H*3267 Session 105 (1983-1984)
H*3267(Rat #0625, Act #0512 of 1984) General Bill, By House Ways and Means
General Appropriations Bill.-st
01/10/84 House Introduced, read first time, placed on calendar
without reference HJ-321
01/11/84 House Special order, set for Wednesday, Jan. 18, 1984
at 3:00 p.m. HJ-354
01/18/84 House Amended HJ-555
01/18/84 House Debate interrupted HJ-561
01/19/84 House Amended HJ-578
01/19/84 House Debate interrupted HJ-603
01/24/84 House Amended HJ-621
01/24/84 House Debate interrupted HJ-635
01/25/84 House Amended HJ-689
01/25/84 House Debate interrupted HJ-691
01/26/84 House Amended HJ-717
01/26/84 House Debate interrupted HJ-734
01/31/84 House Amended HJ-750
01/31/84 House Debate interrupted HJ-768
02/01/84 House Amended HJ-781
02/01/84 House Debate interrupted HJ-803
02/02/84 House Amended HJ-811
02/02/84 House Debate interrupted HJ-811
02/07/84 House Amended HJ-843
02/07/84 House Debate interrupted HJ-850
02/09/84 House Debate interrupted HJ-881
02/16/84 House Amended HJ-937
02/16/84 House Debate interrupted HJ-939
02/21/84 House Amended HJ-967
02/21/84 House Debate interrupted HJ-977
02/22/84 House Debate interrupted HJ-1016
02/23/84 House Amended HJ-1049
02/23/84 House Debate interrupted HJ-1058
02/24/84 House Amended HJ-1076
02/24/84 House Debate interrupted HJ-1095
02/28/84 House Debate interrupted HJ-1121
02/29/84 House Amended HJ-1142
02/29/84 House Debate interrupted HJ-1158
03/01/84 House Debate interrupted HJ-1227
03/06/84 House Amended HJ-1253
03/06/84 House Debate interrupted HJ-1265
03/07/84 House Amended HJ-1296
03/07/84 House Debate interrupted HJ-1313
03/08/84 House Amended HJ-1337
03/08/84 House Debate interrupted HJ-1378
03/09/84 House Amended HJ-1408
03/09/84 House Debate interrupted HJ-1432
03/13/84 House Debate interrupted HJ-1453
03/14/84 House Amended HJ-1501
03/14/84 House Debate interrupted HJ-1511
03/15/84 House Amended HJ-1524
03/15/84 House Debate interrupted HJ-1588
03/16/84 House Amended HJ-1622
03/16/84 House Debate interrupted HJ-1654
03/20/84 House Amended HJ-1663
03/20/84 House Debate interrupted HJ-1697
03/21/84 House Amended HJ-1713
03/21/84 House Debate interrupted HJ-1790
03/22/84 House Amended HJ-1797
03/22/84 House Debate interrupted HJ-1833
03/23/84 House Amended HJ-1846
03/23/84 House Read second time HJ-1987
03/24/84 House Read third time and sent to Senate HJ-1989
03/27/84 Senate Introduced and read first time SJ-1183
03/27/84 Senate Referred to Committee on Finance SJ-1183
05/15/84 Senate Committee report: Favorable with amendment
Finance SJ-1799
05/16/84 Senate Amended SJ-1829
05/16/84 Senate Debate interrupted SJ-1841
05/17/84 Senate Amended SJ-1858
05/17/84 Senate Debate interrupted SJ-1861
05/22/84 Senate Amended SJ-1876
05/22/84 Senate Debate interrupted SJ-1886
05/23/84 Senate Amended SJ-1903
05/23/84 Senate Debate interrupted SJ-1913
05/24/84 Senate Amended SJ-1947
05/24/84 Senate Debate interrupted SJ-1963
05/25/84 Senate Amended SJ-2002
05/25/84 Senate Debate interrupted SJ-2008
05/28/84 Senate Amended SJ-2013
05/28/84 Senate Debate interrupted SJ-2033
05/29/84 Senate Amended SJ-2044
05/29/84 Senate Debate interrupted SJ-2116
05/30/84 Senate Amended SJ-2123
05/30/84 Senate Debate interrupted SJ-2143
05/31/84 Senate Debate interrupted SJ-2167
06/01/84 Senate Read second time SJ-2204
06/01/84 Senate Ordered to third reading with notice of
amendments SJ-2204
06/05/84 Senate Amended SJ-2221
06/05/84 Senate Debate interrupted SJ-2245
06/06/84 Senate Amended SJ-2255
06/06/84 Senate Debate interrupted SJ-2297
06/07/84 Senate Amended SJ-2308
06/07/84 Senate Read third time SJ-82392
06/07/84 Senate Returned SJ-2392
06/13/84 House Senate amendment amended HJ-3647
06/13/84 House Returned HJ-3677
06/13/84 Senate Non-concurrence in House amendment SJ-2506
06/14/84 House House insists upon amendment and conference
committee appointed Reps. Mangum, Lewis &
Patterson HJ-3683
06/14/84 Senate Conference committee appointed Sens. Dennis,
Lindsay, and Horace Smith SJ-2508
06/22/84 House Free conference powers granted HJ-3984
06/22/84 House Free conference committee appointed Mangum, Lewis
& Patterson HJ-3984
06/22/84 Senate Free conference powers granted SJ-2798
06/22/84 Senate Free conference committee appointed Senators
Dennis, Lindsay, H.C. Smith SJ-2798
06/22/84 House Free conference report received HJ-3989
06/22/84 House Free conference report adopted HJ-4020
06/22/84 House Reconsider vote whereby free conference report
adopted HJ-4020
06/22/84 House Free conference report adopted HJ-4021
06/22/84 Senate Free conference report received SJ-2798
06/22/84 Senate Free conference report adopted SJ-2798
06/22/84 Senate Ordered enrolled for ratification SJ-2828
06/22/84 Ratified R 625
06/28/84 Certain items vetoed by Governor
08/03/84 House Veto sustained on certain items: Nos. 1,2,3 & 5
08/03/84 House Debate adjourned
08/07/84 House Veto sustained on certain items: No. 4
08/07/84 Act No. 512
No. 512
(R625, H3267)
AN ACT TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF THE
STATE
GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1984, 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
PROVIDE THAT FOR THE TAX YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1984, AND ENDING
DECEMBER 31,
1984, THE ANNUAL INFLATION ADJUSTMENTS TO STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME
TAX RATES AND
TO CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS AND DEDUCTIONS 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; TO AMEND CHAPTER 11 OF TITLE 1,
CODE OF LAWS
OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL
BOARD, BY
ADDING SECTION 1-11-135 SO AS TO PERMIT THE BOARD TO CHARGE FEES FOR
THE REVIEW
OF PROPOSALS BY COUNTIES OR MUNICIPALITIES FOR THE ISSUANCE OR
REFUNDING OF
INDUSTRIAL, HOSPITAL, OR POLLUTION CONTROL BONDS; TO AMEND SECTION
60-1-30,
RELATING TO OFFICER AND COMPENSATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE SOUTH
CAROLINA STATE LIBRARY, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION OF BOARD
MEMBERS
RECEIVING COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE THE MEMBERS TO
RECEIVE THE
USUAL MILEAGE, PER DIEM, AND SUBSISTENCE AS PROVIDED BY LAW FOR
MEMBERS OF STATE
BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS; TO AMEND SECTION, PART II OF ACT
178 OF
1981, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF REVENUES OF STATE BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS,
SO AS TO REQUIRE THE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL SOIL
CLASSIFIERS AND
THE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS TO REMIT
