H*2640(Rat #0232, Act #0201 of 1985)  General Bill, By  House Ways and Means
 General Appropriations Bill.-st

   03/25/85  House  Introduced, read first time, placed on calendar
                     without reference HJ-1603
   03/26/85  House  Special order, set for Monday, April 1, 1985 at
                     2:30 p.m. HJ-1611
   04/01/85  House  Amended HJ-1962
   04/01/85  House  Debate interrupted HJ-1979
   04/02/85  House  Amended HJ-1994
   04/02/85  House  Debate interrupted HJ-2022
   04/03/85  House  Amended HJ-2037
   04/03/85  House  Debate interrupted HJ-2069
   04/04/85  House  Amended HJ-2103
   04/04/85  House  Debate interrupted HJ-2135
   04/08/85  House  Amended HJ-2144
   04/08/85  House  Debate interrupted HJ-2177
   04/09/85  House  Amended HJ-2190
   04/09/85  House  Debate interrupted HJ-2211
   04/10/85  House  Amended HJ-2234
   04/10/85  House  Debate interrupted HJ-2312
   04/11/85  House  Amended HJ-2338
   04/11/85  House  Debate interrupted HJ-2404
   04/12/85  House  Amended HJ-3429
   04/12/85  House  Read second time HJ-3489
   04/15/85  House  Read third time and sent to Senate HJ-3491
   04/16/85  Senate Introduced and read first time SJ-1510
   04/16/85  Senate Referred to Committee on Finance SJ-1510
   05/15/85  Senate Committee report: Favorable with amendment
                     Finance SJ-2104
   05/20/85  Senate Amended SJ-2155
   05/20/85  Senate Debate interrupted SJ-2157
   05/21/85  Senate Amended SJ-2159
   05/21/85  Senate Debate interrupted SJ-2200
   05/22/85  Senate Amended SJ-2204
   05/22/85  Senate Debate interrupted SJ-2223
   05/23/85  Senate Debate interrupted SJ-2226
   05/24/85  Senate Amended SJ-2268
   05/24/85  Senate Debate interrupted SJ-2280
   05/27/85  Senate Amended SJ-2289
   05/27/85  Senate Debate interrupted SJ-2300
   05/28/85  Senate Amended SJ-2307
   05/28/85  Senate Debate interrupted SJ-2338
   05/29/85  Senate Amended SJ-2352
   05/29/85  Senate Read second time SJ-2354
   05/29/85  Senate Ordered to third reading with notice of
                     amendments SJ-2354
   05/30/85  Senate Amended SJ-2390
   05/30/85  Senate Debate interrupted SJ-2422
   05/31/85  Senate Amended SJ-2432
   05/31/85  Senate Debate interrupted SJ-2478
   06/01/85  Senate Amended SJ-2488
   06/01/85  Senate Debate interrupted SJ-2622
   06/02/85  Senate Amended SJ-2629
   06/02/85  Senate Debate interrupted SJ-2629
   06/03/85  Senate Amended SJ-2681
   06/03/85  Senate  Read third time SJ-2681
   06/03/85  Senate Returned SJ-2681
   06/03/85  House  Senate amendment amended HJ-3770
   06/03/85  House  Returned HJ-3770
   06/03/85  Senate Non-concurrence in House amendment SJ-2682
   06/03/85  House  House insists upon amendment and conference
                     committee appointed Reps. Mangum, P. Harris &
                     Marchant HJ-3787
   06/03/85  Senate Conference committee appointed Sens. Waddell,
                     Lindsay, and McConnell SJ-2695
   06/13/85  Senate Free conference powers granted SJ-2960
   06/13/85  Senate Free conference committee appointed Sens.
                     Waddell, Lindsay & McConnell SJ-2960
   06/14/85  House  Free conference powers granted HJ-4165
   06/14/85  House  Free conference committee appointed Reps. Mangum,
                     P. Harris & Marchant HJ-4167
   06/14/85  Senate Free conference report received SJ-2984
   06/14/85  Senate Free conference report adopted SJ-2984
   06/14/85  House  Free conference report received HJ-4168
   06/14/85  House  Free conference report adopted HJ-4188
   06/14/85  Senate Ordered enrolled for ratification
   06/14/85         Ratified R 232
   06/20/85         Certain items vetoed by Governor
   06/26/85  House   Both vetoes sustained HJ-4230
   06/26/85         Act No. 201

(R232, H2640)

AN ACT TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1985, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; TO REGULATE THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS; TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT DURING THE FISCAL YEAR; TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS ALLOTTED TO THE STATE GOVERNMENT UNDER THE PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 1976 (FEDERAL); TO AMEND SECTION 9 OF ACT 561 OF 1976, RELATING TO THE COLLECTION OF INFORMATION FOR USE BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY CONCERNING EXPENDITURES OF STATE APPROPRIATED FUNDS, PERSONNEL DATA, AND RELATED MATTERS FROM STATE AGENCIES, DEPARTMENTS, AND INSTITUTIONS AND INFORMATION CONSIDERED TO BE "PUBLIC RECORDS", SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES THE INFORMATION TO BE FURNISHED BY THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL, TO REQUIRE THAT THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL FURNISH THE INFORMATION WHEN REQUESTED BY AUTHORIZED PARTIES, AND PROVIDE THAT A CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF SECTION 11-35-1230, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, GOVERN FISCAL REPORTING; TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES SHALL DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A STATEWIDE VENDOR CODING SYSTEM; TO REQUIRE THAT THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL'S OFFICE SHALL ACCUMULATE AND REPORT EXPENDITURE TRANSACTIONS AS REQUESTED BY AUTHORIZED STATE OFFICIALS; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 1 THROUGH 6 AND SECTION 11 OF ACT 561 OF 1976 RELATING TO VARIOUS PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE COLLECTION OF INFORMATION FOR USE BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY CONCERNING EXPENDITURES OF STATE APPROPRIATED FUNDS, PERSONNEL DATA, AND RELATED MATTERS FROM STATE AGENCIES, DEPARTMENTS, AND INSTITUTIONS; TO AMEND ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 11 OF TITLE 8 OF THE 1976 CODE RELATING TO GENERAL PROVISIONS CONCERNING STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-160 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXECUTIVE SALARY AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION COMMISSION TO REVIEW AND RECOMMEND COMPENSATION FOR AGENCY HEADS; TO REPEAL SECTION 12-7-2418 OF THE 1976 CODE RELATING TO AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR EACH PERSONAL EXEMPTION ON THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX RETURN AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE CREDIT BY FOOD INFLATION