HOUSE TO MEET AT 12:00 NOON

NO. 59

CALENDAR

OF THE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

OF THE

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

REGULAR SESSION BEGINNING TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2015

TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2015

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INVITATIONS

Tuesday, May 12, 2015, 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Members of the House, reception, Seibels House and Gardens, by the State Association of Habitat for Humanity Affiliates.

(Accepted--April 23, 2015)

Wednesday, May 13, 2015, 8:00-10:00 a.m.

Members of the House and staff, breakfast, Room 112, Blatt Bldg., by the Association of Cosmetology Salon Professionals.

(Accepted--April 23, 2015)

Wednesday, May 13, 2015, 11:30-2:00 p.m.

Members of the House and staff, A South Carolina Taste, State House Grounds, by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture (Certified South Carolina) and PAFIC (Palmetto Agriculture and Food Industry Council).

(Accepted--April 23, 2015)

Thursday, May 14, 2015, 8:00-10:00 a.m.

Members of the House, breakfast, Room 112, Blatt Bldg., by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators.

(Accepted--April 23, 2015)

Tuesday, May 19, 2015, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Members of the House and staff, reception, Nexsen Pruit Law Firm Rooftop Terrace, by the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance, General Electric, Boeing, and BMW.

(Accepted--April 23, 2015)

Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 8:00-10:00 a.m.

Members of the House and staff, breakfast, Room 112, Blatt Bldg., by the Behavioral Health Services Association of South Carolina, Inc.

(Accepted--April 23, 2015)

Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 12:00-2:00 p.m.

Members of the House, luncheon, Room 112, Blatt Bldg., by the South Carolina State Chapters of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

(Accepted--April 23, 2015)

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Thursday, May 21, 2015, 8:00-10:00 a.m.

Members of the House, breakfast, Room 112, Blatt Bldg., by the SC Association for Community Economic Development and the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.

(Accepted--April 23, 2015)

HOUSE ASSEMBLIES

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

To recognize the Burke High School Boys Varsity Basketball Team, coaches, and other school officials.

(Under H.3817--Adopted--March 17, 2015)

Thursday, May 14, 2015

To recognize the Cardinal Newman High School Wrestling Team, coaches, and other school officials.

(Under H.3937--Adopted--April 14, 2015)

Thursday, May 14, 2015

To recognize the University of South Carolina Equestrian Team, coaches, and other school officials.

(Under H.4067--Adopted--April 28, 2015)

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

To recognize the Lake View High School Academic Team, coaches, and other school officials.

(Under H.4021--Adopted--April 21, 2015)

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

To recognize the Richland Northeast High School Model United Nations Team, sponsor, and other school officials.

(Under H.4099--Adopted--April 30, 2015)

Thursday, May 21, 2015

To recognize the University of South Carolina Fishing Team, coaches, and other school officials.

(Under H.4060--Adopted--April 28, 2015)

Thursday, May 21, 2015

To recognize the Greer Middle College Charter High School Boys Cross Country Team, coach, and other school officials.

(Under H.4020--Adopted--April 21, 2015)

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THIRD READING STATEWIDE UNCONTESTED BILL

H. 4080 (Word version)--Reps. W. J. McLeod and Mitchell: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE A VOTING SYSTEM STUDY COMMITTEE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP AND STAFFING OF THE STUDY COMMITTEE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE STUDY COMMITTEE'S REPORT AND DISSOLUTION.
(Judiciary Com.--April 28, 2015)
(Recalled--April 30, 2015)
(Read second time--May 07, 2015)
(Rep. Merrill made a motion to reconsider the vote whereby H.4080 received second reading--May 07, 2015)
(Motion noted--May 07, 2015)

SECOND READING STATEWIDE UNCONTESTED BILLS

H. 3878 (Word version)--Reps. White, Pope, Clemmons, Duckworth, Goldfinch, Hardwick, Johnson, H. A. Crawford, George, Yow, Ryhal, Hardee, Hayes and Kirby: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TAX RATES FOR INDIVIDUALS, ESTATES, AND TRUSTS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE SIZE OF THE TAX BRACKETS FOR EACH TAX RATE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-520, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT OF INCOME TAX BRACKETS, SO AS PROVIDE THE BRACKETS SHALL NOT BE ADJUSTED IN TAX YEARS 2016 AND 2017.
(Ways and Means Com.--March 19, 2015)
(Favorable--April 14, 2015)
(Debate adjourned until Tue., May 12, 2015--May 07, 2015)

S. 426 (Word version)--Senators Sheheen, Hayes, Malloy and Allen: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO COURTS, BY ADDING CHAPTER 31, TO ESTABLISH A MENTAL HEALTH COURT PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE FOR A SYSTEM THAT DIVERTS MENTALLY ILL OFFENDERS TO APPROPRIATE TREATMENT PROGRAMS RATHER THAN INCARCERATION, TO PROVIDE FOR ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN MENTAL HEALTH COURT, TO PROVIDE THAT EXISTING MENTAL HEALTH COURTS ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER OF THE SUPREME COURT SHALL CONTINUE IN

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EXISTENCE, TO PROVIDE THAT EACH SOLICITOR MUST ESTABLISH A PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR SERVICE AS A MENTAL HEALTH COURT JUDGE, TO PROVIDE THAT MENTAL HEALTH COURT JUDGES HAVE THE SAME PROTECTIONS FROM CIVIL LIABILITY AND IMMUNITY AS OTHER JUDICIAL OFFICERS IN THIS STATE; AND TO PROVIDE THAT SOLICITORS WHO ACCEPT STATE FUNDING FOR THE PROGRAM MUST ESTABLISH IT WITHIN ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY DAYS.
(Judiciary Com.--April 14, 2015)
(Favorable--May 06, 2015)

S. 183 (Word version)--Senators Hayes and Bryant: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY AMENDING SECTION 16-3-2010, RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO DEFINE "COERCION"; BY AMENDING SECTION 16-3-2020, RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING OFFENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON IS CONSIDERED A TRAFFICKER IF THE PERSON SOLICITS OR PARTICIPATES IN PROSTITUTION WITH ANOTHER PERSON KNOWING THAT THE OTHER PERSON IS A HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIM, TO PROVIDE THAT A VICTIM CONVICTED OF A HUMAN TRAFFICKING VIOLATION OR PROSTITUTION MAY MOTION THE COURT TO VACATE THE CONVICTION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A VICTIM IS NOT SUBJECT TO PROSECUTION FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING OR PROSTITUTION IF THE VICTIM WAS A MINOR AT THE TIME OF THE OFFENSE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A VICTIM'S SEXUAL HISTORY IS NOT ADMISSIBLE BY A DEFENDANT IN A CRIMINAL ACTION; BY AMENDING SECTION 16-3-2030, RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COURT MAY CONSIDER DISGORGEMENT OF PROFIT FROM A BUSINESS INVOLVED IN HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND DISBARMENT FROM GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 16-3-2040, RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING RESTITUTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT MAY ORDER AN AMOUNT REPRESENTING THE VALUE OF THE VICTIM'S LABOR OR SERVICES; BY AMENDING SECTION 16-3-2050,

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RELATING TO THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING TASK FORCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TASK FORCE MAY MAKE GRANTS OR CONTRACTS TO DEVELOP OR EXPAND VICTIM SERVICE PROGRAMS; BY AMENDING SECTION 16-3-2060, RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING CIVIL ACTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A VICTIM'S SEXUAL HISTORY IS NOT ADMISSIBLE BY A DEFENDANT IN A CIVIL ACTION; BY AMENDING SECTION 16-3-2070, RELATING TO VICTIMS' RIGHTS AND THE STATE CRIME VICTIM'S COMPENSATION FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS ARE CONSIDERED VICTIMS REGARDLESS OF IMMIGRATION STATUS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE PICTURES AND IMAGES OF VICTIMS MUST BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL, AND TO PROVIDE THE PROTOCOL A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER SHALL FOLLOW WHEN INTERACTING WITH A VICTIM; AND BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-2100, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE POSTING OF INFORMATION REGARDING THE NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING RESOURCE CENTER HOTLINE IN CERTAIN BUSINESSES.
(Judiciary Com.--April 14, 2015)
(Fav. With Amdt.--May 06, 2015)

