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S*0530 (Rat #0402, Act #0353 of 2008) General Bill, By Leatherman
Summary: Proviso Codification Act of 2007
AN ACT TO ENACT THE BUDGET PROVISO CODIFICATION ACT OF 2008, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CODIFICATION IN THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, OF CERTAIN PROVISOS CONTAINED IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, AND CODIFY OTHER RELATED PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, INCLUDING PROVISIONS BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-193 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE HIGHER EDUCATION FURLOUGH PROGRAMS IN YEARS OF BUDGET CUTS OR ACROSS THE BOARD REDUCTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-104-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION, BY REGULATION, SHALL DEFINE ALTERNATIVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN EXCEPTIONALLY GIFTED STUDENT WHO IS A RESIDENT OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND IS ACCEPTED INTO AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING WITHOUT HAVING ATTENDED OR GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL; TO AMEND SECTION 59-143-10, RELATING TO THE CHILDREN'S EDUCATION ENDOWMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY UNSPENT BALANCE IN THE HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS ALLOCATION OF THE CHILDREN'S EDUCATION ENDOWMENT FUND MAY BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR NEED-BASED GRANTS AND PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIPS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-111-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A MID-YEAR BUDGET REDUCTION IS IMPOSED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OR THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LIFE SCHOLARSHIP, NEED-BASED GRANTS, AND THE PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIP ARE EXEMPT; TO AMEND SECTION 59-112-70, RELATING TO THE WAIVER OR ABATEMENT OF OUT-OF-STATE TUITION AND FEES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE WAIVER OF NONRESIDENT TUITION AND FEES FOR CERTAIN INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-112-20, RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION AND FEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR IN-STATE RATES FOR CERTAIN GEORGIA RESIDENTS UNDER SPECIFIED CONDITIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-112-120 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TECHNICAL COLLEGES MAY OFFER IN-STATE RATES TO RESIDENTS OF BORDERING NORTH CAROLINA AND GEORGIA COMMUNITIES IF A RECIPROCAL AGREEMENT IS IN EFFECT WITH THE TWO-YEAR COLLEGES IN THESE NEIGHBORING REGIONS OR WHEN STUDENTS FROM THESE OUT-OF-STATE COMMUNITIES ARE EMPLOYED BY SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYERS WHO PAY SOUTH CAROLINA TAXES; BY ADDING SECTION 59-112-130 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING WITH A LAW SCHOOL MAY OFFER FEE WAIVERS TO NO MORE THAN FOUR PERCENT OF THE LAW SCHOOL STUDENT BODY; TO AMEND SECTION 59-26-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, SO AS TO ADD ADDITIONAL CRITERIA IN DEFINING "CRITICAL GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS" FOR THE CANCELLATION OF STUDENT LOANS AND ACCRUED INTEREST FOR PERSONS RECEIVING SUCH LOANS TO BECOME CERTIFIED TEACHERS IN AREAS OF CRITICAL NEED; BY ADDING SECTION 59-18-1130 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF CERTAIN FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATORS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-18-710, RELATING TO THE STATE ACCREDITATION SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE STATE'S ACCREDITATION SYSTEM TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION; TO AMEND SECTION 59-18-930, RELATING TO SCHOOL AND SCHOOL DISTRICT REPORT CARDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THESE REPORT CARDS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-18-950 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MAY BASE RATINGS FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND HIGH SCHOOLS ON CRITERIA THAT INCLUDE GRADUATION RATES, EXIT EXAMINATION PERFORMANCE, AND OTHER CRITERIA IDENTIFIED BY TECHNICAL EXPERTS AND APPROPRIATE GROUPS OF EDUCATORS AND WORKFORCE ADVOCATES; BY ADDING SECTION 59-113-47 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION GRANT FUNDS ARE EXEMPT FROM MID-YEAR BUDGET REDUCTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-123-115, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CONSORTIUM, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE USE AND EXPENDITURE OF FUNDING FOR THE STATEWIDE FAMILY PRACTICE RESIDENCY SYSTEM; TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-86, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SUBSTITUTION OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MEDICAID RECIPIENT WHOSE PRESCRIPTION IS REIMBURSED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA MEDICAID PROGRAM IS DEEMED TO HAVE CONSENTED TO THE SUBSTITUTION OF A LESS COSTLY EQUIVALENT GENERIC DRUG PRODUCT; BY ADDING SECTION 44-6-725 SO AS TO MAKE A PROMISSORY NOTE RECEIVED BY A MEDICAID APPLICANT, RECIPIENT, OR HIS SPOUSE IN EXCHANGE FOR ASSETS WHICH IF RETAINED BY THE APPLICANT, RECIPIENT, OR HIS SPOUSE WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICANT OR RECIPIENT TO BE INELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID BENEFITS, FOR MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY PURPOSES, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE FULLY NEGOTIABLE UNDER THE LAWS OF THIS STATE UNLESS IT CONTAINS LANGUAGE PLAINLY STATING THAT IT IS NOT TRANSFERABLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES; BY ADDING ARTICLE 8 TO CHAPTER 6, TITLE 44 SO AS TO ESTABLISH WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES A MEDICAID PHARMACY AND THERAPEUTICS COMMITTEE AND PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES; TO REENACT SECTION 44-1-215 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL MAY RETAIN CERTAIN FUNDS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-570, RELATING TO THE MONITORING AND REGULATION OF AGREEMENTS UNDER THE HEALTH CARE COOPERATION ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FEE THE DEPARTMENT IS AUTHORIZED TO CHARGE EXTENDS TO CERTIFICATES OF PUBLIC ADVANTAGE; BY ADDING SECTION 44-1-300 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT FROM USING CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS FOR ENFORCEMENT WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT A CHURCH OR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION FROM PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD TO THE PUBLIC ON THEIR OWN PREMISES AT NOT MORE THAN ONE FUNCTION A MONTH OR NOT MORE THAN TWELVE FUNCTIONS A YEAR; TO AMEND SECTION 44-56-160, RELATING TO THE HAZARDOUS WASTE CONTINGENCY FUND, SO AS TO REVISE THE USE OF INTEREST ACCRUING IN THE FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-2440, RELATING TO HOSPITAL INFECTIONS DISCLOSURE ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY PHASE-IN CERTAIN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ACT; BY ADDING SECTION 44-56-215 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH FEES SHALL BE ASSESSED AGAINST HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATORS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-26-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO THE COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PROPERTY OF THE PATRIOTS POINT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ALSO IS EXEMPT FROM THESE PROVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 46-21-40, RELATING TO LICENSES TO HANDLE SEEDS, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FEES FOR THESE LICENSES ARE DETERMINED; BY ADDING SECTION 46-3-270 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE MAY WAIVE THE REMITTANCE OF INDIRECT COST RECOVERIES FOR THE SPECIALTY CROP GRANT SUPPORTED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE THROUGH THE COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION; TO AMEND SECTION 39-9-68, RELATING TO THE FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE CONSUMER SERVICES DIVISION IN REGARD TO WEIGHTS AND MEASURES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SHALL CHARGE A FEE OF FORTY-FIVE DOLLARS AN HOUR BASED ON A FEE SCHEDULE FOR ALL CALIBRATIONS PERFORMED FOR PRIVATE SECTOR ENTITIES BY THE METROLOGY LABORATORY; BY ADDING SECTION 46-40-100 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY RETAIN AND EXPEND ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS OF THE INTEREST FROM THE GRAIN HANDLERS GUARANTY FUND TO COVER THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ADMINISTERING THE PROGRAM; BY ADDING SECTION 50-9-515 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES WHO IS A RESIDENT OF SOUTH CAROLINA STATIONED OUTSIDE OF THE STATE, UPON PRESENTATION OF HIS OFFICIAL FURLOUGH OR LEAVE PAPERS, SHALL BE ALLOWED TO FISH AND HUNT WITHOUT PURCHASING A FISHING OR HUNTING LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-510, RELATING TO HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES AUTHORIZED FOR SALE, SO AS TO REVISE THE FEE FOR CERTAIN LICENSES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-4510, RELATING TO SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE LICENSE PLATES FOR THE "NONGAME WILDLIFE AND NATURAL AREAS FUND", SO AS TO REVISE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS PERTAINING TO THE ISSUANCE OF THESE PLATES; BY ADDING SECTION 51-3-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM SHALL MAINTAIN THE FEE STRUCTURE FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF THE STATE PARK SYSTEM INCLUDING DISCOUNTS WHICH MAY BE OFFERED; BY ADDING SECTION 1-7-160 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY OF STATE GOVERNMENT MAY NOT HIRE A CLASSIFIED OR TEMPORARY ATTORNEY AS AN EMPLOYEE EXCEPT UPON THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND AT COMPENSATION APPROVED BY HIM; BY ADDING SECTION 1-7-170 