NO. 35

Kailey Addison Julia Austin
Gracie Barrineau Sarah Brady
Kendall Deberry Kirsty Ellinger
Reagan Fennessy Elise Germany
Ann Hicks Laura Nell Hudgins
Hannah Hunter Melinda Ingwersen
Caroline Maas Naomi Matthusen
Olivia McManus Kasey Parker
Maggie Shaw Sam Shaw
Cameron Sonefeld Anna Stone
Ashley Stone Ashyley Bishop, Mgr.

Jordan Adams Kendall Borland
Brittany Cole Abby Cowsert
Blaine Daily Shay Daley
Celia Donaldson Brooke Ellisor
Kenley Green Alexis Hoeve
Rachel Karn Grace Lester
Sarah Miller Katelyn Nirella
McKinley Odom Brooke Parker
Rebekah Parris Anna Powlas
Alina Ruff Abby Schoen
Jenna Silkwood Emma Grace Sims
Tyler Sims Ashley Tharp
Brianna Takach Grace Thomas
Olivia Ward Courtney Watts
Shelby Woody

Members of the House and staff, breakfast, Room 112, Blatt Bldg., by the Leadership SC.

To recognize the Chapin High School Cheerleading Team, coaches and other school officials.

To recognize the Dreher High School Girls Soccer Team, coaches and other school officials.

H. 4521 (Word version)--Reps. Putnam, Burns, Loftis, Felder, Taylor, Whipper and R. L. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE "TUCKER HIPPS TRANSPARENCY ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-210 SO AS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING SHALL MAINTAIN REPORTS OF INVESTIGATIONS AND RELATED INFORMATION OF MEMBERS OF FRATERNITIES, SORORITIES, AND OTHER SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS, TO SPECIFY INFORMATION THAT MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORTS, TO PROVIDE INSTITUTIONS SHALL MAKE THE REPORTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AND ONLINE, AND SHALL FURNISH REPORTS TO STUDENTS AND THEIR PARENTS BEFORE THE STUDENTS MAY BEGIN THE FORMAL PROCESS OF JOINING A FRATERNITY OR SORORITY, TO PROVIDE OVERSIGHT AND ENFORCEMENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR

VIOLATIONS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE INITIAL COMPILATION OF THESE REPORTS BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF THE 2016-2017 ACADEMIC YEAR.
(Prefiled--Thursday, December 03, 2015)
(Educ. & Pub. Wks. Com.--January 12, 2016)
(Fav. With Amdt.--March 10, 2016)
(Amended and read second time--March 16, 2016)

H. 4874 (Word version)--Reps. Newton, Putnam, Williams, Funderburk, Bowers, Jefferson, Finlay, M. S. McLeod, Allison, Ballentine, Clary, Felder, Henderson, Lucas, W. J. McLeod, Norman, Ridgeway, Rivers, J. E. Smith, Stringer, Tallon and Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-1-148, 56-1-170, AS AMENDED, 56-1-171, 56-1-220, 56-1-286, AS AMENDED, 56-1-390, AS AMENDED, 56-1-395, 56-1-400, AS AMENDED, 56-1-460, AS AMENDED, 56-1-550, SECTIONS 56-1-740, 56-1-746, 56-1-2080, ALL AS AMENDED, SECTIONS 56-3-210, 56-3-355, 56-3-662, 56-3-1230, AS AMENDED, 56-3-1290, AS AMENDED, 56-3-1335, 56-3-2545, 56-3-3500, AS AMENDED, 56-3-3600, SECTIONS 56-3-3800, 56-3-3950, 56-3-4100, 56-3-4200, 56-3-4410, 56-3-4510, 56-3-4600, 56-3-4800, 56-3-5400, 56-3-6000, ALL AS AMENDED, SECTIONS 56-3-6500, 56-3-7050, 56-3-7200, 56-3-7300, AS AMENDED, 56-3-7310, 56-3-7320, 56-3-7330, AS AMENDED, 56-3-7340, 56-3-7350, 56-3-7360, AS AMENDED, 56-3-7370, 56-3-7780, AS AMENDED, 56-3-7800, 56-3-7950, SECTIONS 56-3-8000, 56-3-8100, 56-3-8200, 56-3-8300, 56-3-8600, 56-3-8710, 56-3-9400, 56-3-9500, 56-3-9600, ALL AS AMENDED, SECTIONS 56-3-9710, 56-3-10010, 56-3-10110, 56-3-10210, 56-3-10310, 56-3-11450, 56-3-12610, 56-3-13010, 56-3-13310, 56-3-13610, 56-5-750, SECTIONS 56-5-2930, 56-5-2933, AND 56-5-2942, ALL AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ALL RELATING TO THE IDENTIFYING CODE AFFIXED ON THE DRIVER'S LICENSE OF A PERSON CONVICTED OF CERTAIN CRIMES, THE SUSPENSION OF A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE WHO FAILS TO PAY CHILD SUPPORT, VISION SCREENING REQUIRED FOR A PERSON TO RENEW HIS DRIVER'S LICENSE, THE SUSPENSION OF CERTAIN PERSONS' DRIVER'S LICENSES FOR DRIVING WITH AN UNLAWFUL LEVEL OF ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION, FEES ASSESSED FOR THE REINSTATEMENT OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE, THE SURRENDER OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE WHEN THE

LICENSE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, AND THE PLACEMENT OF AN INTERLOCK DEVICE ON THE VEHICLES OF CERTAIN PERSONS WHO HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR ANOTHER SUBSTANCE, PENALTIES IMPOSED UPON A PERSON WHO OPERATES A VEHICLE WITH A LICENSE THAT HAS BEEN CANCELED, SUSPENDED, OR REVOKED, THE FEE IMPOSED FOR EXPEDITING A REQUEST FOR A COPY OF CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES DOCUMENTS, THE SUSPENSION OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE AND THE ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE, THE ISSUANCE OF A COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE, THE PERIOD FOR PROCURING A LICENSE PLATE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, THE ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY LICENSE PLATES, AND THE TRANSFER OF A LICENSE PLATE FROM ONE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF A COMMERCIAL VEHICLE REGISTRATION CARD AND LICENSE PLATE, THE FEE TO OBTAIN AN IDENTIFIER, LICENSE PLATE SPECIFICATIONS AND THE ISSUANCE OF NEW LICENSE PLATES, THE TRANSFER OF A LICENSE PLATE FROM ONE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE SUSPENSION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATE WHEN ITS DRIVER FAILS TO PAY A TOLL, THE DISPERSEMENT OF FEES COLLECTED FROM THE ISSUANCE OF CONSERVE SOUTH CAROLINA SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, PENN CENTER SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SOUTH CAROLINA NURSES SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, AMERICAN LEGION SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, KEEP SOUTH CAROLINA BEAUTIFUL SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SOUTH CAROLINA ELKS ASSOCIATION SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, CAROLINA PANTHERS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SHARE THE ROAD SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE LICENSE PLATES, HOMEOWNERSHIP: THE AMERICAN DREAM SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, UNITED STATES ARMED SERVICES SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES,

