Journal of the Senate
of the First Session of the 118th General Assembly
of the State of South Carolina
being the Regular Session Beginning Tuesday, January 13, 2009
&
Extended Regular Session
October 27 & 28, 2009


VETOES

(A108, R18, H3583) -- Reps. Funderburk, Lucas and Gunn: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY MISSED ON FEBRUARY 4, 2009, BY THE STUDENTS OF MIDWAY ELEMENTARY, BETHUNE ELEMENTARY, MOUNT PISGAH ELEMENTARY, BARON DEKALB ELEMENTARY, NORTH CENTRAL MIDDLE, AND NORTH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOLS WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW IS EXEMPT FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP; AND TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DISTRICTS MAY CLOSE FOR UP TO THREE DAYS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT'S CHOOSING DURING THE 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR AND THAT MAKE-UP REQUIREMENTS ARE WAIVED.
Message fr. Hs. - Veto Overridden (82-9)
Printed Page 1820, Apr. 22
Overridden by Sen. (36-6)
Printed Page 1882, Apr. 23

(A110, R19, H3649) -- Reps. Hiott, Rice, Skelton and Owens: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY MISSED ON MARCH 2, 2009, BY THE STUDENTS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PICKENS COUNTY WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW IS EXEMPT FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP.
Message fr. Hs. - Veto Overridden (4-0)
Printed Page 1820, Apr. 22
Overridden by Sen. (2-0)
Printed Page 1841, Apr. 23

(A109, R26, S540) -- Senator Alexander: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF OCONEE COUNTY ON MARCH 2, 2009, DUE TO SNOW, IS EXEMPT FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP.
Message fr. Gov. (5/6/09)
Printed Page 2429, May 7
Carried over
Printed Page 2512, May 12
Printed Page 2605, May 13
Overridden by Sen. (1-0)
Printed Page 2665, May 14
Message fr. Hs. - Veto Overridden (2-0)
Printed Page 2778, May 20

(A17, R38, H3627) -- Reps. Miller and Anderson: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 59-67-535, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE USE OF BOATS OPERATED BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF SCHOOL CHILDREN FROM ISLANDS TO MAINLAND SCHOOLS BY CERTAIN OTHER PERSONS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF THESE BOATS BY THE DEPARTMENT ON SANDY ISLAND, FOR USE OF THESE BOATS BY SPECIFIED PERSONS, AND THE PROCEDURES APPLICABLE FOR USE.
Message fr. Hs. - Veto Overridden (98-0)
Printed Page 2597, May 13
Overridden by Sen. (45-0)
Printed Page 2666, May 14

(A101, R41, H3776) -- Reps. A.D. Young, Harrell, Horne and Knight: AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE DORCHESTER COUNTY TO PAY PER DIEM, TRAVEL, OR OTHER EXPENSES TO A MEMBER OF A COUNTY BOARD OR COMMISSION WHEN THE MEMBER TRAVELS AND INCURS EXPENSES RELATING TO HIS DUTIES WHILE SERVING ON THE BOARD
Message fr. Hs. - Veto Overridden (3-0)
Printed Page 2596, May 13
Overridden by Sen. (3-0)
Printed Page 2667, May 14

(A23, R49, H. 3560) -- Ways and Means: GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 1 Overridden (98-19)
Printed Page 2817, May 20
Veto 1 Overridden by Sen. (34-12)
Printed Page 2667, May 14
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 2 Overridden (93-33)
Printed Page 2823, May 20
Veto 2 Overridden by Sen. (34-11)
Printed Page 2824, May 20
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 3 Overridden (105-14)
Printed Page 2900, May 21
Veto 3 Overridden by Sen. (34-11)
Printed Page 2901, May 21
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Message fr. Hs. - Veto 4 Overridden (11-104)
Printed Page 2866, May 21
Veto 4 Overridden by Sen. ()
 
