South Carolina General Assembly
119th Session, 2011-2012

RATIFICATION OF ACTS

FOR JUNE 05, 2012

Pursuant to an invitation the Honorable Speaker and House of Representatives appeared in the Senate Chamber on June 05, 2012, at 4:20 P.M. and the following Acts and Joint Resolutions were ratified:

(R211, S. 102 (Word version)) -- Senators Grooms, Fair, Verdin and Campsen: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-238 SO AS TO PROHIBIT QUALIFIED HEALTH PLANS OFFERED THROUGH A HEALTH CARE EXCHANGE REQUIRED BY THE FEDERAL "PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT" FROM OFFERING ABORTION COVERAGE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS.

(R212, S. 149 (Word version)) -- Senators Campsen, Rose, McConnell, Ryberg, Fair, Massey, Leventis, Bryant, Davis, Shoopman, Grooms and Hayes: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "EQUAL ACCESS TO INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-100 SO AS TO PERMIT HOME SCHOOL STUDENTS AND GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN WHICH THE STUDENTS RESIDE SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CHARTER SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES.

(R213, S. 429 (Word version)) -- Senators Hayes and Ford: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 62-7-918, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNIFORM PRINCIPAL AND INCOME ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROCESS TO DETERMINE THE ALLOCATION OF PAYMENT MADE FROM A SEPARATE FUND TO CERTAIN TRUSTS AND TO PROVIDE COMMENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 62-7-929, RELATING TO THE UNIFORM PRINCIPAL AND INCOME ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE SOURCE OF FUNDS THAT MUST PAY FOR A TAX ON A TRUST'S SHARE OF THE TAXABLE INCOME OF THE ENTITY AND TO PROVIDE COMMENT.

(R214, S. 1014 (Word version)) -- Senator Knotts: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 17-5-130, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR CANDIDATES FOR CORONER, SO AS TO ELIMINATE TWO YEARS EXPERIENCE AS A LICENSED PRIVATE DETECTIVE AS A QUALIFICATION FOR THE BALLOT AND ADD AS QUALIFICATIONS BEING A MEDICAL DOCTOR OR HOLDING A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN NURSING, TO REPLACE ON THE CORONERS TRAINING ADVISORY COMMITTEE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY WITH THE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE THOSE FORENSIC SCIENCE DEGREE AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS THAT QUALIFY AS "RECOGNIZED" FOR PURPOSES OF THE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED FOR CANDIDATES FOR CORONER.

(R215, S. 1029 (Word version)) -- Senator L. Martin: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 50-1-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES OF CERTAIN BODIES OF WATER, SO AS TO GIVE A NUMERICAL DESIGNATION TO EACH BODY OF WATER ENUMERATED IN THE SECTION AND TO MAKE OTHER TECHNICAL CHANGES TO THE SECTION.

(R216, S. 1033 (Word version)) -- Senators Verdin and Elliott: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY REPEALING CHAPTER 43, TITLE 46 RELATING TO THE MIGRANT FARM WORKERS COMMISSION, ITS MEMBERS, POWERS, AND DUTIES.

(R217, S. 1059 (Word version)) -- Senators Cromer and Elliott: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 48-4-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, SO AS TO ADJUST THE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD TO REFLECT THE ADDITION OF THE NEW CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, TO REVISE THE PROCEDURES BY WHICH A BOARD MEMBER IS APPOINTED CHAIRMAN, AND TO STAGGER THE MEMBERS' TERMS; TO AMEND SECTION 48-4-60, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR MUST BE APPOINTED WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 48-4-50, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE GOVERNING BOARD, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE GOVERNING BOARD HAS NO DUTY OR AUTHORITY CONCERNING THE MANAGEMENT OF, CONTROL OVER, OR ADMINISTRATION OF THE DAY TO DAY AFFAIRS OF THE DEPARTMENT; AND TO CLARIFY THE EFFECT OF CONGRESSIONAL REAPPORTIONMENT UPON THE MEMBERSHIP AND COMPOSITION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD.

