H 4616 Session 109 (1991-1992)
H 4616 General Bill, By D.A. Wright, Canty, B. Council, H.M. Hallman, Harrison,
Inabinett, M.F. Jaskwhich, Keegan, H.H. Keyserling, S.G. Manly, Martin,
J.G. Mattos, Quinn, Riser and Young-Brickell
A Bill to amend Title 57, Chapter 23, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, by
adding Article 2 so as to create the Scenic Highways Committee and to
prescribe its powers and duties.
03/26/92 House Introduced and read first time HJ-10
03/26/92 House Referred to Committee on Education and Public
Works HJ-11
05/06/92 House Committee report: Favorable with amendment
Education and Public Works HJ-60
05/20/92 House Objection by Rep. Inabinett, Holt, Whipper & J.
Bailey HJ-75
05/20/92 House Debate adjourned until Thursday, May 21, 1992 HJ-79
05/21/92 House Debate adjourned until Tuesday, May 26, 1992 HJ-49
05/26/92 House Debate adjourned until Wednesday, May 27, 1992 HJ-4
05/27/92 House Debate adjourned until Tuesday, June 2, 1992 HJ-31
06/02/92 House Continued HJ-18
COMMITTEE REPORT
May 6, 1992
H. 4616
Introduced by REPS. Wright, Keegan, Hallman, Harrison, Inabinett,
Keyserling, Mattos, Jaskwhich, Riser, Canty, Quinn, A. Young, Council,
L. Martin and Manly
S. Printed 5/6/92--H.
Read the first time March 26, 1992.
THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND PUBLIC
WORKS
To whom was referred a Bill (H. 4616), to amend Title 57, Chapter
23, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, by adding Article 2 so as to
create the Scenic Highways Committee, etc., respectfully
REPORT:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and
recommend that the same do pass with amendment:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting
words and inserting:
/SECTION 1. Chapter 23 of Title 57 of the 1976 Code is amended
by adding:
"Article 2
Scenic Highways Committee
Section 57-23-100. There is created a Scenic Highways Committee
composed of five members. The members are the executive director of
the South Carolina Department of Highways and Public Transportation
or his designee; the executive director of the South Carolina Wildlife
and Marine Resources Department or his designee; the director of the
South Carolina Department of Archives and History or his designee; the
executive director of the South Carolina Department of Parks,
Recreation and Tourism; and a representative of the outdoor advertising
industry appointed by the Governor. If a department director selects a
designee, he must be an employee from that department. The members
serve for four years and until their successors are appointed and qualify.
The members must not receive any per diem or mileage.
Section 57-23-101. The chairman of the committee is the executive
director of the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and
Tourism. The committee must meet upon the call of the chairman. The
committee must formulate criteria for a scenic highway. In developing
the criteria, the committee must consider the aesthetic, scenic, cultural,
and historic significance of the road and area. A majority of the
members present constitute a quorum for purposes of conducting
business.
Section 57-23-102. A written request for designating a scenic
highway must be sent to the executive director of the South Carolina
Department of Highways and Public Transportation, who shall forward
the request to other members of the committee. The committee must
review the request and make a recommendation based upon the criteria
established by it to the highway department regarding the request. A
majority of the members may call for a public hearing to be held at the
location where the scenic highway is proposed.
Section 57-23-103. The South Carolina Department of Highways
and Public Transportation is authorized to designate any road as a scenic
highway. This designation must be made upon recommendation by the
Scenic Highways Committee with approval by the General
Assembly."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the
Governor./
Amend title to conform.
OLIN R. PHILLIPS, for Committee.
A BILL
TO AMEND TITLE 57, CHAPTER 23, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH
CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 2 SO AS TO CREATE
THE SCENIC HIGHWAYS COMMITTEE AND TO PRESCRIBE ITS
POWERS AND DUTIES.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Chapter 23 of Title 57 of the 1976 Code is amended by
adding:
"Article 2
Scenic Highways Committee
Section 57-23-100. There is created a Scenic Highways Committee
composed of five members. The members are the executive director of
the South Carolina Department of Highways and Public Transportation
or his designee; the executive director of the South Carolina Department
of Parks, Recreation and Tourism or his designee; the executive director
of the South Carolina Wildlife and Marine Resources Department or his
designee; the director of the South Carolina Department of Archives and
History or his designee; and a representative of the outdoor advertising
industry appointed by the Governor. The members serve for four years
and until their successors are appointed and qualify. The members must
not receive any per diem, but must be reimbursed for mileage from the
State Highway Fund.
Section 57-23-101. The committee shall select a chairman at its first
meeting and must meet at least twice annually. The committee must
formulate criteria for a scenic highway. In developing the criteria, the
committee must consider the aesthetic, scenic, cultural, and historic
significance of the road and area. A majority of the members present
constitute a quorum for purposes of conducting business.
Section 57-23-102. A written request for designating a scenic
highway must be sent to the executive director of the South Carolina
Department of Highways and Public Transportation, who shall forward
the request to other members of the committee. The committee must
review the request and make a recommendation based upon the criteria
established by it to the highway department regarding the request. A
majority of the members may call for a public hearing to be held at the
location where the scenic highway is proposed.
Section 57-23-103. The South Carolina Department of Highways
and Public Transportation is authorized to designate any road as a scenic
highway. This designation must be made upon recommendation by the
Scenic Highways Committee."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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