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The Senate assembled at 12:00 Noon, the hour to which it stood adjourned, and was called to order by the PRESIDENT.
A quorum being present, the proceedings were opened with a devotion by the Chaplain as follows:
I Corinthians 13:13
Paul proclaims at the close of his section on spiritual gifts: ". . .now faith, hope, and love abide, these three, and the greatest of these is love."
Please, prayerfully bow with me, my friends: Truly, dear Lord, such a profound truth does the Apostle Paul set forth here for all of us to celebrate again and again. And may each of us in our personal lives bring the truth of that simple passage to full life by how we live, by those things we choose to do -- and by those matters to which we stand firmly opposed. Indeed, O God, may the very work of these Senators during this New Year reflect that very sentiment, too, so that every woman, every man, and each child here in South Carolina might know full well that, whatever the issue, the members and staff members of the South Carolina Senate care deeply about the wellbeing of every individual. So, by your grace allow those qualities of faith, hope, and love to be the touchstones of each debate and of every action throughout this entire year, guiding this Body ever forward. All this we humbly pray in Your blessed and holy name, dear Lord. Amen.
The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.
At 12:04 P.M., Senator SETZLER made the point that a quorum was not present. It was ascertained that a quorum was present. The Senate resumed.
Columbia, S.C., December 9, 2021
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:
H. 4493 (Word version) -- Reps. Lucas and Murphy: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-1-715, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADOPTION OF THE UNITED STATES CENSUS, SO AS TO ADOPT THE UNITED STATES CENSUS OF 2020 AS OFFICIAL; BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-45 SO AS TO ESTABLISH ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ARE ELECTED BEGINNING WITH THE 2022 GENERAL ELECTION; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 2-1-35 RELATING TO ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WERE FORMERLY ELECTED.
and has ordered the Bill enrolled for Ratification.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Pursuant to an invitation the Honorable Speaker and House of Representatives appeared in the Senate Chamber on December 10, 2021, at 10:00 A.M. and the following Bill was ratified:
(R118, H. 4493 (Word version)) -- Reps. Lucas and Murphy: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 1-1-715, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADOPTION OF THE UNITED STATES CENSUS, SO AS TO ADOPT THE UNITED STATES CENSUS OF 2020 AS THE TRUE AND CORRECT ENUMERATION OF INHABITANTS OF THIS STATE AND TO IDENTIFY THE DATA USED IN THE CODE SECTIONS CONTAINING GEOGRAPHIC ASSIGNMENTS FOR ELECTION DISTRICTS; BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-75 SO AS TO ESTABLISH ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE ARE ELECTED COMMENCING WITH THE 2024 GENERAL ELECTION; BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-45 SO AS TO ESTABLISH ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ARE ELECTED BEGINNING WITH THE 2022 GENERAL ELECTION; TO REPEAL SECTION 2-1-70 RELATING TO ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE SENATE WERE FORMERLY ELECTED; TO REPEAL SECTION 2-1-35 RELATING TO ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WERE FORMERLY ELECTED; TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE AND SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE TO INTERVENE IN ANY STATE OR FEDERAL ACTION CONCERNING THIS LEGISLATION; TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE TO INITIATE OR OTHERWISE PARTICIPATE IN LITIGATION ON BEHALF OF THE SENATE REGARDING REDISTRICTING; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO INITIATE OR OTHERWISE PARTICIPATE IN LITIGATION ON BEHALF OF THE HOUSE REGARDING REDISTRICTING.
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The following were received and referred to the appropriate committees for consideration:
Document No. 5038
Agency: Department of Disabilities and Special Needs
Chapter: 88
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 44-20-220
SUBJECT: Appeal Procedures
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
Document No. 5039
Agency: Department of Disabilities and Special Needs
Chapter: 88
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 44-20-220
SUBJECT: Research Involving Persons Eligible for Services
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
Document No. 5040
Agency: Department of Disabilities and Special Needs
Chapter: 88
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 44-20-220
SUBJECT: Eligibility Determination
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
Document No. 5041
Agency: Department of Disabilities and Special Needs
Chapter: 88
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 44-20-220
SUBJECT: Recreational Camps for Persons with Intellectual Disability
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
Document No. 5043
Agency: Commission of Forestry
Chapter: 55
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 48-23-200
SUBJECT: Price Changes for Forest Tree Seedlings
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry
Document No. 5044
Agency: Commission of Forestry
Chapter: 55
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 48-23-200
SUBJECT: General Regulations on South Carolina Forestry Commission Lands
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry
Document No. 5045
Agency: Commission of Forestry
Chapter: 55
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 48-23-200
SUBJECT: Hunting and Fishing Regulations on State Forest Lands Established as Wildlife Management Areas
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry
Document No. 5046
Agency: Commission of Forestry
Chapter: 55
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 48-23-200
SUBJECT: Allocation of Forest Tree Seedlings in Short Supply
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry
Document No. 5047
Agency: State Board of Education
Chapter: 43
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60(1), 59-18-110, 59-18-710,
59-18-1110, 59-20-60, 59-25-110, and 59-26-10 et seq.