(R218, S. 1092 (Word version)) -- Senators Jackson, Courson, Lourie and Scott: AN ACT TO ABOLISH THE RICHLAND COUNTY BOARD OF ASSESSMENT CONTROL AND DEVOLVE ALL OF ITS DUTIES, POWERS, AND FUNCTIONS UPON THE RICHLAND COUNTY COUNCIL AND TO REPEAL SECTION 1 OF ACT 952 OF 1958.

(R219, S. 1134 (Word version)) -- Senator McGill: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 1377 OF 1968, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BOND AUTHORIZATIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BOND AUTHORIZATIONS MAY BE USED AT WILLIAMSBURG TECHNICAL COLLEGE.

(R220, S. 1143 (Word version)) -- Senators Verdin and Rose: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH SOUTH CAROLINA CIVIL WAR HERITAGE TRAILS AS THE OFFICIAL CIVIL WAR ERA HISTORIC DRIVING TRAILS OF SOUTH CAROLINA; TO PERMIT SOUTH CAROLINA CIVIL WAR HERITAGE TRAILS TO CONSULT WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA CIVIL WAR SESQUICENTENNIAL ADVISORY BOARD AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY CONCERNING THE PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, ESTABLISHMENT, MAINTENANCE, AND MARKETING OF THE TRAILS; TO ENCOURAGE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO WORK WITH SOUTH CAROLINA CIVIL WAR HERITAGE TRAILS CONCERNING THE PLACEMENT OF SIGNS ADJACENT TO THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM; AND TO ENCOURAGE THE APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO COOPERATE WITH SOUTH CAROLINA CIVIL WAR HERITAGE TRAILS CONCERNING EDUCATIONAL AND MARKETING MATERIALS.

(R221, S. 1247 (Word version)) -- Senators Alexander, Rankin and Hutto: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 58-3-250, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SERVICE OF FINAL ORDERS AND DECISIONS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, SO AS TO ALLOW THE COMMISSION TO SERVE A FINAL ORDER OR DECISION BY ELECTRONIC SERVICE, REGISTERED MAIL, OR CERTIFIED MAIL.

(R222, S. 1319 (Word version)) -- Senators L. Martin, Matthews, Hayes and Ford: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-75-1010 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A TITLE INSURER MAY ISSUE CLOSING OR SETTLEMENT INSURANCE, TO PROVIDE FOR LOSS AGAINST WHICH THIS INSURANCE MAY INDEMNIFY AN INSURED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PREMIUM CHARGED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION MUST BE APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND MUST NOT BE SUBJECT TO ANY AGREEMENT REQUIRING A DIVISION OF FEES OR PREMIUMS COLLECTED ON BEHALF OF THE TITLE INSURER.

(R223, S. 1331 (Word version)) -- Senators Leatherman and Ford: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 13-17-89 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PROVISION IN CHAPTER 17, TITLE 13 MAY BE CONSTRUED TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY TO COMMIT THE CREDIT AND TAXING POWER OF THE STATE, TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN NOTICE REQUIREMENT WHEN THE AUTHORITY HAS CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS WITH A NONPROFIT ENTITY THAT ESTABLISHES A FOR-PROFIT ENTITY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A FAILURE TO PROVIDE THIS NOTICE MAY NOT BE CONSTRUED TO INDICATE THE AUTHORITY MAY PLEDGE THE CREDIT AND TAXING POWER OF THE STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 13-17-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP AND TERMS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTION OF TWO ADDITIONAL TRUSTEES, TO PERMIT A UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT WHO IS AN EX OFFICIO MEMBER OF THE BOARD TO DESIGNATE THE CHIEF RESEARCH OFFICER OF HIS UNIVERSITY TO PARTICIPATE AND VOTE IN NO MORE THAN TWO MEETINGS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE EACH YEAR, TO PROVIDE FOR MEMBERS' TERMS, FILLING OF VACANCIES, AND REMOVAL OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS, AND TO ALLOW THE CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE AND THE CHAIRMAN OF THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, OR THEIR DESIGNEE, TO SERVE ON THE BOARD, AND TO DELETE ARCHAIC REFERENCES; TO AMEND SECTION 13-17-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE BOARD MAY PROVIDE GUARANTEES AS SECURITY FOR CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 13-17-87, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH INNOVATION CENTERS ESTABLISHED BY THE AUTHORITY, SO AS TO MAKE CERTAIN FINANCING OPTIONAL RATHER THAN MANDATORY, TO EXPAND THE SOURCES OF FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR FINANCING THESE COSTS, AND TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF A PLEDGE OF CREDIT AND TAXING POWER OF THE STATE OR A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE TO FINANCE THESE COSTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-770, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SERVING ON BOARDS, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.