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY OF STATE GOVERNMENT MAY NOT ENGAGE ON A FEE BASIS AN ATTORNEY AT LAW EXCEPT UPON THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND UPON A FEE AS MUST BE APPROVED BY HIM; BY ADDING SECTION 1-7-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL MAY OBTAIN REIMBURSEMENT FOR ITS COSTS IN REPRESENTING THE STATE IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS AND IN REPRESENTING THE STATE AND ITS OFFICERS AND AGENCIES IN CIVIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS; BY ADDING SECTION 14-1-217 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE OR A PERSON ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE STATE IS NOT REQUIRED TO PAY FILING FEES IN PROCEEDINGS BROUGHT PURSUANT TO THE SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR ACT; TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 17-22-10 THROUGH 17-22-170 OF THE 1976 CODE AS THE "PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM"; BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 22 OF TITLE 17 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE CIRCUIT SOLICITORS TO ESTABLISH A WORTHLESS CHECK UNIT AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF THE UNIT; BY ADDING SECTION 14-1-213 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN ADDITION TO ALL OTHER ASSESSMENTS AND SURCHARGES REQUIRED TO BE IMPOSED BY LAW, A ONE-HUNDRED-DOLLAR SURCHARGE IS ALSO LEVIED ON ALL FINES, FORFEITURES, ESCHEATMENTS, OR OTHER MONETARY PENALTIES IMPOSED IN GENERAL SESSIONS COURT OR IN MAGISTRATES OR MUNICIPAL COURT FOR MISDEMEANOR OR FELONY DRUG OFFENSES AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE SURCHARGES SHALL BE USED TO ESTABLISH DRUG TREATMENT COURT PROGRAMS; TO AMEND SECTION 23-6-50, RELATING TO AUDITS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE THESE AUDITS AND THE USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CERTAIN REVENUE; BY ADDING SECTIONS 23-6-185, 23-6-187, 23-6-191, 23-6-193, AND 23-6-195 ALL SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR VARIOUS FUNDING AND ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1140, RELATING TO SUBSISTENCE ALLOWANCES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE ALLOWANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-19-420, RELATING TO THE USE OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF MOTOR VEHICLE CERTIFICATE OF TITLE FEES, SO AS TO REVISE THE USES; BY ADDING SECTION 23-6-190 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL MONIES COLLECTED IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING FUND ABOVE A SPECIFIED LIMIT MUST BE UTILIZED BY THE DEPARTMENT TO SUPPORT THE HIGHWAY PATROL; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-840, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING DELINQUENCY FEES, SO AS TO REVISE THE USE OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF THESE FUNDS; BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-550 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY COLLECT A FEE NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY DOLLARS PER DOCUMENT TO EXPEDITE A REQUEST FOR COPIES OF DOCUMENTS AND RECORDS IT MAINTAINS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THESE FUNDS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1290, RELATING TO FEES TO TRANSFER A LICENSE PLATE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEE AND FURTHER PROVIDE FOR ITS USE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-620, RELATING TO REGISTRATION FEES FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS AND OTHER REGISTRATION FEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANNUAL LICENSE PLATE VALIDATION STICKERS WHICH ARE ISSUED FOR NONPERMANENT LICENSE PLATES ON CERTIFIED SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES MUST BE ISSUED WITHOUT CHARGE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2080, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE FEES FOR A COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-200, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FEES FOR A DUPLICATE DRIVER'S LICENSE IF ONE IS LOST OR DESTROYED, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEE AND FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE REVENUE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-2010, RELATING TO PRIVATE PASSENGER AND PERSONALIZED LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE EXPIRATION DATE FOR CERTAIN PERSONALIZED PLATES; BY ADDING 24-1-252 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO RETAIN PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF SURPLUS PRODUCTS PRODUCED BY ITS FARM PROGRAM AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THESE FUNDS; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-920, RELATING TO REWARDS FOR THE CAPTURE OF ESCAPED CONVICTS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE AWARD AND HOW FUNDS TO SUPPORT THESE AWARDS MAY BE GENERATED; TO AMEND SECTION 24-1-250, RELATING TO THE SALE OF TIMBER BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FROM ITS LANDS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE PROCEDURES FOR SUCH SALES, THE USE OF THE PROCEEDS, AND FOR HORTICULTURAL PRODUCT SALES BY THE DEPARTMENT; BY ADDING SECTION 24-3-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEDUCTIONS FROM WAGES OF PRISONERS ENGAGED IN WORK AT PAID EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMUNITY, AND THE MANNER IN WHICH THESE DEDUCTIONS MUST BE USED; TO AMEND SECTION 24-1-110, RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT WITHIN THE PRISON SYSTEM BY THE DIRECTOR, SO AS TO PERMIT THE DIRECTOR TO EXTEND CERTAIN SERVICES AT NO COST OR REDUCED COST TO CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS PAID FOR WITH NONAPPROPRIATED FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF RETENTION; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-480, RELATING TO THE RESTITUTION CENTER PROGRAM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES, SO AS TO REVISE THE AMOUNT PAID BY THE OFFENDER FOR HOUSING AND FOOD PER DAY; BY ADDING SECTION 24-21-87 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY CHARGE OFFENDERS A FEE BASED ON THE NUMBER OF MILES AND LENGTH OF TIME REQUIRED TO PERFORM AN EXTRADITION; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-960, RELATING TO PARDONS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PARDON APPLICATION FEE; TO AMEND SECTION 37-16-30, RELATING TO PREPAID LEGAL SERVICES SOLICITATIONS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEE FOR THE REQUIRED FILINGS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS; TO AMEND SECTION 37-2-305, RELATING TO A CREDITOR'S MAXIMUM RATE SCHEDULE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT PERTAINING TO CREDIT SALES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FILING FEE AND PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF A PORTION OF THE FUNDS GENERATED; TO AMEND SECTION 37-3-305, RELATING TO A CREDITOR'S MAXIMUM RATE SCHEDULE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT PERTAINING TO CONSUMER LOANS SO AS TO INCREASE THE FILING FEE AND PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF A PORTION OF THE FUNDS GENERATED; TO AMEND SECTION 37-6-203, RELATING TO CERTAIN NOTIFICATIONS REQUIRED TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT BY PERSONS ENGAGED IN SPECIFIED CONSUMER ACTIVITIES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE ANNUAL FEE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF A PORTION OF THE FUNDS GENERATED; BY ADDING SECTION 40-7-285 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON LICENSED AS A COSMETOLOGIST, ESTHETICIAN, OR MANICURIST MAY PRACTICE, WITHIN THE SCOPE AUTHORIZED BY THE PERSON'S LICENSE, IN A BARBERSHOP; BY ADDING SECTION 23-10-20 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION IS AUTHORIZED TO PURCHASE AND ISSUE CLOTHING TO THE STAFF OF THE STATE FIRE ACADEMY; BY ADDING SECTION 1-23-670 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EACH REQUEST FOR A CONTESTED CASE HEARING, NOTICE OF APPEAL, OR REQUEST FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A FILING FEE EQUAL TO THAT CHARGED IN CIRCUIT COURT FOR FILING A SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE FUNDS RECEIVED; BY ADDING SECTION 1-23-680 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT IS NOT REQUIRED TO REIMBURSE THE SOUTH CAROLINA LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL FOR THE COST OF THE CODE OF LAWS, CODE SUPPLEMENTS, OR CODE REPLACEMENT VOLUMES DISTRIBUTED TO THE COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-115, RELATING TO CRIMINAL RECORD SEARCHES BY THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEE AND PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE REVENUE COLLECTED, AND TO PROVIDE A REDUCED FEE FOR SEARCHES CONDUCTED FOR A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION; BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL REVENUE GENERATED BY THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION FROM THE SALE OF VEHICLES, VARIOUS EQUIPMENT, AND GASOLINE, AND INSURANCE CLAIMS DURING THE PRIOR FISCAL YEAR MAY BE RETAINED, CARRIED FORWARD, AND EXPENDED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING LIKE ITEMS; TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-216, RELATING TO CONCEALABLE WEAPON APPLICATIONS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE SLED TO EXPEND FEES ASSOCIATED WITH CONCEALED WEAPON APPLICATIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-495 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED BY THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD IN REGARD TO OPERATING DEFICITS; TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-165, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AGENCY HEADS AND THE AGENCY HEAD SALARY COMMISSION, SO AS TO EXEMPT EMPLOYEES OF HIGHER EDUCATION TECHNICAL COLLEGES, COLLEGES, AND UNIVERSITIES FROM CERTAIN SALARY RANGE REQUIREMENTS OF THE COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 8-7-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LEAVE