South Carolina General Assembly
109th Session, 1991-1992
Journal of the House of Representatives

THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 1992

Thursday, June 4, 1992
(Statewide Session)

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Indicates New Matter

The House assembled at 11:00 A.M.

Deliberations were opened with prayer by the Chaplain of the House of Representatives, the Rev. Dr. Alton C. Clark as follows:

Our Father God, as the time draws near when the last words of this session have been spoken and this hallowed hall left empty and silent as the captains of Legislative authority depart, we express our thanks for opportunities of service which have been ours during these past months. May those who have spoken and acted according to their consciences and convictions cling not to vain regrets. And as the sands of this session run out, we pray that Your wisdom will overrule what has been done unworthily or amiss. Multiply and use all that has been done which is pleasing and acceptable to You.

Grant us Your peace, both now and always. Amen.

Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER.

After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of yesterday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.

MOTION ADOPTED

Rep. KINON moved that when the House adjourns it adjourn in memory of Mr. Lester Jackson, which was agreed to.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., June 3, 1992

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the House to H. 4508:
H. 4508 -- Reps. Carnell and McAbee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-1-110 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL COMMISSION TO ACCEPT CHECKS IN PAYMENT OF THE FEES DUE FOR ANY LICENSE OR PERMIT IT ISSUES AND TO PROVIDE THAT IF A CHECK IS DISHONORED FOR ANY REASON, THIS CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR THE COMMISSION TO REVOKE THE LICENSE OR PERMIT ISSUED AND TO REQUIRE ANY FURTHER PAYMENTS FROM THAT APPLICANT TO BE IN CASH OR BY CERTIFIED CHECK.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.

Very respectfully,
President

Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., June 3, 1992

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the House to H. 4182:
H. 4182 -- Reps. Waldrop, Chamblee and Cooper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 24-13-1310 AND 24-13-1340, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE SHOCK INCARCERATION PROGRAM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MUST NOT HAVE ATTAINED THE AGE OF THIRTY YEARS RATHER THAN TWENTY-SIX YEARS AT THE TIME OF ADMISSION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE PROGRAM.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.

Very respectfully,
President

Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., June 3, 1992

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the House to S. 1519:
S. 1519 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 267 OF 1987, RELATING TO THE PREPARATION OF BUDGETS FOR DORCHESTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT DORCHESTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS 2 AND 4 MAY SET THEIR OPERATING BUDGETS UP TO THE REVENUE REQUIREMENTS OF THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT AND THE EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT, AND THAT ANY INCREASE REQUIRES THE APPROVAL OF DORCHESTER COUNTY COUNCIL; AND TO ALLOW DORCHESTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS 2 AND 4 TO MAINTAIN A LIMITED CASH RESERVE AND TO PROVIDE THE METHOD OF CALCULATING AN INCREASE IN THE TAX MILLAGE.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.

Very respectfully,
President

Received as information.

SENATE AMENDMENTS CONCURRED IN
AND BILL ENROLLED

The Senate returned to the House with amendments the following:

H. 3384 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-4140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GROSS WEIGHT OF VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN VEHICLES MUST DISPLAY THE NAME OF THE OWNER OR OPERATOR ON THE VEHICLE.

The Senate amendments were agreed to, and the Bill, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification.

SENATE AMENDMENTS CONCURRED IN
AND BILL ENROLLED

The Senate returned to the House with amendments the following:

H. 4877 -- Reps. Phillips and McCraw: A BILL TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH AND DISTRICTS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 SHALL BE ELECTED.

The Senate amendments were agreed to, and the Bill, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification.

SENATE AMENDMENTS CONCURRED IN
AND BILL ENROLLED

The Senate returned to the House with amendments the following:

H. 4571 -- Reps. Wilkins, Boan, T.C. Alexander, Waldrop, Phillips, Bennett, Beasley, M.O. Alexander, J. Bailey, Barber, H. Brown, Clyborne, Cooper, Fair, Farr, Fulmer, J. Harris, P. Harris, Harrison, Haskins, Hodges, Huff, Jennings, L. Martin, M. Martin, McGinnis, Sharpe, Smith, Tucker, Wells, Wofford, Wright, A. Young, Jaskwhich, Quinn, Sturkie, Koon, Riser, D. Martin, J. Brown, Scott, Gentry, Harwell, Vaughn, Corning, Cato, J. Williams, Shissias and Lanford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-23-15 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO LICENSE OR PERMIT REQUIREMENT OR CONDITION MAY BE ENFORCED UNLESS PROMULGATED BY REGULATION PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 23 OF TITLE 1; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-10, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT, SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERMS "AGENCY ACTION" AND "ASSESSMENT REPORT"; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICES OF PROPOSED REGULATIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE AN ASSESSMENT REPORT BY THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; AND TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-125, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE APPROVAL, DISAPPROVAL, AND MODIFICATION OF REGULATIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE ADOPTION OF PROPOSED REGULATIONS BY JOINT RESOLUTION WITHIN ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAYS.

Rep. WILKINS explained the Senate amendment.

The Senate amendments were agreed to, and the Bill, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification.

SENATE AMENDMENTS CONCURRED IN
AND BILL ENROLLED

The Senate returned to the House with amendments the following:

H. 4239 -- Reps. Harrison and Quinn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 25-11-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF THE DIRECTOR OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS AND THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS, ALONG WITH THE AMERICAN LEGION, TO MAKE A RECOMMENDATION TO THE GOVERNOR FOR A DIRECTOR.

The Senate amendments were agreed to, and the Bill, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4931 -- Reps. Baxley, Neilson and Glover: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE HONORABLE DAVID MULDROW BEASLEY OF MARLBORO COUNTY, OUR GOOD FRIEND AND DISTINGUISHED COLLEAGUE, FOR HIS FRIENDSHIP AND OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND TO EXTEND TO HIM BEST WISHES IN HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Whereas, our dear friend and respected colleague, David Muldrow Beasley, has decided not to seek re-election to House District 56 for Darlington and Marlboro counties; and

Whereas, David was first elected to the House of Representatives in 1979 at the age of twenty-two bringing with him the enthusiasm and energy of youth but also a quick wit and keen intellect, ready to take it all in and move full speed ahead; and

Whereas, however, his start was a little slow--in fact, perhaps the slowest legislative start ever--as David walked all the way to Columbia from Darlington County to protest the challenge being made to his election by his opponent; and

Whereas, once he arrived in Columbia, it didn't take this representative long to really get moving and he hasn't stopped since--as is evident by the many positions of responsibility and leadership he has attained during his service in the House; and

Whereas, Representative Beasley has served with distinction and was very effective as vice-chairman of the Joint Legislative Committee on Children, the House Majority Leader, and chairman of the House Education and Public Works Committee; and

Whereas, his leadership, cooperative spirit, and good nature have won him the respect and admiration of his colleagues, who in January, 1991, elected him as Speaker Pro Tempore; and

Whereas, David has gained a reputation of being honest and fair but also vocal and dedicated to those causes he holds dear; he has been an avid spokesperson for children--those born and those not yet born; and

Whereas, humor, kindness, and love for his fellowman are attributes that have served David well in the House and are matched if not exceeded by the dedication, commitment, and integrity with which he has served his constituents, the State, and this body; and

Whereas, while David, the representative, has grown in his legislative career from novice to leader; David, the person, also has grown; he's gone from being a frolicking law school freshman to being the devoted husband and loving father of two darling daughters; and

Whereas, David's impassioned pleas from the podium, his warm smile, great sense of humor, and compelling leadership will be missed by all and replaced by none. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the House of Representatives, by this resolution, commends the Honorable David Muldrow Beasley of Marlboro County, our good friend and distinguished colleague, for his friendship and outstanding leadership in the House of Representatives and extends to him our best wishes in his future endeavors.

