITS APPLICABILITY, PROVIDE FOR PERMANENT CLOSURE OF A SUBJECT FACILITY AS AN EVENT ALLOWING CANCELLATION OF A CONTRACT, DEFINE "PERMANENT CLOSURE", PROVIDE FOR RETURN OF UNEARNED PAYMENTS AND ANY EVIDENCE OF INDEBTEDNESS TO THE CANCELING CUSTOMER, THAT A SUBJECT CONTRACT MUST NOT BE SOLD OR ASSIGNED WITHOUT THE CUSTOMER'S CONSENT OR REQUIRE A CUSTOMER TO AFFIRMATIVELY CANCEL THE CONTRACT TO STOP AUTOMATIC RENEWAL, THAT A CONTRACT MAY BE ON A MONTH-TO-MONTH BASIS AND MAY BE PAID FOR BY AUTOMATIC DEBITS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN LIMITATIONS, THAT A SUBJECT CONTRACT IS VOIDABLE BY THE CUSTOMER IF THE FACILITY FAILS TO OBTAIN THE REQUISITE CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY, AND THAT THE PROVISIONS ARE ENFORCEABLE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3418 -- Reps. Whipper, Battle, R. Brown, Cobb-Hunter, Harvin, Hosey, Limehouse, Sellers and Spires: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 58-15-915 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT DURING THE HOURS OF SEVEN A.M. TO NINE A.M., TWELVE O'CLOCK NOON UNTIL TWO P.M., AND FOUR P.M. UNTIL SIX P.M., IN ORDER NOT TO CAUSE A HAZARD TO PUBLIC VEHICULAR TRANSPORTATION, A TRAIN IN A MUNICIPALITY MAY NOT BLOCK FOUR LANE INTERSECTIONS FOR MORE THAN FIVE MINUTES.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3419 -- Reps. Whipper, Breeland, R. Brown, Clyburn, Harvin, Hosey, Mack and Hart: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-39-150, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPLICATION FOR LICENSURE AS A DEFERRED PRESENTMENT SERVICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD OF FINANCIAL ADVISORS NOTIFY THE SECRETARY OF STATE OF THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF EACH LICENSEE; TO AMEND SECTION 34-39-160, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE AS A DEFERRED PRESENTMENT SERVICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE APPLICANT MAY NOT PLACE A LICENSED LOCATION WITHIN A THREE-MILE RADIUS OF AN EXISTING LICENSED LOCATION OR THE LOCATION OF A CHECK-CASHING SERVICE; TO AMEND SECTION 34-39-180, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR PRESENTMENT OR DEPOSIT, SO AS TO LIMIT THE AGGREGATE TOTAL OF ADVANCED MONIES TO ONE CUSTOMER IN ANY THIRTY-ONE DAY PERIOD TO THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 34-39-190, RELATING TO BOOKS, ACCOUNTS, AND RECORDS OF A DEFERRED PRESENTMENT SERVICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THEY MUST BE ACCESSIBLE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3420 -- Rep. Lucas: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-11-158 SO AS TO ALLOW EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT IN A COUNTY, WHICH HAS SIXTY PERCENT OF THE STUDENTS IN EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT WITHIN THAT COUNTY WHO QUALIFY FOR FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES AND WHERE EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT WITHIN THAT COUNTY ADOPTS A RESOLUTION, TO ELECT TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE DISTRIBUTION OF REVENUE REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN SECTION 11-11-156, AND TO USE THE SALES TAXES, IMPOSED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12-36-1110, COLLECTED IN THAT COUNTY FOR SCHOOL OPERATING PURPOSES.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3421 -- Reps. Williams, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, Clyburn, Crawford, Hart, Hodges, Hosey, Jefferson, Lowe, Moss, Mulvaney, J.H. Neal, Neilson, Spires and Stavrinakis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6530, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS AND VEHICLES THAT ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE PROVISIONS THAT REQUIRE VEHICLES TO BE EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELTS AND PERSONS TO WEAR SAFETY BELTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY SCHOOL BUSES PURCHASED BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2008 ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE PROVISIONS THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN VEHICLES TO BE EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELTS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3422 -- Reps. Cooper and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 11-11-155 AND 11-11-156, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FUND AND THE MANNER IN WHICH THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF THE STATE RECEIVE REVENUES FROM THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FUND, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE METHOD OF DETERMINING AND CALCULATING THESE PAYMENTS, PROVIDING THE SCHEDULE OF THE PAYMENTS TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS, SPECIFYING THE SOURCE OF THE TWO AND ONE-HALF MILLION DOLLAR MINIMUM PAYMENT TO A COUNTY FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE COUNTY, AND SPECIFYING WHEN A REMAINING BALANCE IN THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FUND IS REMITTED TO COUNTIES FOR PURPOSES OF THE COUNTY OPERATING MILLAGE PROPERTY TAX CREDIT FOR OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY; TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LIMIT ON PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE INCREASES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A REDUCTION IN POPULATION DOES NOT DECREASE THE APPLICABLE LIMIT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-670, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OPTIONAL ACCELERATION OF LISTING REAL PROPERTY FOR PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO CORRECT A REFERENCE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-37-3130 AND 12-37-3150, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS AND ASSESSABLE TRANSFERS OF INTEREST FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA REAL PROPERTY VALUATION REFORM ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "CONVEYANCE" AND PROVIDE THAT TRANSFERS OCCUR WHEN INSTRUMENTS ARE EXECUTED WITHOUT REFERENCE TO THE DATE OF RECORDING AND TO PROVIDE THAT FAILURE TO RECORD GIVES RISE TO NO INFERENCE OR TO WHETHER OR NOT A TRANSFER HAS OCCURRED; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN THE SPECIAL FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO FOR OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY, TO PROVIDE PERIODIC REAPPLICATION AS THE ASSESSOR DETERMINES NECESSARY, TO REVISE THE APPLICATION OF A PROVISION OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 USED IN DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY QUALIFIES FOR THE FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO, AND TO REVISE THE PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO TIMELY NOTIFY THE ASSESSOR WHEN REAL PROPERTY NO LONGER QUALIFIES FOR THIS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RATIO; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-50, AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 12-51-70, RELATING TO DELINQUENT TAX SALES, SO AS TO REPLACE THE REFERENCE TO LEGAL SALES DATE WITH THE ADVERTISED DATE FOR THE SALE AND INCREASE FROM THREE HUNDRED TO ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS THE MAXIMUM PENALTY FOR DEFAULTING ON A TAX SALE BID; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-240, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF DISCLOSURE OF TAX INFORMATION, SO AS TO REVISE AN EXEMPTION TO THIS OFFENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-2510, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX APPEALS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN NONREASSESSMENT YEARS, AN APPEAL MADE BEFORE THE FIRST PENALTY DATE FOR TAXES FOR THE YEAR APPLIES FOR THAT YEAR AND AN APPEAL FILED ON OR AFTER THAT DATE APPLIES FOR THE NEXT YEAR; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX ACT, SO AS TO UPDATE THE DATE BY WHICH THIS STATE ADOPTS BY REFERENCE VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO ALLOW A SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR AN AMUSEMENT PARK RIDE AND ANY PARTS, MACHINERY, AND EQUIPMENT USED TO ASSEMBLE AND MAKE UP AN AMUSEMENT PARK RIDE OR PERFORMANCE VENUE FACILITY AND ANY RELATED OR REQUIRED MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT, AND FIXTURES LOCATED IN AN AMUSEMENT PARK OR THEME PARK THAT MEETS CERTAIN INVESTMENT AND EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended

H. 3423 -- Reps. Scarborough, Merrill, Stavrinakis, Hagood, Bowers, R. Brown, Chalk, Harrell, Herbkersman, Hinson, Limehouse and Miller: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE COASTAL INSURANCE STUDY COMMITTEE TO EXAMINE THE HOMEOWNERS AND COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CRISIS FACING OWNERS OF PROPERTY SITUATED IN COUNTIES BORDERING THE SOUTH CAROLINA COAST, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP, POWERS, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMITTEE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMITTEE SHALL RECEIVE SUCH FUNDING AS IS PROVIDED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN THE 2007-2008 GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3424 -- Reps. Bannister, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, Moss, Mulvaney, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sellers, Shoopman, Simrill, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND A WARM WELCOME AND BEST WISHES FOR A SUCCESSFUL VISIT TO OUR FRIENDS FROM COLONEL BY SECONDARY SCHOOL, OF GLOUCESTER, ONTARIO, CANADA, PARTICIPATING IN THE CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM WITH GREENVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, OF GREENVILLE COUNTY.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3425 -- Reps. Whipper, Breeland, R. Brown, Harvin, Mack, F.N. Smith, J.R. Smith, Stavrinakis and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-7425 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CHILD OR THE CHILD'S PARENT OR GUARDIAN MAY NOT WAIVE THE CHILD'S RIGHT TO COUNSEL WHEN THE FAMILY COURT PROCEEDING MAY RESULT IN DETENTION OR CONFINEMENT OF THE CHILD; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 20-7-7215 AND 20-7-7415, RELATING TO FAMILY COURT DETENTION HEARINGS AND PREHEARING INQUIRIES AND INVESTIGATIONS, RESPECTIVELY, BOTH SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS ALLOWING A CHILD TO WAIVE THE RIGHT TO COUNSEL UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3426 -- Reps. Whipper, Breeland, R. Brown, Harvin, Limehouse, Mack, F.N. Smith and Stavrinakis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO STUDENT ENROLLED IN GRADES 7-12 MAY BE RETAINED IN HIS PRESENT GRADE FOR THE NEXT SCHOOL YEAR EITHER AT HIS CURRENT SCHOOL OR AT ANOTHER SCHOOL OTHER THAN FOR ACADEMIC OR HEALTH REASONS WHICH ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE STUDENT'S INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLAN (IEP) OR IN OTHER RECORDS APPLICABLE TO THE STUDENT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT HEALTH REASONS DO NOT INCLUDE THOSE RELATING TO THE ATHLETIC ABILITIES OF THE STUDENT.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3427 -- Reps. Whipper, Cobb-Hunter, Jennings, Mack, F.N. Smith, J.R. Smith, Weeks, Gullick, Mulvaney, Hamilton, G.R. Smith, Bedingfield and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-1-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COMMON LAW MARRIAGE IN THE STATE MAY NOT BE RECOGNIZED ON AND AFTER JANUARY 1, 2008, AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR A COMMON LAW MARRIAGE EXISTING AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2007; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 20-1-360 RELATING TO THE VALIDITY OF A MARRIAGE CONTRACTED WITHOUT THE ISSUANCE OF A LICENSE.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Point of Order

