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H. 3029 -- Rep. Mason: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 39, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRADE AND COMMERCE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 75 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF THE SALE OF REGROOVED AND REGROOVABLE TIRES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR A KNOWING VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS. -- AMENDED TITLE

Point of Order

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Concurrence and Enrolled

Ratified

H. 3056 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-130, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PREPARATION OF A JURY LIST FROM A COMPUTER TAPE OF PERSONS HOLDING A VALID SOUTH CAROLINA DRIVER'S LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY MUST SUPPLY THE COMPUTER TAPE TO THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION EVERY YEAR INSTEAD OF EVERY THREE YEARS AND THAT THE TAPE MUST INCLUDE ALL PERSONS WHO OBTAINED A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD DURING THE PREVIOUS YEAR AND EXCLUDE ALL PERSONS WHOSE DRIVER'S LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD HAS BEEN INVALIDATED BY JUDICIAL OR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION OR WHO FAILED TO RENEW A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD, TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE, TO DELETE THE PROVISION REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT TO FURNISH COUNTY JURY COMMISSIONERS WITH A TAPE OR LIST CONTAINING NEWLY LICENSED DRIVERS OR IDENTIFICATION CARD HOLDERS OVER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN DURING THE YEARS IN WHICH JURY LISTS ARE NOT FURNISHED TO COUNTY JURY COMMISSIONERS BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, AND TO DELETE THE PROVISION REQUIRING THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION TO FURNISH COUNTY JURY COMMISSIONERS WITH A TAPE OR LIST OF NEWLY REGISTERED VOTERS IN THE COUNTY ADDED SINCE ITS LAST REPORT; TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-250, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF THE NAMES OF PERSONS WHO ARE DRAWN AND WHO SERVE AS JURORS, SO AS TO REVISE THIS PROVISION TO INCLUDE PERSONS WHO ATTEND A SESSION OF COURT AS A MEMBER OF A JURY POOL; TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-850, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A PERSON'S LIABILITY TO BE DRAWN AND SERVE AS A JUROR MORE THAN ONCE DURING A YEAR, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES A PERSON WHO SERVES AS A JUROR BE EXEMPTED FROM JURY SERVICE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 14-25-165, AND SECTIONS 22-2-80 AND 22-2-90, RELATING TO THE SELECTION OF THE JURY LIST IN MUNICIPAL AND MAGISTRATES COURTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT MAY DRAW ADDITIONAL NAMES OF QUALIFIED ELECTORS FOR THE JURY LIST IF THE COURT FIRST SEEKS AND RECEIVES THE APPROVAL OF COURT ADMINISTRATION; TO AMEND SECTION 22-2-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO APPEAR FOR JURY SERVICE IN MAGISTRATES COURT AND THE FREQUENCY OF JURY SERVICE SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON SHALL NOT SERVE ON A JURY MORE THAN ONCE EVERY CALENDAR YEAR RATHER THAN ONCE EVERY THREE MONTHS; TO AMEND SECTION 34-11-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO JURISDICTION OVER OFFENSES CONCERNING FRAUDULENT CHECKS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE IMPRISONMENT AND FINE WHICH MAY BE IMPOSED BY A MAGISTRATE FOR A SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT CONVICTION, IF THE AMOUNT OF THE CHECK IS MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS BUT LESS THAN ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS, IS NOT MORE THAN THIRTY DAYS AND NOT MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, AND TO CLARIFY THAT THE IMPRISONMENT WHICH MAY BE IMPOSED FOR A SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT CONVICTION, IF THE AMOUNT OF THE CHECK IS FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS OR LESS, IS NOT MORE THAN THIRTY DAYS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 22-1-15, AS AMENDED, TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE. -- AMENDED TITLE

Senate Amendments Amended

Debate Adjourned

Debate Adjourned

Debate Adjourned

Debate Adjourned

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Message from Senate

Ratified

H. 3078 -- Rep. Rodgers: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE 2, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-200 SO AS TO DEVOLVE ALL POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES GRANTED TO COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATIONS WHICH AFFECT ONLY ONE COUNTY TO THE COUNTY GOVERNING BODY WITH THE CONSENT OF THE RESPECTIVE DELEGATION, EXCEPT THOSE POWERS RELATING TO STATEWIDE OR REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, OR OTHER ENTITIES THAT HAVE REPRESENTATIVES ON THE GOVERNING BOARD FROM MORE THAN ONE COUNTY.

Recalled

Debate Adjourned

Request for Debate

H. 3086 -- Rep. Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR BEER OR WINE PERMITS AND ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR LICENSES, SO AS TO REVISE THE NEWSPAPER NOTICE AND NOTICE POSTING REQUIREMENTS.

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Concurrence and Enrolled

Ratified

H. 3090 -- Reps. Altman and Rodgers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT THE DWELLING HOME AND LOT OF A FORMER PRISONER OF WAR OR MEDAL OF HONOR WINNER AND TO PROVIDE THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE EXEMPTION CONTINUES FOR A SURVIVING SPOUSE.

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Amended

Point of Order

H. 3116 -- Reps. Lanford, Harrison, Maddox, Rhoad, Littlejohn and Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-1140, 9-9-50, AND 9-11-50, ALL AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CREDITED SERVICE FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND THE POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO ALLOW SERVICE IN THE SELECTED RESERVE OF ANY OF THE RESERVE COMPONENTS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES TO BE ESTABLISHED AND TO PROVIDE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTABLISHING SUCH SERVICE.

Co-Sponsor Added

H. 3120 -- Reps. Sandifer, B. Meacham, Simrill and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-8325 CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR TAKING A JUVENILE INTO CUSTODY FOR VIOLATION OF CONDITIONAL RELEASE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE AN AFTERCARE COUNSELOR, WITH SPECIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION, TO ALSO TAKE SUCH CHILD INTO CUSTODY; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-8335, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT AS A PROBATION COUNSELOR AND DUTIES THEREOF, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A PROBATION COUNSELOR, WITH SPECIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION, TO TAKE A CHILD INTO CUSTODY PURSUANT TO AN ORDER OF THE COURT AND TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH COUNSELOR IS AN OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE COURT, THE DEPARTMENT, AND THE JUVENILE PAROLE BOARD WHEN PERFORMING DUTIES OF HIS APPOINTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-120, RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND COURT OFFICIALS REPORTING CRIMINAL DATA TO THE CRIMINAL INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, SO AS TO REQUIRE SUCH INFORMATION BE SUBMITTED TO THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION'S CENTRAL RECORD REPOSITORY, REQUIRE FINGERPRINTING OF ALL PERSONS UNDER CUSTODIAL ARREST FOR A STATE OFFENSE AND TO REQUIRE THESE FINGERPRINTS, AND THOSE TAKEN BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES, TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE REPOSITORY AND TO PROVIDE THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH FINGERPRINTS MUST BE SUBMITTED; TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-620, RELATING TO PERSONS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A SAMPLE FOR THE STATE DNA DATABASE, SO AS TO INCLUDE OFFENDERS CONVICTED OR ADJUDICATED DELINQUENT FOR VIOLENT CRIMES AND OTHER ENUMERATED OFFENSES, TO PROVIDE WHEN SUCH SAMPLES MUST BE PROVIDED, AND TO REVISE DATES FOR COLLECTION OF SUCH SAMPLES; TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-700, RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DNA RECORD DATABASE ACT, SO AS TO REQUIRE SLED TO BEGIN COLLECTING DNA SAMPLES FOR CRIMES ENUMERATED IN THAT ACT NO LATER THAN JULY 30, 2000; TO AMEND SECTION 23-6-420, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING ADVISORY COUNCIL, SO AS TO ADD THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES AS A MEMBER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-280, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF PROBATION AGENTS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT SUCH AGENTS HAVE THE POWER AND AUTHORITY TO ENFORCE THE CRIMINAL LAWS OF THIS STATE. -- AMENDED TITLE

Recorded vote

Senate Amendments Amended

Debate Adjourned

Point of Order

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Conference Committee

Free Conference Committee

Report of Free Conference Committee

Adopted

Message to Senate

Message to Senate

Message from Senate

Message from Senate

Message from Senate

Message from Senate

Ratified

H. 3135 -- Reps. Haskins, Robinson, Simrill, Sandifer, Leach, Littlejohn, Hamilton, Easterday, Rice, Davenport, Tripp, Riser, Cooper, Barfield, Altman, Sharpe, R. Smith, Keegan, Delleney and Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 1, CHAPTER 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5, SO AS TO ENACT THE "RIGHT TO LIFE ACT OF SOUTH CAROLINA" WHICH ESTABLISHES THAT THE RIGHT TO DUE PROCESS VESTS AT FERTILIZATION.

Co-Sponsor Added

H. 3186 -- Reps. Harrell and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-160, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RECIPROCAL CERTIFICATION OF PHYSICIANS BY THE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, SO AS TO ALLOW RECIPROCAL CERTIFICATION OF PHYSICIANS LICENSED BY THE MEDICAL COUNCIL OF CANADA.

Ratified

H. 3215 -- Reps. J. Brown and Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-1140, 9-9-50, AND 9-11-50, ALL AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CREDITED SERVICE FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND THE POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO ALLOW SERVICE IN THE SELECTED RESERVE OF ANY OF THE RESERVE COMPONENTS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES TO BE ESTABLISHED AND TO PROVIDE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTABLISHING SUCH SERVICE.

Co-Sponsor Added

H. 3266 -- Reps. D. Smith, J. Brown, W. McLeod and Miller: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 56, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT BY ADDING ARTICLE 7, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA BROWNFIELDS/VOLUNTARY CLEANUP ACT" INCLUDING PROVISIONS WHICH ESTABLISH A VOLUNTARY CLEANUP PROGRAM FOR PARTIES RESPONSIBLE FOR DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS WASTE AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE PURPOSES AND THE PROCEDURES UNDER WHICH THIS PROGRAM IS TO OPERATE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-56-200, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FEDERAL COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT OF 1980, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE MEANING OF "PERSON" FOR PURPOSES OF THAT ACT. -- AMENDED TITLE

Report of Committee

Co-Sponsor Added

Co-Sponsor Added

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Amended

Point of Order

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Concurrence and Enrolled

Ratified

H. 3287 -- Reps. Harvin, Inabinett, Cobb-Hunter, Breeland, Jennings, Govan, M. Hines, Kennedy, Parks, Bowers, J. Hines, J. Brown, Lloyd, Clyburn, Cave, Gourdine, Rutherford, Pinckney, Mack, Wilder, Whipper, Bales and Hayes: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 3, ARTICLE XI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE SYSTEM OF FREE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY LAW SHALL PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH FUNDING OF ALL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS MUST BE EQUALIZED.

Co-Sponsor Added

H. 3295 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSURANCE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 38 SO AS TO ENACT PROVISIONS GOVERNING AND REGULATING FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETIES, INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES AND PENALTIES, MEMBERSHIP, CONTRACTUAL BENEFITS, AND FINANCES; TO REPEAL CHAPTER 37, TITLE 38, RELATING TO FRATERNAL BENEFIT ASSOCIATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-21-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE INSURANCE HOLDING COMPANY REGULATORY ACT, SO AS TO ELIMINATE "FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETIES" FROM THE LIST OF MEANINGS WHICH THE TERM "INSURER" DOES NOT INCLUDE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-9-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INSURANCE, CAPITAL, SURPLUS, RESERVES, AND OTHER FINANCIAL MATTERS, AND THE REQUIREMENT OF THE DEPOSIT OF CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT OR OTHER SECURITIES BY INSURERS AS A PREREQUISITE FOR TRANSACTING BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXEMPTION FROM THIS REQUIREMENT PROVIDED FOR FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETIES. -- AMENDED TITLE

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Amended

Other proceedings

Ratified

H. 3300 -- Reps. Beck, Mason, R. Smith, Lourie, J. Smith, Jennings, Emory, Howard and Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND THE ADDING SECTION 56-5-195 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY ENTITY TRANSPORTING PREPRIMARY, PRIMARY, OR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS TO OR FROM CERTAIN LOCATIONS, AND UTILIZING A SCHOOL BUS, MUST TRANSPORT THESE STUDENTS IN VEHICLES THAT MEET CERTAIN SCHOOL BUS SAFETY STANDARDS BY A CERTAIN DATE, TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION DOES NOT PROHIBIT THE TRANSPORTATION OF CHILDREN TO OR FROM A CHILD CARE FACILITY IN NONCONFORMING VEHICLES BY A STATE HUMAN SERVICE PROVIDER OR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY AS LONG AS EACH CHILD IS ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN WHOSE TRANSPORTATION IS IN CONNECTION WITH HIS WORK, EDUCATION, OR TRAINING, TO PROVIDE THAT ANY ENTITY CONTAINED IN THIS PROVISION MAY PURCHASE VEHICLES THAT CONFORM TO THIS PROVISION UNDER CERTAIN STATE CONTRACTS TO FACILITATE COMPLIANCE WITH THESE PROVISIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION PROHIBITS THE TRANSPORTATION OF STUDENTS BY CERTAIN COMMON CARRIERS OR OTHER ENTITIES AS LONG AS THE MOTOR CARRIAGE USED BY THE COMMON CARRIER OR ENTITY IS DESIGNED TO CARRY THIRTY OR MORE PASSENGERS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-196 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIANS OF A STUDENT WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE PUBLIC SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION MUST HAVE THE OPTION OF DESIGNATING A CHILD DAYCARE CENTER OR OTHER BEFORE OR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AS THE STUDENT'S ORIGIN OR DESTINATION FOR SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION. -- AMENDED TITLE

Report of Committee

Co-Sponsor Added

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Recorded vote

Amended

Amended

Proposed Amendment

Debate Adjourned

Request for Debate

Ratified

H. 3317 -- Reps. Sharpe, Davenport, Witherspoon, R. Smith, Limehouse, Altman and Rice: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-96-85 SO AS TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS THAT APPLY TO THE DISPLACEMENT OF A PRIVATE COMPANY PROVIDING COLLECTION SERVICES FOR SOLID WASTE OR RECOVERED MATERIALS OR BOTH.

Co-Sponsor Added

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Recorded vote

Amended

Debate Adjourned

Point of Order

H. 3335 -- Reps. Beck, Wilder, W. McLeod, J. Brown, R. Smith and Mason: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-80, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR DRIVERS' LICENSES AND PERMITS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE APPLICATION TO PROVIDE FOR DISCLOSURE OF A PERMANENT MEDICAL CONDITION AND ORGAN AND TISSUE DONOR STATUS, BOTH OF WHICH MUST BE INDICATED BY SYMBOLS ON THE LICENSE AND CONTAINED IN THE DRIVER'S RECORD; AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT THIS INFORMATION MUST BE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND HOSPITAL PERSONNEL AND THAT DONOR STATUS INFORMATION MUST BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DONOR REFERRAL NETWORK.

Ratified

H. 3341 -- Reps. Cato and Mason: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-910, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC NOTICES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR CERTAIN RATE INCREASES IN INSURANCE LINES SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THESE NOTICES AND HEARINGS AND REVISE AND CLARIFY THE PUBLIC HEARING AND PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RATE FILINGS MADE PURSUANT TO ACT 154 OF 1997 WHICH REVISED THE LAWS OF THIS STATE PERTAINING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE; TO EXPRESS THE INTENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT SPECIFIED PROVISIONS OF ACT 154 OF 1997 APPLY TO RATE FILINGS MADE PURSUANT TO ACT 154 OF 1997 REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RATE FILINGS ARE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE PRIOR TO MARCH 1, 1999, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICABILITY OF SPECIFIED PROVISIONS OF ACT 154 OF 1997.

Committed

H. 3344 -- Reps. Sharpe and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-1-91 SO AS TO PROHIBIT HUNTING ON, SHOOTING FROM, INTO, OR ACROSS THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF A PRIMARY PAVED ROAD, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MAY CHARGE A PERSON FOR A VIOLATION, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-11- 760, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO HUNTING FROM PUBLIC ROADS AND RAILROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO HUNTING FROM PUBLIC ROADS AND INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR HUNTING FROM A RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY.

Report of Committee

Proposed Amendment

Recommitted

Request for Debate

Point of Order

H. 3358 -- Reps. Fleming, Lucas, Taylor, Wilder, Klauber, Harris and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 33, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PARTNERSHIPS, CORPORATIONS, AND ASSOCIATIONS, BY ADDING CHAPTER 36 SO AS TO INCLUDE NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS FINANCED BY CERTAIN FEDERAL AND STATE LOANS, NOT ONLY BY FEDERAL LOANS, TO PROVIDE FOR INCORPORATION, MEMBERSHIP, SALE, CONSOLIDATION, MERGER, AND DISSOLUTION OF CORPORATIONS NOT-FOR-PROFIT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CORPORATIONS NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 35; TO AMEND SECTIONS 33-20-103, AS AMENDED, AND 33-31-1708, RELATING TO EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS FROM THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTERS 1 THROUGH 20 AND CHAPTER 31 OF TITLE 33, SO AS TO EXEMPT NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS ORGANIZED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 36; TO REPEAL CHAPTER 35 OF TITLE 33 RELATING TO NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS FINANCED ONLY BY FEDERAL LOANS; TO AMEND SECTION 6-13-120, RELATING TO DISSOLUTION OF A WATER DISTRICT, SECTION 6-19-10, RELATING TO STATE AUTHORITY TO MAKE GRANTS TO WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITIES OR DISTRICTS, SECTION 12-6-550, RELATING TO CORPORATIONS EXEMPT FROM STATE INCOME TAXES, SECTION 12-36- 2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES AND USE TAXES, AND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM PROPERTY TAX, ALL SO AS TO CHANGE CROSS- REFERENCES TO REFLECT REPEAL OF CHAPTER 35 AND ADDITION OF CHAPTER 36; TO PROVIDE FOR APPLICATION OF THE PROVISIONS TO PREVIOUSLY FILED CHARTERS OF CORPORATIONS NOT-FOR- PROFIT; AND TO REQUIRE THAT THE COMPANY HAVE A REGISTERED AGENT FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS OR BE SUBJECT TO A FINE OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS; TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 11, TITLE 6, RELATING TO GENERAL PROVISIONS REGARDING SPECIAL PURPOSE OR PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICTS, BY ADDING SECTION 6-11-330 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT WHICH IS EMPOWERED TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES, ALSO TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TO THE AREA WITHIN ITS BOUNDARIES UNDER CERTAIN PRESCRIBED CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 6-25-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MEMBERSHIP CHANGES IN JOINT MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEMS, SO AS TO REQUIRE APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP BY RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION MANAGING THE SYSTEM; AND TO AMEND SECTION 33-56-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DISCLOSURE OF STATUS AS A PROFESSIONAL SOLICITOR OF CHARITABLE FUNDS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE DISCLOSURE IS REQUIRED OF A "PAID" SOLICITOR. -- AMENDED TITLE

Recorded vote

Recorded vote

Other proceedings

Enrolled

Free Conference Committee

Free Conference Committee

Report of Free Conference Committee

Adopted

Message to Senate

Message to Senate

Message from Senate

Message from Senate

Ratified

H. 3379 -- Reps. Wilkins, Cotty, Allen, Allison, Altman, Bailey, Bales, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Beck, G. Brown, H. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Cave, Cobb-Hunter, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Hayes, J. Hines, Inabinett, Klauber, Knotts, Lanford, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Martin, Mason, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, McMahand, B. Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Ott, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Rodgers, Sandifer, Sharpe, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Tripp, Trotter, Walker, Webb, Whipper, Wilkes, Woodrum, Govan and Riser: A BILL TO ENACT "THE MAGISTRATES COURT REFORM ACT OF 2000" BY AMENDING SECTION 8-21-1010, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FEES AND COSTS TO BE COLLECTED BY MAGISTRATES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEE FOR CIVIL ACTIONS AND COMPLAINTS FROM TWENTY-FIVE TO FORTY-FIVE DOLLARS AND TO INCREASE THE FEE FOR PROCEEDINGS BY A LANDLORD AGAINST A TENANT FROM TEN TO TWENTY DOLLARS; BY ADDING SECTION 9-11-27, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MAGISTRATE MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM; BY AMENDING SECTION 22-1-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPOINTMENT OF MAGISTRATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 2001, A MAGISTRATE AT THE TIME OF HIS INITIAL APPOINTMENT MUST HAVE RECEIVED A TWO- YEAR ASSOCIATE DEGREE; AND THAT ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 2005, A MAGISTRATE AT THE TIME OF HIS INITIAL APPOINTMENT MUST HAVE RECEIVED A FOUR-YEAR BACCALAUREATE DEGREE; BY AMENDING SECTION 22-1-15, RELATING TO THE PERSONS PRESENTLY SERVING AS MAGISTRATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REQUIREMENTS OF A TWO-YEAR ASSOCIATE DEGREE AND FOUR YEAR BACCALAUREATE DEGREE DO NOT APPLY TO A MAGISTRATE SERVING ON THE EFFECTIVE DATES OF THE REVISED REQUIREMENTS DURING THE MAGISTRATE'S TENURE IN OFFICE; BY ADDING SECTION 22-1-16, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT A MAGISTRATE COMPLETE CERTAIN TRIAL EXPERIENCES PRIOR TO TRYING CASES; BY ADDING SECTION 22-1-17, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM AVAILABLE TO MAGISTRATES WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION; BY ADDING SECTION 22-1-19, SO AS TO ESTABLISH AN ADVISORY COUNCIL TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE SUPREME COURT REGARDING THE ELIGIBILITY EXAMINATION, CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MAGISTRATES; BY AMENDING SECTION 22-1-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SUSPENSION OR REMOVAL OF MAGISTRATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MAGISTRATE'S FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH RETIREMENT, TRAINING, OR EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS MAY SUBJECT THE MAGISTRATE TO SUSPENSION OR REMOVAL BY ORDER OF THE SUPREME COURT; BY ADDING SECTION 22-2-5 SO AS TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY EXAMINATION, THE RESULTS OF WHICH MUST BE USED BY THE SENATORIAL DELEGATION IN MAKING NOMINATION FOR MAGISTERIAL APPOINTMENTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 22-2-40, RELATING TO THE NUMBER AND LOCATION OF MAGISTRATES IN A COUNTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBERS OF THE SENATE DELEGATION FOR A COUNTY AND THE COUNTY GOVERNING BODY MAY VARY THE NUMBER, LOCATION, AND FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME STATUS OF MAGISTRATES IN A COUNTY BY WRITTEN AGREEMENT FILED WITH COURT ADMINISTRATION; BY AMENDING SECTION 22-2-200, RELATING TO ACCOMMODATIONS TAX REVENUE AS AFFECTING THE NUMBER OF MAGISTRATES, SO AS TO CONFORM THE PROVISION REGARDING APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL MAGISTRATES DEPENDENT UPON ACCOMMODATIONS TAX REVENUES; BY AMENDING SECTION 22-3- 10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CIVIL JURISDICTION OF MAGISTRATES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE CIVIL JURISDICTION FROM FIVE THOUSAND TO SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS; BY AMENDING SECTION 22-8-40, RELATING TO FULL-TIME AND PART- TIME MAGISTRATES AND SALARIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A NEW SALARY SCHEDULE AND FOR ADDITIONAL MAGISTRATES TO BE APPOINTED DEPENDENT UPON ACCOMMODATIONS TAX REVENUES; BY ADDING SECTION 22-8-45, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE COUNTIES WHICH ARE NOT ABLE TO PAY THE MAGISTRATES' BASE SALARY FROM THE FEE INCREASES TO APPLY TO THE STATE TREASURER'S OFFICE AND REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE AMOUNT NOT COVERED; BY AMENDING SECTION 34-11-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EVIDENCE OF FRAUDULENT INTENT IN DRAWING A CHECK AND PROBABLE CAUSE FOR PROSECUTION, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEE A DEFENDANT MUST PAY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS FROM TWENTY TO FORTY-ONE DOLLARS WHEN THE CASE IS DISMISSED FOR WANT OF PROSECUTION OR WHEN THE CASE IS DISMISSED ON SATISFACTORY PROOF OR RESTITUTION AND REPAYMENT; BY AMENDING SECTION 34-11-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO JURISDICTION OVER OFFENSES CONCERNING FRAUDULENT CHECKS, SO AS TO INCREASE A MAGISTRATE'S JURISDICTION OVER INSTRUMENTS OF FIVE HUNDRED OR LESS TO JURISDICTION OVER INSTRUMENTS OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS OR LESS; TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF REASONABLE COURT COSTS THAT A DEFENDANT MUST PAY WHEN THE COURT SUSPENDS A FIRST OFFENSE CONVICTION FOR DRAWING AND UTTERING A FRAUDULENT CHECK FROM TWENTY TO FORTY-ONE DOLLARS; AND BY REQUESTING THAT THE SUPREME COURT MAKE A REPORT TO THE CHAIRMEN OF THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JUDICIARY COMMITTEES RECOMMENDING FURTHER NECESSARY CHANGES TO THE MAGISTRATES COURT SYSTEM BY MARCH 15, 2001, AND TO FILE A REPORT BY MARCH 15, 2005, STATING WHETHER THE FEE INCREASES ADEQUATELY COVERED MAGISTRATES' SALARIES. -- AMENDED TITLE

Recorded vote

Enrolled

Free Conference Committee

Report of Free Conference Committee

Adopted

Message to Senate

Message from Senate

Message from Senate

Ratified

H. 3382 -- Reps. Moody-Lawrence, Rutherford, Howard, W. McLeod, Canty, J. Hines, Gourdine, Mack, Whipper, F. Smith, Breeland, Cobb-Hunter, Ott, Martin, McGee, Clyburn, Inabinett, Lloyd, Kennedy, Cave, Wilkes, Jennings, T. Brown, Lee, McMahand, Pinckney, Harvin, M. Hines, Hayes and M. McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-41-345 SO AS TO REQUIRE A FEMALE WHO IS PREGNANT, UNMARRIED, AND UNDER EIGHTEEN TO COMPLETE A PREGNANCY PREVENTION EDUCATION COURSE CONDUCTED BY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE COURSE CONTENT, TO REQUIRE PROFESSIONALS PROVIDING HEALTH CARE TO REFER THESE WOMEN TO THE APPROPRIATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AS A COMPONENT OF THEIR HEALTH CARE, AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO CONDUCT A STUDY AND REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON DEVELOPING A SIMILAR COURSE FOR MEN.

Recorded vote

Recorded vote

Amended

Proposed Amendment

Proposed Amendment

Recommitted

Debate Adjourned

Debate Adjourned

H. 3393 -- Reps. Law, H. Brown and Young-Brickell: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 23, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WATERCRAFT AND MOTOR TITLING, BY ADDING SECTION 50-23-295 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CERTIFICATE OF TITLE TO WATERCRAFT OR AN OUTBOARD MOTOR MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED IF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES HAS NOTICE THAT PROPERTY TAXES ARE OWED ON THE WATERCRAFT OR OUTBOARD MOTOR. -- AMENDED TITLE

Recorded vote

Recorded vote

Recorded vote

Senate Amendments Amended

Senate Amendments Amended

Senate Amendments Amended

Proposed Amendment

Proposed Amendment

Debate Adjourned

Point of Order

Point of Order

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Conference Committee

Report of Conference Committee

Adopted

Message to Senate

Message from Senate

Message from Senate

Message from Senate

Message from Senate

Ratified

H. 3395 -- Reps. Inabinett, Moody-Lawrence, Bailey, G. Brown, Gourdine, Martin, Altman, Hamilton, Phillips, Breeland, Woodrum, Lloyd, Mack, Chellis, Rodgers, Rhoad, Fleming, Taylor, Rutherford and Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-1-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ELECTION DATE FOR MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE ELECTION DATE IS THE TUESDAY AFTER THE FIRST MONDAY IN NOVEMBER OF EVERY OTHER EVEN-NUMBERED YEAR; TO AMEND SECTION 2-1-40, RELATING TO THE TERM OF OFFICE FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE TERM IS FOUR YEARS; TO ADD SECTION 2-1-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TERM OF OFFICE FOR THE SENATE IS SIX YEARS.

Co-Sponsor Added

H. 3403 -- Reps. Robinson, Kelley, H. Brown, Easterday, Littlejohn, Sandifer, Vaughn, Leach, Fleming, Trotter, Klauber, McKay, Simrill, Hinson, Barrett, Keegan, Law and Rice: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-31-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LEGAL RATE OF INTEREST, SO AS TO REDUCE THE ANNUAL INTEREST RATE ON MONEY DECREES AND JUDGMENTS FROM FOURTEEN TO TWELVE PERCENT; BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-144, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THERE IS NO PERSONAL INJURY PROTECTION (PIP) COVERAGE MANDATED UNDER THE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND PROVIDE THAT, IF AN INSURER SELLS NO-FAULT INSURANCE COVERAGE WHICH PROVIDES PERSONAL INJURY PROTECTION, MEDICAL PAYMENT COVERAGE, OR ECONOMIC LOSS COVERAGE, SUCH COVERAGE SHALL NOT BE ASSIGNED OR SUBROGATED AND IS NOT SUBJECT TO A SETOFF; AND TO MAKE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT NONSEVERABLE. -- AMENDED TITLE

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Concurrence and Enrolled

Ratified

H. 3419 -- Reps. Klauber, Cooper, Lanford, Fleming, Taylor, Limehouse, Altman, Knotts, Hawkins, Loftis, Sandifer, Harrison, Lucas, Robinson, Witherspoon, Hinson, Vaughn, Keegan, Riser, Wilkins and Young-Brickell: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 31, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT BY ADDING CHAPTER 18 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA SHOOTING RANGE PROTECTION ACT OF 2000", TO DEFINE "SHOOTING RANGE", "PERSON", AND "SUBSTANTIAL CHANGE IN USE", TO REGULATE NUISANCE ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY NEAR EXISTING SHOOTING RANGES, THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SHOOTING RANGES NEAR EXISTING PROPERTY, AND DORMANT SHOOTING RANGES, TO PROVIDE CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS FOR REGULATION OF NOISE CONTROL OF A SHOOTING RANGE BY COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES, TO PROVIDE THAT THIS CHAPTER DOES NOT PROHIBIT A LOCAL GOVERNMENT FROM REGULATING THE LOCATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF A SHOOTING RANGE AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLIC NOTICE WHEN ENTERING A SHOOTING RANGE AREA. -- AMENDED TITLE

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Concurrence and Enrolled

Ratified

H. 3420 -- Reps. Klauber, Campsen, Altman, Knotts, Hawkins, Loftis, Sandifer, Cooper, Woodrum, Lanford, Harrison, Fleming, Taylor, Young-Brickell, Limehouse, Vaughn, Rodgers, Chellis, Keegan, Barrett and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 73, TITLE 15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SELLERS OF DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS, BY ADDING SECTION 15-73-40, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, IN A PRODUCTS LIABILITY ACTION INVOLVING FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION, WHETHER A FIREARM OR AMMUNITION SHELL IS DEFECTIVE IN DESIGN MUST NOT BE BASED ON A COMPARISON OR WEIGHING OF THE BENEFITS OF THE PRODUCT AGAINST THE RISK OF INJURY, DAMAGE, OR DEATH POSED BY ITS POTENTIAL TO CAUSE THAT INJURY, DAMAGE, OR DEATH WHEN DISCHARGED, AND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ELEMENTS THE PLAINTIFF MUST PROVE IN A PRODUCTS LIABILITY ACTION BROUGHT AGAINST A FIREARM OR AMMUNITION MANUFACTURER, IMPORTER, DISTRIBUTOR, OR RETAILER THAT ALLEGES A DESIGN DEFECT. -- AMENDED TITLE

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Concurrence and Enrolled

Ratified

H. 3430 -- Reps. Rodgers, Knotts, Clyburn, Gourdine, McGee, McKay, Woodrum, Lloyd, Ott, Townsend and Gilham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2585, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTION OF DISABLED VETERANS FROM PAYMENT OF MUNICIPAL PARKING METER FEES, SO AS TO INCLUDE PURPLE HEART RECIPIENTS IN THE EXEMPTION; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-3320 AND SECTION 56-3-1110, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR PURPLE HEART RECIPIENTS AND FOR DISABLED VETERANS, RESPECTIVELY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THOSE PLATES MAY ALSO INCLUDE THE HANDICAPPED SYMBOL IF THE REGISTRANT ALSO QUALIFIES FOR THAT DESIGNATION; AND TO PROVIDE FOR A GRACE PERIOD BEFORE ENFORCEMENT OF DELINQUENT VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS FOR RENEWALS DUE BEFORE APRIL 30, 2000, TO PROHIBIT TRAFFIC CITATIONS FOR DELINQUENT RENEWALS UNTIL MAY 16, 2000, AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO GIVE ALL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES NOTICE OF THESE GRACE PROVISIONS. -- AMENDED TITLE

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Concurrence and Enrolled

Ratified

H. 3434 -- Reps. Campsen, Altman, Davenport, Inabinett and Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTERS 4 AND 5 OF TITLE 49, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE WATER USE REPORTING AND COORDINATION ACT AND THE GROUNDWATER USE ACT, SO AS TO DENOMINATE THESE CHAPTERS AS THE "SOUTH CAROLINA SURFACE WATER WITHDRAWAL AND REPORTING ACT" AND THE "GROUNDWATER USE AND REPORTING ACT", RESPECTIVELY AND, AMONG OTHER THINGS, TO CHANGE THE THRESHOLD AMOUNT OF WATER WITHDRAWAL REQUIRING REGISTRATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL FROM A DAILY MEASUREMENT TO A MONTHLY MEASUREMENT; TO REVISE THE CATEGORIES OF WATER USERS REQUIRED TO REGISTER TO INCLUDE ONLY WATER WITHDRAWERS; TO REQUIRE WATER WITHDRAWERS TO REPORT TO THE DEPARTMENT ANNUALLY, RATHER THAN QUARTERLY; TO REVISE DROUGHT REPORTING PROCEDURES; TO REQUIRE NOTIFICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR CERTAIN DEPTH WELL DRILLING IN A NONCAPACITY USE AREA BEFORE DRILLING BEGINS RATHER THAN AFTER THE WELL IS DRILLED AND TO REQUIRE PUBLIC NOTICE BE PROVIDED OF SUCH WELL DRILLING; TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO INITIATE THE PROCESS FOR DESIGNATING AN AREA AS A CRITICAL USE AREA, RATHER THAN AUTHORIZING ONLY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO INITIATE THIS PROCESS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS IN CAPACITY USE AREAS MUST BE BASED UPON LOCALLY DEVELOPED PLANS RATHER THAN ON DEPARTMENT GUIDELINES AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 23, TITLE 49, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DROUGHT RESPONSE ACT OF 1985, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO 1985, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "DROUGHT" AND DEFINE "DROUGHT INDICES", AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH SPECIFIC NUMERICAL VALUES FOR EACH LEVEL OF DROUGHT; TO FURTHER CLARIFY WATER USE RESTRICTION DURING DROUGHTS; TO REVISE DROUGHT NOTICE REQUIREMENTS AND DROUGHT RESPONSE COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICES; TO REVISE THE APPOINTMENT PROCESS AND MEMBERSHIP OF LOCAL DROUGHT COMMITTEES; TO REVISE WHAT CONSTITUTES ESSENTIAL WATER USE; TO PROVIDE FOR APPEALS TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION BY A PARTY AFFECTED BY A DECLARATION OF THE DROUGHT RESPONSE COMMITTEE; AND TO DELETE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS. -- AMENDED TITLE

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Amended

Amended

Point of Order

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Concurrence and Enrolled

Ratified

H. 3455 -- Reps. Lloyd, Clyburn, Parks, J. Hines, Scott, Bales, Taylor, Rutherford and M. Hines: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-3350, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARDS, SO AS TO REVISE THE AGE OF A PERSON WHO MAY APPLY FOR A SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARD.

Ratified

H. 3465 -- Reps. Easterday, Wilder, Stuart, Rice, Gilham, Hayes, Simrill, Harrison, Rodgers, Barrett, R. Smith, Vaughn, Loftis, Beck, Robinson, McGee and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-1-100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MINIMUM AGE FOR A VALID MARRIAGE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MINIMUM AGE FOR MALES AND FEMALES SHALL BE THE SAME, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE AGE SHALL BE SIXTEEN; TO AMEND SECTION 20-1-250, RELATING TO CONSENT TO MARRY, SO AS TO PROVIDE IF EITHER APPLICANT IS UNDER EIGHTEEN, CONSENT OF A RELATIVE OR GUARDIAN IS REQUIRED BEFORE A MARRIAGE LICENSE IS ISSUED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-7810, RELATING TO JUVENILE COMMITMENT, SO AS TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE THAT A JUVENILE ADJUDICATED DELINQUENT OF A STATUS OFFENSE, EXCLUDING TRUANCY, OR WHO IS IN CONTEMPT OF COURT FOR VIOLATING A COURT ORDER CONCERNING SCHOOL ATTENDANCE OR THE ADJUDICATION OF DELINQUENCY FOR A STATUS OFFENSE, OR WHO IS DETERMINED BY A COURT TO HAVE VIOLATED CONDITIONS OF PROBATION SET FORTH IN A COURT ORDER CONCERNING THE ADJUDICATION OF DELINQUENCY FOR A STATUS OFFENSE INCLUDING TRUANCY MAY BE COMMITTED TO THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE INCLUSION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION IN THE COURT'S ORDER. -- AMENDED TITLE

Senate Amendments Amended

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Conference Committee

Report of Conference Committee

Adopted

Message to Senate

Message from Senate

Message from Senate

Message from Senate

Message from Senate

Ratified

H. 3475 -- Reps. Limehouse, Cotty, Knotts, Lucas, W. McLeod, B. Meacham, Rhoad, Sharpe, Trotter and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 17, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COASTAL FISHERIES LAWS IN CONNECTION WITH FINFISH AND CRUSTACEANS, BY ADDING SECTION 50-5-1711 SO AS TO ESTABLISH LIMITS ON TAKING DOLPHIN GAME FISH, CORYPHAENA HIPPARUS, ALSO KNOWN AS DORADO OR MAHIMAHI, AND TO PROHIBIT THE HARVEST OR POSSESSION OF THE AQUATIC "GRASS" SARGASSUM, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS. -- AMENDED TITLE

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Recalled

Point of Order

Ratified

H. 3509 -- Reps. Simrill, Mason, Robinson, Moody-Lawrence, Altman, Davenport, Hamilton, Kirsh, Leach, B. Meacham, J.H. Neal and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 13, TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FORGERY, LARCENY, AND SIMILAR OFFENSES, BY ADDING ARTICLE 2, ENTITLED THE "PERSONAL FINANCIAL SECURITY ACT" SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE OFFENSE OF FINANCIAL IDENTITY FRAUD AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION; TO FURTHER AMEND CHAPTER 13, TITLE 16 BY DESIGNATING SECTIONS 16-13-10 THROUGH 16-13-490 AS ARTICLE 1 OF THAT CHAPTER; AND TO ESTABLISH A JOINT LEGISLATIVE STUDY COMMITTEE TO STUDY PERSONAL INFORMATION PRIVACY ISSUES, SET FORTH ITS MEMBERSHIP, AND THE DATE FOR THE COMMITTEE TO REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND BE DISSOLVED. -- AMENDED TITLE

Amended

Senate Amendments Amended

Point of Order

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Message from Senate

Message from Senate

Conference Committee

Free Conference Committee

Report of Free Conference Committee

Adopted

Message to Senate

Message from Senate

Message from Senate

Message from Senate

Ratified

H. 3553 -- Rep. Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-8305, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BOARD OF JUVENILE PAROLE REVIEWS OF CHILDREN COMMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A JUVENILE COMMITTED FOR CERTAIN VIOLENT CRIMES DOES NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TO HAVE HIS CASE REVIEWED QUARTERLY AND THAT THE BOARD MAY CHOOSE INSTEAD TO CONDUCT ITS REVIEWS LESS FREQUENTLY, BUT AT LEAST ANNUALLY.

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Amended

Point of Order

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Concurrence and Enrolled

Ratified

H. 3555 -- Reps. Allison and Rodgers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-85, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HOMICIDE BY CHILD ABUSE, SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERMS "CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT" AND "HARM"; BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-95 SO AS TO CREATE FELONY OFFENSES FOR INFLICTING OR KNOWINGLY ALLOWING ANOTHER TO INFLICT GREAT BODILY INJURY UPON A CHILD, TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR CORPORAL PUNISHMENT OR PHYSICAL DISCIPLINE ADMINISTERED BY A PARENT OR PERSON IN LOCO-PARENTIS IN A MANNER WHICH DOES NOT CAUSE GREAT BODILY INJURY, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO OFFENSES WHICH ARE DEFINED AS VIOLENT CRIMES, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE INFLICTION OR ALLOWING THE INFLICTION OF GREAT BODILY INJURY UPON A CHILD. -- AMENDED TITLE

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Recorded vote

Amended

Senate Amendments Amended

Proposed Amendment

Proposed Amendment

Request for Debate

Point of Order

Point of Order

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Message from Senate

Ratified

H. 3617 -- Reps. Witherspoon, Sharpe, Sandifer, Breeland, Miller, Riser, Rodgers, Campsen, Beck, Altman, Seithel, M. McLeod, Cobb-Hunter, Ott, Harrell, Inabinett, Whatley, Battle and McGee: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MARINE RESOURCES DIVISION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA MARINE RESOURCES ACT OF 2000" TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGULATING MARINE RESOURCES AND THE MANNER THAT MARINE LIFE MAY BE HARVESTED, DEFINITIONS, OFFENSES, JURISDICTION, LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY, PROGRAMS, SUSPENSION OF PRIVILEGES, PENALTIES, ZONES, AND BOARDING OF VESSELS; TO PROVIDE FOR MARINE LICENSES AND PERMITS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF FISHING EQUIPMENT; TO PROVIDE FOR AND REGULATE TRAWLING, THE TAKING OF SHELLFISH, SHRIMP, ANADROMOUS AND CATADROMOUS FINFISH, ESTUARINE AND SALTWATER FINFISH, RECREATIONAL FISHERIES CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT, MARICULTURE, AND TO PROVIDE MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS NECESSARY TO REGULATION AND MANAGEMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES, TO PROVIDE FOR A POINT SYSTEM FOR VIOLATIONS OF MARINE RESOURCES LAWS, TO PROVIDE FOR INTERJURISDICTIONAL FISHERY MANAGEMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 44-1-152, RELATING TO REVENUE FROM FINES AND FORFEITURES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE DISPOSITION OF REVENUE FROM FINES AND FORFEITURES; TO ADD SECTION 50-1- 295 SO AS TO PROHIBIT REMOVING OR DISTURBING SIGNS, BUOYS, OR OTHER DEVICES USED BY THE DEPARTMENT, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-650, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL USE OF NETS OR SEINES IN CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE SAVANNAH RIVER, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR SUCH USE; TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-730, RELATING TO THE USE OF NETS TO TAKE NONGAME FISH IN GAME ZONE 9, SO AS TO MAKE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION APPLICABLE STATEWIDE AND PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION SHALL NOT AFFECT SHAD, HERRING, OR STURGEON; TO ADD SECTION 50- 21-175 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE OPERATOR AND CREW OF ANY WATERCRAFT OPERATING IN STATE WATERS TO HEAVE TO WHEN SIGNALED OR HAILED AND TO ALLOW BOARDING, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; TO ADD SECTION 50-5-1335 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF CRAB POTS FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES BETWEEN MAY FIRST AND OCTOBER FIRST WITHIN PAWLEY'S ISLAND CREEK AND MIDWAY CREEK ON PAWLEY'S ISLAND; TO ADD SECTION 50-5-580 SO AS TO PROHIBIT GIGGING FOR FISH IN CERTAIN SALT WATERS IN GEORGETOWN COUNTY DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS; TO ADD SECTION 50-1-300 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED, ALL REGULATIONS PROMULGATED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF TITLE 50 MUST BE PROMULGATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT; TO REDESIGNATE SECTION 50-13-990 AS SECTION 50-21-180; AND TO REPEAL CHAPTERS 7, 17, AND 20 OF TITLE 50, AND SECTIONS 50-5-130, 50-13-190, 50-13-320, 50-13-530, 50-13-700, 50-13-735, 50-13-770, 50-13-795, 50-13-800, 50-13-805, 50-13-815, 50-19-320, AND 50-19-330 RELATING TO VARIOUS WILDLIFE MARINE RESOURCE LAWS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT ALL RIGHTS, DUTIES, AND LIABILITIES ACCRUING TO A PERSON PRIOR TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT ARE PRESERVED, AND THAT ALL CASES AND APPEALS ARISING OR PENDING UNDER THE LAW BEFORE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT ARE SAVED. -- AMENDED TITLE

Enrolled

Conference Committee

Report of Conference Committee

Adopted

Message to Senate

Message from Senate

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H. 3649 -- Rep. Tripp: A BILL TO APPROPRIATE SURPLUS AND OTHER GENERAL FUND REVENUES FOR THE OPERATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2000, TO REGULATE THE EXPENDITURE OF THESE FUNDS, TO REDUCE THE SALES AND USE TAX ON FOOD ITEMS WHICH MAY LAWFULLY BE PURCHASED WITH UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD COUPONS, TO ESTABLISH A PILOT DRUG TREATMENT COURT PROGRAM IN THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT AND PROVIDE FOR ITS OPERATION; TO AMEND ACT 1377 OF 1968, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL PROJECTS AND CONFORM THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL INDEBTEDNESS AMOUNT TO THE ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS AUTHORIZED HEREBY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 2-7-105 OF THE 1976 CODE DO NOT APPLY TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION; TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 9, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, BY ADDING ARTICLE 17 SO AS TO ENACT THE TEACHER AND EMPLOYEE RETENTION INCENTIVE PROGRAM AND PROVIDE FOR ITS OPERATION; TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-1510 AND 9- 1-1550, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SERVICE RETIREMENT UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO REDUCE FROM THIRTY TO TWENTY-EIGHT THE YEARS OF CREDITABLE SERVICE REQUIRED TO RETIRE AT ANY AGE WITHOUT PENALTY AND SPECIFY THAT SERVICE RETIREMENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIRES AT LEAST FIVE YEARS OF EARNED SERVICE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-1515, AS AMENDED, AND 9-1-1770, AS AMENDED, AND 9-1-1850, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EARLY RETIREMENT OPTIONS, AND AMOUNTS DUE ESTATES OF DECEASED MEMBERS UNDER THE GROUP LIFE INSURANCE PLAN, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ELECTION OF A MEMBER WITH TWENTY-FIVE YEARS CREDITED SERVICE TO BUY SUFFICIENT CREDIT FOR SERVICE RETIREMENT APPLIES ONLY TO A MEMBER WHO TERMINATES BEFORE RETIREMENT AND MAKES BOTH EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE PERIOD REQUIRED FOR SERVICE RETIREMENT, UPDATE THE BENEFIT ELECTION OPTION ON THE IN-SERVICE DEATH OF A MEMBER TO REFLECT OTHER CHANGES SINCE ORIGINAL ENACTMENT AND MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS, AND TO CONFORM THESE OPTIONS AND BENEFITS TO SERVICE RETIREMENT AFTER TWENTY- EIGHT YEARS CREDITABLE SERVICE AT ANY AGE WITHOUT PENALTY AS PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION AND TO SPECIFY THAT EARLY SERVICE RETIREMENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIRES AT LEAST FIVE YEARS OF EARNED SERVICE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-1810 AND 9-11-310, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED FOR RETIREES AND BENEFICIARIES UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE METHOD OF CALCULATING THE ADJUSTMENT, SO AS TO ELIMINATE ANY ADJUSTMENT IN EXCESS OF THE RATE OF INFLATION, TO DELETE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS, AND TO CONFORM IN BOTH SECTIONS REFERENCES TO THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX USED IN CALCULATING THE COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT; BY ADDING SECTION 9-1-1615, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE RETIREMENT BENEFITS OF A RETIRED MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR THE MONTH IN WHICH THE RETIREE DIES; TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1770, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PRERETIREMENT AND POST- RETIREMENT BENEFITS OF MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO INCREASE INSURANCE PAYMENTS ON BEHALF OF A DECEASED MEMBER UNDER THE GROUP LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-8-80, 9-9-80, AND 9-11- 160, RELATING TO THE PAYMENT OF BENEFITS UNDER THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR JUDGES AND SOLICITORS, THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE RETIREMENT BENEFITS OF A RETIRED MEMBER FOR THE MONTH IN WHICH THE RETIREE DIES; TO AMEND SECTION 9-11-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PRERETIREMENT AND POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO INCREASE INSURANCE PAYMENTS ON BEHALF OF DECEASED MEMBERS UNDER THE GROUP LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM, AND TO REQUIRE PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS RETIRING IN THE FIRST HALF OF 2001 TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF THEIR RETIREMENT TO THEIR EMPLOYERS NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 1, 2000, AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION; TO AMEND SECTION 59-149-10 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO LIFE SCHOLARSHIPS, INCLUDING THE ANNUAL AMOUNTS THEREOF, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR TO THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF SUCH SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ELIGIBLE STUDENTS ATTENDING FOUR-YEAR PUBLIC OR INDEPENDENT INSTITUTIONS, AND TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF SUCH SCHOLARSHIPS THAT ELIGIBLE STUDENTS ATTENDING TWO-YEAR PUBLIC OR INDEPENDENT INSTITUTIONS, INCLUDING STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGES MAY RECEIVE FROM A MAXIMUM OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR TO THE COST OF TUITION FOR THIRTY CREDIT HOURS A YEAR, AND TO PROVIDE THESE INCREASES BEGIN WITH SCHOOL YEAR 2000-2001; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-470 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF STATE APPROPRIATED FUNDS FOR EMPLOYER MATCHING CONTRIBUTIONS TO EMPLOYEES PARTICIPATING IN DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS, TO PROVIDE A MAXIMUM THREE HUNDRED DOLLAR MATCHING CONTRIBUTION, AND TO PROVIDE THOSE DISTRICT EMPLOYEES ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE MATCHING CONTRIBUTIONS; TO AMEND CHAPTER 122, TITLE 44 OF THE 1976 CODE, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE COUNTY GRANTS FUND FOR ADOLESCENT PREGNANCY PREVENTION INITIATIVES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF MONIES APPROPRIATED TO THE GRANTS FUND, TO REQUIRE REGULAR EVALUATIONS OF PROJECTS RECEIVING MONIES FROM THE GRANTS FUND, AND TO PROVIDE FOR TECHNICAL REVISIONS RELATING TO THE COUNTY GRANTS FUND PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-670, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES' AND OTHER AGENCIES' AUTHORITY TO INVESTIGATE ABUSE AND NEGLECT IN RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTIONS AND FOSTER HOMES, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO REMEDIAL ACTION BY THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION IN THE INVESTIGATION OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT IN FACILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, INSTEAD OF THE OMBUDSMAN OF THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, SHALL INVESTIGATE AN ALLEGATION OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT OF A CHILD WHERE THE CHILD IS IN THE CUSTODY OF, OR A RESIDENT OF, A RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY OR INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITY FOR THE MENTALLY RETARDED LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL OR OPERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND PROVIDE FOR THE ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES IN THESE MATTERS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 1A OF JOINT RESOLUTION 157 OF 1997, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A PILOT CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES SYSTEM WHICH ALLOWS THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO DIVERT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT CASES TO AN ASSESSMENT TRACK RATHER THAN FOLLOWING NORMAL PROTOCOL WHEN CERTAIN MORE SERIOUS FORMS OF ALLEGED ABUSE OR NEGLECT ARE NOT PRESENT, SO AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF COUNTIES IN THE PILOT SYSTEM AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE NEWEST COUNTIES ADDED NEED NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE EVALUATION; TO AMEND SECTION 9-9-60, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO RETIREMENT AND RETIREMENT BENEFITS UNDER THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO ALLOW A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WHO HAS ATTAINED THE AGE OF SEVENTY AND ONE-HALF YEARS WITH FORTY YEARS SERVICE TO RECEIVE RETIREMENT BENEFITS WHILE CONTINUING TO SERVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WITHOUT COMPENSATION, TO PROVIDE THAT A MEMBER RECEIVING THESE BENEFITS MAKES NO FURTHER CONTRIBUTIONS TO OR ACCRUES SERVICE CREDIT IN THE SYSTEM, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS ELECTION TO RECEIVE RETIREMENT BENEFITS IS IRREVOCABLE. -- AMENDED TITLE

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H. 3692 -- Reps. Rodgers, Gilham, Lloyd and Pinckney: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LIMITATION OF CIVIL ACTIONS, BY ADDING SECTION 15-3-548 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ACTIONS FOR ASSAULT AND ACTIONS FOR BATTERY MUST BE COMMENCED WITHIN FOUR YEARS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 15-3-550, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CIVIL ACTIONS WHICH MUST BE COMMENCED WITHIN TWO YEARS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO AN ACTION FOR ASSAULT AND AN ACTION FOR BATTERY.

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H. 3693 -- Reps. J. Smith, Lourie and W. McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-445, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REGULATION OF UNSOLICITED CONSUMER TELEPHONE CALLS, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS AND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS, TO PROVIDE THAT A TELEPHONE SOLICITOR WHO MAKES AN UNSOLICITED CONSUMER TELEPHONE CALL MUST DISCLOSE PROMPTLY TO THE PERSON RECEIVING THE CALL THE IDENTITY OF THE SELLER, THAT THE PURPOSE OF THE CALL IS TO SELL GOODS OR SERVICES, THE NATURE OF THE GOODS OR SERVICES, THAT NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT IS NECESSARY TO WIN OR PARTICIPATE IN A PRIZE PROMOTION IF A PRIZE PROMOTION IS OFFERED, AND THAT, WHEN REQUESTED, THE TELEMARKETER MUST DISCLOSE THE NO PURCHASE/NO PAYMENT ENTRY METHOD FOR THE PRIZE PROMOTION, AND TO REVISE THE METHOD BY WHICH THE CALLED PARTY'S NAME MAY BE DELETED FROM THE SOLICITOR'S CALLING LIST. -- AMENDED TITLE

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H. 3696--Ways and Means Committee: A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING, JULY 1, 1999 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 PROVIDE CODIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CODE COMMISSIONER FOR THE PERMANENT LAW PROVISIONS IN THIS ACT AND TO MAKE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT SEVERABLE IF ANY PORTIONS OF THE ACT ARE FOUND UNCONSTITUTIONAL OR OTHERWISE INVALID; TO AMEND CHAPTER 24, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAW OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, BY ADDING SECTION 59-24-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA PRINCIPALS' EXECUTIVE INSTITUTE; TO AMEND SECTION 59-39-105, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STAR DIPLOMA AND SCHOLARSHIP, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE DIPLOMA TO THE "SUPERIOR TECHNOLOGY OR ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS"; TO AMEND SECTION 59-39-190, RELATING TO THE STAR SCHOLARSHIP, SO AS TO DELETE THE SCHOLARSHIP AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS FOR THE SUPERIOR TECHNOLOGY OR ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS DIPLOMA; TO REPEAL SECTION 59-39-180 RELATING TO THE STAR SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-18-500, RELATING TO ACADEMIC PLANS FOR UNDERPERFORMING STUDENTS, SO AS TO PERMIT SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO REQUIRE AN UNDERPERFORMING STUDENT TO ATTEND SUMMER SCHOOL OR PARTICIPATE IN A COMPREHENSIVE REMEDIATION PROGRAM THE FOLLOWING YEAR; TO AMEND SECTION 12-23-810, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL TAX ON LICENSED HOSPITALS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE ANNUAL REVENUES OF THE TAX FROM TWENTY-ONE AND ONE-HALF TO TWENTY-NINE AND ONE-HALF MILLION DOLLARS; BY ADDING CHAPTER 40 TO TITLE 48 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA BEACH RESTORATION AND IMPROVEMENT TRUST ACT" SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A TRUST FUND FOR PUBLIC BEACH RESTORATION AND MAINTENANCE, IMPROVEMENT AND ENHANCEMENT OF PUBLIC BEACH ACCESS, AND EMERGENCY SUPPORT FOLLOWING SEVERE STORM DAMAGE TO THE BEACH AND DUNES SYSTEM, TO PROVIDE FOR THE FUND'S CAPITALIZATION IN FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 BY APPROPRIATION FROM THE GENERAL TAX REVENUES IN AN AMOUNT CONSIDERED APPROPRIATE BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND AN ANNUAL APPROPRIATION OF AN APPROPRIATE AMOUNT AFTER THAT, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS ADMINISTRATION BY THE OFFICE OF OCEAN AND COASTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, AND TO REQUIRE COMPREHENSIVE COLLECTION AND EVALUATION OF DATA CONCERNING EROSION RATES AND HAZARD AREAS OF PUBLIC BEACHES TO BE USED FOR FUNDING PROJECTS FROM THE TRUST FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 12-33-245, RELATING TO THE TWENTY-FIVE CENT EXCISE TAX ON MINIBOTTLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ELEVEN PERCENT OF THE REVENUES OF THIS TAX MUST BE CREDITED TO A FUND SEPARATE AND DISTINCT FROM THE STATE GENERAL FUND, ALLOCATED TO COUNTIES ON A PER CAPITA BASIS, AND USED IN COMBINATION WITH MONIES FROM THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUND FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES PERTAINING TO THE USE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND FOR THE REHABILITATION OF ALCOHOLICS AND DRUG ADDICTS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 61-12-10, 61-12-20, AND 61-12-70, RELATING TO DISBURSEMENT OF MONIES FROM THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUND TO COUNTIES FOR PROGRAMS FOR ALCOHOLICS, DRUG ABUSERS, AND DRUG ADDICTS, SO AS TO INCLUDE MONIES GENERATED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12-33-245 ABOVE INTO THIS PROGRAM AND ITS DISBURSEMENT PROCEDURES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-1330, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT AN APPLICANT FOR A PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE MUST COMPLETE AN ALCOHOL TRAFFIC SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS WHICH REQUIRE AN ASSESSMENT OF A PERSON ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM AND THE COMPLETION OF A TREATMENT PROGRAM, AND DELETE THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE ASSESSMENT OF COSTS RELATED TO THE PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2990, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE OF A PERSON CONVICTED OF DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR ANY OTHER DRUG, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ALCOHOL AND DRUG ACTION PROGRAM SHALL DETERMINE IF A PERSON WHOSE DRIVER'S LICENSE HAS BEEN SUSPENDED AND IS ENROLLED IN ONE OF ITS ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PROGRAMS HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED ITS SERVICES, TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH SERVICES FOR AN APPLICANT ARE DETERMINED, TO REVISE THE SCHEDULE OF FEES THAT A PERSON ENROLLED IN AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM IS ASSESSED, TO CAP THE FEES FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF SERVICES, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO IS UNABLE TO PAY FOR CERTAIN SERVICES MUST PERFORM COMMUNITY SERVICE AND MAY NOT BE DENIED SERVICES, TO PROVIDE THAT INABILITY TO PAY MAY NOT BE USED AS A FACTOR IN DETERMINING SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES TO REPORT TO THE HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE THE NUMBER OF FIRST AND MULTIPLE OFFENDERS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING THE ALCOHOL AND DRUG SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM AND OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM, TO REVISE THE PERIOD IN WHICH A PERSON MUST COMPLETE THE SERVICES DIRECTED BY THE ALCOHOL AND DRUG SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM BEFORE A HEARING ON THE PERSON'S STATUS MUST BE HELD, AND TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT PROVIDES THAT THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF EDUCATION, TREATMENT SERVICES, OR BOTH, FOR PURPOSES OF RECEIVING A PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED IN LIEU OF SERVICES RECEIVED FROM AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2951, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SUSPENSION OF PRIVILEGES TO DRIVE A MOTOR VEHICLE IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT A PERSON BE ENROLLED IN OR HAVE COMPLETED AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG SAFETY PROGRAM BEFORE DRIVING PRIVILEGES CAN BE RESTORED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE SUSPENSION PERIOD, TO PROVIDE FOR RESTORATION OF A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE, PERMIT, OR NONRESIDENT OPERATING PRIVILEGE WHEN THE PERSON'S PERIOD OF SUSPENSION HAS CONCLUDED EVEN IF HE HAS NOT COMPLETED THE ALCOHOL AND DRUG SAFETY PROGRAM, TO REQUIRE COMPLETION OF THE ALCOHOL AND DRUG SAFETY PROGRAM, AND TO REQUIRE SUSPENSION OF THE PERSON'S LICENSES UPON WITHDRAWAL FROM THE ALCOHOL AND DRUG SAFETY PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-510, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEE FOR A COMBINATION HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSE FOR RESIDENTS FROM SEVENTEEN DOLLARS TO TWENTY DOLLARS AND TO INCREASE FROM ONE DOLLAR TO TWO DOLLARS THE AMOUNT THAT THE ISSUING AGENT MAY RETAIN AND TO INCREASE THE NONRESIDENTIAL HUNTING LICENSE FEE FROM SEVENTY-FIVE TO ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-510, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSES AUTHORIZED FOR SALE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEE FOR A SPORTSMAN LICENSE FROM FORTY-FOUR TO FIFTY DOLLARS, AND TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT THAT MAY BE RETAINED BY THE ISSUING AGENT FROM ONE TO TWO DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-510, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO HUNTING, FISHING, AND TRAPPING LICENSES, SO AS TO RAISE THE LICENSE FEE FOR A BIG GAME PERMIT FROM EIGHTY DOLLARS TO EIGHTY-NINE DOLLARS WITH TWO DOLLARS RATHER THAN ONE DOLLAR TO BE RETAINED BY THE ISSUING AGENT; TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-920, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEPOSIT OF REVENUE FROM THE SALE OF LIFETIME LICENSES IN THE STATE TREASURY, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXCEPTION FOR REVENUE FROM THE SALE OF LICENSES AND PERMITS PURSUANT TO THE MARINE RESOURCES LAWS; TO AMEND SECTION 51-17-115, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE HERITAGE LAND TRUST FUND, SO AS TO DELETE LIMITATIONS ON THE AMOUNT OF MANAGEMENT EXPENDITURES THAT MAY BE MADE FROM THE FUND IN ANY FISCAL YEAR; TO AMEND SECTION 17-3-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AFFIDAVIT OF INABILITY TO EMPLOY COUNSEL AND THE WAIVER OR REDUCTION OF THE APPLICATION FEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE TRIAL JUDGE SHALL ORDER THE REMAINDER OF THE FEE PAID DURING PROBATION, IF PROBATION IS GRANTED, AND TO PROVIDE FURTHER THAT THE CLERK OF COURT OR OTHER APPROPRIATE OFFICIAL SHALL MAINTAIN A RECORD OF ALL PERSONS APPLYING FOR REPRESENTATION AS AN INDIGENT AND PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION AS WELL AS THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS COLLECTED OR WAIVED TO THE OFFICE OF INDIGENT DEFENSE ON A MONTHLY BASIS; TO AMEN SECTION 23-31-216, RELATING TO THE COLLECTION OF CONCEALABLE WEAPON FEES BY THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION SHALL COLLECT, RETAIN, AND CARRY FORWARD ALL FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONCEALABLE WEAPON PERMIT PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 41-27-410, RELATING TO THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY ADMINISTRATIVE CONTINGENCY ASSESSMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CONTRIBUTION RATE MEANS THE CONTRIBUTION BASE RATE; TO AMEND SECTION 41-31-10, RELATING TO THE GENERAL RATE OF CONTRIBUTION FOR EMPLOYMENT SECURITY PURPOSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2000 AND THEREAFTER, EMPLOYERS SUBJECT TO THE PAYMENT OF CONTRIBUTIONS ARE SUBJECT ALSO TO AN ADJUSTMENT OVER AND ABOVE THEIR BASE RATE, IF SO REQUIRED BY SECTION 41-31-80; TO AMEND SECTION 41-31-40, RELATING TO RATE COMPUTATION PERIODS AND THE MINIMUM CONTRIBUTION FOR THE FIRST TWENTY-FOUR MONTHS FOR EMPLOYMENT SECURITY PURPOSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT RATE MEANS BASE RATE; TO AMEND SECTION 41-31-50, RELATING TO THE DETERMINATION OF RATES AND VOLUNTARY PAYMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT SECURITY PURPOSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT RATE MEANS BASE RATE, PROVIDE FOR THE SCHEDULE OF DETERMINED RATES FOR CALENDAR YEARS COMMENCING WITH THE YEAR 2000, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS; TO AMEND SECTION 41-31-60, RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, THE APPLICABLE RATE WHERE A DELINQUENT REPORT IS RECEIVED, AND THE PROVISION THAT THERE SHALL BE NO REDUCTION PERMITTED IN THE RATE WHEN EXECUTION FOR THE UNPAID TAX IS OUTSTANDING, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT RATE MEANS BASE RATE; TO AMEND SECTION 41-31-80, RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT SECURITY AND THE STATEWIDE RESERVE RATIO, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, FOR THE BASE RATE COMPUTATIONS MADE FOR YEARS PRIOR TO CALENDAR YEAR 2000, WHEN THE STATEWIDE RESERVE RATIO COMPUTED DURING ANY CALENDAR YEAR EQUALS OR EXCEEDS THREE AND ONE-HALF PERCENT, CONTRIBUTION RATES APPLICABLE TO THE ENSUING CALENDAR YEAR ARE COMPUTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIONS 41-31-40 AND 41-31-50, AND PROVIDE THAT, FOR THE BASE RATE COMPUTATIONS MADE FOR YARS COMMENCING WITH CALENDAR YEAR 2000, WHEN THE STATEWIDE RESERVE RATIO COMPUTED DURING ANY CALENDAR YEAR IS LESS THAN TWO PERCENT, ALL CONTRIBUTION BASE RATES AS COMPUTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIONS 41-31-40 AND 41-31-50 ARE ADJUSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVIDED SCHEDULE; TO AMEND SECTION 41-31-110, RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT SECURITY AND THE COMPUTATION OF RATES APPLICABLE TO SUCCESSORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT RATE MEANS BASE RATE; TO AMEND SECTION 41-31-670, RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, FINANCING BENEFITS PAID TO EMPLOYEES OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR ORGANIZATIONS THAT MADE REGULAR CONTRIBUTIONS PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1969, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EMPLOYER'S RATE MEANS EMPLOYER'S BASE RATE; TO AMEND SECTION 4-12-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY FOR THE FEE IN LIEU OF TAXES, SO AS TO REDUCE FROM FIVE MILLION DOLLARS TO ONE MILLION DOLLARS THE MINIMUM INVESTMENT THRESHOLD FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR THE FEE IN A COUNTY WITH AVERAGE UNEMPLOYMENT OF AT LEAST TWICE THE STATE AVERAGE DURING THE LAST TWO CALENDAR YEARS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-44-30, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE FEE IN LIEU OF TAX SIMPLIFICATION ACT, SO AS TO REDUCE FROM FIVE MILLION DOLLARS TO ONE MILLION DOLLARS THE MINIMUM INVESTMENT THRESHOLD FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR THE FEE IN A COUNTY WITH AVERAGE UNEMPLOYMENT OF AT LEAST TWICE THE STATE AVERAGE DURING THE LAST TWO CALENDAR YEARS; BY ADDING SECTION 11-43-255 SO AS TO PROVIDE SIXTEEN MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS OF GENERAL FUND REVENUES ON JULY 1, 2000, AND EACH JULY 1 THEREAFTER, TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BANK IF THE BANK HAS SUBMITTED ALL ITS PROCEDURES, OPERATING STANDARDS, AND GUIDELINES IN THE FORM OF REGULATIONS FOR GENERAL ASSEMBLY REVIEW AND APPROVAL UNDER THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT, TO PROVIDE THAT EMERGENCY REGULATIONS MAY NOT BE USED TO CIRCUMVENT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE REGULATIONS PROMULGATED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION HAVE NOT TAKEN EFFECT BEFORE JULY 1, 2000, THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION SHALL HAVE NO FORCE OR EFFECT; TO AMEND SECTION 11-43-130, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BANK ACT, SO AS TO EXTEND THE DEFINITION OF "ELIGIBLE PROJECT" TO MASS TRANSIT, INCLUDING MONORAIL AND MONOBEAM TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS; TO AMEND SECTION 11-43-140, RELATING TO THE BANK'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE TO GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS OF DIRECTORS; TO AMEND SECTION 11-43-150, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE BANK, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT APPLY TO THE BANK; TO AMEND SECTION 11-43-160, RELATING TO SOURCES OF FUNDING FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BANK, SO AS TO REVISE THE CONTRIBUTION TO THE BANK BY THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FROM A MAXIMUM ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION OF THREE PERCENT OF FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF STATE HIGHWAYS TO AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THE REVENUE PRODUCED BY ONE CENT A GALLON OF THE TAX ON GASOLINE AND TO DELETE SPECIFIC PURPOSES FOR THE USE OF THE CONTRIBUTION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME OF INDIVIDUALS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX ACT, SO AS TO ALLOW A THREE HUNDRED DOLLAR DEDUCTION FOR TAXABLE YEAR 1999 AND A THREE THOUSAND DOLLAR DEDUCTION FOR TAXABLE YEAR 2000 FOR QUALIFYING VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS AND RESCUE SQUAD MEMBERS; TO PROVIDE THE METHOD OF CALCULATING THE MAXIMUM DEDUCTION AMOUNT FOR TAXABLE YEARS AFTER 2000; BY ADDING SECTION 23-9-190 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A PERFORMANCE-BASED POINT SYSTEM FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS AND RESCUE SQUAD MEMBERS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL USED TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR THE TAX DEDUCTION ALLOWED BY THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-35, RELATING TO THE INCOME TAX MORATORIUM APPLICABLE IN CERTAIN COUNTIES FOR A QUALIFYING BUSINESS, SO AS TO ADD A COUNTY WHICH IS ONE OF THE THREE LOWEST PER CAPITA INCOME COUNTIES BASED ON THE AVERAGE OF SUCH INCOME IN THE THREE MOST RECENT YEARS TO THOSE COUNTIES IN WHICH A QUALIFYING BUSINESS IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE MORATORIUM; TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 11, TITLE 8, RELATING TO STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-186 SO AS TO REQUIRE A STATE AGENCY TO REPORT AN INTERIM NEW FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT POSITION TO THE APPROPRIATE SENAE FINANCE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WAYS AND MEANS SUBCOMMITTEES; TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 11, TITLE 8, RELATING TO STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-187 SO AS TO REQUIRE A STATE AGENCY TO REPORT A FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT POSITION TRANSFERRED TO OR RECEIVED FROM ANOTHER STATE AGENCY TO THE APPROPRIATE SENATE FINANCE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WAYS AND MEANS SUBCOMMITTEES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-1790 AND 9-11-90, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT WHICH MAY BE EARNED WITHOUT AFFECTING RETIREMENT BENEFITS BY RETIREES UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM WHO RETURN TO COVERED EMPLOYMENT, SO AS TO PERMANENTLY INCREASE THE MAXIMUM TO TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS IN A FISCAL YEAR, TO REQUIRE AN EMPLOYER TO REIMBURSE THE SYSTEM FOR BENEFITS WRONGLY PAID TO A RETIREE IF THE EMPLOYER DID NOT NOTIFY THE SYSTEM ON HIRING A RETIREE, TO REQUIRE THE EMPLOYER TO PAY THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS ON AMOUNTS PAID TO RETIREES, AND TO DEDUCT UNPAID CONTRIBUTIONS FROM STATE PAYMENTS OTHERWISE DUE THE EMPLOYER IF THE EMPLOYER FAILS TO MAKE THE REQUIRED CONTRIBUTION; TO REPEAL SECTION 9-1-1600 RELATING TO A LIMITED EXEMPTION FROM THE EARNINGS LIMITATION BY A TEACHER OR OTHER EMPLOYEE ESPECIALLY SKILLED IN SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE RETIREMENT INCOME DEDUCTION AND THE TAXABLE INCOME DEDUCTION ALLOWED INDIVIDUAL TAXPAYERS WHO HAVE ATTAINED AGE SIXTY-FIVE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE TAXABLE INCOME DEDUCTION ALLOWED INDIVIDUAL TAXPAYERS WHO HAVE ATTAINED AGE SIXTY-FIVE FROM ELEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS TO FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES" FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE SALES AND USE TAX, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM THAT DEFINITION THE SALES PRICE ON SALES WHICH ARE UNCOLLECTIBLE, TO PROVIDE FOR CREDIT FOR TAXES PAID ON UNCOLLECTIBLE AMOUNTS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR LATER PAYMENT OF TAXES ON AMOUNTS SUBSEQUENTLY COLLECTED; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-1135, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE GOAL TO RECRUIT AND HIRE INTO PUBLIC SECTOR JOBS COVERED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM PERSONS RECEIVING FAMILY INDEPENDENCE OR FOOD STAMP ASSISTANCE, SO AS TO REQUIRE AGENCIES TO REPORT THESE HIRES TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES RATHER THAN TO THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; BY ADDING SECTION 8-19-15 SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL GRANT-IN-AID STATE AGENCIES REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW TO OPERATE UNDER MERIT PRINCIPLES IN PERSONNEL POLICIES AS A CONDITION OF RECEIVING FEDERAL GRANTS TO ESTABLISH THOSE MERIT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE FEDERAL MERIT PRINCIPLES REQUIREMENTS, TO REPEAL SECTIONS 8-19-10, 8-19-20, 8-19-30, 8-19-40, 8-19-50, 8-19-55, AND 8-19-60, ALL OBSOLETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE "SINGLE COOPERATIVE INTERAGENCY MERIT SYSTEM OF PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION" ESTABLISHED FOR GRANT-AIDED AGENCIES IN THE STATE; BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-197 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EMPLOYER-PAID REIMBURSEMENTS OF MILEAGE EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE COURSE OF OFFICIAL BUSINESS BY STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES MUST BE AT A PER MILE RATE THAT IS EQUAL TO THE STANDARD BUSINESS MILEAGE RATE ESTABLISHED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS THAT RATE IS PERIODICALLY ADJUSTED; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2070, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST AND EXCEPTIONS TO THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE DRIVING OF A COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE WITHOUT A VALID COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE, SO AS TO REVISE THE CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH CERTAIN MILITARY PERSONNEL MAY OPERATE A GOVERNMENT-OWNED MOTOR VEHICLE WITHOUT A COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN MILITARY PERSONNEL MAY OPERATE A STATE-OWNED MOTOR VEHICLE WITHOUT A COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 59-67-510, RELATING TO THE USE OF SCHOOL BUS EQUIPMENT FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF INDIVIDUALS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL BUS EQUIPMENT MAY BE USED FOR TRANSPORTATION IN CONNECTION WITH OFFICIAL FUNCTIONS BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA ADJUTANT GENERAL AND THE RESERVE COMPONENTS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES AND PROVIDE FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE BUSES USE; BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-115 SO AS TO REQUIRE PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY TITLED TO OR UNDER THE CARE AND CONTROL OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO BE DEPOSITED TO THE CREDIT OF THE SINKING FUND AND USED BY THE BOARD TO ACQUIRE AND MAINTAIN FACILITIES OWNED BY IT FOR THE USE AND OCCUPANCY OF STATE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES; TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-720, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ENTITIES ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLAN, SO AS TO MAKE ELIGIBLE LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS COMMITTEES AND THEIR EMPLOYEES FOR THESE BENEFITS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-5-135 SO AS TO ESTABLISH WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION THE GOVERNOR'S INSTITUTE OF READING AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE FUNCTIONS OF THE INSTITUTE AND ITS FUNDING; BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-175 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION VEHICLE THEFT UNIT MAY CONDUCT INSPECTIONS OF A JUNKYARD, SCRAP METAL PROCESSING FACILITY, SALVAGE YARD, AND OTHER FACILITIES THAT RELATE TO MOTOR VEHICLES IN THE PRESENCE OF A FACILITY'S EMPLOYEE OR OWNER FOR THE PURPOSE OF LOCATING A STOLEN VEHICLE OR TO INVESTIGATE THE TITLING OR REGISTRATION OF WRECKED OR DISMANTLED VEHICLES; TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-510, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO HUNTING LICENSES AUTHORIZED FOR SALE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A NONRESIDENT TEMPORARY PERMIT, IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED HUNTER'S LICENSE FOR HUNTING BIG GAME FOR A CONSECUTIVE TEN-DAY PERIOD, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ISSUING AGENT RETAIN ONE DOLLAR OF THE TWENTY-FIVE DOLLAR FEE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-251, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FUND, SO AS TO REVISE HOW SCHOOL DISTRICTS ARE REIMBURSED FROM THE TRUST FUND FOR TAX RELIEF, INCLUDING A PROVISION FOR REIMBURSEMENT ON A PER CAPITA BASIS, AND THE MEANS OF ALLOCATING REIMBURSEMENT WHEN AMOUNTS AVAILABLE ARE INSUFFICIENT TO PROVIDE A FULL PER CAPITA REIMBURSEMENT; TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH DISTRICTS MUST USE THESE FUNDS RECEIVED; TO REQUIRE THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL FROM FUNDS APPROPRIATED IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR THE OPERATION OF HIS OFFICE TO CALCULATE DISTRIBUTIONS UNDER THIS FORMULA, TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE AMOUNT REIMBURSED TO A SCHOOL DISTRICT IS INSUFFICIENT TO REIMBURSE FULLY FOR THE BASE YEAR OPERATING MILLAGE, THE SCHOOL BOARD SHALL CALCULATE A SCHOOL OPERATING MILLAGE SUFFICIENT TO MAKE UP THE SHORTFALL; AND TO PROVIDE THAT NO DISTRICT SHALL RECEIVE LESS THAN IT RECEIVED DURING THE 1998-99 FISCAL YEAR; TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1515, RELATING TO EARLY RETIREMENT UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE SPECIAL BENEFIT REDUCTION FACTOR APPLIED TO THE BENEFITS PAID AN EARLY RETIREE WHEN THE MEMBER, BEFORE RETIRING, MAKES A LUMP SUM PAYMENT TO THE SYSTEM IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO TWENTY PERCENT OF THE MEMBER'S EARNABLE COMPENSATION FOR EACH YEAR OF CREDITABLE SERVICE LESS THAN THIRTY OR THE AVERAGE OF THE MEMBER'S TWELVE HIGHEST CONSECUTIVE FISCAL QUARTERS OF COMPENSATION AT THE TIME OF PAYMENT, WHICHEVER IS LARGER, AND TO REQUIRE THE MEMBER TO RETIRE NOT MORE THAN NINETY DAYS AFTER THE PAYMENT; TO AMEND CHAPTER 4, TITLE 30, RELATING TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, BY ADDING SECTION 30-4-160 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OR OTHER RELEASE OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS AND DRIVER'S LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD PHOTOGRAPHS OR SIGNATURES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-545 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FROM SELLING OR OTHERWISE FURNISHING SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS, PHOTOGRAPHS, OR SIGNATURES FROM ITS RECORDS TO A PRIVATE PARTY; BY ADDING SECTION 23-1-225 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UPON RETIREMENT, STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MAY RETAIN THEIR COMMISSIONS IN RETIRED STATUS WITH THE RIGHT TO RETAIN THEIR SERVICE WEAPONS ISSUED WHILE SERVING IN ACTIVE DUTY STATUS; TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CIVIL JURISDICTION IN MAGISTRATES' COURTS, SO AS TO RAISE THE JURISDICTIONAL AMOUNT FROM FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS TO SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-2320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ALLOCATION AND APPORTIONMENT OF A TAXPAYER'S INCOME AND THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ENTERING INTO AGREEMENTS WITH TAXPAYERS ESTABLISHING SUCH ALLOCATION AND APPORTIONMENT, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE CONDITIONS FOR THE AGREEMENTS AND TO ALLOW AGREEMENTS UP TO TEN YEARS IN DURATION UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO CORRECT A CODE REFERENCE, TO RELOCATE LANGUAGE STIPULATING THAT LIBRARY, CHURCH, AND CHARITABLE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS DO NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE PROPERTY ACTUALLY OCCUPIED BY THE OWNERS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF ACCRUED PROPERTY TAXES ON REAL PROPERTY TRANSFERRED TO A CHURCH IF THAT PROPERTY IS EXEMPT WHEN OWNED BY THE CHURCH, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROPERTY'S EXEMPTION IMMEDIATELY UPON TRANSFER TO THE CHURCH, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CESSATION OF TRANSFEROR LIABILITY FOR THE TAX WHEN THE TRANSFER OCCURS, TO PROVIDE THE METHOD OF DETERMINING MILLAGE AND THE DUE DATE FOR THE ACCRUED TAXES, TO PROVIDE A LIEN FOR THE COLLECTION OF THE ACCRUED TAX, AND TO MAKE THESE PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO THE TAXATION OF PROPERTY TRANSFERRED TO A CHURCH RETROACTIVE TO PROPERTY TAX YEARS BEGINNING AFTER 1997; TO AMEND SECTION 10-1-179, RELATING TO THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY MONUMENT COMMISSION, SO AS TO EXTEND THE DURATION OF THE COMMISSION AND ITS FINAL ACTIVITIES UNTIL JANUARY 1, 2001; BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-2675 SO AS TO DEFINE "MOTOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER" AND TO PROVIDE THAT A MOTOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER MAY OBTAIN AND ISSUE TEMPORARY LICENSE PLATES IN THE SAME MANNER AS A MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-2600, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF AND FEE FOR A SET OF TEMPORARY LICENSE PLATES AND REGISTRATION CARDS, SO AS TO REVISE THE FEE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-2660, RELATING TO THE PERIOD OF TIME THAT TEMPORARY LICENSE PLATES AND REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES ARE VALID, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PERIOD OF VALIDITY IS THIRTY DAYS FOR VEHICLES WHICH ARE TO BE PERMANENTLY LICENSED IN A FOREIGN JURISDICTION; TO AMEND SECTION 44-56-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE HAZARDOUS WASTE CONTINGENCY FUND AND THE IMPOSITION OF CERTAIN HAZARDOUS WASTE FEES, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FUNDS GENERATED FROM THIS FEE ARE USED, TO DEFINE THE PHRASE "ECONOMICALLY DEPRESSED AREA OF THAT COUNTY", AND TO REPEAL CERTAIN HAZARDOUS WASTE FEES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002, UNLESS REENACTED BY SUBSEQUENT ACT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-160, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF FEES AND FINES COLLECTED IN CONNECTION WITH REGISTRATION OF BOATS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT REVENUES ATTRIBUTABLE TO FEE INCREASES BEGINNING JULY 1, 1999, MUST BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 50-21-340, 50-21-370, AND 50-21-380, ALL AS AMENDED AND ALL RELATING TO REGISTRATION FEES FOR BOATS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE REGISTRATION AND RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION FEES FROM TEN DOLLARS TO THIRTY DOLLARS AND THE TRANSFER OF REGISTRATION FEE FROM THREE TO SIX DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-23-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A CERTIFICATE OF TITLE FOR A BOAT, SO AS TO INCREASE THE APPLICATION FEE FROM THREE DOLLARS TO TEN DOLLARS AND THE FEE FOR A TITLE DUPLICATE FROM ONE DOLLAR TO FIVE DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-23-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF FEES COLLECTED IN CONNECTION WITH THE TITLING OF BOATS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT REVENUES ATTRIBUTABLE TO FEE INCREASES BEGINNING JULY 1, 1999, MUST BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT FOR ITS LAW ENFORCEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE EQUIPMENT AND OPERATION OF WATERCRAFT, SO AS TO DEFINE "DEALER PERMIT" AND "DEMONSTRATION NUMBERS"; BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REGULATION OF THE USE OF DEALER DEMONSTRATION NUMBERS; TO REPEAL SECTION 51-1-75 RELATING TO THE ALLOCATION OF A PORTION OF THE ADMISSIONS TAX TO THE DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-2830, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DETERMINATION OF VALUE OF A MOTOR CARRIER'S VEHICLES FOR PROPERTY TAX PURPOSES, SO AS TO DELETE THE WORD "ENTIRE" IN DESCRIBING THE CARRIER'S FLEET; TO AMEND SECTION 58-15-2110, RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF GRADE CROSSINGS BY RAILROADS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH CONSTRUCTION, MODIFICATION, OR RELOCATION OF RAIL-HIGHWAY GRADE CROSSINGS WHEN SUCH RELOCATION PROJECTS ARE INITIATED BY RAILROADS, AND WHEN SUCH RELOCATION PROJECTS ARE INITIATED BY A PUBLIC AUTHORITY; TO AMEND SECTION 58-15-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MAKING SPECIFICATIONS AND ENTERING INTO AGREEMENTS CONCERNING GRADE CROSSINGS OF STATE HIGHWAYS, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE OPERATOR OR A RAILROAD CONSTRUCTING AND MAINTAINING RAILROAD CROSSINGS TO MEET SPECIFICATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DO SO AT ITS OWN EXPENSE; BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-223 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A COUNTY GOVERNING BODY BY ORDINANCE TO LIMIT THE INCREASE IN REAL PROPERTY VALUE TO FIFTEEN PERCENT AS THE RESULT OF A COUNTYWIDE REASSESSMENT AND EQUALIZATION PROGRAM AND TO SPECIFY THE APPLICATION OF THIS PROVISION, PROVIDE CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS AND AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY GOVERNING BODY TO MAKE THE ORDINANCE APPLY RETROACTIVELY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-217, RELATING TO THE SCHEDULE OF APPRAISAL AND EQUALIZATION OF THE VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REVISED VALUES RESULTING FROM THE EQUALIZATION PROGRAM FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO ALLOW A COUNTY BY ORDINANCE TO POSTPONE IMPLEMENTATION FOR NOT MORE THAN ONE PROPERTY TAX YEAR AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS POSTPONEMENT DOES NOT ALTER THE SCHEDULE OF APPRAISAL AND EQUALIZATION; BY ADDING SECTION 15-1-330 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY IS NOT LIABLE FOR A LOSS ARISING FROM THE FAILURE OF A COMPUTER, SOFTWARE PROGRAM, DATABASE, NETWORK, INFORMATION SYSTEM, FIRMWARE, OR ANY OTHER DEVICE, WHETHER OPERATED BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY, TO INTERPRET, PRODUCE, CALCULATE, GENERATE, OR ACCOUNT FOR A DATE WHICH IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE "YEAR 2000" DATE CHANGE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS IMMUNITY DOES NOT APPLY TO A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY WHICH PROGRAMMED AND OPERATED THE DEVICE ITSELF IN A WILFUL, WANTON, RECKLESS, OR GROSSLY NEGLIGENT MANNER THEREBY CAUSING A YEAR 2000 COMPUTER FAILURE; TO AMEND ACT 419 OF 1998, RELATING TO THE ADDITION OF SECTION 52-7-37 TO THE 1976 CODE WHICH PROHIBITED THE IMPOSITION OF TAXES AND FEES ON THE GROSS RECEIPTS OF CERTAIN COMPETITIVE SPORTS EXHIBITIONS OR PERFORMANCES, SO AS TO EXTEND THE REPEAL DATE FROM JULY 30, 1999, TO JULY 30, 2000; TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-25, RELATING TO ENTITIES ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE SOUTH CAROLINA FILM OFFICE; TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-80, RELATING TO ENTITIES ADMINISTERED AS A PART OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM, SO AS TO DELETE THE FILM OFFICE OF THE STATE DEVELOPMENT BOARD; TO REPEAL ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 1, TITLE 51 RELATING TO THE FILM OFFICE AS A DIVISION OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3385, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY FOR THE TUITION TAX CREDIT, SO AS TO REVISE THE NUMBER OF CREDIT HOURS NECESSARY FOR THE TUITION TAX CREDIT FROM FIFTEEN CREDIT HOURS A SEMESTER TO THIRTY CREDIT HOURS A YEAR, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A STUDENT WHO HAS BEEN ADJUDICATED DELINQUENT OR HAS BEEN CONVICTED OR PLED GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE TO AN ALCOHOL OR DRUG RELATED MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE IS INELIGIBLE ONLY FOR THE TAXABLE YEAR IN WHICH THE ADJUDICATION, CONVICTION, OR PLEA OCCURRED; TO AMEND SECTION 59-149-90, RELATING TO LIFE SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A STUDENT WHO HAS BEEN ADJUDICATED DELINQUENT OR HAS BEEN CONVICTED OR PLED GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE TO AN ALCOHOL OR DRUG RELATED MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE IS INELIGIBLE ONLY FOR ONE CALENDAR YEAR AFTER THE ADJUDICATION, CONVICTION, OR PLEA OCCURRED; TO AMEND SECTION 59-18-1530, RELATING TO TEACHER AND PRINCIPAL SPECIALISTS AND THE SALARY SUPPLEMENTS RECEIVED BY THEM, SO AS TO DELETE LANGUAGE RELATING TO THE INCLUSION OF THE SUPPLEMENT IN THE COMPUTATION OF AVERAE FINAL COMPENSATION FOR RETIREMENT PURPOSES; TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STATE EMPLOYEE SICK LEAVE, SO AS TO EXPAND THE DEFINITION OF "IMMEDIATE FAMILY" TO INCLUDE THE BROTHER, SISTER, OR GRANDPARENT OF AN EMPLOYEE OR AN EMPLOYEE'S SPOUSE; TO AMEND SECTION 59-123-60, RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO MAKE CONTRACTS AND TO PURCHASE, SELL, OR LEASE REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR ITS AUTHORIZED PURPOSES UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 9-1-1795 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE LIMITATION ON THE AMOUNT OF EARNINGS IN A FISCAL YEAR A RETIREE MAY RECEIVE FROM A COVERED EMPLOYER UNDER THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM WITHOUT LOSS OF RETIREMENT BENEFITS DOES NOT APPLY TO THE EARNINGS OF A RETIRED CERTIFIED TEACHER WHO IS EMPLOYED BY A SCHOOL DISTRICT TO TEACH IN THE CLASSROOM IN HIS AREA OF CERTIFICATION IN A CRITICAL ACADEMIC OR GEOGRAPHIC NEED AREA AS DEFINED BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, AND TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE BY WHICH A RETIRED TEACHER MAY BE EMPLOYED; TO NAME THE BRIDGE TO BE BUILT REPLACING THE JOHN P. GRACE BRIDGE AND THE SILAS N. PEARMAN BRIDGE IN CHARLESTON COUNTY THE "ARTHUR RAVENEL, JR. BRIDGE", AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SHALL ERECT SUCH SIGNS AS APPROPRIATE TO DESIGNATE AND NAME THE NEW BRIDGE OVER THE COOPER RIVER AS THE "ARTHUR RAVENEL, JR. BRIDGE"; TO AMEND CHAPTER 11, TITLE 1, RELATING TO THE GENERAL PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-480 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO HIRE CONSULTANTS OR A MANAGEMENT FIRM TO ASSIST IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION PROGRAM FOR STATE EMPLOYEES, TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO TRANSFER FUNDS FOR THIS PURPOSE, AND TO REQUIRE THE BOARD TO ANNUALLY REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON THE PAYMENTS TO THE CONSULTANTS OR MANAGEMENT FIRM; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-840, RELATING TO DELINQUENT MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING PENALTY FEES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FEES ASSOCIATED WITH DELINQUENT REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE RETENTION OF ADDITIONAL MONIES COLLECTED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING A BUILDING FUND FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-720, RELATING TO ENTITIES ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS, SO AS TO EXTEND ELIGIBILITY TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION, THE PALMETTO STATE TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION, THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, THE SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX ACT, SO AS TO UPDATE THE REFERENCE DATE WHEREBY THIS STATE ADOPTS VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION AND THE APPLICABLE ASSESSMENT RATIO OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY RECEIVING THE FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO RETAINS THAT ASSESSMENT RATIO, THE RESIDENTIAL EXEMPTION FROM SCHOOL OPERATING MILLAGE, AND THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION, IF APPLICABLE, FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR IN WHICH THE OWNERSHIP OR USE OF SUCH PROPERTY CHANGES AND TO MAKE CONFORMING AMENDMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-4-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERMISSIVE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE TAX COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PRESCRIPTION OF TEMPORARY RULES IN THE EVENT OF DAMAGE CAUSED BY WAR, TERRORISM, OR NATURAL DISASTER OR HAZARDOUS MILITARY DUTY; TO AMEND ARTICLE 25, CHAPTER 6, TITLE 12, RELATING TO STATE INCOME TAX CREDITS, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3520 SO AS TO ESTABLISH AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR COSTS INCURRED BY A TAXPAYER FOR HABITAT MANAGEMENT OR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS ON REAL PROPERTY DESIGNATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AS CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THREATENED OR ENDANGERED SPECIES; TO AMEND CHAPTER 15, TITLE 50, RELATING TO NONGAME AND ENDANGERED SPECIES, BY ADDING SECTION 50-15-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES SHALL PROMULGATE REGULATIONS ADDRESSING CRITERIA FOR DESIGNATING LAND AS CERTIFIED MANAGEMENT AREA FOR ENDANGERED SPECIES OR SPECIES IN NEED OF PROTECTION TO QUALIFY FOR THE CREDIT ALLOWED BY THIS SECTION AND ALLOW PERIODIC REVIEW OF THE POPULATIONS OF SPECIES AND CRITERIA FOR CERTIFIED MANAGEMENT AREAS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-139-11 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL ACREDITED BY THE SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS MAY SUBSTITUTE THE SACS PLAN FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ANNUAL UPDATES REQUIRED BY THE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE ACT AND EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY ACT, AND PROVIDE THAT THE REVIEW CYCLE OF A DISTRICT MAY BE ADJUSTED TO COINCIDE WITH THE SACS REVIEW CYCLE OF ITS SCHOOLS; BY ADDING SECTION 17-25-137 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COURT THAT IMPOSES AN ALTERNATIVE SENTENCE UPON A DEFENDANT IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY INJURIES SUSTAINED BY THE DEFENDANT WHILE THE DEFENDANT COMPLETES HIS SENTENCE; BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-395 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REINSTATEMENT FEE FOR A DRIVER'S LICENSE WHICH HAS BEEN SUSPENDED MUST BE REFUNDED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHOSE LICENSE IS SUSPENDED BECAUSE OF THE FAILURE TO PAY A FINE IMPOSED PURSUANT TO A TRAFFIC VIOLATION, AND WHO IS SUBSEQUENTLY ISSUED A CITATION FOR DRIVING UNDER SUSPENSION IN THIS STATE, MUST NOT BE TAKEN INTO CUSTODY IF THE SOLE BASIS FOR THE SUSPENSION IS THE FAILURE TO PAY THE FINE FOR THE TRAFFIC VIOLATION; TO AMEND SECTION 60-11-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY SOUTH CAROLINIANA SOCIETY SHALL SERVE AS A NON-EX OFFICIO MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-136, RELATING TO NO WAKE ZONES ON CERTAIN CREEKS AND COVES ON HILTON HEAD ISLAND AND ON THE NEW RIVER IN BEAUFORT COUNTY, SO AS TO CORRECT A DIRECTIONAL REFERENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-440, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR DRIVING WITHOUT A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CHARGE OF DRIVING A MOTOR VEHICLE WITHOUT A DRIVER'S LICENSE MUST BE DISMISSED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-10-225, RELATING TO PROOF OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CHARGE OF FAILING TO MAINTAIN PROOF THAT A MOTOR VEHICLE IS INSURED MUST BE DISMISSED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-365, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SURRENDER OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AT THE TIME A PERSON SURRENDERS A DRIVER'S LICENSE TO A CLERK OF COURT OR MAGISTRATE, HE ALSO MAY PAY THE FEE REQUIRED TO HAVE HIS DRIVER'S LICENSE REINSTATED; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-390, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FEE FOR REINSTATEMENT OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REINSTATEMENT FEE MAY BE PAID TO THE CLERK OF COURT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 20-7-420, 20-7-1315, AS AMENDED, AND 20-7-1440, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COLLECTION OF CHILD SUPPORT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A CENTRALIZED SYSTEM FOR THE COLLECTION OF WAGE WITHHOLDING; TO AMEND SECTIONS 20-1-220, AS AMENDED, 20-3-235, 20-7-853, 20-7-854, AND 20-7-949, 20-7-957, 44-7-77, 44-63-75, ALL AS AMENDED, AND 43-5-595 AND 43-5-596, RELATING TO THE USE OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS IN CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF ALIEN IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS IN CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-941, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MEANINGS OF RELEVANT CHILD SUPPORT TERMS, SO AS TO DEFINE "DIRECTOR" AND TO REDEFINE "COMPLIANCE WITH AN ORDER OF SUPPORT" AND "LICENSING ENTITY" AND TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR "DIRECTOR"; TO AMEND SECTIONS 20-7-942 AND 20-7-945, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LICENSE REVOCATION PROGRAM, SO AS TO DECREASE THE TIME FOR REVOCATION FROM NINETY DAYS TO FORTY-FIVE DAYS AND TO REQUIRE THE COURT TO FILE AN AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ARREARAGE PAYMENT SCHEDULE WHICH THEN HAS THE FORCE AND EFFECT OF LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF SUPPORT AND INCOME WITHHOLDING ORDERS, SO AS TO CREATE DISCRETION IN THE USE OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1295, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE LIENS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT LIENS CREATED UNDER THIS SECTION MAY BE MAINTAINED BY THE REGISTER OF DEEDS UNDER ESTABLISHED LOCAL PROCEDURES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF ALIEN IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS IN CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-585, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REPORTING ARREARAGES TO CONSUMER CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REPORTING WHEN AN ARREARAGE IS EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-598, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO NEW HIRE REPORTING, SO AS TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FROM CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LIABILITY FOR EMPLOYERS; AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE THE CENTRALIZED SYSTEM FOR THE COLLECTION OF WAGE WITHHOLDING FROM FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-700, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF DUMPING LITTER OR OTHER SOLID WASTE ON PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MONETARY FINE FOR DUMPING LITTER OR SOLID WASTE IN AN AMOUNT LESS THAN FIFTEEN POUNDS IN WEIGHT OR TWENTY-SEVEN CUBIC FEET IN VOLUME AND FOR THE DEPOSIT OF A COLLECTION OF LITTER OR GARBAGE IN AN AREA OR FACILITY NOT INTENDED FOR PUBLIC DEPOSIT OR GARBAGE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PORTION OF THE FINE MUST BE DEPOSITED IN THE STATE'S GENERAL FUND AND USED BY THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR TO FUND A LITTER CONTROL CAMPAIGN; TO PROVIDE THAT IF A FAILURE OF A COMPUTER, SOFTWARE PROGRAM, OR OTHER RELATED COMPUTER DEVICE RESULTING FROM A "YEAR 2000" DATE CHANGE CAUSES A NOTICE OR BILLS, ISSUED BY THE STATE OR A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE, TO BE MAILED OR FORWARDED LATE OR UNTIMELY PROVIDED TO A TAXPAYER, THE TAXPAYER MAY NOT BE PENALIZED OR ASSESSED ANY PENALTIES OR INTEREST FOR MAKING A LATE PAYMENT; BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-2735 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FUND OF NOT MORE THAN NOR LESS THAN TWENTY MILLION DOLLARS FOR A FISCAL YEAR TO REDUCE AD VALOREM TAX ON PERSONAL MOTOR VEHICLES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE REVENUES OF THE FUND, AND TO REQUIRE THE AMOUNTS DISTRIBUTED TO BE USED TO REDUCE PROPERTY TAXES ON PERSONAL MOTOR VEHICLES; AND TO APPROPRIATE SURPLUS REVENUES FOR THE OPERATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT AND PROVIDE FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF THESE SURPLUS REVENUES.

