South Carolina General Assembly
111th Session, 1995-1996

Bill 4568


                    Current Status

Bill Number:                    4568
Ratification Number:            427
Act Number:                     350
Type of Legislation:            General Bill GB
Introducing Body:               House
Introduced Date:                19960207
Primary Sponsor:                Hutson
All Sponsors:                   Hutson, Mason, Bailey, Cain,
                                S. Whipper, Knotts, Lloyd, Meacham,
                                Fulmer, Whatley, Harrison, Rhoad, Lee,
                                Wofford, Sharpe, Cotty, Quinn,
                                Littlejohn, J. Harris, Riser, Davenport,
                                Simrill, Felder, Wells and Spearman
Drafted Document Number:        pfm\7610ac.96
Date Bill Passed both Bodies:   19960521
Governor's Action:              S
Date of Governor's Action:      19960529
Subject:                        Veterans homes

History



Body    Date      Action Description                       Com     Leg Involved
______  ________  _______________________________________  _______ ____________

------  19960606  Act No. A350
------  19960529  Signed by Governor
------  19960523  Ratified R427
Senate  19960521  Read third time, enrolled for
                  ratification
Senate  19960516  Read second time
Senate  19960515  Committee report: Favorable              08 SG
Senate  19960416  Introduced, read first time,             08 SG
                  referred to Committee
House   19960412  Read third time, sent to Senate
House   19960411  Unanimous consent for third
                  reading on the next Legislative day
House   19960411  Read second time
House   19960410  Committee report: Favorable              27 H3M
House   19960207  Introduced, read first time,             27 H3M
                  referred to Committee

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(A350, R427, H4568)

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 44-11-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ESTABLISHMENT, PURPOSE, AND ADMISSIONS TO SOUTH CAROLINA VETERANS HOMES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION SHALL CONSULT WITH THE DIVISION OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CONCERNING THE POLICIES, MANAGEMENT, AND OPERATION OF VETERANS HOMES.

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

Mental Health Commission required to consult with Division of Veterans Affairs on Management, etc., of veterans homes

SECTION 1. Section 44-11-30 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

"Section 44-11-30. The South Carolina Mental Health Commission, in mutual agreement with the authorities of the United States Veterans Administration, may establish South Carolina veterans homes to be located on grounds owned by the Department of Mental Health. The purpose of these homes is to provide treatment for South Carolina veterans who are mentally ill or whose physical condition requires long-term nursing care. Admission requirements to these homes are the same as any other facility operated by the department except that the patients at these facilities must be South Carolina veterans. The South Carolina Mental Health Commission is designated as the agency of the State to apply for and to accept gifts, grants, and other contributions from the federal government or from any other governmental unit for the operation and construction of South Carolina veterans homes. The South Carolina Mental Health Commission shall consult with the Division of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Governor, concerning the policies, management, and operation of the South Carolina veterans homes."

Time effective

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

Approved the 29th day of May, 1996.