S. 255 (Word version)--Senator Thurmond: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-1-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESTRUCTION OF ARREST AND BOOKING RECORDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON OR ENTITY WHO PUBLISHES ON THE PERSON OR ENTITY'S WEBSITE THE ARREST AND BOOKING RECORDS OF A PERSON WHOSE CHARGES HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED OR DISMISSED, OR OF A PERSON WHO IS FOUND NOT GUILTY OF A CHARGE, SHALL, WITHOUT FEE OR COMPENSATION, REMOVE THE ARREST AND BOOKING RECORDS WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF A WRITTEN REQUEST, AND TO PROVIDE THE PENALTIES FOR A PERSON OR ENTITY WHO FAILS TO REMOVE THE ARREST AND BOOKING RECORDS.
(Judiciary Com.--April 21, 2015)
(Fav. With Amdt.--May 06, 2015)

H. 3852 (Word version)--Reps. Tallon, Bannister, Loftis, Burns, Brannon, Allison, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bedingfield, Bingham, Clary, Clemmons, Cole,

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Collins, Delleney, Duckworth, Finlay, Forrester, Gagnon, Gambrell, Goldfinch, Hamilton, Hardee, Hardwick, Henderson, Hicks, Hiott, Horne, Huggins, Kennedy, Kirby, Long, McCoy, Merrill, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Newton, Norman, Norrell, Pope, Quinn, Rutherford, Ryhal, Simrill, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Taylor, Thayer, Willis, Yow, Bradley and Anthony: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 27-18-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ESCHEATMENT TO THE STATE OF UNCLAIMED UNITED STATES SAVINGS BONDS, TO PROVIDE FOR JUDICIAL DETERMINATION OF ESCHEATMENT, TO PROVIDE FOR PROCEDURES FOR CHALLENGING ESCHEATMENT, TO PROVIDE FOR DEPOSIT OF THE PROCEEDS OF ESCHEATMENT; AND BY ADDING SECTION 27-18-76 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN A UNITED STATES SAVINGS BOND MAY FILE A CLAIM WITH THE ADMINISTRATOR ADMINISTERING THE UNIFORM UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ACT AND TO PROVIDE FOR LIMITATIONS ON SUCH CLAIMS.
(Judiciary Com.--March 17, 2015)
(Fav. With Amdt.--May 06, 2015)

H. 3325 (Word version)--Reps. J. E. Smith, Hodges, Weeks, Whipper, Mitchell and Govan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 61, TITLE 15 SO AS TO ENACT THE "UNIFORM PARTITION OF HEIRS' PROPERTY ACT"; TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS; TO PROVIDE FOR NOTICE BY PUBLICATION IN A PARTITION ACTION, TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR A COURT TO FOLLOW IN DETERMINING THE VALUE OF THE PROPERTY AND FACTORS FOR A COURT TO CONSIDER FOR DIFFERENT TYPES OF PARTITIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR OPEN-MARKET SALES, SEALED BIDS, OR AUCTIONS, TO DESIGNATE THE EXISTING PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 61 AS ARTICLE 1; TO AMEND SECTION 15-61-10, RELATING TO PARTITION ACTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A COURT HEARING TO DETERMINE IF THE PARTITION ACTION CONCERNS HEIRS' PROPERTY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 15-61-100, RELATING TO WRITS

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OF PARTITION, SO AS TO DELETE OBSOLETE REFERENCES.
(Judiciary Com.--January 15, 2015)
(Fav. With Amdt.--May 06, 2015)

H. 3521 (Word version)--Reps. Limehouse, Putnam, Clemmons, Gagnon, Hill, Rivers, Thayer and Yow: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 14-1-250 SO AS TO PREVENT A COURT OR OTHER ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY FROM ENFORCING FOREIGN LAW INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, SHARIA LAW IN THIS STATE FROM A FORUM OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES OR ITS TERRITORIES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
(Judiciary Com.--February 04, 2015)
(Fav. With Amdt.--May 06, 2015)

