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H*4775 Session 113 (1999-2000)
H*4775(Rat #0466, Act #0387 of 2000) General Bill, By House Ways and Means
A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF STATE
GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING, JULY 1, 2000 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; TO
REGULATE THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS; TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION
OF STATE GOVERNMENT DURING THE FISCAL YEAR; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS
AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976 CODE, RELATING TO SALES AND USE
TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM THE TAX SALES OF CLOTHING, CLOTHING
ACCESSORIES, FOOTWEAR, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND COMPUTERS DURING A PERIOD
BEGINNING 12:01 A.M. ON THE FIRST FRIDAY IN AUGUST AND ENDING AT TWELVE
MIDNIGHT THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO REQUIRE THE
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE BEFORE JULY TENTH OF EACH YEAR TO PUBLISH AND MAKE
AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AND RETAILERS A LIST OF THE ARTICLES QUALIFYING FOR
THIS EXEMPTION; BY ADDING SECTION 8-23-110 SO AS TO DIRECT THE DEFERRED
COMPENSATION COMMISSION TO ENSURE THAT APPROPRIATE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
DOCUMENTS ALLOW EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS, TO ALLOW POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE
STATE, INCLUDING SCHOOL DISTRICTS, PARTICIPATING IN STATE DEFERRED
COMPENSATION PLANS OR IN SUCH PLANS OF OTHER PROVIDERS TO MAKE EMPLOYER
CONTRIBUTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR MATCHING OR OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS BY THE STATE
TO STATE EMPLOYEES PARTICIPATING IN SUCH PLANS TO THE EXTENT FUNDS ARE
APPROPRIATED FOR THIS PURPOSE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE AMOUNT, TERMS, AND
CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS MUST BE DETERMINED BY THE STATE BUDGET AND
CONTROL BOARD; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS
FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX ACT, SO AS TO UPDATE THE
REFERENCE DATE WHEREBY THIS STATE ADOPTS VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL
REVENUE CODE OF 1986; TO AMEND SECTION 59-149-50, RELATING TO THE ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS FOR A LIFE SCHOLARSHIP, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT
STUDENTS MUST PASS ALL COURSES REQUIRED FOR A STAR DIPLOMA AND ADJUST FISCAL
YEAR 2000-2001 APPROPRIATIONS TO REFLECT THIS CHANGE IN ELIGIBILITY; TO REPEAL
SECTIONS 59-39-105 AND 59-39-190 RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND THE
PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS FOR THE STAR DIPLOMA, AND TO REPEAL SECTION
59-103-175, RELATING TO INCLUDING STAR DIPLOMA INFORMATION IN HIGH SCHOOL AND
HIGHER EDUCATION AWARENESS COUNSELING, ALL SO AS TO REPEAL THE STAR DIPLOMA
PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1795, RELATING TO AN EXCEPTION TO THE EARNINGS
LIMITATION APPLICABLE TO COVERED EMPLOYMENT OF A RETIRED CERTIFIED TEACHER, SO
AS TO CHANGE FROM JULY 15 TO MAY 31 OF EACH YEAR THE TIME BEFORE WHICH A
MEMBER OF THE SYSTEM MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT BY A SCHOOL
DISTRICT; TO AMEND SECTION 59-118-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN
REGARD TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA ACADEMIC ENDOWMENT INCENTIVE ACT WHERE MATCHING
STATE FUNDS ARE PROVIDED TO QUALIFYING COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES FOR ENDOWMENT
GIFTS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "QUALIFYING
COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY" TO INCLUDE TWO-YEAR STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS
INCLUDING COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY REGIONAL CAMPUSES; BY ADDING SECTION
51-13-765, SO AS TO ALLOW THE PATRIOT'S POINT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO
MAINTAIN SPECIAL ACCOUNTS WHICH RETAIN AND CARRY OVER FUNDS FROM YEAR TO YEAR,
TO HOLD ALL SPECIAL ACCOUNT EARNINGS AND INTEREST FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE
AUTHORITY, AND TO REQUIRE ANNUAL REPORTS OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES FROM
THESE ACCOUNTS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-2332, RELATING TO THE ISSUE OF THE
STANDARD LICENSE PLATE TO A VEHICLE MANUFACTURER FOR VEHICLES USED IN EMPLOYEE
BENEFIT PROGRAMS, TESTING, OR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE
ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE FROM SIX HUNDRED NINETY-SEVEN DOLLARS AND FORTY-SIX
CENTS TO EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-710, AS AMENDED,
RELATING TO DUTIES OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD IN ESTABLISHING AND
MAINTAINING THE STATE GROUP HEALTH, DENTAL, LIFE, AND DISABILITY INSURANCE
PLANS, SO AS TO REQUIRE A PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE BOARD MAY INCREASE
EMPLOYEE PAID PREMIUMS OR REDUCE BENEFITS IN THE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE
PLANS, TO PROHIBIT ANY SUCH ADJUSTMENTS IN THE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE
PLANS EXCEPT WHILE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IS MEETING IN REGULAR SESSION, AND TO
ADJUST EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS, DEDUCTIBLES, AND COPAYMENTS IN THE STATE HEALTH
INSURANCE PLAN EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2001; TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-510, AS
AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SALE OF CERTAIN HUNTING LICENSES, SO AS TO DELETE THE
AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO ISSUE A TEN-DAY
NONRESIDENTIAL BIG GAME PERMIT; TO AMEND SECTION 59-31-360, RELATING TO WAIVER
OF TEXTBOOK RENTAL CHARGES BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO
ALLOW THE WAIVER FOR KINDERGARTEN, AS WELL AS GRADES ONE THROUGH TWELVE; BY
ADDING SECTION 59-47-120 SO AS TO ALLOW THE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND
TO REQUIRE TEACHING OR CLINICAL STAFF EMPLOYED BY THE SCHOOL WHO ATTEND
ADVANCED TRAINING PAID FOR BY THE SCHOOL TO CONTRACT WITH THE SCHOOL TO REMAIN
IN EMPLOYMENT FOR A MINIMUM OF ONE YEAR BEYOND COMPLETION OF THE TRAINING, AND
TO REIMBURSE THE SCHOOL FOR EXPENSES INCURRED FOR THE TRAINING IF THE EMPLOYEE
BREACHES THE CONTRACT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEFINITION OF "ADVANCED
TRAINING" BY REGULATION; TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 23, RELATING TO THE STATE
LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, BY ADDING ARTICLE 12 SO AS TO ENACT "THE NATIONAL
CRIME PREVENTION AND PRIVACY COMPACT ACT"; TO AMEND SECTION 9-9-50, AS
AMENDED, RELATING TO CREDITED SERVICE IN THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR MEMBERS OF
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO DELETE CREDITED SERVICE PROVISIONS SPECIFIC TO
MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND TO PROVIDE THAT GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEMBERS
MAY ESTABLISH SERVICE CREDIT AT THE SAME COST AND UNDER THE SAME CONDITIONS AS
MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM MAY ESTABLISH SERVICE; BY
ADDING SECTION 1-1-1035 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO STATE FUNDS OR MEDICAID FUNDS
SHALL BE EXPENDED TO PERFORM ABORTIONS, EXCEPT FOR THOSE ABORTIONS AUTHORIZED
BY FEDERAL LAW UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM; BY ADDING SECTION 8-23-115 SO AS TO
PROVIDE THAT AS AN ADDITIONAL BENEFIT FOR STATE EMPLOYEES, PARTICIPATING IN
THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN, THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION COMMISSION SHALL
ENSURE THAT CONTRACTS ENTERED INTO WITH THIRD PARTY VENDORS INCLUDE PROVISIONS
THAT DIRECT THE VENDOR TO PROVIDE CONSULTATIVE SERVICES FOR PLAN PARTICIPANTS;
TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA CAPITAL GAIN HOLDING PERIOD REFORM ACT BY AMENDING
SECTION 12-6-1150 RELATING TO THE STATE INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR A PORTION OF
NET CAPITAL GAIN, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE SEPARATE STATE HOLDING PERIOD OF TWO
YEARS TO QUALIFY FOR THE DEDUCTION, REQUIRE THE HOLDING PERIOD FOR THE STATE