REVENUE TO THE STATE
TREASURER AT LEAST WEEKLY TO BE CREDITED TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE
STATE; TO
AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 12-21-1725 SO AS TO DEFINE
CERTAIN TERMS
FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOFT DRINKS TAX; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-21-1740, AS
AMENDED,
12-21-1790, 12-21-1840, AS AMENDED, 12-21-1860, 12-21-2100, AND 12-21-2120, AS
AMENDED, ALL RELATING TO THE SOFT DRINKS TAX, SO AS TO DELETE THE
REQUIREMENTS
FOR CROWNS AND LIDS BEING PLACED ON SOFT DRINKS AND TO ALLOW THE
USE OF THE
REPORTING METHOD ON SOFT DRINKS, SYRUPS, POWDERS, AND POWDERED
BASES; TO AMEND
SECTIONS 12-21-2870, AS AMENDED, AND 12-21-2980, RELATING TO CONTRABAND
BEER,
WINE, CIGARETTES, SHELLS, CARTRIDGES, AND PLAYING CARDS AND PRIMA
FACIE EVIDENCE
THAT SUCH ARTICLES ARE FOR SALE, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO ALL
ITEMS EXCEPT
CIGARETTES AND ELIMINATE PROVISIONS FOR AUCTIONS OF CONTRABAND
GOODS, AND TO
REPEAL SECTIONS 12-21-1770, 12-21-1780, 12-21-1960, 12-21-1970, 12-21-1980,
12-21-1990, 12-21-2000, 12-21-2010, 12-21-2020, 12-21-2030, 12-21-2050,
12-21-2060, 12-21-2070, AND 12-21-2130, ALL RELATING TO THE SOFT DRINK TAX;
TO
AMEND SECTIONS 12-21-330, 12-21-340, 12-21-360, AS AMENDED, AND 12-21-370,
RELATING TO THE DOCUMENTARY STAMP TAX, SO, AS TO PHASE OUT THE TAX
ON BONDS,
CAPITAL STOCK, NOTES, MORTGAGES, ASSIGNMENTS OF WAGES, AND CERTAIN
OTHER
INSTRUMENTS AND LEASES OVER THREE FISCAL YEARS COMMENCING JULY 1,
1984, AND
ENDING JUNE 30, 1987, TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-360, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO
THE TAX
ON NOTES, MORTGAGES, ASSIGNMENTS OF WAGES AND CERTAIN OTHER
INSTRUMENTS, SO AS
TO EXCLUDE COMMERCIAL PAPER FROM THE TAX AND TO DEFINE
"COMMERCIAL
PAPER"TO REPEAL EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1987, SECTIONS 12-21-330,12-21-340,
12-21-360, AND 12-21-370, RELATING TO VARIOUS DOCUMENTARY STAMP TAXES
FOLLOWING
THE PHASE-OUT OF THE TAXES, AND TO REPEAL SECTION 12-21-390, RELATING
TO THE TAX
ON POWERS OF ATTORNEY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-35-550, AS AMENDED,
RELATING TO SALES
AND USE TAXES, SO AS TO EXEMPT THE GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALE OF TANGIBLE
PERSONAL
PROPERTY TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT NOT INCLUDING GROSS PROCEEDS
OF ELECTRICITY
AND THE TRANSMISSION OF THE VOICE OR OF MESSAGES; TO ENACT THE
"SOUTH
CAROLINA EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1984"; TO AMEND THE 1970
CODE BY
ADDING SECTION 12-35-515 AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-35-580, AS AMENDED,
12-35-610,
AND 12-35-1550, RELATING TO THE SALE AND USE TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR
AN
ADDITIONAL ONE PERCENT SALES AND USE TAX ON CERTAIN SEGMENTS OF THE
POPULATION,
TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROCEEDS OF THIS ADDITIONAL TAX SHALL BE
DEPOSITED IN A
SEPARATE AND DISTINCT FUND FROM THE STATE GENERAL FUND, AND TO
PROVIDE FOR THE
MANNER IN WHICH THE PROCEEDS OF THIS ADDITIONAL TAX SHALL BE
COLLECTED AND
EXPENDED; TO AMEND ARTICLE 21, CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE 12 OF THE 1976 CODE
BY ADDING
SECTION 12-7-2418 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SPECIFIED RESIDENT INDIVIDUALS
FILING
STATE INCOME TAX RETURNS ARE ENTITLED TO CERTAIN INCOME TAX CREDITS
ON THEIR
RETURNS, OR A REFUND FROM THE STATE GENERAL FUND TO THE EXTENT THE
CREDIT IS NOT
USED AS AN OFFSET AGAINST INCOME TAXES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE
MANNER IN WHICH
THIS CREDIT OR REFUND SHALL BE APPLIED FOR AND RECEIVED AND THE
MANNER IN WHICH
THE AMOUNT OF THIS CREDIT MAY BE ADJUSTED; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY
ADDING
SECTIONS 59-1-430, 59-1-440, 59-5-65, 59-19-340, 59-21-150, 59-21-600, ARTICLE
8 TO CHAPTER 21 OF TITLE 59, CHAPTER 24 TO TITLE 59, SECTIONS 59-29-55,
59-29-170, 59-33-100, 59-39-160, 59-39-170, 59-53-1950, 59-53-1960, 59-101-280,
59-103-130, AND 59-103-140, SO AS TO PROHIBIT MAKE-UP DAYS ON SATURDAY, TO
PROVIDE AN INSTRUCTIONAL DAY OF NOT LESS THAN SIX HOURS FOR
SECONDARY AND
ELEMENTARY STUDENTS AND LIMIT CLASS INTERRUPTIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR
THE POWERS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, TO AUTHORIZE THE
BOARD OF
TRUSTEES IN EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ESTABLISH CHILD DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMS FOR
CHILDREN WHO WILL ATTAIN THE AGE OF FOUR ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER
FIRST OF THE
APPLICABLE SCHOOL YEAR, TO REIMBURSE TEACHERS, PRINCIPALS, AND
INSTRUCTIONAL
SUPERVISORS FOR TUITION AT THE PUBLIC COLLEGE RATE FOR A THREE-HOUR
COURSE EVERY
TWO YEARS IN THEIR SPECIALTIES, TO PROVIDE FOR ADEQUATE EDUCATIONAL
SERVICES FOR
TRAINABLE MENTALLY HANDICAPPED PUPILS AND PROFOUNDLY MENTALLY
HANDICAPPED PUPILS,
TO ESTABLISH A TEACHER INCENTIVE PROGRAM STATEWIDE DURING SCHOOL
YEAR 1986-87,
TO PROVIDE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS BE ASSESSED
FOR
INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT CAPABILITIES AND TO
DEVELOP A SCHOOL
PRINCIPAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXAMINATION OF THE
CURRENT
STATUS OF THE TEACHING OF SOUTH CAROLINA HISTORY TO ESTABLISH
CRITERIA FOR THE
ADOPTION OF TEXTBOOKS WHICH INCORPORATE BLACK HISTORY AND TO
DEVELOP AND LOCATE
MATERIALS FOR BLACK HISTORY INSTRUCTION, TO REQUIRE EACH PUBLIC
SCHOOL TO
INSTRUCT STUDENTS IN BLACK HISTORY BY THE 1989-90 SCHOOL YEAR AND TO
PROVIDE FOR
THE EXAMINATION OF MATERIAL FOR GRADES 1-6 ON THE RELATIONSHIP OF
AGRICULTURE AND
OTHER INDUSTRIES TO THE STATE'S ECONOMY, TO REQUIRE, BY AUGUST 15,
1987, GIFTED
AND TALENTED ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY STUDENTS BE PROVIDED
PROGRAMS TO DEVELOP
THEIR UNIQUE TALENTS, TO PROVIDE FOR EMOTIONALLY HANDICAPPED PUPILS,
TO PROVIDE
THAT IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES STUDENTS IN
GRADES
NINE THROUGH TWELVE MUST HAVE PASSED AT LEAST FOUR COURSES WITH AN
OVERALL
PASSING AVERAGE IN THE PRECEDING SEMESTER, TO PROVIDE FOR THE
SECONDARY SCHOOLS
TO EMPHASIZE TEACHING AS A CAREER OPPORTUNITY, TO PROVIDE FOR
VOCATIONAL
EDUCATION, TO REQUIRE THAT JOB PREPARATORY PROGRAMS TO CONTINUE
AFTER 1987-88
MUST HAVE PLACED AT LEAST FIFTY PERCENT OF GRADUATES FOR THE
PREVIOUS THREE YEARS
IN THEIR TRAINING AREA AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE
PUBLICLY-SUPPORTED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES TO EMPHASIZE TEACHING
AS A CAREER
OPPORTUNITY AND TO DEVELOP TUTORING PROGRAMS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE
COMMISSION ON
HIGHER EDUCATION TO ADOPT GUIDELINES FOR PUBLICLY-SUPPORTED
COLLEGES AND
UNIVERSITIES TO USE TO EMPHASIZE TEACHING AS A CAREER OPPORTUNITY
AND TO PROVIDE
TUTORING PROGRAMS, TO PROVIDE FOR CENTERS FOR EXCELLENCE IN
TEACHER TRAINING
PROGRAMS AT SELECTED PUBLIC AND PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES;
TO AMEND
SECTION 59-21-20, RELATING TO APPROPRIATIONS FOR STATE AID FOR SALARIES
FOR THE
SCHOOL TERM, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR STATE AID FOR A ONE HUNDRED
NINETY-DAY TERM;
TO AMEND SECTION 59-21-320, RELATING TO STATE AID FOR SCHOOLS, SCHOOL
FACILITIES,
AND ANNUAL GRANT FOR FINANCING NEEDED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, SO AS
TO DELETE
CERTAIN LANGUAGE, TO PROVIDE THAT AFTER 1988-89 THE SCHOOL BUILDING
FUNDS
APPROVED IN THE EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT SHALL BE USED TO
SUPPLEMENT THE
BUILDING FUNDS PROVIDED FROM THE GENERAL FUND, AND TO PROVIDE THAT
THE SUPPLEMENT
FROM THE EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT SHALL BE ADJUSTED ANNUALLY
AND DISTRIBUTED ON
A PER PUPIL BASIS SO THAT THE PERCENTAGE OF THE EDUCATION
IMPROVEMENT ACT FUND
ALLOCATED UNDER THE EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT SHALL BE THE SAME
AS THE PERCENTAGE
ALLOCATED FOR SUCH PURPOSES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1988-89; TO AMEND SECTION
59-35-10,
AS AMENDED, RELATING TO KINDERGARTENS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL
CHILDREN IN THE
FIVE-YEAR-OLD KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM MUST BE COUNTED IN THE AVERAGE
DAILY
MEMBERSHIP OF ANY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEN PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDS
ARE TO BE
APPORTIONED TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND STATE AID FOR THE PROGRAM
MUST BE
DISTRIBUTED THROUGH THE FORMULA PROVIDED IN THE EDUCATION FINANCE
ACT; TO AMEND
SECTION 59-39-100, RELATING TO HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS, SO AS TO PROVIDE
THAT TWENTY
UNITS ARE REQUIRED FOR A STUDENT TO RECEIVE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA;
TO AMEND
SECTION 59-63-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AGE REQUIREMENTS TO ATTEND
PUBLIC
SCHOOLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOUR AND FIVE YEAR OLDS MAY ENTER
PUBLIC SCHOOL
IF THEY HAVE SUBSTANTIALLY INITIATED A SCHOOL PROGRAM IN ANOTHER
STATE THAT HAS
A DIFFERENT ATTENDANCE AGE REQUIREMENT FROM SOUTH CAROLINA; AND
TO PROVIDE THAT
FOUR YEAR OLDS MAY ATTEND OPTIONAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS;
TO AMEND SECTION
59-63-50, RELATING TO FINGERPRINTING OF PUPILS, SO AS TO REQUIRE EACH
COUNTY TO
PROVIDE EVERY SCHOOL IN THE COUNTY THE FORMS AND INK PADS
NECESSARY TO RECORD
EACH PUPIL'S FINGERPRINTS IN KINDERGARTEN AND GRADES ONE THROUGH
TWELVE; TO AMEND
SECTION 59-65-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE RESPONSIBILITY OF PARENTS
OR
GUARDIANS TO CAUSE THEIR CHILDREN OR WARDS WHO ARE BETWEEN THE
AGES OF SIX AND
SIXTEEN TO REGULARLY ATTEND PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SCHOOL OR
KINDERGARTEN, SO AS TO
REDUCE THE MINIMUM AGE TO FIVE YEARS OF AGE; TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE
BY A PARENT
OR GUARDIAN WHOSE CHILD OR WARD IS NOT SIX YEARS OF AGE TO MAKE A
WRITTEN
ELECTION FOR THAT CHILD OR WARD NOT TO ATTEND KINDERGARTEN; AND TO
PROVIDE THAT
EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT MUST PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM A
PUBLIC SCHOOL FOR
ALL PUPILS ENROLLED IN PUBLIC KINDERGARTEN CLASSES WHO REQUEST THE
TRANSPORTATION; TO AMEND SECTION 59-65-90, RELATING TO PUPIL
ATTENDANCE, SO AS
TO REQUIRE THAT PUPIL ABSENCES IN EXCESS OF TEN DAYS MUST BE ACTED ON
BY THE
DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES; TO AMEND ACT 163 OF 1977, AS AMENDED,
RELATING TO THE
SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION FINANCE ACT OF 1977, 90 AS TO INCLUDE IN THE
COST
FACTORS OR WEIGHTINGS ADD-ON WEIGHTS FOR COMPENSATORY AND
REMEDIATION IN GRADES
ONE THROUGH TWELVE; TO PROVIDE FOR STUDENTS NEEDING COMPENSATORY
INSTRUCTION AND
REMEDIATION TO BE COUNTED ADDITIONALLY UNDER THE TWELFTH THROUGH
FOURTEENTH
CLASSIFICATION; TO PROVIDE FOR A PUPIL TO BE COUNTED ONCE FOR EACH
AREA IN
CALCULATING THE DISTRICT'S REMEDIAL WEIGHTED PUPIL UNITS IF THE PUPIL
DOES NOT
MEET MINIMUM STANDARDS IN READING, MATHEMATICS, OR WRITING OR IS
NOT READY FOR
FIRST GRADE AND IS QUALIFIED UNDER STATE DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS; TO
PROVIDE FOR
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO DETERMINE AN APPROPRIATION LEVEL AND
NUMBER OF WEIGHTED
PUPIL UNITS TO BE FUNDED THROUGH COMPENSATORY AND REMEDIAL
WEIGHTS; TO PROVIDE
FOR THE STATE DEPARTMENT TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT A
SYSTEM TO MATCH
THE WEIGHTED PUPIL UNITS TO CERTAIN PUPILS; TO ALLOW THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY TO
APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR BLOCK GRANTS FOR BASIC SKILLS REMEDIATION IN
EARLY
CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT; TO PROVIDE FOR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO
PROVIDE THE LOCAL
REQUIRED SUPPORT OF THE FOUNDATION PROGRAM ON THE BASIS OF THE
DISTRICT'S
TAXPAYING ABILITY; TO ADJUST THE STATE MINIMUM SALARY SCHEDULE TO
STAY AT THE
SOUTHEASTERN AVERAGE AND TO SET OUT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AFTER
1986 FOR TEACHERS
TO RECEIVE THE PAY ADJUSTMENTS AND TO REQUIRE EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF
TRUSTEES TO PREPARE AN ANNUAL SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT REPORT,
ESTABLISH AN IMPROVEMENT
COUNCIL AT EACH SCHOOL IN THE DISTRICT TO, AMONG OTHER DUTIES,
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL
ACCOUNTABILITY OF FUNDS EXPENDED UNDER THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT,
AND TO PROVIDE
FOR AN APPRAISAL OF THE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT REPORT; TO AMEND ACT 631
OF 1978, AS
AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BASIC SKILLS ASSESSMENT PROGRAM, SO AS TO
PROVIDE FOR
THE ADMINISTERING OF THE ELEVENTH GRADE TEST TO COLLECT DATA TO
CONTINUE THROUGH
THE 1984-85 SCHOOL YEAR INSTEAD OF THROUGH THE 1986-87 SCHOOL YEAR; TO
PROVIDE
FOR TENTH GRADE STUDENTS TO BE ADMINISTERED AN EXIT EXAMINATION
BEGINNING WITH
SCHOOL YEAR 1985-86, WITH ITS PASSAGE BEING A CONDITION FOR THE RECEIPT
OF A
DIPLOMA DURING SCHOOL YEAR 1989-90 AND THEREAFTER; TO PROVIDE FOR
FOUR
OPPORTUNITIES TO TAKE THE EXIT EXAMINATION BEFORE EXITING THE
SCHOOL SYSTEM AT
THE END OF THE TWELFTH GRADE; TO PROVIDE FOR A CERTIFICATE INDICATING
CREDITS
EARNED AND GRADES COMPLETED TO BE AWARDED IF THE EXAMINATION HAS
NOT BEEN PASSED;
TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF STATEWIDE EDUCATIONAL
OBJECTIVES IN SCIENCE
FOR GRADES ONE THROUGH EIGHT AND MINIMUM STANDARDS OF STUDENT
ACHIEVEMENT FOR
GRADES THREE, SIX, AND EIGHT; AND TO PROVIDE FOR TESTS TO MEASURE
STUDENT
ACHIEVEMENT IN SCIENCE IN GRADES THREE, SIX, AND EIGHT; TO AMEND ACT
187 OF 1979,
AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TEACHER CERTIFICATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR
THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A LOAN PROGRAM TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE STUDENT
LOAN CORPORATION
FOR TALENTED AND QUALIFIED STATE RESIDENTS TO BE PROVIDED LOANS TO
ATTEND PUBLIC
OR PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES TO BECOME TEACHERS EMPLOYED
IN AREAS OF
CRITICAL NEED; TO PROVIDE FOR CONDITIONAL TEACHING CERTIFICATES TO BE
AWARDED
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS TO ANY PERSON ELIGIBLE TO HOLD A TEACHING
CERTIFICATE
WHO DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR FULL CERTIFICATION; TO REQUIRE THE STATE
BOARD OF
EDUCATION IN CONSULTATION WITH THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION
TO PROMULGATE
UPGRADED APPROVAL STANDARDS FOR TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND
TO REQUIRE
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PRACTICE TEACHING; TO AMEND SECTION 25,
PART II, OF
ACT 199 OF 1979, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO
PROVIDE
TRANSPORTATION FOR KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS AND INFORM PARENTS AND
GUARDIANS WHO
HAVE CHILDREN OF KINDERGARTEN AGE OF THE EXPANDED AVAILABILITY OF
KINDERGARTEN
CLASSES, SO AS TO DELETE THESE PROVISIONS; TO AMEND ACT 436 OF 1982,
RELATING TO
THE LENGTH OF THE SCHOOL TERM, AS TO INCREASE THE SCHOOL YEAR TO ONE
HUNDRED
NINETY DAYS WITH AT LEAST ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY DAYS FOR STUDENT
INSTRUCTION; AND
TO REPEAL SECTION 69-1-380 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY
OF THE
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO SUSPEND MAKE-UP DAYS, UPON REQUEST OF
ANY SCHOOL
DISTRICT, WHEN THE SCHOOLS IN THAT DISTRICT HAVE BEEN CLOSED BECAUSE
OF WEATHER
CONDITIONS OR EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES; TO ALLOW STATE EMPLOYEES TO
USE SICK OR
ANNUAL LEAVE ON A PRO-RATA BASIS IN CONJUNCTION WITH WORKERS'
COMPENSATION; TO
ALLOCATE DURING FISCAL YEAR 1984-85 SEVEN AND ONE-QUARTER PERCENT
OF THE STATE
INCOME TAX REVENUE TO COUNTIES AND ONE-QUARTER OF ONE PERCENT OF
THE STATE INCOME
TAX REVENUE TO MUNICIPALITIES AND TO ALLOCATE DURING FISCAL YEAR
1985-86 SEVEN
PERCENT OF INCOME TAX REVENUES TO COUNTIES AND ONE-HALF OF ONE
PERCENT TO
MUNICIPALITIES; TO PROVIDE THAT A STATE OR SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEE
WHO
TERMINATES EMPLOYMENT WITH AT LEAST TWENTY YEARS SERVICE CREDIT IS
ELIGIBLE FOR
THE STATE HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN, AN EMPLOYEE WHO RETIRES WITH LESS
THAN TEN YEARS
SERVICE CREDIT IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR STATE PAID PREMIUMS UNDER THE PLAN,
AND AN
EMPLOYEE WITH FIVE YEARS SERVICE CREDIT MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE PLAN
UPON PAYMENT
OF THE PREMIUM COSTS; TO AMEND ACT 187 OF 1979, AS AMENDED, RELATING
TO PUBLIC
EDUCATORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON WHO TEACHES IN THE
PUBLIC SCHOOL
SYSTEM FOR THREE YEARS IS EXEMPT FROM PRACTICE TEACHING
REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND
SECTION 13-9-30 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF
CLARKS
HILL-RUSSELL AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF PROCEEDS
DERIVED FROM
REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY OF THE AUTHORITY; TO AMEND SECTION
59-67-420, AS
AMENDED, RELATING TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE EXTENT OF
TRANSPORTATION TO BE
PROVIDED FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS, AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, DELETE THE
REFERENCE TO
"STATE EDUCATIONAL FINANCE COMMISSION" AND REPLACE IT WITH
"STATE
BOARD OF EDUCATION", CHANGE THE EXTENT OF THE RADIUS OF THE
RESIDENCE OF ANY
CHILD FOR WHICH NO TRANSPORTATION SERVICES MUST BE PROVIDED,
PROVIDE THAT THE
STATE MAY ASSUME THE OBLIGATION OF TRANSPORTING STUDENTS LIVING
WITHIN ONE AND
ONE-HALF MILES OF THEIR SCHOOLS AND WITHIN A ONE-HALF MILE RADIUS OF
THEIR
RESIDENCES WHEN IT IS FOR THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE CHILDREN,
PROVIDE THAT IN
THESE CASES THE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY APPLY IN WRITING TO THE
STATE
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT TO ASSUME THE
TRANSPORTATION FOR THE
HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE CHILDREN INVOLVED, DELETE CERTAIN
LANGUAGE, AND PROVIDE
THAT THE STATE SHALL TRANSPORT AND BEAR THE COST OF TRANSPORTING
FIVE-YEAR OLD
CHILDREN ATTENDING PUBLIC SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN PROGRAMS TO THEIR
RESIDENCES AT THE
CONCLUSION OF A MORNING KINDERGARTEN SESSION AND FROM THEIR
RESIDENCES TO AN
AFTERNOON KINDERGARTEN SESSION; TO AMEND SECTION 9 OF PART II OF ACT
519 OF 1980,
RELATING TO STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
RECEIVING
TRANSPORTATION ON STATE-OWNED BUSES, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS,
INSERT A
REFERENCE TO KINDERGARTEN PROGRAMS, DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE, AND
PROVIDE THAT THE
MANDATE ALLOWING CERTAIN STUDENTS TO RIDE STATE-OWNED BUSES IS
CONTINGENT ON
CERTAIN THINGS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-35-1230 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING
TO THE
DISCOUNT ALLOWED FOR TIMELY PAYMENT OF SALES AND USE TAX, SO AS TO
RAISE THE
DISCOUNT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-35-320, AS AMENDED, AND SECTIONS 12-35-330
THROUGH
12-35-390, RELATING TO RETAIL LICENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A TAX OF
FIFTY
DOLLARS, TO REQUIRE TRANSIENT PEDDLERS TO PROCURE A LICENSE, AND TO
PROVIDE A
PROCEDURE FOR COLLECTING AND HANDLING SUCH TAX; TO AMEND THE 1976
CODE BY ADDING
SECTION 12-36-395, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF
A RETAIL