(R224, S. 1364 (Word version)) -- Senator Cromer: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 50-5-1705 AND 50-5-1710, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LAWFUL SIZE AND CATCH LIMITS FOR CERTAIN FISH, SO AS TO PROVIDE LAWFUL SIZE AND CATCH LIMITS FOR SHEEPSHEAD (ARCHOSARGUS PROBATOCEPHALUS).

(R225, S. 1392 (Word version)) -- Senators Campbell and Ford: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 34-13-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TOTAL LIABILITIES OF ANY ONE BORROWER TO A BANK, SO AS TO DEFINE "TOTAL LIABILITIES" WHICH SHALL INCLUDE "DERIVATIVE TRANSACTIONS" AND TO ALSO DEFINE "DERIVATIVE TRANSACTIONS" FOR THIS PURPOSE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 34-13-70, RELATING TO THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF LOANS BY A STATE BANK TO A BORROWER, SO AS TO DEFINE "LOAN" WHICH SHALL INCLUDE "DERIVATIVE TRANSACTIONS", AND TO ALSO DEFINE "DERIVATIVE TRANSACTIONS" FOR THIS PURPOSE.

(R226, S. 1429 (Word version)) -- Senators Alexander and Ford: AN ACT TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 36, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS RESOURCE COORDINATION CENTER AND ITS ADVISORY COUNCIL, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THIS CENTER IS IN THE OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.

(R227, S. 1492 (Word version)) -- Senator Bryant: AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE BOUNDARY LINE BETWEEN TWO SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN ANDERSON COUNTY BISECTS A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY ON WHICH A HOME IS LOCATED THAT CONSTITUTES THE PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE OF SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN LIVING THEREIN AS WELL AS THEIR PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIANS, OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, BISECTS AN ADJOINING PARCEL OR PARCELS OWNED BY THE PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIANS OR MEMBERS OF THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILY ALL OF WHICH ARE CONTIGUOUS TO EACH OTHER, THOSE CHILDREN ARE ENTITLED TO ATTEND THE SCHOOLS OF EITHER DISTRICT REGARDLESS OF THE DISTRICT IN WHICH THE BUILDING ITSELF CONSTITUTING THE PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE IS LOCATED, AND REGARDLESS OF THE AMOUNT OF SCHOOL OPERATING OR DEBT SERVICE AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAXES RECEIVED BY OR REIMBURSED TO EITHER DISTRICT.

(R228, H. 3111 (Word version)) -- Reps. Young, Sandifer, Hayes and D.C. Moss: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 42-15-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MANDATORY APPROVAL OF CERTAIN ATTORNEY AND PHYSICIAN FEES BY THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADOPTION AND ADJUSTMENT OF FEE SCHEDULES BY THE COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADJUSTMENT OF PROPOSED FEE SCHEDULES BY THE COMMISSION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN APPEAL PROCESS FROM A DECISION OF THE COMMISSION CONCERNING A FEE SCHEDULE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-600, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ENUMERATED EXCEPTIONS FROM CONTESTED CASES FROM DEPARTMENTS OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH THAT MUST BE HEARD BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXEMPTION OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION.

(R229, H. 3390 (Word version)) -- Reps. R.L. Brown and Whipper: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 57-9-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PETITIONING A COURT TO ABANDON OR CLOSE A STREET, ROAD, OR HIGHWAY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A NOTICE OF INTENTION TO FILE A PETITION MUST BE POSTED ALONG THE STREET, ROAD, OR HIGHWAY SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE LOCATION OF THE POSTING BY THE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE STREET, ROAD, OR HIGHWAY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SHALL PROMULGATE REGULATIONS THAT WILL ESTABLISH THE MINIMUM MANDATORY SIZE, LANGUAGE, AND POSITIONING OF SIGNS PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION.