FACTOR; TO REQUIRE ALL TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING REAL PROPERTY, MADE FOR OR BY CERTAIN GOVERNMENTAL BODIES, TO BE APPROVED BY AND RECORDED WITH THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD UNLESS EXEMPTED; TO AMEND SECTION 12-31-220 OF THE 1976 CODE, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MOTOR CARRIER TEMPORARY PERMITS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DISTRIBUTION FORMULA; TO AMEND SECTION 12-31-250, RELATING TO MOTOR CARRIER ANNUAL POWER UNIT FEES, SO AS TO REVISE THE DISTRIBUTION FORMULA; AND TO AMEND SECTION 58-23-630, RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION OF LICENSE FEES FOR THE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES FOR HIRE, SO AS TO REVISE THE DISTRIBUTION FORMULA; TO AMEND SECTIONS 36-9-403, 36-9-404, 36-9-405, 36-9-406, AND 36-9-407, ALL AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE, SO AS TO INCREASE FEES FOR FILING, INDEXING, AND FURNISHING FILING DATA AND RECORD SEARCHES; TO PROVIDE THAT FOR THE TAX YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1985, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1985, THE ANNUAL INFLATION ADJUSTMENTS TO STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX BRACKETS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 23, PART II OF ACT 517 OF 1980 ARE DECREASED BY AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE REQUIRED ADJUSTMENT; AND TO REENACT SECTION 23, PART II OF ACT 517 OF 1980 INSOFAR AS ADJUSTMENTS TO STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX BRACKETS ARE CONCERNED; TO AMEND SECTION 59-5-65 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR STUDENT CONDUCT, ATTENDANCE, AND SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT, SO AS, AMONG OTHER THINGS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL COLLECT AND ANALYZE LONGITUDINAL DATA TO DETERMINE THE EFFECTS OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS ON THE LATER ACHIEVEMENT OF CHILDREN IN THE "HIGH RISK" CATEGORY BY TRACKING FOUR YEAR OLD CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS THROUGH KINDERGARTEN AND THE FIRST THREE YEARS OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO EXAMINE THEIR PERFORMANCE ON THE READINESS TEST AND THE BSAP TESTS ADMINISTERED IN GRADES ONE, TWO, AND THREE, TO PROVIDE THAT A CERTAIN ANALYSIS OF TEST SCORES AND DATA SHALL INCLUDE THE ANALYSIS BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OF DATA NECESSARY TO EVALUATE AT THE SCHOOL LEVEL THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE REMEDIAL AND COMPENSATORY EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND PROVIDE FOR A LONGITUDINAL ANALYSIS OF THE DATA FOR CERTAIN PURPOSE, TO CHANCE THE DATE FOR ESTABLISHING CRITERIA FOR PROMOTION OF STUDENTS TO THE NEXT HIGHER GRADE, AND TO MAKE CERTAIN CHANCES WITH RESPECT TO THE DEFINITION OF "COMPENSATORY EDUCATION PROGRAM"; TO AMEND SECTION 59-24-10, RELATING TO ASSESSMENT OF LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT CAPABILITIES OF PERSONS BEING CONSIDERED FOR APPOINTMENT AS ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, REQUIRE THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE FACILITIES FOR ASSESSMENT, MONITOR THE UTILIZATION OF THOSE ASSESSED, AND PRESENT A QUARTERLY REPORT TO THE SELECT COMMITTEE REGARDING CERTAIN MATTERS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FINGERPRINTING OF PUPILS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FINGERPRINTS MUST BE GIVEN TO THE STUDENT'S PARENTS OR GUARDIAN RATHER THAN MAINTAINED AS A PERMANENT PART OF THE STUDENT RECORDS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-24-30, RELATING TO PARTICIPATION BY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS AND PRINCIPALS IN SEMINAR ON IMPROVEMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS AND INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE SEMINAR MUST BE OPERATED BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; TO AMEND ACT 163 OF 1977, AS AMENDED, THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION FINANCE ACT OF 1977, SO AS TO MAKE CHANGES WITH RESPECT TO PROVISIONS CONCERNING AN APPROPRIATION LEVEL FOR COMPENSATORY AND REMEDIAL PROGRAMS AND RELATED MATTERS AND TO CHANCE THE DATE BY WHICH EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL ANNUALLY SUBMIT TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND TO THE PEOPLE OF THE DISTRICT THAT DISTRICT'S PROGRAMMATIC REPORT WHICH IS TO INCLUDE CERTAIN ITEMS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 9 OF PART II OF ACT 512 OF 1984, THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1984, SO AS, AMONG OTHER THINGS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE DEPARTMENT EDUCATION SHALL PROVIDE FOR CONTINUOUS TRAINING OR DISTRICT PERSONNEL TO OPERATE CERTAIN COMPUTERS AND FOR CONTINUOUS SELECTION AND EVALUATION OF SOFTWARE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL, AS A PART OF ITS AUDIT RESPONSIBILITY, PROVIDE THE SELECT COMMITTEE A SUMMARY REPORT OF THE MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS AND A REPORT ON SCHOOL DISTRICT RESPONSE TO THESE RECOMMENDATIONS AND REQUIRE, BEGINNING IN 1986, THAT AN ANNUAL ASSESSMENT MUST BE PROVIDED BY DECEMBER FIRST OF EACH YEAR, TO REQUIRE THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE A MONTHLY REPORT TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND OTHERS ON APPROVED EXPENDITURES AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE TAX EDUCATION REQUIREMENT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNOR SHALL APPOINT A COMMITTEE TO STUDY ALL AREAS OF CAREER TRAINING IN SOUTH CAROLINA, TO PROVIDE FOR HE COMPOSITION OF THE COMMITTEE, AND TO PROVIDE OR RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE GOVERNOR TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, BASED ON THE FINDINGS OF THE COMMITTEE, RELATED TO A COORDINATED STATEWIDE PROGRAM OF CAREER TRAINING WHICH ADDRESSES CERTAIN CONCERNS, TO PROVIDE THAT COMMENCING IN 1985 AN ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1984 MUST BE PROVIDED BY DECEMBER FIRST, RATHER THAN ON OCTOBER FIRST, OF EACH YEAR AND PROVIDE THAT AN APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF FUNDING MUST BE PROVIDED FOR THIS PURPOSE, AND TO DEFINE "TEACHER" FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 9 OF PART II OF ACT 512 OF 1984, AS MENDED, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1984, SO