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 5 Overridden (84-37)
Printed Page 2964, May 21
Veto 5 Overridden by Sen. (33-13)
Printed Page 2965, May 21
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 6 Overridden (88-31)
Printed Page 2966, May 21
Veto 6 Overridden by Sen. (34-12)
Printed Page 2966, May 21
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 7 Overridden (95-23)
Printed Page 2967, May 21
Veto 7 Sustained by Sen. (30-16)
Printed Page 2968, May 21
Veto 7 Reconsidered/Overridden by Sen. (31-14)
Printed Page 3025, May 21
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 8 Overridden (90-25)
Printed Page 2969, May 21
Veto 8 Sustained by Sen. (30-16)
Printed Page 2970, May 21
Veto 8 Reconsidered/Overridden by Sen. (31-14)
Printed Page 3026, May 21
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 9 Overridden (76-37)
Printed Page 2990, May 21
Veto 9 Sustained by Sen. (22-22)
Printed Page 2990, May 21
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 10 Overridden (89-28)
Printed Page 2991, May 21
Veto 10 Sustained by Sen. (22-21)
Printed Page 2992, May 21
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 11 Overridden (90-28)
Printed Page 3007, May 21
Veto 11 Sustained by Sen. (27-19)
Printed Page 3007, May 21
Veto 11 Reconsidered/Overridden by Sen. (30-14)
Printed Page 3020, May 21
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 12 Overridden (88-28)
Printed Page 3009, May 21
Veto 12 Sustained by Sen. (27-19)
Printed Page 3009, May 21
Veto 12 Reconsidered/Overridden by Sen. (30-14)
Printed Page 3021, May 21
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 13 Overridden (88-31)
Printed Page 3010, May 21
Veto 13 Sustained by Sen. (27-19)
Printed Page 3011, May 21
Veto 13 Reconsidered/Overridden by Sen. (30-14)
Printed Page 3022, May 21
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 14 Overridden (84-36)
Printed Page 3012, May 21
Veto 14 Sustained by Sen. (27-19)
Printed Page 3013, May 21
Veto 14 Reconsidered/Overridden by Sen. (30-14)
Printed Page 3023, May 21
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 15 Sustained (4-112)
Printed Page 2867, May 21
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 16 Overridden (88-28)
Printed Page 3016, May 21
Veto 16 Overridden by Sen. (31-14)
Printed Page 3016, May 21
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 17 Overridden (83-35)
Printed Page 3028, May 21
Veto 17 Overridden by Sen. (39-4)
Printed Page 3028, May 21
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 18 Sustained (9-102)
Printed Page 2867, May 21
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 19 Sustained (10-102)
Printed Page 2867, May 21
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 20 Sustained (9-103)
Printed Page 2868, May 21
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 21 Sustained (9-106)
Printed Page 2868, May 21
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 22 Sustained (11-104)
Printed Page 2869, May 21
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 23 Sustained (10-105)
Printed Page 2869, May 21
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 24 Overridden (85-30)
Printed Page 3029, May 21
Veto 24 Overridden by Sen. (32-13)
Printed Page 3030, May 21
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 25 Sustained (11-102)
Printed Page 2869, May 21
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 26 Sustained (7-101)
Printed Page 2870, May 21
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 27 Overridden (85-29)
Printed Page 3031, May 21
Veto 27 Overridden by Sen. (38-8)
Printed Page 3031, May 21
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 28 Overridden (99-20)
Printed Page 3048, May 21
Veto 28 Overridden by Sen. (30-14)
Printed Page 3048, May 21
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 29 Overridden (79-37)
Printed Page 3052, May 21
Veto 29 Overridden by Sen. (30-14)
Printed Page 3053, May 21
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 30 Sustained (8-100)
Printed Page 2870, May 21
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 31 Sustained (5-101)
Printed Page 2871, May 21
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 32 Sustained (72-47)
Printed Page 3032, May 21
Hs. Reconsidered/Overridden (86-33)
Printed Page 3033, May 21
Veto 32 Sustained by Sen. (24-20)
Printed Page 3033, May 21
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 33 Overridden (83-34)
Printed Page 3034, May 21
Veto 33 Overridden by Sen. (43-3)
Printed Page 3035, May 21
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 34 Sustained (2-110)
Printed Page 2871, May 21
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 35 Sustained (7-99)
Printed Page 2871, May 21
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 36 Sustained (4-100)
Printed Page 2872, May 21
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 37 Sustained (5-99)
Printed Page 2872, May 21
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 38 Overridden (87-32)
Printed Page 3036, May 21
Veto 38 Overridden by Sen. (31-14)
Printed Page 3036, May 21
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 39 Overridden (112-0)
Printed Page 3037, May 21
Veto 39 Overridden by Sen. (46-0)
Printed Page 3038, May 21
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 40 Overridden (97-17)
Printed Page 3039, May 21
Veto 40 Sustained by Sen. (29-15)
Printed Page 3039, May 21
Veto 40 Reconsidered/Overridden by Sen. (32-13)
Printed Page 3045, May 21
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 41 Overridden (84-34)
Printed Page 3041, May 21
Veto 41 Sustained by Sen. (0-46)
Printed Page 3041, May 21
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 42 Sustained (3-107)
Printed Page 2873, May 21
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 43 Overridden (97-18)
Printed Page 3042, May 21
Veto 43 Overridden by Sen. (34-11)
Printed Page 3042, May 21
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 44 Overridden (98-18)
Printed Page 3043, May 21
Veto 44 Overridden by Sen. (34-11)
Printed Page 3044, May 21
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 45 Overridden (100-16)
Printed Page 3046, May 21
Veto 45 Sustained by Sen. (28-17)
Printed Page 3047, May 21
Veto 45 Reconsidered/Overridden by Sen. (31-12)
Printed Page 3050, May 21
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 46 Overridden (109-10)
Printed Page 3054, May 21
Veto 46 Overridden by Sen. (37-8)
Printed Page 3055, May 21
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 47 Overridden (109-9)
Printed Page 3056, May 21
Veto 47 Overridden by Sen. (39-6)
Printed Page 3056, May 21
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 48 Overridden (96-20)
Printed Page 3057, May 21
Veto 48 Overridden by Sen. (36-9)
Printed Page 3058, May 21
Message fr. Hs. - Veto 49 Overridden (99-16)
Printed Page 3059, May 21
Veto 49 Overridden by Sen. (37-8)
Printed Page 3059, May 21

