Pursuant to an invitation the Honorable Speaker and House of Representatives appeared in the Senate Chamber on June 12, 2012, at 1:57 P.M. and the following Acts and Joint Resolutions were ratified:

(R261, S. 105 (Word version)) -- Senators Verdin, Leventis and L. Martin: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 8 TO CHAPTER 25, TITLE 57, TO CREATE THE AGRITOURISM AND TOURISM-ORIENTED SIGNAGE PROGRAM, TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CREATE AND SUPERVISE A STATEWIDE PROGRAM RELATED TO PROVIDING DIRECTIONAL SIGNS ALONG THE STATE'S RURAL CONVENTIONAL HIGHWAYS AND NONINTERSTATE SCENIC BYWAYS LEADING TO AGRITOURISM AND TOURISM-ORIENTED FACILITIES, TO PROVIDE FOR AN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE TO APPROVE APPLICATIONS FOR SIGNAGE; TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM TO DEVELOP LOGOS TO BE UTILIZED FOR THE SIGNAGE; AND BY ADDING SECTION 57-7-90 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO CAMP WITHIN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF A HIGHWAY UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.

(R262, S. 168 (Word version)) -- Senators Shoopman, Verdin and Leventis: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-580, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR CUTTING, REMOVING, OR TRANSPORTING FOREST PRODUCTS WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF THE LANDOWNER, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES AND PROVIDE GRADUATED PENALTIES FOR FIRST AND SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES BASED ON THE VALUE OF THE FOREST PRODUCTS.

(R263, S. 263 (Word version)) -- Senators Knotts and Ford: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2910, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RECKLESS HOMICIDE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE OFFENSE SHALL BE DESIGNATED AS RECKLESS VEHICULAR HOMICIDE, AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2946, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PERSON MUST SUBMIT TO CHEMICAL TESTS OF HIS BREATH, BLOOD, OR URINE FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER HE IS UNLAWFULLY OPERATING A VEHICLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE OFFICER WHO DIRECTS THAT THE TESTS MUST BE ADMINISTERED DOES NOT HAVE TO HAVE PROBABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE THAT THE PERSON IS GUILTY OF FELONY DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR ANOTHER SUBSTANCE; AND BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2948 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN A PERSON IS SUSPECTED OF CAUSING A MOTOR VEHICLE INCIDENT RESULTING IN THE DEATH OF ANOTHER PERSON, THE DRIVER MUST SUBMIT TO FIELD SOBRIETY TESTS IF HE IS PHYSICALLY ABLE TO SUBMIT TO THE TESTS.

(R264, S. 300 (Word version)) -- Senators Fair, Hutto, Jackson, Knotts, Rankin and Ford: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 63-19-1440, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMMITMENT OF JUVENILES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE TO ALLOW A JUVENILE WHO IS TEMPORARILY COMMITTED TO ITS CUSTODY, AFTER BEING ADJUDICATED FOR A STATUS OFFENSE, MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE, OR A PROBATION VIOLATION OR CONTEMPT, TO UNDERGO A COMMUNITY EVALUATION WHILE RESIDING IN HIS HOME OR IN HIS HOME COMMUNITY WITH CERTAIN SAFEGUARDS AND EXCEPTIONS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 63-19-1835 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE MAY GRANT UP TO A TEN-DAY REDUCTION EACH MONTH TO PROBATIONERS AND PAROLEES WHO ARE COMPLIANT WITH THE TERMS OF THEIR SUPERVISION.

(R265, S. 580 (Word version)) -- Senator Setzler: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 40-18-140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM CHAPTER 18, TITLE 40 PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF PRIVATE SECURITY AND INVESTIGATION AGENCIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHAPTER DOES NOT APPLY TO A CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT WHILE IN THE PERFORMANCE OF HIS DUTIES, AND TO PROVIDE THE CHAPTER MUST NOT BE APPLIED TO A PERSON BASED SOLELY ON HIS BEING ENGAGED IN COMPUTER OR DIGITAL FORENSIC SERVICES OR CERTAIN NETWORK OR SYSTEM VULNERABILITY TESTING; AND BY ADDING CHAPTER 84 TO TITLE 40 SO AS TO ENACT THE "COMPUTER AND DIGITAL FORENSICS REGISTRY ACT", TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, TO PROVIDE THE CHIEF OF SLED CERTAIN POWERS AND DUTIES RELATED TO THE PRACTICE OF COMPUTER FORENSICS BUSINESSES INCLUDING THE MAINTENANCE OF A COMPUTER FORENSICS REGISTRY AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PURPOSE AND FUNDING OF THE REGISTRY, TO REQUIRE A PARTY SEEKING TO OPERATE AS A DIGITAL FORENSICS BUSINESS REGISTER WITH SLED IN A SPECIFIED MANNER, AND TO PROVIDE EXCLUSIONS FROM THE APPLICABILITY OF THE CHAPTER.

(R266, S. 741 (Word version)) -- Senator S. Martin: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-710, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NIGHT HUNTING PROHIBITIONS AND EXCEPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE LAWFUL NIGHT HUNTING OF FERAL HOGS AND COYOTES IN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, AND TO DEFINE A RELATED TERM, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-740, RELATING TO THE CONFISCATION, FORFEITURE, AND SALE OF PROPERTY USED IN UNLAWFUL HUNTING, SO AS TO INCLUDE TRAILERS AND OTHER MEANS OF CONVEYANCE, AND MAKE APPLICABLE TO VIOLATIONS OF UNLAWFUL NIGHT HUNTING; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-16-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR UNLAWFUL IMPORTATION OF WILDLIFE, SO AS TO INCLUDE SUSPENSION OF HUNTING LICENSES AND CONFISCATION, FORFEITURE, AND SALE OF CERTAIN ASSOCIATED PROPERTY, TO PROVIDE EACH UNLAWFULLY IMPORTED ANIMAL CONSTITUTES A SEPARATE OFFENSE, AND TO GIVE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION TO THE MAGISTRATES COURT.

(R267, S. 947 (Word version)) -- Senators Malloy and Williams: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 33 TO TITLE 49 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE LAKE PAUL A. WALLACE AUTHORITY TO MANAGE, MAINTAIN, AND OPERATE THE LAKE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE AUTHORITY, TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.

(R268, S. 1007 (Word version)) -- Senator Rose: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-3-755 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SHALL MAINTAIN AN ONLINE TRANSACTION REGISTER OF ALL EXPENDED FUNDS IN A SPECIFIC MANNER, TO SPECIFY RELATED INFORMATION THAT MUST BE INCLUDED, TO PROVIDE THE REGISTER BE PROMINENTLY POSTED ON THE INTERNET WEBSITE OF THE DEPARTMENT, AND TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT MAY CONSULT WITH THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL FOR CERTAIN QUESTIONS OR ISSUES CONCERNING THE REGISTER.

