South Carolina General Assembly
118th Session, 2009-2010
Legislation Introduced into the Senate

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

FOR MARCH 11, 2009

S. 558 (Word version) -- Senator Courson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND EXPRESS DEEP APPRECIATION TO THE INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA DURING "INDEPENDENT COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY WEEK" OF APRIL 20-24, 2009, AND ON "INDEPENDENT COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY DAY" ON APRIL 22, 2009, FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS IN EDUCATING OUR STATE'S AND NATION'S YOUTH.
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The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Invitations.

S. 559 (Word version) -- Senator Courson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PALMETTO GIRLS STATE TO USE THE CHAMBERS OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2009, AND FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2009.
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The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Invitations.

S. 560 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell, Land and Knotts: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON LOTTERIES AND THE EXCEPTIONS TO THIS PROHIBITION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY ALLOW RAFFLES TO BE CONDUCTED BY CHARITABLE OR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND BY GENERAL LAW MUST DEFINE THE TYPE OF ORGANIZATION ALLOWED TO CONDUCT RAFFLES, PROVIDE THE STANDARDS FOR THE CONDUCT AND MANAGEMENT OF THE RAFFLES, PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, AND PROVIDE FOR ANY OTHER LAW NECESSARY TO ASSURE THE PROPER FUNCTIONING, HONESTY, INTEGRITY, AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE RAFFLES ARE CONDUCTED.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Senator MCCONNELL spoke on the Resolution.

S. 561 (Word version) -- Senators Matthews, Malloy, Jackson, Land, Hutto, Leventis, Scott, Williams, Elliott and Anderson: A BILL PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 3, ARTICLE XI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE SYSTEM OF FREE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL PROVIDE FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT OF A SYSTEM OF FREE PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND SHALL ESTABLISH, ORGANIZE, AND SUPPORT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF LEARNING THAT WILL PROVIDE A HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION, ALLOWING EACH STUDENT TO REACH HIS HIGHEST POTENTIAL.
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Senator MATTHEWS spoke on the Bill.

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

S. 562 (Word version) -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-750, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATED TO THE FAILURE OF A DRIVER TO STOP A MOTOR VEHICLE WHEN SIGNALED BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DRIVER MAY PROCEED TO A REASONABLY CLOSE AND SAFE LOCATION BEFORE STOPPING.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 563 (Word version) -- Senators Rose and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 29 TO CHAPTER 7, TITLE 44 SO AS TO ENACT THE "COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY STAR RATING SYSTEM"; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO DEVELOP THE RATING SYSTEM; TO PROVIDE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE RATING SYSTEM, INCLUDING A BASIS FOR DETERMINING A FACILITY'S RATING; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-150, RELATING TO CERTAIN DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT, SO AS TO ADD DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY STAR RATING SYSTEM; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-310, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN INFORMATION RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THROUGH INSPECTION OR OTHERWISE, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION ALLOWING LIMITED DISCLOSURE OF THIS INFORMATION WHEN RELATED TO A COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-315, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION REGARDING A FACILITY OR HOME LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR A COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY TO ACCOMPLISH THE RATING SYSTEM; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-370, RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL CARE COMMITTEE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE COMMITTEE TO EXPAND ITS DUTIES TO INCLUDE ADVISING THE DEPARTMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY STAR RATING SYSTEM.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

Senator ROSE spoke on the Bill.