DEDUCTION TO CONFORM TO THE FEDERAL HOLDING PERIOD FOR LONG-TERM CAPITAL GAIN,
AND TO DELETE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE; BY ADDING SECTION 59-125-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE
THAT AS EXISTING CAPACITY ALLOWS, WINTHROP UNIVERSITY MAY OFFER GRADUATE-LEVEL
IN-STATE TUITION TO RESIDENTS OF THE MEMBER COUNTIES OF THE CAROLINAS
PARTNERSHIP FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AS LONG AS NO NEW SECTION OF ANY
SCHEDULED CLASS IS REQUIRED TO BE OPENED TO ACCOMMODATE SUCH STUDENTS AND NO
QUALIFIED SOUTH CAROLINA GRADUATE STUDENT SHALL LOSE A POSITION IN A CLASS DUE
TO A NORTH CAROLINA STUDENT; TO AMEND SECTION 59-48-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING
TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SPECIAL SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS, SO
AS TO PROVIDE FOR SIX ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD; TO AMEND TITLE 44,
RELATING TO HEALTH BY ADDING CHAPTER 130, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA
SENIORS' PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM ACT", WHICH INCLUDES PROVISIONS TO DEFINE
"PRESCRIPTION DRUG" FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROGRAM; TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM
ADMINISTERED BY THE OFFICE OF INSURANCE SERVICES OF THE STATE BUDGET AND
CONTROL BOARD TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN PURCHASING PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
TO RESIDENTS OF THIS STATE WHO HAVE  ATTAINED AGE SIXTY-FIVE YEARS WHO ARE
INELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID OR ANY OTHER PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS AND WHOSE
ANNUAL INCOME DOES NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED FIFTY PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY
LEVEL; TO REQUIRE SEMIANNUAL REPORTS TO THE GOVERNOR AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
FOR THE EVALUATION OF THE PROGRAM; TO AUTHORIZE EXPANSION OF THE PROGRAM UNDER
CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROGRAM MUST BE FUNDED FROM PROCEEDS
OF THE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT; AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES TO SEEK A MEDICAID WAIVER TO EXPAND PRESCRIPTION DRUG SERVICES TO
MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES; BY ADDING SECTION 44-37-40 SO AS TO ENACT THE
"UNIVERSAL NEWBORN HEARING SCREENING AND INTERVENTION ACT" INCLUDING
PROVISIONS TO REQUIRE NEWBORN HEARING SCREENING AND THE PROVISION OF SCREENING
INFORMATION AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION; TO ESTABLISH EVALUATION AND
INTERVENTION PROCEDURES AND SERVICES; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO ESTABLISH SCREENING REPORTING PROCEDURES FOR
HOSPITALS, AUDIOLOGISTS, AND EARLY INTERVENTIONISTS; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT
TO ESTABLISH MONITORING AND MEASUREMENT OF THE SCREENINGS AND INTERVENTIONS
EFFECTIVENESS; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH THE NEWBORN HEARING
SCREENING AND INTERVENTION ADVISORY COUNCIL; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO
ESTABLISH REIMBURSEMENT PROCEDURES FOR EXPENSES INCURRED; AND TO PROVIDE THAT
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT UNDER THIS SECTION MUST BE FUNDED FROM
PROCEEDS OF THE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT; BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-78, SO AS
TO PROVIDE THAT AN ENTITY THAT OPERATES A HEALTH CARE FACILITY REQUIRING A
CERTIFICATE OF NEED MAY DEVELOP AND OPERATE FACILITIES, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES
IN ANY LOCATION WHERE SUCH FACILITIES, PROGRAMS, OR SERVICES SUPPORT THE
ENTITY OR PROVIDE SERVICES TO RESIDENTS IF ALL OTHER STATUTORY AND REGULATORY
REQUIREMENTS ARE MET; TO AMEND TITLE 44 BY ADDING CHAPTER 128 SO AS TO ENACT
THE "SOUTH CAROLINA YOUTH SMOKING PREVENTION ACT", INCLUDING REQUIRING THE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO DEVELOP A YOUTH SMOKING
PREVENTION PLAN WHICH MAY INCLUDE AWARDING GRANTS TO LOCAL AGENCIES,
ORGANIZATIONS, AND ENTITIES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE
DEPARTMENT UNDER THIS CHAPTER MUST BE FUNDED FROM PROCEEDS RECEIVED FROM THE
TOBACCO SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, AND TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA YOUTH
SMOKING PREVENTION ADVISORY COMMISSION TO ADVISE THE DEPARTMENT IN THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS ACT AND PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP; TO AMEND SECTION
6-5-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS BY POLITICAL
SUBDIVISIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS RECEIVING MEDICAID
FUNDS APPROPRIATED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ARE AUTHORIZED TO UTILIZE
APPROPRIATED FUNDS AND OTHER MONIES TO PARTICIPATE IN CERTAIN INVESTMENTS AND
TO PROVIDE THAN NO MORE THAN FORTY PERCENT OF THE FUNDS AND OTHER MONIES MAY
BE INVESTED IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; TO AMEND TITLE 51, BY ADDING
CHAPTER 18 TO ESTABLISH THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES HERITAGE TRUST PROGRAM; TO
AMEND SECTION 12-6-5060, RELATING TO CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS ALLOWED ON STATE
INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RETURNS, SO AS TO ALLOW CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE WAR BETWEEN
THE STATES HERITAGE TRUST FUND, AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, RELATING TO
PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT PROPERTY HELD IN TRUST PURSUANT TO
THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES HERITAGE TRUST FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 14-1-208, AS
AMENDED, RELATING TO ASSESSMENTS IMPOSED IN MUNICIPAL COURT, SO AS TO INCREASE
THE ASSESSMENT FROM SEVENTY-FOUR PERCENT OF THE FINE IMPOSED TO ONE HUNDRED
PERCENT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE ADDITIONAL MONIES COLLECTED ARE REMITTED TO THE
STATE TREASURER FOR THE GOVERNOR'S TASK FORCE ON LITTER, AND TO EXEMPT THE
EXPENDITURE OF THESE FUNDS FROM THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 35 OF TITLE 11; TO
PROVIDE FOR MONIES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE FOR REDUCTION OF
NONSTATE COSTS OF OPERATING JUVENILE DETENTION CENTERS; TO AMEND SECTION
16-11-700, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF LITTERING, SO AS TO
ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PORTION OF THE FINES IMPOSED FOR VIOLATIONS
MUST BE DEPOSITED IN THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE AND USED BY THE OFFICE OF
THE GOVERNOR TO FUND A LITTER CONTROL PROGRAM; TO AMEND ARTICLE 11, CHAPTER 1,
TITLE 13, RELATING TO THE ADVISORY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT, SO AS TO DELETE THE WORD "ADVISORY" FROM THE DESIGNATION OF THE
COUNCIL, TO PROVIDE FOR MEMBERSHIP ON THE COUNCIL OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA
RESEARCH AUTHORITY IN THE PLACE OF THE SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS EXPANSION
COUNCIL, TO INCLUDE OTHER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN GRANT APPROVALS,
AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-85, RELATING TO THE
PURPOSE AND USE OF STATE RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS, SO AS TO SPECIFY
QUALIFYING INFRASTRUCTURE AND OTHER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND TO
REDEFINE "LOCAL GOVERNMENT" TO MEAN A COUNTY OR GROUP OF COUNTIES PURSUANT TO
SECTION 4-9-20 INSTEAD OF A MUNICIPALITY ORGANIZED PURSUANT TO TITLE 5; BY
ADDING SECTION 59-111-75 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE MILITARY DEPARTMENT THROUGH
THE ADJUTANT GENERAL TO DEVELOP A LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM WHEREBY TALENTED AND
QUALIFIED STATE RESIDENTS MAY ATTEND STATE PUBLIC OR PRIVATE COLLEGES AND
UNIVERSITIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING INCENTIVES FOR ENLISTING OR
REMAINING IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD IN AREAS OF CRITICAL NEED, AND
TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROCEDURES, CONDITIONS, AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROGRAM; TO
AMEND SECTION 12-36-140, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS OF "STORAGE" AND "USE"
FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SALES AND USE TAX ACT AND SECTION
12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES TAX, SO AS TO
CLARIFY THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA SALES AND USE TAX DOES NOT APPLY TO THE
DISTRIBUTION OF DIRECT MAIL ADVERTISING MATERIALS WHICH ARE DISTRIBUTED IN
THIS STATE BY ANY PERSON ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF PROVIDING COOPERATIVE
DIRECT MAIL ADVERTISING; TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-10, 9-1-470, 9-1-1140,
9-1-1540, 9-1-1650, ALL AS AMENDED, 9-1-1660, AND 9-1-1910, ALL RELATING TO
DEFINITIONS, MEMBERSHIP BY EMPLOYERS, PURCHASE OF SERVICE CREDIT, WITHDRAWAL
OF CONTRIBUTIONS BY MEMBER, AND PROVISIONS FOR BENEFICIARIES WHEN A MEMBER
DIES IN SERVICE, AND THE MINIMUM BENEFIT FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA
RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO REVISE AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS, CORRECT
CROSS-REFERENCES, CLARIFY THAT A PREREQUISITE FOR ANY BENEFIT IS AT LEAST FIVE
YEARS OF EARNED SERVICE, TO REVISE RETIREMENT PAYMENT PROVISIONS UPON THE
DEATH OF A RETIRED MEMBER, TO REVISE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND PAYMENT
AMOUNTS REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH SERVICE CREDIT FOR SERVICE OUTSIDE OF THE
VARIOUS STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS AND DELETE THE LUMP SUM PURCHASE TO OFFSET A
REDUCTION FOR EARLY RETIREMENT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-11-10, 9-11-40, 9-11-50,
9-11-60, 9-11-70, 9-11-80, ALL AS AMENDED, 9-11-130 AND 9-11-210, AS AMENDED,
9-11-220, ALL RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, MEMBERSHIP OF EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES,
CREDITED SERVICE, SERVICE RETIREMENT ELIGIBILITY AND RETIREMENT ALLOWANCES,
DISABILITY RETIREMENT, PROVISIONS FOR BENEFICIARIES WHEN A MEMBER DIES IN
SERVICE, EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS, FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH
CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO REVISE AND PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS, CORRECT CROSS REFERENCES, CLARIFY THAT A PREREQUISITE
FOR ANY BENEFIT IS AT LEAST FIVE YEARS OF EARNED SERVICE, TO REVISE
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND PAYMENT AMOUNTS REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH SERVICE
CREDIT FOR SERVICE OUTSIDE OF THE VARIOUS STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS; TO AMEND
SECTIONS 9-1-1620, AS AMENDED, 9-11-150, AS AMENDED, 9-11-110, AS AMENDED, AND
9-1-1660, RELATING TO OPTIONAL ALLOWANCES FOR BENEFICIARIES FOR RETIRED
MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE
OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND PAYMENTS TO BENEFICIARIES FOLLOWING IN-SERVICE
DEATH OF MEMBERS OF THESE SYSTEMS, SO AS TO REVISE THE OPTIONS AND MAKE
CONFORMING AMENDMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-730, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO
PERSONS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS
AND THE COSTS FOR SUCH EMPLOYEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN
PERSONS WHO HAVE RETURNED TO STATE SERVICE AFTER TERMINATING BEFORE
RETIREMENT; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 9-1-80, 9-1-440, 9-1-500, 9-1-850, 9-1-860,
9-1-1040, 9-1-1150, 9-1-1530, 9-1-1535, 9-1-1700, 9-1-1710, 9-1-1720,
9-1-1730, 9-1-1860, 9-11-55, 9-11-325, AND 9-11-330, ALL RELATING TO THE SOUTH
CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM OR THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT
SYSTEM AND ALL MADE OBSOLETE BY THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION; TO AMEND
SECTION 9-8-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RETIREMENT AND RETIREMENT ALLOWANCES
UNDER THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR JUDGES AND SOLICITORS, SO AS TO EXTEND THE
DATE BY WHICH A JUDGE OR SOLICITOR MAY RETIRE TO THE END OF THE CALENDAR YEAR
IN WHICH THE JUDGE OR SOLICITOR ATTAINS THE AGE OF SEVENTY-TWO YEARS RATHER
THAN UPON ATTAINING AGE SEVENTY-TWO; TO AMEND TITLE 11, RELATING TO PUBLIC
FINANCE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 49 SO AS TO ENACT THE "TOBACCO SETTLEMENT REVENUE
MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY ACT" PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STATE
INSTRUMENTALITY TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS FROM TOBACCO PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS UNDER
THE MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THIS STATE AND TOBACCO PRODUCT
MANUFACTURERS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, POWERS, AND DUTIES RELATING
TO THE RECEIPT, ALLOCATION, SECURITIZATION, AND DISPOSITION OF THESE PAYMENTS;
TO AUTHORIZE THE AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS FOR AUTHORIZED PURPOSES TO BE
SECURED BY AND PAID SOLELY FROM THESE PAYMENTS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISPOSITION
OF THESE PAYMENTS NOT NEEDED FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE INSTRUMENTALITY OR FOR
DEBT SERVICE ON THE BONDS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-23-10, 8-13-770, AND 15-78-60,
ALL AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF STATE AGENCY FOR PURPOSES OF
COVERAGE AND EXEMPTION FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT, THE BOARDS ON
WHICH MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY SERVE, AND THE EXCEPTIONS TO THE
WAIVER OF IMMUNITY UNDER THE TORT CLAIMS ACT, SO AS TO EXEMPT THE AUTHORITY
FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT, TO ALLOW MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY TO SERVE ON THE AUTHORITY, TO ADD AN EXCEPTION TO THE TORT CLAIMS ACT
FOR THE ACTIONS OF THE AUTHORITY, AND TO MAKE THESE PROVISIONS SEVERABLE, BY
ADDING SECTION 11-11-170 SO AS TO CREATE IN THE STATE TREASURY THE HEALTHCARE
TOBACCO SETTLEMENT FUND, THE TOBACCO COMMUNITY TRUST FUND, THE TOBACCO
SETTLEMENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND, AND THE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT LOCAL
GOVERNMENT FUND AS FUNDS SEPARATE FROM ALL OTHER FUNDS AND TO CREDIT TO THESE
FUNDS IN STATED PERCENTAGES ALL REVENUE RECEIVED BY THIS STATE FROM THE MASTER
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT OR BOND PROCEEDS DERIVED FROM THE SECURITIZATION OF THESE
PROCEEDS; TO PROVIDE THAT EARNINGS ON THESE FUNDS ARE CREDITED TO THEM, TO
PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF FUND PROCEEDS, INCLUDING HEALTH PROGRAMS, LOSS
REIMBURSEMENTS TO TOBACCO GROWERS, QUOTA OWNERS, AND WAREHOUSEMEN,
REVITALIZATION OF TOBACCO COMMUNITIES, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND FOR THE
OPERATION OF AND SOURCE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR THE OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF
THE DIVISION OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, TO
PROVIDE SPECIAL DISTRIBUTIONS FOR MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT REVENUES
RECEIVED BEFORE JULY 1, 2001; BY ADDING SECTION 13-1-45 ESTABLISHING THE SOUTH
CAROLINA WATER AND WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE FUND AND PROVIDING FOR ITS
OPERATION, INCLUDING THE DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR PROJECTS TO BE
FUNDED AND THE MANNERS OF FUNDING; TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-25, AS AMENDED,
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT
DEVELOP CRITERIA FOR ALLOCATING FUNDING THROUGH THE SOUTH CAROLINA FILM
OFFICE; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO OPEN SEASON FOR
ANTLERED DEER, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR HUNTING DEER ON SUNDAYS ON PRIVATE LAND IN
GAME ZONE 4; BY ADDING SECTION 54-3-260 SO AS TO REQUIRE APPROVAL OF THE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY PRIOR TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TERMINAL OR RAILROAD ON DANIEL
ISLAND BY THE STATE PORTS AUTHORITY; TO AMEND SECTION 44-56-170, AS AMENDED,
RELATING TO THE HAZARDOUS WASTE CONTINGENCY FUND, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR
THE MANNER IN WHICH FUNDS FROM FEES COLLECTED FROM HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL
ARE DISTRIBUTED AND TO REPEAL SUBSECTION C., SECTION 63, PART II, ACT 100 OF