SUBJECT: Accreditation Criteria
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Education
Document No. 5049
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation-Board of Medical Examiners
Chapter: 81
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70, 40-47-10, and 40-47-110
SUBJECT: Criteria for Physician Supervision of Nurses in Extended Role
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
Document No. 5050
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation-Office of Occupational Safety and Health
Chapter: 71
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 41-15-210
SUBJECT: Occupational Safety and Health Review Board
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
Document No. 5051
Agency: Commission on Higher Education
Chapter: 62
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 59-112-100
SUBJECT: Determination of Rates of Tuition and Fees
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Education
Document No. 5052
Agency: Commission on Higher Education
Chapter: 62
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-149-10 et seq.
SUBJECT: LIFE Scholarship Program and LIFE Scholarship Enhancement
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Education
Document No. 5053
Agency: Commission on Higher Education
Chapter: 62
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 59-104-20
SUBJECT: Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Program
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Education
Document No. 5054
Agency: Commission on Higher Education
Chapter: 62
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 59-142-20
SUBJECT: South Carolina Need-based Grants Program
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Education
Document No. 5055
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Chapter: 61
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 44-61-10 et seq., 44-78-10 et seq., and 44-80-10 et seq.
SUBJECT: Emergency Medical Services
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
Document No. 5057
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Chapter: 61
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 44-69-10 et seq.
SUBJECT: Standards for Licensing Home Health Agencies
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
Document No. 5058
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Chapter: 61
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 44-56-10 et seq.
SUBJECT: Hazardous Waste Management Regulations
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
Document No. 5060
Agency: South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Chapter: 37
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 23-23-10 et seq.
SUBJECT: Contested Case Hearing
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Document No. 5061
Agency: South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Chapter: 37
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 23-23-10 et seq.
SUBJECT: Denial of Certification for Misconduct
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Document No. 5062
Agency: South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Chapter: 37
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 23-23-10 et seq.
SUBJECT: Final Decision by Law Enforcement Training Council
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Document No. 5063
Agency: South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Chapter: 37
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 23-23-10 et seq.
SUBJECT: Request for Contested Case Hearing
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Document No. 5064
Agency: South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Chapter: 37
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 23-23-10 et seq.
SUBJECT: Withdrawal of Certification of Law Enforcement Officers
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Document No. 5065
Agency: Department of Insurance
Chapter: 69
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 1-23-110, 38-3-110, and 38-69-330
SUBJECT: Suitability in Annuity Transactions
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Banking and Insurance
Document No. 5066
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Chapter: 123
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 50-11-2200
SUBJECT: Term and Conditions for the Public's Use of State Lakes and Ponds Owned or Leased by the Department of Natural Resources
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry
Document No. 5067
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Chapter: 123
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 50-3-395
SUBJECT: Use of Warning Tickets
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry
Document No. 5070
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Chapter: 123
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 50-11-2200 and 50-11-2210
SUBJECT: Additional Regulations Applicable to Specific Properties
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry
Document No. 5071
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Chapter: 123
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 50-11-2100, 50-11-2200, and 50-11-2210
SUBJECT: Field Trial Regulations
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry
Document No. 5072
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Chapter: 123
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 50-1-60, 50-1-200, 50-1-220, 50-9-650, 50-11-10, 50-11-105, 50-11-310, 50-11-315, 50-11-320, 50-11-365, 50-11-390, 50-11-410, 50-11-430, 50-11-500, 50-11-520, 50-11-525, 50-11-530, 50-11-580, 50-11-2200, and 50-11-2210
SUBJECT: Wildlife Management Area Regulations
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry
Document No. 5073
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation-Board of Barber Examiners
Chapter: 17
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-7-50, 40-7-60, and 40-7-355
SUBJECT: Barber Examiners; Mobile Barbers; and Sanitary Rules Governing Barbers, Barbershops and Barber Colleges
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
Document No. 5074
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation-Building Codes Council
Chapter: 8
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 6-9-40, 6-9-50, and 6-9-55
SUBJECT: International Residential Code
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
Document No. 5075
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation-Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors, and Psycho-Educational Specialists
Chapter: 36
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70 and 40-75-60
SUBJECT: Counselors, Therapists, and Specialists
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
Document No. 5076
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation-Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
Chapter: 49
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70, 40-22-60, and 40-22-130
SUBJECT: Engineers and Land Surveyors
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
Document No. 5077
Agency: Department of Public Safety
Chapter: 38
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 23-6-30(6)
SUBJECT: Vehicles Required to Stop at Railroad Crossings
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Document No. 5078
Agency: Department of Public Safety
Chapter: 38
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 23-6-30(6)
SUBJECT: Safety Rules and Regulations
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Document No. 5079
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Chapter: 123