H. 3428 -- Rep. G.M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 28 OF TITLE 23, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES OF THE STATE TO APPOINT RESERVE OFFICERS IN THE SAME MANNER AS MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Ratified

H. 3429 -- Reps. Cato, Harrell, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, Moss, Mulvaney, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sellers, Shoopman, Simrill, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE NORTH GREENVILLE UNIVERSITY VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THEM ON THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE 2006 NATIONAL CHRISTIAN COLLEGE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION VICTORY BOWL CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3430 -- Reps. Cato, Harrell, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, Moss, Mulvaney, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sellers, Shoopman, Simrill, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE NORTH GREENVILLE UNIVERSITY VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM FOR ITS OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE 2006 NATIONAL CHRISTIAN COLLEGE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION VICTORY BOWL CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, AND TO HONOR THE TEAM'S EXCEPTIONAL PLAYERS, COACHES, AND STAFF.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3431 -- Rep. Crawford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS ALLOWED FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME OF AN INDIVIDUAL FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX ACT, SO AS TO ALLOW A MAXIMUM THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR DEDUCTION FOR VOLUNTEER STATE CONSTABLES DESIGNATED BY THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION AS ADVANCED STATE CONSTABLES AND TO PROVIDE THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS DEDUCTION.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3432 -- Reps. Walker and Skelton: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE TWENTY-FOUR SOUTH CAROLINA TECHNICAL COLLEGE STUDENTS NAMED TO SOUTH CAROLINA'S 2007 ALL-STATE ACADEMIC TEAM COMPETITION FOR TECHNICAL COLLEGES, COMMUNITY COLLEGES, AND JUNIOR COLLEGES SPONSORED BY PHI THETA KAPPA, THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES, AND USA TODAY.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 3433 -- Reps. Moss, Phillips and Littlejohn: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE GAFFNEY HIGH SCHOOL INDIANS VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM FOR ITS OUTSTANDING WIN OF THE 2006 DIVISION I AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, AND TO HONOR THE PLAYERS AND THEIR COACH, PHIL STRICKLAND, ON AN EXCEPTIONAL, RECORD-BREAKING SEASON.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3434 -- Reps. J.E. Smith, Anthony, Barfield, Whipper, Scott, R. Brown, Hodges, Govan, Duncan, Cato, Cooper, Mack, Pinson, Crawford, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cotty, Funderburk, Hamilton, Hart, Hayes, Hosey, Howard, Jennings, Limehouse, Moss, J.H. Neal, Ott and Gullick: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 114, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD TUITION ASSISTANCE ACT, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD COLLEGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ACT", TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS, TO PROVIDE FOR COLLEGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANTS TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, TO PROVIDE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY FOR THE GRANTS, TO PROVIDE FOR FUNDING TO BE APPROPRIATED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION SHALL PROMULGATE REGULATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-111-75, RELATING TO THE LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM FOR MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD SERVING IN AREAS OF CRITICAL NEED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM MAY NOT ACCEPT NEW PARTICIPANTS AND PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD WHO HAVE RECEIVED LOANS BEFORE THE 2007-08 ACADEMIC YEAR MAY CONTINUE TO RECEIVE THEIR LOANS AND HAVE THEIR LOANS FORGIVEN PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS UNDER WHICH THE LOAN PROGRAM BEGAN; AND TO REPEAL ARTICLE 6, CHAPTER 111, TITLE 59, RELATING TO ONE-HALF TUITION FOR MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3435 -- Reps. Crawford, Bales and Gullick: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6240, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FORFEITURE, CONFISCATION, AND DISPOSITION OF A VEHICLE SEIZED AS A RESULT OF ITS OPERATOR'S CONVICTION FOR DRIVING WITH A SUSPENDED DRIVER'S LICENSE OR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR OR DRUGS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON CONVICTED OF DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR OR DRUGS WHILE HIS DRIVER'S LICENSE IS SUSPENDED MUST HAVE THE MOTOR VEHICLE HE DROVE WHEN HE COMMITTED THE OFFENSE CONFISCATED.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3436 -- Rep. Crawford: 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 CONSIDERING COMMENTS FROM THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITY THAT HAS JURISDICTION OVER THE PORTION OF HIGHWAY SUBJECT TO THE VEGETATION MANAGEMENT POLICY.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3437 -- Rep. J.E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-9-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES UPON APPLICATION MAY ISSUE WITHOUT CHARGE TEMPORARY HUNTING OR FISHING LICENSES UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS HE CONSIDERS APPROPRIATE FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED FORTY-EIGHT HOURS TO RESIDENTS OF THIS STATE PARTICIPATING IN HUNTING OR FISHING CHARITABLE EVENTS SPONSORED BY A NONPROFIT OR ELEEMOSYNARY ORGANIZATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING FUNDS OR ENGAGING IN EDUCATIONAL PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3438 -- Rep. Crawford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RATES AND INCOME BRACKETS APPLICABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS, ESTATES, AND TRUSTS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX ACT, SO AS TO REDUCE THE TOP MARGINAL TAX RATE FROM SEVEN PERCENT TO 6.5 PERCENT AND TO UPDATE THE BRACKETS TO REFLECT PAST INFLATION ADJUSTMENTS, TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-520, RELATING TO ANNUAL INFLATION ADJUSTMENTS TO STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX BRACKETS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION LIMITING THE INFLATION ADJUSTMENT TO ONE-HALF OF THE ACTUAL INFLATION RATE AND THE OVERALL FOUR PERCENT LIMIT ON THE TOTAL INFLATION ADJUSTMENT, AND TO DELETE REDUNDANT LANGUAGE, AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-620, RELATING TO THE RATES OF THE LICENSE TAX ON TOBACCO PRODUCTS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE TAX ON CIGARETTES FROM .35 CENTS FOR EACH CIGARETTE TO 5.35 CENTS ON EACH CIGARETTE.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3439 -- Rep. McLeod: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE NEWBERRY COLLEGE FOOTBALL TEAM FOR CAPTURING THE 2006 SOUTH ATLANTIC CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE AND FOR ITS SEASON-ENDING NATIONAL RANKING OF NUMBER TWELVE IN THE AMERICAN FOOTBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION'S TOP TWENTY-FIVE POLL.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3440 -- Rep. McLeod: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE NEWBERRY COLLEGE FOOTBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THEM FOR CAPTURING THE 2006 SOUTH ATLANTIC CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE AND FOR THEIR SEASON-ENDING NATIONAL RANKING OF NUMBER TWELVE IN THE AMERICAN FOOTBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION'S TOP TWENTY-FIVE POLL.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3441 -- Rep. McLeod: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE NEWBERRY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM FOR ITS OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE 2006 CLASS AA UPPER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3442 -- Reps. Moss, Phillips and Littlejohn: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR TO THE SCHOOL OFFICIALS, ATHLETES, AND COACHES OF THE GAFFNEY HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING WIN OF THE 2006 DIVISION I AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, AND TO HONOR THEM ON AN EXCEPTIONAL, RECORD-BREAKING SEASON.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3443 -- Rep. Lucas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR PROFESSOR CHARLES DAVID BROOKS III, OF RICHLAND COUNTY, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE FIELDS OF EDUCATION AND THEATRE AND FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE BUTLER HERITAGE FOUNDATION AND TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 3444 -- Rep. Lucas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR DR. LUNS C. RICHARDSON, OF SUMTER COUNTY, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE FIELD OF EDUCATION AND FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE BUTLER HERITAGE FOUNDATION LEGACY AND TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 3445 -- Reps. Huggins, Bowen, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, Moss, Mulvaney, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sellers, Shoopman, Simrill, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2007, AS "SOUTH CAROLINA REALTOR DAY" IN ORDER TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE MANY OUTSTANDING REALTORS AND REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS IN OUR STATE.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 3446 -- Rep. Jennings: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 256 OF 1981, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MARLBORO COUNTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBERS ARE ELECTED FROM ELECTION DISTRICTS CORRESPONDING TO THE EIGHT SINGLE-MEMBER ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF MARLBORO COUNTY ARE ELECTED.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 3447 -- Reps. Cato, Harrell, Scarborough, Hagood, Miller, Chellis, Bales, Hodges, Clemmons, Bowers and Gambrell: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A STUDY COMMITTEE TO EXAMINE THE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CRISIS FACING OWNERS OF REAL PROPERTY SITUATED IN COUNTIES BORDERING THE ATLANTIC OCEAN, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP, POWERS, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMITTEE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMITTEE SHALL SUBMIT ITS REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS BY APRIL 1, 2007.
Introduced
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Other proceedings

H. 3448 -- Rep. Hart: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-29-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CHARGES PERMITTED AND OTHER PROVISIONS ALLOWED IN CONSUMER FINANCE TRANSACTIONS, SO AS TO EXCLUDE "PAYDAY LOANS", KNOWN AS DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 34-39-140, RELATING TO APPLICATION OF THE PROVISIONS REQUIRING LICENSING OF A PERSON ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS, SO AS TO MAKE THE PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO A PERSON ACTUALLY ENGAGED IN THAT BUSINESS WHILE PURPORTING TO ACT AS AN ENTITY THAT WOULD NOT BE REQUIRED OTHERWISE TO BE LICENSED; TO AMEND SECTION 34-39-180, SO AS TO LIMIT THE NUMBER AND THE AMOUNT OF A TRANSACTION FOR EACH CUSTOMER AND TO CAP THE ANNUAL INTEREST RATE CHARGEABLE IN A DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTION TO THIRTY-SIX PERCENT; TO AMEND SECTION 34-39-200, RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON LICENSES, SO AS TO RESTATE THE LIMIT OF ONE CONTRACT WITH A CUSTOMER AT A TIME; TO AMEND SECTION 37-3-201, RELATING TO THE ALLOWABLE LOAN FINANCE CHARGE FOR CONSUMER LOANS, AND SECTION 37-3-305, RELATING TO THE POSTING OF A MAXIMUM RATE SCHEDULE FOR CONSUMER LOANS, BOTH SO AS TO EXCLUDE THEIR APPLICABILITY TO A DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTION.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3449 -- Rep. Clemmons: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 7-5-10, 7-5-35, AND 7-13-70, ALL AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL OF MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF REGISTRATION AND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION AND THE COMPOSITIONS OF THESE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE GOVERNOR TO REMOVE A MEMBER OF THESE BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS WHO HAS NOT FULFILLED THE TRAINING REQUIREMENT.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Point of Order