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H. 3699--Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO MAKE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE OPERATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT OF SURPLUS FISCAL YEAR 1998-99 GENERAL FUND REVENUES, TO INCREASE THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR PERSONS WHO HAVE ATTAINED THE AGE OF SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OR WHO ARE BLIND OR PERMANENTLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED, FROM TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS TO FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS OF THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE HOMESTEAD, AND PROVIDE THE SOURCE OF THE FUNDS TO REIMBURSE LOCAL PROPERTY TAXING ENTITIES FOR THE REVENUES NOT COLLECTED BECAUSE OF THE INCREASED EXEMPTION, TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-640, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE PURPOSE OF MONIES GRANTED TO THE COMMISSIONERS OF PILOTAGE AND PROVIDE THAT THESE GRANT FUNDS ARE NOT SUBJECT TO STATE INCOME TAX; BY ADDING CHAPTER 130 IN TITLE 44, RELATING TO HEALTH, ENACTING THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENIORS' PRESCRIPTION DRUG ACT, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE OFFICE OF INSURANCE SERVICES OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN PURCHASING PRESCRIPTION DRUGS TO RESIDENTS OF THIS STATE WHO HAVE ATTAINED AGE SIXTY-FIVE WHO ARE INELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID OR ANY OTHER PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS AND WHOSE ANNUAL INCOME DOES NOT EXCEED TWO HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL PROVERTY LEVEL, TO DEFINE "PRESCRIPTION DRUG" FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROGRAM, AND TO REQUIRE SEMIANNUAL REPORTS TO THE GOVERNOR AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THE EVALUATION OF THE PROGRAM. -- AMENDED TITLE

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H. 3705 -- Reps. Breeland, Bailey, G. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Chellis, Clyburn, Dantzler, Gourdine, Govan, Harrison, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Inabinett, Jennings, Law, Lloyd, McGee, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Neilson, F. Smith, R. Smith, Whipper and Young-Brickell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 25-11-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION OF "VETERAN", REQUIRE THE APPOINTMENT OF A VETERAN TO THE POST OF COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICER OR A NONVETERAN IF A VETERAN BEING CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION IS FOUND TO BE NOT AS QUALIFIED AS A NONVETERAN BEING CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION SHALL DETERMINE THE QUALIFICATIONS OF A COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICER, AND TO PROVIDE FOR A TRAINING COURSE, ACCREDITATION, AND REFRESHER TRAINING. -- AMENDED TITLE

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H. 3735 -- Rep. Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 79, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA REGULATION OF BURGLAR AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEM BUSINESSES ACT, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA ALARM SYSTEM BUSINESS ACT, TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL BOARDS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF THE ALARM SYSTEM INDUSTRY. -- AMENDED TITLE

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H. 3741 -- Reps. Sharpe, Wilkes and Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 2 OF TITLE 48, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUND, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 SO AS TO ENACT THE ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCY FUND ACT WHICH CREATES THE "ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCY FUND", DEFINES ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCIES, REQUIRES THAT ALL FINES AND PENALTIES COLLECTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, NOT OTHERWISE DESIGNATED, TO BE CREDITED TO THE FUND, ESTABLISHES A TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLAR CAP FOR THE FUND, AND PROVIDES FOR USE OF THESE FUNDS; TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 48-2-10 THROUGH. 48-2-90 AS ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 2, TITLE 48 ENTITLED ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUND, TO RENAME CHAPTER 2 OF TITLE 48, AS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUNDS, AND TO DIRECT THE CODE COMMISSIONER TO CHANGE ALL REFERENCES TO CONFORM TO THESE CHANGES, WHEN ECONOMICALLY AND PRACTICALLY FEASIBLE. -- AMENDED TITLE

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H. 3745 -- Reps. Campsen, Altman, Barrett, Barfield, Cato, Cooper, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Gilham, Govan, Hamilton, Harrison, Haskins, Inabinett, Kelley, Leach, Littlejohn, Loftis, McCraw, McMahand, J.H. Neal, Phillips, Pinckney, Sandifer, Sharpe, Simrill, J. Smith, Stille, Tripp, Vaughn, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Lourie and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MARRIAGE, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE "SOUTH CAROLINA FAMILY RESPECT ACT", TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA FAMILY RESPECT PAMPHLET, AND TO PROVIDE TO WHOM THE PAMPHLET IS DISTRIBUTED; TO AMEND SECTION 20-1-240, RELATING TO INFORMATION GIVEN TO MARRIAGE APPLICANTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE APPLICANTS RECEIVE THE SOUTH CAROLINA FAMILY RESPECT PAMPHLET; TO AMEND SECTION 44-63-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF CERTIFIED COPIES OF BIRTH CERTIFICATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE FAMILY RESPECT PAMPHLET IS INCLUDED WITH EACH CERTIFIED COPY OF THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE; TO AMEND SECTION 44-122-40, RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF COUNTY FUNDED ADOLESCENT PREGNANCY PREVENTION INITIATIVES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION AND DISCUSSION OF THE FAMILY RESPECT PAMPHLET WITH ADOLESCENTS INVOLVED IN THE INITIATIVES; TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 53, RELATING TO THE CELEBRATION OF SPECIAL DAYS, BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A FAMILY RESPECT DAY ON THE FRIDAY IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING MOTHER'S DAY; TO ADD SECTION 53-3-150 TO PROVIDE THAT THE WEEK WHICH INCLUDES THE ELEVENTH DAY OF NOVEMBER IN EACH YEAR IS DESIGNATED AS "PATRIOTISM WEEK" IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO PROVIDE THE GOVERNOR SHALL ISSUE COMMEMORATIVE PROCLAMATIONS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND PUBLIC AGENCIES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS SHALL BE ENCOURAGED TO OBSERVE THE WEEK; TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA RELIGION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACT OF 2000", BY ADDING SECTION 59-17-140 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THIS STATE SHALL CONDUCT ANNUAL IN-SERVICE TRAINING FOR TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS REGARDING CONSTITUTIONALLY AND STATUTORILY PERMITTED SCHOOL RELIGIOUS EXERCISES AND EXPRESSIONS; AND TO ADD SECTION 59-17-135 SO AS TO PROVIDE SCHOOL BOARDS MUST DEVELOP POLICIES ADDRESSING CHARACTER EDUCATION AND ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO EXHIBIT APPROPRIATE AND RESPECTFUL CONDUCT TOWARD PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES. -- AMENDED TITLE

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H. 3750 -- Reps. Walker, Allison, Altman, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Beck, H. Brown, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Easterday, Edge, Fleming, Gilham, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hinson, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Martin, Mason, McCraw, McGee, M. McLeod, B. Meacham, Miller, Neilson, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Simrill, D. Smith, R. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Webb, Whatley, Wilder, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young-Brickell and Lucas: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-43-225 SO AS TO PROVIDE A REVISED MULTIPLE LOT DISCOUNT FOR PROPERTY TAX PURPOSES FOR SUBDIVISION LOTS IN A CONDITIONAL OR FINAL PLAT FILED AFTER 2000, PROVIDE THE METHOD FOR CALCULATING THE REVISED DISCOUNT, AND MAKE THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 12-43-225 NONSEVERABLE IF FOUND INVALID BY A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION AND IN SUCH INSTANCE REVERTING TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 12- 43-224 IN CALCULATING THE MULTIPLE LOT DISCOUNT, AND TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO AMEND THE 2000 INDEX OF TAXPAYING ABILITY UP TO JULY 1, 2000. -- AMENDED TITLE

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H. 3769 -- Reps. Miller, Allen, Bales, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, J. Brown, Cato, Cobb-Hunter, Gilham, Hayes, J. Hines, Howard, Inabinett, Kennedy, Knotts, Lanford, Lloyd, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, McCraw, McMahand, B. Meacham, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, Neilson, Rhoad, Sheheen, F. Smith, J. Smith, Trotter and Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-45, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AGENCIES TRANSFERRED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT RESTRUCTURING; TO AMEND SECTION 3-5-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COASTAL DIVISION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL; TO AMEND SECTION 49-6-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AQUATIC PLANT MANAGEMENT COUNCIL, ITS MEMBERSHIP, POWERS, AND DUTIES; TO AMEND CHAPTER 39, TITLE 48, RELATING TO COASTAL TIDELANDS AND WETLANDS; TO AMEND SECTION 48-55-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AWARD; TO AMEND SECTION 49-6-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MEMBERSHIP ON THE AQUATIC PLANT MANAGEMENT COUNCIL; TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-390, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO JURISDICTION OVER NATURAL SHELLFISH DEPOSITS, ALL SO AS TO RECREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA COASTAL COUNCIL AND TO TRANSFER ALL POWERS AND DUTIES FROM THE COASTAL DIVISION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA COASTAL COUNCIL; AND PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 39, TITLE 48 TO REVISE THE APPOINTMENT PROCESS FOR MEMBERS OF THE COASTAL COUNCIL TO CLARIFY ADVERTISEMENT PROCEDURES FOR PERMIT PUBLIC NOTICE; TO REQUIRE PERMIT APPLICANTS OF MARINA AND COMMERCIAL DOCK FACILITIES TO DEMONSTRATE A NEED FOR THE FACILITIES BEFORE THE APPLICATION IS CONSIDERED; TO REVISE PERMIT CONSIDERATIONS AFFECTING SHELLFISH AND MARINE LIFE AND WILDLIFE; AND TO REQUIRE THE COUNCIL TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PERMIT APPLICATION IF REQUESTED BY A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

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H. 3770 -- Reps. Cato, Wilkins, Tripp, Sandifer, Rice and Easterday: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-7-75 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 7, TITLE 41, CONCERNING "THE RIGHT TO WORK" AND TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN POWERS AND IMPART DUTIES TO CARRY THIS OUT; BY ADDING SECTION 41-7-100 SO AS TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 7, TITLE 41, AND TO REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW OF PENALTIES ASSESSED; TO AMEND SECTION 41-7-30 RELATING TO PROHIBITING AN EMPLOYER FROM REQUIRING OR PROHIBITING MEMBERSHIP IN A LABOR ORGANIZATION AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE PROHIBITION AN AGREEMENT OR PRACTICE THAT HAS THE EFFECT OF REQUIRING SUCH MEMBERSHIP AND TO PROHIBIT A LABOR ORGANIZATION FROM INDUCING AN EMPLOYER TO VIOLATE THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 41-7-40 RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY TO DEDUCT LABOR ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP DUES FROM WAGES SO AS TO AUTHORIZE SUCH DEDUCTION IF AN EMPLOYEE ENTERS A WRITTEN AGREEMENT AUTHORIZING THE DEDUCTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 41-7-90 RELATING TO REMEDIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF RIGHTS SO AS TO CREATE A PRIVATE CAUSE OF ACTION ON BEHALF OF AN EMPLOYEE AGGRIEVED BY VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTER.

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H. 3782 -- Reps. Campsen, Barfield, Barrett, Beck, Bowers, Cato, Cotty, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Gilham, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Haskins, Klauber, Koon, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Maddox, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, B. Meacham, Miller, J.H. Neal, Quinn, Rice, Robinson, Sandifer, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, J. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Vaughn, Whatley, Whipper and Woodrum: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION INCENTIVES ACT" AMENDING THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3515 SO AS TO ALLOW AN INCOME TAX CREDIT EQUAL TO TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE VALUE OF A FEDERAL INCOME TAX CHARITABLE DEDUCTION FOR A GIFT OF LAND FOR CONSERVATION OR FOR A QUALIFIED CONSERVATION CONTRIBUTION OF A QUALIFIED REAL PROPERTY INTEREST LOCATED IN THIS STATE WHEN DONATED AFTER MAY 31, 2001, TO PROVIDE A CAP ON THIS CREDIT AND TO DEFINE THE LANDS OVER WHICH THESE EASEMENTS APPLY WHICH ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THESE CREDITS, TO PROVIDE A CARRY FORWARD OF UNUSED CREDIT AND MAKE THE UNUSED CREDIT TRANSFERABLE UPON NOTICE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE WITH THE CREDIT RETAINING ALL ITS ATTRIBUTES IN THE HANDS OF THE TRANSFEREE AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 IN CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 50, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE CONSERVATION GRANT FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PURPOSE, GOVERNANCE, AND SOURCE OF FUNDS FOR THIS FUND, INCLUDING THE PROMOTION OF DONATIONS OF LANDS AND CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE FUND TO MAKE GRANTS IN FURTHERANCE OF THIS PURPOSE, NOT INCLUDING GRANTS TO PURCHASE ANY INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY, TO AMEND SECTION 62-3-715, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TRANSACTIONS AUTHORIZED FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA PROBATE CODE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OR TRUSTEE, AS APPLICABLE, WITH THE CONSENT OF ALL AFFECTED PARTIES TO MAKE A DONATION OF A QUALIFIED CONSERVATION EASEMENT OR DONATION OF LAND TO OBTAIN A FEDERAL ESTATE TAX AND STATE INCOME TAX CREDIT BENEFIT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE METHOD TO OBTAIN THE CONSENT OF PERSONS OTHERWISE UNABLE TO GIVE SUCH CONSENT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-130, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "SALES PRICE" FOR SALES AND USE TAX PURPOSES, SO AS TO DEFINE SALES PRICE FOR PURPOSES OF THE SALE OF AN "AUDIOVISUAL MASTER", AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES TAX, SO AS TO EXEMPT THE SALE OF AUDIOVISUAL MASTERS MADE OR USED BY A PRODUCTION COMPANY MAKING VISUAL AND AUDIO IMAGES FOR FIRST GENERATION REPRODUCTION, AND TO WAIVE TAXES, PENALTIES, AND INTEREST DUE ON SALES AND USE TAX UNDER PAYMENTS RELATING TO PRIOR TRANSACTIONS ARISING FROM THE SALE OR USE OF AUDIOVISUAL MASTERS; TO AMEND SECTION 4-12-10 AND SECTION 4-12-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF FEES IN LIEU OF TAXES AND THE APPLICATION OF THE FEE TO ELIGIBLE PROJECTS, SO AS TO EXTEND THE BENEFITS OF SUCH FEE AGREEMENTS TO SPONSORS AND SPONSOR AFFILIATES OF THE PROJECTS RATHER THAN A SINGLE ENTITY, AND TO ELIMINATE APPLICATION OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE "CONTROLLED GROUP OF CORPORATIONS" PRINCIPLES TO INVESTORS, AND TO INCLUDE TYPES OF INTERESTS OTHER THAN RECORD TITLE FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR FEE AGREEMENTS, AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-44-30, AS AMENDED, 12-44-40, 12-44-120, AND 12-44-130, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, TRANSFER OF INTERESTS, TERMINATION OR AMENDMENT , AND MINIMUM INVESTMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR PURPOSES OF THE FEE IN LIEU OF TAX SIMPLIFICATION ACT, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE SINGLE ENTITY REQUIREMENT FOR A SPONSOR AND ELIMINATE APPLICATION OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE "CONTROLLED GROUP OF CORPORATIONS" PRINCIPLES TO SPONSORS AND TO INCLUDE TYPES OF INTERESTS OTHER THAN RECORD TITLE FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR FEE AGREEMENTS; BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-223A SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A COUNTY GOVERNING BODY BY ORDINANCE TO LIMIT THE INCREASE IN REAL PROPERTY VALUE TO FIFTEEN PERCENT AS THE RESULT OF A COUNTYWIDE REASSESSMENT AND EQUALIZATION PROGRAM AND TO SPECIFY THE APPLICATION OF THIS PROVISION, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS AND AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY GOVERNING BODY TO ALLOW THE ORDINANCE TO APPLY RETROACTIVELY, TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-2510, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT NOTICES AND OBJECTIONS THERETO, SO AS TO INCLUDE VALUES AS LIMITED UNDER SECTION 12-37-223A ABOVE AS PART OF WHAT THESE ASSESSMENT NOTICES MUST CONTAIN, IF APPLICABLE, AND TO REPEAL SECTION 12-37-223, RELATING TO AUTHORIZATIONS TO A COUNTY TO LIMIT INCREASES IN THE VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3360, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO JOBS TAX CREDIT, SO AS TO INCLUDE AND DEFINE A "TECHNOLOGY INTENSIVE FACILITY" AS A QUALIFYING FACILITY, TO ADD SECTION 12-6-3415 SO AS TO PROVIDE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENDITURES, TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE INTENT FOR THE ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT OF 1995, SO AS TO INCLUDE TECHNOLOGY INTENSIVE FACILITIES, TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR THE ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT, SO AS TO DEFINE "TECHNOLOGY EMPLOYEE", TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A JOB DEVELOPMENT CREDIT UNDER THE ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE EMPLOYEE RELOCATION EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH NEW OR EXPANDED TECHNOLOGY INTENSIVE FACILITIES AND RETRAINING EXPENSES FOR TECHNOLOGY EMPLOYEES, TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MAXIMUM SALES AND USE TAX, SO AS TO DELETE THE CAP ON TAX FOR THE SALE OR USE OF MACHINERY FOR RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT, AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES TAX, AND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM THE SALES TAX AND PROPERTY TAX MACHINES USED DIRECTLY AND PRIMARILY FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT. -- AMENDED TITLE

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H. 3786 -- Rep. Fleming: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-15, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS TO RUN AS A CANDIDATE IN A GENERAL ELECTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATEMENT OF INTENTION OF CANDIDACY MUST CONTAIN A STATEMENT THAT THE CANDIDATE MEETS, OR WILL MEET BY THE TIME THE GENERAL ELECTION, THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE PARTICULAR OFFICE SOUGHT; TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO NOTICE OF CANDIDACY AND PLEDGE, SO AS TO INCLUDE CANDIDATES NOMINATED BY POLITICAL PARTY CONVENTION, PROVIDE THAT A CANDIDATE MUST CERTIFY THAT HE MEETS, OR WILL MEET BY THE TIME OF THE GENERAL ELECTION, THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE PARTICULAR OFFICE SOUGHT; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CERTIFICATION OF NAMES OF PRIMARY CANDIDATES, SO AS TO REQUIRE WRITTEN CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE THAT POLITICAL PARTIES MUST VERIFY QUALIFICATIONS OF CANDIDATES PRIOR TO CERTIFICATION.--AMENDED SHORT TITLE

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H. 3804 -- Reps. Knotts, Whatley, Seithel, Koon, McGee, Wilkins, Harrison, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Beck, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Gilham, Gourdine, Hamilton, Haskins, Hawkins, Hinson, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Law, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lourie, Lucas, Mason, McCraw, M. McLeod, B. Meacham, Miller, J.H. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Phillips, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, J. Smith, Stuart, Taylor, Tripp, Trotter, Walker, Webb, Whipper, Wilder, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 10-11-320, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF CARRYING OR DISCHARGING A FIREARM, EXPLOSIVE, OR INCENDIARY DEVICE OF THE CAPITOL GROUNDS, SO AS TO REMOVE REFERENCES TO EXPLOSIVE OR INCENDIARY DEVICE; TO ADD SECTION 10-11-325 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE OFFENSE OF POSSESSING, TRANSPORTING, OR DETONATING AN EXPLOSIVE, DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE, OR INCENDIARY DEVICE ON THE CAPITOL GROUNDS OR WITHIN THE CAPITOL BUILDING, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 10-11- 360, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PENALTIES FOR COMMITTING CERTAIN OFFENSES ON THE CAPITOL GROUNDS, SO AS TO CREATE AN EXCEPTION FOR THE OFFENSE OF POSSESSING, TRANSPORTING, OR DETONATING AN EXPLOSIVE; TO AMEND SECTION 16-8-10, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN CIVIL DISORDER OFFENSES, SO AS TO ADD CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 16-8-20, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF TEACHING OR DEMONSTRATING THE USE OF FIREARMS OR EXPLOSIVE DEVICES, SO AS TO ADD DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE; TO AMEND CHAPTER 23, TITLE 16, RELATING TO WEAPONS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS RELATING TO BOMBS, DESTRUCTIVE DEVICES, AND WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION, TO PROHIBIT THE MANUFACTURE, TRANSPORTATION, POSSESSION, OR USE OF BOMBS, DESTRUCTIVE DEVICES, AND WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 16-11-540, 16-11-550, AND 16-11-555 ALL RELATING TO OFFENSES INVOLVING AN EXPLOSIVE OR INCENDIARY. -- AMENDED TITLE

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Returned by Senate With Amendment

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Ratified

H. 3808 -- Reps. Kelley, Keegan, Witherspoon, Edge, Miller, Simrill, Rhoad, Altman, Barrett, Battle, Campsen, Davenport, Emory, Limehouse, R. Smith, Vaughn, Walker and Wilkes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-24-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEEDS EXEMPTED FROM THE STATE'S DEED RECORDING FEE, SO AS TO ALLOW AN EXEMPTION FOR DEEDS THAT TRANSFER REALTY FROM AN AGENT TO THE AGENT'S PRINCIPAL IN WHICH THE REALTY WAS PURCHASED WITH FUNDS OF THE PRINCIPAL; AND TO AMEND SECTION 33-44-211, RELATING TO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES SUBMITTING ANNUAL REPORTS TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DATE FOR SUBMITTING SUCH REPORTS ON OR BEFORE THE FIFTEENTH DAY OF THE THIRD MONTH FOLLOWING THE CLOSE OF THE TAXABLE YEAR. -- AMENDED TITLE

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Ratified

H. 3811 -- Reps. Wilkins and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 355 OF 1994, RELATING TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ENABLING ACT OF 1994 AND THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE REPEAL OF VARIOUS STATE AND LOCAL PROVISIONS OF LAW PERTAINING TO PLANNING AND ZONING BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES, SO AS TO EXTEND FROM MAY 3, 1999, UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 1999, THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE REPEAL OF THESE STATE AND LOCAL PROVISIONS OF LAW AND THE DATE BY WHICH ALL LOCAL PLANNING PROGRAMS MUST BE IN CONFORMITY WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ENABLING ACT OF 1994.

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H. 3827 -- Reps. W. McLeod, Wilder and Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-1140, 9-9-50, AND 9-11-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CREDITED SERVICE FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND THE POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO ALLOW SERVICE IN THE SELECTED RESERVE OF ANY OF THE RESERVE COMPONENTS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES TO BE ESTABLISHED AND TO PROVIDE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTABLISHING SUCH SERVICE.

Co-Sponsor Added

H. 3828 -- Reps. Witherspoon, Sharpe and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 46, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AGRICULTURE BY ADDING CHAPTER 30, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE TOBACCO INDEMNIFICATION AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION COMMISSION AND FUND, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE MONIES RECEIVED BY THE STATE PURSUANT TO THE MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH TOBACCO PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS; AND TO AMEND TITLE 44, RELATING TO HEALTH, BY ADDING CHAPTER 126, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA TOBACCO SETTLEMENT FOUNDATION AND FUND AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES, AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF MONIES RECEIVED BY THE STATE PURSUANT TO THE MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE TOBACCO PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS.

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H. 3831 -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 57-25-190, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMPENSATION FOR THE REMOVAL OF OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGNS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NOTWITHSTANDING A COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL ZONING PLAN, ORDINANCE, OR RESOLUTION, OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGNS CONFORMING TO THE STATE HIGHWAY ADVERTISING CONTROL ACT AND AFFECTED BY STATE HIGHWAY PROJECTS MAY BE RELOCATED PURSUANT TO SPECIFIED FEDERAL PROVISIONS OF LAW TO A POSITION WHICH IS PERPENDICULAR TO THE RIGHT OF WAY OF THE ORIGINAL SIGN SITE, OR MAY BE ALTERED SO THAT NO PORTION OF THE SIGN OVERHANGS THE RIGHT OF WAY. -- AMENDED TITLE

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Ratified

H. 3863 -- Reps. Campsen, Altman, Barrett, Beck, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Gilham, Hamilton, Haskins, Klauber, Leach, Loftis, Mason, Rice, Robinson, Sharpe, Simrill, R. Smith, Taylor, Vaughn, Hawkins and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST A PERSON, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-90, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOR PURPOSES OF ALL OFFENSES ARISING OUT OF THE UNLAWFUL KILLING OR BATTERY OF ANY PERSON, THE TERM "PERSON" INCLUDES AN UNBORN CHILD AT EVERY STAGE OF GESTATION IN UTERO FROM CONCEPTION UNTIL LIVE BIRTH, AND TO PROVIDE FOR EXCLUSIONS.

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H. 3864 -- Reps. Witherspoon, Delleney, Barfield and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FISH, GAME, AND WILDLIFE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 14 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA ALLIGATOR FARMING ACT OF 1999"; TO DEFINE "ALLIGATOR FARM", "ALLIGATOR FARMER", "ALLIGATOR PART", "ALLIGATOR PARTS DEALER", "DIRECTOR", "DEPARTMENT", AND "TRANSPORT"; TO PROVIDE FOR ENGAGING IN THE BUSINESS OF PROPAGATING ALLIGATORS; TO PROVIDE FOR ALLIGATOR FARMING LICENSING AND FEES; TO PROVIDE FOR MARKETING, TAKING, TAGGING, AND TRANSPORTATION OF ALLIGATOR CARCASSES AND SKINS IN ACCORDANCE WITH REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES; TO REQUIRE AND PROVIDE FOR PROPERTY RIGHTS IN CERTAIN ALLIGATORS AND PARTS THEREOF; TO PROVIDE FOR LICENSES AND FEES FOR ALLIGATOR PARTS DEALERS, RETAIL, AND RESTAURANTS; TO PROVIDE FOR ALLIGATOR PARTS TRANSACTION FORMS, BILLS OF SALE, AND RETENTION OR INSPECTION OF RECORDS OR BILLS OF SALE RELATING TO ALLIGATOR TRANSACTIONS; TO PROVIDE FOR ALLIGATOR PARTS TAGS; TO PROVIDE FOR TAGGING AND SHIPMENT OF ALLIGATOR SKINS; TO PROVIDE FOR A SEVERANCE TAX ON ALLIGATOR SKINS; TO PROHIBIT THE TAKING OR POSSESSION OF ALLIGATORS OR THEIR EGGS, SKINS, OR PARTS, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN; TO PROVIDE FOR THE REVOCATION OF LICENSES ISSUED UNDER THIS CHAPTER UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO PROVIDE FOR CONFISCATION OF CERTAIN ALLIGATOR SKINS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISBURSEMENT OF LICENSE FEES AND TAXES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE EFFECT UPON LICENSES ISSUED UNDER THIS CHAPTER IN THE EVENT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PLACES ALLIGATORS IN AN ENDANGERED SPECIES STATUS; TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES AND FORFEITURES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS CHAPTER AND REGULATIONS PROMULGATED UNDER IT; AND TO PROVIDE FOR EXEMPTIONS FROM CERTAIN PENALTIES FOR PERSONS TAKING, POSSESSING, STORING, TRANSPORTING, PROCESSING, SELLING, OFFERING FOR SALE, BUYING, OR SHIPPING OF AN AMERICAN ALLIGATOR (ALLIGATOR MISSISSIPPIENSIS) OR EGGS, PARTS, OR PRODUCTS OF AN ALLIGATOR RAISED BY AN ALLIGATOR FARMER ON AN ALLIGATOR FARM PURSUANT TO THIS CHAPTER.

Co-Sponsor Added

H. 3870 -- Reps. J. Smith, Harrison, Altman, Bailey, Bales, Campsen, Dantzler, Davenport, Edge, Emory, Harvin, Hayes, Keegan, Kelley, Lloyd, Lourie, Mack, Martin, McGee, Ott, Sandifer, Sharpe and Stuart: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-35-920, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FILING FOREIGN JUDGMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE A MEANING OF CONTESTED JUDGMENT AND PROVIDE NO ENCUMBRANCE OF THE JUDGMENT DEBTOR'S PROPERTY IN A CONTESTED JUDGMENT CASE IS ENFORCEABLE UNLESS CERTAIN FACTS ARE SHOWN TO THE COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 15-35-940, RELATING TO A DEBTOR'S MOTION FOR RELIEF FROM FOREIGN JUDGMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE JUDGMENT CREDITOR MAY MOVE FOR ENFORCEMENT AFTER THE APPEALS ARE CONCLUDED AND THE JUDGMENT IS NOT FURTHER CONTESTED; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 15-59-40 THROUGH 15-59-80, RELATING TO MONIES PAID INTO COURT; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 25, TITLE 17, RELATING TO JUDGMENT AGAINST PERSONS CONVICTED OF CRIME, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA NOTORIETY FOR PROFIT ACT" WHICH SHALL PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE RECOVERY OF PROFITS OBTAINED OR GENERATED FROM THE COMMISSION OF A CRIME BY ELIGIBLE PERSONS OR BY THE STATE OFFICE OF VICTIM ASSISTANCE. -- AMENDED TITLE

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Concurrence and Enrolled

Ratified

H. 3873 -- Reps. D. Smith, Robinson, Quinn, Kelley, Sharpe, McGee, Law, Edge, Harrison, B. Meacham, Allison, Altman, Bailey, Barrett, Beck, Campsen, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cotty, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Hamilton, Haskins, Hinson, Jennings, Koon, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Mason, Rice, Rodgers, Sandifer, Simrill, J. Smith, R. Smith, Vaughn, Walker, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT DURING ITS ANNUAL SESSION, EACH HOUSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL MEET ON TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY OF EACH WEEK IN STATEWIDE SESSION AND ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY OF EACH WEEK IN LOCAL SESSION.

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H. 3875 -- Reps. Robinson and H. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-11-440, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF GENERAL TAX INCREASES OR NEW GENERAL TAXES IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT OR IN SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACTS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT IN SUCH ACTS ANY PERMANENT LAW PROVISIONS AFFECTING THE VARIOUS STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS.

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H. 3889 -- Rep. Edge: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 32, TITLE 27, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VACATION TIMESHARING PLANS BY ADDING ARTICLE 3, SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE FORECLOSURE OF LIENS ON TIMESHARE ESTATES; AND TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 27-32-10 THROUGH 27-32-250 AS ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 32, TITLE 27, ENTITLED "VACATION TIME SHARING PLANS".

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Ratified

H. 3903 -- Reps. Edge and Kelley: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 7, TITLE 5, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS, FUNCTIONS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF MUNICIPALITIES, SO AS TO ADD SECTION 5-7- 145, PROVIDING THAT COASTAL MUNICIPALITIES HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE LIFEGUARD AND OTHER RELATED SAFETY SERVICES ALONG THE PUBLIC BEACHES WITHIN THEIR CORPORATE LIMITS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE MUNICIPALITIES MAY CONTRACT WITH PRIVATE BEACH SAFETY COMPANIES TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES, TO PROVIDE CONDITIONS TO BE SATISFIED IN THE CONTRACTING PROCESS, TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ITS AUTHORITY TO GRANT FRANCHISES IN AREAS OUTSIDE THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF MUNICIPALITIES WITHIN THE COUNTY IN THE MANNER PROVIDED BY LAW FOR MUNICIPALITIES AND SUBJECT TO THE SAME LIMITATIONS INCLUDES THE AUTHORITY TO GRANT FRANCHISES FOR THE USE OF PUBLIC BEACHES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 5-7-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE MUNICIPALITIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE AUTHORITY TO GRANT FRANCHISES FOR THE USE OF PUBLIC BEACHES.

Debate Adjourned

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Tabled

H. 3914 -- Reps. Cato, Hayes and Mason: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-39-90, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CANCELLATION OF INSURANCE CONTRACTS BY PREMIUM SERVICE COMPANIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE WHEN THE INSURER RETURNS GROSS UNEARNED PREMIUMS DUE UNDER THE INSURANCE CONTRACT TO THE PREMIUM SERVICE COMPANY WHICH FINANCED THE PREMIUM, THAT THE GROSS UNEARNED PREMIUMS DUE ON PERSONAL LINES INSURANCE CONTRACTS FINANCED BY PREMIUM SERVICE COMPANIES MUST BE COMPUTED ON A PRO RATA BASIS. -- AMENDED TITLE

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H. 3925 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 55, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT, SO AS TO REVISE AND ADD DEFINITIONS, TO CHANGE REFERENCES FROM "WATER SUPPLY" TO "WATER SYSTEM", TO REVISE VARIOUS PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION PERMIT REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING REVISING THE WATER SYSTEM CLASSIFICATIONS, TO ESTABLISH WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM CLASSIFICATIONS, TO CONFORM REFERENCES AND TERMS TO THE REVISED DEFINITIONS, TO REVISE AN EXEMPTION RELATING TO RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN RESERVOIRS, TO CLARIFY THE PENALTY FOR CONTINUOUS PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM VIOLATIONS, TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT ANNUAL WATER SYSTEM FEES MUST BE ESTABLISHED ANNUALLY IN THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE FEES MUST BE ESTABLISHED IN REGULATION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-23-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN CONNECTION WITH ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS OPERATORS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "OPERATOR" AND ADD DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-23-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSURE AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VARIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS OPERATORS, SO AS TO REQUIRE A WELL DRILLER TO FURNISH PROOF OF A SURETY BOND; BY ADDING SECTION 40-23-230 SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR LICENSURE, INCLUDING RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS AND GRANDFATHER PROVISIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 40-23-280 SO AS TO PROVIDE BOND REQUIREMENTS; BY ADDING SECTION 40-23-300 SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATION CLASSIFICATIONS FOR OPERATORS OF WATER TREATMENT FACILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR VARIOUS CLASSES OF LICENSURE FOR SUCH WATER TREATMENT OPERATORS; BY ADDING SECTION 40-23-305 SO AS TO REQUIRE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS TO BE LICENSED IN THE APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION CLASS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 40-23-310 SO AS TO REQUIRE A WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FACILITY OPERATOR TO BE LICENSED UNDER THE APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION CLASS AND TO PROVIDE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS FOR VARIOUS CLASSES OF OPERATORS. -- AMENDED TITLE

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H. 3927 -- Reps. Sharpe and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN THE SOLID WASTE POLICY AND MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1991, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-50 RELATING TO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT POLICY AND GOALS, SO AS TO REVISE THE STATE REDUCTION GOAL TO BE THREE AND ONE-HALF POUNDS PER DAY OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE, TO REVISE THE STATE RECYCLE GOAL TO BE THIRTY-FIVE PERCENT OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE, AND TO DEFINE "MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE"; TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND ANNUAL REPORT, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SUCCESS OF MUNICIPALITIES IN ACHIEVING SOLID WASTE RECYCLING AND REDUCTION GOALS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE ANNUAL REPORT AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES TO OBTAIN RECYCLING DATA; TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-80 RELATING TO COUNTY AND REGIONAL SOLID WASTE PLANS AND GOVERNMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION AUTHORIZING A TEN DOLLAR FEE ON ALL SOLID WASTE GENERATED OUT OF STATE AND DISPOSED OF IN STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-110 RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING, SO AS TO INCLUDE DEVELOPMENT OF PROGRAMS FOR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT AND TO ESTABLISH REDUCTION AND RECYCLING EDUCATION GRANTS FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT TRUST FUND, SO AS TO INCLUDE FUNDING FOR GRANTS TO PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, AND UNIVERSITIES FOR WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE WASTE TIRE GRANT TRUST FUND TO THE WASTE TIRE TRUST FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-130 RELATING TO THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT GRANT PROGRAM, SO AS TO SPECIFY THAT GRANT FUNDS TO SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES MUST BE USED FOR WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND TO REQUIRE THAT GRANTS BE MADE AVAILABLE TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE IN CARRYING OUT THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THE SOLID WASTE POLICY AND MANAGEMENT ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STATE GOVERNMENT RECYCLING PROGRAMS, SO AS TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES AND STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL REPORT ON THEIR SOURCE SEPARATION AND RECYCLING PROGRAMS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-150 RELATING TO DISPOSAL OF PACKAGING AND PLASTICS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR OF PLASTIC RESIN CONTAINERS TO ADOPT A LABELING CODE THAT WILL ASSIST IN SEGREGATION AND COLLECTION OF THAT RESIN FOR RECYCLING; TO AMEND SECTION 44- 96-160, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DISPOSAL OF USED OIL, SO AS TO ALSO PROHIBIT DISPOSAL OF USED OIL FILTERS IN LANDFILLS UNLESS THE FILTER HAS BEEN REDUCED IN VOLUME OR HOT DRAINED; TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DISPOSAL OF WASTE TIRES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A TIPPING FEE OF ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS PER TON OF WASTE TIRES, TO PROHIBIT DISPOSAL OF WASTE TIRES AT ANY FACILITY OTHER THAN A PERMITTED SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY, TO RECOMMEND THAT WASTE TIRES BE MANAGED AT CERTAIN FACILITIES, TO REVISE PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING REFUNDS ON WASTE TIRES DELIVERED TO A FACILITY OUT OF STATE, TO AUTHORIZE WASTE TIRE TRUST FUND MONIES TO BE USED TO PROMOTE THE RECYCLING OF WASTE TIRES, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS ESTABLISHING RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR TIRE HAULERS AND MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL FACILITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-180, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DISPOSAL OF LEAD-ACID BATTERIES, SO AS TO REQUIRE PERSONS SELLING THESE BATTERIES TO POST A NOTICE CONCERNING DISPOSAL REQUIREMENTS IN A PLACE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-290, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CERTAIN PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS FOR PERMITTING A SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO CERTAIN PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS FOR PERMITTING A NEW OR AN EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY AND TO DELETE OBSOLETE TIMELINES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-350 RELATING TO MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE INCINERATOR ASH, SO AS TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF THIS ASH IN A SOLID WASTE LANDFILL; TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-470 RELATING TO FACILITY ISSUES NEGOTIATION PROCESS, SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM "AFFECTED COUNTY" AND TO REVISE CERTAIN APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY PERMITS; TO REPEAL SECTION 44-96-230 RELATING TO THE STATE RECYCLING SYMBOL; TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND ANNUAL REPORT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DATE FOR SUBMITTING THE ANNUAL REPORT; AND TO ADD SECTION 44- 96-165 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO HAVE AN INDEPENDENT AUDIT CONDUCTED ON THE REVENUES AND DISBURSEMENTS FROM THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT TRUST FUND, THE WASTE TIRE TRUST FUND, AND THE PETROLEUM FUND. -- AMENDED TITLE

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H. 3968 -- Reps. Jennings, Kennedy, Haskins, F. Smith, Simrill, Askins, Bailey, Battle, Bowers, Cato, Chellis, Davenport, J. Hines, M. Hines, Kirsh, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McGee, W. McLeod, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Rice, R. Smith, Taylor, Webb, Witherspoon, Young-Brickell, Barrett, Sandifer, Wilkins, Walker, Allen and Neilson: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TAXATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 22 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION, LICENSING, TAXATION, AND CIVIL AND CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT OF VIDEO GAME MACHINES WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE, ARCADE GAME MACHINES, AND OTHER DEVICES INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO VEST PRIMARY ENFORCEMENT AND REGULATORY POWERS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, TO PROVIDE FOR LICENSE FEES ON MACHINE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, TECHNICIANS, OWNERS, AND OPERATORS, TO PROVIDE LICENSE FEES FOR MACHINES AND LICENSED ESTABLISHMENTS, TO PROVIDE FOR AN IMPOSITION OF TAXES ON NET MACHINE INCOME AND ON PLAYER WINNINGS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF REVENUES GENERATED BY THIS CHAPTER, TO PROVIDE FOR LOCATION RESTRICTIONS AND CASINO PROHIBITIONS AND THE PHASING OUT OF EXISTING CASINOS, TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLIC NOTICE AND OTHER NOTIFICATION PROVISIONS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH AND REQUIREMENTS UNDER WHICH THESE MACHINES MAY BE PLAYED INCLUDING PROHIBITING THE OFFERING OF INDUCEMENTS, THE REGULATION OF ADVERTISING, AND CERTAIN LIMITATIONS ON BETS AND WINNINGS, TO PROVIDE FOR TECHNICAL STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THESE MACHINES AND THEIR EQUIPMENT, TO PROVIDE FOR BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS OF PERSONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OF THESE MACHINES AND THE ACTIONS THE DEPARTMENT MAY TAKE AS A RESULT OF THE BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS, TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR LICENSE REVOCATIONS AND PENALTIES, TO PERMIT CIVIL ACTIONS UNDER SPECIFIED CONDITIONS FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS, TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES MAY ALSO LICENE AND TAX THESE MACHINES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR SEPARATE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE REGULATION, LICENSING, TAXATION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF ARCADE GAME MACHINES AND OTHER AMUSEMENT DEVICES INCLUDING A PROVISION THAT PROHIBITS CASH WINNINGS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-3370, RELATING TO BOND REQUIRED PRIOR TO A TAXPAYER APPEAL TO CIRCUIT COURT, SO AS TO REQUIRE A BOND OF A PERSON APPEALING CERTAIN VIDEO GAME MACHINE VIOLATIONS TO THE CIRCUIT COURT AND TO PROVIDE CIVIL MONETARY SANCTIONS IF THE APPEAL IS UNSUCCESSFUL; TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-580, RELATING TO PROHIBITED ACTS REGARDING BEER AND WINE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ACTIVITIES AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 22 OF TITLE 12 ABOVE ON THE PREMISES OF ESTABLISHMENTS LICENSED TO SELL BEER AND WINE ARE NOT A PROHIBITED ACT IN ESTABLISHMENTS PERMITTED FOR OFF PREMISES CONSUMPTION AND TO REQUIRE A SEPARATE ROOM FOR MACHINES IN PREMISES WITH ON PREMISES CONSUMPTION PERMITS AND LICENSES AND TO PROHIBIT THE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS, BEER, AND WINE IN THIS SEPARATE ROOM AND TO PROVIDE FOR REVOCATION OF LICENSES AND PERMITS FOR VIOLATIONS; TO ADD SECTIONS 16-19-65, 16-19-66, AND 16-19-67 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO KEEP CERTAIN TYPES OF GAME OR SLOT MACHINES ON HIS PREMISES, TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO OPERATE SUCH MACHINES, TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO CHEAT OR DEFRAUD THE OWNER OF A LAWFUL MACHINE OF ITS CONTENTS, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS AND AUTHORIZE THE SEIZURE OF UNLAWFUL MACHINES, TO PROVIDE STANDARDS FOR VIDEO GAME MACHINES, MODEMS, LOCATION CONTROLLERS, SOFTWARE, HARDWARE, THE CENTRAL COMPUTER MONITORING SYSTEM, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT UNTIL THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADOPTS SUCH STANDARDS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 22 OF TITLE 12 ABOVE; AND TO REPEAL ARTICLE 19, CHAPTER 21 OF TITLE 12 RELATING TO COIN-OPERATING MACHINES, DEVICES, AND OTHER AMUSEMENTS AND ARTICLE 20, CHAPTER 21 OF TITLE 12 RELATING TO THE VIDEO GAME MACHINES ACT.

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H. 3992 -- Reps. Hamilton, Cato, Easterday, Leach, Loftis, McMahand, Rice, Tripp, Vaughn and Wilkins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 253 FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH REID SCHOOL ROAD TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 290 IN GREENVILLE COUNTY IN HONOR OF REVEREND JAMES H. THOMPSON, AND TO PLACE APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ON THE HIGHWAY REFLECTING THIS DESIGNATION.

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H. 3993 -- Reps. Rodgers, Clyburn, Gilham, Gourdine, Hinson, Kelley, Lloyd and Kennedy: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-37-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FINANCING OF LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES THROUGH THE USE OF TAXES OR TOLLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SALES AND USE TAX THAT THE GOVERNING BODY OF A COUNTY MAY IMPOSE BY ORDINANCE MAY NOT EXCEED ONE PERCENT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROCEEDS OF THE TAX MAY BE USED FOR MASS TRANSIT SYSTEMS AND GREENBELT PROJECTS, TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REFERS TO THE HOLDING OF A REFERENDUM ON THE QUESTION OF IMPOSING AN OPTIONAL SALES AND USE TAX PURSUANT TO AN ORDINANCE RECEIVED BY A COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION BEFORE JANUARY 1, 1998, TO PROVIDE THAT A SINGLE QUESTION RELATING TO THE FUNDING OF SEVERAL PROJECTS MAY BE PLACED ON A REFERENDUM BALLOT BY A COUNTY GOVERNING BODY TO DETERMINE WHETHER VOTERS APPROVE A SPECIAL SALES AND USE TAX OF NOT MORE THAN ONE PERCENT TO FUND THOSE PROJECTS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNING BODY OF A COUNTY MAY INCLUDE IN THE REFERENDUM A QUESTION ON THE AUTHORIZATION OF CERTAIN GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS SO THAT REVENUES DERIVED FROM THE IMPOSITION OF THE OPTIONAL SALES AND USE TAX MAY BE PLEDGED TO THE REPAYMENT OF THE BONDS; TO AMEND SECTION 4-37-40, RELATING TO THE CONDUCTING OF A REFERENDUM REGARDING A SALES AND USE TAX IN A COUNTY WHICH HAS PREVIOUSLY IMPOSED A LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX, SO AS TO DELETE THIS PROVISION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PORTION OF A COUNTY MAY NOT BE SUBJECT TO MORE THAN A ONE PERCENT SALES TAX LEVIED PURSUANT TO TITLE 4, CHAPTER 37, OR TITLE 4, CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE 3, OR PURSUANT TO ANY LOCAL LEGISLATION ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; TO AMEND SECTION 58-25- 35, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION OF A REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 58-25-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY'S BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AND STAFF, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A COUNTY DOES NOT HAVE A RESIDENT SENATOR THEN A MAJORITY OF A SENATE DELEGATION THAT REPRESENTS A COUNTY MUST PARTICIPATE IN THE APPORTIONMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BOARD UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND PROVIDE THAT FOR A REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY TO EXPAND INTO CONTIGUOUS COUNTIES OR MUNICIPALITIES, THE EXPANSION MUST BE APPROVED BY THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS IN THOSE COUNTIES OR MUNICIPALITIES ONLY; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S INTENT IS THAT THE STATE TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BOARD ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FOR MAJOR HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD WHICH INCLUDES THE BOBBY JONES EXPRESSWAY EXTENSION APPLICATION. -- AMENDED TITLE

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H. 3994 -- Reps. Barfield, Edge, Keegan, Kelley and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN HORRY COUNTY, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE THESE PRECINCTS, DESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER ON WHICH LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED, AND PROVIDE THAT POLLING PLACES FOR THESE PRECINCTS MUST BE DETERMINED BY THE HORRY COUNTY BOARD OF REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS WITH THE APPROVAL OF A MAJORITY OF THE HORRY COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.

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H. 4003 -- Reps. Allen, Martin, Knotts, Rhoad, Simrill, J. Smith, Allison, Altman, Bailey, Bales, Barrett, Battle, Carnell, Clyburn, Cooper, Davenport, Emory, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Harrison, Hayes, M. Hines, Hinson, Inabinett, Keegan, Kelley, Kirsh, Law, Lee, Lloyd, Littlejohn, Lourie, Maddox, Mason, McCraw, McGee, McKay, W. McLeod, B. Meacham, Miller, Ott, Phillips, Pinckney, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, R. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Witherspoon, Young-Brickell and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-6605 CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE CODE, SO AS TO DEFINE "CRIMINAL JUSTICE PURPOSE"; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-7205, RELATING TO TAKING A JUVENILE INTO CUSTODY FOR VIOLATING A CRIMINAL LAW, SO AS TO REVISE A TERM AND CLARIFY A CROSS REFERENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7- 8505, AS AMENDED, AND SECTIONS 20-7-8510 AND 20-7-8515, ALL RELATING TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY AND DISCLOSURE OF JUVENILE RECORDS AND SECTION 20-7-8520, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DESTRUCTION OF JUVENILE RECORDS, ALL SO AS TO REORGANIZE PROVISIONS RELATING TO SUCH RECORDS AND, AMONG OTHER THINGS, TO REVISE AGENCIES AMONG WHICH INFORMATION MAY BE PROVIDED, TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE TO ENTER INTO INTERAGENCY AGREEMENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF SHARING INFORMATION, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE RECORDS AND RECOMMENDATIONS PRODUCED BY DISPOSITIONAL HEARINGS TO VARIOUS PARTIES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO REVISE AND CLARIFY THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH FINGERPRINTS AND PHOTOGRAPHS MAY BE TAKEN AND WHEN FINGERPRINTS AND PHOTOGRAPHS ARE REQUIRED TO BE TAKEN; TO CLARIFY THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH RECORDS AND OTHER INFORMATION MAY BE RELEASED, TO REQUIRE THE PROVISION OF INCIDENT REPORTS TO VICTIMS AND SCHOOL PRINCIPALS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO AUTHORIZE THE RELEASE OF THE NAME, IDENTITY, OR PICTURE OF A CHILD UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE COURT IF THE SOLICITOR HAS PETITIONED THE COURT TO WAIVE THE CHILD TO CIRCUIT COURT; TO ADD SECTION 20-7-8525 SO AS TO INCORPORATE INTO THIS SECTION THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 20-7-8520 REGARDING THE DESTRUCTION AND EXPUNGEMENT OF JUVENILE RECORDS AND TO ADD A CONDITION UNDER WHICH RECORDS MAY NOT BE DESTROYED; AND TO ADD SECTION 24-9-50 SO AS TO REQUIRE LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES RESPONSIBLE FOR DETENTION FACILITIES TO REPORT DATA TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR THE CLASSIFICATION AND MANAGEMENT OF INMATES AND FOR THE OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF A STATEWIDE JAIL INFORMATION SYSTEM AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE FORM IN WHICH SUCH DATA IS TO BE REPORTED. -- AMENDED TITLE

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H. 4010 -- Reps. McGee, Simrill, Robinson, Haskins, Allen, Altman, Askins, Barrett, Campsen, Canty, Easterday, Gourdine, Hawkins, M. Hines, Limehouse, Maddox, McKay, Pinckney, Kelley, Leach, R. Smith, Rodgers, Gilham and Keegan: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONDEMNING AND DENOUNCING ALL SUGGESTIONS IN A RECENTLY PUBLISHED STUDY BY THE AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION THAT SEXUAL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN ADULTS AND WILLING CHILDREN ARE LESS HARMFUL THAN BELIEVED AND MIGHT EVEN BE POSITIVE FOR WILLING CHILDREN AND URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO REJECT AND CONDEMN THE SUGGESTIONS MADE IN THIS RECENTLY PUBLISHED STUDY.

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H. 4013 -- Reps. Bowers and Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 46-41-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO REDEFINE "AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS"; TO AMEND SECTION 46-41-200, RELATING TO THE NAME OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEALERS AND HANDLERS GUARANTY FUND, SO AS TO RENAME THE FUND THE "SOUTH CAROLINA GRAIN AND COTTON DEALERS AND HANDLERS FUND"; TO AMEND SECTION 46-41-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEALERS AND HANDLERS GUARANTY FUND DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO REDEFINE "FAIR MARKET VALUE" AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS FOR "COTTON" AND "COTTON DEALERS"; TO AMEND ARTICLE 2, CHAPTER 41 OF TITLE 46, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEALERS AND HANDLERS GUARANTY FUND, BY ADDING SECTION 46-41-225 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN INITIAL ASSESSMENT TO BE IMPOSED ON COTTON DELIVERED TO COTTON GINS LICENSED UNDER THIS CHAPTER; BY ADDING SECTION 46-41-235 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR COLLECTION, ADMINISTRATION, AND INVESTMENT OF ASSESSMENTS, FOR AUDITS TO VERIFY LOSS, FOR PRESENTATION AND PAYMENT OF CLAIMS, AND FOR REDUCTION IN THE AMOUNTS AND REINSTITUTION OF ASSESSMENTS, FOR PRO RATA PAYMENTS IF THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT FUNDS TO COVER ALL CLAIMS, AND FOR SUBROGATION UPON PAYMENT OF CLAIMS; BY ADDING SECTION 46-41-245 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REMITTANCE AND REPORTING OF ASSESSMENTS AND FOR PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO REMIT OR REPORT ASSESSMENTS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 46-41-255, RELATING TO THE APPLICABILITY OF SECTION 46-41-250, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SECTION 46-41-250 DOES NOT APPLY TO PRODUCERS AND DEALERS OF COTTON.

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H. 4017--Ways and Means Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-123-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTING THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS AND CLINICS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD ACTING AS THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY AND FOR OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE AUTHORITY INCLUDING FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT PROVISIONS, THE EXPENDITURE, RECEIPT, AND TRANSFER OF CERTAIN FUNDS AND STATE APPROPRIATIONS, BONDING AND LEASING PROVISIONS, THE APPLICATION OF ETHICS AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROVISIONS TO MEMBERS OF THE BOARD, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY SHALL BE THE SUCCESSOR TO THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AS THE OWNER AND OPERATOR OF THE HOSPITAL, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXECUTION OF APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTS REFLECTING THIS SUCCESSION; TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-260, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM STATE PERSONNEL POLICIES AND REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO EXEMPT EMPLOYEES OF THE HOSPITAL AUTHORITY FROM BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION; TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-370, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES, SO AS TO EXEMPT HOSPITAL AUTHORITY EMPLOYEES FROM THE STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE ACT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-710, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE STATE PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO ADD AN EXEMPTION TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE FOR THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY IF IT HAS PROMULGATED A PROCUREMENT PROCESS. -- AMENDED TITLE

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H. 4019 -- Reps. Mason, Riser and Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 39-57-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY", SO AS TO REDEFINE "BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY" AND PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR "GUARANTEE", TO AMEND SECTION 39-57-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REGISTRATION AND FILING OF INFORMATION WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE, SO AS TO REQUIRE REGISTRATION AND FILING OF REGISTRATION STATEMENTS BY SELLERS OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, TO AMEND SECTION 39-57-55, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REGISTRATION PERIODS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE MAY INVESTIGATE OFFERS TO SELL AND SALES OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY SALES ACT, TO PROVIDE FOR NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS OF THE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY SALES ACT, ADMINISTRATIVE FINES, AND EVIDENTIARY HEARINGS IN CONNECTION WITH ADMINISTRATIVE FINES UNDER THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT, TO AMEND CHAPTER 57, TITLE 39, RELATING TO THE SALE OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES BY ADDING SECTION 39-57-57, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICATION OF THE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY SALES ACT TO THE SALE OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN THIS STATE; AND BY ADDING SECTION 39-57-90, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FIRST TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS IN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE REVENUE EACH FISCAL YEAR MAY BE RETAINED BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO OFFSET THE EXPENSES OF ENFORCING THIS CHAPTER, AND TO PROVIDE FOR FURTHER DISPOSITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE FINE REVENUE.

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H. 4030 -- Reps. Maddox and Allen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-11-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CREDITED SERVICE FOR MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO MOVE UP FROM 1976 TO 1983 THE YEAR BEFORE WHICH ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY SERVICE MUST HAVE BEEN PERFORMED IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH SERVICE CREDIT FOR SUCH SERVICE.

Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4086 -- Reps. Kelley, Allison, Altman, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Bowers, G. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Edge, Emory, Gilham, Gourdine, Hamilton, Harrell, Haskins, Hayes, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Lanford, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Martin, McGee, J.H. Neal, Ott, Riser, Rodgers, Sandifer, Seithel, J. Smith, R. Smith, Stille, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Wilder, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Harvin and Miller: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 36, TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAXES, BY ADDING SECTION 12-36-925, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A SALES TAX ON THE GROSS PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES BY THE DRINK; TO AMEND SECTION 6-27-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DISTRIBUTIONS FROM THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUND, SO AS TO REVISE THE AMOUNT OF THE DISTRIBUTION TO COUNTIES THAT MUST BE USED FOR ALCOHOL EDUCATION AND ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG REHABILITATION; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-20, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS USED IN THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION OF "ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR BY THE DRINK"; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-700, RELATING TO ESTABLISHMENTS WHICH USE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES SOLELY IN THE PREPARATION OF FOODS TO BE SERVED BY THE ESTABLISHMENTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO MINIBOTTLES; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-1600, RELATING TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS BEING LICENSED TO SELL ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS IN MINIBOTTLES SO AS TO ALSO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS BY THE DRINK; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-1610, RELATING TO BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS LICENSED TO SELL ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS IN MINIBOTTLES, SO AS TO ALSO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS BY THE DRINK AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-1620, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON MINIBOTTLE LICENSEES SO AS TO DELETE THE RESTRICTIONS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE POSSESSION AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS IN CONTAINERS OTHER THAN MINIBOTTLES ON LICENSED PREMISES; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-1825, RELATING TO THE PROCEDURES TO PROTEST THE ISSUANCE OR RENEWAL OF A MINIBOTTLE LICENSE, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM "MINIBOTTLE" AND TO MAKE THE PROCEDURES APPLY TO ANY BIENNIAL LICENSE FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-2000, AND SECTION 61-6-2005, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TEMPORARY PERMITS FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE LICENSE AUTHORIZES THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS IN MINIBOTTLES OR BY THE DRINK; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-2010, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TEMPORARY PERMITS AUTHORIZED THROUGH A REFERENDUM, SO AS TO REMOVE THE REFERENCES TO ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS "IN SEALED CONTAINERS OF TWO OUNCES OR LESS"; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-2200, RELATING TO THE AGE OF THE SERVER OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS IN ON-PREMISES ESTABLISHMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE SERVER, WHO IS EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, ALSO MAY SERVE ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS BY THE DRINK AS WELL AS IN MINIBOTTLES; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-2600, RELATING TO THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 6 OF TITLE 61, CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS IN MINIBOTTLES, SO AS TO REMOVE THE REFERENCE TO MINIBOTTLES AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO ACTS TO AVOID THE PAYMENT OF THE SALES TAX ON THE SERVING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES BY THE DRINK IS SUBJECT TO THE PENALTIES OF THIS SECTION; TO REPEAL SECTION 12-33-245, RELATING TO THE TWENTY- FIVE CENTS EXCISE TAX ON MINIBOTTLES.

Report of Committee

Proposed Amendment

Debate Adjourned

H. 4127 -- Reps. Stuart, Cobb-Hunter, Gamble, Harris, J. Hines, Jennings, Lee, Littlejohn, Moody-Lawrence, Neilson, Ott, Rodgers, Simrill and Woodrum: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING SECTION 59-67-546 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD MAY ALLOW AN INDIVIDUAL TO RIDE A STATE-OWNED SCHOOL BUS OPERATED ON STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION APPROVED ROUTES ON A SPACE-AVAILABLE BASIS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES AND MAY ALLOW THE USE OF STATE-OWNED SCHOOL BUSES IN CONJUNCTION WITH A NON- SCHOOL RELATED ACTIVITY OR PROGRAM UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION MUST NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A WAIVER OR ABROGATION OF THE STATE'S LIMITED IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY AND SUIT UNDER THE STATE'S TORT CLAIMS ACT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD SHALL INDEMNIFY THE STATE AGAINST LEGAL CLAIMS FILED AGAINST THE STATE DUE TO CERTAIN NEGLIGENT ACTS PERFORMED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION.

Report of Committee

Amended

Proposed Amendment

Recommitted

Debate Adjourned

Debate Adjourned

Request for Debate

Point of Order

H. 4128 -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-300, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN HAMPTON COUNTY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE POLLING PLACE IN THE SCOTIA PRECINCT FROM THE SCOTIA COMMUNITY HOUSE TO THE SCOTIA TOWN HALL.

Ratified

H. 4135--Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DISAPPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE INCENTIVES FOR FUTURE EXCELLENCE (LIFE) SCHOLARSHIPS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2360, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Recommitted

H. 4138 -- Reps. Askins, Leach and R. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THAT PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 41-51 IN FLORENCE COUNTY AND WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY AS THE "W. ODELL VENTERS HIGHWAY" IN HONOR OF THE HONORABLE W. ODELL VENTERS WHO SERVED THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE COUNTY OF FLORENCE WITH DISTINCTION AS A MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR FIFTEEN YEARS; AND TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT TO ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS AND MARKERS REFLECTING THIS DESIGNATION.

Report of Committee

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Concurrence

Message to Senate

Adopted

H. 4139 -- Reps. Barrett and Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2100, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE, SO AS TO ESTABLISH AN "S" ENDORSEMENT WHICH AUTHORIZES A PERSON WHO POSSESSES A COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE WITH THIS ENFORCEMENT TO DRIVE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SCHOOL BUSES OR SCHOOL DISTRICT OWNED ACTIVITY BUSES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2070, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERSONS WHO ARE NOT REQUIRED TO POSSESS A COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE WHILE DRIVING A COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE, SO AS TO REVISE THE GROUP OF MILITARY PERSONNEL WHO MAY OPERATE A COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE WITHOUT POSSESSING A COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE. -- AMENDED TITLE

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Point of Order

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Concurrence and Enrolled

Ratified

H. 4189 -- Reps. Martin and Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ESTABLISHING SERVICE CREDIT FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO ALLOW UP TO ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY DAYS OF A MEMBER'S UNUSED SICK LEAVE TO BE USED TO QUALIFY FOR THE CREDITED SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE RETIREMENT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-1510 AND 9-1-1550, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SERVICE RETIREMENT UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO REDUCE FROM THIRTY TO TWENTY-EIGHT THE YEARS OF CREDITABLE SERVICE REQUIRED TO RETIRE AT ANY AGE WITHOUT PENALTY; TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-1515, 9-1-1660, AND 9-1-1770, AS AMENDED, AND 9-1-1850, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EARLY RETIREMENT OPTIONS, ELECTION OF A BENEFIT ON THE INSERVICE DEATH OF A MEMBER, AND AMOUNTS DUE ESTATES OF DECEASED MEMBERS UNDER THE GROUP LIFE INSURANCE PLAN, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ELECTION OF A MEMBER WITH TWENTY-FIVE YEARS CREDITED SERVICE TO BUY SUFFICIENT CREDIT FOR SERVICE RETIREMENT APPLIES TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, UPDATE THE BENEFIT ELECTION OPTION ON THE INSERVICE DEATH OF A MEMBER TO REFLECT OTHER CHANGES SINCE ORIGINAL ENACTMENT, AND TO CONFORM THESE OPTIONS AND BENEFITS TO SERVICE RETIREMENT AFTER TWENTY-EIGHT YEARS CREDITABLE SERVICE AT ANY AGE WITHOUT PENALTY AS PROVIDED IN THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO INCREASE THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION RATE BY EIGHT-TENTHS OF ONE PERCENT; AND TO REQUIRE THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO RAISE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS BY AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE ACTUARIAL COST OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT ALLOWING UP TO ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY DAYS OF UNUSED SICK LEAVE TO COUNT AS CREDITED SERVICE TOWARD SERVICE RETIREMENT.

Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4199 -- Reps. Kelley and Edge: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT COASTAL MUNICIPALITIES IN HORRY COUNTY HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE LIFEGUARD AND OTHER RELATED SAFETY SERVICES ALONG THE PUBLIC BEACHES WITHIN THEIR CORPORATE LIMITS, AND ENACT AND ENFORCE SAFETY REGULATIONS AND TO EXTEND THE SAME AUTHORITY TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF HORRY COUNTY FOR PUBLIC BEACHES IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF THE COUNTY, TO PROVIDE THAT THE MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTY MAY CONTRACT WITH PRIVATE BEACH SAFETY COMPANIES TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES, TO PROVIDE CONDITIONS TO BE SATISFIED IN THE CONTRACTING PROCESS, TO PROVIDE THAT COASTAL MUNICIPALITIES IN HORRY COUNTY AND THE GOVERNING BODY OF HORRY COUNTY HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO MAKE CHARGES AND GRANT FRANCHISES FOR THE USE OF PUBLIC BEACHES IN RESPECTIVELY THE MUNICIPALITY AND IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF THE COUNTY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS ACT DOES NOT MAKE, ALTER, OR ABROGATE CONTRACTS IN EFFECT ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT.

Committed

H. 4205 -- Rep. Stille: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-101-190, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEANS' COMMITTEE ON MEDICAL DOCTOR EDUCATION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE COMMITTEE TO THE DEANS' COMMITTEE ON MEDICAL EDUCATION, TO REVISE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE, THE MANNER IN WHICH THE CHAIRMAN IS SELECTED, AND THE FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMITTEE.

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Amended

Other proceedings

Ratified

H. 4266 -- Reps. Law, Dantzler, Hinson, Gourdine and H. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-141, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A NO WAKE ZONE AT PIMLICO BOAT LANDING IN BERKELEY COUNTY. -- AMENDED TITLE

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Amended

Ratified

H. 4267 -- Rep. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 856 OF 1964, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE WHITNEY AREA FIRE DISTRICT IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS WHICH MAY BE BORROWED BY THE DISTRICT BOARD FROM ONE HUNDRED TO FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS.

3rd Reading

Debate Adjourned

Debate Adjourned

Debate Adjourned

Tabled

H. 4271 -- Rep. Cato: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-31-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RENTAL OF PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILES, RENTAL RATES, AND PERMITTED AND PROHIBITED CHARGES, SO AS, AMONG OTHER THINGS, TO ELIMINATE THE PROHIBITION UPON A RENTAL COMPANY OF CHARGING AN ADDITIONAL FEE AS A CONDITION OF RENTING, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, FUEL SURCHARGES, TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE MEANS OF AVOIDING AIRPORT SURCHARGES MUST BE DISCLOSED CLEARLY AND CONSPICUOUSLY IN ALL ADVERTISEMENTS OF A RENTAL RATE TO WHICH AIRPORT SURCHARGES MAY APPLY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY AIRPORT FEES THAT ARE REMITTED TO THE AIRPORT MANAGEMENT ARE PERMITTED TO BE SEPARATELY STATED AND COLLECTED.

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Point of Order

Ratified

H. 4275 -- Rep. Battle: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON SEPTEMBER 15, 16, AND 17, 1999, BY THE STUDENTS OF MARION COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 2, THE MULLINS SCHOOL DISTRICT, DURING SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED BECAUSE OF HURRICANE FLOYD ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE STATUTORY MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

H. 4276 -- Reps. Knotts, Whatley, Stuart, Gamble and Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VIOLENT CRIMES SO AS TO INCLUDE CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT IN THE THIRD DEGREE, ASSAULT WITH INTENT TO COMMIT CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT IN THE THIRD DEGREE, LYNCHING IN THE SECOND DEGREE, COMMON LAW ROBBERY, COMMITTING AND ATTEMPTING TO COMMIT A LEWD ACT UPON A CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF SIXTEEN, AND CAUSING DEATH BY OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS AS VIOLENT CRIMES.

Introduced and Committed

Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4277 -- Reps. Harvin, Stuart, Bales, Meacham-Richardson, Knotts, Seithel, Whipper, Ott and W. McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 1-1-667 AND 1-1-701 SO AS TO DESIGNATE CERTAIN STATE EMBLEMS OR SYMBOLS. -- AMENDED TITLE

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Co-Sponsor Added

Co-Sponsor Added

Co-Sponsor Added

Co-Sponsor Added

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Recorded vote

Recorded vote

Other proceedings

Other proceedings

Point of Order

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Non-Concurrence

Enrolled

Conference Committee

Free Conference Committee

Free Conference Committee

Report of Free Conference Committee

Adopted

Message to Senate

Message to Senate

Message from Senate

Message from Senate

Ratified

H. 4278 -- Reps. Kirsh and Stuart: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-6-141 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REIMBURSEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FROM THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT OF A SCHOOL, COLLEGE, OR UNIVERSITY WHICH HOLDS AN ATHLETIC EVENT FOR THE COST OF A COMMISSIONED TROOPER TO PERFORM TRAFFIC, CROWD, OR PEDESTRIAN CONTROL AT THE EVENT IF THE OFFICIAL ATTENDANCE OF THE EVENT IS MORE THAN FIFTY THOUSAND.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4279 -- Reps. Lucas, Bales and Whatley: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-104-25 SO AS TO ESTABLISH CRITERIA FOR THE AWARDING OF PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS WHO ATTEND "MAGNET SCHOOLS" OR SCHOOLS WITH "OPEN ENROLLMENT" AND TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN RETROACTIVE BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS CURRENTLY ENROLLED WHO WOULD HAVE BEEN ELIGIBLE FOR PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIPS UNDER THE ABOVE PROVISIONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4280 -- Reps. Haskins, Bales and Loftis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-224, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TAXATION OF A MOTOR HOME AS RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A RECREATIONAL TRAILER ON WHICH THE INTEREST PORTION OF INDEBTEDNESS IS DEDUCTIBLE PURSUANT TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AS AN INTEREST EXPENSE ON A QUALIFIED PRIMARY OR SECOND RESIDENCE IS ALSO A PRIMARY OR SECOND RESIDENCE FOR PURPOSES OF AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAXATION IN THIS STATE AND IS CONSIDERED REAL PROPERTY RATHER THAN PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR PROPERTY TAX PURPOSES.

Introduced and Committed

Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4281 -- Reps. Rodgers and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF TERMS CONTAINED IN THE "LAW ABIDING CITIZENS SELF-DEFENSE ACT OF 1996" WHICH AUTHORIZES PERMITS TO BE ISSUED TO SPECIFIED RESIDENTS TO CARRY CONCEALED WEAPONS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "RESIDENT" TO INCLUDE AN INDIVIDUAL WHO POSSESSES A VALID SOUTH CAROLINA VOTER REGISTRATION CARD OR A VALID SOUTH CAROLINA DRIVER'S LICENSE.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Co-Sponsor Added

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Amended

Proposed Amendment

Point of Order

H. 4282 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LIMITATION OF CIVIL ACTIONS OTHER THAN FOR THE RECOVERY OF REAL PROPERTY, BY ADDING SECTION 15-3-690 SO AS TO PROVIDE A LIMITATIONS PERIOD FOR ACTIONS AGAINST REGISTERED SURVEYORS OR THEIR EMPLOYEES ENGAGED IN THE PRACTICE OF LAND SURVEYING AND TO PROVIDE WHEN THE LIMITATIONS PERIOD IS NOT AVAILABLE AS A DEFENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 15-3-640, RELATING TO THE LIMITATIONS PERIOD FOR ACTIONS TO RECOVER DAMAGES BASED UPON A DEFECTIVE OR UNSAFE CONDITION OF AN IMPROVEMENT TO REAL PROPERTY, SO AS TO REMOVE SURVEYING AS AN IMPROVEMENT TO REAL PROPERTY INCLUDED IN THIS SECTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 15-3-670, RELATING TO WHEN THIS PARTICULAR LIMITATIONS PERIOD IS NOT AVAILABLE AS A DEFENSE, SO AS TO REMOVE SURVEYING AND LAND SURVEYING.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4283 -- Reps. J. Brown, Lloyd and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 41, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT, BY ADDING CHAPTER 47 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA JOB PREPARATION AND RETENTION TRAINING ACT" WHICH ESTABLISHES PROCEDURES FOR PROVIDING SKILLS AND OTHER TRAINING TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE WELFARE RECIPIENTS TO MAKE TRANSITIONS TO EMPLOYMENT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4284 -- Reps. J. Brown and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 41, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT, BY ADDING CHAPTER 47 SO AS TO ENACT PROVISIONS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR COMPREHENSIVE JOB TRAINING AND RELATED SERVICES FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED, UNEMPLOYED, AND UNDEREMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS THROUGH OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTERS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4285 -- Reps. J. Brown and Lloyd: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 41, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT, BY ADDING SECTION 41-1-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE OWNERSHIP OR THE OPERATION OF A MOTORCYCLE OR THE WEARING OF CLOTHING ASSOCIATED WITH THE OWNERSHIP OR THE OPERATION OF A MOTORCYCLE, EXCEPT WHEN SUCH CLOTHING IS OBSCENE, SHALL NOT BE THE BASIS OF A PERSONNEL ACTION, AND PROVIDE FOR DAMAGES, BURDEN OF PROOF, AND A STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4286 -- Reps. Kirsh, Bales and Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-620, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TAX RATES ON CIGARETTES AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS, SO AS TO IMPOSE A TAX ON CIGARETTE ROLLING PAPER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-500, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL SUPPLYING OF MINORS WITH CIGARETTES, TOBACCO, OR CIGARETTE PAPER, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO SUPPLY CIGARETTE ROLLING PAPER TO MINORS, TO REVISE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION, TO PROVIDE THAT A VIOLATION MUST BE TRIED IN MAGISTRATE'S COURT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR DISBURSEMENT TO THE TREASURER OF FINES COLLECTED IN HIS CITY OR COUNTY.