OF PUBLIC OFFICERS IN THE NATIONAL GUARD OR RESERVES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A STATE EMPLOYEE IN A FULL TIME POSITION WHO SERVES ON ACTIVE DUTY IN A COMBAT ZONE AND WHO HAS EXHAUSTED ALL AVAILABLE LEAVE FOR MILITARY PURPOSES IS ENTITLED TO RECEIVE UP TO THIRTY ADDITIONAL DAYS OF MILITARY LEAVE IN ANY ONE YEAR; BY ADDING SECTION 8-1-155 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A VACANCY OCCURS IN A STATE AGENCY, OTHER THAN AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING, OR IF AN AGENCY ACTS TO FILL A NEW POSITION, THE AGENCY SHALL GIVE PREFERENCE TO A RESIDENT OF THIS STATE, IF THE APPLICANTS ARE EQUALLY QUALIFIED FOR THE VACANCY OR NEW POSITION; BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-497 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD OR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MANDATES AN ACROSS-THE-BOARD REDUCTION, STATE AGENCIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO REDUCE GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES BEFORE REDUCTIONS ARE MADE TO PROGRAMS, SPECIAL LINE ITEMS, OR LOCAL PROVIDER SERVICES CRITICAL TO AN AGENCY'S MISSION; BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-1610 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ADMINISTRATIVE STATE AGENCY PERFORMING ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS WITHIN THIS STATE MAY MAKE USE OF EXISTING VIDEO CONFERENCING CAPABILITIES AND TO REQUIRE EVIDENCE THAT A COST SAVINGS WILL BE RECOGNIZED BY USING VIDEO CONFERENCING, AS OPPOSED TO HOLDING AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING WHERE ALL PARTIES MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE AT ONE PARTICULAR LOCATION; TO AMEND SECTION 8-21-320, RELATING TO MOTION FEES IN THE CIRCUIT AND FAMILY COURTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE REVENUES GENERATED FROM THESE FEES; BY ADDING SECTION 8-17-375 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES WHOSE APPOINTMENT OR EMPLOYMENT IS SUBJECT TO SENATE CONFIRMATION MAY NOT BE REASSIGNED, TERMINATED, OR HAVE THEIR COMPENSATION REDUCED, EXCEPT BY MAJORITY VOTE OF THEIR GOVERNING BOARD AND APPROVAL BY THE SENATE UPON ADVICE AND CONSENT PRIOR TO THE ACTION BEING TAKEN OR AN INTERIM APPOINTMENT BEING MADE; BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-725 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD'S EXPERIENCE RATING OF ALL LOCAL DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS PROVIDERS MUST BE RATED AS A SINGLE GROUP WHEN RATING ALL OPTIONAL GROUPS PARTICIPATING IN THE STATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM; BY ADDING SECTION 12-4-388 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE MAY CHARGE PARTICIPANTS A FEE TO COVER THE COST OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY CHARGE PARTICIPANTS IN TAXPAYER EDUCATION AND INFORMATION PROGRAMS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY IMPOSE A SIXTY-DOLLAR FEE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF EACH CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE AND A THIRTY-FIVE DOLLAR FEE FOR EACH INFORMAL NONBINDING LETTER CONCERNING ELIGIBILITY FOR INFRASTRUCTURE CREDITS AGAINST THE LICENSE TAX, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY IMPOSE A FORTY-FIVE DOLLAR FEE FOR ENTERING INTO INSTALLMENT AGREEMENTS FOR THE PAYMENT OF TAX LIABILITIES TO DEFRAY ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES; BY ADDING SECTION 12-4-377 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SHALL MAINTAIN ADEQUATE RECORDS ACCOUNTING FOR THE RECEIPT OF FUNDS FROM THE SALE OF CONFISCATED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE REVENUE GENERATED FROM THESE SALES; BY ADDING SECTION 12-4-379 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE MAY INCUR AND PAY THE EXPENSE OF CERTAIN REQUIRED FEES FOR THE FEDERAL REFUND OFFSET PROGRAM; BY ADDING SECTION 12-4-393 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY CONTRACT WITH PRIVATE ENTITIES TO ESTABLISH DATA MINING AND DATA WAREHOUSING CAPABILITIES WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT TO ENHANCE COMPLIANCE AND COLLECTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-2010, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TEMPORARY ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR PERMITS UPON A REFERENDUM VOTE SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TEMPORARY PERMITS ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION MAY BE ISSUED IN ALL PARTS OF A MUNICIPALITY IF ANY PART OF THE MUNICIPALITY IS LOCATED IN A COUNTY WHERE THE ISSUANCE OF THESE PERMITS IS ALLOWED; BY ADDING SECTION 12-4-375 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE MAY RETAIN AND EXPEND CERTAIN FUNDS IN EACH FISCAL YEAR FROM ITS BANKRUPTCY OPERATIONS TO DEFRAY ITS ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS, INCLUDING STAFF; BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3930 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO INTEREST, PENALTIES, OR OTHER SANCTIONS MAY BE IMPOSED ON THE ACTIVE DUTY INCOME OF MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVES ACTIVATED AS A RESULT OF THE CONFLICT IN IRAQ AND THE WAR ON TERRORISM WITH REGARD TO UNDERPAYMENT OF STATE ESTIMATED INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX PAYMENTS OF THE ACTIVE DUTY INCOME IF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS UNABLE TO WITHHOLD STATE INCOME TAXES DUE ON SUCH PAY; BY ADDING SECTION 12-4-387 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL USE AVAILABLE PERSONNEL TO CONDUCT AUDITS INVOLVING ALL TAXES TO PROMOTE VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE AND TO COLLECT REVENUES FOR THE STATE; BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-120 SO AS TO ALLOW THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION TO CHARGE A TEN DOLLAR FEE TO OFFSET THE COSTS OF PROGRAMS AND RELATED EXPENSES; BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-130 SO AS TO ALLOW THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION TO LEVY A FEE ON A PERSON WHO HAS VIOLATED THE "ETHICS, GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY AND CAMPAIGN REFORM ACT OF 1991"; BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-140 SO AS TO ALLOW THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION TO RETAIN FUNDS DERIVED FROM ASSESSMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH LATE FILING FEES AND TO CARRY FORWARD UNEXPENDED FUNDS INTO THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR; BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-150 SO AS TO ALLOW THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION TO CARRY FORWARD LOBBYIST AND PRINCIPAL REGISTRATION FEES INTO THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR AND TO USE THE FUNDS FOR THE SAME PURPOSE; BY ADDING SECTION 22-3-330 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN ASSESSMENT OF TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS FOR SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT FILINGS IN MAGISTRATES COURT AND AN ASSESSMENT OF TEN DOLLARS ON ALL OTHER CIVIL FILINGS IN MAGISTRATES COURT, EXCEPTING RESTRAINING ORDERS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR REMITTANCE AND ALLOCATION; TO AMEND SECTION 14-1-204, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION OF THE FILING FEE FOR COMPLAINTS AND PETITIONS IN CIVIL COURT, SO AS TO IMPOSE AN ADDITIONAL FEE OF FIFTY DOLLARS AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS ALLOCATION; BY ADDING SECTION 14-1-210 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE BY WHICH THE STATE AUDITOR SHALL AUDIT AT RANDOM TREASURERS, COURTS, AND CLERKS OF COURT AUTHORIZED TO COLLECT ASSESSMENTS IN FAMILY, CIRCUIT, MAGISTRATES, AND MUNICIPAL COURTS, TO IMPOSE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR TRAINING FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 14-1-206, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENTS IMPOSED BY GENERAL SESSIONS COURTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE AMOUNT OF AN ASSESSMENT IMPOSED BY A GENERAL SESSIONS COURT THAT A PERSON MUST PAY, AND TO REVISE THE METHOD BY WHICH THE BALANCE OF THE ASSESSMENTS IS ALLOCATED; TO AMEND SECTION 14-1-207, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENTS IMPOSED BY MAGISTRATES COURTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE AMOUNT OF AN ASSESSMENT IMPOSED BY A MAGISTRATES COURT THAT A PERSON MUST PAY, AND TO REVISE THE METHOD BY WHICH THE BALANCE OF THE ASSESSMENTS IS ALLOCATED; TO AMEND SECTION 14-1-208, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENTS IMPOSED BY MUNICIPAL COURTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE AMOUNT OF AN ASSESSMENT IMPOSED BY A MUNICIPAL COURT THAT A PERSON MUST PAY, AND TO REVISE THE METHOD BY WHICH THE BALANCE OF THE ASSESSMENTS IS ALLOCATED; BY ADDING SECTION 14-1-218 SO AS TO ALLOCATE THREE MILLION TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS TO SPECIFIED AGENCIES IN SPECIFIED AMOUNTS FROM DEPOSITS MADE FROM ASSESSMENTS FROM GENERAL SESSIONS, MAGISTRATES, AND MUNICIPAL COURTS; BY ADDING SECTION 17-3-55 SO AS TO ALLOW THE COMMISSION ON INDIGENT DEFENSE TO CARRY FORWARD UNPAID OBLIGATIONS INCURRED AND RECEIVED FOR PAYMENT AND TO PAY THESE OBLIGATIONS FROM APPROPRIATED FUNDS IN THE NEXT YEAR'S BUDGET; BY ADDING SECTION 17-3-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN AFFIDAVIT BY WHICH A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN PROVIDED COUNSEL MUST DISCLOSE HIS ASSETS, TO PROVIDE FOR A FORTY DOLLAR APPLICATION FEE FOR APPOINTED COUNSEL SERVICES AND FOR THE ALLOCATION OF SUCH FEE REVENUE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXECUTION OF THE AFFIDAVIT BY A JUVENILE'S PARENT ON BEHALF OF THE JUVENILE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR A CLAIM AGAINST THE ASSETS OF THE PERSON WHO IS PROVIDED COUNSEL FOR THE COSTS OF THE PROVIDED COUNSEL; BY ADDING SECTION 43-1-710 SO AS TO MAKE AVAILABLE THE NAMES OF PERSONS BENEFITING FROM ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO OTHER STATE AGENCIES; BY ADDING SECTION 43-1-715 