H. 3450 -- Rep. Clemmons: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-75-740, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON NONRENEWAL OF INSURANCE POLICIES, SO AS TO CHANGE FROM THIRTY TO NINETY DAYS THE MINIMUM TIME THAT IS REQUIRED THAT A NONRENEWAL NOTICE MUST BE SENT TO THE INSURED AND THE AGENT OF RECORD BEFORE THE EXPIRATION OR ANNIVERSARY DATE OF THE POLICY.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3451 -- Reps. Cotty, Agnew, Anderson, Ballentine, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Breeland, R. Brown, Cato, Chalk, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Davenport, Edge, Funderburk, Hagood, Haley, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Herbkersman, Hinson, Hiott, Hosey, Howard, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Limehouse, McLeod, Miller, Moss, J.H. Neal, Neilson, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, Stavrinakis, Talley, Toole, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, Young and Loftis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 6 TO TITLE 30 SO AS TO ENACT "THE UNIFORM REAL PROPERTY RECORDING ACT", PROVIDING FOR THE AUTHORITY OF THE REGISTER OF MESNE CONVEYANCES IN A COUNTY TO RECEIVE AND RECORD DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION IN ELECTRONIC FORM, SETTING FORTH CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS IN ACCEPTANCE OF ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS BY A REGISTER, CHARGING THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE WITH THE RESPONSIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING THE ACT AND ADOPTING STANDARDS FOR THE RECEIPT, RECORDING, AND RETRIEVAL OF ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS, AND PROVIDING DEFINITIONS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Debate Adjourned

H. 3452 -- Reps. Breeland, Bales, Bannister, Dantzler, Govan, Hosey, Jefferson, Knight, Mack, Miller, J.M. Neal, Rice, F.N. Smith and Williams: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 25-11-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICERS, SO AS TO EXTEND THEIR TERMS FROM TWO YEARS TO FOUR YEARS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Request for Debate
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Reconsidered
Tabled

H. 3453 -- Reps. Hosey, R. Brown, Jefferson, F.N. Smith, Williams, Weeks and Battle: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-925 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A PERSON IS INCARCERATED FOR NONPAYMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT DURING THE TIME THE PERSON IS INCARCERATED AND FOR THREE MONTHS AFTER RELEASE, THE PERSON'S OBLIGATION TO PAY CHILD SUPPORT IS SUSPENDED, ARREARAGES DO NOT ACCRUE, AND EXISTING ARREARAGES ARE HELD IN ABEYANCE.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3454 -- Rep. Neilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND ORLANDO HUDSON, A NATIVE OF DARLINGTON COUNTY, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SPORTS ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE FIELD OF BASEBALL.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 3455 -- Reps. Huggins, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, Moss, Mulvaney, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sellers, Shoopman, Simrill, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE IRMO MIDDLE SCHOOL CTEAM BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR ITS OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE PALMETTO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP, AND TO HONOR THE TEAM'S EXCEPTIONAL PLAYERS, COACHES, AND STAFF.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3456 -- Reps. M.A. Pitts, Pinson and Parks: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-1-150 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A LOCAL OFFICIAL OR LANDOWNER TO SEEK TO REMOVE AND SELL OR REMOVE AND DESTROY A DERELICT MOBILE HOME BY APPLYING TO THE MAGISTRATES COURT AND TO ALLOW A LOCAL GOVERNING BODY TO IMPOSE A FEE TO DEFRAY THE COST OF LOCATION, IDENTIFICATION, AND INSPECTION OF DERELICT MOBILE HOMES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-49-85, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO UNCOLLECTIBLE REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES, SO AS TO ALLOW THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO WAIVE AND REMOVE FROM THE TAX DUPLICATE CURRENT AND DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES, ASSESSMENTS, COSTS, AND FEES FROM A MANUFACTURED HOME DEMOLISHED AND DISPOSED OF PURSUANT TO SECTION 6-1-150; AND BY ADDING SECTION 6-29-1145 SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT IF A LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY HAS NOTICE OF A RESTRICTIVE COVENANT ON A TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY MUST NOT ISSUE A PERMIT FOR ACTIVITY THAT IS CONTRARY TO, CONFLICTS WITH, OR IS PROHIBITED BY THE RESTRICTIVE COVENANT UNLESS THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY RECEIVES CONFIRMATION FROM THE APPLICANT THAT THE RESTRICTIVE COVENANT HAS BEEN WAIVED FOR THE TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND EITHER BY ACTION OF THE OTHER PROPERTY HOLDERS SUBJECT TO THE RESTRICTIVE COVENANT OR BY COURT ORDER.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Senate Amendments Amended
Proposed Amendment
Point of Order
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 3457 -- Reps. Mack, Breeland, R. Brown, Hosey, Limehouse and Stavrinakis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-590, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF PERMITS AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF BEER OR WINE, SO AS TO REQUIRE NOTIFICATION TO THE LICENSEE AND AN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE BEFORE A LICENSEE'S PERMIT MAY BE REVOKED OR SUSPENDED; TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF BEERS, ALES, PORTERS, AND WINES THAT ARE CONSIDERED NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE SIZE OF CONTAINERS; TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-737, RELATING TO WINE TASTINGS, SO AS TO ALLOW TWENTY-FOUR WINE TASTINGS BY A RETAILER IN A QUARTER RATHER THAN IN A YEAR.
Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Recalled
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Message to Senate
Ratified

H. 3458 -- Reps. Anderson, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, Moss, Mulvaney, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sellers, Shoopman, Simrill, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE CARVERS BAY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM FOR ITS OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE 2006 CLASS A DIVISION I STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, AND TO HONOR THE TEAM'S EXCEPTIONAL PLAYERS, COACHES, AND STAFF.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3459 -- Reps. Anderson, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, Moss, Mulvaney, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sellers, Shoopman, Simrill, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE CARVERS BAY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THEM ON THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE 2006 CLASS A DIVISION I STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3460 -- Reps. Walker, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, Moss, Mulvaney, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sellers, Shoopman, Simrill, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR SANDRA M. "SANDY" SMITH OF COLUMBIA FOR HER OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AS RESEARCH DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EDUCATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, AND TO WISH HER ALL THE BEST IN HER NEW ENDEAVORS WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3461 -- Rep. Walker: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR TO THE SCHOOL OFFICIALS, ATHLETES, AND COACHES OF THE LANDRUM HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR THEIR IMPRESSIVE WIN OF THE 2006 CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, AND TO HONOR THEM ON AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3462 -- Rep. Walker: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE LANDRUM HIGH SCHOOL LADY CARDINALS VOLLEYBALL TEAM ON ITS IMPRESSIVE WIN OF THE 2006 CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, AND TO HONOR THE PLAYERS AND THEIR COACH, DENISE RISKE, ON AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3463 -- Reps. Howard and Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 2-19-10, 2-19-20, 2-19-25, 2-19-30, 2-19-35, 2-19-70, 2-19-80, 2-19-90, 2-19-100, AND 2-19-110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ALL RELATING TO THE JUDICIAL MERIT SELECTION COMMISSION, ALL SO AS TO CHANGE THE COMMISSION'S PROCESS FOR NOMINATING JUDICIAL CANDIDATES FROM THE NOMINATION OF THREE CANDIDATES TO THE RELEASE OF A LIST OF ALL QUALIFIED AND FIT CANDIDATES TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT RACE, GENDER, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AND OTHER DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS BE CONSIDERED BY THE COMMISSION, TO DEFINE THE TERM "IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER", AND TO PROVIDE FURTHER CONFORMING CHANGES.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Point of Order

H. 3464 -- Reps. M.A. Pitts, Hardwick, Mulvaney, Loftis, Chellis, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Hiott, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, Mitchell, Owens, Parks, Rice, J.R. Smith, Umphlett and Crawford: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 31, TITLE 23, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA FIREARMS FREEDOM ACT" WHICH EXEMPTS FROM REGULATION UNDER THE COMMERCE CLAUSE OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION A FIREARM, FIREARM ACCESSORY, OR AMMUNITION MANUFACTURED AND RETAINED IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3465 -- Reps. F.N. Smith, Whipper, Agnew, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Bannister, Bowers, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, Ceips, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Harrison, Hart, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hosey, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Leach, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mitchell, Moss, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Parks, Perry, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sellers, G.M. Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Talley, Thompson and Williams: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-3-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMMENCEMENT OF CIVIL ACTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS IS TOLLED UPON THE FILING OF A SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT AND TO ALLOW AN ADDITIONAL ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAYS TO ACCOMPLISH ACTUAL SERVICE UPON THE PAYMENT OF A SEVENTY-FIVE-DOLLAR EXTENSION FEE.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended

H. 3466 -- Reps. Umphlett, Hinson, E.H. Pitts, Haley, Ballentine, Huggins, Vick, Agnew, Anderson, Battle, Bingham, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Cobb-Hunter, Dantzler, Duncan, Funderburk, Hagood, Harvin, Herbkersman, Jefferson, Jennings, Knight, Limehouse, Lowe, Mahaffey, Merrill, Miller, Ott, Owens, Parks, Pinson, M.A. Pitts, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sellers, Simrill, Spires, Stavrinakis, Taylor, White, Whitmire, Williams, Toole, Bowen, Gullick, Hodges and Crawford: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 49, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 30 SO AS TO ENACT THE "PUBLIC WATERS NUISANCE ABATEMENT ACT" TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO REMOVE OR REQUIRE THE REMOVAL OF CERTAIN UNPERMITTED STRUCTURES FROM THE PUBLIC WATERS OF THIS STATE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIED CONDITIONS, WITH A CORRESPONDING AUTHORITY OF AN FERC LICENSEE TO DO THE SAME ON A LAKE LICENSED IN CONNECTION WITH A HYDROPOWER FACILITY, CREATES THE PUBLIC WATERS NUISANCE ABATEMENT FUND TO PAY FOR STRUCTURE REMOVAL, PROVIDES FOR PERMITTING AND REGULATION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES FOR ONLY FIVE YEARS, PROVIDES CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, PROVIDES FOR AUTHORITY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO DECLARE THESE UNPERMITTED STRUCTURES NUISANCES AND REQUIRE THEIR REMOVAL, AND PROVIDES FOR A CIVIL ACTION BY A PRIVATE CITIZEN; AND TO AMEND SECTION 48-1-85, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR HOUSEBOATS WITH MARINE TOILETS, SO AS TO REDEFINE "HOUSEBOAT".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Amended
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3467 -- Reps. Viers, Bannister, Bedingfield, Bowen, Haley, Loftis and Talley: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 5-3-160 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MUNICIPALITY MAY NOT REQUIRE ANNEXATION AS A CONDITION PRECEDENT TO PROVIDING UTILITY SERVICES.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3468 -- Reps. Perry, Cotty, Ballentine, F.N. Smith, Duncan, D.C. Smith, Haskins, Brantley, Crawford, Frye, Hagood, Harvin, Herbkersman, Hosey, Leach, Mahaffey, Miller, Moss, J.M. Neal, Stewart, Gullick, Bannister, Rice, Owens, Stavrinakis, Bedingfield and Funderburk: 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.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3469 -- Reps. M.A. Pitts, Parks and Pinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-22-280, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS FROM REGULATION OF LAND SURVEYORS, SO AS TO ALLOW A LAND SURVEYOR TO PREPARE A PLAT OF PROPERTY FOR AN AGENCY OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE FEDERAL REGULATIONS, TO PERMIT THE EXCEPTION WHERE A PLAT DOES NOT MEET THE MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR A LAND SURVEY IN THIS STATE, TO RESTRICT THE USE OF A PLAT PREPARED UNDER THIS SUBSECTION TO AN AGENCY OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT; AND TO PROVIDE A DISCLAIMER REQUIREMENT FOR A PLAT PREPARED PURSUANT TO THIS ACT.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3470 -- Reps. Funderburk and Lucas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR MR. AND MRS. GRADY NEWMAN ON THE HAPPY OCCASION OF THEIR FIFTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY, AND TO WISH THEM ALL THE BEST IN THE COMING YEARS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 3471 -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE CONTINGENCY RESERVE FUND REVENUES.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Amended
Senate Amendments Amended
Senate Amendments Amended
Proposed Amendment
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Other proceedings
Other proceedings
Point of Order
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Non-Concurrence
Conference Committee
Report of Conference Committee
Adopted
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

H. 3472 -- Rep. Bingham: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR KEVIN HEISE, HEAD SOCCER COACH AT BROOKLAND-CAYCE HIGH SCHOOL, ON BEING SELECTED 2006 SOUTH CAROLINA LARGE SCHOOL DIVISION BOYS SOCCER COACH OF THE YEAR BY THE NATIONAL SOCCER COACHES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3473 -- Reps. Mahaffey, Kelly and Talley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE JAMES F. BYRNES HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND ON CAPTURING THE 2006 SOUTH CAROLINA AAAA STATE MARCHING BAND CHAMPIONSHIP.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3474 -- Reps. Mahaffey, Kelly and Talley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE JAMES F. BYRNES HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND, DIRECTORS, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING THEM ON CAPTURING THE 2006 SOUTH CAROLINA AAAA STATE MARCHING BAND CHAMPIONSHIP.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3475 -- Reps. Witherspoon, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, Moss, Mulvaney, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sellers, Shoopman, Simrill, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND SOUTH CAROLINA'S FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA (FFA) MEMBERS AND ALL WHO SUPPORT, PROMOTE, AND ENCOURAGE THESE OUTSTANDING STUDENTS OF AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION DURING NATIONAL FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA WEEK, FEBRUARY 17-24, 2007.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 3476 -- Reps. Walker, Harrell, Cato, Barfield, Battle, Jennings, Kennedy, Miller and Mulvaney: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 4 TO CHAPTER 25, TITLE 59 TO ENACT THE "AMERICAN BOARD FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF TEACHER EXCELLENCE ACT" SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY HIRE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE CERTIFIED BY THE AMERICAN BOARD FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF TEACHER EXCELLENCE (ABCTE) PURSUANT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Senate Amendments Amended
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 3477 -- Reps. Spires, Mulvaney, Bingham, Frye, Haley, Bedingfield, Huggins, G.R. Smith, F.N. Smith, Bowen, Cobb-Hunter, Crawford, Hart, Hodges, Jefferson, Knight, Leach, Littlejohn, Lowe, E.H. Pitts, Scott, J.R. Smith, Stavrinakis, Toole and Williams: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO ALLOW AN EXEMPTION FROM ALL PROPERTY TAX EQUAL TO ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE VALUE SUBJECT TO TAX OF AN OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENCE IF THE OWNER HAS ATTAINED THE AGE OF SIXTY-FIVE YEARS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3478 -- Reps. Spires, Haley, Huggins, Bedingfield, F.N. Smith, G.R. Smith, Ballentine, Crawford, Frye, Harvin, Jefferson, Knight, Leach, Littlejohn, Mitchell, J.R. Smith, Stavrinakis, Toole, Whipper and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1315, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WAGE WITHHOLDING FOR THE COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FAMILY COURT SHALL ORDER WAGE WITHHOLDING UPON FINDING THAT A PERSON, WHO IS NOT REQUIRED TO PAY THROUGH WAGE WITHHOLDING OR THE FAMILY COURT, IS, OR HAS BEEN, IN ARREARS IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THREE OR MORE MONTH'S SUPPORT OBLIGATION.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3479 -- Rep. Hosey: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL TO RELEASE PROPERTY TAX REIMBURSEMENTS FOR THE ALLENDALE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE 2005-06 FISCAL YEAR THAT ARE CURRENTLY BEING WITHHELD BECAUSE OF THE FAILURE OF THE ALLENDALE COUNTY GOVERNMENT TO SUBMIT AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR THE 2004-05 FISCAL YEAR, WITH THE AMOUNT RELEASED TO BE BASED UPON THE DISTRICT'S PORTION OF THE TOTAL PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE FOR THE COUNTY, WHICH IS 57.9646 PERCENT, MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL AMOUNT WITHHELD FOR THE COUNTY.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3480 -- Reps. Jefferson, Agnew, Ballentine, Hiott, Knight and Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 4-10, 2007, AS NATIONAL HIV/AIDS AWARENESS WEEK.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3481 -- Reps. Cato, G. Brown, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Dantzler, Haley, Huggins, Leach, Owens, Skelton, G.M. Smith and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-10-230, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS WHOM THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 10, TITLE 40, REGULATING FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS, DO NOT APPLY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CHAPTER 10 DOES NOT APPLY TO PERSONS WHO ARE EMPLOYED BY PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS TO REPAIR, ALTER, MAINTAIN, TEST, OR INSPECT FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS, WATER SPRAY SYSTEMS, OR WATER FOAM SYSTEMS IF THIS WORK IS CONDUCTED BY PERSONS UNDER THE CONTROL OR SUPERVISION OF A PERSON WITH A NICET LEVEL III CERTIFICATION AND IF THE PUBLIC INSTITUTION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ACTS OF THESE EXEMPT EMPLOYEES.
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Veto Overridden

H. 3482 -- Rep. Talley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RATES AND INCOME BRACKETS APPLICABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS, ESTATES, AND TRUSTS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX ACT, SO AS TO REDUCE THE TOP MARGINAL TAX RATE FROM SEVEN PERCENT TO 6.6 PERCENT AND TO UPDATE THE BRACKETS TO REFLECT PAST INFLATION ADJUSTMENTS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3483 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-240, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TEMPORARY POSSESSION, CONSUMPTION, AND SALE PERMITS OF BEER OR WINE, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE ISSUANCE OF THESE PERMITS AT CERTAIN HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE SPORTING EVENTS AND OTHER HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE-SANCTIONED EVENTS OR COMPETITIONS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3484 -- Reps. Edge, Leach, Witherspoon, Barfield, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Brantley, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Crawford, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrison, Haskins, Herbkersman, Hinson, Limehouse, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Merrill, Owens, M.A. Pitts, Rice, Scarborough, Shoopman, Simrill, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.R. Smith, Stewart, Toole, Viers and Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 18 TO TITLE 12 SO AS TO PROVIDE A CREDIT FOR CERTAIN TAXES FOR TUITION PAID TO PUBLIC OR INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS, TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR REPORTING AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS CHAPTER; BY ADDING ARTICLE 6 TO CHAPTER 63, TITLE 59 SO AS TO ALLOW CERTAIN STUDENTS TO USE AN EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP EQUAL TO A PORTION OF THE AVERAGE STATE PER PUPIL EXPENDITURE TO TRANSFER FROM A FAILING PUBLIC SCHOOL TO ANOTHER PUBLIC SCHOOL OR TO AN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL, TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADDITIONAL AWARD FOR TRANSPORTATION OF THE TRANSFERRING STUDENT, TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS, TO PROVIDE THE DUTIES OF A FAILING PUBLIC SCHOOL AND THE DUTIES AND RIGHTS OF THE PARENT AND STUDENT WHO WISHES TO TRANSFER, AND TO PROVIDE FOR REPORTING, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND CONDUCTING OF EXAMINATIONS AND INVESTIGATIONS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3485 -- Rep. Talley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-520, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ANNUAL INFLATION ADJUSTMENTS TO STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX BRACKETS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION LIMITING THE INFLATION ADJUSTMENT TO ONE-HALF OF THE ACTUAL INFLATION RATE AND TO DELETE REDUNDANT LANGUAGE.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3486 -- Reps. Gullick, F.N. Smith, Mulvaney, Witherspoon, Crawford, Delleney, Kirsh, Lowe, Moss, J.M. Neal, Spires, Bowen, Simrill, Funderburk, Ceips and R. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 49-21-55 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO REVIEW STREAM FLOW DATA REPORTED BY THE UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY AT A RIVER BASIN WHERE WATER FLOWS INTO THE STATE FROM A NEIGHBORING STATE AND WATER QUALITY DATA GENERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, A NEIGHBORING STATE, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, AND TO PROVIDE A QUARTERLY REPORT OF THESE RECORDS TO VARIOUS GOVERNMENT ENTITIES, TO REPORT A SIGNIFICANT DECLINE IN THE WATER QUALITY OR FLOW OF A RIVER BASIN TO VARIOUS GOVERNMENT ENTITIES PROMPTLY; AND TO REQUIRE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO PURSUE ACTION NEEDED TO CAUSE A NEIGHBORING STATE TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OR FLOW OF WATER FLOWING FROM THAT STATE INTO THIS STATE'S RIVER BASINS, AND TO REQUIRE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO PURSUE THE RECOVERY OF RELATED DAMAGES; TO AMEND SECTION 49-21-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE INTERBASIN TRANSFER OF WATER, SO AS TO DEFINE A "SIGNIFICANT DECLINE IN WATER QUALITY AND FLOW".
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H. 3487 -- Reps. Spires, Bingham, Frye, Haley, Huggins, F.N. Smith, G.R. Smith, Bowen, Brantley, Crawford, Gambrell, Leach, Mitchell, E.H. Pitts and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-95, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PARENTAL IMMUNITY IN CASES OF INCORRIGIBILITY OF A SEVENTEEN-YEAR-OLD CHILD, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IMMUNITY ALSO APPLIES IN CASES OF NEGLIGENT SUPERVISION IF THE CHILD IS EXCLUDED FROM THE HOME AND THERE IS A DEMONSTRABLE RECORD THAT THE CHILD IS INCORRIGIBLE.
Introduced and Committed
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H. 3488 -- Rep. Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-60-255 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.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3489 -- Rep. Funderburk: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND COMMEND AUSTIN AND SALLY BROWN, OF CAMDEN, FOR THEIR DECADES OF SELFLESS EFFORT AND ONGOING COMMITMENT TO THE CITY OF CAMDEN AND KERSHAW COUNTY, RESULTING IN IMMEASURABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE BETTERMENT OF LIFE FOR ALL WHO LIVE THERE, AND TO WISH THEM MUCH HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS IN ALL THEIR FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 3490 -- Reps. G.M. Smith, E.H. Pitts, Delleney, Harrison, Hart, Lucas, Rutherford, Sandifer, Stavrinakis, Thompson, Weeks, Whitmire and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 22, TITLE 17, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM BY DESIGNATING THE EXISTING SECTIONS AS ARTICLE 1 AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 SO AS TO CREATE THE "ALCOHOL EDUCATION PROGRAM ACT", TO PROVIDE THAT EACH SOLICITOR HAS THE AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM FOR PERSONS WHO COMMIT CERTAIN ALCOHOL-RELATED OFFENSES, AND TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE OPERATION OF A PROGRAM AND REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONS DESIRING TO ENTER A PROGRAM.
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Veto Overridden

