Pursuant to an invitation the Honorable Speaker and House of Representatives appeared in the Senate Chamber on June 02, 2016, at 5:00 P.M. and the following Acts and Joint Resolutions were ratified:

(R210, S. 21 (Word version)) -- Senators Grooms and Campbell: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-222 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON DIAGNOSED WITH LOW VISION ACUITY WHO USES BIOPTIC TELESCOPIC LENSES FOR VISION ASSISTANCE MAY BE ISSUED A DRIVER'S LICENSE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE RENEWAL OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REVOCATION OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE PERSON MAY NOT BE ISSUED A LICENSE TO OPERATE A MOTORCYCLE OR A COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION.

(R211, S. 139 (Word version)) -- Senator Cleary: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 48-39-130, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERMITS REQUIRED FOR COASTAL ZONE CRITICAL AREAS, SO AS TO ALLOW CERTAIN TECHNIQUES TO BE USED TO PROTECT BEACH AND DUNE CRITICAL AREAS WITHOUT APPLYING FOR A PERMIT WHILE ACTING UNDER AN EMERGENCY ORDER; TO AMEND SECTION 48-39-290, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON CONSTRUCTION OR RECONSTRUCTION SEAWARD OF THE BASELINE, SO AS TO ALLOW FOR THE USE OF WOOD LIKE MATERIAL FOR WALKWAYS AND SMALL WOODEN DECKS, TO NARROW THE EXCEPTION OF GOLF COURSES FROM PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS, TO EXPAND PERMITTING EXCEPTIONS TO SANDFENCING, REVEGETATION OF DUNES, MINOR BEACH RENOURISHMENT, AND DUNE CONSTRUCTION, TO ALLOW FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO ISSUE GENERAL PERMITS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND TO ESTABLISH THAT THE DEPARTMENTS PERMITTING COMMITTEE COASTAL DIVISION SHALL CONSIDER APPLICATIONS FOR SPECIAL PERMITS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 48-39-280, RELATING TO THE FORTY-YEAR RETREAT POLICY, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE BASELINE FROM MOVING SEAWARD FROM THE POSITION DETERMINED ON DECEMBER 31, 2017, AND TO ELIMINATE THE RIGHT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND LANDOWNERS TO PETITION THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT TO MOVE THE BASELINE SEAWARD UPON COMPLETION OF A BEACH RENOURISHMENT PROJECT.

(R212, S. 227 (Word version)) -- Senators Campbell, Rankin and Grooms: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-88, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REMISSION OF REDEVELOPMENT FEES TO A REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, SO AS TO EXTEND THE END DATE FOR REMISSIONS FROM JANUARY 1, 2017, TO JANUARY 1, 2021, AND TO PROHIBIT A REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FROM RECEIVING MORE IN REMISSIONS THAN IT DID IN FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015.

(R213, S. 233 (Word version)) -- Senators Campsen, Hembree and Grooms: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-160, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INVOCATIONS TO OPEN MEETINGS OF DELIBERATIVE BODIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PUBLIC PRAYER MEANS A PRAYER OR INVOCATION; TO PROVIDE THAT DELIBERATIVE PUBLIC BODY INCLUDES A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD; TO PROVIDE THAT PUBLIC INVOCATIONS MAY NOT PROSELYTIZE OR ADVANCE ANY ONE FAITH OR BELIEF, OR COERCE PARTICIPATION BY OBSERVERS; AND TO BROADEN THE ITEMS THAT MAY BE INCLUDED IN A POLICY TO PERMIT PUBLIC INVOCATIONS ADOPTED BY THE PUBLIC BODY.

(R214, S. 267 (Word version)) -- Senators Young, Campsen, Hembree, Bennett, Turner, Thurmond, Davis, Bright, Bryant, L. Martin, S. Martin, Hayes, Campbell, Grooms and Alexander: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 2-1-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADJOURNMENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, TO CHANGE THE DATE FOR THE MANDATORY ADJOURNMENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM THE FIRST THURSDAY IN JUNE TO THE SECOND THURSDAY IN MAY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ADJOURNMENT DATE MAY BE EXTENDED UP TO TWO WEEKS IN THE DISCRETION OF THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE AND THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE IF A FORECAST REDUCTION IS SUBMITTED BY THE BOARD OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS AFTER APRIL TENTH; AND TO AMEND SECTION 11-9-880, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS' FORECAST OF ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DATES OF THE FORECASTS.

(R215, S. 280 (Word version)) -- Senator Peeler: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 40-11-260, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NET WORTH REQUIREMENTS FOR GENERAL CONTRACTORS AND MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, SO AS TO REVISE THE NET WORTH REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AND LICENSE RENEWAL, AND TO DELETE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-11-360, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM CONTRACTOR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO INCLUDE CONTRACTOR SERVICES CONCERNING THE INSTALLATION, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF BILLBOARD SIGNS EXCEPT TO REQUIRE LICENSED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS MUST PERFORM FINAL CONNECTIONS TO BRANCH CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS.

(R216, S. 338 (Word version)) -- Senators S. Martin and Bryant: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 24-13-180 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PUBLIC, PRIVATE, OR NONPROFIT ENTITIES WHICH ARE ENGAGED IN HELPING TO REHABILITATE AND REINTRODUCE PAROLED PRISON INMATES INTO THE COMMUNITY AND WHICH AS A PART OF THEIR PROGRAMS PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL HOUSING IN THE COMMUNITY TO THESE PAROLEES MUST PROVIDE NOTICE IN A NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCULATION IN THE COMMUNITIES WHERE THESE RESIDENTIAL HOUSING FACILITIES WILL BE LOCATED, AND ALSO MUST CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARINGS REGARDING THE PROGRAMS AND THE LOCATIONS OF THESE RESIDENTIAL HOUSING FACILITIES IN THE COMMUNITIES WHERE THEY WILL BE LOCATED, TO PROVIDE THAT THESE HEARINGS ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DO NOT BIND THE DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY OF THE ENTITY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION MUST BE MET BEFORE A FACILITY MAY BE OPENED.

(R217, S. 381 (Word version)) -- Senators Shealy, Bright, Turner, Johnson, Young, Jackson, Grooms, Sabb, Thurmond, Massey, Allen, Sheheen, Davis, Hembree, L. Martin, Bryant, Peeler, Alexander, Lourie, Cromer, Setzler and Scott: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-620, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LEAVE AND LUMP-SUM PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (SCRS) OR THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM (SCPORS) WHO ARE TERMINATED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF RETIREMENT ELIGIBILITY SHALL HAVE FIVE DAYS AFTER TERMINATION TO PURCHASE SERVICE CREDIT; TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ESTABLISHING SERVICE CREDIT IN THE SCRS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ACTIVE MEMBER WHO IS TERMINATED FROM EMPLOYMENT WITHIN ONE YEAR OF RETIREMENT ELIGIBILITY MAY PURCHASE SERVICE CREDIT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 9-11-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ESTABLISHING SERVICE CREDIT IN THE SCPORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ACTIVE MEMBER WHO IS TERMINATED FROM EMPLOYMENT WITHIN ONE YEAR OF RETIREMENT ELIGIBILITY MAY PURCHASE SERVICE CREDIT.

(R218, S. 427 (Word version)) -- Senators Hutto, Rankin, O'Dell and Williams: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3360, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JOB TAX CREDIT, SO AS TO ADD AN ESTABLISHMENT ENGAGED IN AN ACTIVITY OR ACTIVITIES LISTED UNDER SECTOR 4881, SUBSECTOR 488190 TO THE DEFINITION OF A "QUALIFYING SERVICE-RELATED FACILITY", TO ALLOW A TAXPAYER OPERATING AN AGRICULTURAL PACKAGING OPERATION TO CLAIM THE CREDIT, TO ALLOW CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS TO CLAIM SEASONAL WORKERS AS A CERTAIN FRACTION OF A FULL-TIME JOB, AND TO DEFINE "AGRICULTURAL PACKAGING"; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE STATE SALES TAX, SO AS TO EXEMPT MACHINES USED IN AGRICULTURAL PACKAGING; AND BY ADDING SECTION 13-1-1780 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND THE COORDINATING COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AGRICULTURAL BUSINESSES IN AWARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BENEFITS.

(R219, S. 454 (Word version)) -- Senators Campsen and Turner: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-650, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF ANNUAL INDIVIDUAL ANTERLESS DEER TAGS, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROCEDURE WHEREBY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ISSUES AND CHARGES A PERSON FOR THE PRIVILEGE OF HUNTING AND TAKING DEER IN THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-920, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSITION OF REVENUES GENERATED FROM THE SALE OF HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES, PERMITS, AND TAGS, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "ANTLERLESS DEER QUOTA PERMIT" FOR THE TERM "DEER QUOTA PROGRAM PERMIT", AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF REVENUES COLLECTED FROM THE SALE OF NONRESIDENT ANTLERED DEER TAGS AND RESIDENT ANTLER RESTRICTION INDIVIDUAL ANTLERED DEER TAGS; BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-315 SO AS TO PROVIDE BAG LIMITS FOR ANTLERED DEER AND DEER TAKEN WITH A DEER QUOTA PROGRAM PERMIT, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION; BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-320 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE WHEREBY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ISSUES TAGS FOR THE HUNTING AND TAKING OF DEER, TO REGULATE THE HUNTING AND TAKING OF DEER, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-390, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES' REGULATION OF GAME ZONES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY PROMULGATE REGULATIONS FOR THE TAKING OF ANTERLESS DEER DURING CERTAIN PERIODS OF TIME, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ANTERLESS DAYS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF THE DEER QUOTA PROGRAM; TO REPEAL SECTION 50-11-335 RELATING TO BAG LIMITS ESTABLISHED FOR ANTLERED DEER; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES SHALL PROVIDE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY A REPORT ON THE STATUS OF THE STATE'S WHITE-TAILED DEER POPULATION.