1999; BY ADDING SECTION 54-7-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE HUNLEY COMMISSION
AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION IN ANY FILM EITHER
MAKES RELATING TO THE HUNLEY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE RECOVERY OF
THE HUNLEY WHICH IS FURNISHED TO ANOTHER PARTY FOR OTHER THAN A CONTRACTUAL
FEE SHALL INSERT IN APPROPRIATE PLACES AT THE BOTTOM AND END OF THE FILM A
SPECIFIED CAPTION; BY ADDING SECTION 37-2-307 SO AS TO REQUIRE MOTOR VEHICLE
DEALERS CHARGING CLOSING FEES ON SALES CONTRACTS TO PAY A ONCE YEARLY
REGISTRATION FEE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND TO REQUIRE CLOSING
COSTS TO BE DISCLOSED IN ADVERTISED CAR PRICES AND IN THE SALES CONTRACT AND
TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE DEALERSHIP; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-40, AS AMENDED,
RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF WAGES OF A PRISONER ALLOWED TO WORK AT PAID
EMPLOYMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MONIES DEPOSITED WITH THE STATE
TREASURER IN A SPECIAL ACCOUNT TO SUPPORT VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS MUST BE
DEPOSITED IN A SPECIAL ACCOUNT FOR THE USE OF THE STATE OFFICE OF VICTIM
ASSISTANCE TO PROVIDE VICTIM COMPENSATION, PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING, AND
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 14-1-206, 14-1-207, AND 14-1-208,
ALL AS AMENDED, ALL RELATING TO ASSESSMENTS IN GENERAL SESSIONS, FAMILY,
MAGISTRATES, AND MUNICIPAL COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
TO BE PROVIDED FOR THE COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY, AS APPLICABLE, IN A
SUPPLEMENTARY SCHEDULE OF THE ANNUAL EXTERNAL AUDIT; TO AMEND SECTION
14-1-211, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A SURCHARGE IN GENERAL SESSIONS COURT, SO AS
TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED FOR THE COUNTY IN A
SUPPLEMENTARY SCHEDULE BY THE ANNUAL EXTERNAL AUDIT; TO AMEND SECTION
12-43-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY AND
APPLICABLE ASSESSMENT RATIOS FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE
THAT THE FIVE PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO APPLICABLE TO COMMERCIAL FISHING BOATS
LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES EXTENDS TO BOATS ON OR FROM
WHICH COMMERCIAL FISHING EQUIPMENT LICENSED BY THAT DEPARTMENT IS USED; TO
AMEND SECTION 51-17-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MAXIMUM ACREAGE THAT MAY BE
ACQUIRED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE HERITAGE TRUST PROGRAM, SO AS TO RAISE
THE LIMITATION FROM ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES TO ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND
ACRES AND TO REQUIRE ADVANCE APPROVAL OF ACQUISITIONS BY THE COUNTY
LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, RELATING TO UNIFORM
ASSESSMENT RATIOS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF CERTAIN COMMERCIAL
TUGBOATS AT FIVE PERCENT OF FAIR MARKET VALUE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-840, AS
AMENDED, RELATING TO DELINQUENT REGISTRATION, SO AS TO UPDATE THE REFERENCE
DATE FOR THE BUILDING FUND INCLUDING THE REVENUES AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE
BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD SHALL APPROVE CERTAIN BUILDING PROJECTS; TO AMEND
SECTION 16-11-700, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF DUMPING LITTER OR
OTHER SOLID WASTE ON PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FINES
FOR VIOLATIONS, REQUIRE COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR A FIRST CONVICTION, AND INCREASE
THE AMOUNT OF COMMUNITY SERVICE REQUIRED FOR SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT
CONVICTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 22-8-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SALARY OF
MAGISTRATES AND THE NUMBER OF MAGISTRATES AUTHORIZED IN A COUNTY, SO AS TO
ALLOW A MAGISTRATE TO COUNT PRIOR SERVICE AS A MAGISTRATE FOR PURPOSES OF
SALARY PAID TO A MAGISTRATE IN THE MAGISTRATE'S INITIAL TERM; BY ADDING
SECTION 10-1-205 SO AS TO REQUIRE COMPUTERS IN PUBLIC LIBRARIES, PUBLIC SCHOOL
LIBRARIES, AND LIBRARIES IN PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING WHICH CAN
ACCESS THE INTERNET AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR USE BY THE PUBLIC OR STUDENTS TO
HAVE ITS COMPUTER-USE POLICIES DETERMINED BY LIBRARY GOVERNING BOARD WHICH USE
POLICIES MUST BE DESIGNED TO REDUCE THE ABILITY OF A USER TO ACCESS WEB SITES
DISPLAYING OBSCENE OR PORNOGRAPHIC MATERIAL; TO AMEND SECTION 15-78-60, AS
AMENDED, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS TO THE WAIVER OF IMMUNITY UNDER THE TORT
CLAIMS ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE FAILURE OF A LIBRARY'S GOVERNING BOARD TO
ADOPT THE POLICIES REQUIRED ABOVE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-910, AS AMENDED,
RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSING AND REGISTRATION FEES,
SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREDITING OF MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSING AND REGISTRATION
FEES AND PENALTIES NOT ALREADY CREDITED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION
INFRASTRUCTURE BANK TO THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND BEGINNING JULY 1, 2000; BY
ADDING ARTICLE 5 IN CHAPTER 10 OF TITLE 4, RELATING TO LOCAL SALES AND USE
TAXES, ENACTING THE PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION SALES TAX ACT, SO AS TO
AUTHORIZE THE IMPOSITION BY REFERENDUM APPROVAL OF A SALES AND USE TAX IN A
COUNTY IN INCREMENTS OF ONE-TENTH OF ONE PERCENT, NOT TO EXCEED TWO PERCENT,
TO PROVIDE FOR THOSE CIRCUMSTANCES RESULTING IN RESCINDING THE TAX, AND TO
REQUIRE THE TAX REVENUE TO BE USED TO REPLACE PROPERTY TAX REVENUES NOT
COLLECTED ON PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES, MOTORCYCLES, GENERAL AVIATION
AIRCRAFT, BOATS, AND BOAT MOTORS WHICH ARE EXEMPT FROM PROPERTY TAXES LEVIED
IN THE COUNTY IF A MAJORITY IN THE REFERENDUM FAVOR THE SALES TAX; TO AMEND
SECTION 11-11-150, RELATING TO THE REDUCTIONS IN THE REVENUE ESTIMATE FOR
AMOUNTS CREDITED TO THE TRUST FUND FOR TAX RELIEF, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE
REIMBURSEMENTS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-1510, AS
AMENDED, RELATING TO METHODS OF SOURCE SELECTION PURSUANT TO THE CONSOLIDATED
PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO ADD COMPETITIVE ON-LINE BIDDING TO THE METHODS OF
SOURCE SELECTION PERMITTED IN ADDITION TO COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING; AND TO
AMEND ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 35, TITLE 11, RELATING TO SOURCE SELECTION AND
CONTRACT FORMATION PURSUANT TO THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, BY ADDING
SECTION 11-35-1529, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR COMPETITIVE ON-LINE BIDDING IN
ADDITION TO OTHER METHODS OF SOURCE SELECTION PERMITTED IN ADDITION TO
COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING PURSUANT TO THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT
CODE.-AMENDED TITLE
03/07/00 House Introduced, read first time, placed on calendar
without reference HJ-15
03/08/00 House Special order, set for Monday, March 13, 2000 HJ-7
03/13/00 House Amended HJ-19
03/13/00 House Debate interrupted HJ-36
03/14/00 House Amended HJ-43
03/14/00 House Debate interrupted HJ-55
03/15/00 House Amended HJ-34
03/15/00 House Debate interrupted HJ-57
03/16/00 House Amended HJ-69
03/16/00 House Debate interrupted HJ-93
03/17/00 House Amended HJ-17
03/17/00 House Debate interrupted HJ-68
03/18/00 House Amended HJ-6
03/18/00 House Debate interrupted HJ-54
03/21/00 House Amended HJ-4
03/21/00 House Debate interrupted HJ-108
03/22/00 House Amended HJ-10
03/22/00 House Read second time HJ-110
03/22/00 House Roll call Yeas-76 Nays-38 HJ-110
03/22/00 House Ordered to third reading with notice of
amendments HJ-107
03/23/00 House Amended HJ-12
03/23/00 House Read third time and sent to Senate HJ-23
03/23/00 House Roll call Yeas-70 Nays-41 HJ-23
03/28/00 Senate Introduced and read first time SJ-232
03/28/00 Senate Referred to Committee on Finance SJ-232
05/03/00 Senate Committee report: Favorable with amendment
Finance SJ-17
05/04/00 Senate Amended SJ-71
05/04/00 Senate Debate interrupted SJ-71
