South Carolina General Assembly
113th Session, 1999-2000

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Bill 1195


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                    Current Status

Bill Number:                      1195
Type of Legislation:              General Bill GB
Introducing Body:                 Senate
Introduced Date:                  20000229
Primary Sponsor:                  Land
All Sponsors:                     Land, Hayes
Drafted Document Number:          l:\council\bills\dka\3741mm00.doc
Residing Body:                    House
Current Committee:                Ways and Means Committee 30 HWM
Subject:                          Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage Award, 
                                  state funds may be used when presenting; Arts 
                                  and Prints, General Assembly


                        History

Body    Date      Action Description                     Com     Leg Involved
______  ________  ______________________________________ _______ ____________
House   20000329  Introduced, read first time,           30 HWM
                  referred to Committee
Senate  20000328  Read third time, sent to House
------  20000324  Scrivener's error corrected
Senate  20000323  Read second time
Senate  20000322  Committee report: Favorable            11 SJ
Senate  20000307  Co-Sponsor added by Senator                    Hayes
Senate  20000229  Introduced, read first time,           11 SJ
                  referred to Committee


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COMMITTEE REPORT

March 22, 2000

S. 1195

Introduced by Senators Land and Hayes

S. Printed 3/22/00--S. [SEC 3/24/00 10:03 AM]

Read the first time February 29, 2000.

            

THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

To whom was referred a Bill (S. 1195), to amend Section 2-66-10, as amended, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to the Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage Award, etc., respectfully

REPORT:

That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:

DONALD H. HOLLAND, for Committee.

STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT

ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT ON GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES:

Minimal (Some additional costs expected but can be absorbed)

ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT ON FEDERAL & OTHER FUND EXPENDITURES:

$0 (No additional expenditures or savings are expected)

EXPLANATION OF IMPACT:

The S.C. Arts Commission has estimated that it would cost approximately $2,000 which would include costs of a public reception, printing, certificates, etc. The Arts Commission believes that these costs could be absorbed within the commission.

Approved By:

Don Addy

Office of State Budget

A BILL

TO AMEND SECTION 2-66-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JEAN LANEY HARRIS FOLK HERITAGE AWARD, SO AS TO REMOVE THE PROHIBTION AGAINST THE USE OF STATE FUNDS FOR EXPENSES INCURRED OR ASSOCIATED WITH PRESENTING THE AWARD.

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

SECTION 1. Section 2-66-10 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 12 of 1997, is further amended to read:

"Section 2-66-10. (A) There is created the Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage Award which may be presented to no more than four recipients each year by the General Assembly. At the discretion of the awards advisory committee, an additional Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage Award may be presented to no more than one folk arts advocate each year by the General Assembly.

(B) The purpose of the award is to recognize lifetime achievement in this State for traditional folk art. The award recognizes individuals or groups who have used their lives to create beauty and meaning for their communities and the State as a whole in ways that are significant because they have lasted, often for hundreds of years. Winners of the award represent those who have demonstrated excellence in folk art, and have maintained and enriched the lives of all persons of their communities and of the State through their unique talents.

(C) Criteria for the award are as follows:

(1) emphasis on authenticity of tradition, giving the highest priority to those crafts with a long history of practice in this State;

(2) the significance of the individual folk artist or folk art group in maintaining or stimulating the craft to higher levels of artistic achievement; or, the significance of the folk arts advocate in supporting authentic South Carolina traditional craft or interpreting it to a wider audience;

(3) the award must be given to folk artists living and practicing in this State.

(D) There is established an awards advisory committee to the South Carolina Arts Commission whose purpose is to choose award recipients. This advisory committee must be composed of six members who shall serve two-year terms. The members of the advisory committee shall receive no mileage, per diem, or subsistence unless provided for by private funds. The advisory committee is comprised of:

(1) one member of the South Carolina Arts Commission, or a designee;

(2) the Folk Arts Coordinator at McKissick Museum;

(3) two citizens, one of whom represents the Afro-American African-American community, to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;

(4) two citizens, one of whom represents the American Indian community, to be appointed by the President of the Senate.

(E) No state funds may be used for this award. Private funds must be raised to cover any expenses incurred or associated with presenting the award and these funds must be remitted to and managed and disbursed by the South Carolina Arts Commission."

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

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