The Resolution was adopted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4932 -- Reps. Wright, Felder, Koon, Riser, Sharpe, Sturkie, M.O. Alexander, T.C. Alexander, Altman, Anderson, G. Bailey, J. Bailey, Baker, Barber, Baxley, Beasley, Beatty, Bennett, Boan, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, Bruce, K. Burch, Byrd, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chamblee, Clyborne, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Corbett, Corning, Council, Cromer, Delleney, D. Elliott, L. Elliott, Fair, Farr, Foster, Fulmer, Gentry, Glover, Gonzales, Hallman, Harrelson, J. Harris, P. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Harwell, Haskins, Hendricks, Hodges, Holt, Houck, Huff, Hyatt, Inabinett, Jaskwhich, Jennings, J.C. Johnson, Keegan, Kempe, Kennedy, Keyserling, Kinon, Kirsh, Lanford, Littlejohn, Manly, Marchbanks, D. Martin, L. Martin, M. Martin, Mattos, McAbee, McCraw, McElveen, McGinnis, McKay, McLeod, McTeer, Meacham, Neilson, Nettles, Phillips, Quinn, Rama, Rhoad, Rogers, Ross, Rudnick, Scott, Sheheen, Shirley, Shissias, Smith, Snow, Stoddard, Stone, Taylor, Townsend, Tucker, Vaughn, Waites, Waldrop, Wells, Whipper, White, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, D. Williams, J. Williams, Wofford, A. Young and R. Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE OUR DISTINGUISHED COLLEAGUE, THE HONORABLE JARVIS RANDOLPH KLAPMAN, OF LEXINGTON COUNTY AS HE COMPLETES HIS TWENTY-FOURTH YEAR OF SERVICE IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND TO THANK HIM FOR HIS DEDICATION TO PUBLIC LIFE AND FOR HIS INVALUABLE CONTRIBUTION TO THE IMPORTANT ROLE THIS BODY PLAYS IN THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS.

Whereas, the Honorable Jarvis Randolph Klapman, the eminent representative of District No. 89 in Lexington County, is completing his twenty-fourth year of service in the South Carolina House of Representatives; and

Whereas, Jarvis has served as a member of the House continually since 1967 until the present except for the years 1969-70; and

Whereas, Jarvis has seen many changes in this body since 1967 and in his earnest approach to his responsibilities as a public servant, has been the impetus for many necessary changes himself; and

Whereas, we can always count on Jarvis to at least try to make us aware of the "right" side of an issue. Even if we fail to agree with him, we appreciate the fact that he never gives up on attempting to lead us down the right path; and

Whereas, we look forward to relying on his guidance and experience for many years to come as the good people of Lexington County send him back to this body to continue the work he began in 1967. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the House of Representatives recognize their distinguished colleague, the Honorable Jarvis Randolph Klapman, of Lexington County as he completes his twenty-fourth year of service in the South Carolina House of Representatives and thank him for his dedication to public life and for his invaluable contribution to the important role this body plays in the legislative process.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honorable Jarvis Randolph Klapman.

The Resolution was adopted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4933 -- Rep. Baxley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE REVEREND GALE ROLLER FOR HIS INSPIRING AND DEDICATED LEADERSHIP IN HARTSVILLE'S "CHRISTMAS IN APRIL" PROGRAM.

Whereas, the Reverend Gale Roller is Pastor of the First Church of God of the Reformation in Hartsville, South Carolina; and

Whereas, for the past two years Rev. Roller has been chairman of Hartsville's very successful "Christmas in April" program through which volunteers refurbish homes of the economically disadvantaged; and

Whereas, under Rev. Roller's leadership over three thousand volunteers have labored to repair eighty-six homes in the Hartsville community; and

Whereas, many of these homes received extensive repair work, all done at no cost to the homeowner; and

Whereas, this program and the work done on these homes have improved substantially the daily lives of the poor, elderly, and handicapped citizens who live in these homes; and

Whereas, "Christmas in April" provides an opportunity for diverse community groups to work together for a common good, and represents an outpouring of community support and unity unparalled in our State; and

Whereas, this Hartsville program reflects positively on Darlington County and the State of South Carolina; and

Whereas, "Christmas in April" could not have been accomplished without Rev. Roller's inspiring, compassionate, and dedicated leadership and day-to-day involvement in the program. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognizes the Reverend Gale Roller for his inspiring and dedicated leadership in Hartsville's "Christmas in April" program and thanks him for the positive and Christian influence he exerts on the Hartsville community, Darlington County, and the State of South Carolina.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Rev. Roller.

The Resolution was adopted.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 1607 -- Senators Lourie, Patterson, Courson and Giese: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF A. P. WILLIAMS, JR., OF COLUMBIA.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4934 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF MRS. DOROTHY INEZ MOORER BILTON OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4935 -- Reps. J. Brown, White, Anderson, Beatty, Byrd, Canty, Foster, Inabinett, Kennedy, D. Martin, Scott, Taylor, Whipper and D. Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND OUR GOOD FRIEND AND DISTINGUISHED COLLEAGUE, MAGGIE WALLACE GLOVER OF FLORENCE COUNTY, FOR HER CONTRIBUTION AS A MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS AND WISH HER THE BEST IN HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly have learned that our good friend and colleague, Maggie Wallace Glover of Florence County, has decided not to seek re-election from House District 62 in Florence County; and

Whereas, Ms. Glover has served with distinction in the House since her election in 1989; and

Whereas, she has been a dedicated member of the Legislative Black Caucus and has demonstrated her dedication as Secretary to the Caucus; and

Whereas, Representative Glover has been a hard-working member of the Education and Public Works Committee; and

Whereas, she has served her community, the public and private sectors, her peers, and her colleagues by her contributions on the many boards and commissions on which she has served; and

Whereas, she is presently serving on the South Carolina State University Board of Trustees; and

Whereas, the members of the Legislative Black Caucus will greatly miss and wish to thank her for her friendship, wisdom, and leadership. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That the members of the General Assembly commend our good friend and distinguished colleague, Maggie Wallace Glover of Florence County, for her contribution as a member of the Legislative Black Caucus and wish her the best in her future endeavors.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Representative Glover.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4936 -- Reps. Hallman, J. Bailey, Barber, Fulmer, Gonzales, Holt, Inabinett, D. Martin, Rama, Whipper and R. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND WISH WELL SENATOR SHERRY SHEALY MARTSCHINK OF CHARLESTON COUNTY ON HER ELECTION TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION AND TO THANK HER FOR HER CONTRIBUTIONS.