05/08/00 Senate Read second time SJ-1
05/08/00 Senate Ordered to third reading with notice of amendments SJ-1
05/09/00 Senate Amended SJ-32
05/09/00 Senate Debate interrupted SJ-32
05/10/00 Senate Amended SJ-12
05/10/00 Senate Debate interrupted SJ-12
05/11/00 Senate Amended SJ-14
05/11/00 Senate Read third time and returned to House with
amendments SJ-14
05/18/00 House Debate adjourned on amendments HJ-50
05/18/00 House Senate amendment amended HJ-95
05/18/00 House Returned to Senate with amendments HJ-137
05/18/00 Senate Non-concurrence in House amendment SJ-33
05/18/00 House House insists upon amendment and conference
committee appointed Reps. Harrell, Quinn and
Kelley HJ-156
05/18/00 Senate Conference committee appointed Sens. Land,
Setzler, Moore SJ-33
06/22/00 Senate Conference report received and adopted
06/22/00 House Conference report received and adopted HJ-210
06/22/00 House Roll call Yeas-88 Nays-20 HJ-212
06/22/00 Senate Ordered enrolled for ratification
06/22/00 Ratified R 466
06/30/00 Certain items vetoed by Governor
09/26/00 Copies available
09/26/00 Act No. 387
01/10/01 House Veto sustained on certain items: Nos. 1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9
01/10/01 House Debate adjourned on Veto 3 until Tuesday,
January 16, 2001
01/16/01 House Debate adjourned on Veto 3 until Thursday,
January 18, 2001 HJ-17
01/18/01 House Debate adjourned on Veto 3 until Tuesday,
January 23, 2001 HJ-18
01/23/01 House Debate adjourned on Veto 3 until Thursday,
January 25, 2001 HJ-34
01/25/01 House Debate adjourned on Veto 3 until June 15, 2001 HJ-15
06/20/01 House Debate adjourned on Veto 3 until Tuesday,
January 8, 2002
01/08/02 House Debate adjourned on Veto 3 until Thursday,
January 10, 2002 HJ-64
01/10/02 House Debate adjourned on Veto 3 until Thursday,
January 24, 2002 HJ-11
01/24/02 House Debate adjourned on Veto 3 until Wednesday,
February 27, 2002 HJ-13
02/27/02 House Debate adjourned on Veto 3 HJ-88
02/27/02 House Debate adjourned on Veto 3 HJ-94
02/27/02 House Veto overridden by originating body Yeas-70
Nays-22 HJ-122
(A387, R466, H4775)
AN ACT TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING, JULY 1, 2000 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; TO REGULATE THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS; TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT DURING THE FISCAL YEAR; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976 CODE, RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM THE TAX SALES OF CLOTHING, CLOTHING ACCESSORIES, FOOTWEAR, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND COMPUTERS DURING A PERIOD BEGINNING 12:01 A.M. ON THE FIRST FRIDAY IN AUGUST AND ENDING AT TWELVE MIDNIGHT THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE BEFORE JULY TENTH OF EACH YEAR TO PUBLISH AND MAKE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AND RETAILERS A LIST OF THE ARTICLES QUALIFYING FOR THIS EXEMPTION; BY ADDING SECTION 8-23-110 SO AS TO DIRECT THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION COMMISSION TO ENSURE THAT APPROPRIATE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN DOCUMENTS ALLOW EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS, TO ALLOW POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE, INCLUDING SCHOOL DISTRICTS, PARTICIPATING IN STATE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS OR IN SUCH PLANS OF OTHER PROVIDERS TO MAKE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR MATCHING OR OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS BY THE STATE TO STATE EMPLOYEES PARTICIPATING IN SUCH PLANS TO THE EXTENT FUNDS ARE APPROPRIATED FOR THIS PURPOSE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE AMOUNT, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS MUST BE DETERMINED BY THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX ACT, SO AS TO UPDATE THE REFERENCE DATE WHEREBY THIS STATE ADOPTS VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986; TO AMEND SECTION 59-149-50, RELATING TO THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR A LIFE SCHOLARSHIP, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT STUDENTS MUST PASS ALL COURSES REQUIRED FOR A STAR DIPLOMA AND ADJUST FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001 APPROPRIATIONS TO REFLECT THIS CHANGE IN ELIGIBILITY; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 59-39-105 AND 59-39-190 RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND THE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS FOR THE STAR DIPLOMA, AND TO REPEAL SECTION 59-103-175, RELATING TO INCLUDING STAR DIPLOMA INFORMATION IN HIGH SCHOOL AND HIGHER EDUCATION AWARENESS COUNSELING, ALL SO AS TO REPEAL THE STAR DIPLOMA PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1795, RELATING TO AN EXCEPTION TO THE EARNINGS LIMITATION APPLICABLE TO COVERED EMPLOYMENT OF A RETIRED CERTIFIED TEACHER, SO AS TO CHANGE FROM JULY 15 TO MAY 31 OF EACH YEAR THE TIME BEFORE WHICH A MEMBER OF THE SYSTEM MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT BY A SCHOOL DISTRICT; TO AMEND SECTION 59-118-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN REGARD TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA ACADEMIC ENDOWMENT INCENTIVE ACT WHERE MATCHING STATE FUNDS ARE PROVIDED TO QUALIFYING COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES FOR ENDOWMENT GIFTS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "QUALIFYING COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY" TO INCLUDE TWO-YEAR STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS INCLUDING COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY REGIONAL CAMPUSES; BY ADDING SECTION 51-13-765, SO AS TO ALLOW THE PATRIOT'S POINT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO MAINTAIN SPECIAL ACCOUNTS WHICH RETAIN AND CARRY OVER FUNDS FROM YEAR TO YEAR, TO HOLD ALL SPECIAL ACCOUNT EARNINGS AND INTEREST FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE AUTHORITY, AND TO REQUIRE ANNUAL REPORTS OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES FROM THESE ACCOUNTS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-2332, RELATING TO THE ISSUE OF THE STANDARD LICENSE PLATE TO A VEHICLE MANUFACTURER FOR VEHICLES USED IN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PROGRAMS, TESTING, OR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE FROM SIX HUNDRED NINETY-SEVEN DOLLARS AND FORTY-SIX CENTS TO EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-710, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DUTIES OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD IN ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING THE STATE GROUP HEALTH, DENTAL, LIFE, AND DISABILITY INSURANCE PLANS, SO AS TO REQUIRE A PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE BOARD MAY INCREASE EMPLOYEE PAID PREMIUMS OR REDUCE BENEFITS IN THE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS, TO PROHIBIT ANY SUCH ADJUSTMENTS IN THE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS EXCEPT WHILE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IS MEETING IN REGULAR SESSION, AND TO ADJUST EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS, DEDUCTIBLES, AND COPAYMENTS IN THE STATE HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2001; TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-510, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SALE OF CERTAIN HUNTING LICENSES, SO AS TO DELETE THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO ISSUE A TEN-DAY NONRESIDENTIAL BIG GAME PERMIT; TO AMEND SECTION 59-31-360, RELATING TO WAIVER OF TEXTBOOK RENTAL CHARGES BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO ALLOW THE WAIVER FOR KINDERGARTEN, AS WELL AS GRADES ONE THROUGH TWELVE; BY ADDING SECTION 59-47-120 SO AS TO ALLOW THE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND TO REQUIRE TEACHING OR CLINICAL STAFF EMPLOYED BY THE SCHOOL WHO ATTEND ADVANCED TRAINING PAID FOR BY THE SCHOOL TO CONTRACT WITH THE SCHOOL TO REMAIN IN EMPLOYMENT FOR A MINIMUM OF ONE YEAR BEYOND COMPLETION OF THE TRAINING, AND TO REIMBURSE THE SCHOOL FOR EXPENSES INCURRED FOR THE TRAINING IF THE EMPLOYEE BREACHES THE CONTRACT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEFINITION OF "ADVANCED TRAINING" BY REGULATION; TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 23, RELATING TO THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, BY