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

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

FOR MAY 14, 2009

S. 830 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR PROJECT COOL BREEZE IN CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 831 (Word version) -- Senators Sheheen and Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE KATHY BRADLEY UPON HER RETIREMENT FROM THE KERSHAW COUNTY BOARD OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 832 (Word version) -- Senator Bright: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE WEST VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA, UPON RECEIVING THE 2009 CAROLINA FIRST PALMETTO'S FINEST AWARD.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 833 (Word version) -- Senator McConnell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR PINCUS KOLENDER, A HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR WHO DEDICATED HIS LIFE TO EDUCATING PEOPLE ABOUT THE HOLOCAUST AND CHARGING THEM WITH THE RESPONSIBILITY OF PREVENTING SIMILAR TRAGEDIES IN THE FUTURE.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 834 (Word version) -- Senator McConnell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT PURSUANT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 9 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE AND SECTION 2-1-180 OF THE 1976 CODE, WHEN THE RESPECTIVE HOUSES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADJOURN ON THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2009, NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M., EACH HOUSE SHALL STAND ADJOURNED TO MEET AT A TIME MUTUALLY AGREED UPON BY THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE AND THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NO LATER THAN JUNE 30, 2009, FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED THREE STATEWIDE LEGISLATIVE DAYS FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN MATTERS, TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN EACH HOUSE ADJOURNS AFTER THIS THREE-DAY PERIOD NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. ON THE THIRD LEGISLATIVE DAY, EACH HOUSE SHALL STAND ADJOURNED TO MEET AT A TIME MUTUALLY AGREED UPON BY THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE AND THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON CERTAIN OCCURRENCES AND FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF SPECIFIED MATTERS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT UNLESS ADJOURNED EARLIER, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL STAND ADJOURNED SINE DIE NO LATER THAN NOON ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2010.
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The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 835 (Word version) -- Senator Jackson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EQUALIZATION AND REASSESSMENT IN CONNECTION WITH AD VALOREM TAXATION, SO AS TO REDEFINE "MEMBER OF MY HOUSEHOLD" FOR PURPOSES OF CERTIFICATION THAT ONLY ONE RESIDENCE HAS QUALIFIED FOR A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RATIO.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 836 (Word version) -- Senator Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 51-13-80, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE RIVERBANKS PARKS COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN ACTIVITIES WHILE ON PARK PROPERTY.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.

S. 837 (Word version) -- Senator Jackson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-1-149 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE RESALE OF FOOD THAT HAS BEEN SERVED OR SOLD TO AND POSSESSED BY A CONSUMER.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 838 (Word version) -- Senator Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-43-165 SO AS TO EXEMPT DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS FROM CERTAIN PHARMACY PERMITTING AND PHARMACIST-IN-CHARGE REQUIREMENTS; TO PROVIDE THAT DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS MUST BE RECOGNIZED AS COVERED ENTITIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISPENSING DRUGS; TO PROVIDE THAT DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS MAY TRANSPORT MEDICATIONS IN THE SAME MANNER AS FREE CLINICS AND PRIVATE PHYSICIANS; AND TO AUTHORIZE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS TO USE CONTRACT LABOR AS DESIGNATED AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES TO CARRY OUT DUTIES RESERVED FOR AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 839 (Word version) -- Senators Scott, Jackson, Matthews and Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2009 YOUTH AWARENESS MONTH IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO ENCOURAGE ALL CITIZENS OF THIS GREAT STATE TO PROMOTE STRONG FAMILIES AND PARENTING ALONG WITH YOUTH PROGRAMS AND JOBS.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 840 (Word version) -- Senator Ryberg: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE RONDUS WALDO GREENWAY OF AIKEN COUNTY FOR HIS DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND AS A COMMUNITY LEADER.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 841 (Word version) -- Senator Ryberg: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE ANGELA BROWN BURKHALTER, A COMMITTED AND ACCOMPLISHED EDUCATIONAL PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY LEADER.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 842 (Word version) -- Senator Pinckney: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR MAYOR CHARLIE SWEAT OF COLLETON COUNTY FOR OVER THIRTY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS MAYOR OF WALTERBORO, AND TO WISH HIM MANY YEARS OF SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN HIS MUCH-DESERVED RETIREMENT.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