(A71, R51, H3616) -- Rep. Simrill: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 27 TO CHAPTER 53, TITLE 59 SO AS TO ENACT THE "STATE BOARD FOR TECHNICAL AND COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION ACT"; TO CREATE THE AIKEN TECHNICAL COLLEGE ENTERPRISE CAMPUS AUTHORITY, THE GREENVILLE TECHNICAL COLLEGE ENTERPRISE CAMPUS AUTHORITY, THE ORANGEBURG-CALHOUN TECHNICAL COLLEGE ENTERPRISE CAMPUS AUTHORITY, THE SPARTANBURG COMMUNITY COLLEGE ENTERPRISE CAMPUS AUTHORITY, AND THE YORK TECHNICAL COLLEGE ENTERPRISE CAMPUS AUTHORITY; TO PROVIDE THAT EACH AUTHORITY MUST BE GOVERNED BY A BOARD, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD; TO PROVIDE FOR LEASE AND LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT APPROVAL; TO PROVIDE THAT THE POWERS GRANTED TO AN AUTHORITY MUST COMPLY WITH THE PROCUREMENT CODE; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, NOTES, AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR INDEBTEDNESS BY AN AUTHORITY; TO PROVIDE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS; TO PROVIDE THAT AN AUTHORITY IS NOT REQUIRED TO PAY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS, AND THAT BONDS, NOTES, AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR INDEBTEDNESS ISSUED BY AN AUTHORITY MAY NOT BE TAXED; TO REQUIRE A COMMISSION TO DESIGNATE THE AREA THAT COMPRISES THE ENTERPRISE CAMPUS, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE COMMISSION POWERS AND DUTIES WITH RESPECT TO ENTERPRISE CAMPUS PROPERTY.
Message fr. Hs. - Veto Overridden (104-0)
Printed Page 2779, May 20
Overridden by Sen. (37-3)
Printed Page 3126, June 16

(A72, R55, S116) -- Senators Knotts and McConnell: AN ACT 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"; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-1524, AS AMENDED, 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; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-3215, RELATING TO CONTRACTS FOR DESIGN SERVICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A RESIDENT PREFERENCE; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 11-35-3025 RELATING TO APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDERS IN CONNECTION WITH CERTAIN CONTRACTS.
Message fr. Gov. (6/2/09)
Printed Page 3128, June 16
Overridden by Sen. (33-10)
Printed Page 3130, June 16
Message fr. Hs. - Veto Overridden (88-15)
Printed Page 3132, June 16