AS TO ADD THREE MEMBERS TO THE SELECT COMMITTEE CREATED TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION ON IMPLEMENTING THE ACT; TO AMEND ARTICLE 5 OF CHAPTER OF TITLE 59 OF THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-445 SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO VIOLATE SECURITY PROCEDURES FOR MANDATORY TESTS ADMINISTERED BY OR THROUGH THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, TO Provide A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS, INCLUDING LOSS OF TEACHING OR ADMINISTRATIVE CREDENTIALS OR BOTH, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION SHALL INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF VIOLATIONS OF MANDATORY TEST SECURITY AND REPORT ITS FINDINGS TO THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NOTHING IN SECTION 59-1-445 MAY BE CONSTRUED TO PROHIBIT OR INTERFERE WITH RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION OR THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN CERTAIN ACTIVITIES; AND TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO PROMULGATE TEST SECURITY REGULATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-29-170 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO PROGRAMS FOR GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS AT THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVELS, SO AS TO ALLOCATE FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ANNUALLY FOR GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMS TO CERTAIN SCHOOL DISTRICTS; TO AUTHORIZE STATE AGENCIES TO PAY MOVING EXPENSES FOR NEWLY-EMPLOYED PERSONNEL UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO FIX THE SALARIES OF CERTAIN STATE OFFICERS EFFECTIVE IN 1987 AND TO PROVIDE FOR INCREASES IN THESE SALARIES IN 1987 AND IN SEVERAL SUCCEEDING YEARS; TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO TRANSFER TO A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OWNERSHIP OF A NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY BEING REPLACED AND DECLARED SURPLUS ON A CERTAIN CONDITION; TO AMEND SECTION 61-5-80, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO LICENSE FEES TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE LICENSE FEE FOR A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN CONTAINERS OF TWO OUNCES OR LESS FROM FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS TO SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 12, PART II OF ACT 512 OF 1984, RELATING TO THE ELIGIBILITY FOR THE STATE HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN OF CERTAIN STATE AND SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES TERMINATING EMPLOYMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL STATE AND SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES EMPLOYED PRIOR TO JULY 1, 1984, WHO WERE ELIGIBLE OR WOULD HAVE BEEN ELIGIBLE UPON COMPLETION OF FIVE YEARS' SERVICE FOR THE STATE HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN, BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR THE PLAN EFFECTIVE WITH THE DATE OF THEIR RETIREMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 61-5-180, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO TWENTY-FOUR HOUR TEMPORARY PERMITS TO POSSESS, SELL, AND CONSUME ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS IN SEALED CONTAINERS OF TWO OUNCES OR LESS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS INCLUDING THE APPROVAL BY A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY IN A REFERENDUM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE EXPENSES OF THE REFERENDUM MUST BE PAID BY THE COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY CONDUCTING IT INSTEAD OF FROM THE STATE GENERAL FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 2-15-50 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL AND THE DEFINITION OF "STATE AGENCIES", SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION OF "AUDIT"; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 15, TITLE 2, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL, BY ADDING SECTION 2-15-61 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL SHALL HAVE ACCESS TO THE RECORDS AND FACILITIES OF EVERY STATE AGENCY DURING THAT AGENCY'S OPERATING HOURS, WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS, AND BY ADDING SECTION 2-15-62 SO AS TO SUBJECT STAFF OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL TO STATUTORY PROVISIONS AND PENALTIES REGARDING CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS OF THE AGENCY UNDER REVIEW; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-510 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FACILITIES DO NOT INCLUDE COMMUNITY TRAINING HOMES SPONSORED OR CERTIFIED BY THE STATE MENTAL RETARDATION DEPARTMENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-520, RELATING TO THE LICENSING OF COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT NO FACILITY MAY BE LOCATED WITHIN THREE-QUARTERS MILE OF ANOTHER FACILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 40-13-30, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY, SO AS TO ADD ONE MEMBER TO THE BOARD WHO MUST BE EITHER AN ESTHETICIAN OR A MANICURIST; TO AMEND CHAPTER 6 OF TITLE 44 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE STATE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE COMMISSION, BY ADDING SECTIONS 411-6-5 AND 44-6-140 THROUGH 44-6-200, AND TO AMEND ARTICLE 3 OF CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE 44, RELATING TO THE STATE HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION AND FRANCHISING ACT, BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-355 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A PLAN TO ASSIST THE MEDICALLY INDIGENT, REQUIRE THE STATE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE COMMISSION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF LOW INCOME FAMILIES WITH BURDENSOME MEDICAL" EXPENSES, REQUIRE THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR AND THE DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO STUDY CURRENT METHODS OF PROVIDING HEALTH CARE BENEFITS TO STATE EMPLOYEES, REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE TO REVIEW INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP HEALTH PLANS AVAILABLE IN THE STATE, REQUIRE THE HEALTH CARE PLANNING AND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPETITIVE MODEL