H. 3491 -- Rep. Hayes: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE TOWN OF LAKE VIEW ON THE OCCASION OF ITS CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 3492 -- Rep. Anthony: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 12 OF ACT 79 OF 1955 AND SECTION 1 OF ACT 301 OF 1971, BOTH PREVIOUSLY CODIFIED AS PART OF SECTION 21-4172, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1962, RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF UNION COUNTY AND THE DETERMINATION OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF ITS BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE PROHIBITION OF CLOSING A HIGH SCHOOL IN UNION COUNTY WITHOUT A UNANIMOUS VOTE OF ITS TRUSTEES.
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H. 3493 -- Reps. Bingham, Toole, E.H. Pitts, Huggins, Haley, Ballentine, Cotty, McLeod, Spires and Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 9-1-1815 SO AS TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL COST OF LIVING INCREASE EQUAL TO 1.4 PERCENT FOR SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM RETIREMENT ALLOWANCES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2007, SO THAT THE TOTAL OF INCREASE FOR THESE ALLOWANCES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2007, EQUALS THE INCREASES IN THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION INCREASE NOT TO EXCEED ONE PERCENT TO FUND THIS COST OF LIVING INCREASE IF EARNING ON SYSTEM ASSETS WOULD NOT OTHERWISE ALLOW THE ADDITIONAL INCREASE.
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H. 3494 -- Rep. Bingham: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-1-145 SO AS TO ALLOW A COUNTY AND MUNICIPALITY BY ORDINANCE TO IMPLEMENT A SENIOR CITIZEN PROPERTY TAX WORK-OFF PROGRAM ALLOWING PROPERTY TAXPAYERS ELIGIBLE FOR THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION TO WORK OFF THE COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL PORTION OF PROPERTY TAX ON THE TAXPAYER'S RESIDENCE.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3495 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 8-11-160 AND 8-11-165, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AGENCY HEAD SALARY COMMISSION, SO AS TO INCLUDE TECHNICAL COLLEGE PRESIDENTS AS OFFICIALS TO WHICH THESE PROVISIONS APPLY.
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H. 3496 -- Reps. G.M. Smith, Harrison, Cotty, Shoopman, Duncan, Davenport, Leach, Haley, Huggins, McLeod, G.R. Smith, F.N. Smith, Allen, Bales, Ballentine, Barfield, Bingham, Bowen, Brady, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Cooper, Crawford, Edge, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harvin, Haskins, Herbkersman, Hinson, Hiott, Jefferson, Kirsh, Knight, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Merrill, Moss, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Rice, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Skelton, D.C. Smith, J.R. Smith, Spires, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITION OF TERMS WITH REGARD TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERMS "OPERATOR", "MOTOR VEHICLE", AND "DRIVER"; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-286, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PERMIT, OR THE DENIAL OF THE ISSUANCE OF A LICENSE OR A PERMIT TO A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE WHO HAS OPERATED A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "OPERATES" FOR THE TERM "DRIVES", THE TERM "REASONABLE SUSPICION" FOR THE TERM "PROBABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE", AND THE TERM "INFORMED" FOR THE TERM "NOTIFIED IN WRITING", TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO SECTION 56-5-2933, TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES THE RECORDING OF THE PERIOD PRIOR TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF A BREATH TEST, TO REVISE THE PERIOD OF TIME A PERSON'S PRIVILEGE TO DRIVE MUST BE SUSPENDED WHEN HE REFUSES TO SUBMIT TO A CHEMICAL TEST TO DETERMINE WHETHER HE WAS OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR ANOTHER ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE OR SUBMITS TO THE TEST AND THE TEST RESULTS INDICATE CERTAIN LEVELS OF ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION, TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, TO REVISE THE CONTENT OF THE INFORMATION THAT MUST BE PROVIDED TO A PERSON BEFORE A BREATH TEST MAY BE ADMINISTERED, TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES A PERSON'S PRIVILEGES TO OPERATE A VEHICLE BE REINSTATED WHEN THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLE HEARINGS DOES NOT ISSUE A WRITTEN ORDER OR FAILS TO NOTIFY A PERSON OF A NEW HEARING DATE, TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLE HEARINGS TO ISSUE ITS WRITTEN ORDERS WITHIN THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING, AND TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "INFORMED"; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-748, RELATING TO PERSONS WHO ARE INELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO IS ISSUED A RESTRICTED LICENSE PURSUANT TO SECTION 56-5-2951 MAY NOT OBTAIN A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE UNDER THIS PROVISION, AND TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE" FOR THE TERM "SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE"; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2930, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE BY A PERSON UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE" FOR THE TERM "DRIVE A MOTOR VEHICLE", TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROSECUTION OF AND PENALTIES FOR PERSONS CONVICTED OF DRIVING WHILE IMPAIRED AT VARIOUS LEVELS OF ILLEGAL ALCOHOL CONCENTRATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2934, RELATING TO THE RIGHT TO COMPULSORY PROCESS, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO SECTION 56-5-2933, TO DELETE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "DOCUMENTS", AND TO DELETE CERTAIN DUTIES THAT A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER MUST PERFORM WHEN HE ARRESTS A PERSON FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR ANOTHER ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2942, RELATING TO THE IMMOBILIZATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE OWNED BY A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR ANOTHER ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO SECTION 56-5-2933, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MUST DETERMINE THE VEHICLES THAT MUST BE IMMOBILIZED INSTEAD OF THE COURT, TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, TO DELETE THE OFFENSE OF FALSIFYING A REPORT CONCERNING VEHICLES OWNED OR REGISTERED TO A PERSON, TO INCREASE THE FEE FOR REREGISTERING AN IMMOBILIZED MOTOR VEHICLE, AND TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR THE TERM "PRIOR OFFENSE"; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2945, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF CAUSING GREAT BODILY INJURY OR DEATH BY OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE" FOR THE TERM "DRIVING A MOTOR VEHICLE", TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON CONVICTED UNDER THIS PROVISION IS GUILTY OF THE OFFENSE OF DRIVING WHILE IMPAIRED; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2950, RELATING TO A DRIVER'S IMPLIED CONSENT TO TESTING FOR ALCOHOL OR DRUGS, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "OPERATES" FOR THE TERM "DRIVES", TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT PROHIBITS AN OFFICER FROM REQUIRING ADDITIONAL BREATH TESTS AND THE PROVISION THAT ALLOWS AN OFFICER TO ADMINISTER A BREATH TEST IF THE ARRESTEE'S CONDUCT DURING THE PRETEST PERIOD IS VIDEOTAPED, TO REVISE THE CONTENT OF THE INFORMATION THAT MUST BE PROVIDED TO A PERSON WHO IS SCHEDULED TO UNDERGO A BREATH TEST, TO PROVIDE THAT EVIDENCE REGARDING THE QUALIFICATION OF A PERSON WHO WITHDRAWS A BLOOD SAMPLE MAY BE PROVIDED AT TRAIL BY TESTIMONY OF THE OFFICER WHO HAS CHARGED A DEFENDANT OF DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS, TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO SECTION 56-5-2933, TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "IMPAIRED BY ALCOHOL" FOR THE TERM "UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL", AND TO REVISE THE PROCEDURE FOR THE EXCLUSION FROM EVIDENCE OF TEST RESULTS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2951, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF A PERSON'S PRIVILEGE TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "OPERATES" FOR THE TERM "DRIVES", TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO SECTION 56-5-2933, TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT CONTAINS THE DUTIES OF THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLE HEARINGS WHEN IT FAILS TO HOLD CERTAIN HEARINGS WITHIN A THIRTY-FIVE DAY PERIOD, TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "INFORMED" FOR THE TERM "ADVISED IN WRITING", TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT PROVIDES A DEADLINE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF AN ORDER BY THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLE HEARINGS, TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT RESTRICTS THE CLASS OF PERSON WHOSE PRIVILEGE TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE MUST BE DENIED FOR REFUSING TO SUBMIT TO A BREATH TEST OR DRIVING WITH AN ILLEGAL ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION, TO INCREASE THE PERIOD OF TIME THE PERSON'S PRIVILEGE IS DENIED, AND TO REVISE THE LEVEL OF ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION WHICH IS CONSIDERED ILLEGAL; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2953, RELATING TO VIDEOTAPING OF A PERSON CHARGED WITH DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR ANOTHER ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE AT THE INCIDENT SITE AND THE BREATH TESTING SITE, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO SECTION 56-5-2933, TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT PROVIDES WHEN THE VIDEO RECORDINGS MUST END AND BE COMPLETED, AND TO REVISE THE SUBJECT MATTER THAT MUST BE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDINGS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2954, RELATING TO BREATH TESTING SITES, SO AS TO PROVIDE WHEN THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION ARE SATISFIED, AND TO PROVIDE WHEN CERTAIN MOTIONS RELATING TO MATTERS CONTAINED UNDER ARTICLE 23, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 56 MUST BE MADE; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 56-5-2933, 56-5-2940, AND 56-5-3000 RELATING TO DRIVING WITH AN UNLAWFUL ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION, PENALTIES FOR OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR ANOTHER ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE, AND THE PUBLICATION OF THE NAMES OF DRIVER'S WHOSE LICENSES HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED.