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, ARTS AWARENESS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SALTWATER FISHING SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SUPPORT OUR TROOPS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND EAGLE SCOUT SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, NATIVE AMERICAN SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SOUTH CAROLINA PEACH COUNCIL SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, KOREAN WAR VETERANS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, CAREER RESEARCH CENTERS OF THE CAROLINAS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, VIETNAM WAR VETERANS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SOUTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, HUNTING ISLAND STATE PARK SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION GUIDELINES, ROTARY INTERNATIONAL SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, MARINE CORPS LEAGUE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, DUCKS UNLIMITED SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, NASCAR SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, MORRIS ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, GOD BLESS AMERICA SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, NO MORE HOMELESS PETS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, HERITAGE CLASSIC FOUNDATION SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, PARROT HEAD SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, OPERATION DESERT STORM - DESERT SHIELD VETERANS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM VETERAN SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM VETERAN SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, HISTORIC SPECIAL MOTOR VEHICLE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SOUTH CAROLINA WILDLIFE FEDERATION SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, 2010-11 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS ALLIANCE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SOUTH CAROLINA STANDS WITH ISRAEL SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, A MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER'S FAILURE TO STOP WHEN SIGNALED BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE, OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS, DRIVING WITH AN UNLAWFUL ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION, AND THE IMMOBILIZATION OF

CERTAIN VEHICLES, ALL SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "COMPTROLLER GENERAL" FOR THE TERM "DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES", AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES.
(Educ. & Pub. Wks. Com.--February 10, 2016)
(Favorable--March 10, 2016)
(Read second time--March 16, 2016)

H. 4562 (Word version)--Reps. Hicks, Chumley, Burns, Clyburn, Henegan, Yow, Gilliard and Gagnon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MONTH OF APRIL OF EACH YEAR IS DECLARED "MOVE OVER AWARENESS MONTH" IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO CONDUCT PROGRAMS DURING THIS MONTH THAT EMPHASIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVERS MOVING OVER INTO AN ADJACENT LANE WHENEVER POSSIBLE WHEN APPROACHING OR PASSING THROUGH A HIGHWAY WORK ZONE, AN EMERGENCY SCENE, OR ANY OTHER HIGHWAY TRAFFIC INCIDENT.
(Prefiled--Thursday, December 10, 2015)
(Educ. & Pub. Wks. Com.--January 12, 2016)
(Fav. With Amdt.--March 10, 2016)
(Amended and read second time--March 16, 2016)

H. 4817 (Word version)--Rep. Gambrell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-53-95 SO AS TO REQUIRE AN INDIVIDUAL WHO APPLIES FOR A BONDSMAN OR RUNNER LICENSE TO PROVIDE HIS BUSINESS, EMAIL, MAILING, AND RESIDENTIAL STREET ADDRESS TO THE DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-107, RELATING TO THE ADDRESS REQUIREMENT FOR AN INSURANCE PRODUCER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO REQUIRE AN APPLICANT TO PROVIDE AN EMAIL ADDRESS TO THE DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 38-45-30, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR A NONRESIDENT TO BE LICENSED AS AN INSURANCE BROKER, SO AS TO DELETE THE AFFIDAVIT REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-45-110, RELATING TO WARNING STAMPS ON

POLICIES OF ELIGIBLE SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE, SO AS TO NO LONGER REQUIRE A BROKER TO WRITE OR STAMP A WARNING ON THE FACE OF AN APPLICATION FOR ELIGIBLE SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-47-15, RELATING TO THE ADDRESS REQUIREMENT FOR AN INSURANCE ADJUSTER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO REQUIRE AN APPLICANT TO PROVIDE AN EMAIL ADDRESS TO THE DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 38-48-30, RELATING TO THE ADDRESS REQUIREMENT FOR A PUBLIC INSURANCE ADJUSTER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO REQUIRE AN APPLICANT TO PROVIDE AN EMAIL ADDRESS TO THE DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 38-49-25, RELATING TO THE ADDRESS REQUIREMENT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE PHYSICAL DAMAGE APPRAISER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO REQUIRE AN APPLICANT TO PROVIDE AN EMAIL ADDRESS TO THE DEPARTMENT.
(Labor, Com. & Ind. Com.--February 02, 2016)
(Fav. With Amdt.--March 10, 2016)
(Amended and read second time--March 16, 2016)

H. 4138 (Word version)--Reps. Bedingfield and Clemmons: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-11-270, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONTRACTOR'S LICENSES AND LICENSE CLASSIFICATIONS AND SUBCLASSIFICATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EACH PERSON HOLDING A LICENSE IN THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SUBCLASSIFICATION OF AIR CONDITIONING, HEATING, OR PACKAGED EQUIPMENT SHALL DISPLAY THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR LICENSE IN A CONSPICUOUS MANNER AT HIS PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS, TO PROVIDE THAT ALL COMMERCIAL VEHICLES USED BY MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS LICENSED IN THE SUBCLASSIFICATION OF AIR CONDITIONING, HEATING, OR PACKAGED EQUIPMENT EXCLUSIVELY IN THE DAILY OPERATION OF THEIR BUSINESS SHALL HAVE PROMINENTLY DISPLAYED ON THEM THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR LICENSE NUMBER, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR LICENSE NUMBER ALSO MUST BE PROMINENTLY DISPLAYED ON ANY ADVERTISING IN THE YELLOW PAGES, NEWSPAPERS,

WEBSITES, SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING, OR OTHER MEDIUMS RELATING TO WORK WHICH THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR LICENSE HOLDER PURPORTS TO HAVE THE CAPACITY TO PERFORM, AND ALSO ON PROPOSALS AND INVOICES.
(Labor, Com. & Ind. Com.--May 06, 2015)
(Fav. With Amdt.--March 10, 2016)
(Amended and read second time--March 16, 2016)