FOR THE STATE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN PROVISIONS NOT TO TAKE EFFECT IF FEDERAL FUNDS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON MAY BE DENIED EMERGENCY CARE BY A HOSPITAL REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY, TO REQUIRE THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INVESTIGATE THE FEASIBILITY OF FUNDING AND IMPLEMENTING IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS HEALTH EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS, AND PROVIDE PENALTIES; TO AMEND ARTICLE 31 OF CHAPTER 5 OF TITLE 56 OF THE 1976 CODE, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MISCELLANEOUS TRAFFIC RULES, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-3880 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION MAY CLOSE STATE HIGHWAYS, ROADWAYS, OR BRIDGES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ALLOWING MARATHONS OR OTHER RUNNING EVENTS WHEN THE RACE OR EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL PERSONS INCLUDING THE HANDICAPPED AND IF SAFETY MAY BE MAINTAINED AND TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY EXCEPT FOR GROSS NEGLIGENCE; AND TO REPEAL ACT 583 OF 1980 RELATING TO THE ANNUAL COOPER RIVER BRIDGE RACE; TO AMEND SECTION 11-11-310, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO A RESERVE FUND AND LIMITATIONS ON ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, DELETE PROVISIONS PROHIBITING THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD FROM EXCEEDING A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF ANNUAL REVENUE ESTIMATES IN MAKING THE PROPOSED BUDGET AND PROHIBITING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM APPROVING A BUDGET IN EXCESS OF A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF ANNUAL REVENUE ESTIMATES, PROVIDE THAT THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD SHALL PROVIDE FOR A GENERAL FUND RESERVE, CHANCE THE REQUIRED PERCENTAGE FROM FIVE TO FOUR PERCENT REGARDING THE AMOUNT IN THE GENERAL FUND RESERVE, AND TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE, AND SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE EACH YEAR MAKE AND ADOPT THE ANNUAL OFFICIAL REVENUE ESTIMATES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-660, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE FEES FOR SELF-PROPELLED PROPERTY CARRYING VEHICLES AND DETERMINATION OF VEHICLE GROSS WEIGHT, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEE, REQUIRE THE PAYMENT OF AN ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE FOR VEHICLES WHICH ARE OPERATED AT A GROSS VEHICLE-WEIGHT IN EXCESS OF EIGHTY THOUSAND POUNDS, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE IMPOUNDMENT OF VEHICLES REGISTERED IN THIS STATE WHICH ARE FOUND TO BE OPERATING IN EXCESS OF THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT FOR WHICH THEY ARE CURRENTLY REGISTERED; TO PROVIDE A TAX ON FUEL ETHANOL BLENDS; TO ALLOW TAX INCENTIVES ON FUEL ETHANOL BLENDS PRODUCED IN SOUTH CAROLINA; AND TO AMEND ACT 197 OF 1979, AS AMENDED, BY DELETING SECTION 14 RELATING TO GASOHOL; TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE LAST DAY OF A MONTH ON WHICH A PERSON MAY OBTAIN HIS ANNUAL MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATE OR RENEWAL STICKER WITHOUT PENALTY FALLS ON A SATURDAY, SUNDAY, OR STATE HOLIDAY, THE PERSON HAS UNTIL THE END OF THE NEXT WORKING DAY IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THAT SATURDAY, SUNDAY, OR STATE HOLIDAY TO OBTAIN HIS LICENSE PLATE OR RENEWAL STICKER WITHOUT PENALTY; TO LIMIT TO TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR THE FIRST TAXABLE YEAR BEGINNING AFTER DECEMBER 31, 1984, THE AMOUNT TAXPAYERS OR THEIR SURVIVING SPOUSES RECEIVING MILITARY, FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE, OR QUALIFIED PLAN PENSION BENEFITS MAY DEDUCT FROM TAXABLE INCOME FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE INCOME TAX; TO AMEND SECTION 12-9-310, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO WITHHOLDING OF INCOME TAX, SO AS TO EXEMPT NONRESIDENT OWNERS OF FOUR RENTAL UNITS OR LESS FROM INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING; TO AMEND SECTION 12-35-516 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO SALES TAX LIMITATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A MAXIMUM TAX OF THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ON SALES OR LEASES OF TRAILERS OR SEMITRAILERS PULLED BY A TRUCK TRACTOR, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, AND SELF-PROPELLED LIGHT CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND ON LEASES OF THE VEHICLES; TO PROVIDE THAT THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, IS AUTHORIZED TO ENTER INTO LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS WHICH WOULD PROVIDE THE STATE WITH AN ECONOMICALLY FEASIBLE METHOD OF REPLACING THE CENTRAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 22 TO TITLE 2 SO AS TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA JOINT COMMITTEE ON AQUACULTURE; TO AMEND SECTION 51, PART II OF ACT 512 OF 1984, RELATING TO THE SALE OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY, SOLD PURSUANT TO CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS, BEING EXEMPT FROM THE ONE PERCENT INCREASE IN THE SALES AND USE TAX, SO AS TO EXPAND THE TYPE OF CONTRACTS WHICH QUALIFY FOR THIS EXEMPTION AND TO CHANCE THE DEADLINE BY WHICH VERIFIED COPIES OF THESE CONTRACTS MUST BE FILED WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION FROM OCTOBER 1, 1984, TO AUGUST 1, 1985; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 14-1-200 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SALARIES OF JUDGES OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, CIRCUIT JUDGES, FAMILY COURT JUDGES, AND SOLICITORS AS A PERCENTAGE OF SALARIES FIXED IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATION ACT FOR JUSTICES OF THE SUPREME COURT; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 54 TO TITLE 12 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A UNIFORM METHOD FOR THE COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF ALL TAXES LEVIED AND ASSESSED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION, TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-10, RELATING TO CRIMES CLASSIFIED AS FELONIES, SO AS TO INCLUDE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 12-54-40 RELATING TO TAX EVASION, FAILURE