Whereas, Senator Sherry Shealy Martschink has decided not to seek re-election for Senate District 44 in Charleston County; and

Whereas, Senator Martschink was recently elected to serve on the South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission; and

Whereas, Ms. Martschink has made a significant contribution in her work on the many legislative committees on which she has served; and

Whereas, she presently serves on the Senate Education, Finance, Fish, Game and Forestry, Rules and Transportation Committees; and

Whereas, she has been an effective and conscientious member of the Senate; and

Whereas, she has been a voice for her constituents and a consummate spokesperson for all South Carolinians; and

Whereas, she has demonstrated her skill in working with people and has served the public in providing exemplary leadership. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That the members of the General Assembly congratulate and wish well Senator Sherry Shealy Martschink of Charleston County on her election to the South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission and to thank her for her contributions.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Representative Sherry Shealy Martschink.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4937 -- Rep. Sheheen: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE LUGOFF-ELGIN HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL TEAM UPON WINNING THE 3A STATE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP THURSDAY, MAY 28, 1992.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4938 -- Reps. Tucker and P. Harris: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF MRS. ZORA ANDERSON BUTLER WHO DIED MAY 19, 1992, IN WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4939 -- Reps. D. Williams, H. Brown and Wofford: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO BID FAREWELL TO OUR FRIEND AND COLLEAGUE JOHN BACOT "JACK" WILLIAMS OF BERKELEY COUNTY AS HE LEAVES THIS BODY AND TO WISH HIM WELL AS HE CAMPAIGNS TO JOIN THE SENATE.

Whereas, our friend and colleague, John Bacot "Jack" Williams of Berkeley County is leaving this body to run for the Senate; and

Whereas, since 1989, Jack has served District No. 100 with honor and distinction working vigorously for the good of the great people of Berkeley County and this State; and

Whereas, we will miss our dedicated and dependable friend as he leaves his seat in this chamber but look forward to continuing to work with Jack on issues important to the State of South Carolina when he takes his seat across the way; and

Whereas, on behalf of the people he so ably represents, the members of the House thank Jack for the personal and professional sacrifices he has made to serve in this body; and

Whereas, we will watch with interest as Jack continues the work he started as our associate and request that he not forget where he began his journey nor his friends and admirers on this side of the State House. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the House of Representatives bid farewell to our friend and colleague John Bacot "Jack" Williams of Berkeley County as he leaves this body and wish him well as he campaigns to join the Senate.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honorable John Bacot "Jack" Williams.

The Resolution was adopted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4940 -- Reps. McTeer, M.O. Alexander, T.C. Alexander, Altman, Anderson, G. Bailey, J. Bailey, Baker, Barber, Baxley, Beasley, Beatty, Bennett, Boan, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, Bruce, K. Burch, Byrd, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chamblee, Clyborne, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Corbett, Corning, Council, Cromer, Delleney, D. Elliott, L. Elliott, Fair, Farr, Felder, Foster, Fulmer, Gentry, Glover, Gonzales, Hallman, Harrelson, J. Harris, P. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Harwell, Haskins, Hendricks, Hodges, Holt, Houck, Huff, Hyatt, Inabinett, Jaskwhich, Jennings, Johnson, Keegan, Kempe, Kennedy, Keyserling, Kinon, Kirsh, Klapman, Koon, Lanford, Littlejohn, Manly, Marchbanks, D. Martin, L. Martin, M. Martin, Mattos, McAbee, McCraw, McElveen, McGinnis, McKay, McLeod, Meacham, Neilson, Nettles, Phillips, Quinn, Rama, Rhoad, Riser, Rogers, Ross, Rudnick, Scott, Sharpe, Sheheen, Shirley, Shissias, Smith, Snow, Stoddard, Stone, Sturkie, Taylor, Townsend, Tucker, Vaughn, Waites, Waldrop, Wells, Whipper, White, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, D. Williams, J. Williams, Wofford, Wright, A. Young and R. Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE DEEP APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO SIDNEY FRANKLIN VARN FOR HIS FORTY-NINE YEARS OF OUTSTANDING AND DEDICATED SERVICE AS A FAITHFUL EMPLOYEE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND WISHING HIM HAPPINESS UPON HIS RETIREMENT.

Whereas, Sidney Franklin Varn is retiring at the end of this legislative session after rendering over forty-nine years of outstanding and dedicated service to the State of South Carolina; and

Whereas, since 1944 Mr. Varn has been employed by the South Carolina House of Representatives and has continuously served the House in an exemplary manner for over forty-nine years; and

Whereas, Sidney has served as the Reading Clerk since 1967 and holds a position of high responsibility in the day-to-day operations of the House; and

Whereas, Sidney has demonstrated exceptional ability as Reading Clerk; and

Whereas, his loyalty to the South Carolina House of Representatives and his dedication to duty have been widely recognized and appreciated by every member of the House; and

Whereas, the members of the House want him to know that he has done an exceptional job and that they appreciate his many years of faithful and selfless services; and

Whereas, his presence in the House will be missed upon his retirement by every member of the House. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the House of Representatives, by this resolution, express deep appreciation to Sidney Franklin Varn for his many years of outstanding and dedicated service to the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives and wish him good health and happiness upon his retirement.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mr. Varn.

The Resolution was adopted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4941 -- Reps. M. Martin, Corbett and Keegan: A HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMENDING OUR GOOD FRIEND AND ESTEEMED COLLEAGUE, REPRESENTATIVE DICK ELLIOTT OF HORRY COUNTY, FOR HIS TEN YEARS OF OUTSTANDING LEGISLATIVE SERVICE, AND WISHING HIM HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Whereas, for the past ten years, the Honorable Dick Elliott has represented the citizens of House District Number 104, Horry County, in the General Assembly; and

Whereas, Dick Elliott has rendered superb public service and has always worked diligently for the good of the State; and

Whereas, Dick has been a true friend of all of his colleagues, as has been demonstrated constantly by his loyalty and his cooperative spirit; and

Whereas, he has been a model legislator with whom it has been a pleasure to serve; and

Whereas, he has given freely of his time, talents, and energy to countless church, civic, and public service activities and causes over the years and is a true "people person" who has always been eager to help everyone who has a problem or needs assistance; and

Whereas, Dick has indicated his intention not to seek re-election to the House of Representatives in 1992, which will be a loss to the General Assembly and all the people of South Carolina; and

Whereas, we want him to know that we consider him our dear friend and hold him in high esteem and wish for him nothing but happiness and success in all of his future endeavors. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the House of Representatives, by this resolution, commend our good friend and esteemed colleague, Representative Dick Elliott of Horry County, for his ten years of outstanding legislative service and wish him happiness and success in all of his future endeavors.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honorable Dick Elliott of Horry County.

The Resolution was adopted.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 1613 -- Senators Williams, Russell, Bryan, Carmichael, Cork, Courson, Courtney, Drummond, Fielding, Giese, Gilbert, Robert W. Hayes, Jr., Helmly, Hinds, Hinson, Holland, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Lourie, Macaulay, Martin, Martschink, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mitchell, Moore, Mullinax, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, Peeler, Reese, Rose, Saleeby, Setzler, Shealy, J. Verne Smith, Nell W. Smith, Stilwell, Thomas, Washington and Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THE EXCELLENT LEGISLATIVE SERVICE AND THE FRIENDSHIP OF THE HONORABLE THOMAS H. POPE, III, OF NEWBERRY COUNTY.