Introduced and Committed

Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4287 -- Reps. Barfield, Kelley and Witherspoon: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT ANY SCHOOL DAYS MISSED IN 1999 BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY SCHOOL OF THE HORRY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM DURING SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO HURRICANE FLOYD AND THE FLOODING THAT FOLLOWED ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

H. 4288 -- Reps. Sheheen, Stuart, Bales, Kirsh and Gamble: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-8510, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DISCLOSURE AND CONFIDENTIALITY OF JUVENILE RECORDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH RECORDS ARE OPEN TO PUBLIC INSPECTION IF THE JUVENILE HAS BEEN ADJUDICATED DELINQUENT FOR AN OFFENSE WHICH IF COMMITTED BY AN ADULT COULD SUBJECT THE OFFENDER TO IMPRISONMENT FOR MORE THAN ONE YEAR.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4289 -- Rep. J. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE, SO AS TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF A THREE- WHEEL VEHICLE BY DEFINING AN AUTOMOTIVE THREE-WHEEL VEHICLE SEPARATELY FROM A MOTORCYCLE THREE-WHEEL VEHICLE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSE EXAMINATIONS AND ENDORSEMENTS ON LICENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THREE-WHEEL MOTORCYCLE VEHICLE EXAMINATIONS AND TO PROVIDE FOR NONCOMMERCIAL ENDORSEMENTS ON A MOTORCYCLE CLASSIFICATION LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING CHAPTER, SO AS TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF A THREE-WHEEL VEHICLE BY DEFINING AN AUTOMOTIVE THREE WHEEL VEHICLE SEPARATELY FROM A MOTORCYCLE THREE-WHEEL VEHICLE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-630, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE EXCEPTIONS TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO ADD A MOTORCYCLE THREE-WHEEL VEHICLE TO THE EXCEPTIONS AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS REGISTRATION; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-760, RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION FEE FOR A MOTORCYCLE, SO AS TO ADD A MOTORCYCLE THREE-WHEEL VEHICLE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-140, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF A MOTORCYCLE, SO AS TO REVISE IT BY STRIKING THE PHRASE "DETACHABLE SIDE CAR"; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-145, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF A THREE-WHEEL VEHICLE, SO AS TO MAKE IT THE DEFINITION OF AN AUTOMOTIVE THREE-WHEEL VEHICLE; TO ADD SECTION 56-5-150 SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION OF A MOTORCYCLE THREE-WHEEL VEHICLE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-19-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE PROTECTION OF TITLES IN A MOTOR VEHICLES CHAPTER, SO AS TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR A THREE-WHEEL VEHICLE MOTORCYCLE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4290 -- Reps. Walker, Stille, Wilder, Klauber, Bales, J. Smith, Barrett, Cotty, Hawkins, Harvin, Rodgers, Hamilton and Leach: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 6, CHAPTER 111 OF TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ONE-HALF TUITION CHARGES FOR MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD TO ATTEND STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING OR TECHNICAL COLLEGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE A FULL TUITION EXEMPTION FOR UP TO FIFTEEN CREDIT HOURS A SEMESTER INSTEAD OF TWELVE, TO PROVIDE THE TUITION EXEMPTION SHALL NOT BE ON A SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE CREDIT HOURS EARNED BY THESE STUDENTS SHALL BE USED IN HIGHER EDUCATION FORMULAS FOR FUNDING, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR OTHER PROCEDURAL MATTERS IN REGARD TO THIS TUITION EXEMPTION.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Co-Sponsor Added

Co-Sponsor Added

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Amended

Point of Order

H. 4291 -- Reps. Clyburn and Lloyd: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-53-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON GRADUATING FROM A HIGH SCHOOL IN THIS STATE DURING THE TIME THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN WHICH IT IS LOCATED HAS BEEN DECLARED TO BE "IMPAIRED" BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION IS ENTITLED TO ATTEND ANY TECHNICAL COLLEGE IN THIS STATE TUITION-FREE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS TUITION EXEMPTION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4292 -- Reps. J. Brown, Lloyd and Whipper: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE CONFEDERATE BATTLE FLAG SHALL BE REMOVED FROM ATOP THE STATE HOUSE, FROM THE FRONT GROUND-FLOOR FOYER OF THE STATE HOUSE, AND FROM THE CHAMBERS OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND PLACED IN A PERMANENT DISPLAY IN THE CONFEDERATE RELIC ROOM AND MUSEUM LOCATED IN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY, BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-165 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FLAG SHALL FLY ATOP THE STATE HOUSE AND BE DISPLAYED IN THE FRONT GROUND-FLOOR FOYER OF THE STATE HOUSE AND IN THE CHAMBERS OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4293 -- Rep. Scott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 47-9-725 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PARTICIPANT IN AN EQUINE ACTIVITY AND NOT AN EQUINE ACTIVITY SPONSOR, OR AN EQUINE PROFESSIONAL, SOLELY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS EQUINE PARTNER'S ACTIONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4294 -- Reps. H. Brown, Knotts, Allison, Bales, Battle, Bowers, J. Brown, Carnell, Chellis, Cobb-Hunter, Cotty, Emory, Fleming, Gamble, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Hayes, Hinson, Hosey, Inabinett, Keegan, Kirsh, Klauber, Leach, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Lourie, Lucas, Maddox, McGee, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, J.H. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Rhoad, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Sharpe, Simrill, R. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Wilder, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Whatley, Gourdine, Whipper, Gilham, Askins and Seithel: A JOINT RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING 6,314,155 DOLLARS FROM FISCAL YEAR 1998-99 SURPLUS GENERAL FUND REVENUES TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF THE STATE TO PAY INCREASED STATE HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN PREMIUMS BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2000.

Introduced and Committed

Co-Sponsor Added

Co-Sponsor Added

Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4295 -- Rep. Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-133, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ESTABLISHING A NO WAKE ZONE ADJACENT TO SULLIVAN'S ISLAND, SO AS TO CONFORM ITS PENALTIES TO THOSE PROVIDED IN SECTION 50-21-150 AND TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE NO WAKE ZONE AT THE CHEROKEE PLANTATION ON THE COMBAHEE RIVER IN COLLETON COUNTY. -- AMENDED TITLE

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Message from Senate

Ratified

H. 4296 -- Rep. Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-25-165, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AND SECTIONS 22-2-80 AND 22-2-90, ALL RELATING TO THE SELECTION OF THE JURY LIST IN MUNICIPAL AND MAGISTRATE'S COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT MAY DRAW ADDITIONAL NAMES OF QUALIFIED ELECTORS FOR THE JURY LIST IF THE COURT FIRST SEEKS AND RECEIVES THE APPROVAL OF COURT ADMINISTRATION.

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H. 4297 -- Reps. R. Smith, Bales, Riser and W. McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-226 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A RECREATIONAL TRAILER ON WHICH THE INTEREST PORTION OF INDEBTEDNESS IS DEDUCTIBLE PURSUANT TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AS AN INTEREST EXPENSE ON A QUALIFIED PRIMARY OR SECOND RESIDENCE IS ALSO A PRIMARY OR SECOND RESIDENCE FOR PURPOSES OF AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAXATION IN THIS STATE AND IS CONSIDERED REAL PROPERTY RATHER THAN PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR PROPERTY TAX PURPOSES.

Introduced and Committed

Co-Sponsor Added

Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4298 -- Reps. Knotts, Stuart, Simrill, Whatley, Bales, Altman, Lloyd, Walker, Gamble and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-250, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION, SO AS TO INCREASE THE EXEMPTION FROM THE FIRST TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS TO THE FIRST FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS BEGINNING WITH THE 2000 PROPERTY TAX YEAR.

Introduced and Committed

Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4299 -- Reps. T. Brown, Lloyd, Altman, W. McLeod and Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS FROM THE TAXABLE INCOME OF AN INDIVIDUAL FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX ACT, SO AS TO ALLOW A DEDUCTION FOR INSURANCE PREMIUMS PAID BY THE TAXPAYER FOR LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE.

Introduced and Committed

Co-Sponsor Added

Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4300 -- Reps. Hawkins, Stuart, Witherspoon, Bales and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-7-79 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ANNUALLY IN THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, IN A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, OR IN A BOND OR CAPITAL RESERVE FUND BILL SHALL APPROPRIATE OR AUTHORIZE FUNDS EQUAL TO ONE-TENTH OF THE STATE'S TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF ITS K-12 SCHOOL BUS FLEET, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE FUNDS SHALL BE RETAINED IN A SPECIAL ACCOUNT TO BE USED SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING SUFFICIENT SCHOOL BUSES FOR THE K-12 SCHOOL BUS FLEET.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4301 -- Reps. Knotts, Lloyd, Altman, Simrill, Whatley, J.M. Neal, Emory, Riser and Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING BY ADDING ARTICLE 86 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES TO WORLD WAR II VETERANS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF THE FEES THEREFOR.

Introduced and Committed

Co-Sponsor Added

Co-Sponsor Added

Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4302 -- Reps. Bales, Wilder, J.M. Neal, Emory and W. McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3395 SO AS TO ALLOW A TAX CREDIT OF FIFTEEN PERCENT OF THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF PREMIUMS PAID BY A TAXPAYER PURSUANT TO A LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE CONTRACT, UP TO THREE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS FOR EACH TAXABLE YEAR FOR EACH CONTRACT, AND TO PROHIBIT A DOUBLE BENEFIT.

Introduced and Committed

Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4303 -- Reps. Knotts, Whatley, Lloyd and Bales: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-51-40, 12-51-50, AND 12-51-90, ALL AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ENFORCED COLLECTION OF PROPERTY TAXES, TAX SALES, AND REDEMPTION OF PROPERTY SOLD AT A TAX SALE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE TAX SALE ADVERTISEMENT TO REFER TO THE TERMS OF THE SALE AND THE APPLICABLE PENALTIES FOR A DEFAULTING BIDDER; TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF DELINQUENT TAXES AT ANY TIME BEFORE BIDDING IS CLOSED ON A PARCEL AND REQUIRE THE PERSON CONDUCTING THE SALE TO GIVE NOTICE OF THIS OPPORTUNITY BEFORE THE SALE BEGINS AND REQUIRE THE SOLICITATION OF PAYMENT FROM THE DELINQUENT TAXPAYER OR HIS REPRESENTATIVE BEFORE THE SALE ENDS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT INTEREST ON THE SUCCESSFUL TAX BID ACCRUES AT THE RATE OF TWO- THIRDS OF ONE PERCENT A MONTH OR PART OF A MONTH FOR ALL PROPERTY DURING THE ONE-YEAR REDEMPTION PERIOD.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4304 -- Rep. Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-57-135, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DUTIES OF REAL ESTATE BROKERS- IN-CHARGE AND MANAGERS-IN-CHARGE, SO AS TO CLARIFY CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH A TRUST ACCOUNT MUST BE ESTABLISHED AND MAINTAINED.

Introduced and Committed

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H. 4305 -- Reps. Wilkins, Leach, Delleney, Haskins, Hawkins, Bailey, Vaughn, Altman, Hinson, Cotty, Jennings, Littlejohn and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-11-25, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OPTIONS ALLOWING PROBATE JUDGES TO PARTICIPATE IN EITHER THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM OR THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO EXTEND A SIMILAR OPTION TO MASTERS-IN-EQUITY.

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H. 4306 -- Reps. Limehouse and Fleming: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-7-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A ONE DOLLAR SURCHARGE MUST BE IMPOSED IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER PENALTY ASSOCIATED WITH AN OFFENSE CONTAINED ON A UNIFORM TRAFFIC TICKET ISSUED BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AND BE DISBURSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS TO FUND SPINAL CORD INJURY RESEARCH PROJECTS.

Introduced and Committed

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Proposed Amendment

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Point of Order

Point of Order

H. 4307 -- Reps. T. Brown and Lloyd: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-7-140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE UNLAWFUL WEARING OF A MASK UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND THE UNLAWFUL BURNING OF A CROSS, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE PENALTY FOR THE OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL BURNING OF A CROSS DUE TO APPLICABLE COURT DECISIONS DECLARING SUCH ACTIVITY NOT UNLAWFUL, AND TO INCREASE THE MONETARY FINE ASSOCIATED WITH THE UNLAWFUL WEARING OF A MASK, AND TO RECLASSIFY THE CRIME FROM A MISDEMEANOR TO A FELONY OFFENSE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4308 -- Reps. Sharpe, Bailey, Sandifer, Walker, Gamble and Riser: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO REVISE, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2001, THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFIT FOR STATE HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN MEMBERS FROM THE COPAYMENT METHOD TO A REIMBURSEMENT METHOD SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR TO THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFIT PROVIDED UNDER THE PLAN IN CALENDAR YEAR 1999.

Introduced and Committed

Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4309 -- Reps. Sharpe, Bailey, Vaughn and Lloyd: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-90, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REDEMPTION OF REAL PROPERTY AFTER A DELINQUENT TAX SALE AND THE INTEREST REQUIRED TO BE PAID, SO AS TO REVISE THE INTEREST WHICH IS PAYABLE UPON REDEMPTION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4310 -- Reps. Rodgers and Lloyd: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-810, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTORBOATS TOWING PERSONS ON WATER SKIS OR SIMILAR DEVICES HAVING AN OBSERVER OR REAR-VIEW MIRROR, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE PERSON OBSERVING THE PERSON BEING TOWED TO BE NOT LESS THAN SIXTEEN YEARS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4311 -- Reps. Sandifer and Emory: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 36-9-301 AND 36-9-312, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BOTH RELATING TO ESTABLISHING PRIORITY OF A PURCHASE MONEY SECURITY INTEREST IN COLLATERAL OTHER THAN INVENTORY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE "GRACE PERIOD" FOR FILING FROM TEN DAYS TO TWENTY DAYS.

Introduced and Committed

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H. 4312 -- Reps. Rhoad and Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 11, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF GAME, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON MAY BE CHARGED WITH SHOOTING DOVES OVER BAIT IF THE FIELD OVER WHICH THE DOVES ARE HUNTED HAS BEEN PREPARED BY RANDOMLY BROADCASTING WHEAT BY HAND OR MACHINE OVER THE FIELD, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO HUNT OR TAKE DOVES BEFORE NOON, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS SECTION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4313 -- Reps. Davenport and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-236, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CREEL AND SIZE LIMITS ON STRIPED BASS AND BLACK BASS FROM LAKE MURRAY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SIZE LIMIT ON STRIPED BASS TAKEN FROM LAKE MURRAY IS NOT IN EFFECT DURING THE MONTHS OF JUNE, JULY, AND AUGUST.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4314 -- Rep. Lucas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-941, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT THROUGH LICENSE REVOCATION, SO AS TO REMOVE REVOCATION OF CERTAIN HUNTING, FISHING, AND TRAPPING LICENSES AS A MEANS OF ENFORCING CHILD SUPPORT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEFINITION OF LICENSING ENTITY OR ENTITY DOES NOT INCLUDE THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4315 -- Rep. T. Brown: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT ANY SCHOOL DAYS MISSED IN 1999 BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY SCHOOL OF THE GEORGETOWN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT DURING SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO HURRICANE FLOYD AND THE FLOODING THAT FOLLOWED ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4316 -- Rep. T. Brown: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT ANY SCHOOL DAYS MISSED IN 1999 BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY SCHOOL OF THE WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT DURING SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO HURRICANE FLOYD AND THE FLOODING THAT FOLLOWED ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4317 -- Reps. Allison, Altman, Walker, Riser, Rodgers and Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM PROPERTY TAX ONE PERSONAL MOTOR VEHICLE OWNED OR LEASED BY THE CAREGIVER OF A MENTALLY RETARDED PERSON OR PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PERSON WHEN THE VEHICLE IS USED TO TRANSPORT THE MENTALLY RETARDED OR PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PERSON, TO REQUIRE THAT THE INDIVIDUAL TRANSPORTED MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO BE CLAIMED AS A DEPENDENT ON FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURNS FILED BY THE CAREGIVER, AND TO DEFINE "HANDICAPPED" AND "MENTALLY RETARDED".

Introduced and Committed

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H. 4318 -- Reps. Bales and Scott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LIMITATION ON A MILLAGE RATE INCREASE BY A LOCAL GOVERNING BODY, SO AS TO REQUIRE A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE ELECTED MEMBERSHIP OF THE LOCAL GOVERNING BODY, RATHER THAN A POSITIVE MAJORITY VOTE, TO OVERRIDE THE LIMITATION, AND TO CONFORM OTHER PROVISIONS TO REFLECT THE REQUIREMENT OF A TWO-THIRDS VOTE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4319 -- Reps. Battle, Whipper and Jennings: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 21, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EQUIPMENT AND THE OPERATION OF WATERCRAFT, BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-133 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL LANDS SUBJECT TO FLOODING AND FLOOD PLAINS IN THIS STATE ARE A NO WAKE ZONE WHEN COVERED BY FLOODWATERS AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS SECTION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4320 -- Reps. Davenport, Altman, Walker and Rodgers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE OWNED OR LEASED BY A LEGAL GUARDIAN OR CARETAKER AND USED TO TRANSPORT A DEPENDENT, RATHER THAN A MINOR, WHO IS BLIND OR OTHERWISE DISABLED FROM OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE OR WHO IS IN A WHEELCHAIR, AND TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS.

Introduced and Committed

Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4321 -- Reps. Sharpe, Sandifer, Altman, Walker, Bales and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 31, TITLE 23, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FIREARMS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 8 SO AS TO ENACT "THE CITIZEN'S SELF-DEFENSE ACT OF 2000" AND PROTECT THE RIGHT TO OBTAIN FIREARMS FOR SECURITY, THE RIGHT TO USE FIREARMS IN DEFENSE OF SELF, FAMILY, OR HOME, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THOSE RIGHTS.

Introduced and Committed

Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4322 -- Reps. J. Brown and Lloyd: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 45-9-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EQUAL ENJOYMENT OF AND PRIVILEGES TO PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PLACES OF PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION MAY NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST A PERSON BASED ON THE OWNERSHIP OR OPERATION OF A MOTORCYCLE OR THE WEARING OF CLOTHING ASSOCIATED WITH MOTORCYCLES, EXCEPT WHEN SUCH CLOTHING IS OBSCENE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4323 -- Reps. Miller, Rodgers, Bales, Wilder, J. Brown, J. Smith, Harvin, Jennings, Meacham-Richardson, Askins, Cato, Bailey, Bowers, Seithel, Battle, T. Brown, Lanford, M. McLeod, Govan, Whatley, Knotts, Delleney, Mack, Breeland, R. Smith, Phillips, Limehouse, Gilham, Riser and Hinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-39-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT APPELLATE PANEL, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA COASTAL COUNCIL AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COASTAL COUNCIL AND TO SPECIFY THE PROCEDURES FOR APPEALING DECISIONS OF THE COASTAL COUNCIL RELATING TO SIGNIFICANT OR CONTROVERSIAL PERMIT APPLICATIONS AND CONSISTENCY CERTIFICATIONS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 48-39-150, 48-39-180, 48-39-280, AND 48-39-290, ALL AS AMENDED, AND ALL RELATING TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, APPEALS OF PERMIT DECISIONS, SO AS TO CONFORM THESE PROVISIONS TO CHANGES MADE IN THIS ACT.

Introduced and Committed

Co-Sponsor Added

Co-Sponsor Added

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Co-Sponsor Added

Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4324 -- Reps. Neilson, J. Hines and Lucas: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON SEPTEMBER 15 AND 16, 1999, BY THE STUDENTS OF THE DARLINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO HURRICANE CONDITIONS ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

Introduced and Committed

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H. 4325 -- Reps. Harrison, Altman, Wilder and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-3-130, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ALIMONY AND SECTION 20-3-150, RELATING TO THE SEGREGATION OF CHILD SUPPORT AND ALIMONY IN A COURT ORDER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALIMONY IS TERMINATED UPON THE CONTINUED COHABITATION OF THE SUPPORTED SPOUSE AND TO DEFINE "CONTINUED COHABITATION".

Introduced and Committed

H. 4326 -- Reps. Harvin, Miller and Keegan: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 1, TITLE 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STATE EMBLEMS, PLEDGE TO THE STATE FLAG, AND OFFICIAL OBSERVANCES, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-707 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA HALL OF FAME LOCATED AT MYRTLE BEACH IS THE OFFICIAL HALL OF FAME FOR THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA; AND TO AMEND SECTION 23-25-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CREATION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS HALL OF FAME, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE NAME OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS HALL OF FAME ADMINISTERED AS AN OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY IS THE "SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS HALL OF FAME" RATHER THAN THE "SOUTH CAROLINA HALL OF FAME."

Introduced and Committed

H. 4327 -- Reps. Lucas, Harris and Neilson: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON SEPTEMBER 15 AND 16, 1999, BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY SCHOOL OF THE CHESTERFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT DURING SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO HURRICANE FLOYD AND THE FLOODING THAT FOLLOWED ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

Introduced and Committed

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2nd Reading

3rd Reading

H. 4328 -- Rep. Battle: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON SEPTEMBER 15 AND 16, 1999, BY THE STUDENTS OF MARION COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS NUMBER 1, 3, AND 4 DURING SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED BECAUSE OF HURRICANE FLOYD ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKEUP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO THE EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

Introduced and Committed

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3rd Reading

H. 4329 -- Reps. J. Brown and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-25-60 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EVERY PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER IN THIS STATE SHALL RECEIVE AN ANNUAL ALLOCATION FROM THEIR SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS TO PURCHASE INCIDENTAL SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS NEEDED DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, AND TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PORTION OF THE ALLOCATION NOT SPENT SHALL BE RETAINED BY THE DISTRICT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4330 -- Reps. Kirsh, Altman, Walker and Meacham-Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-19-250, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SALE OR LEASE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY BY SCHOOL TRUSTEES, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE SALE OR LEASE REQUIRES THE CONSENT OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION OR GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTY IN THOSE COUNTIES WHICH DO NOT HAVE A COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4331 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6540, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO WEAR A FASTENED SEAT BELT IN A MOTOR VEHICLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT MUST NOT ASSESS A SURCHARGE OR ASSESSMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14-1-206, 14-1-207, OR 14-1-208 AGAINST A PERSON CONVICTED OF THE OFFENSE OF FAILURE TO WEAR A FASTENED SEAT BELT IN A MOTOR VEHICLE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4332 -- Rep. Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-910, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REVENUE FROM FINES AND FORFEITURES FOR VIOLATIONS OF CERTAIN WILDLIFE LAWS BEING TRANSMITTED TO THE COUNTY WHERE THE REVENUE WAS COLLECTED, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXCEPTION FOR FINES AND FORFEITURES FOR VIOLATIONS OF MARINE RESOURCES LAWS FROM THIS SECTION AND REQUIRE THAT SUCH FINES AND FORFEITURES ALSO BE TRANSMITTED AS REQUIRED ABOVE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-270, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RECEIPT, DEPOSIT, AND USE OF FUNDS RECEIVED UNDER THE COASTAL FISHERIES LAWS, SO AS TO DELETE REVENUES FROM FINES AND FORFEITURES FROM ENFORCEMENT OF THE COASTAL FISHERIES LAWS AND OBSOLETE ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FROM THE SECTION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4333 -- Reps. T. Brown, Whipper and Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO REDUCE BY ONE PERCENT A YEAR THE STATE PORTION OF SALES TAX ON FOOD ITEMS WHICH LAWFULLY MAY BE PURCHASED WITH UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD COUPONS, TO EXEMPT COMPLETELY FROM THE STATE PORTION OF THE TAX ALL SUCH FOOD AND MEALS EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2004, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE REVENUE FROM THE REDUCED RATES OF TAX DURING THE PHASE-IN PERIOD.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4334 -- Reps. T. Brown and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY, BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-210 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO MONEY SHALL BE PAID FROM PUBLIC FUNDS NOR SHALL ANY REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY OF THE STATE OR ANY OF ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS BE USED FOR THE DIRECT BENEFIT OR TRAINING OF ANY PRIVATE MILITARY FORCE OR PRIVATE MILITIA ORGANIZATION THAT IS NOT ORGANIZED, INCORPORATED, OR SANCTIONED BY LAW.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4335 -- Reps. Harrell, Allison, Altman, Barrett, Harrison, Hinson, Klauber, Leach, Loftis, Perry, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Sandifer, Sharpe, Vaughn, Webb, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Young-Brickell, Littlejohn, Wilder, Keegan, Fleming, Woodrum, Simrill, Haskins, McGee, Meacham-Richardson and Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-18-935 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS AT A SCHOOL WHICH HAS RECEIVED AN "UNSATISFACTORY" UNDER THE EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY ACT FOR ITS IMPROVEMENT OR ABSOLUTE GRADE ON ITS REPORT CARD FOR ANY YEAR MAY TRANSFER AT THEIR OPTION TO ANY OTHER SCHOOL WITHIN THE DISTRICT OR TO ANOTHER SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE ABOVE INCLUDING A TRANSFER OF FUNDING FOR THAT STUDENT IF TRANSFERRING TO ANOTHER DISTRICT.

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H. 4336 -- Reps. Harrell, Wilkins, Allison, Altman, Barfield, Barrett, Beck, H. Brown, Campsen, Cato, Chellis, Cooper, Dantzler, Easterday, Edge, Gamble, Gilham, Hamilton, Harrison, Haskins, Hinson, Kelley, Klauber, Knotts, Law, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Martin, McKay, Perry, Quinn, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Sharpe, Simrill, D. Smith, R. Smith, Townsend, Tripp, Vaughn, Walker, Whatley, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young-Brickell, Fleming, Kirsh, McGee and Meacham-Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-40-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS AND THE ADMISSION OF STUDENTS TO CHARTER SCHOOLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT STATE FORMULA FUNDING FOR A CHARTER SCHOOL SHALL BE COMPUTED WITHOUT REGARD TO THE RACIAL COMPOSITION OF THE CHILDREN ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND THE SCHOOL AND TO DELETE A REQUIREMENT THAT CHARTER SCHOOL ENROLLMENT MAY NOT DIFFER FROM THE RACIAL COMPOSITION OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BY MORE THAN TEN PERCENT.

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H. 4337 -- Reps. Wilkins, Quinn, Cato, Haskins, Loftis, Tripp, Vaughn, Riser, Easterday, Hamilton and Rice: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-2010, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY PERMITS TO SELL ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS, AFTER A FAVORABLE REFERENDUM, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE LOCAL ELECTION COMMISSION CONDUCT THE REFERENDUM NOT LESS THAN THIRTY NOR MORE THAN FORTY DAYS AFTER RECEIVING THE PETITION, TO REQUIRE A BOND OR GUARANTEE TO ACCOMPANY THE PETITION TO BE USED TO REIMBURSE THE COUNTY UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, TO REQUIRE THE PETITION FORM PROVIDED TO COUNTY OFFICIALS BE USED, TO REQUIRE THE ELECTION COMMISSION TO CERTIFY THE NAMES ON THE PETITION WITHIN THIRTY DAYS FROM ITS RECEIPT, AND TO REQUIRE THE REFERENDUM TO BE CONDUCTED NOT LESS THAN NINETY DAYS AND NOT MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAYS FROM THE DATE THE PETITION IS CERTIFIED, OR AT THE NEXT GENERAL ELECTION WHICHEVER IS SOONER.

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H. 4338 -- Reps. Wilkins, Robinson, Harrison, Sandifer, Quinn, Huggins, Lanford, Harrell, H. Brown, Barrett, Vaughn, Riser, Cooper, Cato, D. Smith, Haskins, Witherspoon, Townsend, Leach, Allison, Altman, Campsen, Chellis, Hinson, Klauber, Loftis, Rice, Taylor, Littlejohn, Cotty, Walker, Easterday, Kirsh, Gamble, McGee, Meacham-Richardson, Gilham, Rodgers, Knotts and Whatley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-11-440, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON GENERAL TAX INCREASES AND NEW GENERAL TAXES, SO AS TO REQUIRE A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE ELECTED MEMBERSHIP OF EACH HOUSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THE IMPOSITION OF A NEW OR INCREASED TAX.

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H. 4339 -- Reps. Wilkins, Harrison, Knotts, Klauber, Allison, Barrett, H. Brown, Campsen, Cato, Chellis, Harrell, Haskins, Hinson, Huggins, Leach, Martin, Quinn, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Sandifer, D. Smith, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Webb, Witherspoon, Young-Brickell, Altman, Littlejohn, Walker, Vaughn, Keegan, Sharpe, Gamble, Hawkins, Meacham-Richardson, Gilham, Rodgers and Seithel: A BILL TO ENACT "THE SOUTH CAROLINA EXILE ACT OF 2000" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR OFFENSES INVOLVING WEAPONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE INCREASED PENALTIES FOR AN OFFENDER WITH A PREVIOUS CONVICTION FOR A FELONY; TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-420, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR ENTERING PUBLIC PROPERTY AND THREATENING OTHERS WITH A FIREARM, SO AS TO PROVIDE A MANDATORY MINIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT UPON CONVICTION; TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-490, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR POSSESSION OF A FIREARM DURING COMMISSION OF A VIOLENT CRIME, SO AS TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE OFFENSE FOR THE POSSESSION OF A FIREARM DURING AN OFFENSE INVOLVING A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE AND TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE, MANDATORY MINIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT UPON CONVICTION; TO AMEND SECTION 17-15-10, RELATING TO BAIL AND RECOGNIZANCE, SO AS TO ADD OTHER CONDITIONS OF RELEASE AND MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 17-15-15, RELATING TO THE DEPOSIT OF CASH PERCENTAGE IN LIEU OF BOND, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 17-15-30, RELATING TO THE COURT'S CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN FACTORS WHEN MAKING A BAIL DECISION, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FACTORS AND TO REQUIRE THE COURT TO CONSIDER EACH FACTOR WHEN MAKING ITS DECISION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 22-5-510, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BOND HEARINGS, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL OFFENSES FOR WHICH THE MAGISTRATE MAY DENY BAIL AND TO REQUIRE THE MAGISTRATE TO OBTAIN, WHEN FEASIBLE, THE PERSON'S CRIMINAL HISTORY FROM THE ARRESTING LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY BEFORE CONDUCTING THE BOND HEARING AND TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION OF CRIMINAL HISTORY.

Introduced and Committed

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H. 4340 -- Reps. Breeland and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-8000, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE LICENSE PLATES MAY ALSO BE ISSUED TO SOCIAL AND RECREATION CLUBS THAT HAVE OBTAINED CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 501(C)(7) OF THE FEDERAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-3- 780, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF PERMANENT LICENSE PLATES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OPERATED BY THE STATE, ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, AND THE CIVIL AIR PATROL, AND THE TRANSFERABILITY OF THESE LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY ISSUE A PERMANENT LICENSE PLATE TO VEHICLES USED BY STATE OR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES FOR A FEE OF TWO DOLLARS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY ISSUE A DECAL TO DESIGNATE THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY ISSUED THE DECAL AND CHARGE A FEE TO COVER THE COST OF THE DECAL. -- AMENDED TITLE

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H. 4341 -- Reps. Ott, Stille, Littlejohn, Whipper and W. McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-149-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY FOR LIFE SCHOLARSHIPS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN "SAT" OR EQUIVALENT "ACT" SCORE OF 1000 OR BETTER IS REQUIRED FOR A LIFE SCHOLARSHIP AND TO ELIMINATE THE GRADUATED INCREASES IN THE "SAT" REQUIREMENT BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL YEAR 2000-2001.

Introduced and Committed

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H. 4342 -- Reps. Klauber, Fleming, Hawkins, Taylor, Altman, Simrill, J.M. Neal, Vaughn, Whipper, Keegan, Emory, Gamble, W. McLeod, Rodgers and Seithel: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE TWO HUNDRED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE, REPRESENTING ONE DOLLAR FOR EACH SOUTH CAROLINIAN WHO SERVED IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES DURING WORLD WAR II AS THIS STATE'S CONTRIBUTION TOWARD THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL ON THE MALL IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

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H. 4343 -- Reps. Simrill, Walker and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-67-420, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION, SO AS TO DEFINE "HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS" WHICH ALLOW LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO DEVIATE FROM THE STANDARD OF ONLY TRANSPORTING STUDENTS WHO LIVE ONE AND ONE-HALF MILES FROM THE SCHOOL.

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H. 4344 -- Rep. Altman: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BY ADDING RULE 10.10 SO AS TO PROHIBIT ANY POLITICAL CAUCUS THAT SELECTS ITS MEMBERSHIP BY RACE TO OPERATE ON PROPERTY CONTROLLED BY THE HOUSE AND TO PROHIBIT THE HOUSE FROM GIVING RECOGNITION, SUPPORT, ASSISTANCE, OR IDENTITY TO SUCH A RACE-BASED CAUCUS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4345 -- Reps. Bales, Scott and Rodgers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT AN AMOUNT OF FAIR MARKET VALUE OF OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY SUFFICIENT TO LIMIT TO FIFTEEN PERCENT INCREASES IN THE VALUE OF SUCH PROPERTY ATTRIBUTABLE TO COUNTYWIDE APPRAISAL AND EQUALIZATION PROGRAMS, TO INCLUDE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE EXEMPTION, TO PROVIDE THAT THE EXEMPTION IS NOT TRANSFERRED WITH THE PROPERTY, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

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H. 4346 -- Reps. Altman, Keegan, Vaughn and Loftis: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE TWO HUNDRED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE, REPRESENTING ONE DOLLAR FOR EACH SOUTH CAROLINIAN WHO SERVED IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES DURING WORLD WAR II AS THIS STATE'S CONTRIBUTION TOWARD THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL ON THE MALL IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

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H. 4347 -- Rep. Barrett: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MUZZLELOADER HUNTS IN GAME ZONE 2, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR MUZZLELOADER HUNTS IN GAME ZONE 1; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-150, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO HUNTING BAG LIMITS, SO AS TO CONFORM THE HUNTING BAG LIMITS FOR GAME ZONE 1 TO THE HUNTING BAG LIMITS FOR GAME ZONE 2; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR BUYING, SELLING, OR DISPLAYING CARCASSES OR PARTS OF WILD RABBITS FOR SALE IN GAME ZONE 2, SO AS TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR BUYING, SELLING OR DISPLAYING CARCASSES OR PARTS OF WILD RABBITS FOR SALE IN GAME ZONE 1; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO OPEN SEASON FOR ANTLERED DEER, SO AS TO CONFORM THE OPEN SEASON FOR TAKING ANTLERED DEER IN GAME ZONE 1 WITH THE OPEN SEASON FOR TAKING ANTLERED DEER IN GAME ZONE 2.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4348 -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-220 SO AS TO EQUIRE ALL BUILDINGS CONSTRUCTED BY THE STATE OR FOR OCCUPANCY BY AN AGENCY, DEPARTMENT, OR ENTITY OF THE STATE AFTER JUNE 30, 2000 TO HAVE TWICE AS MANY TOILETS FOR WOMEN AS FOR MEN.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4349 -- Reps. Bailey and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 59, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 4 SO AS TO REQUIRE A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORIZATION FOR A FIRM TO PRACTICE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTING AND HOME INSPECTING, TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING A CERTIFICATE, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF SUCH FIRMS.

Introduced and Committed

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Request for Debate

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Returned by Senate With Amendment

Concurrence and Enrolled

Ratified

H. 4350 -- Rep. T. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-280, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976 RELATING TO COLLISION AND COMPREHENSIVE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COVERAGE, SO AS TO REQUIRE AN AUTOMOBILE INSURER TO OFFER THE OPTION OF COLLISION COVERAGE IN THE AMOUNT OF THE OUTSTANDING LOAN ON THE MOTOR VEHICLE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4351 -- Reps. Carnell, Littlejohn, Riser and Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 9, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, BY ADDING ARTICLE 17 SO AS TO ENACT THE TEACHER AND EMPLOYEE RETENTION INCENTIVE PROGRAM AND PROVIDE FOR ITS OPERATION.

Introduced and Committed

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H. 4352 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-111-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO STATE INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION MAY CONSIDER THE ARTISTIC BACKGROUND, ACCOMPLISHMENTS, OR ABILITY IN AWARDING A FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP TO A CURRENT OR PROSPECTIVE STUDENT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4353 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-111-80 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO STATE INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION MAY CONSIDER THE ATHLETIC BACKGROUND, RECORD, OR ABILITY IN AWARDING AN ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP TO A CURRENT OR PROSPECTIVE STUDENT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4354 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-111-83 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO STATE INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION MAY CONSIDER THE MUSICAL BACKGROUND, ACCOMPLISHMENTS, OR ABILITY IN AWARDING A MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP TO A CURRENT OR PROSPECTIVE STUDENT.

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H. 4355 -- Rep. T. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 34-3-430 TO ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 34 SO AS TO REQUIRE ANNUAL PUBLICATION OF CERTAIN BANK STATEMENTS, REPORTS, EVALUATIONS, AND OTHER INFORMATION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4356 -- Rep. Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-9-90, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION OF FEES NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 9, TITLE 6, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION AUTHORIZING THE GOVERNING BODY OF A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY TO IMPOSE THESE FEES BY A SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE IF, BEFORE DECEMBER 1, 1998, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SPECIFICALLY AMENDS, REPEALS, OR OTHERWISE AFFECTS THIS LAW BY DIRECT REFERENCE TO THIS SECTION, DELETE THE DATE OF NOVEMBER 30, 1998, AFTER WHICH THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY PROVIDES OTHERWISE BY LAW, AND DETERMINES HOW THE FEES MUST AND MUST NOT BE USED.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4357 -- Reps. Cooper, Fleming, Vaughn, Altman, Simrill, Stille and Loftis: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE TWO HUNDRED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE, REPRESENTING ONE DOLLAR FOR EACH SOUTH CAROLINIAN WHO SERVED IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES DURING WORLD WAR II AS THIS STATE'S CONTRIBUTION TOWARD THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL ON THE MALL IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

Introduced and Committed

Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4358 -- Rep. Barrett: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MUZZLELOADER HUNTS IN GAME ZONE 2, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR MUZZLELOADER HUNTS IN GAME ZONE 1; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-150, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO HUNTING BAG LIMITS, SO AS TO CONFORM THE HUNTING BAG LIMITS FOR GAME ZONE 1 TO THE HUNTING BAG LIMITS FOR GAME ZONE 2; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR BUYING, SELLING, OR DISPLAYING CARCASSES OR PARTS OF WILD RABBITS FOR SALE IN GAME ZONE 2, SO AS TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR BUYING, SELLING OR DISPLAYING CARCASSES OR PARTS OF WILD RABBITS FOR SALE IN GAME ZONE 1; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO OPEN SEASON FOR ANTLERED DEER, SO AS TO CONFORM THE OPEN SEASON FOR TAKING ANTLERED DEER IN GAME ZONE 1 WITH THE OPEN SEASON FOR TAKING ANTLERED DEER IN GAME ZONE 2.

Introduced and Committed

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3rd Reading

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Senate Amendments Amended

Point of Order

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Conference Committee

Message from Senate

Message from Senate

H. 4359 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-75 SO AS TO REQUIRE A HOSPITAL RECEIVING STATE FUNDS TO REQUIRE EACH EMPLOYEE AND PHYSICIAN WITH HOSPITAL PRIVILEGES TO UNDERGO, AT THE HOSPITAL'S EXPENSE, AN ANNUAL PHYSICAL EXAMINATION AND TO REQUIRE THAT THE RESULTS BE PROVIDED TO THE EMPLOYEE OR PHYSICIAN AND TO THE HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATOR.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4360 -- Reps. Altman and Fleming: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 1, CHAPTER 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT, BY ADDING ARTICLE 23 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PROVISION OF LAW OR REGULATION, NO POLICY, PROCEDURE, OR GOVERNMENTAL ACTION OF A STATE ENTITY OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE, AND NO FUNDS APPROPRIATED PURSUANT TO STATE LAW MAY GRANT PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT TO AN INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP BASED ON THE CRITERION OF RACE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4361 -- Reps. Altman, Stille and Loftis: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 9, TITLE 39, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WEIGHTS AND MEASURES, BY ADDING SECTION 39-9-75 SO AS TO ENACT THE "BAR CODE AND SCALE ACCURACY ACT OF 2000", TO DEFINE "AUTOMATED RETAIL CHECKOUT SYSTEM", TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISCRETIONARY AND MANDATORY EXAMINATION OF THE OPERATION OF AUTOMATED RETAIL CHECKOUT SYSTEMS BY THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENSURING PRICE CONFORMITY WITH ADVERTISED AND DISPLAYED PRICES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CRIMINAL FINES AND CIVIL CITATIONS FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS SECTION.

Introduced and Committed

Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4362 -- Rep. Altman: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 3.9 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE FOR RETURNING MEMBERS TO THE STATE HOUSE AND BARRING MEMBERS FROM LEAVING THE STATE HOUSE WHEN A QUORUM IS NOT PRESENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THIS RULE IS INVOKED THE HOUSE AUTOMATICALLY IS IN RECESS FOR FIVE HOURS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4363 -- Reps. Altman, Vaughn and Kirsh: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 5.19 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RELATING TO VARIOUS PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A REQUEST FOR GRANTING FREE CONFERENCE POWERS MAY NOT BE VOTED ON MORE THAN THREE TIMES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4364 -- Reps. Bowers, Simrill and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-118-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN REGARD TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA ACADEMIC ENDOWMENT INCENTIVE ACT WHERE MATCHING STATE FUNDS ARE PROVIDED TO QUALIFYING COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES FOR ENDOWMENT GIFTS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "QUALIFYING COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY" TO INCLUDE TWO-YEAR STATE- SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS INCLUDING COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY REGIONAL CAMPUSES.

Introduced and Committed

Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4365 -- Reps. Davenport, Altman, Woodrum and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL TAX RATES FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX ACT, SO AS TO REDUCE ALL MARGINAL TAX RATES BY ONE PERCENT FOR A RANGE OF ONE AND ONE-HALF PERCENT TO SIX PERCENT RATHER THAN TWO AND ONE-HALF PERCENT TO SEVEN PERCENT, AND TO CONFORM BRACKETS TO THE APPLICABLE INFLATION ADJUSTED AMOUNTS, AND TO MAKE THESE NEW RATES APPLY BEGINNING WITH TAXABLE YEAR 2000.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4366 -- Reps. Davenport, Littlejohn and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-6605, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE CODE, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF CHILD TO INCLUDE PERSONS UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE IN THE CASE OF STATUS OFFENSES; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-7205 RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR TAKING JUVENILES INTO CUSTODY, SO AS TO APPLY THESE PROCEDURES TO JUVENILES BEING TAKEN INTO CUSTODY FOR STATUS OFFENSES; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7- 7807 RELATING TO SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE AS PART OF THE FAMILY COURT'S DISPOSITIONAL AUTHORITY IN ADJUDICATING JUVENILES, SO AS TO, IN THE CASE OF STATUS OFFENSES, APPLY THIS AUTHORITY TO JUVENILES UP TO AGE EIGHTEEN RATHER THAN AGE SEVENTEEN; TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-65-10 AND 59-65-30, BOTH AS AMENDED, AND RELATING TO COMPULSORY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AND AN EXEMPTION FROM COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE, RESPECTIVELY, SO AS TO REQUIRE CHILDREN TO ATTEND SCHOOL UNTIL REACHING THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN RATHER THAN AGE SEVENTEEN.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4367 -- Reps. Davenport and Loftis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2156, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NONASSESSMENT OF POINTS AGAINST THE DRIVING RECORD OF A COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH LANE RESTRICTIONS POSTED ON THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "DRIVER" FOR THE TERM "DRIVING", TO LIMIT THE APPLICATION OF THIS PROVISION TO INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 85, AND TO PROVIDE THAT POINTS MUST NOT BE ASSESSED PURSUANT TO THIS PROVISION WITHOUT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S APPROVAL.

Introduced and Committed

Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4368 -- Reps. Davenport, Vaughn and Altman: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PLACE SIGNS THAT CONTAIN THE CAPTION "SHERMAN COLLEGE" AND THAT INDICATE THE DIRECTION TO THE COLLEGE ON INTERSTATE 26 AT EXITS 15 AND 16, AND ON INTERSTATE 85 AT EXIT 72.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4369 -- Reps. Kirsh, Altman, Stille, Carnell and Loftis: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 15, TITLE 8, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STATE AND LOCAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, BY ADDING SECTION 8-15-70, SO AS TO PROVIDE NO OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY SHALL USE A VOICE MAIL SYSTEM WHEN THE OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE IS AT HIS REGULARLY ASSIGNED WORKSTATION WHERE HIS TELEPHONE IS FUNCTIONAL AND AVAILABLE FOR USE UNLESS THE VOICE MAIL SYSTEM PROVIDES THE CALLER WITH ACCESS TO A NONELECTRONIC ATTENDANT OR AUTOMATICALLY TRANSFERS THE CALLER TO A NONELECTRONIC ATTENDANT.

Introduced and Committed

Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4370 -- Reps. Barrett, Altman, Woodrum and Loftis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-1-195 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EVERY STATE AGENCY, DEPARTMENT, AND INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING SHALL SEND A SURVEY TO NONAGENCY RECIPIENTS OF EACH PUBLICATION IT PRODUCES WHERE MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED COPIES ARE DISSEMINATED TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT CERTAIN SAVINGS IN REPRODUCTION AND PRINTING COSTS CAN BE ACHIEVED.

Introduced and Committed

Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4371 -- Reps. Barrett, Wilder and Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-180 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A STATE EMPLOYEE WHO IS A CERTIFIED DISASTER SERVICE VOLUNTEER FOR THE AMERICAN RED CROSS NOT MORE THAN FIFTEEN DAYS PAID LEAVE IN A YEAR TO PARTICIPATE IN SPECIALIZED DISASTER RELIEF SERVICES OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS AND TO MAKE SUCH LEAVE AVAILABLE ONLY WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE EMPLOYEE'S EMPLOYER.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

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3rd Reading

Amended

Request for Debate

Other proceedings

Point of Order

H. 4372 -- Reps. Barrett and Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-112-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EVERY CHILD UNDER TWENTY-FOUR YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME A SCHOOL SEMESTER OR QUARTER BEGINS WHOSE PARENT IS EMPLOYED AS A FULL-TIME CERTIFIED TEACHER IN ANY PUBLIC SCHOOL IN THIS STATE SHALL RECEIVE A TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT DISCOUNT ON TUITION AND FEES AT ANY STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4373 -- Reps. Kirsh, Altman, Simrill and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER, SO AS TO INCLUDE AS A SEPARATE STATUTORY AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCE WHICH MAY BE CONSIDERED IN THE DETERMINATION OF WHETHER THE DEATH PENALTY SHOULD BE IMPOSED, A MURDER COMMITTED WHILE IN THE COMMISSION OF STALKING OR AGGRAVATED STALKING.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4374 -- Reps. Rodgers and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-5-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON THE SALE OF WILD CARNIVORES AS PETS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO FERRETS IN THIS PROHIBITION, TO EXEMPT DOMESTICATED FERRETS FROM THIS PROHIBITION, TO PROVIDE THAT NO DOMESTICATED FERRETS MAY BE SOLD IN THIS STATE WITHOUT A PROPER AND CORRECT VACCINATION AGAINST RABIES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR NOTICES THAT FERRETS HAVE A PROPENSITY TO MAKE UNPROVOKED ATTACKS THAT CAUSE BODILY INJURY TO A HUMAN BEING.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4375 -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-5015, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SUNSCREEN DEVICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SUNSCREENING DEVICE INSTALLED AT CERTAIN LOCATIONS ON A MOTOR VEHICLE MUST BE OF A NONREFLECTIVE TYPE NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY PERCENT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE LIGHT TRANSMITTANCE REQUIREMENT OF THIS PROVISION DOES NOT APPLY TO WINDOWS BEHIND THE DRIVER ON PICKUP TRUCKS, AND TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4376 -- Reps. Townsend and Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-53-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD FOR TECHNICAL AND COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD SHALL ASSURE THAT AN EXTENSIVE ALLIED HEALTH CURRICULUM IS AVAILABLE IN THE TECHNICAL AND COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION SYSTEM TO MEET NEEDS ARISING FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS BOTH FOR TWO-YEAR DEGREE PROGRAMS AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND TO REQUIRE AN EXISTING EMPLOYEE OF THE BOARD TO BE ASSIGNED AS A HEALTH CARE EDUCATION COORDINATOR IN ORDER TO ASSIST IN ACCOMPLISHING THE ABOVE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DUTIES OF THIS COORDINATOR.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4377 -- Reps. Townsend, Altman and Woodrum: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 57-23-800, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VEGETATION MANAGEMENT ALONG THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM BY THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MUST PLANT WILD FLOWERS IN CERTAIN AREAS THAT MUST NOT BE MOWED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4378 -- Rep. Bailey and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND TO AMEND TITLE 10, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE 3, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND OTHER PROJECTS, SO AS TO STATUTORILY ADOPT THE AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE CODE AND TO CHANGE TERMINOLOGY TO CONFORM TO THIS CODE; TO PROVIDE THAT ONE MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD FOR BARRIER-FREE DESIGN MUST BE A BUILDING OFFICIAL AND TO MAKE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION AN EX OFFICIO MEMBER; TO ABOLISH THE BOARD FOR BARRIER-FREE DESIGN JUNE 30, 2002, AND DEVOLVE ALL FUNCTIONS, POWERS, AND DUTIES UPON THE ACCESSIBILITY COMMITTEE FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA BUILDING CODES COUNCIL AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE; TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD IS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION; TO CLARIFY PROCEDURES FOR THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF BUILDING PLANS SO AS TO CONFORM TO OTHER STATUTORY PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO BUILDING CODES; AND TO DELETE PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO BUILDING CODE EXCEPTIONS, ENFORCEMENT, AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES SO AS TO CONFORM TO OTHER STATUTORY PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO BUILDING CODES. -- AMENDED TITLE

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Amended

Debate Adjourned

Request for Debate

Point of Order

Ratified

H. 4379 -- Reps. Robinson, Fleming, Vaughn, Woodrum, Simrill, Kirsh and Loftis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-11-160 SO AS TO CREATE THE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT REVENUE FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY SEPARATE FROM ALL OTHER FUNDS, TO CREDIT TO THE FUND ALL STATE REVENUES FROM THE MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND EARNINGS ON THE FUND, TO REQUIRE AT LEAST FIFTY PERCENT OF FUND PROCEEDS ANNUALLY TO BE APPROPRIATED FOR THE MEDICAID PROGRAM, INCLUDING THE DISPROPORTIONATE SHARE MATCH REQUIREMENT WITH THE BALANCE APPROPRIATED FOR OTHER HEALTH-RELATED PURPOSES, TO REQUIRE ALL FUND APPROPRIATIONS BY SEPARATE LEGISLATION PASSED BY AN AFFIRMATIVE SUPER MAJORITY OF EACH HOUSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO REQUIRE ALL TOBACCO SETTLEMENT REVENUES BEFORE JULY 1, 2000, TO BE CREDITED TO THE FUND.

Introduced and Committed

Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4380 -- Reps. W. McLeod and Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 41-29-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION AND THEIR TERMS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MEMBERSHIP FROM THREE TO FIVE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4381 -- Reps. Townsend, Gamble and Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MINUTES OF MEETINGS OF PUBLIC BODIES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE PROPOSED OR DRAFT MINUTES TO BE AVAILABLE WITHIN THIRTY DAYS AFTER MEETING IF THE PUBLIC BODY MEETS LESS FREQUENTLY THAN MONTHLY AND TO REQUIRE THAT IF A PUBLIC BODY MAINTAINS AN INTERNET WEBSITE, THE MINUTES MUST BE POSTED TO THE SITE WITHIN THIRTY DAYS AFTER THEY ARE ADOPTED.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4382 -- Reps. Limehouse, Vaughn, Sandifer, Meacham-Richardson, Whatley, Riser, Harrell and Tripp: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-70 SO AS TO REQUIRE CERTAIN CONDUCT BY STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, INCLUDING A REQUIREMENT THAT STUDENTS ADDRESS SCHOOL EMPLOYEES WHILE ON SCHOOL PROPERTY IN A RESPECTFUL MANNER BY USING SPECIFIC TERMS AND A REQUIREMENT THAT EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES INCORPORATE THE ABOVE INTO EXISTING DISCIPLINARY POLICIES.

Introduced and Committed

Co-Sponsor Added

Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4383 -- Reps. Quinn, Gilham and Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-15-135 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE ONLY A LICENSED DENTIST TO EXERCISE CONTROL OVER CERTAIN ACTS RELATED TO THE PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY AND MAINTAINING A DENTAL OFFICE AND TO PROHIBIT PERSONS NOT LICENSED AS A DENTIST FROM PERFORMING THESE ACTS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 40-15-83, SO AS TO REQUIRE DENTISTS TO MAINTAIN PATIENT RECORDS FOR AT LEAST FIVE YEARS AFTER WHICH THEY MAY BE DESTROYED, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE A CIVIL PENALTY. -- AMENDED TITLE

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Co-Sponsor Added

Co-Sponsor Added

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Amended

Other proceedings

Ratified

H. 4384 -- Reps. Barrett, Wilkins, Simrill, Vaughn, Sandifer, Meacham-Richardson, Bales and Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-225 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SHALL DEVELOP AND LOCAL DISTRICT BOARDS OF TRUSTEES SHALL IMPLEMENT A CHARACTER EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ACCORDING TO CERTAIN GUIDELINES.

Introduced and Committed

Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4385 -- Reps. Rodgers and Woodrum: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE CONFEDERATE BATTLE FLAG MUST BE REMOVED FROM ATOP THE STATE HOUSE AND PLACED IN A SUITABLE LOCATION ON THE STATE HOUSE GROUNDS AS DETERMINED BY A COMMITTEE COMPOSED OF A MEMBER APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR, TWO MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE APPOINTED BY THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND TWO MEMBERS OF THE SENATE APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-166 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FLAG SHALL FLY ATOP THE STATE HOUSE, BY ADDING SECTION 10-1- 215 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE REMOVAL OR RENAMING OF CERTAIN MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS WITHOUT A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF EACH HOUSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-125 SO AS TO REQUIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO INCORPORATE A STUDY OF CULTURES AND ETHNIC IDENTITIES INTO THEIR CURRICULA IN FEBRUARY EACH YEAR AND TO CALL THE STUDY "HERITAGE MONTH"; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS ACT IS EFFECTIVE UPON THE GOVERNOR CERTIFYING TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE THAT, AS OF THE DATE OF THE CERTIFICATION, NO ORGANIZATION IS CONDUCTING A BOYCOTT IN THIS STATE REGARDING THE CONFEDERATE BATTLE FLAG.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4386 -- Reps. Meacham-Richardson, Simrill, Campsen, Dantzler, Harrison, Quinn and Bales: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 125 OF TITLE 59, RELATING TO WINTHROP UNIVERSITY SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR WINTHROP UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC FACILITIES BONDS, TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 59-121- 10 THROUGH. 59-121-80, RELATING TO THE CITADEL, AS ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 121 OF TITLE 59, TITLED "GENERAL PROVISIONS", AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 121 OF TITLE 59, RELATING TO THE CITADEL SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CITADEL ATHLETIC FACILITIES BONDS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4387 -- Reps. Altman, Simrill and Robinson: A BILL TO ENACT THE "PUBLICATION OF CRIMINAL TRIAL RESULTS ACT OF 2000" BY INCLUDING A PROVISION TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SOLICITORS, BY ADDING SECTION 1-7-335 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SOLICITOR OF EACH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT TO RELEASE ANNUALLY A REPORT WHICH LISTS, FOR THE PREVIOUS YEAR, THE NUMBER OF CRIMINAL CASES BROUGHT TO TRIAL, THE NUMBER OF GUILTY VERDICTS, THE NUMBER OF NOT GUILTY VERDICTS, AND THE NUMBER OF MISTRIALS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4388 -- Reps. Seithel, Simrill, Gamble and Meacham-Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER, SO AS TO ADD AS SEPARATE AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCES, WHICH MAY BE CONSIDERED IN THE DETERMINATION OF THE SENTENCE TO BE IMPOSED, A MURDER COMMITTED IN VIOLATION OF A PROTECTIVE ORDER OR A RESTRAINING ORDER, AND A MURDER COMMITTED AGAINST A HOUSEHOLD MEMBER WHEN THE DEFENDANT HAD A PRIOR CONVICTION FOR COMMITTING CERTAIN LISTED OFFENSES AGAINST THE HOUSEHOLD MEMBER VICTIM.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4389 -- Reps. Seithel, Simrill, Gamble, Meacham-Richardson and Bales: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-5-510, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BOND HEARINGS AND THE RELEASE OF DEFENDANTS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A MAGISTRATE TO HOLD A DEFENDANT IN A CASE INVOLVING CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FOR FORTY-EIGHT HOURS AFTER ARREST, UPON REQUEST OF THE VICTIM AND UPON GOOD CAUSE SHOWN AT THE BOND HEARING.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4390 -- Rep. Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS, BY ADDING CHAPTER 100 SO AS TO REQUIRE FIREFIGHTERS TO BE REGISTERED WITH THE OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL AND TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR REGISTRATION AND FOR THE WITHDRAWAL OF A REGISTRATION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4391 -- Reps. Kirsh and Bales: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-18-500, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ACADEMIC PLANS FOR STUDENTS LACKING SKILLS TO PERFORM AT CURRENT GRADE LEVELS, REVIEW OF THE RESULTS, AND DEVELOPMENT OF STATEWIDE POLICIES PERTAINING THERETO, SO AS TO REVISE THE CONTENT OF AND PROCEDURES, TIMELINES, AND IMPLEMENTATION DATES FOR THESE ACADEMIC PLANS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4392 -- Rep. Wilkes: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 6 OF TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF AUCTIONEERS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK OF TITLE 40, CHAPTER 1 FOR COMMISSIONS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF AUCTIONEERS.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Amended

Senate Amendments Amended

Point of Order

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Message from Senate

Ratified

H. 4393 -- Reps. Jennings and Bales: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-365 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A WRITE-IN CANDIDATE MUST FILE A DECLARATION STATING THAT HE IS A WRITE-IN CANDIDATE, AS WELL AS THE OFFICE HE IS SEEKING, IN ORDER TO HAVE ANY WRITE-IN VOTES CAST FOR HIM COUNTED AND REPORTED AND PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-360, RELATING TO WRITE-IN NAMES ON A BALLOT, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT WRITE-IN CANDIDATES COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 7-13-365.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Point of Order

H. 4394 -- Reps. Huggins, Gamble and Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 2 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GENERAL PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, BY ADDING SECTION 2-1- 235, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MUST SPEND ONE NON-LEGISLATIVE DAY VISITING THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THEIR DISTRICT DURING THE SCHOOLS' INSTRUCTIONAL TIME, AND TO PROVIDE A BEGINNING DATE FOR THIS REQUIREMENT.

Introduced and Committed

Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4395 -- Reps. Kennedy and Harvin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE DEATH OF DR. CHARLES EDWARD MURRAY OF WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY AND EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4396 -- Rep. Harvin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING LEONARD L. JONTE OF GREELEYVILLE, AND THE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF THE BANK OF GREELEYVILLE, ON THE OCCASION OF LEONARD L. JONTE BEING NAMED THE 1999 PRESIDENT OF THE INDEPENDENT BANKS OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4397 -- Rep. Harvin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE THOMAS ALTON GIBBONS, AND TO EXTEND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4398 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF GEORGE COGGIN JAMES, SR., SUMTER ATTORNEY AND SUMMERTON NATIVE, AND EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4399 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SORROW AT THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE JULIEN WEINBERG OF CLARENDON COUNTY AND EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4400 -- Reps. W. McLeod, Wilkins, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Beck, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF ONE OF THE PALMETTO STATE'S MOST PROMINENT AND RESPECTED LEADERS, THE HONORABLE THOMAS HARRINGTON POPE, JR., OF NEWBERRY COUNTY, FORMER SPEAKER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, UPON HIS DEATH DURING THE LEGISLATIVE INTERIM.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4401 -- Rep. J. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE DESIRE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA THAT PHOTOGRAPHS OF MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY PUBLISHED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA LEGISLATIVE MANUAL BE UPDATED ANNUALLY, AND INSTRUCTING THE RESPECTIVE CLERKS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE TO IMPLEMENT THE ABOVE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4402 -- Reps. J. Smith and Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA THAT THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA SHALL MAKE AN APPROPRIATION OF NOT LESS THAN ONE DOLLAR FOR EACH SOUTH CAROLINIAN WHO SERVED IN THE ARMED FORCES AND MERCHANT MARINE OF THE UNITED STATES DURING WORLD WAR II IN SUPPORT OF THE NATIONWIDE CAMPAIGN TO ESTABLISH A WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4403 -- Reps. Huggins, Quinn and Riser: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING THE OUTDOOR ENSEMBLE OF BANDS OF IRMO OF LEXINGTON COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF ITS SIXTH CONSECUTIVE SOUTH CAROLINA MARCHING BAND CHAMPIONSHIP AND ON ITS AWARD OF THE SUDLER FLAG OF HONOR FROM THE JOHN PHILLIP SOUSA FOUNDATION.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4404 -- Reps. Lourie and J. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING, BY ADDING ARTICLE 53 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NORMANDY INVASION SURVIVORS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF FEES COLLECTED.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Other proceedings

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Enrolled

Non-Concurrence

Message to Senate

Message from Senate

Ratified

H. 4405 -- Reps. Kirsh, Meacham-Richardson and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 9-1-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO BENEFITS FROM ANY STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM OTHER THAN A REFUND OF CONTRIBUTIONS MAY BE PAID TO A STATE OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE CONVICTED AFTER JUNE 30, 2000 OF A FELONY ARISING OUT OF THE PERFORMANCE OF OFFICIAL DUTIES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DENIAL OF BENEFITS APPLIES TO A SURVIVING SPOUSE OR OTHER BENEFICIARY OF A MEMBER SO CONVICTED, AND TO PROVIDE THOSE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES TO WHOM THE DENIAL APPLIES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4406 -- Reps. Kirsh and Meacham-Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-1-286, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF DRIVER'S LICENSE OF A PERSON UNDER TWENTY-ONE WHO DRIVES A MOTOR VEHICLE AND WHO HAS A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION; 56-5-2951, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE; AND 56-5-2990, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF A CONVICTED PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE, ALL SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT A PERSON MUST BE ENROLLED IN OR HAVE COMPLETED AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM BEFORE HIS DRIVING PRIVILEGE CAN BE RESTORED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE SUSPENSION PERIOD AND TO MAKE OTHER TECHNICAL CHANGES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4407 -- Rep. Rodgers: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY THE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF ANY SCHOOL OF ANY DISTRICT OF THIS STATE DURING SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000 WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO HURRICANE FLOYD INCLUDING THE FLOODING THAT FOLLOWED ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4408 -- Rep. Rodgers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-96-155 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL TAKE- OUT FOOD WRAPPERS MUST BE COMPOSED OF MATERIAL THAT IS BIODEGRADABLE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4409 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SOLICITOR'S CERTIFICATION ACT OF 2000" BY INCLUDING A PROVISION TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SOLICITORS ADDING SECTION 1-7-345 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SOLICITOR, BEFORE CALLING A CRIMINAL CASE FOR TRIAL, TO CERTIFY IN WRITING THAT IT IS THE SOLICITOR'S PROFESSIONAL OPINION THAT A JURY, UPON THE TRIAL OF THIS PARTICULAR CASE, WILL MORE LIKELY THAN NOT RETURN A VERDICT OF GUILTY, AND TO PROVIDE THE CERTIFICATION TO THE COURT AND COUNSEL FOR THE DEFENDANT, AND TO RECORD IT IN THE SOLICITOR'S OFFICE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4410 -- Reps. Easterday, Vaughn, Tripp, Wilkins, Taylor, Hamilton, Haskins, Leach and Loftis: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS IN ANY SCHOOL IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF GREENVILLE COUNTY WHO PARTICIPATE IN INTERSCHOLASTIC SOCCER OR AS A MEMBER OF A SCHOOL SOCCER SQUAD MAY PARTICIPATE IN ORGANIZED SOCCER WHICH IS INDEPENDENT OF THE CONTROL OF THE SCHOOL UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL OR STUDENT IN THOSE DISTRICTS IS NOT INELIGIBLE FOR PARTICIPATION IN INTERSCHOLASTIC SOCCER BECAUSE OF THE PARTICIPATION OF THE STUDENT OF THE SCHOOL AS A MEMBER OF AN ORGANIZED SOCCER TEAM INDEPENDENT OF THE SCHOOL'S CONTROL.

Introduced and Committed

Recorded vote

Committed

Point of Order

H. 4411 -- Rep. Wilkins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO MRS. BARBARA HOWE MCARTHUR, PRESIDENT OF THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF COLUMBIA, MRS. CLOTILDE PEREZ-BODE DEDECKER, PRESIDENT OF THE ASSOCIATION OF JUNIOR LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL, AND MRS. CLARISSA TORRES ADAMS, CHAIRWOMAN OF THE SEVENTY- FIFTH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2000, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF COLUMBIA ON ITS SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4412 -- Rep. Harvin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MR. ED PAUL OF CLARENDON COUNTY ON WINNING THE PRESTIGIOUS JUNIOR WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP DUCK-CALLING CONTEST.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4413 -- Reps. T. Brown, Canty and Mack: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING CONGRESS AND PRESIDENT CLINTON TO DECLARE A STATE OF EMERGENCY FOR THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN POPULATION OF THIS COUNTRY WITH REGARD TO CONTRACTING THE HIV VIRUS AND TO MAKE AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY THE NECESSARY RESOURCES TO TREAT THOSE WITH THE VIRUS AND TO COMBAT ITS FURTHER SPREAD.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4414 -- Reps. Allison, Davenport, Hawkins, Lanford, Lee, Littlejohn, D. Smith, Vaughn, Walker and Wilder: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF INTERSTATE 85 WHICH IS COMMONLY KNOWN AS BUSINESS I-85 IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY AS THE "VETERANS PARKWAY" AND INSTALL APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THE INTERSTATE CONTAINING THE WORDS "VETERANS PARKWAY" IN HONOR OF THE NUMEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE MANY SPARTANBURG CITIZENS WHO HAVE HONORABLY SERVED IN THE SEVERAL BRANCHES OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

Adopted

H. 4415 -- Reps. Allison, Davenport, Hawkins, Lanford, Lee, Littlejohn, D. Smith, Vaughn, Walker and Wilder: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE SPARTANBURG COUNTY FOR ITS MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND TO DECLARE FEBRUARY 15, 2000 AS "SPARTANBURG COUNTY DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4416 -- Reps. Kelley, Robinson, Riser and Carnell: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 9, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE VARIOUS STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS, BY ADDING CHAPTER 20 ENACTING THE "OPTIONAL RETIREMENT PROGRAM FOR TEACHERS AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS" AND PROVIDE FOR ITS OPERATION INCLUDING ITS ADMINISTRATION BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND AN ELECTION BY ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES FIRST EMPLOYED AFTER JUNE 30, 2000, TO JOIN EITHER THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM OR THE OPTIONAL RETIREMENT PROGRAM ESTABLISHED BY THIS ACT. -- AMENDED TITLE

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Co-Sponsor Added

Co-Sponsor Added

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Amended

Ratified

H. 4417 -- Reps. Wilkins and Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 20 TO TITLE 16 SO AS TO ENACT THE "RACKETEER INFLUENCED AND CORRUPT ORGANIZATIONS ACT" WHICH MAKES IT UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO KNOWINGLY OR INTENTIONALLY RECEIVE PROCEEDS DERIVED FROM A PATTERN OF RACKETEERING ACTIVITY, TO ACQUIRE INTERESTS IN PROPERTY OR ENTERPRISES AS A RESULT OF SUCH ACTIVITIES, OR TO BE EMPLOYED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH AN ENTERPRISE ENGAGED IN SUCH ACTIVITIES, AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, PENALTIES, AND SEIZURE PROCEDURES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4418 -- Rep. Wilkins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF COLUMBIA FOR SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS OF COMMITMENT TO IMPROVING THE COMMUNITIES AND THE LIVES OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE STATE'S MIDLANDS REGION THROUGH THE EFFECTIVE ACTION AND LEADERSHIP OF TRAINED VOLUNTEERS.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4419 -- Reps. Wilkins, Harrison, Harrell, J. Brown, D. Smith, Townsend, Sharpe and Cato: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT PURSUANT TO RULE 10.1 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SPECIFIED MEMBERS OF THE STAFF OF THE GOVERNOR BY SPECIAL LEAVE OF THE HOUSE MAY BE ADMITTED IN THE OUTER DOORS OF THE CHAMBER AND ARE GRANTED THE PRIVILEGE OF THE HOUSE FLOOR UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS DURING THE 2000 SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4420 -- Reps. R. Smith, Harrell, Woodrum, Altman, Beck, Cato, Davenport, Delleney, Emory, Harrison, Haskins, Koon, Lanford, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.M. Neal, Parks, Perry, Rice, Riser, Seithel, Simrill, Stuart, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Witherspoon, Young-Brickell, Rodgers and Robinson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA THAT, NOTWITHSTANDING RECENT MEDIA REPORTS OF CIVILIAN CASUALTIES AT NOKUEN-RI (NO GUN RI), SOUTH KOREA, NOTHING CAN DETRACT FROM THE DISTINGUISHED RECORD AND HEROISM OF THE BRAVE AND GALLANT MEN AND WOMEN WHO SERVED HONORABLY AND FOUGHT VALIANTLY AS SOLDIERS, SAILORS, MARINES, AND AIRMEN IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES DURING THE KOREAN WAR, AND THAT THE HEROISM, SERVICE, AND SACRIFICE OF ALL THOSE WHO SERVED THE CAUSE OF FREEDOM BY OPPOSING MURDEROUS COMMUNIST AGGRESSION IN KOREA MUST BE REMEMBERED AND COMMEMORATED WITH HONOR.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Co-Sponsor Added

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

Adopted

H. 4421 -- Reps. Cato and D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-30-330 SO AS TO EXEMPT A PERSON FROM LICENSING AND REGULATION AS A MASSAGE/BODYWORK THERAPIST WHEN THE PERSON PRACTICES MASSAGE OR BODYWORK IN A FACILITY OPERATED BY OR ON BEHALF OF A YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OR YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4422 -- Reps. D. Smith and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 178 OF 1963, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE CONVERSE AREA FIRE DISTRICT IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL OF THE DISTRICT FROM THREE TO FIVE MEMBERS.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Ratified

H. 4423 -- Reps. Delleney, Canty and D. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2000, AS THE TIME FOR ELECTING A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT, SEAT 2, WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JULY 31, 2006; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT, SEAT 5, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JULY 31, 2000; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 3, WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 8, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2000; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2000; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2000; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2000; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2000; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2000; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2000; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2000; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2000; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2000; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2000; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2000; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2000; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRED JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LA JUDGE DIVISION, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2000; AND TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION, SEAT 4, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2000.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4424 -- Reps. Altman, Harrell, Limehouse and Campsen: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SCHOOL TEACHER AUTHORITY ACT OF 2000" BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-245 TO THE 1976 CODE SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL TEACHERS SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO SUSPEND STUDENTS FROM ONE TO FIVE DAYS ON THEIR OWN AUTHORITY FOR VIOLATIONS OF SCHOOL DISCIPLINARY CODES FOR OFFENSES WHICH WARRANT SUSPENSION AND TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS SO SUSPENDED SHALL RECEIVE NO CREDIT FOR WORK MISSED AND NO MAKEUP WORK SHALL BE ALLOWED.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4425 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO ENACT THE "STUDENT ACADEMIC SCHEDULE ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2000" BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-225 TO THE 1976 CODE SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH SCHOOL SEMESTER OR SCHOOL YEAR AS APPLICABLE, THE PRINCIPAL OF EACH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL MUST ASSIGN TO EACH ENROLLED STUDENT THE COURSE SCHEDULE AND CLASS SCHEDULE THE STUDENT MUST TAKE OR HAS ELECTED THAT SCHOOL SEMESTER OR SCHOOL YEAR.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4426 -- Reps. Davenport, Loftis, Leach, Hamilton, Robinson and Rice: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-205 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE GOVERNING BOARDS OF CERTAIN LIBRARIES, INCLUDING PUBLIC SCHOOL OR HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION LIBRARIES, THAT HAVE COMPUTERS WHICH CAN ACCESS THE INTERNET AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR USE BY THE PUBLIC OR STUDENTS, OR BOTH, TO DEVELOP USE POLICIES FOR THESE COMPUTERS INTENDED TO REDUCE THE ABILITY OF THE USER TO ACCESS WEB SITES DISPLAYING OBSCENE MATERIAL; TO ADD SECTION 10-1-206 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A PILOT PROGRAM USING INTERNET FILTERING SOFTWARE IN COMPUTERS IN CERTAIN LIBRARIES AND INSTITUTIONS TO ELIMINATE OR REDUCE ACCESS TO WEB SITES DISPLAYING PORNOGRAPHY AND OBSCENE MATERIAL, TO ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF INSTALLING SUCH SOFTWARE IN COMPUTERS IN OTHER LIBRARIES AND INSTITUTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THIS PILOT PROGRAM MUST BE OPERATED; TO AMEND SECTION 15-78-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LOSSES A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY IS NOT LIABLE FOR, SO AS TO INCLUDE LOSSES RESULTING FROM THE GOVERNING BOARD OF CERTAIN LIBRARIES FAILING TO ADOPT COMPUTER USE POLICIES AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 10-1-205. -- AMENDED TITLE

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Co-Sponsor Added

Co-Sponsor Added

Co-Sponsor Added

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Recorded vote

Recorded vote

Proposed Amendment

Proposed Amendment

Proposed Amendment

Other proceedings

Other proceedings

Point of Order

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Enrolled

Non-Concurrence

Conference Committee

Free Conference Committee

Report of Free Conference Committee

Adopted

Message to Senate

Message to Senate

Message to Senate

Message from Senate

Message from Senate

Ratified

H. 4427 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-78-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT LIMITATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS UNDER THE TORT CLAIMS ACT DO NOT PROHIBIT AN AWARD FOR THE NEGLIGENT INFLICTION OF EMOTIONAL DISTRESS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4428 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3415 SO AS TO ALLOW A STATE INCOME TAX CREDIT EQUAL TO FIFTY PERCENT OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE PREMIUM AND TO PROVIDE A LIMITATION ON THE CREDIT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4429 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-11-410, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATUTORY STATE SPENDING LIMITATION AND THE USE OF SURPLUS REVENUE, SO AS TO REQUIRE AT LEAST SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF SURPLUS REVENUES TO BE USED TO ACCELERATE THE PAYMENT OF STATE GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT, TO CLARIFY THAT THE FIRST USE OF SURPLUS REVENUE IS TO REPLENISH THE GENERAL RESERVE FUND, AND TO PROVIDE THAT REFERENCES TO APPROPRIATING SURPLUS REVENUES APPLY TO SURPLUS FUNDS REMAINING AFTER THE FIRST TWO PRIORITIES ARE MET.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4430 -- Rules Committee: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 1.9 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS AND CHAIRMEN OF THE COMMITTEES BY THE SPEAKER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHAIRMEN BE ELECTED BY THE RESPECTIVE COMMITTEES AND PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FILLING A VACANCY IN THE CHAIRMANSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

Recorded vote

Proposed Amendment

H. 4431 -- Rules Committee: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 5.3 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO THE GENERAL AND SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS BILLS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE SUBSTANTIAL EFFECT OF PERMANENT PROVISIONS OF LAW AND AMENDMENTS TO THEM MUST BE DIRECTLY RELATED TO AND EXPRESSLY GERMANE TO THE PURPOSE OF AN APPROPRIATION OR REVENUE IN THE BILL.

Introduced and Adopted

Recorded vote

Proposed Amendment

H. 4432 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO OFFER THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO MR. W. D. HARRINGTON OF CLARENDON COUNTY ON RECEIVING THE 1999 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA FARM BUREAU.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4433 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, Harrison, Harrell, Cato, Sharpe, Townsend, J. Brown and D. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING HIS EXCELLENCY, JAMES H. HODGES, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2000, IN THE CHAMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4434 -- Reps. Haskins, Barrett, Cato, Fleming, Keegan, Littlejohn, Loftis, Phillips, Riser, Robinson and Taylor: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE CONGRESS TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES AND SUBMIT TO THE STATES FOR RATIFICATION AN AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE THAT NEITHER THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT NOR ANY INFERIOR COURT OF THE UNITED STATES HAS THE POWER TO INSTRUCT OR ORDER A STATE OR ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OR OFFICIAL OF THE STATE OR SUBDIVISION TO LEVY OR INCREASE TAXES.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

Adopted

H. 4435 -- Reps. Wilkins, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Beck, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF ONE OF KERSHAW COUNTY'S BEST KNOWN AND MOST WELL-RESPECTED PUBLIC SERVANTS AND DISTINGUISHED CITIZENS, AUSTIN MOSES SHEHEEN, SR., WHO PASSED AWAY ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2000.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4436 -- Rep. Delleney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-149-80, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRANSFERS TO OTHER ELIGIBLE INSTITUTIONS BY LIFE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE CALCULATION OF CUMULATIVE CREDIT HOURS AND GRADE POINT AVERAGE AT PRIOR INSTITUTIONS TO DETERMINE LIFE SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4437 -- Reps. Bales, J.H. Neal, Barfield and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-425 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TEXTBOOKS SOLD AT BOOKSTORES OPERATED BY OR LOCATED WITHIN BUILDINGS OF STATE-SUPPORTED COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS MUST BE PRICED AT NO MORE THAN TEN PERCENT ABOVE COST.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4438 -- Reps. Bales, Barfield, Hayes and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-415 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEN'S VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAMS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA (COLUMBIA) AND CLEMSON UNIVERSITY SHALL PLAY EACH OTHER TWICE A YEAR ON A HOME AND HOME BASIS BEGINNING WITH THE 2000-2001 SEASON.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4439 -- Reps. Haskins, Barrett, Cato, Cotty, Govan, Littlejohn, Loftis, Phillips, Riser, Robinson, Taylor and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-6-3910 AND 12-6-4960, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DUE DATES FOR PAYMENT OF ESTIMATED STATE INCOME TAX AND THE DUE DATE FOR FILING STATE INCOME TAX RETURNS SO AS TO CHANGE THE FIRST QUARTER INSTALLMENT PAYMENT FOR CALENDAR YEAR TAXPAYERS OTHER THAN CORPORATIONS FROM APRIL FIFTEENTH TO MAY FIFTEENTH AND TO CHANGE THE DUE DATE FOR CERTAIN STATE INCOME TAX RETURNS FROM BEFORE THE FIFTEENTH DAY OF THE FOURTH MONTH FOLLOWING THE TAXABLE YEAR TO THE FIFTEENTH DAY OF THE FIFTH MONTH FOLLOWING SUCH YEAR.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4440 -- Rep. Miller: A BILL TO REPEAL CHAPTER 33, TITLE 6, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TAX INCREMENT FINANCING FOR COUNTIES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4441 -- Reps. Cato, Cooper and Tripp: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-46, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DIABETES MELLITUS COVERAGE BY HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION AND HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THESE POLICIES TO ALSO COVER FEDERALLY APPROVED MEDICATION FOR DIABETES TREATMENT, TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH COVERAGE MAY BE PROVIDED ACCORDING TO FORMULARY OR BY USING NETWORK PROVIDERS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT COVERAGE MAY NOT BE DENIED UNLESS THE PRESCRIBING HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL DEMONSTRATES A PERSISTENT PATTERN OF FAILURE TO ADHERE TO MINIMUM STANDARDS OF CARE. -- AMENDED TITLE

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Debate Adjourned

Point of Order

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Concurrence and Enrolled

Ratified

H. 4442 -- Reps. Cato and Tripp: A BILL TO ENACT THE "PROTECTED CELL INSURANCE COMPANY ACT" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO AMEND TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSURANCE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 10, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, AUTHORIZE AN INSURANCE COMPANY TO CREATE AND SEGREGATE AN IDENTIFIED POOL OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES FROM THE REMAINDER OF THE COMPANY'S ASSETS AND LIABILITIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACCESSING ALTERNATIVE SOURCES OF CAPITAL AND ACHIEVING BENEFITS OF INSURANCE SECURITIZATIONS; TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR ESTABLISHING PROTECTED CELL COMPANIES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE AND OPERATION OF PROTECTED CELLS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE AVAILABILITY OF PROTECTED CELL ASSETS TO CREDITORS AND OTHER CLAIMANTS.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Other proceedings

Ratified

H. 4443 -- Rep. Miller: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 592 OF 1994, RELATING TO THE GEORGETOWN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE OFFICE OF CHAIRMAN SHALL NO LONGER BE A SEPARATE AND DISTINCT OFFICE AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THE CURRENT CHAIRMAN, AND THAT THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD THEREAFTER SHALL BE ELECTED BY THE MEMBERS THEREOF.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

H. 4444 -- Reps. Robinson, Wilkins, Quinn, Barfield, Barrett, H. Brown, Chellis, Cotty, Dantzler, Fleming, Gamble, Gilham, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Hinson, Huggins, Keegan, Koon, Law, Leach, Martin, Meacham-Richardson, Riser, Rodgers, Sandifer, D. Smith, Stuart, Taylor, Walker, Young-Brickell, Whatley, Tripp, Cooper, Seithel, Allison, Altman, Beck, Campsen, Cato, Davenport, Easterday, Edge, Haskins, Kelley, Knotts, Lanford, Limehouse, Loftis, Lucas, McGee, McKay, Perry, Rice, Sharpe, Simrill, R. Smith, Trotter, Vaughn, Webb, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Frye: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-520, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ANNUAL INFLATION ADJUSTMENTS TO STATE INCOME TAX BRACKETS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION LIMITING THE INFLATION ADJUSTMENT TO ONE-HALF OF THE ACTUAL INFLATION RATE AND THE OVERALL FOUR PERCENT LIMIT ON THE TOTAL INFLATION ADJUSTMENT AND TO DELETE REDUNDANT LANGUAGE.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Amended

Recorded vote

Point of Order

H. 4445 -- Reps. Robinson, Wilkins, Quinn, Barfield, Barrett, H. Brown, Chellis, Cotty, Dantzler, Fleming, Gamble, Gilham, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Hinson, Huggins, Keegan, Koon, Law, Leach, Littlejohn, Martin, Meacham-Richardson, Riser, Rodgers, Sandifer, D. Smith, Stuart, Taylor, Walker, Young-Brickell, Seithel, Cooper, Whatley, Tripp, Allison, Altman, Beck, Campsen, Cato, Davenport, Easterday, Edge, Frye, Haskins, Kelley, Knotts, Lanford, Limehouse, Loftis, Lucas, McGee, McKay, Perry, Rice, Sharpe, Simrill, R. Smith, Trotter, Vaughn, Webb, Witherspoon and Woodrum: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO REDUCE BY ONE PERCENT A YEAR THE STATE PORTION OF SALES TAX ON FOOD ITEMS WHICH LAWFULLY MAY BE PURCHASED WITH UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD COUPONS, TO EXEMPT COMPLETELY FROM THE STATE PORTION OF THE TAX ALL SUCH FOOD AND MEALS EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2004, TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE REVENUE FROM THE REDUCED RATES OF TAX DURING THE PHASE-IN PERIOD, AND TO ALLOW A COUNTY BY ORDINANCE TO EXEMPT FOOD ITEMS FROM LOCAL SALES AND USE TAXES.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Recorded vote

Amended

H. 4446 -- Reps. Robinson and Rice: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MRS. FLOY GENEVA STANCIL MASSINGALE OF PICKENS COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HER ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY JANUARY 23, 2000, AND JOINING FIVE GENERATIONS OF HER FAMILY IN CELEBRATING HER LONG AND FULL LIFE.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4447 -- Reps. Wilkins, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Beck, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF A DEAR FRIEND, RESPECTED LEADER, AND FORMER CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT, THE HONORABLE JAMES WOODROW LEWIS, OF DARLINGTON.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4448 -- Reps. Witherspoon and Edge: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-225 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A BOAT ON WHICH THE INTEREST PORTION OF ANY INDEBTEDNESS ON IT IS OR WOULD BE DEDUCTIBLE UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AS AN INTEREST EXPENSE ON A QUALIFIED PRIMARY OR SECOND RESIDENCE IS ALSO DEEMED TO BE A PRIMARY OR SECOND RESIDENCE FOR PURPOSES OF AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAXATION IN THIS STATE AND AS SUCH IS CONSIDERED REAL RATHER THAN PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR THESE PURPOSES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4449 -- Reps. Rutherford and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-75 SO AS TO REQUIRE STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL YEAR 2000-2001 FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES K-5 AND ON A PHASED IN BASIS AFTER THAT FOR OTHER STUDENTS, TO ADDRESS SCHOOL EMPLOYEES IN A RESPECTFUL MANNER BY USING SPECIFIC TERMS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES SHALL INCORPORATE THE ABOVE INTO EXISTING DISCIPLINARY POLICIES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4450 -- Reps. Harrison, Cato, Wilkins, Sharpe, Jennings, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, G. Brown, H. Brown, Carnell, Cooper, Dantzler, Davenport, Easterday, Edge, Gamble, Harrell, Harris, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hinson, Huggins, Keegan, Kelley, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lourie, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Ott, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Seithel, Simrill, D. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Walker, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young-Brickell, Vaughn, Law, Stuart, Emory and Whatley: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 15, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REGULATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND DEALERS, BY ADDING SECTION 56-15-45 SO AS TO PROHIBIT OWNERSHIP, OPERATION, OR CONTROL OF COMPETING DEALERSHIPS BY A MANUFACTURER OR FRANCHISOR EXCEPT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, PROHIBIT UNFAIR COMPETITION BY A MANUFACTURER OR FRANCHISOR AGAINST A FRANCHISEE, DEFINE PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT GIVING RISE TO A PRESUMPTION OF UNFAIR COMPETITION, EXEMPT SALES BY MANUFACTURERS OR FRANCHISORS TO THEIR EMPLOYEES AND TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, AND TO ALLOW SALES BY LESSORS TO LESSEES AND ELECTRONIC REFERRALS BY WAY OF A MANUFACTURER'S OR FRANCHISOR'S WEBSITE; BY ADDING SECTION 56-15-46 SO AS TO REQUIRE WRITTEN NOTICE TO A CURRENT DEALERSHIP OF THE INTENTION OF A FRANCHISOR TO RELOCATE AN EXISTING DEALERSHIP OR TO ESTABLISH A NEW DEALERSHIP WITHIN A TEN-MILE RADIUS OF THE CURRENT DEALERSHIP, PROVIDE GROUNDS FOR INJUNCTION OF THAT ESTABLISHMENT OR RELOCATION, AND PROVIDE FOR EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-15-60, RELATING TO DEALERS' CLAIMS FOR COMPENSATION, SO AS TO LIMIT THE AUDIT PERIOD FOR INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAMS AND ALLOW FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF A CLAIM PAYMENT IF THE CLAIM IS MATERIALLY DEFECTIVE; BY ADDING SECTION 56-15-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTRONIC SALE OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO CONSUMERS IN THIS STATE BY A DEALERSHIP LOCATED IN THIS STATE; BY ADDING SECTION 56-15-140 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR VENUE FOR ACTIONS FILED PURSUANT TO THIS ACT IN THIS STATE, NOTWITHSTANDING AN AGREEMENT TO THE CONTRARY; AND BY ADDING SECTION 56-19-490 SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE TITLE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE REFLECT THAT IT WAS RETURNED TO A MANUFACTURER PURSUANT TO A "LEMON LAW" OR SIMILAR PROCEEDING. -- AMENDED TITLE

Introduced and Committed

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Returned by Senate With Amendment

Concurrence and Enrolled

Ratified

H. 4451 -- Reps. Harrison, Campsen, Dantzler, Loftis, Riser, Rodgers, Sandifer, Vaughn and Young-Brickell: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 37, TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAXES, BY ADDING ARTICLE 4 SO AS TO ENACT THE "HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX DEFERRAL FOR THE ELDERLY ACT" AND PROVIDE FOR ITS OPERATION AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-45-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUE DATE FOR PROPERTY TAXES, SO AS TO EXCLUDE FROM THAT DATE TAXES DEFERRED UNDER THIS ACT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4452 -- Reps. Howard, Quinn and Cobb-Hunter: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO INEZ TENENBAUM, STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION; CHARLES MOON, CHAIRMAN OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION ON NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE; AND KATHY CARTER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION ON NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2000, AT 10:30 A.M., FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXPRESSING OUR APPRECIATION TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA AMERICORPS FOR FIVE YEARS OF OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4453 -- Reps. McGee and McKay: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-3310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF PURPLE HEART LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO REVISE THE NUMBER OF LICENSE PLATES THAT MAY BE ISSUED TO A PURPLE HEART RECIPIENT.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

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H. 4454 -- Reps. McGee and McKay: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL LICENSE TAGS TO DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "PLATE" FOR THE TERM "TAG", AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY MUST ISSUE A STICKER THAT MUST BE ATTACHED TO THIS LICENSE PLATE THAT ALLOWS A DISABLED AMERICAN VETERAN TO PARK IN A HANDICAPPED PARKING PLACE WITHOUT BEING SUBJECT TO A PARKING FEE OR FINE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4455 -- Rep. Harvin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND PRESTON B. FITZGERALD, SR., D.C., OF MANNING, FOR HIS VISION AND LEADERSHIP THAT LED TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL BOARD OF FORENSIC CHIROPRACTORS AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM UPON THE OCCASION OF THE GRADUATION OF THE FIRST CLASS OF CERTIFIED INDEPENDENT FORENSIC CHIROPRACTIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS OF THE NATIONAL BOARD OF FORENSIC CHIROPRACTORS.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4456 -- Rep. Bowers: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, BY ADDING SECTION 15 TO ARTICLE XVII SO AS TO ESTABLISH A SPECIFIED PROCEDURE FOR THE ENACTMENT OR REPEAL OF LAWS AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS BY INITIATIVE PETITION AND REFERENDUM AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4457 -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CIVIL REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES BY ADDING CHAPTER 44 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA GARNISHMENT ACT", TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES GRANTING A PERSON WHO HAS RECOVERED A CERTAIN JUDGMENT AGAINST ANOTHER PERSON THE RIGHT TO A WRIT OF GARNISHMENT, SUBJECTING THE SALARY OR WAGES OF THE DEBTOR TO GARNISHMENT UP TO SPECIFIED LIMITATIONS, AND TO REPEAL SECTION 37-5-104 RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST GARNISHMENT FOR DEBTS ARISING FROM A CONSUMER CREDIT SALE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4458 -- Reps. Cato and Tripp: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SERVICE CONTRACTS MODEL ACT" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO AMEND TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSURANCE BY ADDING CHAPTER 78, SO AS TO REGULATE THE SALE OF SERVICE CONTRACTS FOR THE REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR MAINTENANCE OF PROPERTY NORMALLY USED FOR PERSONAL, FAMILY, OR HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES, EXCLUDING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, WARRANTIES AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS; TO REQUIRE ADMINISTRATORS OF SERVICE CONTRACTS TO REGISTER WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; TO REQUIRE THOSE PROVIDING SERVICE UNDER A CONTRACT TO DEMONSTRATE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY; TO PROVIDE FOR THE REQUIREMENTS OF A REIMBURSEMENT POLICY WHEN SUCH A POLICY INSURES A SERVICE CONTRACT; TO SPECIFY THE FORM AND CONTENT OF SERVICE CONTRACTS; TO REQUIRE SERVICE CONTRACT ADMINISTRATORS TO MAINTAIN ACCURATE ACCOUNTS AND RECORDS; TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE TO CONDUCT INVESTIGATIONS AND HEARINGS IN ENFORCING THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER; AND TO PROVIDE CIVIL PENALTIES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4459 -- Reps. Tripp and Rodgers: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE TWO HUNDRED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE, REPRESENTING ONE DOLLAR FOR EACH SOUTH CAROLINIAN WHO SERVED IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES DURING WORLD WAR II AS THIS STATE'S CONTRIBUTION TOWARD THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL ON THE MALL IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

Introduced and Committed

Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4460 -- Rep. McGee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-13-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF LARCENY FOR FAILURE TO RETURN RENTED OBJECTS, SO AS TO INCLUDE CLOTHING AND FORMAL WEAR TO THE LIST OF RENTAL ITEMS INCLUDED IN THIS OFFENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 22-8-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME MAGISTRATES AND MAGISTRATES' SALARIES, SO AS TO CHANGE AN INCORRECT REFERENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 27-39-230, RELATING TO THE COLLECTION OF RENT BY DISTRESS PROCEEDINGS AND THE PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM DISTRESS, SO AS TO INCLUDE AS EXEMPT PROPERTY THAT WHICH IS OWNED BY A THIRD PARTY FOR WHICH THE MAGISTRATE FINDS OWNERSHIP WAS NOT TRANSFERRED FROM THE TENANT TO THE THIRD PARTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF AVOIDING DISTRAINT; TO AMEND SECTION 27-39-250, RELATING TO THE PROPERTY OF OTHERS ON THE RENTED PREMISES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE MAGISTRATE TO CONDUCT A HEARING CONCERNING THE OWNERSHIP OF THE PROPERTY OF A THIRD PARTY AND IF THE MAGISTRATE FINDS THE PROPERTY WAS TRANSFERRED TO THE THIRD PARTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF AVOIDING DISTRAINT, THEN THE DISTRAINED PROPERTY OF THE THIRD PARTY IS SUBJECT TO SALE; TO AMEND SECTION 27-37-10, RELATING TO THE GROUNDS FOR EJECTMENT OF TENANTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL RENTAL AGREEMENTS THAT THE NONPAYMENT OF RENT WITHIN FIVE DAYS OF THE DATE DUE CONSTITUTES LEGAL NOTICE THAT THE LANDLORD MAY BEGIN EJECTMENT PROCEEDINGS; TO AMEND SECTION 27-37-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SERVICE OF THE RULE TO SHOW CAUSE IN EJECTMENT PROCEEDINGS, SO AS TO DEFINE ABANDONED AS IN RESIDENTIAL RENTAL AGREEMENTS AND IN NONRESIDENTIAL RENTAL AGREEMENTS, TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONAL SERVICE OF THE RULE MUST BE ATTEMPTED TWO TIMES INSTEAD OF THREE TIMES, TO PROVIDE THE RULE MUST BE AFFIXED TO THE MOST CONSPICUOUS PART OF THE PREMISES ON THE FIRST UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPT AT PERSONAL SERVICE, AND TO PROVIDE THE SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD BEGINS TO RUN AT THE TIME OF CONTACT IF THE TENANT CONTACTS THE COURT BEFORE THE ELEVENTH DAY FROM THE TIME OF MAILING THE RULE. -- AMENDED TITLE

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Ratified

H. 4461 -- Rep. Fleming: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO WELCOME THE HONORABLE ALAN G. LANCE, NATIONAL COMMANDER OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS VISIT TO THE PALMETTO STATE, AND TO EXTEND TO HIM THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2000, AT 12:00 NOON, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADDRESSING THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4462 -- Reps. Young-Brickell, Cobb-Hunter, Bailey and Chellis: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO THREE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY THE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF ANY SCHOOL OF DORCHESTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO DURING SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW OR HURRICANE FLOYD, INCLUDING THE FLOODING THAT FOLLOWED, ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP. -- AMENDED TITLE

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Concurrence and Enrolled

Ratified

H. 4463 -- Reps. Kelley, Barfield, Edge, Keegan, Miller and Witherspoon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE CONWAY BYPASS THE "VETERANS HIGHWAY" AND TO NAME SEPARATE INTERCHANGES ON THAT BYPASS TO HONOR RECIPIENTS OF THE MEDAL OF HONOR FROM EACH BRANCH OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

Adopted

H. 4464 -- Rep. Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-55-90, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS EXEMPT FROM PSYCHOLOGY LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO ADD AN EXEMPTION FOR PERSONS WHO ADMINISTER, SCORE, AND INTERPRET VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL TESTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DIAGNOSING EDUCATIONAL CONCERNS AND PRESCRIBING EDUCATIONAL TREATMENT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4465 -- Rep. McGee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-43-130, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MODULAR BUILDING UNIT AS BEING EQUIVALENT TO A SITE-BUILT UNIT MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF SAFETY TO LIFE, HEALTH, AND PROPERTY IMPOSED BY ORDINANCE OF A LOCAL GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO DELETE A PROVISION WHICH PROHIBITS A LOCAL GOVERNMENT FROM DISTINGUISHING BETWEEN A MODULAR BUILDING AND A BUILDING CONSTRUCTED ON SITE FOR PURPOSES OF CERTAIN LAND USE, ZONING, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4466 -- Reps. Kelley, Barfield, Edge, Keegan, Miller and Witherspoon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE CAROLINA BAYS PARKWAY THE JOHN B. SINGLETON PARKWAY TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF THE LATE JOHN B. SINGLETON OF MYRTLE BEACH FOR HIS UNMATCHED CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY OF MYRTLE BEACH AND THE GRAND STRAND AND HIS VISION AND PERSISTENCE IN PROMOTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAROLINA BAYS PARKWAY.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

Adopted

H. 4467 -- Reps. Cato and Tripp: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSURANCE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 90, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION AND OPERATION OF CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANIES, INCLUDING AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE SCOPE OF BUSINESS THAT MAY BE CONDUCTED; REQUIREMENTS FOR INCORPORATION, LICENSURE, FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, AND ANNUAL REPORTS; PROVIDING FOR PERIODIC INSPECTIONS AND EXAMINATIONS OF THE COMPANY'S AFFAIRS; ESTABLISHING GROUNDS FOR LICENSE SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION, SETTING FORTH INVESTMENT REQUIREMENTS; ESTABLISHING PREMIUM TAXES; AND PROVIDING THE PROCEDURES FOR CONVERSIONS AND MERGERS OF CERTAIN CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANIES WITH RECIPROCAL INSURERS.

Introduced and Committed

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Request for Debate

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Concurrence and Enrolled

Ratified

H. 4468 -- Reps. Cato, Walker, Carnell, Chellis, Gamble, Limehouse, Riser, Sandifer, Simrill, Neilson and Lourie: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 33-37-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN CONNECTION WITH BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE AS A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION A FEDERAL OR STATE AGENCY WHICH LENDS OR INVESTS FUNDS, TO DEFINE "LOAN CALL" AND "LOAN CALL AGREEMENT" AND REDEFINE "LOAN LIMITS", AND TO PROVIDE FOR A WRITTEN LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN A CORPORATION AND ITS MEMBERS RATHER THAN A STATUTORY LINE OF CREDIT; TO AMEND SECTION 33-37-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TAXATION OF A BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE STATE TAX EXEMPTIONS ALSO FOR A SUBSIDIARY CORPORATION; TO AMEND SECTION 33-37-250, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO POWERS OF A BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MAY NOT MORTGAGE OR ASSIGN ITS ASSETS EXCEPT ON A PRO RATA BASIS TO ALL PARTIES PROVIDING CREDIT, OTHER THAN FOR SHORT-TERM LOANS AND PURCHASE MONEY LOANS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN INDUSTRIAL AND BUSINESS ASSETS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS OF A BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION'S SUBSIDIARY, AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 33-37-450, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VOTING BY STOCKHOLDERS AND MEMBERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DETERMINATION OF THE NUMBER OF ADDITIONAL VOTES OF A MEMBER BY ITS LOAN LIMIT PURSUANT TO THE LOAN CALL AGREEMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 33-37-460, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LOANS TO THE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, SO AS TO DELETE STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR LINES OF CREDIT AND PROVIDE FOR LINES OF CREDIT PURSUANT TO MUTUAL AGREEMENT, DECREASE FROM TWENTY TO TEN PERCENT THE TOTAL AMOUNT A MEMBER MAY HAVE OUTSTANDING AT ANY ONE TIME ON LOANS TO THE CORPORATION, TO PROVIDE FOR REVOLVING LINES OF CREDIT AND LEAD LENDERS, AND TO DELETE THE AUTOMATIC INCREASE IN LINES OF CREDIT OF MERGING ENTITIES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 33-37-465 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MAKING AND SECURING OF SHORT-TERM LOANS TO THE CORPORATION BY A MEMBER.

Introduced and Committed

Co-Sponsor Added

Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4469 -- Reps. D. Smith, Harrison, Cotty, Delleney, Maddox and McGee: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 13, TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FORGERY, LARCENY, AND SIMILAR OFFENSES, BY ADDING SECTION 16-13-550 ENTITLED THE "PERSONAL INFORMATION PRIVACY ACT OF 2000" SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE OFFENSE OF IDENTITY FRAUD WHICH IS THE KNOWING ACCESS TO, RELEASE, DISCLOSURE, OR USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ABOUT AN INDIVIDUAL WITHOUT OBTAINING THE PRIOR WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION OF THE INDIVIDUAL; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR A JOINT LEGISLATIVE STUDY COMMITTEE TO STUDY PERSONAL INFORMATION PRIVACY ISSUES, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, AND TO PROVIDE THE STUDY COMMITTEE SHALL REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY OCTOBER 15, 2000.

Introduced and Committed

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H. 4470 -- Reps. Cato, Battle, J. Brown, Cobb-Hunter, Harrison, Kirsh, Knotts, Leach, McCraw, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Riser, Rodgers, Sandifer, R. Smith, Taylor, Walker, Bowers, Edge, Koon, McKay, Tripp, T. Brown and Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-5-170 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE KNOWING ACCEPTANCE OF PAYMENT FOR AN INSURANCE REFERRAL FROM A SERVICE PROVIDER, THE KNOWING PAYMENT BY A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR A REFERRAL, AND THE REGULAR PRACTICE BY A SERVICE PROVIDER OF WAIVING OR REBATING ALL OR PART OF A CLAIMANT'S CASUALTY OR PROPERTY INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE ARE UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 39-5-40, RELATING TO THE PRACTICES TO WHICH THIS ARTICLE DOES NOT APPLY, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION THAT THE PRACTICES DESCRIBED IN SECTION 39-5-170 MAY BE REGULATED BY CHAPTER 57 OF TITLE 38 AND THIS ARTICLE.

Introduced and Committed

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Point of Order

H. 4471 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-520, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ANNUAL INFLATION ADJUSTMENTS TO STATE INCOME TAX BRACKETS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION LIMITING THE INFLATION ADJUSTMENT TO ONE-HALF OF THE ACTUAL INFLATION RATE AND THE OVERALL FOUR PERCENT LIMIT ON THE TOTAL INFLATION ADJUSTMENT AND TO DELETE REDUNDANT LANGUAGE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4472 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1189 OF 1958, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BOILING SPRINGS FIRE DISTRICT IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE BORROWING AUTHORITY OF THE DISTRICT.

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H. 4473 -- Rep. Hinson: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND BEST WISHES AND CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO COACH RAY STACKLEY, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR AND HEAD VARSITY FOOTBALL COACH OF STRATFORD HIGH SCHOOL OF BERKELEY COUNTY, ON THE OCCASION OF BEING HONORED FOR HIS OUTSTANDING COACHING ABILITIES IN LEADING THE STRATFORD HIGH SCHOOL "KNIGHTS" FOOTBALL TEAM TO THE 1999 CLASS AAAA, DIVISION I STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4474 -- Reps. Hinson, H. Brown, Law, Dantzler and Gourdine: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE STRATFORD HIGH SCHOOL "KNIGHTS" FOOTBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 2000, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON WINNING THE 1999 CLASS AAAA, DIVISION I STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4475 -- Reps. Hinson, H. Brown, Law, Dantzler and Gourdine: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE STRATFORD HIGH SCHOOL "KNIGHTS" FOOTBALL TEAM OF GOOSE CREEK, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND THEIR COACHES FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL UNDEFEATED SEASON AND ON CAPTURING THE 1999 CLASS AAAA, DIVISION I STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4476 -- Reps. Hinson, Law, H. Brown, Dantzler and Gourdine: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO TWO SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY THE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF ANY SCHOOL OF THE BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT DURING SCHOOL YEAR 1999- 2000 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO HURRICANE FLOYD INCLUDING THE FLOODING THAT FOLLOWED ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

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H. 4477 -- Reps. McGee and McKay: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 5 OF TITLE 39, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES, BY ADDING SECTION 39-5-39 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT CONSTITUTES SUCH A PRACTICE FOR A TERMITE ERADICATION OR PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO PERFORM, OR TO OFFER, SEEK, OR ATTEMPT TO PERFORM, REPAIRS TO DAMAGE TO REAL PROPERTY CAUSED BY TERMITES OR OTHER PESTS IF THE COMPANY HAS IN THE FIRST INSTANCE INSPECTED THE PROPERTY AND IDENTIFIED THE DAMAGE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4478 -- Rep. Fleming: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES IN UNION COUNTY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF CERTAIN VOTING PRECINCTS, DELETE THE LOCATIONS OF THE POLLING PLACES AND PROVIDE THAT POLLING PLACES FOR THESE PRECINCTS MUST BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF ELECTION AND REGISTRATION OF UNION COUNTY WITH THE APPROVAL OF A MAJORITY OF THE UNION COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, AND DESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER ON WHICH LINES OF THE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED AND MAINTAINED BY THE DIVISION OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICAL SERVICES OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD. -- AMENDED TITLE

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Other proceedings

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Concurrence and Enrolled

Ratified

H. 4479 -- Rep. Rodgers: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 10.1 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CURRENT HOUSE AND SENATE MEMBERS, WHILE THE HOUSE IS IN SESSION, MAY NOT SOLICIT VOTES OR PLEDGES IN THE HOUSE CHAMBER FROM OTHER HOUSE MEMBERS ON THEIR OWN BEHALF OR ON BEHALF OF CANDIDATES THEY SUPPORT FOR OFFICES WHICH ARE FILLED BY ELECTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT BEFORE THE REPORT ON THE QUALIFICATIONS OF CANDIDATES IS FORMALLY RELEASED, MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE ARE NOT PERMITTED TO MEET IN THE CHAMBER OR ANTECHAMBER TO PREPARE A STRATEGY FOR THE ELECTION OF A PARTICULAR CANDIDATE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4480 -- Rep. D. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE STAFF SERVING THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IS NOT REQUIRED TO WORK ON GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2000.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4481 -- Rep. Fleming: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO BENJAMIN CURTIS DUNBAR, OF UNION, SOUTH CAROLINA, UPON ATTAINING THE EAGLE SCOUT AWARD, THE HIGHEST AND MOST DISTINGUISHED HONOR A BOY SCOUT MAY RECEIVE.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4482 -- Rep. Gamble: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND CARL BATTISTONE, A DIRECTOR OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS, FOR HIS TIRELESS EFFORTS AND LEADERSHIP ON BEHALF OF LIONS CLUBS AND THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS, AND TO WELCOME HIM TO SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA LIONS 32-D MIDWINTER CONFERENCE.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4483--Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO THE PRINCIPAL INDUCTION PROGRAM, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2427, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Debate Adjourned

Point of Order

Other proceedings

Ratified

H. 4484 -- Rep. Clyburn: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT ANY SCHOOL DAYS MISSED IN 1999 BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY SCHOOL OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF EDGEFIELD COUNTY DURING SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO HURRICANE FLOYD AND THE FLOODING THAT FOLLOWED ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Other proceedings

H. 4485 -- Reps. Battle, J. Brown, Inabinett, Kennedy, Martin, Miller and Stille: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-19-290, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE INFORMATION REQUIRED ON MOTOR VEHICLE TITLES, SO AS TO PROHIBIT AN ASSIGNMENT OF A TITLE UNLESS THE ASSIGNOR CERTIFIES UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY HIS KNOWLEDGE OF STRUCTURAL REPAIRS EXCEEDING TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS IN VALUE DONE ON THE VEHICLE AND TO DEFINE "STRUCTURAL REPAIRS".

Introduced and Committed

H. 4486 -- Rep. Beck: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXTEND TO THE EXEMPTION ALLOWED NOT MORE THAN TWO MOTOR VEHICLES OWNED OR LEASED BY A PERSON CONFINED TO A WHEELCHAIR TO THAT PERSON'S SURVIVING SPOUSE, TO LIMIT THE SURVIVING SPOUSE EXEMPTION TO ONE VEHICLE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE EXEMPTION ENDS ON THE REMARRIAGE OF THE SPOUSE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4487--Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, OFFICE OF ELEVATOR AND AMUSEMENT RIDE SAFETY, RELATING TO NEW AND EXISTING FACILITIES, PLATFORM AND STAIRWAY CHAIR LIFTS, SUMP PUMPS OR DRAINS IN ELEVATOR PITS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2464, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Point of Order

Ratified

H. 4488 -- Reps. Witherspoon and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 11, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROTECTION OF GAME, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-315, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT HUNTERS MUST WEAR A HAT, COAT, OR VEST OF SOLID VISIBLE INTERNATIONAL ORANGE DURING GUN AND MUZZLELOADER HUNTING SEASONS FOR DEER, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4489 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEALTH, BY ADDING CHAPTER 129, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA HEALTH IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, POWERS, DUTIES, AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF MONIES RECEIVED BY THE COUNCIL, INCLUDING MONIES RECEIVED BY THE STATE FROM THE MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4490 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2940, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PENALTIES FOR OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR OTHER SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4491 -- Reps. Campsen, Edge, Wilkins, Allison, Altman, Barfield, Barrett, Beck, Cato, Cotty, Delleney, Easterday, Frye, Gilham, Hamilton, Harris, Harrison, Haskins, Huggins, Jennings, Leach, Limehouse, Loftis, Lucas, McGee, Meacham-Richardson, Perry, Quinn, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Simrill, D. Smith, Stille, Tripp, Vaughn, Witherspoon, Kelley and W. McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-19-170 ENACTING THE "GAMBLING CRUISE PROHIBITION ACT" SO AS TO PROHIBIT GAMBLING OR THE REPAIR OF GAMBLING DEVICES ON A VESSEL IN A VOYAGE THAT BEGINS AND ENDS WITHIN THIS STATE AND PROHIBIT THE OPERATION OF A VESSEL THAT TRANSPORTS PERSONS TO ANOTHER VESSEL FOR THE PURPOSE OF GAMBLING IF BOTH THE TRANSPORTING VESSEL AND THE VESSEL ON WHICH A GAMBLING DEVICE IS USED OR REPAIRED BEGINS AND ENDS ITS VOYAGE IN THIS STATE, AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Co-Sponsor Added

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Recorded vote

Amended

Amended

Amended

Request for Debate

Objection

Point of Order

H. 4492 -- Reps. Cotty, Gilham and Rodgers: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1, ARTICLE VIII-A OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY PERTAINING TO ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND BEVERAGES, SO AS TO DELETE DETAILED REQUIREMENTS FOR THE REGULATION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND BEVERAGES AND AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO REGULATE THEIR SALE IN CONTAINERS OF SUCH SIZE AS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY CONSIDERS APPROPRIATE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4493 -- Reps. Klauber, Cooper, Hawkins and McGee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-3-785 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MAY PLACE THE LOGO OF AN ADOPT-A- HIGHWAY PROGRAM PARTICIPANT ON THE SIGNS WHICH IDENTIFY THE SEGMENT OF HIGHWAY ADOPTED BY A PROGRAM PARTICIPANT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4494 -- Reps. Klauber, Hawkins, McGee and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE INSPECTION OR COPYING OF PUBLIC RECORDS AND THE AVAILABILITY OF PUBLIC RECORDS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE AN EXPEDITED HEARING BEFORE A CIRCUIT JUDGE IF THE PUBLIC BODY DISAPPROVES RELEASING REQUESTED RECORD AND PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF COURT COSTS AND ATTORNEY FEES IF THE REQUESTOR IS SUCCESSFUL IN CIRCUIT COURT.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Recorded vote

Amended

Debate Adjourned

H. 4495 -- Reps. Walker, Townsend, J. Hines, Inabinett, Littlejohn, Martin, Rodgers and Stille: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT DURING THE SPORT SEASON FOR SOCCER, A STUDENT, WHILE A MEMBER OF A SCHOOL SQUAD OR TEAM ENGAGED IN INTERSCHOLASTIC SOCCER, MAY NOT BECOME A MEMBER OF OR PARTICIPATE IN AN ORGANIZED SOCCER TEAM WHICH IS INDEPENDENT OF THE SCHOOL'S CONTROL UNLESS PARTICIPATION IS AUTHORIZED BY THE CONSTITUTION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION APPLY TO ALL SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF THIS STATE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4496 -- Rep. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 321 OF 1969, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE DRAYTON FIRE DISTRICT IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT THE BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL MAY BORROW FROM FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND TO SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Ratified

H. 4497 -- Reps. Allison, Walker, Gilham, Littlejohn, Martin, Rodgers, Stille and Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-17-135 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL ESTABLISH A COMMUNITIES OF CHARACTER PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES K-12 AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTENT OF THESE PROGRAMS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4498 -- Rep. Allison: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO A DELEGATION OF STUDENTS, PARENTS, AND OFFICIALS FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2000, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND INTRODUCED AND A RENDERING OF A PERFORMANCE BY THE STUDENTS.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4499 -- Reps. Allison, Davenport, Hawkins, Lanford, Lee, Littlejohn, D. Smith, Vaughn, Walker and Wilder: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THAT PORTION OF THE EXISTING SIDEWALK LOCATED BETWEEN W. R. GRACE AND CO. CRYOVAC DIVISION TO HIGHLAND DRIVE IN DUNCAN, SOUTH CAROLINA, THE "HUBERT E. JONES" SIDEWALK, AND INSTALL AN APPROPRIATE MARKER OR SIGN ALONG THE SIDEWALK IN HONOR OF MR. HUBERT E. JONES WHO WAS A LOYAL EMPLOYEE OF THE CRYOVAC DIVISION FOR THIRTY-FIVE YEARS AND WHO WALKED TO AND FROM HIS WORK ALONG THIS ROUTE ON A DAILY BASIS AND WHO, THUS, WALKED OVER FIFTEEN THOUSAND MILES DURING HIS CAREER.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

Adopted

H. 4500 -- Reps. Wilkins, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Beck, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SINCERE AND HEARTFELT SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO FORMER GOVERNOR DAVID M. BEASLEY UPON THE DEATH OF HIS MOTHER, JACQUELINE "JACADELLE" BLACKWELL BEASLEY OF DARLINGTON COUNTY, ON JANUARY 8, 2000, AND OFFERING THE COMFORT OF THEIR COLLECTIVE FAITH AND STRENGTH IN THIS TIME OF SORROW TO HIM AND HIS FAMILY.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4501 -- Reps. M. McLeod, Harvin, G. Brown, Woodrum, McCraw, Phillips, T. Brown, Hosey, Lloyd and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT, BY ADDING ARTICLE 32 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR LIMITED LIABILITY FOR OFF-ROAD VEHICLE ACTIVITY SPONSORS AND OFF-ROAD VEHICLE PROFESSIONALS FOR INJURIES SUFFERED BY OFF-ROAD VEHICLE ACTIVITY PARTICIPANTS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4502 -- Reps. R. Smith, Clyburn, Huggins, Perry and Sharpe: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO THREE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED IN JANUARY, 2000, BY THE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF ANY SCHOOL OF THE AIKEN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT DURING SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO ICE, SNOW, AND RESULTING HAZARDOUS ROAD CONDITIONS ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

H. 4503 -- Reps. Cotty, Gilham and Rodgers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-27-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISTRIBUTIONS FROM THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUND, SO AS TO REVISE THE AMOUNT OF THE DISTRIBUTION TO COUNTIES THAT MUST BE USED FOR ALCOHOL EDUCATION AND ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG REHABILITATION; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-20, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS USED IN THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION OF "ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR BY THE DRINK"; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-700, RELATING TO AN ESTABLISHMENT WHICH USES ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES SOLELY IN THE PREPARATION OF FOODS IT SERVES, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO MINIBOTTLES; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-1600, RELATING TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS BEING LICENSED TO SELL ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS IN MINIBOTTLES SO AS TO AUTHORIZE ALSO THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS BY THE DRINK; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-1610, RELATING TO BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS LICENSED TO SELL ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS IN MINIBOTTLES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE ALSO THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS BY THE DRINK AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-1620, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON MINIBOTTLE LICENSEES SO AS TO DELETE THE RESTRICTIONS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE POSSESSION AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS IN CONTAINERS OTHER THAN MINIBOTTLES ON LICENSED PREMISES; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-1825, RELATING TO THE PROCEDURES TO PROTEST THE ISSUANCE OR RENEWAL OF A MINIBOTTLE LICENSE, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM "MINIBOTTLE" AND TO MAKE THE PROCEDURES APPLY TO ANY BIENNIAL LICENSE FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-2000 AND SECTION 61-6-2005, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TEMPORARY PERMITS FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE LICENSE AUTHORIZES THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS IN MINIBOTTLES OR BY THE DRINK; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-2010, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TEMPORARY PERMITS AUTHORIZED THROUGH A REFERENDUM, SO AS TO REMOVE THE REFERENCES TO ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS "IN SEALED CONTAINERS OF TWO OUNCES OR LESS"; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-2200, RELATING TO THE AGE OF THE SERVER OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS IN ON-PREMISES ESTABLISHMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SERVER, WHO IS EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, ALSO MAY SERVE ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS BY THE DRINK AS WELL AS IN MINIBOTTLES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-2600, RELATING TO THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 6 OF TITLE 61, CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS IN MINIBOTTLES, SO AS TO REMOVE THE REFERENCE TO MINIBOTTLES AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO ACTS TO AVOID THE PAYMENT OF THE SALES TAX ON THE SERVING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES BY THE DRINK IS SUBJECT TO THE PENALTIES OF THIS SECTION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4504 -- Reps. Cotty, Gilham and Rodgers: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 36, TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAXES, BY ADDING SECTION 12-36-925, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A SALES TAX ON THE GROSS PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES BY THE DRINK; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 12-33-245, RELATING TO THE TWENTY-FIVE CENTS EXCISE TAX ON MINIBOTTLES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4505 -- Rep. Bowers: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE DR. CARL ALAN CLAYTON, DEAN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SALKEHATCHIE REGIONAL CAMPUS, ON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER THIRTY YEARS OF DEVOTED SERVICE TO THE SCHOOL AND THE SALKEHATCHIE COMMUNITY, TO PUBLICLY RECOGNIZE HIS EFFORTS IN MAKING USC SALKEHATCHIE THE EXCELLENT LEARNING INSTITUTION IT IS, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM FOR A HEALTHY AND FRUITFUL RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4506 -- Reps. Gilham and Rodgers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 5-37-40, 5-37-50, AND 5-37-100, ALL AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT AND CREATION OF A MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THAT CERTAIN OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MUST NOT BE INCLUDED WITHIN AN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ESTABLISHED BY ORDINANCE WITHOUT A PETITION OF THE MAJORITY OF OWNERS OF REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE DISTRICT WHICH IS NOT EXEMPT FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4507 -- Rep. Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-118-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA ACADEMIC INCENTIVE ACT OF 1997, SO AS TO INCLUDE A REGIONAL CAMPUS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AS A "QUALIFYING COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY".

Introduced and Committed

H. 4508 -- Rep. Rodgers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-465, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO UNLAWFULLY CARRYING A PISTOL OR FIREARM ONTO THE PREMISES OF A BUSINESS SELLING ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR, BEER, OR WINE FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WITH A CONCEALABLE WEAPON PERMIT MAY CARRY THE CONCEALABLE WEAPON ONTO THE PREMISES IF THE PERSON IS NOT UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, THE PERSON DOES NOT CONSUME ALCOHOL, BEER, OR WINE WHILE ON THE PREMISES, AND THE PREMISES IS NOT POSTED TO PROHIBIT THE CARRYING OF CONCEALABLE WEAPONS.

Introduced and Committed

Co-Sponsor Removed

H. 4509 -- Reps. Fleming and Hawkins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE UNION COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICE TO PLACE A MARKER AT THE JUNCTION OF HIGHWAY 114 AND TUMP SMITH ROAD IN UNION COUNTY TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEMORATE THE RESTORED GRAVESITE OF THE COURAGEOUS REVOLUTIONARY WAR SCOUT, JAMES THOMAS (OLD HI-KY) MOSELEY.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

Adopted

H. 4510 -- Reps. Wilkins and Harrison: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT, THE HONORABLE ERNEST A. FINNEY, JR., TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION ON THE STATE OF THE JUDICIARY AT 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2000.

Introduced and Adopted

Other proceedings

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4511 -- Reps. M. McLeod, Howard, Barfield, Inabinett, W. McLeod, J.H. Neal and Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976 BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-675 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT STATE AGENCIES OR DEPARTMENTS HAVING EMPLOYEES LOCATED WITHIN THOSE COUNTIES WHOSE PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT IS CLOSED BY THE GOVERNOR BECAUSE OF EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER EMERGENCY CONDITIONS MAY NOT REQUIRE THOSE EMPLOYEES TO MAKE UP TIME LOST FROM WORK, TO PROVIDE THAT EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA LOCATED WITHIN THOSE COUNTIES WHOSE PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT IS CLOSED BY THE GOVERNOR AS A RESULT OF EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER EMERGENCY CONDITIONS ARE NOT REQUIRED UNDER THE HAZARDOUS WEATHER POLICY TO MAKE UP TIME LOST FROM WORK, AND TO PROVIDE FOR COMPENSATORY TIME FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4512 -- Reps. Webb, Barrett, Dantzler, Harris, Jennings, Leach, Ott, Rhoad, Riser, Robinson, Sandifer, Sharpe, Trotter, Wilkins and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1278 OF 1970, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF PLANT IMPROVEMENT BONDS BY CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, SO AS TO MODIFY THE LIMITATION ON THE AMOUNT OF PLANT IMPROVEMENT BONDS WHICH MAY BE ISSUED.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Co-Sponsor Removed

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Point of Order

Ratified

H. 4513 -- Rep. R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-20-80 SO AS TO PROHIBIT, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM BEING ELECTED TO A NONJUDICIAL OFFICE WHICH IS FILLED BY ELECTION BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Recommitted

Debate Adjourned

H. 4514 -- Reps. M. McLeod, Harvin and Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 8, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, BY ADDING SECTION 8-1-115, SO AS TO CREATE A GENERAL LIEN UPON THE REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY, INCLUDING WAGES, ANNUITIES, PENSIONS, AND CHOSES IN ACTION, OF ANY PUBLIC OFFICER, EMPLOYEE, OR ANY OTHER PERSON WHO IS FOUND GUILTY OF AN OFFENSE INVOLVING EMBEZZLEMENT OR APPROPRIATION OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR PROPERTY TO PRIVATE USE, TO THE EXTENT OF THE TOTAL LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE TO THE STATE, OR TO A COUNTY, MUNICIPALITY, OR OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE, TO PROVIDE FOR FILING A NOTICE OF LIEN, TO PROVIDE THAT AN ACTION TO ENFORCE THE LIEN CREATED BY THIS SECTION MAY BE BROUGHT AT ANY TIME UP TO THREE YEARS AFTER THE DEATH OF A PERSON WHOSE REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY IS SUBJECT TO THE LIEN, TO PROVIDE FOR SATISFACTION AND DISCHARGE OF THE LIEN CREATED BY THIS SECTION BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OR HIS DESIGNEE; TO AMEND SECTION 9-1- 1680, RELATING TO EXEMPTION OF ANNUITY AND RETIREMENT ALLOWANCES AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM TAXATION AND LEGAL PROCESS, SO AS PROVIDE THAT ANNUITY AND RETIREMENT ALLOWANCES AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES CONVICTED OF AN OFFENSE INVOLVING EMBEZZLEMENT OR APPROPRIATION OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR PROPERTY TO PRIVATE USE ARE SUBJECT TO THE GENERAL LIEN CREATED BY SECTION 8-1-115 AND THE DOCTRINE OF CONSTRUCTIVE TRUST EX MALEFICIO; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE RETROACTIVE AND PROSPECTIVE APPLICATION OF THE REMEDIAL ASPECTS OF THIS ACT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4515 -- Rep. Fleming: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO OFFICER WAYNE HUTCHERSON OF UNION COUNTY UPON THE OCCASION OF BEING SELECTED AS WILDLIFE OFFICER OF THE YEAR FOR DISTRICT SEVEN.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4516 -- Reps. Carnell, Stille and Klauber: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF DR. DON L. PEOPLES OF WARE SHOALS UPON HIS DEATH.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4517 -- Reps. Keegan, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REMEMBER THE SACRIFICES AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE BRAVE MEN WHO PERISHED ON THE S.S. LEOPOLDVILLE ON DECEMBER 24, 1944, DURING WORLD WAR II.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4518 -- Rep. Fleming: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT TIME MISSED FROM WORK BY A STATE EMPLOYEE DURING THE WEEK OF JANUARY 23-30, 2000, WHEN THE STATE OFFICE IN WHICH THE EMPLOYEE WORKS WAS CLOSED BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR, IS EXCUSED, AND NO EMPLOYEE SHALL SUFFER A LOSS OF COMPENSATION THEREFROM, BE REQUIRED TO USE ANNUAL OR OTHER LEAVE FOR THIS TIME OFF, OR BE REQUIRED TO MAKE UP ANY SUCH TIME, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION DO APPLY TO SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES OR TEACHERS WHO ARE GOVERNED BY OTHER PROVISIONS OF LAW SPECIFICALLY APPLICABLE TO THEIR SCHOOL DISTRICT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4519 -- Reps. McGee and McKay: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO EXTEND THE MOTOR VEHICLE TAX EXEMPTION FOR A DISABLED VETERAN TO THE SURVIVING SPOUSE FOR A LIFETIME OR UNTIL REMARRIAGE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4520 -- Reps. Robinson, Rice, Webb and Trotter: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY MISSED ON JANUARY 19, 2000, BY THE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF GETTYS MIDDLE SCHOOL IN THE PICKENS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT DURING SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000 WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO A BROKEN WATER MAIN IS EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP, AND TO PERMIT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE PICKENS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO CHOOSE NOT BE EXEMPTED AS PROVIDED ABOVE. -- AMENDED TITLE

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Amended

Debate Adjourned

Debate Adjourned

Debate Adjourned

Debate Adjourned

Ratified

H. 4521 -- Rep. Keegan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 41-27-370, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "UNEMPLOYED" FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAW AND THE REDUCTION OF UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS TO REFLECT PENSIONS AND OTHER PAYMENTS ATTRIBUTABLE TO WORK, SO AS TO ELIMINATE ANY REDUCTION IN UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS OF A BENEFICIARY ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE RECEIPT OF SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS. -- AMENDED TITLE

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Other proceedings

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Concurrence and Enrolled

Ratified

H. 4522 -- Rep. Fleming: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF MR. W. BAILEY GREER OF UNION UPON HIS DEATH.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4523 -- Reps. Stille, Townsend and Carnell: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING, BY ADDING ARTICLE 32 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF AND A TWENTY-DOLLAR FEE FOR TEMPORARY LICENSE PLATES AND REGISTRATION CARDS TO MANUFACTURERS OF TRAILERS AND SEMI-TRAILERS WHO IN TURN MAY ISSUE THEM FOR TRAILERS AND SEMI-TRAILERS BEING MOVED FROM THE MANUFACTURER'S PLACE OF BUSINESS TO A DEALER OR PURCHASER'S PLACE OF BUSINESS, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS ARTICLE.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Ratified

H. 4524 -- Rep. Easterday: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS WHO RESIDE IN AND ATTEND A PUBLIC SCHOOL IN GREENVILLE COUNTY WHO PARTICIPATE IN INTERSCHOLASTIC SOCCER OR AS A MEMBER OF A SCHOOL SOCCER SQUAD MAY PARTICIPATE IN ORGANIZED SOCCER WHICH IS INDEPENDENT OF THE CONTROL OF THE SCHOOL UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL OR STUDENT IN THOSE SCHOOLS IS NOT INELIGIBLE FOR PARTICIPATION IN INTERSCHOLASTIC SOCCER BECAUSE OF THE PARTICIPATION OF THE STUDENT OF THE SCHOOL AS A MEMBER OF AN ORGANIZED SOCCER TEAM INDEPENDENT OF THE SCHOOL'S CONTROL.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Recorded vote

Point of Order

Message from Senate

Ratified

Veto Message

Veto Overridden

H. 4525 -- Reps. Campsen, Harrell, Altman, McGee, Wilkins, Cotty, Taylor, McKay, Quinn, Simrill, Barrett, Chellis, Delleney, Easterday, Hamilton, Harrison, Haskins, J. Hines, Law, Leach, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, W. McLeod, Meacham-Richardson, Perry, Rice, Rodgers, Sandifer, Tripp, Trotter, Walker and Woodrum: A BILL TO ENACT THE MARRIAGE PENALTY TAX RELIEF ACT BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TAX RATES AND BRACKETS APPLICABLE TO INDIVIDUALS, ESTATES, AND TRUSTS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX ACT, SO AS TO ALLOCATE EQUALLY BETWEEN SPOUSES SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME REPORTED ON A JOINT RETURN AND APPLY THE RATES AND BRACKETS SEPARATELY TO EACH INCOME THEREBY REDUCING THE STATE INCOME TAX LIABILITY FOR MARRIED COUPLES FILING JOINT RETURNS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 12-6-3330, RELATING TO THE TWO WAGE EARNER CREDIT FOR MARRIED INDIVIDUALS FILING JOINT RETURNS MADE OBSOLETE BY THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4526 -- Reps. Campsen, Quinn, Taylor, McGee, Altman, Barrett, Easterday, Hamilton, Harrell, Haskins, Leach, Meacham-Richardson, Rice, Robinson, Sandifer, Simrill, F. Smith, Tripp, Trotter, Wilkins, Woodrum and Loftis: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA RELIGION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACT OF 2000" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO ADD SECTION 1- 7-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL SHALL DESIGNATE ONE MEMBER OF HIS PROFESSIONAL STAFF AS THE "SOUTH CAROLINA RELIGION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS OFFICER" AND TO PROVIDE FOR THIS OFFICER'S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES; TO ADD SECTION 59-17-135 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THIS STATE SHALL CONDUCT TRAINING FOR TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS DURING ANNUAL IN-SERVICE TRAINING REGARDING CONSTITUTIONALLY AND STATUTORILY PERMITTED SCHOOL RELIGIOUS EXERCISES AND EXPRESSIONS; AND TO ADD SECTION 59-17-140 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT BY JULY 1, 2001, SHALL ADOPT A RELIGION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS POLICY AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTENTS OF THIS POLICY AND THE MANNER IN WHICH IT SHALL BE DEVELOPED.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Co-Sponsor Added

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Amended

Point of Order

H. 4527 -- Reps. Stuart, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE HENHOUSE MINISTRY OF LEXINGTON COUNTY FOR ITS TWENTY-SIX-YEAR HISTORY OF CARE AND CONCERN FOR THE SWANSEA COMMUNITY, THE STATE, AND THE WORLD, AND HONORING THE "CHICKS" WHO MAKE IT POSSIBLE BY QUILTING, CANNING, AND CRAFTING FOR CHARITY.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4528 -- Reps. Campsen, Altman, Bailey, Chellis, Edge, Koon, Riser, Sandifer, Stille and Tripp: A BILL TO ENACT THE "HOME INVASION PROTECTION ACT OF 2000" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO AMEND ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 11, TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSES OF BURGLARY, HOUSEBREAKING, AND ROBBERY, BY ADDING SECTION 16-11-400 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE OFFENSES OF HOME INVASION IN THE FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD DEGREES WHICH MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO ENTER A DWELLING WITHOUT CONSENT, WITH THE INTENT TO COMMIT A FELONY, LARCENY, OR ASSAULT WHILE ARMED WITH A DANGEROUS WEAPON AND WHILE ANOTHER PERSON IS LAWFULLY PRESENT IN THE DWELLING, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VIOLENT OFFENSES, SO AS TO INCLUDE HOME INVASION, FIRST AND SECOND DEGREE; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER, SO AS TO INCLUDE AS A SEPARATE STATUTORY AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCE WHICH MAY BE CONSIDERED IN THE DETERMINATION OF WHETHER THE DEATH PENALTY SHOULD BE IMPOSED, A MURDER COMMITTED WHILE IN THE COMMISSION OF THE OFFENSE OF HOME INVASION IN THE FIRST DEGREE; AND TO DIRECT THE CODE COMMISSIONER TO PLACE THESE OFFENSES IN THE APPROPRIATE CRIME CLASSIFICATION LISTS IN SECTION 16-1-10 AND SECTION 16-1-90.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4529 -- Reps. Campsen, Easterday, Hamilton, Leach and Loftis: A BILL TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA PARENTAL MEDICAL RIGHTS ACT INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO AMEND SECTION 44-29-135, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONFIDENTIALITY OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE RECORDS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO NOTIFY THE PARENTS OF A MINOR WITH A KNOWN CASE OF A SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4530 -- Reps. Kirsh and Simrill: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION SHALL REQUIRE COUNTYWIDE TOLL FREE CALLING TO BE PROVIDED BY ALL TELEPHONE UTILITIES OPERATING WITHIN YORK COUNTY BY JULY 1, 2000, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4531 -- Rep. M. McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-65-70, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RECOVERY OF INDIRECT COSTS FROM AGENCIES RECEIVING CERTAIN FEDERAL GRANTS OR CONTRACTS, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND TO TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS THE AMOUNT OF THESE FEDERAL GRANTS AND CONTRACTS WHICH ARE EXEMPT FROM THIS COST RECOVERY REQUIREMENT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN ANNUAL FIVE PERCENT INCREASE IN THIS TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLAR EXEMPTION AMOUNT BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2001.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4532 -- Reps. Kirsh, Delleney, Meacham-Richardson, McCraw, Moody-Lawrence and Simrill: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 24, 25, AND 26, 2000, BY THE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF YORK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER ONE DURING SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Amended

Debate Adjourned

Other proceedings

H. 4533 -- Reps. Kennedy and Harvin: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON SEPTEMBER 15 AND 16, 1999, BY THE STUDENTS OF THE WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO HURRICANE CONDITIONS ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

H. 4534 -- Reps. Hawkins, Klauber and Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 30-4-170 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A PUBLIC BODY FROM SELLING, PROVIDING, OR FURNISHING TO A PRIVATE PERSON OR ENTITY A PUBLIC RECORD, FOR THE USE BY THAT PRIVATE PERSON OR ENTITY FOR COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION WHICH IS DIRECTED TO A RESIDENT OF THIS STATE.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Amended

Proposed Amendment

Request for Debate

Point of Order

H. 4535 -- Rep. Bales: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-13-1370, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TESTS REQUIRED FOR PUBLIC ASSEMBLY OF HORSES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE COGGINS TEST OR OTHER TEST FOR EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANEMIA BE ADMINISTERED ONLY ONCE EVERY TWENTY-FOUR MONTHS RATHER THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE MONTHS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4536 -- Rep. G. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO ANDREW "DREW" DOWLING WOODHAM III, OF RICHLAND COUNTY, UPON ATTAINING THE HIGHEST AND MOST DISTINGUISHED HONOR A BOY SCOUT MAY RECEIVE.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4537 -- Reps. T. Brown, J. Brown, Canty, Clyburn, Harvin, Hosey, Kennedy and J.H. Neal: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE HONORABLE DAVID SATCHER, M.D., Ph.D., UNITED STATES SURGEON GENERAL AND ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR HEALTH, AND OUR NATION'S CHIEF HEALTH OFFICIAL, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 12:00 NOON ON TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2000.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4538 -- Rep. R. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE HEARTFELT ADMIRATION AND CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE NAVY JUNIOR ROTC DRILL TEAM OF SILVER BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL IN AIKEN COUNTY ON BEING NAMED THE "SOUTH CAROLINA NAVY JUNIOR ROTC STATE CHAMPION" FOR THE SECOND STRAIGHT YEAR AT THE STATEWIDE DRILL COMPETITION SPONSORED BY THE NROTC UNIT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, ON JANUARY 22, 2000, AND TO WISH THE TEAM CONTINUED SUCCESS AT THE NATIONAL DRILL MEET TO BE HELD AT THE NAVY'S TRAINING CENTER IN GREAT LAKES, ILLINOIS, ON APRIL 6 AND 7, 2000.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4539 -- Rep. R. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE NAVY JUNIOR ROTC DRILL TEAM OF SILVER BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL, THEIR DRILL TEAM INSTRUCTORS, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED FOR BEING NAMED THE "SOUTH CAROLINA NAVY JUNIOR ROTC STATE CHAMPION" FOR THE SECOND STRAIGHT YEAR.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4540 -- Reps. R. Smith, Clyburn, Perry, Sharpe, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE HONORABLE THOMAS SCOTT BECK OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, FOR HIS YEARS IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AS THE ELECTED REPRESENTATIVE OF HOUSE DISTRICT 83, AND TO RECOGNIZE HIS HARD WORK AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO AIKEN COUNTY.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4541 -- Reps. Wilkins, Cato, Harrison, Simrill, Haskins, Edge, Quinn, Altman, Knotts, Fleming, Barrett, Gamble, Law, Townsend, Taylor, McGee, Koon, Allison, Barfield, Chellis, Davenport, Easterday, Frye, Harrell, Klauber, Leach, Littlejohn, McKay, Meacham-Richardson, Rice, Riser, Rodgers, Sandifer, Tripp, Trotter, Walker, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 54-3-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE METHOD OF APPOINTMENT AND TERMS OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA PORTS AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY NOT BE APPOINTED OR CONTINUE TO SERVE ON THE BOARD, WHO IS OR BECOMES A MEMBER, ASSOCIATE, REPRESENTATIVE, OR EMPLOYEE OF A LABOR UNION OR SIMILAR ORGANIZATION IF THE PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES OF THE UNION OR ORGANIZATION ARE PORTS RELATED.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Recorded vote

Amended

Proposed Amendment

Proposed Amendment

Request for Debate

Point of Order

Point of Order

Point of Order

H. 4542 -- Reps. Hawkins, Delleney, Harrison, Jennings, Klauber and Maddox: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-17-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PAYMENT OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION DURING APPEALS OF AWARDS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL APPEALS FROM AWARDS OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION TO THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS MUST BE MOVED TO THE TOP OF THE NONJURY DOCKET AND GIVEN PRIORITY OVER OTHER NONJURY MATTERS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4543 -- Rep. Miller: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONFIDENTIALITY OF COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL TAXPAYER INFORMATION, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT FINANCIAL INFORMATION, OR OTHER INFORMATION INDICATIVE OF UNITS OF GOODS OR SERVICES SOLD, PROVIDED IN A RETURN, REPORT, OR APPLICATION FILED WITH A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY IS CONFIDENTIAL BUT DOES NOT PROHIBIT THE SHARING OF DATA BETWEEN PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT A PERSON IS SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES IF THE PERSON KNOWINGLY VIOLATES THIS SECTION. -- AMENDED TITLE

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Amended

Point of Order

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Concurrence and Enrolled

Ratified

H. 4544 -- Reps. Jennings, Allen, Allison, Askins, Bailey, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, Canty, Cato, Clyburn, Dantzler, Delleney, Emory, Gourdine, Harrison, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hosey, Howard, Inabinett, Kennedy, Klauber, Koon, Law, Limehouse, Lourie, McCraw, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, Trotter and Webb: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEALTH, BY ADDING CHAPTER 128, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA YOUTH SMOKING PREVENTION COMMISSION AND FUND, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES, THE DISTRIBUTION OF MONIES RECEIVED BY THE COMMISSION, THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STATE PLAN FOR YOUTH SMOKING PREVENTION, AND THE TYPES OF QUALIFIED PROGRAMS ELIGIBLE FOR GRANTS FROM THE FUND; AND TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-110, RELATING TO VARIOUS ENTITIES INCORPORATED INTO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, SO AS TO ADD THE YOUTH SMOKING PREVENTION COMMISSION IN THAT OFFICE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4545 -- Reps. Sandifer, Barrett, Cato and Trotter: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-9-2540, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION FOR MONITORING THE STATEWIDE TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY ACCESS SERVICE FOR HEARING AND SPEECH-IMPAIRED PERSONS AND FOR HEARING AND VISUALLY-IMPAIRED PERSONS, SO AS TO ADD REPRESENTATIVES TO THE COMMITTEE FROM THE NATIONAL FEDERATION FOR THE BLIND OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Point of Order

H. 4546 -- Reps. Harvin and M. McLeod: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO TWO SCHOOL DAYS MISSED IN SEPTEMBER, 1999, AND UP TO TWO SCHOOL DAYS MISSED IN JANUARY, 2000, BY THE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF ANY SCHOOL OF CLARENDON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS 1, 2, AND 3 DURING SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO HURRICANE FLOYD AND DUE TO ICE, SNOW, AND RESULTING HAZARDOUS ROAD CONDITIONS, RESPECTIVELY, ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

H. 4547 -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-5-39 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS AN UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICE FOR A PERSON WHO SELLS AGRICULTURAL SEED OR PLANTS TO REFUSE TO SELL SEED OR PLANTS TO A PERSON WHO HAS MADE A CLAIM OR FILED A LEGAL PROCEEDING AGAINST A SEED DEALER FOR ALLEGEDLY DEFECTIVE SEED OR PLANTS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 46-21-80 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON WHO SELLS AGRICULTURAL SEED OR PLANTS IN THE STATE TO ARBITRARILY REFUSE TO SELL SELECTED SEED OR PLANTS WHILE CONTINUING TO SELL OTHER SEED OR PLANTS AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE MAY SUSPEND THE LICENSE OF A PERSON WHO VIOLATES THIS PROVISION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4548 -- Reps. Bailey, Young-Brickell and Chellis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-83, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PAYROLL DEDUCTION FOR MEMBERSHIP DUES OF VARIOUS ASSOCIATIONS OF ACTIVE AND RETIRED STATE EMPLOYEES AND THE RULES AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE FOR ORGANIZATIONS ACCORDED THIS TREATMENT, SO AS TO ALLOW SUCH DEDUCTIONS FOR MEMBERS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4549 -- Reps. Hayes and M. Hines: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO TWO SCHOOL DAYS MISSED IN JANUARY, 2000, BY THE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF THE THREE DILLON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS DURING SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

H. 4550 -- Reps. Sandifer, G. Brown, Askins, Bailey, Barrett, Canty, Cato, Chellis, Davenport, Edge, Fleming, Frye, Gilham, Govan, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Hosey, Howard, Keegan, Kelley, Kirsh, Lanford, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Martin, McCraw, M. McLeod, Meacham-Richardson, Moody-Lawrence, Perry, Phillips, Quinn, Rodgers, J. Smith, R. Smith, Stille, Tripp, Trotter, Walker, Webb, Wilder, Young-Brickell, Neilson, Emory, J.M. Neal and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 55, TITLE 39, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CEMETERIES, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA PERPETUAL CARE CEMETERY BOARD UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION; TO CONFORM THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL BOARDS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT; AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF CEMETERY COMPANIES.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Co-Sponsor Added

Co-Sponsor Added

Co-Sponsor Added

Co-Sponsor Removed

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Recorded vote

Recorded vote

Recorded vote

Amended

Amended

Amended

Amended

Amended

Proposed Amendment

Proposed Amendment

Request for Debate

Point of Order

Point of Order

H. 4551 -- Reps. Phillips, McCraw and Littlejohn: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 24 AND 25, 2000, BY THE STUDENTS OF THE CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO ICE AND WEATHER CONDITIONS AND THE SCHOOL DAY OF JANUARY 26, 2000, BY THE STUDENTS OF ALMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN CHEROKEE COUNTY DUE TO A LACK OF ELECTRICITY FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000 ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

H. 4552 -- Rep. Askins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-10-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA FIRE ACADEMY ADVISORY COMMITTEE, SO AS TO ADD A MEMBER FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4553 -- Reps. Rhoad and Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 33, TITLE 46, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SHIPMENT AND SALE OF TREES, PLANTS AND SHRUBS BY ADDING SECTION 46-33-90, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR NURSERY AND NURSERY DEALER REGISTRATION, PAYMENT OF REGISTRATION FEES ON A GRADUATED SCALE, EXEMPTIONS FROM PAYMENT OF FEES FOR CERTAIN GROWERS, ORGANIZATIONS, HOBBYISTS AND BACK YARD GARDENERS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR INCREASES IN THE AMOUNT OF REGISTRATION FEES REQUIRED BY THIS SECTION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4554 -- Reps. Klauber and Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-1140, 9-9-50, AND 9-11-50, ALL AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CREDITED SERVICE FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND THE POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO DELETE THE FORMER RESTRICTIONS ON DUPLICATION OF BENEFITS WHEN ESTABLISHING NATIONAL GUARD SERVICE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4555 -- Rep. J. Smith and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-9710, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SO AS TO ADD THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE STATE BOARD FOR TECHNICAL AND COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION AS AN EX OFFICIO NONVOTING MEMBER OF THE BOARD; TO AMEND SECTION 59-4-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA TUITION PREPAYMENT PROGRAM, SO AS TO REORDER THESE DEFINITIONS ALPHABETICALLY, TO DELETE THE DEFINITION OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD AND TO DEFINE STATE TREASURER; TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-4-30, 59-4-40, 59-4-60, AND 59-4-70 ALL RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA TUITION PREPAYMENT PROGRAM AND ITS ADMINISTRATION, SO AS TO TRANSFER THE PROGRAM FROM THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO THE OFFICE OF THE STATE TREASURER AND TO AMEND REFERENCES TO CONFORM; AND TO TRANSFER ALL FUNDS, APPROPRIATIONS, PERSONAL PROPERTY, AND PERSONNEL OF THE TUITION PREPAYMENT PROGRAM FROM THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO THE OFFICE OF THE STATE TREASURER AND TO CARRY OVER POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND REGULATIONS UNTIL SUCH ARE OTHERWISE REVISED. -- AMENDED TITLE

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Senate Amendments Amended

Point of Order

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Concurrence and Enrolled

Ratified

H. 4556 -- Reps. Quinn, J. Smith and Lourie: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WHOLESALE SALES, SO AS TO DEFINE SALES OF ELECTRICITY, MACHINERY, AND CHEMICALS TO STATE OR LOCAL POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF DRINKING WATER AND FOR THE TREATMENT OF MUNICIPAL WASTE CONTAINING THIRTY-FIVE PERCENT OR MORE INDUSTRIAL OR MANUFACTURING WASTE AS WHOLESALE SALES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4557 -- Reps. Quinn, J. Smith and Lourie: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-90, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TERM DOES NOT APPLY TO FEES IMPOSED BY A RETAILER ON A CUSTOMER WHO MAKES A LATE PAYMENT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4558 -- Reps. J. Smith, Lourie, Hawkins and Klauber: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-630, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADMINISTRATION OF OATHS BY OFFICERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, IN ADDITION TO BEING AUTHORIZED AND EMPOWERED TO ADMINISTER OATHS AND AFFIRMATIONS IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO OR CONCERNING THE NATIONAL GUARD OF SOUTH CAROLINA, ALL COMMISSIONED AND WARRANT OFFICERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD ARE AUTHORIZED AND EMPOWERED TO ACT AS A NOTARY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE UNITED STATES CODE AND THIS SECTION; TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 25, RELATING TO COMMISSIONED AND WARRANT OFFICERS, BY ADDING SECTION 25-1-635, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NATIONAL GUARD LEGAL ASSISTANCE ATTORNEYS MAY RENDER LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS AND DEPENDENTS OF MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD WHEN, IN THE OPINION OF THE LEGAL ASSISTANCE OFFICER, SUCH LEGAL ASSISTANCE ENHANCES THE OVERALL MOBILIZATION READINESS OF A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL GUARD AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE, DUTIES, AND LIMITATIONS OF LEGAL ASSISTANCE ATTORNEYS AND JUDGE ADVOCATES; TO AMEND SECTION 25-21-20, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE VETERANS' TRUST FUND OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT THE BOARD SERVE AS AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE VETERANS' AFFAIRS DIVISION; TO AMEND SECTION 25-21-30, RELATING TO THE DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE VETERANS' TRUST FUND, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE BOARD RELATING TO HOW MONIES IN THE FUND MUST BE DISBURSED FROM RECOMMENDING HOW MONIES IN THE FUND MUST BE DISBURSED TO DECIDING HOW MONIES IN THE FUND MUST BE DISBURSED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 25-21-40, RELATING TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR DISBURSEMENT FROM THE VETERANS' TRUST FUND, SO AS TO CHANGE THE PROVISION THAT FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR DISBURSEMENT SHALL BE DISBURSED UPON AUTHORIZATION OF THE VETERANS' AFFAIRS DIVISION AND PROVIDE THAT FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR DISBURSEMENT SHALL BE DISBURSED UPON AUTHORIZATION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE VETERANS' TRUST FUND. -- AMENDED TITLE

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Concurrence and Enrolled

Ratified

H. 4559 -- Reps. T. Brown, Canty and Hosey: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE CONFEDERATE BATTLE FLAG MUST BE REMOVED FROM ATOP THE STATE HOUSE, FROM THE FRONT GROUND-FLOOR FOYER OF THE STATE HOUSE, AND FROM THE CHAMBERS OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND TO CREATE A COMMITTEE TO RECOMMEND TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, BY APRIL 1, 2000, A LOCATION FOR THE PLACEMENT OF THE FLAG.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4560 -- Reps. Harrell, Altman, Bailey, H. Brown, Campsen, Chellis, Dantzler, Gourdine, Hinson, Inabinett, Law, Limehouse, Mack, Seithel, Whatley and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE PORTS AUTHORITY FOR ITS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE'S ECONOMY, FOR THE SIGNIFICANT ROLE IT HAS PLAYED IN ADVANCING SOUTH CAROLINA'S POSITIONS IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY, AND FOR ITS LEADERSHIP AND VISION AS OUR STATE PROGRESSES IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY, AND TO ACKNOWLEDGE FEBRUARY 9, 2000, AS "STATE PORTS AUTHORITY APPRECIATION DAY".

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4561 -- Reps. Harrell, Altman, Bailey, Breeland, H. Brown, Campsen, Chellis, Cobb-Hunter, Dantzler, Gourdine, Hinson, Inabinett, Keegan, Law, Limehouse, Mack, Seithel, Whatley, Whipper and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMS IN NATURAL SCIENCES AT THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS IN ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4562 -- Rep. Gamble: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF PROFESSOR DAVID KINLEY OF LEXINGTON COUNTY AND EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4563 -- Reps. Lourie, Martin and J. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-720, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE POINT SYSTEM FOR THE EVALUATION OF THE OPERATING RECORD OF A PERSON TO WHOM A DRIVER'S LICENSE HAS BEEN ISSUED AND FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE CONTINUED QUALIFICATIONS OF THE PERSON TO DRIVE, SO AS TO REVISE THE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT ASSOCIATED WITH A FOUR-POINT VIOLATION FOR SPEEDING AND THE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT ASSOCIATED WITH A SIX-POINT VIOLATION FOR SPEEDING; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1520, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ALTERATION OF SPEED LIMITS BY LOCAL AUTHORITIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR PERSONS WHO VIOLATE THE SPEED LIMIT WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN SIX WHEELS AND VEHICLES WITH SIX WHEELS OR MORE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO OPERATES A VEHICLE IN EXCESS OF TWENTY-FIVE MILES AN HOUR ABOVE THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT SHALL LOSE HIS PRIVILEGE TO DRIVE FOR SIX MONTHS.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Recorded vote

Amended

Amended

Proposed Amendment

H. 4564 -- Reps. Lourie and J. Smith: A BILL TO ENACT THE "BOILER SAFETY ACT" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO AMEND TITLE 41, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT BY ADDING CHAPTER 14 SO AS TO REQUIRE BOILERS INSTALLED AFTER DECEMBER 31, 2000, IN CERTAIN BUILDINGS USED BY THE PUBLIC TO BE DESIGNED, MANUFACTURED, AND SEALED OR STAMPED UNDER A RECOGNIZED NATIONAL CODE; TO REQUIRE BOILERS INSTALLED BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2000, TO BE REGISTERED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION DEMONSTRATING PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE BOILER AND TO PROVIDE EXEMPTIONS; TO REQUIRE LIABILITY INSURANCE; TO ESTABLISH CRITERIA FOR VARIANCES; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH REGISTRATION FEES; AND TO PROVIDE CIVIL PENALTIES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4565 -- Rep. Lourie: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 25, TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BY ADDING SECTION 16-25-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON CONVICTED OF A MISDEMEANOR CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENSE TO SHIP, TRANSPORT, POSSESS, OR RECEIVE A FIREARM OR AMMUNITION IF THE CONVICTION MEETS CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 4, TITLE 20, RELATING TO PROTECTION FROM DOMESTIC ABUSE, BY ADDING SECTION 20-4-150, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON SUBJECT TO A PROTECTION ORDER, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, TO SHIP, TRANSPORT, POSSESS, OR RECEIVE A FIREARM OR AMMUNITION AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4566 -- Reps. Lourie and J. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-60, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A TWENTY-FIVE DOLLAR FEE FOR CRIMINAL RECORD SEARCHES CONDUCTED BY THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION AND TO PROVIDE A TEN DOLLAR FEE WHEN CONDUCTED FOR A FOR-PROFIT NURSING HOME, HOME HEALTH AGENCY, OR AN ADULT OR CHILD DAYCARE CENTER AND AN EIGHT DOLLAR FEE WHEN CONDUCTED FOR A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION OR A BONA FIDE MENTOR.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Proposed Amendment

Recommitted

Request for Debate

Point of Order

H. 4567 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-5-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS FOR THE MONEY OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE PRINCIPAL PROTECTED INVESTMENTS IN THE FORM OF NOTES, BONDS, GUARANTEED INVESTMENT CONTRACTS, DEBENTURES, OR OTHER CONTRACTS WHICH PROVIDE FOR FULL PRINCIPAL PAYMENT AT THE END OF A CONTRACT TERM NOT TO EXCEED TWELVE YEARS ISSUED BY BANKS CHARTERED IN THE UNITED STATES OR THEIR AGENCIES, OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, INSURANCE COMPANIES, OR OTHER ENTITIES HAVING RECEIVED A CREDIT RATING IN ONE OF THE THREE HIGHEST GENERAL RATING CATEGORIES OF SUCH RATINGS BY NO FEWER THAN TWO NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CREDIT RATING ORGANIZATIONS.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Amended

Point of Order

H. 4568 -- Reps. Klauber and Carnell: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT WHERE THE POLLING PLACE OF A VOTING PRECINCT IS LOCATED WITHIN A SCHOOL IN GREENWOOD COUNTY, NO CHARGE MAY BE MADE FOR THE USE OF THAT POLLING PLACE DURING A GENERAL, SPECIAL, OR PRIMARY ELECTION OR REFERENDUM OF ANY TYPE WHETHER BINDING OR ADVISORY.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Recorded vote

H. 4569 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 62-5-433, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO JURISDICTIONAL AMOUNTS IN CLAIMS FOR AND AGAINST MINORS AND INCAPACITATED PERSONS, SO AS TO RAISE THE JURISDICTIONAL AMOUNT BELOW WHICH THESE CLAIMS MAY BE HEARD IN PROBATE COURT FROM TEN THOUSAND TO THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4570 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 2, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY ADDING SECTION 2-3-115, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE HONORARY POSITION OF SPEAKER EMERITUS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE POSITION IS HELD BY ANY PERSON WHO SERVED AS SPEAKER SUBSEQUENT TO HIS SERVICE IN THE HOUSE, TO PROVIDE THE SPEAKER EMERITUS MAY PERFORM SUCH FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY THE SPEAKER AND ALLOWED BY LAW, AND TO PROVIDE A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE FOR THE SPEAKER EMERITUS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 2-3-110, RELATING TO THE SPEAKER AS CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE SPEAKER, AS ALLOWED BY LAW, TO APPROVE EXPENSE MONEY, STATIONERY, AND A PARKING SPACE IN THE MCEACHERN PARKING FACILITY FOR EACH SPEAKER EMERITUS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4571 -- Reps. Ott and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-1192, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TYPE AND NUMBER OF NONGAME FISHING DEVICES WHICH MAY BE USED IN CERTAIN BODIES OF FRESHWATER, SO AS TO REVISE THAT PORTION OF THE CONGAREE RIVER IN WHICH CERTAIN NONGAME FISHING DEVICES MAY BE USED AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF CERTAIN NONGAME FISHING DEVICES IN A PORTION OF THE CONGAREE RIVER.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Co-Sponsor Added

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Concurrence and Enrolled

Ratified

H. 4572 -- Rep. Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-8325, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A JUVENILE'S CONDITIONAL AFTERCARE RELEASE FROM A JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN AFTERCARE COUNSELOR, IF TRAINED AS A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, HAS THE POWER TO ARREST THE JUVENILE FOR VIOLATING CONDITIONS OF THE RELEASE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-8335, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES OF PROBATION COUNSELORS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PROBATION COUNSELOR TRAINED AS A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER HAS THE POWER TO ISSUE WARRANTS, TO ARREST, AND TO EXECUTE PROCESS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES, PROBATION COUNSELORS ARE REGARDED AS REPRESENTATIVES OF THE COURT, DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, AND THE JUVENILE PAROLE BOARD.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4573 -- Reps. Taylor, Wilder and Carnell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE ZACHARIAH ERNEST SEYMOUR, AND TO EXTEND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4574 -- Reps. Hayes and Leach: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING EASTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC DIRECTOR AND HEAD FOOTBALL COACH, JOHN PARKER CARLISLE III, OF GREENVILLE COUNTY ON RECEIVING THE 1999 NATIONAL INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION (NIAAA) NATIONAL DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD AND ON THIRTY-FIVE YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4575 -- Rep. Fleming: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-25-70, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CHANGE IN MEMBERSHIP OF A JOINT MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM SO AS TO MAKE AN EXCEPTION TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT A RESOLUTION BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF EACH MEMBER OF THE JOINT SYSTEM IS REQUIRED WHEN A JOINT SYSTEM IS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF CREATING A FINANCING POOL AND IN THAT INSTANCE, REQUIRE INSTEAD A RESOLUTION OF THE JOINT SYSTEM COMMISSION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4576 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-13-250, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ANNUAL RENEWAL OF COSMETOLOGISTS LICENSES AND THE REQUIREMENT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE CERTAIN CONTINUING EDUCATION, SO AS TO EXEMPT A PERSON WHO HAS HELD A LICENSE FOR AT LEAST TWENTY CONSECUTIVE YEARS AND IS SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER OR HAS HELD CONTINUOUS LICENSURE FOR AT LEAST THIRTY YEARS, IS FIFTY YEARS OLD, AND WHO HAS NOT BEEN DISCIPLINED BY THE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY FROM TAKING THE CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES; AND PROVIDE THAT, UPON APPROVAL BY THE BOARD, AN ATTENDANCE FORM MAY BE OBTAINED GIVING CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT FOR ATTENDANCE AT TRADE SHOW COSMETOLOGY-RELATED INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4577 -- Reps. Davenport, Woodrum, Altman, Koon, Maddox and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-530, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FIVE PERCENT CORPORATE INCOME TAX RATE IMPOSED PURSUANT TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR GRADUATED CORPORATE INCOME TAX RATES RANGING FROM ONE AND ONE-HALF PERCENT TO FIVE PERCENT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4578 -- Reps. Wilkins, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE SOUTHERN CONNECTOR OF INTERSTATE 85 IN GREENVILLE COUNTY THE "BUCK MICKEL MEMORIAL SOUTHERN CONNECTOR" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS REFLECTING THIS DESIGNATION.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

Adopted

H. 4579 -- Reps. Sharpe, Altman, Allison, Barrett, Battle, Cotty, Davenport, Emory, Inabinett, Kirsh, Leach, Littlejohn, Lucas, McCraw, M. McLeod, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, Rhoad, D. Smith, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Wilkes and Witherspoon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND SOUTH CAROLINA'S FFA MEMBERS, THEIR FFA ADVISORS, SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, PARENTS, AND ALL WHO SUPPORT, PROMOTE, AND ENCOURAGE THESE OUTSTANDING STUDENTS OF NATURAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES EDUCATION ON THE OCCASION OF THE OBSERVANCE AND CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL FFA WEEK, FEBRUARY 19-26, 2000.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4580 -- Reps. Witherspoon and Edge: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-720, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENTITIES ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS, SO AS TO EXTEND ELIGIBILITY TO SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4581 -- Reps. Neilson, J. Hines and Lucas: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO THREE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED IN JANUARY, 2000, BY THE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF ANY SCHOOL OF THE DARLINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT DURING SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO ICE, SNOW, AND RESULTING HAZARDOUS ROAD CONDITIONS ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Other proceedings

H. 4582--Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, RELATING TO TERRITORY AND CERTIFICATES OF SEWERAGE UTILITIES AND WATER UTILITIES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2432, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Recorded vote

Proposed Amendment

Request for Debate

Point of Order

Point of Order

H. 4583 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN CONNECTION WITH STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITIONS OF "DEMOTION" AND "PROMOTION" WITH REGARD TO EMPLOYEES IN POSITIONS OR ASSIGNED TO POSITIONS WITHOUT A STATE SALARY RANGE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4584 -- Reps. M. McLeod, G. Brown, Inabinett and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-96, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONDITIONS FOR REDEMPTION OF A MOBILE HOME SOLD AT A DELINQUENT TAX SALE, SO AS TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT NECESSARY PAYMENTS INCLUDE PAYMENT OF RENT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4585 -- Reps. M. McLeod and G. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-37-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RULES TO SHOW CAUSE IN EJECTMENT PROCEEDINGS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE SERVICE OF THE RULE ON AN OCCUPIED PREMISES AS PROVIDED BY LAW FOR THE SERVICE OF A SUMMONS IN ACTIONS PENDING IN COMMON PLEAS COURT OR ON AN ABANDONED PREMISES BY AFFIXING THE RULE TO THE MOST CONSPICUOUS PART OF THE PREMISES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4586 -- Rep. Stuart: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE SWANSEA TIGER MARCHING BAND OF SWANSEA HIGH SCHOOL IN LEXINGTON COUNTY UPON CAPTURING THE 1999 CLASS AA STATE MARCHING BAND CHAMPIONSHIP, AND EXTENDING TO ITS BAND DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2000, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED FOR THIS GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENT.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4587 -- Rep. Harrell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA PORTS AUTHORITY ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2000, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, TO EXPRESS OUR APPRECIATION TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA PORTS AUTHORITY FOR ITS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE'S ECONOMY.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4588 -- Reps. Taylor, Wilder and Carnell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE SHERIFF JIM MOORE OF LAURENS COUNTY AND COMMEND THE LAURENS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR ATTAINING THE FIRST SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCREDITATION COUNCIL'S CERTIFICATE IN RECOGNITION OF THE LAURENS COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE'S DEDICATION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONALISM.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4589 -- Reps. Perry, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION HONORING THE MEMORY OF THE HONORABLE CARL WOODLEY LITTLEJOHN, JR., OF AIKEN COUNTY AND EXTENDING THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO HIS FAMILY AND COUNTLESS FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4590 -- Rep. Sandifer: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE SENECA HIGH SCHOOL "LADY CATS" SOFTBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2000, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON WINNING THE 1999 CLASS AAA STATE SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4591 -- Reps. Hawkins and Klauber: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2070, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST AND EXCEPTIONS TO THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE DRIVING OF A COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE WITHOUT A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO REVISE THE CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH CERTAIN MILITARY PERSONNEL MAY OPERATE A GOVERNMENT-OWNED MOTOR VEHICLE WITHOUT A COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN MILITARY PERSONNEL MAY OPERATE A STATE-OWNED MOTOR VEHICLE WITHOUT A COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4592 -- Rep. Harrell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2000, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4593 -- Reps. Carnell, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SINCERE APPRECIATION AND GRATITUDE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO ONE OF THEIR MOST CHERISHED FRIENDS, PRISCILLA NAVARRO SIMS (MRS. LANA HANCOCK SIMS), FOR HER UNBOUNDED COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION TO THE PALMETTO STATE ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AND TO WISH HER HAPPINESS AND GOOD HEALTH IN ALL THE YEARS TO COME.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4594 -- Rep. Frye: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CHEERING THE BATESBURG-LEESVILLE FOOTBALL PANTHERS ON THEIR 1999 CLASS AA HIGH SCHOOL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP CROWN, WON DURING THE WEEKEND OF CHAMPIONS ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1999, IN THE TITLE GAME AT WILLIAMS-BRICE STADIUM.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4595 -- Reps. Huggins, Quinn and Riser: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE OUTDOOR ENSEMBLE OF BANDS OF IRMO MEMBERS, DIRECTORS, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2000, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON THE OCCASION OF ITS SIXTH CONSECUTIVE SOUTH CAROLINA MARCHING BAND CHAMPIONSHIP AND ON ITS AWARD OF THE SUDLER FLAG OF HONOR FROM THE JOHN PHILLIP SOUSA FOUNDATION.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4596 -- Rep. D. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO DAVID PEARSON OF SPARTANBURG, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONGRATULATING HIM ON BEING NAMED BY SPORTS ILLUSTRATED AS THE TOP STOCK CAR DRIVER OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY, AND PRESENTING HIM WITH AN APPROPRIATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING STOCK CAR RACING CAREER AND STERLING EXAMPLE OF SPORTSMANSHIP OVER MANY YEARS IN THE HIGHLY COMPETITIVE SPORT OF STOCK CAR RACING.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4597 -- Reps. R. Smith, Cato, Hosey, Perry and Sharpe: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THAT, NOTWITHSTANDING RECENT MEDIA REPORTS OF CIVILIAN CASUALTIES AT NOKUEN-RI (NO GUN RI), SOUTH KOREA, NOTHING CAN DETRACT FROM THE DISTINGUISHED RECORD AND HEROISM OF THE BRAVE AND GALLANT MEN AND WOMEN WHO SERVED HONORABLY AND FOUGHT VALIANTLY AS SOLDIERS, SAILORS, MARINES, AND AIRMEN IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES DURING THE KOREAN WAR, AND THAT THE HEROISM, SERVICE, AND SACRIFICE OF ALL THOSE WHO SERVED THE CAUSE OF FREEDOM BY OPPOSING MURDEROUS COMMUNIST AGGRESSION IN KOREA MUST BE REMEMBERED AND COMMEMORATED WITH HONOR.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4598 -- Rep. D. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF HIGHWAY 221 LYING BETWEEN HIGHWAY 176 AND INTERSTATE 85 IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY AS THE "DAVID PEARSON BOULEVARD".

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

Adopted

H. 4599 -- Reps. D. Smith, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF MRS. GLADYCE QUICK MOORE OF ASHEBORO, NORTH CAROLINA, MOTHER OF JEFF MOORE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SHERIFF'S ASSOCIATION, AND EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4600 -- Reps. Jennings and Harris: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MARLBORO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, UP TO FOUR SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY THE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF ANY SCHOOL OF THE DISTRICT DURING THE MONTHS OF SEPTEMBER, 1999, AND JANUARY, 2000, WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

H. 4601 -- Reps. Gilham and Rodgers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS TO ATTEND SCHOOL IN A CERTAIN SCHOOL DISTRICT WITHOUT CHARGE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE REAL ESTATE OWNERSHIP REQUIREMENT FROM AN ASSESSED VALUE OF THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS TO AN ASSESSED VALUE OF FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4602 -- Reps. Campsen, Altman, Barfield, Barrett, Cato, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Gamble, Hamilton, Harris, Haskins, Leach, Quinn, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Sandifer, Sharpe, Simrill, R. Smith, Tripp, Vaughn and Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA RELEASED TIME FOR RELIGIOUS AND CHARACTER EDUCATION ACT", BY ADDING SECTION 59- 1-460 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY ADOPT A POLICY THAT AUTHORIZES A STUDENT TO BE EXCUSED FROM SCHOOL TO ATTEND A CLASS IN RELIGIOUS OR CHARACTER INSTRUCTION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE MET BEFORE STUDENTS MAY BE EXCUSED FOR THIS PURPOSE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING THIS INSTRUCTION ARE NOT CONSIDERED ABSENT FROM SCHOOL.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4603 -- Reps. Miller and Cato: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONFIDENTIALITY OF COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL TAXPAYER INFORMATION, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT FINANCIAL INFORMATION PROVIDED IN A RETURN, REPORT, OR APPLICATION FILE WITH A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY IS CONFIDENTIAL, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT A PERSON IS SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES IF THE PERSON KNOWINGLY VIOLATES THIS SECTION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4604 -- Reps. Stuart, Cobb-Hunter and Govan: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO TWO TEACHER IN- SERVICE TRAINING DAYS FOR TEACHERS OF ANY SCHOOL IN ORANGEBURG CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000 WHICH WERE MISSED DUE TO HURRICANE FLOYD ARE FORGIVEN AND ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

H. 4605 -- Reps. M. McLeod, Bales, G. Brown and J.H. Neal: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-225, SO AS TO DIRECT THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO ADJUST THE SALARY RANGES IN THE STATE COMPENSATION PLAN TO ENSURE THAT ALL SALARIES PROVIDED IN THE PLAN ARE ABOVE THE FEDERAL POVERTY MEASURE FOR A FAMILY OF FOUR AS CALCULATED AND ANNUALLY ADJUSTED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4606 -- Reps. W. McLeod and Stuart: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-20-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DETERMINATION OF ANNUAL ALLOCATIONS IN THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT AND WEIGHTINGS USED TO PROVIDE RELATIVE COST DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS IN DIFFERENT CLASSIFICATIONS, SO AS TO ADD A WEIGHTING FOR STUDENTS CLASSIFIED AS ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE STUDENTS, AND TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR THIS CLASSIFICATION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4607 -- Reps. Tripp and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1562 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CORONER OR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY MUST ATTEMPT TO NOTIFY AN ADULT CRIME VICTIM'S NEXT OF KIN BEFORE RELEASING THE VICTIM'S NAME TO THE PUBLIC, AND MUST NOTIFY THE NEXT OF KIN OF A MINOR CRIME VICTIM BEFORE THE VICTIM'S NAME MAY BE RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4608 -- Reps. Lourie, Hosey, Seithel, J. Smith, Harris, Quinn, Allen, Bales, G. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Cato, Clyburn, Cooper, Davenport, Haskins, Jennings, Kennedy, Law, Lucas, Maddox, McGee, Sandifer, Scott, Simrill, Trotter, Emory and J.M. Neal: A BILL TO ENACT THE "ATLANTIC INTERSTATE LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE COMPACT IMPLEMENTATION ACT" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO AMEND TITLE 48, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 46, SO AS TO PROVIDE A STATUTORY BASIS FOR SOUTH CAROLINA'S MEMBERSHIP IN THE ATLANTIC LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE COMPACT; TO SPECIFY CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO SOUTH CAROLINA'S MEMBERSHIP; TO AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT PROCEDURES AND POLICIES NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE STATE OBJECTIVES WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPACT, INCLUDING STATE APPROVAL OF DISPOSAL RATES AND PROCEDURES FOR IDENTIFYING ALLOWABLE OPERATING COSTS SO AS TO DETERMINE REVENUES DUE TO THE STATE FOR LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL; TO PROVIDE DIRECTIVES FOR APPOINTING THE STATE'S COMMISSIONERS TO THE COMPACT COMMISSION AND GUIDING THE COMMISSIONERS ON STATE POLICIES; AND TO INCORPORATE BY REFERENCE THE NORTHEAST INTERSTATE LOW- LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT COMPACT; TO AMEND SECTION 13-7-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VARIOUS DUTIES OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD INCLUDING DUTIES PERTAINING TO ASSESSMENTS, SURCHARGES, AND PENALTY CHARGES ON NONSITED WASTE RECEIVED AT THE REGIONAL DISPOSAL FACILITY SO AS TO DELETE THESE PROVISIONS; TO PROVIDE FOR INTERIM DISPOSAL RATES OF LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSED AT ANY REGIONAL FACILITY IN THIS STATE; AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 48, TITLE 48 RELATING TO THE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL OF LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE.

Introduced and Committed

Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4609 -- Rep. Clyburn: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 26 AND 27, 2000, BY THE STUDENTS OF THE EDGEFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW AND WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

H. 4610 -- Reps. Leach, Law, Tripp, Davenport, Easterday, Hamilton, Koon, Loftis, Riser and Vaughn: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 22, ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO GRAND AND PETIT JURIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TEN OR MORE MEMBERS INSTEAD OF ALL TWELVE MEMBERS OF A JURY IN GENERAL SESSIONS COURT MUST VOTE IN FAVOR OF IMPOSING THE DEATH PENALTY WHERE A DEFENDANT HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF MURDER IN ORDER FOR THE DEATH PENALTY TO BE IMPOSED.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4611 -- Reps. Leach, Barrett, Campsen, Davenport, Easterday, Hamilton, Koon, Loftis, Riser, Tripp and Vaughn: A BILL TO ENACT THE "COMPREHENSIVE CRIMINAL PROCEDURES AND DEATH PENALTY REFORM ACT OF 2000" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-1110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NUMBER OF PEREMPTORY CHALLENGES FOR DEFENDANTS AND THE STATE IN CRIMINAL CASES, SO AS TO EQUALIZE THE NUMBER OF PEREMPTORY CHALLENGES ALLOWED TO DEFENDANTS AND THE STATE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER, SO AS TO INCLUDE AS SEPARATE AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCES, WHICH MAY BE CONSIDERED IN THE DETERMINATION OF WHETHER THE DEATH PENALTY SHOULD BE IMPOSED, A MURDER COMMITTED IN VIOLATION OF A VALID ORDER OF PROTECTION OR VALID RESTRAINING ORDER AND A MURDER COMMITTED AGAINST A HOUSEHOLD MEMBER WHEN THE DEFENDANT HAD AT LEAST ONE PRIOR CONVICTION FOR COMMITTING CERTAIN LISTED OFFENSES AGAINST THE HOUSEHOLD MEMBER VICTIM.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4612 -- Reps. Lourie, J. Smith and Gamble: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC, BY ADDING ARTICLE 24 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AGGRESSIVE DRIVING IS A MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC OFFENSE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATING THIS OFFENSE IS A ONE THOUSAND DOLLAR FINE OR THIRTY DAYS IMPRISONMENT AND EIGHT POINTS ASSESSED AGAINST THE OFFENDER'S DRIVING RECORD; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-720, RELATING TO THE POINT SYSTEM FOR VIOLATIONS OF MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC LAWS, BY ADDING AGGRESSIVE DRIVING TO THE OFFENSE FOR WHICH POINTS ARE ASSESSED.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4613 -- Reps. Delleney, McCraw and Wilkes: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO FIVE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED IN JANUARY, 2000, BY THE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF ANY SCHOOL OF THE CHESTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT DURING SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO ICE, SNOW, AND RESULTING HAZARDOUS ROAD CONDITIONS ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

H. 4614--Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF FUNERAL SERVICE, RELATING TO LICENSING PROVISIONS FOR EMBALMERS, FEES, CODE OF ETHICS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2489, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Ratified

H. 4615 -- Rep. G. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 25-19-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MEETINGS OF THE PRISONER OF WAR COMMISSION, SO AS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF REQUIRED MEETINGS FROM THREE TO TWO YEARLY.

Introduced

Tabled

H. 4616 -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-5-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEARINGS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO PERMIT THE BOARD TO DESIGNATE A HEARING OFFICER AS WELL AS ONE OF ITS MEMBERS TO HOLD HEARINGS FOR THE PURPOSE OF HEARING MATTERS RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF TEACHER CERTIFICATES AND REQUIRE THE HEARING OFFICER TO MAKE A RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD FOR FINAL ACTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 60-11-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A REPRESENTATIVE INSTEAD OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINIANA SOCIETY SHALL SERVE AS A NON-EX OFFICIO MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION. -- AMENDED TITLE

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Amended

Debate Adjourned

Request for Debate

Request for Debate

Other proceedings

Other proceedings

Other proceedings

Reconsidered

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Concurrence and Enrolled

Ratified

H. 4617 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-11-370, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENGAGING IN CONSTRUCTION PURSUANT TO A LICENSE, SO AS TO DEFINE "ENGAGING IN CONSTRUCTION" AND TO REQUIRE THAT A LICENSED CONTRACTOR ENGAGE IN CONSTRUCTION IN THE EXACT LICENSED NAME; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-11-410, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSE CLASSIFICATIONS AND SUBCLASSIFICATIONS SO AS TO DELETE "GLASS" AND "GLAZING" FROM THE SUBCLASSIFICATION OF "INTERIOR RENOVATION" AND TO ADD AND DEFINE "GLASS AND GLAZING" AS A SUBCLASSIFICATION OF "GENERAL CONTRACTORS SPECIALTY".

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Amended

H. 4618 -- Reps. Sharpe, Davenport and Wilkes: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 57, TITLE 48, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT PRIVILEGES AND VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT REPORT IS PRIVILEGED, IMMUNE FROM DISCOVERY, AND INADMISSIBLE IN CERTAIN CIVIL OR ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY ACTIONS AND THAT NO PRIVILEGE APPLIES IN CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS OR PROCEEDINGS; TO CLARIFY ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION THAT ARE NOT SUBJECT TO THE PRIVILEGE; TO PROVIDE THAT THE PRIVILEGE CONTINUES FOR CIVIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS WHEN AN AUDIT HAS BEEN OBTAINED OR USED IN A CRIMINAL PROCEEDING; TO CLARIFY AUDIT NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS; TO REQUIRE A PERSON CLAIMING IMMUNITY BECAUSE OF A VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURE OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL VIOLATION TO PROVE SPECIFIC ELEMENTS IN ORDER TO BE ENTITLED TO IMMUNITY AND FOR THE BURDENS OF PROOF IN THIS REGARD; AND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH A DISCLOSURE IS NOT VOLUNTARY.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Point of Order

Ratified

H. 4619 -- Reps. Gamble, Knotts, Frye, Huggins, Riser, Stuart and Whatley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-45-75, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF A COUNTY GOVERNING BODY TO PERMIT AD VALOREM TAXES ON REAL PROPERTY TO BE PAID IN QUARTERLY INSTALLMENTS AND THE AUTHORITY TO PERMIT DISCOUNTS ON SUCH TAXES PAID IN ADVANCE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A COUNTY GOVERNING BODY TO ALSO PERMIT THE PAYMENT OF AD VALOREM TAXES ON REAL PROPERTY IN MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4620 -- Rep. Perry: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE SOUTH AIKEN HIGH SCHOOL "LADY THOROUGHBREDS" TENNIS TEAM, COACHES, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2000, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON WINNING THE 1999 CLASS AAAA STATE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4621 -- Rep. Perry: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE SOUTH AIKEN HIGH SCHOOL "LADY THOROUGHBREDS" TENNIS TEAM AND HEAD COACH, DONNA JONES, ON CAPTURING THEIR THIRD CLASS AAAA STATE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP IN FIVE YEARS.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4622 -- Reps. McKay, McGee, M. Hines, J. Hines and Askins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING JERRY L. COKER, OF FLORENCE COUNTY, FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC SERVICE AND ON THE OCCASION OF HIS OUTSTANDING TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AS A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4623 -- Rep. Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 40, CHAPTER 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS AND HOME INSPECTORS SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL BOARDS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS AND HOME INSPECTORS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4624 -- Rep. Frye: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE BATESBURG-LEESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2000, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON THE OCCASION OF WINNING THE 1999 CLASS AA HIGH SCHOOL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4625 -- Reps. Fleming, Altman, Barfield, Davenport, Gilham, Klauber, Leach, Littlejohn, Rice, Rodgers, Sandifer, Simrill, Stille, Taylor, Webb, Whatley and Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 25, TITLE 17, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO JUDGMENT AGAINST PERSONS CONVICTED OF CRIME, BY ADDING ARTICLE 6 SO AS TO ENACT THE "NO PROFIT FROM CRIME ACT" WHICH SHALL PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE RECOVERY OF PROFITS GENERATED FROM THE COMMISSION OF A CRIME BY THE OFFENDER OR THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL WHO INVESTIGATED OR PROSECUTED THE CRIME IN QUESTION, AND TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE PROFITS TO BE DIVIDED AMONG ELIGIBLE PERSONS OR BY THE STATE OFFICE OF VICTIM ASSISTANCE; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 15-59-40 THROUGH 15-59- 80, RELATING TO MONIES PAID INTO COURT; AND TO PROVIDE THIS ACT APPLIES TO THE RECOVERY OF PROFITS FROM CRIMES COMMITTED SINCE JANUARY 1, 1992.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4626 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 39, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES ACT, BY ADDING SECTION 39-5-145 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE RENTAL AND SALE OF ESSENTIAL COMMODITIES AND RENTAL AND LEASE OF DWELLING UNITS, INCLUDING MOTEL OR HOTEL UNITS OR OTHER TEMPORARY LODGING, OR SELF-STORAGE FACILITIES AT AN UNCONSCIONABLE PRICE DURING AND WITHIN THE AREA OF A DECLARED STATE OF EMERGENCY, TO DEFINE "COMMODITY" AND "UNCONSCIONABLE PRICE", TO ESTABLISH EVIDENTIARY STANDARDS FOR ACTIONS BROUGHT PURSUANT TO THESE PROVISIONS OR LOCAL ORDINANCES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADDITIONAL CIVIL PENALTY OF UP TO TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR VIOLATIONS OCCURRING OVER A TWENTY-FOUR HOUR PERIOD AND FOR A CRIMINAL PENALTY OF IMPRISONMENT FOR NOT MORE THAN THIRTY DAYS FOR A WILFUL VIOLATION OF THESE PROVISIONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4627 -- Reps. R. Smith and Neilson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-665 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ABSENCE FROM WORK BY A STATE EMPLOYEE SOLELY DUE TO A WORKPLACE CLOSING OR STAFFING REDUCTION ORDERED BY THE GOVERNOR IN THE DECLARATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY IS NOT CONSIDERED AN ABSENCE FOR PURPOSES OF ANNUAL OR OTHER CATEGORIES OF LEAVE ALLOWED STATE EMPLOYEES AND TO MAKE THIS PROVISION RETROACTIVE TO THE SEPTEMBER, 1999, HURRICANE FLOYD EMERGENCY DECLARATION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4628 -- Reps. Klauber and Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-720, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENTITIES ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS, SO AS TO EXTEND ELIGIBILITY TO MUNICIPAL, COUNTY, REGIONAL, AND CONSOLIDATED HOUSING AUTHORITIES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4629 -- Reps. Keegan, Edge, Barfield and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-101-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF THE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES OF THIS STATE; SECTION 59-101-185, RELATING TO GOVERNING BOARDS OF SPECIFIED STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING AUTHORIZED TO MAINTAIN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS; SECTION 59-107-10, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING FOR PURPOSES OF ISSUING STATE INSTITUTION BONDS; AND SECTION 59-112-10, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF STATE POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS FOR PURPOSES OF DETERMINING RATES OF TUITION AND FEES, SO AS TO INCLUDE COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY WITHIN THESE DEFINITIONS AND LISTINGS, AND TO UPDATE THE NAMES OF OTHER INSTITUTIONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4630 -- Rep. Huggins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND SERGEANT MARK JONES OF THE LEXINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF LEXINGTON COUNTY AND SOUTH CAROLINA AS A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM ON THIS SPECIAL OCCASION OF HIS BEING SELECTED AS DEPUTY OF THE YEAR BY THE LEXINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S FOUNDATION.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4631 -- Reps. Cato and Loftis: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO CUSTODIAN ALFONSO "FONZIE" BROWN FOR THIRTY-EIGHT YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF OF TRAVELERS REST HIGH SCHOOL.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4632 -- Reps. Cotty, Lucas, J.M. Neal, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND REPRESENTATIVE ROBERT J. SHEHEEN FOR HIS EXEMPLARY LEGISLATIVE CAREER, TO EXPRESS THE MEMBERS' PROFOUND RESPECT AND ADMIRATION FOR HIS INTEGRITY, HONESTY, AND DEVOTION TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, TO EXPRESS THEIR FEELING THAT HE WILL BE SORELY MISSED IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AFTER THIS SESSION, AND TO FURTHER WISH HIM WELL IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4633 -- Reps. Hawkins, Delleney and Klauber: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-55-175 SO AS TO REQUIRE CERTAIN LIABILITY OR CASUALTY INSURANCE COVERAGE DISCLOSURES TO CLAIMANTS OR THEIR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES, TO PROVIDE FOR PROCEDURES REQUIRED FOR THESE DISCLOSURES, AND TO AUTHORIZE REASONABLE EXPENSES INCLUDING ATTORNEY'S FEES FOR FAILURE OF AN INSURER TO COMPLY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4634 -- Reps. Hawkins, Allison, Davenport and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-550, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF COMMUNICATING A THREAT TO KILL, INJURE, INTIMIDATE, OR DESTROY PROPERTY BY MEANS OF AN EXPLOSIVE OR INCENDIARY DEVICE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Amended

H. 4635 -- Reps. Webb, Rice, Robinson and Trotter: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS IN ANY SCHOOL IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PICKENS COUNTY WHO PARTICIPATE IN INTERSCHOLASTIC SOCCER OR AS A MEMBER OF A SCHOOL SOCCER SQUAD MAY PARTICIPATE IN ORGANIZED SOCCER WHICH IS INDEPENDENT OF THE CONTROL OF THE SCHOOL UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL OR STUDENT IN THOSE DISTRICTS IS NOT INELIGIBLE FOR PARTICIPATION IN INTERSCHOLASTIC SOCCER BECAUSE OF THE PARTICIPATION OF THE STUDENT OF THE SCHOOL AS A MEMBER OF AN ORGANIZED SOCCER TEAM INDEPENDENT OF THE SCHOOL'S CONTROL.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Message from Senate

Ratified

Veto Message

Veto Overridden

H. 4636 -- Reps. Battle, Sharpe and Witherspoon: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO IMMEDIATELY MAKE DETERMINATIONS REGARDING CLAIMS CURRENTLY PENDING AGAINST THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEALERS AND HANDLERS GUARANTY FUND AND THE WAREHOUSE RECEIPTS GUARANTY FUND FOR LOSSES INCURRED IN THE MATTER OF SOUTHERN SOYA CORPORATION, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE CONSIDERATIONS APPLICABLE TO THE PROCESSING OF CLAIMS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4637 -- Reps. Kelley, Edge, Allison, Altman, Barrett, Cato, Chellis, Cotty, Dantzler, Easterday, Hamilton, Keegan, Law, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Martin, McGee, McKay, Meacham-Richardson, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Sharpe, Simrill, R. Smith, Trotter, Walker, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young-Brickell and Rodgers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT OF REGISTRATION IN ORDER TO VOTE, SO AS TO ADD THAT A PERSON IS NOT ALLOWED TO VOTE IN A PARTISAN PRIMARY ELECTION, PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION, OR PARTISAN ADVISORY REFERENDUM UNLESS THE PERSON HAS REGISTERED AS BEING A MEMBER OF THAT PARTY OR HAS EXECUTED AN AFFIDAVIT AT THE POLLING PLACE FOR THE PRIMARY THAT HE IS A MEMBER OF THAT PARTY; TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR VOTER REGISTRATION, SO AS TO ADD THE REQUIREMENT OF STATING POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION, IF ANY, ON THE FORM AND INCLUDING IT IN THE OATH; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7- 9-20 RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR VOTING IN PRIMARY ELECTIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE, AS A REQUIREMENT, REGISTERING AS A MEMBER OF THE PARTY, OR EXECUTING AN AFFIDAVIT AT THE PRIMARY POLLING PLACE AFFIRMING THAT THE VOTER IS A MEMBER OF THE POLITICAL PARTY HOLDING THE PRIMARY.

Introduced and Committed

Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4638 -- Rep. J. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1300, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF CAMPAIGN PRACTICES, SO AS TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "COMMITTEE" TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE DEFINITION AN INDIVIDUAL WHO, TO INFLUENCE THE OUTCOME OF AN ELECTIVE OFFICE OR A BALLOT MEASURE, MAKES INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES AGGREGATING FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS OR MORE DURING AN ELECTION CYCLE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4639 -- Rep. J. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1300, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF CAMPAIGN PRACTICES, SO AS TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE" TO PROVIDE THAT EXPENDITURES BY A PARTY COMMITTEE WHICH HAVE THE EFFECT OF ADVOCATING THE DEFEAT OF A CLEARLY IDENTIFIED CANDIDATE ARE DEEMED TO BE A CONTRIBUTION TO THE OPPONENT, TO PROVIDE FOR WHEN THERE IS MORE THAN ONE OPPONENT TO A CANDIDATE, TO PROVIDE THAT EXPENDITURES AND CONTRIBUTIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 13, TITLE 8, AND TO REQUIRE THAT AFFECTED ENTITIES ARE SUBJECT TO THE REPORTING AND RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS UNDER ARTICLE 13, CHAPTER 13, TITLE 8, FROM JULY 1, 1999, WHEN THE FIRST REPORT IS DUE AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4640 -- Reps. J. Smith and Lourie: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1316, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED FROM POLITICAL PARTIES, SO AS TO PROHIBIT A POLITICAL PARTY THROUGH ITS PARTY COMMITTEE OR LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS COMMITTEE, FROM MAKING EXPENDITURES ON BEHALF OF OR IN OPPOSITION TO A CANDIDATE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4641 -- Rep. J. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-29-735 SO AS TO EXEMPT A BUSINESS WHOSE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS THE LAUNDERING OF MATERIAL WHICH CONTAINS RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS AND IS REGULATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF REGULATION 61-63 (RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS).

Introduced and Committed

H. 4642 -- Reps. J. Smith and Lourie: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 4, TITLE 30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 2 TO ENACT THE "PERSONAL INFORMATION CONFIDENTIALITY ACT" PROVIDING PROCEDURES FOR THE COLLECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ON CITIZENS WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN RIGHTS TO PERSONS WHO SUFFER ADVERSE EFFECTS BECAUSE OF THE FAILURE OF AGENCIES TO COMPLY WITH THIS ARTICLE; AND TO PROVIDE THAT SECTIONS 30- 4-10 TO 30-4-160 ARE REDESIGNATED AS ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 4, TITLE 30.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4643 -- Reps. J. Smith and Lourie: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1515, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EARLY SERVICE RETIREMENT ALLOWED MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM WHO HAVE ATTAINED AGE FIFTY-FIVE AND WHO HAVE AT LEAST TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF CREDITABLE SERVICE, SO AS TO REDUCE THE MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT FOR THIS EARLY RETIREMENT TO FIFTY YEARS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4644 -- Reps. Lucas, Harris, Jennings and Neilson: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1010 OF 1968, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CHESTERFIELD COUNTY EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SIX LOCAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCILS FOR THE CHESTERFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COUNCILS AND ELECTION PROCEDURES FOR SUCH MEMBERS. -- AMENDED TITLE

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

3rd Reading

Amended

Reconsidered

Recalled

Other proceedings

Other proceedings

Ratified

H. 4645 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 11, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROTECTION OF GAME, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-317, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ON ALL WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA LANDS AND LANDS WITHIN THE CENTRAL PIEDMONT, WESTERN PIEDMONT, AND MOUNTAIN HUNT UNITS DURING THE GUN HUNTING SEASON FOR DEER, ALL HUNTERS MUST WEAR EITHER A HAT, COAT, OR VEST AT LEAST ONE-HALF OF WHICH IS SOLID VISIBLE INTERNATIONAL ORANGE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR EXCEPTIONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4646 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-11-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DRAWING AND UTTERING FRAUDULENT CHECKS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE TIME FOR SEEKING A WARRANT FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION FROM ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY DAYS TO ONE YEAR; AND TO AMEND SECTION 34-11- 70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COLLECTION AND PROSECUTION PROCEDURES FOR CHECKS DRAWN WITH INSUFFICIENT FUNDS ON DEPOSIT, SO AS TO INCREASE THE SERVICE CHARGE TO FORTY DOLLARS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4647 -- Reps. Parks, Clyburn, Carnell, Klauber, Lloyd, W. McLeod, McMahand, Pinckney, Rutherford, F. Smith and Stille: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-720, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENTITIES WHOSE EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS SO AS TO ADD THE EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES OF CITY, COUNTY, REGIONAL, AND CONSOLIDATED HOUSING AUTHORITIES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4648 -- Rep. McMahand: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR CORPORAL MARVIN GILLIARD, COMMUNITY PATROL OFFICER OF THE GREENVILLE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT, FOR HIS DEDICATION AND WORK WITH THE PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THE CHILDREN, OF THE NICHOLTOWN AND JESSE JACKSON TOWNHOMES COMMUNITIES.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4649 -- Reps. Harris, Lucas, Neilson and Jennings: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO SIX SCHOOL DAYS MISSED IN JANUARY AND FEBRUARY, 2000, BY THE STUDENTS OR TEACHERS, OR BOTH, OF ANY SCHOOL OF THE CHESTERFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT DURING SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO CONDITIONS CAUSED BY ICE, SNOW, AND RESULTING HAZARDOUS ROAD CONDITIONS ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

H. 4650 -- Reps. Hamilton, W. McLeod, Easterday, Leach and F. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-149-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR A LIFE SCHOLARSHIP, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT STUDENTS MUST PASS ALL COURSES REQUIRED FOR A STAR DIPLOMA; TO AMEND SECTION 59-149-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LIFE SCHOLARSHIPS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT HIGH SCHOOL OR COLLEGE STUDENTS OTHERWISE QUALIFIED WHO HAVE BEEN ADJUDICATED DELINQUENT, OR CONVICTED OF, OR PLED GUILTY TO ALCOHOL OR DRUG-RELATED MISDEMEANORS SHALL BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF ONE ACADEMIC YEAR FROM THE DATE OF THE ADJUDICATION, CONVICTION, OR PLEA, AND TO STRIKE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ISSUE CERTIFICATES TO SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-104-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIPS, SECTION 59-113-20, RELATING TO TUITION GRANTS, SECTION 59-142-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO NEED-BASED GRANTS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND TUITION AT STATE INSTITUTIONS, ALL SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN ADJUDICATED DELINQUENT, BEEN CONVICTED OF, OR PLED GUILTY TO ANY FELONIES OR ALCOHOL OR DRUG-RELATED OFFENSES ARE INELIGIBLE FOR THESE GRANTS OR SCHOLARSHIPS, EXCEPT THAT HIGH SCHOOL OR COLLEGE STUDENTS OTHERWISE QUALIFIED WHO HAVE BEEN ADJUDICATED DELINQUENT OR CONVICTED OF, OR PLED GUILTY TO ALCOHOL OR DRUG-RELATED MISDEMEANORS SHALL BE ELIGIBLE OR CONTINUE TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR SUCH GRANTS OR SCHOLARSHIPS AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF ONE ACADEMIC YEAR FROM THE DATE OF THE ADJUDICATION, CONVICTION, OR PLEA; TO AMEND SECTION 59-118-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE ACADEMIC ENDOWMENT INCENTIVE ACT, SO AS TO ADD TO THE DEFINITION OF "QUALIFYING COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY" A REGIONAL CAMPUS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 59-39-105 AND 59-39-190 RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND THE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS FOR THE STAR DIPLOMA; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 59-103-175, RELATING TO INCLUDING STAR DIPLOMA INFORMATION IN HIGH SCHOOL AND HIGHER EDUCATION AWARENESS COUNSELING, ALL SO AS TO REPEAL THE STAR DIPLOMA PROGRAM. -- AMENDED TITLE

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Amended

Debate Adjourned

Debate Adjourned

Point of Order

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Concurrence and Enrolled

Ratified

H. 4651 -- Reps. Witherspoon, Altman, Askins, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, G. Brown, Carnell, Cato, Cooper, Dantzler, Davenport, Edge, Harrison, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, Inabinett, Keegan, Kennedy, Klauber, Koon, Lanford, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, W. McLeod, McMahand, Ott, Phillips, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Sandifer, Sharpe, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Wilkes, Allen, Chellis, Haskins, Kirsh, Leach, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Parks, Rodgers, Simrill and Stille: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 6 TO TITLE 39 SO AS TO ENACT "THE FAIR PRACTICES OF FARM, CONSTRUCTION, INDUSTRIAL, AND OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, WHOLESALERS, AND DEALERS ACT" TO PROVIDE FOR THE PRACTICES OF MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, WHOLESALERS, AND DEALERS OF FARM, CONSTRUCTION, INDUSTRIAL, AND OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING SPECIFICATION AND PROHIBITION OF CERTAIN UNFAIR ACTS OF TRADE AND COMPETITION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR JURISDICTION, VENUE, STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS, PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE, AND LEGAL AND EQUITABLE REMEDIES FOR ACTIONS ARISING OUT OF A VIOLATION OF ITS PROVISIONS.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Co-Sponsor Added

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Amended

Amended

Senate Amendments Amended

Request for Debate

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Message from Senate

Ratified

H. 4652 -- Reps. Lucas, McGee, McKay and Woodrum: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 30, TITLE 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT, BY ADDING SECTION 1-30-130, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY STATE DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY, WHICH REQUIRES A PERSON TO SUBMIT HIS SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER ON A FORM FOR ANY USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY, MUST OFFER A PERSON WHO OBJECTS TO SUBMITTING HIS SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER THE ALTERNATIVE OF SUBMITTING ANOTHER FORM OF IDENTIFICATION IN PLACE OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ABOVE PROVISIONS DO NOT APPLY TO THE REQUIRED COLLECTION OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING, ENFORCING, AND COLLECTING CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS OR FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING STATE EMPLOYEE WAGES AND BENEFITS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4653 -- Rep. Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 19, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EVIDENCE, BY ADDING SECTION 19-1- 185 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN OUT-OF-COURT STATEMENT MADE BY A CHILD LESS THAN FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE WHO IS A VICTIM OF OR WITNESS TO CERTAIN SPECIFIED CRIMINAL OFFENSES MAY BE ADMITTED TO EVIDENCE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4654 -- Reps. Fleming, Knotts, Altman, Barfield, Cato, Davenport, Lanford, Leach, Loftis, Perry, Rice, Simrill, R. Smith, Trotter, Walker and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 29, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSTRUCTION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-57, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SHALL EXAMINE THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE TEACHING OF SOUTH CAROLINA HISTORY; TO PROVIDE THAT BY THE 2000-2001 SCHOOL YEAR, EACH PUBLIC SCHOOL OF THE STATE MUST INSTRUCT STUDENTS IN SOUTHERN HISTORY AND THE HERITAGE OF SOUTHERN PEOPLE AS A REGULAR PART OF ITS HISTORY AND SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES; TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SHALL ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR THE ADOPTION OF HISTORY AND SOCIAL STUDIES TEXTBOOKS WHICH INCORPORATE THE HISTORY AND HERITAGE OF SOUTHERN PEOPLE AND SHALL, THROUGH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, ASSIST THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN DEVELOPING AND LOCATING SUITABLE PRINTED MATERIALS AND OTHER AIDS FOR INSTRUCTION IN THE HISTORY AND HERITAGE OF SOUTHERN PEOPLE AND TO PROVIDE FOR A "SOUTHERN HERITAGE DAY" DEVOTED TO THE STUDY OF SOUTHERN HERITAGE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4655 -- Rep. Quinn: A BILL TO ESTABLISH SEVEN SINGLE-MEMBER ELECTION DISTRICTS FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES OF SCHOOL DISTRICT FIVE OF RICHLAND AND LEXINGTON COUNTIES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4656 -- Rep. Quinn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-290 SO AS TO REQUIRE HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS WHICH PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS OR DEVICES TO ISSUE ITS INSUREDS A CARD OR OTHER TECHNOLOGY CONTAINING UNIFORM PRESCRIPTION DRUG INFORMATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE FORMAT, CONTENT, ISSUANCE, AND RENEWAL OF SUCH CARDS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-295 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A PERSON FROM SELLING, MARKETING, PROMOTING, ADVERTISING, OR DISTRIBUTING A CARD OR OTHER PURCHASING MECHANISM OR DEVICE WHICH IS NOT INSURANCE AND WHICH PURPORTS TO OFFER DISCOUNTS OR ACCESS TO DISCOUNTS UNLESS THE CARD STATES THAT THE DISCOUNTS ARE NOT INSURANCE, ARE SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED BY AN INDIVIDUAL, AND ARE NOT MISLEADING OR DECEPTIVE, TO PROVIDE A CAUSE OF ACTION AND REMEDIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS PROVISION, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4657--Education and Public Works Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-17-135 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS OF TRUSTEES ARE ENCOURAGED TO DEVELOP POLICIES ADDRESSING CHARACTER EDUCATION; TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THESE POLICIES SHALL BE DEVELOPED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL FURNISH ASSISTANCE TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THIS REGARD.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Recorded vote

Request for Debate

Point of Order

H. 4658 -- Rep. D. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND DAVID GENE PEARSON, OF SPARTANBURG, KNOWN IN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STOCK CAR AUTOMOBILE RACING CIRCLES (NASCAR) AND BY SPORTS WRITERS AND STOCK CAR AUTOMOBILE RACING ENTHUSIASTS AS "THE SILVER FOX", FOR HIS TRULY OUTSTANDING STOCK CAR RACING CAREER, AND HIS STERLING EXAMPLE OF SPORTSMANSHIP OVER MANY YEARS IN THE HIGHLY COMPETITIVE SPORT OF STOCK CAR RACING, AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM ON BEING NAMED BY SPORTS ILLUSTRATED AS THE TOP STOCK CAR DRIVER OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4659 -- Rep. Knotts: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND ERICA RYMER OF LEXINGTON COUNTY AND AN EIGHTH GRADER AT WHITE KNOLL MIDDLE SCHOOL AND REID COGGINS OF YORK COUNTY AND A SENIOR AT FORT MILL HIGH SCHOOL FOR THEIR SELECTIONS AS THE TWO TOP YOUTH VOLUNTEERS IN SOUTH CAROLINA FOR 2000 AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON THEIR RECEIPT OF THE SILVER MEDALLION FROM THE PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS PROGRAM; AND TO PROUDLY RECOGNIZE THE FOUR OTHER SOUTH CAROLINA STUDENTS WHO WERE AWARDED BRONZE MEDALLIONS AS DISTINGUISHED FINALISTS IN THE PROGRAM: LESLEY FONDREN OF NORTH MYRTLE BEACH HIGH SCHOOL, MORYAH JENKINS OF RIDGE VIEW HIGH SCHOOL, MONICA LEMMOND OF CLOVER HIGH SCHOOL, AND KRISTA SHIRLEY OF LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4660--Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE SURPLUS FISCAL YEAR 1998- 99 GENERAL FUND REVENUES.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Ratified

H. 4661 -- Reps. Littlejohn, McCraw and Phillips: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PLACE SIGNS THAT CONTAIN THE CAPTION "COWPENS HISTORICAL BATTLEFIELD" AND THAT INDICATE THE DIRECTION TO THE BATTLEFIELD ON INTERSTATE 85 AT EXITS 92 AND SCENIC HIGHWAY 11.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4662 -- Reps. Littlejohn, Allison, Walker, Lanford, Lee, Davenport, Hawkins, Vaughn, Wilder and D. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PLACE SIGNS THAT CONTAIN THE CAPTION "SPARTANBURG SHRINE CLUB" AND THAT INDICATE THE DIRECTION TO THE CLUB ON INTERSTATE 85 AT THE 585 EXIT IN THE NORTH AND SOUTH BOUND LANES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4663 -- Reps. Jennings, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF OUR BELOVED COLLEAGUE, THE HONORABLE CHARLES ANTHONY "TONY" HARRIS OF CHERAW, WHO DIED ON NOVEMBER 28, 1999.

Introduced and Committed

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4664 -- Reps. Hayes and Bales: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 47, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PHYSICIANS, SURGEONS, AND OSTEOPATHS BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, TO ESTABLISH A PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF BOTH WITH REGARD TO PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, TO DEFINE THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A SUPERVISORY PHYSICIAN FOR A PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT, TO PROVIDE GENERAL PRACTICE PARAMETERS, PROCEDURES FOR ESTABLISHING SCOPE OF PRACTICE GUIDELINES, AND ADDITIONAL LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4665 -- Rep. Klauber: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS WHO RESIDE IN AND ATTEND A PUBLIC SCHOOL IN GREENWOOD COUNTY WHO PARTICIPATE IN INTERSCHOLASTIC SOCCER OR AS A MEMBER OF A SCHOOL SOCCER SQUAD MAY PARTICIPATE IN ORGANIZED SOCCER WHICH IS INDEPENDENT OF THE CONTROL OF THE SCHOOL UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL OR STUDENT IN THOSE SCHOOLS IS NOT INELIGIBLE FOR PARTICIPATION IN INTERSCHOLASTIC SOCCER BECAUSE OF THE PARTICIPATION OF THE STUDENT OF THE SCHOOL AS A MEMBER OF AN ORGANIZED SOCCER TEAM INDEPENDENT OF THE SCHOOL'S CONTROL.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Other proceedings

Ratified

H. 4666 -- Reps. McKay, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SINCERE GRATITUDE AND APPRECIATION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO JODY LANE OF JOHNSONVILLE, AND THREE OTHER RESCUERS FOR THEIR QUICK AND SELFLESS ACTIONS ON THE NIGHT OF JANUARY 15, 2000, IN FREEING A SERIOUSLY INJURED MOTORIST TRAPPED IN HIS BURNING VEHICLE AND RESCUING HIM IMMEDIATELY BEFORE THE VEHICLE EXPLODED INTO FLAMES.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4667 -- Reps. Whatley, Altman, Breeland, Campsen, Chellis, Dantzler, Harrell, Inabinett, Limehouse, Mack, Seithel and Whipper: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF THE LATE MATILDA "TILLIE" FORRESTER DUNSTON OF NORTH CHARLESTON.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4668 -- Reps. Walker, Allison, Davenport, Hawkins, Lanford, Lee, Littlejohn and D. Smith: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 24 AND 25, 2000, BY THE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, AND 7 DURING SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED BECAUSE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER AND THE SCHOOL DAY MISSED ON JANUARY 26, 2000, BY THE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED BECAUSE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Other proceedings

H. 4669 -- Reps. Wilder, Carnell and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-367 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR ALLOWING WRITE-IN VOTING FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-360 RELATING TO WRITE-IN BALLOTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION ON ALLOWING WRITE-IN VOTING FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4670 -- Reps. Stille, Barrett, Hamilton and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-58-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN REGARD TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA NONPUBLIC POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTION LICENSE ACT, SO AS TO ADD CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-58-30, RELATING TO EXCLUSIONS FROM THE DEFINITION OF "NONPUBLIC EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION", SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THOSE ACTIVITIES, COURSES, OR INSTITUTIONS THAT COME WITHIN THIS EXCLUSION; TO AMEND SECTION 59-58-50, RELATING TO LICENSE REQUIREMENTS FOR NONPUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE LICENSES MAY BE GRANTED TO NONDEGREE GRANTING INSTITUTIONS FOR LESS THAN TWELVE MONTHS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-58-60 RELATING TO USE OF THE TERM "COLLEGE" OR "UNIVERSITY" IN A NAME, SO AS TO REVISE THE CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN THESE TERMS MAY AND MAY NOT BE USED; TO AMEND SECTION 59-58-70, RELATING TO FEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR FURTHER SITUATIONS WHEN PENALTIES MAY BE IMPOSED; TO AMEND SECTION 59-58-100, RELATING TO ENROLLMENT CONTRACTS AND OTHER AGREEMENTS BEING VOID WITHOUT A LICENSE, SO AS TO CORRECT A GRAMMATICAL REFERENCE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-58-110, RELATING TO DENIAL, REVOCATION, OR SUSPENSION OF LICENSES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR WHEN THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION MAY PROCEED WITH A DENIAL OR REVOCATION AND TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSION TO ALSO IMPOSE PROBATION AND DELAY A NEW CLASS TERM.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Other proceedings

H. 4671 -- Reps. Edge, Bales, Quinn, Barfield, Cato, Davenport, Fleming, Hamilton, Haskins, Hawkins, Klauber, Knotts, Leach, Limehouse, Loftis, McGee, Riser, Sandifer, Simrill, Taylor, Tripp, Whatley, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young-Brickell, Perry, Meacham-Richardson, Altman, Law, Koon, Lucas, Trotter, Dantzler, Harrison, Bailey, Chellis, Frye, H. Brown, Battle, Bowers, Sharpe, Allen, Phillips, Hinson, McCraw, Huggins, Martin, McKay and Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM PROPERTY TAX A PORTION OF THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES, INCLUDING TRUCKS WITH A GROSS WEIGHT OF NOT MORE THAN EIGHT THOUSAND POUNDS AND AN EMPTY WEIGHT OF NOT MORE THAN FIVE THOUSAND POUNDS, AND MOTORCYCLES; TO PHASE IN THE EXEMPTION OVER FIVE MOTOR VEHICLE TAX YEARS; TO PROVIDE FOR PROPERTY TAXING ENTITIES TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE TAXES NOT COLLECTED BECAUSE OF THE EXEMPTION IN AN AMOUNT COMPUTED AT A STATEWIDE AVERAGE MILLAGE RATE, APPLIED ON A PER REGISTERED VEHICLE BASIS, AND TO CAP THIS REIMBURSEMENT AT THE AMOUNT SO REIMBURSED IN FISCAL YEAR 2004-05, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS EXEMPT VALUE IS NEVERTHELESS CONSIDERED TAXABLE FOR PURPOSES OF BONDED INDEBTEDNESS AND CALCULATING THE INDEX OF TAXPAYING ABILITY AT AMOUNTS NOT TO EXCEED ITS VALUE IN PROPERTY TAX YEAR 2004; AND TO AMEND SECTION 11-11-150, RELATING TO THE TRUST FUND FOR TAX RELIEF, SO AS TO CREDIT TO IT THE REIMBURSEMENT REQUIRED FOR THE PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION ALLOWED BY THIS ACT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4672 -- Reps. Townsend, Allen, Barrett, Clyburn, Gamble, Gourdine, Hayes, Hinson, Jennings, Koon, Maddox, Martin, W. McLeod, Rice, Riser, Sandifer, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Wilder and Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 28 SO AS TO ENACT THE "PARENT INVOLVEMENT IN THEIR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION ACT" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO ESTABLISH A FRAMEWORK FOR ENCOURAGEMENT OF INCREASED PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN THE EDUCATION OF THEIR CHILDREN, FOR PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT TRAINING FOR EDUCATORS AND SCHOOL STAFF, FOR PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THEIR CHILD'S ACADEMIC SUCCESS, FOR EFFORTS TO INCREASE PARENT-TEACHER CONTACTS, AND FOR EVALUATION OF PARENT INVOLVEMENT EFFORTS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-1-420, RELATING TO THE LENGTH OF THE SCHOOL TERM, SO AS TO ADD TWO ADDITIONAL SCHOOL DAYS TO BEGIN WITH SCHOOL YEAR 2002-2003 AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE DAYS MUST BE USED FOR FURTHER PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL CONSIDER ENACTING EMPLOYER TAX CREDITS TO ENCOURAGE WORKPLACE POLICIES FOR PARENT RELEASE TIME FROM WORK FOR PARENT- TEACHER CONFERENCES AND PARTICIPATION IN OTHER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Co-Sponsor Removed

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3rd Reading

Recorded vote

Amended

Proposed Amendment

Proposed Amendment

Proposed Amendment

Proposed Amendment

Request for Debate

H. 4673 -- Rep. Davenport: A HOUSE RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT TO INVESTIGATE AND RESPOND TO THE ACTION OF A CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE WHO EXHIBITED A SERIOUS LACK OF CONCERN FOR THE SAFETY OF THE SPARTANBURG COMMUNITY BY ORDERING THE RELEASE OF A PERSON CHARGED WITH A VIOLENT OFFENSE WHO HAS A LENGTHY CRIMINAL RECORD OF SEXUAL ASSAULT OFFENSES WHEN THE SOLICITOR'S OFFICE WAS NOT ABLE, BECAUSE OF REASONS BEYOND THEIR CONTROL, TO TRY THE CASE BY THE DEADLINE IMPOSED BY THE JUDGE, AND, WHEN THE CASE WAS SUBSEQUENTLY CALLED TO TRIAL, THE ACCUSED HAD FLED, IS NOW BEYOND THE CONFINEMENT OF A PENAL INSTITUTION, AND POSSIBLY THREATENS THE SAFETY OF THE COMMUNITY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4674 -- Rep. Meacham-Richardson: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE FORT MILL HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND OF FORT MILL HIGH SCHOOL IN YORK COUNTY, ITS BAND DIRECTOR, AND BAND AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2000, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING CONGRATULATED ON ITS FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4675 -- Reps. Harrison, Wilkins, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND HONOR CHIEF JUSTICE ERNEST A. FINNEY, JR., UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM AN EXEMPLARY CAREER OF PUBLIC SERVICE, A CAREER WHICH INCLUDED SERVICE AS A LEGISLATOR, A CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE, AN ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT, AND NOW, AS ITS CHIEF JUSTICE; TO RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANT ROLE HE HAS PLAYED IN SOUTH CAROLINA'S HISTORY LEADING THE WAY FOR AFRICAN-AMERICANS SERVING IN PUBLIC LIFE IN THIS STATE; TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS LIFE-LONG WORK AND DEDICATION TO IMPROVING THE LIVES AND WELL-BEING OF ALL CITIZENS OF THIS GREAT STATE; AND TO FURTHER WISH HIM GODSPEED IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4676 -- Rep. Harris: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING THE WINNERS OF THE 2000 JEAN LANEY HARRIS FOLK HERITAGE AWARDS AND THE MEMBERS OF THE 2000 JEAN LANEY HARRIS FOLK HERITAGE AWARDS ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO ATTEND A JOINT SESSION OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2000, AT 12:00 NOON AND TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE 2000 JEAN LANEY HARRIS FOLK HERITAGE AWARD WINNERS FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO FOLK ART IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted

Other proceedings

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4677 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-3-310, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON INDIGENT DEFENSE, ITS MEMBERSHIP AND TERMS, SO AS TO RECONSTITUTE THE COMMISSION ON JULY 1, 2000, WITH NINE INSTEAD OF SEVEN MEMBERS, TO HAVE FOUR MEMBERS APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDERS ASSOCIATION AND FIVE MEMBERS APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR FROM THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP OF ATTORNEYS LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW IN THIS STATE, TO PROVIDE FOR STAGGERED TERMS, AND TO CAUSE THE TERMS OF THE PRESENT MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION TO EXPIRE ON JULY 1, 2000.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Recommitted

Request for Debate

Point of Order

H. 4678 -- Rep. Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-31 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE HUNTING OF MIGRATORY WATERFOWL ON THAT PORTION OF LAKE MARION KNOWN AS POTATO CREEK WITHIN TWO HUNDRED YARDS OF A DWELLING OR MARINA WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE OWNER OR OCCUPANT, TO PROHIBIT BAITING IN THIS PORTION OF LAKE MARION, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4679 -- Reps. Barfield, Bales, Hayes and Keegan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-138 SO AS TO REQUIRE ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES AND HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR EDTA CHELATION THERAPY ADMINISTERED BY A PHYSICIAN FOR TREATMENT OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND TO DEFINE "EDTA CHELATION THERAPY".

Introduced and Committed

H. 4680 -- Rep. Hawkins: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 24, 25, AND 26, 2000, BY THE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND DURING SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000 WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN OR ANY OTHER PROVISION OF LAW THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

Introduced

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H. 4681 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-9-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A BUILDING INSPECTOR MAY CONDUCT A FIRE AND SAFETY INSPECTION FOR A PUBLIC BUILDING AND SUBMIT HIS REPORT TO THE STATE FIRE MARSHALL.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4682 -- Reps. J. Smith, Klauber and W. McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-114-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD TUITION ASSISTANCE GRANTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO MEMBER MAY BE PAID MORE THAN TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS PER ACADEMIC YEAR AND A TOTAL OF EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS, THAT THE TUITION ASSISTANCE BENEFIT MUST BE USED WITHIN TEN YEARS OF THE MEMBER FIRST ENTERING THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD, AND TO REQUIRE A NEW APPLICATION FOR EACH ACADEMIC TERM; TO AMEND SECTION 59-114-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE SERVICE OBLIGATION OF A MEMBER BEYOND THE END OF THE ACADEMIC PERIOD FOR WHICH TUITION IS REQUESTED FROM TWO YEARS TO ONE YEAR; TO AMEND SECTION 59-114-50, RELATING TO ADMINISTRATION OF THE TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE PERCENT OF THE TOTAL ANNUAL BUDGET MAY BE USED TO COVER ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS OF THE PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 59-114-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MAKING TUITION ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS TO APPLICANTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TUITION ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS SHALL BE MADE TO ELIGIBLE INSTITUTIONS FOR CREDIT TO THE ACCOUNT OF THE MEMBER RATHER THAN DIRECTLY TO THE MEMBER, AND TO PROVIDE THAT ELIGIBLE INSTITUTIONS RECEIVING TUITION ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO ACCOUNT TO THE STATE AUDITOR FOR SUCH MONIES.

Introduced and Committed

Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4683 -- Reps. Lourie, Neilson, J. Smith, Stuart and W. McLeod: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA SILVERHAIRED LEGISLATURE TO USE THE CHAMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2000.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4684 -- Rep. Jennings: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-860, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXCUSING JURORS FOR GOOD CAUSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO PERFORMS SUCH ESSENTIAL SERVICES FOR A BUSINESS, COMMERCIAL, OR AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISE THAT IT WOULD CEASE TO FUNCTION IF THE PERSON WAS REQUIRED TO PERFORM JURY DUTY MAY BE EXCUSED OR TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER TERM OF COURT BY THE PRESIDING JUDGE; TO AMEND SECTION 14-25-15, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MUNICIPAL JUDGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL MUST NOTIFY COURT ADMINISTRATION OF THE APPOINTEES' NAMES, TO PROVIDE FOR TRAINING PROGRAMS, CERTIFICATION, AND RECERTIFICATION EXAMS FOR MUNICIPAL JUDGES BASED ON STANDARDS ESTABLISHED BY THE SUPREME COURT, TO PROVIDE THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT SHALL ESTABLISH GUIDELINES TO EXEMPT MUNICIPAL JUDGES FROM THESE REQUIREMENTS BASED UPON EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION FACTORS, TO ESTABLISH A SCHEDULE FOR PASSING THE EXAMINATION DEPENDING ON THE COUNTY OF RESIDENCE AND THE DATE APPOINTED AS JUDGE, TO PROVIDE FOR TAKING A RECERTIFICATION EXAMINATION EVERY EIGHT YEARS, TO PROVIDE A VACANCY IN THE OFFICE EXISTS IF A MUNICIPAL JUDGE FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THESE REQUIREMENTS, TO PROVIDE A CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MUNICIPAL JUDGES AS ESTABLISHED BY THE SUPREME COURT, AND TO PROVIDE THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT SHALL ESTABLISH GUIDELINES TO EXEMPT MUNICIPAL JUDGES FROM ATTENDING CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS BASED UPON EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION FACTORS; TO AMEND SECTION 14-25-115, RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF MINISTERIAL RECORDER, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE RECORDER TO SET AND ACCEPT BOND; TO ADD SECTION 14-25-180, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO PERFORMS SUCH ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO A BUSINESS, COMMERCIAL, OR AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISE THAT IT WOULD CEASE TO FUNCTION IF THE PERSON WAS REQUIRED TO PERFORM JURY DUTY MAY BE EXCUSED BY THE MUNICIPAL JUDGE; TO ADD SECTION 17-9-15, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXTRADITION OF A PERSON WHO IS CHARGED IN THE REQUESTING STATE WITH COMMITTING AN ACT IN THIS STATE OR A THIRD STATE WHICH INTENTIONALLY RESULTED IN COMMITTING AN OFFENSE IN THE REQUESTING STATE; TO ADD SECTION 17-23-162, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE AFFIANT LISTED ON THE ARREST WARRANT OR THE CHIEF INVESTIGATING OFFICER MUST BE PRESENT TO TESTIFY AT THE PRELIMINARY HEARING OF THE PERSON ARRESTED PURSUANT TO THE WARRANT; AND TO ADD SECTION 22-2-135, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO PERFORMS SUCH ESSENTIAL SERVICES FOR A BUSINESS, COMMERCIAL, OR AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISE THAT IT WOULD CEASE TO FUNCTION IF THE PERSON WAS REQUIRED TO PERFORM JURY DUTY MAY BE EXCUSED BY THE MAGISTRATE. -- AMENDED TITLE

Introduced and Committed

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Senate Amendments Amended

Point of Order

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Conference Committee

Free Conference Committee

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Adopted

Message to Senate

Message to Senate

Message from Senate

Message from Senate

Message from Senate

Ratified

H. 4685 -- Rep. W. McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-23-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS OPERATORS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "OPERATOR" AND TO ADD DEFINITIONS RELATIVE TO PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-23-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPLICATIONS, RENEWAL, AND FEES FOR VARIOUS WATER SYSTEM TECHNICIANS AND OPERATORS, SO AS TO REQUIRE WELL DRILLER APPLICANTS TO POST A SURETY BOND; BY ADDING SECTION 40-23- 230 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR LICENSE ISSUANCE AND RENEWAL AND PROVISIONS FOR ISSUING CERTAIN CURRENT LICENSEES A LICENSE UNDER REVISIONS TO THIS CHAPTER; BY ADDING SECTION 40-23-280 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR SURETY BONDS; AND BY ADDING SECTIONS 40-23-300, 40-23-305 AND 40-23-310 SO AS TO ESTABLISH CERTIFICATION CLASSIFICATIONS AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC WATER TREATMENT FACILITY OPERATORS AND PUBLIC WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FACILITY OPERATORS, AND TO REQUIRE LICENSURE CLASSIFICATION BASED ON THE TREATMENT PLANT WHERE THE PERSON IS EMPLOYED, ALL OF THE ABOVE PROVISIONS NECESSARY TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MANDATES FOR LICENSING WATER DISTRIBUTION OPERATORS.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Debate Adjourned

Debate Adjourned

Debate Adjourned

Other proceedings

Point of Order

Ratified

H. 4686 -- Rep. Meacham-Richardson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND REID COGGINS, AN EIGHTEEN-YEAR-OLD HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT FROM FORT MILL, UPON BEING NAMED ONE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S TOP TWO YOUTH VOLUNTEERS FOR THE YEAR 2000 IN THE PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4687 -- Rep. Meacham-Richardson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE FORT MILL HIGH SCHOOL BAND OF FORT MILL HIGH SCHOOL IN YORK COUNTY, AS IT CELEBRATES ITS FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4688 -- Reps. Seithel, Robinson, Allison, J. Brown, Hosey, Lourie, Parks, Rutherford, R. Smith and Whatley: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE FIRM BELIEF OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT ALL TOBACCO SETTLEMENT FUNDS SHOULD BE EXCLUSIVELY COMMITTED TO HEALTH CARE AND HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PURPOSES AND RESOLVING TO TAKE SUCH STEPS AS NECESSARY TO MAKE THEIR POSITION KNOWN TO THE GOVERNOR AND TO ACTIVELY PURSUE THE PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION TO ASSURE THAT THESE SETTLEMENT FUNDS ARE USED ACCORDINGLY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4689 -- Rep. Phillips: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2000, AS THE TIME FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE TO MEET IN JOINT SESSION IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY, LANDER UNIVERSITY, THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, THE WIL LOU GRAY OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL, WINTHROP UNIVERSITY, AND THE BOARD OF VISITORS OF THE CITADEL, TO SUCCEED THOSE MEMBERS WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE IN 2000 OR WHOSE POSITIONS OTHERWISE MUST BE FILLED, AND TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE REGARDING NOMINATIONS AND NOMINATING AND SECONDING SPEECHES FOR THE CANDIDATES FOR THESE OFFICES DURING THE JOINT SESSION.

Introduced and Adopted

Other proceedings

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Message to Senate

Concurrence

H. 4690 -- Reps. Bowers, Bailey, Inabinett, Lloyd and Rhoad: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-708 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA ARTISANS CENTER IN WALTERBORO AS THE OFFICIAL STATE FOLK ART AND CRAFTS CENTER.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4691 -- Reps. Jennings, Harrison, Altman and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-280, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GENERAL DUTIES AND POWERS OF PROBATION AGENTS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT A PROBATION AGENT HAS THE POWER AND AUTHORITY TO ENFORCE THE CRIMINAL LAWS OF THE STATE.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Request for Debate

Request for Debate

Other proceedings

Point of Order

Ratified

H. 4692 -- Reps. Neilson, Rhoad, Stuart and Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-250, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FOR TAXPAYERS OVER AGE SIXTY-FIVE, TOTALLY AND PERMANENTLY DISABLED OR LEGALLY BLIND, SO AS TO RAISE THE EXEMPTION FROM TWENTY TO THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4693 -- Reps. Neilson, Lee, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hosey, Inabinett, Lucas, Parks, Rhoad and Stuart: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-53-1960, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR VOCATIONAL TRAINING GRADUATES, SO AS TO REVISE SUCH PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS AND DELETE CERTAIN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS RELATED THERETO.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4694 -- Rep. Easterday: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-2680, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VALUATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO ALLOW A COUNTY AUDITOR TO USE OTHER AVAILABLE INFORMATION TO DETERMINE THE VALUE OF A VEHICLE WHEN THE VALUE PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE FOR THE VEHICLE IS CLEARLY INCORRECT, TO PROVIDE A SPECIAL REFUND PROCEDURE FOR OVERPAYMENTS OF TAX RESULTING FROM AN INCORRECT VALUE PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT WITH INTEREST ON THE OVERPAYMENT TO BE REIMBURSED TO COUNTIES FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE, AND TO PROVIDE AN EXTENDED STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS OF FOUR YEARS WITHIN WHICH SUCH SPECIAL REFUNDS MAY BE PAID.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4695 -- Reps. Knotts, Whatley, Rhoad, Dantzler, Davenport, Haskins, Koon, Leach, Littlejohn and Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 53, TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BAIL BONDSMEN AND RUNNERS SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITIONS OF "ACCOMMODATION BONDSMAN", "BAIL BONDSMAN", "RUNNER", AND "SURETY"; TO REVISE THE CONDITIONS UPON WHICH A SURETY MAY BE RELIEVED ON A BOND; TO REVISE THE CONDITIONS UPON WHICH A BOND MUST BE FORFEITED AND THE PAYMENT OF AN ESTREATMENT; TO REQUIRE THAT A PERSON FILING AN APPLICATION TO BE LICENSED AS A PROFESSIONAL BONDSMAN OR RUNNER MUST HAVE THE FINGERPRINTS AND PHOTOGRAPH HE SUBMITS WITH HIS APPLICATION CERTIFIED BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, AND PROVIDE THAT A BAIL BONDSMAN OR RUNNER MAY ASSIST ANY OTHER BONDING AGENT OR AGENCY IN LOCATING, APPREHENDING, AND RETURNING ANY DEFENDANT WHO HAS VIOLATED A CONDITION OF A BOND; TO PROVIDE THAT AN APPLICANT FOR A LICENSE TO BECOME A RUNNER MUST SHOW THAT HE IS ENDORSED BY A LICENSED BAIL BONDSMAN WHO HAS OBLIGATED HIMSELF TO SUPERVISE HIS ACTIVITIES, AND TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT HE MUST SHOW THAT HE WILL BE EMPLOYED BY ONLY ONE BAIL BONDSMAN WHO WILL SUPERVISE HIS WORK AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS CONDUCT IN THE BAIL BOND BUSINESS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE MUST ISSUE A PICTURE IDENTIFICATION TO A LICENSED BAIL BONDSMAN; AND TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY, CITY OR TOWN SHALL NOT LICENSE OR LEVY A LICENSE TAX ON BAIL BONDSMEN AND MAY NOT REQUIRE A BONDSMAN TO DEPOSIT COLLATERAL SECURITY AS A CONDITION FOR CONTINUING TO WRITE BAIL BONDS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4696 -- Reps. Neilson, Knotts, Allen, Bailey, Bowers, J. Brown, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Govan, Hamilton, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, Hosey, Huggins, Inabinett, Littlejohn, Lucas, Maddox, McGee, W. McLeod, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, Parks, Rhoad, Riser, Rodgers, Simrill, Stuart, Whatley and Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-250, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FOR TAXPAYERS OVER AGE SIXTY-FIVE, TOTALLY AND PERMANENTLY DISABLED OR LEGALLY BLIND, SO AS TO RAISE THE EXEMPTION FROM TWENTY TO FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4697--Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, OFFICERS OF THE BOARD, MEETINGS, LICENSING PROVISIONS, CONTINUING EDUCATION, FEES, STANDARDS OF PRACTICE, CODE OF ETHICS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2377, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

H. 4698--Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, RELATING TO EFFECT OF DISCIPLINE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2465, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

H. 4699--Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, OFFICERS OF THE BOARD, BOARD MEETINGS, LICENSURE, CONTINUING EDUCATION, FEES, AND CODE OF ETHICS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2378, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

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Point of Order

H. 4700--Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF PHARMACY, RELATING TO THE REPEAL OF REGULATIONS 99-1 THROUGH 99-42; TO AMEND REGULATION 99-15 TO REQUIRE PHARMACISTS TO DISPLAY ANNUAL RENEWAL CERTIFICATES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2468, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

H. 4701--Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PERMANENT LICENSE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2466, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

H. 4702 --Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, RELATING TO RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2437, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

H. 4703 -- Reps. Sharpe and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 11, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROTECTION OF GAME BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-100, RELATING TO WILDLIFE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO CONSTRUCT A NEW ENCLOSURE WHICH PREVENTS OR MATERIALLY IMPEDES THE FREE RANGE OF DEER BEING HUNTED, TO REQUIRE OWNERS OR LESSEES OF PROPERTY WHICH HAVE ENCLOSURES WHICH PREVENT OR MATERIALLY IMPEDE THE FREE RANGE OF THE DEER BEING HUNTED TO REGISTER WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES WITHIN THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION, TO LIMIT EXPANSION OF ENCLOSURES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS SECTION; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 11, TITLE 50, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-1145, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE OWNER, LESSEE, OR PERSON IN LAWFUL POSSESSION OF LAND WHEREON AN ENCLOSURE FOR RUNNING RABBITS WITH DOGS HAS BEEN ERECTED MAY TRAP PREDATORY ANIMALS WITHIN THE ENCLOSURE USING A CAGE-TYPE TRAP THAT DOES NOT INJURE OR KILL THE ANIMAL, TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF POLE-TOP TRAPS, STEEL TRAPS, FOOT-HOLD TRAPS, RUBBER PADDED TRAPS, BODY GRIPPING TRAPS, OR TRAPS THAT INJURE OR KILL AN ANIMAL, AND TO REQUIRE THAT ALL ANIMALS TRAPPED MUST BE RELEASED BACK INTO THE WILD UNHARMED. -- AMENDED TITLE

Introduced and Committed

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Recorded vote

Recorded vote

Amended

Amended

Proposed Amendment

Proposed Amendment

Proposed Amendment

Debate Adjourned

Debate Adjourned

Request for Debate

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Concurrence and Enrolled

Ratified

H. 4704 -- Rep. Cooper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976 BY ADDING SECTION 45-1-100 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOR PURPOSES OF REGULATION OF FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVICE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL PURSUANT TO REGULATION 61-25, A SPECIAL EVENT INCLUDING COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS, FESTIVALS, AND SPECIAL PROMOTIONS IS AN EVENT WHICH EXCEEDS FOUR DAYS.

Introduced

Point of Order

Tabled

H. 4705 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-3-730, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE WILDLIFE ENDOWMENT FUND, SO AS TO DELETE SPECIFIC STATUTORY REFERENCES TO THE SOURCE OF FUNDS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-3-790, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INCREASES IN EXISTING LIFETIME LICENSE FEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PERCENTAGE OF INCREASE FOR ANNUAL LICENSES MAY BE APPLIED TO EXISTING LIFETIME LICENSE FEES; TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-550, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FRESHWATER FISHING PERMITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A RESIDENT MAY PURCHASE A SPECIAL PERMIT TO FISH WITH NONMANUFACTURED TACKLE OR NATURAL BAIT IN LIEU OF AN ANNUAL FISHING LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-20, RELATING TO THE MIGRATORY WATERFOWL COMMITTEE, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 50-20-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STAMPS AND PERMITS REQUIRED FOR SALTWATER FISHING SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS FOR THE MARINE RECREATIONAL FISHING STAMP AND PROVIDE FOR A PERMIT FOR FISHING IN SALT WATERS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-20-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SALE OF STAMPS AND PERMITS, SO AS TO STRIKE "STAMP" AND INSERT "LICENSE"; TO AMEND SECTION 50-20-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM STAMP REQUIREMENTS SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR EXCEPTIONS FROM LICENSE REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-20-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RECIPROCAL RECOGNITION OF RECREATIONAL FISHING LICENSES OF OTHER COASTAL STATES, SO AS TO DELETE LANGUAGE RELATING TO STAMPS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-20-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SALE OF COMMEMORATIVE STAMPS, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN OBSOLETE LANGUAGE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4706 -- Reps. Allison, Riser and Kelley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-10, AS AMENDED, 9-1-470, AS AMENDED, 9-1-1140, AS AMENDED, 9-1-1510, AS AMENDED, 9-1-1515, AS AMENDED, 9-1-1540, 9-1-1550, AS AMENDED, 9-1-1650, AS AMENDED, 9-1-1660, AND 9-1-1910, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, MEMBERSHIP BY EMPLOYERS, PURCHASE OF SERVICE CREDIT, SERVICE RETIREMENT ELIGIBILITY AND EARLY RETIREMENT, DISABILITY RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY RETIREMENT ALLOWANCES, WITHDRAWAL OF CONTRIBUTIONS BY MEMBER AND PROVISIONS FOR BENEFICIARIES WHEN A MEMBER DIES IN SERVICE, AND THE MINIMUM BENEFIT FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO REVISE AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS, CORRECT CROSS-REFERENCES, CLARIFY THAT A PREREQUISITE FOR ANY BENEFIT IS AT LEAST FIVE YEARS OF EARNED SERVICE, TO REVISE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND PAYMENT AMOUNTS REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH SERVICE CREDIT FOR SERVICE OUTSIDE OF THE VARIOUS STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS AND DELETE THE LUMP SUM PURCHASE TO OFFSET A REDUCTION FOR EARLY RETIREMENT AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-11-10, AS AMENDED, 9-11-40, AS AMENDED, 9- 11-50, AS AMENDED, 9-11-60, AS AMENDED, 9-11-70, AS AMENDED, 9- 11-80, AS AMENDED, 9-11-130, 9-11-210, AS AMENDED, 9-11-220, AND 9- 11-310, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, MEMBERSHIP OF EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES, CREDITED SERVICE, SERVICE RETIREMENT ELIGIBILITY AND RETIREMENT ALLOWANCES, DISABILITY RETIREMENT, PROVISIONS FOR BENEFICIARIES WHEN A MEMBER DIES IN SERVICE, EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS, AND THE COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT, FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO REVISE AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS, CORRECT CROSS REFERENCES, CLARIFY THAT A PREREQUISITE FOR ANY BENEFIT IS AT LEAST FIVE YEARS OF EARNED SERVICE, TO REVISE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND PAYMENT AMOUNTS REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH SERVICE CREDIT FOR SERVICE OUTSIDE OF THE VARIOUS STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS, AND CONFORM THE COST OF LIVING DEFINITION UNDER THIS SYSTEM TO THE DEFINITIONS USED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 9-1-80, 9-1-440, 9-1- 500, 9-1-850, 9-1-860, 9-1-1040, 9-1-1150, 9-1-1530, 9-1-1535, 9-1-1700, 9-1- 1710, 9-1-1720, 9-1-1730, 9-1-1850, 9-1-1860, 9-11-55, 9-11-325, AND 9-11- 330 ALL RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM OR THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, AND ALL MADE OBSOLETE BY THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4707 -- Rep. Huggins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND HONOR CAROLINE PARLER OF IRMO, GRADUATE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, WHO HAS BEEN AWARDED THE PRESTIGIOUS RHODES SCHOLARSHIP AND WHO WILL ATTEND OXFORD COLLEGE IN ENGLAND FOR POST GRADUATE STUDY BEGINNING IN OCTOBER, 2000, AS ONE OF ONLY THIRTY-TWO AMERICAN STUDENTS SELECTED NATIONALLY AS A 2000 RHODES SCHOLAR.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4708 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976 BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL YEAR 2000-2001, ALL PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS SHALL INSTRUCT STUDENTS IN AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION IN THE MANNER THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SHALL PROVIDE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4709 -- Rep. Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 51-17-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MAXIMUM ACREAGE TO BE ACQUIRED UNDER THE HERITAGE TRUST PROGRAM, SO AS TO DELETE THE LIMIT ON ACREAGE.

Introduced and Committed

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H. 4710 -- Reps. Harrison, Knotts and Whatley: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE A LOCAL JAIL TASK FORCE TO IDENTIFY AND STUDY THE MANY PROBLEMS CONFRONTING LOCAL JAILS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE TASK FORCE MEMBERSHIP; AND TO REQUIRE THE TASK FORCE REPORT ITS RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GOVERNOR AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY BEFORE FEBRUARY 1, 2001, AT WHICH TIME THE TASK FORCE IS ABOLISHED. -- AMENDED TITLE

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Co-Sponsor Added

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Amended

Point of Order

Point of Order

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Concurrence and Enrolled

Ratified

H. 4711 -- Rep. Harvin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE HONORABLE LONNIE HOSEY, MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM BARNWELL COUNTY, UPON HIS ELECTION ON DECEMBER 21, 1999, AS GRAND MASTER OF THE PRINCE HALL GRAND LODGE OF MASONS, JURISDICTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO JOIN HIM IN CELEBRATING THIS HONOR.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4712 -- Rep. Webb: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO HEAD FOOTBALL COACH TOMMY BOWDEN OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2000, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON THE OCCASION OF BEING NAMED THE 1999 ACC COACH OF THE YEAR.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4713 -- Reps. Jennings, Harrison, Altman, Knotts and F. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-6-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING ADVISORY COUNCIL, SO AS TO ADD AS A MEMBER THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Recommitted

Request for Debate

Point of Order

H. 4714 -- Rep. Jennings: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF CONTESTED CASE SO AS NOT TO INCLUDE DECISIONS CONCERNING THE SUPERVISION OF INMATES OR PRISONERS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4715 -- Rep. Perry: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976 BY ADDING SECTION 59-103-155 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS WHO ARE CONSIDERED "CHILD PRODIGIES" AS DEFINED BY THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE ALL SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AWARDED BY THE STATE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION PURPOSES UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4716 -- Reps. Altman, Campsen, Harrell and Limehouse: A BILL TO REQUIRE THE CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD TO PROVIDE SUITABLE SPACE FOR VOTING PURPOSES, AT NO CHARGE, WHEN REQUESTED BY THE COUNTY OR STATE CHAIRMAN OF A CERTIFIED POLITICAL PARTY.

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Other proceedings

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Message from Senate

H. 4717 -- Rep. Campsen: A BILL TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA ZERO-BASE BUDGET ACT BY ADDING CHAPTER 32 IN TITLE 2, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY ESTABLISHING THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON ZERO-BASE BUDGET REVIEW AND PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, POWERS, AND DUTIES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4718 -- Reps. Campsen, Bailey, Bowers, Inabinett, Lloyd and Rhoad: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-730, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS AFTER RETIREMENT OR TERMINATION FROM STATE SERVICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREMENTAL PORTION OF THE PREMIUM OF A PERSON RETIRING ON DISABILITY WITH AT LEAST FIVE BUT FEWER THAN TEN YEARS STATE SERVICE TO BE PAID BY THE STATE AT THE RATE OF TWENTY PERCENT A YEAR FOR EACH YEAR OF SERVICE IN EXCESS OF FIVE YEARS AND TO MAKE THIS AMENDMENT RETROACTIVE WITH RESPECT TO THE DATE OF DISABILITY RETIREMENT AND PROSPECTIVE WITH RESPECT TO PAYMENT OF PREMIUMS AND MEDICAL EXPENSES COVERED.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4719 -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-1-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LENGTH OF THE SCHOOL TERM, SO AS TO ADD THREE DAYS FOR THE NEXT TWO SCHOOL YEARS AND TWO MORE DAYS FOR ALL SCHOOL YEARS THEREAFTER AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THESE ADDITIONAL DAYS SHALL BE USED; TO ADD SECTION 59-5-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SHALL REVIEW AND MAKE NECESSARY REVISIONS TO CRITERIA FOR REQUESTING OUT-OF-FIELD TEACHER PERMITS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD SHALL CONSIDER ESTABLISHING FOR PRINCIPALS A RECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT THAT THEY COMPLETE TRAINING ON WAYS TO SUPPORT TEACHERS PROFESSIONALLY; TO ADD SECTION 59-5-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL REVIEW AND REFINE CERTAIN PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE DIMENSIONS IN THE STATE'S TEACHER EVALUATION PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL IMPLEMENT A PILOT PROGRAM TO DEVELOP PROCEDURES FOR INCLUDING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AS A COMPONENT OF THE TEACHER EVALUATION PROGRAM AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL DEVELOP GUIDELINES FOR THE TEACHER INDUCTION PROGRAM WHICH SHALL INCLUDE SUSTAINED LONG-TERM COACHING AND ASSISTANCE; TO ADD SECTION 59-5-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION SHALL APPOINT A PANEL TO REVIEW TEACHER EDUCATION ACCREDITATION REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMEND ANY ADDITIONAL TRAINING STANDARDS FOR MIDDLE GRADE TEACHER PREPARATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES; TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SHALL TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS IN REGARD TO MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADES INCLUDING ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION FOR TEACHING IN THE MIDDLE GRADES, GRANTING STATE CERTIFICATION TO OUT- OF-STATE TEACHERS POSSESSING MIDDLE GRADE CERTIFICATION, APPOINTING A PANEL TO RECOMMEND TRAINING STANDARDS FOR MIDDLE GRADES PREPARATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES FOR MIDDLE GRADE PRINCIPALS, REVISING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE DEFINED PROGRAM FOR THE MIDDLE GRADES INCLUDING REDUCING PUPIL-TEACHER RATIOS AND GUIDANCE COUNSELOR RATIOS; TO ADD SECTION 59-5-105 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD SHALL TAKE ACTIONS ESTABLISHING COMPETITIVE GRANTS FOR DISTRICTS TO DEVELOP PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS BELOW GRADE LEVEL IN THE MIDDLE GRADES, AND ESTABLISHING CRITERIA FOR GRANTS FOR MIDDLE GRADE TEACHER NETWORKS TO ENABLE TEAMS OF INTERESTED TEACHERS TO INVESTIGATE AND IMPLEMENT EFFECTIVE TEACHING STRATEGIES; TO AMEND SECTION 59-5-135, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE GOVERNOR'S INSTITUTE OF READING UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PURPOSE OF THE INSTITUTE SHALL ALSO BE TO IMPROVE THE READING ABILITIES OF STUDENTS IN THE MIDDLE GRADES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE AWARDING OF COMPETITIVE GRANTS TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS BY THE INSTITUTE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE READING IN THE MIDDLE GRADES; TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN DEVELOPING CRITERIA FOR THE NEW ACCREDITATION SYSTEM UNDER THE EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY ACT SHALL CONSIDER INCLUDING THE FUNCTIONING OF SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT COUNCILS AND THE PARTICIPATION OF OTHER SCHOOL GROUPS; TO ADD SECTION 59-25-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TEACHERS WORKING LESS THAN THIRTY HOURS A WEEK BUT MORE THAN FIFTEEN HOURS A WEEK SHALL QUALIFY FOR STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE COST THEREOF SHALL BE PAID; TO AMEND SECTION 59-26-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION IN REGARD TO CERTAIN MATTERS INCLUDING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE LOAN PROGRAM DESIGNED TO DEVELOP QUALIFIED TEACHERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AREAS OF CRITICAL NEED SHALL ALSO INCLUDE CRITICAL GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS AND TO PROVIDE BEGINNING JULY 1, 2000, FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH LOANS MAY BE FORGIVEN FOR TEACHERS INCLUDING TEACHERS SERVING IN CRITICAL NEED AND GEOGRAPHICAL NEED AREAS; TO ADD SECTION 59-26-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TEACHERS WHO ARE CERTIFIED BY THE NATIONAL BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL TEACHING STANDARDS (NBPTS) SHALL BE EXEMPTED FROM CERTAIN STATE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS, SHALL RECEIVE A SPECIFIED INCREASE IN PAY, AND MAY BE REIMBURSED ON A LOAN AND FORGIVENESS BASIS FOR THE COST OF SUCH CERTIFICATION; TO ADD SECTION 59-26-90 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN HONORARIUM OF NO LESS THAN TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR THE STATE TEACHER OF THE YEAR, AN HONORARIUM OF NO LESS THAN TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR THE FOUR HONOR ROLL TEACHERS OF THE YEAR, AN HONORARIUM OF NOT LESS THAN ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR EACH LOCAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR; TO ADD SECTION 59-26-100 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SHALL ESTABLISH A PROGRAM WHEREBY SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS MAY BE AWARDED FUNDS TO DEVELOP INCENTIVES FOR THOSE TEACHERS WHO ARE TRAINED TO AND SERVE AS MENTORS TO NEW TEACHERS; TO ADD SECTION 59-139-90 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL AND DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLANS MUST INCLUDE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT AND METHODS USED FOR DATA COLLECTION TO SUPPORT THE EVALUATION OF PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT EFFORTS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SHALL STUDY THE TRAINING, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND FUNDING OF PARA-PROFESSIONALS TO BETTER ENABLE SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS TO ORGANIZE TEACHER WORK DAYS TO REDUCE TEACHER NONINSTRUCTIONAL DUTIES.

Introduced and Committed

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Amended

Proposed Amendment

Proposed Amendment

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Point of Order

H. 4720 -- Rep. Knotts: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE CONGRESS TO ACT QUICKLY TO INTRODUCE AND PASS EMERGENCY LEGISLATION TO SUSPEND THE FEDERAL EXCISE TAX ON DIESEL FUEL FOR A PERIOD OF FORTY-FIVE TO NINETY DAYS WHILE NEGOTIATIONS PROCEED WITH OPEC IN AN ATTEMPT TO END THIS CURRENT ESCALATION OF DIESEL FUEL PRICES AND, FURTHER, TO ACT INDEPENDENTLY OF AND IN CONCERT WITH THE PRESIDENT TO FIND LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS AND DETERRENTS TO THIS VOLATILE THREAT TO OUR ECONOMIC WELL-BEING.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4721 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-15-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS CONDUCTED BY MUNICIPAL ELECTION COMMISSIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHAIRMAN OF EACH COMMISSION MUST BE TRAINED AND CERTIFIED BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT THE OTHER COMMISSIONERS AND THEIR STAFFS MAY ALSO BE TRAINED AND CERTIFIED IF REQUIRED BY THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNING BODY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4722 -- Reps. Webb, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO OFFER THE CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO HEAD FOOTBALL COACH TOMMY BOWDEN OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, ON THE OCCASION OF BEING NAMED THE 1999 ACC COACH OF THE YEAR.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4723 -- Reps. R. Smith, Clyburn, Sharpe and Perry: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN AIKEN COUNTY SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF TOWN CREEK PRECINCT TO PINE FOREST PRECINCT AND TO CHANGE THE MAP REFERENCE ON WHICH LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED AND MAINTAINED BY THE DIVISION OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICAL SERVICES OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD. -- AMENDED TITLE

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Amended

Ratified

H. 4724 -- Reps. Allen, Bales, Cobb-Hunter, Neilson, Cotty, Sheheen, Wilkes, Lourie, Scott, Emory, J.M. Neal, Howard, Wilder, J.H. Neal, M. Hines, Harvin, Knotts, Whatley, Ott, Govan, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Canty, Carnell, Clyburn, Gourdine, Hayes, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Hosey, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Rhoad, Rutherford, J. Smith, Stille, Townsend, Webb, Whipper and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEALTH BY ADDING CHAPTER 130, ENACTING THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENIORS' PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM ACT, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE OFFICE OF INSURANCE SERVICES OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN PURCHASING PRESCRIPTION DRUGS TO RESIDENTS OF THIS STATE WHO HAVE ATTAINED AGE SIXTY-FIVE YEARS WHO ARE INELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID OR ANY OTHER PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS AND WHOSE ANNUAL INCOME DOES NOT EXCEED TWO HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL, TO DEFINE "PRESCRIPTION DRUG" FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROGRAM, AND TO REQUIRE SEMIANNUAL REPORTS TO THE GOVERNOR AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THE EVALUATION OF THE PROGRAM.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4725 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976 BY ADDING SECTION 44-29-205 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO PROVIDE ANNUAL FLU SHOTS TO "AT-RISK" STATE EMPLOYEES WHO QUALIFY FOR BENEFITS UNDER THE STATE INSURANCE PLAN AT NO COST TO THE EMPLOYEE, AND TO DEFINE "AT-RISK" FOR PURPOSES OF THIS PROVISION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4726 -- Rep. Koon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-510, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SALE OF CERTAIN HUNTING LICENSES, SO AS TO DELETE THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO ISSUE A TEN-DAY NONRESIDENTIAL BIG GAME PERMIT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4727 -- Rep. Davenport: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO FINANCE AND TAXATION BY ADDING AN APPROPRIATELY NUMBERED SECTION SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT STATE TAXES MAY NOT BE INCREASED AND NEW STATE TAXES MAY NOT BE IMPOSED EXCEPT UPON A FAVORABLE VOTE OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE STATE IN A REFERENDUM, TO LIMIT INCREASES IN STATE SPENDING TO THE INCREASE IN THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX AND PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNOR TO DECLARE A FISCAL EMERGENCY THAT SUSPENDS THE LIMITATIONS IMPOSED BY THIS SECTION FOR THE DURATION OF THE EMERGENCY AND ESTABLISH HOW THE LIMITATIONS ARE REIMPOSED AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL PROVIDE BY LAW FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THESE LIMITATIONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4728 -- Reps. Campsen, Quinn, Easterday, Hamilton, Loftis, Lucas, Neilson, Robinson, Lourie and J. Smith: A BILL TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA CAPITAL GAIN HOLDING PERIOD REFORM ACT BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-1150, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR A PORTION OF NET CAPITAL GAIN, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE SEPARATE STATE HOLDING PERIOD OF TWO YEARS TO QUALIFY FOR THE DEDUCTION, REQUIRE THE HOLDING PERIOD FOR THE STATE DEDUCTION TO CONFORM TO THE FEDERAL HOLDING PERIOD FOR LONG-TERM CAPITAL GAIN, AND TO DELETE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE.

Introduced and Committed

Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4729 -- Reps. Easterday, Hamilton, W. McLeod, Rice and Seithel: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT BY ADDING SECTION 37 IN ARTICLE III SO AS TO ESTABLISH A SEPARATE FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY STYLED THE TOBACCO TRUST FUND TO RECEIVE ALL REVENUES DUE THIS STATE UNDER THE TOBACCO MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, TO PROVIDE THAT EARNINGS ON THIS ACCOUNT ARE RETAINED IN IT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT REVENUES IN THE FUND MAY BE APPROPRIATED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ONLY TO MEET COSTS INCURRED BY THE STATE IN THE TREATMENT OF SMOKING-RELATED DISEASES, FOR SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAMS, AND FOR YOUTH SMOKING PREVENTION PROGRAMS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4730 -- Reps. Rhoad, Sharpe, Seithel and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-4-130, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VIOLATIONS OF PROVISIONS TITLE 47, SO AS TO CHANGE THE MAXIMUM PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS FROM A FINE OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS OR IMPRISONMENT FOR NOT MORE THAN THIRTY DAYS TO A FINE OF NOT MORE THAN THAT AMOUNT AUTHORIZED AS THE JURISDICTIONAL MAXIMUM FOR A SUMMARY COURT OR IMPRISONMENT FOR NOT MORE THAN THAT PERIOD OF TIME AUTHORIZED AS THE JURISDICTIONAL MAXIMUM FOR A SUMMARY COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 47-11-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BRUCELLOSIS TEST REQUIRED FOR CATTLE, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO BRUCELLOSIS TEST REQUIRED FOR CATTLE FOR DAIRY AND BREEDING PURPOSES BEFORE THEY ARE REMOVED FROM A PUBLIC LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET AND PROVIDE THAT, WHEN CONSIDERED ADVISABLE BY THE STATE LIVESTOCK-POULTRY HEALTH COMMISSION, ALL ANIMALS EXCEPT THOSE FOR IMMEDIATE SLAUGHTER MUST BE TESTED FOR BRUCELLOSIS BEFORE BEING REMOVED FROM STOCKYARDS OR OTHER PREMISES WHERE ANIMALS ARE HELD FOR SALE; TO AMEND SECTION 47-13-1350, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO HORSES ENTERING THE STATE BEING TESTED FOR EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANEMIA, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE HORSE MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN OFFICIAL TEST CHART SHOWING THAT THE HORSE REACTED NEGATIVELY TO THE TEST WITHIN THE TWELVE MONTHS BEFORE ENTRY; TO AMEND SECTION 47-13-1390, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FALSE COGGINS TEST CERTIFICATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON CONVICTED OF HAVING A FALSE OR FORGED CERTIFICATE MUST BE PUNISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 47-4-130; TO AMEND SECTION 47-13- 1400, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANEMIA TESTING REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON VIOLATING THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 13, CHAPTER 13, TITLE 47, RELATING TO EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANEMIA, MUST BE PUNISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 47-4-130; TO AMEND SECTION 47-15-10, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "GARBAGE", SO AS TO STRIKE VEGETABLE WASTE FROM THE DEFINITION AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT UNPASTEURIZED MILK AND UNPASTEURIZED MILK PRODUCTS ARE ANIMAL WASTE; TO AMEND SECTION 47-17-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 47-17-60, 47-17-70, AND 47-17-80 REGULATING MEAT AND MEAT FOOD PRACTICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON CONVICTED OF A VIOLATION OF THOSE SECTIONS MUST BE PUNISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 47-4-130, AND TO PROVIDE FURTHER PENALTIES IF A VIOLATION INVOLVES INTENT TO DEFRAUD OR DISTRIBUTION OF AN ADULTERATED ARTICLE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 47-19-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 47-19-70, 47-19-80, 47-19-90, 47-19-100, AND 47-19-110 REGULATING POULTRY PRODUCTS INSPECTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON CONVICTED OF A VIOLATION OF THOSE SECTIONS MUST BE PUNISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 47-4-130.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Point of Order

Ratified

H. 4731 -- Rep. Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-500, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO UNLAWFULLY SUPPLYING MINORS WITH TOBACCO, CIGARETTES, CIGARETTE PAPER, OR A SUBSTITUTE OF THESE ITEMS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY MAY CONFISCATE AND DESTROY A TOBACCO OR CIGARETTE PRODUCT FOUND IN THE POSSESSION OF A PERSON UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4732 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-20 CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED IN THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "MEETING" IS A CORPORAL CONVENING OF THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BODY AND TO DELETE CONVENING BY MEANS OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF A NATURAL OR DECLARED DISASTER.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4733 -- Reps. Govan, Breeland, Scott, Ott, Cobb-Hunter, Stuart, Sharpe, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Seithel, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF WALTER L. SALTERS, PH.D., OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY AND EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS WIDOW, GRACE HEYWARD SALTERS, PH.D., DAUGHTER, OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS, AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4734 -- Reps. Scott, Howard, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING DEACON FLOYD GORDON, SR., OF RICHLAND COUNTY FOR MORE THAN THIRTY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS CHAIRMAN OF THE NEW EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH DEACON BOARD AND FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO SERVING HIS NATION, STATE, AND COMMUNITY.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4735 -- Rep. Wilkins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE YOUTH OF SOUTH CAROLINA WHO ARE LEADERS AND POSITIVE ROLE MODELS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND THE ADULTS WHO ARE WORKING TOGETHER TO HELP THESE YOUNG PEOPLE MOLD AND BUILD THE FUTURE OF OUR STATE, ON THE OCCASION OF THE OBSERVANCE AND CELEBRATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S YOUTH LEADERSHIP WEEK 2000, FEBRUARY 28 - MARCH. 3.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4736 -- Rep. Huggins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE MARCH 15, 2000, AS "SOUTH CAROLINA HOMEOWNERSHIP DAY".

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4737 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-130, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PREPARATION OF A JURY LIST FROM A COMPUTER TAPE OF PERSONS HOLDING A VALID SOUTH CAROLINA DRIVER'S LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY MUST SUPPLY THE COMPUTER TAPE TO THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION EVERY YEAR INSTEAD OF EVERY THREE YEARS AND THAT THE TAPE MUST INCLUDE ALL PERSONS WHO OBTAINED A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD DURING THE PREVIOUS YEAR AND EXCLUDE ALL PERSONS WHOSE DRIVER'S LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD HAS BEEN INVALIDATED BY JUDICIAL OR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION OR WHO FAILED TO RENEW A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD, TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE, TO DELETE THE PROVISION REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT TO FURNISH COUNTY JURY COMMISSIONERS WITH A TAPE OR LIST CONTAINING NEWLY LICENSED DRIVERS OR IDENTIFICATION CARD HOLDERS OVER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN DURING THE YEARS IN WHICH JURY LISTS ARE NOT FURNISHED TO COUNTY JURY COMMISSIONERS BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, AND TO DELETE THE PROVISION REQUIRING THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION TO FURNISH COUNTY JURY COMMISSIONERS WITH A TAPE OR LIST OF NEWLY REGISTERED VOTERS IN THE COUNTY ADDED SINCE ITS LAST REPORT; TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-250, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF THE NAMES OF PERSONS WHO ARE DRAWN AND WHO SERVE AS JURORS, SO AS TO REVISE THIS PROVISION TO INCLUDE PERSONS WHO ATTEND A SESSION OF COURT AS A MEMBER OF A JURY POOL; AND TO AMEND SECTION 14-17-850, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A PERSON'S LIABILITY TO BE DRAWN AND SERVE AS A JUROR MORE THAN ONCE DURING A YEAR, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES A PERSON WHO SERVES AS A JUROR BE EXEMPTED FROM JURY SERVICE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4738 -- Reps. Limehouse, Altman, Lee, Lourie, Knotts, Whatley, Allen, Bales, Bowers, T. Brown, Campsen, Clyburn, Davenport, Gourdine, Govan, Harrison, Hayes, Hosey, Inabinett, Kirsh, Koon, Mack, Meacham-Richardson, Riser, Rutherford, Stille, Taylor, Trotter and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976 BY ADDING SECTION 8-21-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY STATE OR LOCAL AGENCY OR DEPARTMENT WHICH IDENTIFIES A SITUATION WHERE A PERSON HAS BEEN OVERCHARGED A FEE, TAX, OR CHARGE DUE TO A MISTAKE ON THE PART OF THE AGENCY OR DEPARTMENT MUST REFUND THE OVERCHARGE TOGETHER WITH ANY REQUIRED INTEREST WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME BUT NO LATER THAN NINETY DAYS AFTER THE DETERMINATION BY THE AGENCY OR DEPARTMENT THAT IT WAS IN ERROR WITHOUT REQUIRING THE PERSON TO APPLY FOR SAME.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4739 -- Reps. Limehouse, Tripp, Altman, Knotts, Bales, Bowers, Breeland, T. Brown, Clyburn, Davenport, Gourdine, Inabinett, Koon, Lee, Mack, Parks, Riser, Taylor, Trotter, Whatley and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-5-210 SO AS TO REGULATE THE AUTHORITY AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NEGOTIATION, EXECUTION, AND SOLICITATION OF AND ENTRY INTO VIATICAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4740 -- Reps. Bales, Altman, Bailey, Battle, T. Brown, Dantzler, Emory, Frye, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, M. Hines, Koon, Loftis, W. McLeod, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Pinckney, Rodgers, Simrill and R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-224, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A TRAVEL TRAILER WITH SLEEPING, COOKING, AND BATHROOM FACILITIES IS CONSIDERED TO BE A PRIMARY OR SECOND RESIDENCE AND IS CONSIDERED REAL PROPERTY FOR PROPERTY TAX PURPOSES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4741 -- Rep. Miller: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ENACTING THE SOUTH CAROLINA PRESERVATION OF SCHOOLS TAX BASE ACT BY ADDING SECTION 4-1-171 SO AS TO SPECIFY THE PROPERTY WHICH MAY BE LOCATED IN A MULTICOUNTY INDUSTRIAL OR BUSINESS PARK.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4742 -- Reps. Harvin, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE LARRY G. ELLIS, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, ON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER THIRTY YEARS OF LOYAL SERVICE TO THE ASSOCIATION AND THE EMPLOYEES OF THIS STATE, TO PUBLICLY RECOGNIZE HIS DEDICATION TO PROMOTING THE WORK OF SOUTH CAROLINA STATE EMPLOYEES BY INCREASING AWARENESS AND IMPROVING THE PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF THE JOBS STATE EMPLOYEES DO, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM FOR A HEALTHY AND ACTIVE RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4743 -- Reps. D. Smith and Rodgers: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SAFE HAVEN FOR ABANDONED BABIES ACT" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976 BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-85 SO AS TO REQUIRE A HOSPITAL OR HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT FACILITY TO TAKE POSSESSION OF A CHILD VOLUNTARILY DELIVERED BY THE CHILD'S PARENT WHEN THE PARENT DID NOT EXPRESS AN INTENT TO RETURN FOR THE CHILD; TO PROVIDE ANONYMITY FOR THE PARENT AND CHILD BUT TO ALLOW THE HOSPITAL OR FACILITY TO REQUEST MEDICAL INFORMATION; TO REQUIRE THE HOSPITAL OR FACILITY TO NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES THAT A CHILD HAS BEEN TAKEN INTO POSSESSION; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE FOR THE CARE AND CUSTODY OF THE CHILD; AND TO GRANT A PARENT IMMUNITY FROM PROSECUTION FOR UNLAWFUL CONDUCT OR CRUELTY TOWARDS A CHILD OR ANY OTHER VIOLATION FOR LEAVING THE CHILD IF THE PARENT LEAVES THE CHILD WITH THE HOSPITAL OR FACILITY PERSONNEL, THE CHILD IS NO MORE THAN THIRTY DAYS OLD, AND THE CHILD HAS NOT SUSTAINED ANY PHYSICAL HARM OR INJURY.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Co-Sponsor Added

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Amended

Senate Amendments Amended

Point of Order

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Conference Committee

Report of Conference Committee

Adopted

Message to Senate

Message to Senate

Message from Senate

Message from Senate

Message from Senate

Ratified

H. 4744 -- Rep. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 62-5-408, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE PROBATE COURT WITH RESPECT TO THE ESTATE AND AFFAIRS OF PROTECTED PERSONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE A NONDISPOSITIVE LIST OF THE POWERS THE COURT HAS OVER THE ESTATE AND AFFAIRS OF A PROTECTED PERSON WHO IS NOT A MINOR.