TO COLLECT OR REMIT TAXES, ASSISTING IN FILING A FALSE RETURN OR DOCUMENT, OR ATTEMPTING TO DEFEAT THE COLLECTION OF TAXES, AND TO REPEAL ARTICLE 5 OF CHAPTER 53 OF TITLE 12 OF THE 1976 CODE RELATING TO COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT PROCEEDINGS; TO AUTHORIZE THE TAX COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH AN AMNESTY PERIOD FOR THE VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURE AND PAYMENT OF DELINQUENT TAXES; TO AMEND SECTION 11-11-310, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CAPITAL EXPENDITURE FUND AND FOR THE MANNER AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH REVENUE IN THIS FUND MAY BE APPROPRIATED; TO AMEND SECTION 15 OF ACT 518 OF 1980, RELATING TO THE DATE BOND BILLS MUST BE INTRODUCED TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DATE FROM APRIL FIRST TO MAY FIRST; AND TO AMEND ACT 1377 OF 1968, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO AUTHORIZE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS IN EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS RATHER THAN ODD-NUMBERED YEARS; TO AMEND ARTICLE OF CHAPTER 33 OF TITLE 39 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE STATE DAIRY COMMISSION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE COMMISSION TO THE STATE DAIRY BOARD, TO RESTRUCTURE THE BOARD, ELIMINATE THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD, TO FIX PRICES PAID BY DISTRIBUTORS TO PRODUCERS, CHANGE THE MANNER IN WHICH ASSESSMENTS ARE LEVIED AND EXPENDED, AND FURTHER REGULATE THE MILK INDUSTRY; TO AMEND SECTION 61-9-310, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO LICENSES TO SELL CERTAIN BEVERAGES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEE FOR ANNUAL BEER AND WINE RETAIL DEALER LICENSES FROM EIGHTY DOLLARS TO ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 27-32-240 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EVALUATION OF TIME SHARE UNITS FOR PROPERTY TAXATION PURPOSES, TO ESTABLISH RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PAYMENT OF TAXES ON THE SHARE UNITS, AND TO ESTABLISH AGAINST WHOM AN EXECUTION FOR NONPAYMENT OF TAXES MUST BE ISSUED; TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-1-1330 AND 56-5-2990, BOTH AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE ALCOHOL TRAFFIC SAFETY SCHOOL AND SUSPENSION OF DRIVERS' LICENSES FOR DUI, SO AS TO ALLOW FOR A FEE OF FIFTY DOLLARS TO BE CHARGED TO DEFRAY THE COST OF ASSESSING THE DECREE AND KIND OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PROBLEM OF PERSONS ENTERING THE ALCOHOL AND DRUG SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 46-21-340 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO SEED TESTING, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE FREE TESTING FOR GERMINATION AND PURITY FOR CITIZENS OF THE STATE, TO SET FEES TO BE CHARGED TO NONRESIDENTS, TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE TO PROVIDE FEES FOR SPECIAL SEED TESTS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE FEES MUST BE REMITTED TO THE GENERAL FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 12-19-110 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE LICENSE TAX ON UTILITIES AND ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE LICENSE TAX TO BE LEVIED UPON THE GROSS RECEIPTS DERIVED FROM SERVICES RENDERED FROM REGULATED BUSINESS INSTEAD OF UPON THE ENTIRE GROSS RECEIPTS, TO PROVIDE THAT "GROSS RECEIPTS DERIVED FROM SERVICES RENDERED FROM REGULATED BUSINESS" DOES NOT INCLUDE GROSS RECEIPTS ARISING FROM AN TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN ANY OF THE SEPARATE MEMBERS OF THE CONSOLIDATED RETURN GROUP, AND TO DELETE ARCHAIC LANGUAGE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-1790 AND 9-11-90, BOTH AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT A RETIRED MEMBER WHO RETURNS TO COVERED EMPLOYMENT MAY EARN WITHOUT AFFECTING HIS BENEFITS FROM SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS TO SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-35-550, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO Exemption FROM SALES AND USE TAXES, SO AS TO EXEMPT THE GROSS PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF HEARING AIDS AS DEFINED BY SECTION 40-25-20; TO AMEND SECTION 59-111-530, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE AMOUNTS AND CONDITIONS OF MEDICAL AND DENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS OR LOANS, SO AS TO ADD CHILD PSYCHIATRY AS A FIELD IN WHICH A SCHOLARSHIP MAY BE AWARDED AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PERSON RECEIVING A SCHOLARSHIP TO PRACTICE IN CHILD PSYCHIATRY MAY ONLY PRACTICE AT THE CHILD AND ADOLESCENT AT SOUTH CAROLINA STATE HOSPITAL FOR A CERTAIN PERIOD OF TIME; TO REPEAL SUBARTICLE 5 OF ARTICLE 11, CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE 20 OF THE 1976 CODE RELATING TO FOSTER CARE AND SUBARTICLE 5 OF ARTICLE 13, CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE 20 RELATING TO FOSTER CARE REVIEW BOARD; TO AMEND SECTION 6-6-30 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA POOLED INVESTMENT FUND, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE FUND OPERATE WITHOUT EXPENSE TO THE STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1160, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO COLLECTION OF MEMBERS' CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE DUE DATE; TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COLLECTION OF EMPLOYERS' CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO ADD INTEREST AT THE PRIME RATE TO LATE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-3-540 AND 9-5-450, RELATING TO CONTRIBUTIONS OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO ADD INTEREST AT THE PRIME RATE TO DELINQUENT PAYMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 9-11-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COLLECTION OF MEMBERS' CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE DUE DATE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 9-11-230, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COLLECTION OF EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO ADD INTEREST AT THE PRIME RATE TO DELINQUENT EMPLOYERS' PAYMENTS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-1020, 9-1-1180, AND 9-11-210, ALL AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE LIMITING TO FORTY-FIVE DAYS THE AMOUNT OF ACCUMULATED ANNUAL LEAVE FOR WHICH CONTRIBUTIONS MUST BE MADE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-1660, 9-9-100, AND 9-11-130, ALL AS AMENDED, RELATING RESPECTIVELY TO SURVIVORS' BENEFITS FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND THE POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A MONTHLY BENEFIT FOR THE BENEFICIARY OF A MEMBER WHO DIED WITH FIFTEEN YEARS' SERVICE; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 12-51-135 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CLERKS OF COURTS MAY REMOVE WARRANTS ISSUED IN ERROR BY THE TAX COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 23-9-160 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE EMERGENCY POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL CONCERNING AN UNSAFE BUILDING, THE PARTIES RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COSTS OF CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN INCLUDING THE DEMOLITION OF THE BUILDING IF SO ORDERED BY THE FIRE MARSHAL, AND THE LIEN FOR THESE COSTS SO INCURRED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY IN WHICH THE BUILDING IS LOCATED IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THESE COSTS INSTEAD OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD IF THESE COSTS ARE NOT PAID BY THE PROPERTY OWNER, AGENT, OR PERSON IN CONTROL; TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-1770, 9-9-100, 9-8-110, AND 9-11-120, ALL AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DEATH BENEFITS FOR BENEFICIARIES OF RETIRED MEMBERS; TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN COSTS OF COURT FEES TO BE USED FOR THE PURPOSES OF FUNDING LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 41-35-120, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO DISQUALIFYING CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO STATE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY BENEFITS, SO AS TO SUSPEND THROUGH JUNE 30, 1985, PROVISIONS WHICH PROVIDE FOR BENEFIT INELIGIBILITY IN CERTAIN CASES WHERE REMUNERATION IS RECEIVED BY AN EMPLOYEE ON SEPARATION; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 12-53-55 SO AS TO ALLOW THE TAX COMMISSION TO VERIFY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM REGARDING DISABILITY PAYMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-5010 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND, SO AS TO DELETE THE RESTRICTION THAT THE FUND IS NOT AUTHORIZED TO RECEIVE FEDERAL FUNDS, AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-5050, RELATING TO THE AVAILABILITY OF MONIES DEPOSITED IN THE TRUST FUND, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM FIFTY TO SEVENTY-FIVE THE PERCENTAGE OF THE FUND THAT MAY BE DISBURSED UPON AUTHORIZATION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND TO ALLOW THE BOARD TO DEDUCT OPERATING EXPENSES FROM THAT AMOUNT; TO REQUIRE THAT A COMBINED TOTAL ENROLLMENT OF NOT LESS THAN TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE SPACES BE ESTABLISHED FOR THE ENTERING FIRST-YEAR CLASS OF THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE SHALL DEVELOP A PLAN TO ALLOCATE THE TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE SPACES BETWEEN THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THE PROPOSED PLAN OF ALLOCATION TO THE SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE AND THE HOUSE EDUCATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, WHICH TWO COMMITTEES SHALL RECOMMEND APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL BY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY PRIOR TO THE PROPOSED PLAN OF ALLOCATION BECOMING FINAL, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE HEALTH CARE PLANNING AND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE GOVERNOR SHALL CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE HEALTH MANPOWER NEEDS IN RURAL AND UNDERSERVED AREAS OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY NO LATER THAN JANUARY 31, 1986, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE DIVISION OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICAL SERVICES OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD SHALL ASSIST THE COMMITTEE WITH STAFF SUPPORT; TO AMEND SECTION 56-9-330, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE FEE FOR THE FURNISHING OF ABSTRACTS OF OPERATING RECORDS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEE FOR A CERTIFIED ABSTRACT OF THE DRIVING RECORD OF ANY PERSON SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER FROM THREE DOLLARS TO FOUR DOLLARS AND TO ESTABLISH A FEE OF THREE DOLLARS FOR COPIES OF ACCIDENT REPORTS; TO DESIGNATE SECTION 6A OF PART II OF ACT 517 OF 1980, RELATING TO CERTAIN FEES OF PROBATIONERS AND PAROLEES AS SECTION 24-21-80 OF THE 1976 CODE AND TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-80 SO AS TO INCREASE THESE FEES, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN OTHER SUPERVISORY FEES, AND MAKE CERTAIN OF THESE FEES ALSO APPLY TO INMATES; TO AMEND ACT 146 OF 1979, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MANDATORY DATES FOR SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO ESTABLISH 5:00 P.M. ON THE FIRST THURSDAY IN JUNE AS THE TIME FOR ADJOURNING SINE DIE AND TO CHANGE THE DATE FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO GIVE THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL THIRD READING WITHOUT EXTENDING THE DATE OF SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT FROM APRIL FIFTEENTH TO MARCH THIRTY-FIRST; TO AMEND ACT 145 OF 1983, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF CORPORATIONS BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA JOBS-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, SO AS TO ALLOW THE AUTHORITY TO MAKE GRANTS OR LOANS TO, OR GUARANTEES FOR, THE BENEFIT OF CERTAIN NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS ORGANIZED BY THE AUTHORITY; TO AMEND SECTION 9 OF PART II OF ACT 512 OF 1984, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1984, SO AS TO ALLOW SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO APPLY FOR WAIVER FROM THE MAINTENANCE OF FINANCIAL EFFORT REQUIREMENT AND TO REQUIRE THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO ESTABLISH A MILLAGE RATE TO MAINTAIN THE MINIMUM EFFORT; TO AMEND ITEM (4) OF SECTION 12-21-2420 OF THE 1976 CODE, PERTAINING TO THE ADMISSIONS TAX, SO AS TO EXEMPT THE PROCEEDS OF