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 50-21-710
SUBJECT: Rule and Regulation Adopting Certain Federal Rules and Regulations
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry
Document No. 5080
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Chapter: 123
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 50-23-230
SUBJECT: Display of Decals Bearing Title Number
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry
Document No. 5081
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
Chapter: 10
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-50, 40-1-70, 40-7-50, 40-7-60, and 40-7-355
SUBJECT: Fee Schedule for Board of Barber Examiners
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
Document No. 5082
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation-Board of Architectural Examiners
Chapter: 11
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-50, 40-1-70, 40-3-50, and 40-3-60
SUBJECT: Architectural Examiners
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
Document No. 5083
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation-State Athletic Commission
Chapter: 20
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70(4) and 40-81-70(A)(3), (6)
SUBJECT: Code of Ethics
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
Document No. 5084
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation-Building Codes Council
Chapter: 8
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 6-9-40 and 40-1-70
SUBJECT: International Building Code
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
Document No. 5085
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation-Building Codes Council
Chapter: 8
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 6-9-40 and 40-1-70
SUBJECT: International Fire Code
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
Document No. 5086
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation-Building Codes Council
Chapter: 8
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 6-9-40 and 40-1-70
SUBJECT: International Fuel Gas Code
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
Document No. 5087
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation-Building Codes Council
Chapter: 8
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 6-9-40, 6-9-50, and 6-9-55
SUBJECT: International Mechanical Code
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
Document No. 5088
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation-Building Codes Council
Chapter: 8
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 6-9-40 and 40-1-70
SUBJECT: National Electrical Code
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
Document No. 5089
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation-Manufactured Housing Board
Chapter: 79
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 40-29-10(D)(3)-(7)
SUBJECT: License Renewal; Retail Dealer Sales Transactions; Installers; Repairers; and Contractors
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
Document No. 5090
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation-Board of Medical Examiners
Chapter: 81
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70, 40-47-10, and 40-47-110
SUBJECT: Emergency Licensure
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
Document No. 5093
Agency: Department of Employment and Workforce
Chapter: 47
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 41-29-110
SUBJECT: Separation Notices
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
Document No. 5095
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Chapter: 123
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 50-5-30 and 50-5-515
SUBJECT: Channel Nets
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry
Document No. 5096
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Chapter: 123
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 50-5-30 and 50-5-900
SUBJECT: Commercial Permit Duration
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry
Document No. 5097
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Chapter: 123
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 50-5-30 and 50-5-500
SUBJECT: Gill Nets
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry
Document No. 5098
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation-Building Codes Council
Chapter: 8
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 6-9-40, 6-9-50, and 6-9-55
SUBJECT: International Plumbing Code
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
Document No. 5099
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation-Board of Examiners in Optometry
Chapter: 95
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70, 40-37-40(A)(7), and 40-37-320
SUBJECT: Optometrists' Offices
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
Document No. 5100
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation-Real Estate Appraisers Board
Chapter: 137
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70, 40-60-10(I), and 40-60-38
SUBJECT: Real Estate Appraisers Board
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
Document No. 5101
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation-Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Chapter: 115
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70 and 40-67-70
SUBJECT: Licensing Provisions
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 11, 2022
Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
Senator McELVEEN introduced Dr. Christopher Yeakel, MD of Columbia, S.C., Doctor of the Day.
The following co-sponsors were added to the respective Bills:
S. 176 (Word version) Sen. Kimbrell
S. 901 (Word version) Sen. Cromer
S. 903 (Word version) Sen. Verdin
S. 907 (Word version) Sen. Verdin
S. 929 (Word version) Sens. Climer and Senn
S. 949 (Word version) Sen. Kimbrell
The following were introduced:
S. 937 (Word version) -- Senator Cromer: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR SERGEANT DAVID LAWSON FOR HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE NEWBERRY COMMUNITY AND CONGRATULATE HIM FOR RECEIVING THE MEDAL OF VALOR.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.
S. 938 (Word version) -- Senator Harpootlian: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW UPON THE PASSING OF JAMES EDWARD "ED" "PUNKY" HOLLER, SR. AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 939 (Word version) -- Senator Matthews: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW UPON THE PASSING OF SENATOR PEDEN BROWN MCLEOD AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 940 (Word version) -- Senator Sabb: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE CHARLES BRAVE UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS BEING ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMEN'S ASSOCIATION LOCAL 1422.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 941 (Word version) -- Senator Goldfinch: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MT. ZION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS ONE HUNDRED FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY AND TO COMMEND IT FOR ITS SERVICE TO THE PAWLEYS ISLAND COMMUNITY AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 942 (Word version) -- Senator Martin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR NARCOTICS INVESTIGATOR KEN HANCOCK FOR HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SPARTANBURG COMMUNITY AND CONGRATULATE HIM FOR RECEIVING THE MEDAL OF VALOR.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.
S. 943 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE JIM BOHANNON OF OCONEE COUNTY ON BEING SELECTED FOR INDUCTION INTO THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS' PRESTIGIOUS BROADCASTING HALL OF FAME.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 944 (Word version) -- Senators Hembree and Gustafson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-580, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DISCLOSURE OF THE IDENTITIES OF EXECUTION TEAM MEMBERS AND THE PENALTIES FOR THE UNLAWFUL DISCLOSURE, SO AS TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE IDENTITY OF PERSONS WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE PLANNING OR ADMINISTRATION OF AN EXECUTION OF A DEATH SENTENCE IS CONFIDENTIAL; TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO PROVIDE THE PURCHASE OR ACQUISITION OF DRUGS AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES USED IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF A DEATH SENTENCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE STATE PROCUREMENT CODE; TO PROVIDE THE OUT-OF-STATE ACQUISITION OF DRUGS INTENDED FOR USE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEATH PENALTY ARE EXEMPT FROM ALL STATE LICENSING PROCESSES AND REQUIREMENTS ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL OR ANY OTHER AGENCY, AS WELL AS REGULATIONS PROMULGATED BY THE BOARD OF PHARMACY; TO PROVIDE PHARMACIES OR PHARMACISTS THAT ARE INVOLVED IN THE SUPPLYING, MANUFACTURING, OR COMPOUNDING OF DRUGS INTENDED FOR USE IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEATH PENALTY ARE EXEMPT FROM CERTAIN LICENSING PROCESSES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION; TO PROVIDE, UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, NO GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY SHALL DISCLOSE IDENTIFYING INFORMATION OF MEMBERS OF EXECUTION TEAMS OR THE DETAILS REGARDING THE PROCUREMENT OF CERTAIN DRUGS USED IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEATH PENALTY; AND TO PROVIDE THE INTENT OF THIS SECTION IS TO ENSURE THE ABSOLUTE CONFIDENTIALITY OF IDENTIFYING INFORMATION OF PERSONS OR ENTITIES INVOLVED IN THE PLANNING OR EXECUTION OF A DEATH SENTENCE.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.
S. 945 (Word version) -- Senator Hembree: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-19-85 SO AS TO PROMOTE PUBLIC ACCESS TO SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS BY REQUIRING SCHOOL BOARDS TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT POLICIES THAT PROVIDE LIVE ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF SUCH MEETINGS, TO EXTEND APPLICABILITY OF THESE PROVISIONS TO THE GOVERNING BODIES OF CHARTER SCHOOLS AND SPECIAL SCHOOLS, TO PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND TO PROVIDE RELATED REQUIREMENTS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION; AND TO PROVIDE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT MUST BE IMPLEMENTED BEFORE JULY 1, 2023.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
S. 946 (Word version) -- Senator Goldfinch: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-5-63, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DUTY-FREE LUNCH PERIODS FOR PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, SO AS TO INSTEAD PROVIDE UNENCUMBERED TIME FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS AND TEACHERS WHO INSTRUCT CERTAIN STUDENTS REMOVED FROM THE GENERAL EDUCATION SETTING, AND TO PROVIDE RELATED REQUIREMENTS OF STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICIES AND LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS; AND TO PROVIDE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT MUST BE COMPLETELY IMPLEMENTED BEFORE JULY 1, 2023.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
S. 947 (Word version) -- Senators Grooms and Climer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-23-20 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO DRIVER TRAINING SCHOOLS, TO PROVIDE THAT ASSOCIATIONS FORMED BY GROUPS OF ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES PURSUANT TO SECTION 33-49-160 ARE PERMITTED TO PROVIDE DRIVER EDUCATION TRAINING.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 948 (Word version) -- Senator Williams: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE DATE OF THE 2022 ELECTION FOR THE MARION COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION TO OCCUR ON THE SECOND TUESDAY OF MAY, 2022.
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Read the first time and ordered placed on the Local and Uncontested Calendar.
S. 949 (Word version) -- Senators Verdin and Kimbrell: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE JANUARY 26, 2022, AS "SOUTH CAROLINA OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
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The Senate Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
S. 950 (Word version) -- Senator Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RENAME THE PORTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 501 BUSINESS FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 41/ARIELS CROSSROADS TO THE 41A/UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 501 BUSINESS INTERSECTION IN MARION COUNTY FROM ITS PREVIOUS DESIGNATION OF "THE MARVIN STEVENSON, COUNTY COUNCILMAN, COMMISSIONER HIGHWAY" TO "THE HONORABLE MARVIN STEVENSON HIGHWAY" AND AMEND APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS LOCATION TO CONTAIN THIS DESIGNATION.