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY MAY NOT SUPPLEMENT THE SALARY OF DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES EMPLOYEES; BY ADDING SECTION 43-1-720 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES SHALL ESTABLISH AND COLLECT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL REGULATIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1641 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES MAY PAY THE COST OF FINGERPRINT REVIEWS FOR CERTAIN FOSTER CARE FAMILIES FROM FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR FOSTER CARE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-260, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN PERSONS FROM ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 11, TITLE 8, SO AS TO EXEMPT STAFF OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR FROM THE ARTICLE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-370, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN PERSONS FROM ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 17, TITLE 8, SO AS TO EXEMPT EMPLOYEES OF THE OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR FROM THE ARTICLE, UPON CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO AMEND CHAPTER 21 OF TITLE 43, RELATING TO THE DIVISION AND ADVISORY COUNCIL ON AGING, SO AS TO PLACE THE COUNCIL WITHIN THE OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM CHAPTER, SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE OFFICE ON AGING AS BEING PART OF THE OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR; TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-720, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ENTITIES WHOSE EMPLOYEES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS, SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE OFFICE ON AGING AS BEING PART OF THE OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR; TO AMEND SECTION 57-5-720, RELATING TO STANDARDS OF CONSTRUCTION, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO RELAX DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR HIGHWAY PROJECTS IN THE SECONDARY STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THOSE RELAXED STANDARDS DO NOT GIVE RISE TO LIABILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 57-3-130, RELATING TO SPECIAL PERMITS TO OPERATE VEHICLES EXCEEDING SIZE AND WEIGHT LIMITS AND FEES ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH PERMITS, SO AS TO REVISE THE FEE SCHEDULE; TO AMEND SECTION 57-3-150, RELATING TO MULTIPLE AND ANNUAL TRIP PERMITS, SO AS TO REVISE THE FEE FOR SUCH PERMITS; BY ADDING SECTION 23-23-120 SO AS TO DESIGNATE HOW MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE COLLECTED DURING CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY PROGRAMMING AND RETAINED BY THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY MUST BE EXPENDED; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-6850, RELATING TO INTERDEPARTMENTAL AGREEMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT REVENUE GENERATED FROM SPECIFIED AGENCIES, GRANTS, AND OTHER FUNDING MEASURES MAY BE RETAINED AND EXPENDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE ACCORDING TO APPLICABLE REGULATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-7810, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE COMMITMENT OF A CHILD TO THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE RELEASE OF THE CHILD PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF THE DETERMINATE PERIOD UPON CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT JUVENILES DETAINED IN A TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITY OR JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER WHO ARE SUBSEQUENTLY COMMITTED SHALL RECEIVE CREDIT TOWARDS THEIR DATE OF RELEASE OR PAROLE DEADLINE FOR TIME SPENT IN SUCH FACILITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-6855, RELATING TO SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT DESIGNATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE RECEIVES FOR EDUCATION UNDER THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT MUST TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE DEPARTMENT'S TWELVE-MONTH CALENDAR AND TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY FIVE INSTRUCTIONAL DAYS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-8005, RELATING TO EXCLUSIVE CARE OF CHILDREN BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LOCAL GOVERNMENT USING DETENTION SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE MUST PAY A PER DIEM OF FIFTY DOLLARS A DAY PER CHILD, AND TO DESIGNATE THE WAY IN WHICH THESE FUNDS MUST BE EXPENDED; TO AMEND SECTION 27-18-180, RELATING TO REPORT OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY AND NOTICES TO APPARENT OWNERS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE NOTICE THE STATE TREASURER IS REQUIRED TO PUBLISH; TO AMEND SECTION 11-5-120, RELATING TO THE PUBLICATION OF QUARTERLY STATEMENTS BY THE OFFICE OF STATE TREASURER, SO AS TO REVISE THE WAY IN WHICH THE STATE TREASURER MUST PUBLISH BALANCE INFORMATION; TO AMEND SECTION 46-25-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF FERTILIZER, SO AS TO REVISE THE FEE SCHEDULE FOR REGISTRATION; TO AMEND SECTION 46-25-820, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REGISTRATION FEES AND INSPECTION TAXES ON CERTAIN PACKAGES OF FERTILIZER, SO AS TO REVISE THE AMOUNT OF THE TAXES AND FEES; TO AMEND SECTION 46-26-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DISTRIBUTORS OF AGRICULTURAL LIMING MATERIALS, SO AS TO REVISE THE FEE TO OBTAIN A PERMIT TO BECOME A DISTRIBUTOR; TO AMEND SECTION 46-26-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF AGRICULTURAL LIMING MATERIALS, SO AS TO REVISE THE FEE FOR REGISTERING SUCH MATERIALS; TO AMEND SECTION 46-13-50, RELATING TO THE LICENSING OF PESTICIDE DEALERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE LICENSE APPLICATION FEE; TO AMEND SECTION 46-13-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STANDARDS FOR CERTIFICATION OF PESTICIDE APPLICATORS, SO AS TO REVISE THE APPLICATION FEE FOR A PRIVATE APPLICATOR'S LICENSE AND A PESTICIDE APPLICATOR'S LICENSE; BY ADDING SECTION 46-25-825 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ANNUAL REGISTRATION OF FERTILIZERS AND APPLICATION AND REGISTRATION FEE PROVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-95, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CREDIT AGAINST WITHHOLDING FOR RETRAINING, SO AS TO ESTABLISH AN ANNUAL RENEWAL FEE OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-100, RELATING TO CRITERIA FOR DETERMINATION AND SELECTION OF QUALIFYING ENTITIES AND APPLICATION FEE SCHEDULE, SO AS TO REVISE THE FEE SCHEDULE; TO AMEND SECTION 13-1-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY UNDERGO A PROCEDURES AUDIT INSTEAD OF HAVING AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE RELATED PROVISIONS FOR THE AUDIT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-85, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PURPOSE AND USE OF THE STATE RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COUNCIL MAY RETAIN UP TO FIVE PERCENT OF THE REVENUE RECEIVED FROM THE FUND FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL RETAIN UNEXPENDED OR UNCOMMITTED FUNDS AND MAY EXPEND THE FUNDS IN SUBSEQUENT FISCAL YEARS; BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-210 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL STATE AGENCIES, INSTITUTIONS, COLLEGES, AND UNIVERSITIES MUST REMIT TO THE GENERAL FUND ALL REVENUE OBTAINED FROM THE ALLOWANCE OF PAY TELEPHONES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY, TO DEFINE PUBLIC PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 23-1-60, RELATING TO APPOINTMENT, COMPENSATION, REMOVAL, AND TERMS OF CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A VOLUNTARY DEPUTY, CONSTABLE, SECURITY GUARD, OR DETECTIVE MUST BE INCLUDED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAWS ONLY WHILE PERFORMING DUTIES IN CONNECTION WITH HIS APPOINTMENT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION PREMIUMS; BY ADDING SECTION 14-1-212 SO AS TO PROVIDE A TWENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SURCHARGE ON PENALTIES IMPOSED IN THE GENERAL SESSIONS, MAGISTRATES, OR MUNICIPAL COURTS FOR MISDEMEANOR TRAFFIC OFFENSES OR FOR NONTRAFFIC VIOLATIONS, TO PROVIDE A SCHEDULE BY WHICH TO ALLOCATE THESE REVENUES, AND TO ALLOW THE STATE AUDITOR TO EXAMINE THE RECORDS OF ANY JURISDICTION THAT DOES NOT TIMELY TRANSMIT THESE REVENUES; BY ADDING SECTION 6-9-135 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COASTAL COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES MAY ADOPT THE PROVISIONS OF THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE; TO AMEND AN ACT OF 2008 BEARING RATIFICATION NUMBER 293, THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009, BY DELETING TWO PARAGRAPHS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-8000, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUE OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY FOR SUCH PLATES. - ratified title
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Summary: Proviso Codification Act of 2007