(R269, S. 1031 (Word version)) -- Senators Lourie, L. Martin, Elliott, Setzler and Alexander: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-523, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO UNLAWFULLY OBTAINING NONFERROUS METALS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "NONFERROUS METALS", AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE REVOCATION OF A PERMIT TO PURCHASE NONFERROUS METALS HELD BY A PERSON WHO VIOLATES THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-680, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SECONDARY METALS RECYCLERS' PERMITS TO PURCHASE NONFERROUS METALS AND TRANSPORT AND SELL NONFERROUS METALS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITIONS OF CERTAIN TERMS, AND TO REVISE THE PROVISIONS THAT REGULATE SECONDARY METALS RECYCLERS WHO PURCHASE NONFERROUS METALS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-27-10 AND 40-27-20, BOTH RELATING TO REQUIRING A PERSON WHO BUYS JUNK TO KEEP A RECORD OF PERSONS WHO SELL JUNK TO HIM AND KEEP EACH ARTICLE OF JUNK PURCHASED FOR A SEVENTY-TWO HOUR PERIOD, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE PROVISIONS APPLY TO JUNK THAT DOES NOT CONSISTS OF NONFERROUS METALS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1380, RELATING TO THE RETURN OF THE REGISTRATION CARD, LICENSE PLATE, AND REVALIDATION STICKER TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES OF A MOTOR VEHICLE THAT HAS BEEN DISMANTLED OR WRECKED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO DISPOSES OF A VEHICLE TO A DEMOLISHER OR SECONDARY METALS RECYCLER CAN SURRENDER THE TITLE CERTIFICATE TO THE DEMOLISHER OR SECONDARY METALS RECYCLER SO THAT THE DEMOLISHER OR SECONDARY METAL RECYCLER CAN SURRENDER THE TITLE CERTIFICATE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-5640, RELATING TO THE SALE OF UNCLAIMED VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION SHALL DESIGN A UNIFORM MAGISTRATES ORDER OF SALE AND DISTRIBUTE IT TO MAGISTRATES AND PROVIDE THAT THE ORDER OF SALE MUST BE SUFFICIENT TITLE FOR TRANSFERRING A VEHICLE TO A DEMOLISHER OR SECONDARY METALS RECYCLER; TO REPEAL SECTION 56-5-5660 RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR AND THE ISSUANCE OF DISPOSAL AUTHORITY CERTIFICATES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-5670 AND 56-5-5945, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTIES THAT A DEMOLISHER WHO PURCHASES OR ACQUIRES CERTAIN VEHICLES OR NONFERROUS METALS MUST PERFORM, SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS FOR CERTAIN TERMS, PROVIDE THAT A DEMOLISHER OR SECONDARY METALS RECYCLER MAY NOT DISPOSE OF A VEHICLE WITHOUT RECEIVING A VALID CERTIFICATE OF TITLE, A VALID MAGISTRATES ORDER OF SALE, OR A VALID SHERIFF'S DISPOSAL AUTHORITY CERTIFICATE, TO PROVIDE THE CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH A VEHICLE MAY BE DISPOSED OF BY A DEMOLISHER OR SECONDARY METALS RECYCLER WHEN A CERTIFICATE OF TITLE, MAGISTRATES ORDER OF SALE, OR SHERIFF'S DISPOSAL AUTHORITY CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE, TO REVISE THE RECORD KEEPING PROVISIONS THAT APPLY TO DEMOLISHERS AND SECONDARY METAL RECYCLERS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES SHALL CONVENE A WORKING GROUP FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF FORMS AND REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION, AND TO REVISE THE PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION OF THESE PROVISIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-19-480, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER AND SURRENDER OF CERTIFICATES OF TITLE, LICENSE PLATES, REGISTRATION CARDS AND MANUFACTURERS SERIAL PLATES OF VEHICLES SOLD AS SALVAGE, ABANDONED, SCRAPPED, OR DESTROYED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION DOES NOT APPLY TO A DEMOLISHER OR SECONDARY METALS RECYCLER, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO DISPOSES OF A VEHICLE TO A DEMOLISHER OR SECONDARY METALS RECYCLER SHALL PROVIDE THE VEHICLE'S TITLE CERTIFICATE TO THE DEMOLISHER OR SECONDARY METALS RECYCLER SO THAT THEY CAN SURRENDER IT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES.

(R270, S. 1044 (Word version)) -- Senators Knotts, Cromer and Ford: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 38-59-250, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INITIATION OF OVERPAYMENT RECOVERY EFFORTS PURSUANT TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA HEALTH CARE FINANCIAL RECOVERY AND PROTECTION ACT, SO AS TO ADD REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING AN APPEAL.

(R271, S. 1055 (Word version)) -- Senators McConnell and Ford: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 14-27-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE JUDICIAL COUNCIL, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR TWO ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL, THE CHIEF JUDGE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS AND A PERSON RECOMMENDED BY THE CHARLESTON SCHOOL OF LAW, TO CHANGE THE PERSON SERVING FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA BAR FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA BAR TO ONE PERSON RECOMMENDED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA BAR, AND TO ADD A MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE AS A MEMBER IN LIEU OF ONE OF THE TWO MAGISTRATE COURT JUDGES; TO AMEND SECTION 14-27-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MEMBERS APPOINTED BY THE CHIEF JUSTICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF TWO SUMMARY COURT JUDGES IN LIEU OF TWO MAGISTRATE COURT JUDGES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF ONE PERSON RECOMMENDED BY THE CHARLESTON SCHOOL OF LAW; AND TO AMEND SECTION 14-27-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TERMS OF SERVICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHIEF JUDGE SERVES DURING THE TERM OF HIS OFFICE, THE PERSON RECOMMENDED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA BAR AND APPOINTED BY THE CHIEF JUSTICE SERVES COTERMINOUS WITH THE TERM OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA BAR WHO RECOMMENDED HIS APPOINTMENT, AND THE PERSON RECOMMENDED BY THE CHARLESTON SCHOOL OF LAW SERVES FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM.

(R272, S. 1087 (Word version)) -- Senators Jackson, Cromer, Grooms, Ford, Scott, Elliott, Setzler, Land, Pinckney, Anderson, Ryberg, Matthews, Rankin and Verdin: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-730, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ABILITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO DESIGNATE "FREE FISHING DAYS" AND SANCTION FISHING EVENTS EXEMPT FROM FISHING LICENSE REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT ALLOWS THE DEPARTMENT TO DESIGNATE "FREE FISHING DAYS", TO DESIGNATE JULY FOURTH AND NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY AS DAYS WHEN A RESIDENT IS NOT REQUIRED TO POSSESS A LICENSE OR PERMIT FOR FRESHWATER RECREATIONAL FISHING, TO LIMIT DEPARTMENT-SANCTIONED EVENTS THAT ARE EXEMPT FROM FISHING LICENSE REQUIREMENTS TO FRESHWATER EVENTS, AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 50-1-160, RELATING TO THE RELEASE OF SEIZED PROPERTY TO AN INNOCENT OWNER BY THE DEPARTMENT, SO AS TO CLARIFY APPLICATION OF SECTION TO PROPERTY SEIZED FOR A VIOLATION OF TITLE 50; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-410, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH A COMMERCIAL FISHING LICENSE IS REQUIRED, SO AS TO MODIFY SPECIFICS PERTAINING TO TROTLINES, TAGS, AND HOOKS.

(R273, S. 1099 (Word version)) -- Senator Fair: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 63-19-650 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF JUVENILE PAROLE SHALL RECEIVE COMPENSATION IN AN AMOUNT PROVIDED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-55, RELATING TO A HEARING FEE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES, SO AS TO INSTEAD PROVIDE FOR COMPENSATION TO BE RECEIVED IN AN AMOUNT PROVIDED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT.