LICENSE FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SUCH LICENSE TAX PROVISION AND TO
PHASE IN AN
EXTENSION OF INVENTORY FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION AND PROVIDE FOR
THE REIMBURSEMENT
OF COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES FOR LOST REVENUE, TO AMEND THE 1976
CODE BY ADDING
SECTION 12-35-516 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED SALES AND
USE TAX IN
CERTAIN CASES; TO AMEND SECTION 50-3-550, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO
DISPOSITION OF
PROCEEDS OF SALE OF TIMBER ON LANDS HELD BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF
WILDLIFE AND MARINE RESOURCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROCEEDS
MUST BE
RETAINED AND EXPENDED IN BUDGETED OPERATIONS; TO AMEND CHAPTER 7
OF TITLE 44,
RELATING TO HOSPITALS, TUBERCULOSIS CAMPS, AND HEALTH SERVICES
DISTRICTS, BY
ADDING ARTICLE 4 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSING, REGULATION, AND
INSPECTION
OF COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 6 SO
AS TO PROVIDE
FOR THE LICENSING, REGULATION, AND INSPECTION OF OUTPATIENT FACILITIES
FOR
CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT OR ADDICTED PERSONS; TO REPEAL CHAPTER 28 OF
TITLE 43,
RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES, AND CHAPTER 17 OF TITLE 44,
RELATING TO
CARE AND COMMITMENT OF MENTALLY ILL PERSONS; TO REAUTHORIZE THE
EXISTENCE OF THE
STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORKER REGISTRATION FOR SIX YEARS; TO AMEND
SECTION
12-9-310, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO WITH-HOLDING OF
INCOME TAX,
SO AS TO EXEMPT PRIZE WINNINGS OF SPECTATOR SPORTING EVENTS TO WHICH
AN ADMISSION
IS CHARGED FROM INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING; TO AMEND SECTION 60-13-210,
RELATING TO
THE SOUTH CAROLINA INSTITUTE OF ARCHEOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY, SO
AS TO PROVIDE FOR
THE QUALIFICATION, METHOD OF SELECTION, AND DUTIES OF THE STATE
ARCHEOLOGIST; TO
AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 12-3-142 SO AS TO PROVIDE
AUTHORITY TO THE
SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION TO CONTRACT WITH A COLLECTION
AGENCY FOR THE
COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT TAXES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSIDERATION
THEREOF AND TO
FURTHER DEFINE DELINQUENT TAXES; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING
SECTION 61-5-55
SO AS TO AUTHORIZE AND PERSON OR ORGANIZATION LICENSED BY THE
SOUTH CAROLINA
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL COMMISSION TO HOLD AND ADVERTISE
SPECIAL EVENTS SUCH
AS BINGO, GAMES, AND OTHER SIMILAR ACTIVITIES INTENDED TO RAISE MONEY
FOR
CHARITABLE PURPOSES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-49-10, RELATING TO THE
MEMBERSHIP AND
THE GENERAL FUNCTIONS, POWERS, AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION ON
ALCOHOL AND DRUG
ABUSE, SO AS TO ESTABLISH AND PROVIDE FOR A BLOCK GRANT MECHANISM
FOR FINANCIAL
AID FOR AGENCIES DESIGNATED UNDER SECTION 61-6-320(A); TO AMEND ACT
1377 OF 1978,
AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SO AS TO
PROVIDE THAT
THE VARSITY BUILDING PROJECT AT THE CITADEL MAY ALSO BE FINANCED
FROM ATHLETIC
FUNDS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-10 AND 9-11-10, 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 INCLUDE IN THE DEFINITION OF
AVERAGE FINAL
COMPENSATION A PROVISION STATING THAT AVERAGE FINAL COMPENSATION
FOR AN ELECTED
OFFICIAL MAY BE CALCULATED AS THE AVERAGE ANNUAL EARNABLE
COMPENSATION FOR THE
THIRTY-SIX CONSECUTIVE MONTHS PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF HIS TERM OF
OFFICE, AND
TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE; TO AMEND ARTICLE 13 OF CHAPTER 1
TITLE 9,
RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND RETIREMENT
AND RETIREMENT
BENEFITS, BY ADDING SECTION 9-1-1840 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ANY FORMER
UNITED
STATES EMPLOYEE CURRENTLY A CONTRIBUTING MEMBER AND EMPLOYED BY
AN EMPLOYER
COVERED BY THE SYSTEM TO ELECT TO RECEIVE PRIOR SERVICE CREDIT FOR
SERVICE
RENDERED AS AN UNITED STATES EMPLOYEE AFTER PAYING THE ACTUARIAL
COST INTO THE
SYSTEM, TO PROVIDE FOR THE AMOUNT OF PAYMENT BY THE MEMBER, TO
PROVIDE, THAT A
MEMBER ELECTING TO RECEIVE CREDITABLE SERVICE SHALL ESTABLISH
CREDIT FOR ALL
SERVICES FOR WHICH ELIGIBLE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE AMOUNT OF SERVICE
WHICH MUST BE
ESTABLISHED, AND TO PROHIBIT DUPLICATION OF BENEFITS UNDER ANY OTHER
RETIREMENT
SYSTEM FOR THE SAME PERIOD OF SERVICE; TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH
CAROLINA DIVISION
OF GENERAL SERVICES AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA ARTS COMMISSION TO
ERECT A MEMORIAL
ON THE STATE HOUSE GROUNDS IN HONOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA WAR
DEAD A WHO SERVED
IN WORLD WAR I, WORLD WAR II, KOREA, AND VIETNAM AND IN HONOR OF AND
APPRECIATION
FOR CERTAIN OTHER PERSONS, TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA DIVISION
OF GENERAL
SERVICES TO ACCEPT CERTAIN GIFTS OR GRANTS IN ORDER TO CARRY OUT THE
PURPOSES OF
THIS SECTION, TO REQUIRE THE SOUTH CAROLINA ARTS COMMISSION AND THE
SOUTH
CAROLINA DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES TO COOPERATE WITH THE SOUTH
CAROLINA
VETERANS MONUMENT ASSOCIATION REGARDING CERTAIN ASPECTS OF THE
MONUMENT TO BE
ERECTED, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF NECESSARY FUNDS FROM THE STATE
SINKING FUND
NOT TO EXCEED THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS; TO AMEND CHAPTER 53
OF TITLE 12 OF
THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO TAX COLLECTION BY THE STATE TAX
COMMISSION, BY ADDING
ARTICLE 6 SO AS TO ALLOW THE COMMISSION TO REQUIRE THE POSTING OF A
CASH OR
SURETY BOND IF A TIMELY RETURN IS NOT FILED OR IF ANY TAX IS NOT PAID
FOR AS MANY
AS TWO TAX FILING PERIODS IN A TWELVE-MONTH PERIOD, TO PROVIDE FOR
THE AMOUNT,
HOLDING, AND RETURN OF THE BOND, TO PROVIDE FOR NOTICE OF THE POSTING
REQUIREMENT, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS IF ANY
TAXPAYER LIABLE FOR
ANY TAX FAILS TO KEEP BOOKS, PAPERS, MEMORANDA, RECORDS, RENDER
STATEMENTS, MAKE
RETURNS, AND COMPLY WITH REGULATIONS PRESCRIBED BY THE COMMISSION;
TO ESTABLISH
A CONTINUING ACCOUNT UNDER THE STATE TREASURER FOR THE PURPOSE OF
PROVIDING STATE
MATCHING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE FUNDS WHEN REQUIRED BY THE FEDERAL
ENTITY PROVIDING
THE FUNDS AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE FUNDS MAY BE DISBURSED ONLY UPON
THE GOVERNOR'S
AUTHORIZATION; TO PROVIDE FOR THE TRANSFER OF LICENSES AND
CERTIFICATES OF HEALTH
MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS UPON PAYMENT OF FEES TO THE DEPARTMENT
OF HEALTH AND
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AND THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; TO
EMPOWER THE ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGE CONTROL COMMISSION AS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE AUTHORITY
TO REGULATE ALL
RETAIL LOCATIONS SELLING BEER, WINE, OR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, AND TO
PROVIDE FOR
JUDICIAL APPEALS FROM COMMISSION DECISIONS AND NO LIMITATION OF THE
COURT'S
AUTHORITY IN APPLYING LAWS RELATING TO COMMISSION MATTERS; TO
AMEND SECTION
12-35-650 OF THE 1976 CODE, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SALES TAX
EXEMPTIONS, SO AS
TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXEMPTION FROM THE SALES TAX FOR FOODSTUFFS TO BE
USED IN
FURNISHING MEALS TO SCHOOL CHILDREN; TO AMEND ACT 490 OF 1976, AS
AMENDED,
RELATING TO REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES DISTRICTS, SO AS TO FURTHER
PROVIDE FOR THE
MANNER IN WHICH THESE DISTRICTS MAY BE ESTABLISHED AND FOR THE
PROVISIONS WHICH
GOVERN THE OPERATION OF THESE DISTRICTS; TO AMEND CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE
44, RELATING
TO HOSPITALS AND HEALTH SERVICES DISTRICTS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 16 SO AS
TO PERMIT
HEALTH SERVICES DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO ACT 490 OF 1976 TO
INCORPORATE
UNDER THE PROVISIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OF ARTICLE 16 AND TO PERMIT
CERTAIN OTHER
PUBLIC HEALTH AND HOSPITAL CORPORATIONS TO REINCORPORATE UNDER
THE PROVISIONS OF
THIS ARTICLE: TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-1430, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE
HOSPITAL
REVENUE BOND ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "HOSPITAL
FACILITIES"; TO AMEND SECTION 49-3-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE
POWERS
AND DUTIES OF THE WATER RESOURCES COMMISSION, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE
AND REQUIRE
THE COMMISSION TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
DERIVED FROM THE
UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS FOR WATER RESOURCES RELATED
PROJECTS OR
PURPOSES AND TO EXCEPT FROM REVIEW AND APPROVAL CORPS OF ENGINEERS
FUNDS WHICH
MUST BE EXPENDED IN A DIFFERENT MANNER PURSUANT TO EXPRESS
STATUTORY DIRECTION;
TO AMEND SECTION 57-3-30, RELATING TO THE DIVISIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT
OF HIGHWAYS
AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, SO AS TO CREATE THE PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION DIVISION,
TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO PROCESS ALL PAYMENTS FOR GOODS AND
SERVICES FOR
THE INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, AND TO DEVELOP A
GENERAL PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION PLAN AND POLICY WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF STATE
AGENCIES, POLITICAL
SUBDIVISIONS, LOCAL GOVERNMENT TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITIES, AND
OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC
ENTITIES, TO AMEND SECTION 9-9-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS
PERTAINING
TO THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO
AS TO REDEFINE
"EARNABLE COMPENSATION"; TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BUDGET
AND CONTROL
BOARD AND JOINT BOND REVIEW COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE THE
INCLUSION OF CERTAIN
BONDS WITHIN ANY LIMITATION IMPOSED BY FEDERAL LAW OR REGULATION
AND TO AUTHORIZE
THE BOARD, AFTER COMMITTEE REVIEW, TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS
RELATING TO THE
DETERMINATION; TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE TREASURER SHALL FURNISH
CREDIT DATA AND
RECORDS TO RATING SERVICES; TO AMEND SECTION 22 OF PART II OF ACT 151 OF
1983,
RELATING TO CERTAIN TAXES ON ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS, SO AS TO REVISE THE
EFFECTIVE
DATE OF THE SECTION AND PROVIDE FOR THE REFUND OF MONIES COLLECTED
PRIOR TO THE
EFFECTIVE DATE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-3-145, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE,
RELATING
TO THE PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX
EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO
ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT FOR ANNUAL REAPPLICATION FOR TAX EXEMPT
STATUS FOR THE
PROPERTY OF CERTAIN CHARITABLE OR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND
ENTITIES; TO AMEND
SECTION 2 OF PART II OF ACT 519 OF 1980, RELATING TO THE INCOME TAX
DEDUCTION FOR
QUALIFIED ENERGY CONSERVATION EXPENDITURES AND QUALIFIED
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
EXPENDITURES, SO AS TO DELETE ALL REFERENCES TO A DEDUCTION AND TO
QUALIFIED
ENERGY CONSERVATION EXPENDITURES AND RELATED MATTERS, PROVIDE FOR
AN INCOME TAX
CREDIT EQUAL TO TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE UP TO A
MAXIMUM CREDIT
OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS OF ALL QUALIFIED RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
EXPENDITURES
MADE ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1984, CHANGE THE REFERENCE OF
"GOVERNOR'S
DIVISION OF ENERGY RESOURCES" TO "JOINT LEGISLATIVE
COMMITTEE ON
ENERGY", AND PROVIDE FOR CARRYING OVER THE TAX CREDIT UNDER
CERTAIN
CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-35-30 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO
THE
DEFINITION OF "GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES", SO AS TO EXEMPT THE
USE OF NEW
MOTOR VEHICLES USED BY A DEALER AS A DEMONSTRATOR FROM THE
DEFINITION; TO AMEND
SECTION 12-36-730, RELATING TO THE ACCOUNT CREATED TO ADMINISTER THE
ADDITIONAL
TWO PERCENT SALES TAX OF THE GROSS PROCEEDS FROM THE RENTAL OF
TRANSIENT
ACCOMMODATIONS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE PROVISIONS WHICH PROVIDE FOR A
FORMULA FOR
THE INCREASE OF THE FUNDS FROM WHICH COUNTY AREAS ARE DISTRIBUTED
MONIES; TO
AMEND ACT 688 OF 1976, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CABLE TELEVISION
COMPANIES, SO AS
TO REQUIRE THE PAYMENT OF A FEE FOR THE USE OF HIGHWAY
RIGHTS-OF-WAY; TO AMEND
ACT 628 OF 1976, RELATING TO THE SICK LEAVE POLICY FOR FULL-TIME PUBLIC
SCHOOL
EMPLOYEES, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM SIXTY TO NINETY DAYS THE AMOUNT
OF SICK LEAVE
