South Carolina General Assembly
114th Session, 2001-2002

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Bill 638

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COMMITTEE REPORT

April 10, 2002

    S. 638

Introduced by Senator Reese

S. Printed 4/10/02--S.

Read the first time April 26, 2001.

            

THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

    To whom was referred a Bill (S. 638) to amend Chapter 3, Title 53, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to special days by adding Section 53-3-150 so as to provide that March sixth of each year is Lymphedema D-Day in South Carolina, etc., respectfully

REPORT:

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

BRADLEY C. HUTTO for Committee.

            

STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT

ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT ON GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES:

$0 (No additional expenditures or savings are expected)

ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT ON FEDERAL & OTHER FUND EXPENDITURES:

$0 (No additional expenditures or savings are expected)

EXPLANATION OF IMPACT:

    The bill does not require the expenditure of any funds on the part of any state agencies nor on federal and/or other funds.

    Approved By:

    Don Addy

    Office of State Budget

A BILL

TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 53, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPECIAL DAYS BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-150 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MARCH SIXTH OF EACH YEAR IS LYMPHEDEMA D-DAY IN SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO ENCOURAGE SOUTH CAROLINIANS TO WEAR A BUTTERFLY ON LYMPHEDEMA D-DAY AS A SYMBOL OF CARING AND HOPE FOR THOSE LIVING AND COPING WITH LYMPHEDEMA AND THE DEBILITATING CONDITION ASSOCIATED WITH LYMPHEDEMA.

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

SECTION 1.    Chapter 3, Title 53 of the 1976 Code, is amended by adding:

    "Section 53-3-150. To encourage the citizens of this State to remember, honor, and support the courageous patients living and coping with the debilitating condition associated with lymphedema, March sixth in each succeeding year after March 6, 2001, is designated as Lymphedema D-Day in South Carolina. The citizens and residents of this State are encouraged to wear a butterfly on Lymphedema D-Day as a symbol of caring and hope for those living and coping with lymphedema and the debilitating condition associated with lymphedema."

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

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