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The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 951 (Word version) -- Senator Shealy: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS ONE HUNDRED TENTH ANNIVERSARY, TO RECOGNIZE MARCH 12, 2022 AS "GIRL SCOUT DAY," AND TO COMMEND THE GIRL SCOUTS ORGANIZATION FOR ITS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
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The Senate Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Family and Veterans' Services.
S. 952 (Word version) -- Senators Peeler and Alexander: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE EXPENDITURE OF FEDERAL FUNDS DISBURSED TO THE STATE IN THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021, AND TO SPECIFY THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FUNDS MAY BE EXPENDED.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 953 (Word version) -- Senator Verdin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-360, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN LAURENS COUNTY, SO AS TO UPDATE THE MAP NUMBER ON WHICH THE NAMES AND BOUNDARIES OF THE LAURENS COUNTY VOTING PRECINCTS MAY BE FOUND AND MAINTAINED BY THE REVENUE AND FISCAL AFFAIRS OFFICE.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 954 (Word version) -- Senator Setzler: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA SYSTEM FOR ITS MANY AND SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE EDUCATION AND CULTURE OF OUR CITIZENS AND TO DECLARE JANUARY 26, 2022, AS "CAROLINA DAY" AT THE STATE HOUSE.
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The Senate Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Education.
S. 955 (Word version) -- Senator Fanning: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE JUNCTION OF ROSS CANNON STREET AND EAST MADISON STREET IN THE CITY OF YORK IN YORK COUNTY "JOHN HENRY HARDIN INTERSECTION" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS INTERSECTION CONTAINING THESE WORDS.
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The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 956 (Word version) -- Senators Peeler, Alexander, Hutto, Young and Setzler: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE SETTLEMENT FUNDS PAID TO THIS STATE BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR STORING PLUTONIUM AT THE SAVANNAH RIVER SITE.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 957 (Word version) -- Senator Fanning: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE REVEREND CASPER ISAIAH GLENN, A NATIVE OF WINNSBORO, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS IN THE DAYS AHEAD.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 958 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE JANUARY 2022 AS "FIREFIGHTER CANCER AWARENESS MONTH" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
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The Senate Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
S. 959 (Word version) -- Senator Hembree: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR GREG ROWLES, MUSICIAN, SINGER, AND STORYTELLER, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE ALABAMA THEATRE AFTER TWENTY-TWO YEARS OF OUTSTANDING PERFORMING, AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 960 (Word version) -- Senators Gambrell and Goldfinch: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-1-2020 SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, DESIGNATE AMBULANCE SERVICE AS AN ESSENTIAL SERVICE IN SOUTH CAROLINA; TO REQUIRE THAT EACH COUNTY GOVERNING BODY ENSURES THAT AT LEAST ONE LICENSED AMBULANCE SERVICE IS OPERATING WITHIN THE COUNTY; AND TO DEFINE RELEVANT TERMS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 961 (Word version) -- Senators Senn, Campsen and Loftis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 39-25-20(T) OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "HONEY," TO PROVIDE THAT BEEKEEPERS PRODUCING NO MORE THAN FOUR HUNDRED GALLONS OF HONEY MAY FILE FOR AN EXEMPTION FROM INSPECTIONS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRING HONEY TO BE PROCESSED, EXTRACTED, AND PACKAGED IN AN INSPECTED FOOD PROCESSING ESTABLISHMENT, OR FROM BEING REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A REGISTRATION VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE; AND TO PROVIDE THAT BEEKEEPERS WHO FILE FOR AND OBTAIN THE EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE MAY SELL DIRECTLY TO INSPECTED FOOD PROCESSING ESTABLISHMENTS THAT MAINTAIN A REGISTRATION VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE FOR SUBSEQUENT WHOLESALE OR RESALE SALES.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.
