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

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

FOR MARCH 25, 2009

S. 609 (Word version) -- Senator Campbell: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND LIEUTENANT THEODORE M. STRICKLAND OF REEVESVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA FOR AN OUTSTANDING CAREER WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY PATROL AND FOR HIS OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THIS STATE AND NATION UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE HIGHWAY PATROL AFTER THIRTY-SEVEN YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 610 (Word version) -- Senators Fair and Anderson: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO DECLARE APRIL 13-17, 2009, THE BRIDGE OF UNITY WEEK AND TO ENCOURAGE ALL SOUTH CAROLINIANS TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH FELLOW CITIZENS OF DIFFERENT RACIAL AND CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS.
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On motion of Senator FAIR, with unanimous consent, the Senate Resolution was introduced and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 611 (Word version) -- Senator Setzler: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE WORK AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF SALUDA RIVER ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS OF LEXINGTON COUNTY AND TO CONGRATULATE THE FACULTY AND STAFF UPON THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY WITH SUCH A DISTINCTIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 612 (Word version) -- Senators Setzler and O'Dell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-41-235 TO REQUIRE MOTOR FUEL TERMINALS TO OFFER FOR SALE PRODUCTS THAT ARE SUITABLE FOR SUBSEQUENT BLENDING EITHER WITH ETHANOL OR BIODIESEL; TO PROHIBIT A PERSON OR ENTITY FROM TAKING AN ACTION TO DENY A MOTOR FUEL DISTRIBUTOR OR RETAILER FROM BEING THE BLENDER OF RECORD; TO REQUIRE MOTOR FUEL DISTRIBUTORS, RETAILERS, AND REFINERS TO UTILIZE THE RENEWABLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER; AND TO DECLARE VIOLATIONS AN UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICE.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

S. 613 (Word version) -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-732 SO AS TO REQUIRE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE, INCLUDING COVERAGE UNDER THE STATE HEALTH PLAN, FOR AN INSURED WHO PARTICIPATES IN AN APPROVED CANCER CLINICAL TRIAL.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 614 (Word version) -- Senator Fair: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 26 TO CHAPTER 53, TITLE 59 SO AS TO ENACT THE "GREENVILLE TECHNICAL COLLEGE ENTERPRISE CAMPUS AUTHORITY ACT", AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE GREENVILLE TECHNICAL COLLEGE ENTERPRISE CAMPUS AUTHORITY.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.

S. 615 (Word version) -- Senator O'Dell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM PROPERTY TAXES SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT A SURVIVING SPOUSE OF A RECIPIENT OF THE EXEMPTION BY REASON OF CERTAIN AMBULATORY DIFFICULTIES IS NOT ALLOWED THAT EXEMPTION.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 616 (Word version) -- Senators Knotts, Ford and Campbell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-11-25, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OPTION ALLOWED PROBATE JUDGES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM (SCPORS), SO AS TO EXTEND THIS OPTION TO ASSISTANT SOLICITORS EMPLOYED BEFORE JULY 1, 2010, AND TO REQUIRE ALL ASSISTANT SOLICITORS HIRED AFTER JUNE 30, 2010, TO PARTICIPATE IN SCPORS, TO REQUIRE THAT EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR ASSISTANT SOLICITORS PARTICIPATING IN SCPORS IN EXCESS OF THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS THAT ARE REQUIRED FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM MUST BE PAID FROM STATE FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR THE OPERATIONS OF THE OFFICE IN WHICH THE ASSISTANT SOLICITOR SERVES, AND TO CLARIFY A REFERENCE.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 617 (Word version) -- Senator Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-2200, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS, SO AS TO SPECIFY ADDITIONAL PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-2210, RELATING TO ABUSE OF WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA LANDS, SO AS TO INCLUDE HERITAGE TRUST AND DEPARTMENT OWNED LANDS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-2220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL PENALTIES FOR ABUSING WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA LANDS, SO AS TO INCLUDE HERITAGE TRUST AND DEPARTMENT OWNED LANDS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-2225 SO AS TO CREATE A MISDEMEANOR CRIMINAL OFFENSE FOR ENTERING OR REMAINING ON A CLOSED AREA CONTRARY TO THE INSTRUCTIONS OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, MANAGER, OR DEPARTMENT CUSTODIAL PERSONNEL.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.

S. 618 (Word version) -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-9-140 SO AS TO ADOPT SEISMIC AND WIND MAPS FOR THE STATE; BY ADDING SECTION 6-9-150 SO AS TO ESTABLISH AN APPEAL PROCEDURE FOR A BUILDER FROM THE LOCAL BUILDING COUNCIL TO THE STATE LEVEL; TO AMEND SECTION 6-8-20, RELATING TO THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA BUILDING CODES COUNCIL, SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE COUNCIL IN THE MATTERS RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL INSPECTION OR ENFORCEMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 6-9-5, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PERSON PERFORMING BUILDING CODE ENFORCEMENT MUST BE CERTIFIED, SO AS TO REQUIRE THIS PERSON TO BE CERTIFIED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODES COUNCIL; TO AMEND SECTION 6-9-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES TO ESTABLISH AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO ISSUE PERMITS AND ENFORCE BUILDING CODES, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES CONSISTENT WITH NAMING OF THE BUILDING CODES COUNCILS; TO AMEND SECTION 6-9-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BUILDING CODE ADOPTION PROCEDURE, SO AS TO CREATE A SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODES COUNCIL AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMERCIAL BUILDING CODES COUNCIL AND PROVIDE THAT THE TWO COUNCILS SHALL PROMULGATE REGULATIONS ADOPTING THE SOUTH CAROLINA BUILDING CODES AND SUBMIT THEM TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 (ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT); TO AMEND SECTION 6-9-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MANDATORY ADOPTION OF CERTAIN NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CODES AND STANDARDS, SO AS TO ESTABLISH RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODES COUNCIL TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ADOPTION AND MODIFICATION OF THE RESIDENTIAL SECTIONS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA BUILDING CODES COUNCIL AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMERCIAL BUILDING CODES COUNCIL TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ADOPTION OF ALL OTHER CODES LISTED IN THE SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 6-9-63, RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA BUILDING CODES COUNCIL, SO AS TO CHANGE THE COMPOSITION OF THE COUNCILS FOR PURPOSES OF CREATING THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMERCIAL BUILDING CODES COUNCIL AND ESTABLISH A SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODES COUNCIL AND PROVIDE FOR THEIR COMPOSITION; TO AMEND SECTION 6-9-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE INJUNCTIVE RELIEF AND OTHER PROCEEDINGS FOR VIOLATION OF CHAPTER 9, TITLE 6, SO AS TO MAKE VIOLATION PRECATORY INSTEAD OF MANDATORY; TO AMEND SECTION 6-9-105, RELATING TO VARIATIONS BASED ON PHYSICAL OR CLIMATOLOGICAL CONDITIONS, SO AS TO ADD A GEOLOGICAL CONDITION AS BASIS FOR A VARIATION; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 6-9-135 RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS IN THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE RELATING TO FLOOD COVERAGE.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 619 (Word version) -- Senator Anderson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-2430, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COLLECTION OF DATA PURSUANT TO THE "HOSPITAL INFECTIONS DISCLOSURE ACT", SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO COMBINE DATA FROM MULTIPLE REPORTING PERIODS IN COMPILING THE DEPARTMENT'S REPORTS AND TO REQUIRE THE BOARD OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RATHER THAN THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT, TO APPOINT AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON HOSPITAL ACQUIRED INFECTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-2440, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REPORTS COMPILED BY THE DEPARTMENT ON HOSPITAL ACQUIRED INFECTIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE REPORTS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO BE SUBMITTED BEFORE APRIL SIXTEENTH OF EACH YEAR; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-2460, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT COMPLIANCE WITH THIS ACT IS A CONDITION OF HOSPITAL LICENSURE AND PERMITTING, SO AS TO ALSO AUTHORIZE THE IMPOSITION OF CIVIL MONETARY PENALTIES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 620 (Word version) -- Transportation Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF PILOTAGE, RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF PILOT STATUES AND MARITIME HOMELAND SECURITY, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 4053, 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. 621 (Word version) -- Senator Malloy: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-720, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENTITIES WHOSE EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR COVERAGE UNDER THE STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS, SO AS TO ALLOW A PERSON WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS AS A COUNTY COUNCIL MEMBER OF A PARTICIPATING COUNTY, AND WHO IS ALSO ELIGIBLE TO ELECT COVERAGE AS THE SPOUSE OF A COVERED EMPLOYEE OR RETIREE, TO PARTICIPATE IN THE INSURANCE PLANS AS EITHER AN EMPLOYEE OR A SPOUSE, BUT NOT BOTH.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 622 (Word version) -- Senator Malloy: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-57-190 SO AS TO PROHIBIT AN INSURER FROM IMPOSING A SURCHARGE ON A PREMIUM BASED UPON A MOTOR VEHICLE RECORD OR INSURANCE SCORE DURING THE FIRST THIRTY DAYS OF THE POLICY PERIOD UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 38-57-330 SO AS TO PROHIBIT INSURERS WHO USE INSURANCE SCORING FROM USING CERTAIN CREDIT ACTIVITIES IN THE SCORING PROCESS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS FOR REQUIRING A LICENSE TO ACT AS AN AGENT FOR AN INSURER OR FOR A FRATERNAL BENEFIT ASSOCIATION, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE EXCEPTION FOR AN EMPLOYEE OF A LICENSED PRODUCER DOES NOT INCLUDE CLERICAL DUTIES TO INCLUDE EXPLANATION OR ADVICE CONCERNING INSURANCE COVERAGE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-59-20, RELATING TO THOSE BUSINESS PRACTICES WHICH CONSTITUTES IMPROPER CLAIM PRACTICES, SO AS TO ADD INVOKING OR THREATENING POLICY DEFENSES UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-350, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FORM WHICH MUST BE USED WHEN OPTIONAL COVERAGES ARE OFFERED, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE FORM TO BE WITNESSED BY A PRODUCER OR A REPRESENTATIVE OF AN INSURER.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 623 (Word version) -- Judiciary Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, RELATING TO STATEWIDE CRIMINAL GANG DATABASE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3221, 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. 624 (Word version) -- Senator Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE BRIDGE THAT CROSSES THE NORTH EDISTO RIVER ALONG SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 302 AT THE AIKEN/LEXINGTON COUNTY LINE "HARSEY'S BRIDGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS BRIDGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "HARSEY'S BRIDGE".
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The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