H. 3541 (Word version) -- Reps. Hiott, Frye, Duncan, M. A. Pitts, Whitmire and Rice: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-9-525 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE REQUIREMENT AND PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING BEAR TAGS; BY ADDING SECTION 50-9-537 SO AS TO REQUIRE A TEN DOLLAR BEAR DRAW HUNT APPLICATION FEE; BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-435 SO AS TO PROHIBIT TAKING OR ATTEMPTING TO TAKE BEAR WEIGHING LESS THAN ONE HUNDRED POUNDS AND PROVIDE APPLICABLE PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-920, RELATING TO REVENUE FROM THE SALE OF LIFETIME LICENSES, SO AS TO DEFINE THE USES FOR REVENUE GENERATED FROM THE SALE OF BEAR TAGS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OPEN SEASON FOR ANTLERED DEER, SO AS TO DESIGNATE WHEN CERTAIN EQUIPMENT MAY BE USED IN GAME ZONE 1; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-430, RELATING TO BEAR HUNTING, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE THE OPEN SEASON AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PENALTIES.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.

H. 3718 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-1-148 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE RESALE OF FRESH OR FROZEN MEAT OR MEAT PRODUCTS SOLD TO AND RETURNED BY A CONSUMER.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

H. 3944 (Word version) -- Reps. Jennings and Neilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-8710, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF NASCAR SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PORTION OF THE FEES COLLECTED FROM THE SALE OF THESE LICENSE PLATES MUST BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF CHILDREN'S HOMES AND FAMILY SERVICES AND NO LONGER TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDREN'S EMERGENCY SHELTER FOUNDATION.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

H. 4020 (Word version) -- Reps. Herbkersman, Brantley, Chalk and Erickson: A BILL TO CONVEY TO BEAUFORT COUNTY STANDING TO BRING LEGAL ACTION AGAINST A COUNTY WHOSE GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES ARE CONTIGUOUS TO BEAUFORT'S WHEN A CONTIGUOUS COUNTY'S TRAFFIC CONGESTION OR STORMWATER RUNOFF ADVERSELY AFFECTS THE CITIZENS OF BEAUFORT COUNTY.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4023 (Word version) -- Reps. Daning, Jefferson, Merrill and Umphlett: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-23-815 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MAY MOW BEYOND THIRTY FEET FROM THE PAVEMENT ROADSIDE VEGETATION ADJACENT TO INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 26 AT EXIT 199 IN BERKELEY COUNTY.
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Read the first time and, on motion of Senator GROOMS, with unanimous consent, H. 4023 was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 4040 (Word version) -- Rep. Duncan: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE AUGUST 8, 2009, AS ANNUAL NATIONAL MARINA DAY IN SOUTH CAROLINA IN ORDER TO HONOR SOUTH CAROLINA'S MARINAS FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY AND MAKE CITIZENS, POLICYMAKERS, AND EMPLOYEES MORE AWARE OF THE OVERALL CONTRIBUTIONS OF MARINAS TO THEIR WELL-BEING, AND TO REQUEST THAT OUR STATE JOIN HANDS WITH OTHER STATES AND THOUSANDS OF WATERFRONT COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES IN CELEBRATING THIS DAY.
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The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the General Committee.

H. 4052 (Word version) -- Rep. Bannister: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE STEVE BAILEY OF MERUS REFRESHMENT SERVICES, INC., ON BEING NAMED 2009 SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) SMALL BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR FOR SOUTH CAROLINA.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

Last Updated: May 14, 2009 at 5:13 PM