South Carolina General Assembly
121st Session, 2015-2016
Legislation Introduced into the Senate

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

FOR APRIL 14, 2015

S. 644 (Word version) -- Senator Campsen: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE AUDREY NATION OF MOUNT PLEASANT ON RECEIVING THE 2015 ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES OF OHIO'S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE VISUAL ARTS.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 645 (Word version) -- Senator Davis: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND JASON BOULAIS, PITCHER FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA BEAUFORT BASEBALL TEAM, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 646 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE UNITED STATES ARMY'S 66TH INFANTRY DIVISION FOR THEIR DEDICATED SERVICE IN WORLD WAR II, AND TO WELCOME THEM TO CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA FOR THEIR ANNUAL REUNION.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 647 (Word version) -- Senators Malloy, Kimpson, Johnson and Nicholson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-5-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF HINDERING A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH OFFENSE DOES NOT APPLY TO A PERSON WHO PHOTOGRAPHS OR RECORDS A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER PERFORMING THE OFFICER'S OFFICIAL DUTIES WHILE THE OFFICER IS IN A PUBLIC PLACE OR THE PERSON IS IN A PLACE THE PERSON HAS THE RIGHT TO BE.
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Senator MALLOY spoke on the Bill.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 648 (Word version) -- Senators McElveen and Johnson: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE SUMTER HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON CAPTURING THE 2015 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 649 (Word version) -- Senators Malloy and Williams: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 23 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO GENERAL PROVISIONS CONCERNING LAW ENFORCEMENT, TO PROVIDE THAT EACH LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY SHALL HAVE A WRITTEN POLICY REGARDING THE INVESTIGATION OF OFFICER-INVOLVED DEATHS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTENTS OF THE POLICY, TO PROVIDE FOR INVESTIGATIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR REPORTS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE RELEASE OF THE REPORT IF PROSECUTION IS NOT PURSUED, TO PROVIDE FOR NOTICE OF VICTIM'S RIGHTS, AND TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS.
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Senator MALLOY spoke on the Bill.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 650 (Word version) -- Senators Scott, Malloy, Williams and Matthews: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-90 SO AS TO GRANT THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION SPECIFIC AND EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION AND AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION OF ALL OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTINGS THAT RESULT, OR COULD HAVE RESULTED, IN BODILY INJURY OR DEATH, TO ALLOW FOR AN INVESTIGATION OF AN OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING TO BE COMPLETED BY A SEPARATE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO ESTABLISH A PROTOCOL FOR EVIDENCE COLLECTION AND PROCESSING IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO GRANT AN INVESTIGATING OFFICER THE SAME AUTHORITY AS HE WOULD HAVE IN HIS HOME JURISDICTION FOR THE DURATION OF THE INVESTIGATION, TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE FOR THE FORWARDING OF THE EVIDENCE TO THE CIRCUIT SOLICITOR UPON COMPLETION OF THE INVESTIGATION, AND TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES FOR THE FAILURE TO COMPLETE AN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION.
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Senator SCOTT spoke on the Bill.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 651 (Word version) -- Senator O'Dell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-3-250 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL SHALL ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO PARTICIPATE IN A STATE RECIPROCAL PROGRAM FOR THE COLLECTION OF QUALIFYING DEBTS OWED TO THE STATE FROM CERTAIN FEDERAL PAYMENTS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 652 (Word version) -- Senator L. Martin: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 34, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 45, 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, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS, 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.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 653 (Word version) -- Senator Scott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-63-80, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PAYMENT OF INDIVIDUAL LIFE INSURANCE POLICY BENEFIT PROCEEDS IN A LUMP SUM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE INTEREST PAID MUST BE PAID AT A RATE NOT LESS THAN THE CURRENT RATE INTEREST PAID ON DEATH PROCEEDS LEFT ON DEPOSIT WITH THE INSURER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-65-120, RELATING TO PAYMENT OF GROUP LIFE INSURANCE POLICY BENEFIT PROCEEDS IN A LUMP SUM, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR CLAIMS SUBMISSIONS, AND TO PROVIDE INTEREST PAID ON LUMP SUM PAYMENTS MUST BE PAID AT A RATE NOT LESS THAN THE CURRENT RATE OF INTEREST PAID ON DEATH PROCEEDS LEFT ON DEPOSIT WITH THE INSURER.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 654 (Word version) -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION - STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION, RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL BOXING, WRESTLING, KICK BOXING, OFF THE STREET BOXING, AND MIXED MARTIAL ARTS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 4536, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
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Read the first time and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 655 (Word version) -- Senator Cromer: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROCLAIM APRIL 18, 2015, AS "AUCTIONEERS DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO RECOGNIZE THE ROLE AUCTIONEERS PLAY IN THE STATE'S ECONOMY.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 656 (Word version) -- Senator Hembree: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE A "STUDY COMMITTEE ON HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS" TO REVIEW LAWS, POLICIES, PRACTICES, AND PROCEDURES FROM THIS STATE AND OTHER JURISDICTIONS REGARDING HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS, AND TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR SOUTH CAROLINA'S STATUTORY LAW.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 657 (Word version) -- Senators Leatherman, Lourie and Kimpson: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1377 OF 1968, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL PROJECTS, TO CONFORM THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL INDEBTEDNESS AMOUNT TO THE ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS AUTHORIZED BY THIS ACT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN SECTION 2-7-105 OF THE 1976 CODE DO NOT APPLY TO THIS ACT.
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Senator LEATHERMAN spoke on the Bill.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 658 (Word version) -- Senator Cleary: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND SUPPORT TAIWAN'S DEMOCRATIC SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT, ITS CLOSE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE UNITED STATES, AND THE NATION'S MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, THE INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION, AND THE UNITED NATIONS FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE, AS WELL AS OTHER INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, AND TO EXTEND THEIR MOST SINCERE BEST WISHES FOR CONTINUED COOPERATION AND SUCCESS.
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The Senate Resolution was introduced and referred to the General Committee.

S. 659 (Word version) -- Senator Jackson: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE UPON THE PASSING OF WILLIAM L. BONNER OF DETROIT, MICHIGAN, CHIEF APOSTLE OF THE CHURCH OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST OF THE APOSTOLIC FAITH, AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS LOVING FAMILY AND HIS MANY FRIENDS.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 660 (Word version) -- Senator Allen: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR ROSALYNN R. HESTER, AN ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE WITH BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO CONGRATULATE HER FOR BEING NAMED THE FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMAN TO CHAIR THE URBAN LEAGUE BOARD OF THE UPSTATE.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 661 (Word version) -- Senator Lourie: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DR. WILLIAM J. MOODY, DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR OF MUSIC EMERITUS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND CO-FOUNDER OF THE PALMETTO CONCERT BAND, FOR HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC EDUCATION AND APPRECIATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

Last Updated: April 14, 2015 at 1:47 PM