(A73, R64, S351) -- Senators Grooms, McConnell and Ford: AN ACT TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 54, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CREATION AND ORGANIZATION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE PORTS AUTHORITY, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR ITS ESTABLISHMENT AND ORGANIZATION INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO CLARIFY THAT THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE AUTHORITY ARE EXERCISED BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS, TO PROVIDE THAT CANDIDATES FOR APPOINTMENT MUST POSSESS CERTAIN QUALIFICATIONS, TO PROVIDE THAT CANDIDATES MUST BE SCREENED TO DETERMINE WHETHER THEY POSSESS THE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS BEFORE THEY MAY SERVE ON THE BOARD, TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD MAY BE REMOVED FROM OFFICE ONLY FOR CERTAIN REASONS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD MUST PERFORM AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TO ESTABLISH THAT DIRECTORS HAVE A DUTY OF GOOD FAITH AND ORDINARY CARE WHEN DISCHARGING THEIR DUTIES AS A DIRECTOR, AND TO PROHIBIT CONFLICT OF INTEREST TRANSACTIONS; BY ADDING ARTICLE 2 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 54 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MUST EMPLOY AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF PORT OPERATIONS AND TO ESTABLISH THE DIRECTOR'S DUTY TO OPERATE THE PORTS IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE MISSION, POLICIES, AND DIRECTION OF THE BOARD; TO AMEND SECTION 54-3-140, RELATING TO POWERS OF THE PORTS AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MUST ADOPT AN ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE FOR AUTHORITY OPERATIONS, TO REQUIRE A LONG-RANGE PORT DEVELOPMENT AND CAPITAL FINANCING PLAN, TO PROVIDE THAT THE AUTHORITY MUST CONSIDER PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE OPERATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE AUTHORITY SHALL TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO ESTABLISH RAIL ACCESS TO PORT FACILITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 54-3-1040, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE FURNISHING OF THE STATEMENT TO CERTAIN OFFICIALS AND ENTITIES AND ITS POSTING ON THE AUTHORITY'S WEBSITE; BY ADDING SECTION 54-3-1060 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE AUTHORITY MUST MAINTAIN A TRANSACTION REGISTER OF ALL FUNDS EXPENDED OVER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS AND FOR OTHER REQUIREMENTS IN REGARD TO THE REGISTER; BY ADDING ARTICLE 13 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 54 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A REVIEW AND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION ON THE STATE PORTS AUTHORITY AND PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES, AND POWERS; BY ADDING SECTION 54-3-155 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL FROM THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, THE AUTHORITY MAY NOT SELL ANY REAL PROPERTY OR ANY BUILDINGS, TERMINALS, OR OTHER PERMANENT STRUCTURES, EXCLUDING EQUIPMENT, APPURTENANT TO REAL PROPERTY THAT ARE OR MAY BE USED TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE AUTHORITY; TO AMEND SECTION 54-3-110, RELATING TO STATE HARBORS AND SEAPORTS OPERATED BY THE AUTHORITY, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO PORT ROYAL AND ADD A REFERENCE TO JASPER; TO AMEND SECTION 54-3-130, RELATING TO THE PURPOSES OF THE AUTHORITY, SO AS TO REVISE REFERENCES TO THE PORTS IT IS REQUIRED TO DEVELOP; BY ADDING SECTION 54-3-115 SO AS TO DIRECT THE AUTHORITY TO TAKE ALL ACTION NECESSARY TO EXPEDITIOUSLY DEVELOP A PORT IN JASPER COUNTY IN A SPECIFIED MANNER; BY ADDING SECTION 54-3-117 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE AUTHORITY SHALL TAKE ALL ACTION NECESSARY TO EXPEDITIOUSLY COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION OF A CONTAINER TERMINAL IN NORTH CHARLESTON; BY ADDING SECTION 54-3-118 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS THE INTENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT THE STATE PORTS AUTHORITY BOARD CONSIDER PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS WITH PRIVATE INVESTORS THAT INCREASE CAPITAL INVESTMENTS IN PORT FACILITIES AND IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA; BY ADDING SECTION 13-1-1355 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL RAILROAD TRACKS, SPURS, EQUIPMENT, AND OTHER SPECIFIED PROPERTY WHICH ARE NECESSARY FOR THE OPERATION OF ANY RAILROAD LOCATED ON ANY 'APPLICABLE FEDERAL MILITARY INSTALLATION' OR 'APPLICABLE FEDERAL FACILITY' AS DEFINED IN SECTION 12-6-3450 MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED WITHOUT THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; TO AMEND SECTION 1-3-240, RELATING TO THE REMOVAL OF OFFICERS BY THE GOVERNOR, SO AS TO ADD THE STATE PORTS AUTHORITY TO THE LIST OF ENTITIES THE GOVERNING BOARD OF WHICH MAY BE REMOVED BY THE GOVERNOR ONLY FOR CERTAIN REASONS CONSTITUTING CAUSE; TO AMEND SECTION 54-3-700, RELATING TO CESSATION OF MARINE TERMINAL OPERATIONS AT PORT ROYAL, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR ITS CESSATION AND THE MANNER IN WHICH THE PORT ROYAL REAL PROPERTY SHALL BE SOLD; BY ADDING SECTION 54-3-119 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE PORTS AUTHORITY BOARD IS DIRECTED TO SELL UNDER THOSE TERMS AND CONDITIONS IT CONSIDERS MOST ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE AUTHORITY AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ALL REAL PROPERTY IT OWNS ON DANIEL ISLAND AND THOMAS (ST. THOMAS) ISLAND, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER OF SUCH SALE AND DISPOSITION, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ENCOURAGES DISCUSSIONS BETWEEN INTERESTED PARTIES AND THE TOWN OF PORT ROYAL CONCERNING THE BUILDING OF A BOAT LANDING NORTH OF THE BROAD RIVER IN BEAUFORT COUNTY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS NEGOTIATED BETWEEN THE TOWN OF PORT ROYAL AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE PORTS AUTHORITY PURSUANT TO SECTION 54-3-700 SHOULD BE USED TO BUILD THE BOAT LANDING.
Message fr. Gov. (6/2/09)
Printed Page 3133, June 16
Overridden by Sen. (35-9)
Printed Page 3137, June 16
Message fr. Hs. - Veto Overridden (102-3)
Printed Page 3141, June 16