(R220, S. 484 (Word version)) -- Senators Shealy, Jackson, Cleary and Rankin: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 59-10-310, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE MEALS AND COMPETITIVE FOOD REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE SCHOOL SERVICE MEALS AND COMPETITIVE FOODS PROVIDED IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE DURING THE ACADEMIC SCHOOL YEAR MUST MEET AND MAY EXCEED NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ESTABLISHED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, TO PROVIDE SCHOOL DISTRICTS MAY ADOPT MORE RESTRICTIVE POLICIES, TO PROVIDE THESE MORE RESTRICTIVE POLICIES MAY NOT RESTRICT THE FOOD PARENTS OR GUARDIANS PROVIDE FOR STUDENT CONSUMPTION AT SCHOOL, TO EXEMPT SCHOOL FUNDRAISERS FROM THESE REQUIREMENTS, AND TO CLARIFY THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT RESTRICT OR PROHIBIT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FROM ESTABLISHING POLICIES REGARDING SCHOOL FUNDRAISERS AUTHORIZED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-10-330, RELATING TO THE COORDINATED SCHOOL HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF HEALTH WELLNESS PLANS, SO AS TO PROVIDE SCHOOL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PLANS MUST REPORT COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 59-10-310.

(R221, S. 652 (Word version)) -- Senator L. Martin: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 45 TO TITLE 34 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS THAT DO BUSINESS IN SOUTH CAROLINA TO CONDUCT SAVINGS PROMOTION CONTESTS FOR MEMBERS AND CUSTOMERS OF THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN CONDITIONS FOR CONDUCTING A SAVING PROMOTION CONTEST BY A PARTICIPATING FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE APPROPRIATE FEDERAL OR STATE REGULATORY AGENCY OF EACH FINANCIAL INSTITUTION TO OVERSEE THE CONDUCT OF THE CONTESTS AND ISSUE CEASE AND DESIST ORDERS WHEN NECESSARY.

(R222, S. 685 (Word version)) -- Senators Leatherman, Alexander, Campbell, S. Martin, Nicholson and O'Dell: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 40-22-2, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PURPOSE OF CHAPTER 22, TITLE 40 CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PRACTICE OF THE PROFESSION OF ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING IS SUBJECT TO REGULATION BY THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-22-10, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-22-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO ADD, REDEFINE, AND DELETE DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-22-50, RELATING TO DUTIES OF THE BOARD, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE BOARD SHALL MAINTAIN AND UPDATE, RATHER THAN ANNUALLY PREPARE, A ROSTER OF INFORMATION CONCERNING PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-22-60, RELATING TO THE DUTY OF THE BOARD TO PROMULGATE CERTAIN REGULATIONS, SO AS TO UPDATE A CROSS REFERENCE AND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DUTIES WITH RESPECT TO PROVIDING ADVICE AND RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING STATUTORY REVISIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION; TO AMEND SECTION 40-22-75, RELATING TO EMERGENCY WAIVERS OF LICENSE REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO LIMIT APPLICATION OF THESE WAIVERS TO DECLARED NATIONAL OR STATE EMERGENCIES AND TO LIMIT THEIR DURATION TO NINETY DAYS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-22-110, RELATING TO THE AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION OF THE LICENSES OF MENTALLY INCOMPETENT PERSONS, SO AS TO DELETE A REDUNDANCY; TO AMEND SECTION 40-22-220, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS AN ENGINEER, SO AS TO REVISE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-22-222, RELATING TO LICENSURE OF EXISTING ENGINEERS, SO AS TO ADD AN OPTIONAL ACCREDITATION SOURCE FOR AN EDUCATION REQUIREMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 40-22-225, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR SURVEYOR LICENSURE, SO AS TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-22-230, RELATING TO APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-22-250, RELATING TO CERTIFICATES OF AUTHORIZATION TO PRACTICE AS A FIRM, SO AS TO REVISE REQUIREMENTS FOR THESE CERTIFICATES AND TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS THROUGH WHICH LICENSEES MAY MAINTAIN BRANCH OFFICES; TO AMEND SECTION 40-22-260, RELATING TO TEMPORARY LICENSES, SO AS TO REVISE CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH THE DEPARTMENT MAY GRANT TEMPORARY LICENSES TO OUT-OF-STATE FIRMS, AND TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSION OF PLANS PRODUCED AND SUBMITTED FOR PERMITTING BY PERSONS HOLDING TEMPORARY CERTIFICATES OF AUTHORIZATION; TO AMEND SECTION 40-22-270, RELATING TO SEALS OF LICENSEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE SEALS AND SIGNATURES OF LICENSEES ON DOCUMENTS CONSTITUTE CERTIFICATION THAT THE DOCUMENTS WERE PREPARED BY THE LICENSEE OR UNDER HIS DIRECT SUPERVISION, AMONG OTHER THINGS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-22-280, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS FROM THE APPLICABILITY OF THE CHAPTER, SO AS TO MODIFY THE EXEMPTIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-22-290, RELATING TO "TIER A" SURVEYING, SO AS TO EXEMPT THE CREATION OF NONTECHNICAL MAPS.

(R223, S. 689 (Word version)) -- Senators Hembree and McElveen: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF MOTOR VEHICLE BEGINNER'S PERMITS AND VEHICLE OPERATION, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT ALLOWS A PERMITTEE TO OPERATE A MOTOR SCOOTER, OR LIGHT MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLE, TO PROVIDE THE TIMES OF DAY WHEN A PERMITTEE MAY OPERATE A MOTORCYCLE OR MOPED UNSUPERVISED AND WHEN A PERMITTEE MUST OPERATE A MOTORCYCLE OR MOPED WHILE UNDER SUPERVISION, AND TO REVISE THE LOCATION WHERE THE PERMITTEE'S SUPERVISOR MUST BE LOCATED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-3630, RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF A MOTORCYCLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE A LOCATION WHERE A PASSENGER MAY RIDE UPON A MOTORCYCLE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION DO NOT APPLY TO PERSONS RIDING IN A MOTORCYCLE SIDECAR.

(R224, S. 788 (Word version)) -- Senator Campsen: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 48-39-150, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPROVAL OF PERMITS TO ALTER CRITICAL AREAS, SO AS TO ENACT THE "MANAGED TIDAL IMPOUNDMENT PRESERVATION ACT", BY EXEMPTING PROPERTY THAT IS DEEMED ELIGIBLE UNDER A UNITED STATES ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS' GENERAL PERMIT FROM PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES AND GRANTING ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY TO THE COASTAL DIVISION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL.

(R225, S. 868 (Word version)) -- Senators Young, Massey, Setzler and Nicholson: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 58-7-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RIGHTS, POWERS, AND PRIVILEGES OF TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE COMPANIES CONFERRED ON PIPELINE COMPANIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN RIGHTS, POWERS, PRIVILEGES DO NOT APPLY TO PRIVATE, FOR-PROFIT PIPELINE COMPANIES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT ARE REPEALED ON JUNE 30, 2019.

(R226, S. 908 (Word version)) -- Senator Hayes: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA UNIFORM FIDUCIARY ACCESS TO DIGITAL ASSETS ACT" BY ADDING PART 10 TO ARTICLE 2, TITLE 62 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A FRAMEWORK BY WHICH INTERNET USERS HAVE THE POWER TO PLAN FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSITION OF DIGITAL ASSETS UPON DEATH OR INCAPACITATION; TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS; TO SET FORTH THE APPLICABILITY OF THE ACT TO FIDUCIARIES, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, CONSERVATORS, TRUSTEES, AND OTHER PARTIES; TO PROVIDE THAT THE ACT DOES NOT APPLY TO A DIGITAL ASSET OF AN EMPLOYER THAT IS USED BY AN EMPLOYEE IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS; AND TO REQUIRE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT BE APPLIED AND CONSTRUED SO AS TO PROMOTE UNIFORMITY OF LAW AMONG THE STATES.

(R227, S. 916 (Word version)) -- Senators Malloy, Fair and M.B. Matthews: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 63-3-510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE FAMILY COURT, SO AS TO RAISE THE AGE THAT A PERSON IS CONSIDERED A CHILD FOR PURPOSES OF DELINQUENCY MATTERS BEFORE THE FAMILY COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 63-19-20, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "CHILD" OR "JUVENILE" , SO AS TO MEAN A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN YEARS, WITH EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 63-19-1030, 63-19-1210, 63-19-1410, 63-19-1420, 63-19-1440, AS AMENDED, 63-19-1850, AS AMENDED, AND 63-19-2050, AS AMENDED, ALL RELATING TO JUVENILE DELINQUENCY PROCEEDINGS IN THE FAMILY COURT, SO AS TO RAISE AGE LIMITATIONS TO CONFORM WITH SECTIONS 63-3-510 AND 63-19-20; AND TO REQUIRE CERTAIN STATE AGENCIES TO COLLECT DATA AND SUBMIT A REPORT ADDRESSING THE FISCAL IMPACT OF RAISING THE AGE THAT A PERSON IS CONSIDERED A CHILD FOR PURPOSES OF DELINQUENCY MATTERS BEFORE THE FAMILY COURT.

(R228, S. 932 (Word version)) -- Senators Bennett, Grooms and Hembree: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT RATIOS, SO AS TO REVISE AN APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY OWNED BY CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.

(R229, S. 933 (Word version)) -- Senator Johnson: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 59-18-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PETITIONS FOR OBTAINING HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS BY FORMER PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO FAILED TO GRADUATE SOLELY FOR NOT MEETING EXIT EXAM REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO ELIMINATE A DEADLINE FOR FILING THESE PETITIONS, TO EXTEND THE DATE BY WHICH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL REPORT RELATED INFORMATION TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE DEPARTMENT ADVERTISE THE AVAILABILITY OF THESE PETITIONS AFTER DECEMBER 31, 2017.

(R230, S. 973 (Word version)) -- Senators Cromer and Alexander: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 38-7-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSURANCE PREMIUM TAXES, SO AS TO EXTEND THE DATE THAT CERTAIN REVENUE MUST BE SENT TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA FORESTRY COMMISSION, TO REQUIRE ONE PERCENT OF PREMIUM TAXES COLLECTED TO BE TRANSFERRED TO THE AID TO FIRE DISTRICTS ACCOUNT WITHIN THE STATE TREASURY, AND TO REQUIRE ONE QUARTER OF ONE PERCENT OF PREMIUM TAXES TO THE AID TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGIONAL COUNCILS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL.