H. 4931 (Word version)--Reps. Gambrell, Gagnon, Bannister, Mitchell and Thayer: A BILL 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; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-320, RELATING TO VISITING AND EXAMINING PROFESSIONAL BONDSMEN BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, SO AS TO SUBJECT SURETIES TO THESE VISITS AND EXAMINATIONS, AND TO REQUIRE BONDSMEN TO MAINTAIN A PROPERLY ZONED OFFICE IN THIS STATE THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND DEPARTMENT DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS, AND TO REQUIRE THE BONDSMAN TO PROVIDE CERTAIN CONTACT INFORMATION.
(Labor, Com. & Ind. Com.--February 11, 2016)
(Favorable--March 10, 2016)
(Amended and read second time--March 16, 2016)

S. 850 (Word version)--Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-9-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STANDARD VALUATION, SO AS TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, TO PRESCRIBE NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DIRECTOR OR HIS DESIGNEE CONCERNING VALUING RESERVE LIABILITIES FOR OUTSTANDING INSURANCE POLICIES BASED UPON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE POLICY OR CONTRACT, TO ALTER THE ACTUARIAL OPINION REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES, TO UPDATE REFERENCES TO REQUIRE THAT THE COMMISSIONER'S RESERVE VALUATION METHOD BE USED FOR POLICIES

ISSUED AFTER MARCH 23, 1960, AND POLICIES ISSUED AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT, TO PROVIDE A NEW FORMULA TO COMPUTE THE CALENDAR YEAR STATUTORY INTEREST RATE, TO UPDATE REFERENCES TO REFLECT THE COMMISSIONER'S RESERVE VALUATION METHODS, TO PROVIDE THE MINIMUM RESERVE REQUIRED IF THE PREMIUM CHARGED BY A COMPANY IS LESS THAN THE VALUATION NET PREMIUM FOR THE POLICY OR CONTRACT, TO PRESCRIBE THE MINIMUM STANDARD OF VALUATION FOR ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS ISSUED ON OR AFTER THE OPERATIVE DATE OF THE OPERATION MANUAL, TO PRESCRIBE THE OPERATIVE DATE FOR THE VALUATION MANUAL AND WHAT THE VALUATION MANUAL MUST SPECIFY, TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR A COMPANY THAT USES A PRINCIPLE-BASED VALUATION, TO DEFINE CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION AND TO PROVIDE PRIVILEGE FOR AND CONFIDENTIALITY OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION, AND TO PROVIDE EXEMPTIONS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 38-63-510, RELATING TO STANDARD NONFORFEITURE LAW FOR LIFE INSURANCE, SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM "OPERATIVE DATE OF THE VALUATION MANUAL"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-63-600, RELATING TO THE BASIS FOR CALCULATING ADJUSTED PREMIUMS AND PRESENT VALUES OF POLICIES ISSUED ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1989, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSIONERS' STANDARD MORTALITY TABLE SHALL BE USED TO DETERMINE THE MINIMUM NONFORFEITURE STANDARD FOR POLICIES ISSUED ON OR AFTER THE OPERATIVE DATE OF THE VALUATION MANUAL.
(Labor, Com. & Ind. Com.--February 09, 2016)
(Favorable--March 10, 2016)
(Read second time--March 16, 2016)

H. 4875 (Word version)--Reps. Newton, Putnam, Williams, Funderburk, W. J. McLeod, Jefferson, Bowers, Finlay, M. S. McLeod, Ballentine, Clary, Delleney, Felder, Henderson, Lucas, Norman, Ridgeway, Rivers, J. E. Smith, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Whipper and R. L. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-65-60, CODE OF LAWS OF

SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DUTIES ASSIGNED TO THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "STATEWIDE ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING SYSTEM" FOR THE TERM "SOUTH CAROLINA ENTERPRISE INFORMATION SYSTEM"; TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-150, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ANNUAL AUDITS OF COUNTY FINANCIAL RECORDS AND TRANSACTIONS, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "COMPTROLLER GENERAL" FOR THE TERM "STATE TREASURER"; TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CERTAIN FINANCIAL REPORTS THAT COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES SUBMIT TO THE REVENUE AND FISCAL AFFAIRS OFFICE, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "COMPTROLLER GENERAL" FOR THE TERM "STATE TREASURER"; TO AMEND SECTION 8-15-65, RELATING TO ANNUAL SALARY SUPPLEMENTS APPROPRIATED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO CERTAIN COUNTY OFFICERS, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "COMPTROLLER GENERAL" FOR THE TERM "STATE TREASURER"; TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE "CAFETERIA" PLAN, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT ALLOWS THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO CONTINUE, MODIFY, AND IMPLEMENT ITS INDEPENDENT CAFETERIA OR FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PILOT PLAN FOR A CERTAIN PERIOD; TO AMEND SECTION 9-3-540, RELATING TO A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION'S PAYMENTS TO THE CONTRIBUTION FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE MUST BE NOTIFIED WHEN A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION IS DELINQUENT IN MAKING ITS PAYMENTS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 11-3-20, 11-3-50, 11-3-170, AND 11-3-230, ALL RELATING TO THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL'S SALARY, A BOOK KEPT BY THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL IN WHICH ALL APPROPRIATIONS BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL BE ENTERED, PAYMENTS MADE BY THE STATE TREASURER DRAWN UPON VOUCHERS DRAWN UPON THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL, THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL'S DUTY TO ENTER IN BOOKS STATEMENTS OF THE ACCOUNTS OF PERSONS HAVING THE