S. 500 (Word version)--Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 23, CHAPTER 17, TITLE 63, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT, SO AS TO ENACT AMENDMENTS TO THAT ACT ADOPTED BY THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF COMMISSIONERS FOR UNIFORM STATE LAWS IN 2008, AS REQUIRED BY THE FEDERAL "PREVENTING SEX TRAFFICKING AND STRENGTHENING FAMILIES ACT" INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, AMENDMENTS ADDRESSING INTERNATIONAL RECOVERY OF CHILD SUPPORT AND OTHER FAMILY MAINTENANCE AND DETERMINATION OF PARENTAGE.
(Judiciary Com.--April 22, 2015)
(Favorable--May 06, 2015)

S. 179 (Word version)--Senators L. Martin and Hembree: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS, SO AS TO INCLUDE POWDERED OR CRYSTALLINE ALCOHOLS WHEN HYDROLYZED IN THE DEFINITION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-4157, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION TO POSSESS, USE, SELL, OR PURCHASE POWDERED

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ALCOHOL, SO AS TO INCLUDE BOTH POWDERED AND CRYSTALLINE ALCOHOL WHEN HYDROLYZED.
(Judiciary Com.--March 17, 2015)
(Favorable--May 06, 2015)

H. 4146 (Word version)--Rep. Hardwick: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 4-23-15 SO AS TO INCREASE THE BOUNDARIES OF THE MURRELL'S INLET-GARDEN CITY FIRE DISTRICT.
(Without reference--May 07, 2015)

WITHDRAWAL OF OBJECTIONS/REQUEST FOR DEBATE

UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUESTS

HOUSE RESOLUTION

H. 4103 (Word version)--Reps. Funderburk, Norrell, Long, Erickson, Crosby, Anthony, Bales, Herbkersman, W. J. McLeod, Newton, Norman, Simrill, Tinkler and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NOT QUALIFY A CONTRACTOR OR CONTRACTING FIRM TO PARTICIPATE IN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACTS AS A PRIME CONTRACTOR OR A SUBCONTRACTOR IF THE FIRM IS OWNED BY A TRUST THAT BENEFITS A PERSON OR FIRM WHO HAS BEEN DISQUALIFIED FOR BIDDING ON DEPARTMENT CONTRACTS OR A DISQUALIFIED PERSON'S FAMILY, OR IF THE DISQUALIFIED PERSON OR FIRM PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT OR LOANS TO THE CONTRACTOR OR CONTRACTING FIRM.
(Invitations and Memorial Resolutions Com.--April 30, 2015)
(Favorable--May 07, 2015)

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

S. 726 (Word version)--Senators Cromer, Setzler, Shealy, Massey and Courson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERSECTION LOCATED AT THE JUNCTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 1, CHARTER OAK ROAD, AND PISGAH CHURCH ROAD IN LEXINGTON COUNTY "SERGEANT

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JOHN DAVID MEADOR II INTERSECTION" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS INTERSECTION THAT CONTAIN THIS DESIGNATION.
(Invitations and Memorial Resolutions--April 29, 2015)
(Favorable--May 07, 2015)

MOTION PERIOD

SECOND READING STATEWIDE CONTESTED BILLS

H. 3997 (Word version)--(Debate adjourned until Wed., May 13, 2015--May 06, 2015)

H. 3027 (Word version)--(Debate adjourned until Wed., May 13, 2015--May 07, 2015)

H. 3868 (Word version)--(Debate adjourned until Wed., May 13, 2015--May 06, 2015)

H. 3794 (Word version)--(Debate adjourned until Wed., May 13, 2015--May 06, 2015)

S. 154 (Word version)--(Debate adjourned until Wed., May 13, 2015--May 07, 2015)

S. 47 (Word version)--(Debate adjourned until Tue., May 19, 2015--May 07, 2015)


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