S. 625 (Word version) -- Senators Nicholson and O'Dell: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE ABBEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM FOR A SUCCESSFUL SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THE COACHES, SCHOOL OFFICIAL OFFICIALS, AND THE WRESTLERS FOR WINNING THE 2009 CLASS AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 626 (Word version) -- Senator Reese: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND EXTEND MANY THANKS TO FURMAN BABB FOR THE SERVICE AND COMMITMENT HE HAS PROVIDED TO HIS COMMUNITY THROUGH THE SELFLESS GIVING OF HIS TIME AND TALENTS.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 627 (Word version) -- Senator Pinckney: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE UPON THE PASSING OF JAMES "JIM" MONROE PARNELL OF JASPER COUNTY, AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

H. 3413 (Word version) -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-1910, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS REGARDING BEER KEG REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "KEG".
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3438 (Word version) -- Reps. Brady and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 38-9-225 AND 38-9-230 SO AS TO ENACT PROVISIONS REQUIRING CERTAIN INSURERS TO FILE A STATEMENT OF ACTUARIAL OPINION AND ACTUARIAL OPINION SUMMARY ANNUALLY AND PROVIDE FOR THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF THESE DOCUMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-5-120, RELATING TO THE REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF LICENSE OF AN INSURER AND ITS OFFICERS AND AGENTS FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THE NOTICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR AN AGGRIEVED INSURER TO REQUEST A HEARING BEFORE THE DIRECTOR OR HIS DESIGNEE AND PROVIDE RECOURSE THROUGH JUDICIAL REVIEW; TO AMEND SECTION 38-9-330, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "COMPANY ACTION LEVEL EVENT", SO AS TO REDEFINE THE TERM; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-21-95, RELATING TO APPROVAL FOR ACQUISITION OF A DOMESTIC INSURER BY A CONTROLLING PRODUCER IN ANOTHER STATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE APPLICABILITY TO FOREIGN PRODUCERS AND CORRECT INCORRECT REFERENCES.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