DISTRIBUTION OF PUBLIC MONEY, AND COMPTROLLER GENERAL ACCOUNTS FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING AGENCIES, ALL SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES THAT FEES AND PERQUISITES OF THE OFFICE SHALL BE PAID INTO THE STATE TREASURY, TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL SHALL KEEP AN ACCOUNTING IN SCEIS, TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL TO PREPARE STATEMENTS OF EXPENDITURES ON PRINTED FORM IN DUPLICATE, AND TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT PROVIDES HOW FUNDS CREDITED TO ACCOUNTS FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING AGENCIES ARE TO BE SPENT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-2-70, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL CONDUCT COMMITTED BY A COUNTY AUDITOR, TREASURER, OR A MEMBER OF A COUNTY BOARD OF TAX APPEALS, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "COMPTROLLER GENERAL" FOR THE TERM "DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-180, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION AND CLOTHING GIVEN TO AN INMATE WHO HAS BEEN DISCHARGED FROM A STATE PRISON, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRED THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL TO COUNTERSIGN THE DRAFT THAT PAYS THE COSTS OF THESE ITEMS AND PROVIDE THAT THE DRAFT MUST BE BASED ON A WARRANT ISSUED; TO AMEND SECTION 38-45-60, RELATING TO THE ACCOUNTING OF THE STATE'S PORTION OF THE BROKER'S PREMIUM TAX RATE PAYMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE TREASURER SHALL FURNISH A DUPLICATE COPY OF THE ACCOUNTING TO THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-1-148, 56-1-170, AS AMENDED, 56-1-171, 56-1-220, 56-1-286, AS AMENDED, 56-1-390, AS AMENDED, 56-1-395, 56-1-400, AS AMENDED, 56-1-460, AS AMENDED, 56-1-550, SECTIONS 56-1-740, 56-1-746, 56-1-2080, ALL AS AMENDED, SECTIONS 56-3-210, 56-3-355, 56-3-662, 56-3-1230, AS AMENDED, 56-3-1290, AS AMENDED, 56-3-1335, 56-3-2545, 56-3-3500, AS AMENDED, 56-3-3600, SECTIONS 56-3-3800, 56-3-3950, 56-3-4100, 56-3-4200, 56-3-4410, 56-3-4510, 56-3-4600, 56-3-4800, 56-3-5400, 56-3-6000, ALL AS AMENDED,

SECTIONS 56-3-6500, 56-3-7050, 56-3-7200, 56-3-7300, AS AMENDED, 56-3-7310, 56-3-7320, 56-3-7330, AS AMENDED, 56-3-7340, 56-3-7350, 56-3-7360, AS AMENDED, 56-3-7370, 56-3-7780, AS AMENDED, 56-3-7800, 56-3-7950, SECTIONS 56-3-8000, 56-3-8100, 56-3-8200, 56-3-8300, 56-3-8600, 56-3-8710, 56-3-9400, 56-3-9500, 56-3-9600, ALL AS AMENDED, SECTIONS 56-3-9710, 56-3-10010, 56-3-10110, 56-3-10210, 56-3-10310, 56-3-11450, 56-3-12610, 56-3-13010, 56-3-13310, 56-3-13610, 56-5-750, SECTIONS 56-5-2930, 56-5-2933, AND 56-5-2942, ALL AS AMENDED, ALL RELATING TO THE IDENTIFYING CODE AFFIXED ON THE DRIVER'S LICENSE OF A PERSON CONVICTED OF CERTAIN CRIMES, THE SUSPENSION OF A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE WHO FAILS TO PAY CHILD SUPPORT, VISION SCREENING REQUIRED FOR A PERSON TO RENEW HIS DRIVER'S LICENSE, THE SUSPENSION OF CERTAIN PERSONS' DRIVER'S LICENSES FOR DRIVING WITH AN UNLAWFUL LEVEL OF ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION, FEES ASSESSED FOR THE REINSTATEMENT OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE, THE SURRENDER OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE WHEN THE LICENSE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, AND THE PLACEMENT OF AN INTERLOCK DEVICE ON THE VEHICLES OF CERTAIN PERSONS WHO HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR ANOTHER SUBSTANCE, PENALTIES IMPOSED UPON A PERSON WHO OPERATES A VEHICLE WITH A LICENSE THAT HAS BEEN CANCELED, SUSPENDED, OR REVOKED, THE FEE IMPOSED FOR EXPEDITING A REQUEST FOR A COPY OF CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES DOCUMENTS, THE SUSPENSION OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE AND THE ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE, THE ISSUANCE OF A COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE, THE PERIOD FOR PROCURING A LICENSE PLATE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, THE ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY LICENSE PLATES, AND THE TRANSFER OF A LICENSE PLATE FROM ONE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF A COMMERCIAL VEHICLE REGISTRATION CARD AND LICENSE PLATE, THE FEE TO OBTAIN AN IDENTIFIER, LICENSE PLATE SPECIFICATIONS AND THE ISSUANCE OF NEW LICENSE

PLATES, THE TRANSFER OF A LICENSE PLATE FROM ONE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE SUSPENSION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATE WHEN ITS DRIVER FAILS TO PAY A TOLL, THE DISPERSEMENT OF FEES COLLECTED FROM THE ISSUANCE OF CONSERVE SOUTH CAROLINA SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, PENN CENTER SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SOUTH CAROLINA NURSES SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, AMERICAN LEGION SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, KEEP SOUTH CAROLINA BEAUTIFUL SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SOUTH CAROLINA ELKS ASSOCIATION SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, CAROLINA PANTHERS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SHARE THE ROAD SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE LICENSE PLATES, HOMEOWNERSHIP: THE AMERICAN DREAM SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, UNITED STATES ARMED SERVICES SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, ARTS AWARENESS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SALTWATER FISHING SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SUPPORT OUR TROOPS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND EAGLE SCOUT SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, NATIVE AMERICAN SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SOUTH CAROLINA PEACH COUNCIL SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, KOREAN WAR VETERANS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, CAREER RESEARCH CENTERS OF THE CAROLINAS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, VIETNAM WAR VETERANS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SOUTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, HUNTING ISLAND STATE PARK SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION GUIDELINES, ROTARY INTERNATIONAL SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, MARINE CORPS LEAGUE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, DUCKS UNLIMITED SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, NASCAR SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, MORRIS ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE SPECIAL LICENSE