CARNIVALS, CIRCUSES, AND COMMUNITY FAIRS WHEN SUCH PROCEEDS ARE DONATED TO A HOSPITAL; TO AMEND SECTION 14-3-650 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE FILING OF CERTAIN NOTICES OF INTENT TO APPEAL, SO AS TO CHANGE THE FEE FOR FILING SUCH NOTICE FROM THREE DOLLARS TO FIFTY DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 11-11-430 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE LIMITATION OF GENERAL REVENUES WHICH CAN BE USED FOR DEBT SERVICE, SO AS TO REDUCE THE FIVE PERCENT LIMIT BEGINNING IN FISCAL YEAR 1985-86 BY ONE-HALF OF ONE PERCENT EACH FISCAL YEAR UNTIL A NEW LIMIT OF TWO AND ONE-HALF PERCENT IS ACHIEVED IN FISCAL YEAR 1989-90 AND THEREAFTER; TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-1620 AND 9-11-150, BOTH AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO PERMIT A BENEFICIARY TO SELECT AN OPTIONAL PAYMENT PLAN IF THE MEMBER DIES BEFORE THE FIRST PAYMENT IS DUE; TO AMEND ACT 111 OF 1977, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AUCTIONS AND AUCTIONEERS, SO AS TO EXEMPT SALES SPONSORED BY PUREBRED LIVESTOCK (BEEF CATTLE, SWINE, HORSES, AND SHEEP) ASSOCIATIONS AND PUREBRED LIVESTOCK BREEDER FARM SALES AND TO EXEMPT PUREBRED LIVESTOCK AUCTIONEERS FROM CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT SELF-PROPELLED FARM MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-160, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO RECIPROCAL CERTIFICATION OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE SECTION SHALL NOT APPLY TO A PHYSICIAN OR SURGEON WHO HAS MADE AN APPLICATION FOR LICENSURE PRIOR TO JUNE 1,1985; TO AMEND AN ACT OF 1985 BEARING RATIFICATION NUMBER 6, RELATING TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE EXTENSION OF THE TIME FOR THE FILING OF APPLICATIONS REQUIRED BY SECTION 12-43-220 OF THE 1976 CODE (FOR SPECIAL LAND USE VALUATION) FOR THE TAX YEAR 1984, SO AS TO EXTEND THAT TIME FURTHER AND TO INCLUDE THE TAX YEAR 1985; TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD SHALL DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHEREBY THIS STATE AND ITS AGENCIES, DEPARTMENTS, INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES IN PROCURING NECESSARY PRODUCTS TO PERFORM THEIR ASSIGNED DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS MUST OBTAIN PRODUCTS MADE, MANUFACTURED, OR GROWN IN SOUTH CAROLINA IF AVAILABLE OR MUST OBTAIN PRODUCTS MADE, MANUFACTURED, OR GROWN IN THE UNITED STATES IF SIMILAR SOUTH CAROLINA PRODUCTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE BEFORE ANY FOREIGN MADE, MANUFACTURED, OR GROWN PRODUCTS MAY BE PROCURED; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-785 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO ISSUE A PERMANENT LICENSE PLATE TO CERTAIN OWNERS OF TRAILERS OR SEMI-TRAILERS AND TO PROVIDE AN ANNUAL FEE; TO AMEND ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 35, OF TITLE 12 OF THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 12-35-519 SO AS TO LIMIT TO THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS THE MAXIMUM SALES TAX ON SALES OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT TO CHURCHES, TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR CLAIMING THE LIMITATION, AND PROVIDE A PENALTY; TO AMEND AN ACT OF 1985 BEARING RATIFICATION NUMBER 188, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SAVINGS ASSOCIATION ACT, SO AS TO DIRECT THE STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO CONDUCT THE STUDY REQUIRED BY THE ACT ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT ITS FINDING BE SUBMITTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY NO LATER THAN JANUARY 31, 1986, AND EVERY YEAR THEREAFTER, AND REQUIRE THAT THE FINDINGS BE INCLUDED IN ITS ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-80, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS BY STATE EMPLOYEES INSURANCE, SO AS TO REDUCE FROM FIVE HUNDRED TO TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES WHICH ARE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE BEFORE DEDUCTIONS ARE ALLOWED; TO AMEND ACT 82 OF 1977, AS AMENDED RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE A MEMBER TO BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE STATE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-20, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE INCOME TAX SO AS TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE ADOPTED FOR STATE INCOME TAX PURPOSES FEDERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO CONTEMPORANEOUS RECORDKEEPING AND DEPRECIATION OF AUTOMOBILES; TO AUTHORIZE THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL TO HONOR IN THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR VOUCHERS FOR AIRFARE AND REGISTRATION FEES IN CONNECTION WITH MEETINGS IN JULY AND AUGUST IN THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR IF ADVANCE PAYMENT RESULTS IN A SAVINGS AND AGENCY FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-610, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO ANNUAL LEAVE FOR STATE EMPLOYEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN EMPLOYEE OF A STATE AGENCY WHICH ALLOWED A ACCUMULATION OF UNUSED ANNUAL LEAVE IN EXCESS OF FORTY-FIVE DAYS ON JUNE 2, 1972, MAY CARRY FORWARD THE AMOUNT HE HAD ACCUMULATED AS OF THAT DATE; TO AMEND CHAPTER 15 OF TITLE 52 OF THE 1976 CODE RELATING TO COIN-OPERATED DEVICES BY ADDING SECTION 52-15-390 SO AS TO REQUIRE AN OPERATOR'S LICENSE BEFORE ENGAGING IN OR OPERATING COIN-OPERATED DEVICES AND TO REPEAL SECTION 52-15-245 RELATING TO LOCATION LICENSES; TO AMEND ACT 150 OF 1979, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR JUDGE AND SOLICITORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR MONTHLY BENEFITS BEGINNING AT THE AGE OF SIXTY-FIVE WITH AT LEAST FOUR YEARS' SERVICE IN THE POSITION AND AT LEAST TWENTY-FIVE YEARS' OTHER SERVICE WITH THE STATE; TO ESTABLISH THE GOVERNANCE OF THE OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE PRINTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS POWERS AND DUTIES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 11-25-10, 11-25-20, 11-25-30, AND 11-25-40 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD OVER PUBLIC PRINTING, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD'S AUTHORITY DOES NOT EXTEND TO LEGISLATIVE PRINTING OR PRINTING OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 2-13-210,RELATING TO THE PUBLICATION OF