AN ACT TO ENACT THE BUDGET PROVISO CODIFICATION ACT OF 2008, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CODIFICATION IN THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, OF CERTAIN PROVISOS CONTAINED IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, AND CODIFY OTHER RELATED PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, INCLUDING PROVISIONS BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-193 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE HIGHER EDUCATION FURLOUGH PROGRAMS IN YEARS OF BUDGET CUTS OR ACROSS THE BOARD REDUCTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-104-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION, BY REGULATION, SHALL DEFINE ALTERNATIVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN EXCEPTIONALLY GIFTED STUDENT WHO IS A RESIDENT OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND IS ACCEPTED INTO AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING WITHOUT HAVING ATTENDED OR GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL; TO AMEND SECTION 59-143-10, RELATING TO THE CHILDREN'S EDUCATION ENDOWMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY UNSPENT BALANCE IN THE HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS ALLOCATION OF THE CHILDREN'S EDUCATION ENDOWMENT FUND MAY BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR NEED-BASED GRANTS AND PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIPS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-111-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A MID-YEAR BUDGET REDUCTION IS IMPOSED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OR THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LIFE SCHOLARSHIP, NEED-BASED GRANTS, AND THE PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIP ARE EXEMPT; TO AMEND SECTION 59-112-70, RELATING TO THE WAIVER OR ABATEMENT OF OUT-OF-STATE TUITION AND FEES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE WAIVER OF NONRESIDENT TUITION AND FEES FOR CERTAIN INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-112-20, RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION AND FEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR IN-STATE RATES FOR CERTAIN GEORGIA RESIDENTS UNDER SPECIFIED CONDITIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-112-120 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TECHNICAL COLLEGES MAY OFFER IN-STATE RATES TO RESIDENTS OF BORDERING NORTH CAROLINA AND GEORGIA COMMUNITIES IF A RECIPROCAL AGREEMENT IS IN EFFECT WITH THE TWO-YEAR COLLEGES IN THESE NEIGHBORING REGIONS OR WHEN STUDENTS FROM THESE OUT-OF-STATE COMMUNITIES ARE EMPLOYED BY SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYERS WHO PAY SOUTH CAROLINA TAXES; BY ADDING SECTION 59-112-130 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING WITH A LAW SCHOOL MAY OFFER FEE WAIVERS TO NO MORE THAN FOUR PERCENT OF THE LAW SCHOOL STUDENT BODY; TO AMEND SECTION 59-26-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, SO AS TO ADD ADDITIONAL CRITERIA IN DEFINING "CRITICAL GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS" FOR THE CANCELLATION OF STUDENT LOANS AND ACCRUED INTEREST FOR PERSONS RECEIVING SUCH LOANS TO BECOME CERTIFIED TEACHERS IN AREAS OF CRITICAL NEED; BY ADDING SECTION 59-18-1130 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF CERTAIN FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATORS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-18-710, RELATING TO THE STATE ACCREDITATION SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE STATE'S ACCREDITATION SYSTEM TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION; TO AMEND SECTION 59-18-930, RELATING TO SCHOOL AND SCHOOL DISTRICT REPORT CARDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THESE REPORT CARDS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-18-950 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MAY BASE RATINGS FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND HIGH SCHOOLS ON CRITERIA THAT INCLUDE GRADUATION RATES, EXIT EXAMINATION PERFORMANCE, AND OTHER CRITERIA IDENTIFIED BY TECHNICAL EXPERTS AND APPROPRIATE GROUPS OF EDUCATORS AND WORKFORCE ADVOCATES; BY ADDING SECTION 59-113-47 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION GRANT FUNDS ARE EXEMPT FROM MID-YEAR BUDGET REDUCTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-123-115, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CONSORTIUM, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE USE AND EXPENDITURE OF FUNDING FOR THE STATEWIDE FAMILY PRACTICE RESIDENCY SYSTEM; TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-86, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SUBSTITUTION OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MEDICAID RECIPIENT WHOSE PRESCRIPTION IS REIMBURSED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA MEDICAID PROGRAM IS DEEMED TO HAVE CONSENTED TO THE SUBSTITUTION OF A LESS COSTLY EQUIVALENT GENERIC DRUG PRODUCT; BY ADDING SECTION 44-6-725 SO AS TO MAKE A PROMISSORY NOTE RECEIVED BY A MEDICAID APPLICANT, RECIPIENT, OR HIS SPOUSE IN EXCHANGE FOR ASSETS WHICH IF RETAINED BY THE APPLICANT, RECIPIENT, OR HIS SPOUSE WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICANT OR RECIPIENT TO BE INELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID BENEFITS, FOR MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY PURPOSES, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE FULLY NEGOTIABLE UNDER THE LAWS OF THIS STATE UNLESS IT CONTAINS LANGUAGE PLAINLY STATING THAT IT IS NOT TRANSFERABLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES; BY ADDING ARTICLE 8 TO CHAPTER 6, TITLE 44 SO AS TO ESTABLISH WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES A MEDICAID PHARMACY AND THERAPEUTICS COMMITTEE AND PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES; TO REENACT SECTION 44-1-215 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL MAY RETAIN CERTAIN FUNDS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-570, RELATING TO THE MONITORING AND REGULATION OF AGREEMENTS UNDER THE HEALTH CARE COOPERATION ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FEE THE DEPARTMENT IS AUTHORIZED TO CHARGE EXTENDS TO CERTIFICATES OF PUBLIC ADVANTAGE; BY ADDING SECTION 44-1-300 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT FROM USING CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS FOR ENFORCEMENT WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT A CHURCH OR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION FROM PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD TO THE PUBLIC ON THEIR OWN PREMISES AT NOT MORE THAN ONE FUNCTION A MONTH OR NOT MORE THAN TWELVE FUNCTIONS A YEAR; TO AMEND SECTION 44-56-160, RELATING TO THE HAZARDOUS WASTE CONTINGENCY FUND, SO AS TO REVISE THE USE OF INTEREST ACCRUING IN THE FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-2440, RELATING TO HOSPITAL INFECTIONS DISCLOSURE ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY PHASE-IN CERTAIN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ACT; BY ADDING SECTION 44-56-215 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH FEES SHALL BE ASSESSED AGAINST HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATORS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-26-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO THE COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PROPERTY OF THE PATRIOTS POINT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ALSO IS EXEMPT FROM THESE PROVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 46-21-40, RELATING TO LICENSES TO HANDLE SEEDS, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FEES FOR THESE LICENSES ARE DETERMINED; BY ADDING SECTION 46-3-270 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE MAY WAIVE THE REMITTANCE OF INDIRECT COST RECOVERIES FOR THE SPECIALTY CROP GRANT SUPPORTED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE THROUGH THE COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION; TO AMEND SECTION 39-9-68, RELATING TO THE FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE CONSUMER SERVICES DIVISION IN REGARD TO WEIGHTS AND MEASURES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SHALL CHARGE A FEE OF FORTY-FIVE DOLLARS AN HOUR BASED ON A FEE SCHEDULE FOR ALL CALIBRATIONS PERFORMED FOR PRIVATE SECTOR ENTITIES BY THE METROLOGY LABORATORY; BY ADDING SECTION 46-40-100 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY RETAIN AND EXPEND ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS OF THE INTEREST FROM THE GRAIN HANDLERS GUARANTY FUND TO COVER THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ADMINISTERING THE PROGRAM; BY ADDING SECTION 50-9-515 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES WHO IS A RESIDENT OF SOUTH CAROLINA STATIONED OUTSIDE OF THE STATE, UPON PRESENTATION OF HIS OFFICIAL FURLOUGH OR LEAVE PAPERS, SHALL BE ALLOWED TO FISH AND HUNT WITHOUT PURCHASING A FISHING OR HUNTING LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-510, RELATING TO HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES AUTHORIZED FOR SALE, SO AS TO REVISE THE FEE FOR CERTAIN LICENSES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-4510, RELATING TO SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE LICENSE PLATES FOR THE "NONGAME WILDLIFE AND NATURAL AREAS FUND", SO AS TO REVISE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS PERTAINING TO THE ISSUANCE OF THESE PLATES; BY ADDING SECTION 51-3-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM SHALL MAINTAIN THE FEE STRUCTURE FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF THE STATE PARK SYSTEM INCLUDING DISCOUNTS WHICH MAY BE OFFERED; BY ADDING SECTION 1-7-160 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY OF STATE GOVERNMENT MAY NOT HIRE A CLASSIFIED OR TEMPORARY ATTORNEY AS AN EMPLOYEE EXCEPT UPON THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND AT COMPENSATION APPROVED BY HIM; BY ADDING SECTION 1-7-170 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY OF STATE GOVERNMENT MAY NOT ENGAGE ON A FEE BASIS AN ATTORNEY AT LAW EXCEPT UPON THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND UPON A FEE AS MUST BE APPROVED BY HIM; BY ADDING SECTION 1-7-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL MAY OBTAIN REIMBURSEMENT FOR ITS COSTS IN REPRESENTING THE STATE IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS AND IN REPRESENTING THE STATE AND ITS OFFICERS AND AGENCIES IN CIVIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS; BY ADDING SECTION 14-1-217 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE OR A PERSON ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE STATE IS NOT REQUIRED TO PAY FILING FEES IN PROCEEDINGS BROUGHT PURSUANT TO THE SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR ACT; TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 17-22-10 THROUGH 17-22-170 OF THE 1976 CODE AS THE "PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM"; BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 22 OF TITLE 17 