(R230, H. 3478 (Word version)) -- Reps. Young, D.C. Moss, Gambrell, Agnew, Bowen, H.B. Brown, Clyburn, Spires, Frye, Bingham, Cobb-Hunter, Hardwick, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hixon, Horne, Hosey, Lucas, McEachern, Ott, Quinn, G.R. Smith, J.R. Smith, Taylor, Umphlett and White: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 39-41-235, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PETROLEUM PRODUCTS AND DIESEL FUEL SUITABLE FOR BLENDING, SALE OF UNBLENDED PRODUCTS WITHOUT NECESSARY ADDITIVES, RECORDKEEPING AND REGISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT, WHOLESALER RESPONSIBILITY, LIABILITY, AND NOTICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS APPLY TO EVERY TERMINAL OPERATOR, SUPPLIER, PERMISSIVE SUPPLIER, REFINER, OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY INVOLVED IN THE BULK TRANSFER OF MOTOR FUEL, TO PROVIDE THOSE CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS DO NOT APPLY BECAUSE OF SPECIFIED HINDRANCES TO COMPLIANCE, AND TO PROVIDE THOSE CIRCUMSTANCES LIMITING THE LIABILITY OF A REFINER, SUPPLIER, WHOLESALER, OR RETAILER FOR THE DISPENSING OF INCOMPATIBLE MOTOR FUEL AT A RETAIL SITE.

(R231, H. 3657 (Word version)) -- Reps. Cooper and Ott: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-45-17 SO AS TO PROVIDE MINIMUM CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR COUNTY TAX COLLECTORS AND PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 12-59-85 SO AS TO ALLOW A COUNTY FORFEITED LAND COMMISSION TO REFUSE TO ACCEPT TITLE TO PROPERTY WHEN REFUSAL IS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-51-50, AS AMENDED, AND 12-51-70, RELATING TO DELINQUENT TAX SALES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SALES DATE AND TO INCREASE FROM THREE HUNDRED TO FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS THE DAMAGES FOR WHICH A DEFAULTING BIDDER IS LIABLE.

(R232, H. 3720 (Word version)) -- Reps. Cooper, Henderson and Patrick: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3360, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF THE JOBS TAX CREDIT, SO AS TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS OF A QUALIFYING SERVICE-RELATED FACILITY AND A TECHNOLOGY INTENSIVE FACILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-20-105, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TAX CREDITS FOR PROVIDING INFRASTRUCTURE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM AGGREGATE CREDIT TO FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ANNUALLY AND TO DEFINE SITE PREPARATION COSTS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-44-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF 'TERMINATION DATE' FOR PURPOSES OF FEE IN LIEU OF TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WITH RESPECT TO A FEE AGREEMENT INVOLVING AN ENHANCED INVESTMENT, THE TERMINATION DATE IS THE LAST DAY OF A PROPERTY TAX YEAR THAT IS NO LATER THAN THE THIRTY-NINTH YEAR FOLLOWING THE FIRST PROPERTY TAX YEAR IN WHICH THE PROPERTY IS PLACED IN SERVICE, AND TO ALLOW FOR AN EXTENSION; TO AMEND SECTIONS 4-12-30, 4-29-67, AND 12-44-90, ALL AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FEE IN LIEU OF TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY AUDITOR OR COUNTY ASSESSOR MAY REQUEST AND OBTAIN ANY FINANCIAL BOOKS AND RECORDS FROM A SPONSOR THAT SUPPORT THE SPONSOR'S TAX FORM OR RETURN TO VERIFY THE CALCULATIONS OF THE FEE IN LIEU OF TAXES TAX FORM OR RETURN; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT COMPUTERS, COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE PURCHASES FOR A DATACENTER AND ELECTRICITY USED BY A DATACENTER.

