Current Status Introducing Body:House Bill Number:4500 Primary Sponsor:Committee (30) Type of Legislation:GB Subject:Appropriations Bill, 1992-93 Residing Body:House Computer Document Number:4500 Introduced Date:Mar 03, 1992 Date of Last Amendment:Mar 12, 1992 Last History Body:Senate Last History Date:Mar 18, 1992 Last History Type:Declined consideration of the Bill, ordered the Clerk to return the Bill to the House Scope of Legislation:Statewide Sponsor Committee:Ways and Means Sponsor Committee Number:30 Type of Legislation:General Bill
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4500 Senate Mar 18, 1992 Declined consideration of the
Bill, ordered the Clerk to
return the Bill to the House
4500 Senate Mar 18, 1992 Reconsidered vote whereby the
Senate failed to give first
reading
4500 Senate Mar 18, 1992 Declined consideration of the
Bill, ordered returned to the
House
4500 House Mar 17, 1992 Read third time, sent to
Senate
4500 House Mar 12, 1992 Amended, read second time
4500 House Mar 11, 1992 Amended, debate interrupted
by adjournment
4500 House Mar 10, 1992 Amended, debate interrupted
by adjournment
4500 House Mar 09, 1992 Amended, debate interrupted
by adjournment
4500 House Mar 04, 1992 Set for Special Order on
Monday, March 9 at 2:00 PM
and continue each day
thereafter until given second
and third reading and
continue each day thereafter
until final disposition
4500 House Mar 03, 1992 Introduced, read first time
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NOTE: THE FOLLOWING IS AN INDEX OF THE DOCUMENTS
CONTAINING SECTIONS OF THE APPROPRIATION ACT. THE
TITLE IS INCLUDED ON PAGES 2-14.
---- 1992-93 APPROPRIATION BILL ----
H.4500 - AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE
Doc. Sections
4500.1 Sec. 1-0001 - Sec. 5-0004
4500.2 Sec. 5-0005 - Sec. 14-0019
4500.3 Sec. 14-0020 - Sec. 16-0002
4500.4 Sec. 17-0001 - Sec. 21-0005
4500.5 Sec. 21-0006 - Sec. 23-0039
4500.6 Sec. 23-0040 - Sec. 24-0010
4500.7 Sec. 24-0011 - Sec. 28-0016
4500.8 Sec. 28-0017 - Sec. 33-0003
4500.9 Sec. 33-0004 - Sec. 39-0025
4500.10 Sec. 39-0026 - Sec. 47-0002
4500.11 Sec. 48-0001 - Sec. 61-0001
4500.12 Sec. 61-0002 - Sec. 75-0001
4500.13 Sec. 75-0002 - Sec. 102-0001
4500.14 Sec. 103-0001 - Sec. 124-0013
4500.15 Sec. 129-001 - Sec. 129-0017
4500.REC Sec. 127-001 - Sec. 127-005
4500.REV Sec. 128-001 - Sec. 128-003
4500.P2 Part II-Permanent Provisions
4500.IDX Appropriations Bill Index
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HOUSE NO. 4500
GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL
1992-93
INTRODUCED BY WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE
Read the first time March 3, 1992
TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF THE
STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING, JULY 1,
1992 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 61-3-610 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL COMMISSION LICENSES TO
PURCHASE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR COOKING, SO AS TO
REVISE THE LICENSE FEE AND CHANGE THE REFERENCES TO
ANNUAL TO BIENNIAL; TO AMEND SECTIONS 61-3-710 AND
61-5-70, RELATING TO EXPIRATION OF LICENSES ISSUED BY
THE COMMISSION, SO AS TO REVISE THE EXPIRATION DATES
AND THE LICENSING PERIOD AND CHANGE THE REFERENCES TO
ANNUAL TO BIENNIAL; TO AMEND SECTION 61-5-80, RELATING
TO LICENSE FEES, SO AS TO REVISE THE FEES AND THE
LICENSING PERIOD; TO AMEND SECTION 61-7-80, RELATING TO
REGISTRATION OF PRODUCERS, SECTION 61-7-90, RELATING TO
REGISTRATION OF BRANDS OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS, SECTION
61-7-130, RELATING TO LICENSING OF PRODUCERS'
WAREHOUSES, AND SECTION 61-9-220, RELATING TO
PRODUCERS' CERTIFICATES OF REGISTRATION, SO AS TO
REVISE THE FEES AND THE LICENSING PERIOD; TO AMEND
SECTION 61-9-310, RELATING TO EXPIRATION OF PERMITS
ISSUED BY THE COMMISSION, SO AS TO REVISE THE PERMIT
FEES, EXPIRATION DATES, AND PERMITTING PERIOD; AND TO
AMEND SECTION 61-9-1220, RELATING TO PERMITS FOR
BREWERIES AND WINERIES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCES
TO ANNUAL TO BIENNIAL AND LICENSE TO PERMIT AND REVISE
THE FEES AND THE PERMITTING PERIOD.
TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 33-55-45 SO AS TO
PROVIDE FOR THE BIENNIAL LICENSING AND REGISTRATION OF
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE; TO
AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 35-1-485 SO AS TO
PROVIDE FOR THE BIENNIAL LICENSING AND REGISTRATION OF
BROKER-DEALERS, AGENTS, AND INVESTMENT ADVISERS BY THE
SECRETARY OF STATE; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING
SECTION 39-57-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE BIENNIAL
LICENSING AND REGISTRATION OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
SELLERS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION
41-25-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE BIENNIAL LICENSING
AND REGISTRATION OF PRIVATE PERSONNEL PLACEMENT SERVICE
BUSINESSES; TO AMEND SECTION 33-55-40, RELATING TO THE
REGISTRATION OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, SO AS TO
REVISE THE REGISTRATION PERIOD AND FEE AND CHANGE THE
REFERENCES TO ANNUAL TO BIENNIAL; TO AMEND SECTION
35-1-430 AND SECTION 35-1-480, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO
THE REGISTRATION OF BROKER-DEALERS, AGENTS, AND
INVESTMENT ADVISERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE REGISTRATION
PERIOD AND FEE; TO AMEND SECTION 39-57-50, AS AMENDED,
RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
SELLERS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE TO ANNUAL TO
BIENNIAL AND REVISE THE REGISTRATION FEE; AND TO AMEND
SECTION 41-25-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LICENSING
OF PRIVATE PERSONNEL PLACEMENT SERVICE BUSINESSES, SO
AS TO REVISE THE LICENSE FEE AND LICENSING PERIOD AND
CHANGE THE REFERENCE TO ANNUAL TO BIENNIAL.
TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 12-21-2719 SO AS
TO REQUIRE THE TAX COMMISSION TO CONVERT COIN-OPERATED
DEVICE LICENSES TO A BIENNIAL LICENSING PERIOD AND
SECTION 12-31-205 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE TAX COMMISSION
TO CONVERT MOTOR CARRIER FUEL PERMIT LICENSES TO A
BIENNIAL LICENSING PERIOD; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2720,
AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LICENSE TAX ON
COIN-OPERATED DEVICES OR MACHINES, SO AS TO REVISE THE
LICENSING PERIOD AND TAX; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2722,
RELATING TO TEMPORARY LICENSES FOR COIN-OPERATED
DEVICES, SO AS TO REVISE THE LICENSING PERIOD AND
CHANGE THE REFERENCE TO ANNUAL TO BIENNIAL; TO AMEND
SECTION 12-21-2728, RELATING TO AN OPERATOR'S LICENSE
FOR COIN-OPERATED DEVICES, AND SECTION 12-21-2730,
RELATING TO AN OPERATOR'S LICENSE FOR CERTAIN GAME
TABLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR BIENNIAL LICENSING AND
REVISE THE LICENSE TAX; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2734, AS
AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSES TO ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS
OF COIN-OPERATED DEVICES, SO AS TO REVISE THE LICENSING
PERIOD AND DELETE THE PROVISIONS FOR A SIX-MONTH
LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-31-220, AS AMENDED,
RELATING TO TEMPORARY PERMITS FOR MOTOR CARRIERS, AND
SECTION 12-31-250, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REGISTRATION
CARDS, MARKERS, AND FEES FOR MOTOR CARRIERS, SO AS TO
REVISE THE REGISTRATION PERIOD AND FEES AND CHANGE THE
REFERENCES TO ANNUAL TO BIENNIAL; AND TO AMEND SECTION
3 C(2), PART II, ACT 170 OF 1987, RELATING TO
COIN-OPERATED LICENSE RENEWALS AND PURCHASES, SO AS TO
REVISE THE LICENSING PERIOD.
TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 38-3-240 SO AS TO
REQUIRE THE INSURANCE COMMISSION TO CONVERT ITS ANNUAL
LICENSES TO A BIENNIAL LICENSING PERIOD; TO AMEND
SECTION 38-7-10, RELATING TO THE LICENSE FEES FOR
INSURERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE FEES AND THE LICENSING
PERIOD AND CHANGE THE REFERENCES TO ANNUAL TO BIENNIAL;
TO AMEND SECTION 38-7-120, RELATING TO PAYMENTS AND
REFUNDS OF INSURANCE FEES AND TAXES, AND SECTION
38-43-70, RELATING TO NONRESIDENT INSURANCE AGENTS,
OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCES
TO ANNUAL TO BIENNIAL; TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-80,
RELATING TO LICENSE FEES FOR INSURANCE AGENTS, SO AS TO
CHANGE THE REFERENCE TO ANNUAL TO BIENNIAL, REVISE THE
FEES, AND DELETE THE AUTHORIZATION FOR SEMIANNUAL
LICENSES; TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-110, RELATING TO THE
DURATION OF AN AGENT'S LICENSE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE
REFERENCES TO ANNUAL TO BIENNIAL; TO AMEND SECTION
38-45-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR
LICENSURE AS AN INSURANCE BROKER, AND SECTION 38-45-30,
AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE
OF A NONRESIDENT AS AN INSURANCE BROKER, SO AS TO
CHANGE THE REFERENCES TO ANNUAL TO BIENNIAL AND REVISE
THE LICENSE FEES; TO AMEND SECTION 38-45-50, RELATING
TO THE DURATION OF A BROKER'S LICENSE AND NONPAYMENT OF
THE LICENSE FEE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCES TO
ANNUAL TO BIENNIAL; TO AMEND SECTION 38-47-30, RELATING
TO THE FEE FOR AN INSURANCE ADJUSTER'S LICENSE, SO AS
TO REVISE THE FEE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-47-40, RELATING
TO THE DURATION OF AN ADJUSTER'S LICENSE AND NONPAYMENT
OF THE LICENSE FEE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCES TO
ANNUAL TO BIENNIAL; TO AMEND SECTION 38-49-20, RELATING
TO LICENSES FOR MOTOR VEHICLE PHYSICAL DAMAGE
APPRAISERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A BIENNIAL LICENSE AND
REVISE THE LICENSE FEE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-49-30,
RELATING TO CANCELLATION OF LICENSES FOR MOTOR VEHICLE
PHYSICAL DAMAGE APPRAISERS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE
REFERENCES TO ANNUAL TO BIENNIAL.
TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTIONS 56-3-251,
56-3-252, 56-3-253, AND 56-3-254 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE
DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO
DEVELOP A COUNTY PROPERTY TAX STICKER AND PROVIDE FOR
RELATED REQUIREMENTS AND PENALTIES, BIENNIAL
REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES, AND REQUIREMENTS WHEN
DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES ARE OWED ON A VEHICLE; TO
AMEND SECTION 56-3-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS
PERTAINING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING,
SO AS TO DEFINE "FREEZE A VEHICLE'S TITLE"; TO AMEND
SECTION 56-3-350, RELATING TO THE REFUSAL BY THE
DEPARTMENT TO REGISTER AND LICENSE OR TRANSFER
REGISTRATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES
UNDER WHICH REFUSAL IS AUTHORIZED; TO AMEND SECTION
56-3-376, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SYSTEM OF
REGISTRATION, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO A REPEALED
SECTION, CHANGE THE REFERENCES TO ANNUAL TO BIENNIAL,
AND REVISE THE REGISTRATION FEES AND PERIOD; TO AMEND
SECTION 56-3-377, RELATING TO THE EXPIRATION OF
REGISTRATION, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO A
REPEALED SECTION AND CHANGE THE REFERENCE TO ANNUAL TO
BIENNIAL, AND THE EXPIRATION FROM TWELVE TO TWENTY-FOUR
MONTHS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-385, RELATING TO
EXTENSION OF THE DEADLINE FOR LICENSE PLATES AND
STICKERS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE TO ANNUAL TO
BIENNIAL; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-420, RELATING TO
REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF AUTOMOBILE UTILITY
TRAILERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION
TO REFUSE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING; TO AMEND SECTION
56-3-610, RELATING TO THE PAYMENT FOR REGISTRATION AND
LICENSING, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE TO ANNUAL TO
BIENNIAL; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-620, RELATING TO THE
REGISTRATION FEES FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES, AND SECTION
56-3-640, RELATING TO REGISTRATION AND LICENSE FEES FOR
COMMON CARRIER PASSENGER VEHICLES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE
REFERENCES TO ANNUAL TO BIENNIAL AND REVISE THE FEES;
TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-660, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO
FEES, REGISTRATION, AND LICENSING FOR SELF-PROPELLED
PROPERTY CARRYING VEHICLES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE
REFERENCES TO ANNUAL TO BIENNIAL, CHANGE THE
REGISTRATION AND LICENSING PERIOD, AND REVISE THE FEES;
TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-670, RELATING TO SPECIAL FARM
VEHICLE LICENSES FOR FARM TRUCKS, SECTION 56-3-700,
RELATING TO REGISTRATION FEES FOR TRAILERS,
SEMITRAILERS, AND POLE TRAILERS, SECTION 56-3-710,
RELATING TO REGISTRATION FEES FOR HOUSE TRAILERS,
SECTION 56-3-720, RELATING TO REGISTRATION FEES FOR
CAMPERS AND TRAVEL TRAILERS, SECTION 56-3-740, RELATING
TO REGISTRATION FEES FOR TRACKLESS TROLLEY BUSES,
SECTION 56-3-750, RELATING TO REGISTRATION AND LICENSE
FEES FOR SPECIAL MOBILE EQUIPMENT VEHICLES, AND SECTION
56-3-760, RELATING TO REGISTRATION FEES FOR MOTORCYCLES
AND MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCES
TO ANNUAL TO BIENNIAL AND REVISE THE FEES; TO AMEND
SECTION 56-3-770, RELATING TO REGISTRATION AND LICENSE
FEES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES WITH SOLID TIRES, SO AS TO
CHANGE THE REFERENCES TO ANNUAL TO BIENNIAL; TO AMEND
SECTION 56-3-780, RELATING TO PERMANENT LICENSE PLATES
FOR STATE POLITICAL SUBDIVISION AND CIVIL AIR PATROL
MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE TO ANNUAL
TO BIENNIAL AND REVISE THE FEES; TO AMEND SECTION
56-3-900, RELATING TO REFUNDS OF REGISTRATION AND
LICENSE FEES, SO AS TO INCLUDE BIENNIAL REGISTRATION;
TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1230, RELATING TO SPECIFICATIONS
FOR LICENSE PLATES AND REVALIDATION STICKERS, SO AS TO
CHANGE THE REFERENCE TO ANNUAL TO BIENNIAL; TO AMEND
SECTIONS 56-3-1510, 56-3-1520, AND 56-3-1530, RELATING
TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR AMATEUR RADIO OPERATORS,
SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE TO ANNUAL TO BIENNIAL,
REVISE THE REGISTRATION FEES, AND CHANGE THE REFERENCE
TO THE LICENSING PERIOD; TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-3-1610
AND 56-3-1630, RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS, SECTIONS 56-3-1750 AND
56-3-1760, RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR
MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY RESERVE, AND
SECTION 56-3-1820, RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES
FOR MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD, SO AS TO CHANGE THE
REFERENCES TO ANNUAL TO BIENNIAL AND REVISE THE
REGISTRATION FEES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-3-2010 AND
56-3-2020, RELATING TO SPECIAL PERSONALIZED LICENSE
PLATES FOR CERTAIN PERSONS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE
REFERENCES TO ANNUAL TO BIENNIAL, REVISE THE
REGISTRATION FEES, AND CHANGE THE REFERENCE TO THE
LICENSING PERIOD; TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-3-2150 AND
56-3-2160, RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR THE
TRANSPORTATION OF HOUSE TRAILERS, SECTIONS 56-3-2810
AND 56-3-2820, RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR
VOLUNTEER FIREMEN, AND SECTIONS 56-3-3310 AND
56-3-3320, RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR
RECIPIENTS OF THE PURPLE HEART, SO AS TO CHANGE THE
REFERENCES TO ANNUAL TO BIENNIAL AND CHANGE THE
LICENSING PERIOD; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-3710, RELATING
TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES WITH COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY
EMBLEMS, SECTION 56-3-3910, RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE
PLATES COMMEMORATING THE STATE DANCE, AND SECTION
56-3-3950, RELATING TO SPECIAL "KEEP SOUTH CAROLINA
BEAUTIFUL" LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE
REFERENCES TO ANNUAL TO BIENNIAL, REVISE THE
REGISTRATION FEES, AND CHANGE THE LICENSING PERIOD; AND
TO REPEAL SECTION 56-3-375 RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION
SCHEDULE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES.
TO AMEND SECTION 11-9-820, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO
THE BOARD OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS, SO AS TO REVISE THE
MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY
ADDING SECTION 11-9-825 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE
FULL-TIME STAFF OF THE BOARD BEGINNING JULY 1, 1992,
AND FOR OTHER OFFICIALS WHO SHALL PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL
ASSISTANCE TO THE FULL-TIME STAFF OF THE BOARD;
TO AMEND SECTION 11-9-840, RELATING TO CERTAIN PROCEDURES
OF THE BOARD INCLUDING ITS MEETING DATES, SO AS TO
REVISE THE MEETING DATES; TO AMEND SECTION 11-9-880,
RELATING TO THE FORECAST OF ECONOMIC CONDITIONS BY THE
BOARD, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH THE BOARD
MONITORS AND REVIEWS THE FLOW OF REVENUE FOR THE
CURRENT FISCAL YEAR IN COMPARISON TO THE CURRENT YEAR'S
FORECAST; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION
1-11-23 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT VACANCIES IN THE POSITION
OF DIRECTOR OF THE BUDGET DIVISION OF THE STATE BUDGET
AND CONTROL BOARD MUST BE FILLED BY APPOINTMENT OF THE
BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.
TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 52 IN TITLE 48,
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION,
SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE STATE ENERGY OFFICE WITHIN THE
DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES OF THE STATE BUDGET AND
CONTROL BOARD, TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONNEL AND FUNDING
FOR THIS OFFICE MUST BE DERIVED FROM EXISTING STATE
GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE
TO THE STATE, AND TO ESTABLISH THE ENERGY ADVISORY
COMMITTEE AND PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, POWERS, AND
DUTIES.
TO AMEND SECTION 48-23-100 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO
THE SEEDLING PROGRAM OF THE STATE COMMISSION OF
FORESTRY, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE REFUND OF DEPOSITS FOR
SEEDLING ORDERS AND THE PURCHASE AND RESALE OF
SEEDLINGS WHEN DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY, AND TO REQUIRE
THAT REVENUE RECEIVED FROM RESALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF
SEEDLINGS MUST BE RETAINED IN A SEEDLING PURCHASE
REVOLVING FUND AND EXPENDED ONLY FOR THAT PURPOSE.
TO AMEND SECTION 44-56-170, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE,
RELATING TO HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL FEES AND THE
DISPOSITION OF THESE FEES, SO AS TO IMPOSE ADDITIONAL
FEES ON THE DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS AND NONHAZARDOUS
WASTE AT A PERMITTED SITE, TO IMPOSE ADDITIONAL FEES ON
THE INCINERATION OF OUT-OF-STATE HAZARDOUS WASTE AT
COMMERCIAL FACILITIES, TO DEFINE "INCINERATION" AND
PROVIDE FOR COLLECTING THE FEES ON INCINERATION, TO
ESTABLISH THE PINEWOOD DEVELOPMENT FUND AND PROVIDE
THAT A PORTION OF THE FEES IMPOSED BE CREDITED TO THIS
FUND AND TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA HAZARDOUS WASTE
CONTINGENCY FUND AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE
FUNDS.
TO AMEND SECTION 44-56-160, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE,
RELATING TO THE HAZARDOUS WASTE CONTINGENCY FUND, SO AS
TO REQUIRE INTEREST ACCRUED ON THE FUND TO BE CREDITED
TO THE GENERAL FUND.
TO AMEND SECTION 12-23-810 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO
THE TAX ON LICENSED HOSPITALS, SO AS TO REVISE THE
IMPOSITION FORMULA OF THE TAX AND TO PROVIDE THAT
ANNUAL REVENUE OF THE TAX MUST EQUAL THIRTY RATHER THAN
TWENTY-ONE AND ONE-HALF MILLION DOLLARS.
TO AMEND SECTION 44-93-170, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE,
RELATING TO THE INFECTIOUS WASTE CONTINGENCY FUND, SO
AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE INTEREST EARNED BY THE FUND BE
CREDITED TO THE GENERAL FUND.
TO AMEND SECTIONS 41-43-20, 41-43-50, 41-43-90, 41-43-100,
41-43-110, 41-43-160, 41-43-210, 41-43-220, 41-43-230,
AND 41-43-280, ALL OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO
DEFINITIONS, EARNINGS, POWERS, ADDITIONAL POWERS, USE
OF BOND PROCEEDS, LOAN PROGRAMS, ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDS,
DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY, AND CUMULATIVE EFFECT
PROVISIONS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA JOBS-ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITIONS
OF "ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDS" AND "PROGRAM FUNDS" AND
PROVIDE THAT THESE FUNDS INCLUDE EARNINGS, TO REVISE
THE POWERS OF THE AUTHORITY IN ACQUIRING PROPERTY,
INCLUDING EXEMPTING THE AUTHORITY FROM THE SOUTH
CAROLINA CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, DELETE CERTAIN
INVESTMENT REQUIREMENTS, AUTHORIZE GRANTS, EXEMPT
EMPLOYEES AND PERSONNEL PROCEDURES FROM STATE EMPLOYEE
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES AND THE PROCUREMENT CODE,
AUTHORIZE REFUNDING OF BONDS, DELETE AN OBSOLETE
REFERENCE TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE BUDGET AND
CONTROL BOARD TO APPROVE RATES OF INTEREST, TO
AUTHORIZE LOAN PROCEEDS TO FINANCE WORKING CAPITAL AND
PROVIDE FOR THE SERVICING OF LOANS, TO REVISE THE
HANDLING OF FUNDS, TO AUTHORIZE PROGRAM FUNDS TO PAY
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES, TO REVISE PROPERTY DISPOSAL
PROVISIONS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE AUTHORITY IS A STATE
AGENCY FOR PURPOSES OF TORT LIABILITY BUT IS NOT
CONSIDERED AN AGENCY FOR BUDGET REQUESTS OR THE
AUTHORITY OF THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON
PERSONAL SERVICE FINANCING AND BUDGETING.
TO AMEND SECTION 48-47-175, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE,
RELATING TO THE LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL
TAX, SO AS TO INCREASE THE TAX ON WASTE FROM COMPACT
STATES, NOT INCLUDING SOUTH CAROLINA, FROM SIX TO FORTY
DOLLARS A CUBIC FOOT.
TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-84, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE,
RELATING TO THE DETERMINATION AND ALLOCATION OF
MEDICAID NURSING HOME BEDS AND FEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE
THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
SHALL ASSESS A DAILY THREE DOLLARS AND TWENTY-FIVE
CENTS A BED FEE ON ALL NURSING HOME BEDS EXCEPT BEDS
OWNED OR OPERATED BY THE STATE AND INSTITUTIONAL
NURSING HOME BEDS, TO REQUIRE THE FEES TO BE REMITTED
BY NURSING HOMES TEN DAYS BEFORE THE END OF THE FISCAL
QUARTER, TO PROVIDE A ONE PERCENT PENALTY FOR EACH DAY
A QUARTERLY ASSESSMENT IS IN ARREARS AND TO ALLOW DHEC
TO WAIVE OR REDUCE THE PENALTY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT
NURSING HOMES ASSESSED THE FIVE DOLLAR A PATIENT DAY
ADMINISTRATIVE FEE SHALL CONTINUE TO PAY THAT
ASSESSMENT THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1992.
TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 11-3-230 SO AS TO
ALLOW PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING AGENCIES
(POLA'S) TO ESTABLISH SPECIAL COMPTROLLER GENERAL
ACCOUNTS FOR THE CREDITING OF TEST FEES RECEIVED IN
EXCESS OF AMOUNTS APPROPRIATED TO THESE AGENCIES FOR
TEST EXPENSES, TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS CREDITED TO THESE
ACCOUNTS MAY BE USED ONLY TO PAY TEST EXPENSES, TO
REQUIRE ACCOUNT BALANCES AT THE END OF A FISCAL YEAR TO
BE REMITTED TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE, AND TO
PROVIDE THE PROCEDURES FOR ESTABLISHING AND EXPENDING
FUNDS FROM THESE ACCOUNTS.
TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 11-35-85, SO AS TO
PERMIT A GOVERNMENTAL BODY SUBJECT TO THE SOUTH
CAROLINA CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE TO PURCHASE
GOODS AND SERVICES FROM AN INSTATE SUPPLIER IF THAT
SUPPLIER'S PRICE IS LESS THAN THE STATE TERM CONTRACT
PRICE.
TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 58-19-155, SO AS
TO REQUIRE THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RAILWAYS
COMMISSION TO REMIT ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS
EACH FISCAL YEAR TO THE STATE TREASURER FOR DEPOSIT TO
THE CREDIT OF THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE.
TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 40-59-145 SO AS TO
EXEMPT FROM THE LICENSING AND OTHER REGULATORY
REQUIREMENTS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS
COMMISSION PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS AND INSTRUCTORS WHOSE
CONTRACTING WORK IS PART OF A VOCATIONAL COURSE
CURRICULUM.
TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 12-36-2645 SO AS
TO IMPOSE THE SALES AND USE TAX ON GROSS PROCEEDS
ACCRUING OR PROCEEDING FROM THE BUSINESS OF PROVIDING
900\976 TELEPHONE SERVICE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE
APPLICABLE RATE OF THE TAX IS TEN PERCENT, AND TO
CREDIT ALL OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE TAX TO THE GENERAL
FUND OF THE STATE.
TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 11-9-85 SO AS TO
DIRECT THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL TO ACCRUE VARIOUS TAX
AND FEE REVENUES FOR ACCOUNTING PURPOSES AND TO AMEND
SECTIONS 12-21-1050 AND 12-33-450, RELATING TO THE
PAYMENT OF BEER AND WINE AND ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS TAXES,
SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT FOR PAYING ESTIMATED
TAXES FOR EACH JUNE.
TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-360 SO AS
TO PROVIDE THAT SALES TAX REVENUES FROM CATALOG SALES
WHICH EXCEED REVENUES FROM SUCH SALES IN FISCAL YEAR
1991-92 MUST BE CREDITED TO A SEPARATE FUND STYLED THE
HIGHER EDUCATION SALES TAX FUND, TO PROVIDE FOR THE
MANNER IN WHICH THESE REVENUES MUST BE USED IN THE
FISCAL YEAR 1992-93 AND THEREAFTER, AND TO PROVIDE THAT
FUND REVENUES MAY NOT BE USED TO SUPPLANT OTHER
APPROPRIATIONS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2610 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO
THE DISCOUNT ALLOWED FOR TIMELY PAYMENT OF SALES AND
USE TAX, SO AS TO REDUCE FROM TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS TO
THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE DISCOUNT
PERMITTED A TAXPAYER IN ANY ONE STATE FISCAL YEAR; AND
TO REPEAL SECTION 12-36-2600, RELATING TO THE PAYMENT
OF ESTIMATED SALES TAX AND THE PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO
MAKE THE APPROPRIATE ESTIMATED PAYMENT.
TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTIONS 13-9-180,
13-9-190, 13-9-200, 13-9-210, AND 13-9-220 SO AS TO
REQUIRE THE SAVANNAH VALLEY AUTHORITY TO PROMULGATE
REGULATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 23 OF TITLE 1;
TO AUTHORIZE THE AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH PROFIT AND
NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS AND TO MAKE GRANTS, LOANS,
OR GUARANTEES FOR SUCH A NONPROFIT CORPORATION WHICH DO
NOT BECOME AN OBLIGATION OF THE STATE; TO REQUIRE THE
STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO IDENTIFY AND
TRANSFER, AT NO COST AND FREE OF ENCUMBRANCES, SURPLUS
REAL PROPERTY TO THE AUTHORITY; TO EXEMPT AUTHORITY
PROPERTY FROM TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS; TO REAFFIRM THE
AUTHORITY AS AN "AGENCY" FOR PURPOSES OF CHAPTER 78 OF
TITLE 15 AND TO EXCLUDE IT AS "AGENCY" UNDER SECTIONS
2-7-65 AND 2-57-60; TO AMEND SECTION 13-9-10, AS
AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY BOARD AND ITS
MEMBERSHIP, SO AS TO RESTRUCTURE THE BOARD AND INCREASE
ITS MEMBERSHIP FROM EIGHT TO THIRTEEN; TO AMEND SECTION
13-9-20, RELATING TO OFFICERS AND MEETINGS OF THE
BOARD, SO AS TO PERMIT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ADDITIONAL
OFFICES AND COMMITTEES; TO AMEND SECTION 13-9-30, AS
AMENDED, RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD, SO
AS TO EXEMPT THE AUTHORITY FROM THE STATE PROCUREMENT
CODE, TO CONFORM THE NAME "CLARK'S HILL-RUSSELL
PROJECT" TO THE "J. STROM THURMOND PROJECT", TO
AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO ACT AS A REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
AGENCY FOR ACQUIRING REAL PROPERTY, AND TO DELETE THE
APPROVAL OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD FOR SUCH
ACQUISITIONS, TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO CHARGE FEES AND
OTHER ASSESSMENTS FOR THE USE OF ITS FACILITIES OR
SERVICES, TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO EMPLOY, DISMISS,
AND COMPENSATE EMPLOYEES AND OTHERS WITHOUT THE STATE
EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES OR THE STATE PROCUREMENT
CODE APPLYING; TO AMEND SECTION 13-9-35, AS AMENDED,
RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY'S EXERCISE OF POWERS, SO AS
TO DELETE PROVISIONS REQUIRING THE CONSENT OF THE
COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION FOR THE AUTHORITY TO
EXERCISE ITS POWERS IN THAT COUNTY; TO AMEND SECTION
13-9-40, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY THE
AUTHORITY, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO ISSUE
TAXABLE OR TAX EXEMPT BONDS FOR PURPOSES RELATED TO
ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, EQUIPPING, MAINTAINING, AND
OPERATING A FACILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 13-9-140
RELATING TO THE EARNINGS OF THE AUTHORITY, SO AS TO
ALLOW THE FUNDS TO BE UTILIZED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
POLICIES OF THE AUTHORITY; TO AMEND SECTION 13-9-150,
RELATING TO THE RETENTION OF FUNDS OF THE AUTHORITY, SO
AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE AUTHORITY RETAIN UNEXPENDED
FUNDS AT THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR; AND TO PROVIDE FOR
MEMBERSHIP TRANSITION PROVISIONS FOR THE NEWLY
CONSTITUTED BOARD.
TO AMEND SECTION 12-27-1260, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE,
RELATING TO THE CREDITING OF ADDITIONAL TAXES TO THE
STRATEGIC HIGHWAY PLAN FOR IMPROVING MOBILITY AND
SAFETY FUND, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION FOR EARNINGS
ON INVESTMENTS FROM THE FUND TO BE DEPOSITED IN THE
FUND.
TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 12-27-1295 SO AS
TO AUTHORIZE REVENUES CREDITED TO THE STRATEGIC HIGHWAY
PLAN FOR IMPROVING MOBILITY AND SAFETY FUND (SHIMS) TO
BE USED TO MATCH FEDERAL HIGHWAY FUNDS WHEN FEDERAL
MATCHING FUNDS WOULD OTHERWISE BE LOST BECAUSE OTHER
FUNDS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION, AVAILABLE TO MATCH FEDERAL FUNDS,
EXCLUDING "C" FUNDS, ARE EXHAUSTED AND TO PROVIDE THAT
SHIMS REVENUES NOT REQUIRED TO MATCH FEDERAL HIGHWAY
FUNDS MUST BE EXPENDED ON SHIMS PROJECTS THAT ARE
INELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE FEDERAL FUNDS.
TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-450 SO AS TO
REQUIRE ALL STATE AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD
SUGGESTION AWARDS PROGRAM.
TO AMEND SECTIONS 44-2-40 AND 44-2-110, BOTH AS AMENDED, OF
THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE APPLICABLE FEES USED TO
FUND THE SUPERB ACCOUNT AND THE EARLY DETECTION
INCENTIVE PROGRAM UNDER THE STATE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM
ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE BANK ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT
THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL MAY
RETAIN ALL OF THE ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR TANK REGISTRATION
FEE FOR PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION UP TO THREE MILLION
DOLLARS A YEAR, TO PROVIDE THAT THE ONE-HALF CENT A
GALLON ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FEE CONTINUES TO APPLY
AFTER THE SUPERB ACCOUNT BALANCE REACHES FIFTEEN
MILLION DOLLARS, BUT THE FEE IS CREDITED TO THE GENERAL
FUND OF THE STATE UNTIL THE SUPERB ACCOUNT BALANCE
DROPS TO FIVE MILLION DOLLARS, AND TO EXTEND THE
EXPIRATION DATE OF THE GENERAL GRACE PERIOD OF THE
EARLY DETECTION INCENTIVE PROGRAM TO JUNE 30, 1993.
TO AMEND SECTIONS 50-21-160 AND 50-23-220 OF THE 1976 CODE,
RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF FEES AND FINES FOR
WATERCRAFT VIOLATIONS AND WATERCRAFT AND OUTBOARD MOTOR
TITLE FEES, SO AS TO PERMIT THE FEES ALLOWED TO BE
RETAINED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA WILDLIFE AND MARINE
RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO BE USED FOR ALL DEPARTMENTAL
PURPOSES.
TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-135 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO
AUTHORITY OF A STATE AGENCY TO PAY CERTAIN EMPLOYEE
MOVING EXPENSES, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT
THE PAYMENT AMOUNT MUST BE APPROVED BY THE STATE BUDGET
AND CONTROL BOARD AND TO REQUIRE THE STATE AUDITOR IN
THE REGULAR AGENCY AUDIT TO DETERMINE COMPLIANCE WITH
THE APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCH PAYMENTS.
TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-435, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE,
RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS ALLOWED FROM SOUTH CAROLINA
TAXABLE INCOME FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE INDIVIDUAL
INCOME TAX, SO AS TO ALLOW A DEDUCTION FOR THE
WHOLESALE VALUE OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE WHICH A FARMER
ALLOWS TO BE REMOVED FROM HIS LAND AFTER COMMERCIAL
HARVESTING IF HIS DONATION OF PRODUCE QUALIFIES FOR THE
CIVIL LIABILITY EXEMPTION FOR DONATED FOOD PROVIDED BY
CHAPTER 74 OF TITLE 15 OF THE 1976 CODE, TO REQUIRE THE
DONOR TO REPORT FARM INCOME OR LOSS ON HIS FEDERAL
INCOME TAX RETURN, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH
CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION SHALL PRESCRIBE PROCEDURES TO
DETERMINE THE WHOLESALE VALUE OF THE DONATED
PRODUCE.
TO AMEND TITLE 58 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO PUBLIC
UTILITIES, SERVICES, AND CARRIERS, BY ADDING CHAPTER 20
SO AS TO ENACT THE RAILROAD PRESERVATION AND
REVITALIZATION ACT.
TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 57-5-1140 SO AS TO
PROVIDE FOR INSTALLATION OF RESIDENTIAL RIGHTS-OF-WAY
ENTRANCES AND APRONS TO STATE HIGHWAYS BY THE
DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.
TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 44-96-85 SO AS TO
IMPOSE AN ADDITIONAL TIPPING FEE OF FIVE DOLLARS A TON
ON SOLID WASTE GENERATED OUT OF STATE AND DISPOSED OF
IN THIS STATE AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISPOSITION OF THE
REVENUE OF THIS ADDITIONAL FEE.
TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-725 SO AS TO
PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON CONVICTED OF, PLEADING GUILTY
OR NOLO CONTENDERE TO, OR POSTING BOND FOR A TRAFFIC
VIOLATION FOR WHICH POINTS ARE ASSESSED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 56-1-720 MUST PAY AN ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT OF
FIVE DOLLARS NO PORTION OF WHICH MAY BE SUSPENDED AND
TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE REVENUE GENERATED BY THIS
PROVISION INCLUDING THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH REVENUE
SHALL BE EXPENDED FOR FISCAL YEAR 1992-93.
TO REPEAL ARTICLE 37, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 56 OF THE 1976 CODE,
RELATING TO VEHICLE INSPECTION.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH
CAROLINA: