H*3362 Session 111 (1995-1996)
H*3362(Rat #0211, Act #0145 of 1995) General Bill, By House Ways and Means
General Appropriations Bill.-short title
02/28/95 House Introduced, read first time, placed on calendar
without reference HJ-5
03/02/95 House Special order, set for Monday, March 6, 1995,
following the call of the uncontested calendar HJ-17
03/06/95 House Amended HJ-14
03/06/95 House Debate interrupted HJ-56
03/07/95 House Amended HJ-8
03/07/95 House Debate interrupted HJ-53
03/08/95 House Amended HJ-11
03/08/95 House Debate interrupted HJ-62
03/09/95 House Amended HJ-16
03/09/95 House Read second time HJ-129
03/09/95 House Roll call Yeas-89 Nays-22 HJ-129
03/14/95 House Amended HJ-167
03/14/95 House Read third time and sent to Senate HJ-170
03/15/95 Senate Introduced and read first time SJ-7
03/15/95 Senate Referred to Committee on Finance SJ-17
04/25/95 Senate Committee report: Favorable with amendment Finance
04/27/95 Senate Amended SJ-41
05/01/95 Senate Amended SJ-45
05/01/95 Senate Debate interrupted SJ-63
05/02/95 Senate Debate interrupted SJ-6
05/03/95 Senate Amended
05/03/95 Senate Read second time SJ-43
05/03/95 Senate Ordered to third reading with notice of
amendments SJ-43
05/04/95 Senate Amended SJ-14
05/04/95 Senate Debate interrupted SJ-14
05/05/95 Senate Amended SJ-14
05/05/95 Senate Read third time and returned to House with
amendments SJ-163
05/10/95 House Senate amendment amended HJ-59
05/10/95 House Returned to Senate with amendments HJ-86
05/11/95 Senate Non-concurrence in House amendment SJ-26
05/11/95 House House insists upon amendment and conference
committee appointed Reps. H. Brown, Felder &
Harrell HJ-57
05/16/95 Senate Conference committee appointed Sens. Drummond, V.
Smith, Peeler SJ-3
06/13/95 House Conference report received and adopted HJ-14
06/13/95 House Roll call Yeas-84 Nays-29 HJ-20
06/13/95 Senate Free conference powers granted SJ-33
06/13/95 Senate Free conference committee appointed Sens.
Drummond, V. Smith, Peeler SJ-33
06/13/95 Senate Free conference report received and adopted SJ-33
06/13/95 Senate Ordered enrolled for ratification SJ-37
06/13/95 Ratified R 211
06/29/95 Certain items vetoed by Governor
06/29/95 See act for exception to or explanation of
effective date
09/18/95 Copies available
09/18/95 Act No. 145
01/10/96 House Vetoes 1-59 and 61-103 continued HJ-12
01/10/96 House Veto sustained on certain items: No. 60 HJ-30
No. 145
(R211, H3362)
AN ACT TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS TO MEET THE
ORDINARY EXPENSES OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING, JULY 1, 1995 AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES; TO REGULATE THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS;
TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF THE STATE
GOVERNMENT DURING THE FISCAL YEAR; TO APPROPRIATE
FUNDS ALLOTTED TO THE STATE GOVERNMENT UNDER THE
PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 1976 (FEDERAL); TO
AMEND SECTION 44-2-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF
SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR
PURPOSES OF THE SUPERB PROGRAM, SO AS TO ADD
DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-2-40, AS AMENDED,
RELATING TO THE SUPERB ACCOUNT AND SUPERB
RESPONSIBILITY FUND, SO AS TO TRANSFER ADMINISTRATION
OF THE SUPERB RESPONSIBILITY FUND FROM THE STATE
BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO THE DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, TO FURTHER
CLARIFY PURPOSES FOR WHICH FUNDS MAY BE EXPENDED,
PROVIDE FOR TRANSFER OF FUNDS BETWEEN THE ACCOUNTS,
AND TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR PAYMENTS FROM THE
FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 44-2-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK
OWNERS AND OPERATORS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR
THE RESPONSIBILITY OF OWNERS AND OPERATORS, TO DELETE
THE PROVISION THAT RELEASES MUST BE SUDDEN; TO AMEND
SECTION 44-2-75, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INSURANCE
POOLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN ACTIONS MAY BE
TAKEN BY THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER WHEN THE POOL IS
INSOLVENT RATHER THAN SOLVENT; TO AMEND SECTION
44-2-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE EARLY DETECTION
INCENTIVE PROGRAM, AND SECTION 44-2-130, AS AMENDED,
RELATING TO COMPENSATION FROM THE FUND, SO AS TO
PROVIDE THAT THESE SECTIONS APPLY TO RELEASES AT A SITE
RATHER THAN TO SITES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-2-115, AS
AMENDED, RELATING TO QUALIFIED SITES, SO AS TO PROVIDE
THAT THIS SECTION APPLIES TO RELEASES AT A SITE RATHER
THAN TO SITES AND TO ALLOW AN OWNER, WHO HAS BEEN
DENIED COMPENSATION FROM THE SUPERB ACCOUNT, THE
RIGHT TO FILE A PETITION WITH AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
JUDGE AND THE RIGHT TO REQUEST RECONSIDERATION OF THE
DENIAL BY A MEDIATION PANEL; TO AMEND SECTION 44-2-50,
AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REGULATIONS TO BE
PROMULGATED RELATING TO THE SUPERB ACCOUNT, SO AS TO
REVISE THE DATE CERTAIN REGULATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED
TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS
SECTION APPLIES TO RELEASES AT SITES RATHER THAN TO
SITES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-2-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO
REGISTRATION OF UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS AND
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FEES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE OWNER
OR OPERATOR OF AN UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK TO HAVE
A LICENSE TO PLACE PETROLEUM OR PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
IN THE STORAGE TANK; TO AMEND SECTION 44-2-120, AS
AMENDED, RELATING TO THE USE OF CONTRACTORS,
SUBCONTRACTORS, AND EMPLOYEES FOR SITE
REHABILITATION OR CLEANUP, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE
PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE
EVALUATION AND APPROVAL OF SITE REHABILITATION
CONTRACTORS TO PERFORM CERTAIN WORK, TO NOT EXTEND
LIABILITY TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL OR THE STATE FOR THE SERVICES
PROVIDED BY A CONTRACTOR UNDER THIS SECTION, AND TO
REVISE THE STANDARDS FOR PROHIBITING CERTAIN PERSONS
FROM PARTICIPATING IN SITE REHABILITATION PROJECTS; TO
AMEND SECTION 8-11-165, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE
AGENCY HEAD SALARY COMMISSION, SO AS TO REQUIRE
AGENCY HEAD SALARY COMMISSION AND STATE BUDGET AND
CONTROL BOARD APPROVAL TO SET THE SALARY OF A
PRESIDENT OF A TECHNICAL COLLEGE IN EXCESS OF
NINETY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE MIDPOINT OF THE AGENCY
HEAD SALARY RANGE AND TO CORRECT OBSOLETE
REFERENCES; TO AMEND SECTION 23-6-40, AS AMENDED,
RELATING TO THE MANAGEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC SAFETY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT
DIRECTOR SHALL RECOMMEND THE SALARIES OF DEPUTY
DIRECTORS; TO AMEND SECTION 57-1-450, AS AMENDED,
RELATING TO THE MANAGEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT
DIRECTOR SHALL RECOMMEND THE SALARIES OF DEPUTY
DIRECTORS; BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-335 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE
THE DIVISIONS OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO
PROVIDE TO AND RECEIVE FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTAL
ENTITIES GOODS AND SERVICES, AND TO AUTHORIZE THESE
DIVISIONS TO CHARGE AND PAY FOR THESE GOODS AND
SERVICES, THE REVENUE FROM WHICH MUST BE USED FOR THE
COSTS OF PROVIDING THE GOODS AND SERVICES; BY ADDING
SECTION 11-9-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WITH RESPECT TO
DEBTS OWED TO THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD AT THE
END OF ANY FISCAL YEAR, THE BOARD IS AUTHORIZED TO
TRANSFER ANY FUNDS REMAINING IN THE AGENCY'S
ACCOUNTS TO PAY THESE DEBTS PRIOR TO THE CLOSING OF
THE BOOKS FOR THAT FISCAL YEAR, AND TO PROVIDE
EXCEPTIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 48-52-435 SO AS TO PROVIDE
THAT IN ORDER TO AVOID DUPLICATIVE STUDIES, FUNDS
SHALL NOT BE EXPENDED BY STATE AGENCIES FOR STUDIES
INVESTIGATING ALTERNATIVE ENERGY USAGE OR
CONSERVATION MEASURES WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE
STATE ENERGY OFFICE AND THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY; BY ADDING SECTION 11-9-115 SO AS
TO PROVIDE THAT PRICES OFFERED IN CONNECTION WITH
CONTRACTS FOR PURCHASES MADE BY THE STATE OF SOUTH
CAROLINA FOR ANY COUNTY, MUNICIPALITY, COLLEGE OR
UNIVERSITY, POLITICAL SUBDIVISION, SCHOOL DISTRICT, OR
AGENCY OF THE STATE SHALL NOT BE SUBJECT TO FAIR TRADE
CONTRACTS; BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-200 SO AS TO PROVIDE
FOR THE REGULATION OF PARKING FACILITIES OWNED OR
CONTROLLED BY AGENCIES OF STATE GOVERNMENT; BY
ADDING SECTION 10-1-180 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS BY ANY STATE AGENCY, EXCEPT THE
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR PERMANENT
IMPROVEMENTS AS DEFINED IN THE STATE BUDGET, IS
SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AND REGULATION OF THE STATE
BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-190
SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, AS PART OF THE APPROVAL PROCESS
RELATING TO TRADES OF STATE PROPERTY FOR NONSTATE
PROPERTY, THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD IS
AUTHORIZED TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION OF ANY NET
PROCEEDS RESULTING FROM SUCH A TRANSACTION TO THE
IMPROVEMENT OF THE PROPERTY HELD BY THE BOARD; BY
ADDING SECTION 10-3-60 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT REVENUES
GENERATED FROM THE RENTALS OF THE FACILITIES OF THE
GOVERNOR'S MANSION COMPLEX MAY BE RETAINED AND
EXPENDED FOR THE BUDGETED OPERATION OF THE COMPLEX;
TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 35, TITLE 11, RELATING TO
GENERAL PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE CONSOLIDATED
PROCUREMENT CODE, BY ADDING SUBARTICLE 11 SO AS TO
AUTHORIZE A GOVERNMENTAL BODY TO ACCEPT
GIFTS-IN-KIND OF ARCHITECTURAL OR ENGINEERING SERVICES,
OR BOTH, AND ITEMS OF CONSTRUCTION WITH A VALUE OF
LESS THAN TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS WITH
THE APPROVAL OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS IF THE GIFT IS MADE
OR ACCEPTED WITHOUT THE INTENT TO INFLUENCE THE
JUDGMENT OF THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY; TO AMEND SECTION
11-35-5260, RELATING TO ANNUAL REPORTS BY A
GOVERNMENTAL BODY BEING MADE ANNUALLY TO THE
BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD CONCERNING THE NUMBER AND
DOLLAR VALUE OF CONTRACTS AWARDED TO ELIGIBLE
MINORITY BUSINESSES DURING THE PRECEDING FISCAL YEAR,
SO AS TO REQUIRE THE REPORTS TO BE MADE TO THE DIVISION
OF OPERATIONS OF THE BOARD BY AUGUST FIFTEENTH OF THE
TOTAL DOLLAR VOLUME OF BUSINESS THAT WAS CONTRACTED
EITHER DIRECTLY OR THROUGH CERTIFIED SUBCONTRACTORS
WHO ARE SMALL, MINORITY, OR WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS
DURING THE PREVIOUS FISCAL YEAR; BY ADDING SECTION
48-52-635 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A STATE AGENCY TO CARRY
FORWARD AND RETAIN SAVINGS REALIZED FROM ENERGY
CONSERVATION MEASURES WHICH HAVE BEEN CERTIFIED BY
THE STATE ENERGY OFFICE, AND TO PROVIDE HOW THESE
SAVINGS MAY BE EXPENDED; BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-141 SO
AS TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES TO INSURE STATE-OWNED
VEHICLES THROUGH THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD OR
ABSORB THE COST OF ACCIDENT REPAIRS, TO ESTABLISH
CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A STATE EMPLOYEE WHILE
DRIVING A STATE-OWNED VEHICLE IS LIABLE FOR THE COST
OR A PORTION OF THE COST OF REPAIRS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR
APPEALS; TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-270, RELATING TO THE
DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLE MANAGEMENT ESTABLISHING
CRITERIA FOR INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES,
SO AS TO DEFINE THE CONDITIONS FOR WHICH A
STATE-OWNED VEHICLE MAY BE ASSIGNED TO STATE
EMPLOYEES; TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-710, RELATING TO THE
BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD MAKING INSURANCE
AVAILABLE TO ACTIVE AND RETIRED EMPLOYEES, SO AS TO
REQUIRE THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO DEVELOP AND
IMPLEMENT A PLAN TO INCREASE THE EMPLOYER
CONTRIBUTION RATES OF STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO A
LEVEL ADEQUATE TO COVER THE EMPLOYER'S SHARE FOR THE
CURRENT FISCAL YEAR'S COST OF PROVIDING HEALTH AND
DENTAL INSURANCE TO RETIRED STATE AND SCHOOL DISTRICT
EMPLOYEES; BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-580 SO AS TO REQUIRE
THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO MAKE QUARTERLY
PAYMENTS ON INSURANCE CONTRACTS WHERE THE ANNUAL
PREMIUM EXCEEDS FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND TO
UNDERTAKE NEGOTIATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THIS
REQUIREMENT; BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-750 SO AS TO ALLOW
THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO WITHHOLD LONG-TERM
CARE INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
RETIREES; BY ADDING SECTION 2-7-78 SO AS TO PROVIDE
REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION OF REVENUE IN THE
GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDED APPROPRIATIONS BILL AND THE
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT ON THE BILL; BY ADDING
SECTION 8-11-195 SO AS TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR STATE
EMPLOYEE FURLOUGH POLICIES; BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-200
SO AS TO PROVIDE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR REIMBURSEMENT
OF TRAVEL EXPENSES TO PERSONS INTERVIEWING FOR STATE
EMPLOYMENT; BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-190 SO AS TO PROVIDE
FOR THE USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS TO REWARD STATE
EMPLOYEES; BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-50 SO AS TO PROVIDE
THAT FUNDS ACCUMULATED BY THE DIVISION OF BUDGET AND
ANALYSES, BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, UNDER CONTRACT
FOR PROVIDING GOODS AND SERVICES WHICH ARE NOT
EXPENDED MAY BE CARRIED FORWARD FOR THE COSTS
ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING THESE GOODS AND SERVICES;
BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-2322 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION TO SELL A DEALER
LICENSE PLATE FOR USE ON A MOTOR VEHICLE WHICH THE
DEALER LOANS TO A SCHOOL FOR DRIVER EDUCATION; TO
AUTHORIZE A TWENTY DOLLAR FEE FOR THE LICENSE PLATE
AND TO REQUIRE SURRENDER OF THE LICENSE PLATE WHEN IT
IS NO LONGER USED FOR DRIVER EDUCATION; BY ADDING
SECTION 11-9-370 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A STATE AGENCY
COLLECTING REVENUE TO BE APPLIED TO PAYMENTS ON
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS SHALL SUBMIT REVENUE
COLLECTED TO THE STATE TREASURER AND THE REVENUE
SUBMITTED CONSTITUTES A REIMBURSEMENT; BY ADDING
SECTION 2-7-115 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE APPROPRIATIONS
FOR DEBT SERVICE IN THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT ARE
THE ESTIMATED DEBT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS OF BONDS OF
THE STATE FOR EACH FISCAL YEAR, AND TO PROVIDE THAT
THE INCLUSION OF THESE APPROPRIATIONS IN THE ANNUAL
GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT SHALL NOT PREVENT THE
ISSUANCE OF ADDITIONAL BONDS PURSUANT TO CURRENT OR
FUTURE AUTHORIZATIONS IF PERMITTED BY LAW; BY ADDING
SECTION 11-1-100 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT THE
BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, AFTER REVIEW OF THE JOINT
BOND REVIEW COMMITTEE, TO REGULATE THE STARTING DATE
OF THE VARIOUS PROJECTS APPROVED FOR FUNDING THROUGH
THE ISSUANCE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS; BY ADDING
SECTION 4-5-260 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, WITH RESPECT TO
STATE AID TO SUBDIVISIONS FOR COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND
THE ALLOCATION FORMULA FOR AN ANNEXED COUNTY,
WHERE A PORTION OF ONE COUNTY IS ANNEXED TO ANOTHER
COUNTY, THE TOTAL AMOUNT ALLOCATED TO THE TWO
COUNTIES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL WHICH WOULD BE
ALLOCATED TO THE TWO COUNTIES SEPARATELY AND TO
REQUIRE CONSIDERATION OF POPULATION; BY ADDING
SECTION 6-27-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, NOTWITHSTANDING
THE AMOUNT APPROPRIATED IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL
APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR "HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION
REIMBURSEMENT", THERE MUST BE APPROPRIATED
ANNUALLY WHATEVER AMOUNT IS NECESSARY TO REIMBURSE
TO COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES FOR ALL REIMBURSED
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS ALLOWED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE PROVISIONS OF LAW; BY ADDING SECTION 11-3-240 SO AS
TO SPECIFY THAT FOUR CENTS PER CAPITA BE APPROPRIATED
TO EACH COUNTY TO BE APPLIED TOWARD THE EXPENSE OF
PRINTING TAX FORMS AND SUPPLIES AND PROVIDE FOR THE
MANNER OF PAYMENT; BY ADDING SECTION 6-7-185 SO AS TO
SPECIFY HOW THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION TO THE REGIONAL
COUNCILS OF GOVERNMENTS IS ALLOCATED; BY ADDING
SECTION 6-7-157 SO AS TO REQUIRE REGIONAL COUNCILS OF
GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE A SPENDING PLAN BEFORE RECEIPT
OF STATE FUNDS AND PROVIDE FOR AN AUDIT OF
APPROPRIATED FUNDS; BY ADDING SECTION 6-7-155 SO AS TO
REQUIRE THE STATE TREASURER TO DISBURSE FUNDS TO
REGIONAL COUNCILS OF GOVERNMENT UPON APPROVAL; BY
ADDING SECTION 6-1-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHERE A
PORTION OF ONE COUNTY IS ANNEXED TO ANOTHER COUNTY,
THE AMOUNT ALLOCATED UNDER AID TO SUBDIVISIONS TO
THE TWO COUNTIES MUST NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT THAT
WOULD BE ALLOCATED TO THE COUNTIES SEPARATELY AND
TO REQUIRE THE POPULATION OF THE ANNEXED AREAS TO BE
TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION IN DETERMINING THE
PROPORTIONATE ALLOCATION FOR EACH COUNTY; BY ADDING
SECTION 11-9-140 SO AS TO ALLOW THE BUDGET AND CONTROL
BOARD TO TRANSFER TO THE BOND CONTINGENCY REVOLVING
FUND ANY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BOND PROJECT BALANCES
DETERMINED NOT TO BE USABLE OR NEEDED AND PROVIDE
FOR EXEMPTIONS, REPORTING OF TRANSFERS, AND RELATED
MATTERS; BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-180 SO AS TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL POWERS TO THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD
AND AUTHORIZE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS; TO AMEND
SECTION 1-1-810, RELATING TO THE PERIOD TO BE COVERED BY
ANNUAL REPORTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EACH STATE
AGENCY AND DEPARTMENT SHALL SUBMIT AN ANNUAL
ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT; TO AMEND SECTION 1-1-820,
RELATING TO CONTENTS OF ANNUAL REPORTS, SO AS TO
PROVIDE THAT AN ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT MUST CONTAIN
THE AGENCY MISSION, OBJECTIVES, AND PERFORMANCE
MEASURES; BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-405 SO AS TO PROVIDE
THAT NO AIRCRAFT MAY BE PURCHASED, LEASED, OR
LEASE-PURCHASED FOR MORE THAN A THIRTY-DAY PERIOD BY
ANY STATE AGENCY WITHOUT THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION OF
THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD AND THE JOINT BOND
REVIEW COMMITTEE; TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-530, AS
AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE OF
PROPERTY USED IN ILLEGAL CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
TRANSACTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE PROPERTY
SEIZED AND FORFEITED IS AN AIRCRAFT OR WATERCRAFT AND
IS TRANSFERRED TO A STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY OR
OTHER STATE AGENCY, ITS USE AND RETAINAGE BY THAT
AGENCY SHALL BE AT THE DISCRETION AND APPROVAL OF THE
BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; TO REDUCE THE SOFT DRINKS
TAX BY AN INCREMENTAL ONE-SIXTH IN FISCAL YEARS 1996-97
THROUGH 2000-2001; TO REPEAL ARTICLE 13, CHAPTER 21 OF
TITLE 12 RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION OF THE SOFT DRINKS
TAX, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2001, AND TO CREATE SPECIAL JOINT
COMMITTEE TO REVIEW SALES AND EXCISE TAX STATUTES; TO
AMEND SECTIONS 57-11-20, 12-27-400, AND 12-27-1270, ALL AS
AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND,
"C" FUNDS, AND THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ACCOUNT, SO AS TO REQUIRE INTEREST EARNED FROM THE
STATE HIGHWAY FUND, THE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION FUND,
AND THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT TO BE
DEPOSITED IN THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND; TO AMEND SECTION
44-96-160, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SALE AND DISPOSAL
OF MOTOR OIL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MOTOR CARRIERS
RATHER THAN FOR HIRE MOTOR CARRIERS ARE EXEMPT FROM
CERTAIN FEES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS
CONCERNING REPORTS FILED WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION AGENCY REGARDING THE EXISTENCE OF WASTE
OIL STORAGE TANKS; BY ADDING SECTION 58-23-25 SO AS TO
DEFINE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION'S MOTOR CARRIER
REGULATORY AUTHORITY; BY ADDING SECTION 58-23-350 SO AS
TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION
WITH AUTHORITY TO ISSUE CLASS E CERTIFICATES OF
COMPLIANCE TO FOR-HIRE MOTOR VEHICLES, TO PROVIDE FOR
THE FEE AND PROCEDURE TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE,
PROCEDURES TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THESE
REQUIREMENTS, AND THE POSSIBILITY THAT A CERTIFICATE
HOLDER MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS
PROVIDED IN SECTIONS 58-23-620 AND 44-96-160(V)(1); TO AMEND
SECTION 58-23-590, RELATING TO LICENSE FEES FOR CLASS E
AND F CERTIFICATE HOLDERS, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE FEE
SCHEDULE FOR CLASS E AND F CERTIFICATE HOLDERS, AND TO
ALLOW THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TO DETERMINE THE
ASSESSMENTS FOR HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND HAZARDOUS
WASTE DISPOSAL, TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE COMPLIANCE AND
PROVIDE IT WITH THE POWER TO ASSESS FEES, GRANT
OPERATING CERTIFICATES, SET RATES, AND ENFORCE THE
COMMISSION'S REGULATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 58-23-620,
RELATING TO SITUATIONS IN WHICH LOCAL LICENSE FEES MAY
OR MAY NOT BE IMPOSED ON A CERTIFICATE A, B, C, D, E, OR
F HOLDER, SO AS TO DELETE THE CERTIFICATE D AND TO
PROVIDE CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH LOCAL LICENSE FEES MAY
BE IMPOSED ON A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE OR A COMMON
OR CONTRACT MOTOR CARRIER OF PROPERTY; TO AMEND
SECTION 58-23-640, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE
ASSESSMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE
COMMISSION'S IDENTIFIER FEE, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE
"DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION" FOR
"PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION" AND PLACE ALL
REVENUE GENERATED BY THE FEE IN THE GENERAL FUND; TO
AMEND SECTION 58-23-650, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION'S AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO
RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS WITH REGULATORY AGENCIES OF
OTHER STATES HAVING JURISDICTION OVER MOTOR CARRIERS,
SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND
TAXATION" FOR "PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION",
AND TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
AUTHORITY TO ENFORCE THESE AGREEMENTS; TO AMEND
SECTION 58-23-1120, RELATING TO REQUIRING A MOTOR
CARRIER TO COMPLY WITH ORDERS AND REGULATIONS
PRESCRIBED BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, SO AS TO
DEFINE THE ROLE OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, THE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, AND THE TRANSPORT POLICE
DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY IN THE
REGULATION OF MOTOR CARRIERS; TO REPEAL SECTION
58-23-580 RELATING TO LICENSE FEES FOR CLASS D
CERTIFICATE HOLDERS; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-510,
RELATING TO DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION,
PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY CONTROL
CENTERS, PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATIONS, AND SENTENCING
OPTIONS, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO PRESENTENCE
INVESTIGATIONS; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 24-21-520 AND 24-21-530
RELATING TO PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATIONS; TO ABOLISH THE
COMMITTEE TO MAKE A STUDY OF STATE BIDDING PRACTICES,
THE CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM STUDY COMMITTEE, THE
EDUCATION FINANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE TO REVIEW AND
ADVISE UPON THE PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED IN PROVIDING A
FREE AND APPROPRIATE EDUCATION FOR HANDICAPPED
CHILDREN, THE COMMITTEE TO STUDY ALTERNATE
ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER SYSTEMS, THE TASK FORCE TO
STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES ON A LONG-RANGE PLAN FOR SOUTH
CAROLINA'S COAST, AND THE COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE
CONSUMER FINANCE LAWS IN THIS STATE AS THEY RELATE TO
RESTRICTED LOANS, SUPERVISED LOANS, AND SALES FINANCE
CONTRACTS; TO REPEAL SECTION 11-35-520, ARTICLE 5,
CHAPTER 11 OF TITLE 8, CHAPTER 22 OF TITLE 2, CHAPTER 23 OF
TITLE 2, CHAPTER 27 OF TITLE 2, CHAPTER 29 OF TITLE 2,
CHAPTER 31 OF TITLE 2, CHAPTER 33 OF TITLE 2, CHAPTER 37 OF
TITLE 2, CHAPTER 49 OF TITLE 2, CHAPTER 57 OF TITLE 2,
CHAPTER 61 OF TITLE 2, CHAPTER 67 OF TITLE 2, CHAPTER 32 OF
TITLE 46, CHAPTER 9 OF TITLE 59 ALL RELATING TO VARIOUS
COMMITTEES; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 56-5-5320 THROUGH
56-5-5440 RELATING TO INSPECTION OF VEHICLES; TO AMEND
SECTION 12-7-435, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS
ALLOWED FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME FOR
PURPOSES OF THE STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX, SO AS TO
EXTEND THE FIVE DOLLAR A DAY SUBSISTENCE ALLOWANCE
DEDUCTION ALLOWED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO
FIREFIGHTERS AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE
PERSONNEL; BY ADDING SECTION 2-3-22 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A
MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM RECEIVING IN ANY
ONE CALENDAR YEAR ON ACCOUNT OF SERVICE DURING THE
REGULAR SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ANY AMOUNT
WHICH EXCEEDS THE TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FOR
PERSONAL SERVICE FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY FOR THE APPLICABLE FISCAL YEAR DIVIDED BY
ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY; TO PROVIDE THAT THE
APPROPRIATION IN PART I-A OF THIS ACT FOR "OTHER
OPERATING EXPENSES" UNDER "ELECTRONIC
VOTING" UNDER STATE ELECTION COMMISSION MAY BE
USED FOR THE PURCHASE OF VOTING MACHINES WHICH USE
ELECTRONIC METHODS FOR CASTING WRITE-IN BALLOTS OR
WHICH DO NOT EMPLOY PAPER AND HANDWRITING METHODS
OR TECHNOLOGY FOR CASTING WRITE-IN BALLOTS; TO AMEND
SECTION 7-13-800, RELATING TO THE PROVISION THAT WRITE-IN
BALLOTS MUST BE IN THE HANDWRITING OF THE VOTER OR
AUTHORIZED MANAGER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NOTHING IN
THIS SECTION SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO PREVENT THE USE OF
ELECTRONIC METHODS OF CASTING WRITE-IN BALLOTS OR THE
USE OF VOTING MACHINES WHICH DO NOT EMPLOY PAPER AND
HANDWRITING METHODS OR TECHNOLOGY FOR CASTING
WRITE-IN BALLOTS; BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-185 SO AS TO
AUTHORIZE THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES OF THE STATE
BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO USE FUNDS APPROPRIATED
IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT TO CREATE A
REDUCTION IN FORCE APPLICANT POOL AND TO REQUIRE
STATE AGENCIES TO REPORT TO THE OFFICE OF HUMAN
RESOURCES INFORMATION ON EMPLOYEES AFFECTED BY A
REDUCTION IN FORCE, TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES FILLING
VACANCIES OR NEW POSITIONS TO PROVIDE PRIORITY
CONSIDERATION TO PERSONS IN THE POOL WHO ARE
APPROPRIATELY CLASSIFIED, AND TO PROHIBIT STATE
AGENCIES FROM FILLING VACANCIES OR NEW POSITIONS
WITHOUT FIRST SEEKING TO FILL THE POSITION FROM
QUALIFIED MEMBERS OF THE POOL; TO AMEND SECTION
12-7-1220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE-TARGETED
JOBS TAX CREDIT, SO AS TO EXTEND THE CREDIT TO A SOLE
PROPRIETOR, PARTNERSHIP, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY,
CORPORATION OF ANY CLASSIFICATION, OR ASSOCIATION,
ALLOW THE CREDIT TO BE CLAIMED AGAINST THE INDIVIDUAL
INCOME TAX LIABILITY OF THE SOLE PROPRIETOR, PARTNER,
SUB S CORPORATION SHAREHOLDER, AND LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY OWNER, PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER OF CLAIMING
THE CREDIT, AND DELETE PROVISIONS PREVIOUSLY LIMITING
THE ELIGIBILITY FOR THE CREDIT FOR SHAREHOLDERS OF A
SUB S CORPORATION TO A CORPORATION ELIGIBLE TO USE THE
FEE IN LIEU OF TAX; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-20, AS
AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MIGRATORY WATERFOWL
COMMITTEE, SO AS TO REVISE THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS; TO
AMEND SECTIONS 8-11-700, 8-11-720, AS AMENDED, 8-11-730, AS
AMENDED, 8-11-740, AND 8-11-760, RELATING TO THE STATE
EMPLOYEE LEAVE TRANSFER PROGRAM, SO AS FURTHER TO
DEFINE WHAT CONSTITUTES A PERSONAL EMERGENCY FOR
WHICH TRANSFERRED LEAVE MAY BE USED, AND TO MAKE
OTHER TECHNICAL CHANGES FOR THE OPERATION OF THE
PROGRAM; BY ADDING SECTION 12-21-2809 SO AS TO MAKE IT
UNLAWFUL TO LICENSE OR OPERATE A VIDEO GAME WITH A
FREE PLAY FEATURE IN A COUNTY WHERE PAYOFFS ON SUCH
MACHINES ARE UNLAWFUL PURSUANT TO REFERENDUM AND
TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION
12-21-2710, RELATING TO COIN-OPERATED MACHINES AND
DEVICES PROHIBITED BY LAW, SO AS TO INCLUDE VIDEO SLOT
MACHINES WHICH DO NOT DISBURSE MONEY BUT WHICH HAVE
A FREE PLAY FEATURE AND ALL OTHER VIDEO GAMES WHICH
DO NOT DISBURSE MONEY BUT WHICH HAVE A FREE PLAY
FEATURE REGARDLESS OF THE GAME ON THE MACHINES
WITHIN THE CATEGORY OF DEVICES EXEMPT FROM THE
PROHIBITION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2720, AS AMENDED,
RELATING TO LICENSE FEES FOR COIN-OPERATED MACHINES
AND DEVICES, SO AS TO RAISE THE FEE FOR THE FIRST FIVE
VIDEO GAMES WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE IN A SINGLE PLACE
OR PREMISES FROM THREE TO FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS A
BIENNIUM, TO DELETE A ONE-TIME FEE, TO PROVIDE FOR
ADDITIONAL HIGHER FEES FOR MACHINES SIX THROUGH EIGHT,
TO REQUIRE SUCH MACHINES WITH MULTI-PLAYER STATIONS
TO BE LICENSED AS SEPARATE MACHINES, AND PROVIDE THAT
CERTAIN LICENSE FEES PERMITTED BY THIS SECTION MAY BE
IMPOSED IN ADDITION TO APPLICABLE LOCAL BUSINESS
LICENSE FEES ON GROSS INCOME AS AUTHORIZED BY STATUTE;
TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2776, RELATING TO REGISTRATION
AND METERING OF VIDEO GAMES WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE,
SO AS TO DELAY METERING OF SUCH MACHINES UNTIL JULY 1,
1998, AND REQUIRE QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORTING ON
EACH MACHINE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2804, RELATING TO
REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO VIDEO GAMES WITH A FREE
PLAY FEATURE, SO AS TO ALLOW EIGHT MACHINES IN A
SINGLE PLACE OR PREMISES AND TO EXTEND THE ALLOWED
HOURS OF OPERATION AND TO UPDATE REFERENCES; TO
REPEAL SECTION 12-21-2791 RELATING TO LIMITS ON CASH
PAYOUTS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2782, RELATING TO THE
VIDEO GAMES MACHINE ACT, THE PROMULGATION OF
REGULATIONS, AND GRANDFATHERING OF CERTAIN MACHINES,
SO AS TO DELETE THE CURRENT PROVISIONS OF THE SECTION
AND PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, FOR CONTRACTING FOR
THE PURCHASE, LEASE, OR OPERATION OF A COMPUTER
MONITORING SYSTEM TO WHICH VIDEO GAME MACHINES MUST
BE CONNECTED BY JULY 1, 1998; TO AMEND SECTION 58-3-100,
AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ASSESSMENT OF EXPENSES
FOR THE OPERATIONS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC
SERVICE COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ASSESSMENTS
ON HOUSEHOLD GOODS CARRIERS AND HAZARDOUS WASTE
FOR DISPOSAL CARRIERS, TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO
REVENUE FROM REGISTRATION FEES AND ASSESSMENTS OF
RADIO COMMON CARRIERS, TO CHANGE THE DATES FOR
CERTIFICATION AND PAYMENT OF THESE ASSESSMENTS,
RESPECTIVELY, FROM AUGUST FIRST AND OCTOBER FIRST TO
MAY FIRST AND JULY FIFTEENTH, AND TO DELETE PROVISIONS
RELATING TO THE USE OF REVENUES FROM ASSESSMENTS; TO
AMEND TITLE 51, RELATING TO PARKS, RECREATION AND
TOURISM, BY ADDING CHAPTER 22 CREATING THE LEGACY
TRUST FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING SENSITIVE
ECOLOGICAL RESOURCES, PRESERVING AND RENOVATING
HISTORIC SITES, DEVELOPING STATE PARKS AND HERITAGE
RESERVES, PROTECTING HABITAT OF ENDANGERED PLANT AND
ANIMAL SPECIES, AND ORGANIZING AND DEVELOPING
RESOURCE-BASED RECREATIONAL PROJECTS, AND TO PROVIDE
FOR ITS GOVERNANCE AND OPERATIONS; BY ADDING SECTION
12-31-415 SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM THE ROAD TAX ON MOTOR
CARRIERS ANY CARRIER WHICH OPERATED ONE HUNDRED
PERCENT OF ITS MILES WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THIS
STATE; TO ELIMINATE PENALTIES DUE FROM ANY MOTOR
CARRIER IMPOSED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER
31 OF TITLE 12 LEVYING THE ROAD TAX IF THE CARRIER IS
EXEMPTED FROM THE TAX BY THE SECTION ADDED BY THIS
ACT; BY ADDING SECTION 12-31-60 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER PENALTIES AND INTEREST PROVIDED BY
LAW, PENALTIES AND INTEREST PROVIDED UNDER THE
INTERNATIONAL FUEL TAX AGREEMENT APPLY TO ALL
REPORTS FILED WITH THE STATE AS A RESULT OF THAT
AGREEMENT; BY ADDING SECTION 11-1-110 SO AS TO
AUTHORIZE THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO
ISSUE AND SELL BONDS, NOTES, OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS FOR
THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING FACILITIES FOR THE USE AND
OCCUPANCY OF STATE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES WITH
THESE OBLIGATIONS TO BE PAYABLE SOLELY FROM REVENUES
DERIVED FROM THE LEASING OR SALE OF THE FACILITIES
ACQUIRED WITH THE PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF THESE
OBLIGATIONS AND SECURED BY A PLEDGE OF REVENUES AND,
AT THE OPTION OF THE BOARD, A MORTGAGE OF THESE
FACILITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-84, AS AMENDED,
RELATING TO DETERMINATION AND ALLOCATION OF MEDICAID
NURSING HOME PATIENT DAYS, AND SECTION 44-7-90,
RELATING TO VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES RELATIVE TO
PROVIDING MEDICAID PATIENT DAYS, SO AS TO REVISE THESE
PROCEDURES, WAIVE CERTAIN PENALTIES, AND REVISE THE
FORMULA FOR DETERMINING AND COLLECTING THE PENALTY;
TO AMEND SECTION 14-1-200, RELATING TO THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF SALARIES OF SUPREME COURT JUSTICES,
JUDGES OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, CIRCUIT COURT, AND
FAMILY COURT, AND CIRCUIT SOLICITORS, SO AS TO
AUTHORIZE AN INCREASE IN THE SALARIES OF CIRCUIT
SOLICITORS; TO AMEND SECTION 61-9-312, RELATING TO THE
SPECIAL VERSION OF A SPECIAL RETAIL BEER AND WINE
PERMIT FOR OFF-PREMISES CONSUMPTION, SO AS TO REVISE
THE MANNER IN WHICH A CERTAIN PORTION OF THE REVENUE
GENERATED BY THE PERMIT FEES SHALL BE USED; TO AMEND
SECTION 44-11-10, RELATING TO STATE MENTAL HEALTH
FACILITIES, SO AS TO REVISE THE USE OF CERTAIN FACILITIES;
TO AMEND SECTION 12-27-400, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO
TAXES ON GASOLINE SALES AND THE "C" FUNDS
PROGRAM, SO AS TO SPECIFY THESE FUNDS MAY BE USED
DIRECTLY TO PAY FOR HIGHWAY PROJECTS AND IN THE CASE
OF COUNTIES WHICH WITHDRAW "C" FUNDS FROM
THE STATE TREASURER'S OFFICE TO REQUIRE PROJECT
EXPENDITURES TO BE DOCUMENTED ON A PER-PROJECT BASIS
TO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEES, TO REQUIRE THE
DOCUMENTATION TO BE PROVIDED BY THE ENTITY EXPENDING
THE FUNDS, AND TO REQUIRE THESE DOCUMENTATION
REPORTS TO BE FORWARDED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION AND COMPILED AND REPORTED ANNUALLY
TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; BY ADDING SECTION 48-48-140 SO
AS TO IMPOSE A TAX ON LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE
DISPOSAL OF TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIVE DOLLARS A
CUBIC FOOT AND TO PROVIDE FOR DISTRIBUTION OF THE
REVENUE; TO AMEND SECTION 48-48-80, AS AMENDED,
RELATING TO LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL IN
THIS STATE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNOR TO APPOINT
A COMMITTEE TO NEGOTIATE WITH CERTAIN OTHER STATES
TO ESTABLISH A NEW LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE
MANAGEMENT COMPACT AND TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS
FOR NEGOTIATIONS BY THE COMMITTEE; TO PROVIDE A
TEMPORARY DISTRIBUTION TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE
STATE OF A PORTION OF THE REVENUE FROM THE TAX; TO
REPEAL CHAPTER 47 OF TITLE 48 RELATING TO THE SOUTHEAST
INTERSTATE LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT
COMPACT; BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-443 SO AS TO PROVIDE
THAT ALL SCHOOLS SHALL PROVIDE FOR A MINUTE OF
MANDATORY SILENCE AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH SCHOOL
DAY; BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-335 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT
THE GOVERNING BOARDS OF ALL STATE-SUPPORTED
COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS SHALL BE
AUTHORIZED TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES AND BONDS FOR
TRAFFIC AND PARKING VIOLATIONS OCCURRING ON PROPERTY
WHICH IS OWNED, LEASED, SUPERVISED, OR OTHERWISE
CONTROLLED BY THE INSTITUTION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A
SCHEDULE OF PENALTIES AND BONDS FOR SUCH OFFENSES
SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION DURING NORMAL
BUSINESS HOURS AT THE INSTITUTION AT A LOCATION
DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD; TO AMEND TITLE 59, RELATING
TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 143 SO AS TO ESTABLISH
THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE
ENDOWMENT FUND, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REVENUES WHICH
SHALL BE DEPOSITED IN THE FUND, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE
USE OF SUCH REVENUES FOR SCHOOL FACILITIES AND HIGHER
EDUCATION GRANTS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS; TO AMEND SECTION
14-5-610, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO JUDICIAL CIRCUITS, SO AS
TO INCREASE THE AT-LARGE NUMBER OF JUDGES FROM TEN TO
THIRTEEN; TO AMEND SECTION 14-8-10, RELATING TO THE
COURT OF APPEALS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
ASSOCIATE JUDGES FROM FIVE TO EIGHT; TO AMEND SECTION
14-8-80, RELATING TO PANELS ON THE COURT OF APPEALS, SO
AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PANELS FROM TWO TO
THREE; TO AMEND SECTION 14-8-90, RELATING TO THE COURT
OF APPEALS SITTING EN BANC, SO AS TO CONFORM TO THE
INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF ASSOCIATE JUDGES; TO AMEND
SECTION 20-7-1410, RELATING TO FAMILY COURT JUDGES, SO AS
TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF JUDGES IN THE NINTH,
THIRTEENTH, AND FIFTEENTH CIRCUITS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE
TERMS OF ALL JUDGES ADDED BY THIS SECTION BEGIN
FEBRUARY 1, 1996; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE TERMS OF THE
ASSOCIATE JUDGES OF THE COURT OF APPEALS ADDED BY THIS
SECTION ARE STAGGERED; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-51-40, AS
AMENDED, AND 12-51-120, RELATING TO EXECUTIONS FOR
DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES AND THE NOTICE REQUIRED TO
THE PROPERTY OWNER OF RECORD IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING
THE END OF THE REDEMPTION PERIOD, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR
THE METHOD OF MAILING THE NOTICES REQUIRED UNDER
THESE SECTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-140, AS AMENDED,
RELATING TO ENTITIES ELIGIBLE FOR INSURANCE COVERAGE
THROUGH THE OFFICE OF INSURANCE SERVICES OF THE STATE
BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, SO AS TO EXTEND THE
ELIGIBILITY FOR COVERAGE ALLOWED GOVERNMENTAL AND
ELEEMOSYNARY HOSPITALS TO SUBSIDIARIES OR OTHER
ENTITIES AFFILIATED WITH THESE HOSPITALS; TO AMEND
SECTION 40-43-230, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSURE OF
PHARMACISTS, SO AS TO SET THE FEE FOR LICENSURE
RENEWAL AT SEVENTY DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-40,
RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF ENTERPRISE ZONES FOR
PURPOSES OF THE ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT OF 1995, SO AS TO
MAKE ELIGIBLE FOR THE DESIGNATION A RESEARCH PARK
OPERATED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY;
TO AMEND SECTION 44-93-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE
INFECTIOUS WASTE CONTINGENCY FUND, SO AS TO CAP THE
AMOUNT OF THE FUND AT THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND
DOLLARS WITH ALL SUBSEQUENT FEES TO BE RETURNED TO
HAMPTON COUNTY; TO AMEND SECTIONS 6-25-35 AND 6-25-100,
RELATING TO THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS
PERTAINING TO WATER, AND THE POWERS OF A JOINT
MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR
THE POWERS OF A JOINT MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM WITH
RESPECT TO PROJECTS AND UNDERTAKINGS OTHER THAN
WATER PERMITTED BY LAW, AND TO CLARIFY THE CONDITIONS
UNDER WHICH A JOINT MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM MAY INCUR
DEBT; BY ADDING SECTION 58-1-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT
THERE IS NO LIABILITY ON THE PART OF AND NO CAUSE OF
ACTION AGAINST, OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF WATER
IMPOUNDMENTS FOR FEDERALLY REGULATED HYDROELECTRIC
PROJECTS FOR ACTS, EVENTS, OCCURRENCES, OR FUTURE
CONSEQUENCES OF ANY TREATMENT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF
NATURAL RESOURCES, ITS AGENTS OR INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTORS, IN PROVIDING FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF
AQUATIC WEEDS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE IMMUNITY FOR
OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF WATER IMPOUNDMENTS FOR
FEDERALLY REGULATED HYDROELECTRIC PROJECTS ALSO
EXTENDS TO ANY LIABILITY ARISING AS A RESULT OF ACTIONS
BY INDIVIDUALS WHO WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM THE OWNER
AND OPERATOR TREAT, SPRAY, OR IN ANY FASHION ATTEMPT
TO MANAGE AQUATIC WEEDS IN THE IMPOUNDMENT; TO
AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 25, TITLE 57, RELATING TO
GENERAL PROVISIONS REGARDING OUTDOOR ADVERTISING, BY
ADDING SECTION 57-25-30 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BUS
SHELTERS MAY BE ERECTED AND MAINTAINED WITHIN THE
RIGHTS-OF-WAY OF PUBLIC ROADS UPON AUTHORIZATION OF
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE
MANNER IN WHICH ADVERTISING MAY BE PLACED IN THESE
BUS SHELTERS, AND TO REQUIRE A PERSON ERECTING BUS
SHELTERS TO OBTAIN A PERMIT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION; TO CONFIRM THE POLICY OF THE STATE OF
SOUTH CAROLINA WITH REGARD TO THE OPPORTUNITY TO
ATTEND A SINGLE-GENDER COLLEGE AND TO ADOPT THE
FINDINGS OF FACT IN U.S. V. COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA AS
THE BASIS FOR THE POLICY OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN CRAFTING
A FRAMEWORK FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AND
MAINTENANCE OF SINGLE-GENDER PROGRAMS OF HIGHER
LEARNING FOR BOTH SEXES AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN
EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-2150, AS AMENDED, AND
SECTION 56-3-2170, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL
LICENSE PLATES TO MEMBERS OF MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY
COUNCILS, SO AS TO PROVIDE A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE FOR
A MAYOR AND PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE
REVENUE FROM THE PLATES AND FOR PERIODIC REPORTING ON
THE COSTS OF PRODUCTION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THESE
SPECIAL PLATES; TO AMEND SECTION 9-11-140, AS AMENDED,
OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE ACCIDENTAL DEATH
BENEFIT PROGRAM UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE
OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR
BENEFITS UNDER THE PROGRAM TO A SURVIVING SPOUSE
RATHER THAN TO THE OFFICER'S WIDOW, AND TO PROVIDE
FOR CONTINUED PAYMENTS AFTER THE REMARRIAGE OF THE
OFFICER'S SPOUSE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-450, AS AMENDED,
RELATING TO THE BUSINESS INVENTORY TAX EXEMPTION
REIMBURSEMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN AUTOMATIC
GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATION OF SUMS SUFFICIENT TO MEET
THE REQUIRED 1987 REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNT; TO AMEND
SECTION 12-36-60, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF
"TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY" FOR PURPOSES OF
THE SOUTH CAROLINA SALES AND USE TAX ACT, SO AS TO
EXCLUDE FROM THE DEFINITION THE TRANSMISSION OF
COMPUTER DATABASE INFORMATION BY A COOPERATIVE
SERVICE WHEN THAT INFORMATION HAS BEEN ASSEMBLED BY
AND IS FOR THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE
COOPERATIVE SERVICE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-910, AS
AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SALES TAX ON TANGIBLE
PERSONAL PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE EXEMPTIONS FROM
THE TAX AND DEFINE TERMS; BY ADDING SECTION 2-3-25 SO AS
TO PROVIDE IF A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
RESIGNS OR IS EXPELLED, HE MUST REPAY ANY
COMPENSATION RECEIVED ON A PRO RATA BASIS, AND
PROVIDE THAT IF HE DOES NOT, THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL
SHALL WITHHOLD THAT AMOUNT FROM ANY RETIREMENT
BENEFITS HE RECEIVES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2680,
RELATING TO THE USE OF SALES TAX EXEMPTION
CERTIFICATES MAINTAINED ON FILE USED IN MAKING VARIOUS
TAX EXEMPT PURCHASES, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT
THAT THE PURCHASER SIGN THE INVOICE AND TO MAKE THIS
DELETION EFFECTIVE FOR EXEMPT SALES MADE ON OR AFTER
JANUARY 1, 1995; TO AMEND SECTION 59-107-90, RELATING TO
THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF OUTSTANDING STATE INSTITUTION
BONDS, SO AS TO RAISE THE LIMIT FROM SIXTY TO NINETY
MILLION DOLLARS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-127-75 SO AS TO
ALLOCATE A CERTAIN PORTION OF THE FUNDS DISTRIBUTED
PURSUANT TO THE HIGHER EDUCATION FORMULA OF THE
COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION TO THE
FELTON-LABORATORY SCHOOL AT SOUTH CAROLINA STATE
UNIVERSITY; TO AMEND SECTIONS 14-1-206, 14-1-207, AND
14-1-208, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENTS BASED ON
FINES IMPOSED ON OFFENDERS IN GENERAL SESSIONS, FAMILY
COURT, MAGISTRATE'S COURT, AND MUNICIPAL COURT,
RESPECTIVELY, AND HOW THESE ASSESSMENTS ARE
DISTRIBUTED, SO AS TO REDUCE BY ONE PERCENT THE
AMOUNT TO BE CREDITED TO THE GENERAL FUND AND TO
CREATE WITH THIS ONE PERCENT A FUND IN THE ATTORNEY
GENERAL'S OFFICE UP TO FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS
FOR AID TO COUNTIES FOR EXPENSES IN DEATH PENALTY
CASES; TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE JOINT
BOND REVIEW COMMITTEE IS INCREASED BY SIX ADDITIONAL
MEMBERS FOR PURPOSES OF ANY MATTERS COMING BEFORE
THE COMMITTEE REGARDING THE SALE, LEASE, RENTAL, USE,
TRANSFER, OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF THE REAL OR PERSONAL
PROPERTY OF THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
IN WHOLE OR IN PART, WITH A VALUE IN EXCESS OF
TWENTY-FIVE MILLION DOLLARS AS DETERMINED BY THE
BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, TO PROVIDE THAT THE JOINT
BOND REVIEW COMMITTEE SHALL BE ALLOWED TO
PARTICIPATE IN A PUBLIC HEARING WHICH THE MEDICAL
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA MUST HOLD BEFORE THE
MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA APPROVES THE
TRANSACTION BUT THE COMMITTEE SHALL NOT ENGAGE IN
APPROVING OR DISAPPROVING THE TRANSACTION AT THAT
STAGE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE JOINT BOND REVIEW
COMMITTEE MAY HOLD ITS OWN PUBLIC HEARINGS ON AND
SHALL APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE ANY MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF
SOUTH CAROLINA PROPOSAL SUBMITTED, AND TO PROVIDE
THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
OF SOUTH CAROLINA SHALL NOT IMPLEMENT ANY PROPOSAL
REGARDING A TRANSACTION WHICH HAS NOT RECEIVED A
FAVORABLE VOTE FROM THE JOINT BOND REVIEW COMMITTEE;
BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-163 SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL
PORTRAITS, FLAGS, BANNERS, MONUMENTS, STATUES, AND
PLAQUES WHICH MAY BE REMOVED FROM THE STATE HOUSE
DURING RENOVATIONS TO BE RETURNED TO THEIR ORIGINAL
LOCATION WHEN THE STATE HOUSE IS REOCCUPIED, TO
PROVIDE THAT THE LOCATION OF THESE ITEMS MUST NOT BE
CHANGED UNLESS APPROVED BY AN ACT PASSED BY THE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT OF THE
COSTS OF REMOVAL, RESTORING, REPLACING, AND DISPLAYING
THESE ITEMS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-69-30, RELATING TO
LICENSES FOR OPERATION OF HOME HEALTH AGENCIES, SO AS
TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO ENTER INTO PARTNERSHIPS
AND OTHER AGREEMENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSURING
CONTINUED PROVISION OF HOME CARE SERVICES ADEQUATE
TO MEET THE STATE'S NEEDS, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR
THE DEPARTMENT'S AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY WITH
REGARD TO THESE PARTNERSHIPS AND AGREEMENTS; TO
AMEND TITLE 44, RELATING TO HEALTH, BY ADDING CHAPTER
122 SO AS TO DIRECT THE SOUTH CAROLINA HUMAN SERVICES
COORDINATING COUNCIL TO DEVELOP AND COORDINATE THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMUNITY-BASED ADOLESCENT
PREGNANCY PREVENTION PROGRAMS THROUGH FUNDING
AVAILABLE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES AND TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR LOCAL
PROJECTS AND SELECTION PROCEDURES; TO AMEND SECTION
40-43-260, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION
THAT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST A PHARMACIST, SO AS TO
AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO IMPOSE A CIVIL FINE OF ONE
THOUSAND DOLLARS; BY ADDING SECTION 11-11-330 SO AS TO
ESTABLISH THE STATE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FUND AND
PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH FUNDS THEREIN SHALL
BE USED FOR PROPERTY TAX RELIEF; BY ADDING SECTION
12-37-251 SO AS TO ALLOW A HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FROM
PROPERTY TAXES LEVIED FOR SCHOOL OPERATIONS OTHER
THAN THOSE LEVIED FOR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS AND LEASE
PURCHASE PAYMENTS FOR CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION; BY
ADDING SECTION 12-43-217 SO AS TO REQUIRE QUADRENNIAL
REASSESSMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-45-75, RELATING TO
THE PAYING OF PROPERTY TAXES IN INSTALLMENTS, SO AS TO
AUTHORIZE QUARTERLY INSTALLMENTS; BY ADDING SECTION
12-43-350 SO AS TO PROVIDE A STANDARDIZED TAX BILL; BY
ADDING SECTION 12-47-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE
CREDITING OF ERRONEOUS PROPERTY TAX PAYMENTS; TO
AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO
CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF THE
PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICATION OF
THE FOUR PERCENT CLASSIFICATION FOR OWNER-OCCUPIED
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY; AND TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR
FILING FOR AGRICULTURAL USE VALUE.
|