S. 564 (Word version) -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-23-1040, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF PROBATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PERSON CONVICTED OF A FELONY OFFENSE OR AN OFFENSE INVOLVING MORAL TURPITUDE IS NOT QUALIFIED TO SERVE AS A JUDGE OF PROBATE.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 565 (Word version) -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-56-170, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HAZARDOUS WASTE INCINERATION FEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN ADDITION TO EXISTING INCINERATION FEES, A FACILITY THAT INCINERATES HAZARDOUS WASTE AND IS CLASSIFIED AS A LARGE QUANTITY GENERATOR SHALL PAY AN ADDITIONAL FEE OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR A TON DISPOSED BY INCINERATION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE EQUAL ALLOCATION OF THE FUNDS BETWEEN THE COUNTY FUND AND THE DEPARTMENT'S UNCONTROLLED SITE FUND.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 566 (Word version) -- Senator Elliott: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND GEORGE RAYFORD VEREEN OF HORRY COUNTY FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 567 (Word version) -- Senators Bright, S. Martin and Reese: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE LAUREN CABANISS ON WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA JUNIOR MISS COMPETITION AND BEING CHOSEN AS SOUTH CAROLINA'S REPRESENTATIVE IN THE MISS DANCE AMERICA COMPETITION, AND TO WISH HER MUCH SUCCESS AS SHE REPRESENTS SOUTH CAROLINA AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL FOR THE TITLES OF AMERICA'S JUNIOR MISS AND MISS DANCE AMERICA.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 568 (Word version) -- Senator Lourie: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND WARMEST GREETINGS TO MR. SHEPHERD "SHEP" CUTLER OF RICHLAND COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HIS SEVENTIETH BIRTHDAY AND TO WISH HIM MANY YEARS OF HEALTH AND HAPPINESS TO COME.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 569 (Word version) -- Senator Lourie: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE SPRING VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL "LADY VIKINGS" BASKETBALL TEAM ON ITS IMPRESSIVE WIN OF THE 2009 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, AND TO HONOR THE PLAYERS, COACHES, AND STAFF ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 570 (Word version) -- Senators Hayes, Peeler, Mulvaney and Coleman: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE YORK COUNTY AS A VITAL PART OF THE GREAT STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO DECLARE MARCH 31, 2009, "YORK COUNTY DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
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The Senate Resolution was introduced and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 571 (Word version) -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 62-1-302, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REMOVAL OF CASES FROM PROBATE COURT TO CIRCUIT COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROBATE COURT MUST MAKE A FINDING OF GOOD CAUSE BEFORE A CASE MAY BE REMOVED FROM PROBATE COURT TO CIRCUIT COURT; TO PROVIDE A PROBATE COURT SHALL HOLD A HEARING ON A PARTY'S MOTION FOR REMOVAL AND ISSUE A WRITTEN ORDER MAKING A SPECIFIC FACTUAL FINDING THAT GOOD CAUSE FOR THE REMOVAL DOES NOT EXIST; AND TO PROVIDE REMOVAL FROM PROBATE COURT TO CIRCUIT COURT OF A MATTER WITHIN THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE PROBATE COURT ONLY APPLIES TO THE PARTICULAR ACTION OR PROCEEDING BEING REMOVED, AND THE PROBATE COURT OTHERWISE RETAINS CONTINUING AND EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 572 (Word version) -- Senator Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE "ANN S. PERDUE INDEPENDENT AUTOPSY FAIRNESS ACT OF 2009", BY ADDING SECTION 44-43-730 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A PERSON DIES IN A HOSPITAL, THE HOSPITAL SHALL OFFER IN WRITING TO THE PATIENT'S FAMILY THE OPTION OF HAVING AN INDEPENDENT AUTOPSY PERFORMED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 17-5-530, RELATING TO CIRCUMSTANCES REQUIRING THE CORONER OR MEDICAL EXAMINER TO BE NOTIFIED OF CERTAIN DEATHS, SO AS TO REQUIRE SUCH NOTIFICATION WHEN A PERSON DIES IN A HEALTH CARE FACILITY WITHIN TWENTY FOUR HOURS OF ENTERING A HEALTH CARE FACILITY OR OF HAVING AN INVASIVE SURGICAL PROCEDURE PERFORMED.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 573 (Word version) -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, RELATING TO TAX CREDITS FOR FORTIFICATION MEASURES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3205, 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.

H. 3560 (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, 2009, TO REGULATE THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THIS OPERATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

H. 3703 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh and Simrill: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE YORK COUNTY AS A VITAL PART OF THE GREAT STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO DECLARE MARCH 31, 2009, "YORK COUNTY DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
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On motion of Senator HAYES, with unanimous consent, the Concurrent Resolution was introduced and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

Last Updated: March 11, 2009 at 5:35 PM