(R233, H. 4033 (Word version)) -- Reps. Patrick and Loftis: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 4-10-330, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CAPITAL PROJECT SALES TAX ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE AUTHORIZED PROJECTS THAT ARE ALLOWED TO BE FUNDED BY A COUNTY CAPITAL PROJECT SALES TAX INCLUDE DREDGING, DEWATERING, CONSTRUCTION OF SPOIL SITES, AND DISPOSAL OF SPOIL MATERIALS; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 5-37-40, 5-37-50, AND 5-37-100, ALL AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT MAY BE CREATED FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF THE WIDENING AND DREDGING OF WATERWAYS WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF OWNERS OF OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY AT THE TIME THE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT IS CREATED.

(R234, H. 4092 (Word version)) -- Reps. Limehouse, Sottile, Gilliard, Stavrinakis, McCoy, Whipper and R.L. Brown: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 44-95-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PLACES WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SMOKING IS NOT ALLOWED IN BUILDINGS, PORTIONS OF BUILDINGS, AND AREAS CONTIGUOUS TO THESE BUILDINGS OWNED, LEASED, OR OPERATED BY PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING THAT THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE INSTITUTION HAS DESIGNATED AS NONSMOKING.

(R235, H. 4516 (Word version)) -- Reps. Harrison and Weeks: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 43-35-15, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE INVESTIGATION OF ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND EXPLOITATION OF VULNERABLE ADULTS IN CERTAIN FACILITIES OPERATED BY THE STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NONCRIMINAL REPORTS OF ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND EXPLOITATION OF PERSONS COMMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH PURSUANT TO THE SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR ACT MUST BE REFERRED BY THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION TO THE CLIENT ADVOCACY PROGRAM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH FOR INVESTIGATION.

(R236, H. 4689 (Word version)) -- Reps. Hiott, Skelton, Owens, Hixon, Loftis, Hodges, Knight, Dillard, Erickson, Crawford, Clyburn and Anderson: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-1-143 SO AS TO PROVIDE HEALTH AND SANITARY REQUIREMENTS FOR HOME BASED FOOD PRODUCTION OPERATIONS, INCLUDING SANITATION REQUIREMENTS, LABELING REQUIREMENTS, AND PROCEDURES FOR PROTECTING FOOD ITEMS WHILE PREPARING, PROCESSING, PACKAGING, STORING, AND DISTRIBUTING; TO PROVIDE THAT THESE OPERATIONS MAY NOT SELL FOOD ITEMS FOR RESALE OR WHOLESALE; TO PROVIDE THAT THESE OPERATIONS ARE NOT RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS; TO EXEMPT OPERATIONS WITH A NET EARNINGS OF LESS THAN FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ANNUALLY; AND TO PROVIDE THAT AN OPERATION MAY APPLY FOR AN EXEMPTION FROM INSPECTION AND LABEL REVIEW BY THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE IF ITS ANNUAL SALES ARE LESS THEN FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS.

(R237, H. 4705 (Word version)) -- Reps. Brady, Butler Garrick, Long, Funderburk, Thayer, Henderson, Pope, Whipper and R.L. Brown: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-37-60 SO AS TO REQUIRE HOSPITALS TO PROVIDE PARENTS OF NEWBORNS, PRIOR TO DISCHARGE, EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION ON PERTUSSIS DISEASE AND TO REQUIRE THIS INFORMATION TO INCLUDE THE CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL'S RECOMMENDATION THAT PARENTS RECEIVE THE TETANUS, DIPHTHERIA, AND PERTUSSIS VACCINE DURING POSTPARTUM TO PROTECT NEWBORNS FROM THE TRANSMISSION OF PERTUSSIS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT HOSPITALS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OR PAY FOR A VACCINATION AGAINST PERTUSSIS.