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE CIRCUIT SOLICITORS TO ESTABLISH A WORTHLESS CHECK UNIT AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF THE UNIT; BY ADDING SECTION 14-1-213 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN ADDITION TO ALL OTHER ASSESSMENTS AND SURCHARGES REQUIRED TO BE IMPOSED BY LAW, A ONE-HUNDRED-DOLLAR SURCHARGE IS ALSO LEVIED ON ALL FINES, FORFEITURES, ESCHEATMENTS, OR OTHER MONETARY PENALTIES IMPOSED IN GENERAL SESSIONS COURT OR IN MAGISTRATES OR MUNICIPAL COURT FOR MISDEMEANOR OR FELONY DRUG OFFENSES AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE SURCHARGES SHALL BE USED TO ESTABLISH DRUG TREATMENT COURT PROGRAMS; TO AMEND SECTION 23-6-50, RELATING TO AUDITS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE THESE AUDITS AND THE USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CERTAIN REVENUE; BY ADDING SECTIONS 23-6-185, 23-6-187, 23-6-191, 23-6-193, AND 23-6-195 ALL SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR VARIOUS FUNDING AND ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1140, RELATING TO SUBSISTENCE ALLOWANCES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE ALLOWANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-19-420, RELATING TO THE USE OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF MOTOR VEHICLE CERTIFICATE OF TITLE FEES, SO AS TO REVISE THE USES; BY ADDING SECTION 23-6-190 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL MONIES COLLECTED IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING FUND ABOVE A SPECIFIED LIMIT MUST BE UTILIZED BY THE DEPARTMENT TO SUPPORT THE HIGHWAY PATROL; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-840, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING DELINQUENCY FEES, SO AS TO REVISE THE USE OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF THESE FUNDS; BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-550 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY COLLECT A FEE NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY DOLLARS PER DOCUMENT TO EXPEDITE A REQUEST FOR COPIES OF DOCUMENTS AND RECORDS IT MAINTAINS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THESE FUNDS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1290, RELATING TO FEES TO TRANSFER A LICENSE PLATE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEE AND FURTHER PROVIDE FOR ITS USE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-620, RELATING TO REGISTRATION FEES FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS AND OTHER REGISTRATION FEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANNUAL LICENSE PLATE VALIDATION STICKERS WHICH ARE ISSUED FOR NONPERMANENT LICENSE PLATES ON CERTIFIED SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES MUST BE ISSUED WITHOUT CHARGE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2080, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE FEES FOR A COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-200, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FEES FOR A DUPLICATE DRIVER'S LICENSE IF ONE IS LOST OR DESTROYED, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEE AND FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE REVENUE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-2010, RELATING TO PRIVATE PASSENGER AND PERSONALIZED LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE EXPIRATION DATE FOR CERTAIN PERSONALIZED PLATES; BY ADDING 24-1-252 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO RETAIN PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF SURPLUS PRODUCTS PRODUCED BY ITS FARM PROGRAM AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THESE FUNDS; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-920, RELATING TO REWARDS FOR THE CAPTURE OF ESCAPED CONVICTS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE AWARD AND HOW FUNDS TO SUPPORT THESE AWARDS MAY BE GENERATED; TO AMEND SECTION 24-1-250, RELATING TO THE SALE OF TIMBER BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FROM ITS LANDS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE PROCEDURES FOR SUCH SALES, THE USE OF THE PROCEEDS, AND FOR HORTICULTURAL PRODUCT SALES BY THE DEPARTMENT; BY ADDING SECTION 24-3-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEDUCTIONS FROM WAGES OF PRISONERS ENGAGED IN WORK AT PAID EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMUNITY, AND THE MANNER IN WHICH THESE DEDUCTIONS MUST BE USED; TO AMEND SECTION 24-1-110, RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT WITHIN THE PRISON SYSTEM BY THE DIRECTOR, SO AS TO PERMIT THE DIRECTOR TO EXTEND CERTAIN SERVICES AT NO COST OR REDUCED COST TO CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS PAID FOR WITH NONAPPROPRIATED FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF RETENTION; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-480, RELATING TO THE RESTITUTION CENTER PROGRAM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES, SO AS TO REVISE THE AMOUNT PAID BY THE OFFENDER FOR HOUSING AND FOOD PER DAY; BY ADDING SECTION 24-21-87 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY CHARGE OFFENDERS A FEE BASED ON THE NUMBER OF MILES AND LENGTH OF TIME REQUIRED TO PERFORM AN EXTRADITION; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-960, RELATING TO PARDONS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PARDON APPLICATION FEE; TO AMEND SECTION 37-16-30, RELATING TO PREPAID LEGAL SERVICES SOLICITATIONS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEE FOR THE REQUIRED FILINGS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS; TO AMEND SECTION 37-2-305, RELATING TO A CREDITOR'S MAXIMUM RATE SCHEDULE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT PERTAINING TO CREDIT SALES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FILING FEE AND PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF A PORTION OF THE FUNDS GENERATED; TO AMEND SECTION 37-3-305, RELATING TO A CREDITOR'S MAXIMUM RATE SCHEDULE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT PERTAINING TO CONSUMER LOANS SO AS TO INCREASE THE FILING FEE AND PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF A PORTION OF THE FUNDS GENERATED; TO AMEND SECTION 37-6-203, RELATING TO CERTAIN NOTIFICATIONS REQUIRED TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT BY PERSONS ENGAGED IN SPECIFIED CONSUMER ACTIVITIES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE ANNUAL FEE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF A PORTION OF THE FUNDS GENERATED; BY ADDING SECTION 40-7-285 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON LICENSED AS A COSMETOLOGIST, ESTHETICIAN, OR MANICURIST MAY PRACTICE, WITHIN THE SCOPE AUTHORIZED BY THE PERSON'S LICENSE, IN A BARBERSHOP; BY ADDING SECTION 23-10-20 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION IS AUTHORIZED TO PURCHASE AND ISSUE CLOTHING TO THE STAFF OF THE STATE FIRE ACADEMY; BY ADDING SECTION 1-23-670 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EACH REQUEST FOR A CONTESTED CASE HEARING, NOTICE OF APPEAL, OR REQUEST FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A FILING FEE EQUAL TO THAT CHARGED IN CIRCUIT COURT FOR FILING A SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE FUNDS RECEIVED; BY ADDING SECTION 1-23-680 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT IS NOT REQUIRED TO REIMBURSE THE SOUTH CAROLINA LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL FOR THE COST OF THE CODE OF LAWS, CODE SUPPLEMENTS, OR CODE REPLACEMENT VOLUMES DISTRIBUTED TO THE COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-115, RELATING TO CRIMINAL RECORD SEARCHES BY THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEE AND PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE REVENUE COLLECTED, AND TO PROVIDE A REDUCED FEE FOR SEARCHES CONDUCTED FOR A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION; BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL REVENUE GENERATED BY THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION FROM THE SALE OF VEHICLES, VARIOUS EQUIPMENT, AND GASOLINE, AND INSURANCE CLAIMS DURING THE PRIOR FISCAL YEAR MAY BE RETAINED, CARRIED FORWARD, AND EXPENDED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING LIKE ITEMS; TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-216, RELATING TO CONCEALABLE WEAPON APPLICATIONS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE SLED TO EXPEND FEES ASSOCIATED WITH CONCEALED WEAPON APPLICATIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-495 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED BY THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD IN REGARD TO OPERATING DEFICITS; TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-165, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AGENCY HEADS AND THE AGENCY HEAD SALARY COMMISSION, SO AS TO EXEMPT EMPLOYEES OF HIGHER EDUCATION TECHNICAL COLLEGES, COLLEGES, AND UNIVERSITIES FROM CERTAIN SALARY RANGE REQUIREMENTS OF THE COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 8-7-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LEAVE OF PUBLIC OFFICERS IN THE NATIONAL GUARD OR RESERVES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A STATE EMPLOYEE IN A FULL TIME POSITION WHO SERVES ON ACTIVE DUTY IN A COMBAT ZONE AND WHO HAS EXHAUSTED ALL AVAILABLE LEAVE FOR MILITARY PURPOSES IS ENTITLED TO RECEIVE UP TO THIRTY ADDITIONAL DAYS OF MILITARY LEAVE IN ANY ONE YEAR; BY ADDING SECTION 8-1-155 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A VACANCY OCCURS IN A STATE AGENCY, OTHER THAN AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING, OR IF AN AGENCY ACTS TO FILL A NEW POSITION, THE AGENCY SHALL GIVE PREFERENCE TO A RESIDENT OF THIS STATE, IF THE APPLICANTS ARE EQUALLY QUALIFIED FOR THE VACANCY OR NEW POSITION; BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-497 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD OR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MANDATES AN ACROSS-THE-BOARD REDUCTION, STATE AGENCIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO REDUCE GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES BEFORE REDUCTIONS ARE MADE TO PROGRAMS, SPECIAL