(R274, S. 1125 (Word version)) -- Senators Bright, Bryant, S. Martin, Thomas, Gregory, Knotts, Campbell, Rose, Cromer, Fair, Campsen, Grooms, Peeler and Shoopman: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 41-35-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISQUALIFICATIONS FROM UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE DISCHARGE FOR MISCONDUCT AS A BASIS FOR DISQUALIFICATION, TO SUBJECT A PERSON DISCHARGED FOR MISCONDUCT TO A PERIOD OF INELIGIBILITY FOR BENEFITS AND A SUBSEQUENT PERIOD OF REDUCED BENEFITS, TO DELETE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS RELATED TO DISCHARGE FOR CAUSE, TO SUBJECT A PERSON DISCHARGED FOR CAUSE OTHER THAN MISCONDUCT TO A PERIOD OF INELIGIBILITY FOR BENEFITS AND A SUBSEQUENT PERIOD OF REDUCED BENEFITS, AND TO PROVIDE DISCHARGE FOR CERTAIN SUBSTANDARD PERFORMANCE IS NOT A BASIS FOR DISQUALIFICATION FROM BENEFITS UNDER THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 41-35-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BENEFIT PAYMENTS NOT CHARGEABLE TO A FORMER EMPLOYER, SO AS PROVIDE A BENEFIT PAID TO A CLAIMANT MAY NOT BE CHARGED TO AN EMPLOYER WHO IS SUBJECT TO THE PAYMENT OF CONTRIBUTIONS IF THE CLAIMANT WAS DISCHARGED BY HIS MOST RECENT BONA FIDE EMPLOYER FOR MISCONDUCT OF CLAIMANT CONNECTED TO HIS EMPLOYMENT, AND TO DEFINE TERMINOLOGY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 41-41-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RECOVERY OF BENEFITS BY A PERSON NOT ENTITLED TO BENEFITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE UPON DETERMINATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF A FRAUDULENT OVERPAYMENT, THE EMPLOYER WHOSE ACCOUNT WAS DEBITED FOR THE OVERPAYMENT MUST BE CREDITED THE AMOUNT OF THE OVERPAYMENT, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS.

(R275, S. 1167 (Word version)) -- Senator Lourie: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 31-6-85 SO AS TO ALLOW A MUNICIPALITY AND ONE OR MORE TAXING DISTRICTS TO PROVIDE BY INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR PARTIAL OR MODIFIED PARTICIPATION IN A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT; TO AMEND SECTION 31-6-80, RELATING TO APPROVAL OF A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PURPOSES OF THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING LAW, SO AS TO CLARIFY AN AMENDMENT TO THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING LAW; AND TO AMEND SECTION 4-10-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION OF THE CAPITAL PROJECTS SALES TAX ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE LIMITATION APPLICABLE TO THE NUMBER OF CERTAIN LOCAL SALES AND USE TAXES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED IN A COUNTY AREA DOES NOT APPLY IN A COUNTY AREA IN WHICH, AS OF JULY 1, 2012, THERE WAS IMPOSED PURSUANT TO A LOCAL ACT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY A LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX, THE REVENUES OF WHICH MUST BE USED TO OFFSET THE COSTS OF SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION, OTHER SCHOOL PURPOSES, OR OTHER GOVERNMENTAL EXPENSES, OR ANY COMBINATION OF THESE USES.

(R276, S. 1220 (Word version)) -- Senators Campbell, Hayes and Ford: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 48-2-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FEES IMPOSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL FOR CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE SURFACE WATER WITHDRAWAL PROGRAM, WHICH ARE DEPOSITED INTO THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUND FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THESE PROGRAMS, SO AS TO ENUMERATE THE FEES FOR SURFACE WATER WITHDRAWAL APPLICATIONS AND PERMITS THAT WOULD OTHERWISE HAVE BEEN REPEALED JANUARY 1, 2013; BY ADDING SECTION 49-4-175 SO AS TO REIMPOSE THE FEES THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL MAY CHARGE FOR SURFACE WATER WITHDRAWAL AND APPLICATIONS AND PERMITS AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL RETAIN THESE FEES TO IMPLEMENT AND OPERATE THE SURFACE WATER WITHDRAWAL PROGRAM; AND TO AMEND ACT 247 OF 2010, BY REPEALING PROVISIONS THAT PROSPECTIVELY REPEAL THE IMPOSITION OF SURFACE WATER WITHDRAWAL PERMIT FEES.

(R277, S. 1231 (Word version)) -- Senator Gregory: AN ACT 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 ADD COBIA RACHYCENTRON CANADUM TO THE SALTWATER GAMEFISH CLASSIFICATION; TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1700, RELATING TO THE CRIMINAL OFFENSES OF SELLING, PURCHASING, TRADING, BARTERING, TAKING, AND POSSESSING SALTWATER GAMEFISH, SO AS TO ALSO CREATE SUCH CRIMINAL OFFENSES FOR COBIA; TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-32, RELATING TO CLOSING SALTWATER FISHING SEASONS, AREAS, OR ACTIVITIES IN AN EMERGENCY AND PROCEDURES FOR SUCH CLOSING, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "EMERGENCY" AND TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE TO POSSESS SPECIFIED SALTWATER FISH IN AN EMERGENCY AND TO ELIMINATE THE OFFENSE OF TAKING OR ATTEMPTING TO TAKE SALTWATER FISH IN AN EMERGENCY; TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1506, RELATING TO SEASONS, TIMES, METHODS, EQUIPMENT, SIZE LIMITS, AND TAKE LIMITS IN COMMERCIAL FISHING FOR SHAD IN SPECIFIED WATERS OF THE STATE, SO AS TO ADD, DELETE, AND REVISE CERTAIN OF THESE WATERS OF THE STATE AND TO REVISE SEASONS, TIMES, METHODS AND EQUIPMENT, AND SIZE AND TAKE LIMITS.

(R278, S. 1269 (Word version)) -- Senators Peeler and Alexander: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 18 TO CHAPTER 71, TITLE 38 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE RIGHTS OF A PHARMACY WHEN UNDERGOING AN AUDIT CONDUCTED BY A MANAGED CARE COMPANY, INSURANCE COMPANY, THIRD-PARTY PAYER, OR AN ENTITY RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES; TO REQUIRE THE AUDITING ENTITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPEALS PROCESS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE RECOUPMENT OF FUNDS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO EXEMPT SPECIFIC AUDITS, REVIEWS, AND INVESTIGATIONS.

(R279, S. 1354 (Word version)) -- Senators Bryant, Thomas, Ford and L. Martin: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 35-1-604, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SECURITIES VIOLATIONS, TO REQUIRE A COPY OF ALL FINAL CEASE AND DESIST ORDERS ISSUED BY THE SECURITIES COMMISSIONER BE FORWARDED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND SECRETARY OF STATE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT ALL CEASE AND DESIST ORDERS ISSUED BY THE COMMISSIONER ARE PUBLIC DOCUMENTS SUBJECT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, AND TO REQUIRE PUBLICATION OF ALL SUCH ORDER ON THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S WEBSITE.