S. 962 (Word version) -- Senator Massey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-39-260 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO RECORD OF SALES OR CONVEYANCES AND RESULTING CHANGES IN DUPLICATES AND ENDORSEMENT OF DEEDS BY AUDITOR, TO PROVIDE GUIDELINES FOR THE RECORDS OF COUNTY REAL PROPERTY SALES AND TO REMOVE COUNTY AUDITOR FEES; TO AMEND SECTION 30-5-120 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE VALIDATION OF CERTAIN CONVEYANCES NOT ENDORSED BY A COUNTY AUDITOR, TO PROVIDE THAT ANY CONVEYANCE MEETING THE STATUTORY PREREQUISITES FOR RECORDING ARE VALID AND BINDING; TO REPEAL SECTION 30-5-80 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT OF THE AUDITOR'S ENDORSEMENT BEFORE THE RECORDATION OF DEEDS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 8-21-130 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO FEES COLLECTED BY COUNTY AUDITORS FOR AN ENDORSEMENT ON A DEED.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H. 3126 (Word version) -- Reps. Jones, Burns, Chumley, Magnuson, Taylor, Haddon, Long, Forrest, McCabe, Oremus, Hill, M. M. Smith, Huggins, Wooten, Ballentine, Bustos, B. Cox, Elliott, Trantham, Willis, Nutt, Morgan, McCravy, Thayer, V. S. Moss, Stringer, T. Moore, Allison, Hixon, Bennett, Fry, Kimmons, Davis and Murphy: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-1-130 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR THIS STATE OR ANY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION THEREOF TO ACCEPT ANY FEDERAL FUNDS TO ENFORCE AN UNLAWFUL FEDERAL MASK MANDATE OR UNLAWFUL FEDERAL VACCINE MANDATE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance. H. 4722 (Word version) -- Reps. Huggins, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bennett, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brawley, Brittain, Bryant, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cogswell, Collins, B. Cox, W. Cox, Crawford, Dabney, Daning, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Finlay, Forrest, Fry, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gilliam, Gilliard, Govan, Haddon, Hardee, Hart, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hill, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, K. O. Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kimmons, King, Kirby, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Magnuson, Matthews, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGarry, McGinnis, McKnight, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Murphy, Murray, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, Oremus, Ott, Parks, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robinson, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Simrill, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Taylor, Tedder, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, R. Williams, S. Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO SALUTE FORMER IRMO CHIEF OF POLICE COURTNEY DENNIS ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RECENT DEPARTURE FROM THE IRMO POLICE DEPARTMENT, TO CONGRATULATE HIM ON TWENTY YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE DEPARTMENT, AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS AND FULFILLMENT AS HE TAKES UP NEW CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE DAYS AHEAD.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 4723 (Word version) -- Reps. Huggins, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bennett, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brawley, Brittain, Bryant, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cogswell, Collins, B. Cox, W. Cox, Crawford, Dabney, Daning, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Finlay, Forrest, Fry, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gilliam, Gilliard, Govan, Haddon, Hardee, Hart, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hill, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, K. O. Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kimmons, King, Kirby, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Magnuson, Matthews, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGarry, McGinnis, McKnight, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Murphy, Murray, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, Oremus, Ott, Parks, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robinson, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Simrill, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Taylor, Tedder, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, R. Williams, S. Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND HONOR FORMER POLICE CHIEF SETH ZEIGLER UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE CHAPIN POLICE DEPARTMENT, TO THANK HIM FOR HIS TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE IN LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS AND FULFILLMENT IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House. H. 4724 (Word version) -- Reps. Huggins, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bennett, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brawley, Brittain, Bryant, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cogswell, Collins, B. Cox, W. Cox, Crawford, Dabney, Daning, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Finlay, Forrest, Fry, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gilliam, Gilliard, Govan, Haddon, Hardee, Hart, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hill, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, K. O. Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kimmons, King, Kirby, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Magnuson, Matthews, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGarry, McGinnis, McKnight, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Murphy, Murray, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, Oremus, Ott, Parks, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robinson, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Simrill, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Taylor, Tedder, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, R. Williams, S. Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS DEEP APPRECIATION FOR THE DEDICATED SERVICE OF GLORIA L. FREEMAN OF CHAPIN, TO CONGRATULATE HER ON THE OCCASION OF HER RECENT RETIREMENT FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE AFTER AN EXEMPLARY CAREER OF FORTY-THREE YEARS, AND TO WISH HER A FUTURE BLESSED WITH GOOD HEALTH AND MUCH JOY.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House. H. 4725 (Word version) -- Reps. Atkinson, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bennett, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brawley, Brittain, Bryant, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cogswell, Collins, B. Cox, W. Cox, Crawford, Dabney, Daning, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Finlay, Forrest, Fry, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gilliam, Gilliard, Govan, Haddon, Hardee, Hart, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hill, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, K. O. Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kimmons, King, Kirby, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Magnuson, Matthews, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGarry, McGinnis, McKnight, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Murphy, Murray, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, Oremus, Ott, Parks, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robinson, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Simrill, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Taylor, Tedder, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, R. Williams, S. Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE RALPH ALLEN ATKINSON ON HIS HARD-EARNED RETIREMENT AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS IN HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