H. 3562 (Word version) -- Reps. Brady and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-1-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN TITLE 38 PERTAINING TO INSURANCE, SO AS TO ADD THE DEFINITIONS OF "GENERAL APPOINTMENT", "LOCAL APPOINTMENT", "SPECIAL APPOINTMENT", "CROP INSURANCE", AND "TRAVEL INSURANCE", CORRECT ARCHAIC LANGUAGE, AND MAKE CONFORMING AMENDMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-39-20, RELATING TO PREMIUM SERVICE COMPANIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FEE FOR LICENSURE TO ENGAGE IN SERVICING INSURANCE PREMIUMS IN THIS STATE IS DUE ON A BIENNIAL BASIS RATHER THAN ON AN ANNUAL BASIS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSE FEES FOR INSURANCE PRODUCERS AND AGENCIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A BIENNIAL PRODUCER LICENSE RENEWAL FEE OF TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS, INCREASE THE INITIAL PRODUCER LICENSE RENEWAL FEE FROM TWENTY DOLLARS TO TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS, AND PROVIDE FOR THE REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE PAYMENT OF APPOINTMENT FEES; TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-106, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INSURANCE PRODUCERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BIENNIAL COMPLIANCE PERIOD IS BASED ON THE LICENSEE'S MONTH AND YEAR OF BIRTH; TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DURATION OF AN INSURANCE PRODUCER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT INDIVIDUAL LICENSES MUST BE RENEWED BIENNIALLY BASED ON THE LICENSEE'S MONTH AND YEAR OF BIRTH AND PROVIDE FOR THE REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO RENEWAL; TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-200, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON SPLITTING COMMISSIONS WITH AN UNLICENSED PERSON BY AN INSURANCE PRODUCER, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXISTING PROVISIONS AND PROVIDE FOR THE REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE SPLITTING AND SHARING OF COMMISSIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-45-10, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS OF AN INSURANCE BROKER, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE QUALIFYING DUTIES AND PROVIDE FOR EXCEPTIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-45-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS AN INSURANCE BROKER, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENTS THAT A BROKER HOLD AT LEAST ONE APPOINTMENT.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

H. 3664 (Word version) -- Rep. Merrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-147-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION REVENUE BOND ACT, SO AS TO CLARIFY THOSE ELIGIBLE FACILITIES WHICH MAY BE FINANCED UNDER THE ACT; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 59-147-120 RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON THE ISSUANCE OF CERTAIN REVENUE BONDS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

H. 3673 (Word version) -- Reps. Forrester, Parker, Duncan, Hiott, Allison, Cole, Cooper, Daning, Kelly, Littlejohn, Owens, M. A. Pitts, Rice, Stringer, Wylie, T. R. Young, J. R. Smith, D. C. Smith, Stewart, Millwood, Bedingfield and Lowe: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE OPPOSITION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE FIREARM LICENSING AND RECORD OF SALE ACT OF 2009 RECENTLY INTRODUCED IN THE CONGRESS WHICH WOULD, AMONG OTHER PROVISIONS, REQUIRE ALL FIREARM OWNERS TO APPLY FOR AND CARRY A FEDERALLY ISSUED PICTURE IDENTIFICATION IN ORDER TO KEEP ANY FIREARM IN THEIR HOMES, AND TO MEMORIALIZE THE CONGRESS TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM ATTEMPTING TO ENACT ANY FEDERAL LEGISLATION INFRINGING ON THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO EVERY AMERICAN TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS.
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The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the General Committee.

H. 3705 (Word version) -- Rep. Cooper: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY MISSED ON MARCH 2, 2009, BY THE STUDENTS OF ANDERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW IS EXEMPT FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.

H. 3759 (Word version) -- Rep. G. A. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MRS. AGNES GRAHAM DRAYTON OF LEE COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HER NINETIETH BIRTHDAY, AND TO WISH HER A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND CONTINUED HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

H. 3767 (Word version) -- Rep. Alexander: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF ERVIN JAMES, FOUNDER OF JAMESTOWN IN FLORENCE COUNTY, AND TO CELEBRATE THE RICH CONTRIBUTIONS HE MADE TO AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY, AGRICULTURE, AND COMMUNITY GROWTH AT A TIME WHEN MANY AFRICAN AMERICANS STRUGGLED TO SURVIVE.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

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