Whereas, the Honorable Thomas H. Pope, III, of Newberry County has represented the citizens of Senate District Number 18 (Saluda, Newberry, and Union counties) for the past eight years in the General Assembly; and

Whereas, as a South Carolina legislator, Tom Pope has been known for his hard work, dedication to duty, command of the facts, cooperation, and concern for the welfare of all the people of this great State; and

Whereas, Tom has been a truly outstanding member of the General Assembly -- a model legislator who is admired for his trustworthiness and whose superb legal mind and abilities have served to guide the General Assembly on many difficult and complex matters; and

Whereas, we have valued his friendship and regret deeply that he has chosen not to seek reelection to the Senate in 1992; and

Whereas, we want him to know that we appreciate his excellent and dedicated public service and hope that all of his future endeavors will bring him success and happiness. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, express appreciation for the excellent legislative service and the friendship of the Honorable Thomas H. Pope, III, of Newberry County.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to our good friend and distinguished colleague Tom Pope.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.

STATEMENT BY REP. GONZALES

Rep. GONZALES, on behalf of the Charleston Delegation, made a statement relative to Rep. D. MARTIN and his service in the House and extended best wishes to him in his appointment as a Circuit Court Judge.

STATEMENT BY REP. D. MARTIN

Rep. D. MARTIN made a statement relative to his service in the House and expressed his thanks and appreciation to the members.

STATEMENT BY REP. R. YOUNG

Rep. R. YOUNG made a statement relative to Rep. JOHN RAMA and his service in the House and wished him best wishes upon his retirement from the House.

STATEMENT BY REP. RAMA

Rep. RAMA made a statement relative to his service in the House and expressed his thanks and appreciation to the members.

STATEMENTS BY REPS. HODGES AND WALDROP

Reps. HODGES and WALDROP made statements relative to Rep. LARRY GENTRY and his service in the House and wished him best wishes upon his retirement from the House.

STATEMENT BY REP. WILKINS

Rep. WILKINS made a statement relative to Rep. GENTRY's service as a member of the Judiciary Committee.

STATEMENT BY REP. GENTRY

Rep. GENTRY made a statement relative to his service in the House and expressed his thanks and appreciation to the members.

STATEMENT BY REP. McABEE

Rep. McABEE, on behalf of the Greenwood County Delegation, made a statement relative to Rep. J.C. JOHNSON and his service in the House and extended to him best wishes on his retirement from the House.

STATEMENT BY REP. J.C. JOHNSON

Rep. J.C. JOHNSON made a statement relative to his service in the House and expressed his thanks and appreciation to the members.

STATEMENTS BY REPS. HARWELL AND CANTY

Reps. HARWELL and CANTY, on behalf of the Florence Delegation, made statements relative to Rep. MAGGIE GLOVER and her service in the House and wished her best wishes upon her new endeavors.

STATEMENT BY REP. GLOVER

Rep. GLOVER made a statement relative to her service in the House and expressed her thanks and appreciation to the members.

STATEMENTS BY REPS. J. BROWN AND SCOTT

Reps. J. BROWN and SCOTT, on behalf of the S.C. Legislative Black Caucus, made statements relative to Rep. D. MARTIN and his appointment as a Circuit Court Judge, extending best wishes to him.

STATEMENT BY REP. D. MARTIN

Rep. D. MARTIN made a statement relative to his service in the House and expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Caucus.

STATEMENT BY REP. D. WILLIAMS

Rep. D. WILLIAMS, on behalf of the S.C. Legislative Black Caucus, made a statement relative to Rep. FOSTER and his service in the House and extended him best wishes on his retirement from the House.

STATEMENT BY REP. FOSTER

Rep. FOSTER made a statement relative to his service in the House and expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Caucus.

STATEMENT BY REP. WOFFORD

Rep. WOFFORD made a statement relative to Rep. J. WILLIAMS and his service in the House and extended best wishes to him in his new endeavors.

STATEMENT BY REP. J. WILLIAMS

Rep. J. WILLIAMS made a statement relative to his service in the House and expressed his thanks and appreciation to the members.

STATEMENTS BY REPS. BAXLEY, NEILSON AND JENNINGS

Reps. BAXLEY, NEILSON and JENNINGS made statements relative to Rep. BEASLEY and his service in the House and extended best wishes to him upon his retirement from the House and in his new endeavors.

STATEMENT BY REP. BEASLEY

Rep. BEASLEY made a statement relative to his service in the House and expressed his thanks and appreciation to the members.

STATEMENT BY REP. M. MARTIN

Rep. M. MARTIN, on behalf of the Horry County Delegation, made a statement relative to Rep. D. ELLOITT and his service in the House and extended best wishes to him in his new endeavors.

STATEMENT BY REP. D. ELLIOTT

Rep. D. ELLIOTT made a statement relative to his service in the House and expressed his thanks and appreciation to the members.

STATEMENT BY REP. KEEGAN

Rep. KEEGAN made a statement relative to Rep. KEN CORBETT and his service in the House and extended best wishes to him in his new endeavors.

STATEMENT BY REP. CORBETT

Rep. CORBETT made a statement relative to his service in the House and expressed his thanks and appreciation to the members.

STATEMENT BY REP. McTEER

Rep. McTEER made a statement relative to Mr. Sidney Varn, Reading Clerk of the House, wishing him happiness upon his retirement from the House of Representatives after 49 years of dedicated service.

Rep. McTEER presented Mr. Varn with the Order of the Palmetto.

ROLL CALL

The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows.

Alexander, M.O.        Alexander, T.C.        Altman
Anderson               Bailey, G.             Bailey, J.
Baxley                 Beasley                Beatty
Bennett                Brown, G.              Brown, H.
Brown, J.              Bruce                  Burch, K.
Byrd                   Canty                  Carnell
Cato                   Chamblee               Clyborne
Cobb-Hunter            Cooper                 Corbett
Corning                Council                Delleney
Elliott, D.            Elliott, L.            Fair
Farr                   Felder                 Fulmer
Gentry                 Glover                 Gonzales
Hallman                Harrelson              Harris, J.
Harris, P.             Harwell                Haskins
Hendricks              Hodges                 Holt
Houck                  Hyatt                  Inabinett
Jennings               Johnson, J.C.          Keegan
Kempe                  Keyserling             Kinon
Kirsh                  Klapman                Lanford
Littlejohn             Manly                  Marchbanks
Martin, D.             Martin, L.             Martin, M.
Mattos                 McAbee                 McCraw
McElveen               McGinnis               McKay
McLeod                 McTeer                 Meacham
Neilson                Phillips               Rama
Rhoad                  Riser                  Ross
Rudnick                Scott                  Sheheen
Shirley                Shissias               Smith
Snow                   Stoddard               Stone
Sturkie                Taylor                 Townsend
Tucker                 Vaughn                 Waites
Waldrop                Wells                  Whipper
White                  Wilder                 Wilkes
Wilkins                Williams, D.           Wofford
Wright                 Young, A.              Young, R.

STATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Thursday, June 4.

E. LeRoy Nettles, Jr.             Timothy F.Rogers
James H. Harrison                 J.L. Mann Cromer, Jr.
Samuel R. Foster                  William D. Boan
Kenneth Kennedy                   Charles R. Sharpe
Larry L. Koon                     Thomas E. Huff
John B. Williams                  C. Alex Harvin, III
Michael F. Jaskwhich              Dell Baker
Richard M. Quinn, Jr.             Robert A. Barber
Total Present--121

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER granted Rep. WILKES a temporary leave of absence.

SENT TO THE SENATE

The following Bill was taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate.

H. 4912 -- Reps. Klapman, Koon, Wright, Felder, Sturkie, Riser and Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-380, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE VOTING PRECINCTS IN LEXINGTON COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE THE DATE OF THE OFFICIAL MAP ON WHICH THESE PRECINCTS ARE SHOWN.

ORDERED ENROLLED FOR RATIFICATION

The following Bills were read the third time, passed and having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title of each be changed to that of an Act, and that they be enrolled for Ratification.

S. 1533 -- Senators Matthews and Washington: A BILL TO REQUIRE THE ALLENDALE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION TO SUBMIT A BUDGET AND ANNUAL TAX LEVY TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR, TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO SET THE SCHOOL TAX MILLAGE ANNUALLY WITH CERTAIN LIMITATIONS, TO REQUIRE A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED MILLAGE, AND TO REQUIRE A REFERENDUM TO EXCEED THE AUTHORIZED MILLAGE; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 21-1101 AND 21-1102, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1962, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF ALLENDALE COUNTY AND THE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION'S AUTHORITY TO SET THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TAX MILLAGE.

S. 1584 -- Senator Robert W. Hayes, Jr.: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-530, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN YORK COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE THE AREAS OF ROCK HILL PRECINCT NO. 6 AND ROCK HILL PRECINCT NO. 8.

S. 1581 -- Senator Robert W. Hayes, Jr.: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1377 OF 1968, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE YORK COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE.

S. 786 -- Senator Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-17-530 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE PURCHASE, BARTER, TRADE, AND SALE OF CERTAIN SPECIES OF BILLFISH AND PROVIDE PENALTIES.

RETURNED TO THE SENATE WITH AMENDMENT

The following Bills were taken up, read the third time, and ordered returned to the Senate with amendments.

S. 1573 -- Senator Peeler: A BILL TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH AND DISTRICTS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 SHALL BE ELECTED.

S. 1352 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 6-11-435 AND 6-11-455 AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 6-11-440 AND 6-11-470, RELATING TO NOTICE REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED BY A COUNTY COUNCIL WHEN THE BOUNDARY OF A DISTRICT IS ALTERED, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CONSOLIDATING AND ENLARGING SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS WHERE THE CONSOLIDATION ENLARGEMENT RESULTS IN AN OVERLAPPING POLITICAL SUBDIVISION AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE LIKE SERVICES.

S. 1012 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-650, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF LOCAL CHILD PROTECTIVE AGENCIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR JUDICIALLY DETERMINED REPORTS INSTEAD OF INDICATED INVESTIGATIONS OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT TO BE COMMUNICATED TO THE STATEWIDE CENTRAL REGISTRY, DELETE THE PROVISIONS FOR A LOCAL REGISTRY AND REPORTS OF CHILD ABUSE, AND PROVIDE FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF NAMES, ADDRESSES, BIRTH DATES, AND OTHER IDENTIFYING CHARACTERISTICS OF PERSONS NAMED IN JUDICIALLY DETERMINED INSTEAD OF INDICATED REPORTS OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT.

S. 1162 -- Senator Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-20-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REQUIRED STAMPS AND PERMITS UNDER THE RECREATIONAL FISHERIES CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1991, SO AS TO DECREASE CERTAIN CHARTER VESSEL PERMIT FEES.

S. 1169 -- Senators Giese, Moore, Fielding, Patterson, Wilson, O'Dell, Courson, Shealy, Drummond and McGill: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 IN CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 41, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT AND COMMISSIONER OF LABOR SO AS TO CREATE WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR THE ATHLETIC REGULATION DIVISION AND TO DEVOLVE ON THE DIVISION THE DIRECTION, MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND SUPERVISION OF BOXING, WRESTLING, AND SPARRING EVENTS, EXHIBITIONS, CONTESTS, AND PERFORMANCES FORMERLY EXERCISED BY THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION, INCLUDING CRIMINAL AND CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 52-7-10, 52-7-15, AS AMENDED, 52-7-20, AS AMENDED, AND 52-7-30, AND 52-7-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CREATION, POWERS, AND DUTIES OF THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION AND COUNTY ATHLETIC COMMISSIONS, SO AS TO REESTABLISH THE BODY AS ADVISORY TO THE COMMISSIONER OF LABOR AND ELIMINATE THE OFFICE OF CHIEF ATHLETIC COMMISSIONER; AND TO PROVIDE THAT COUNTY ATHLETIC COMMISSIONERS ARE APPOINTED BY THE COMMISSIONER OF LABOR RATHER THAN THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTY, TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSIONER SHALL DESIGNATE THE FUNCTIONS OF COUNTY COMMISSIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT CURRENT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SHALL CONTINUE TO SERVE UNTIL THE EXPIRATION OF THEIR TERMS; TO CONTINUE IN EFFECT REGULATIONS PROMULGATED BY THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 52-7-25, 52-7-40, 52-7-50, 52-7-60, 52-7-70, 52-7-75, 52-7-80, 52-7-90, 52-7-100, 52-7-110, 52-7-120, 52-7-130, 52-7-140, AND 52-7-150, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF BOXING, WRESTLING, AND SPARRING BY THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION.

S. 1491 -- Senators Wilson and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 56, CHAPTER 3, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 49 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR SOUTH CAROLINA FIREFIGHTERS.

S. 531--CONTINUED

The following Bill was taken up.

S. 531 -- Senator Fielding: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH THE 1992 GENERAL ELECTION THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CONSISTS OF NINE MEMBERS ELECTED FROM SINGLE-MEMBER DISTRICTS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE FILLING OF VACANCIES FROM THE DISTRICTS, TO ESTABLISH THE NINE SINGLE-MEMBER DISTRICTS, TO PROVIDE THAT TRUSTEES ELECTED IN 1990 SHALL SERVE UNTIL THE EXPIRATION OF THEIR TERMS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE 1992 ELECTION FOR TRUSTEES FROM DISTRICTS ONE, TWO, FIVE, SIX, AND NINE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE 1994 ELECTION FOR TRUSTEES FROM DISTRICTS THREE, FOUR, SEVEN, AND EIGHT; AND TO AMEND ACT 340 OF 1967, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, SO AS TO CONFORM THE PETITION REQUIREMENT FOR NOMINATION TO THE SYSTEM OF REPRESENTATION PROVIDED IN THIS ACT.

Rep. GONZALES moved to continue the Bill, which was agreed to.

ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Bill was taken up, read the second time, and ordered to a third reading:

S. 1591 -- Senators Setzler, Shealy and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-380, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE VOTING PRECINCTS IN LEXINGTON COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE THE DATE OF THE OFFICIAL MAP ON WHICH THESE PRECINCTS ARE SHOWN.

S. 1088--DEBATE ADJOURNED

Rep. GENTRY moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill, which was adopted.

S. 1088 -- Senator Hinds: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-7-140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXTENSION OF POLICE JURISDICTION AND AUTHORITY OF MUNICIPALITIES BORDERING ON THE HIGH-TIDE LINE OF THE ATLANTIC OCEAN, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CITY LIMITS OF MUNICIPALITIES BORDERING THE HIGH-TIDE LINE OF THE ATLANTIC OCEAN BE EXTENDED TO INCLUDE ALL THAT AREA LYING BETWEEN THE HIGH-TIDE LINE AND THE LOW-TIDE LINE.

H. 4675--DEBATE ADJOURNED

Rep. GENTRY moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill, which was adopted.

H. 4675 -- Reps. Beasley and Waites: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 46-43-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MIGRANT FARM WORKERS COMMISSION, SO AS TO REVISE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMISSION MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A REPRESENTATIVE OF CERTAIN FEDERAL AND STATE AGENCIES IS AUTHORIZED TO ATTEND MEETINGS OF THE COMMISSION IN ORDER TO ACT IN AN ADVISORY CAPACITY TO THE COMMISSION, AND TO AMEND SECTION 46-43-30, RELATING TO OFFICES OF THE COMMISSION AND OTHER RELATED ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS, SO AS TO DELETE THE STIPULATION THAT THE COMMISSION SHALL ELECT A CHAIRMAN.

H. 4727--DEBATE ADJOURNED

Rep. GENTRY moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill, which was adopted.

H. 4727 -- Reps. Beasley, Wright, Rama, Felder, Wofford, Keegan, McCraw, Baxley, H. Brown, P. Harris, Smith, Nettles, Wilder, McLeod, Hendricks, Council, Townsend, Phillips, A. Young and G. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS REGARDING LOBBYISTS AND LOBBYING, SO AS TO DELETE THE NOMINAL VALUE REQUIREMENT OF THE EDUCATION MATERIAL EXCLUSION FROM THE "ANYTHING OF VALUE" DEFINITION IF THE MATERIAL IS NOT OFFERED OR PROVIDED WITH THE INTENT TO EVADE THE RESTRICTIONS OF CHAPTER 17 OF TITLE 2, AND TO LIMIT THE DEFINITION OF "LOBBYIST'S PRINCIPAL" TO THOSE BRANCHES AND AGENCIES OF GOVERNMENT TO WHICH A PERSON HAS AUTHORIZED A LOBBYIST TO LOBBY; TO AMEND SECTIONS 2-17-20, AS AMENDED, AND 2-17-25, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT LOBBYISTS AND LOBBYIST'S PRINCIPALS REGISTER WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A LOBBYIST PRESENT TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE WITH HIS REGISTRATION FEE A COMMUNICATION REFLECTING THE AUTHORITY OF THE REGISTRANT TO REPRESENT THE PERSON BY WHOM HE IS EMPLOYED, APPOINTED, OR RETAINED AND REQUIRE LOBBYISTS AND LOBBYIST'S PRINCIPALS TO IDENTIFY THE PUBLIC OFFICE OR PUBLIC BODY IN WHICH LOBBYISTS WILL BE AUTHORIZED TO ENGAGE IN LOBBYING ON BEHALF OF THE LOBBYIST'S PRINCIPALS; TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-45, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT AN ENTITY WHICH RANKS OR RATES THE ACTIONS, VOTE, OR FAILURE TO ACT OR VOTE, OF THE GOVERNOR, THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, A MEMBER OR COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AS TO ANY ACTION OR FAILURE TO ACT OR VOTE BY THESE PUBLIC OFFICIALS FILE A REPORT WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE REPORT CONTAIN EACH MEMBER OF THE ENTITY WHO IS A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND EACH MEMBER OF THE ENTITY WHO IS A LOBBYIST OR LOBBYIST'S PRINCIPAL; TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 17 OF TITLE 2, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE HIM TO ISSUE ADVISORY OPINIONS IN ALL MATTERS AFFECTING THIS CHAPTER; TO AMEND SECTIONS 2-17-80, 2-17-90, AND 2-17-110, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST A LOBBYIST OR LOBBYIST'S PRINCIPAL SOLICITING, FACILITATING, OR PROVIDING LODGING, TRANSPORTATION, ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD, BEVERAGE, MONEY, OR ANYTHING OF VALUE TO CERTAIN PUBLIC OFFICIALS, AND THE PROHIBITION AGAINST A LOBBYIST, A LOBBYIST'S PRINCIPAL, OR A PERSON ACTING ON BEHALF OF A LOBBYIST OR LOBBYIST'S PRINCIPAL FROM OFFERING, FACILITATING, OR PROVIDING A LOAN TO OR ON BEHALF OF CERTAIN PUBLIC OFFICIALS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCES TO "FACILITATE" AND "PUBLIC EMPLOYEE"; TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-150, RELATING TO THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS ON A VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 17 OF TITLE 2, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO HAVE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION TO PROSECUTE VIOLATIONS UNDER THIS CHAPTER; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-100, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS REGARDING ETHICS, GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY, AND CAMPAIGN REFORM, SO AS TO DELETE THE NOMINAL VALUE REQUIREMENT OF THE EDUCATION MATERIAL EXCLUSION FROM THE "ANYTHING OF VALUE" DEFINITION IF THE MATERIAL IS NOT OFFERED OR PROVIDED WITH THE INTENT TO EVADE THE RESTRICTIONS OF CHAPTER 13 OF TITLE 8; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-320, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ADVISORY OPINIONS OF THE COMMISSION ARE BINDING ON IT IN ANY SUBSEQUENT CHARGES CONCERNING OTHER PERSONS WHO REASONABLY RELIED UPON AN ADVISORY OPINION IN GOOD FAITH; TO AMEND SECTIONS 2-17-100 AND 8-13-715, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST A PUBLIC OFFICIAL, PUBLIC MEMBER, OR A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RECEIVING ANYTHING OF VALUE FOR SPEAKING BEFORE A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE GROUP WHILE ACTING IN AN OFFICIAL CAPACITY, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO "PUBLIC EMPLOYEE" AND AUTHORIZE THESE PERSONS TO HAVE PAYMENTS MADE ON THEIR BEHALF FOR ACTUAL EXPENSES INCURRED FOR A SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-740, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST A PUBLIC OFFICIAL, PUBLIC MEMBER, OR PUBLIC EMPLOYEE OR CERTAIN PERSONS WITH WHOM THESE PERSONS ARE ASSOCIATED FROM KNOWINGLY REPRESENTING ANOTHER PERSON BEFORE A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE PROVISIONS THAT PROHIBIT THE PUBLIC OFFICIAL, PUBLIC MEMBER, OR PUBLIC EMPLOYEE OF A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY FROM KNOWINGLY REPRESENTING A PERSON BEFORE ANY AGENCY UNIT OR SUBUNIT OF THAT COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1312, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST A CANDIDATE ESTABLISHING MORE THAN ONE CAMPAIGN CHECKING ACCOUNT AND ONE SAVINGS ACCOUNT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE CANDIDATE TO ESTABLISH MORE THAN ONE CAMPAIGN SAVINGS ACCOUNT WHICH MUST BE REPORTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 8-13-1360.