(R280, S. 1375 (Word version)) -- Senators Campsen, Hutto and Ford: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-3860, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF ANIMALS AND CERTAIN VEHICLES ON FREEWAYS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXEMPTION FOR BICYCLES AND PEDESTRIANS THAT MAY TRAVEL ALONG NONINTERSTATE FREEWAYS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

(R281, S. 1417 (Word version)) -- Senator Land: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 108 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF "SOUTH CAROLINA TENNIS PATRONS FOUNDATION" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-2320, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER AND DEMONSTRATION LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATION SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE AMERICAN RED CROSS MAY BE ISSUED A LICENSE PLATE TO BE USED ON VEHICLES LOANED OR RENTED TO EITHER ENTITY FOR A FEE AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE FEE; BY ADDING ARTICLE 109 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF "TREE MY DOG" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES; BY ADDING ARTICLE 110 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF "UNITED STATES NAVY CHIEF PETTY OFFICER" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-7360, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF "KOREAN WAR VETERANS" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE MAY BE ISSUED TO A VETERAN WHO SERVED ON ACTIVE DUTY DURING THE KOREAN WAR; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-9910, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO "GOLD STAR FAMILY" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE LICENSE PLATE SHALL CONTAIN LETTERS OR NUMBERS, OR BOTH REQUESTED BY THE APPLICANT; BY ADDING ARTICLE 111 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF "UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-8800, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO "WORLD WAR II VETERANS" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO QUALIFIES TO OBTAIN THIS LICENSE PLATE AND A HANDICAPPED PLACARD SHALL HAVE ISSUED TO HIM THIS LICENSE PLATE WITH THE INTERNATIONAL SYMBOL OF ACCESS INCLUDED ON IT.

(R282, S. 1555 (Word version)) -- Senators Knotts, Setzler and Massey: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-380, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF PRECINCTS IN LEXINGTON COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAMES OF 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.

(R283, H. 3028 (Word version)) -- Reps. Clemmons, Taylor, Clyburn and Long: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 59-26-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INDUCTION, ANNUAL, AND CONTINUING CONTRACTS FOR TEACHERS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE INDUCTION CONTRACT PERIOD FROM ONE YEAR TO THREE YEARS, AND FURTHER PROVIDE FOR PROVISIONS OF LAW PERTAINING TO TEACHER CONTRACTS AND EMPLOYMENT.

(R284, H. 3127 (Word version)) -- Reps. Rutherford, G.R. Smith, Clyburn, Weeks, Whipper and R.L. Brown: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 24-21-1010 SO AS TO PERMIT A PERSON WHO APPLIES FOR A PARDON FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES TO REQUEST THE BOARD OF PAROLES AND PARDONS RECOMMEND THE EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS, TO ALLOW RETROACTIVE APPLICATION OF THE STATUTE, TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR PERSONS PARDONED FOR A VIOLENT CRIME, TO PROVIDE AN APPLICATION FEE, AND TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE BY WHICH CRIMINAL RECORDS MAY BE EXPUNGED AND A NONPUBLIC RECORD MAINTAINED.

(R285, H. 3433 (Word version)) -- Reps. Herbkersman and Patrick: AN ACT 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 TO REDESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER FOR THE MAP ON WHICH LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED AND MAINTAINED BY THE DIVISION OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.

(R286, H. 3506 (Word version)) -- Reps. Loftis, Allison, J.R. Smith, White, Bowen, Ott, Cobb-Hunter, Pitts and Henderson: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 12-14-80, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT FOR MANUFACTURING AND PRODUCTIVE EQUIPMENT, SO AS TO EXPAND THE CREDIT TO CERTAIN ACTIVITIES WHERE THE TAXPAYER COMMITS TO EMPLOYING ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES IN THIS STATE AND COMMITS TO INVEST FOUR HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS IN CAPITAL INVESTMENT IN THIS STATE, TO DEFINE TERMS, AND TO SET FORTH THE PROCESS BY WHICH A TAXPAYER QUALIFIES FOR THE CREDIT AND THE PROCESS BY WHICH THE AMOUNT OF THE CREDIT IS DETERMINED; AND BY ADDING SECTION 12-54-87 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOR PURPOSES OF DISCOUNTS ALLOWED FOR TIMELY FILING OF RETURNS, IF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE WAIVES ALL PENALTIES FOR LATE FILING DUE TO REASONABLE CAUSE, THE DISCOUNT MUST BE ALLOWED.

(R287, H. 3527 (Word version)) -- Reps. Gilliard, McEachern, Spires, Butler Garrick, King, Jefferson, Sabb, Munnerlyn, V.S. Moss, Cobb-Hunter, Herbkersman, Willis, Harrell, Pope, D.C. Moss, Norman, Hearn, Horne, Murphy, Bikas, Viers, Whipper and R.L. Brown: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 24-3-970 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR AN INMATE INCARCERATED IN A STATE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITY, OR A PERSON ACTING ON BEHALF OF OR ENABLING SUCH AN INMATE, TO USE AN INTERNET-BASED SOCIAL NETWORKING WEBSITE TO HARASS, INTIMIDATE, OR CONTACT A CRIME VICTIM AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

(R288, H. 3667 (Word version)) -- Rep. Bannister: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-655, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH A MINOR OFFENSES, SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT IN THE THIRD DEGREE WHEN THE ACTOR IS OVER THE AGE OF FOURTEEN AND COMMITS CERTAIN ACTS WITH A CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF SIXTEEN, TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR CERTAIN CONSENSUAL CONDUCT, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VIOLENT CRIMES, TO AMEND SECTION 17-22-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AGREEMENTS REQUIRED OF OFFENDERS IN PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAMS, TO AMEND SECTION 19-11-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE COMPETENCY OF THE HUSBAND OR WIFE OF A PARTY AS A WITNESS, TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-430, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY, TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-490, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC INSPECTION OF THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY, TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-540, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ELECTRONIC MONITORING OF PERSONS CONVICTED OF CERTAIN CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH A MINOR OFFENSES, TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CUSTODY OF PERSONS CONVICTED OF CERTAIN CRIMES, TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-710, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SUPERVISED FURLOUGH PROGRAM, TO AMEND SECTION 24-19-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF CORRECTION AND TREATMENT OF YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS, TO AMEND SECTION 44-48-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR ACT, TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-370, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN DRUG OFFENSES, AND TO AMEND SECTION 63-7-2360, RELATING TO PLACEMENT OF MINOR SEX OFFENDERS PURSUANT TO THE CHILDREN'S CODE, ALL SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO REFERENCE APPROPRIATE CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH A MINOR OFFENSES AND TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE FORMER LEWD ACT UPON A CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF SIXTEEN; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 16-15-140 RELATING TO COMMITTING OR ATTEMPTING TO COMMIT A LEWD ACT UPON A CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF SIXTEEN.

(R289, H. 3676 (Word version)) -- Reps. J.E. Smith, Clemmons, Dillard, Herbkersman, Limehouse, Mitchell and Whipper: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 23 TO TITLE 31 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY LAND TRUST ACT OF 2012", TO DEFINE TERMS, MAKE FINDINGS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE PURPOSE OF A COMMUNITY LAND TRUST IS TO HOLD LEGAL AND EQUITABLE TITLE TO LAND TO THEN LEASE THE LAND TO PROMOTE AFFORDABILITY, TO PROVIDE THE MANNER IN WHICH COMMUNITY LAND TRUSTS ARE FUNDED, AND TO PROVIDE THE PROCESS BY WHICH COMMUNITY LAND TRUSTS OPERATE.

(R290, H. 3730 (Word version)) -- Reps. Munnerlyn, Sabb, Vick, Hayes, Tribble and McLeod: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-9-450 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COMMERCIAL FUR LICENSE, IN ADDITION TO A STATE HUNTING LICENSE IS REQUIRED OF ALL PERSONS WHO, FOR A COMMERCIAL PURPOSE, SELL OR TAKE FUR BEARING ANIMALS BY ANY MEANS AND OF ALL PERSONS WHO TRAP SUCH ANIMALS, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF SIXTEEN MAY PURCHASE A COMMERCIAL FUR LICENSE WITHOUT HAVING TO PURCHASE A STATE HUNTING LICENSE AFTER COMPLETING THE TRAPPERS EDUCATION COURSE; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-40, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL USE OF RECORDED SOUNDS OR AMPLIFIED IMITATIONS OF CALLS OR SOUNDS BY A PERSON TO HUNT, CATCH, TAKE, OR KILL A GAME BIRD OR GAME ANIMAL OR ATTEMPT TO HUNT, CATCH, TAKE, OR KILL A GAME BIRD OR GAME ANIMAL BY USE OF THESE MEANS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO THE HUNTING AND TAKING OF COYOTES; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-1080, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DECLARING OPEN SEASON ON COYOTES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THERE IS NO CLOSED SEASON FOR HUNTING OR TAKING COYOTES WITH WEAPONS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-2400, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF CERTAIN TERMS THAT PERTAIN TO THE TRAPPING OF FUR BEARING ANIMALS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERMS "FUR BEARING ANIMAL" AND "COMMERCIAL PURPOSES", AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS FOR THE TERMS "OWNER" AND "AGENT"; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-2430, RELATING TO REQUIRING A FUR TRAPPER TO CARRY PROOF THAT HE IS THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY ON WHICH HE SETS HIS TRAPS, OR HAS PERMISSION FROM THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY UPON WHICH HIS TRAPS ARE SET, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES OR CLARIFY CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-2440, RELATING TO REQUIRING A TRAPPER TO VISIT HIS TRAPS DAILY, SO AS TO MODIFY THE FREQUENCY THAT A TRAPPER MUST VISIT HIS TRAPS, INCLUDING CERTAIN BODY GRIPPING TRAPS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-2445, RELATING TO THE REMOVAL OF TRAPPED WILDLIFE BY THE OWNERS OF TRAPS, SO AS TO ALLOW A TRAP OWNER'S DESIGNEE TO REMOVE WILDLIFE FROM HIS TRAPS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-2460, RELATING TO CERTAIN TRAPS THAT ARE ALLOWED FOR TRAPPING, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE TYPES OF TRAPS THAT ARE ALLOWED AND THEIR USES; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-2475, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A FUR PROCESSOR'S LICENSE, SO AS TO REVISE THE COST OF THE LICENSE, TO REQUIRE A TAXIDERMIST TO KEEP A DAILY REGISTER OF THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF EACH PERSON FROM WHOM A FUR BEARING ANIMAL IS RECEIVED ALONG WITH OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE ANIMAL, AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-2640, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR IMPORTING FOXES AND COYOTES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EACH ANIMAL TAKEN OR POSSESSED IN VIOLATION OF THE SECTION IS A SEPARATE OFFENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-350, RELATING TO APPRENTICE LICENSES, SO AS TO PERMIT APPRENTICE LICENSE HOLDERS TO OBTAIN OTHER HUNTING PERMITS AND TAGS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-2570, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PERMITS TO CAPTURE DESTRUCTIVE ANIMALS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE PURPOSE AND REASONS FOR THE PERMITS; TO PROVIDE THE CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN A NONRESIDENT MAY OBTAIN A LIFETIME COMBINATION LICENSE; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 50-11-1060, 50-11-1070, 50-11-2420, AND 50-11-2575 RELATING TO, RESPECTIVELY, THE ISSUANCE OF A COMMERCIAL FUR LICENSE, THE ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT TO POISON PREDATORY ANIMALS, THE KILLING OF BOBCATS, AND THE SPECIAL PERMITS FOR USE OF BEAVER SNARES.

(R291, H. 3747 (Word version)) -- Rep. Cooper: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT INJECTABLE MEDICATIONS AND INJECTABLE BIOLOGICS SO LONG AS THE MEDICATION OR BIOLOGIC IS ADMINISTERED BY OR PURSUANT TO THE SUPERVISION OF A PHYSICIAN IN AN OFFICE WHICH IS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A PHYSICIAN, OR IN A CENTER FOR MEDICARE OR MEDICAID SERVICES (CMS) CERTIFIED KIDNEY DIALYSIS FACILITY, AND TO DEFINE "BIOLOGICS" FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE EXEMPTION.

(R292, H. 3757 (Word version)) -- Reps. Hardwick, Hearn, Mitchell, Long, Erickson, Brady, Butler Garrick, Funderburk, Munnerlyn, Knight, Dillard, Cobb-Hunter, Parks, Huggins, Allison, Tallon, Brannon, Atwater, Whipper, Patrick and J.R. Smith: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 19 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 16 SO AS TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS; TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS OFFENSES, PROVIDE PENALTIES, AND PROVIDE FOR STATE GRAND JURY PROSECUTION UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO PROVIDE FOR CRIMINAL LIABILITY OF BUSINESS ENTITIES; TO PROVIDE RESTITUTION FOR VICTIMS OF TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS OFFENSES; TO ESTABLISH AN INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A PLAN FOR THE PREVENTION OF TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS; TO ALLOW CIVIL ACTIONS BY VICTIMS OF TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS; TO PROVIDE CERTAIN PROTECTIONS FOR VICTIMS OF TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS PURSUANT TO THE VICTIMS' BILL OF RIGHTS AND OTHER RELEVANT STATUTORY PROVISIONS; TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF MALICIOUSLY OR WITH CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE PUBLISHING, DISSEMINATING, OR OTHERWISE DISCLOSING THE LOCATION OF A TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS VICTIM, A TRAFFICKING SHELTER, OR A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE FORFEITURE OF MONIES AND PROPERTY USED IN VIOLATION OF A TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS OFFENSE; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 16-3-930 RELATING TO TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS FOR FORCED LABOR OR SERVICES.

(R293, H. 3918 (Word version)) -- Rep. White: AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 55, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS FOR VARIOUS TERMS, TO MOVE THE FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, TO PROVIDE THAT ALL FEES AND FINES ASSESSED BY THE DIVISION MUST BE DEPOSITED INTO THE STATE AVIATION FUND, TO REVISE CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF INTRASTATE SCHEDULED AIRLINE SERVICE, COUNTY AVIATION COMMISSIONS, THE USE OF STATE-OWNED AIRCRAFT, AND THE USE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES BY FLIGHT CREW MEMBERS, TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, AND TO REVISE CERTAIN PENALTIES; TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 55, RELATING TO THE UNIFORM STATE LAWS FOR AERONAUTICS, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, REVISE CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF VARIOUS FORMS OF AIRCRAFT, THE OWNERSHIP OF AIRSPACE, THE LANDING OF AN AIRCRAFT ON LANDS OR WATERS, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS ILLEGAL TO POINT, AIM, OR DISCHARGE A LASER DEVICE AT CERTAIN AIRCRAFT, AND PROVIDE PENALTIES; TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 55, RELATING TO THE UNIFORM STATE AERONAUTICAL REGULATORY LAW, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT CONTAINS VARIOUS TERMS AND THEIR DEFINITIONS, TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO PROVIDE OFFICES FOR THE DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS, TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES THE DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS TO FURNISH COUNTY AUDITORS A LIST OF ALL AIRCRAFT REGISTERED IN THEIR COUNTY, TO REVISE THE DIVISION'S RESPONSIBILITIES RELATING TO ITS REGULATION OF CERTAIN AIR NAVIGATION AND AIRPORT FACILITIES, THE CONSTRUCTION OF AIRPORTS, THE REPORTS IT FILES WITH THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, AND THE OPERATION OF THE DIVISION, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER, AND TO REVISE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE USE OF MONIES CONTAINED IN THE STATE AVIATION FUND; TO AMEND CHAPTER 9, TITLE 55, RELATING TO THE UNIFORM SOUTH CAROLINA AIRPORTS ACT, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, TO PROVIDE THAT THIS CHAPTER ALSO APPLIES TO COUNTIES, AIRPORT COMMISSIONS, AND SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS, TO DELETE OBSOLETE TERMS, TO REVISE THE PROJECTS THAT MAY BE FUNDED FROM MONIES CONTAINED IN AIRPORT FACILITIES ACCOUNTS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE TERM "AIRPORT HAZARD" AND TO PROVIDE ITS DEFINITION AND THE REGULATION OF AN AIRPORT HAZARD; TO AMEND CHAPTER 11, TITLE 55, RELATING TO THE CREATION AND OPERATION OF CERTAIN AIRPORTS WITHIN THE STATE, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS IS TRANSFERRED FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, TO DELETE CERTAIN OBSOLETE TERMS, TO REVISE THE PROCESS FOR THE MAKING OF CERTAIN CONTRACTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, ERECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF CERTAIN AIRPORT FACILITIES, TO ALLOW FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT CERTAIN AIRPORT FACILITIES, TO REVISE CERTAIN PENALTIES, TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF A "QUORUM" FOR A CERTAIN AIRPORT COMMISSION, TO EXPAND THE AUTHORITY OF CERTAIN AIRPORT COMMISSIONS TO ADOPT RULES AND PROMULGATE REGULATIONS, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO ENGAGE IN CERTAIN ACTIVITIES UPON CERTAIN AIRPORT PROPERTIES, TO DELETE THE TERM "SECRETARY" AND ITS DEFINITION, AND REPLACE IT WITH THE TERM "EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR" AND ITS DEFINITION AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND CHAPTER 13, TITLE 55, RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF AIRPORTS AND AIRPORT PROPERTIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS SHALL CREATE MAPS OF THE STATE'S PUBLIC USE AIRPORTS AND DISTRIBUTE THEM TO VARIOUS LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES FOR VARIOUS PURPOSES, TO PROVIDE THAT POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS MAY ASSIST WITH THE PROTECTION OF AREAS THAT POSE HAZARDS TO AIR TRAFFIC, AND TO REVISE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTER; TO AMEND CHAPTER 15, TITLE 55, RELATING TO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM "DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE" AND REPLACE IT WITH THE TERM "BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD", AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND CHAPTER 17, TITLE 55, RELATING TO REGIONAL AIRPORT DISTRICTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROVISION THAT REVISES THE TYPE OF AIR CARRIERS REGULATED BY THIS CHAPTER, AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 13-1-20, RELATING TO CERTAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, SO AS TO DELETE ITS RESPONSIBILITY TO DEVELOP STATE PUBLIC AIRPORTS AND AN AIR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM; TO AMEND SECTION 13-1-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS; TO AMEND SECTION 13-1-1050, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CERTAIN TERMS AND THEIR DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION FROM THE SEVENTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT; TO AMEND SECTION 13-1-1000, RELATING TO THE AERONAUTICS COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS NO LONGER A DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, BUT A DIVISION OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; TO AMEND SECTION 13-1-1010, RELATING TO THE AERONAUTICS COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSIONS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE TRANSFERRED FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 8, TITLE 55 RELATING TO THE UNIFORM AIRCRAFT FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT.

(R294, H. 3986 (Word version)) -- Reps. Hayes and Bingham: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT, UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2012, A SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY APPLY FOR AND RECEIVE ITS ALLOTTED SHARE OF EIA SCHOOL BUILDING FUNDS UNDER SECTION 59-21-430, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL SCHOOL DISTRICTS.

(R295, H. 4042 (Word version)) -- Reps. Harrison, Brady, Pinson, H.B. Brown, Munnerlyn, Viers, Horne and Hardwick: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-57-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PROCEDURES THAT MUST BE FOLLOWED WHEN AN INSURED HAS SUFFERED DAMAGE TO VEHICLE GLASS, TO PROHIBIT AN INSURER FROM REQUIRING VEHICLE GLASS REPAIR WORK TO BE DONE BY A PARTICULAR PROVIDER, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN DISCLOSURES, AND TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES WHEN AN INSURED CHOOSES A PROVIDER WHO IS NOT A MEMBER OF THE INSURER'S OR THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR'S PREFERRED PROVIDER LIST, TO PROVIDE THAT A VEHICLE GLASS REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT FACILITY IS PROHIBITED FROM THREATENING AN INSURER TO FILE A CLAIM OR FROM ENGAGING IN AN OTHERWISE UNFAIR OR DECEPTIVE PRACTICE, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT VIOLATIONS OF THIS SECTION ARE SUBJECT THE PROVISIONS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA INSURANCE UNFAIR CLAIM PRACTICES ACT; AND BY ADDING SECTION 39-5-180 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON WHO SELLS, REPAIRS, OR REPLACES VEHICLE GLASS TO SUBMIT FALSE CLAIMS OR MAKE OTHER MATERIAL MISREPRESENTATIONS, AMONG OTHER THINGS, REGARDING VEHICLE GLASS REPAIRS.

(R296, H. 4082 (Word version)) -- Reps. Vick, Edge, Hiott, Hayes, R.L. Brown, Jefferson, Bowers, Anthony, Skelton, Williams, McLeod, G.M. Smith, Weeks, Gilliard, Agnew, Horne, Funderburk, Tribble, Pinson, Clemmons and Neilson: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 38-7-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION OF THE INSURANCE PREMIUM TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING JULY 1, 2013, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2017, 2.25 PERCENT OF THE ANNUAL REVENUE OF THIS TAX MUST BE TRANSFERRED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA FORESTRY COMMISSION AND USED BY IT FOR FIREFIGHTING AND FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT.

(R297, H. 4093 (Word version)) -- Reps. Pope, Sottile, Simrill, Hosey, Williams, Atwater, Quinn, Toole, Huggins, Brannon, Knight, Gambrell, Clyburn, McCoy, Gilliard, Owens, Merrill, Norman, Crawford, Bowers, Murphy, Bedingfield, Bowen, Branham, Chumley, Clemmons, Delleney, Hamilton, Hodges, Loftis, Lowe, D.C. Moss, V.S. Moss, Nanney, J.M. Neal, Ott, Ryan, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.R. Smith, Spires, Tallon, Taylor, Whitmire, Willis, Neilson and Harrell: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-713A SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE HONOR AND REMEMBER FLAG AS THE OFFICIAL STATE EMBLEM OF THE SERVICE AND SACRIFICE BY THOSE IN THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES WHO HAVE GIVEN THEIR LIVES IN THE LINE OF DUTY.

(R298, H. 4473 (Word version)) -- Reps. Limehouse, Brady and Neilson: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 63-7-2340, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FINGERPRINT REVIEWS OF POTENTIAL FOSTER PARENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO IS APPLYING FOR APPROVAL FOR ADOPTION PLACEMENT MUST ALSO UNDERGO A FINGERPRINT REVIEW; TO AMEND SECTION 63-7-2345, RELATING TO PAYMENT OF COSTS TO THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION FOR FINGERPRINT REVIEWS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES MAY USE FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR FOSTER CARE TO PAY FOR FINGERPRINT REVIEWS CONDUCTED BY THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION FOR FOSTER CARE FAMILIES RECRUITED AND SELECTED AS POTENTIAL FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTIVE FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN IN THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES; TO AMEND SECTION 63-7-2350, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON FOSTER CARE PLACEMENTS, SO AS TO RESTRICT THE PLACEMENT OF A CHILD IN FOSTER CARE OR FOR ADOPTION PLACEMENT WITH A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF OR PLED GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE TO CERTAIN OFFENSES OR IF A PERSON RESIDING IN THE HOME WHO IS EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF OR PLED GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE TO CERTAIN OFFENSES.

(R299, H. 4497 (Word version)) -- Reps. Sellers, Johnson, Brady, Gilliard, Jefferson and Knight: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-29-187 SO AS TO ENACT THE "CERVICAL CANCER PREVENTION ACT", TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR, THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL MAY OFFER THE CERVICAL CANCER VACCINATION SERIES TO ADOLESCENT STUDENTS ENROLLING IN THE SEVENTH GRADE OF ANY PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SCHOOL IN THIS STATE, TO PROVIDE NO STUDENT IS REQUIRED TO HAVE THE VACCINE BEFORE ENROLLING IN OR ATTENDING SCHOOL, TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT MAY DEVELOP AN INFORMATIONAL PROGRAM RELATED TO THIS VACCINATION OFFERING WITH SPECIFIC CONTENT REQUIREMENTS, TO DEFINE "CERVICAL CANCER VACCINATION SERIES", AND TO MAKE IMPLEMENTATION OF VACCINE PROVISION AND INFORMATIONAL PROGRAM CONTINGENT UPON RECEIPT OF FULL FUNDING BY STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDS.

(R300, H. 4513 (Word version)) -- Rep. Harrison: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 43-35-310, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ADULT PROTECTION COORDINATING COUNCIL, SO AS TO REVISE THE MEMBERSHIP AND MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 43-35-330, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE ADULT PROTECTION COORDINATING COUNCIL, SO AS TO REVISE THE DUTIES OF THE COUNCIL AND ADD THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE COUNCIL ANNUALLY PREPARE AND DISTRIBUTE TO THE MEMBERSHIP, VARIOUS MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES A REPORT OF THE COUNCIL'S ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR AND TO REQUIRE THE REPORT TO BE PUBLISHED ON THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES' WEBSITE.

(R301, H. 4614 (Word version)) -- Reps. Pitts, Lucas, Hearn, Brannon, Weeks, Spires, Loftis and Clemmons: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 2 TO CHAPTER 15, TITLE 63 SO AS TO SPECIFY CERTAIN PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR COURT-ORDERED CHILD CUSTODY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DEFINING "JOINT CUSTODY" AND "SOLE CUSTODY", REQUIRING EACH PARENT TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT A PARENTING PLAN OR TO JOINTLY SUBMIT A PLAN, WHICH THE COURT MUST CONSIDER BEFORE ISSUING TEMPORARY AND FINAL CUSTODY ORDERS, AND PROVIDING THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT SHALL DEVELOP RULES AND FORMS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PARENTING PLAN; TO REQUIRE THE COURT TO MAKE FINAL CUSTODY DETERMINATIONS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CHILD BASED UPON THE EVIDENCE PRESENTED, TO REQUIRE THE COURT TO CONSIDER JOINT CUSTODY IF EITHER PARENT SEEKS IT, AS WELL AS ALL CUSTODY OPTIONS, STATING IN ITS FINAL ORDER THE REASONING FOR ITS CUSTODY DETERMINATION, AND TO ALLOW THE COURT TO ALLOCATE PARENTING TIME REGARDLESS OF THE CUSTODY DETERMINATION; TO PROVIDE MATTERS THAT MAY BE INCLUDED IN A CUSTODY ORDER AND TO PROVIDE FACTORS THE COURT MAY CONSIDER IN ISSUING OR MODIFYING A CUSTODY ORDER WHEN CONSIDERING THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CHILD; TO PROVIDE THAT IF A COURT DETERMINES IN ITS ORDER THAT TELEPHONIC AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE PARENT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CHILD, EACH PARENT SHOULD FACILITATE OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDING FOR SUCH COMMUNICATIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT REGARDLESS OF CUSTODY ARRANGEMENTS AND UNLESS OTHERWISE PROHIBITED BY AN ORDER OF THE COURT, PARENTS HAVE EQUAL ACCESS AND RIGHTS TO OBTAIN ALL EDUCATIONAL AND MEDICAL RECORDS OF THEIR CHILDREN AND TO PARTICIPATE IN THEIR CHILDREN'S SCHOOL AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES; AND TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA FAMILY COURT STUDY COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF TRACKING THE OUTCOME OF CONTESTED CUSTODY PROCEEDINGS AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, STAFFING, AND REPORTING.

(R302, H. 4665 (Word version)) -- Reps. Hixon, Clyburn, J.R. Smith, Spires, Taylor and Young: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 571 OF 1967, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE EDGEFIELD COUNTY WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY, THE BOUNDARIES OF WHICH PURSUANT TO THIS ACT INCLUDE AREAS IN EDGEFIELD AND AIKEN COUNTIES, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE AUTHORITY SHALL BE APPOINTED AND FROM WHAT AREAS.

(R303, H. 4699 (Word version)) -- Reps. Bannister, Harrison, Horne, Sellers, Hearn, Young, H.B. Brown, J.E. Smith, Brannon, Stavrinakis, Funderburk, Allen, Weeks, Munnerlyn and McLeod: AN ACT 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 CIRCUIT JUDGES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AT-LARGE CIRCUIT COURT JUDGES FROM THIRTEEN TO SIXTEEN; AND TO AMEND SECTION 63-3-40, RELATING TO FAMILY COURT JUDGES ELECTED FROM EACH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SO AS TO ADD SIX ADDITIONAL FAMILY COURT JUDGES WHO SHALL BE AT LARGE AND MUST BE ELECTED WITHOUT REGARD TO THEIR COUNTY OR CIRCUIT OF RESIDENCE.

(R304, H. 4738 (Word version)) -- Reps. Govan and Hearn: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 20-3-170, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MODIFICATION, CONFIRMATION, OR TERMINATION OF ALIMONY DUE TO CHANGED CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING CHANGE IN FINANCIAL ABILITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UPON THE MOTION OF A PARTY, RETIREMENT BY A SUPPORTING SPOUSE IS SUFFICIENT GROUNDS FOR A HEARING TO DETERMINE WHETHER RETIREMENT CONSTITUTES A CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES AND TO PROVIDE FACTORS THE COURT SHALL CONSIDER IN MAKING SUCH A DETERMINATION.

(R305, H. 4763 (Word version)) -- Reps. Sandifer, King, Butler Garrick and Parks: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 32-7-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN REGARD TO PRENEED FUNERAL CONTRACTS, SO AS TO ADD CERTAIN DEFINITIONS AND REVISE OTHER DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 32-7-35, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF PRENEED FUNERAL CONTRACTS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTRACTS "AT PRENEED" AND "AT NEED"; TO AMEND SECTION 32-7-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PRENEED FUNERAL CONTRACT LICENSES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATION AND APPLICATION RENEWAL LICENSE FEES, FOR THE TERM OF THE LICENSE AND FOR THE USE OF LICENSE RENEWAL FEES; TO AMEND SECTION 32-7-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PRENEED FUNERAL LOSS REIMBURSEMENT FUND, SO AS TO DELETE THE LIMITATION ON THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF THE FUND; AND TO AMEND SECTION 32-7-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL VIOLATIONS OF LAW PERTAINING TO PRENEED FUNERAL CONTRACTS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF MONEY OBTAINED OR SOUGHT TO BE OBTAINED WITH CERTAIN OFFENSES DECLARED TO BE MISDEMEANORS AND CERTAIN OFFENSES DECLARED TO BE FELONIES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER AUTHORIZED ACTIONS FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTER.

(R306, H. 4766 (Word version)) -- Reps. Stringer, Weeks and Funderburk: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 38 TO TITLE 33 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA BENEFIT CORPORATION ACT" WHICH PERMITS A CORPORATION TO ELECT AS A CORPORATE PURPOSE THE PROVIDING OF CERTAIN PUBLIC BENEFITS WITHOUT SUBJECTING THE CORPORATION OR ITS DIRECTORS TO LIABILITY OR DERIVATIVE SUIT EXCEPT FOR SPECIFIED REASONS.

(R307, H. 4786 (Word version)) -- Reps. Sandifer and D.C. Moss: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 41-35-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PAYMENT OF UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS BASED ON CERTAIN SERVICES IN SCHOOLS OR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, SO AS TO INCLUDE SERVICES PROVIDED BY SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

(R308, H. 4798 (Word version)) -- Reps. McLeod and Bowers: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 5-7-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TRIAL OF A PERSON IN A MUNICIPAL COURT, SO AS TO NO LONGER PROVIDE THAT A MAYOR MAY CONDUCT A MUNICIPAL TRIAL, TO PROVIDE THAT A MUNICIPAL JUDGE MUST CONDUCT A SPEEDY TRIAL OF PERSONS ARRESTED AND INCARCERATED, AND TO REVISE THE PERIOD OF TIME THAT A PERSON MUST BE TRIED AFTER THE DATE OF HIS ARREST.

(R309, H. 4824 (Word version)) -- Rep. Rutherford: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE DRIVER'S LICENSE OF A PERSON IS REINSTATED ON THIS ACT'S EFFECTIVE DATE IF THE PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE WAS SUSPENDED PURSUANT TO FORMER SECTION 56-1-745 OF THE 1976 CODE DUE TO A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE VIOLATION AND CHARGED PRIOR TO APRIL 12, 2011, AND CONVICTED ON OR AFTER APRIL 12, 2011, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MUST NOT REIMBURSE SUCH PERSON WHOSE DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSION ENDED AND WHO PAID A REINSTATEMENT FEE BEFORE THIS ACT'S EFFECTIVE DATE.

(R310, H. 4888 (Word version)) -- Reps. Thayer, Owens, Daning, Brannon, Erickson, Whitmire, Atwater, R.L. Brown, Gambrell, J.M. Neal, Putnam and Willis: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-470, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF THE UNINSURED MOTORIST FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PORTION OF THE FUND THAT WAS FORMERLY PAID TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY MUST BE PAID TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-286, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PERMIT OF CERTAIN PERSONS WHO DRIVE A MOTOR VEHICLE WITH AN UNLAWFUL ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PORTION OF THE FEE TO OBTAIN A TEMPORARY ALCOHOL LICENSE THAT WAS FORMERLY RETAINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY MUST BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-3910, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF "SHAG" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO REVISE THE BIENNIAL PERIOD IN WHICH THE LICENSE PLATE MUST BE ISSUED OR REVALIDATED; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-5200, RELATING TO "SOUTH CAROLINA: FIRST IN GOLF" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2951, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE WHEN A DRIVER REFUSES TO SUBMIT TO TESTS TO DETERMINE HIS LEVEL OF ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-10-552, RELATING TO THE UNINSURED ENFORCEMENT FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS FUND WHICH WAS FORMERLY DIRECTED TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY MUST NOW BE DIRECTED TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND USED BY BOTH THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; TO AMEND SECTION 56-15-420, RELATING TO THE PROMULGATION OF CERTAIN REGULATIONS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE REGULATIONS NOW SHALL BE PROMULGATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-19-240, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF TITLE AND ITS CONTENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE OWNER OF A BONA FIDE LEASING COMPANY IS NOT REQUIRED TO SUPPLY A SOUTH CAROLINA PHYSICAL ADDRESS OF ITS BUSINESS OPERATIONS ON ITS APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF TITLE AND TO PROVIDE THAT VEHICLES THAT ARE PURCHASED FOR PRIMARY OPERATION IN ANOTHER STATE OR A FOREIGN JURISDICTION CANNOT BE TITLED AND REGISTERED IN THIS STATE; TO PROVIDE FOR THE REVERSAL OF CERTAIN CONVICTIONS FOR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE VIOLATIONS PURSUANT TO FORMER SECTION 56-1-745; TO AMEND SECTION 56-2-100, RELATING TO CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE OPERATION OF LOW SPEED VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LOW SPEED VEHICLE MAY BE OPERATED ON ANY HIGHWAY FOR WHICH THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT IS THIRTY-FIVE MILES AN HOUR OR LESS; TO REPEAL ARTICLE 60, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56 RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF "SHRINERS" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES; BY ADDING SECTION 56-19-495 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES SHALL CONVENE A WORKING GROUP FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PROCESS TO BE USED FOR THE TITLING OF CERTAIN VEHICLES.

(R311, H. 4945 (Word version)) -- Reps. Funderburk, Harrison, Brantley, McLeod, Butler Garrick, Munnerlyn, Taylor, J.H. Neal, Dillard, Bannister, G.R. Smith, Bowers, Cobb-Hunter, Delleney, Hixon, Long, Pope and Young: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-170, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NECESSITY OF WRITTEN VOTER REGISTRATION APPLICATIONS, SO AS TO PERMIT ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 7-5-185 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A PERSON TO REGISTER TO VOTE ELECTRONICALLY ON THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION'S INTERNET WEBSITE, TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR ELECTRONIC REGISTRATIONS, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO EFFECTUATE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 7-5-186 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A STATEWIDE VOTER REGISTRATION DATABASE, TO REQUIRE CERTAIN STATE AGENCIES TO PROVIDE REQUESTED INFORMATION TO THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, AND TO ALLOW THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER STATES OR GROUPS OF STATES IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN THE STATEWIDE VOTER REGISTRATION DATABASE; TO AMEND SECTION 7-3-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF A STATEWIDE VOTER REGISTRATION DATABASE; TO AMEND SECTION 7-3-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE NOTICE OF DELETION OF AN ELECTOR'S NAME FROM THE ROSTER OF ELECTORS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE REASONS FOR DELETION AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHALL RESTORE AN ELECTOR'S NAME TO THE ROSTER IF INSTRUCTED TO DO SO BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF REGISTRATION; TO AMEND SECTION 7-3-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REPORTS FURNISHED BY THE BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE REPORTS MUST BE PROVIDED AT NO CHARGE; AND BY ADDING SECTION 7-3-70 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO FURNISH CERTAIN MONTHLY REPORTS TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION AT NO CHARGE.

(R312, H. 5098 (Word version)) -- Reps. Hixon, Clyburn, Harrison, Taylor and Young: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-2010, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TEMPORARY PERMITS FOR THE POSSESSION, SALE, AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS BY THE DRINK IN A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY UPON A FAVORABLE REFERENDUM VOTE, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THOSE ELECTIONS WHICH CONSTITUTE GENERAL ELECTIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE REFERENDUMS REQUIRED UNDER THIS SECTION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO THE CONDUCT OF THESE REFERENDUMS.

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