Senator Hembree proposes the following amendment (SEDU-52.DB0008S):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 5, by striking Section 56-5-2940(A) and inserting:

 (A) A circuit solicitor must become the prosecuting authority for a first offense violation of Section 56-5-2930 or a first offense violation of Section 56-5-2933 immediately upon receiving notice that the person charged has retained or been appointed counsel. The circuit solicitor may refer a violation which occurred in a municipality to the municipality's prosecuting attorney. This provision is subject to funding by the General Assembly.

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.