H. 4635--DEBATE ADJOURNED

Rep. GENTRY moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill, which was adopted.

H. 4635 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-29-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LICENSES FOR CONSUMER FINANCE COMPANIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 37-3-503, RELATING TO SUPERVISED LOAN LICENSES FOR LENDERS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE, SO AS TO RAISE THE MINIMUM STANDARD OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR APPLICANTS FROM TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS IN ASSETS TO SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS.

H. 4824--DEBATE ADJOURNED

Rep. GENTRY moved to adjourn debate upon the following Joint Resolution, which was adopted.

H. 4824 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO EXPERIMENTAL PROGRAM, DEFINED MINIMUM PROGRAM FOR SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL DISTRICTS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1486, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

H. 4306--DEBATE ADJOURNED

Rep. GENTRY moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill, which was adopted.

H. 4306 -- Rep. Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 22-3-15 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE MAGISTRATES TO ISSUE AND ENFORCE TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS OF NOT MORE THAN SIXTY DAYS.

H. 4011--DEBATE ADJOURNED

Rep. GENTRY moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill, which was adopted.

H. 4011 -- Reps. Hayes and Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 2A TO TITLE 36 SO AS TO MAKE GENERAL PROVISIONS TO THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE REGARDING LEASES AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE FORMATION, CONSTRUCTION, EFFECT, PERFORMANCE, AND DEFAULT OF A LEASE CONTRACT; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 36-1-105, 36-1-201(37), AND 36-9-113, RELATING TO OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE, SO AS TO REVISE THESE PROVISIONS TO CONFORM THEM TO THE ABOVE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 2A; AND BY ADDING CHAPTER 4A TO TITLE 36 SO AS TO MAKE GENERAL PROVISIONS TO THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE ON FUND TRANSFERS INCLUDING THE ISSUANCE, ACCEPTANCE, AND PAYMENT OF PAYMENT ORDERS.

H. 4650--DEBATE ADJOURNED

Rep. GENTRY moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill, which was adopted.

H. 4650 -- Reps. Wilkins, Baxley, Hodges, Harrison, Wilder, Beasley, Rogers, T.C. Alexander and Snow: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 19-11-100 SO AS TO CREATE AN ABSOLUTE PRIVILEGE AGAINST COMPELLED TESTIMONY AND PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS FOR A PERSON ENGAGED IN GATHERING AND DISSEMINATING NEWS FOR THE PUBLIC WHEN SOURCES OF THE INFORMATION HAVE BEEN ASSURED CONFIDENTIALITY AND TO CREATE A QUALIFIED PRIVILEGE WHEN CONFIDENTIALITY HAS NOT BEEN ASSURED AND CERTAIN CRITERIA ARE MET.

H. 4402--DEBATE ADJOURNED

Rep. GENTRY moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill, which was adopted.

H. 4402 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-60-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A STATE LICENSED OR STATE CERTIFIED REAL ESTATE APPRAISER IS NOT REQUIRED FOR REAL-ESTATE-RELATED FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS WHICH ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE APPRAISAL REQUIREMENT UNDER THE REGULATIONS OF THE FEDERAL BANKING AGENCIES.

S. 802--DEBATE ADJOURNED

Rep. GENTRY moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill, which was adopted.

S. 802 -- Senator Stilwell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 40-59-15, 40-59-75, 40-59-77; 40-59-90, AS AMENDED; 40-59-95; 40-59-100, 40-59-110, 40-59-130, 40-59-140, AND 40-59-160, ALL AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL HOME BUILDERS, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM TWO HUNDRED TO ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS THE AMOUNT OF THE UNDERTAKING WHICH SUBJECTS A CONTRACTOR TO THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 59 OF TITLE 40; AND DELETE THE AUTHORITY OF THE RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS COMMISSION TO CERTIFY A RESIDENTIAL SPECIAL CONTRACTOR.

R. 495, H. 4790--GOVERNOR'S VETO SUSTAINED
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

June 2, 1992
The Honorable Robert J. Sheheen
Speaker of the House
State House, 1st Floor, West Wing
Columbia, South Carolina 29202

Dear Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

I am hereby returning without my approval H. 4790, R-495, an Act:
TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-460, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SETOFF DEBT COLLECTION ACT WHICH AUTHORIZES A CLAIMANT AGENCY TO REQUEST THAT A DELINQUENT DEBT BE SET OFF BY THE TAX COMMISSION AGAINST ANY INCOME TAX REFUND DUE THE DEBTOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT REGULAR MAIL AS WELL AS CERTIFIED OR REGISTERED MAIL MAY BE USED TO PROVIDE THE DEBTOR WITH CERTAIN NOTICES REQUIRED BY THE ACT.
This Bill would greatly increase the chances that a person would unknowingly have a refund due them from the Tax Commission reduced or offset because of a delinquent debt. To allow an agency to collect debts owed in the relatively few instances they are delinquent by merely notifying the debtor by regular mail to the debtor's last known address does not afford persons the protection and due process the laws of this State are intended to provide. The potential prejudice to the debtor far outweighs the benefits and cost savings that the collecting agency gains.

Therefore, for the foregoing reasons, I am vetoing H. 4790, R-495.

Sincerely,
Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.
Governor

Rep. KIRSH explained the Veto.

The question was put, shall the Act become a part of the law, the veto of his Excellency, the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding, the yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:

Yeas 61; Nays 35

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Alexander, M.O.        Alexander, T.C.        Altman
Anderson               Bailey, J.             Barber
Baxley                 Beatty                 Bennett
Boan                   Brown, G.              Brown, J.
Burch, K.              Byrd                   Canty
Carnell                Chamblee               Cobb-Hunter
Cromer                 Delleney               Elliott, D.
Elliott, L.            Farr                   Foster
Gentry                 Glover                 Hendricks
Hodges                 Holt                   Houck
Hyatt                  Inabinett              Jennings
Johnson, J.C.          Kempe                  Kennedy
Keyserling             Kirsh                  Marchbanks
Martin, D.             Martin, L.             Martin, M.
Mattos                 McCraw                 McElveen
McGinnis               McLeod                 McTeer
Neilson                Phillips               Rhoad
Rogers                 Ross                   Rudnick
Scott                  Sheheen                Shirley
Snow                   Tucker                 Waites
Williams, J.

Total--61

Those who voted in the negative are:

Beasley                Brown, H.              Bruce
Cato                   Clyborne               Cooper
Corbett                Corning                Council
Fair                   Fulmer                 Gonzales
Hallman                Harrison               Haskins
Huff                   Koon                   Lanford
Littlejohn             Manly                  McKay
Meacham                Quinn                  Rama
Riser                  Shissias               Smith
Stoddard               Stone                  Sturkie
Vaughn                 Wells                  Wilkins
Wright                 Young, A.

Total--35

So, the veto of the Governor was sustained and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.