(R238, H. 4726 (Word version)) -- Reps. Pitts, Parks and Pinson: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 6-11-1230, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO POWERS OF PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT AND SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT COMMISSIONS, INCLUDING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE POWER TO ASSESS THE COST OF THE ESTABLISHMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF A SEWER LATERAL COLLECTION LINE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT A RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION HAD RECEIVED CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL FOR SEPTIC TANK USE AND SUBSEQUENTLY FIVE OR MORE LOTS IN THE SUBDIVISION WERE DENIED PERMITS BY THE DEPARTMENT, AN ASSESSMENT MAY BE LEVIED ON THE ABUTTING PARCELS IN THE SUBDIVISION FOR THE ACTUAL COSTS OF THE SEWER LATERAL COLLECTION LINES, TRANSMISSION LINES, AND ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE AND TO PROVIDE THAT A LETTER OR CERTIFICATE OF THE DEPARTMENT ESTABLISHES THESE CONDITIONS AUTHORIZING THE ASSESSMENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 6-11-100, RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF BOARDS OF COMMISSIONERS OF SPECIAL PURPOSE OR PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PROPERTY PURCHASED BY THESE BOARDS MAY BE HELD IN THE NAME OF THE COMMISSION OR THE NAME OF THE DISTRICT.

(R239, H. 4886 (Word version)) -- Rep. Willis: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY MISSED ON FEBRUARY 17, 2012, BY THE STUDENTS OF FOUNTAIN INN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF GREENVILLE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO BAT INFESTATION, IS EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP.

(R240, H. 4904 (Word version)) -- Reps. Bingham, Allison, Anthony and G.R. Smith: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO SUSPEND THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROVIDE PRINTED COPIES OF 2012 DISTRICT AND SCHOOL REPORT CARDS; TO REQUIRE A SCHOOL DISTRICT OR SCHOOL WITHIN THE DISTRICT TO PROVIDE PARENTS WITH A LINK TO THE REPORT CARDS VIA EMAIL OR OTHER COMMUNICATION METHODS UPON CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO SUSPEND THE REQUIREMENT THAT SCHOOLS ADVERTISE THE DISTRICT AND SCHOOL 2012 REPORT CARD, BUT TO REQUIRE RESULTS TO BE PROVIDED TO AN AREA NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCULATION; TO ALLOW HIGH SCHOOLS TO OFFER STATE-FUNDED WORKKEY ASSESSMENTS TO CERTAIN STUDENTS USING SPECIFIED FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013, OR FOR THESE PURPOSES IN PRIOR YEARS; TO PROVIDE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 A ONE-YEAR GRACE PERIOD FOR CERTAIN RECIPIENTS OF A SOUTH CAROLINA TEACHER LOAN, AND TO REQUIRE THE SOUTH CAROLINA STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION TO DEVELOP FORMS AND PROCEDURES TO IMPLEMENT THE GRACE PERIOD; AND TO DIRECT SAVINGS FROM CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT.

(R241, H. 5026 (Word version)) -- Rep. J.E. Smith: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-600, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEARINGS AND PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT, SO AS TO DELETE AN OBSOLETE REFERENCE EXEMPTING APPEALS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE TO THE COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-286, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OR DENIAL OF THE DRIVERS' LICENSE, PERMIT, OR NONRESIDENT'S OPERATING PRIVILEGE OF A PERSON WHO DRIVES AN AUTOMOBILE WHILE HAVING AN ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION OF TWO-HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE HE MAY SEEK A CONTESTED CASE HEARING BEFORE THE OFFICE OF MOTOR VEHICLE HEARINGS FOR A SUSPENSION UNDER THIS SECTION, TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES, TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT AND ARRESTING OFFICER HAVE THE BURDEN OF PROOF IN THIS CONTESTED CASE, AND TO PROVIDE THE HEARING OFFICER SHALL RESCIND THE SUSPENSION IF NEITHER THE DEPARTMENT NOR ARRESTING OFFICER APPEAR AT THE HEARING, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE PERSON REQUESTING THE HEARING OR HIS ATTORNEY APPEARS AT THE HEARING; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2942, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MANDATORY IMMOBILIZATION OF CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT MAY ISSUE A DETERMINATION PERMITTING OR DENYING THE RELEASE OF THE VEHICLE TO ITS REGISTERED OWNER OR A MEMBER OF THE HOUSEHOLD OF THE REGISTERED OWNER BASED ON AN AFFIDAVIT FROM HIM CONTAINING CERTAIN INFORMATION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN APPEAL FROM A DEPARTMENT DETERMINATION TO THE OFFICE OF MOTOR VEHICLES FOR A CONTESTED HEARING PURSUANT TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT AND THE RULES AND PROCEDURES OF THE DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2951, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OR DENIAL OF THE DRIVERS' LICENSE, PERMIT, OR NONRESIDENT'S OPERATING PRIVILEGE OF A PERSON WHO REFUSES TO SUBMIT TO CERTAIN ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION TESTING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PERSON MAY SEEK A CONTESTED CASE HEARING BEFORE THE OFFICE OF MOTOR VEHICLE HEARINGS FOR A SUSPENSION UNDER THIS SECTION, TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES, AND TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT AND ARRESTING OFFICER HAVE THE BURDEN OF PROOF IN THIS CONTESTED CASE, AND TO PROVIDE THE HEARING OFFICER SHALL RESCIND THE SUSPENSION IF NEITHER THE DEPARTMENT NOR ARRESTING OFFICER APPEAR AT THE HEARING, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE PERSON REQUESTING THE HEARING OR HIS ATTORNEY APPEARS AT THE HEARING; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2952, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FILING FEE FOR A CONTESTED CASE HEARING, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEE TO TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS OR AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY THE OFFICE OF MOTOR VEHICLES, AND TO PROVIDE FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE FEE MUST BE RETAINED BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT AND MUST FIRST BE USED TO MEET THE EXPENSES OF THE OFFICE OF MOTOR VEHICLE HEARINGS IN A CERTAIN MANNER.