PLATES, GOD BLESS AMERICA SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, NO MORE HOMELESS PETS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, HERITAGE CLASSIC FOUNDATION SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, PARROT HEAD SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, OPERATION DESERT STORM - DESERT SHIELD VETERANS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM VETERAN SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM VETERAN SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, HISTORIC SPECIAL MOTOR VEHICLE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SOUTH CAROLINA WILDLIFE FEDERATION SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, 2010-11 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS ALLIANCE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SOUTH CAROLINA STANDS WITH ISRAEL SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, A MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER'S FAILURE TO STOP WHEN SIGNALED BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE, OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS, DRIVING WITH AN UNLAWFUL ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION, AND THE IMMOBILIZATION OF CERTAIN VEHICLES, ALL SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "COMPTROLLER GENERAL" FOR THE TERM "DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES", AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-5-2945, 56-5-2950, 56-5-2951, AND 56-5-5670, ALL AS AMENDED, 56-9-430, 56-10-260, 56-10-660, AS AMENDED, 56-11-500 AND 56-19-420, AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 56-19-520, ALL RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF FELONY WHILE DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR A COMBINATION OF THOSE SUBSTANCES, A PERSON WHO DRIVES A MOTOR VEHICLE'S IMPLIED CONSENT TO SUBMIT TO CHEMICAL TESTS TO DETERMINE THE PRESENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR A COMBINATION OF THOSE SUBSTANCES, THE SUSPENSION OF A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO TESTING TO DETERMINE CERTAIN LEVELS OF ALCOHOL, THE DUTIES OF DEMOLISHERS, THE SUSPENSION OF A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE AND MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION FOR THE NONPAYMENT OF A JUDGEMENT, PENALTIES FOR FILING A FALSE CERTIFICATE OR FALSE EVIDENCE TO OBTAIN MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE, THE MOTOR

VEHICLE INSURANCE DATABASE PROGRAM, THE USE OF REVENUES COLLECTED FROM ROAD TAXES, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES' AUTHORITY TO ENFORCE PROVISIONS RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE TITLES, ALL SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "COMPTROLLER GENERAL" FOR THE TERM "DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES", TO DELETE THE TERM COMPTROLLER GENERAL; TO AMEND SECTIONS 58-5-940 AND 58-27-50, RELATING TO ASSESSMENTS AGAINST GAS UTILITIES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES AND CHARGES, AND TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITIES, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "COMPTROLLER GENERAL" FOR THE TERM "DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE", TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES FOR DEFRAYING EXPENSES AND CHARGES INCURRED BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION AND THE OFFICE OF REGULATORY STAFF; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-101-185 AND 59-143-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS MAINTAINED BY GOVERNING BOARDS OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING AND THE CHILDREN'S EDUCATION ENDOWMENT, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "STATEWIDE ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING SYSTEM" FOR THE TERM "SOUTH CAROLINA ENTERPRISE INFORMATION SYSTEM".
(Ways and Means Com.--February 10, 2016)
(Recalled and referred to Judiciary Com.--February 25, 2016)
(Fav. With Amdt.--March 10, 2016)
(Amended and read second time--March 16, 2016)

H. 4877 (Word version)--Reps. Delleney, Pitts, Lucas, Bannister and Whipper: A BILL 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.
(Judiciary Com.--February 10, 2016)
(Favorable--March 10, 2016)
(Read second time--March 16, 2016)

H. 4878 (Word version)--Reps. Tallon, Allison, Bales, Anthony, Burns, Kennedy, Quinn, Chumley, Clary, Gagnon, Hixon and Loftis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN A CLIENT AND ANY MEMBER OF A PEER-SUPPORT TEAM SHALL BE CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
(Judiciary Com.--February 10, 2016)
(Fav. With Amdt.--March 10, 2016)
(Amended and read second time--March 16, 2016)

H. 4554 (Word version)--Reps. Clemmons, Pitts, Duckworth, Rivers, Fry, H. A. Crawford, Goldfinch, Jordan, Lowe, Johnson and Loftis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 11 TO TITLE 35 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING ACT" TO PROVIDE REGULATION AND OVERSIGHT OF THE MONEY TRANSMISSION SERVICES BUSINESS MOST COMMONLY USED BY ORGANIZED CRIMINAL ENTERPRISE TO LAUNDER THE MONETARY PROCEEDS OF ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES, AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, EXCLUSIONS, PROCEDURES, AND PENALTIES.
(Prefiled--Thursday, December 10, 2015)
(Judiciary Com.--January 12, 2016)
(Fav. With Amdt.--March 10, 2016)
(Requests for debate by Rep. Bamberg--March 16, 2016)
(Amended and read second time--March 16, 2016)

H. 4150 (Word version)--Reps. Long, Clemmons and W. J. McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-210 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE

SEVENTEENTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER OF EACH YEAR AS "UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION DAY".
(Educ. & Pub. Wks. Com.--May 07, 2015)
(Recalled and referred to Invitations and Memorial Resolutions Com.--March 03, 2016)
(Favorable--March 10, 2016)
(Read second time--March 16, 2016)

H. 4688 (Word version)--Reps. Clemmons, Felder, Clary, Collins, Daning, R. L. Brown, Forrester and Rivers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1030, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL INTERFERENCE WITH TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AND RAILROAD SIGNS AND SIGNALS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION ALSO APPLIES TO PORTABLE ROAD CLOSURE SIGNS AND DEVICES, AND TO THE UNLAWFUL REPOSITIONING OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AND RAILROAD SIGNS AND SIGNALS.
(Educ. & Pub. Wks. Com.--January 19, 2016)
(Fav. With Amdt.--February 04, 2016)
(Amended--February 09, 2016)
(Recommitted to Educ. & Pub. Wks. Com.--February 11, 2016)
(Fav. With Amdt.--March 15, 2016)
(Amended and read second time--March 16, 2016)

H. 5001 (Word version)--Ways and Means Committee: A BILL 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.
(Without Reference--March 09, 2016)
(Debate adjourned until Thu., Mar. 17, 2016--March 16, 2016)

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.
(Without Reference--March 09, 2016)
(Debate adjourned until Thu., Mar. 17, 2016--March 16, 2016)

H. 3999 (Word version)--Reps. Henderson, G. M. Smith, Ridgeway and Atwater: A BILL 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 CHANGE THE PROCESS FOR CERTAIN RELATIVES AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS TO MAKE THESE HEALTH CARE DECISIONS, TO ADD ADDITIONAL CLASSES OF PERSONS WITH THE AUTHORITY TO MAKE THESE HEALTH CARE DECISIONS, TO REQUIRE A BIOETHICS COMMITTEE TO SELECT CERTAIN DECISION MAKERS, TO ENABLE CERTAIN DECISION MAKERS TO CONSULT WITH A SECOND PHYSICIAN BEFORE MAKING A HEALTH CARE DECISION, TO REQUIRE THAT DECISIONS TO WITHHOLD OR WITHDRAW LIFE-PROLONGING MEASURES BE REVIEWED BY A BIOETHICS COMMITTEE, AND TO REQUIRE CERTAIN DOCUMENTATION RELATED TO SELECTION OF A DECISION MAKER.
(Med., Mil., Pub. & Mun. Affrs. Com.--April 16, 2015)
(Fav. With Amdt.--March 09, 2016)
(Amended--March 16, 2016)
(Debate adjourned until Thu., Mar. 17, 2016--March 16, 2016)

