S 148 Session 114 (2001-2002)
S 0148 General Bill, By Wilson
Similar(H 3541, H 3752)
A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-180, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE TO
CERTAIN MINORS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE
RESTRICTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS DRIVER'S LICENSE MAY BE MODIFIED OR WAIVED BY
THE DEPARTMENT IF THE RESTRICTED LICENSEE PROVES THAT THE RESTRICTION
INTERFERES WITH TRAVEL BETWEEN THE LICENSEE'S HOME AND CHURCH RELATED EVENTS.
01/16/01 Senate Introduced and read first time SJ-4
01/16/01 Senate Referred to Committee on Transportation SJ-4
01/30/01 Senate Recalled from Committee on Transportation SJ-5
01/30/01 Senate Committed to Committee on Judiciary SJ-5
03/07/01 Senate Committee report: Majority favorable, minority
unfavorable Judiciary SJ-11
04/26/01 Senate Minority report withdrawn SJ-22
04/26/01 Senate Read second time SJ-22
04/26/01 Senate Unanimous consent for third reading on next
legislative day SJ-22
04/27/01 Senate Read third time and sent to House SJ-3
05/01/01 House Introduced and read first time HJ-9
05/01/01 House Referred to Committee on Education and Public
Works HJ-9
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
COMMITTEE REPORT
March 7, 2001
S. 148
Introduced by Senator Wilson
S. Printed 3/7/01--S. [SEC 3/8/01 1:58 PM]
Read the first time January 16, 2001.
THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
To whom was referred a Bill (S. 148) to amend Section 56-1-180, as amended, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to the issuance of a special restricted driver's license to certain minors by the Department of Public Safety, etc., respectfully
REPORT:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass:
Majority favorable. Minority unfavorable.
THOMAS L. MOORE MAGGIE W. GLOVER
For Majority. For Minority.
STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT
ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT ON GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES:
Minimal (Some additional costs expected but can be absorbed)
ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT ON FEDERAL & OTHER FUND EXPENDITURES:
$0 (No additional expenditures or savings are expected)
EXPLANATION OF IMPACT:
The Department of Public Safety states there would be minimal costs associated with the training of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) staff, which can be absorbed by the department.
Currently, DMV requires a statement from the employer or educator. A statement from the parents will be used for the purposes of travel to church.
Approved By:
Don Addy
Office of State Budget
A BILL
TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-180, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE TO CERTAIN MINORS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE RESTRICTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS DRIVER'S LICENSE MAY BE MODIFIED OR WAIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT IF THE RESTRICTED LICENSEE PROVES THAT THE RESTRICTION INTERFERES WITH TRAVEL BETWEEN THE LICENSEE'S HOME AND CHURCH RELATED EVENTS.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Section 56-1-180(B)(1)(b) of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 258 of 1998, is further amended to read:
"(b) travel between the licensee's home and place of employment, or school, or church related events; or"
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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