ADDING ARTICLE 12 SO AS TO ENACT "THE NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION AND PRIVACY COMPACT ACT"; TO AMEND SECTION 9-9-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CREDITED SERVICE IN THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO DELETE CREDITED SERVICE PROVISIONS SPECIFIC TO MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND TO PROVIDE THAT GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEMBERS MAY ESTABLISH SERVICE CREDIT AT THE SAME COST AND UNDER THE SAME CONDITIONS AS MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM MAY ESTABLISH SERVICE; BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-1035 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO STATE FUNDS OR MEDICAID FUNDS SHALL BE EXPENDED TO PERFORM ABORTIONS, EXCEPT FOR THOSE ABORTIONS AUTHORIZED BY FEDERAL LAW UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM; BY ADDING SECTION 8-23-115 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AS AN ADDITIONAL BENEFIT FOR STATE EMPLOYEES, PARTICIPATING IN THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN, THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION COMMISSION SHALL ENSURE THAT CONTRACTS ENTERED INTO WITH THIRD PARTY VENDORS INCLUDE PROVISIONS THAT DIRECT THE VENDOR TO PROVIDE CONSULTATIVE SERVICES FOR PLAN PARTICIPANTS; TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA CAPITAL GAIN HOLDING PERIOD REFORM ACT BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-1150 RELATING TO THE STATE INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR A PORTION OF NET CAPITAL GAIN, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE SEPARATE STATE HOLDING PERIOD OF TWO YEARS TO QUALIFY FOR THE DEDUCTION, REQUIRE THE HOLDING PERIOD FOR THE STATE DEDUCTION TO CONFORM TO THE FEDERAL HOLDING PERIOD FOR LONG-TERM CAPITAL GAIN, AND TO DELETE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE; BY ADDING SECTION 59-125-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AS EXISTING CAPACITY ALLOWS, WINTHROP UNIVERSITY MAY OFFER GRADUATE-LEVEL IN-STATE TUITION TO RESIDENTS OF THE MEMBER COUNTIES OF THE CAROLINAS PARTNERSHIP FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AS LONG AS NO NEW SECTION OF ANY SCHEDULED CLASS IS REQUIRED TO BE OPENED TO ACCOMMODATE SUCH STUDENTS AND NO QUALIFIED SOUTH CAROLINA GRADUATE STUDENT SHALL LOSE A POSITION IN A CLASS DUE TO A NORTH CAROLINA STUDENT; TO AMEND SECTION 59-48-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SPECIAL SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SIX ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD; TO AMEND TITLE 44, RELATING TO HEALTH BY ADDING CHAPTER 130, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA SENIORS' PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM ACT", WHICH INCLUDES PROVISIONS TO DEFINE "PRESCRIPTION DRUG" FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROGRAM; TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE OFFICE OF INSURANCE SERVICES OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN PURCHASING PRESCRIPTION DRUGS TO RESIDENTS OF THIS STATE WHO HAVE ATTAINED AGE SIXTY-FIVE YEARS WHO ARE INELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID OR ANY OTHER PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS AND WHOSE ANNUAL INCOME DOES NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED FIFTY PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL; TO REQUIRE SEMIANNUAL REPORTS TO THE GOVERNOR AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THE EVALUATION OF THE PROGRAM; TO AUTHORIZE EXPANSION OF THE PROGRAM UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROGRAM MUST BE FUNDED FROM PROCEEDS OF THE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT; AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO SEEK A MEDICAID WAIVER TO EXPAND PRESCRIPTION DRUG SERVICES TO MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES; BY ADDING SECTION 44-37-40 SO AS TO ENACT THE "UNIVERSAL NEWBORN HEARING SCREENING AND INTERVENTION ACT" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO REQUIRE NEWBORN HEARING SCREENING AND THE PROVISION OF SCREENING INFORMATION AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION; TO ESTABLISH EVALUATION AND INTERVENTION PROCEDURES AND SERVICES; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO ESTABLISH SCREENING REPORTING PROCEDURES FOR HOSPITALS, AUDIOLOGISTS, AND EARLY INTERVENTIONISTS; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH MONITORING AND MEASUREMENT OF THE SCREENINGS AND INTERVENTIONS EFFECTIVENESS; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH THE NEWBORN HEARING SCREENING AND INTERVENTION ADVISORY COUNCIL; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH REIMBURSEMENT PROCEDURES FOR EXPENSES INCURRED; AND TO PROVIDE THAT RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT UNDER THIS SECTION MUST BE FUNDED FROM PROCEEDS OF THE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT; BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-78, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ENTITY THAT OPERATES A HEALTH CARE FACILITY REQUIRING A CERTIFICATE OF NEED MAY DEVELOP AND OPERATE FACILITIES, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES IN ANY LOCATION WHERE SUCH FACILITIES, PROGRAMS, OR SERVICES SUPPORT THE ENTITY OR PROVIDE SERVICES TO RESIDENTS IF ALL OTHER STATUTORY AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS ARE MET; TO AMEND TITLE 44 BY ADDING CHAPTER 128 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA YOUTH SMOKING PREVENTION ACT", INCLUDING REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO DEVELOP A YOUTH SMOKING PREVENTION PLAN WHICH MAY INCLUDE AWARDING GRANTS TO LOCAL AGENCIES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND ENTITIES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT UNDER THIS CHAPTER MUST BE FUNDED FROM PROCEEDS RECEIVED FROM THE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, AND TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA YOUTH SMOKING PREVENTION ADVISORY COMMISSION TO ADVISE THE DEPARTMENT IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS ACT AND PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP; TO AMEND SECTION 6-5-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS BY POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS RECEIVING MEDICAID FUNDS APPROPRIATED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ARE AUTHORIZED TO UTILIZE APPROPRIATED FUNDS AND OTHER MONIES TO PARTICIPATE IN CERTAIN INVESTMENTS AND TO PROVIDE THAN NO MORE THAN FORTY PERCENT OF THE FUNDS AND OTHER MONIES MAY BE INVESTED IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; TO AMEND TITLE 51, BY ADDING CHAPTER 18 TO ESTABLISH THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES HERITAGE TRUST PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-5060, RELATING TO CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS ALLOWED ON STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RETURNS, SO AS TO ALLOW CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES HERITAGE TRUST FUND, AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT PROPERTY HELD IN TRUST PURSUANT TO THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES HERITAGE TRUST FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 14-1-208, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ASSESSMENTS IMPOSED IN MUNICIPAL COURT, SO AS TO INCREASE THE ASSESSMENT FROM SEVENTY-FOUR PERCENT OF THE FINE IMPOSED TO ONE HUNDRED PERCENT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE ADDITIONAL MONIES COLLECTED ARE REMITTED TO THE STATE TREASURER FOR THE GOVERNOR'S TASK FORCE ON LITTER, AND TO EXEMPT THE EXPENDITURE OF THESE FUNDS FROM THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 35 OF TITLE 11; TO PROVIDE FOR MONIES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE FOR REDUCTION OF NONSTATE COSTS OF OPERATING JUVENILE DETENTION CENTERS; TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-700, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF LITTERING, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PORTION OF THE FINES IMPOSED FOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE DEPOSITED IN THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE AND USED BY THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR TO FUND A LITTER CONTROL PROGRAM; TO AMEND ARTICLE 11, CHAPTER 1, TITLE 13, RELATING TO THE ADVISORY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, SO AS TO DELETE THE WORD "ADVISORY" FROM THE DESIGNATION OF THE COUNCIL, TO PROVIDE FOR MEMBERSHIP ON THE COUNCIL OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY IN THE PLACE OF THE SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS EXPANSION COUNCIL, TO INCLUDE OTHER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN GRANT APPROVALS, AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-85, RELATING TO THE PURPOSE AND USE OF STATE RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS, SO AS TO SPECIFY QUALIFYING INFRASTRUCTURE AND OTHER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND TO REDEFINE "LOCAL GOVERNMENT" TO MEAN A COUNTY OR GROUP OF COUNTIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 4-9-20 INSTEAD OF A MUNICIPALITY ORGANIZED PURSUANT TO TITLE 5; BY ADDING SECTION 59-111-75 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE MILITARY DEPARTMENT THROUGH THE ADJUTANT GENERAL TO DEVELOP A LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM WHEREBY TALENTED AND QUALIFIED STATE RESIDENTS MAY ATTEND STATE PUBLIC OR PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING INCENTIVES FOR ENLISTING OR REMAINING IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD IN AREAS OF CRITICAL NEED, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROCEDURES, CONDITIONS, AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-140, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS OF "STORAGE" AND "USE" FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SALES AND USE TAX ACT AND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES TAX, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA SALES AND USE TAX DOES NOT APPLY TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF DIRECT MAIL ADVERTISING MATERIALS WHICH ARE DISTRIBUTED IN THIS STATE BY ANY PERSON ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF PROVIDING COOPERATIVE DIRECT MAIL ADVERTISING; TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-10, 9-1-470, 9-1-1140, 9-1-1540, 9-1-1650, ALL AS AMENDED, 9-1-1660, AND 9-1-1910, ALL RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, MEMBERSHIP BY EMPLOYERS, PURCHASE OF SERVICE CREDIT, WITHDRAWAL OF CONTRIBUTIONS BY MEMBER, AND PROVISIONS FOR BENEFICIARIES WHEN A MEMBER DIES IN SERVICE, AND THE MINIMUM BENEFIT FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO REVISE AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS, CORRECT CROSS-REFERENCES, CLARIFY THAT A PREREQUISITE FOR ANY BENEFIT IS AT LEAST FIVE YEARS OF EARNED SERVICE, TO REVISE RETIREMENT PAYMENT PROVISIONS UPON THE DEATH OF A RETIRED MEMBER, TO REVISE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND PAYMENT AMOUNTS REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH SERVICE CREDIT FOR SERVICE OUTSIDE OF THE VARIOUS STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS AND DELETE THE LUMP SUM PURCHASE TO OFFSET A REDUCTION FOR EARLY RETIREMENT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-11-10, 9-11-40, 9-11-50, 9-11-60, 9-11-70, 9-11-80, ALL AS AMENDED, 9-11-130 AND 9-11-210, AS AMENDED, 9-11-220, ALL RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, MEMBERSHIP OF EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES, CREDITED SERVICE, SERVICE RETIREMENT ELIGIBILITY AND RETIREMENT ALLOWANCES, DISABILITY RETIREMENT, PROVISIONS FOR BENEFICIARIES WHEN A MEMBER DIES IN SERVICE, EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS, FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO REVISE AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS, CORRECT CROSS REFERENCES, CLARIFY THAT A PREREQUISITE FOR ANY BENEFIT IS AT LEAST FIVE YEARS OF EARNED SERVICE, TO REVISE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND PAYMENT AMOUNTS REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH SERVICE CREDIT FOR SERVICE OUTSIDE OF THE VARIOUS STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-1620, AS AMENDED, 9-11-150, AS AMENDED, 9-11-110, AS AMENDED, AND 9-1-1660, RELATING TO OPTIONAL ALLOWANCES FOR BENEFICIARIES FOR RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND PAYMENTS TO BENEFICIARIES FOLLOWING IN-SERVICE DEATH OF MEMBERS OF THESE SYSTEMS, SO AS TO REVISE THE OPTIONS AND MAKE CONFORMING AMENDMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-730, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERSONS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS AND THE COSTS FOR SUCH EMPLOYEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN PERSONS WHO HAVE RETURNED TO STATE SERVICE AFTER TERMINATING BEFORE RETIREMENT; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 9-1-80, 9-1-440, 9-1-500, 9-1-850, 9-1-860, 9-1-1040, 9-1-1150, 9-1-1530, 9-1-1535, 9-1-1700, 9-1-1710, 9-1-1720, 9-1-1730, 9-1-1860, 9-11-55, 9-11-325, AND 9-11-330, ALL RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM OR THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND ALL MADE OBSOLETE BY THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 9-8-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RETIREMENT AND RETIREMENT ALLOWANCES UNDER THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR JUDGES AND SOLICITORS, SO AS TO EXTEND THE DATE BY WHICH A JUDGE OR SOLICITOR MAY RETIRE TO THE END OF THE CALENDAR YEAR IN WHICH THE JUDGE OR SOLICITOR ATTAINS THE AGE OF SEVENTY-TWO YEARS RATHER THAN UPON ATTAINING AGE SEVENTY-TWO; TO AMEND TITLE 11, RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 49 SO AS TO ENACT THE "TOBACCO SETTLEMENT REVENUE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY ACT" PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STATE INSTRUMENTALITY TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS FROM TOBACCO PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS UNDER THE MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THIS STATE AND TOBACCO PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, POWERS, AND DUTIES RELATING TO THE RECEIPT, ALLOCATION, SECURITIZATION, AND DISPOSITION OF THESE PAYMENTS; TO AUTHORIZE THE AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS FOR AUTHORIZED PURPOSES TO BE SECURED BY AND PAID SOLELY FROM THESE PAYMENTS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISPOSITION OF THESE PAYMENTS NOT NEEDED FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE INSTRUMENTALITY OR FOR DEBT SERVICE ON THE BONDS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-23-10, 8-13-770, AND 15-78-60, ALL AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF STATE AGENCY FOR PURPOSES OF COVERAGE AND EXEMPTION FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT, THE BOARDS ON WHICH MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY SERVE, AND THE EXCEPTIONS TO THE WAIVER OF IMMUNITY UNDER THE TORT CLAIMS ACT, SO AS TO EXEMPT THE AUTHORITY FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT, TO ALLOW MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO SERVE ON THE AUTHORITY, TO ADD AN EXCEPTION TO THE TORT CLAIMS ACT FOR THE ACTIONS OF THE AUTHORITY, AND TO MAKE THESE PROVISIONS SEVERABLE, BY ADDING SECTION 11-11-170 SO AS TO CREATE IN THE STATE TREASURY THE HEALTHCARE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT FUND, THE TOBACCO COMMUNITY TRUST FUND, THE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND, AND THE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUND AS FUNDS SEPARATE FROM ALL OTHER FUNDS AND TO CREDIT TO THESE FUNDS IN STATED PERCENTAGES ALL REVENUE RECEIVED BY THIS STATE FROM THE MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT OR BOND PROCEEDS DERIVED FROM THE SECURITIZATION OF THESE PROCEEDS; TO PROVIDE THAT EARNINGS ON THESE FUNDS ARE CREDITED TO THEM, TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF FUND PROCEEDS, INCLUDING HEALTH PROGRAMS, LOSS REIMBURSEMENTS TO TOBACCO GROWERS, QUOTA OWNERS, AND WAREHOUSEMEN, REVITALIZATION OF TOBACCO COMMUNITIES, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND FOR THE OPERATION OF AND SOURCE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR THE OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE DIVISION OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, TO PROVIDE SPECIAL DISTRIBUTIONS FOR MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT REVENUES RECEIVED BEFORE JULY 1, 2001; BY ADDING SECTION 13-1-45 ESTABLISHING THE SOUTH CAROLINA WATER AND WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE FUND AND PROVIDING FOR ITS OPERATION, INCLUDING THE DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED AND THE MANNERS OF FUNDING; TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-25, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT DEVELOP CRITERIA FOR ALLOCATING FUNDING THROUGH THE SOUTH CAROLINA FILM OFFICE; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO OPEN SEASON FOR ANTLERED DEER, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR HUNTING DEER ON SUNDAYS ON PRIVATE LAND IN GAME ZONE 4; BY ADDING SECTION 54-3-260 SO AS TO REQUIRE APPROVAL OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY PRIOR TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TERMINAL OR RAILROAD ON DANIEL ISLAND BY THE STATE PORTS AUTHORITY; TO AMEND SECTION 44-56-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE HAZARDOUS WASTE CONTINGENCY FUND, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH FUNDS FROM FEES COLLECTED FROM HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL ARE DISTRIBUTED AND TO REPEAL SUBSECTION C., SECTION 63, PART II, ACT 100 OF 1999; BY ADDING SECTION 54-7-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE HUNLEY COMMISSION AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION IN ANY FILM EITHER MAKES RELATING TO THE HUNLEY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE RECOVERY OF THE HUNLEY WHICH IS FURNISHED TO ANOTHER PARTY FOR OTHER THAN A CONTRACTUAL FEE SHALL INSERT IN APPROPRIATE PLACES AT THE BOTTOM AND END OF THE FILM A SPECIFIED CAPTION; BY ADDING SECTION 37-2-307 SO AS TO REQUIRE MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS CHARGING CLOSING FEES ON SALES CONTRACTS TO PAY A ONCE YEARLY REGISTRATION FEE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND TO REQUIRE CLOSING COSTS TO BE DISCLOSED IN ADVERTISED CAR PRICES AND IN THE SALES CONTRACT AND TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE DEALERSHIP; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF WAGES OF A PRISONER ALLOWED TO WORK AT PAID EMPLOYMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MONIES DEPOSITED WITH THE STATE TREASURER IN A SPECIAL ACCOUNT TO SUPPORT VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS MUST BE DEPOSITED IN A SPECIAL ACCOUNT FOR THE USE OF THE STATE OFFICE OF VICTIM ASSISTANCE TO PROVIDE VICTIM COMPENSATION, PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 14-1-206, 14-1-207, AND 14-1-208, ALL AS AMENDED, ALL RELATING TO ASSESSMENTS IN GENERAL SESSIONS, FAMILY, MAGISTRATES, AND MUNICIPAL COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED FOR THE COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY, AS APPLICABLE, IN A SUPPLEMENTARY SCHEDULE OF THE ANNUAL EXTERNAL AUDIT; TO AMEND SECTION 14-1-211, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A SURCHARGE IN GENERAL SESSIONS COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED FOR THE COUNTY IN A SUPPLEMENTARY SCHEDULE BY THE ANNUAL EXTERNAL AUDIT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY AND APPLICABLE ASSESSMENT RATIOS FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FIVE PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO APPLICABLE TO COMMERCIAL FISHING BOATS LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES EXTENDS TO BOATS ON OR FROM WHICH COMMERCIAL FISHING EQUIPMENT LICENSED BY THAT DEPARTMENT IS USED; TO AMEND SECTION 51-17-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MAXIMUM ACREAGE THAT MAY BE ACQUIRED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE HERITAGE TRUST PROGRAM, SO AS TO RAISE THE LIMITATION FROM ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES TO ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND ACRES AND TO REQUIRE ADVANCE APPROVAL OF ACQUISITIONS BY THE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, RELATING TO UNIFORM ASSESSMENT RATIOS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF CERTAIN COMMERCIAL TUGBOATS AT FIVE PERCENT OF FAIR MARKET VALUE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-840, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DELINQUENT REGISTRATION, SO AS TO UPDATE THE REFERENCE DATE FOR THE BUILDING FUND INCLUDING THE REVENUES AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD SHALL APPROVE CERTAIN BUILDING PROJECTS; TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-700, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF DUMPING LITTER OR OTHER SOLID WASTE ON PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FINES FOR VIOLATIONS, REQUIRE COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR A FIRST CONVICTION, AND INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF COMMUNITY SERVICE REQUIRED FOR SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT CONVICTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 22-8-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SALARY OF MAGISTRATES AND THE NUMBER OF MAGISTRATES AUTHORIZED IN A COUNTY, SO AS TO ALLOW A MAGISTRATE TO COUNT PRIOR SERVICE AS A MAGISTRATE FOR PURPOSES OF SALARY PAID TO A MAGISTRATE IN THE MAGISTRATE'S INITIAL TERM; BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-205 SO AS TO REQUIRE COMPUTERS IN PUBLIC LIBRARIES, PUBLIC SCHOOL LIBRARIES, AND LIBRARIES IN PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING WHICH CAN ACCESS THE INTERNET AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR USE BY THE PUBLIC OR STUDENTS TO HAVE ITS COMPUTER-USE POLICIES DETERMINED BY LIBRARY GOVERNING BOARD WHICH USE POLICIES MUST BE DESIGNED TO REDUCE THE ABILITY OF A USER TO ACCESS WEB SITES DISPLAYING OBSCENE OR PORNOGRAPHIC MATERIAL; TO AMEND SECTION 15-78-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS TO THE WAIVER OF IMMUNITY UNDER THE TORT CLAIMS ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE FAILURE OF A LIBRARY'S GOVERNING BOARD TO ADOPT THE POLICIES REQUIRED ABOVE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-910, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSING AND REGISTRATION FEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREDITING OF MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSING AND REGISTRATION FEES AND PENALTIES NOT ALREADY CREDITED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BANK TO THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND BEGINNING JULY 1, 2000; BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 IN CHAPTER 10 OF TITLE 4, RELATING TO LOCAL SALES AND USE TAXES, ENACTING THE PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION SALES TAX ACT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE IMPOSITION BY REFERENDUM APPROVAL OF A SALES AND USE TAX IN A COUNTY IN INCREMENTS OF ONE-TENTH OF ONE PERCENT, NOT TO EXCEED TWO PERCENT, TO PROVIDE FOR THOSE CIRCUMSTANCES RESULTING IN RESCINDING THE TAX, AND TO REQUIRE THE TAX REVENUE TO BE USED TO REPLACE PROPERTY TAX REVENUES NOT COLLECTED ON PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES, MOTORCYCLES, GENERAL AVIATION AIRCRAFT, BOATS, AND BOAT MOTORS WHICH ARE EXEMPT FROM PROPERTY TAXES LEVIED IN THE COUNTY IF A MAJORITY IN THE REFERENDUM FAVOR THE SALES TAX; TO AMEND SECTION 11-11-150, RELATING TO THE REDUCTIONS IN THE REVENUE ESTIMATE FOR AMOUNTS CREDITED TO THE TRUST FUND FOR TAX RELIEF, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENTS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-1510, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO METHODS OF SOURCE SELECTION PURSUANT TO THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO ADD COMPETITIVE ON-LINE BIDDING TO THE METHODS OF SOURCE SELECTION PERMITTED IN ADDITION TO COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING; AND TO AMEND ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 35, TITLE 11, RELATING TO SOURCE SELECTION AND CONTRACT FORMATION PURSUANT TO THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, BY ADDING SECTION 11-35-1529, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR COMPETITIVE ON-LINE BIDDING IN ADDITION TO OTHER METHODS OF SOURCE SELECTION PERMITTED IN ADDITION TO COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING PURSUANT TO THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE.
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