(R231, S. 980 (Word version)) -- Senators Sheheen and McElveen: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-69-300 SO AS TO PROVIDE ALL ANIMAL SHELTERS THAT PROVIDE VETERINARY SERVICES IN THIS STATE ARE SUBJECT TO SUPERVISION AND REGULATION BY THE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TO REQUIRE ANIMAL SHELTERS AND VETERINARIANS WHO PROVIDE VETERINARY SERVICES IN ANIMAL SHELTERS TO MAINTAIN AND REPORT CERTAIN DATA TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT MAKE THESE REPORTS AVAILABLE ON ITS INTERNET WEBSITE, TO PROVIDE THE RANGE OF VETERINARY SERVICES ALLOWED IN ANIMAL SHELTERS, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN RECORD-KEEPING REQUIREMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE NECESSARY DEFINITIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 40-69-305 SO AS TO PROHIBIT DISPENSING PRESCRIPTION DRUGS TO OWNERS OF END-USERS FOR THE TREATMENT OF BODILY INJURIES OR DISEASES OF ANIMALS IN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-69-295, RELATING TO MOBILE VETERINARY FACILITIES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THESE FACILITIES MUST IDENTIFY THE CLOSEST LOCAL EMERGENCY VETERINARY SERVICES FACILITY AND COMMUNICATE IT IN A CERTAIN MANNER, TO PROHIBIT THE OPERATION OF MOBILE VETERINARY FACILITIES WITHIN SPECIFIC DISTANCES OF PRIVATELY OWNED VETERINARY PRACTICES, AND TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-9600, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO "NO MORE HOMELESS PETS" LICENSE PLATES AND A RELATED FUND ESTABLISHED TO SUPPORT LOCAL ANIMAL SPAYING AND NEUTERING EFFORTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF A RELATED GRANTS PROGRAM BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL ASSOCIATION OR ITS SUCCESSOR, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SHALL PROVIDE AN ANNUAL ACCOUNTING AND SUMMARY OF THIS PROGRAM TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO PROVIDE LOCAL NONPROFIT SPAYING AND NEUTERING PROGRAMS MUST PROVIDE CERTAIN INFORMATION TO THE ASSOCIATION BEFORE THEY MAY RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENTS FOR SERVICES FROM THE FUND, AND TO PROVIDE THE ASSOCIATION SHALL PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT WITH CERTAIN INFORMATION ABOUT THE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS WHO BRING IN ANIMALS FOR SPAYING OR NEUTERING AND THE NUMBER OF ANIMALS BROUGHT IN BY EACH OF THESE INDIVIDUALS; AND TO CREATE THE PET CARE AND HUMANE TREATMENT STUDY COMMITTEE, AND TO PROVIDE THE PURPOSES, DUTIES, COMPOSITION, AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF THE COMMITTEE.

(R232, S. 1028 (Word version)) -- Senator Verdin: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 46-3-280 SO AS TO CREATE A PROGRAM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO INTEGRATE VETERANS INTO THE FIELD OF AGRICULTURE AND SUPPORT VETERANS WORKING IN THE FIELD OF AGRICULTURE, TO PROVIDE THAT CLEMSON UNIVERSITY MAY DEVELOP A PROGRAM TO FURTHER ADVANCE THE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY AND HELP VETERANS PROMOTE THEIR AGRICULTURE PRODUCTS, TO ESTABLISH IN THE STATE TREASURY THE SOUTH CAROLINA VETERANS AND WARRIORS TO AGRICULTURE PROGRAM AND FUND, ITS FUNDING MECHANISM AND HOW FUNDS ARE TO BE SPENT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SHALL PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION.

(R233, S. 1030 (Word version)) -- Senator Cromer: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-645, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF NONGAME FISH, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A RECREATIONAL FISHERMAN TO TAKE MORE THAN TWENTY-FIVE AMERICAN EEL A DAY AND THAT EACH AMERICAN EEL TAKEN MUST BE AT LEAST NINE INCHES LONG.

(R234, S. 1035 (Word version)) -- Senators Cleary and Hutto: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA TELEMEDICINE ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 40-47-37 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE PRACTICE OF TELEMEDICINE AND TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO THE PRACTICE OF TELEMEDICINE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED IN CHAPTER 47, TITLE 40, SO AS TO DEFINE "TELEMEDICINE"; TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-113, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT OF A PHYSICIAN-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP BEFORE PRESCRIBING MEDICATION FOR A PATIENT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESCRIPTION OF MEDICATION AS PART OF THE PRACTICE OF TELEMEDICINE AND TO ESTABLISH LIMITATIONS.

(R235, S. 1036 (Word version)) -- Senator Cleary: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-15-176 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE STATE BOARD OF DENTISTRY MAY ISSUE RESTRICTED DENTAL AUXILIARY INSTRUCTORS' LICENSES TO DENTISTS WHO MEET CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS, TO PROVIDE LICENSED DENTAL AUXILIARY INSTRUCTORS MAY PRACTICE DENTISTRY IN LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES ASSOCIATED WITH CERTAIN ACCREDITED DENTAL AUXILIARY PROGRAMS OF TECHNICAL COLLEGES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE RENEWAL AND REVOCATION OF RESTRICTED DENTAL AUXILIARY LICENSES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-15-175, RELATING TO RESTRICTED INSTRUCTORS' LICENSES ISSUED BY THE BOARD, SO AS TO REVISE CRITERIA FOR LICENSURE AND REQUIRE RENEWAL BIENNIALLY INSTEAD OF ANNUALLY.

(R236, S. 1037 (Word version)) -- Senator Alexander: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXEMPTION OF TEAM PHYSICIANS OF ATHLETIC TEAMS VISITING THE STATE FOR A SPECIFIC SPORTING EVENT FROM PHYSICIAN LICENSING REQUIREMENTS IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO EXPAND THE EXEMPTION TO INCLUDE TEAM PHYSICIANS OF ATHLETIC TEAMS VISITING THE STATE FOR A TEAM TRAINING CAMP.

(R237, S. 1064 (Word version)) -- Senators Young and Rankin: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-525, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RATE FILING REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE AN INSURER WRITING WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE TO ADOPT LOSS COSTS WITHIN A CERTAIN TIME FRAME, TO REQUIRE AN INSURER TO FILE ITS MULTIPLIER FOR EXPENSES, ASSESSMENTS, PROFIT AND CONTINGENCIES SIXTY DAYS BEFORE USING A NEW MULTIPLIER AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-1210, RELATING TO FILING REQUIREMENTS FOR RATING ORGANIZATION MEMBERS, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THAT AN INSURER WRITING WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE MAY SATISFY ITS FILING OBLIGATION BY BECOMING A MEMBER OF OR SUBSCRIBER TO A LICENSED RATING ORGANIZATION.

(R238, S. 1111 (Word version)) -- Senators Peeler and Grooms: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-2332, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LICENSE PLATES FOR CERTAIN MANUFACTURERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE METHOD BY WHICH THE LICENSE PLATE FEE IS CALCULATED AND CREDITED; AND TO SET THE LICENSE PLATE FEE FOR 2017 AND 2018.

(R239, S. 1122 (Word version)) -- Senators Rankin, Cleary and Hembree: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO MOTOR FUELS, SO AS TO AMEND CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-2820, RELATING TO THE ASSESSMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO CLARIFY A DEFINITION AS IT RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLES FUELED BY ALTERNATIVE FUEL; AND BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3695 SO AS TO ALLOW AN INCOME TAX CREDIT TO A TAXPAYER WHO PURCHASES OR CONSTRUCTS AND INSTALLS AND PLACES IN SERVICE IN THIS STATE ELIGIBLE PROPERTY THAT IS USED FOR DISTRIBUTION, DISPENSING, OR STORING ALTERNATIVE FUEL AT A NEW OR EXISTING FUEL DISTRIBUTION OR DISPENSING FACILITY, AND TO SPECIFY THE AMOUNT OF THE CREDIT AND THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CREDIT.

(R240, S. 1166 (Word version)) -- Senators Leatherman, Setzler, Allen, J. Matthews, Jackson, M.B. Matthews, Malloy, Lourie, Williams, Sheheen, Nicholson, Johnson, Scott, Sabb, Hutto and Kimpson: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REQUIRE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO A LOAN REPAYMENT AGREEMENT ON OUTSTANDING LOANS WITH SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE UNIVERSITY MEETS CERTAIN STANDARDS THAT PORTIONS OF THE LOAN MUST BE FORGIVEN, TO PROVIDE PROCESSES TO AID THE FINANCIAL STRUCTURE OF THE UNIVERSITY, TO PROVIDE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, AND TO EXTEND FLEXIBILITY RELATED TO FURLOUGH PROGRAMS.

(R241, S. 1177 (Word version)) -- Senator Alexander: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 40-3-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONCERNING THE PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE OF ARCHITECTS, AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-3-230, RELATING TO TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE OF ARCHITECTS, BOTH SO AS TO REPLACE REFERENCES TO THE "INTERN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM" WITH REFERENCES TO THE "ARCHITECTURAL EXPERIENCE PROGRAM"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-3-240, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR TAKING THE ARCHITECTURAL REGISTRATION EXAMINATION, SO AS TO REPLACE REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING PARTICIPATION IN THE INTERN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM WITH REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING PARTICIPATION IN THE ARCHITECTURAL EXPERIENCE PROGRAM OR CERTAIN PROGRAMS SANCTIONED BY THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON ARCHITECTURAL REGISTRATION BOARDS.

(R242, S. 1205 (Word version)) -- Senator Hembree: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 50-3-315, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES' DEPUTY ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN OFFICERS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO OBTAIN THE BONDS REQUIRED BY SECTION 50-3-330; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-3-330, RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' OATH AND BONDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE OFFICERS SHALL BE COVERED BY A SURETY BOND OF NOT LESS THAN TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS AND THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES MUST PAY THE PREMIUMS ON THE SURETY BONDS.

(R243, S. 1206 (Word version)) -- Senator S. Martin: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO RENAME THE GREENVILLE STATE BUS SHOP ON HALTON ROAD IN GREENVILLE COUNTY TO BE THE "JOE MADDEN BUS CENTER".

(R244, S. 1212 (Word version)) -- Senator Bright: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-490, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO ADD THE RIVER RIDGE PRECINCT, TO REDESIGNATE THE MOUNTAIN VIEW BAPTIST PRECINCT THE CARLISLE WESLEYAN PRECINCT, AND TO REDESIGNATE THE MAP NUMBER ON WHICH THE NAMES OF THESE PRECINCTS MAY BE FOUND AND MAINTAINED BY THE REVENUE AND FISCAL AFFAIRS OFFICE.

(R245, S. 1252 (Word version)) -- Senators S. Martin, Bryant and Peeler: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-9-195 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL TO ISSUE A LICENSE FOR A COMMUNITY FIREWORKS DISPLAY IF CERTAIN SAFETY CONDITIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS ARE MET.

(R246, S. 1258 (Word version)) -- Finance Committee: AN ACT TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 1, TITLE 57, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMMISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, SO AS TO RESTRUCTURE THE COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE FOR REVIEW OF APPOINTEES TO THE COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE A MAXIMUM NUMBER OF YEARS A COMMISSIONER MAY SERVE, TO PROVIDE FOR REMOVAL OF A COMMISSIONER, AND TO PROVIDE FOR AUDITING PROCEDURES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; TO AMEND SECTION 57-1-410, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION SHALL APPOINT THE SECRETARY AND TO PROVIDE FOR REVIEW BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; TO AMEND SECTIONS 57-1-720, 57-1-730, AND 57-1-750, RELATING TO THE JOINT TRANSPORTATION REVIEW COMMITTEE, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 57-1-740, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE JOINT TRANSPORTATION REVIEW COMMITTEE, SO AS TO DELETE THE LANGUAGE; TO AMEND SECTION 57-1-490, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ANNUAL AUDITS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 11-43-150, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BANK, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE APPROVAL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION BEFORE THE BANK MAY PROVIDE LOANS OR OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 11-43-180, RELATING TO THE BANK PROVIDING LOANS AND OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE ELIGIBLE COSTS OF A PROJECT BE AT LEAST TWENTY-FIVE MILLION DOLLARS TO RECEIVE A LOAN OR ASSISTANCE; BY ADDING SECTION 11-43-265 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE BANK TO PRIORITIZE ALL PROJECTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRIORITIZATION CRITERIA ESTABLISHED IN ACT 114 OF 2007, AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION; BY ADDING SECTION 11-43-167 SO AS TO DIRECT THE REVENUE FROM CERTAIN FEES AND FINES TO THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND FOR THE RESURFACING PROGRAM AND TRANSFERS TO THE BANK FOR ROAD AND BRIDGE PROJECTS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-37-2740, 38-73-470, 56-1-140, AS AMENDED, 56-1-143, AS AMENDED, 56-1-148, AS AMENDED, 56-1-170, AS AMENDED, 56-1-200, AS AMENDED, 56-1-220, SECTION 56-1-286, AS AMENDED, 56-1-390, 56-1-395, 56-1-400, AS AMENDED, 56-1-460, AS AMENDED, 56-1-550, 56-1-740, 56-1-746, AS AMENDED, 56-1-1320, AS AMENDED, 56-1-2080, AS AMENDED, 56-1-3350, AS AMENDED, 56-3-210, 56-3-355, 56-3-1290, AS AMENDED, 56-3-1335, 56-3-1920, AS AMENDED, 56-3-2330, AS AMENDED, 56-3-2335, AS AMENDED, 56-3-2340, AS AMENDED, 56-3-3500, AS AMENDED, 56-3-3600, 56-3-3710, 56-3-3950, 56-3-4100, AS AMENDED, 56-3-4200, AS AMENDED, 56-3-4410, AS AMENDED, 56-3-4510, AS AMENDED, 56-3-4600, AS AMENDED, 56-3-4800, AS AMENDED, 56-3-4910, 56-3-5200, AS AMENDED, 56-3-5400, AS AMENDED, 56-3-7200, 56-3-7300, AS AMENDED, 56-3-7310, 56-3-7320, 56-3-7330, AS AMENDED, 56-3-7360, AS AMENDED, 56-3-7700, 56-3-7750, AS AMENDED, 56-3-7780, AS AMENDED, 56-3-7860, AS AMENDED, 56-3-7910, AS AMENDED, 56-3-7950, 56-3-8000, AS AMENDED, 56-3-8100, AS AMENDED, 56-3-8200, AS AMENDED, 56-3-8300, AS AMENDED, 56-3-8400, 56-3-8600, AS AMENDED, 56-3-8710, AS AMENDED, 56-3-9400, AS AMENDED, 56-3-9600, AS AMENDED, 56-3-9710, 56-3-10010, 56-3-13710, 56-5-750, 56-5-2942, AS AMENDED, 56-5-2951, AS AMENDED, 56-9-330, 56-10-240, 56-10-245, 56-10-260, 56-10-552, AS AMENDED, 56-19-265, AS AMENDED, 56-19-420, AS AMENDED, AND 56-19-520, ALL RELATING TO FEES OR FINES COLLECTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL OR A PORTION OF THE FEES SHALL BE CREDITED TO THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2647, RELATING TO THE TAX REVENUES COLLECTED FROM THE SALE OR LEASE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, SO AS TO CREDIT ALL THE REVENUES TO THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND EXCEPT FOR CERTAIN AMOUNTS THAT ARE USED FOR THE EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 1-3-240(C)(1)(b) RELATING TO THE REMOVAL OF DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONERS BY THE GOVERNOR.

(R247, S. 1262 (Word version)) -- Senator Alexander: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 59-40-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS DESIGNATED AS ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CAMPUSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CAMPUSES MAY GIVE MISSION-ALIGNED ADMISSIONS PREFERENCES TO CERTAIN EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS, AND TO PROVIDE RELATED DEFINITIONS, PROCEDURES, AND CRITERIA; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-40-111, RELATING TO CATEGORIES OF ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CAMPUSES, SO AS TO INCLUDE CHARTER SCHOOLS WITH THE EXPLICIT MISSION AND PURPOSE OF SERVING ENROLLED STUDENT POPULATIONS OF WHICH AT LEAST FIFTY PERCENT DEMONSTRATE CERTAIN EDUCATIONAL DISADVANTAGES, AND TO REVISE MISSION AND STUDENT POPULATION CONSIDERATIONS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CAMPUSES.

(R248, S. 1296 (Word version)) -- Senator Sheheen: AN ACT TO PROVIDE THE KERSHAW COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE SHALL BE COMPRISED OF SEVEN MEMBERS; AND TO PROVIDE MEMBERS SHALL SERVE TERMS OF FOUR YEARS, EXCEPT THAT ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT MEMBERS SHALL SERVE INITIAL TERMS THAT ARE STAGGERED IN TWO, THREE, AND FOUR-YEAR INTERVALS.

(R249, S. 1297 (Word version)) -- Senator Sheheen: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 185 OF 1999, RELATING TO PER DIEM PAYMENTS FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF THE CHESTERFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD MAY ADJUST THE AMOUNT OF THE PER DIEM PAYMENTS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE ADJUSTED RATES.

(R250, H. 3313 (Word version)) -- Reps. Pope, Simrill, Ballentine, Felder, Atwater, Bedingfield, Spires, Clary, Collins, Delleney, Hamilton, Hiott, Hixon, V.S. Moss, Norman, Stringer, Toole, W.J. McLeod and Newton: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-43-222 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOR PURPOSES OF CALCULATING ROLL-BACK TAX DUE ON A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY CHANGED FROM AGRICULTURAL TO COMMERCIAL OR RESIDENTIAL USE THE VALUE USED FOR PLATTED GREEN SPACE FOR CONSERVATION OR OPEN SPACE USE OF THE PARCEL, THE VALUE MUST BE BASED ON THE GREEN SPACE FOR CONSERVATION OR OPEN SPACE USE IF SUCH USE IS TEN PERCENT OR MORE OF THE PARCEL, AND TO PROVIDE OTHER QUALIFICATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CLASSES OF PROPERTY AND APPLICABLE ASSESSMENT RATIOS FOR PURPOSES OF IMPOSITION OF THE PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO MAKE A CONFORMING AMENDMENT, TO PROVIDE THAT AFTER A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY HAS UNDERGONE AN ASSESSABLE TRANSFER OF INTEREST, DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAX AND PENALTIES ASSESSED BECAUSE THE PROPERTY WAS IMPROPERLY CLASSIFIED AS OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY WHILE OWNED BY THE TRANSFEROR ARE SOLELY A PERSONAL LIABILITY OF THE TRANSFEROR AND DO NOT CONSTITUTE A LIEN ON THE PROPERTY AND ARE NOT ENFORCEABLE AGAINST THE PROPERTY AFTER THE ASSESSABLE TRANSFER OF INTEREST IF THE TRANSFEREE IS A BONA FIDE PURCHASER FOR VALUE WITHOUT NOTICE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT ROLL-BACK TAXES MUST NOT BE APPLIED SOLELY BECAUSE THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY FAILS TO APPLY FOR AN AGRICULTURAL ASSESSMENT SO LONG AS THE ACTUAL USE OF THE PROPERTY REMAINS AGRICULTURAL, AND TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE PROPERTY ASSESSMENT IS CHANGED FROM AGRICULTURAL OR THE PROPERTY IS ASSESSED ROLL-BACK TAXES, THE PROPERTY MUST CONTINUE TO BE ASSESSED AS AGRICULTURAL AND THE ROLL-BACK TAXES MAY NOT BE APPLIED UNTIL THE FINAL APPEAL DATE; AND BY ADDING SECTION 12-43-370 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A COUNTY TO ALLOW A TAXPAYER TO ELECT TO RECEIVE HIS PROPERTY TAX BILL AND RECEIPT IN ELECTRONIC FORM, AND TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS.

(R251, H. 3449 (Word version)) -- Rep. Bales: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-675, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NONGAME FISHING DEVICES AND GEAR THAT ARE PERMITTED TO BE USED IN CERTAIN BODIES OF FRESHWATER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES MAY ISSUE ONE RECREATIONAL LICENSE TO A PERSON SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER FOR THE USE OF HOOP NETS ALONG THE WATEREE RIVER, AND TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE.