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H. 3497 -- Rep. Hiott: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE PICKENS HIGH SCHOOL "LADY FLAME" VOLLEYBALL TEAM, COACH, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THEM ON THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE 2006 CLASS AAA STATE VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3498 -- Rep. Hiott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE PICKENS HIGH SCHOOL "LADY FLAME" VOLLEYBALL TEAM ON ITS IMPRESSIVE WIN OF THE 2006 CLASS AAA STATE VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE AND TO HONOR THE PLAYERS AND COACH JENNIFER GRAVELY ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 3499 -- Reps. Cato, Sandifer, Scott, Agnew, Alexander, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Brantley, G. Brown, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Duncan, Gambrell, Gullick, Hardwick, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hosey, Jennings, Leach, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Moss, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Pinson, M.A. Pitts, E.H. Pitts, Rutherford, D.C. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.R. Smith, Spires, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Weeks, White, Whitmire, Williams, Witherspoon, Hiott, Skelton, Shoopman, Rice, Owens, Govan, Huggins, Allen, Mulvaney, Sellers, Kennedy, Miller, Coleman, Mitchell, Walker and Toole: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 33 OF TITLE 58, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 4 RELATING TO ELECTRICAL UTILITY FACILITY SITING AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SO AS TO REVISE PROCEDURES FOR APPROVING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ADDITION OF BASE LOAD GENERATION PLANTS AND TO PROTECT SOUTH CAROLINA RATEPAYERS BY ENHANCING THE CERTAINTY OF INVESTMENTS IN THE INFRASTRUCTURE OF ELECTRIC UTILITIES IN THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 58-27-610, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN REGARD TO SERVICE RIGHTS OF ELECTIVE SUPPLIERS, SO AS TO ADD A DEFINITION OF "CORRIDOR RIGHTS"; TO AMEND SECTION 58-27-620, RELATING TO SERVICE RIGHTS OF AND RESTRICTIONS ON ELECTRIC SUPPLIERS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THESE RIGHTS AND RESTRICTIONS AND A REVISION OF CERTAIN TERRITORIAL ASSIGNMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 58-27-660, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FURNISHING OF ELECTRIC SERVICE IN AREAS SERVED BY ANOTHER SUPPLIER, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION MAY ORDER AN ELECTRIC SUPPLIER TO FURNISH ELECTRIC SERVICE; TO AMEND SECTION 58-27-865, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FUEL COSTS FOR PRODUCING ELECTRIC POWER AND THE RECOVERY OF THESE COSTS, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE DEFINITION OF "FUEL COST" CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL COSTS AND EMISSIONS ALLOWANCE COSTS INCURRED IN THE PRODUCTION OF ELECTRIC POWER AND TO ALLOW THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION BY ORDER TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL COSTS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE DEFINITION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 58-27-1210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXTENSION OF ELECTRIC FACILITIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN AN ELECTRIC SUPPLIER MUST OBTAIN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION APPROVAL FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ELECTRIC FACILITIES.
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H. 3500 -- Rep. Vick: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE CHERAW HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM ON ITS OUTSTANDING WIN OF THE STATE AA FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP, AND TO HONOR THE PLAYERS AND THEIR COACH JOHNNY WHITE, ON AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3501 -- Reps. Limehouse, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, Moss, Mulvaney, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sellers, Shoopman, Simrill, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MRS. EMILY SMITH SCHROEDER FOR THIRTY-TWO YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT, AND TO WISH FOR HER MANY YEARS OF HEALTH AND HAPPINESS IN HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 3502 -- Reps. G.R. Smith, Allen, Bannister, Bedingfield, Hamilton, Leach, Shoopman and Taylor: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE BOB SHUMAKER, OF GREENVILLE, AUTHOR OF THE SCHMOONEY TRILOGIES, A CHILDREN'S BOOK SERIES IN WHICH THE ENDEARING MAIN CHARACTER "THE SCHMOONEY" TAKES CHILDREN ON WONDERFUL ADVENTURES AND TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS DEDICATION TO HELPING IMPROVE READING SKILLS AND LITERACY ACROSS THE STATE AND TO DECLARE THE SCHMOONEY THE HONORARY MASCOT FOR LITERACY IN SOUTH CAROLINA FOR 2007-2008.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 3503 -- Reps. Govan, Parks, Gullick, Sellers, J.H. Neal, Alexander, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Bowen, Breeland, R. Brown, Clyburn, Gambrell, Hart, Hayes, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Jefferson, Mitchell, Moss, Mulvaney, J.M. Neal, Ott, M.A. Pitts, Scott, Spires, Stavrinakis and Williams: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-150-372 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A RESIDENT STUDENT WHO IS AT LEAST A SOPHOMORE ATTENDING A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE INSTITUTION IN THIS STATE, MAJORING IN SCIENCE OR MATHEMATICS, AND RECEIVING A HOPE SCHOLARSHIP SHALL RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL HOPE SCHOLARSHIP STIPEND FOR THE REMAINDER OF HIS UNDERGRADUATE TERM IF HE MEETS CERTAIN CONDITIONS INCLUDING MAKING SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS TOWARD RECEIVING AN UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE IN SCIENCE OR MATHEMATICS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A SCIENCE OR MATHEMATICS MAJOR INCLUDES AN ENGINEERING MAJOR; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-113-60 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A RESIDENT STUDENT WHO IS AT LEAST A SOPHOMORE ATTENDING A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE INSTITUTION IN THIS STATE, MAJORING IN SCIENCE OR MATHEMATICS, AND RECEIVING A NEED-BASED GRANT SHALL RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIP STIPEND FOR THE REMAINDER OF HIS UNDERGRADUATE TERM IF HE MEETS CERTAIN CONDITIONS INCLUDING MAKING SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS TOWARD RECEIVING AN UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE IN SCIENCE OR MATHEMATICS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A SCIENCE OR MATHEMATICS MAJOR INCLUDES AN ENGINEERING MAJOR.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3504 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-15-60 AND SECTION 39-15-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE LABELING OF TOYS, TABLEWARE AND HOUSEWARE, RESPECTIVELY, CONTAINING EXCESSIVE LEVELS OF LEAD AND PROVIDING A CIVIL PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3505 -- Reps. Harrell, W.D. Smith, Cato, Chellis, Cooper, Harrison, Walker, Witherspoon, Merrill, Cotty, Duncan, Hagood, Huggins, Scarborough, Haley, Davenport, Ballentine, Bannister, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Brady, Breeland, G. Brown, Ceips, Clemmons, Crawford, Dantzler, Delleney, Gambrell, Gullick, Hamilton, Haskins, Hayes, Hinson, Hiott, Kelly, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Littlejohn, Lowe, Lucas, Mahaffey, Moss, Mulvaney, Owens, Perry, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Shoopman, Simrill, Skelton, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, White, Whitmire, Young, Hodges, Viers and Rice: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE STATE PORTS AUTHORITY TO CONTINUE AND BRING TO ITS EARLIEST CONCLUSION THE CONDEMNATION ACTION IT HAS BEGUN INVOLVING APPROXIMATELY ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED ACRES IN JASPER COUNTY NEEDED TO DEVELOP NEW TERMINAL FACILITIES; TO PROVIDE THAT THE POWER AND AUTHORITY OF JASPER COUNTY TO UNDERTAKE ANY CONDEMNATION ACTION REGARDING THIS APPROXIMATELY ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED ACRES IN JASPER COUNTY OR ANY OTHER CONDEMNATION ACTION IN REGARD TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF TERMINAL FACILITIES IN JASPER COUNTY IS SUSPENDED FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS JOINT RESOLUTION; TO DIRECT THE STATE PORTS AUTHORITY TO CONTINUE AND COMPLETE CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS BEGUN BEFORE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS JOINT RESOLUTION IN REGARD TO THESE NEW TERMINAL FACILITIES; TO DIRECT THE STATE PORTS AUTHORITY TO BEGIN SPECIFIC NEW UNDERTAKINGS WITHIN A STIPULATED TIME FRAME UPON FINAL CONCLUSION INCLUDING ALL APPEALS OF THE ABOVE CONDEMNATION ACTION, TO ESTABLISH THE SAVANNAH RIVER MARITIME COMMISSION AND PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES, AND TO ESTABLISH THE JASPER COUNTY PORT FACILITY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND AND FOR THE USE OF MONIES IN THE FUND.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Amended
Amended
Request for Debate
Message to Senate
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3506 -- Rep. W.D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-560, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION OF THE JUDICIAL CODE OF CONDUCT TO ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES, SO AS TO APPLY THE RULES FOR DISCIPLINE AND SANCTIONS IN THE CODE OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT TO ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES AND TO ALLOW AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE AND THE JUDGE'S SPOUSE TO ATTEND A JUDICIAL OR BAR-RELATED FUNCTION OR PARTICIPATE IN AN ACTIVITY DEVOTED TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE LEGAL PROCESS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3507 -- Reps. Rice, Allen, Cato, Hamilton, Leach, Loftis and J.R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 745 OF 1967, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE GREATER GREENVILLE SEWER DISTRICT (CURRENTLY WESTERN CAROLINA SEWER AUTHORITY), SO AS TO INCREASE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE AUTHORITY BY ADDING THE CHAIRMEN OF CERTAIN ENTITIES SERVICED BY THE AUTHORITY AS EX OFFICIO VOTING MEMBERS.
Introduced
Committed
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Other proceedings
Point of Order