(R242, H. 5027 (Word version)) -- Reps. Hodges, Bowers and R.L. Brown: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-200, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN COLLETON COUNTY, SO AS TO ADD THE "WALTERBORO NO. 5" PRECINCT, TO DESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER ON WHICH THE NAMES OF THESE PRECINCTS MAY BE FOUND AND MAINTAINED BY THE DIVISION OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, AND TO CORRECT ARCHAIC LANGUAGE.

(R243, H. 5051 (Word version)) -- Reps. Limehouse, Barfield, Tribble, Sabb, Hosey, Southard, J.H. Neal, Crawford, Parker, Brantley, Neilson, Erickson, Clemmons, Hearn, Hardwick, Loftis, Murphy, Ryan, McCoy, Anderson, Butler Garrick, Whitmire, Williams, Sottile, Alexander, Allen, Bowen, Pinson, Brannon, Johnson, Huggins, Spires, Sellers, Agnew, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Bannister, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, G.A. Brown, H.B. Brown, R.L. Brown, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Corbin, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Edge, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Hayes, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Howard, Jefferson, King, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McEachern, McLeod, D.C. Moss, V.S. Moss, Munnerlyn, J.M. Neal, Norman, Ott, Parks, Patrick, Pitts, Pope, Putnam, Quinn, Rutherford, Sandifer, Simrill, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Toole, Vick, Weeks, Whipper, White and Willis: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 59-103-15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION MISSION AND GOALS FOR ALL PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO ALLOW A FOUR YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY, WITH APPROVAL OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, TO OFFER A DOCTORAL DEGREE IN MARINE SCIENCE.

(R244, H. 5166 (Word version)) -- Reps. Willis, Pitts and Tribble: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-360, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF PRECINCTS IN LAURENS COUNTY, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE CERTAIN PRECINCTS, TO REDESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER ON WHICH THE NAMES OF THESE PRECINCTS MAY BE FOUND AND MAINTAINED BY THE DIVISION OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, AND TO CORRECT ARCHAIC LANGUAGE.

(R245, H. 5167 (Word version)) -- Rep. Frye: AN ACT TO REAPPORTION THE SEVEN SPECIFIC ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE SALUDA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT MUST BE ELECTED BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL TRUSTEE ELECTIONS IN 2012, AND TO PROVIDE FOR DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION IN REGARD TO THESE NEWLY DRAWN ELECTION DISTRICTS, AND MAKE NECESSARY CONFORMING CHANGES.

(R246, H. 5315 (Word version)) -- Reps. Stavrinakis, Whipper and R.L. Brown: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DURING THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 3, 2012, THROUGH JANUARY 4, 2012, BY THE STUDENTS OF STALL HIGH SCHOOL IN CHARLESTON COUNTY WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO A GAS LEAK ARE EXEMPT FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP.

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