(R252, H. 3560 (Word version)) -- Reps. Limehouse, Sottile, McCoy and Spires: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 59-25-410, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL DEADLINE BY WHICH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS MUST NOTIFY TEACHERS OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT STATUS FOR THE ENSUING YEAR, SO AS TO EXTEND THE DEADLINE TO MAY FIRST; TO AMEND SECTION 59-25-420, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL DEADLINE BY WHICH TEACHERS MUST NOTIFY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF THEIR ACCEPTANCE OF TEACHING CONTRACTS OFFERED BY THE DISTRICT, SO AS TO EXTEND THE DEADLINE TO MAY ELEVENTH; TO AMEND SECTION 59-25-460, RELATING TO NOTICES OF DISMISSAL AND THE CONDUCT OF RELATED PROCEEDINGS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE HEARINGS ARE EVIDENTIARY HEARINGS, TO PROVIDE THE HEARINGS MAY BE CONDUCTED BY SCHOOL BOARDS OR THEIR DESIGNEES, TO PROVIDE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR BOARD DESIGNEES, TO PROVIDE FOR PRELIMINARY MEETINGS AT WHICH PARTIES AND THEIR REPRESENTATIVES MAY DISCUSS ALTERNATIVE RESOLUTIONS, TO REVISE THE PROCESS FOR DISTRICTS TO ADOPT CERTAIN POLICIES CONCERNING THEIR DISMISSAL PROCEDURES, AND TO PROVIDE MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING THE CONDUCT OF HEARINGS AND RELATED MATTERS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-25-470, RELATING TO THE SCHEDULING OF TEACHER DISMISSAL HEARINGS, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES, TO EXTEND THE PERIOD FOR SCHEDULING HEARINGS TO FORTY-FIVE DAYS, AND TO REVISE PROCEDURES CONCERNING THE CONDUCT OF HEARINGS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-25-480, RELATING TO APPEALS OF BOARD DECISIONS, SO AS TO CORRECT ARCHAIC LANGUAGE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-25-490, RELATING TO DEPOSITIONS IN TEACHER DISMISSAL HEARINGS, SO AS TO CORRECT ARCHAIC LANGUAGE.

(R253, H. 3653 (Word version)) -- Reps. Pope, Quinn, Huggins, Allison, Spires, Hardee, Gagnon, Yow, Stavrinakis, H.A. Crawford, Kirby, McEachern, Anthony, Corley, Bales, Kennedy, Erickson, Hosey, Whitmire, Crosby, Southard, Tallon, McCoy, Burns, Atwater, Ballentine, Bannister, Bedingfield, Bernstein, R.L. Brown, Chumley, Clary, Collins, Felder, Finlay, Forrester, Funderburk, Gambrell, Hamilton, Herbkersman, Hicks, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Loftis, Long, V.S. Moss, Norman, Norrell, Pitts, Ridgeway, Riley, Sandifer, Simrill, G.R. Smith, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Weeks, Wells, Willis, Mitchell, W.J. McLeod and Rivers: AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 20, TITLE 23, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION FOR THE TERM "LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY" AND THE TERM "LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES", TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR THE TERM "MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT", TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT ALLOWS LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES, TO ALLOW POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO ENTER INTO MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTENT OF A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT, TO SPECIFY THE OFFICIALS WHO MAY ENTER INTO AND ENFORCE A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT, TO PROVIDE FOR THE LEGAL RIGHTS, POWERS, AND DUTIES OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WHO PARTICIPATE IN A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT, AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 23-1-210, 23-1-215, AND 23-20-50 RELATING TO A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY TRANSFERRING AN OFFICER TO ANOTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY, AGREEMENTS BETWEEN LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO TRANSFER OFFICERS BETWEEN AGENCIES TO INVESTIGATE CRIME, AND THE APPROVAL OF CONTRACTS ENTERED INTO UNDER THE LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT ACT.

(R254, H. 3710 (Word version)) -- Reps. Hixon, Norman, Taylor, Wells, Hamilton, Atwater, Brannon, Gagnon, Corley, Ballentine, Southard, Clemmons, Delleney, Gambrell, Huggins, Kennedy, Kirby, Loftis, D.C. Moss, Pitts, Riley, Rivers, Simrill, Toole and Bedingfield: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-225, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MULTIPLE LOT DISCOUNT, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL YEAR OF ELIGIBILITY IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

(R255, H. 3799 (Word version)) -- Reps. Hixon, Simrill, Taylor, Loftis, Burns, Brannon, Spires, Yow, Clemmons, Riley, Corley, Collins, Clary, Hosey, Clyburn, King, Hicks, Knight, Bradley, Jefferson, Kirby, Huggins, Duckworth, Kennedy, Hamilton, Hardee, Johnson, Murphy, Felder, Alexander, Atwater, Ballentine, Bedingfield, Bowers, Cobb-Hunter, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Forrester, Funderburk, Gagnon, Gambrell, Hiott, Howard, Lowe, W.J. McLeod, V.S. Moss, Nanney, Norman, Ott, Pitts, Pope, Ridgeway, Ryhal, G.R. Smith, Tallon, Thayer, Toole, Weeks, Wells, White, Willis, Chumley and Rivers: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-215, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF CONCEALED WEAPON PERMITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SOUTH CAROLINA SHALL RECOGNIZE CONCEALED WEAPON PERMITS ISSUED BY GEORGIA AND NORTH CAROLINA UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

(R256, H. 3891 (Word version)) -- Reps. Toole, Long, Bedingfield, J.E. Smith, Anderson, Forrester, Rutherford and Sandifer: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 56-31-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SURCHARGES ON RENTAL OR PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES FOR THIRTY-ONE DAYS OR LESS, SO AS TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, TO DELETE EXISTING SURCHARGE PROVISIONS AND INSTEAD PROVIDE RENTAL COMPANIES ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF RENTING VEHICLES FOR PERIODS OF NINETY DAYS OR LESS MAY CHARGE CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE FEES, TO PROVIDE FEES CHARGED MUST REPRESENT GOOD FAITH ESTIMATES BY MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL COMPANIES OF THEIR DAILY CHARGES CALCULATED TO RECOVER THEIR ACTUAL TOTAL ANNUAL RECOVERABLE COSTS, TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR WHEN VEHICLE LICENSE FEES ANNUALLY COLLECTED BY MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL COMPANIES EXCEED THE ACTUAL ANNUAL COSTS, TO IMPOSE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS IN RENTAL AGREEMENTS, AND TO SUBJECT THESE VEHICLE LICENSE FEES TO CERTAIN SALES AND USE TAXES; BY ADDING SECTION 56-31-60 SO AS TO PROVIDE MANDATORY RENTAL FEES FOR QUALIFIED HEAVY EQUIPMENT, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, AND TO EXEMPT QUALIFIED HEAVY DUTY PROPERTY EQUIPMENT SUBJECT TO HEAVY EQUIPMENT RENTAL FEES FROM PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 12-37-717 RELATING TO SURCHARGES ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT RENTAL CONTRACTS.

(R257, H. 3952 (Word version)) -- Rep. Bannister: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 44-23-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS APPLICABLE TO BOTH MENTALLY ILL PERSONS AND PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY, SO AS TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR "GRAVELY DISABLED"; TO AMEND SECTION 44-17-410, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE EMERGENCY ADMISSION OF A PERSON LIKELY TO CAUSE SERIOUS HARM TO HIMSELF OR OTHERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A WRITTEN AFFIDAVIT STATING A BELIEF THAT THE INDIVIDUAL IS A PERSON WITH A MENTAL ILLNESS AND BECAUSE OF THIS CONDITION THERE IS THE LIKELIHOOD OF SERIOUS HARM; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-17-440, RELATING TO THE CUSTODY AND TRANSPORT OF A PERSON REQUIRING IMMEDIATE CARE, SO AS TO REQUIRE A STATE OR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER PREFERABLY WITH CRISIS INTERVENTION TRAINING TO TAKE INTO CUSTODY AND TRANSPORT THE PERSON TO THE HOSPITAL, AND TO PROVIDE FOR WHO SHALL TRANSPORT THE INDIVIDUAL FROM ONE FACILITY TO ANOTHER.

(R258, H. 3999 (Word version)) -- Reps. Henderson, G.M. Smith, Ridgeway and Atwater: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 44-66-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS WHO MAY MAKE HEALTH CARE DECISIONS FOR PATIENTS WHO ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE CONSENT, SO AS TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF PRIORITY, TO ADD CLASSES OF PERSONS WITH THE AUTHORITY TO MAKE THESE HEALTH CARE DECISIONS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

(R259, H. 4124 (Word version)) -- Rep. Pitts: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 44-11-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPOINTMENT AND POWERS OF MARSHALS AT STATE MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH FOR MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS FOR MARSHALS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

(R260, H. 4145 (Word version)) -- Reps. White, Clemmons, Goldfinch, Yow, W.J. McLeod, Horne, Murphy, Erickson, Duckworth, Gagnon, Gambrell, Hardwick, Jordan, Long, Lowe, Pitts, Sandifer, Thayer, Willis, Loftis, Alexander, Johnson, Whipper, M.S. McLeod, Mitchell, Henegan, Anderson, Rivers and R.L. Brown: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 13-1-2030 SO AS TO CREATE THE "COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT" TO MEET CERTAIN CURRENT AND FUTURE WORKFORCE NEEDS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE COORDINATING COUNCIL, AND TO ESTABLISH THE DUTIES OF THE COUNCIL.

(R261, H. 4413 (Word version)) -- Reps. H.A. Crawford, Norrell, M.S. McLeod, Henegan, V.S. Moss, Hicks and King: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 63-7-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOCATIONS AT WHICH A PERSON MAY LEAVE AN INFANT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES WITHOUT CRIMINAL PENALTY, SO AS TO REQUIRE SAFE HAVENS TO POST A NOTICE STATING THAT THE LOCATION IS A SAFE HAVEN, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO PREPARE THE NOTICE FOR USE BY SAFE HAVENS, TO ALLOW THE PLACEMENT OF AN INFANT NOT MORE THAN SIXTY DAYS OLD AT A SAFE HAVEN, AND TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF "INFANT".

(R262, H. 4416 (Word version)) -- Reps. Felder, Pope, Merrill, Burns, V.S. Moss and Pitts: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-970, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXEMPTIONS FROM IMPACT FEES, SO AS TO ADD EXEMPTIONS FOR CERTAIN SCHOOLS AND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-920, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "PUBLIC FACILITIES", SO AS TO ADD CERTAIN PUBLIC EDUCATION FACILITIES.

(R263, H. 4542 (Word version)) -- Reps. McKnight, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Hill, King, Whipper and Bowers: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE "THE RIGHT TO TRY ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 137 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO GIVE CERTAIN PATIENTS WITH A TERMINAL ILLNESS THE RIGHT TO TRY AN INVESTIGATIONAL DRUG, BIOLOGICAL PRODUCT, OR DEVICE TO TREAT THE ILLNESS; TO PROVIDE PROTECTION FROM LIABILITY FOR ENTITIES PROVIDING CARE FOR A PATIENT USING AN INVESTIGATIONAL DRUG, BIOLOGICAL PRODUCT, OR DEVICE AND FOR MANUFACTURERS OF THESE DRUGS, BIOLOGICS, AND DEVICES; TO PROTECT CERTAIN HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND ENTITIES FROM PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE OR OTHER SANCTIONS FOR RECOMMENDING AN INVESTIGATIONAL DRUG, BIOLOGICAL PRODUCT, OR DEVICE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

(R264, H. 4546 (Word version)) -- Reps. Putnam, Clyburn, Robinson-Simpson, Thayer, Collins, Clary, Erickson, Long, Ryhal, Herbkersman, Newton, Jordan, Hicks, McCoy, M.S. McLeod, Douglas, Henegan, Allison, Quinn, Funderburk, Finlay, Jefferson, Willis and Bedingfield: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 63-7-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN THE CHILDREN'S CODE, SO AS TO ADD DEFINITIONS FOR "AGE OR DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE", "CAREGIVER", AND "REASONABLE AND PRUDENT PARENT STANDARD"; BY ADDING SECTION 63-7-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE RIGHT OF CHILDREN IN OUT-OF-HOME CARE TO PARTICIPATE IN AGE OR DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 63-7-1700, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERMANENCY PLANNING, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR COURT CONSIDERATION OF LOCAL FOSTER CARE REVIEW BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS, TO REQUIRE THE COURT TO TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, THE LOCAL FOSTER CARE REVIEW BOARD, AND THE GUARDIAN AD LITEM BEFORE APPROVING A PLACEMENT PLAN, AND TO REQUIRE THE COURT TO REVIEW THE DEPARTMENT'S EFFORTS TO ENSURE A FOSTER CHILD HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE IN AGE OR DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 63-7-2310, RELATING TO THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO MAKE EFFORTS TO NORMALIZE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE BY ENABLING PARTICIPATION IN AGE OR DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 63-11-720, RELATING TO FUNCTIONS AND POWERS OF LOCAL FOSTER CARE REVIEW BOARDS, SO AS TO CHANGE CERTAIN FUNCTIONS OR POWERS, INCLUDING THE FREQUENCY WITH WHICH BOARDS MUST REVIEW FOSTER CARE CASES; TO AMEND SECTION 63-11-750, RELATING TO THE FOSTER CARE REVIEW BOARD'S RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE BOARD TO INTRODUCE, EXAMINE, AND CROSS-EXAMINE WITNESSES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

(R265, H. 4548 (Word version)) -- Reps. Sandifer, Forrester, Toole, Bales, Chumley, Burns, Hardee, Allison, Tallon, Henderson, Clemmons, Sottile, Crosby, V.S. Moss, Jefferson, Yow, Duckworth, H.A. Crawford, Jordan, Fry, Herbkersman, Lowe, Goldfinch, Hixon, Norman, Hiott, Taylor, McCoy, D.C. Moss, Collins, Rutherford, Anderson, Kirby, Pitts, Corley, Ballentine, Hamilton, Finlay, Huggins, Ott, Govan, Riley, Willis, Thayer, Felder, Hicks, Simrill, G.A. Brown, Bedingfield, Stringer, Ryhal, King, Loftis, Hayes, Mack, Rivers, Ridgeway, Clary, Brannon, Atwater, Daning, Bannister, Anthony, McEachern, Mitchell, Erickson, Weeks, Knight, Cole, George, Horne, G.R. Smith, G.M. Smith, Williams, Limehouse, Pope, Gambrell, Alexander, Stavrinakis, Newton, White, Spires, R.L. Brown, Gilliard, Dillard and Gagnon: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 37-2-307, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CLOSING FEES ASSESSED ON MOTOR VEHICLE SALES CONTRACTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE A MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER WHO CHARGES A CLOSING FEE TO PAY A REGISTRATION FEE AND THE FEE MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE ADVERTISED PRICE OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE; TO DEFINE THE TERM CLOSING FEE; TO ESTABLISH THE PROCEDURES A DEALER SHALL UNDERTAKE BEFORE CHARGING A CLOSING FEE AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO DETERMINE WHETHER A CLOSING FEE IS REASONABLE; TO PROVIDE THAT A DEALER WHO COMPLIES WITH CERTAIN STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS MAY LAWFULLY CHARGE A CLOSING FEE, TO ALLOW A MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER TO ASSERT ANY DEFENSES PROVIDED TO A CREDITOR PURSUANT TO TITLE 37, AND TO ALLOW A PURCHASER INJURED OR DAMAGED BY THE ACTION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER IN VIOLATION OF CERTAIN STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS MAY ASSERT THE REMEDIES AVAILABLE PURSUANT TO TITLE 37; TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO ADMINISTER AND ENFORCE MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER CLOSING FEES; AND TO EXPRESS THE INTENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

(R266, H. 4580 (Word version)) -- Reps. Jefferson, Hosey, Mitchell, Gilliard, Gagnon and Williams: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-263 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY HOME OR FACILITY APPROVED AND ANNUALLY REVIEWED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AS A MEDICAL FOSTER HOME IN WHICH CARE IS PROVIDED EXCLUSIVELY TO THREE OR FEWER VETERANS ARE EXEMPT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 7, TITLE 44 IN REGARD TO HOSPITALS, NURSING HOMES, AND OTHER FACILITIES REQUIRED TO BE LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL.

(R267, H. 4577 (Word version)) -- Reps. White, Bales, Merrill, D.C. Moss, G.R. Smith and Cobb-Hunter: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 55-5-280, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE AVIATION FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PERCENTAGES OF REVENUES OF CERTAIN PROPERTY TAXES LEVIED ON AIRCRAFT BY THE STATE MUST BE DIRECTED TO THE STATE AVIATION FUND.

(R268, H. 4762 (Word version)) -- Reps. Anthony, Yow and W.J. McLeod: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LIMITATION ON MILLAGE RATE INCREASES AND EXCEPTIONS TO THIS LIMITATION, SO AS TO REVISE THE EXCEPTION TO THIS LIMITATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF CAPITAL EQUIPMENT AND OTHER EXPENDITURES IN A COUNTY HAVING A POPULATION OF LESS THAN ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PERSONS AND HAVING AT LEAST FORTY THOUSAND ACRES OF STATE FOREST LAND BY CHANGING THE TERM "STATE FOREST LAND" IN THIS EXCEPTION TO THE TERM "STATE OR NATIONAL FOREST LAND".

(R269, H. 4773 (Word version)) -- Reps. Duckworth, Kirby, Jordan, Johnson, Collins, Hill, Brannon, Merrill and Tinkler: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT "MARGY'S LAW"; TO AMEND SECTION 44-78-15, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDER ACT, SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM "DO NOT RESUSCITATE BRACELET"; TO AMEND SECTION 44-78-20, RELATING TO THE AVAILABILITY OF DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDERS FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES TO THE TERMINALLY ILL, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE AVAILABILITY OF DO NOT RESUSCITATE BRACELETS IN ADDITION TO WRITTEN ORDERS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-78-25, RELATING TO DUTIES OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL WHEN PRESENTED DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDERS, SO AS TO MAKE A CONFORMING CHANGE; TO AMEND SECTION 44-78-30, RELATING TO REQUIRED FORMS FOR DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FORM OF DO NOT RESUSCITATE BRACELETS, TO PROVIDE PATIENTS MUST BEAR THE COSTS OF OBTAINING THE BRACELETS, AND TO PROVIDE COMMERCIAL VENDORS APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO DEVELOP AND DISTRIBUTE THE BRACELETS SHALL NOT FULFILL REQUESTS FOR BRACELETS WITHOUT RECEIVING ORDERS FROM HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 44-78-35, 44-78-40, 44-78-45, AND 44-78-60, ALL RELATING TO MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS IN THE ACT, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.

(R270, H. 4877 (Word version)) -- Reps. Delleney, Pitts, Lucas, Bannister and Whipper: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 63-3-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FAMILY COURT JUDGES ELECTED FROM EACH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SO AS TO ADD TWO ADDITIONAL FAMILY COURT JUDGES WHO SHALL BE AT LARGE AND MUST BE ELECTED WITHOUT REGARD TO THEIR COUNTY OR CIRCUIT OF RESIDENCE.

(R271, H. 4878 (Word version)) -- Reps. Tallon, Allison, Bales, Anthony, Burns, Kennedy, Quinn, Chumley, Clary, Gagnon, Hixon and Loftis: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN A PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEE OR THE EMPLOYEE'S IMMEDIATE FAMILY AND CERTAIN CRITICAL INCIDENT SUPPORT SERVICE PROVIDERS SHALL BE CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

(R272, H. 4931 (Word version)) -- Reps. Gambrell, Gagnon, Bannister, Mitchell and Thayer: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-85, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL BONDSMEN, SURETY BONDSMEN, AND RUNNERS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF HOURS OF EDUCATION REQUIRED FOR LICENSURE AND FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION.

(R273, H. 4938 (Word version)) -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE CENTER FOR EDUCATOR RECRUITMENT, RETENTION AND ADVANCEMENT (CERRA), WORKING IN COLLABORATION WITH THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, SHALL SURVEY SPECIFIED STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE STATE'S COLLEGES OF EDUCATION, WHICH SHALL INCLUDE QUESTIONS AS TO WHETHER THE STUDENTS HAVE EVER CONSIDERED TEACHING IN A RURAL AND ECONOMICALLY CHALLENGED SCHOOL DISTRICT, WITH THE RESULTS OF THE SURVEY TO BE REPORTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY DECEMBER 1, 2016; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT, CERRA, AND THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION ALSO SHALL EXPLORE A MEANS OF OBTAINING SIMILAR SURVEY INFORMATION FROM STUDENTS IN OTHER PROGRAMS AS A MEANS OF PLANNING AND PROMOTING TEACHING CAREER INFORMATION AND EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS, WITH A REPORT SUMMARIZING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THIS SURVEY TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY FEBRUARY 1, 2017, TO INCLUDE WHETHER THE FOCUS SHOULD BE ON STUDENTS IN THE STATE'S TWO-YEAR AS WELL AS FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTIONS, AND WHETHER IMPROVEMENTS FACILITATING TRANSFER AND ARTICULATION INTO TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS COULD ENHANCE RECRUITMENT INTO THE TEACHING PROFESSION.

(R274, H. 4939 (Word version)) -- Education and Public Works Committee: AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN EDUCATION OFFICIALS ARE DIRECTED TO EACH APPOINT ONE REPRESENTATIVE TO A COMMITTEE TO BE CHAIRED BY THE APPOINTEE OF THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION TO REVIEW TITLE 59 OF THE 1976 CODE AND REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY DECEMBER 31, 2016, WITH AN UPDATE EVERY FIVE YEARS OF ALL STATUTES THAT ARE OBSOLETE OR NO LONGER APPLICABLE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE REPORT ALSO MUST IDENTIFY ALL THE FEDERAL EDUCATION STATUTES AND REGULATIONS WITH WHICH THE STATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLY, AND THE TOTAL COST TO THE STATE TO COMPLY; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT ALSO SHALL DEVELOP A SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING SERVICES AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO DISTRICTS WHICH SHALL INCLUDE ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE AND ASSISTANCE WITH FINANCES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION SHALL REPORT THE DESIGN OF THE SYSTEM TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 31, 2016, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL MONITOR THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF TEACHERS, STAFF, AND ADMINISTRATORS IN DISTRICTS IT DETERMINES ARE UNDERPERFORMING TO ASCERTAIN WHAT IMPROVEMENTS AND CHANGES ARE NECESSARY, AND ALSO SHALL MONITOR THE OPERATIONS OF SCHOOL BOARDS IN UNDERPERFORMING DISTRICTS IN ORDER TO DETERMINE IF THEY ARE OPERATING EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY.

(R275, H. 5001 (Word version)) -- Ways and Means Committee: AN ACT TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS AND TO PROVIDE REVENUES TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2016, TO REGULATE THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

(R276, H. 5002 (Word version)) -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE MONIES FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016, AND TO ALLOW UNEXPENDED FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO BE CARRIED FORWARD TO SUCCEEDING FISCAL YEARS AND EXPENDED FOR THE SAME PURPOSES.

(R277, H. 5020 (Word version)) -- Rep. Pope: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-210 SO AS TO DECLARE THE THIRD SATURDAY OF MAY OF EACH YEAR AS "SOUTH CAROLINA DAY OF SERVICE" AND ENCOURAGE ALL SOUTH CAROLINIANS TO ROLL UP THEIR SLEEVES AND LEND A HAND TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN OUR GREAT STATE.

(R278, H. 5021 (Word version)) -- Reps. Collins, Clary and Felder: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE "ADULT STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS CONSENT ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 33, TITLE 59 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND POLICIES THROUGH WHICH STUDENTS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION UNDER THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ACT AND WHO HAVE NOT BEEN DETERMINED TO BE INCAPACITATED IN PROBATE COURT MAY BE IDENTIFIED AS UNABLE TO PROVIDE INFORMED CONSENT WITH RESPECT TO HIS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AND DELEGATE THE AUTHORITY TO MAKE SUCH DECISIONS TO AN AGENT OR REPRESENTATIVE; AND TO DESIGNATE THE EXISTING SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 33, TITLE 59 AS ARTICLE 1 ENTITLED "GENERAL PROVISIONS".

(R279, H. 5023 (Word version)) -- Reps. Sottile and Sandifer: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 40-60-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS BOARD, SO AS TO PROVIDE ONE MEMBER MUST BE A CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL APPRAISER; TO AMEND SECTION 40-60-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA REAL ESTATE APPRAISER LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION ACT, SO AS TO DELETE AND REVISE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-60-30, RELATING TO ACTIVITIES REQUIRING LICENSURE AS A REAL ESTATE APPRAISER, SO AS TO REVISE EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-60-34, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND PERMITS ISSUED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS BOARD, SO AS TO REVISE REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING EXPIRED AND REVOKED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND PERMITS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-60-36, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPRAISER EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE REPRIMANDS FOR VIOLATIONS MAY BE PUBLIC OR PRIVATE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-60-50, RELATING TO FEES, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT CERTAIN FEES BE PAID BY CERTIFIED FUNDS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-60-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INVESTIGATIONS OF COMPLAINTS AND VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE SIX-MONTH LIMIT ON STAYS AND SUPERSEDEAS OF CERTAIN BOARD ORDERS PENDING APPEAL, AND TO PROVIDE PARTIES AGGRIEVED BY FINAL DECISIONS OF THE BOARD MAY APPEAL PURSUANT TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-60-120, RELATING TO THE EFFECTIVE TIME OF CERTAIN DISCIPLINARY ORDERS OF THE BOARD, SO AS TO MAKE A CONFORMING CHANGE TO REFLECT THE AVAILABILITY OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE REPRIMANDS, AND TO DELETE A PROVISION STATING PETITIONS FOR REVIEW DO NOT OPERATE AS SUPERSEDEAS OR STAYS.

(R280, H. 5034 (Word version)) -- Rep. White: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-21-4320 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO ESTABLISH AN INFORMATIONAL CHARITABLE BINGO WEBPAGE ON ITS WEBSITE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-3940, RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR A BINGO LICENSE BY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND PROMOTERS, SO AS TO EXTEND THE TIME BY WHICH THE DEPARTMENT MUST RESPOND; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-3990, RELATING TO THE MANNER OF PLAYING BINGO, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE MANNER IN WHICH CERTAIN DEVICES MUST BE OPERATED; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4000, RELATING TO PROCEDURES APPLICABLE TO THE CONDUCT OF BINGO, SO AS TO INCREASE THE ALLOWANCE FOR PROMOTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4005, RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF BINGO GAMES, SO AS TO EXCLUDE CERTAIN RAFFLES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4090, RELATING TO BINGO CHECKING AND SAVINGS ACCOUNTS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE PROMOTER TO MAKE CERTAIN CONTRIBUTIONS, TO REQUIRE THAT ALL EXPENSES RELATED TO THE BINGO OPERATION MUST BE PAID FROM THE OPERATIONS BINGO ACCOUNT, AND TO ALLOW FOR ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4190, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF BINGO REVENUES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PERCENTAGE THAT IS DISTRIBUTED TO CHARITY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4200, RELATING TO THE DISBURSEMENT OF BINGO REVENUES, SO AS TO ENSURE A DISBURSEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM.

(R281, H. 5040 (Word version)) -- Reps. Mack and Sandifer: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 37-1-201, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TERRITORIAL APPLICATION OF THE CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE, SO AS TO EXPAND HOW A CREDITOR MAY INDUCE A CONSUMER TO ENTER INTO A TRANSACTION; TO AMEND SECTION 37-1-203, RELATING TO JURISDICTION AND SERVICE OF PROCESS, SO AS TO REPLACE THE TERM "CREDITOR" WITH THE TERM "PERSON"; TO AMEND SECTION 37-1-302, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF THE "FEDERAL CONSUMER CREDIT PROTECTION ACT", SO AS TO REMOVE THE REFERENCE TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM; TO AMEND SECTION 37-2-102, RELATING TO THE SCOPE OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE, SO AS TO APPLY CERTAIN PROVISIONS TO THE SALE OF MOTOR VEHICLES; TO AMEND SECTION 37-2-305, RELATING TO FILING AND POSTING THE MAXIMUM RATE SCHEDULE, SO AS TO REMOVE THE PROVISION REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO MAINTAIN A FILE FOR EACH CREDITOR'S ORIGINAL AND ALL REVISED MAXIMUM RATE SCHEDULES, AMONG OTHER THINGS; TO AMEND SECTION 37-3-305, RELATING TO FILING AND POSTING A MAXIMUM RATE SCHEDULE, SO AS TO REMOVE THE PROVISION REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO MAINTAIN A FILE FOR EACH CREDITOR'S ORIGINAL AND ALL REVISED MAXIMUM RATE SCHEDULES, AMONG OTHER THINGS; TO AMEND SECTION 37-5-102, RELATING TO THE SCOPE OF CHAPTER 5 OF THE CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE, SO AS TO EXTEND THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHAPTER TO OTHER TRANSACTIONS GOVERNED BY TITLE 37; TO AMEND SECTION 37-6-102, RELATING TO THE APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER 6, TITLE 37, SO AS TO APPLY THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHAPTER TO A PERSON WHO IS SUBJECT TO TITLE 37 OR AN ACTION OF THE ADMINISTRATOR; TO AMEND SECTION 37-6-107, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 6 TO ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE AND JUDICIAL REVIEW, SO AS TO REMOVE THE REFERENCE TO PART FOUR OF CHAPTER 6 AND INSERT THAT THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT APPLIES TO AND GOVERNS ALL ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TAKEN PURSUANT TO THE CHAPTER; TO AMEND SECTION 37-6-108, RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT ORDERS, SO AS TO REMOVE LANGUAGE REQUIRING AN ADMINISTRATOR TO BRING AN ACTION BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 37-6-110, RELATING TO INJUNCTIONS AGAINST VIOLATIONS OF THE CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE, SO AS TO REPLACE THE TERM "CREDITOR" WITH THE TERM "PERSON"; TO AMEND SECTION 37-6-113, RELATING TO CIVIL ACTIONS BY THE ADMINISTRATOR, SO AS TO REPLACE THE TERM "CREDITOR" WITH THE TERM "RESPONDENT"; TO AMEND SECTION 37-6-115, RELATING TO REMEDIES AVAILABLE UNDER THE CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE, SO AS TO REPLACE THE TERM "DEBTORS" WITH THE TERM "CONSUMERS"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 37-6-118, RELATING TO INVESTIGATION OF UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES IN CONSUMER TRANSACTIONS, SO AS TO UPDATE THE PROCEDURES AVAILABLE TO A PERSON AGGRIEVED BY AN ORDER OF THE ADMINISTRATOR.

(R282, H. 5078 (Word version)) -- Reps. White and Cobb-Hunter: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 4-10-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VARIOUS LOCAL SALES AND USE TAXES, SO AS TO DEFINE "GENERAL ELECTION"; TO AMEND SECTION 4-10-330, RELATING TO THE CAPITAL PROJECTS SALES TAX ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TAX MUST TERMINATE ON APRIL THIRTIETH OF AN ODD- OR EVEN-NUMBERED YEAR AND TO SPECIFY CERTAIN REFERENDUM PUBLICATION REQUIREMENTS, AND TO AMEND SECTION 4-10-340, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CAPITAL PROJECTS SALES TAX ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TAX MUST TERMINATE ON APRIL THIRTIETH OF AN ODD- OR EVEN-NUMBERED YEAR.

(R283, H. 5089 (Word version)) -- Rep. Daning: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 56-19-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TERMS AND THEIR DEFINITIONS REGARDING THE PROTECTION OF TITLES TO AND INTEREST IN MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO ADD ADDITIONAL TERMS AND THEIR DEFINITIONS TO THIS SECTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-19-265, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LIENS RECORDED AGAINST MOTOR VEHICLES AND MOBILE HOMES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LIEN OR ENCUMBRANCE ON A MOTOR VEHICLE OR TITLED MOBILE HOME MUST BE NOTED ON THE PRINTED TITLE OR ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES' ELECTRONIC TITLE AND LIEN SYSTEM, TO PROVIDE THAT THE TRANSMITTAL MUST BE DONE ELECTRONICALLY FOR BUSINESS ENTITIES, TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, TO PROVIDE THAT BUSINESS ENTITIES ARE SUBJECT TO CERTAIN FEES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE TRANSMITTAL AND RETRIEVAL OF DATA FEES ARE "OFFICIAL FEES", TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN BUSINESSES AND COMMERCIAL LIENHOLDERS MUST UTILIZE THE ELECTRONIC LIEN SYSTEM TO TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE ELECTRONIC LIEN INFORMATION, TO PROVIDE THE EFFECTIVE DATE AND LAPSE DATE FOR CERTAIN LIENS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL PUBLISH FORMS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FILING A LIEN CONTINUATION STATEMENT, AND TO PROVIDE THE PROCESS FOR FILING A LIEN CONTINUATION STATEMENT AND THE PERIOD FOR WHICH THE LIEN REMAINS IN EFFECT.

(R284, H. 5118 (Word version)) -- Reps. Herbkersman and Newton: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 56-2-105, AS AMENDED, THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF GOLF CART DECALS, THE REGISTRATION OF GOLF CARTS, AND THE OPERATION OF GOLF CARTS ALONG THE STATE'S HIGHWAYS, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, TO DELETE AN OBSOLETE PROVISION, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES THAT HAVE BARRIER ISLANDS WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTIONS MAY ADOPT ORDINANCES THAT ALLOW GOLF CARTS TO BE OPERATED AT NIGHT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ORDINANCES SHALL EXPIRE ON JANUARY 1, 2021.

(R285, H. 5193 (Word version)) -- Rep. Huggins: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 44-130-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OPIOID ANTIDOTES, SO AS TO ALLOW PHARMACISTS TO DISPENSE OPIOID ANTIDOTES PURSUANT TO A JOINT WRITTEN PROTOCOL ISSUED BY THE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS AND BOARD OF PHARMACY AND TO ESTABLISH PROTOCOL REQUIREMENTS, TO PROHIBIT PHARMACISTS FROM DELEGATING THE DISPENSING OF AN OPIOID ANTIDOTE TO PHARMACY INTERNS AND TECHNICIANS, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO STUDY CERTAIN ISSUES RELATED TO OPIOID ADDICTION AND TO PROVIDE A REPORT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

(R286, H. 5245 (Word version)) -- Reps. Tallon, Bannister, J.E. Smith, Finlay, Anthony, Bernstein, Bales, Bingham, Clary, Cole, Delleney, Forrester, Henderson, Herbkersman, Pope, G.M. Smith and Alexander: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-4-736 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MANUFACTURER OF WINE, VINTNER, WINERY, AN IMPORTER, OR RETAILER MAY OFFER OR SPONSOR CERTAIN COUPONS AND REBATES TO A CONSUMER FOR THE PURCHASE OF WINE, TO PROVIDE THAT A WHOLESALER IS PROHIBITED FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE PROCUREMENT, REDEMPTION, OR OTHER COSTS ASSOCIATED FOR ANY COUPON OR REBATE FOR WINE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A WINERY, WINE MANUFACTURER, VINTNER, IMPORTER, OR WHOLESALER IS PROHIBITED FROM OFFERING PAPER INSTANT REDEEMABLE COUPONS AND SCANBACK COUPONS FOR WINE IN THIS STATE; AND BY ADDING SECTION 61-4-945 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MANUFACTURER, BREWER, IMPORTER, OR RETAILER MAY OFFER OR SPONSOR CERTAIN COUPONS AND REBATES TO A CONSUMER FOR THE PURCHASE OF BEER, TO PROVIDE THAT A WHOLESALER IS PROHIBITED FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE PROCUREMENT, REDEMPTION, OR OTHER COSTS ASSOCIATED FOR ANY COUPON OR REBATE FOR BEER, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A BEER MANUFACTURER OR WHOLESALER IS PROHIBITED FROM OFFERING PAPER INSTANT REDEEMABLE COUPONS AND SCANBACK COUPONS FOR BEER IN THIS STATE.

(R287, H. 5270 (Word version)) -- Reps. Tallon, Bernstein and Pope: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-83, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PAYROLL DEDUCTION FOR STATE EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION DUES, SO AS TO ALLOW MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR THE SOCIETY OF FORMER AGENTS OF THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION TO BE DEDUCTED FROM THE COMPENSATION OF STATE RETIREES AND PAID OVER TO THE ASSOCIATION IN THE SAME MANNER OTHER MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE DEDUCTED AND PAID.

(R288, H. 5279 (Word version)) -- Reps. Stavrinakis, McCoy, Merrill, Sottile, Daning, Gilliard, Limehouse, Crosby, Tinkler, Whipper and R.L. Brown: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 340 OF 1967, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, SO AS TO REVISE PROCEDURES CONCERNING THE ANNUAL DISTRICT BUDGET BY PROVIDING THE SCHOOL BOARD SHALL OBTAIN CERTIFICATION OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUE EXPECTED FOR THE BUDGET FROM THE COUNTY AUDITOR BEFORE THE BOARD MAY GIVE THE BUDGET SECOND READING, TO PROVIDE THAT WITHIN SIXTY DAYS FOLLOWING ENACTMENT OF THE ANNUAL STATE BUDGET, THE BOARD SHALL REVIEW AND, IF NEEDED TO AVOID OPERATING WITH A DEFICIT, AMEND THE ANNUAL DISTRICT BUDGET TO REFLECT FUNDS ACTUALLY APPROPRIATED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, TO PROVIDE THAT BEFORE JANUARY FIRST ANNUALLY THE BOARD SHALL REVIEW THE STATUS OF ITS FISCAL YEAR REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES TO DETERMINE THE EXTENT TO WHICH, IF ANY, THE DISTRICT IS OPERATING WITH A DEFICIT, AND TO PROVIDE IF THE DISTRICT DETERMINES THAT IT IS OPERATING WITH A DEFICIT, IT MUST AMEND ITS BUDGET TO ELIMINATE THE DEFICIT WITHIN SIXTY DAYS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT BEFORE THE CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MAY VOTE ON THE CLOSURE OF A SCHOOL IN THE DISTRICT, IT SHALL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED CLOSURE, PROVIDE ITS REASONS FOR PROPOSING THE SCHOOL CLOSURE, AND ALLOW PUBLIC INPUT ON THE PROPOSED CLOSURE.

(R289, H. 5299 (Word version)) -- Reps. G.M. Smith, J.E. Smith, Herbkersman, Huggins, Merrill, Anderson, Spires, McCoy, Limehouse, Collins, Stavrinakis, Bernstein, Riley, Bannister, Finlay, Weeks, Bingham, Rutherford, Kennedy, Newton, Horne, Cole, Jefferson, Williams and R.L. Brown: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 25-1-445 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION TO DEVELOP A SYSTEM BY WHICH A PERSON WHO TRANSPORTS GOODS OR SERVICES, OR WHO ASSISTS IN THE RESTORATION OF UTILITY SERVICES CAN BE CERTIFIED FOR THE PURPOSE OF REENTRY INTO AN AREA SUBJECT TO A STATE OR LOCAL CURFEW, TO PROVIDE QUALIFICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATION, AND TO SPECIFY THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH A CERTIFIED PERSON IS ALLOWED TO REENTER OR REMAIN IN A CURFEW AREA.

(R290, H. 5364 (Word version)) -- Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE, RELATING TO UNEMPLOYMENT TRUST FUND SOLVENCY, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 4645, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R291, H. 5367 (Word version)) -- Reps. Loftis, Bannister, Burns, Bedingfield, Hamilton, Robinson-Simpson, Chumley, Dillard, Henderson, Nanney and G.R. Smith: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 745 OF 1967, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RENEWABLE WATER RESOURCES (REWA), FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE WESTERN CAROLINA REGIONAL SEWER AUTHORITY, SO AS TO ADD THE "NORTHERN GREENVILLE" AREA OF GREENVILLE COUNTY TO REWA'S SERVICE TERRITORY, TO EXPRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S INTENT TO DESIGNATE A MAP AS THE DOCUMENT OF RECORD ON WHICH REWA'S AMENDED BOUNDARY LINES ARE DELINEATED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NO RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL ENTITY LOCATED WITHIN THE "NORTHERN GREENVILLE" EXTENDED TERRITORY IS REQUIRED TO TAP INTO THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY REWA UNLESS THE ENTITY DOES SO VOLUNTARILY OR HAS NO OTHER DHEC-APPROVED METHOD FOR DISPOSAL.

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