The PRESIDENT ordered the following invitations placed on the Calendar:
Wednesday, January 12, 2022 - 8:00am - 10:00am
Members Only, Breakfast, 112 Blatt Building, by the SOUTH CAROLINA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Wednesday, January 12, 2022 - 11:30am - 1:30pm
Members and Staff, Luncheon, State House grounds, by the SC MANUFACTURES ALLIANCE - SC TIRE COUNCIL
Wednesday, January 12, 2022 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Members Only, Reception, The Palmetto Club, by the DESIGN CONSTRUCTION PARTNERSHIP
Wednesday, January 12, 2022 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Members and Staff, Reception, Capital City Club, by the THE WINE & SPIRITS WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Thursday, January 13, 2022 - 8:00am - 10:00am
Members and Staff, Breakfast, 112 Blatt Building, by the THE FOUNDATION FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND
Tuesday, January 18, 2022 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Members Only, Reception, Captial City Club, by the SOUTH CAROLINA ECONOMIC DEVELOPERS'S ASSOCIATION
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 - 8:00am - 10:00am
Members and Staff, Breakfast, 112 Blatt Building, by the SOUTH CAROLINA EMS ASSOCIATION
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 - 11:30am - 2:00pm
Members and Staff, Luncheon, 112 Blatt Building, by the UNITED WAY ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Thursday, January 20, 2022 - 8:00am - 10:00am
Members Only, Breakfast, 112 Blatt Building, by the SC ASSOCIATION OF SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS
Wednesday, January 26, 2022 - 8:00am - 10:00am
Members Only, Breakfast, 112 Blatt Building, by the SC DREAM TEAM SOCIAL JUSTICE COALITION
Wednesday, January 26, 2022 - 11:30am - 2:00pm
Members Only, Luncheon, 112 Blatt Building, by the SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Wednesday, January 26, 2022 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Members and Staff, Reception, My Carolina Alumni Association, 900 Senate Street, by the MY CAROLINA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Thursday, January 27, 2022 - 8:00am - 10:00am
Members and Staff, Breakfast, 112 Blatt Building, by the SC CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
Returned with concurrence.
Received as information.
S. 881 (Word version) -- Senator Grooms: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE DOUG MCELVEEN FOR RECEIVING THE 2022 TIME DEALER OF THE YEAR AWARD.
Returned with concurrence.
Received as information.
THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED LOCAL AND STATEWIDE CALENDAR.
S. 376 (Word version) -- Senators Talley, Hembree and Setzler: A BILL TO ENACT THE "STATE INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION EFFICIENCY ACT"; TO AMEND TITLE 59 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 157, TO ALLOW THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH BY RESOLUTION AN AUXILIARY DIVISION AS PART OF THE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY, TO PROVIDE THAT THE AUXILIARY DIVISION IS EXEMPT FROM VARIOUS STATE LAWS, TO REQUIRE THAT CERTAIN PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE JOINT BOND REVIEW COMMITTEE AND THE EXECUTIVE BUDGET OFFICE, TO PROVIDE THAT A BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY ADOPT FOR AN AUXILIARY DIVISION A PROCUREMENT POLICY, AND TO PROVIDE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-260 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS FOR STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, TO PROVIDE THAT EMPLOYEES OF CERTAIN RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES AND NON-RESEARCH, FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ARE EXEMPT; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-710(A)(6) OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AUTHORITY MAY EXEMPT PRIVATE GIFTS, AUXILIARY DIVISIONS, AND OTHER SALES AND SERVICES; AND TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS. The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill.
The Committee on Education proposed the following amendment (WAB\376C001.RT.WAB21), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:
/ SECTION 1. This act must be known and may be cited as the "State Institution of Higher Education Efficiency Act".
SECTION 2. Title 59 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
Efficiency of State Institutions of Higher Education
Section 59-157-10. As used in this chapter:
(1) 'Board of trustees' means the boards of trustees of the colleges and universities listed in Section 59-101-10.
(2) 'Capital project' means the construction, improvement, equipment, renovation, or repair of any buildings, structure, facility, or other permanent improvement project; the acquisition of land to construct or establish a building, structure, or facility; or a permanent improvement project as defined in Section 2-47-50.
(3) 'Institution' means a research university identified in Section 11-51-30(5) or a nonresearch, four-year college or university described in Section 59-103-15(B)(2), (B)(3) and (B)(4).
Section 59-157-30. (A) Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, any permanent improvement project, as defined in Section 2-47-50, that costs more than five million dollars for research universities as identified in Section 11-51-30(5) and more than two and one half million dollars for all other institutions as described in Section 59-103-15(B)(2), (B)(3) and (B)(4), that requires the use of lease-purchase agreements, state institution bond funds, capital improvement bond funds, capital reserve funds, state general-appropriated funds, or state infrastructure bond funds or student tuition and fee funds for its funding must be submitted to the Commission on Higher Education and the Joint Bond Review Committee for review and the State Fiscal Accountability Authority for approval after full architecture and engineering design work is completed but prior to execution of a construction contract, and thereafter to the Executive Budget Office for publication upon approval. (B) The Chairman of the Joint Bond Review Committee may, on behalf of the committee, request to review and comment on any other permanent improvement project, as defined in Section 2-47-50, that costs more than five million dollars for research universities as identified in Section 11-51-30(5) and more than two and one half million dollars for all other institutions as described in Section 59-103-15(B)(2), (B)(3) and (B)(4).