(A74, R67, S364) -- Senator Alexander: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-9-25 SO AS TO ENACT THE "VOLUNTEER STRATEGIC ASSISTANCE AND FIRE EQUIPMENT 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, TO PROVIDE FOR THE SAFETY OF VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS, TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS OF CERTAIN TERMS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE GRANTS.
Message fr. Gov. (6/2/09)
Printed Page 3157, June 16
Overridden by Sen. (41-1)
Printed Page 3159, June 16
Message fr. Hs. - Veto Overridden (106-0)
Printed Page 3160, June 16

(A75, R70, S453) -- Senators Verdin and Ford: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 47-4-160 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UNITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT MAY NOT ENACT ORDINANCES, ORDERS, OR OTHER REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE CARE AND HANDLING OF LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS THE INTENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO OCCUPY THE FIELD CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF THE CARE AND HANDLING OF LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY, TO PROVIDE THAT LOCAL LAWS AND ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO THE REGULATION OF AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE CARE AND HANDLING OF LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY ARE PREEMPTED AND SUPERSEDED BY STATE LAW AND STATE AGENCY REGULATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-330, RELATING TO LOCAL FEE IMPOSITION LIMITATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNING BODY OF A COUNTY MAY NOT IMPOSE A FEE ON AGRICULTURAL LANDS, FORESTLANDS, OR UNDEVELOPED LANDS FOR A STORMWATER, SEDIMENT, OR EROSION CONTROL PROGRAM UNLESS CHAPTER 14 OF TITLE 48 ALLOWS FOR THE IMPOSITION OF THIS FEE ON THESE LANDS, AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 47-9-60 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY PROPERTY OWNERS AND RESIDENTS WITHIN A TWO-MILE RADIUS OF A PERMITTED LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY FACILITY, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF A SWINE FACILITY, MAY APPEAL A PERMIT ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL PERTAINING TO THE FACILITY; AND BY ADDING SECTION 47-9-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE COMPOUNDING PHARMACIST WHO FILLS AN ORDER FOR PERFORMANCE ENHANCING MINERAL OR DRUG COMPOUNDS WHICH ARE NOT FDA APPROVED FOR POLO HORSES PRIOR TO A POLO MATCH MUST CERTIFY THE COMPOUND WITH HIS SIGNATURE ACCOMPANIED BY A COMPLETE LISTING OF THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED IN THE COMPOUND AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Message fr. Gov. (6/2/09)
Printed Page 3161, June 16
Overridden by Sen. (36-8)
Printed Page 3163, June 16
Message fr. Hs. - Veto Overridden (95-10)
Printed Page 3165, June 16