H. 3508 -- Reps. Vick and Neilson: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR TO THE SCHOOL OFFICIALS, ATHLETES, AND COACHES OF THE CHERAW HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING WIN OF THE STATE AA FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP, AND TO HONOR THEM ON AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3509 -- Reps. Mitchell, Whipper, Parks, Haley, Hodges, J.H. Neal, Bedingfield, F.N. Smith, Gullick, Pinson, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowen, Brady, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Hiott, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Moss, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Perry, Phillips, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sellers, Shoopman, Skelton, D.C. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Vick, Viers, Walker, Williams, Witherspoon, Young, Bowers, J.M. Neal, Loftis, Simrill, White, Mulvaney, Whitmire, Frye and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 22 TO TITLE 31 TO ENACT THE "WILLIAM C. MESCHER LOCAL HOUSING TRUST FUND ENABLING ACT", TO MAKE CERTAIN FINDINGS BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS, AND TO ALLOW A LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO CREATE AND OPERATE A "LOCAL HOUSING TRUST FUND" OR A "REGIONAL HOUSING TRUST FUND".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor removed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Senate Amendments Amended
Debate Adjourned
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

H. 3510 -- Reps. Vick, M.A. Pitts, Lowe and Bedingfield: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-530, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MIGRATORY WATERFOWL STAMPS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOR THE PRIVILEGE OF HUNTING MIGRATORY WATERFOWL, A PERSON MUST PURCHASE A MIGRATORY WATERFOWL PERMIT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ALSO SHALL PRODUCE AN ANNUAL COMMEMORATIVE MIGRATORY WATERFOWL STAMP, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE COST AND MANNER OF SALE OF THESE PERMITS AND STAMPS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-535, RELATING TO MIGRATORY GAME BIRD PERMITS, FEES, AND INTEGRATION WITH OTHER HUNTING LICENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT STATE RESIDENTS AT LEAST SIXTY-FOUR YEARS OF AGE AND WHO HOLD A LIFETIME HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSE ARE NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE A MIGRATORY GAME BIRD PERMIT; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MIGRATORY WATERFOWL COMMITTEE, SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE THE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF THE MIGRATORY WATERFOWL COMMITTEE; AND TO ADD SECTION 50-11-22 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL WITHOUT A FEDERAL PERMIT TO HARM, DISTURB, OR TAKE ACTIVELY NESTING WATERFOWL, ITS NEST, OR EGGS OR TO DISTURB OR DAMAGE A WATERFOWL NEST BOX, AND PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Message to Senate
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Sustained

H. 3511 -- Reps. Umphlett, G. Brown, Clemmons, Dantzler, Leach, M.A. Pitts and Viers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-1-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS NOT CONSIDERED DUAL OFFICEHOLDERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN OFFICER IN THE MILITIA, A NOTARY PUBLIC, A DELEGATE TO A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION, A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WHO HOLDS A LOCAL OFFICE AND A CORRECTIONS OFFICER WHO HOLDS A LOCAL OFFICE ARE NOT CONSIDERED A DUAL OFFICEHOLDER FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Point of Order

H. 3512 -- Reps. Crawford, Scarborough, Bales, Ballentine, Bowen, Chellis, Clyburn, Dantzler, Funderburk, Hagood, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Littlejohn, Lowe, Mack, McLeod, Owens, M.A. Pitts, Rice, Sandifer, Shoopman, Spires, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Umphlett, Whipper and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-37-50 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A HOSPITAL SHALL MAKE AVAILABLE TO THE PARENTS OF A NEWBORN BABY A VIDEO PRESENTATION ON THE DANGERS OF SHAKING INFANTS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SHALL REVIEW ALL SUBMITTED VIDEOS AND SHALL APPROVE ACCEPTABLE VIDEOS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL MAKE THE VIDEO AVAILABLE TO ANY INTERESTED PERSON AT COST, TO PROVIDE THAT THE VIDEO PRESENTATION MUST BE MADE AVAILABLE TO A CHILDCARE PROVIDER, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR SHALL REQUEST PEDIATRIC HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TO REVIEW THE DANGERS ASSOCIATED WITH SHAKING INFANTS.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3513 -- Reps. Govan, Whipper, Mitchell, Alexander, Battle, Breeland, Chellis, Hayes, Hodges, Jefferson, Mack, Miller, Moss and Stavrinakis: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE THE ERNEST F. "FRITZ" HOLLINGS MONUMENT COMMISSION AND PROVIDE FOR THE COMMISSION'S MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES, AND RELATED MATTERS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3514 -- Reps. Harrell, Toole, Pinson, Dantzler, Hayes, Leach, J.R. Smith and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO DELETE THE DEFINITION FOR "OFFICE"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-1524, RELATING TO VENDOR PREFERENCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PREFERENCES FOR END PRODUCTS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA AND FROM THE UNITED STATES AND FOR CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS WHO EMPLOY INDIVIDUALS DOMICILED IN SOUTH CAROLINA, TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS, PROVIDE FOR ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PREFERENCES, PROVIDE FOR APPLICATION FOR THE PREFERENCES AND PENALTIES FOR FALSE APPLICATION, AND TO MAKE EXCEPTIONS TO THE PREFERENCES.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3515 -- Reps. Herbkersman, Whipper, Hagood, Hayes, Hodges, Jefferson, Leach, Limehouse, G.M. Smith and Stavrinakis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-75-70 SO AS TO REQUIRE AN INSURER DOING BUSINESS IN THIS STATE WHO ISSUES A POLICY COVERING PROPERTY TO GIVE A DISCOUNT TO A POLICY HOLDER WHO INSTALLS AND MAINTAINS OPERABLE STORM SHUTTERS ON THE INSURED PROPERTY.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3516 -- Reps. Huggins, Mahaffey, Sandifer, Bowen and Lowe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-57-80, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE AS A REAL ESTATE BROKER, SALESPERSON, OR PROPERTY MANAGER, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CRIMINAL RECORD REPORTS AND SATISFACTORY EVIDENCE THAT THE APPLICANT IS OF GOOD MORAL CHARACTER.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Non-Concurrence
Conference Committee
Message to Senate
Message from Senate

H. 3517 -- Rep. Merrill: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 58-35-105 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL ELECTRICAL UTILITY AND ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE POWER LINES CONSTRUCTED, INSTALLED, OR MODIFIED AFTER JULY 1, 2007, MUST BE LOCATED UNDER GROUND AND TO ALLOW THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE APPROPRIATE UTILITY A FEE TO OFFSET THE COST OF BURYING THE POWER LINES.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3518 -- Reps. Neilson, Lucas and Vick: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 102 IN CHESTERFIELD COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE CHESTERFIELD COUNTY/DARLINGTON COUNTY LINE TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH CHESTERFIELD COUNTY ROAD S 1380 "JAMES THOMAS 'TOM' TEAL ROAD" AS A LASTING TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE JAMES THOMAS 'TOM' TEAL WHO SERVED AS CHESTERFIELD COUNTY MAGISTRATE FROM 1964 TO 1994, AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "JAMES THOMAS 'TOM' TEAL ROAD".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 3519 -- Rep. Duncan: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MR. WILLIE "ED" LITTLE, OF LAURENS COUNTY, FOR TWENTY-SEVEN YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS TEACHER, COACH, AND PRINCIPAL, AND TO HONOR HIM FOR THE LASTING POSITIVE IMPACT HE HAS HAD ON THE CITIZENS OF HIS COUNTY, THE CITY OF CLINTON, AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3520 -- Rep. Perry: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AIKEN PACERS GOLF TEAM FOR ITS OUTSTANDING 2006 SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING ITS THIRD CONSECUTIVE NCAA DIVISION II MEN'S GOLF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, AND TO HONOR THE TEAM'S SUPERLATIVE PLAYERS, COACH, AND STAFF.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3521 -- Rep. Perry: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AIKEN PACERS GOLF TEAM, COACH, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THEM ON THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE 2006 NCAA DIVISION II MEN'S GOLF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3522 -- Reps. Duncan, Ballentine, Merrill, Bannister, Bedingfield, Bowen, Gullick, Haley, Herbkersman, Littlejohn, Ott, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Scarborough, Taylor, Witherspoon and Talley: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3650 SO AS TO ENACT THE "COMMUNITY SCHOOLS INVESTMENT ACT", TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON IS ALLOWED AN INCOME TAX CREDIT UP TO ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS A YEAR FOR A CONTRIBUTION TO A PUBLIC SCHOOL, TO PROVIDE FOR A COMMUNITY SCHOOLS INVESTMENT COMMITTEE AT EACH PUBLIC SCHOOL THAT RECEIVES A CONTRIBUTION TO DETERMINE HOW THE FUNDS ARE SPENT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT TOTAL TAX CREDITS CLAIMED MAY NOT EXCEED FIVE MILLION DOLLARS EACH YEAR.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3523 -- Rep. Hart: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-15-150 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MANUFACTURER OF A NEW MOTOR VEHICLE THAT IS SOLD OR LEASED IN THIS STATE WHICH IS EQUIPPED WITH AN EVENT DATA RECORDER OR A SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE SHALL DISCLOSE THIS INFORMATION IN THE MOTOR VEHICLE'S OWNER'S MANUAL AND ON ITS WINDOW STICKER, TO PROVIDE THAT A COMPANY THAT RENTS A MOTOR VEHICLE THAT IS EQUIPPED WITH THIS DEVICE MUST DISCLOSE ITS EXISTENCE IN THE COMPANY'S RENTAL AGREEMENT, TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR THE TERM "RECORDING DEVICE", TO RESTRICT THE USE OF CERTAIN DATA OBTAINED BY A RECORDING DEVICE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT IF A VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A RECORDING DEVICE THAT IS CAPABLE OF RECORDING OR TRANSMITTING CERTAIN INFORMATION AND THAT CAPABILITY IS PART OF A SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE, THE FACT THAT THE INFORMATION MAY BE RECORDED OR TRANSMITTED MUST BE DISCLOSED IN THE SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE AGREEMENT.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3524 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-2-185 SO AS TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS, PROHIBIT THE USE OF CERTAIN SCAN-BACK OR SCAN-DOWN REBATES TO RETAILERS OF BEER, WINE, OR ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3525 -- Reps. Bedingfield, G.R. Smith, Pinson, J.H. Neal, F.N. Smith, Allen, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Brantley, Cato, Frye, Funderburk, Gullick, Haley, Harrell, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hodges, Howard, Kelly, Knight, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, Moss, Mulvaney, Neilson, J.R. Smith, W.D. Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Walker and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-171 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHOSE DRIVER'S LICENSE HAS BEEN SUSPENDED FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER FOR CHILD SUPPORT MAY OBTAIN A SPECIAL ROUTE-RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3526 -- Reps. Taylor, Brady, Bales, Bedingfield, Bowers, Branham, Chellis, Gullick, Hagood, Hardwick, Knight, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, Scarborough, J.R. Smith, Talley, Bingham, Toole, R. Brown, Mulvaney, Whipper and Loftis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3477 SO AS TO ALLOW AN EMPLOYER A CREDIT AGAINST THE STATE INCOME TAX EQUAL TO ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS IN A TAXABLE YEAR FOR EACH APPRENTICE EMPLOYED IN AN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM REGISTERED WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, TO ALLOW UNUSED CREDIT TO CARRY FORWARD TO FIVE SUCCEEDING TAXABLE YEARS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THIS CREDIT.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 3527 -- Reps. Crawford, Scarborough, F.N. Smith, Barfield, Clemmons, Duncan, Hardwick, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Mack, Moss, J.H. Neal, M.A. Pitts, Thompson and Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-540, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ELECTRONIC MONITORING OF CERTAIN SEX OFFENDERS, SO AS REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "ACTIVE ELECTRONIC MONITORING DEVICE".
Introduced and Committed