Section 59-157-40. Institutions are exempt from the requirements of Section 2-47-50 for permanent improvement projects that cost less than five million dollars for research universities as identified in Section 11-51-30(5) and less than two and one half million dollars for all other institutions as described in Section 59-103-15(B)(2), (B)(3) and (B)(4). However, such projects that exceed one million dollars are subject to Joint Bond Review Committee staff review, and may be referred to the committee if staff, after consultation with the chairman, determines necessary. Nothing in this section may be construed to approve such a project without an institution's governing board having first voted to approve the project in a public session. Institutions shall provide a report of projects approved by their governing boards pursuant to this subsection to the Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education, the Joint Bond Review Committee, and the State Fiscal Accountability Authority by September thirtieth of each year
Section 59-157-50. The board of trustees shall provide on an annual basis a fiscal year report of property acquired and any capital projects which cost less than five million dollars for research universities and less than two and one half million dollars for all other institutions, commenced under the authority granted in this chapter, to the Governor, the Senate Finance Committee, and the House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee. The report must be submitted annually by September thirtieth."
SECTION 3. The repeal or amendment by this act of any law, whether temporary, permanent, civil, or criminal, does not affect pending actions, rights, duties, or liabilities founded thereon or alter, discharge, release, or extinguish any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred under the repealed or amended law, unless the repealed or amended provision shall so expressly provide. After the effective date of this act, all laws repealed or amended by this act must be taken and treated as remaining in full force and effect for the purpose of sustaining any pending or vested right, civil action, special proceeding, criminal prosecution, or appeal existing as of the effective date of this act and for the enforcement of rights, duties, penalties, forfeitures, and liabilities as they stood under the repealed or amended laws.
SECTION 4. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform. Senator TALLEY explained the amendment.
The amendment was adopted.
On motion of Senator MALLOY, the Bill was carried over.
S. 230 (Word version) -- Senators Shealy, Hutto, Jackson and Gustafson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-2020(G) OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO TRAFFICKING VICTIMS WHO ARE MINORS, TO PROVIDE THAT MINORS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL SEXUAL ACTIVITY OR TRAFFICKING ARE PRESUMED TO BE DOING SO UNDER COERCION OR AS THE RESULT OF A REASONABLE FEAR OF A THREAT, TO PROVIDE FOR AN AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE OF THESE VICTIMS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR EXPUNGEMENT FOR THESE VICTIMS.
On motion of Senator MALLOY, the Bill was carried over.
S. 403 (Word version) -- Senator Gustafson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 41-18-30(D) OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE APPLICABILITY OF AND EXCEPTIONS TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA AMUSEMENT RIDES SAFETY CODE, TO DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN AMUSEMENT-STYLE AND COMPETITION-STYLE CONCESSION GO-KARTS; AND TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS.
Senator MARTIN raised a Point of Order under Rule 39 that the Bill had not been on the desks of the members at least one day prior to second reading.
The PRESIDENT sustained the Point of Order.
Senator MARTIN raised a Point of Order under Rule 39 that the Bill had not been on the desks of the members at least one day prior to second reading.
The PRESIDENT sustained the Point of Order.
H. 3466 (Word version) -- Reps. Long, McGarry, Pope, Forrest, Magnuson and Jones: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-80-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES THROUGH WHICH A FIRE DEPARTMENT THAT ASSUMES THE COST OF TRAINING A FIREFIGHTER MAY BE REIMBURSED FOR THESE COSTS BY OTHER FIRE DEPARTMENTS THAT SUBSEQUENTLY HIRE THE FIREFIGHTER WITHIN A CERTAIN PERIOD OF TIME.
Senator MARTIN raised a Point of Order under Rule 39 that the Bill had not been on the desks of the members at least one day prior to second reading.
The PRESIDENT sustained the Point of Order.
THE CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED CALENDAR HAVING BEEN COMPLETED, THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE MOTION PERIOD.
Senator MASSEY moved that the Bill be made a Special Order.
The Bill was made a Special Order.
At 12:15 P.M., on motion of Senator MASSEY, the Senate agreed to dispense with the balance of the Motion Period.
On motion of Senator MASSEY, the Senate agreed to stand adjourned.
On motion of Senator PEELER, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of Mr. Millard Lopez "Bill" Crotzer, Jr. of Gaffney, S.C. Bill was a graduate of Gaffney High School. He served in the United States Navy as a medic on the U.S.S. Twining during the Korean War. He was a banker in the Blacksburg and Gaffney area for five decades before retiring in 1994 as a vice president with Wachovia National Bank. Bill served his community by volunteering with the Heart Association, Friends of Cherokee County Library, Meals on Wheels and Blacksburg Rotary Club to mention a few. Bill was a loving father and doting grandfather who will be dearly missed.
At 12:26 P.M., on motion of Senator MASSEY, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 1:00 P.M.
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