(A97, R83, S758) -- Senator Land: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 355 OF 2004, RELATING TO THE ONE PERCENT SALES AND USE TAX WITHIN CLARENDON COUNTY, TO ALLOW REVENUES OF THE TAX TO BE USED TO ENSURE THE DELIVERY OF ACADEMIC AND ART INSTRUCTION DURING THE 2009-2010 AND 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEARS.
Message fr. Gov. (6/2/09)
Printed Page 3166, June 16
Overridden by Sen. (1-0)
Printed Page 3168, June 16
Message fr. Hs. - Veto Overridden (1-0)
Printed Page 3169, June 16

(A76, R88, H3018) -- Reps. E.H. Pitts, Huggins, Gunn, Bales, Limehouse, Barfield, Hardwick, Hearn, Edge, Gambrell, Thompson, Bowen, Harrison, Umphlett, Sandifer, Herbkersman, G.M. Smith, Lowe, Vick, H.B. Brown, R.L. Brown, Viers, Clemmons, Ballentine, Mitchell and M.A. Pitts: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM PROPERTY TAX THE VALUE OF IMPROVEMENTS TO REAL PROPERTY CONSISTING OF A NEWLY CONSTRUCTED DETACHED SINGLE FAMILY HOME THROUGH THE EARLIER OF THE PROPERTY TAX IN WHICH THE HOME IS SOLD OR OTHERWISE OCCUPIED, OR THE SIXTH PROPERTY TAX YEAR ENDING DECEMBER THIRTY-FIRST AFTER THE HOME IS COMPLETED AND A CERTIFICATE FOR OCCUPANCY ISSUED THEREON IF REQUIRED AND TO PROVIDE THE METHOD OF APPLYING FOR THE EXEMPTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATIONS AND VALUATION OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO REVISE AN ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT TO RECEIVE THE FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO FOR OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.
Message fr. Hs. - Veto Overridden (111-1)
Printed Page 3169, June 16
Overridden by Sen. (42-2)
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(A77, R91, H3087) -- Reps. Brady and M.A. Pitts: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-535, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON PLACES OF RESIDENCE FOR SEX OFFENDERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LOCAL GOVERNMENT MAY NOT ENACT AN ORDINANCE THAT EXPANDS OR CONTRACTS THE BOUNDARIES OF THE AREAS IN WHICH A SEX OFFENDER MAY OR MAY NOT RESIDE THAT ARE CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION; AND TO AMEND ACT 333 OF 2008, RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON PLACES OF RESIDENCE FOR SEX OFFENDERS AND PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR VARIOUS PORTIONS OF THIS ACT.
Message fr. Hs. - Veto Overridden (77-38)
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Overridden by Sen. (29-14)
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(A78, R98, H3301) -- Reps. Harrell, Cato, Sandifer, Sellers, Neilson, Erickson, Bannister, Bedingfield, Merrill, Mitchell, Anthony, Bingham, Huggins, Vick, Cooper, Chalk, J.R. Smith, Willis, Gilliard, Allison, Anderson, Bales, Battle, Bowers, Brady, G.A. Brown, H.B. Brown, Cole, Daning, Duncan, Edge, Forrester, Gambrell, Gullick, Hamilton, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hiott, Jefferson, Horne, Kirsh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Miller, Millwood, Nanney, Ott, Owens, Parker, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Scott, Simrill, Skelton, D.C. Smith, G.R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stewart, Stringer, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, White, Whitmire and Wylie: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 34-39-175 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE CONSUMER FINANCE DIVISION OF THE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO IMPLEMENT A REAL-TIME INTERNET ACCESSIBLE DATABASE FOR DEFERRED PRESENTMENT PROVIDERS TO VERIFY IF DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS ARE OUTSTANDING FOR A PARTICULAR PERSON; BY ADDING SECTION 34-39-270 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A DEFERRED PRESENTMENT PROVIDER FROM ENTERING INTO A DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTION WITH A PERSON WHO HAS AN OUTSTANDING DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTION OR WHO HAS ENTERED INTO AN EXTENDED PAYMENT PLAN AGREEMENT AND TO REQUIRE A DEFERRED PRESENTMENT PROVIDER TO VERIFY WHETHER AN INDIVIDUAL IS ELIGIBLE TO ENTER INTO A DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTION; BY ADDING SECTION 34-39-280 SO AS TO ALLOW A DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTION CUSTOMER WHO IS UNABLE TO REPAY A TRANSACTION WHEN DUE TO ENTER ONE EXTENDED PAYMENT PLAN DURING A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD; TO AMEND SECTION 34-39-130, RELATING TO LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR DEFERRED PRESENTMENT