H. 4845 (Word version)--(Debate adjourned until Thu., Apr. 21, 2016--March 16, 2016)

H. 4029 (Word version)--(Debate adjourned until Wed., Apr. 13, 2016--March 16, 2016)

H. 3130 (Word version)--Rep. Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-1590, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HOME DETENTION ACT'S NONAPPLICABILITY TO A PERSON WHO HAS VIOLATED OR WHO HAS BEEN CHARGED WITH VIOLATING CERTAIN ILLICIT NARCOTIC DRUGS AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES LAWS AND ITS IMPACT ON THE AUTHORITY OF THE COURTS, DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, OR THE DEPARTMENT OF

PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES TO REGULATE OR IMPOSE CONDITIONS FOR PROBATION, PAROLE, OR COMMUNITY SERVICE, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT PROVIDES THAT THE HOME DETENTION ACT DOES NOT APPLY TO A PERSON WHO HAS VIOLATED OR WHO HAS BEEN CHARGED WITH VIOLATING CERTAIN ILLICIT NARCOTIC DRUGS AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES LAWS, AND TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE.
(Prefiled--Thursday, December 11, 2014)
(Judiciary Com.--January 13, 2015)
(Fav. With Amdt.--March 10, 2016)
(Debate adjourned until Thu., Mar. 17, 2016--March 16, 2016)

H. 4339 (Word version)--Reps. Kennedy, McCoy, Quinn, Atwater, Delleney and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-1610, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS CONCERNING THE STATE GRAND JURY SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FINDINGS CONCERNING CERTAIN CRIMES INVOLVING INSURANCE FRAUD; TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-1630, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE STATE GRAND JURY, SO AS TO INCLUDE CERTAIN CRIMES INVOLVING INSURANCE FRAUD; TO AMEND SECTION 38-55-170, RELATING TO CRIMES AND PENALTIES FOR PRESENTING FALSE CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT TO AN INSURER TRANSACTING IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SUSPENSION OF THE DRIVING PRIVILEGES OF A PERSON FOUND ON THE RECORD BY THE COURT OF HAVING CARELESSLY OR RECKLESSLY OPERATED A MOTOR VEHICLE IN THE COMMISSION OF SUCH A VIOLATION AND TO SUBJECT THE DRIVER'S MOTOR VEHICLE AND RELATED PROPERTY USED IN THE COMMISSION OF THE VIOLATION TO FORFEITURE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-55-540, RELATING TO CRIMES AND PENALTIES FOR MAKING FALSE STATEMENTS OF MISREPRESENTATION IN VIOLATION OF THE INSURANCE FRAUD AND REPORTING IMMUNITY ACT, SO AS TO REVISE CRITERIA FOR VARIOUS PENALTIES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE SUSPENSION OF THE DRIVING PRIVILEGES OF A PERSON FOUND ON THE

RECORD BY THE COURT OF HAVING CARELESSLY OR RECKLESSLY OPERATED A MOTOR VEHICLE IN THE COMMISSION OF SUCH A VIOLATION AND SUBJECT THE DRIVER'S MOTOR VEHICLE AND RELATED PROPERTY USED IN THE COMMISSION OF THE VIOLATION TO FORFEITURE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-146, RELATING TO SURRENDER OF DRIVERS LICENSES BY PEOPLE CONVICTED OF CERTAIN CRIMES, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE CRIME OF INSURANCE FRAUD.
(Judiciary Com.--June 04, 2015)
(Favorable--March 10, 2016)
(Debate adjourned until Thu., Mar. 17, 2016--March 16, 2016)

H. 4394 (Word version)--(Debate adjourned until Tue., Apr. 12, 2016--March 16, 2016)

H. 3579 (Word version)--Reps. Simrill, White, Lucas, Allison, Henderson, Limehouse, Newton, Ott, Clary, Collins, Delleney, Forrester, Gambrell, Hardwick, Hiott, Horne, Merrill, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Murphy, Pitts, Sandifer, G. M. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Wells, Whitmire, Yow, Jefferson, Erickson, Funderburk, Hosey, Hixon, Clyburn, Knight, Herbkersman, H. A. Crawford, Felder, Willis, McCoy, Bradley, Douglas, Norrell, Long, Bales, Daning, Loftis, Tallon, Anthony, Howard, Gagnon, Riley, Williams, Hayes, G. A. Brown, R. L. Brown, Hart, Weeks, Whipper, Pope, Tinkler, Hicks, Brannon, Corley, Clemmons, Johnson, George, Alexander, Anderson and Duckworth: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE REFORM AND TAX RELIEF ACT"; TO AMEND SECTIONS 57-1-310, 57-1-320, 57-1-325, AND 57-1-330, ALL AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMMISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL THE COMMISSIONERS MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR AND SERVE AT THE PLEASURE OF THE GOVERNOR, TO PROVIDE THAT APPOINTEES MUST BE

SCREENED BY THE JOINT TRANSPORTATION REVIEW COMMITTEE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON MAY SERVE AS A COMMISSIONER FOR MORE THAN TWELVE YEARS AND NO COUNTY MAY HAVE A RESIDENT COMMISSIONER FOR MORE THAN TWELVE CONSECUTIVE YEARS; TO AMEND SECTION 57-1-410, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, INSTEAD OF THE GOVERNOR, SHALL APPOINT THE SECRETARY; TO AMEND SECTIONS 57-1-730 AND 57-1-740, AS AMENDED, RELATING RESPECTIVELY TO THE DUTIES OF THE JOINT TRANSPORTATION REVIEW COMMITTEE, BOTH SO AS TO REQUIRE THE COMMITTEE TO SCREEN APPOINTEES TO THE COMMISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN A SIMILAR MANNER AS CURRENTLY ELECTED COMMISSIONERS ARE SCREENED; BY ADDING SECTION 57-1-95 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE COMMENCEMENT OF ANY NEW ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN THIS STATE UNTIL JULY 1, 2020, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 11-43-140, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BANK, SO AS TO INCREASE THE BOARD TO THIRTEEN MEMBERS AND TO SET FORTH THE MEMBERSHIP, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NO MEMBER MAY SERVE MORE THAN TWELVE YEARS; TO AMEND SECTION 11-43-180, RELATING TO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GIVEN BY THE INFRASTRUCTURE BANK, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE BANK FROM PROVIDING ANY LOANS OR OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ANY PROJECT UNLESS THE ELIGIBLE COSTS OF THE PROJECT ARE AT LEAST TWENTY FIVE MILLION DOLLARS; BY ADDING SECTION 11-43-265 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE INFRASTRUCTURE 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 57-1-100 SO AS TO SET FORTH THE OPTIONAL PROCESS BY WHICH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TRANSFERS CERTAIN STATE ROADS

TO THE COUNTIES OF THIS STATE, TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT DISTRIBUTED TO THE PARTICIPATING COUNTIES OVER TIME, TO PROVIDE THAT EACH PARTICIPATING COUNTY MUST RECEIVE ONE MILLION DOLLARS BEFORE THE FUNDS ARE DISTRIBUTED BASED ON A FORMULA, TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-2740, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE GASOLINE USER FEE TO THE COUNTIES OF THIS STATE, TO ABOLISH THE CURRENT COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEES AND THEN RECONSTITUTE THEM WITH THE ADDITION OF MUNICIPAL REPRESENTATION, AND TO SPECIFY THE MANNER IN WHICH "C" FUNDS MUST BE EXPENDED; TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-5-4210 AND 56-5-4220, BOTH RELATING TO ROAD RESTRICTIONS, SO AS TO SPECIFY CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS ON LOCALITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-310, RELATING TO THE USER FEE ON GASOLINE, SO AS TO REDUCE THE FEE TO TEN CENTS A GALLON; TO AMEND SECTION 56-11-410, RELATING TO THE ROAD TAX, SO AS TO REDUCE THE TAX TO TEN CENTS A GALLON; TO AMEND SECTION 56-11-450, RELATING TO THE CREDIT AGAINST ROAD TAX, SO AS TO REDUCE THE CREDIT TO TEN CENTS A GALLON; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2110, RELATING TO THE MAXIMUM TAX, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM TAX FROM THREE HUNDRED TO FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ON THE SALE OR LEASE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE; 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; BY ADDING ARTICLE 4 TO CHAPTER 28, TITLE 12 SO AS TO IMPOSE AN EXCISE TAX ON THE WHOLESALE PRICE OF MOTOR FUEL EQUAL TO THE CUMULATIVE STATE SALES TAX RATE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE REVENUE MUST BE CREDITED TO THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND, TO PROVIDE THAT THE EXCISE TAX MAY NOT EXCEED THE EQUIVALENT OF SIXTEEN CENTS A GALLON, AND TO PROVIDE THE MANNER IN WHICH THE EXCISE TAX IS CALCULATED AND ADMINISTERED; BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 TO CHAPTER 11, TITLE 57 SO AS TO IMPOSE

AN EXCISE TAX ON MOTOR CARRIERS IN THE SAME MANNER AS THE EXCISE TAX ON MOTOR FUEL; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-510, 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.
(Pending question: Shall the House concur in the Senate Amendments--March 15, 2016)

H. 3868 (Word version)--Reps. Pitts, White, Goldfinch, Hardee, Bales, Gambrell and Gagnon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "WETLANDS CONSERVATION ACT"; TO AMEND SECTION 12-24-95, RELATING TO DEED RECORDING FEES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PORTION OF A STATE DEED RECORDING FEE THAT MUST BE CREDITED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION BANK TRUST FUND FROM TWENTY-FIVE CENTS TO THIRTY CENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 48-59-60, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION BANK TRUST FUND, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT ANY FUNDS COLLECTED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION BANK IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT AUTHORIZED IN THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL MUST BE TRANSFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES; TO AMEND SECTION 48-59-70, RELATING TO TRUST FUND GRANTS AND CONSERVATION CRITERIA, SO AS TO ADD ISOLATED WETLANDS AND CAROLINA BAYS TO THE CONSERVATION CRITERIA, TO ADD THE VALUE OF A PROPOSAL ON WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS OWNED AND MANAGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO THE CONSERVATION CRITERIA, AND TO ALLOW THE BOARD TO AUTHORIZE UP TO EIGHT AND THIRTY-THREE ONE HUNDREDTHS PERCENT OF THE MONIES CREDITED TO THE TRUST

FUND TO APPLICATIONS THAT SOLELY MEET THE NEW CONSERVATION CRITERIA AND LIMIT THE AWARD OF MONEY TO APPLICATIONS FOR ACQUISITION OF INTERESTS IN LAND SOLELY FOR THE SITES OF HISTORICAL OR ARCHAEOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 48-59-75, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON THE TRANSFER OF DEED RECORDING FEES TO THE TRUST FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE TRANSFER OF RECORDING FEES AND OTHER APPROPRIATED FUNDS TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION BANK TRUST FUND MUST BE DECREASED BY TWICE THE AVERAGE PERCENTAGE REDUCTION OF APPROPRIATIONS TO EACH AGENCY AND DEPARTMENT IN A FISCAL YEAR WHEN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY PROVIDES LESS APPROPRIATIONS THAN WHAT WAS PROVIDED FOR IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR TO AT LEAST ONE-HALF OF ALL STATE AGENCIES OR DEPARTMENTS.
(Ways and Means Com.--March 18, 2015)
(Fav. With Amdt.--April 23, 2015)
(Requests for debate by Reps. Bannister, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Corley, H.A. Crawford, Crosby, Gagnon, Gambrell, Hamilton, Hardwick, Hill, Hiott, Hixon, Jefferson, Loftis, McKnight, M.S. McLeod, Norman, Ott, Pitts, Putnam, Sandifer, Spires, Thayer and White--April 28, 2015)
(Debate adjourned until Thu., Mar. 03, 2016--March 02, 2016)

H. 3878 (Word version)--Reps. White, Pope, Clemmons, Duckworth, Goldfinch, Hardwick, Johnson, H. A. Crawford, George, Yow, Ryhal, Hardee, Hayes, Kirby, Bradley, Newton, Erickson and Long: 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)
(Requests for debate by Reps. Bannister, Bernstein, Crosby, Daning, Finlay, Hayes, Hill, Hosey, Kirby, McKnight, Pitts, Sandifer, Southard, Taylor, Thayer, Wells, White and Whitmire--February 11, 2016)
(Debate adjourned until Thu., Mar. 03, 2016--March 02, 2016)