H. 3528 -- Reps. M.A. Pitts, Stewart, G.M. Smith, Merrill, Bedingfield, Perry, Davenport, Bingham, Brantley, Chellis, Delleney, Hinson, Jefferson, Knight, Lowe, Mulvaney, J.M. Neal, Ott, Owens, Stavrinakis, Toole, Vick, White, Williams, Young, Mahaffey and Umphlett: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-215, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF CONCEALABLE WEAPONS PERMITS, SO AS TO RESTRICT THE CIRCUMSTANCES UPON WHICH THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION MAY RELEASE ITS LIST OF PERMIT HOLDERS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended

H. 3529 -- Reps. F.N. Smith, Davenport, Haskins, Bannister, Bedingfield, Brantley, Cato, Chellis, Coleman, Hagood, Hardwick, Harrison, Hodges, Howard, Mitchell, J.H. Neal, Shoopman, G.M. Smith, W.D. Smith, Stavrinakis and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-520, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR PERMITS FOR THE SALE OF BEER OR WINE, AND SECTION 61-6-110, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS, BOTH SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE APPLICANT VERIFY INSURANCE LIABILITY COVERAGE.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3530 -- Reps. Hosey, Anderson, Breeland, Clyburn, Hodges, Howard, Jefferson and Parks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-170, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSTITUTIONS AND TRANSACTIONS EXEMPT FROM PROVISIONS OF LAW PERTAINING TO STATE CERTIFICATION OF NEED AND HEALTH FACILITY LICENSURE, SO AS TO EXEMPT A FACILITY ONLY FOR ENDOSCOPY AND LOCATED IN A PRIMARY CARE HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SHORTAGE AREA (HPSA) FROM STATE CERTIFICATE OF NEED REQUIREMENTS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3531 -- Reps. Duncan and Harrell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CREATE A COMMITTEE TO STUDY HOW BEST TO ALLOW THE STATE'S PORTION OF EDUCATIONAL FUNDING TO FLOW DOWN TO THE SCHOOLS IN A WEIGHTED PUPIL FORMULA OR "BACKPACKING" WITH THE CHILD, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT IT SHALL RENDER ITS REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS NO LATER THAN JANUARY 15, 2008, AT WHICH TIME IT SHALL BE DISSOLVED.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3532 -- Rep. F.N. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-329 SO AS TO REQUIRE A HEALTH CARE FACILITY TO OBTAIN A PATIENT'S INFORMED, WRITTEN CONSENT BEFORE ANY INVASIVE PROCEDURE IS PERFORMED ON THE PATIENT AND TO ALSO REQUIRE THE PHYSICIAN PERFORMING THE PROCEDURE TO OBTAIN SUCH CONSENT IF THE PHYSICIAN IS AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3533 -- Reps. Talley, Kelly and Bannister: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE A STUDY COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING WIND ENERGY PRODUCTION FARMS IN SOUTH CAROLINA, TO PROVIDE FOR THE STUDY COMMITTEE'S MEMBERSHIP, AND TO REQUIRE THE STUDY COMMITTEE TO REPORT ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2008, AT WHICH TIME THE STUDY COMMITTEE IS ABOLISHED.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3534 -- Rep. Harrison: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF CECILIA S. DUDLEY OF RICHLAND COUNTY, AND TO CONVEY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3535 -- Reps. J.E. Smith and Harrison: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE HAND MIDDLE SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMMENDING THEM ON THEIR FIRST-PLACE FINISH IN THE 2006 SOUTH CAROLINA BAR LAW RELATED EDUCATION STATE MIDDLE SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3536 -- Reps. J.E. Smith and Harrison: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE HAND MIDDLE SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL TEAM ON ITS FIRST-PLACE FINISH IN THE 2006 SOUTH CAROLINA BAR LAW RELATED EDUCATION STATE MIDDLE SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3537 -- Rep. Talley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONVEY THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF CLYDE PEARSON, OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY, AND TO EXPRESS DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3538 -- Reps. Herbkersman, Gullick, Funderburk and R. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 5-3-105 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNING BODY OF A MUNICIPALITY TO ANNEX AN AREA BY ORDINANCE IF THE AREA IS COMPLETELY SURROUNDED BY THE MUNICIPALITY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 5-3-305, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF CONTIGUOUS PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY BY A MUNICIPALITY, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN GEOGRAPHICAL FACTORS THAT CAN BE USED TO ESTABLISH CONTIGUITY TO PROPERTY ANNEXED BY A MUNICIPALITY.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3539 -- Reps. Scott, Govan and Hart: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS QUALIFIED TO VOTE BY ABSENTEE BALLOT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A QUALIFIED ELECTOR MEETING CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERMITTED TO VOTE BY ABSENTEE BALLOT BY MAIL, AND THAT ANY QUALIFIED ELECTOR MUST BE PERMITTED TO VOTE BY ABSENTEE BALLOT IN ANY ELECTION IN WHICH HE IS ENTITLED TO VOTE FOR ANY REASON IF THE QUALIFIED ELECTOR APPEARS IN PERSON TO CAST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT AS PROVIDED BY LAW.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3540 -- Rep. Scott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 7-15-220, 7-15-380, AS AMENDED, 7-15-385, AS AMENDED, AND 7-15-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CASTING A BALLOT BY MEANS OF AN ABSENTEE BALLOT, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE SIGNATURE OR MARK OF AN ABSENTEE APPLICANT BE WITNESSED.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3541 -- Reps. Scott, Govan and Hart: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 53-5-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LEGAL HOLIDAY, SO AS TO ESTABLISH GENERAL ELECTION DAY AS A STATE HOLIDAY.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3542 -- Reps. Anderson, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, Moss, Mulvaney, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sellers, Shoopman, Simrill, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR BISHOP JOHN HURST ADAMS AND DOLLIE D. ADAMS FOR THEIR MANY AND VARIED CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON REACHING THEIR FIFTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY, CELEBRATED AUGUST 2006, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES FOR MANY MORE YEARS OF BLESSING AND FULFILLMENT.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 3543 -- Reps. Funderburk and Mulvaney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-23-230, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE, RENEWAL, AND REINSTATEMENT OF A LICENSE ISSUED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION BOARD, AMONG OTHER THINGS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE PERIOD IN WHICH A LICENSEE MAY FILE AN APPLICATION TO REINSTATE A LAPSED LICENSE FROM NINETY DAYS TO THREE HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE DAYS, AND TO REQUIRE THAT AN APPLICANT SEEKING REINSTATEMENT OF A LAPSED LICENSE MEET CERTAIN CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading

H. 3544 -- Reps. Dantzler, Umphlett, McLeod, Bedingfield, Bowers, Harrell, Jefferson, E.H. Pitts, G.R. Smith, Williams and Bales: A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS AND TO PROVIDE REVENUES TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2007; TO REGULATE THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS; TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Point of Order
Point of Order
Point of Order
Point of Order

H. 3545 -- Reps. Witherspoon, Hosey, Perry, Davenport, Cato, Stewart, J.R. Smith, D.C. Smith, G.R. Smith, Littlejohn, Loftis, Hardwick, Edge, Barfield, M.A. Pitts, Hiott, Sandifer, Hamilton, Rutherford, Clyburn, Clemmons, F.N. Smith, Viers, Alexander, Breeland, Hayes, Rice, Weeks and Mulvaney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-46-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOLUME LIMITATIONS ON THE DISPOSAL OF LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A TOTAL VOLUME LIMIT OF FORTY THOUSAND CUBIC FEET INCLUDING NONREGIONAL WASTE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2023; AND TO AMEND SECTION 48-46-50, RELATING TO VOTING BY SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSIONERS OR ALTERNATE COMMISSIONERS TO THE ATLANTIC COMPACT COMMISSION, SO AS TO DIRECT THE COMMISSIONERS AND ALTERNATE COMMISSIONERS TO VOTE IN A MANNER TO AUTHORIZE THE IMPORTATION OF NONREGIONAL WASTE SO LONG AS IMPORTATION WOULD NOT CAUSE THE FACILITY TO EXCEED A TOTAL VOLUME LIMIT OF FORTY THOUSAND CUBIC FEET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2023.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor removed
Co-Sponsor removed
Co-Sponsor removed

H. 3546 -- Reps. J.H. Neal, Whipper, Anderson, Cobb-Hunter, Hosey, Mack and Parks: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROPOSE AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE II OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE, BY ADDING SECTION 12 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A PROCEDURE BY WHICH A CANDIDATE FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE MAY FINANCE HIS CAMPAIGN WITH PUBLIC FUNDS AS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY DETERMINE.
Introduced and Committed

H. 3547 -- Reps. Moss, Gambrell, Leach, Ballentine and Toole: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-650, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES WITH REGARD TO INVESTIGATING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT REPORTS, DETERMINING WHETHER SUCH REPORTS ARE FOUNDED OR UNFOUNDED, AND PLACING THE NAMES OF PERPETRATORS IN THE CENTRAL REGISTRY OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH A PERPETRATOR'S NAME MUST BE PLACED IN THE REGISTRY BY PROVIDING THAT IF THE COURT FINDS THAT A PERPETRATOR PHYSICALLY NEGLECTED, SEVERELY NEGLECTED, OR REPEATEDLY NEGLECTED A CHILD, THE PERPETRATOR'S NAME MUST BE PLACED IN THE REGISTRY.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor removed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Point of Order

H. 3548 -- Reps. Moss, Gambrell, Leach and Ballentine: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1572, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, SO AS TO ADD AS A GROUND THAT THE INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF THE PARENT, INCLUDING INCARCERATION, RENDERS IT IMPROBABLE FOR THE PARENT TO CARE FOR THE CHILD FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3549 -- Rep. Miller: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-5-50, AS