PROVIDERS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT A PERSON FROM ENGAGING IN THE BUSINESS OF DEFERRED PRESENTMENT SERVICES WITH A RESIDENT OF SOUTH CAROLINA EXCEPT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 39, TITLE 34; TO AMEND SECTION 34-39-180, RELATING TO DEFERRED PRESENTMENT RESTRICTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TOTAL AMOUNT ADVANCED TO A CUSTOMER FOR DEFERRED PRESENTMENT OR DEPOSIT, EXCLUSIVE OF PERMISSIBLE FEES, MAY NOT EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 24-39-150, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION FOR LICENSURE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE APPLICATION AND RENEWAL FEES AND TO DESIGNATE THE RECIPIENTS AND PERMITTED USES OF RENEWAL FEE COLLECTIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 34-39-290 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE BOARD OF FINANCIAL ADVISORS TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY DETAILING CERTAIN DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTION DATA PROVIDED BY THE DATABASE VENDOR; TO AMEND SECTION 34-39-200, RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON ACTIVITIES BY PERSONS REQUIRED TO BE LICENSED, SO AS TO IDENTIFY CERTAIN LIMITED EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 34-39-180, RELATING TO DEFERRED PRESENTMENT RESTRICTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LICENSEE SHALL NOT CHARGE A FEE IN EXCESS OF FIFTEEN PERCENT OF THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE TRANSACTION FOR ACCEPTING A CHECK FOR DEFERRED PRESENTMENT OR DEPOSIT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 34-39-180, RELATING TO DEFERRED PRESENTMENT RESTRICTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO IDENTIFY A LICENSEE'S CIVIL REMEDIES IF A CHECK IS RETURNED DUE TO INSUFFICIENT FUNDS, CLOSED ACCOUNT, OR STOP PAYMENT ORDER.
Message fr. Hs. - Veto Overridden (105-4)
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Overridden by Sen. (39-3)
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(A79, R115, H3762) -- Reps. Duncan, Umphlett, Dillard, Ott, Forrester, D.C. Moss, Parker, Stringer, Vick, Hodges and Knight: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 77 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY ISSUE "OUR FARMS-OUR FUTURE" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES; TO AMEND ARTICLE 45, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES ISSUANCE OF "SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE LICENSE PLATES", SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THESE LICENSE PLATES TO THE "SOUTH CAROLINA WILDLIFE LICENSE PLATES", TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURES WHEREBY THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ISSUE THESE LICENSE PLATES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE "GAME PROTECTION FUND" IS RENAMED THE "FISH AND WILDLIFE PROTECTION FUND"; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-9910, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF "GOLD STAR FAMILY SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES", SO AS TO REVISE THE PROCEDURES REGARDING THE ISSUANCE AND COST OF THESE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES; AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 79 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY ISSUE "RECYCLING SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES".
Message fr. Hs. - Veto Overridden (91-15)
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Overridden by Sen. (34-8)
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(A80, R118, H3919) -- Reps. Mitchell, Alexander, Gunn, Dillard, Hamilton, Limehouse, J.R. Smith, King, Kirsh, Littlejohn, J.M. Neal, Herbkersman, Stavrinakis, Chalk, Cobb-Hunter, Anthony, Branham, Brantley, Parker, Allison, Gilliard, J.H. Neal, Whipper, Mack, Battle, Hosey, Allen, Weeks, Jennings, Loftis, Knight, Vick, Rutherford and Hutto: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-250 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSING COMMISSION TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS TO ENSURE AND FOSTER THE AVAILABILITY OF SAFE, SOUND, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND WORKFORCE HOUSING FOR EVERY SOUTH CAROLINIAN, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSION, AND FOR OTHER PROCEDURAL MATTERS.
Message fr. Hs. - Veto Sustained (69-40)
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Hs. Reconsidered/Overridden (81-24)
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Overridden by Sen. (31-11)
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