Introduced and Committed

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Amended

Recalled

H. 4745 -- Rep. G. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO JOIN HIS FRIENDS AND FAMILY AT DEDICATION CEREMONIES IN LEE STATE PARK IN CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF THE LATE R. W. "BOB" MERCK OF LEE COUNTY AND HIS TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE TO PRESERVING THE NATURAL RESOURCES OF LEE COUNTY IN HIS ROLE AS COMMISSIONER AND CHAIRMAN OF THE LEE COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4746 -- Rep. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-860 CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GROUNDS TO BE EXCUSED FROM JURY DUTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MUST BE EXCUSED FROM JURY DUTY IF THE PERSON PERFORMS SUCH ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO A BUSINESS, COMMERCIAL, OR AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISE THAT THE PERSON'S ABSENCE WOULD CAUSE THE ENTERPRISE TO CLOSE OR CEASE TO FUNCTION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4747 -- Reps. Battle and G. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION SALUTING THE LATE D. TRAVIS (DOC) TAYLOR OF BRITTONS NECK, MARION COUNTY, AND ALL OF THE TAYLOR FAMILY AND DESCENDANTS, ON THE OCCASION OF THE NAMING OF STATE ROAD 34-86 IN MARION COUNTY AS THE "D. TRAVIS (DOC) TAYLOR ROAD" IN RECOGNITION OF MR. TAYLOR'S NUMEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO HIS COMMUNITY.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4748 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-3-730, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE WILDLIFE ENDOWMENT FUND, SO AS TO DELETE SPECIFIC STATUTORY REFERENCES TO THE SOURCE OF FUNDS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-3-790, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INCREASES IN EXISTING LIFETIME LICENSE FEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PERCENTAGE OF INCREASE FOR ANNUAL LICENSES MAY BE APPLIED TO EXISTING LIFETIME LICENSE FEES; TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-550, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FRESHWATER FISHING PERMITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A RESIDENT MAY PURCHASE A SPECIAL PERMIT TO FISH WITH NONMANUFACTURED TACKLE OR NATURAL BAIT IN LIEU OF AN ANNUAL FISHING LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-20, RELATING TO THE MIGRATORY WATERFOWL COMMITTEE, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1910, RELATING TO STAMPS REQUIRED FOR SALTWATER FISHING SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS FOR THE MARINE RECREATIONAL FISHING STAMP AND PROVIDE FOR A LICENSE FOR FISHING IN SALT WATERS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1920, RELATING TO THE SALE OF STAMPS, SO AS TO STRIKE "STAMP" AND INSERT "LICENSE"; TO AMEND SECTION 50-5- 1925, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM STAMP REQUIREMENTS SO AS TO STRIKE "STAMP" AND PROVIDE FOR EXCEPTIONS FROM LICENSE REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1930, RELATING TO RECIPROCAL RECOGNITION OF RECREATIONAL FISHING LICENSES OF OTHER COASTAL STATES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE LANGUAGE RELATING TO "FISHERIES STAMP" TO "FISHERIES LICENSE"; TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1935, RELATING TO SALE OF COMMEMORATIVE STAMPS, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN OBSOLETE LANGUAGE; TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1945, RELATING TO SPECIAL ACCOUNTS FOR FUNDS FROM THE SALE OF STAMPS AND PRINTS, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE SALE OF LICENSES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1950, RELATING TO THE MARINE RECREATIONAL FISHERIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE SO AS TO INCLUDE LICENSES WITHIN THE SOURCE OF FUNDS FROM WHICH THE COMMITTEE'S EXPENSES ARE PAID. -- AMENDED TITLE

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Amended

Point of Order

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Concurrence and Enrolled

Ratified

H. 4749 -- Reps. Bowers and Pinckney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-20-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN REGARD TO THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "INDEX OF TAXPAYING ABILITY" BY FURTHER PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE ASSESSED VALUE OF PROPERTY IN A SCHOOL DISTRICT OWNED BY A PERSON IN BANKRUPTCY STATUS SHALL BE INCLUDED WITHIN THE "INDEX OF TAXPAYING ABILITY".

Introduced and Committed

H. 4750 -- Reps. Simrill, Kirsh and Meacham-Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 19 TO TITLE 37 SO AS TO ENACT THE "PYRAMID AND CHAIN SCHEMES ACT", TO DEFINE AND PROHIBIT A PYRAMID DISTRIBUTION SCHEME, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL REMEDIES AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE PROHIBITION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4751 -- Reps. Fleming, Allison, Altman, Cooper, Davenport, Keegan, Kelley, Koon, Lanford, Martin and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-75, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO POLITICAL ACTIVITY OF MEMBERS OF LOCAL ELECTION COMMISSIONS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT A PERSON MAY PARTICIPATE ONLY IN THE POLITICAL MANAGEMENT OR IN A POLITICAL CAMPAIGN OVER WHICH THE PERSON HAS NO JURISDICTION; TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-440, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE FOR VOTING WHEN A QUALIFIED ELECTOR MOVES AND DOES NOT NOTIFY THE COUNTY BOARD OF VOTER REGISTRATION OF THE CHANGE OF ADDRESS BEFORE THE ELECTION, SO AS TO INCLUDE A PERSON WHO MOVES FROM ONE COUNTY TO ANOTHER AND DOES NOT NOTIFY THE BOARD WITHIN THE THIRTY-DAY PERIOD BEFORE THE ELECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-350, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CERTIFIED CANDIDATES NOMINATED BY PETITION, PRIMARY, OR CONVENTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CANDIDATES FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT MUST BE CERTIFIED NOT LATER THAN TWELVE O'CLOCK NOON ON AUGUST THIRTIETH TO THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, OR IF AUGUST THIRTIETH FALLS ON SUNDAY, NOT LATER THAN TWELVE O'CLOCK NOON ON THE FOLLOWING MONDAY; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-430, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE USE OF BALLOTS WHEN VOTING MACHINES ARE NOT USED, SO AS TO REVISE LANGUAGE RELATING TO THE NUMBER OF BALLOTS TO BE PROVIDED WHEN VOTING MACHINES ARE NOT USED AND TO PROVIDE FOR FAILSAFE BALLOTS, OR BALLOTS CONTAINING ONLY THE RACES FOR FEDERAL, STATEWIDE, COUNTYWIDE, AND MUNICIPALWIDE OFFICES, NOT TO EXCEED FIVE PERCENT OF THE REGISTERED QUALIFIED VOTERS AT EACH VOTING PLACE; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-1680, RELATING TO THE NUMBER, TYPE, USE, REPAIR, AND CUSTODY OF VOTING MACHINES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REQUIREMENT FOR ONE VOTING MACHINE FOR EACH THREE HUNDRED FIFTY VOTERS TO TWO HUNDRED FIFTY VOTERS; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-1750, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PREPARATION AND EXAMINATION OF VOTING MACHINES FOR AN ELECTION, SO AS TO REQUIRE NOTICE AS TO THE TIME AND PLACE WHERE VOTING MACHINES WILL BE PREPARED FOR AN ELECTION BE MAILED TO EACH POLITICAL PARTY HAVING CERTIFIED CANDIDATES, RATHER THAN TO THE TWO POLITICAL PARTIES WHICH CAST THE HIGHEST AND NEXT HIGHEST NUMBER OF VOTES AT THE PRECEDING GENERAL ELECTION, BEFORE THE MACHINES ARE PREPARED FOR AN ELECTION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A VOTING MACHINE MAY BE LOCKED OR SEALED; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-1770, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF MANAGERS PRIOR TO OPENING POLLS SO AS TO DELETE A PROVISION WHICH PROVIDES THAT THE MANAGERS OF ELECTION SHALL HAVE THE VOTING MACHINES, BALLOTS, AND STATIONERY DELIVERED TO THEM FOR ELECTIONS, AND TO DELETE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-1880, RELATING TO THE LOCKING AND SEALING OF VOTING MACHINES WHEN THE POLLS OF ELECTION ARE CLOSED, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR LOCKING OR SEALING OF VOTING MACHINES, AND FOR VIEWING AND CERTIFYING THE RESULTS OF ELECTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE RETURN OF PROVISIONAL AND FAILSAFE BALLOTS WITH MACHINE RESULTS; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-1890, RELATING TO KEYS AND LOCKING VOTING MACHINES AFTER AN ELECTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MACHINES MAY BE OPENED AND ALL DATA EXAMINED BY THE AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING THE ELECTION IN ORDER TO ASCERTAIN THE MACHINE RESULTS AS LONG AS ALL CANDIDATES ARE NOTIFIED AND GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE PRESENT OR UPON THE ORDER OF A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION; TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-310, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN CONNECTION WITH ABSENTEE VOTING, SO AS TO REDEFINE "IMMEDIATE FAMILY" TO INCLUDE GRANDPARENTS, GRANDCHILDREN, AND MOTHERS-IN-LAW, FATHERS-IN-LAW, BROTHERS-IN-LAW, SISTERS-IN-LAW, SONS-IN-LAW, AND DAUGHTERS-IN-LAW AS WELL AS A PERSON'S SPOUSE, PARENTS, CHILDREN, BROTHERS, AND SISTERS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 7-13-620, RELATING TO THE NUMBER OF BALLOTS WHEN VOTING MACHINES ARE NOT USED. -- AMENDED TITLE

Introduced and Committed

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Debate Adjourned

Point of Order

Recalled

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Concurrence and Enrolled

Ratified

H. 4752 -- Reps. J. Brown, Cobb-Hunter, Wilkins, Cotty, McCraw, Edge, Hayes, Fleming, Phillips, Lourie, Allen, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, T. Brown, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Dantzler, Emory, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Harris, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Klauber, Koon, Law, Limehouse, Lloyd, Mack, Martin, W. McLeod, McMahand, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, Ott, Parks, Riser, Rodgers, Rutherford, Seithel, Sharpe, Simrill, R. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Wilder, Young-Brickell, Miller and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-33-950, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INACTIVE LICENSE STATUS FOR NURSES, SO AS TO CREATE A VOLUNTEER LICENSE FOR RETIRED NURSES TO USE IN DONATING THEIR SERVICES TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Co-Sponsor Added

Co-Sponsor Added

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Request for Debate

Point of Order

Ratified

H. 4753 -- Reps. Altman, Robinson, Barfield, Cato, Gilham, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, McGee, Meacham-Richardson, Rhoad, Riser, Stille, Young-Brickell, Loftis, Easterday and Rice: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3525 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE STATE INCOME TAX CREDITS UP TO FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS A YEAR ON A PHASED-IN BASIS FOR CONTRIBUTIONS MADE TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR SCHOOL SUPPORT AND TO NONPROFIT SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CHILDREN TO ATTEND A SCHOOL OF THEIR CHOICE.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Co-Sponsor Added

Co-Sponsor Added

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Recorded vote

Amended

Proposed Amendment

Proposed Amendment

Debate Adjourned

Debate Adjourned

Request for Debate

Point of Order

Point of Order

H. 4754 --Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO TANNING FACILITIES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2431, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

H. 4755 -- Reps. Whipper, F. Smith, Rutherford, Breeland, J. Brown, T. Brown, Canty, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Gourdine, Govan, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hosey, Howard, Inabinett, Kennedy, Lee, Lloyd, Mack, McMahand, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, Parks, Pinckney and Scott: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE, COMMEND, HONOR, AND EXPRESS THE GRATITUDE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND ESPECIALLY THE HOUSE MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS, TO CHIEF JUSTICE ERNEST A. FINNEY, JR., ONE OF THE FOUNDERS AND THE FIRST CHAIRMAN OF THE LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS, AND AN EXTRAORDINARILY TALENTED LEGAL PRACTITIONER AND JURIST, FRIEND, NEIGHBOR, AND STATESMAN, FOR HIS YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE, PERSONAL SACRIFICE, AND SPECIAL ROLE HE HAS PLAYED IN THE LIVES OF ALL SOUTH CAROLINIANS, AND ESPECIALLY THOSE OF AFRICAN DESCENT, UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM SERVICE IN THE JUDICIARY, AND TO WISH HIM A RETIREMENT THAT IS EQUALLY REWARDING AND BENEFICIAL TO HIM AND THE CITIZENS OF THE STATE.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4756 -- Reps. Govan, Cobb-Hunter, Ott, Sharpe and Stuart: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 601 FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 26 TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 33 IN ORANGEBURG COUNTY IN HONOR OF DR. M. MACEO NANCE, JR., PRESIDENT EMERITUS OF SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, AND TO PLACE APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ON THE HIGHWAY REFLECTING THIS DESIGNATION.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

Adopted

H. 4757 -- Reps. Huggins, Riser and Quinn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE HI-STEPPER DANCE TEAM OF IRMO HIGH SCHOOL ON WINNING NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HONORS AT THE UNITED STATES DANCE AND DRILL TEAM COMPETITION AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4758 -- Reps. M. McLeod, Harvin, G. Brown, Canty, Woodrum and J.H. Neal: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING WILSON HALL OF SUMTER COUNTY ON WINNING THE SCISAA 3A BOYS STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP ON MARCH. 4, 2000, AT THE SUMTER COUNTY EXHIBITION CENTER.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4759 -- Reps. Parks, Allison, Bowers, Breeland, J. Brown, Canty, Cato, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Davenport, Frye, Gilham, Hayes, M. Hines, Hosey, Inabinett, Klauber, Lee, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Lourie, Maddox, W. McLeod, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Rodgers, Scott, F. Smith, Stille, Taylor and Whipper: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THROUGH JULY 1, 2001, THE DATE FOR FILING A CLAIM FOR REFUND OF SOUTH CAROLINA INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX PAID ON RETIREMENT INCOME RECEIVED BY A TAXPAYER IN TAXABLE YEARS 1994 THROUGH 1997 WHO CLAIMED NO RETIREMENT INCOME DEDUCTION IN THOSE YEARS OR WHO FAILED TO EXERCISE THE RETIREMENT INCOME ELECTION THEN APPLICABLE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4760 -- Reps. Kirsh, Meacham-Richardson and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 1, TITLE 9, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, BY ADDING SECTION 9-1-295 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD MAY INVESTIGATE AND DETERMINE IF A CURRENT OR PREVIOUSLY EMPLOYED PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF AN OFFENSE INVOLVING EMBEZZLEMENT OR THE FRAUDULENT APPROPRIATION OF PUBLIC FUNDS HAS USED ANY OF THE FUNDS TO ESTABLISH SERVICE CREDIT IN THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM, TO PROVIDE FOR A HEARING, FINAL DETERMINATION, THE REFUND OF THE MONIES TO THE PUBLIC AGENCY FROM WHICH THEY WERE EMBEZZLED OR FRAUDULENTLY APPROPRIATED, AND THE RECALCULATION OF SERVICE CREDIT AND RETIREMENT BENEFITS WITHOUT THE CONTRIBUTION OF EMBEZZLED FUNDS IF THE BOARD SO ORDERS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH A DETERMINATION MAY BE CONSIDERED A CONTESTED CASE UNDER THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4761 -- Reps. Seithel, Robinson, J. Brown, Easterday, Littlejohn, Simrill, Stuart and Woodrum: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 30, TITLE 46, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TOBACCO ECONOMY BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A HEALTH CARE TRUST FUND, SEPARATE AND DISTINCT FROM THE STATE GENERAL FUND, INTO WHICH MUST BE DEPOSITED THE MONIES FROM THE SETTLEMENT OF THE LAWSUIT AGAINST TOBACCO COMPANIES BY THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INCLUDING INCOME FROM THE INVESTMENT OF THOSE MONIES; TO PROVIDE THAT THE TRUST FUND REMAIN INVIOLATE AND NEVER BE EXPENDED, WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS; TO ESTABLISH A HEALTH CARE EXPENDABLE FUND INTO WHICH MUST BE TRANSFERRED ANNUALLY CERTAIN MONIES FROM THE HEALTH CARE TRUST FUND; TO PROVIDE THAT THE MONIES IN THE HEALTH CARE EXPENDABLE FUND BE AVAILABLE FOR APPROPRIATION BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND BE EXPENDED EXCLUSIVELY FOR HEALTH CARE PURPOSES; TO ESTABLISH A BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO MANAGE THE HEALTH CARE TRUST FUND AND THE HEALTH CARE EXPENDABLE FUND, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AND ITS POWERS AND DUTIES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD INVEST THE MONIES IN THE FUNDS IN ANY OF THE INVESTMENTS AUTHORIZED FOR INVESTMENT BY THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4762 -- Reps. Seithel, Harvin, Maddox, Battle, Miller, Rodgers, Simrill and Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-1355 SO AS TO DEFINE AND PROHIBIT THE PRACTICE OF PUSH-POLLING.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4763 -- Reps. Battle and M. Hines: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 607 OF 1986, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MARION COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO ACQUIRE SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND OTHER FACILITIES RELATING TO SCHOOL DISTRICT OPERATIONS, TO ALLOW THIS ACQUISITION BY MEANS OF A FINANCING AGREEMENT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROVISIONS OF LAW RESTRICTING THE USE OF FINANCING AGREEMENTS BY A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY TO ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY THAT THE MARION COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION IS NOT A "GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY" SUBJECT TO THE RESTRICTIONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4764 -- Reps. Martin and Hamilton: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1520, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A TRUCK TRAVELING ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY MUST NOT BE OPERATED AT A SPEED IN EXCESS OF FIVE MILES BELOW THE MAXIMUM POSTED SPEED FOR AN AUTOMOBILE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4765 -- Rep. Quinn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-205 SO AS TO REQUIRE COMPUTERS IN PUBLIC LIBRARIES WHICH CAN ACCESS THE INTERNET AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR USE BY THE PUBLIC TO BE EQUIPPED WITH SCREENING SOFTWARE TO ELIMINATE OR REDUCE THE ACCESSIBILITY OF PORNOGRAPHIC SITES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4766--Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, RELATING TO ADOPTION OF PART IV OF THE NATIONAL BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS PRACTICAL EXAMINATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2463, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Debate Adjourned

H. 4767 -- Rep. Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-9-120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTING WATER OR SEWER SYSTEMS FROM THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 9, TITLE 6 CONCERNING BUILDING CODES, SO AS TO ALSO EXEMPT LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION SYSTEMS EXCEPT THOSE SYSTEMS WHERE CHEMICAL CONCENTRATES ARE DIRECTLY INJECTED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 24-9-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE INSPECTION OF STATE AND LOCAL FACILITIES HOUSING PRISONERS OR PRETRIAL DETAINEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE INSPECTION DIVISION FILES ITS REPORT WITH THE CHAIRMAN OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE POLITICAL SUBDIVISION HAVING JURISDICTION OF THE INSPECTED FACILITY, THE ADMINISTRATOR, MANAGER, OR SUPERVISOR OF THE POLITICAL SUBDIVISION, THE SHERIFF OR POLICE CHIEF WHO HAS OPERATIONAL CUSTODY OF THE INSPECTED FACILITY, AND THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE INSPECTED FACILITY INSTEAD OF FILING THE REPORT WITH THE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, THE STATE FIRE MARSHALL, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL. -- AMENDED TITLE

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Amended

Point of Order

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Concurrence and Enrolled

Ratified

H. 4768 -- Rep. McGee: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PALMETTO BOYS STATE TO USE THE CHAMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATE ON FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2000.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4769 -- Reps. Cato, Allison, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, G. Brown, H. Brown, Chellis, Cooper, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Gamble, Harrison, Haskins, Kelley, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Lanford, Limehouse, Lourie, Lucas, Maddox, McKay, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, Stuart, Tripp, Trotter, Webb, Wilder and Wilkes: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 58, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSURE OF MORTGAGE LOAN BROKERS SO AS TO PLACE THIS BOARD UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF INDIVIDUALS AS MORTGAGE LOAN BROKERS.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Co-Sponsor Removed

Co-Sponsor Removed

Co-Sponsor Removed

Recommitted

Objection

Request for Debate

Point of Order

H. 4770--Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO SUMMER PROGRAMS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2424, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Debate Adjourned

H. 4771--Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RELATING TO SPECIFIC INFORMATION SERVICE SIGNING, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2459, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Debate Adjourned

Debate Adjourned

H. 4772--Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RELATING TO RELOCATION OF DISPLACED PERSONS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2472, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Debate Adjourned

H. 4773 -- Reps. Neilson, Harvin, Altman, McCraw, Barrett, Bailey, Bales, Bowers, Breeland, J. Brown, Cato, Clyburn, Davenport, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Govan, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Howard, Inabinett, Leach, Lee, Lloyd, Lourie, J.H. Neal, Parks, Phillips, Rodgers, Sharpe, Simrill and Stuart: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT THE DWELLING HOME AND LOT OF A FORMER PRISONER OF WAR OR MEDAL OF HONOR WINNER AND TO PROVIDE THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE EXEMPTION CONTINUES FOR A SURVIVING SPOUSE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4774 -- Reps. Emory and J.M. Neal: A HOUSE RESOLUTION SALUTING MRS. LOIS W. JONES OF LANCASTER COUNTY FOR HER LONGEVITY (ONE HUNDRED THREE YEARS OLD) AND FOR HER DEDICATED SERVICE AND MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO HER COMMUNITY AND CHURCH.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4775--Ways and Means Committee: A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING, JULY 1, 2000 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; TO REGULATE THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS; TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT DURING THE FISCAL YEAR; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976 CODE, RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM THE TAX SALES OF CLOTHING, CLOTHING ACCESSORIES, FOOTWEAR, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND COMPUTERS DURING A PERIOD BEGINNING 12:01 A.M. ON THE FIRST FRIDAY IN AUGUST AND ENDING AT TWELVE MIDNIGHT THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE BEFORE JULY TENTH OF EACH YEAR TO PUBLISH AND MAKE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AND RETAILERS A LIST OF THE ARTICLES QUALIFYING FOR THIS EXEMPTION; BY ADDING SECTION 8-23-110 SO AS TO DIRECT THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION COMMISSION TO ENSURE THAT APPROPRIATE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN DOCUMENTS ALLOW EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS, TO ALLOW POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE, INCLUDING SCHOOL DISTRICTS, PARTICIPATING IN STATE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS OR IN SUCH PLANS OF OTHER PROVIDERS TO MAKE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR MATCHING OR OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS BY THE STATE TO STATE EMPLOYEES PARTICIPATING IN SUCH PLANS TO THE EXTENT FUNDS ARE APPROPRIATED FOR THIS PURPOSE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE AMOUNT, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS MUST BE DETERMINED BY THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX ACT, SO AS TO UPDATE THE REFERENCE DATE WHEREBY THIS STATE ADOPTS VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986; TO AMEND SECTION 59-149-50, RELATING TO THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR A LIFE SCHOLARSHIP, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT STUDENTS MUST PASS ALL COURSES REQUIRED FOR A STAR DIPLOMA AND ADJUST FISCAL YEAR 2000- 2001 APPROPRIATIONS TO REFLECT THIS CHANGE IN ELIGIBILITY; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 59-39-105 AND 59-39-190 RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND THE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS FOR THE STAR DIPLOMA, AND TO REPEAL SECTION 59-103-175, RELATING TO INCLUDING STAR DIPLOMA INFORMATION IN HIGH SCHOOL AND HIGHER EDUCATION AWARENESS COUNSELING, ALL SO AS TO REPEAL THE STAR DIPLOMA PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 9-1- 1795, RELATING TO AN EXCEPTION TO THE EARNINGS LIMITATION APPLICABLE TO COVERED EMPLOYMENT OF A RETIRED CERTIFIED TEACHER, SO AS TO CHANGE FROM JULY 15 TO MAY 31 OF EACH YEAR THE TIME BEFORE WHICH A MEMBER OF THE SYSTEM MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT BY A SCHOOL DISTRICT; TO AMEND SECTION 59-118-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN REGARD TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA ACADEMIC ENDOWMENT INCENTIVE ACT WHERE MATCHING STATE FUNDS ARE PROVIDED TO QUALIFYING COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES FOR ENDOWMENT GIFTS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "QUALIFYING COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY" TO INCLUDE TWO-YEAR STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS INCLUDING COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY REGIONAL CAMPUSES; BY ADDING SECTION 51-13-765, SO AS TO ALLOW THE PATRIOT'S POINT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO MAINTAIN SPECIAL ACCOUNTS WHICH RETAIN AND CARRY OVER FUNDS FROM YEAR TO YEAR, TO HOLD ALL SPECIAL ACCOUNT EARNINGS AND INTEREST FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE AUTHORITY, AND TO REQUIRE ANNUAL REPORTS OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES FROM THESE ACCOUNTS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-2332, RELATING TO THE ISSUE OF THE STANDARD LICENSE PLATE TO A VEHICLE MANUFACTURER FOR VEHICLES USED IN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PROGRAMS, TESTING, OR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE FROM SIX HUNDRED NINETY-SEVEN DOLLARS AND FORTY-SIX CENTS TO EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-710, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DUTIES OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD IN ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING THE STATE GROUP HEALTH, DENTAL, LIFE, AND DISABILITY INSURANCE PLANS, SO AS TO REQUIRE A PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE BOARD MAY INCREASE EMPLOYEE PAID PREMIUMS OR REDUCE BENEFITS IN THE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS, TO PROHIBIT ANY SUCH ADJUSTMENTS IN THE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS EXCEPT WHILE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IS MEETING IN REGULAR SESSION, AND TO ADJUST EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS, DEDUCTIBLES, AND COPAYMENTS IN THE STATE HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2001; TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-510, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SALE OF CERTAIN HUNTING LICENSES, SO AS TO DELETE THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO ISSUE A TEN-DAY NONRESIDENTIAL BIG GAME PERMIT; TO AMEND SECTION 59-31-360, RELATING TO WAIVER OF TEXTBOOK RENTAL CHARGES BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO ALLOW THE WAIVER FOR KINDERGARTEN, AS WELL AS GRADES ONE THROUGH TWELVE; BY ADDING SECTION 59-47-120 SO AS TO ALLOW THE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND TO REQUIRE TEACHING OR CLINICAL STAFF EMPLOYED BY THE SCHOOL WHO ATTEND ADVANCED TRAINING PAID FOR BY THE SCHOOL TO CONTRACT WITH THE SCHOOL TO REMAIN IN EMPLOYMENT FOR A MINIMUM OF ONE YEAR BEYOND COMPLETION OF THE TRAINING, AND TO REIMBURSE THE SCHOOL FOR EXPENSES INCURRED FOR THE TRAINING IF THE EMPLOYEE BREACHES THE CONTRACT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEFINITION OF "ADVANCED TRAINING" BY REGULATION; TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 23, RELATING TO THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, BY ADDING ARTICLE 12 SO AS TO ENACT "THE NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION AND PRIVACY COMPACT ACT"; TO AMEND SECTION 9-9-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CREDITED SERVICE IN THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO DELETE CREDITED SERVICE PROVISIONS SPECIFIC TO MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND TO PROVIDE THAT GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEMBERS MAY ESTABLISH SERVICE CREDIT AT THE SAME COST AND UNDER THE SAME CONDITIONS AS MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM MAY ESTABLISH SERVICE; BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-1035 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO STATE FUNDS OR MEDICAID FUNDS SHALL BE EXPENDED TO PERFORM ABORTIONS, EXCEPT FOR THOSE ABORTIONS AUTHORIZED BY FEDERAL LAW UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM; BY ADDING SECTION 8-23-115 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AS AN ADDITIONAL BENEFIT FOR STATE EMPLOYEES, PARTICIPATING IN THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN, THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION COMMISSION SHALL ENSURE THAT CONTRACTS ENTERED INTO WITH THIRD PARTY VENDORS INCLUDE PROVISIONS THAT DIRECT THE VENDOR TO PROVIDE CONSULTATIVE SERVICES FOR PLAN PARTICIPANTS; TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA CAPITAL GAIN HOLDING PERIOD REFORM ACT BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-1150 RELATING TO THE STATE INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR A PORTION OF NET CAPITAL GAIN, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE SEPARATE STATE HOLDING PERIOD OF TWO YEARS TO QUALIFY FOR THE DEDUCTION, REQUIRE THE HOLDING PERIOD FOR THE STATE DEDUCTION TO CONFORM TO THE FEDERAL HOLDING PERIOD FOR LONG-TERM CAPITAL GAIN, AND TO DELETE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE; BY ADDING SECTION 59-125-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AS EXISTING CAPACITY ALLOWS, WINTHROP UNIVERSITY MAY OFFER GRADUATE-LEVEL IN-STATE TUITION TO RESIDENTS OF THE MEMBER COUNTIES OF THE CAROLINAS PARTNERSHIP FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AS LONG AS NO NEW SECTION OF ANY SCHEDULED CLASS IS REQUIRED TO BE OPENED TO ACCOMMODATE SUCH STUDENTS AND NO QUALIFIED SOUTH CAROLINA GRADUATE STUDENT SHALL LOSE A POSITION IN A CLASS DUE TO A NORTH CAROLINA STUDENT; TO AMEND SECTION 59-48-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SPECIAL SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SIX ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD; TO AMEND TITLE 44, RELATING TO HEALTH BY ADDING CHAPTER 130, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA SENIORS' PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM ACT", WHICH INCLUDES PROVISIONS TO DEFINE "PRESCRIPTION DRUG" FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROGRAM; TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE OFFICE OF INSURANCE SERVICES OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN PURCHASING PRESCRIPTION DRUGS TO RESIDENTS OF THIS STATE WHO HAVE ATTAINED AGE SIXTY-FIVE YEARS WHO ARE INELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID OR ANY OTHER PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS AND WHOSE ANNUAL INCOME DOES NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED FIFTY PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL; TO REQUIRE SEMIANNUAL REPORTS TO THE GOVERNOR AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THE EVALUATION OF THE PROGRAM; TO AUTHORIZE EXPANSION OF THE PROGRAM UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROGRAM MUST BE FUNDED FROM PROCEEDS OF THE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT; AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO SEEK A MEDICAID WAIVER TO EXPAND PRESCRIPTION DRUG SERVICES TO MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES; BY ADDING SECTION 44-37-40 SO AS TO ENACT THE "UNIVERSAL NEWBORN HEARING SCREENING AND INTERVENTION ACT" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO REQUIRE NEWBORN HEARING SCREENING AND THE PROVISION OF SCREENING INFORMATION AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION; TO ESTABLISH EVALUATION AND INTERVENTION PROCEDURES AND SERVICES; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO ESTABLISH SCREENING REPORTING PROCEDURES FOR HOSPITALS, AUDIOLOGISTS, AND EARLY INTERVENTIONISTS; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH MONITORING AND MEASUREMENT OF THE SCREENINGS AND INTERVENTIONS EFFECTIVENESS; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH THE NEWBORN HEARING SCREENING AND INTERVENTION ADVISORY COUNCIL; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH REIMBURSEMENT PROCEDURES FOR EXPENSES INCURRED; AND TO PROVIDE THAT RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT UNDER THIS SECTION MUST BE FUNDED FROM PROCEEDS OF THE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT; BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-78, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ENTITY THAT OPERATES A HEALTH CARE FACILITY REQUIRING A CERTIFICATE OF NEED MAY DEVELOP AND OPERATE FACILITIES, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES IN ANY LOCATION WHERE SUCH FACILITIES, PROGRAMS, OR SERVICES SUPPORT THE ENTITY OR PROVIDE SERVICES TO RESIDENTS IF ALL OTHER STATUTORY AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS ARE MET; TO AMEND TITLE 44 BY ADDING CHAPTER 128 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA YOUTH SMOKING PREVENTION ACT", INCLUDING REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO DEVELOP A YOUTH SMOKING PREVENTION PLAN WHICH MAY INCLUDE AWARDING GRANTS TO LOCAL AGENCIES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND ENTITIES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT UNDER THIS CHAPTER MUST BE FUNDED FROM PROCEEDS RECEIVED FROM THE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, AND TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA YOUTH SMOKING PREVENTION ADVISORY COMMISSION TO ADVISE THE DEPARTMENT IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS ACT AND PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP; TO AMEND SECTION 6-5-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS BY POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS RECEIVING MEDICAID FUNDS APPROPRIATED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ARE AUTHORIZED TO UTILIZE APPROPRIATED FUNDS AND OTHER MONIES TO PARTICIPATE IN CERTAIN INVESTMENTS AND TO PROVIDE THAN NO MORE THAN FORTY PERCENT OF THE FUNDS AND OTHER MONIES MAY BE INVESTED IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; TO AMEND TITLE 51, BY ADDING CHAPTER 18 TO ESTABLISH THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES HERITAGE TRUST PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-5060, RELATING TO CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS ALLOWED ON STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RETURNS, SO AS TO ALLOW CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES HERITAGE TRUST FUND, AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-37- 220, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT PROPERTY HELD IN TRUST PURSUANT TO THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES HERITAGE TRUST FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 14-1-208, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ASSESSMENTS IMPOSED IN MUNICIPAL COURT, SO AS TO INCREASE THE ASSESSMENT FROM SEVENTY- FOUR PERCENT OF THE FINE IMPOSED TO ONE HUNDRED PERCENT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE ADDITIONAL MONIES COLLECTED ARE REMITTED TO THE STATE TREASURER FOR THE GOVERNOR'S TASK FORCE ON LITTER, AND TO EXEMPT THE EXPENDITURE OF THESE FUNDS FROM THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 35 OF TITLE 11; TO PROVIDE FOR MONIES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE FOR REDUCTION OF NONSTATE COSTS OF OPERATING JUVENILE DETENTION CENTERS; TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-700, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF LITTERING, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PORTION OF THE FINES IMPOSED FOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE DEPOSITED IN THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE AND USED BY THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR TO FUND A LITTER CONTROL PROGRAM; TO AMEND ARTICLE 11, CHAPTER 1, TITLE 13, RELATING TO THE ADVISORY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, SO AS TO DELETE THE WORD "ADVISORY" FROM THE DESIGNATION OF THE COUNCIL, TO PROVIDE FOR MEMBERSHIP ON THE COUNCIL OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY IN THE PLACE OF THE SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS EXPANSION COUNCIL, TO INCLUDE OTHER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN GRANT APPROVALS, AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-85, RELATING TO THE PURPOSE AND USE OF STATE RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS, SO AS TO SPECIFY QUALIFYING INFRASTRUCTURE AND OTHER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND TO REDEFINE "LOCAL GOVERNMENT" TO MEAN A COUNTY OR GROUP OF COUNTIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 4-9-20 INSTEAD OF A MUNICIPALITY ORGANIZED PURSUANT TO TITLE 5; BY ADDING SECTION 59-111-75 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE MILITARY DEPARTMENT THROUGH THE ADJUTANT GENERAL TO DEVELOP A LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM WHEREBY TALENTED AND QUALIFIED STATE RESIDENTS MAY ATTEND STATE PUBLIC OR PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING INCENTIVES FOR ENLISTING OR REMAINING IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD IN AREAS OF CRITICAL NEED, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROCEDURES, CONDITIONS, AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-140, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS OF "STORAGE" AND "USE" FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SALES AND USE TAX ACT AND SECTION 12-36- 2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES TAX, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA SALES AND USE TAX DOES NOT APPLY TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF DIRECT MAIL ADVERTISING MATERIALS WHICH ARE DISTRIBUTED IN THIS STATE BY ANY PERSON ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF PROVIDING COOPERATIVE DIRECT MAIL ADVERTISING; TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-10, 9- 1-470, 9-1-1140, 9-1-1540, 9-1-1650, ALL AS AMENDED, 9-1-1660, AND 9-1- 1910, ALL RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, MEMBERSHIP BY EMPLOYERS, PURCHASE OF SERVICE CREDIT, WITHDRAWAL OF CONTRIBUTIONS BY MEMBER, AND PROVISIONS FOR BENEFICIARIES WHEN A MEMBER DIES IN SERVICE, AND THE MINIMUM BENEFIT FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO REVISE AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS, CORRECT CROSS-REFERENCES, CLARIFY THAT A PREREQUISITE FOR ANY BENEFIT IS AT LEAST FIVE YEARS OF EARNED SERVICE, TO REVISE RETIREMENT PAYMENT PROVISIONS UPON THE DEATH OF A RETIRED MEMBER, TO REVISE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND PAYMENT AMOUNTS REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH SERVICE CREDIT FOR SERVICE OUTSIDE OF THE VARIOUS STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS AND DELETE THE LUMP SUM PURCHASE TO OFFSET A REDUCTION FOR EARLY RETIREMENT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-11-10, 9-11-40, 9-11-50, 9-11-60, 9-11-70, 9-11-80, ALL AS AMENDED, 9-11-130 AND 9-11-210, AS AMENDED, 9-11- 220, ALL RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, MEMBERSHIP OF EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES, CREDITED SERVICE, SERVICE RETIREMENT ELIGIBILITY AND RETIREMENT ALLOWANCES, DISABILITY RETIREMENT, PROVISIONS FOR BENEFICIARIES WHEN A MEMBER DIES IN SERVICE, EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS, FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO REVISE AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS, CORRECT CROSS REFERENCES, CLARIFY THAT A PREREQUISITE FOR ANY BENEFIT IS AT LEAST FIVE YEARS OF EARNED SERVICE, TO REVISE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND PAYMENT AMOUNTS REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH SERVICE CREDIT FOR SERVICE OUTSIDE OF THE VARIOUS STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-1620, AS AMENDED, 9-11-150, AS AMENDED, 9-11-110, AS AMENDED, AND 9-1-1660, RELATING TO OPTIONAL ALLOWANCES FOR BENEFICIARIES FOR RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND PAYMENTS TO BENEFICIARIES FOLLOWING IN-SERVICE DEATH OF MEMBERS OF THESE SYSTEMS, SO AS TO REVISE THE OPTIONS AND MAKE CONFORMING AMENDMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-730, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERSONS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS AND THE COSTS FOR SUCH EMPLOYEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN PERSONS WHO HAVE RETURNED TO STATE SERVICE AFTER TERMINATING BEFORE RETIREMENT; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 9-1-80, 9-1-440, 9-1-500, 9-1-850, 9- 1-860, 9-1-1040, 9-1-1150, 9-1-1530, 9-1-1535, 9-1-1700, 9-1-1710, 9-1-1720, 9- 1-1730, 9-1-1860, 9-11-55, 9-11-325, AND 9-11-330, ALL RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM OR THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND ALL MADE OBSOLETE BY THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 9-8-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RETIREMENT AND RETIREMENT ALLOWANCES UNDER THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR JUDGES AND SOLICITORS, SO AS TO EXTEND THE DATE BY WHICH A JUDGE OR SOLICITOR MAY RETIRE TO THE END OF THE CALENDAR YEAR IN WHICH THE JUDGE OR SOLICITOR ATTAINS THE AGE OF SEVENTY- TWO YEARS RATHER THAN UPON ATTAINING AGE SEVENTY-TWO; TO AMEND TITLE 11, RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 49 SO AS TO ENACT THE "TOBACCO SETTLEMENT REVENUE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY ACT" PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STATE INSTRUMENTALITY TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS FROM TOBACCO PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS UNDER THE MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THIS STATE AND TOBACCO PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, POWERS, AND DUTIES RELATING TO THE RECEIPT, ALLOCATION, SECURITIZATION, AND DISPOSITION OF THESE PAYMENTS; TO AUTHORIZE THE AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS FOR AUTHORIZED PURPOSES TO BE SECURED BY AND PAID SOLELY FROM THESE PAYMENTS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISPOSITION OF THESE PAYMENTS NOT NEEDED FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE INSTRUMENTALITY OR FOR DEBT SERVICE ON THE BONDS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-23-10, 8- 13-770, AND 15-78-60, ALL AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF STATE AGENCY FOR PURPOSES OF COVERAGE AND EXEMPTION FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT, THE BOARDS ON WHICH MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY SERVE, AND THE EXCEPTIONS TO THE WAIVER OF IMMUNITY UNDER THE TORT CLAIMS ACT, SO AS TO EXEMPT THE AUTHORITY FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT, TO ALLOW MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO SERVE ON THE AUTHORITY, TO ADD AN EXCEPTION TO THE TORT CLAIMS ACT FOR THE ACTIONS OF THE AUTHORITY, AND TO MAKE THESE PROVISIONS SEVERABLE, BY ADDING SECTION 11-11-170 SO AS TO CREATE IN THE STATE TREASURY THE HEALTHCARE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT FUND, THE TOBACCO COMMUNITY TRUST FUND, THE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND, AND THE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUND AS FUNDS SEPARATE FROM ALL OTHER FUNDS AND TO CREDIT TO THESE FUNDS IN STATED PERCENTAGES ALL REVENUE RECEIVED BY THIS STATE FROM THE MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT OR BOND PROCEEDS DERIVED FROM THE SECURITIZATION OF THESE PROCEEDS; TO PROVIDE THAT EARNINGS ON THESE FUNDS ARE CREDITED TO THEM, TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF FUND PROCEEDS, INCLUDING HEALTH PROGRAMS, LOSS REIMBURSEMENTS TO TOBACCO GROWERS, QUOTA OWNERS, AND WAREHOUSEMEN, REVITALIZATION OF TOBACCO COMMUNITIES, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND FOR THE OPERATION OF AND SOURCE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR THE OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE DIVISION OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, TO PROVIDE SPECIAL DISTRIBUTIONS FOR MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT REVENUES RECEIVED BEFORE JULY 1, 2001; BY ADDING SECTION 13-1-45 ESTABLISHING THE SOUTH CAROLINA WATER AND WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE FUND AND PROVIDING FOR ITS OPERATION, INCLUDING THE DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED AND THE MANNERS OF FUNDING; TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-25, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT DEVELOP CRITERIA FOR ALLOCATING FUNDING THROUGH THE SOUTH CAROLINA FILM OFFICE; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO OPEN SEASON FOR ANTLERED DEER, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR HUNTING DEER ON SUNDAYS ON PRIVATE LAND IN GAME ZONE 4; BY ADDING SECTION 54-3-260 SO AS TO REQUIRE APPROVAL OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY PRIOR TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TERMINAL OR RAILROAD ON DANIEL ISLAND BY THE STATE PORTS AUTHORITY; TO AMEND SECTION 44-56-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE HAZARDOUS WASTE CONTINGENCY FUND, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH FUNDS FROM FEES COLLECTED FROM HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL ARE DISTRIBUTED AND TO REPEAL SUBSECTION C., SECTION 63, PART II, ACT 100 OF 1999; BY ADDING SECTION 54-7-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE HUNLEY COMMISSION AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION IN ANY FILM EITHER MAKES RELATING TO THE HUNLEY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE RECOVERY OF THE HUNLEY WHICH IS FURNISHED TO ANOTHER PARTY FOR OTHER THAN A CONTRACTUAL FEE SHALL INSERT IN APPROPRIATE PLACES AT THE BOTTOM AND END OF THE FILM A SPECIFIED CAPTION; BY ADDING SECTION 37-2-307 SO AS TO REQUIRE MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS CHARGING CLOSING FEES ON SALES CONTRACTS TO PAY A ONCE YEARLY REGISTRATION FEE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND TO REQUIRE CLOSING COSTS TO BE DISCLOSED IN ADVERTISED CAR PRICES AND IN THE SALES CONTRACT AND TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE DEALERSHIP; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF WAGES OF A PRISONER ALLOWED TO WORK AT PAID EMPLOYMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MONIES DEPOSITED WITH THE STATE TREASURER IN A SPECIAL ACCOUNT TO SUPPORT VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS MUST BE DEPOSITED IN A SPECIAL ACCOUNT FOR THE USE OF THE STATE OFFICE OF VICTIM ASSISTANCE TO PROVIDE VICTIM COMPENSATION, PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 14-1-206, 14-1-207, AND 14-1- 208, ALL AS AMENDED, ALL RELATING TO ASSESSMENTS IN GENERAL SESSIONS, FAMILY, MAGISTRATES, AND MUNICIPAL COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED FOR THE COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY, AS APPLICABLE, IN A SUPPLEMENTARY SCHEDULE OF THE ANNUAL EXTERNAL AUDIT; TO AMEND SECTION 14-1-211, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A SURCHARGE IN GENERAL SESSIONS COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED FOR THE COUNTY IN A SUPPLEMENTARY SCHEDULE BY THE ANNUAL EXTERNAL AUDIT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY AND APPLICABLE ASSESSMENT RATIOS FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FIVE PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO APPLICABLE TO COMMERCIAL FISHING BOATS LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES EXTENDS TO BOATS ON OR FROM WHICH COMMERCIAL FISHING EQUIPMENT LICENSED BY THAT DEPARTMENT IS USED; TO AMEND SECTION 51-17-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MAXIMUM ACREAGE THAT MAY BE ACQUIRED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE HERITAGE TRUST PROGRAM, SO AS TO RAISE THE LIMITATION FROM ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES TO ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND ACRES AND TO REQUIRE ADVANCE APPROVAL OF ACQUISITIONS BY THE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, RELATING TO UNIFORM ASSESSMENT RATIOS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF CERTAIN COMMERCIAL TUGBOATS AT FIVE PERCENT OF FAIR MARKET VALUE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-840, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DELINQUENT REGISTRATION, SO AS TO UPDATE THE REFERENCE DATE FOR THE BUILDING FUND INCLUDING THE REVENUES AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD SHALL APPROVE CERTAIN BUILDING PROJECTS; TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-700, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF DUMPING LITTER OR OTHER SOLID WASTE ON PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FINES FOR VIOLATIONS, REQUIRE COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR A FIRST CONVICTION, AND INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF COMMUNITY SERVICE REQUIRED FOR SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT CONVICTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 22-8-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SALARY OF MAGISTRATES AND THE NUMBER OF MAGISTRATES AUTHORIZED IN A COUNTY, SO AS TO ALLOW A MAGISTRATE TO COUNT PRIOR SERVICE AS A MAGISTRATE FOR PURPOSES OF SALARY PAID TO A MAGISTRATE IN THE MAGISTRATE'S INITIAL TERM; BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-205 SO AS TO REQUIRE COMPUTERS IN PUBLIC LIBRARIES, PUBLIC SCHOOL LIBRARIES, AND LIBRARIES IN PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING WHICH CAN ACCESS THE INTERNET AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR USE BY THE PUBLIC OR STUDENTS TO HAVE ITS COMPUTER-USE POLICIES DETERMINED BY LIBRARY GOVERNING BOARD WHICH USE POLICIES MUST BE DESIGNED TO REDUCE THE ABILITY OF A USER TO ACCESS WEB SITES DISPLAYING OBSCENE OR PORNOGRAPHIC MATERIAL; TO AMEND SECTION 15-78-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS TO THE WAIVER OF IMMUNITY UNDER THE TORT CLAIMS ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE FAILURE OF A LIBRARY'S GOVERNING BOARD TO ADOPT THE POLICIES REQUIRED ABOVE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3- 910, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSING AND REGISTRATION FEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREDITING OF MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSING AND REGISTRATION FEES AND PENALTIES NOT ALREADY CREDITED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BANK TO THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND BEGINNING JULY 1, 2000; BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 IN CHAPTER 10 OF TITLE 4, RELATING TO LOCAL SALES AND USE TAXES, ENACTING THE PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION SALES TAX ACT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE IMPOSITION BY REFERENDUM APPROVAL OF A SALES AND USE TAX IN A COUNTY IN INCREMENTS OF ONE-TENTH OF ONE PERCENT, NOT TO EXCEED TWO PERCENT, TO PROVIDE FOR THOSE CIRCUMSTANCES RESULTING IN RESCINDING THE TAX, AND TO REQUIRE THE TAX REVENUE TO BE USED TO REPLACE PROPERTY TAX REVENUES NOT COLLECTED ON PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES, MOTORCYCLES, GENERAL AVIATION AIRCRAFT, BOATS, AND BOAT MOTORS WHICH ARE EXEMPT FROM PROPERTY TAXES LEVIED IN THE COUNTY IF A MAJORITY IN THE REFERENDUM FAVOR THE SALES TAX; TO AMEND SECTION 11-11-150, RELATING TO THE REDUCTIONS IN THE REVENUE ESTIMATE FOR AMOUNTS CREDITED TO THE TRUST FUND FOR TAX RELIEF, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENTS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-1510, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO METHODS OF SOURCE SELECTION PURSUANT TO THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO ADD COMPETITIVE ON-LINE BIDDING TO THE METHODS OF SOURCE SELECTION PERMITTED IN ADDITION TO COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING; AND TO AMEND ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 35, TITLE 11, RELATING TO SOURCE SELECTION AND CONTRACT FORMATION PURSUANT TO THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, BY ADDING SECTION 11- 35-1529, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR COMPETITIVE ON-LINE BIDDING IN ADDITION TO OTHER METHODS OF SOURCE SELECTION PERMITTED IN ADDITION TO COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING PURSUANT TO THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE. -- AMENDED TITLE

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H. 4776--Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE MONIES FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999-00.

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H. 4777--Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE SURPLUS GENERAL FUND REVENUES AND TO TRANSFER TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE A PORTION OF VIDEO POKER LICENSE FEE REVENUES RETAINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE.

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H. 4778--Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 SURPLUS GENERAL FUND REVENUES.

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H. 4779 -- Reps. Gamble and Moody-Lawrence: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PALMETTO GIRLS STATE TO USE THE CHAMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2000, AND FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2000.

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H. 4780 -- Rep. G. Brown: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SINCERE SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF HUGH HAMILTON JEFFORDS, FORMER MAYOR OF BISHOPVILLE, WHO PASSED AWAY TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2000, AND TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR HIM FOR HIS MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND HARD WORK EXPENDED TO BENEFIT THE PEOPLE OF BISHOPVILLE AND LEE COUNTY.

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H. 4781 -- Rep. W. McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 23, TITLE 40 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS OPERATORS, SO AS TO CONFORM THE CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40 FOR BOARDS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING, AND REGULATION; TO EXPAND THE NUMBER OF WELL DRILLER LICENSE TYPES FROM ONE TO FOUR LEVELS, OR "CLASSES", AND TO ORGANIZE SUCH LICENSES INTO THREE WELL CONSTRUCTION CATEGORIES: ROCK, COASTAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL WELLS; TO PROVIDE FOR BONDING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PRACTICE OF WELL DRILLING; TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT FOR A PERCOLATION TEST TECHNICIAN LICENSEE; TO PROVIDE FOR ISSUANCE OF ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS FOR BOTH UNLICENSED PRACTICE AND PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT OF LICENSEES; TO PROHIBIT COLLECTION ACTIONS BY PERSONS DRILLING WELLS WITHOUT A LICENSE AND TO PROVIDE FOR A CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTION TO PLAINTIFFS TO RECOVER PAYMENTS MADE FOR WELL DRILLING PERFORMED WITHOUT A LICENSE; TO EXPAND UPON AND CLARIFY THE GROUNDS FOR SANCTIONABLE MISCONDUCT OF LICENSEES; TO REQUIRE TEMPORARY AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION OF A LICENSEE UPON CONVICTION OF CERTAIN SPECIFIED CRIMES; TO CLARIFY THAT THE BOARD'S JURISDICTION OVER MISCONDUCT OF LICENSEES INCLUDES PRELICENSURE MISCONDUCT AND ACTIONS DURING LICENSURE BUT PROSECUTED AFTER A LICENSE BECOMES INACTIVE; TO CLARIFY THE PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES OF WITNESSES, INVESTIGATORS, THE BOARD, AND OTHERS INVOLVED IN DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS; TO PROVIDE FOR CONFIDENTIALITY OF INVESTIGATIONS AND COMPLAINANT INFORMATION; TO MODIFY THE EXISTING RECIPROCITY POWERS OF THE BOARD TO PERMIT CASE BY CASE ASSESSMENT OF INDIVIDUAL APPLICANTS SEEKING LICENSURE BASED ON LICENSURE IN FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS; TO EXPRESSLY REQUIRE LIBERAL INTERPRETATION OF THE PRACTICE ACT IN FAVOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION; TO ADD CLARIFYING DEFINITIONS; AND TO MODIFY THE CURRENT DEFINITION OF WELL TO INCLUDE ANY EXCAVATION MADE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENVIRONMENTAL OR GEOLOGIC INVESTIGATION THAT IS REASONABLY LIKELY TO PENETRATE THE WATER TABLE.

Introduced and Committed

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Amended

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Point of Order

Ratified

H. 4782 -- Reps. Canty, Howard and J.H. Neal: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-19-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS AND TO DEFINE "RETAIL SALES OUTLET" AND "OWNER"; TO AMEND SECTION 40-19-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION, SO AS TO INCLUDE AN UNLICENSED PERSON ENGAGING IN THE PRACTICE OF FUNERAL SERVICE AS A GROUND FOR DISCIPLINE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-19-230, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS AN EMBALMER AND A FUNERAL DIRECTOR, SO AS TO CHANGE THE EXAMINATION REQUIRED FOR AN EMBALMER, TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO OBTAINING LICENSURE IF LICENSED IN ANOTHER STATE, AND TO CHANGE LICENSE RENEWAL FROM ANNUAL TO BIENNIAL RENEWAL; TO ADD SECTION 40-19-235 SO AS TO PROVIDE LICENSURE PROCEDURES FOR OUT-OF-STATE LICENSEES; TO AMEND SECTION 40-19-250, RELATING TO CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO REVISE THESE REQUIREMENTS TO CONFORM TO BIENNIAL LICENSURE; TO ADD SECTION 40-19-265 SO AS TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING FUNERAL HOME, BRANCH FUNERAL HOME, RETAIL SALES OUTLET, AND CREMATORY PERMITS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-19-270, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO IMPOSE THESE REQUIREMENTS ON RETAIL SALES OUTLETS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-19-280 RELATING TO ACTIVITIES FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS ARE PROHIBITED FROM ENGAGING IN, SO AS TO APPLY CERTAIN PROHIBITIONS TO CREMATORIES AND RETAIL SALES OUTLETS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-19-290, RELATING TO DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION, SERVICES, AND FEES OF EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS, SO AS TO APPLY CERTAIN PROVISIONS TO CREMATORIES AND RETAIL SALES OUTLETS.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Amended

Recommitted

Objection

Request for Debate

Point of Order

H. 4783 -- Reps. Harris, Lucas, Jennings and Neilson: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHESTERFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AUTHORIZED TO PILOT A PROGRAM TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF USING SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION AS PART OF A COORDINATED COMMUNITY SERVICE BY ALLOWING CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS TO RIDE STATE-OWNED SCHOOL BUSES OPERATED ON STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION APPROVED ROUTES ON A SPACE-AVAILABLE BASIS AND UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO ALLOW THE USE OF STATE-OWNED SCHOOL BUSES IN CONJUNCTION WITH NONSCHOOL-RELATED ACTIVITIES OR PROGRAMS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION IS NOT A WAIVER OR ABROGATION OF THE STATE'S LIMITED IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY AND SUIT UNDER THE STATE'S TORT CLAIMS ACT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT MUST OBTAIN A SLED BACKGROUND CHECK ON EACH INDIVIDUAL WHO SEEKS PERMISSION TO RIDE A SCHOOL BUS PURSUANT TO THIS PROVISION, TO PROVIDE THAT AN ADULT GIVEN PERMISSION TO RIDE A SCHOOL BUS PURSUANT TO THIS PROVISION MUST POSSESS AND WEAR A PHOTO-IDENTIFICATION CARD CONTAINING CERTAIN INFORMATION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT INDIVIDUALS OTHER THAN SCHOOL STUDENTS MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED "LAWFUL OCCUPANTS" PURSUANT TO CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

Introduced and Committed

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Recalled

Ratified

H. 4784 -- Reps. Harvin, J. Hines, Hosey, Littlejohn and Martin: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 39, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRADE AND COMMERCE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 75 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF THE SALE OF REGROOVED AND REGROOVABLE TIRES, AND TO INCLUDE A CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION OF SPECIFIED PROVISIONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4785 -- Reps. Harvin, Kirsh, Allen, G. Brown, Hosey, Littlejohn, Mack, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, Rhoad and Stuart: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 29, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MORTGAGES AND DEEDS OF TRUST, BY ADDING SECTION 29-3-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CONTRACT, THE PERFORMANCE OF WHICH IS SECURED BY A MORTGAGE ON REAL ESTATE LOCATED IN THIS STATE, IS SUBJECT TO THE LAWS OF THIS STATE FOR ALL PURPOSES, REGARDLESS OF THE PLACE OF PERFORMANCE OR RESIDENCE OF THE PARTIES; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 37-1-201 AND 37-10-101, BOTH RELATING TO THE APPLICATION AND SCOPE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS GENERALLY AND THOSE LAWS AS REGARDING LOANS, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN CONSUMER PROTECTION PROVISIONS CERTAIN CONTRACTS WHOSE PERFORMANCE IS SECURED BY A MORTGAGE ON REAL ESTATE LOCATED IN THIS STATE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4786 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-1-208, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ASSESSMENTS IMPOSED IN MUNICIPAL COURT, SO AS TO INCREASE THE ASSESSMENT FROM SEVENTY-FOUR PERCENT OF THE FINE IMPOSED TO EIGHTY-FOUR PERCENT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE ADDITIONAL MONIES COLLECTED ARE REMITTED TO THE STATE TREASURER FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND PUT IN A SEPARATE ACCOUNT TO PAY THE TWO-THIRDS COST OF THE PER DIEM CHARGED BY THE DEPARTMENT FOR HOUSING EACH CHILD DETAINED FOR AN OFFENSE OCCURRING IN A MUNICIPALITY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT UNEXPENDED REVENUE IN THE FUND AT THE END OF THE YEAR MUST BE USED TO DEFRAY THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PREADJUDICATORY JUVENILE DETENTION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4787 -- Rep. Allison: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2000, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, TO OUR CURRENT "MISS SOUTH CAROLINA", DANIELLE DAVIS OF GREER, AND TO ALL THE CONTESTANTS COMPETING IN THE 2000 MISS SOUTH CAROLINA PAGEANT FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON "MISS SOUTH CAROLINA APPRECIATION DAY" FOR THEIR STATEWIDE AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND FOR BEING THE SPECIAL AMBASSADORS THEY ARE FOR OUR COMMUNITIES AND STATE.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4788 -- Rep. Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-19-190 SO AS TO DEFINE AND PROHIBIT PYRAMID CLUBS, TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR ESTABLISHING, OPERATING, PARTICIPATING IN, OR PROMOTING A PYRAMID CLUB; AND TO AMEND SECTION 39-5-30, RELATING TO A PYRAMID CLUB BEING DECLARED AN UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICE, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT, IN ADDITION TO CIVIL PENALTIES AND COSTS, THE ATTORNEY GENERAL MAY RECOVER THE FEES OR DUES A PERSON RECEIVES FOR ESTABLISHING, OPERATING, PARTICIPATING IN, OR PROMOTING A PYRAMID CLUB, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE FEES OR DUES TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY AND THE PROSECUTING AGENCY INVOLVED IN THE INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION, AND TO THE STATE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4789 -- Rep. Allison: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE BEST WISHES AND HEARTFELT CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO OUR CURRENT "MISS SOUTH CAROLINA", DANIELLE DAVIS OF GREER, ON THE SPECIAL OCCASION OF "MISS SOUTH CAROLINA APPRECIATION DAY".

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4790 -- Reps. Townsend, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF C. ALLAN TINSLEY, OF COLUMBIA, AND TO EXTEND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4791 -- Rep. Harvin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMENDING DR. JAMES O. HAM OF CLARENDON COUNTY, MAYOR PRO TEM EMERITUS OF THE CITY OF MANNING, FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED, OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF MANNING.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4792 -- Rep. Harvin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION SALUTING AND THANKING THE HONORABLE JERRY ROBERTSON, MAYOR OF MANNING, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS MAYOR FROM 1996 TO 2000 AND AS CITY COUNCILMAN FOR THE CITY OF MANNING FROM 1994 TO 1996.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4793 -- Rep. R. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE AIKEN TECHNICAL COLLEGE KNIGHTS BASKETBALL TEAM OF AIKEN COUNTY, ITS COACHING STAFF, AND OTHER COLLEGE OFFICIALS ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2000, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING COMMENDED AND CONGRATULATED FOR CAPTURING THE NATIONAL JUNIOR COLLEGE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION DIVISION II REGION 10 AND DISTRICT 7 CHAMPIONSHIPS, AND ON RECEIVING AN INVITATION TO COMPETE IN THE NATIONAL JUNIOR COLLEGE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION DIVISION II NATIONAL TOURNAMENT.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4794 -- Rep. R. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE THE AIKEN TECHNICAL COLLEGE KNIGHTS BASKETBALL TEAM OF AIKEN COUNTY ON ITS OUTSTANDING SEASON, ON CAPTURING THE NATIONAL JUNIOR COLLEGE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION DIVISION II REGION 10 AND DISTRICT 7 CHAMPIONSHIPS, AND ON RECEIVING AN INVITATION TO COMPETE IN THE NATIONAL JUNIOR COLLEGE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION DIVISION II NATIONAL TOURNAMENT.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4795 -- Reps. Kelley and Keegan: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE CONTRIBUTIONS CAMPING AND CAMPING ACTIVITIES MAKE TO THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR STATE AND TO DECLARE THE WEEK OF MARCH 20 - 26, 2000, AS CAMPING WEEK IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4796 -- Reps. Meacham-Richardson, Delleney, Kirsh, McCraw, Moody-Lawrence and Simrill: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE YORK COUNTY FOR ITS MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND DECLARE MARCH 28, 2000, "YORK COUNTY DAY".

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4797 -- Reps. Knotts, Barrett, Battle, H. Brown, Cato, Chellis, Delleney, Edge, Frye, Gamble, Haskins, Hinson, Huggins, Law, Littlejohn, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, Miller, Rice, Sandifer, Seithel, Simrill, R. Smith, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Whatley, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Davenport, Robinson, McGee, McKay, Loftis, Riser, Meacham-Richardson and Fleming: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CARRYING OR DISPLAYING OF FIREARMS IN A PUBLIC BUILDING OR UPON AREAS ADJACENT TO A PUBLIC BUILDING, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERMS "PREMISES" AND "PROPERTY"; TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-430, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CARRYING OF WEAPONS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR THE TERM "PROPERTY"; TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-465, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR UNLAWFULLY CARRYING A PISTOL OR FIREARM ONTO THE PREMISES OF A BUSINESS SELLING ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS, BEERS, OR WINES FOR ON PREMISES CONSUMPTION, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE WORD "INTO" FOR "ONTO THE PREMISES OF"; TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-210, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONTAINED IN THE LAW ABIDING CITIZEN'S SELF- DEFENSE ACT OF 1996, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "RESIDENT"; TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-215, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF CONCEALABLE WEAPON PERMITS, SO AS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF PHOTOGRAPHS OF AN APPLICANT THAT MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH AN INITIAL AND A RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR A CONCEALABLE WEAPON PERMIT, TO REVISE THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT CONTAINED IN THE CONCEALABLE WEAPON PERMIT APPLICATION FORM, TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION AGAINST AUTHORIZING A CONCEALABLE WEAPON PERMIT HOLDER TO CARRY A CONCEALABLE WEAPON INTO A CHURCH OR OTHER RELIGIOUS SANCTUARY, AND TO REQUIRE A PERSON WHO SEEKS TO RENEW A CONCEALABLE WEAPON PERMIT TO COMPLETE A ONE-HOUR COURSE THAT PROVIDES LEGAL UPDATES RELATING TO THE CONCEALABLE WEAPON PERMIT LAWS, AND DEMONSTRATE TO SLED THAT HE HAS A PROFICIENCY IN BOTH THE USE OF HANDGUNS AND STATE LAWS PERTAINING TO HANDGUNS, AND PROVIDE THAT ONCE A CONCEALED WEAPON PERMIT HOLDER IS NO LONGER A RESIDENT OF THIS STATE, HIS CONCEALED WEAPON PERMIT MUST BE REVOKED AUTOMATICALLY BY SLED; TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-235, RELATING TO THE CONTENT OF POSTED SIGNS THAT PROHIBIT THE CARRYING OF A CONCEALABLE WEAPON UPON ANY PREMISES, SO AS TO REVISE THE SIZE, CONTENT, AND PLACEMENT OF THESE SIGNS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 51-3-145, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ACTS THAT MAY NOT BE COMMITTED AT ANY PARK OR FACILITY UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM, SO AS TO ALLOW A PERSON WHO POSSESSES A CONCEALABLE WEAPON PERMIT TO POSSESS A CONCEALABLE WEAPON AND ITS AMMUNITION AT ANY PARK OR FACILITY UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

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Amended

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Request for Debate

Point of Order

H. 4798 -- Rep. Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-56-202 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO IMPLEMENT AND ENFORCE THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT TO KNOW ACT OF 1986, TO ADOPT THIS FEDERAL LAW AS THE LAW OF THIS STATE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXCEPTION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4799 -- Rep. W. McLeod: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE, COMMEND, HONOR, AND EXPRESS THE GRATITUDE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO CHESTER E. SANSBURY FOR HIS YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE, PERSONAL SACRIFICE, AND SPECIAL ROLE HE HAS PLAYED ON BEHALF OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND IN THE LIVES OF ALL SOUTH CAROLINIANS, UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM SERVICE WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, AND TO WISH HIM A RETIREMENT THAT IS EQUALLY REWARDING AND BENEFICIAL TO HIM AND THE CITIZENS OF THE STATE.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4800 -- Reps. Kennedy and Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING VICKEY NEXSEN BOYD OF WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY ON HER ELECTION AS PRESIDENT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA PRESS ASSOCIATION.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4801 -- Reps. Breeland, Lourie, Askins, Bailey, Battle, G. Brown, T. Brown, Carnell, Clyburn, Dantzler, Davenport, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harris, Harrison, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hosey, Inabinett, Kennedy, Law, Leach, Lloyd, Mack, McGee, McMahand, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, Parks, Phillips, Quinn, Riser, Rodgers, Scott, F. Smith, Whipper, Wilder, Young-Brickell and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 25-21-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE VETERANS' TRUST FUND, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THEIR FUNCTION OF SERVING AS AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE VETERANS' AFFAIRS DIVISION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 25-21-30, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND SECTION 25-21-40, RELATING TO THE DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS FROM THE VETERANS' TRUST FUND, BOTH SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS AUTHORIZED TO DECIDE HOW MONIES IN THE FUND MUST BE DISBURSED.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Co-Sponsor Added

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

H. 4802 -- Reps. Breeland, J. Brown, Clyburn, Davenport, Fleming, Hayes, J. Hines, Howard, Keegan, Kelley, Lee, Lloyd, Mack, Maddox, Moody-Lawrence, Parks, Pinckney, Rodgers, Rutherford, Scott, Simrill, J. Smith, Whatley and Robinson: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A COMMITTEE TO STUDY CERTAIN ISSUES AFFECTING VETERANS AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP AND DUTIES, THE FILLING OF VACANCIES, AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND STAFFING.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Co-Sponsor Added

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Request for Debate

H. 4803 -- Rep. Harvin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION SALUTING JOHN THAMES, HEAD COACH OF THE LADY MONARCHS GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM OF MANNING HIGH SCHOOL, FOR HIS BRILLIANT COACHING CAREER.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4804 -- Rep. J. Brown: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MRS. JOHNNIE MAE CALDWELL ANDERSON OF COLUMBIA ON THE OCCASION OF HER SEVENTY-FIFTH BIRTHDAY AND TO WISH MRS. ANDERSON AND HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS BEST WISHES ON THE OCCASION OF HER BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION TO BE HELD ON APRIL 8, 2000.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4805 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 29-5-90, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MECHANICS' LIENS, THE STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT WHICH MUST BE SERVED ON THE OWNER TO PRESERVE THE LIEN, AND THE CONTENTS OF THE STATEMENT, SO AS TO CHANGE FROM NINETY DAYS TO ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAYS THE TIME PERIOD FOR SERVICE AND FILING UNDER THIS SECTION.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4806 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976 BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-703 SO AS TO RECOGNIZE GRITS AS THE OFFICIAL FOOD OF THE STATE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4807 -- Rep. Parks: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976 BY ADDING ARTICLE 14 TO CHAPTER 25, TITLE 50, SO AS TO PROVIDE RESTRICTIONS FOR MOTORBOATS ON J. STROM THURMOND LAKE AND PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4808 -- Reps. Phillips and McCraw: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT BOTH THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY CONDUCT SEPARATE STUDIES OF THE COST AND FEASIBILITY OF ERECTING EITHER PLASTIC OR WOODEN CROSSES IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF A HIGHWAY CONTAINING THE NAME OF A TRAFFIC FATALITY VICTIM WITH THE VICTIM-FAMILY'S PERMISSION, AND EXAMINE THE COST AND POTENTIAL BENEFIT OF ERECTING CROSSES AS COMPARED TO THE BENEFITS AND SUCCESSES ACHIEVED FROM THE STATE'S CURRENT HIGHWAY SAFETY INITIATIVES, AND REPORT THEIR FINDINGS TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE, HOUSE EDUCATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE, THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE, AND THE SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE BY JANUARY 1, 2001.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4809 -- Rep. Harvin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE LADY MONARCHS OF MANNING HIGH SCHOOL ON WINNING THE 1999-2000 CLASS AAA GIRLS STATE BASKETBALL CROWN.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4810 -- Rep. Harvin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE EAGLES OF SCOTT'S BRANCH HIGH SCHOOL ON WINNING THE 1999-2000 CLASS A BOYS STATE BASKETBALL CROWN.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4811 -- Reps. Govan, Cobb-Hunter, Ott, Sharpe and Stuart: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR DR. M. MACEO NANCE, JR., PRESIDENT EMERITUS OF SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY ON THE OCCASION OF HIS SEVENTY-FIFTH BIRTHDAY ON MARCH 28, 2000, AND TO RECOGNIZE WITH GRATITUDE HIS INVALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO HIGHER EDUCATION AND TO THE DIGNITY OF THE CITIZENS OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY, THIS STATE, AND THIS NATION.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4812 -- Rep. G. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF FANNIE BOYD QUILLIAN REEVES OF BISHOPVILLE, WHO PASSED AWAY MARCH 19, 2000, AT THE AGE OF NINETY-SEVEN, AND EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER DAUGHTER AND SON, OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS, AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4813 -- Rep. Koon: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND THE HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE TO COORDINATE A COMMITTEE TO STUDY AND DEVELOP A PLAN TO ADDRESS THE NEED OF PROVIDING ADDITIONAL LANDS FOR PUBLIC USE IN THE STATE'S WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA (WMA) PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE FOR MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE, TO PROVIDE FOR INPUT FROM USER GROUPS AND THE TIMBER INDUSTRY, TO PROVIDE FOR A REPORT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR DISSOLUTION OF THE COMMITTEE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4814 -- Reps. Vaughn, Altman, Barfield, Barrett, Campsen, Cato, Chellis, Davenport, Gilham, Hamilton, Haskins, Knotts, Leach, Littlejohn, Loftis, Maddox, McGee, Perry, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Seithel, Stille, Taylor, Tripp, Wilder and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3600 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE STATE INCOME TAX CREDITS ON A FIVE YEAR PHASED-IN BASIS BEGINNING AT ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS A YEAR IN 2000 AND ENDING AT FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS A YEAR IN 2004 AND THEREAFTER FOR CONTRIBUTIONS MADE TO NONPROFIT SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE GRANTS FOR CHILDREN, A MAJORITY OF WHOM MUST QUALIFY FOR NEEDS-BASED GRANTS, TO ATTEND NONGOVERNMENT FUNDED, MANAGED, AND OPERATED SCHOOLS OF THEIR CHOICE, AND TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURES FOR, AND CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF THESE INCOME TAX CREDITS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4815 -- Rep. Lourie: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 6, TITLE 23 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE DIVISION OF TRAINING AND CONTINUING EDUCATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, SO AS TO ADD SECTION 23-6-435, TO PROVIDE A REQUIREMENT OF FOUR HOURS OF ANNUAL TRAINING IN CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ISSUES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WHO POSSESS CERTAIN CERTIFICATION, TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR HIGHWAY PATROL OFFICERS, AND TO PROVIDE A NONEXCLUSIVE LIST OF THE TOPICS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE TRAINING.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4816 -- Reps. Meacham-Richardson, Delleney, McCraw and Simrill: A BILL TO ESTABLISH FIVE ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF ROCK HILL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 3 OF YORK COUNTY MUST RESIDE AND BE ELECTED AND PROVIDE THAT TWO MEMBERS OF THE BOARD MUST BE ELECTED AT LARGE FROM THE DISTRICT WITHOUT REGARD TO RESIDENCY, PROVIDE A SCHEDULE FOR ELECTION OF TRUSTEES, THE METHOD OF DETERMINING CANDIDATES ELECTED, AND PROVIDE FOR FILLING VACANCIES. -- AMENDED TITLE

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Recorded vote

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Concurrence and Enrolled

Ratified

H. 4817 -- Reps. Meacham-Richardson, Delleney, Kirsh, McCraw, Moody-Lawrence and Simrill: A BILL TO ESTABLISH FIVE SINGLE MEMBER ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH CERTAIN MEMBERS OF YORK SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 OF YORK COUNTY MUST RESIDE AND BE ELECTED BY THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF EACH DISTRICT, PROVIDE THAT TWO MEMBERS MUST BE ELECTED AT-LARGE FROM THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, PROVIDE A SCHEDULE FOR THE ELECTION OF TRUSTEES, THE METHOD OF DETERMINING CANDIDATES, AND A PROCEDURE FOR FILLING VACANCIES.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Concurrence and Enrolled

Ratified

H. 4818 -- Reps. Harrell and M. McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 9-1-1615, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE RETIREMENT BENEFITS OF A RETIRED MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR THE MONTH IN WHICH THE RETIREE DIES; TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1770, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PRERETIREMENT AND POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS OF MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO INCREASE INSURANCE PAYMENTS ON BEHALF OF A DECEASED RETIRED MEMBER UNDER THE GROUP LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-8-80, 9-9-80, AND 9-11-160, RELATING TO THE PAYMENT OF BENEFITS UNDER THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR JUDGES AND SOLICITORS, THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE RETIREMENT BENEFITS OF A RETIRED MEMBER FOR THE MONTH IN WHICH THE RETIREE DIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 9-11-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PRERETIREMENT AND POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO INCREASE INSURANCE PAYMENTS ON BEHALF OF DECEASED RETIREES UNDER THE GROUP LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

H. 4819 -- Reps. Bales, Breeland, J. Brown, Canty, Clyburn, Gourdine, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hosey, Howard, Inabinett, Lloyd, Moody-Lawrence, Parks, Scott, F. Smith and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-67-155 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY SCHOOL BUS DRIVER WHO WORKED AN AVERAGE OF TWENTY-FIVE HOURS OR MORE PER WEEK DURING THE PREVIOUS SCHOOL YEAR SHALL BE CONSIDERED A PERMANENT PART-TIME EMPLOYEE (PPT) OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT DURING THE CURRENT SCHOOL YEAR AND AS SUCH SHALL BE ENTITLED TO THE SAME INSURANCE, LEAVE, AND RETIREMENT BENEFITS THAT OTHER PERMANENT PART-TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE RECEIVE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4820 -- Rep. Lourie: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF MR. BEN STERN OF RICHLAND COUNTY AND EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4821 -- Reps. Seithel, Breeland, Dantzler, Inabinett, Mack, Whatley and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 340 OF 1967, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CHARLESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE DISTRICT SHALL HAVE UNLIMITED FISCAL AUTONOMY IN REGARD TO SETTING THE SCHOOL MILLAGE TO BE LEVIED EACH YEAR.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4822 -- Reps. Howard, J. Brown, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Gourdine, Lloyd, Pinckney and Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-25-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION OF THE SENTENCE FOR CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND CONDITIONS FOR ITS SUSPENSION, AND SECTION 20-4-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ORDER OF PROTECTION FROM DOMESTIC ABUSE, BOTH SO AS TO PROVIDE THE COURT MAY ORDER, WHEN APPROPRIATE, THE PARTIES AND MINOR CHILDREN TO COMPLETE PSYCHIATRIC OR THERAPEUTIC COUNSELING FOR THE FAMILY UNIT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4823 -- Reps. Howard, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Gourdine, Lloyd, Parks, Pinckney and Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-117-10, AS AMENDED, 59-117-20, AS AMENDED, AND 59-117-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION, TERMS, AND VACANCIES ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF ONE ADDITIONAL MEMBER OF THE BOARD BY THE GOVERNOR, TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBER MUST BE A STUDENT APPOINTED UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE STUDENT BODY, THAT THE MEMBER MUST BE A QUALIFIED ELECTOR OF THE STATE, THAT THE TERM OF OFFICE IS ONE YEAR, AND TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FILLING A VACANCY IN THIS OFFICE; TO AMEND SECTION 59-119-40, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION, TERMS, AND VACANCIES ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF ONE ADDITIONAL MEMBER OF THE BOARD BY THE GOVERNOR, TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBER MUST BE A STUDENT APPOINTED UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE STUDENT BODY, THAT THE MEMBER MUST BE A QUALIFIED ELECTOR OF THE STATE, THAT THE TERM OF OFFICE IS ONE YEAR, AND TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FILLING A VACANCY IN THIS OFFICE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-121-10, 59-121-20, AND 59-121-30, ALL AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION, TERMS, AND VACANCIES ON THE BOARD OF VISITORS OF THE CITADEL, THE MILITARY COLLEGE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF ONE ADDITIONAL MEMBER OF THE BOARD BY THE GOVERNOR, TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBER MUST BE A CADET APPOINTED UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE REGIMENTAL COMMANDER OF THE CADET CORPS, THAT THE MEMBER MUST BE A QUALIFIED ELECTOR OF THE STATE, THAT THE TERM OF OFFICE IS ONE YEAR, AND TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FILLING A VACANCY IN THIS OFFICE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-123-40 AND 59-123-50, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION, TERMS, AND VACANCIES ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF ONE ADDITIONAL MEMBER OF THE BOARD BY THE GOVERNOR, TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBER MUST BE A STUDENT APPOINTED UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE STUDENT BODY, THAT THE MEMBER MUST BE A QUALIFIED ELECTOR OF THE STATE, THAT THE TERM OF OFFICE IS ONE YEAR, AND TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FILLING A VACANCY IN THIS OFFICE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-125-20 AND 59-125-30, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION, TERMS, AND VACANCIES ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF WINTHROP UNIVERSITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF ONE ADDITIONAL MEMBER OF THE BOARD BY THE GOVERNOR, TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBER MUST BE A STUDENT APPOINTED UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE STUDENT BODY, TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBER MUST BE A QUALIFIED ELECTOR OF THE STATE, THAT THE TERM OF OFFICE IS ONE YEAR, AND TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FILLING A VACANCY IN THIS OFFICE; TO AMEND SECTION 59-127-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION, TERMS, AND VACANCIES ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF ONE ADDITIONAL MEMBER OF THE BOARD BY THE GOVERNOR, TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBER MUST BE A STUDENT APPOINTED UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE STUDENT BODY, THAT THE MEMBER MUST BE A QUALIFIED ELECTOR OF THE STATE, THAT THE TERM OF OFFICE IS ONE YEAR, AND TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FILLING A VACANCY IN THIS OFFICE; TO AMEND SECTION 59-130-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION, TERMS, AND VACANCIES ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF ONE ADDITIONAL MEMBER OF THE BOARD BY THE GOVERNOR, TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBER MUST BE A STUDENT APPOINTED UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE STUDENT BODY, THAT THE MEMBER MUST BE A QUALIFIED ELECTOR OF THE STATE, THAT THE TERM OF OFFICE IS ONE YEAR, AND TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FILLING A VACANCY IN THIS OFFICE; TO AMEND SECTION 59-133-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION, TERMS, AND VACANCIES ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF ONE ADDITIONAL MEMBER OF THE BOARD BY THE GOVERNOR, TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBER MUST BE A STUDENT APPOINTED UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE STUDENT BODY, THAT THE MEMBER MUST BE A QUALIFIED ELECTOR OF THE STATE, THAT THE TERM OF OFFICE IS ONE YEAR, AND TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FILLING A VACANCY IN THIS OFFICE; TO AMEND SECTION 59-135-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION, TERMS, AND VACANCIES ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF LANDER UNIVERSITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF ONE ADDITIONAL MEMBER OF THE BOARD BY THE GOVERNOR, TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBER MUST BE A STUDENT APPOINTED UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE STUDENT BODY, THAT THE MEMBER MUST BE A QUALIFIED ELECTOR OF THE STATE, THAT THE TERM OF OFFICE IS ONE YEAR, AND TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FILLING A VACANCY IN THIS OFFICE; TO AMEND SECTION 59-136-110, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION, TERMS, AND VACANCIES ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF ONE ADDITIONAL MEMBER OF THE BOARD BY THE GOVERNOR, TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBER MUST BE A STUDENT APPOINTED UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE STUDENT BODY, THAT THE MEMBER MUST BE A QUALIFIED ELECTOR OF THE STATE, THAT THE TERM OF OFFICE IS ONE YEAR, AND TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FILLING A VACANCY IN THIS OFFICE; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE TERM OF EACH NEW TRUSTEE BEGINS ON THE FIRST DAY OF JULY OF THE YEAR IN WHICH THE TRUSTEE IS APPOINTED.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4824 -- Reps. M. McLeod, J.H. Neal and Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-6605, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE CODE, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF CHILD TO INCLUDE PERSONS UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE IN THE CASE OF STATUS OFFENSES; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-7205 RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR TAKING JUVENILES INTO CUSTODY, SO AS TO APPLY THESE PROCEDURES TO JUVENILES BEING TAKEN INTO CUSTODY FOR STATUS OFFENSES; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7- 7807 RELATING TO SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE AS PART OF THE FAMILY COURT'S DISPOSITIONAL AUTHORITY IN ADJUDICATING JUVENILES, SO AS TO, IN THE CASE OF STATUS OFFENSES, APPLY THIS AUTHORITY TO JUVENILES UP TO AGE EIGHTEEN RATHER THAN AGE SEVENTEEN; TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-65-10 AND 59-65-30, BOTH AS AMENDED, AND RELATING TO COMPULSORY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AND AN EXEMPTION FROM COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE, RESPECTIVELY, SO AS TO REQUIRE CHILDREN TO ATTEND SCHOOL UNTIL REACHING THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN RATHER THAN AGE SEVENTEEN.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4825 -- Reps. M. McLeod, Bailey, J. Brown, Emory, Keegan and J.M. Neal: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-45 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE ISSUANCE OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE TO A PERSON SEVENTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR UNDER WHO IS NOT A HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE OR DOES NOT HAVE A GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE OR WHO DOES NOT PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT HE IS PROPERLY ENROLLED IN SCHOOL AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON OVER SEVENTEEN YEARS OF AGE BUT NOT OVER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE APPLYING FOR A DRIVER'S LICENSE SHALL PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT EVIDENCE OF EITHER GRADUATION FROM HIGH SCHOOL, OR HIS G.E.D. CERTIFICATE OR EVIDENCE THAT HE IS ENROLLED IN A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SCHOOL, TO REQUIRE A SCHOOL'S ATTENDANCE SUPERVISOR OR HIS DESIGNEE TO PROVIDE ENROLLMENT STATUS DOCUMENTATION TO PERSONS AT LEAST FIFTEEN YEARS OF AGE ON A FORM PRESCRIBED BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, TO REQUIRE A SCHOOL'S ATTENDANCE SUPERVISOR TO NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OF A PERSON WHO WITHDRAWS FROM SCHOOL AND REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO SUSPEND THE LICENSE OF THE PERSON UPON TEN DAYS' WRITTEN NOTICE, TO PROVIDE THE METHOD FOR A PERSON WHOSE LICENSE IS SUSPENDED TO HAVE THE LICENSE REINSTATED, TO DEFINE WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL, TO PROVIDE FOR A PERSONAL OR FAMILY HARDSHIP WAIVER, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A SR-22 DOES NOT HAVE TO BE FILED FOLLOWING REINSTATEMENT OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENDED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4826 -- Rep. Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-720, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENTITIES WHOSE EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS SO AS TO INCLUDE EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES OF THE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG AIRPORT DISTRICT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4827 -- Reps. Whatley and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 5-3-105 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNING BODY OF A MUNICIPALITY TO ANNEX AN AREA BY ORDINANCE IF THE AREA IS COMPLETELY SURROUNDED BY THE MUNICIPALITY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4828 -- Reps. Fleming, Hayes and Wilder: A HOUSE RESOLUTION GRANTING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE UNION HIGH SCHOOL YELLOW JACKETS FOOTBALL TEAM AND COACHES, ON A DATE TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED FOR WINNING THE 1999 CLASS AAA STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4829 -- Reps. Fleming, Hayes and Wilder: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING UNION HIGH SCHOOL ON WINNING THE 1999 CLASS AAA STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4830 -- Rep. Harvin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION GRANTING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE EAGLES OF SCOTT'S BRANCH HIGH SCHOOL OF CLARENDON COUNTY AND THE TEAM'S COACHES, ON A DATE AS DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED FOR WINNING THE 1999-2000 CLASS A BOYS BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4831 -- Rep. Harvin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION GRANTING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE LADY MONARCHS OF MANNING HIGH SCHOOL OF CLARENDON COUNTY AND THE TEAM'S COACHES, ON A DATE AS DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED FOR WINNING THE 1999-2000 CLASS AAA GIRLS BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4832 -- Reps. Knotts, Koon, Frye, Huggins, Gamble, Stuart and Riser: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND DEATH OF JOSEPH DREW SMITH, AND HIS LASTING CONTRIBUTION TO BOATING SAFETY IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BY NAMING THE NEW LAKE MURRAY MARINE PATROL STATION ON BUNDRICK ISLAND IN LEXINGTON COUNTY IN HIS HONOR.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4833 -- Rep. Hawkins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE MEN AND WOMEN PROUDLY SERVING IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD AND DECLARE APRIL 12, 2000, AS "SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD APPRECIATION DAY" IN APPRECIATION FOR THEIR SERVICE AND THEIR SACRIFICES.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4834 -- Reps. Robinson, Rice, Trotter and Webb: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE ALAN WARNER OF PICKENS UPON HIS RECEIPT OF THE "SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEERISM AWARD" PRESENTED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA FEDERATION OF MUSEUMS.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4835 -- Reps. Robinson, Rice, Trotter and Webb: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE PICKENS COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART AND HISTORY UPON ITS RECEIPT OF THE "HISTORIC PRESERVATION HONOR AWARD" PRESENTED BY THE PALMETTO TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4836 -- Reps. Gourdine, Bales, Barfield, J. Brown, Clyburn, Dantzler, Frye, Hosey, Lloyd, M. McLeod, Ott, Pinckney, Rhoad, Rutherford, Scott, Sharpe and Witherspoon: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 50-13-120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NO SIZE LIMIT ON FRESHWATER GAME FISH OR TROUT CAUGHT IN THIS STATE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4837 -- Reps. Fleming, Davenport, Lee, Lourie, Lucas, Neilson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Simrill, J. Smith and Tripp: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976 BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-1295 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TITLE, REGISTRATION, AND LICENSE PLATE OF A DECEDENT'S MOTOR VEHICLE MAY BE REISSUED TO THE DECEDENT'S SURVIVING SPOUSE UPON APPLICATION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NO FEES ARE CHARGED FOR THESE REISSUES AND THAT THESE REISSUES DO NOT INTERRUPT THE MOTOR VEHICLE TAX YEAR OF THE VEHICLE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4838 -- Reps. Harrison and Jennings: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-645 AND SECTION 24-21-650, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BOTH RELATING TO ORDERS AUTHORIZING PAROLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN THE CASE OF A PRISONER IN CONFINEMENT FOR A VIOLENT CRIME, THE CASE WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD EVERY TWO YEARS IF, UPON A NEGATIVE DETERMINATION OF PAROLE, THE BOARD FINDS IT IS NOT REASONABLE TO EXPECT THAT PAROLE WOULD BE GRANTED AT A HEARING THE FOLLOWING YEAR AND STATES THE BASIS FOR THAT FINDING.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4839 -- Reps. Vaughn, Wilkins, Haskins, Cato, Easterday, Hamilton, Leach, Loftis, McMahand, Rice, F. Smith and Tripp: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-280, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES IN GREENVILLE COUNTY, SO AS TO CHANGE CERTAIN POLLING PLACES, AND DESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER ON WHICH LINES OF PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED AND MAINTAINED BY THE DIVISION OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICAL SERVICES OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, AND EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2001, THE AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH POLLING PLACES IS TRANSFERRED FROM THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE GREENVILLE COUNTY BOARD OF VOTER REGISTRATION AND THE GREENVILLE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION WITH THE APPROVAL OF A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GREENVILLE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION. -- AMENDED TITLE

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Other proceedings

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Concurrence and Enrolled

Ratified

H. 4840 -- Reps. Sharpe, Clyburn, Perry and R. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION SALUTING AND THANKING DR. ROBERT E. ALEXANDER FOR HIS OUTSTANDING AND DEDICATED SERVICE AS CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AIKEN, AND WISHING HIM SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS FOLLOWING HIS RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4841 -- Rep. Ott: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE CALHOUN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL "SAINTS" BASKETBALL TEAM, COACHES, STAFF, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, ON THURSDAY, MARCH. 30, 2000, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED FOR WINNING THE 2000 CLASS AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN BASKETBALL.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4842 -- Rep. Bales: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MR. DANNY YOUNG OF RICHLAND COUNTY AND EXTENDING THE DEEPEST APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO MR. YOUNG FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE EAST COLUMBIA DIXIE YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL LEAGUE.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4843 -- Reps. Wilder, Carnell and Taylor: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION SALUTING AND THANKING JOHN H. DOWDLE OF LAURENS COUNTY FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE THORNWELL HOME FOR CHILDREN IN CLINTON, AND WISHING HIM SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS FOLLOWING HIS RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4844 -- Reps. Wilkins, Harrison, Haskins, D. Smith, Harrell, Cato, Townsend, Sharpe and Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-240 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES GRANTED TO A COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION WHICH AFFECT ONLY ONE COUNTY ARE DEVOLVED UPON THE GOVERNING BODY OF THAT COUNTY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT ALL POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF LEGISLATIVE DELEGATIONS WITH REGARD TO STATEWIDE OR REGIONAL ENTITIES COMPRISING MORE THAN ONE COUNTY ARE DEVOLVED UPON THE APPROPRIATE COUNTY GOVERNING BODY OR BODIES FROM THOSE COUNTIES.