ANNUAL ACTS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE REFERENCE TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE PRINTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES (LPITR) AND TO DELETE REQUIREMENTS REFERENCING THE TIME OF PERFORMANCE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 2-13-180, 2-13-190, AND 2-13-200, RELATING TO PUBLICATION OF ADVANCE SHEETS, DISTRIBUTION, AND SALE OF SUCH SHEETS BY THE CODE COMMISSIONER, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE PRINTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES TO PREPARE THE ACTS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS FOR PUBLICATION AND PROVIDE FOR THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF THOSE PUBLICATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 2-13-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE CODE COMMISSIONER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CODE COMMISSIONER AND THE CLERKS OF THE TWO HOUSES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PREPARING THE ACTS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS FOR PUBLICATION; TO AMEND SECTION 2-7-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION OF ACTS AND ADVANCE SHEETS, SO AS TO ELIMINATE REFERENCES TO THE ADVANCE SHEETS AND TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR PRINTING; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 2-13-220 RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO EXTEND DEADLINES FOR THE PUBLIC PRINTER FOR VARIOUS PRINTING FOR THE CODE COMMISSIONER; TO AMEND SECTION 59-21-150 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO TUITION REIMBURSEMENT FOR ALL SCHOOL DISTRICT AND STATE AGENCY SCHOOL EMPLOYEES FOR WHOM STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED, SO AS TO PROVIDE ELIGIBILITY FOR ALL SCHOOL DISTRICT AND STATE AGENCY SCHOOL EMPLOYEES RATHER THAN SCHOOL DISTRICT PRINCIPALS, INSTRUCTIONAL SUPERVISORS, AND CLASSROOM TEACHERS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-35-720, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE ALLOCATION OF ACCOMMODATION TAX REVENUES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REVENUES MAY BE EXPENDED FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATED WITH TOURISM-RELATED PROJECTS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 57-5-1320, 57-5-1330, 57-5-1340 THROUGH 57-5-1440, ALL AS AMENDED, AND 57-5-1450 THROUGH 57-5-1480 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO TURNPIKE PROJECTS, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES TO TURNPIKE REVENUE BONDS TO TURNPIKE BONDS, TO ESTABLISH A SEPARATE DIVISION WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO ADMINISTER TURNPIKE Facilities AND TO ESTABLISH A SEPARATE TURNPIKE FACILITY ACCOUNT, TO PROVIDE THAT INTEREST EARNED ON TURNPIKE FACILITY ACCOUNT BALANCES MUST BE CREDITED TO THE TURNPIKE FACILITY ACCOUNT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE BONDS ISSUED MAY BE EITHER REVENUE BONDS PAYABLE SOLELY FROM TURNPIKE Facility REVENUES, GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE STATE, OR HIGHWAY BONDS ISSUED PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 3 OF CHAPTER 11 OF TITLE 57; TO AUTHORIZE THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO FINANCE CONSTRUCTION OF CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-140, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSES, SO AS TO IN THE FEE FROM FOUR TO TEN DOLLARS AND TO REQUIRE THE INCREASED REVENUES TO BE EXPENDED TO IMPROVE ACCESS ROUTES TO DISTRESSED AND IMPACTED AREAS OF THE STATE; TO CREATE THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES, AND POWERS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION SHOULD ASSIGN EIGHT OF ITS AGENTS TO DRUG ENFORCEMENT AND NARCOTICS CONTROL ACTIVITIES IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THIS STATE AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THESE AGENTS ARE TO BE ASSIGNED; TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-260 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE APPLICATION OF THE PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DIVISION OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE EXEMPTIONS ALL JUDGES WITHIN THE UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM AND ALL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT INSTEAD OF EXEMPTING ONLY THE SUPREME COURT JUSTICES AND CIRCUIT COURT JUDGES, REFEREES, RECEIVERS, JURORS, AND MASTERS IN EQUITY; TO MAKE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FROM SURPLUS; TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION TO EXPEND UP TO SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS OF THE FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE STATE UNDER SECTION 903 OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT, AS AMENDED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF MISCELLANEOUS REPAIRS TO OFFICE BUILDINGS AND ALTERATIONS AND REPLACEMENT OF FIXED EQUIPMENT IN OFFICE BUILDINGS OF THE COMMISSION; TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON BEHALF OF THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON TO PURCHASE CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF CHARLESTON AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED FOUR MILLION, TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH FUNDS WILL BE OBTAINED AND REPAID CONCERNING THE PURCHASE; TO ENABLE THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL TO ALLOW ALTERNATIVES TO REGULATION 19-310(b) UNTIL JULY 1, 1987; TO EXTEND THE DEADLINE FOR MAKING WRITTEN APPLICATION FOR HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION TO JULY FIFTH FOR THE TAX YEAR 1985 ONLY; TO INCREASE CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE, REGISTRATION, AND OTHER FEES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE LIMITED DURATION OF THESE INCREASES, TO EXEMPT PERSONS SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER FROM CERTAIN OF THESE INCREASES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF THE INCREASED REVENUE TO IMPROVE ACCESS ROUTES TO DISTRESSED AND IMPACTED AREAS OF THE STATE; AND TO EMPOWER THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNOR AND THE TREASURER TO ISSUE STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS FOR ARMORY EXPANSION AND RENOVATION AND EQUIPMENT PURCHASES FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina: