H*4787(Rat #0385, Act #0319 of 1998)  General Bill, By Klauber, Harrison, 
Hawkins, M.H. Kinon, J.G. McAbee, W. McLeod and J. Smith

Similar(S 1068)
 A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 17, TITLE 25, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976,
 RELATING TO THE NATIONAL GUARD MUSEUM AND STATE WEAPONS COLLECTION SO AS TO
 CHANGE ITS NAME TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA MILITARY MUSEUM, RENAME AND REVISE ITS
 GOVERNING BOARD, AND MAKE OTHER REQUIRED CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.

   03/11/98  House  Introduced and read first time HJ-12
   03/11/98  House  Referred to Committee on Judiciary HJ-12
   04/01/98  House  Committee report: Favorable Judiciary HJ-6
   04/02/98  House  Read second time HJ-12
   04/02/98  House  Unanimous consent for third reading on next
                     legislative day HJ-13
   04/03/98  House  Read third time and sent to Senate HJ-2
   04/07/98  Senate Introduced and read first time SJ-5
   04/07/98  Senate Referred to Committee on General SJ-5
   04/30/98  Senate Committee report: Favorable General SJ-18
   05/13/98  Senate Read second time SJ-41
   05/13/98  Senate Ordered to third reading with notice of
                     amendments SJ-41
   05/14/98  Senate Read third time and enrolled SJ-27
   05/21/98         Ratified R 385
   05/27/98         Signed By Governor
   05/27/98         Effective date 05/27/98
   06/10/98         Copies available
   06/10/98         Act No. 319

AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 17, TITLE 25, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NATIONAL GUARD MUSEUM AND STATE WEAPONS COLLECTION SO AS TO CHANGE ITS NAME TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA MILITARY MUSEUM, RENAME AND REVISE ITS GOVERNING BOARD, AND MAKE OTHER REQUIRED CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.

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

Museum

SECTION 1. Chapter 17, Title 25 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

Section 25-17-10. There is established the South Carolina Military Museum, located at one or more locations in the State as selected by the State Adjutant General. The museum is governed by the South Carolina Military Museum Board composed of seven members. Five members must be appointed by the Adjutant General for terms concurrent with that of the Adjutant General. The Adjutant General and the President of the South Carolina National Guard Association shall serve as members ex officio.

Section 25-17-20. The board shall hold regular meetings, prescribe rules for its operations, elect the officers necessary, establish and use any identifying seal pertaining to museum business, and make an annual report which must be included as a part of the Adjutant General's report to the Governor. For the purpose of transacting business, four members constitute a quorum. The members of the board shall serve without compensation.

Section 25-17-30. Military Department of South Carolina equipment, supplies, and personnel may be used to maintain the museum and collection, but no state funds shall be expended therefor. The board may improve existing grounds by the construction of concrete slabs and fencing for suitable outdoor display of large items of heavy equipment such as artillery, armored vehicles, and other military equipment and weapons.

Section 25-17-40. The board may accept lands, buildings, money, relics, weapons, or any other thing of value on behalf of, or as additions to the museum either in the form of loans or grants or donations or bequests; may acquire land and items by purchase, lease, or otherwise, and may enter into contracts with any person to accomplish such purposes. Any such gifts, donations, or bequests are considered gifts to a charitable or eleemosynary organization.

Section 25-17-50. The museum must be a military and historical museum charged with the responsibility for the collection, preservation, and exhibition of archives, books, records, documents, maps, charts, military equipment, uniforms, flags, and any other such articles. It may be a depository for materials considered relevant to national, state, or local history by the board. The museum collection must be open to the public at times determined by the board.

Time effective

SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

Approved the 27th day of May, 1998.