Introduced and Committed

Co-Sponsor Added

Co-Sponsor Removed

H. 4845 -- Reps. Stuart, Rodgers, Allison, Bailey, Battle, Bowers, J. Brown, Chellis, Cobb-Hunter, Dantzler, Davenport, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Hayes, J. Hines, Hinson, Lee, Lourie, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McGee, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, Hosey, Parks, Pinckney, Rhoad, Riser, Simrill, Stille, Whipper, Young-Brickell and Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-780 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, OFFICE OF INSURANCE SERVICES, TO PROVIDE CONTRACEPTIVE PRESCRIPTION COVERAGE UNDER THE STATE HEALTH PLAN.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4846 -- Reps. Riser, Koon, Knotts, Huggins, Stuart, Gamble and Frye: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL "WILDCATS" BASKETBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 2000, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON WINNING THE 1999-2000 CLASS AAAA STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4847 -- Reps. J. Brown, Cobb-Hunter, Howard, Rutherford, J.H. Neal and Scott: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND SARAH BARBER STEVENSON, A LOYAL, DEDICATED, AND HARD-WORKING EMPLOYEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WHO IS RETIRING AT THE END OF THIS MONTH, AND TO WISH HER THE VERY BEST IN THE ACTIVE LIFE SHE WILL LEAD IN HER RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4848 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-39-12 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A COUNTY TREASURER TO APPOINT AN EMPLOYEE AS DEPUTY TREASURER TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE TREASURER UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-39-40, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF A COUNTY AUDITOR TO APPOINT A CHIEF CLERK TO DISCHARGE THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE AUDITOR UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE AN AUDITOR TO APPOINT A DEPUTY AUDITOR UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4849 -- Rep. Askins: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 23, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY, BY ADDING CHAPTER 49 SO AS TO ENACT THE "FIREFIGHTER MOBILIZATION ACT OF 2000", INCLUDING PROVISIONS ESTABLISHING THE SOUTH CAROLINA FIREFIGHTER MOBILIZATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, POWERS, AND DUTIES INCLUDING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, ESTABLISHING THE FIREFIGHTER MOBILIZATION PLAN AND APPOINTING STATE AND REGIONAL COORDINATORS TO IMPLEMENT THE PLAN; TO AMEND SECTION 23-6-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ANNUAL AUDITS AND CARRY FORWARD FUNDS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO CARRY FORWARD AND EXPEND MOTOR CARRIER REGISTRATION FEES FOR FISCAL YEARS 1996-97 THROUGH 1999-2000; AND TO AMEND SECTION 23-10-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA FIRE ACADEMY ADVISORY COMMITTEE, SO AS TO ADD A MEMBER FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION. -- AMENDED TITLE

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Amended

Senate Amendments Amended

Other proceedings

Point of Order

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Conference Committee

Report of Conference Committee

Adopted

Message to Senate

Message from Senate

Message from Senate

Message from Senate

Ratified

H. 4850 -- Reps. Jennings, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE WEEK OF MAY 1- 5, 2000, AS "ASSOCIATION WEEK", AS PROCLAIMED BY GOVERNOR JAMES H. HODGES, HONORING THE NONPROFIT NATIONAL, REGIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TRADE ASSOCIATIONS, PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4851 -- Reps. Harrell, Wilkins, Harrison, Knotts, Riser, Allison, G. Brown, Dantzler, Frye, Gilham, Haskins, Hawkins, Hinson, Keegan, Kelley, Klauber, Law, Littlejohn, McKay, Meacham-Richardson, Rice, Robinson, Rodgers, Sharpe, R. Smith, Taylor, Trotter, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3360, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO JOBS TAX CREDIT, SO AS TO INCLUDE AND DEFINE A "TECHNOLOGY INTENSIVE FACILITY" AS A QUALIFYING FACILITY; TO ADD SECTION 12-6-3415 SO AS TO PROVIDE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENDITURES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE INTENT FOR THE ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT OF 1995, SO AS TO INCLUDE TECHNOLOGY INTENSIVE FACILITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR THE ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT, SO AS TO DEFINE "TECHNOLOGY EMPLOYEE"; TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A JOB DEVELOPMENT CREDIT UNDER THE ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE EMPLOYEE RELOCATION EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH NEW OR EXPANDED TECHNOLOGY INTENSIVE FACILITIES AND RETRAINING EXPENSES FOR TECHNOLOGY EMPLOYEES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MAXIMUM SALES AND USE TAX, SO AS TO DELETE THE CAP ON TAX FOR THE SALE OR USE OF MACHINERY FOR RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES TAX, SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM THE SALES TAX AND PROPERTY TAX MACHINES USED DIRECTLY AND PRIMARILY FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4852 -- Reps. Neilson, Frye, Gamble, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hosey, Howard, Kelley, Lucas, Scott, Stuart, W. McLeod, Rhoad, Knotts and Whatley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-250, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF 1976, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FOR TAXPAYERS SIXTY-FIVE AND OVER OR THOSE WHO ARE TOTALLY AND PERMANENTLY DISABLED OR LEGALLY BLIND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DOLLAR AMOUNT OF THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION SHALL BE ADJUSTED ANNUALLY BEGINNING IN 2000 BY THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL TO REFLECT ANY PERCENTAGE INCREASE IN THE PRIOR YEAR'S CONSUMER PRICE INDEX FOR THE SOUTHEAST REGION AS PUBLISHED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR.

Introduced

Co-Sponsor Added

Co-Sponsor Added

Co-Sponsor Added

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Recorded vote

Amended

Amended

Amended

Proposed Amendment

Proposed Amendment

Debate Adjourned

Request for Debate

Point of Order

Point of Order

H. 4853 -- Reps. Townsend, Hayes, Allen, Maddox, Martin, W. McLeod, Sharpe, Stille and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-2740 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY UPON WRITTEN OR ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION FROM THE COUNTY TREASURER TO SUSPEND THE DRIVER'S LICENSE AND MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION OF PERSONS WHO ARE DELINQUENT IN PAYING PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES ON A MOTOR VEHICLE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-2675, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF ADDITIONAL TAXES WHEN A MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATE IS TRANSFERRED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROHIBITION APPLIES IF THE TITLE AND REGISTRATION TO THE VEHICLE FROM WHICH THE TAG WAS REMOVED IS TRANSFERRED TO A NEW OWNER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1290, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF LICENSE PLATES AND THE APPLICABLE FEE, SO AS TO ALLOW A TRANSFER ONLY IF THE TITLE AND REGISTRATION TO THE VEHICLE FROM WHICH THE LICENSE WAS REMOVED IS TRANSFERRED TO A NEW OWNER.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4854 -- Reps. Robinson, Koon, Limehouse, Allison, Barfield, H. Brown, Davenport, Easterday, Edge, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Hamilton, Harrell, Harvin, Law, Littlejohn, Martin, Rice, Riser, Rodgers, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Walker and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 IN CHAPTER 10 OF TITLE 4, RELATING TO LOCAL SALES AND USE TAXES, ENACTING THE MOTOR VEHICLE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION SALES TAX ACT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE IMPOSITION BY REFERENDUM APPROVAL OF A SALES AND USE TAX IN A COUNTY IN INCREMENTS OF ONE-TENTH OF ONE PERCENT, NOT TO EXCEED TWO PERCENT, TO PROVIDE FOR THESE CIRCUMSTANCES RESULTING IN RESCINDING THE TAX, AND TO REQUIRE THE TAX REVENUE TO BE USED TO REPLACE PROPERTY TAX REVENUES NOT COLLECTED ON PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLE AND MOTORCYCLES WHICH ARE EXEMPT FROM PROPERTY TAXES LEVIED IN THE COUNTY IF A MAJORITY IN THE REFERENDUM FAVOR THE SALES TAX.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Recorded vote

Amended

Amended

Request for Debate

Point of Order

H. 4855 -- Rep. R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-12-10 AND SECTION 4-12-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF FEES IN LIEU OF TAXES AND THE APPLICATION OF THE FEE TO ELIGIBLE PROJECTS, SO AS TO EXTEND THE BENEFITS OF SUCH FEE AGREEMENTS TO SPONSORS AND SPONSOR AFFILIATES OF THE PROJECTS RATHER THAN A SINGLE ENTITY, AND TO ELIMINATE APPLICATION OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE "CONTROLLED GROUP OF CORPORATIONS" PRINCIPLES TO INVESTORS, AND TO INCLUDE TYPES OF INTERESTS OTHER THAN RECORD TITLE FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR FEE AGREEMENTS; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-44-30, 12-44-120, AND 12-44-130, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, TRANSFER OF INTERESTS, AND MINIMUM INVESTMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR PURPOSES OF THE FEE IN LIEU OF TAX SIMPLIFICATION ACT, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE SINGLE ENTITY REQUIREMENT FOR A SPONSOR AND ELIMINATE APPLICATION OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE "CONTROLLED GROUP OF CORPORATIONS" PRINCIPLES TO SPONSORS AND TO INCLUDE TYPES OF INTERESTS OTHER THAN RECORD TITLE FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR FEE AGREEMENTS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4856 -- Reps. Robinson, Koon, Allison, Barfield, H. Brown, Davenport, Easterday, Edge, Gamble, Gilham, Hamilton, Harrell, Harvin, Frye, Law, Littlejohn, Martin, Rice, Riser, Rodgers, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Walker, Witherspoon, Leach and Loftis: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 3, ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION, 1895, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE GOVERNING BODY OF A COUNTY TO IMPOSE A SALES AND USE TAX TO EXEMPT PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES, MOTORCYCLES, GENERAL AVIATION AIRCRAFT, BOATS, AND BOAT MOTORS FROM PROPERTY TAX LEVIED IN THE COUNTY AND TO ALLOW THIS EXEMPTION ONLY PURSUANT TO A REFERENDUM HELD IN THE COUNTY IN THE MANNER THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY PROVIDES BY LAW. -- AMENDED TITLE

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Co-Sponsor Added

Co-Sponsor Added

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Recorded vote

Recorded vote

Recorded vote

Amended

Amended

Proposed Amendment

Proposed Amendment

Request for Debate

Point of Order

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Concurrence and Enrolled

Ratified

H. 4857 -- Reps. Walker and Allison: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND EXTEND SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS TO MRS. GLORIA COLEMAN OF LYMAN, SOUTH CAROLINA, SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER AT O. P. EARLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN LANDRUM, SOUTH CAROLINA, FOR BEING SELECTED AS THE NATIONAL WINNER OF THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS NATIONAL CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION TEACHER AWARD.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4858 -- Reps. J. Hines, Neilson and Lucas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MR. JIMMY HOWARD NEWSOM OF DARLINGTON COUNTY FOLLOWING HIS RETIREMENT AS SUPERINTENDENT OF THE DARLINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND TO WISH HIM WELL IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4859 -- Rep. Riser: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL "WILDCATS" BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM AND THEIR COACHES FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON AND ON THE OCCASION OF WINNING THE 1999-2000 CLASS AAAA STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4860 -- Reps. Sandifer and Barrett: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 30-5-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PERFORMANCE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS' DUTIES BY A CLERK OF COURT IN CERTAIN COUNTIES, SO AS TO ADD OCONEE COUNTY TO THE LIST OF THOSE COUNTIES WHICH HAVE BOTH A REGISTER OF DEEDS AND A CLERK OF COURT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 30-5-12, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF A REGISTER OF DEEDS, SO AS TO ADD OCONEE COUNTY TO THE LIST OF COUNTIES IN WHICH THE GOVERNING BODY APPOINTS THE REGISTER OF DEEDS.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Ratified

H. 4861 -- Rep. Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-15-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AUTHORIZING GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR THE COLLECTION, DISPOSAL, AND TREATMENT OF SEWAGE, AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-55-1410, RELATING TO AUTHORIZING COUNTIES TO OPERATE WATER AND SEWER FACILITIES, IN BOTH, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CONTRACT SHALL NOT CONTAIN A PROVISION PROVIDING THAT MORE THAN TEN PERCENT OF THE SEWAGE TREATED BY THE SEWER FACILITIES MAY BE GENERATED FROM OUTSIDE THE BOUNDARIES OF THE STATE.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Recorded vote

Recorded vote

Proposed Amendment

Request for Debate

Point of Order

H. 4862 -- Rep. Lourie: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND OTHER OFFICIALS ON THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 2000, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND COMMENDED FOR THEIR EFFORTS TO MAKE A SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES AND ON THE OCCASION OF THE "YOUTH OF THE YEAR CELEBRATION" APRIL 5 AND 6, 2000, THROUGHOUT THE PALMETTO STATE.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4863 -- Reps. Loftis, Davenport, Law and F. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 46-35-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WHEN TREES CONSTITUTE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO MAINTAIN CERTAIN NURSERY STOCK THAT CONSTITUTES A PUBLIC NUISANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 46-35-15, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO DEFINE "NURSERY STOCK" FOR PURPOSES OF THIS CHAPTER; TO AMEND SECTION 46-35-20, RELATING TO THE DESTRUCTION OF SPECIFIED ORCHARD TREES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN NURSERY STOCK; TO AMEND SECTION 46-35-30, RELATING TO CITATIONS TO SHOW CAUSE AGAINST REMOVAL OR DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN TREES, SO AS TO MAKE THE SECTION APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN NURSERY STOCK; TO AMEND SECTION 46-35-50, RELATING TO ORDERS FOR REMOVAL OR DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN TYPES OF ABANDONED OR NEGLECTED TREES, SO AS TO MAKE THE SECTION APPLICABLE TO ORDERS FOR REMOVAL OR DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN NURSERY STOCK; TO AMEND SECTION 46-35-60, RELATING TO DESTRUCTION OR REMOVAL OF SPECIFIED ORCHARD TREES WHEN THE OWNER FAILS TO DO SO, SO AS TO MAKE THE SECTION APPLICABLE TO THE DESTRUCTION OR REMOVAL OF CONDEMNED NURSERY STOCK WHEN THE OWNER FAILS TO DO SO; AND TO AMEND SECTION 46-35- 80, RELATING TO DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS RELATIVE TO THE SALE OF ORCHARDS, SO AS TO MAKE THE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF NURSERIES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4864 -- Reps. Witherspoon and Barfield: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1515, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TAKING SHAD BY HOOK AND LINE AND TO SET LIMITS ON THE NUMBER OF SHAD TAKEN, SO AS TO MAKE THE SECTION APPLICABLE TO TAKING SHAD BY CAST NET EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION AND TO REDUCE THE AGGREGATE NUMBER OF SHAD TAKEN FROM TWENTY TO TEN IN ANY ONE DAY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON TAKING OR ATTEMPTING TO TAKE SHAD BY HOOK AND LINE INCLUDING ROD AND REEL IN THE SANTEE RIVER MAY TAKE OR POSSESS NO MORE THAN AN AGGREGATE OF TWENTY AMERICAN AND HICKORY SHAD IN ANY ONE DAY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-236, RELATING TO CREEL AND SIZE LIMITS ON STRIPED BASS AND BLACK BASS FROM LAKE MURRAY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES MAY ESTABLISH THE DAILY CREEL LIMITS AND SIZE LIMITS ON LAKE MURRAY AND ON ALL WATERS OF THE SALUDA RIVER LYING BETWEEN THE LAKE GREENWOOD DAM (BUZZARD'S ROOST DAM) AND LAKE MURRAY FOR STRIPED BASS (ROCKFISH) AND BLACK BASS BY REGULATIONS PROMULGATED AND ADOPTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23 OF TITLE 1, TO PROVIDE THAT NO CREEL OR SIZE LIMITS MAY BE SET BY EMERGENCY REGULATIONS, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON TAKING STRIPED BASS OR BLACK BASS EXCEEDING THE LIMITS SET BY THE DEPARTMENT IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND, UPON CONVICTION, MUST BE PUNISHED AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 50-13-285, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE SIZE LIMIT ON STRIPED BASS (ROCKFISH) TAKEN FROM LAKE MURRAY IS NOT IN EFFECT DURING THE MONTHS OF JUNE, JULY, AND AUGUST. -- AMENDED TITLE

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Amended

Senate Amendments Amended

Request for Debate

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Message from Senate

Ratified

H. 4865 -- Reps. Loftis, Davenport, Hamilton, Inabinett, Leach, Phillips and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-15-385, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISSEMINATING HARMFUL MATERIAL TO MINORS, SO AS TO DELETE PUBLIC LIBRARY FROM THE LIST OF GOVERNMENT AGENCIES CARRYING OUT THEIR LEGITIMATE FUNCTIONS WHO ARE GRANTED AN AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE FROM PROSECUTION UNDER THIS SECTION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4866 -- Rep. Hayes: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 41 IN DILLON COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 9 IN THE TOWN OF LAKE VIEW TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 57 IN THE TOWN OF FORK THE "SENATOR GENE CARMICHAEL ROAD".

Introduced and Committed

H. 4867 -- Rep. Hayes: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 38 AND INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 95 IN DILLON COUNTY THE "MARION H. KINON INTERCHANGE".

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

Adopted

H. 4868 -- Rep. Wilkins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND A WARM WELCOME AND OUR BEST WISHES FOR A SUCCESSFUL VISIT TO OUR FRIENDS FROM FRANCE PARTICIPATING IN THE STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM WITH J. L. MANN HIGH SCHOOL.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4869 -- Rep. Harris: A BILL TO ENACT THE CHESTERFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOND-PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE IMPLEMENTATION FOLLOWING REFERENDUM APPROVAL OF A SALES AND USE TAX IN CHESTERFIELD COUNTY NOT TO EXCEED ONE PERCENT FOR DEBT SERVICE ON GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS ISSUED FOR SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION OR FOR DIRECT PAYMENTS FOR SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Other proceedings

Ratified

H. 4870 -- Rep. Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 54, TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF TAXES LEVIED AND ASSESSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, BY ADDING SECTION 12-54-270 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DENIAL OF A PROFESSIONAL OR OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE TO A PERSON WHO HAS AN OUTSTANDING STATE TAX LIABILITY OR IS OTHERWISE IN NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THE TAX LAWS ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4871 -- Rep. Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-920, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DETERMINATION OF THE APPROPRIATENESS OF A JEOPARDY ASSESSMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REQUEST FOR A CONTESTED CASE BY THE TAXPAYER BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, TO ASSIGN BURDENS OF PROOF FOR DETERMINATION OF THE APPROPRIATENESS OF THE JEOPARDY ASSESSMENT AND ITS AMOUNT, TO PROVIDE FOR CONSEQUENCES OF VARIOUS DETERMINATIONS BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE, AND TO LIMIT JUDICIAL REVIEW TO APPEAL OF A FINAL AGENCY DETERMINATION OF THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT FOR COLLECTION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4872 -- Rep. Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE TAXPAYER TO GIVE NOTICE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE THAT IT QUALIFIES FOR THE EXEMPTION BY INVESTING AT LEAST THIRTY-FIVE MILLION DOLLARS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE TOLLING OF THE TIME LIMIT FOR ASSESSMENT OF TAXES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2680, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ISSUANCE OF AN EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE, SO AS TO ELIMINATE A CERTIFICATE ISSUED PURSUANT TO THE EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN FARM, GROVE, VINEYARD, AND GARDEN PRODUCTS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4873 -- Rep. Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-1910, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF TAXES ON MOTOR FUELS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE OR ITS DESIGNEE TO CONDUCT INSPECTIONS AND REMOVE SAMPLES OF FUEL FROM ANY VEHICLE, TANK, OR OTHER CONTAINER, INSTEAD OF LIMITING THE INSPECTION AND REMOVAL OF SAMPLES TO A PLACE WHERE THE TAXABLE FUEL IS PRODUCED, STORED, OR LOADED FOR TRANSPORT; AND BY REPEALING CHAPTERS 27 AND 29 OF TITLE 12 RELATING TO TAX ON GASOLINE AND ON OTHER MOTOR FUELS; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 28 OF TITLE 12, RELATING TO TAX ON MOTOR FUELS, SO AS TO REENACT FORMER SECTION 12- 27-405 AS SECTION 12-28-2940.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4874 -- Rep. Hawkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1960, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE AND DISPLAY OF PLACARDS THAT ALLOW HANDICAPPED PERSONS FREE PARKING PRIVILEGES, SO AS TO DELETE THE ONE DOLLAR FEE FOR EACH PLACARD.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4875 -- Rep. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 33-1-400, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN THE CORPORATE CODE, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION OF ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION, AND TO AMEND SECTION 33-7-220, RELATING TO VOTING BY PROXY, SO AS TO PROVIDE A SHAREHOLDER MAY APPOINT A PROXY BY ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION AND THAT A COPY OR FACSIMILE TRANSMISSION OF THE ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION MAY BE USED IN ALL SITUATIONS IN WHICH AN ORIGINAL APPOINTMENT FORM IS USED. -- AMENDED TITLE

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Amended

Ratified

H. 4876 -- Reps. Huggins and Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 27, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY AND CONVEYANCES, BY ADDING CHAPTER 50 SO AS TO REQUIRE A WRITTEN PROPERTY CONDITION DISCLOSURE STATEMENT UPON THE SALE OF CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY, TO PROVIDE EXEMPTIONS FROM THIS REQUIREMENT, TO IMPOSE DUTIES ON OWNERS AND BROKERS IN REGARD TO THESE REQUIREMENTS, TO AUTHORIZE THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION TO PERFORM SPECIFIC DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS IN REGARD TO THESE DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL PENALTIES AND OTHER REMEDIES UPON VIOLATION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4877 -- Reps. Kelley, Keegan, Quinn and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 33-42-75, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE INTEREST OF A MANUFACTURER, BREWER, OR IMPORTER OF BEER LICENSED IN THIS STATE IN A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ACQUIRE A LICENSED BEER WHOLESALER.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4878 -- Reps. Davenport and Walker: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AND EXPRESSING THE GRATITUDE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE STUDENTS OF BOILING SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL FOR DEMONSTRATING THE VERY EXCELLENCE THAT THE STATE IS STRIVING TO MAKE A REALITY IN ALL SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOLS AND ENCOURAGING EACH STUDENT TO CONTINUE TO BE A SOURCE OF GREAT PRIDE AS THEY GRADUATE AND BECOME AMBASSADORS OF SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE STATE.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4879 -- Reps. Davenport and Walker: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE GRATITUDE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND STAFF OF SPARTANBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE RECOGNITION OF BOILING SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL AS A CAROLINA FIRST PALMETTO'S FINEST INSTITUTION AND WHO CREATE THE RICH LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WHICH IS THE KEY TO EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4880 -- Rep. Lucas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADOPTION OF THE FEDERAL MIGRATORY BIRD TREATY ACT AND REGULATIONS, CONCERNING HUNTING MIGRATORY BIRDS AND WATERFOWL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE LEGAL SHOOTING HOURS ON DAYS THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DESIGNATES AS LESS THAN A FULL DAY FOR HUNTING DOVES IS FROM ONE-HALF HOUR BEFORE SUNRISE UNTIL TWELVE-THIRTY P.M.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4881 -- Rep. Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-770, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SHRIMP TRAWLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO HAVE ON BOARD OR TO TRAWL WITH ANY TRAWL HAVING A TOTAL FOOT ROPE LENGTH GREATER THAN TWO HUNDRED TWENTY FEET, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS OF THIS SECTION.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Request for Debate

Other proceedings

H. 4882 -- Reps. J. Smith and Lourie: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-250, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FOR TAXPAYERS OVER AGE SIXTY-FIVE, TOTALLY AND PERMANENTLY DISABLED OR LEGALLY BLIND, SO AS TO RAISE THE EXEMPTION FROM TWENTY TO FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND TO DELETE AN OBSOLETE PROVISION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4883 -- Rep. Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEP APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF SOUTH CAROLINA FOR THEIR INVALUABLE DEDICATION AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR COMMUNITIES ON THE OCCASION OF THE "YOUTH OF THE YEAR CELEBRATION" APRIL 5 AND 6, 2000, AND TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE OUTSTANDING 2000 YOUTH OF THE YEAR CANDIDATES.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4884 -- Rep. J. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND RECOGNIZE MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH WILLIAMS OF RICHLAND COUNTY FOR THE WONDROUS AND JOYOUS EVENT OF CELEBRATING THEIR FIFTY- THIRD WEDDING ANNIVERSARY ON APRIL 12, 2000.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4885 -- Reps. Davenport and Walker: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE COMMUNITIES OF THE BOILING SPRINGS AREA FOR THEIR LONGSTANDING PARTNERSHIP IN EXCELLENCE WITH BOILING SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL WHICH HAS BEEN HONORED BY RECEIVING THE CAROLINA FIRST PALMETTO'S FINEST AWARD FOR THE YEAR 2000.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4886 -- Reps. Harvin and Kennedy: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SORROW AT THE DEATH OF MR. ERNEST BLACKWELL, JR., OF CLARENDON COUNTY, AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4887 -- Rep. Hayes: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME ROAD S-17-316 IN DILLON COUNTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS WILLAMETTE ROAD, BETWEEN SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 34 AND ROAD S-17-23 "A. W. 'RED' BETHEA ROAD" AND PLACE APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ON THIS ROAD REFLECTING THIS DESIGNATION.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

Adopted

H. 4888 -- Reps. Battle, Barfield, Hayes, Sharpe and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS GENERALLY INCLUDING THE EXEMPTION FOR THE SALE OF NATURAL GAS, LP GAS, AND ELECTRICITY TO PRODUCE CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS OR ANIMALS SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH EXEMPTION ALSO INCLUDES THE SALE OF PROPANE GAS FOR THIS PURPOSE AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE SALE OF THESE GASES OR ELECTRICITY TO PRODUCE TOBACCO PLANTS IN GREENHOUSES THAT WILL SUBSEQUENTLY BE REPLANTED IS ALSO EXEMPT FROM THE SALES TAX.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4889 -- Reps. Cooper, Altman, Cato, Klauber, Sharpe and Trotter: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-23-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A CONVICTED FELON TO CARRY A CONCEALED WEAPON, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY; TO REPEAL SECTION 16-23-20, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS TO THE PROVISION THAT PROHIBITS A PERSON FROM CARRYING A CONCEALED OR NONCONCEALED PISTOL; AND TO REPEAL ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 31, TITLE 23, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF CONCEALED WEAPON PERMITS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4890 -- Rep. Barfield: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SIX MEMBERS REPRESENTING THE CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS TO BE ELECTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY RATHER THAN BEING NOMINATED FOR APPOINTMENT BY THE GOVERNOR BASED ON AN ELECTION IN WHICH ALL PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS IN THE STATE MAY PARTICIPATE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4891 -- Reps. Bales, Scott, Martin, Allen, Hayes, Howard and Maddox: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-1140 AND 9-11-50, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ESTABLISHING SERVICE CREDIT FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO ALLOW UP TO ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY DAYS OF UNUSED SICK LEAVE TO BE USED TO QUALIFY FOR THE CREDITED SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE RETIREMENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-1-400, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SICK LEAVE FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM NINETY TO ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY THE NUMBER OF SICK LEAVE DAYS THAT MAY BE ACCUMULATED.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4892 -- Reps. Wilkins, McMahand and F. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 602 OF 1992, RELATING TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THE ANNUAL BUDGET AND TAX MILLAGE FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF GREENVILLE COUNTY MUST BE DETERMINED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD MAY ALSO RAISE THE SCHOOL MILLAGE AS NECESSARY, BUT AT A RATE NOT TO EXCEED FOUR MILLS IN ANY ONE YEAR, TO MAINTAIN A TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE EQUAL TO THE SALARY SCHEDULE OF ANY OTHER SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THIS STATE.

Introduced and Committed

Co-Sponsor Removed

Co-Sponsor Removed

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Amended

Senate Amendments Amended

Senate Amendments Amended

Proposed Amendment

Recalled

Debate Adjourned

Debate Adjourned

Point of Order

Point of Order

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Conference Committee

Message to Senate

Message from Senate

Message from Senate

H. 4893 -- Reps. Neilson, J. Hines, Inabinett and Lucas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE STATE SALES TAX, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE EXEMPTION FOR MACHINES USED TO MANUFACTURE, PROCESS, RECYCLE, COMPOUND, MINE, OR QUARRY TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR SALE THOSE MACHINES NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS FOR THE PREVENTION OR ABATEMENT OF POLLUTION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4894 -- Reps. McGee, Breeland and McKay: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-150, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PATRIOTISM WEEK.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4895 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, Harrison, Quinn, D. Smith, Harrell, Allison, Sandifer, Tripp, Webb, Campsen, Littlejohn, Robinson and Woodrum: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT, BY ADDING CHAPTER 10 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA HERITAGE ACT OF 2000" WHICH PROVIDES THAT AS OF A SPECIFIED DATE, ONLY THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FLAG MAY FLY ATOP THE DOME OF THE STATE HOUSE AND BE DISPLAYED WITHIN THE STATE HOUSE, WHICH STIPULATES ON THIS DATE WHERE CERTAIN FLAGS OF THE CONFEDERACY SHALL BE FLOWN OR BE DISPLAYED ON THE GROUNDS OF THE STATE CAPITOL COMPLEX, AND WHICH PROHIBITS THE REMOVAL OF THESE CONFEDERATE FLAGS ON THE STATE HOUSE GROUNDS AND THE REMOVAL, CHANGING, OR RENAMING OF ANY LOCAL OR STATE MONUMENT, MARKER, MEMORIAL, SCHOOL, OR STREET ERECTED OR NAMED IN HONOR OF THE CONFEDERACY OR THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT WITHOUT THE ENACTMENT OF A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY APPROVING SAME ADOPTED BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE MEMBERSHIP OF EACH HOUSE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 10-1-160, RELATING TO THE DISPLAY OF THE STATE FLAG ON THE STATE HOUSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE UNITED STATES FLAG SHALL ALSO BE SO DISPLAYED, THAT THESE TWO FLAGS ONLY SHALL BE DISPLAYED IN THE CHAMBERS OF EACH HOUSE AND IN CERTAIN OTHER LOCATIONS WITHIN THE STATE HOUSE, AND THAT NO OTHER FLAG MAY BE DISPLAYED IN THESE LOCATIONS OR WITHIN ANY OTHER STATE OR LOCAL BUILDING EXCEPT UNDER SPECIFIED CONDITIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION MAY NOT BE AMENDED OR REPEALED BY A SUBSEQUENT ACT WITHOUT A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF EACH HOUSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4896 -- Rep. Delleney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-1-560, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RIGHTS AND REMEDIES OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMANTS AGAINST THIRD PARTIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, IN CASES INVOLVING A PROGRESSIVE DISEASE IN WHICH A CLAIM FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION DOES NOT VEST UNTIL THE EMPLOYEE BECOMES DISABLED OR A CARRIER ADMITS LIABILITY, AND A THIRD PARTY ACTION IS LIKELY TO BE BARRED BY AN APPLICABLE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS BEFORE THE EMPLOYEE'S CLAIM VESTS, AN EMPLOYEE, HIS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, OR OTHER PERSON WHO HAS A RIGHT TO RECOVER DAMAGES FOR INJURY, LOSS OF SERVICE, OR DEATH FROM ANY PERSON OTHER THAN THE EMPLOYER, MAY INSTITUTE AN ACTION AT LAW AGAINST THIRD PARTIES BEFORE AN AWARD FOR THE DISEASE IS MADE AND PROSECUTE IT TO ITS FINAL DETERMINATION WITHOUT BEING BARRED FROM RECEIVING WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS FOR THE DISEASE WHEN THE CLAIM VESTS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4897 -- Reps. Knotts, Koon, Frye, Gamble, Huggins, Riser and Stuart: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION SALUTING WAYNE WILSON OF LEXINGTON COUNTY FOR HIS TWENTY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING, DEDICATED SERVICE AS POLICE CHIEF OF THE TOWN OF SOUTH CONGAREE.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4898 -- Reps. Meacham-Richardson, Cato, Cooper, Davenport, Littlejohn, Loftis, Martin, Sandifer, Townsend, Trotter, Witherspoon, Young-Brickell, Hinson and Altman: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADVISORY REFERENDUM TO BE HELD AT THE SAME TIME AS THE 2000 GENERAL ELECTION TO ASCERTAIN THE WISHES OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THIS STATE AS TO WHETHER OR NOT THE CONFEDERATE BATTLE FLAG SHOULD CONTINUE TO BE FLOWN ABOVE THE STATE HOUSE, AND CONTINUE TO BE DISPLAYED ABOVE THE ROSTRUM IN THE CHAMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THIS REFERENDUM SHALL BE CONDUCTED AND THE COST THEREOF PAID.

Introduced and Committed

Co-Sponsor Added

Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4899 -- Reps. Campsen, Harrell, Limehouse and Whatley: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 340 OF 1967, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CHARLESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT TO SUBMIT ITS PROPOSED BUDGETS TO THE COUNTY COUNCIL FOR REVIEW ON OR BEFORE JUNE THIRTIETH OF EACH YEAR, TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY COUNCIL TO COMMENT AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET TO WHICH THE BOARD MUST RESPOND IN WRITING WHILE LEAVING AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT OR REJECT THESE COMMENTS OR RECOMMENDATIONS WITHIN THE BOARD'S DISCRETION, TO DEVOLVE FROM THE CHARLESTON COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION TO THE CHARLESTON COUNTY COUNCIL THE AUTHORITY TO LEVY IN EXCESS OF NINETY MILLS IN PROPERTY TAXES FOR SCHOOL OPERATIONS, AND TO REQUIRE THIS APPROVAL BY ORDINANCE.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

Recorded vote

Recorded vote

Amended

Proposed Amendment

Proposed Amendment

Proposed Amendment

Proposed Amendment

Proposed Amendment

Proposed Amendment

Proposed Amendment

Debate Adjourned

Debate Adjourned

Debate Adjourned

Request for Debate

Reconsidered

H. 4900 -- Reps. Hayes, Battle, Hinson, Miller, Robinson, Stille and Young-Brickell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-2740 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY UPON WRITTEN OR ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION FROM THE COUNTY TREASURER TO SUSPEND THE DRIVER'S LICENSE AND MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION OF PERSONS WHO ARE DELINQUENT IN PAYING PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES ON A MOTOR VEHICLE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4901 -- Rep. Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-10-20, 12-10-30, AS AMENDED, 12-10- 50, AS AMENDED, 12-10-60, AS AMENDED, 12-10-80, AS AMENDED, 12- 10-81, AND 12-10-100, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ALL RELATING TO THE ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT OF 1995, SO AS TO DEFINE "JOB DEVELOPMENT CREDIT", "PRELIMINARY REVITALIZATION AGREEMENT", "REVITALIZATION AGREEMENT", AND "QUALIFYING EXPENDITURES", TO PROVIDE FOR DETERMINATION OF CREDITS WHEN A REVITALIZATION AGREEMENT IS AMENDED, TO REQUIRE CERTIFICATION BY THE ADVISORY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THAT THE MINIMUM EMPLOYMENT AND CAPITAL INVESTMENT LEVELS ARE MET, TO REQUIRE TEN NEW FULL-TIME JOBS WITHIN FIVE YEARS OF THE AGREEMENT, TO PROVIDE FOR A CLAIM OF LESS THAN TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS IN A CALENDAR YEAR, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DESIGNATION OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE PROJECT IS LOCATED, TO TOLL THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS AS TO WITHHOLDING TAXES DURING THE FIVE-YEAR PERIOD, TO PROVIDE THAT THE QUALIFYING JOB MUST BE CREATED IN THIS STATE, TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXTENSION OF THE AUDIT REPORT FILING FOR GOOD CAUSE, TO INCREASE THE GROSS WAGES AMOUNT USED TO DETERMINE THE MAXIMUM CREDIT CLAIMED, AND TO CHANGE THE DATE FOR SELECTION OF QUALIFYING BUSINESSES AND APPROVAL OF REVITALIZATION AGREEMENTS FROM MARCH 1 TO MAY 15 OF EACH YEAR; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES TAX, SO AS TO INCLUDE CERTAIN MACHINES NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS FOR PREVENTION OR ABATEMENT OF POLLUTION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4902 -- Rep. Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GENERAL EXEMPTIONS FROM PROPERTY TAXES, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE DWELLING HOUSE OF A PERMANENTLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED VETERAN IF THE VETERAN OR HIS QUALIFYING SURVIVING SPOUSE FILES A CERTIFICATE OF DISABILITY WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; TO DEFINE "DWELLING HOUSE" FOR PURPOSES OF THAT EXEMPTION AS THE DOMICILE OF THE QUALIFYING PERSON AND TO INCLUDE THE DWELLING HOUSE HELD IN TRUST FOR A BENEFICIARY WHO WOULD QUALIFY OTHERWISE FOR THE EXEMPTION AND WHO USES THE DWELLING HOUSE AS HIS DOMICILE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37- 930, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VALUATION OF PROPERTY FOR TAXATION, BY ALLOWING A MANUFACTURER WHO USES A CLASS 100 OR BETTER CLEAN ROOM AN ANNUAL DEPRECIATION ALLOWANCE OF TEN PERCENT INSTEAD OF ALLOWANCES TO WHICH IT OTHERWISE WOULD BE ENTITLED; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 12-43-280 AND 12-43-290 RELATING TO THE LIMITATION ON THE INCREASE IN AD VALOREM TAX AS A RESULT OF EQUALIZATION AND REASSESSMENT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 4-12-30, AS AMENDED, AND 12-44-130, BOTH RELATING TO THE MINIMUM INVESTMENT REQUIRED FOR QUALIFICATION FOR PAYMENT OF A FEE IN LIEU OF PROPERTY TAXES, SO AS TO DELETE SPECIFIC REFERENCES TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNT OF FIVE MILLION DOLLARS; TO AMEND CHAPTER 10, TITLE 4, RELATING TO LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX, BY ADDING SECTION 4- 10-67 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEPOSIT AND DISTRIBUTION OF LOCAL OPTION USE TAX FUNDS COLLECTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-2810, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITION OF "MOTOR CARRIER" SO AS TO INCLUDE CERTAIN FARM VEHICLES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-2840, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX RETURNS OF MOTOR CARRIERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT OR APPEAL OF A PROPOSED ASSESSMENT ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO TIMELY FILE A RETURN OR PAY A TAX DUE; TO AMEND CHAPTER 37 OF TITLE 12, RELATING TO ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-2842 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REGISTRATION AND FILING BY MOTOR CARRIERS AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO INFORM A MOTOR CARRIER OF REGISTRATION AND FILING REQUIREMENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TO SUPPLY FORMS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 12-37-2845, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR FAILURE OF A MOTOR CARRIER TO FILE A RETURN AND PAY TAX DUE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4903 -- Rep. Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-85, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TIME LIMITATIONS FOR ASSESSMENT OF TAXES OR FEES, SO AS TO DISTINGUISH BETWEEN A TAX AND A PENALTY NOT ASSOCIATED WITH ASSESSMENT OF A TAX AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DETERMINATION AND ASSESSMENT OF CERTAIN TAXES AND FOR A CLAIM FOR REFUND RESULTING FROM AN ADJUSTMENT BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE BEFORE ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY DAYS OF NOTICE OF THE ADJUSTMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4904 -- Rep. Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-2-75, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SIGNATORIES TO TAX RETURNS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SIGNATURE BY THE MANAGER OR AUTHORIZED GENERAL PARTNER OF A PARTNERSHIP RETURN AND FOR SIGNATURE BY AN AUTHORIZED OFFICER OR OWNER OF AN ENTITY OTHER THAN A CORPORATION, PARTNERSHIP, OR TRUST AND ESTATE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS FOR SIGNING, INCLUDING FILING AND DEPOSITING SIGNATURES WITH AND KEEPING OR FORWARDING SIGNATURES BY A THIRD PARTY; BY ADDING SECTION 12-4-780 TO CHAPTER 4, TITLE 12 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENTS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE BY CREDIT CARD; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-4910, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERSONS AND ENTITIES REQUIRED TO MAKE A STATE INCOME TAX RETURN, SO AS TO INCLUDE AN INDIVIDUAL WHOSE FEDERAL FILING STATUS IS MARRIED, FILING SEPARATELY, AND WHOSE SPOUSE DOES NOT ITEMIZE DEDUCTIONS AMONG THOSE WHO MUST FILE IF THEY HAVE A GROSS INCOME OF A CERTAIN SUM, WITHOUT REGARD TO ANY REDUCTION FOR THE RETIREMENT INCOME DEDUCTION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-8-550, RELATING TO WITHHOLDING OF PAYMENTS MADE TO A NONRESIDENT, SO AS TO EXEMPT PAYMENTS MADE ON PURCHASE ORDERS FOR TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY WHEN NOT ACCOMPANIED BY SERVICES PERFORMED IN THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-8-580, RELATING TO WITHHOLDING INCOME TAX BY THE BUYER OF REAL PROPERTY OR ASSOCIATED TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM A NONRESIDENT SELLER, SO AS TO EXCLUDE THE SALE OF A PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE FROM THE DESCRIPTION OF A "SALE"; TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-35, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MORATORIUM ON STATE CORPORATE INCOME TAXES FOR JOB CREATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CALCULATION OF THE STATE AVERAGE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE BASED ON THE TWO MOST RECENT CALENDAR YEARS OF AVAILABLE DATA INSTEAD OF THE LAST TWO COMPLETED CALENDAR YEARS; TO AMEND CHAPTER 6, TITLE 12, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX ACT, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-5095 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ROUNDING TO THE NEAREST WHOLE DOLLAR OF AMOUNTS OF FILED RETURNS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-550, RELATING TO THE DURATION OF VALIDITY OF A RETAIL SALES LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DETERMINING IF A RETAILER IS CONTINUING IN THE SAME BUSINESS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36- 2670, RELATING TO ADMINISTRATION OF OATHS AND TAKING ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH TAX RETURNS OR REPORTS, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES FROM "COMMISSIONERS" AND "COMMISSION" TO "DIRECTOR" AND "DEPARTMENT"; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN EFFECTIVE DATES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-44-160, RELATING TO LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER 44, THE "FEE IN LIEU TAX SIMPLIFICATION ACT OF 1997", SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A PROCEDURE FOR QUALIFICATION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY FOR PAYMENT OF A FEE IN LIEU OF TAXES PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 12 OF TITLE 4 OR SECTION 4-29-67 IF THE FEE IN LIEU OF TAX SIMPLIFICATION ACT IS DETERMINED TO BE UNCONSTITUTIONAL OR OTHERWISE ILLEGAL; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-25, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INTEREST DUE ON LATE TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CALCULATION OF THE INTEREST AMOUNT DUE WHEN NO RETURN IS REQUIRED ON A CERTAIN DATE; TO AMEND SECTION 12- 54-43, RELATING TO CIVIL PENALTIES AND DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH TAX COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT, SO AS TO DELETE THE MINIMUM PENALTY OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS OR ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE TAX OWED AS PRESCRIBED FOR FAILURE TO FILE A RETURN FOR TAX WITHIN SIXTY DAYS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-100, RELATING TO EXAMINATION OF A TAXPAYER'S RECORDS, EQUIPMENT, AND LICENSES IN ENFORCEMENT OF THE STATE'S TAX LAWS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, OR HIS AGENT, HAS ACCESS TO THE TAXPAYER'S PLACE OF BUSINESS, TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY, FACILITIES, COMPUTERS, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, AND ELECTRONIC DATA IN ADDITION TO RECORDS, EQUIPMENT, AND LICENSES, TO REQUIRE THAT THE TAXPAYER FACILITATE THE EXAMINATION, AND TO ALLOW THE DIRECTOR TO USE REASONABLE AUDIT METHODS, INCLUDING SAMPLING; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-227, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO OUT-OF-STATE COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT TAXES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO REFUND SERVICES FEES TO A COLLECTION AGENCY IF IT REMITS GROSS FUNDS AND TO CHANGE "COMMISSION" TO "DEPARTMENT"; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-240, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DISCLOSURE OF RECORDS AND FILINGS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, SO AS TO ALLOW DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION FILED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACCOMMODATIONS TAX AND THE TOURISM ADMISSIONS TAX; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-3370, RELATING TO BOND REQUIREMENTS FOR APPEAL OF A DECISION PURSUANT TO THE REVENUE PROCEDURES ACT, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE BOND COVER PENALTY AMOUNTS; TO AMEND SECTION 26-5-20, RELATING TO THE PURPOSES OF THE ELECTRONIC COMMERCE ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A FURTHER PURPOSE OF THE ACT IS TO FACILITATE AND PROMOTE INTERSTATE AND INTERNATIONAL USE OF ELECTRONIC COMMERCE AND ONLINE GOVERNMENT; TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 5 OF TITLE 26, RELATING TO THE ELECTRONIC COMMERCE ACT AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES AND RECORDS, BY ADDING SECTION 26-5-370 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES OR RECORDS FROM OTHER JURISDICTIONS HAVING COMMENSURATE REQUIREMENTS AND WHICH GRANT RECIPROCAL RECOGNITION TO ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES OR RECORDS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA MUST BE AFFORDED THE SAME STATUS, EFFECT, VALIDITY, AND ENFORCEABILITY AS THOSE RECOGNIZED UNDER SOUTH CAROLINA'S ELECTRONIC COMMERCE ACT; TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 26, RELATING TO THE ELECTRONIC COMMERCE ACT, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICABILITY OF THE COMPUTER CRIME ACT TO THE ELECTRONIC COMMERCE ACT; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 12-4-755 RELATING TO APPEAL OF A PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION DENIAL.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4905 -- Rep. Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 45, TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COUNTY TREASURERS, BY ADDING SECTION 12-45-420, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A COMMITTEE COMPOSED OF THE COUNTY TREASURER, COUNTY AUDITOR, AND COUNTY ASSESSOR TO ADDRESS AN ERRONEOUS PENALTY LEVIED AGAINST PROPERTY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-217, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROPERTY REASSESSMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR POSTPONEMENT OF APPROVAL OF THE REASSESSMENT PROGRAM IF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REVISED PROPERTY VALUATIONS IS POSTPONED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LEVY OF EXECUTION AND SALE OF PROPERTY FOR DELINQUENT TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROPERTY MAY BE PARTITIONED BEFORE THE SALE BUT TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT OF PARTITION OF DIVISIBLE PROPERTY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4906 -- Rep. Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-90, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REDEMPTION OF REAL PROPERTY SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT INTEREST ON THE WHOLE AMOUNT OF THE TAX SALE BID ACCRUES AT THE RATE OF THREE, SIX, NINE, OR TWELVE PERCENT, INCREASING BY THREE PERCENTAGE POINTS FOR EACH SUCCESSIVE THREE MONTHS OF THE REDEMPTION PERIOD, AND TO PROVIDE THAT INTEREST DUE MAY NOT EXCEED THE BID ON THE PROPERTY SUBMITTED BY THE FORFEITED LAND COMMISSION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4907 -- Rep. Fleming: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-6845, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION FACILITIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MUST ASSUME THE TOTAL COST FOR PREADJUDICATORY DETENTION OF EACH JUVENILE IN A DEPARTMENT OPERATED FACILITY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4908 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-9-740 SO AS TO ESTABLISH SOUTH CAROLINA YOUTH HUNTING DAYS FOR CERTAIN GAME SPECIES AND TO SPECIFY REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR PARTICIPATION.

Introduced and Committed

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Recalled

Debate Adjourned

Request for Debate

Point of Order

H. 4909 -- Rep. Bales: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORIZATION TO CONDUCT A REFERENDUM TO DETERMINE A CHANGE IN THE FORM OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT, NUMBER OF COUNTY COUNCIL MEMBERS, OR METHODS OF ELECTION, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A REFERENDUM TO BE HELD TO CHANGE THE METHODS OF ELECTION OF COUNTY COUNCILS AND PROVIDE FOR AND LIMIT THE ALTERNATE METHODS OF ELECTION WHICH MAY BE ESTABLISHED.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4910 -- Rep. Bales: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 13, TITLE 7, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 2 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN ELECTION TO BE CONDUCTED IN EVERY ODD-NUMBERED YEAR TO FILL SEATS OF ALL ELECTED BODIES WHOSE ELECTIONS TO FILL THOSE SEATS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW AT A TIME OTHER THAN AT THE TIME OF THE GENERAL ELECTION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4911 -- Rep. G. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-702 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE TAPESTRY "FROM THE MOUNTAINS TO THE SEA" AS THE OFFICIAL STATE TAPESTRY.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Other proceedings

Ratified

H. 4912 -- Reps. Hayes and Bales: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-2675, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LEVYING OF TAXES ON A MOTOR VEHICLE TO WHICH A LICENSE PLATE HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED FROM ANOTHER MOTOR VEHICLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO TAX MAY BE LEVIED ON THE MOTOR VEHICLE TO WHICH THE LICENSE PLATE WAS TRANSFERRED UNTIL THE LICENSE PLATE EXPIRES AND THE TITLE AND REGISTRATION TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE FROM WHICH THE LICENSE PLATE WAS REMOVED IS TRANSFERRED TO A NEW OWNER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1290, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF A LICENSE PLATE PREVIOUSLY ASSIGNED TO A VEHICLE OWNER OR LESSEE FOR ONE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER VEHICLE OWNED OR LEASED BY THE SAME PERSON, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT MAY COMPLETE THE TRANSFER, THE TITLE AND REGISTRATION TO THE VEHICLE FROM WHICH THE LICENSE PLATE WAS REMOVED IS TRANSFERRED TO A NEW OWNER.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4913 -- Rep. Govan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-155 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AS OF A SPECIFIED DATE, ONLY THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FLAG MAY FLY ATOP THE DOME OF THE STATE HOUSE AND BE DISPLAYED WITHIN THE STATE HOUSE, AND TO PROVIDE ON THIS DATE WHERE CERTAIN FLAGS OF THE CONFEDERACY MAY BE DISPLAYED ON THE GROUNDS OF THE STATE CAPITOL COMPLEX OR IN A STATE MUSEUM; AND TO AMEND SECTION 10-1-160, RELATING TO THE DISPLAY OF THE STATE FLAG ON THE STATE HOUSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE UNITED STATES FLAG SHALL ALSO BE SO DISPLAYED, THAT THESE TWO FLAGS ONLY SHALL BE DISPLAYED IN THE CHAMBERS OF EACH HOUSE AND IN OTHER LOCATIONS WITHIN THE STATE HOUSE, AND THAT OTHER FLAGS NOT OF THE CONFEDERACY MAY BE DISPLAYED IN THE CHAMBER OF EACH HOUSE AS DIRECTED BY THAT RESPECTIVE BODY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4914 -- Reps. Huggins and Rhoad: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO ALL SPORTS COACH DICK WELDON, FORMERLY OF BAMBERG, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND NOW A RESIDENT OF LEXINGTON COUNTY, ON THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2000, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND COMMENDED FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING HIS CAREER AS A FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL, AND BASEBALL COACH.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4915 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A HOUSE RESOLUTION JOINING THE FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF THE REVEREND RENA G. THOMPSON, A NATIVE OF COLUMBIA AND RESIDENT OF PHILADELPHIA, IN THE CELEBRATION OF THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF HER ORDINATION INTO THE MINISTRY AND HER FIFTY YEARS OF SERVICE IN AND THROUGH JESUS CHRIST.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4916 -- Reps. Carnell, Klauber, Parks, Taylor, Wilder, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING DR. WILLIAM C. (BILL) MORAN FOR HIS OUTSTANDING, DEDICATED SERVICE AS PRESIDENT OF LANDER UNIVERSITY, AND WISHING HIM SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS FOLLOWING HIS RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4917 -- Rep. Bailey: A HOUSE RESOLUTION GRANTING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ON A DATE AND AT A TIME AS DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, TO THE DORCHESTER ACADEMY FOOTBALL TEAM, COACHES, SUPPORT PERSONNEL, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED FOR WINNING THE 1999 SCISAA CLASS AAA STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4918 -- Rep. Allen: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE SPEECH AND DEBATE TEAM OF T. L. HANNA HIGH SCHOOL OF ANDERSON ON WINNING THE ANNUAL SOUTH CAROLINA SPEECH AND DEBATE TOURNAMENT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4919 -- Reps. Walker and Whipper: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MR. JAY PATEL OF NORTH CHARLESTON FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE FOR A TERM OF TWO YEARS AS ONE OF THIRTY-THREE DIRECTORS OF LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4920 -- Rep. Battle: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE HONORABLE D. LESLIE TINDAL, COMMISSIONER FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ON BEING CHOSEN TO RECEIVE THE 2000 FOOD INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA (FIA OF SC) LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4921 -- Reps. Inabinett, Allen, Allison, Bailey, Barrett, Bowers, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Carnell, Clyburn, Cooper, Dantzler, Edge, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrison, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Keegan, Kelley, Kirsh, Knotts, Koon, Leach, Lee, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, McMahand, Miller, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Rhoad, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Tripp, Walker, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Witherspoon and W. McLeod: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE AND URGE THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO INVEST IN RURAL AMERICA'S FUTURE AND REVAMP THE NATION'S FARM AND RURAL POLICIES TO ENSURE NO ONE IS LEFT BEHIND DURING THIS TIME OF HISTORIC PROSPERITY BY PASSING A FARM BILL THAT WILL ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF FARMERS, RANCHERS, AND RURAL COMMUNITIES IDENTIFIED BY THE RECENT "RALLY FOR RURAL AMERICA".

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Co-Sponsor Added

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

Adopted

H. 4922 -- Reps. Allison, Davenport and Hawkins: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS WHO RESIDE IN AND ATTEND A PUBLIC SCHOOL IN SPARTANBURG, CHARLESTON, AIKEN, AND BEAUFORT COUNTIES WHO PARTICIPATE IN INTERSCHOLASTIC SOCCER OR AS A MEMBER OF A SCHOOL SOCCER SQUAD MAY PARTICIPATE IN ORGANIZED SOCCER WHICH IS INDEPENDENT OF THE CONTROL OF THE SCHOOL UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL OR STUDENT IN THOSE SCHOOLS IS NOT INELIGIBLE FOR PARTICIPATION IN INTERSCHOLASTIC SOCCER BECAUSE OF THE PARTICIPATION OF THE STUDENT OF THE SCHOOL AS A MEMBER OF AN ORGANIZED SOCCER TEAM INDEPENDENT OF THE SCHOOL'S CONTROL AND TO EXCUSE FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN UP TO FOUR SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF ANY SCHOOL OF THE DARLINGTON, CHESTERFIELD, AND HORRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS DURING SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED. -- AMENDED TITLE

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Point of Order

Point of Order

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Concurrence and Enrolled

Ratified

H. 4923 -- Reps. Wilkes, Bowers, Harvin, Hayes, M. McLeod, Rhoad and Woodrum: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-21-1300, SO AS TO PROHIBIT A BINGO DISTRIBUTOR FROM OFFERING OR EXTENDING CREDIT FOR BINGO SUPPLIES FOR MORE THAN THIRTY DAYS AND TO REQUIRE A BINGO DISTRIBUTOR TO NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE IF THE DISTRIBUTOR HAS NOT RECEIVED PAYMENT IN FULL FOR BINGO SUPPLIES WITHIN THIRTY-FIVE DAYS OF DELIVERY; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-21-3920, 12-21-3950, 12-21-3990, 12-21-4000, 12-21-4020, 12-21- 4080, AND 12-21-4090, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, PROMOTERS' LICENSES, MANNER OF PLAY, PROCEDURES, BINGO LICENSES AND LICENSE TAXES, DUTIES OF PROMOTERS, AND MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTING OF FUNDS FOR PURPOSES OF THE BINGO TAX ACT OF 1996, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS, REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO ACT ON AN APPLICATION FOR A PROMOTER'S LICENSE WITHIN FORTY-FIVE RATHER THAN THIRTY DAYS, REVISE CONDUCT OF THE GAME OF BINGO, TO APPLY THE ADDITIONAL TAX ON GROSS PROCEEDS IN EXCESS OF TWICE THE PRIZE FOR THAT SESSION TO A QUARTERLY AVERAGE OF SUCH PROCEEDS, TO ELIMINATE THE CLASS AA BINGO LICENSE, TO INCREASE THE LICENSE FEE ON A CLASS B LICENSE FROM EIGHT TO TWELVE THOUSAND DOLLARS, TO ALLOW SIX RATHER THAN THREE SESSIONS A WEEK AND PROHIBIT SESSIONS ON CERTAIN HOLIDAYS FOR A CLASS B LICENSE, TO DELETE ENTRANCE FEES FROM THE AMOUNTS DEDUCTED FROM GROSS PROCEEDS IN A PROMOTER'S PAYMENT TO A CHARITY, AND TO ALLOW LOAN PROCEEDS TO COVER A DEFICIT TO BE DEPOSITED IN A BINGO ACCOUNT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4924 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CHAPTER 25, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION AND SCHOOL TEACHERS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 SO AS TO PROVIDE A SYSTEM FOR THE REMEDIATION OF TEACHERS' BASIC SKILLS WHICH ARE DETERMINED TO BE SUBSTANDARD.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4925 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 11, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 49 SO AS TO ENACT THE "TOBACCO SETTLEMENT REVENUE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY ACT" PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STATE INSTRUMENTALITY TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS FROM TOBACCO PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS UNDER THE MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THIS STATE AND TOBACCO PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, POWERS, AND DUTIES RELATING TO THE RECEIPT, ALLOCATION, SECURITIZATION, AND DISPOSITION OF THESE PAYMENTS; TO AUTHORIZE THE AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS FOR AUTHORIZED PURPOSES TO BE SECURED BY AND PAID SOLELY FROM THESE PAYMENTS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISPOSITION OF THESE PAYMENTS NOT NEEDED FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE INSTRUMENTALITY OR FOR DEBT SERVICE ON THE BONDS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-23-10, 8-13-770, AND 15-78-60, ALL AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF STATE AGENCY FOR PURPOSES OF COVERAGE AND EXEMPTION FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT, THE BOARDS ON WHICH MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY SERVE, AND THE EXCEPTIONS TO THE WAIVER OF IMMUNITY UNDER THE TORT CLAIMS ACT, SO AS TO EXEMPT THE AUTHORITY FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT, TO ALLOW MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO SERVE ON THE AUTHORITY, AND TO ADD AN EXCEPTION TO THE TORT CLAIMS ACT FOR THE ACTIONS OF THE AUTHORITY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4926--Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT INSPECTION FEES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2458, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Debate Adjourned

H. 4927--Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO X-RAYS (TITLE B), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2480, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Other proceedings

Ratified

H. 4928 -- Reps. McKay, McGee, H. Brown, G. Brown, Askins, Canty, Hamilton, M. Hines, Leach, Law and Loftis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-335 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE AN OBJECT CONTAINING THE WORDS OF THE TEN COMMANDMENTS TO THE DISPLAYED ON REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT ALONG WITH OTHER DOCUMENTS OF HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE THAT HAVE FORMED AND INFLUENCED THE UNITED STATES LEGAL OR GOVERNMENTAL SYSTEM.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4929 -- Rep. Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-4960, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FORM OF THE STATE INCOME TAX RETURN SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A SCHEDULE FOR FILING UNEMPLOYMENT TAXES WITH THE STATE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION ON AN ANNUAL BASIS WITH A TAXPAYER'S STATE INCOME TAX RETURN USING THE SCHEDULE AS DEVELOPED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND THE COMMISSION, AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO FORWARD THE APPROPRIATE RETURN AMOUNT TO THE COMMISSION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4930 -- Rep. Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 11, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SHRIMP, BY ADDING SECTION 50-5-1102, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2000, NO PERSON LICENSED AS A COMMERCIAL SALTWATER FISHERMAN OR AS A WHOLESALE SEAFOOD DEALER MAY OBTAIN A SHRIMP BAITING LICENSE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4931 -- Rep. Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 45, TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COUNTY TREASURERS, BY ADDING SECTION 12-45-420, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A COMMITTEE COMPOSED OF THE COUNTY TREASURER, COUNTY AUDITOR, AND COUNTY ASSESSOR TO ADDRESS AN ERRONEOUS PENALTY LEVIED AGAINST PROPERTY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-217, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROPERTY REASSESSMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR POSTPONEMENT OF APPROVAL OF THE REASSESSMENT PROGRAM IF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REVISED PROPERTY VALUATIONS IS POSTPONED; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE SO AS TO ENACT THE REAL PROPERTY TAX LIABILITY ACT; TO AMEND CHAPTER 45, TITLE 12, RELATING TO COUNTY TREASURERS, BY ADDING SECTION 12-45-78 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A REFUND OF OVERPAYMENT OF REAL PROPERTY TAX RESULTING FROM THE GRANTING OF THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION OR RESIDENTIAL CLASSIFICATION MUST BE PAID TO THE OWNER OF RECORD AT THE TIME OF THE EXEMPTION OR CLASSIFICATION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-610, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LIABILITY FOR TAXES ON REAL ESTATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR LIABILITY OF THE OWNER OR CARETAKER OF RECORD AS OF DECEMBER THIRTY-FIRST PRECEDING THE TAX YEAR; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LEVY OF EXECUTION AND SALE OF PROPERTY FOR DELINQUENT TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR EXECUTION AGAINST PROPERTY TRANSFERRED BY THE DEFAULTING TAXPAYER AND NOTICE TO THE GRANTEE OF RECORD, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROPERTY MAY BE PARTITIONED BEFORE THE SALE BUT TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT OF PARTITION OF DIVISIBLE PROPERTY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR THE SALE OF PROPERTY OF A DEFAULTING TAXPAYER, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SALE OF PROPERTY OF THE DEFAULTING TAXPAYER AND OF A GRANTEE OF THE DEFAULTING TAXPAYER; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-55, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A BID SUBMITTED BY THE FORFEITED LAND COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SALE TO THE COMMISSION IS VOIDABLE BY THE COMMISSION UPON LATER DISCOVERY THAT THE PROPERTY IS CONTAMINATED; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PAYMENT BY THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR NOTICE TO THE DEFAULTING TAXPAYER AND THE OWNER OF RECORD OF THE ISSUANCE OF THE TAX DEED; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REDEMPTION OF REAL PROPERTY SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REDEMPTION BY A LESSEE OF THE PROPERTY, IN ADDITION TO REDEMPTION BY THE DEFAULTING TAXPAYER, A MORTGAGEE, OR A JUDGMENT CREDITOR; TO PROVIDE THAT INTEREST ON THE WHOLE AMOUNT OF THE TAX SALE BID ACCRUES AT THE RATE OF THREE, SIX, NINE, OR TWELVE PERCENT, INCREASING BY THREE PERCENTAGE POINTS FOR EACH SUCCESSIVE THREE MONTHS OF THE REDEMPTION PERIOD, AND TO PROVIDE A LIMIT ON THE INTEREST DUE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO NOTICE OF THE RUNNING OF THE REDEMPTION PERIOD, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR NOTICE TO THE DEFAULTING TAXPAYER AND A PUBLICLY RECORDED GRANTEE, MORTGAGEE, OR LESSEE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A TAX TITLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TAX TITLE INCLUDE THE NAME OF A GRANTEE OF RECORD OF THE PROPERTY AND THAT AN OVERPAYMENT BE PAID WITHIN NINETY DAYS TO THE OWNER OF RECORD; TO REPEAL ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 49, TITLE 12, RELATING TO RIGHTS OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGEES; TO AMEND SECTION 59-20-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DETERMINATION OF ANNUAL ALLOCATIONS UNDER THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT AND THE AMOUNT OF LOCAL EFFORT REQUIRED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION IN PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH AVERAGE DAILY MEMBERSHIP OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL BE DETERMINED FOR PURPOSES OF THE LOCAL EFFORT REQUIRED MAY USE ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE FIGURES FOR A PARTICULAR YEAR, AND TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE AUDITED ATTENDANCE FIGURES BECOME AVAILABLE, ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AMOUNT OF LOCAL EFFORT REQUIRED THEN SHALL BE MADE TO REFLECT THE AUDITED ATTENDANCE FIGURES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-20-80, RELATING TO SCHOOL BUDGETS OF LOCAL DISTRICTS AND THE ITEMIZATION OF CERTAIN AMOUNTS REQUIRED UNDER THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN A SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES PREPARES ITS ANNUAL BUDGET AND INCLUDES IN IT A CALCULATION OF THE AMOUNT OF LOCAL EFFORT REQUIRED UNDER THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT, THIS CALCULATION SHALL BE BASED ON THE AMOUNT IN THE PREVIOUS BUDGET AND NOT ON THE AMOUNT RAISED BY THE MILLAGE LEVIED TO FUND THE AMOUNT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE MILLAGE IMPOSED TO GENERATE THIS BUDGETED DOLLAR FIGURE RESULTS IN A HIGHER DOLLAR RETURN THAN BUDGETED, THE EXCESS MUST BE HELD IN ESCROW UNTIL THE FOLLOWING YEAR AND THEN USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF MEETING THE DISTRICT'S LOCAL EFFORT REQUIREMENT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4932 -- Rep. Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE REAL PROPERTY TAX LIABILITY ACT; TO AMEND CHAPTER 45, TITLE 12, RELATING TO COUNTY TREASURERS, BY ADDING SECTION 12-45-78 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A REFUND OF OVERPAYMENT OF REAL PROPERTY TAX RESULTING FROM THE GRANTING OF THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION OR RESIDENTIAL CLASSIFICATION MUST BE PAID TO THE OWNER OF RECORD AT THE TIME OF THE EXEMPTION OR CLASSIFICATION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-610, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LIABILITY FOR TAXES ON REAL ESTATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR LIABILITY OF THE OWNER OR CARETAKER OF RECORD AS OF DECEMBER THIRTY-FIRST PRECEDING THE TAX YEAR; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LEVY OF EXECUTION AND SALE OF PROPERTY FOR DELINQUENT TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR EXECUTION AGAINST PROPERTY TRANSFERRED BY THE DEFAULTING TAXPAYER AND NOTICE TO THE GRANTEE OF RECORD; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR THE SALE OF PROPERTY OF A DEFAULTING TAXPAYER, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SALE OF PROPERTY OF THE DEFAULTING TAXPAYER AND OF A GRANTEE OF THE DEFAULTING TAXPAYER; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-55, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A BID SUBMITTED BY THE FORFEITED LAND COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SALE TO THE COMMISSION IS VOIDABLE BY THE COMMISSION UPON LATER DISCOVERY THAT THE PROPERTY IS CONTAMINATED; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PAYMENT BY THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR NOTICE TO THE DEFAULTING TAXPAYER AND THE OWNER OF RECORD OF THE ISSUANCE OF THE TAX DEED; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REDEMPTION OF REAL PROPERTY SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REDEMPTION BY A LESSEE OF THE PROPERTY, IN ADDITION TO REDEMPTION BY THE DEFAULTING TAXPAYER, A MORTGAGEE, OR A JUDGMENT CREDITOR; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO NOTICE OF THE RUNNING OF THE REDEMPTION PERIOD, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR NOTICE TO THE DEFAULTING TAXPAYER AND A PUBLICLY RECORDED GRANTEE, MORTGAGEE, OR LESSEE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A TAX TITLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TAX TITLE INCLUDE THE NAME OF A GRANTEE OF RECORD OF THE PROPERTY AND THAT AN OVERPAYMENT BE PAID WITHIN NINETY DAYS TO THE OWNER OF RECORD; AND TO REPEAL ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 49, TITLE 12, RELATING TO RIGHTS OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGEES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4933 -- Reps. Huggins and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 17, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 28, RELATING TO SEALING OF RECORDS OF CONVICTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON CONVICTED OF A FELONY OR MISDEMEANOR MAY APPLY TO THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR AN ORDER SEALING THE RECORD OF CONVICTION, TO PROVIDE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLYING FOR AN ORDER SEALING A CRIMINAL RECORD, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION IS REQUIRED TO KEEP A NONPUBLIC RECORD OF THE OFFENSE AND THE DATE THE RECORD WAS SEALED TO ENSURE THAT NO PERSON TAKES ADVANTAGE OF THE RIGHTS OF THIS SECTION MORE THAN ONCE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE NONPUBLIC RECORD IS NOT SUBJECT TO RELEASE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, OR ANY OTHER PROVISION OF LAW EXCEPT TO AUTHORIZED LAW ENFORCEMENT AND COURT OFFICIALS, TO PROVIDE THAT, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY LAW, UPON A PERSON'S CRIMINAL RECORD BEING SEALED THE PERSON IS PERMITTED TO RESPOND IN THE NEGATIVE TO ANY QUESTION INQUIRING AS TO WHETHER OR NOT THE PERSON HAS EVER BEEN CHARGED OR CONVICTED OF A CRIMINAL OFFENSE, OR TO ANY QUESTION WITH THE SAME SUBSTANTIVE CONTENT; THAT THE PERSON IS NOT REQUIRED TO DIVULGE INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE SEALED RECORD OR TO ANY MATTER CONTAINED IN THE SEALED RECORD; AND THAT CONVICTIONS FOR WHICH THE RECORDS ARE SEALED DO NOT DISQUALIFY THE PERSON FROM PURSUING OR ENGAGING IN ANY LAWFUL ACTIVITY, OCCUPATION, PROFESSION, OR CALLING, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO AN OFFENSE INVOLVING THE OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, TO A VIOLATION OF TITLE 50 OR THE REGULATIONS PROMULGATED UNDER IT FOR WHICH POINTS ARE ASSESSED, SUSPENSION PROVIDED FOR, OR ENHANCED PENALTIES FOR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES AUTHORIZED, OR TO AN OFFENSE CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 25 OF TITLE 16.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4934 -- Rep. Kelley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 37-11-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITION OF TERMS USED IN THE "STATE CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY ACT", SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "CONTINUING CARE CONTRACT" SUCH THAT ONLY THOSE COMMUNITIES THAT REQUIRE THE PAYMENT OF AN ENTRANCE FEE OR OTHER FEE IN RETURN FOR A PROMISE OF FUTURE CARE ARE SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 37-11-135, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE ACT, SO AS TO EXEMPT CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES FROM ALL PROVISIONS OF THE ACT IF PAYMENT OF AN ENTRANCE FEE IS NOT REQUIRED; AND TO ADD SECTION 37-17-10 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO SELL, MARKET, PROMOTE, ADVERTISE, OR DISTRIBUTE A CARD OR OTHER DEVICE WHICH IS NOT INSURANCE BUT WHICH OFFERS DISCOUNTS ON PRESCRIPTION DRUG PURCHASES UNLESS CERTAIN CONDITIONS ARE MET, INCLUDING REGISTRATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES AND EXCEPTIONS. -- AMENDED TITLE

Introduced and Committed

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Recalled

Point of Order

Enrolled

Conference Committee

Report of Conference Committee

Adopted

Message to Senate

Message to Senate

Message from Senate

Message from Senate

Ratified

H. 4935 -- Rep. Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 11, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SHRIMP, BY ADDING SECTION 50-5-1110, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002, WHEN TAKING SHRIMP OVER BAIT NO CAST NET MAY BE USED HAVING A MESH SIZE SMALLER THAN ONE-HALF INCH SQUARE MEASURE OR ONE INCH STRETCH MEASURE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4936 -- Rep. F. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-5-390 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ATTORNEY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE TO PAY THE DEBTS OF A CLIENT UNLESS THE ATTORNEY AND CLIENT HAVE EXECUTED A WRITTEN AGREEMENT THAT THE ATTORNEY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING CERTAIN EXPENSES OR DEBTS, OR BOTH, OF THE CLIENT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4937 -- Reps. Cato, Tripp, Easterday, Hamilton, Leach, Loftis, McMahand, F. Smith and Wilkins: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE NAME OF THE GREENVILLE MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM DISTRICT IS CHANGED TO THE GREENVILLE ARENA DISTRICT AND SHALL BE COMPOSED OF THE AREA DEFINED FOR THE GREENVILLE MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM DISTRICT AND IS VESTED WITH ALL THE POWERS, DUTIES, AND AUTHORITY VESTED IN THAT DISTRICT.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Ratified

H. 4938 -- Rep. Bailey: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING DORCHESTER ACADEMY OF ST. GEORGE ON WINNING THE 1999 SCISAA CLASS AAA STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4939 -- Reps. Cato, Tripp and Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 37, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 16, SO AS TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR A COMPANY TO OFFER PREPAID LEGAL SERVICES INCLUDING REGISTRATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, OBTAINING APPROVAL OF CONTRACTS OFFERING SUCH SERVICES, AND TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 38-1-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN TITLE 38 CONCERNING INSURANCE, SO AS TO DELETE THE DEFINITION OF LEGAL INSURANCE; BY ADDING SECTION 37-6-512 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS MAY APPOINT AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF PERSONS WITH HANDICAPS TO PROVIDE ADVICE REGARDING THE CONSUMER RIGHTS OF SUCH PERSONS ESPECIALLY AS THEY INTERACT WITH ENTITIES REGULATED BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 38- 75-510 AND 38-75-520, RELATING TO INSURANCE CONTRACTS FOR LEGAL SERVICES. -- AMENDED TITLE

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Amended

Other proceedings

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Concurrence and Enrolled

Ratified

H. 4940 -- Rep. Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 37-6-506, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION ON CONSUMER AFFAIRS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION SPECIFICALLY DEVELOP A POLICY, AND ESTABLISH RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ENFORCEMENT OF THAT POLICY, DESIGNED TO PROTECT CONSUMERS IN THIS STATE FROM PREDATORY LENDING PRACTICES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING CHECK CASHING AND DEFERRED PRESENTMENT PRACTICES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4941 -- Reps. J. Brown, Wilder, Howard, Pinckney, Breeland, Allen, Askins, Emory, Gamble, Hayes, M. Hines, Hosey, Lourie, Mack, J.M. Neal, Parks, Rutherford and Whatley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND ZENDA LEAKS, RESEARCH ASSISTANT, FOR FIVE YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE MEDICAL, MILITARY, PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HER FOR SUCCESS IN HER NEW POSITION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4942 -- Reps. Kelley, Quinn, Wilkins, Robinson, Sandifer, Seithel, Whatley, Knotts, Tripp, Allison, Rodgers, Gilham, Stuart, Gamble, Huggins, Simrill, Meacham-Richardson, Lucas, Haskins, Altman, Barfield, Barrett, H. Brown, Campsen, Cato, Chellis, Cooper, Dantzler, Davenport, Edge, Frye, Harrell, Harrison, Hawkins, Hinson, Keegan, Klauber, Koon, Law, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Martin, McGee, Rice, Riser, Sharpe, D. Smith, R. Smith, Taylor, Townsend, Trotter, Witherspoon and Young-Brickell: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA SENIOR CITIZENS HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION RELIEF ACT OF 2000", INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-250, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FOR TAXPAYERS OVER AGE SIXTY-FIVE, TOTALLY AND PERMANENTLY DISABLED OR LEGALLY BLIND, SO AS TO RAISE THE EXEMPTION FROM TWENTY TO THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4943 -- Reps. Kelley, Quinn, Wilkins, Robinson, Sandifer, Allison, Gamble, Gilham, Knotts, Rodgers, Seithel, Stuart, Tripp, Whatley, Huggins, Simrill, Meacham-Richardson, Lucas, Haskins, Altman, Barfield, Barrett, G. Brown, Campsen, Cato, Chellis, Cooper, Dantzler, Davenport, Easterday, Edge, Frye, Harrell, Harrison, Hawkins, Hinson, Keegan, Klauber, Koon, Law, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Martin, McGee, Rice, Riser, Sharpe, D. Smith, R. Smith, Taylor, Townsend, Trotter, Walker, Witherspoon and Young-Brickell: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA SENIOR CITIZENS PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT OF 2000", INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-250, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FOR TAXPAYERS SIXTY-FIVE AND OVER OR THOSE WHO ARE TOTALLY AND PERMANENTLY DISABLED OR LEGALLY BLIND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DOLLAR AMOUNT OF THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION MUST BE ADJUSTED ANNUALLY BEGINNING IN 2000 BY THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL TO REFLECT ANY PERCENTAGE INCREASE IN THE PRIOR YEAR'S CONSUMER PRICE INDEX FOR THE SOUTHEAST REGION AS PUBLISHED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-285, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF A MUNICIPALITY TO ALLOW AN ADDITIONAL UNREIMBURSED HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FROM MUNICIPAL TAXES FOR PROPERTY RECEIVING THE STATEWIDE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION ALLOWED ON THE DWELLINGS OF PERSONS WHO HAVE ATTAINED AGE SIXTY-FIVE OR WHO ARE PERMANENTLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED, SO AS TO EXTEND THIS AUTHORITY TO ALL POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE, INCLUDING SCHOOL DISTRICTS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4944 -- Reps. Loftis, Cooper, Davenport, Hinson, Leach, Littlejohn and Young-Brickell: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADVISORY REFERENDUM TO BE HELD AT THE SAME TIME AS THE 2000 GENERAL ELECTION TO ASCERTAIN THE WISHES OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THIS STATE AS TO WHETHER OR NOT THE CONFEDERATE FLAG SHOULD CONTINUE TO BE FLOWN ABOVE THE STATE HOUSE, AND CONTINUE TO BE DISPLAYED ABOVE THE ROSTRUM IN THE CHAMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE, WHETHER OR NOT THE CONFEDERATE FLAG SHOULD BE COMPLETELY REMOVED FROM THE STATE HOUSE AND STATE HOUSE GROUNDS; AND WHETHER OR NOT THE CONFEDERATE FLAG FLOWN ABOVE THE STATE HOUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND DISPLAYED ONLY AT THE CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS MONUMENT ON THE STATE HOUSE GROUNDS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THIS REFERENDUM SHALL BE CONDUCTED AND THE COST THEREOF PAID.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4945--Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO PARENTING FAMILY LITERACY, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2482, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Other proceedings

H. 4946--Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO ASSISTING, DEVELOPING, AND EVALUATING PROFESSIONAL TEACHING (ADEPT), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2483, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Other proceedings

Ratified

H. 4947 -- Rep. W. McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-250, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR PERSONS OVER AGE SIXTY-FIVE OR DISABLED PERSONS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF FAIR MARKET VALUE EXEMPTED FROM TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS TO FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS, TO PROVIDE FOR AN ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE EXEMPTION AMOUNT TO REFLECT INCREASES IN THE COST OF LIVING AS MEASURED BY THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX, AND TO DELETE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4948 -- Reps. McGee and Simrill: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT, ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT, THE CONFEDERATE BATTLE FLAG MUST BE REMOVED FROM ATOP THE STATE HOUSE, PLACED IN A SUITABLE LOCATION ON THE STATE HOUSE GROUNDS AS DETERMINED BY THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES, BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, AND APPROVED BY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY, BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-165 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FLAG SHALL FLY ATOP THE STATE HOUSE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4949 -- Reps. McGee and Simrill: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, BY ADDING SECTION 16 TO ARTICLE XVII SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO MONUMENT, MARKER, PAINTING, SCULPTURE, MEMORIAL, BUILDING, STREET, HIGHWAY, BRIDGE, OR PARK LOCATED ON PUBLIC PROPERTY OF THE STATE OR ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS WHICH IS NAMED IN HONOR OF AN INDIVIDUAL OR AS A MEMORIAL TO A HISTORIC EVENT MAY BE REMOVED OR RENAMED WITHOUT TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF EACH BRANCH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IF A STATE PROPERTY, OR TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE POLITICAL SUBDIVISION IF A LOCAL PROPERTY, AS APPROPRIATE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4950--Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, RELATING TO THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL AND THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE WITH RESPECT TO PROPERTY TAXATION AND FEES IN LIEU OF PROPERTY TAXES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2474, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Debate Adjourned

Request for Debate

Other proceedings

Reconsidered

H. 4951 -- Reps. Jennings, Askins and Battle: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-1-245 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE AMOUNT OF AN APPEAL BOND THAT MUST BE POSTED BY A DEFENDANT APPEALING A PLAINTIFF'S VERDICT ARISING FROM TOBACCO LITIGATION WHERE PUNITIVE DAMAGES WERE AWARDED.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4952 -- Reps. Limehouse, Altman, Campsen and Whatley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 24-21-645 AND 24-21-650, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BOTH RELATING TO A PAROLE ORDER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UPON A NEGATIVE DETERMINATION OF PAROLE, A PERSON CONFINED FOR COMMITTING A VIOLENT CRIME MUST HAVE HIS CASE REVIEWED EVERY FOUR YEARS INSTEAD OF TWO YEARS FOR THE PURPOSE OF A DETERMINATION OF PAROLE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4953 -- Reps. Lourie, Allen, Allison, Bailey, Breeland, J. Brown, Clyburn, Davenport, Edge, Emory, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hayes, Hosey, Inabinett, Jennings, Kirsh, Lee, Lloyd, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McGee, McKay, McMahand, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.M. Neal, Scott, Simrill, J. Smith, Stuart, Webb and Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-37-40 SO AS TO ENACT THE "UNIVERSAL NEWBORN HEARING SCREENING AND INTERVENTION ACT" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO REQUIRE NEWBORN HEARING SCREENING AND PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION ON THE IMPORTANCE OF THESE SCREENINGS; TO ESTABLISH EVALUATION AND INTERVENTION PROCEDURES AND SERVICES; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO ESTABLISH REPORTING PROCEDURES FOR THESE SCREENINGS WHICH MUST BE FOLLOWED BY HOSPITALS, AUDIOLOGISTS, AND EARLY INTERVENTIONISTS; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH MONITORING AND MEASUREMENT OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THESE SCREENINGS AND INTERVENTIONS; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH THE NEWBORN HEARING SCREENING AND INTERVENTION ADVISORY COUNCIL; AND TO PROHIBIT PERFORMING A SCREENING IF A PARENT DISSENTS BASED ON RELIGIOUS BELIEFS.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Proposed Amendment

Proposed Amendment

Debate Adjourned

Request for Debate

Point of Order

H. 4954 -- Reps. Quinn, Allison, Barfield, Barrett, Breeland, T. Brown, Cato, Clyburn, Cooper, Dantzler, Davenport, Gamble, Gourdine, Harrell, J. Hines, Kelley, Kirsh, Knotts, Koon, Leach, Lee, Littlejohn, Loftis, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, Moody-Lawrence, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Rhoad, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Simrill, Stille, Taylor, Whatley, Wilder, Stuart and W. McLeod: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A SENIOR PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF A PHARMACEUTICAL BENEFIT PROGRAM FOR A SEGMENT OF OUR STATE'S SENIOR CITIZENS, PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE, AND PROVIDE TO WHOM THE COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS MUST BE MADE BY OCTOBER 1, 2000.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Co-Sponsor Added

Co-Sponsor Added

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Debate Adjourned

Point of Order

H. 4955 -- Reps. Jennings and Cato: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING, BY ADDING ARTICLE 87 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NASCAR SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4956 -- Reps. Limehouse, Allen, Davenport and Maddox: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-3895 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A PERSON FROM OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE USING A MOBILE OR CELLULAR PHONE UNLESS THE PHONE IS USED IN A "HANDS FREE" MANNER AND TO DEFINE THIS TERM AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4957 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING DEACONESS ERNESTINE TOLES ON THE OCCASION OF THE DR. WILLIAM H. GRAY, JR., MEMORIAL CONCERT AT BRIGHT HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH IN PHILADELPHIA HONORING HER OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY AND TO BRIGHT HOPE.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4958 -- Reps. M. McLeod, Harvin, G. Brown, Canty, Woodrum and J.H. Neal: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE WILSON HALL BARONS BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM, COACHES, SUPPORT PERSONNEL, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, ON A DATE AND AT A TIME AS DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON WINNING THE SCISAA CLASS AAA BOYS BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FOR 1999-2000.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4959 -- Reps. Barfield, Edge, Law, Keegan, Kelley, Miller, Witherspoon, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AND OFFERING SINCERE APPRECIATION TO MISS LISA RABON OF HORRY COUNTY FOR HER REPRESENTATION OF OUR STATE IN THE MISS USA 2000 PAGEANT FINISHING AS A SEMI-FINALIST, AND EPITOMIZING THE VERY BEST ROLE MODEL OUR STATE CAN HAVE IN NATIONAL COMPETITION.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4960--Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COMMITTEE CREATED TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A MASS TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM FOR THE STATE.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Recorded vote

Recorded vote

Request for Debate

Request for Debate

Request for Debate

Request for Debate

Point of Order

Ratified

H. 4961 -- Rep. Wilkins: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ADOPT REVISED CODE VOLUME 5 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO THE EXTENT OF ITS CONTENTS, AS THE ONLY GENERAL PERMANENT STATUTORY LAW OF THE STATE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2000.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

Recommitted

Debate Adjourned

Debate Adjourned

Point of Order

H. 4962 -- Rep. Fleming: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY OF NOVEMBER 1, 1999, MISSED BY STUDENTS OF JONESVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF UNION COUNTY FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000 WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO WATER PROBLEMS IS EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Other proceedings

Ratified

H. 4963 -- Reps. Neilson, J. Hines and Lucas: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT, NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF LAW, UP TO FOUR SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY THE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF ANY SCHOOL OF THE DARLINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT DURING SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO ICE, SNOW, FLOODING, RESULTING HAZARDOUS ROAD CONDITIONS, OR HEATING PROBLEMS IN ANY PARTICULAR SCHOOL OF THE DISTRICT ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Other proceedings

H. 4964 -- Reps. McGee and Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-4-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE PROTECTION FROM DOMESTIC ABUSE ACT, SO AS TO ADD A DEFINITION OF ABUSE THAT INCLUDES VERBAL INTIMIDATION OR VERBAL ABUSE THAT WOULD CAUSE A REASONABLE PERSON TO FEAR FOR THE PERSON'S OR ANOTHER FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD MEMBER'S SAFETY; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 4 OF TITLE 20 BY ADDING SECTION 20-4-55, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, EVEN WHEN THE COURT FINDS NO BASIS TO ISSUE AN ORDER OF PROTECTION, THE COURT HAS THE AUTHORITY TO ISSUE A TEMPORARY ORDER ADDRESSING ISSUES APPLICABLE TO THE PARTIES AND SCHEDULE A TEMPORARY HEARING AT THE REQUEST OF EITHER PARTY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4965 -- Reps. R. Smith, Clyburn, Perry and Sharpe: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE EUGENE FRANCIS MCMANUS, M. D., UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AFTER PRACTICING PEDIATRIC MEDICINE IN AIKEN COUNTY FOR THIRTY- FOUR YEARS, DURING WHICH TIME HE WAS HONORED AS BOTH PHYSICIAN OF THE YEAR BY THE AIKEN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION AND VOLUNTEER PHYSICIAN OF THE YEAR BY THE LOWER SAVANNAH HEALTH DISTRICT.

Introduced and Committed

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4966 -- Reps. Maddox, Allen, Martin and Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-80, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN ANDERSON COUNTY, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE CERTAIN PRECINCTS AND CHANGE THE MAP DESIGNATION ON WHICH THE LINES OF THOSE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Other proceedings

Ratified

H. 4967 -- Reps. Barfield, Law, Edge, Keegan, Kelley, Miller and Witherspoon: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO MISS LISA RABON OF HORRY COUNTY ON THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2000, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON HER REPRESENTATION OF OUR STATE IN THE MISS USA 2000 PAGEANT.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4968--Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, RELATING TO NONEMERGENCY VEHICLES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2439, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Request for Debate

Request for Debate

Other proceedings

Point of Order

H. 4969--Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DISAPPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO SEPTIC TANK SITE EVALUATION FEES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2457, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced

Recommitted

H. 4970 -- Reps. Battle and M. Hines: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 607 OF 1986, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MARION COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO ACQUIRE SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND OTHER FACILITIES RELATING TO SCHOOL DISTRICT OPERATIONS, AND TO ALLOW THIS ACQUISITION BY MEANS OF A LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Ratified

H. 4971 -- Rep. Bailey: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS STUDENT ASSOCIATION TO USE THE HOUSE CHAMBER ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2000, FOR ITS MEETING AND CONFERENCE.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4972 -- Rep. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 856 OF 1964, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE WHITNEY AREA FIRE DISTRICT IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS WHICH MAY BE BORROWED BY THE DISTRICT BOARD FROM ONE HUNDRED TO FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Senate Amendments Amended

Debate Adjourned

Debate Adjourned

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Message from Senate

Ratified

H. 4973 -- Reps. Govan, Cobb-Hunter, Ott, Sharpe and Stuart: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING COACH EDWARD PELLMAN AND THE ORANGEBURG-WILKINSON HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL BRUINETTES ON THEIR THIRD GIRLS' CLASS 4-A STATE BASKETBALL CROWN, PROVING THEIR TEAM SLOGAN: "WHERE WINNING IS NOT A HABIT--IT'S A TRADITION".

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4974 -- Reps. Keegan and Miller: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 876 OF 1966, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE MURRELL'S INLET-GARDEN CITY FIRE DISTRICT IN GEORGETOWN AND HORRY COUNTIES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DISTRICT TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WITHIN ITS BOUNDARIES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Other proceedings

Ratified

H. 4975 -- Reps. Lloyd, Pinckney, Gilham and Rodgers: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE WHALE BRANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL LOCATED IN BEAUFORT COUNTY ON THE SPECIAL OCCASION OF CELEBRATING ITS FIRST ANNUAL "COMMUNITY DAY" AND TO WISH ITS ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY, STAFF, STUDENTS AND THEIR PARENTS, AND MANY SUPPORTERS MUCH SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4976 -- Rep. Harvin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND GEORGE E. CALLAWAY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AND MANY YEARS OF INVALUABLE PUBLIC SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA FORESTRY COMMISSION, AND TO WISH HIM AND HIS FAMILY MANY YEARS OF HEALTH AND HAPPINESS ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA FORESTRY COMMISSION.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4977 -- Rep. Perry: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND ANDY OSWALD, JOHN HAMILTON, AND MARK PATTERSON OF AIKEN FOR THEIR HEROIC ASSISTANCE WITHOUT REGARD TO THEIR PERSONAL SAFETY IN APPREHENDING A BURGLAR WHO HAD ROBBED AND ASSAULTED THEIR NEIGHBOR.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4978 -- Rep. Harvin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE HONORABLE BILLY HILTON OF CLARENDON COUNTY FOR HIS EXCELLENT PUBLIC SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE SUMMERTON TOWN COUNCIL.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4979 -- Rep. Harvin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE HONORABLE GILL FRIERSON OF CLARENDON COUNTY FOR HIS DEVOTED, OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE SUMMERTON TOWN COUNCIL.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4980 -- Rep. Klauber: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE GREENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL "EAGLES" FOOTBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 2000, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON CAPTURING THE CLASS AAAA STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4981 -- Reps. M. McLeod, Woodrum and Harvin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION SALUTING THE PLAYERS AND COACHES OF WILSON HALL OF SUMTER COUNTY ON CAPTURING THE 1999-2000 SCISAA 3A BOYS STATE BASKETBALL CROWN.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4982 -- Reps. J. Brown, Breeland, Clyburn, M. Hines and Pinckney: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND COMMEND THE GRADUATES OF THE ALLEN UNIVERSITY CLASS OF 1950 WHO NOW CELEBRATE THE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR GRADUATION AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON THE MANY SUCCESSES AND ACHIEVEMENTS WHICH HAVE COME TO THEM IN THEIR LIVES AS A RESULT OF THE EXCELLENT EDUCATION RECEIVED AT ALLEN UNIVERSITY.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4983 -- Reps. Howard and Rutherford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE W. J. KEENAN HIGH SCHOOL "RAIDERS" BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM OF RICHLAND COUNTY AND THEIR COACHES FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON AND ON THE OCCASION OF WINNING THE 1999-2000 CLASS AAA STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4984 -- Reps. Howard and Rutherford: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE W. J. KEENAN HIGH SCHOOL "RAIDERS" BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM, COACHES, SUPPORT PERSONNEL, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2000, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON WINNING THE 1999-2000 CLASS AAA STATE BOYS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4985 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A HOUSE RESOLUTION JOINING THE FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF THE REVEREND RENA G. THOMPSON, A NATIVE OF COLUMBIA AND RESIDENT OF PHILADELPHIA, IN THE CELEBRATION OF THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF HER ORDINATION INTO THE MINISTRY AND HER FIFTY YEARS OF SERVICE IN AND THROUGH JESUS CHRIST.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4986 -- Reps. Scott, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING NEW EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH OF RICHLAND COUNTY UPON THE CELEBRATION OF ITS NINETIETH ANNIVERSARY.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4987 -- Reps. Whatley, Breeland, Dantzler and Mack: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING STALL HIGH SCHOOL AFJROTC ON WINNING THIRD PLACE IN THE ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY CATEGORY IN THE CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON'S "CLEAN CITIES SWEEP" AS A PART OF THE "2000 GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP CONTEST".

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4988 -- Reps. Whatley, Whipper, Mack, Dantzler and Breeland: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING EQUILON LUBRICANTS OF NORTH CHARLESTON ON WINNING FIRST PLACE IN THE BUSINESS CATEGORY IN THE CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON'S "CLEAN CITIES SWEEP" AS A PART OF THE "2000 GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP CONTEST".

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4989 -- Reps. Whatley, Whipper, Mack, Dantzler and Breeland: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE EMBASSY SUITES CHARLESTON CONVENTION CENTER OF NORTH CHARLESTON ON WINNING SECOND PLACE IN THE BUSINESS CATEGORY IN THE CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON'S "CLEAN CITIES SWEEP" AS A PART OF THE "2000 GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP CONTEST".

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4990 -- Reps. Whatley, Whipper, Mack, Dantzler and Breeland: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING FAIRWINDS APARTMENTS OF NORTH CHARLESTON ON WINNING THIRD PLACE IN THE BUSINESS CATEGORY IN THE CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON'S "CLEAN CITIES SWEEP" AS A PART OF THE "2000 GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP CONTEST".

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4991 -- Rep. Hosey: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA SALKEHATCHIE CHAPTER NO. 828, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED FOR SPONSORING THE "MOVING WALL", THE HALF SCALE REPLICA OF THE VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL IN WASHINGTON, D.C., AND TO JOIN WITH THEM IN CELEBRATING THIS MEMORIAL.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4992 -- Rep. Hosey: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA SALKEHATCHIE CHAPTER NO. 828 FOR SPONSORING THE "MOVING WALL", THE HALF SCALE REPLICA OF THE VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL IN WASHINGTON, D.C. AND TO JOIN THEM IN CELEBRATING THIS MEMORIAL.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4993 -- Rep. Gilham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2700, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN REGULATING CHILD DAYCARE FACILITIES, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "CHILD DAYCARE FACILITIES" TO EXEMPT FOUR- YEAR-OLD KINDERGARTEN PROGRAMS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4994 -- Reps. Young-Brickell, Chellis and Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 535 OF 1982 AND ACT 536 OF 1986, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SUMMERVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 IN DORCHESTER COUNTY AND DORCHESTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 4, RESPECTIVELY, SO AS TO REVISE THE DATES BY WHICH PERSONS DESIRING TO BECOME CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION TO THESE BOARDS MUST FILE A NOMINATING PETITION.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Senate Amendments Amended

Debate Adjourned

Returned by Senate With Amendment

H. 4995 -- Rep. Martin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-10-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS A VIOLATION OF THE WAGE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS STATE FOR AN EMPLOYER TO PAY FEMALE EMPLOYEES LESS THAN MALE EMPLOYEES FOR COMPARABLE EMPLOYMENT IF THE FEMALE EMPLOYEES HAVE EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING; AND TO AMEND SECTION 41-10-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF CERTAIN WAGE AND HOURLY PROVISIONS SO AS TO REVISE SUCH PENALTIES AND INCLUDE SECTION 41-10-45 THEREIN.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4996 -- Reps. Klauber, Parks and Carnell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE GREENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL "EAGLES" FOOTBALL TEAM AND COACHES FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON AND ON CAPTURING THE 1999-2000 CLASS AAAA STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP AND WISH THEM CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4997 -- Reps. Whatley, Whipper, Mack, Dantzler and Breeland: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE NORTH CHARLESTON SEWER DISTRICT FOR WINNING THIRD PLACE IN THE MILITARY/ GOVERNMENT CATEGORY IN THE CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON'S CLEAN CITIES SWEEP HELD AS PART OF THE YEAR 2000 GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP CONTEST.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4998 -- Reps. Whatley, Whipper, Mack, Dantzler and Breeland: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE CHARLESTON FARMS NEIGHBORHOOD OF NORTH CHARLESTON FOR WINNING FIRST PLACE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD CATEGORY IN THE CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON'S CLEAN CITIES SWEEP HELD AS PART OF THE YEAR 2000 GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP CONTEST.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4999 -- Reps. Whatley, Whipper, Mack, Dantzler and Breeland: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE DORCHESTER TERRACE, WAYLYN, AND MURRAY HILL NEIGHBORHOODS OF NORTH CHARLESTON FOR WINNING SECOND PLACE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD CATEGORY IN THE CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON'S CLEAN CITIES SWEEP HELD AS PART OF THE YEAR 2000 GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP CONTEST.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5000 -- Reps. Whatley, Whipper, Mack, Dantzler and Breeland: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING NEHEMIAH LODGE OF NORTH CHARLESTON ON WINNING FIRST PLACE IN THE ADOPT-A- HIGHWAY CATEGORY IN THE CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON'S "CLEAN CITIES SWEEP" AS A PART OF THE "2000 GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP CONTEST".

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5001 -- Reps. Whatley, Whipper, Mack, Dantzler and Breeland: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AND COMMENDING THE NEW ZION RMUE CHURCH ON ITS FIRST PLACE FINISH IN ITS ENTERING IN THE CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON'S CLEAN CITIES SWEEP AS PART OF THE YEAR 2000 GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP CONTEST.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5002 -- Reps. Whatley, Whipper, Mack, Breeland and Dantzler: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE CHICORA-CHEROKEE NEIGHBORHOOD OF NORTH CHARLESTON FOR WINNING THIRD PLACE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD CATEGORY IN THE CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON'S CLEAN CITIES SWEEP HELD AS PART OF THE YEAR 2000 GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP CONTEST.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5003 -- Reps. Whatley, Whipper, Mack, Dantzler and Breeland: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AND COMMENDING THE SCHOOL OF ARTS ON ITS SECOND PLACE FINISH IN ITS ENTERING IN THE CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON'S CLEAN CITIES SWEEP AS PART OF THE YEAR 2000 GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP CONTEST.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5004 -- Reps. Whatley, Whipper, Mack, Dantzler and Breeland: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AND COMMENDING NORTH CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL ON ITS FIRST PLACE FINISH IN ITS ENTERING IN THE CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON'S CLEAN CITIES SWEEP AS PART OF THE YEAR 2000 GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP CONTEST.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5005 -- Reps. Whatley, Whipper, Mack, Dantzler and Breeland: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AND COMMENDING HAUT GAP MIDDLE SCHOOL ON ITS THIRD PLACE FINISH IN ITS ENTERING IN THE CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON'S CLEAN CITIES SWEEP AS PART OF THE YEAR 2000 GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP CONTEST.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5006 -- Reps. Whatley, Whipper, Mack, Dantzler and Breeland: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AND COMMENDING ST. JOHN'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL ON ITS SECOND PLACE FINISH IN ITS ENTERING IN THE CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON'S CLEAN CITIES SWEEP AS PART OF THE YEAR 2000 GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP CONTEST.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5007 -- Reps. Kelley, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING SERGEANT DOUG WORKMAN OF THE MYRTLE BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR BEING NAMED THE "POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR FOR 1999".

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5008 -- Rep. Tripp: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADVISORY REFERENDUM TO BE HELD AT THE SAME TIME AS THE 2000 GENERAL ELECTION TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF GREENVILLE COUNTY FAVOR GRANTING UNLIMITED FISCAL AUTONOMY TO THE BOARD OF THE DISTRICT BEGINNING WITH THE YEAR 2001.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5009 -- Reps. Whatley, Whipper, Mack, Dantzler and Breeland: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE OFFICE IN NORTH CHARLESTON FOR WINNING SECOND PLACE IN THE MILITARY/GOVERNMENT CATEGORY IN THE CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON'S CLEAN CITIES SWEEP HELD AS PART OF THE YEAR 2000 GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP CONTEST.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5010 -- Reps. Whatley, Whipper, Mack, Dantzler and Breeland: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE CCSO COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM OF NORTH CHARLESTON FOR WINNING FIRST PLACE IN THE MILITARY/GOVERNMENT CATEGORY IN THE CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON'S CLEAN CITIES SWEEP HELD AS PART OF THE YEAR 2000 GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP CONTEST.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5011 -- Reps. Whatley, Whipper, Mack, Dantzler and Breeland: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AND COMMENDING NORTH CHARLESTON UNITED METHODIST 5-K SCHOOL ON ITS THIRD PLACE FINISH IN ITS ENTERING IN THE CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON'S CLEAN CITIES SWEEP AS PART OF THE YEAR 2000 GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP CONTEST.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5012 -- Reps. Whatley, Whipper, Mack, Dantzler and Breeland: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE ARMY NATIONAL GUARD ON WINNING SECOND PLACE IN THE ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY CATEGORY IN THE CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON'S "CLEAN CITIES SWEEP" AS A PART OF THE "2000 GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP CONTEST".

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5013 -- Rep. Gamble: A HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING DR. BILLY K. FLOYD OF LEXINGTON COUNTY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING AND DEDICATED SERVICE AS SUPERINTENDENT OF LEXINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO, AND WISHING DR. FLOYD MUCH HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS FOLLOWING HIS RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5014 -- Reps. Taylor, Wilder and Carnell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE LAURENS COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL ON ITS ACCREDITATION BY AND COMMENDATION FROM THE LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA, INC., AND OFFERING THE SUPPORT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN THE COUNCIL'S VITAL PURSUIT OF THE LITERACY OF ADULT SOUTH CAROLINIANS.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5015 -- Reps. Kelley, Harrell, Haskins and Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-21-15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A STATE AGENCY NOT BEING AUTHORIZED TO SET A FEE FOR PERFORMING ANY DUTY, RESPONSIBILITY, OR FUNCTION UNLESS IT IS AUTHORIZED BY STATUTORY LAW AND SET BY REGULATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A STATE AGENCY BY REGULATION MAY NOT IMPOSE OR INCREASE A "FEE" OR IMPOSE OR INCREASE A "TAX", TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IS THE ONLY BODY THAT IS CONSTITUTIONALLY AND STATUTORILY AUTHORIZED TO IMPOSE OR INCREASE FEES OR TAXES, AND TO PERMIT FEES OR TAXES SET BY REGULATION BEFORE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THESE PROVISIONS TO BE CONTINUED.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Co-Sponsor Added

Debate Adjourned

Debate Adjourned

Debate Adjourned

Debate Adjourned

Debate Adjourned

Point of Order

H. 5016 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-250, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR PERSONS WHO ARE OVER THE AGE OF SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OR WHO ARE BLIND OR TOTALLY AND PERMANENTLY DISABLED, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL EXEMPTION EQUAL TO TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS OF FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE HOMESTEAD IF THE COMBINED ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME OF THE OWNER OR OWNERS FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES FOR THE PRECEDING TAXABLE YEAR WAS LESS THAN FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS, AND TO REQUIRE AN ANNUAL APPLICATION FOR THIS ADDITIONAL EXEMPTION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5017 -- Rep. Stuart: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE FAMILY OF MR. DOLPHIS "JACKIE" HALL OF LEXINGTON COUNTY, UPON HIS DEATH.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5018 -- Reps. Harris, Jennings and Lucas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING WITH GRATEFUL APPRECIATION THE LONG AND DEDICATED SERVICE OF THE HONORABLE JAMES E. LEPPARD, JR. OF CHESTERFIELD COUNTY TO THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA AS DENTIST, SENATOR, AND MAGISTRATE, AND ACKNOWLEDGING HIS MANY AND VARIED CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ENRICHMENT OF THIS STATE.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5019 -- Reps. Govan, Cobb-Hunter, Ott, Sharpe and Stuart: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY BULLDOGS AND THEIR COACH, CY ALEXANDER, AND HIS STAFF ON THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2000, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND HONORED ON THEIR OUTSTANDING TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING THE 1999-00 MEN'S BASKETBALL SEASON, INCLUDING A MID-EASTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE TITLE AND A TRIP TO THE NCAA TOURNAMENT.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5020 -- Reps. Govan, Cobb-Hunter, Ott, Sharpe and Stuart: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY "BULLDOGS" MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM FOR THEIR MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING THEIR OUTSTANDING 1999-2000 SEASON, AND TO RECOGNIZE HEAD COACH CY ALEXANDER AND HIS STAFF FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5021 -- Reps. Govan, Cobb-Hunter, Ott, Sharpe and Stuart: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE ORANGEBURG-WILKINSON HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL BRUINETTES, COACHES, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2000, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON WINNING THEIR THIRD CLASS 4-A STATE BASKETBALL TITLE.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5022 -- Reps. Govan, Cobb-Hunter, Ott, Sharpe and Stuart: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY PANTHERETTES, THEIR HEAD COACH, NELSON C. BROWNLEE, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2000, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED FOR QUALIFYING TO COMPETE FOR THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS (NAIA) WOMEN'S BASKETBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5023 -- Reps. Govan, Cobb-Hunter, Ott, Sharpe and Stuart: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY PANTHERETTES AND THEIR LEGENDARY BASKETBALL COACH NELSON C. BROWNLEE AS THEY COMPETE IN YET ANOTHER NAIA TOURNAMENT.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5024 -- Rep. Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN CHARLESTON COUNTY, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE CERTAIN PRECINCTS AND CHANGE THE MAP DESIGNATION ON WHICH THE LINES OF THOSE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Senate Amendments Amended

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Message from Senate

Ratified

H. 5025 -- Reps. Davenport and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-2025 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TWO ADDITIONAL MEMBERS MUST BE ADDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SPARTANBURG COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER APPOINTED BY A MAJORITY OF THE SPARTANBURG LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.

Introduced and Committed

Co-Sponsor Removed

Recalled

Debate Adjourned

Debate Adjourned

Debate Adjourned

Debate Adjourned

Debate Adjourned

Debate Adjourned

Debate Adjourned

Point of Order

Rejected

H. 5026--Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, RELATING TO HURRICANE DEDUCTIBLE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2501, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Other proceedings

Ratified

H. 5027 -- Rep. Knotts: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS ALONG PINE RIDGE DRIVE (S- 103) AND ALONG FISH HATCHERY ROAD FROM HIGHWAY 321 UNTIL THE INTERSECTION WITH PINE RIDGE DRIVE IN LEXINGTON COUNTY THAT INFORM MOTORISTS THAT TRUCK TRAFFIC IS PROHIBITED ALONG THIS ROADWAY. -- AMENDED TITLE

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Other proceedings

Other proceedings

Returned by Senate With Amendment

Concurrence and Enrolled

Ratified

H. 5028--House Rules Committee: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO SET BY SPECIAL ORDER S. 1266, RELATING TO THE PERMANENT PLACEMENT OF THE UNITED STATES FLAG, THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FLAG, AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA INFANTRY BATTLE FLAG OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA, FOR SECOND READING OR OTHER CONSIDERATION ON TUESDAY, MAY 9, 2000, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING CONSIDERATION OF SENATE AMENDMENTS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTINUING SPECIAL ORDER CONSIDERATION OF S. 1266 BEGINNING ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2000, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CALL OF THE ROLL OF THE HOUSE UNTIL THIRD READING OR OTHER DISPOSITION.

Introduced and Adopted

Recorded vote

Proposed Amendment

H. 5029 -- Reps. Stuart, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING CLARENCE GREGG RILEY III OF LEXINGTON COUNTY UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AS PRINCIPAL OF SWANSEA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WITH SINCERE APPRECIATION FOR HIS LIFELONG DEDICATION TO AND INSPIRATION OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF LEXINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT 4.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5030 -- Reps. R. Smith, Clyburn and Sharpe: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND SUSAN WELLS HUMPHREYS OF NORTH AUGUSTA, ONE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S MOST OUTSTANDING TEACHERS AND LIBRARIANS, FOR HER EXEMPLARY THIRTY- THREE YEAR CAREER AS AN EDUCATOR UPON HER RETIREMENT AFTER THIS SCHOOL YEAR.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5031 -- Rep. W. McLeod: A HOUSE RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE HONORABLE SANDRA K. MCKINNEY, CLERK OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, TO COLLECT AND PUBLISH THE 2000 SESSIONAL PRAYERS OF THE HOUSE CHAPLAIN, THE REVEREND DR. ALTON C. CLARK OF LITTLE MOUNTAIN, AND PROVIDE FOR DISTRIBUTION OF EIGHTEEN HUNDRED COPIES OF THE COLLECTED PRAYERS AS DIRECTED BY THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5032 -- Reps. Hosey and Rhoad: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE JEFFERSON DAVIS ACADEMY "LADY RAIDERS" GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM, COACHES, STAFF, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2000, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED FOR WINNING THE 2000 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION REGION I-A CHAMPIONSHIP AND CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP IN GIRLS BASKETBALL.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5033 -- Reps. Hosey and Rhoad: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE BLACKVILLE-HILDA "LADY HAWKS" GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM, COACHES, STAFF, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2000, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED FOR WINNING THE 2000 CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN GIRLS BASKETBALL.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5034 -- Rep. Martin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO MRS. BETTY N. MOORE, ABR, CRS, GRI OF ANDERSON COUNTY UPON THE OCCASION OF BEING SELECTED AS THE "1999 REALTOR OF THE YEAR" BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5035 -- Rep. Sharpe: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE THE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FORESTERS AND THE FORESTRY PROFESSION FOR A CENTURY OF PROFESSIONAL FORESTRY SERVICES IN SOUTH CAROLINA, FOR PROVIDING INVALUABLE RESEARCH, TEACHING, EXTENSION, PROFESSIONAL ADVICE, AND LEADERSHIP IN FORESTRY FOR THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND FOR PROMOTING CONSERVATION, STEWARDSHIP, AND SUSTAINED MANAGEMENT OF FOREST RESOURCES, AND TO JOIN WITH THE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FORESTERS ON THE OCCASION OF THE SOCIETY CELEBRATING ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF ADVANCING THE SCIENCE AND PRACTICE OF FORESTRY IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5036 -- Rep. Seithel: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE BRIDGE LOCATED ON SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 171 IN CHARLESTON COUNTY WHICH CONNECTS THE MAINLAND TO FOLLY ISLAND THE "LEE WESTBURY BRIDGE" AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

Adopted

H. 5037 -- Reps. D. Smith, Allison, Hawkins, Lanford, Walker, Littlejohn, Davenport and Lee: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE PORTION OF INTERSTATE 85 WHICH IS COMMONLY KNOWN AS BUSINESS I-85 IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY AS THE "RICHARD E. TUKEY VETERANS EXPRESSWAY" AND INSTALL APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THE INTERSTATE CONTAINING THE WORDS "RICHARD E. TUKEY VETERANS EXPRESSWAY" IN RECOGNITION OF THE DISTINGUISHED COMBAT RECORD AND SERVICE OF RICHARD E. TUKEY AND IN HONOR OF THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE OF SPARTANBURG CITIZENS WHO HAVE SERVED HONORABLY IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES IN PEACE AND IN WAR.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

Adopted

H. 5038 -- Rep. J. Brown: A HOUSE RESOLUTION APPLAUDING NANCY THOMAS FIGGURES OF RICHLAND COUNTY UPON THE HARD-FOUGHT ACHIEVEMENT OF HER BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FROM SOUTHERN WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY, THIRTY YEARS AND SIX GRANDCHILDREN AFTER BEGINNING HER PURSUIT IN 1970.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5039 -- Rep. Fleming: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-251, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TRUST FUND FOR TAX RELIEF AND LIMITS ON THE AMOUNT OF MILLAGE WHICH MAY BE LEVIED IN A YEAR OF REASSESSMENT, AND TO AMEND SECTION 12- 43-280, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A LIMITATION OF THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF AD VALOREM TAX REVENUE COLLECTIONS IN A YEAR OF REASSESSMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN A YEAR OF REASSESSMENT, THE MILLAGE LEVY IMPOSED BY ANY TAX LEVYING ENTITY IN A COUNTY MAY NOT EXCEED THAT WHICH WOULD RESULT IN MORE AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX REVENUE COLLECTIONS THAN THE AMOUNT RECEIVED THEREFROM IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR, AND TO PROVIDE FOR EXCEPTIONS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 12-43-290 RELATING TO PURPOSES FOR WHICH ADDITIONAL MILLAGE MAY BE IMPOSED IN YEARS OF REASSESSMENT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5040 -- Rep. W. McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 57-9-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PETITIONING A COURT FOR THE CLOSING OF A STREET, ROAD, OR HIGHWAY, BY REQUIRING CERTAIN INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE NOTICE OF INTENT THAT IS PUBLISHED IN A NEWSPAPER, AND TO AMEND SECTION 57-9-20, RELATING TO THE COURT HEARING ON THE CLOSURE, BY PROVIDING THAT A COURT MAY NOT HEAR AND DECIDE A PETITION THAT DOES NOT MEET THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 57-9-10.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5041 -- Rep. Martin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 40-11-255 AND 40-59-252, SO AS TO CREATE A VOLUNTEER LICENSE FOR RETIRED CONTRACTORS AND RESIDENTIAL HOME BUILDERS, RESPECTIVELY, TO USE IN DONATING THEIR SERVICES TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5042 -- Rep. Harris: A HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING THE LATE MAYOR OF PATRICK, SOUTH CAROLINA, THE HONORABLE W. C. HOFFMAN, BY RECOGNIZING HIS TEN AND ONE-HALF YEARS OF SELFLESS LEADERSHIP TO THAT CHESTERFIELD COUNTY TOWN.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5043 -- Reps. Lourie, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MS. CHRISTA COMPTON OF LEXINGTON, AN ENGLISH TEACHER AT RICHLAND NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL IN RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO, UPON BEING NAMED THE 2001 SOUTH CAROLINA TEACHER OF THE YEAR.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5044 -- Rep. W. McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-23-340, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE THIRTY DOLLAR APPLICATION FEE FOR A MOTORBOAT REGISTRATION NUMBER, SO AS TO DECREASE THE FEE TO TWENTY DOLLARS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5045 -- Reps. Robinson, Hamilton, Rice, Sheheen and Simrill: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTINUING AUTHORITY TO PAY THE EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT IF THE 2000-2001 FISCAL YEAR BEGINS WITHOUT A GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR THE YEAR IN EFFECT.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Recorded vote

Debate Adjourned

Debate Adjourned

Other proceedings

Point of Order

H. 5046 -- Rep. Campsen: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS WHO RESIDE IN AND ATTEND A PUBLIC SCHOOL IN CHARLESTON COUNTY WHO PARTICIPATE IN INTERSCHOLASTIC SOCCER OR AS A MEMBER OF A SCHOOL SOCCER SQUAD MAY PARTICIPATE IN ORGANIZED SOCCER WHICH IS INDEPENDENT OF THE CONTROL OF THE SCHOOL UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL OR STUDENT IN THOSE SCHOOLS IS NOT INELIGIBLE FOR PARTICIPATION IN INTERSCHOLASTIC SOCCER BECAUSE OF THE PARTICIPATION OF THE STUDENT OF THE SCHOOL AS A MEMBER OF AN ORGANIZED SOCCER TEAM INDEPENDENT OF THE SCHOOL'S CONTROL.

Introduced

Committed

H. 5047 -- Reps. Parks, Carnell and Klauber: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-290, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN GREENWOOD COUNTY, SO AS TO RENUMBER THE PRECINCTS AND CHANGE THE MAP NUMBER ON WHICH THE PRECINCTS ARE DESIGNATED.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Other proceedings

Ratified

H. 5048 -- Reps. Hosey and Rhoad: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE SCHOOL OFFICIALS, COACHES, AND MEMBERS OF THE JEFFERSON DAVIS ACADEMY "LADY RAIDERS" BASKETBALL TEAM ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 2000 CLASS A GIRLS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5049 -- Reps. Hosey and Rhoad: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE SCHOOL OFFICIALS OF BLACKVILLE-HILDA HIGH SCHOOL, COACHES, AND MEMBERS OF THE BLACKVILLE-HILDA "LADY HAWKS" BASKETBALL TEAM ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR WINNING THE 1999-2000 GIRLS CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN BASKETBALL.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5050 -- Reps. Wilder, Carnell and Taylor: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL "RED DEVILS" MEN'S TENNIS TEAM, COACHES, STAFF, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 2000, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED FOR WINNING THE 2000 CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5051 -- Rep. Simrill: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO PAT RAMSEY, ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2000, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED FOR BEING NAMED MISS SENIOR SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5052 -- Reps. Tripp, Cato, Easterday, Hamilton, Haskins, Leach, Loftis, McMahand, Rice, F. Smith, Vaughn and Wilkins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE REEDY FORK BRIDGE THAT CROSSES THE BUCK MICKEL MEMORIAL SOUTHERN CONNECTOR IN GREENVILLE COUNTY THE "JOHN H. CHAPMAN BRIDGE"; TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERSECTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 25 AND THE BUCK MICKEL MEMORIAL SOUTHERN CONNECTOR IN GREENVILLE COUNTY THE "J. WALTER MOON INTERCHANGE"; TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA STATE HIGHWAY 20 AND THE BUCK MICKEL MEMORIAL SOUTHERN CONNECTOR IN GREENVILLE COUNTY THE "CHARLES H. RICE INTERCHANGE"; TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERSECTION OF FORK SHOAL ROAD AND THE BUCK MICKEL MEMORIAL SOUTHERN CONNECTOR IN GREENVILLE COUNTY THE "CHARLES P. WILLIMON INTERCHANGE".

Introduced and Committed

H. 5053 -- Reps. Harvin, Breeland, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Gourdine, Govan, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hosey, Jennings, Kennedy, Lee, M. McLeod, McMahand, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, F. Smith and Whipper: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FILING OF BRIGGS V. ELLIOTT, ONE OF THE ORIGINAL LAWSUITS THAT, ALONG WITH THREE OTHER SIMILAR CASES NATIONALLY, LED TO THE LANDMARK DECISION BY THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT IN 1954 THAT "SEPARATE BUT EQUAL" IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL IN PUBLIC EDUCATION IN AMERICA.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5054 -- Reps. Parks, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND HONORING MORRIS CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH OF GREENWOOD COUNTY ON THE JOYFUL OCCASION OF ITS ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY, AND WISHING THE PASTOR AND CHURCH MEMBERS A BRIGHT FUTURE AND MANY MORE YEARS OF SUCCESS, HAPPINESS, AND ACHIEVEMENTS.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5055 -- Reps. Wilder, Carnell and Taylor: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL RED DEVILS MEN'S TENNIS TEAM AND HEAD COACH, CLOVIS SIMMONS, ON CAPTURING THE 2000 CLASS AAA STATE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5056 -- Rep. Fleming: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY OF THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2000, MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF BUFFALO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN THE UNION COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000 WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO A BOMB THREAT IS EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Other proceedings

H. 5057 -- Reps. Stille, Allen, Martin and Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-25-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR JOINT MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEMS, SO AS TO INCLUDE NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS CREATED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 35 OF TITLE 33, WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF "MEMBER OF A JOINT SYSTEM" AS NONVOTING MEMBERS FOR ALL PURPOSES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5058 -- Reps. Young-Brickell, Chellis, Bailey, Harrell and Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 4-3-234 SO AS TO ALTER THE LINES OF CHARLESTON AND DORCHESTER COUNTIES BY ANNEXING A CERTAIN PORTION OF CHARLESTON COUNTY TO DORCHESTER COUNTY AND MAKE PROVISIONS FOR LEGAL RECORDS.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Ratified

H. 5059 -- Reps. Parks, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE THE REVEREND DR. WILLIE S. HARRISON, PASTOR OF THE MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH IN GREENWOOD, FOR HIS TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP OF THE MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5060 -- Rep. Walker: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING JOE BULLINGTON, PRINCIPAL OF CHESNEE HIGH SCHOOL IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, FOR HIS DEDICATED, OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO PUBLIC EDUCATION AND TO SPARTANBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT 2, AND WISHING HIM SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS FOLLOWING HIS RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5061 -- Reps. Walker, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING DR. TOM WHITE, PRINCIPAL OF BOILING SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, FOR HIS LEADERSHIP IN PUBLIC EDUCATION AND FAITHFUL SERVICE TO SPARTANBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT 2, AND WISHING HIM HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS IN HIS NEW POSITION FOLLOWING HIS RETIREMENT AS PRINCIPAL AT BOILING SPRINGS HIGH.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5062 -- Rep. Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 11, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 54, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FINANCIAL MATTERS OF THE STATE PORTS AUTHORITY, BY ADDING SECTION 54-3-1060 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE AUTHORITY MAY NOT ENTER INTO CONTRACTS OR OTHER PROCUREMENTS THAT ARE IN EXCESS OF FIVE MILLION DOLLARS OR PERMIT APPLICATIONS WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND IF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IS ADJOURNED THE CHAIRMAN OF THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND THE CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE MUST APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5063 -- Rep. Hayes: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN THE LEVY OF TAXES FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES IN DILLON COUNTY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2000, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2001.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Ratified

H. 5064 -- Rep. Scott: A HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING MRS. LENA E. MAYERS OF COLUMBIA, ON THE OCCASION OF THE FIRST MOTHER'S DAY OF THE NEW MILLENNIUM, FOR HER EXCEPTIONAL DEVOTION TO HER CHURCH, FAMILY, AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5065 -- Rep. Scott: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MRS. JANIE GLADDEN JENKINS OF COLUMBIA FOR HER FAITHFUL AND DEVOTED SERVICE TO NEW EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH, HER FAMILY AND FELLOWMEN ON THE OCCASION OF THE FIRST MOTHER'S DAY OF THE NEW MILLENNIUM.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5066 -- Rep. Wilkins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO USE THE AVAILABLE COMMITTEE ROOMS LOCATED IN THE BLATT BUILDING AND THE CHAMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2000, AND FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2000.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5067 -- Rep. Perry: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE SCHOOL OFFICIALS, COACHES, AND MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH AIKEN HIGH SCHOOL "THOROUGHBREDS" MEN'S TENNIS TEAM ON THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2000, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON WINNING THE 2000 CLASS AAAA STATE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP FOR THE THIRD YEAR IN A ROW.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5068 -- Rep. Perry: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE SCHOOL OFFICIALS, COACHES, AND MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH AIKEN HIGH SCHOOL "THOROUGHBREDS" MEN'S TENNIS TEAM ON THE OCCASION OF WINNING THE 2000 CLASS AAAA STATE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP FOR THE THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5069 -- Reps. Kirsh, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ARMED GUARD WHO SERVED VALIANTLY WITH THE MERCHANT MARINE DURING WORLD WAR II, ESPECIALLY REMEMBERING AND HONORING THOSE BRAVE SAILORS WHOSE SHIPS WERE SUNK AS THE RESULT OF ENEMY ACTION AND THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES PROTECTING THE MERCHANT MARINE, AND DEFENDING ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES AND SUPPLY LINES ALL OVER THE WORLD DURING THE CRITICAL DAYS OF WORLD WAR II, AND TO EXPRESS THE GRATITUDE OF ALL SOUTH CAROLINIANS FOR THE SACRIFICE AND SERVICE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE NAVAL ARMED GUARD ON THE OCCASION OF THE RECOGNITION CEREMONY FOR THE NAVAL ARMED GUARD TO BE HELD ON JUNE 7, 2000, WHICH HAS BEEN DECLARED "NAVAL ARMED GUARDS DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5070 -- Reps. Emory and J.M. Neal: A BILL TO TRANSFER THE DUTIES OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS PERFORMED BY THE CLERK OF COURT FOR LANCASTER COUNTY TO THE RECORDS MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR OF LANCASTER COUNTY.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Ratified

H. 5071 -- Reps. Knotts, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ARMED GUARD WHO SERVED VALIANTLY WITH THE MERCHANT MARINE DURING WORLD WAR II, ESPECIALLY REMEMBERING AND HONORING THOSE BRAVE SAILORS WHOSE SHIPS WERE SUNK AS THE RESULT OF ENEMY ACTION AND THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES PROTECTING THE MERCHANT MARINE, AND DEFENDING ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES AND SUPPLY LINES ALL OVER THE WORLD DURING THE CRITICAL DAYS OF WORLD WAR II, AND TO EXPRESS THE GRATITUDE OF ALL SOUTH CAROLINIANS FOR THE SACRIFICE AND SERVICE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE NAVAL ARMED GUARD ON THE OCCASION OF THE RECOGNITION CEREMONY FOR THE NAVAL ARMED GUARD TO BE HELD ON JUNE 7, 2000, WHICH HAS BEEN DECLARED "NAVAL ARMED GUARDS DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5072 -- Reps. Harrell, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCK BASEBALL TEAM ON BECOMING REGULAR SEASON SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS FOR 2000, AND SALUTING THE TEAM, COACHES, AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL FOR ALL OF THEIR AMAZING SUCCESS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING THE 2000 SEASON.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5073 -- Rep. Loftis: A HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE NATIONWIDE INSURANCE COMPANY CIVIC ACTION PROGRAM, AND COMMENDING ITS PARTICIPANTS FOR THEIR INVOLVEMENT IN INSURANCE MATTERS BEFORE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5074 -- Reps. Klauber, Carnell and Parks: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THAT PORTION OF U.S. HIGHWAY 72 FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH HIGHWAY 702 TO COTHRAN'S BRIDGE AT THE GREENWOOD COUNTY LINE AS THE "HAROLD LUMLEY, SR. HIGHWAY" IN MEMORY OF AN OUTSTANDING AGRICULTURIST AND LEADER IN THE FARMING COMMUNITY, AND TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT TO ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS AND MARKERS REFLECTING THIS DESIGNATION.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

Adopted

H. 5075 -- Rep. Cotty: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE RIDGE VIEW HIGH SCHOOL "BLAZERS" BOYS SOCCER TEAM, HEAD COACH, KEVIN DARLINGTON, AND HIS STAFF ON WINNING THE 2000 CLASS AAAA LOWER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5076 -- Reps. J. Brown and Rutherford: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MRS. MAGGIE W. BROWN OF COLUMBIA FOR HER MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING A LONG, ACTIVE, AND PRODUCTIVE LIFE AND TO JOIN WITH HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS IN WISHING HER THE VERY BEST IN HEALTH AND HAPPINESS ON THE OCCASION OF HER ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY AND IN THE YEARS TO COME.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5077 -- Reps. Rhoad, Hosey, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO MR. DON B. STILL OF BARNWELL COUNTY FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED CAREER IN PUBLIC EDUCATION, AND WISHING HIM HAPPINESS AND GOOD HEALTH IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS AS HE RETIRES AS DIRECTOR OF THE BARNWELL COUNTY VOCATIONAL CENTER.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5078 -- Reps. Chellis, Young-Brickell and Bailey: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS IN ANY SCHOOL IN DORCHESTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 OR 4 WHO PARTICIPATE IN INTERSCHOLASTIC SOCCER OR AS A MEMBER OF A SCHOOL SQUAD MAY PARTICIPATE IN ORGANIZED SOCCER WHICH IS INDEPENDENT OF THE CONTROL OF THE SCHOOL UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL OR STUDENT IN DORCHESTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 OR 4 IS NOT INELIGIBLE FOR PARTICIPATION IN INTERSCHOLASTIC SOCCER BECAUSE OF THE PARTICIPATION OF THE STUDENT OF THE SCHOOL AS A MEMBER OF AN ORGANIZED SOCCER TEAM.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Ratified

H. 5079 -- Rep. Walker: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE STERLING CONTRIBUTIONS OF CAMPOBELLO HIGH SCHOOL, ITS LOYAL STAFF, DEVOTED TEACHERS, AND DISTINGUISHED TRUSTEES, TO THE CAMPOBELLO COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREA DURING THE PERIOD OF THIS OUTSTANDING SCHOOL'S EXISTENCE, TO COMMEND ITS STUDENTS AND GRADUATES OVER THE YEARS FOR THEIR PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS, EXEMPLARY SERVICE, AND TREMENDOUS CONTRIBUTION TO THEIR COMMUNITY, THE STATE, AND THE NATION IN TIMES OF HARDSHIP, ECONOMIC DEPRESSION, AND WAR, AS WELL AS IN THE GOOD TIMES OF PEACE AND PROSPERITY; TO CONGRATULATE THE CAMPOBELLO HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES FROM THE 1930'S FORWARD ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR JOINT "2000" CAMPOBELLO HIGH SCHOOL REUNION TO BE HELD JUNE 10, 2000, AND TO DECLARE JUNE 10, 2000, AS "CAMPOBELLO HIGH SCHOOL APPRECIATION DAY".

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5080 -- Rep. Sheheen: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE CAMDEN HISTORICAL COMMISSION OF KERSHAW COUNTY IS AUTHORIZED TO DEED ITS PROPERTIES TO THE HISTORIC CAMDEN FOUNDATION; TO INSTRUCT THE CLERK OF COURT OF KERSHAW COUNTY TO ENTER IN THE REAL ESTATE INDEX THE CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP OF THE COMMISSION'S PROPERTIES; TO ABOLISH THE CAMDEN HISTORICAL COMMISSION AND DEVOLVE ITS POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES UPON THE HISTORIC CAMDEN FOUNDATION AND TO REPEAL ACT 308 OF 1969, RELATING TO THE CAMDEN HISTORICAL COMMISSION, ALL ON JUNE 30, 2000. -- AMENDED TITLE

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Recorded vote

Other proceedings

Ratified

H. 5081 -- Rep. Lourie: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE BEST WISHES AND HEARTFELT CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE RICHLAND NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL'S MODEL UNITED NATIONS TEAM AND THEIR FACULTY ADVISER AND SPONSOR, MS. LYNN WASHINGTON, ON CAPTURING THE FIRST PLACE GOLD MEDAL AWARD OF DISTINCTION AT THE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL MODEL UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE HELD ANNUALLY IN NEW YORK CITY.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5082 -- Rep. Lourie: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE RICHLAND NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL'S MODEL UNITED NATIONS TEAM AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS OF RICHLAND NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL ON THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2000, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5083 -- Rep. Clyburn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND RECOGNIZE ALVA SELETHA LEWIS OF EDGEFIELD COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AS AN EDUCATOR AND PRINCIPAL IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM OF EDGEFIELD COUNTY.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5084 -- Reps. F. Smith and McMahand: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING MRS. WINIFRED ANDERSON LYKES OF GREENVILLE COUNTY FOR HER MANY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE IN THE FIELD OF EDUCATION, HER COMMITMENT TO IMPROVING HER COMMUNITY, AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO HER CHURCH.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5085 -- Rep. Harrell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCK BASEBALL TEAM, COACHES, SUPPORT PERSONNEL, AND OFFICIALS OF THE UNIVERSITY, ON TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2000, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON THEIR MAGNIFICENT 2000 SEASON.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5086 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, D. Smith, Harrison, Harrell, Cato, J. Brown, Sharpe and Townsend: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT PURSUANT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 21 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE AND SECTION 2-1-180 OF THE 1976 CODE WHEN THE RESPECTIVE HOUSES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADJOURN ON THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2000, NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M., EACH HOUSE SHALL STAND ADJOURNED TO MEET AT 10:00 A.M. ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2000, IN STATEWIDE SESSION, AND TO CONTINUE IN STATEWIDE SESSION, IF NECESSARY, UNTIL THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2000, NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M., FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF SPECIFIED MATTERS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN EACH HOUSE ADJOURNS ON THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2000, NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M., THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL STAND ADJOURNED SINE DIE.

Introduced and Adopted

Recorded vote

Senate Amendments Amended

Proposed Amendment

Returned by Senate With Amendment

H. 5087 -- Reps. Scott, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE THE REVEREND DR. AUGUSTUS RODGERS, PASTOR OF I. DEQUINCEY NEWMAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN RICHLAND COUNTY, FOR HIS NINE YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP OF THE GREAT HOUSE OF GOD.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5088--Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO SEPTIC TANK SITE EVALUATION FEES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2457, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced

Debate Adjourned

Debate Adjourned

Debate Adjourned

Request for Debate

Point of Order

H. 5089 -- Rep. Perry: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE SOUTH AIKEN HIGH SCHOOL "THOROUGHBREDS" GOLF TEAM, COACHES, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2000, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON WINNING THE 2000 CLASS AAAA STATE GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5090 -- Rep. Perry: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE SOUTH AIKEN HIGH SCHOOL "THOROUGHBREDS" GOLF TEAM AND HEAD COACH, DONNIE HOLLAND, ON CAPTURING THE 2000 CLASS AAAA STATE GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5091 -- Rep. Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF MR. BERNARD H. KLINE OF COLUMBIA AND EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5092 -- Reps. Huggins, Quinn and Riser: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE IRMO HIGH SCHOOL "YELLOW JACKETS" BOYS SOCCER TEAM, COACHES, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 2000, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON WINNING THE 2000 CLASS AAAA STATE SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5093 -- Rep. G. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXTENDING GREETINGS TO THE TONEY FAMILY OF LEE AND SUMTER COUNTIES AND WISHING THE FAMILY MEMBERS WELL AS THEY GATHER JULY 1, 2000, IN ELLIOTT, SOUTH CAROLINA, TO CELEBRATE THEIR SIXTH FAMILY REUNION AND PROUD HISTORY AS SOUTH CAROLINIANS.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5094--Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DISAPPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO OPERATION OF PUBLIC PUPIL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2481, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced

Debate Adjourned

Debate Adjourned

Point of Order

H. 5095--Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, RELATING TO OPTIONAL STATE SUPPLEMENTATION PROGRAM, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2503, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

H. 5096--Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, RELATING TO FAIR HEARINGS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2512, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Point of Order

Ratified

H. 5097--Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF LONG TERM HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATORS, RELATING TO COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES, PRE-EXAMINATION AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2515, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Ratified

H. 5098 -- Rep. Miller: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO RENAME COMET STREET IN MURRELL'S INLET IN GEORGETOWN COUNTY AS HEWITT STREET IN HONOR OF WILLIAM L. HEWITT.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Adopted

Ratified

H. 5099 -- Reps. Huggins, Quinn and Riser: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE IRMO HIGH SCHOOL "YELLOW JACKETS" BOYS SOCCER TEAM, COACHES, AND STAFF ON WINNING THE 2000 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Committed

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5100 -- Rep. W. McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-4710, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL FEE FOR SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES ISSUED TO MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE GUARD, SO AS TO CHANGE THE FEE PAID FOR A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE BY A MEMBER OF THE STATE GUARD TO THE SAME AMOUNT PAID FOR A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE BY A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL GUARD BY ELIMINATING THE PERSONALIZED LICENSE PLATE FEE REQUIRED TO BE PAID BY MEMBERS OF THE STATE GUARD.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5101 -- Rep. Haskins: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION TO EXPEND UP TO ONE MILLION ONE HUNDRED NINETY-SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND SEVENTEEN DOLLARS OF THE FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE STATE UNDER SECTION 903 OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT, AS AMENDED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DESIGNING AND ACQUIRING AN UNEMPLOYMENT TAX ACCOUNTING SYSTEM FOR USE BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Other proceedings

Other proceedings

Point of Order

Ratified

H. 5102 -- Rep. Haskins: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION TO EXPEND UP TO THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND FORTY- FOUR DOLLARS OF THE FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE STATE UNDER SECTION 903 OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT, AS AMENDED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ERECTING A BUILDING FOR USE BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION IN HORRY COUNTY.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Other proceedings

Ratified

H. 5103 -- Reps. Bailey, Chellis, Cobb-Hunter, Young-Brickell, Harrell, Dantzler, Rhoad and Whatley: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE BRIDGE ON HIGHWAY 15 OVER THE EDISTO RIVER AT THE COLLETON-DORCHESTER COUNTY LINE THE "GRADY C. MURRAY BRIDGE", AND FURTHER REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS REFLECTING THIS DESIGNATION.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Debate Adjourned

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

Adopted

H. 5104 -- Rep. Miller: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE WACCAMAW HIGH SCHOOL GOLF TEAM, COACHES, STAFF, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 2000, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED FOR WINNING THEIR LEAGUE'S 2000 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN GOLF.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5105 -- Reps. Harrison, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA "LADY GAMECOCKS" SOFTBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP FOR 2000, AND TO SALUTE THE TEAM, COACHES, AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL FOR ALL OF THEIR AMAZING SUCCESS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING THE 2000 SEASON.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5106 -- Reps. Harrison, D. Smith, Knotts, Altman, Campsen, Cotty, Delleney, Easterday, Fleming, Govan, Harris, Hawkins, Jennings, Klauber, Lucas, Maddox, McGee, W. McLeod, Scott, Seithel, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, Taylor and Whipper: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THE WEEK OF JULY 23- 29, 2000, AS "SOUTH CAROLINA PROBATION AND PAROLE OFFICERS WEEK", TO RECOGNIZE THE MANY CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY PROBATION AND PAROLE OFFICERS TO INSURE THE SAFETY OF THE CITIZENS OF THE STATE AND TO INCREASE THE PUBLIC'S AWARENESS THAT THE AGENTS AND OFFICERS OF THIS DEPARTMENT ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE OVERALL CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM IN THE STATE.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5107 -- Rep. Miller: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE WACCAMAW HIGH SCHOOL "WARRIORS" GOLF TEAM FOR WINNING ITS SECOND STRAIGHT CLASS A STATE GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5108 -- Reps. M. McLeod, G. Brown, Canty, J.H. Neal, Woodrum and Harvin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MRS. VIRGINIA K. RAY OF SUMTER, DIRECTOR OF THE CONSOLIDATED ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR SUMTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS TWO AND SEVENTEEN, FOR HER MORE THAN FORTY-ONE YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AS A NATIONALLY KNOWN EDUCATOR, THIRTY- FOUR YEARS OF WHICH HAVE BEEN IN SOUTH CAROLINA, UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5109 -- Reps. J. Smith and Miller: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE HUNDREDS OF TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION PROFESSIONALS AND ADVOCATES FOR THEIR TIRELESS WORK IN REDUCING THE INCIDENCE OF TEEN PREGNANCY IN SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO EXPRESS SUPPORT OF THESE INDIVIDUALS AND OTHERS IN THEIR FIGHT TO FURTHER REDUCE THE NUMBER OF TEEN PREGNANCIES IN OUR FINE STATE.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5110 -- Reps. Rodgers, Gilham and Lloyd: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 583 OF 1994, RELATING TO THE BEAUFORT COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION SHALL DESIGNATE THE CHAIRMAN AND THE VICE-CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, AND TO PROVIDE THE VICE-CHAIRMAN PRESIDES IN THE ABSENCE OF THE CHAIRMAN AND ASSUMES THE CHAIRMANSHIP WHEN THE POSITION BECOMES VACANT.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Ratified

H. 5111 -- Reps. M. McLeod and Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE WILSON HALL "BARONS" VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND ON CAPTURING THE 2000 SCISAA 3A STATE BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5112 -- Rep. Rodgers: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE BEAUFORT COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE TO EXPEND ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES, TO PROVIDE A LIMIT ON THE NUMBER OF TERMS A MEMBER MAY BE APPOINTED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION MAY REPLACE A MEMBER WHO RESIGNS OR DOES NOT ATTEND A CERTAIN NUMBER OF MEETINGS IN A FISCAL YEAR.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Ratified

H. 5113 -- Reps. Lucas and Neilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AARON ARD OF DARLINGTON ON RECEIVING HIS DOCTORATE IN STATISTICS FROM CORNELL UNIVERSITY, ITHACA, NEW YORK, AND TO COMMEND HIM FOR ACHIEVING THIS ACADEMIC PINNACLE THROUGH PERSEVERANCE AND HARD WORK DESPITE FACING ADVERSE SITUATIONS WHICH MIGHT HAVE DAUNTED A LESS DETERMINED PERSON.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5114 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING THE HONORABLE WILLIE B. MCMAHAND, SR., OF GREENVILLE COUNTY, OUR FRIEND AND DISTINGUISHED COLLEAGUE, FOR HIS EIGHT YEARS OF DEVOTED PUBLIC SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5115 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING THE HONORABLE WOODROW M. (WOODY) MCKAY OF FLORENCE COUNTY, OUR FRIEND AND ESTEEMED COLLEAGUE, FOR HIS TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF SUPERB PUBLIC SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5116 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO THE HONORABLE TIMOTHY C. (TIM) WILKES OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY, OUR FRIEND AND ESTEEMED COLLEAGUE, FOR HIS TWELVE YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5117 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION THANKING THE HONORABLE C. ANTHONY HARRIS, JR., OF CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, OUR FRIEND AND DISTINGUISHED COLLEAGUE, FOR HIS THREE YEARS OF DEVOTED SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5118 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION SALUTING AND COMMENDING THE HONORABLE CURTIS B. INABINETT OF CHARLESTON COUNTY, OUR FRIEND AND ESTEEMED COLLEAGUE, FOR HIS NINE YEARS OF DEDICATED, EXCELLENT PUBLIC SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5119 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO THE HONORABLE CLEMENTA C. PINCKNEY OF JASPER COUNTY, OUR FRIEND AND DISTINGUISHED COLLEAGUE, FOR HIS FOUR YEARS OF DEVOTED PUBLIC SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5120 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING THE HONORABLE THEODORE A. (TED) BROWN OF GEORGETOWN COUNTY, OUR FRIEND AND ESTEEMED COLLEAGUE, FOR HIS SIX YEARS OF DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5121 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION THANKING THE HONORABLE RALPH W. CANTY OF SUMTER COUNTY, OUR FRIEND AND ESTEEMED COLLEAGUE, FOR HIS NINE YEARS OF ABLE AND DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5122 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO THE HONORABLE GEORGE H. BAILEY OF DORCHESTER COUNTY, OUR FRIEND AND DISTINGUISHED COLLEAGUE, FOR HIS SIXTEEN YEARS OF OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5123 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION SALUTING OUR FRIEND AND DISTINGUISHED COLLEAGUE, THE HONORABLE HENRY E. BROWN, JR., OF BERKELEY COUNTY, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND THANKING HIM FOR HIS LEADERSHIP IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5124 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING THE HONORABLE JOHN D. HAWKINS OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY, OUR FRIEND AND ESTEEMED COLLEAGUE, FOR HIS FOUR YEARS OF EXCELLENT PUBLIC SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5125 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING THE HONORABLE THOMAS D. (TOM) WOODRUM OF SUMTER COUNTY, OUR FRIEND AND DISTINGUISHED COLLEAGUE, FOR HIS FOUR YEARS OF DEDICATED, OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5126 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST APPRECIATION TO THE HONORABLE STEPHEN P. LANFORD OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY, OUR FRIEND AND DISTINGUISHED COLLEAGUE, FOR HIS THIRTEEN YEARS OF EXCELLENT PUBLIC SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5127 -- Rep. Sheheen: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND RECOGNIZE MRS. HARRIETT CARLOS BREVARD OF KERSHAW COUNTY, ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AS AN EDUCATOR AND PRINCIPAL IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM OF KERSHAW COUNTY, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HER IN ALL OF HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5128 -- Reps. Riser, Gamble and Knotts: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE BROOKLAND-CAYCE BEARCATS GIRLS SOFTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2000 CLASS AAA STATE SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5129 -- Reps. Riser, Gamble and Knotts: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE BROOKLAND-CAYCE BEARCATS BOYS BASEBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2000 CLASS AAA STATE BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5130 -- Reps. Riser, Koon, Knotts and Stuart: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE LEXINGTON GIRLS SOFTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE CLASS AAAA GIRLS STATE SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5131 -- Reps. Harrison and J. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE THE STAFF, FACULTY, AND STUDENTS OF HAND MIDDLE SCHOOL OF COLUMBIA ON THE OCCASION OF HAND MIDDLE SCHOOL BEING SELECTED AS A 1999-2000 BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5132 -- Rep. Cooper: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO JERRY LEE MULLIKIN OF PENDLETON, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM AN EXEMPLARY CAREER IN LAW ENFORCEMENT AS CAPTAIN OF THE PATROL DIVISION OF THE CLEMSON UNIVERSITY POLICE AND WISHING HIM WELL IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5133 -- Rep. Barrett: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 77, TITLE 15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SUITS INVOLVING THE STATE AND STATE AGENCIES, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 SO AS TO ENACT THE "PRIVATE ATTORNEY RETENTION SUNSHINE ACT", WHICH REQUIRES COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR ATTORNEY SERVICES RENDERED ON BEHALF OF THE STATE OR A STATE AGENCY, PROVIDES FOR THE OPPORTUNITY FOR LEGISLATIVE HEARINGS WHENEVER THE STATE OR A STATE AGENCY PROPOSES TO ENTER INTO AN ATTORNEY FEE CONTRACT WHICH MAY REASONABLY BE EXPECTED TO EXCEED FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS, AND LIMITS THE HOURLY RATE WHEN CONTINGENT FEES ARE AWARDED TO ATTORNEYS REPRESENTING THE STATE OR ITS AGENCIES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5134 -- Rep. McMahand: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING DEACON AMOS GILLIAM FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF THE FLAT ROCK COMMUNITY IN GREENVILLE COUNTY, FLAT ROCK BAPTIST CHURCH, AND HIS COUNTRY.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5135 -- Reps. Carnell and Parks: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 441 OF 1959, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE GREENWOOD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MEMBERS ON THE DISTRICT COMMISSION FROM SIX TO SEVEN, TO REQUIRE THREE MEMBERS PREVIOUSLY APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR TO BE ELECTED IN THE GENERAL ELECTION BEGINNING IN 2000, TO PROVIDE THAT THE ELECTED MEMBERS SHALL SERVE TWO-YEAR TERMS, AND TO ADD ONE MEMBER TO BE APPOINTED BY THE GREENWOOD COUNTY COUNCIL.

Introduced

2nd Reading

3rd Reading

Other proceedings

Ratified

H. 5136 -- Reps. Emory and J.M. Neal: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION OFFERING THE SINCEREST GRATITUDE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO MRS. FRANKIE G. PHILLIPS OF LANCASTER COUNTY FOR HER THIRTY- THREE YEARS OF CONSCIENTIOUS SERVICE TO THE STATE AND ITS MOST DELICATE CITIZENRY AS SHE RETIRES FROM THE LANCASTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5137 -- Rep. Walker: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING HUMANITARIAN SERVICE TO MANKIND OVER MANY YEARS, TO THE LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THEIR GENEROSITY IN APPROVING A TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLAR CORE 4 GRANT TO EXPAND THE LIONS-QUEST PROGRAM AND CHARACTER EDUCATION IN MULTIPLE DISTRICT 32, WHICH IS COMPRISED OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, IN COOPERATION WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AND TO PUBLICLY RECOGNIZE THE HONORABLE JAMES E. "JIM" ERVIN, OF ALBANY, GEORGIA, PRESIDENT, LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL, AND CONGRATULATE THIS OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL FOR HIS EXEMPLARY SERVICE AS A FULL-TIME LION AND AS PRESIDENT OF LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL ON THE OCCASION OF HIS VISIT TO THE PALMETTO STATE.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5138 -- Rep. Walker: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO JAMES E. "JIM" ERVIN, PRESIDENT, LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL, AND TO REPRESENTATIVES OF LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL, ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 2000, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING THE OUTSTANDING HUMANITARIAN SERVICE OF LIONS CLUBS TO MANKIND, AND RECOGNIZING THE HONORABLE JAMES E. "JIM" ERVIN FOR HIS EXEMPLARY SERVICE AS PRESIDENT, LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5139 -- Rep. Harvin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING SUSAN T. EADDY OF MANNING, CERTIFIED FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENTIST, FOR HER MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS THE COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT FOR SUMTER COUNTY, AND FOR RELATED WORK WITH THE CLEMSON EXTENSION SERVICE OVER MANY YEARS, AND WISHING HER THE BEST OF HEALTH AND HAPPINESS UPON HER RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5140 -- Rep. M. McLeod: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE WILSON HALL "BARONS" GOLF TEAM OF SUMTER COUNTY ON BEING CROWNED AS 2000 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (SCISAA) 3A STATE GOLF CO-CHAMPIONS.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5141 -- Rep. M. McLeod: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE WILSON HALL "BARONS" BASEBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS OF SUMTER COUNTY ON TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2000, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON BEING CROWNED AS 2000 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (SCISAA) 3A STATE BASEBALL CHAMPIONS.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5142 -- Rep. M. McLeod: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE WILSON HALL "BARONS" GOLF TEAM, COACHES, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS OF SUMTER COUNTY ON TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2000, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON BEING CROWNED AS 2000 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (SCISAA) 3A STATE GOLF CO-CHAMPIONS.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5143 -- Reps. Harrison, D. Smith, Knotts, Altman, Campsen, Cotty, Delleney, Easterday, Fleming, Govan, Harris, Hawkins, Jennings, Klauber, Lucas, Maddox, McGee, W. McLeod, Scott, Seithel, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, Taylor and Whipper: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND REGGIE LLOYD, DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND COUNSEL TO THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, FOR HIS EXCELLENT SERVICE TO THE COMMITTEE AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM IN HIS NEW POSITION AS DIRECTOR OF LAW AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS FOR AT&T IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5144 -- Rep. Harvin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE MR. R. AUSTIN GILBERT, JR., OF FLORENCE, FOR HIS SPLENDID CONTRIBUTIONS AND OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AS A MEMBER AND CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, AND TO EXTEND HEARTFELT THANKS AND APPRECIATION FOR HIS DEVOTION AND SERVICE TO HIS NATIVE STATE ON THE OCCASION OF THE COMPLETION OF HIS SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5145 -- Reps. Carnell, Keegan, H. Brown, Harrell, Quinn, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D.C. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE HEARTFELT GOOD WISHES AND SINCERE GRATITUDE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO OUR HIGHLY REGARDED FRIEND, SARA ELIZABETH "LIB" CROFT, FOR HER MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED AND LOYAL SERVICE TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON THE OCCASION OF HER JUSTLY EARNED RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5146 -- Reps. Robinson, Rice, Trotter and Webb: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE HEARTFELT THANKS OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO DR. W. DUKE HUCKS, SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION FOR PICKENS COUNTY, FOR MORE THAN THIRTY-FIVE YEARS OF DEDICATION TO PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THIS STATE AS TEACHER, PRINCIPAL, AND SUPERINTENDENT, AND WISHING HIM A WELL-DESERVED AND HARD- EARNED RELAXING RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5147 -- Rep. Townsend: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE HONORABLE RODNEY E. SLATER, SECRETARY OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (FMCSA), AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO OPPOSE THE ADOPTION OF THE REVISIONS TO THE FEDERAL HOURS-OF-SERVICE RULES FOR COMMERCIAL DRIVERS CONTAINED IN THE FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S RECENTLY ISSUED NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING, AND TO URGE THE FMCSA TO ISSUE A NEW PROPOSAL BASED ON SOUND SCIENCE, ENHANCED PUBLIC SAFETY, AND STRENGTHENED ABILITY OF THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE AMERICAN ECONOMY.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

Adopted

H. 5148 -- Reps. Scott, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D.C. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MR. WILLIS M. ROSS OF RICHLAND COUNTY ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE GOODYEAR TIRE AND RUBBER COMPANY, AND EXTENDING BEST WISHES TO HIM FOR A HEALTHY AND FRUITFUL RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5149 -- Reps. J. Brown, Breeland, Clyburn, M. Hines, Pinckney, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, G. Brown, H. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D.C. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR BISHOP JOHN HURST ADAMS, SENIOR BISHOP, SEVENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT OF THE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH FOR HIS DEVOTED SERVICE AND INVALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS MADE TO THE CHURCH AND TO THE CITIZENS OF THIS STATE AND NATION AND TO WISH HIM WELL IN HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5150 -- Reps. W. McLeod, Wilder and Stille: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION AND EXTENDING BEST WISHES TO DR. THOMAS M. FAULKENBERRY, SUPERINTENDENT OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF NEWBERRY COUNTY, FOR HIS DEDICATED AND DISTINGUISHED LEADERSHIP OF THE DISTRICT.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5151 -- Reps. Perry, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D.C. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE GASTRONOMICAL APPRECIATION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO NANCY BROWNER WILKES, WIFE OF OUR ESTEEMED COLLEAGUE, REPRESENTATIVE TIMOTHY C. WILKES, FOR THE DELICIOUS HOMEMADE COOKIES SHE HAS PROVIDED TO THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE DURING THE 2000 SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5152 -- Rep. Perry: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEP GRATITUDE AND APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO WILLIAM T. (TOMMY) GIBBS III OF AIKEN COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND PRESENTED THE "YOUNG AMERICAN MEDAL FOR BRAVERY" AWARD BY THE UNITED STATES JUSTICE DEPARTMENT IN WASHINGTON, D.C. ON APRIL 27, 2000, FOR HIS HEROIC RESCUE FIFTY-TWO YEARS AGO.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5153 -- Reps. Scott, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D.C. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO MRS. GWENDOLYN WASHINGTON-RICHARDSON OF RICHLAND COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT FROM HAND MIDDLE SCHOOL.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5154 -- Reps. Wilkes, M. McLeod and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-515, SO AS TO PROVIDE A MAXIMUM FIVE PERCENT STATE INCOME TAX RATE ON SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME RECEIVED BY A TAXPAYER IN THE TAXPAYER'S CAPACITY AS A SOLE PROPRIETOR OF A BUSINESS, A SHAREHOLDER OF A SUBCHAPTER "S" CORPORATION, PARTNER IN A PARTNERSHIP, OR MEMBER OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5155 -- Rep. Barfield: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 23, TITLE 17, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROCESS OF CRIMINAL TRIALS, SO AS TO ADD SECTION 17-23-85 AND PROVIDE A JUDGE WITH THE POWER TO SUSPEND THE IMPOSITION OF A SENTENCE, FOR A SPECIFIC PERIOD, WITH OR WITHOUT CONDITIONS, AND TO CALL THIS SUSPENSION OF A SENTENCE, "PRAYER FOR JUDGEMENT CONTINUED", AND TO PROVIDE THAT PRAYER FOR JUDGMENT CONTINUED WITHOUT CONDITIONS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A JUDGMENT OR A CONVICTION AND IS NOT A PRIOR CONVICTION FOR PURPOSES OF SENTENCING.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5156 -- Rep. Trotter: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONDEMNING THE NAACP'S CONTINUATION OF ITS BOYCOTT AGAINST SOUTH CAROLINA AND CALLING UPON THE NAACP TO END THE BOYCOTT IMMEDIATELY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5157 -- Rep. Barrett: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL SALE, OFFER TO SELL, DELIVERY, LEASE, RENT, BARTER, EXCHANGE, OR TRANSPORT FOR SALE INTO THIS STATE OF ANY PISTOL TO CERTAIN PERSONS, AND THE UNLAWFUL PURCHASE, SALE, TRANSPORT, PAWNING, RECEIPT, OR POSSESSION OF A STOLEN PISTOL OR A PISTOL FROM WHICH THE ORIGINAL SERIAL NUMBER HAS BEEN REMOVED OR OBLITERATED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN BOTH CONVICTED OF A CRIME OF VIOLENCE AND RECEIVED A PARDON FOR THE CONVICTION IS SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5158 -- Reps. H. Brown, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D.C. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION T0 EXPRESS THE GRATITUDE AND FRIENDSHIP OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO MR. FRANK FUSCO OF COLUMBIA FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND ESPECIALLY FOR HIS SERVICE AS DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH FOR THE HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE, AND WISH HIM WELL IN THE POSITION OF DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF FOR LEGISLATIVE AND BUDGET AFFAIRS FOR GOVERNOR JAMES H. HODGES.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5159 -- Rep. McMahand: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND COMMEND JULIA CHILES ADAMS, DIRECTOR FOR THE PAST THIRTEEN YEARS OF THE GREENVILLE COUNTY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION UPON HER RETIREMENT, AND TO THANK HER FOR ALL THE CONTRIBUTIONS SHE HAS MADE DURING THE THIRTY-FIVE YEARS SHE HAS SPENT IN LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AT LOCAL, STATE, AND REGIONAL LEVELS WORKING EFFECTIVELY ON HUMAN, SOCIAL, AND CIVIL RIGHTS ISSUES.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5160 -- Rep. Canty: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF PINEWOOD, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THE OCCASION OF ITS ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY, AND RECOGNIZING ITS LONG AND LAUDABLE HISTORY OF SERVING THE EDUCATIONAL, HUMANITARIAN, AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF ITS MEMBERS AND THE PINEWOOD COMMUNITY.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5161 -- Rep. Scott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE DR. ANDREW J. CHISHOM, PASTOR OF ZION CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH NO. 1 IN RICHLAND COUNTY FOR HIS TEN YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP OF THIS GREAT HOUSE OF GOD.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5162 -- Reps. J.H. Neal, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D.C. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE SENATOR MCKINLEY WASHINGTON, JR. ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO ALLENDALE, BEAUFORT, CHARLESTON, COLLETON, HAMPTON, AND JASPER COUNTIES AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5163 -- Rep. Stille: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE JULY 1, 2000, AS DAVID BEASLEY DAY IN SOUTH CAROLINA IN RECOGNITION OF HIS EFFORTS TO REMOVE THE CONFEDERATE FLAG FROM THE DOME ATOP THE STATE HOUSE AND HIS EFFORTS TO END VIDEO POKER PAYOUTS IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5164 -- Reps. Rice, Simrill and J. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SHALL APPOINT A COMMITTEE OF HOUSE MEMBERS TO MAKE A RECOMMENDATION TO THE HOUSE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE 2001 SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AS TO AN APPROPRIATE FLAG SYMBOLIC OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE STATE TO BE DISPLAYED ABOVE THE ROSTRUM IN THE HOUSE CHAMBER.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5165 -- Rep. G. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF THE LATE COLEMAN L. BRAMLETT OF BISHOPVILLE.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5166 -- Reps. Wilkins, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D.C. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND JANICE L. EDDLEMAN, FOR HER DEDICATED SERVICE AS AN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, IN THE OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND TO EXTEND EVERY GOOD WISH TO HER IN HER FORTHCOMING MARRIAGE TO ROBERT L. TAYLOR OF FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA, AND IN THE YEARS TO COME.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5167 -- Rep. Wilkins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE WITH GRATITUDE THE FIVE YEARS OF DEDICATED LEGISLATIVE SERVICE OF REPRESENTATIVE LYNN SEITHEL TO THE CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE COUNTY OF CHARLESTON AND WISHING HER THE BEST IN HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5168 -- Reps. Wilkins, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D.C. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SINCERE AND GENUINE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO OUR GOOD FRIEND, HELEN CHILDERS OF RICHLAND COUNTY, ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AND TO OFFER OUR SPECIAL THANKS FOR HER UNBOUNDED COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5169 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, Quinn, Allison, Altman, Barfield, Barrett, H. Brown, Campsen, Cato, Chellis, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Easterday, Edge, Fleming, Frye, Gilham, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Hawkins, Hinson, Huggins, Keegan, Kelley, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Martin, McGee, McKay, Meacham-Richardson, Perry, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Simrill, D. Smith, D.C. Smith, R. Smith, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS SINCERE GRATITUDE TO LISA LACKOVIC ESKEW FOR HER EXCELLENT SERVICE AS COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES REPUBLICAN CAUCUS AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES ON THE OCCASION OF HER DEPARTURE FROM THE PALMETTO STATE TO RELOCATE IN AUSTIN, TEXAS.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5170 -- Reps. M. McLeod, G. Brown, Canty, Woodrum, J.H. Neal and Harvin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JIM BARNARD OF SUMTER COUNTY ON HIS RETIREMENT AS STATION MANAGER OF WRJA-TV AND THANKING HIM FOR HIS PIONEERING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SCETV NETWORK AND THE CITIZENS OF SUMTER COUNTY.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5171 -- Rep. Allen: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AND COMMENDING THE CITY OF ANDERSON FOR RECEIVING THE ALL-AMERICA CITY AWARD FOR ITS COMMITMENT TO INITIATING COMMUNITY- DRIVEN PROJECTS THAT ENHANCE THE LIVES OF ITS CITIZENS.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5172 -- Rep. Cotty: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND TIMOTHY SLOAN BLACKWELL, JR., OF COLUMBIA, FOR HIS BRAVERY AND HEROIC ACTIONS IN GETTING HIS ELDERLY NEIGHBOR VERNIS CORLEY OUT OF A BURNING BUILDING BEFORE THE FIRE HIT A GAS LINE AND CAUSED A TERRIFIC EXPLOSION, AND FOR HIS HEROIC EFFORTS IN FIGHTING AND CONTAINING A FIRE THAT THREATENED TO DESTROY THE HOME OF HIS NEIGHBOR VERNIS CORLEY ON MAY 22, 2000.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5173 -- Rep. Harvin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON LEARNING OF THE DEATH OF MICHAEL WESLEY BRUNSON, OF MANNING, AND TO EXTEND CONDOLENCES AND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE LATE MR. BRUNSON'S FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5174 -- Rep. Harvin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE EFFORTS OF THE LATE LEVI AND HAMMITT PEARSON OF CLARENDON COUNTY WHOSE COURAGEOUS AND UNSELFISH EFFORTS TO PROVIDE A QUALITY EDUCATION FOR THEIR CHILDREN AND ALL THE CHILDREN IN CLARENDON COUNTY CULMINATED IN THE FILING OF BRIGGS VS. ELLIOTT ON MAY 16, 1950, ONE OF FOUR LAWSUITS THAT LED TO THE LANDMARK UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT DECISION IN 1954 WHICH STRUCK DOWN THE DOCTRINE OF "SEPARATE BUT EQUAL" IN OUR NATION'S PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5175 -- Reps. Scott, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D.C. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING MRS. MARY SHELTON WASHINGTON OF RICHLAND COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF SECOND CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH RECOGNIZING HER FOR HER MORE THAN FIFTY YEARS OF SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE WILLING HELPERS CLUB.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5176 -- Reps. Limehouse, Haskins, H. Brown, Campsen, Davenport, Gilham, Klauber, Martin, Rodgers, Sharpe, D.C. Smith, Stille, Wilder and Wilkins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONDEMN THE RULING OF THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT IN ITS RECENT DECISION THAT REJECTS PRAYER IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND TO EXPRESS THE OUTRAGE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THIS ACTION BY THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT AND ITS DETRIMENTAL IMPACT ON THE CITIZENS OF OUR STATE AND COUNTRY.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5177 -- Reps. Scott, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D.C. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MR. JOHN L. SCOTT, SR. OF RICHLAND COUNTY, PRESIDENT OF J. L. SCOTT REALTY COMPANY, INC., ON THE OCCASION OF HIS SEVENTIETH BIRTHDAY ON NOVEMBER 7, 2000, AND TO RECOGNIZE HIS INVALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY IN RICHLAND COUNTY.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5178 -- Reps. Sheheen, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Simrill, D.C. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF HERBERT KEYSERLING OF BEAUFORT AND EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5179 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Simrill, D.C. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE OUR VERY DISTINGUISHED COLLEAGUE, LEADER, AND FRIEND, THE HONORABLE ROBERT J. SHEHEEN AS HE RETIRES FROM TWENTY-FOUR YEARS OF SUPERB SERVICE TO THIS BODY AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO HONOR HIM AND HIS SERVICE BY BESTOWING UPON HIM THE TITLE OF SPEAKER EMERITUS.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5180 -- Rep. G. Brown: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND A WARM AND HEARTY WELCOME AND EVERY GOOD WISH TO THE FAMILIES AND DESCENDANTS OF FLOYD AND MARY KING-HERBERT AND ROSA CLAIBORNE OF MAGNOLIA, ARKANSAS, ON THE OCCASION OF THE KING-CLAIBORNE FAMILY REUNION TO BE HELD FROM AUGUST 11TH THROUGH AUGUST 13TH, 2000, IN SUMTER AND REMBERT.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5181 -- Reps. Wilkins, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D.C. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMENDING MR. REID THOMAS SHERARD OF GREENVILLE COUNTY FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AS A PAGE IN THE OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND EXTENDING TO HIM EVERY GOOD WISH AS HE PURSUES A LAW DEGREE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF LAW.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5182 -- Rep. Rutherford: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE RAINBOW CHILD CARE AND KINDERGARTEN OF COLUMBIA ON THE OCCASION OF ITS FOURTEENTH ANNIVERSARY AND TO EXTEND THE GRATITUDE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE EXCELLENT WORK RAINBOW DOES IN PREPARING ITS PRESCHOOL STUDENTS FOR THE RIGORS OF FORMAL EDUCATION.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5183 -- Reps. Townsend, Allen, Cooper, Maddox, Martin and Stille: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AND COMMENDING THE COMMUNITY OF ANDERSON FOR RECEIVING THE ALL-AMERICA CITY AWARD FOR ITS COMMITMENT TO INITIATING COMMUNITY-DRIVEN PROJECTS THAT ENHANCE THE LIVES OF ITS CITIZENS.

Introduced and Adopted

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5184 -- Reps. Rhoad, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D.C. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE JOSEPH D. THOMAS, SR., M.D., OF DENMARK, FOR FIFTY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS AND RESIDENTS OF BAMBERG COUNTY IN THE PRACTICE OF FAMILY MEDICINE, AND TO THANK HIM PROFUSELY FOR ALL OF THE GENUINE LOVE, CARE, AND CONCERN HE HAS EXPRESSED OVER THE PAST FIFTY YEARS AS THEIR LOYAL FRIEND AND ADVISOR AND TRUSTED FAMILY PHYSICIAN.

Introduced and Adopted

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