WHICH MAY BE ACCUMULATED, TO ALLOW THE ACCRUED SICK LEAVE TO
TRANSFER TO ANOTHER
SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYING THE EMPLOYEE, AND TO REQUIRE THE COSTS
INCURRED IN
IMPLEMENTING THE AMENDMENT TO BE REPORTED TO THE STATE BUDGET AND
CONTROL BOARD;
TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO DEFEND DISTRICT EMPLOYEES WHEN
REQUESTED AND WHEN
THE ACTION ARISES OUT OF EMPLOYMENT AND SUCH ACT OR OMISSION WAS
DONE IN GOOD
FAITH; TO AMEND CHAPTER 9, TITLE 23 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE
STATE FIRE
MARSHAL, BY DESIGNATING EXISTING PROVISIONS OF THE CHAPTER AS
"ARTICLE
1" TO BE ENTITLED "STATE FIRE MARSHAL", AND BY ADDING A
NEW
ARTICLE 2 TO BE ENTITLED "STATE ARSON CONTROL PROGRAM", SO
AS TO, AMONG
OTHER THINGS, CREATE THE STATE ARSON CONTROL PROGRAM UNDER THE
OFFICE OF THE
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, PROVIDE THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS
PROGRAM,
GRANT THE INVESTIGATORS OF THIS PROGRAM CERTAIN POWERS IN THE
PERFORMANCE OF
THEIR DUTIES, INCLUDING THE POWER OF ARREST, AND PROVIDE THAT ALL
POWERS VESTED
IN THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE ARE ALSO VESTED IN THE STATE ARSON
CONTROL
PROGRAM, AND TO PROVIDE FOR FUNDING FOR THE STATE ARSON CONTROL
PROGRAM; 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
SIX THOUSAND FIVE
HUNDRED TO SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE GROSS
PROCEEDS OF SALES
OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY DELIVERED PRIOR TO JULY 1, 1986, UNDER
CERTAIN
TERMS ARE EXEMPT FROM THE ONE CENT INCREASE OF THE SALES AND USE
TAX CONTAINED
IN SECTION 12-35-515 OF THE 1976 CODE IF A VERIFIED COPY OF THE CONTRACT
IS FILED
WITH THE TAX COMMISSION AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE WRITTEN BID MUST BE
ACCOMPANIED
BY A BID GUARANTEE BOND ASSURING COMPLIANCE WITH THE WRITTEN BID;
TO AMEND THE
1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 12-35-517 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A MAXIMUM
AUTHORIZED
SALES AND USE TAX FOR CERTAIN LIGHT SELF-PROPELLED CONSTRUCTION
EQUIPMENT; TO
REQUIRE NONRECURRING OR ONE-TIME EXPENDITURES TO BE DESIGNATED AS
SUCH SEPARATELY
IN BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS AND GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS BILLS; TO
AMEND SECTION
50-21-380, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION FOR
TRANSFER
OF REGISTRATION OF MOTORBOATS, SO AS TO EXEMPT MOTORBOATS OWNED
BY VOLUNTEER
RESCUE SQUADS FROM THE FEE REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 60-23-70,
AS AMENDED,
RELATING TO THE FEE REQUIRED TO ACCOMPANY AN APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF
TITLE FOR A WATERCRAFT OR OUTBOARD MOTOR, SO AS TO EXEMPT THE
WATERCRAFT OWNED
BY VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUADS FROM THE FEE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS
SECTION; TO AMEND
SECTION 6-19-50, RELATING TO MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF STATE GRANTS FOR
WATER AND SEWER
AUTHORITIES, DISTRICTS, OR SYSTEMS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE MAXIMUM
AMOUNT; TO PERMIT
THE USE OF A STATE-OWNED AIRCRAFT ON A MEDICAL-EMERGENCY BASIS BY
AN INDIVIDUAL
OTHER THAN A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY UNDER CERTAIN
CONDITIONS, TO REQUIRE
THE INDIVIDUAL, OR OTHER PERSON, TO FILE AN INSURANCE CLAIM IN THE
EVENT HE HAS
INSURANCE COVERING THIS TRANSPORTATION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT ANY
INSURANCE
REIMBURSEMENT MUST BE PAID TO THE STATE TREASURER FOR DEPOSIT IN THE
GENERAL
FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 59-26-40, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING
TO
TRAINING, CERTIFICATION, AND EVALUATION OF PUBLIC EDUCATORS, SO AS TO
PROVIDE
THAT PRIOR TO A TEACHER'S INITIAL EMPLOYMENT THE LOCAL SCHOOL
DISTRICT MAY
REQUEST A CRIMINAL RECORD HISTORY FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW
ENFORCEMENT
DIVISION FOR PAST CONVICTIONS OF CERTAIN CRIMES; TO AMEND SECTION
23-3-130,
RELATING TO THE CRIMINAL INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, SO
AS TO PROVIDE
FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION TO DISSEMINATE
CRIMINAL HISTORY
CONVICTION RECORDS AT NO CHARGE TO LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS FOR
PROSPECTIVE
TEACHERS AND TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR PERSONNEL OF
CHILD DAY CARE
FACILITIES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 20-7-2730 AND 20-7-2740, RELATING TO
LICENSING OF
CHILD DAY CARE FACILITIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO LICENSE MAY BE
ISSUED TO OR
RENEWED FOR OPERATORS CONVICTED OF CERTAIN CRIMES, TO PROVIDE THAT
NO FACILITY
MAY EMPLOY OR ENGAGE THE SERVICES OF A CARE GIVER WHO HAS BEEN
CONVICTED OF ONE
OF THE CRIMES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
MAY CHARGE
THE LICENSEE A FEE FOR THE COST OF ATTAINING CRIMINAL HISTORY
CONVICTION RECORDS;
TO AMEND CHAPTER 61, TITLE 40, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF
SANITARIANS, SO AS
TO REGULATE ENVIRONMENTAL SANITARIANS AND PROVIDE PENALTIES AND
TO REAUTHORIZE
FOR SIX YEARS THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR
REGISTERED
ENVIRONMENTAL SANITARIANS; TO ESTABLISH AN OFFICE OF PRECINCT
DEMOGRAPHICS WITHIN
THE DIVISION OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICAL SERVICES OF THE STATE BUDGET
AND CONTROL
BOARD AND DEFINE ITS POWERS AND DUTIES; TO AMEND TO 1976 CODE BY
ADDING SECTION
50-21-145 SO AS TO ESTABLISH NO WAKE ZONES WITHIN TWO HUNDRED FEET OF
PUBLIC BOAT
LANDINGS OR RAMPS ON LAKES KEOWEE AND JOCASSEE IN PICKENS AND
OCONEE COUNTIES AND
TO PROHIBIT SWIMMING WITHIN FIFTY FEET OF THE RAMPS OR LANDINGS; TO
AMEND SECTION
12-7-1170, RELATING TO THE APPORTIONMENT OF INCOME FOR PURPOSES OF
STATE INCOME
TAX OF BUSINESSES WITH INCOME DERIVED INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE STATE,
SO AS TO
PROVIDE FOR THE ELIMINATION OF THE TAX OVER A FOUR-YEAR PERIOD ON
SALES OF
PROPERTY SHIPPED FROM WITHIN THIS STATE IF THE PURCHASER IS THE UNITED
STATES
GOVERNMENT OR THE PURCHASER IS NOT TAXABLE IN THE STATE OF THE
PURCHASER, AND TO
PROVIDE THAT SALES OF PROPERTY SHIPPED FROM THIS STATE TO A
PURCHASER IN A
FOREIGN COUNTRY ARE NOT ATTRIBUTABLE TO THIS STATE FOR PURPOSES OF
THE TAX; TO
AMEND SECTION 12-7-617, RELATING TO CREDITS AGAINST STATE INCOME
TAXES DUE FOR
EXPENSES OF CONSTRUCTING, INSTALLING, OR RESTORING PONDS, LAKES, OR
OTHER WATER
CONTROL STRUCTURES DESIGNED FOR IRRIGATION, EROSION CONTROL, AND
AQUACULTURE AND
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE
CREDIT APPLYING
TO PONDS AND OTHER WATER CONTROL STRUCTURES LOCATED IN, ADJACENT
TO AND FILLED
WITH COASTAL WATERS OF THE STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-180, RELATING
TO THE
AUTHORIZATION OF THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL COMMISSION TO
ISSUE TWENTY-FOUR
HOUR TEMPORARY PERMITS TO POSSESS, SELL, AND CONSUME ALCOHOLIC
LIQUORS IN SEALED
CONTAINERS OF TWO OUNCES OR LESS, SO AS TO LIMIT THE ISSUANCE OF THE
PERMITS IN
COUNTIES OR MUNICIPALITIES APPROVING OF THE PERMITS BY REFERENDUM
AND TO PROVIDE
THAT NOT MORE THAN ONE REFERENDUM MAY BE HELD IN A FORTY-EIGHT
MONTHS' PERIOD;
TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-250, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD
EXEMPTION, SO
AS TO INCREASE THE EXEMPTION FROM THE FIRST FIFTEEN THOUSAND
DOLLARS OF THE FAIR
MARKET VALUE OF THE DWELLING PLACE TO THE FIRST TWENTY THOUSAND
DOLLARS BEGINNING
WITH THE 1984 TAX YEAR; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION
12-33-485 SO AS
TO ALLOW A PERSON WHO MAKES A RETURN AND PAYS THE TAX REQUIRED BY
CHAPTER 33 OF
TITLE 12 OF THE 1976 CODE A DISCOUNT EQUAL TO ONE PERCENT OF THE TAXES
SHOWN TO
BE DUE BY THE RETURN AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DISCOUNT PERMITTED
UNDER THIS
SECTION SHALL NOT EXCEED FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS DURING ANY ONE
FISCAL YEAR; TO
AMEND SECTION 12-35-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SALES TAX, SO AS TO
PROVIDE THAT
A VENDOR OF PERSONAL PROPERTY THROUGH VENDING MACHINES IS
CONSIDERED A USER OR
CONSUMER OF THE PROPERTY, EXCLUDING VENDING MACHINE SALES OF
CIGARETTES AND SOFT
DRINKS IN CLOSED CONTAINERS; TO AMEND CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 56, RELATING
TO MOTOR
VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING, BY ADDING ARTICLE 31 SO AS TO
PROVIDE FOR
SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR VOLUNTEER FIREMEN AND TO PROVIDE
PENALTIES; TO AMEND
THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 12-35-518 SO AS TO LIMIT THE SALES AND
USE TAX
ON THE SALE OF MOBILE HOMES AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF
THIS SECTION
SHALL, TAKE EFFECT JULY 1, 1984, OR THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT,
WHICHEVER
OCCURS LATER TO AMEND SECTION 41-35-120, AS AMENDED, 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 4-11-265 SO AS TO PROVIDE A
PROCEDURE BY
WHICH THE REGISTERED ELECTORS RESIDING IN A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT
MAY DECIDE
WHETHER THEY WISH THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE DISTRICT TO BE ELECTED
WITH BUDGET
AUTONOMY OR APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTY IN
WHICH THE DISTRICT
IS LOCATED AND THE COUNCIL HAVING APPROVAL OF THE DISTRICT'S ANNUAL
BUDGET, TO
PROVIDE, IF THE DISTRICT IS ELECTED, THE PROCEDURE BY WHICH THE
MEMBERS OF THE
GOVERNING BODY OF THE DISTRICT MUST BE ELECTED, AND TO MAKE THE
SECTION
APPLICABLE ONLY TO DISTRICTS EXISTING PRIOR TO MARCH 7, 1973, WHICH DO
NOT HAVE
ELECTED GOVERNING BODIES WITH AUTHORITY TO LEVY TAXES TO AMEND
ACT 150 OF 1979,
AS AMENDED,RELATING TO A RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR JUDGES AND
SOLICITORS, SO AS TO
PROVIDE FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR MONTHLY BENEFITS BEGINNING AT THE AGE OF
SEVENTY WITH
AT LEAST FIVE YEARS' SERVICE IN THE POSITION AND AT LEAST TWENTY-FIVE
YEARS'
OTHER SERVICE WITH THE STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-630 OF THE 1976
CODE,
RELATING TO TAXES ON CARTRIDGES, SHELLS, AND PLAYING CARDS, SO AS TO
ELIMINATE
THE TAX ON CARTRIDGES AND SHELLS; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1290, AS
AMENDED,
RELATING TO VICTIM'S FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT INTEREST EARNED FROM
THE FUND
MUST BE REMITTED TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE INSTEAD OF BEING
PLACED IN THE
FUND; TO AMEND ACT 436 OF 1978, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO HAZARDOUS
WASTE
MANAGEMENT, SO AS TO DELETE IN THE DEFINITION OF "HAZARDOUS
WASTE"
REFERENCES TO MATERIALS COVERED UNDER ARTICLE 2 OF CHAPTER 7 OF
TITLE 13 OF THE
1976 CODE AND INSERT REFERENCES TO SOURCE, SPECIAL NUCLEAR, OR BY
PRODUCT
MATERIAL AS DEFINED BY THE ATOMIC ENERGY ACT OF 1954; TO REQUIRE THAT
EVIDENCE
OF THE PAYMENT OF THE USE TAX IMPOSED BY SECTION 4481, THE INTERNAL
REVENUE CODE
OF 1954, BE PROVIDED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION
PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS AND LICENSE
PLATES; TO
APPROPRIATE SURPLUS FUNDS TO THE GENERAL RESERVE FUND; TO TRANSFER
GENERATED
EARNED FUNDS TO THE GENERAL FUND; TO AUTHORIZE A PORTION OF THE
ADDITIONAL
CAPITAL FINANCING BY PROVIDING FUNDS THROUGH PART IV OF THIS ACT
(SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATIONS FROM SURPLUS) TO PROVIDE IN PART FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION NECESSARY
TO MEET THE MOST IMMEDIATE FUTURE NEEDS WHICH WILL ARISE UNDER THE
STANDARDS SET
FORTH IN THE PROPOSED CONSENT AGREEMENT AGREED TO IN PRINCIPLE BY
THE SOUTH
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT
TO ENTER INTO THE
AGREEMENT, TO RECOGNIZE THE FACT THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WILL BE
REQUIRED TO
PROVIDE SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN THE NEAR FUTURE OR
PROVIDE OTHER
REMEDIES FOR ESCALATING PRISON POPULATIONS, AND TO MAKE
APPROPRIATIONS IN
ADDITION TO THOSE NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH THE NELSON, ET AL., V
LEEKE, ET AL.,
CASE SETTLEMENT; TO REQUIRE THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION TO
REFUND UP TO
FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS IN SALES OR USE TAXES PAID ON RELIEF SUPPLIES
PURCHASED
BY THE AMERICAN RED CROSS BETWEEN MARCH 28, 1984, AND JUNE 30 FOR
SOUTH CAROLINA
TORNADO VICTIMS; TO MAKE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FROM SURPLUS;
AND TO AMEND
ACT 1377 OF 1968, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF STATE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE BONDS FOR VOCATIONAL
EDUCATION TO BE USED
FOR THE ELLOREE HIGH SCHOOL VOCATIONAL WING, TO AUTHORIZE THE
ISSUANCE OF
ADDITIONAL BONDS FOR THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO BE USED FOR
RENOVATIONS TO
THE BOYLESTON HOUSE, AND TO AUTHORIZE BONDS FOR THE CITADEL TO BE
USED FOR AN
ADDITION AND RENOVATION TO LETELLIER HALL.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
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