LINE ITEMS, OR LOCAL PROVIDER SERVICES CRITICAL TO AN AGENCY'S MISSION; BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-1610 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ADMINISTRATIVE STATE AGENCY PERFORMING ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS WITHIN THIS STATE MAY MAKE USE OF EXISTING VIDEO CONFERENCING CAPABILITIES AND TO REQUIRE EVIDENCE THAT A COST SAVINGS WILL BE RECOGNIZED BY USING VIDEO CONFERENCING, AS OPPOSED TO HOLDING AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING WHERE ALL PARTIES MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE AT ONE PARTICULAR LOCATION; TO AMEND SECTION 8-21-320, RELATING TO MOTION FEES IN THE CIRCUIT AND FAMILY COURTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE REVENUES GENERATED FROM THESE FEES; BY ADDING SECTION 8-17-375 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES WHOSE APPOINTMENT OR EMPLOYMENT IS SUBJECT TO SENATE CONFIRMATION MAY NOT BE REASSIGNED, TERMINATED, OR HAVE THEIR COMPENSATION REDUCED, EXCEPT BY MAJORITY VOTE OF THEIR GOVERNING BOARD AND APPROVAL BY THE SENATE UPON ADVICE AND CONSENT PRIOR TO THE ACTION BEING TAKEN OR AN INTERIM APPOINTMENT BEING MADE; BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-725 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD'S EXPERIENCE RATING OF ALL LOCAL DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS PROVIDERS MUST BE RATED AS A SINGLE GROUP WHEN RATING ALL OPTIONAL GROUPS PARTICIPATING IN THE STATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM; BY ADDING SECTION 12-4-388 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE MAY CHARGE PARTICIPANTS A FEE TO COVER THE COST OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY CHARGE PARTICIPANTS IN TAXPAYER EDUCATION AND INFORMATION PROGRAMS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY IMPOSE A SIXTY-DOLLAR FEE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF EACH CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE AND A THIRTY-FIVE DOLLAR FEE FOR EACH INFORMAL NONBINDING LETTER CONCERNING ELIGIBILITY FOR INFRASTRUCTURE CREDITS AGAINST THE LICENSE TAX, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY IMPOSE A FORTY-FIVE DOLLAR FEE FOR ENTERING INTO INSTALLMENT AGREEMENTS FOR THE PAYMENT OF TAX LIABILITIES TO DEFRAY ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES; BY ADDING SECTION 12-4-377 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SHALL MAINTAIN ADEQUATE RECORDS ACCOUNTING FOR THE RECEIPT OF FUNDS FROM THE SALE OF CONFISCATED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE REVENUE GENERATED FROM THESE SALES; BY ADDING SECTION 12-4-379 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE MAY INCUR AND PAY THE EXPENSE OF CERTAIN REQUIRED FEES FOR THE FEDERAL REFUND OFFSET PROGRAM; BY ADDING SECTION 12-4-393 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY CONTRACT WITH PRIVATE ENTITIES TO ESTABLISH DATA MINING AND DATA WAREHOUSING CAPABILITIES WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT TO ENHANCE COMPLIANCE AND COLLECTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-2010, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TEMPORARY ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR PERMITS UPON A REFERENDUM VOTE SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TEMPORARY PERMITS ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION MAY BE ISSUED IN ALL PARTS OF A MUNICIPALITY IF ANY PART OF THE MUNICIPALITY IS LOCATED IN A COUNTY WHERE THE ISSUANCE OF THESE PERMITS IS ALLOWED; BY ADDING SECTION 12-4-375 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE MAY RETAIN AND EXPEND CERTAIN FUNDS IN EACH FISCAL YEAR FROM ITS BANKRUPTCY OPERATIONS TO DEFRAY ITS ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS, INCLUDING STAFF; BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3930 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO INTEREST, PENALTIES, OR OTHER SANCTIONS MAY BE IMPOSED ON THE ACTIVE DUTY INCOME OF MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVES ACTIVATED AS A RESULT OF THE CONFLICT IN IRAQ AND THE WAR ON TERRORISM WITH REGARD TO UNDERPAYMENT OF STATE ESTIMATED INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX PAYMENTS OF THE ACTIVE DUTY INCOME IF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS UNABLE TO WITHHOLD STATE INCOME TAXES DUE ON SUCH PAY; BY ADDING SECTION 12-4-387 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL USE AVAILABLE PERSONNEL TO CONDUCT AUDITS INVOLVING ALL TAXES TO PROMOTE VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE AND TO COLLECT REVENUES FOR THE STATE; BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-120 SO AS TO ALLOW THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION TO CHARGE A TEN DOLLAR FEE TO OFFSET THE COSTS OF PROGRAMS AND RELATED EXPENSES; BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-130 SO AS TO ALLOW THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION TO LEVY A FEE ON A PERSON WHO HAS VIOLATED THE "ETHICS, GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY AND CAMPAIGN REFORM ACT OF 1991"; BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-140 SO AS TO ALLOW THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION TO RETAIN FUNDS DERIVED FROM ASSESSMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH LATE FILING FEES AND TO CARRY FORWARD UNEXPENDED FUNDS INTO THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR; BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-150 SO AS TO ALLOW THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION TO CARRY FORWARD LOBBYIST AND PRINCIPAL REGISTRATION FEES INTO THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR AND TO USE THE FUNDS FOR THE SAME PURPOSE; BY ADDING SECTION 22-3-330 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN ASSESSMENT OF TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS FOR SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT FILINGS IN MAGISTRATES COURT AND AN ASSESSMENT OF TEN DOLLARS ON ALL OTHER CIVIL FILINGS IN MAGISTRATES COURT, EXCEPTING RESTRAINING ORDERS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR REMITTANCE AND ALLOCATION; TO AMEND SECTION 14-1-204, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION OF THE FILING FEE FOR COMPLAINTS AND PETITIONS IN CIVIL COURT, SO AS TO IMPOSE AN ADDITIONAL FEE OF FIFTY DOLLARS AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS ALLOCATION; BY ADDING SECTION 14-1-210 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE BY WHICH THE STATE AUDITOR SHALL AUDIT AT RANDOM TREASURERS, COURTS, AND CLERKS OF COURT AUTHORIZED TO COLLECT ASSESSMENTS IN FAMILY, CIRCUIT, MAGISTRATES, AND MUNICIPAL COURTS, TO IMPOSE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR TRAINING FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 14-1-206, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENTS IMPOSED BY GENERAL SESSIONS COURTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE AMOUNT OF AN ASSESSMENT IMPOSED BY A GENERAL SESSIONS COURT THAT A PERSON MUST PAY, AND TO REVISE THE METHOD BY WHICH THE BALANCE OF THE ASSESSMENTS IS ALLOCATED; TO AMEND SECTION 14-1-207, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENTS IMPOSED BY MAGISTRATES COURTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE AMOUNT OF AN ASSESSMENT IMPOSED BY A MAGISTRATES COURT THAT A PERSON MUST PAY, AND TO REVISE THE METHOD BY WHICH THE BALANCE OF THE ASSESSMENTS IS ALLOCATED; TO AMEND SECTION 14-1-208, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENTS IMPOSED BY MUNICIPAL COURTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE AMOUNT OF AN ASSESSMENT IMPOSED BY A MUNICIPAL COURT THAT A PERSON MUST PAY, AND TO REVISE THE METHOD BY WHICH THE BALANCE OF THE ASSESSMENTS IS ALLOCATED; BY ADDING SECTION 14-1-218 SO AS TO ALLOCATE THREE MILLION TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS TO SPECIFIED AGENCIES IN SPECIFIED AMOUNTS FROM DEPOSITS MADE FROM ASSESSMENTS FROM GENERAL SESSIONS, MAGISTRATES, AND MUNICIPAL COURTS; BY ADDING SECTION 17-3-55 SO AS TO ALLOW THE COMMISSION ON INDIGENT DEFENSE TO CARRY FORWARD UNPAID OBLIGATIONS INCURRED AND RECEIVED FOR PAYMENT AND TO PAY THESE OBLIGATIONS FROM APPROPRIATED FUNDS IN THE NEXT YEAR'S BUDGET; BY ADDING SECTION 17-3-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN AFFIDAVIT BY WHICH A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN PROVIDED COUNSEL MUST DISCLOSE HIS ASSETS, TO PROVIDE FOR A FORTY DOLLAR APPLICATION FEE FOR APPOINTED COUNSEL SERVICES AND FOR THE ALLOCATION OF SUCH FEE REVENUE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXECUTION OF THE AFFIDAVIT BY A JUVENILE'S PARENT ON BEHALF OF THE JUVENILE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR A CLAIM AGAINST THE ASSETS OF THE PERSON WHO IS PROVIDED COUNSEL FOR THE COSTS OF THE PROVIDED COUNSEL; BY ADDING SECTION 43-1-710 SO AS TO MAKE AVAILABLE THE NAMES OF PERSONS BENEFITING FROM ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO OTHER STATE AGENCIES; BY ADDING SECTION 43-1-715 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY MAY NOT SUPPLEMENT THE SALARY OF DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES EMPLOYEES; BY ADDING SECTION 43-1-720 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES SHALL ESTABLISH AND COLLECT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL REGULATIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1641 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES MAY PAY THE COST OF FINGERPRINT REVIEWS FOR CERTAIN FOSTER CARE FAMILIES FROM FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR FOSTER CARE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-260, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN PERSONS FROM ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 11, TITLE 8, SO AS TO EXEMPT STAFF OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR FROM THE ARTICLE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-370, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN PERSONS FROM ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 17, TITLE 8, SO AS TO EXEMPT EMPLOYEES OF THE OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR FROM THE ARTICLE, UPON CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO AMEND CHAPTER 21 OF TITLE 43, RELATING TO THE DIVISION AND ADVISORY COUNCIL ON AGING, SO AS TO PLACE THE COUNCIL WITHIN THE OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM CHAPTER, SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE OFFICE ON AGING AS BEING PART OF THE OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR; TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-720, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ENTITIES WHOSE EMPLOYEES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS, SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE OFFICE ON AGING AS BEING PART OF THE OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR; TO AMEND SECTION 57-5-720, RELATING TO STANDARDS OF CONSTRUCTION, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO RELAX DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR HIGHWAY PROJECTS IN THE SECONDARY STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THOSE RELAXED STANDARDS DO NOT GIVE RISE TO LIABILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 57-3-130, RELATING TO SPECIAL PERMITS TO OPERATE VEHICLES EXCEEDING SIZE AND WEIGHT LIMITS AND FEES ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH PERMITS, SO AS TO REVISE THE FEE SCHEDULE; TO AMEND SECTION 57-3-150, RELATING TO MULTIPLE AND ANNUAL TRIP PERMITS, SO AS TO REVISE THE FEE FOR SUCH PERMITS; BY ADDING SECTION 23-23-120 SO AS TO DESIGNATE HOW MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE COLLECTED DURING CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY PROGRAMMING AND RETAINED BY THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY MUST BE EXPENDED; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-6850, RELATING TO INTERDEPARTMENTAL AGREEMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT REVENUE GENERATED FROM SPECIFIED AGENCIES, GRANTS, AND OTHER FUNDING MEASURES MAY BE RETAINED AND EXPENDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE ACCORDING TO APPLICABLE REGULATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-7810, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE COMMITMENT OF A CHILD TO THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE RELEASE OF THE CHILD PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF THE DETERMINATE PERIOD UPON CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT JUVENILES DETAINED IN A TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITY OR JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER WHO ARE SUBSEQUENTLY COMMITTED SHALL RECEIVE CREDIT TOWARDS THEIR DATE OF RELEASE OR PAROLE DEADLINE FOR TIME SPENT IN SUCH FACILITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-6855, RELATING TO SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT DESIGNATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE RECEIVES FOR EDUCATION UNDER THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT MUST TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE DEPARTMENT'S TWELVE-MONTH CALENDAR AND TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY FIVE INSTRUCTIONAL DAYS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-8005, RELATING TO EXCLUSIVE CARE OF CHILDREN BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LOCAL GOVERNMENT USING DETENTION SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE MUST PAY A PER DIEM OF FIFTY DOLLARS A DAY PER CHILD, AND TO DESIGNATE THE WAY IN WHICH THESE FUNDS MUST BE EXPENDED; TO AMEND SECTION 27-18-180, RELATING TO REPORT OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY AND NOTICES TO APPARENT OWNERS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE NOTICE THE STATE TREASURER IS REQUIRED TO PUBLISH; TO AMEND SECTION 11-5-120, RELATING TO THE PUBLICATION OF QUARTERLY STATEMENTS BY THE OFFICE OF STATE TREASURER, SO AS TO REVISE THE WAY IN WHICH THE STATE TREASURER MUST PUBLISH BALANCE INFORMATION; TO AMEND SECTION 46-25-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF FERTILIZER, SO AS TO REVISE THE FEE SCHEDULE FOR REGISTRATION; TO AMEND SECTION 46-25-820, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REGISTRATION FEES AND INSPECTION TAXES ON CERTAIN PACKAGES OF FERTILIZER, SO AS TO REVISE THE AMOUNT OF THE TAXES AND FEES; TO AMEND SECTION 46-26-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DISTRIBUTORS OF AGRICULTURAL LIMING MATERIALS, SO AS TO REVISE THE FEE TO OBTAIN A PERMIT TO BECOME A DISTRIBUTOR; TO AMEND SECTION 46-26-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF AGRICULTURAL LIMING MATERIALS, SO AS TO REVISE THE FEE FOR REGISTERING SUCH MATERIALS; TO AMEND SECTION 46-13-50, RELATING TO THE LICENSING OF PESTICIDE DEALERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE LICENSE APPLICATION FEE; TO AMEND SECTION 46-13-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STANDARDS FOR CERTIFICATION OF PESTICIDE APPLICATORS, SO AS TO REVISE THE APPLICATION FEE FOR A PRIVATE APPLICATOR'S LICENSE AND A PESTICIDE APPLICATOR'S LICENSE; BY ADDING SECTION 46-25-825 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ANNUAL REGISTRATION OF FERTILIZERS AND APPLICATION AND REGISTRATION FEE PROVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-95, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CREDIT AGAINST WITHHOLDING FOR RETRAINING, SO AS TO ESTABLISH AN ANNUAL RENEWAL FEE OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-100, RELATING TO CRITERIA FOR DETERMINATION AND SELECTION OF QUALIFYING ENTITIES AND APPLICATION FEE SCHEDULE, SO AS TO REVISE THE FEE SCHEDULE; TO AMEND SECTION 13-1-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY UNDERGO A PROCEDURES AUDIT INSTEAD OF HAVING AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE RELATED PROVISIONS FOR THE AUDIT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-85, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PURPOSE AND USE OF THE STATE RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COUNCIL MAY RETAIN UP TO FIVE PERCENT OF THE REVENUE RECEIVED FROM THE FUND FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL RETAIN UNEXPENDED OR UNCOMMITTED FUNDS AND MAY EXPEND THE FUNDS IN SUBSEQUENT FISCAL YEARS; BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-210 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL STATE AGENCIES, INSTITUTIONS, COLLEGES, AND UNIVERSITIES MUST REMIT TO THE GENERAL FUND ALL REVENUE OBTAINED FROM THE ALLOWANCE OF PAY TELEPHONES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY, TO DEFINE PUBLIC PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 23-1-60, RELATING TO APPOINTMENT, COMPENSATION, REMOVAL, AND TERMS OF CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A VOLUNTARY DEPUTY, CONSTABLE, SECURITY GUARD, OR DETECTIVE MUST BE INCLUDED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAWS ONLY WHILE PERFORMING DUTIES IN CONNECTION WITH HIS APPOINTMENT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION PREMIUMS; BY ADDING SECTION 14-1-212 SO AS TO PROVIDE A TWENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SURCHARGE ON PENALTIES IMPOSED IN THE GENERAL SESSIONS, MAGISTRATES, OR MUNICIPAL COURTS FOR MISDEMEANOR TRAFFIC OFFENSES OR FOR NONTRAFFIC VIOLATIONS, TO PROVIDE A SCHEDULE BY WHICH TO ALLOCATE THESE REVENUES, AND TO ALLOW THE STATE AUDITOR TO EXAMINE THE RECORDS OF ANY JURISDICTION THAT DOES NOT TIMELY TRANSMIT THESE REVENUES; BY ADDING SECTION 6-9-135 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COASTAL COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES MAY ADOPT THE PROVISIONS OF THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE; TO AMEND AN ACT OF 2008 BEARING RATIFICATION NUMBER 293, THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009, BY DELETING TWO PARAGRAPHS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-8000, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUE OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY FOR SUCH PLATES. - ratified title
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| 03/06/07 | Senate | Introduced, read first time, placed on calendar without reference SJ-10 |
| 02/19/08 | Senate | Committed to Committee on Finance SJ-11 |
| 04/10/08 | Senate | Committee report: Favorable with amendment Finance SJ-9 |
| 04/23/08 | Senate | Committee Amendment Adopted SJ-36 |
| 04/23/08 | Senate | Amended SJ-36 |
| 04/23/08 | Senate | Read second time SJ-36 |
| 05/07/08 | Senate | Read third time and sent to House SJ-15 |
| 05/07/08 | House | Introduced and read first time HJ-97 |
| 05/07/08 | House | Referred to Committee on Ways and Means HJ-97 |
| 05/08/08 | Scrivener's error corrected | |
| 05/21/08 | House | Recalled from Committee on Ways and Means HJ-72 |
| 05/28/08 | House | Debate adjourned HJ-23 |
| 05/28/08 | House | Amended HJ-75 |
| 05/28/08 | House | Read second time HJ-152 |
| 05/29/08 | House | Read third time and returned to Senate with amendments HJ-7 |
| 05/29/08 | Senate | House amendment amended SJ-156 |
| 05/29/08 | Senate | Returned to House with amendments SJ-156 |
| 06/02/08 | Scrivener's error corrected | |
| 06/03/08 | House | Non-concurrence in Senate amendment HJ-15 |
| 06/03/08 | Senate | Senate insists upon amendment and conference committee appointed Land, Hayes, and Alexander SJ-15 |
| 06/04/08 | House | Conference committee appointed Reps. Young, Cobb-Hunter, and Simrill HJ-9 |
| 06/04/08 | Senate | Free conference powers granted SJ-177 |
| 06/04/08 | Senate | Free conference committee appointed Land, Hayes, and Alexander SJ-177 |
| 06/04/08 | Senate | Free conference report adopted SJ-177 |
| 06/05/08 | House | Free conference powers granted HJ-102 |
| 06/05/08 | House | Free conference committee appointed Reps. Young, Cobb-Hunter, and Simrill HJ-104 |
| 06/05/08 | House | Free conference report received and adopted HJ-104 |
| 06/05/08 | House | Ordered enrolled for ratification HJ-182 |
| 06/10/08 | Ratified R 402 | |
| 06/17/08 | Became law without Governor's signature | |
| 07/02/08 | Copies available | |
| 07/02/08 | Effective date See Act for Effective Date | |
| 07/11/08 | Act No. 353 |