S. 454 (Word version)--Senators Campsen and Turner: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 9, TITLE 50 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MUST HAVE IMMEDIATE ACCESS AND AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE DEER QUOTA TAGS TO HUNT ON PROPERTY WITH A DEER QUOTA PROGRAM PERMIT, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEER QUOTA PROGRAM AND REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION THERETO, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MUST POSSESS A SET OF INDIVIDUAL DEER TAGS FROM THE DEPARTMENT TO HUNT ON PROPERTY WITHOUT A DEER QUOTA PROGRAM PERMIT, TO SET THE DEER TAG FEES FOR IN AND OUT OF STATE RESIDENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-920(B)(6) OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO REVENUES FROM THE SALE OF PRIVILEGES, LICENSES, PERMITS, AND TAGS, TO SUBSTITUTE DEER QUOTA PROGRAM PERMIT FOR ANTLERLESS DEER QUOTA PERMIT; TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-920(B)(7) OF THE 1976 CODE, TO REMOVE "ANTLERLESS" AND SUBSTITUTE "INDIVIDUAL"; TO AMEND CHAPTER 11, TITLE 50 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF GAME, TO PROVIDE FOR THE BAG LIMITS FOR ANTLERED AND ANTLERLESS DEER, AND THE LIMIT FOR DEER ON PROPERTY ENROLLED IN THE DEER QUOTA PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE THAT IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL TO TAKE MORE THAN THE LEGAL LIMIT OF DEER, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE SECTION; TO AMEND CHAPTER 11, TITLE 50 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF GAME, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ISSUE DEER TAGS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING

THE VALIDITY OF SUCH TAGS, TO PROVIDE THAT ALL DEER TAKEN MUST BE TAGGED, TO PROVIDE THAT IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL TO POSSESS, MOVE, OR TRANSPORT AN UNTAGGED DEER, TO POSSESS MORE THAN ONE SET OF DEER TAGS OR TAGS ISSUED IN ANOTHER'S NAME, AND TO ALTER A DEER TAG FOR FRAUDULENT OR UNLAWFUL PURPOSES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-390 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO DEPARTMENTAL AUTHORITY OVER GAME ZONES, TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO PROMULGATE NECESSARY REGULATIONS RELATED TO THE TAKING OF DEER; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 50-11-335 OF THE 1976 CODE.
(Agri., Natl. Res. and Environ. Affrs. Com.--March 19, 2015)
(Fav. With Amdt.--February 25, 2016)
(Requests for debate by Reps. Collins, Crosby, Finlay, Hart, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Kirby, Loftis, V.S. Moss, Ott, Pitts, G.R. Smith and Sottile--March 02, 2016)

H. 3143 (Word version)--Reps. Ryhal, Long, Hill, Erickson, Toole, Daning, Bales, J. E. Smith, Herbkersman, Jefferson, Williams, Gagnon, Murphy, Robinson-Simpson, Sottile, Hardee, Crosby, Corley, Hixon, Hosey, Duckworth, Southard, Willis, Allison, Brannon, Dillard, Taylor, Pitts, Hicks and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-51-210 SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN PODIATRIC SURGERY MUST BE PERFORMED IN CERTAIN FACILITIES, TO PROVIDE A PODIATRIST WHO PERFORMS THESE PROCEDURES MUST MEET CERTAIN CRITERIA, TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXTENSION OF PROFESSIONAL PRIVILEGES TO THESE PODIATRISTS BY CERTAIN HEALTH FACILITIES, TO REQUIRE HEALTH FACILITIES IN THIS STATE PROVIDE THE RIGHT TO PURSUE AND PRACTICE FULL CLINICAL AND SURGICAL PRIVILEGES TO PODIATRISTS WHO MEET CERTAIN CRITERIA, TO PROVIDE AN ABILITY TO LIMIT THESE PRIVILEGES IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO PROVIDE THIS SECTION DOES NOT REQUIRE A HEALTH FACILITY IN THIS STATE TO OFFER A SPECIFIC HEALTH SERVICE NOT OTHERWISE OFFERED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE FACILITY DOES OFFER A HEALTH SERVICE, IT MAY

NOT DISCRIMINATE AMONG CERTAIN HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AUTHORIZED BY LAW TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-51-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO REVISE, DELETE, AND ADD CERTAIN DEFINITIONS.
(Prefiled--Thursday, December 11, 2014)
(Med., Mil., Pub. & Mun. Affrs. Com.--January 13, 2015)
(Maj. Fav. with Amdt., Min. Unfav.--March 09, 2016)

H. 4165 (Word version)--Reps. King, Henegan, Douglas, Williams, M. S. McLeod, Whipper, Gilliard, Parks, Govan, Mitchell and McKnight: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE "HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION REGIME FEE FAIRNESS TO DEPLOYED SERVICE MEMBERS ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 27-1-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE A HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION MAY NOT ENFORCE A LIEN FOR HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION REGIME FEES THAT ACCRUE AND ARE NOT PAID DURING THE TIME PERIOD THAT THE HOMEOWNER IS DEPLOYED OR MOBILIZED OUTSIDE OF THIS STATE UNTIL THE HOMEOWNER RETURNS FROM DEPLOYMENT, TO PROVIDE A HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION MAY NOT ASSESS OR IMPOSE PENALTIES FOR HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION REGIME FEES NOT PAID DURING THE TIME PERIOD THAT THE HOMEOWNER IS DEPLOYED OR MOBILIZED OUTSIDE OF THIS STATE; TO MAKE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT ALSO APPLICABLE TO DEPENDENTS RESIDING WITH THE SERVICE MEMBER; TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMINOLOGY; AND TO MAKE THESE PROVISIONS RETROACTIVE TO JANUARY 1, 2015.
(Med., Mil., Pub. & Mun. Affrs. Com.--May 12, 2015)
(Fav. With Amdt.--February 25, 2016)
(Requests for debate by Reps. Bales, Corley, H.A. Crawford, Crosby, Duckworth, Felder, Finlay, Hardee, Herbkersman, Hosey, Johnson, Jordan, King, M.S. McLeod, W.J. McLeod, Newton, Norman, Ryhal, Sandifer, J.E. Smith, Toole, Whitmire and Williams--March 15, 2016)

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