H. 3409--SENATE AMENDMENTS AMENDED
AND RETURNED TO THE SENATE

The Senate amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration.

H. 3409 -- Reps. Gregory, Kirsh, Wilkins, Short, Nettles and J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-27-1270, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ACCOUNT TO BE REPLENISHED BASED ON FUNDS OBLIGATED OR COMMITTED BY THE COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR, DELETE THE LIMITATION ON THE AMOUNT OF THE ACCOUNT, AND DELETE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE; TO AMEND SECTION 13-3-20, RELATING TO THE OBJECTIVES OF THE STATE DEVELOPMENT BOARD, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO A STATEWIDE PLANNING PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 13-3-90, RELATING TO THE DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE STATE DEVELOPMENT BOARD, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION FOR A MASTER PLAN FOR AGENCIES TO CONSIDER CERTAIN STATE NEEDS AND DELETE THE REFERENCE TO A STATE PLANNING PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 41-45-20, RELATING TO MEETINGS AND DUTIES OF THE COUNCIL, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AND DEFINE A STRATEGIC PLAN FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND REVISE DUTIES PERTAINING TO THE PLAN AND COORDINATION OF ACTIVITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 41-45-30, RELATING TO REPORTS BY THE COUNCIL, SO AS TO INCLUDE REPORTS TO THE CHAIRMEN OF THE SENATE FINANCE AND HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEES AND REQUIRE REPORTS ON THE ACCOUNT; TO AMEND SECTION 41-45-40, RELATING TO COUNCIL RECOMMENDATIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE OBJECTIVES OF THE STRATEGIC PLAN, DELETE THE PROVISION FOR REFERRALS BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND STATE AGENCIES, AND REVISE THE RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING AGENCY REQUESTS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 41-45-50, RELATING TO COUNCIL FUNDS, COMMITTEES, AND DATA, SO AS TO REVISE THE DUTIES OF THE COMMITTEES; AND TO REAUTHORIZE THE EXISTENCE OF THE COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR SIX YEARS.

Reps. McABEE and CARNELL proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name L:\council\legis\amend\JIC\6683.HC), which was adopted.

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking pages 10 through 20.

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

Rep. L. MARTIN proposed the following Amendment No. 2 (Doc Name L:\council\legis\amend\436\12613.DW), which was adopted.

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by adding an appropriately numbered SECTION to read:

/SECTION _____.     Nothing in this act may be construed to provide for the regulation of the generation, transmission, distribution, or provision of electricity at wholesale, retail, or in any other capacity. The provisions of this act shall not modify or abridge the rights, duties, and privileges of electric suppliers, electrical utilities, municipal electric utilities, or governmental entities (supplying electricity) under any state statute including, but not limited to, Title 58, Chapter 27 and Section 5-7-60.

Nothing in this act may be construed to allow the exercise of the right of eminent domain for the condemnation of property used for the generation, transmission, and\or distribution of electricity at wholesale or retail.

Nothing in this act may be construed to authorize a joint or cooperative agreement with the federal or state government or any political subdivision of the state affecting or relating to the regulation of the generation, transmission and/or distribution of electricity at wholesale or retail./

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

Rep. L. MARTIN explained the amendment.

The amendment was then adopted.

Rep. BEASLEY proposed the following Amendment No. 3, which was adopted.

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking Section 13 in its entirety which is entitled "Chapter 23. Pee Dee Authority."

Amend title to conform.

The Senate amendments, as amended, were then agreed to and the Bill ordered returned to the Senate.

H. 4582--SENATE AMENDMENTS CONCURRED IN
AND BILL ENROLLED

The Senate amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration.

H. 4582 -- Reps. Barber, Rama, Holt, Hallman, Fulmer and R. Young: A BILL TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO CLOSE AND REMOVE FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM ROAD #S10-1473 LOCATED IN CHARLESTON COUNTY.

The Senate amendments were agreed to, and the Bill, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification.

S. 552--SENATE AMENDMENTS CONCURRED IN
AND BILL ENROLLED

The Senate amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration.

S. 552 -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-13-420, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FAILURE TO RETURN RENTED OBJECTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FAILURE TO RETURN LEASED PROPERTY WITHIN SEVENTY-TWO HOURS AFTER THE LEASE EXPIRES BUT RETURNING IT WITHIN ONE WEEK AND FAILURE TO RETURN A LEASED MOTOR VEHICLE FOR MORE THAN ONE WEEK AFTER THE LEASE EXPIRES ARE MISDEMEANORS AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

The Senate amendments were agreed to, and the Bill, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification.

RULE 6.1 NOT WAIVED

Rep. BEASLEY moved to waive Rule 6.1, which was rejected by a division vote of 30 to 61.

The House stood in recess until 2:15 P.M.

THE HOUSE RESUMES

At 2:15 P.M. the House resumed, the SPEAKER in the Chair.

POINT OF QUORUM

The question of a quorum was raised.

A quorum was later present.

H. 4873--SENATE AMENDMENTS AMENDED
AND RETURNED TO THE SENATE

The Senate amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration.

H. 4873 -- Reps. Gonzales, D. Williams, H. Brown, G. Bailey, Whipper, Hallman, Fulmer, R. Young, Holt, Rama, D. Martin, Barber, A. Young, J. Bailey, Wofford, J. Williams and Inabinett: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 13, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PLANNING, RESEARCH, AND DEVELOPMENT, BY ADDING CHAPTER 12 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE TRIDENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY, AND PROVIDE FOR ITS POWERS, DUTIES, METHODS OF GOVERNANCE, AND FINANCING.

Rep. GONZALES explained the Senate amendment.

Rep. BEASLEY proposed the following Amendment No. 2, which was adopted.

Move to strike Section 4 of H. 4873, the Pee Dee Valley Section.

Amend title to conform.

The Senate amendments, as amended, were then agreed to and the Bill ordered returned to the Senate.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., June 4, 1992

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on S. 1398:
S. 1398 -- Senators Bryan, J. Verne Smith, Courtney, Martschink, Mullinax, Rose, Stilwell, Thomas and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 34, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BANKING, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, AND MONEY BY ADDING CHAPTER 36 SO AS TO REGULATE LOAN BROKERS NOT OTHERWISE REGULATED BY FEDERAL OR STATE LAW, TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, TO PROHIBIT LOAN BROKERS FROM PERFORMING CERTAIN ACTS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE RESPONSIBILITY OF PRINCIPALS, TO PROVIDE FOR INVESTIGATIONS, CEASE AND DESIST ORDERS, AND HEARING PROCEDURES WITH RESPECT TO LOAN BROKERS, TO PROVIDE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE FINES AND OTHER SANCTIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR EXAMINATIONS, SUBPOENAS, HEARINGS, AND WITNESSES, TO PROVIDE FOR INJUNCTIONS TO RESTRAIN VIOLATIONS, TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, AND TO AUTHORIZE ACTIONS FOR DAMAGES.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.

Very respectfully,
President

No. 99

Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., June 4, 1992

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on S. 1141:
S. 1141 -- Senator Moore: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO EXEMPT FROM SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FEES PROPERTY DELIVERED PURSUANT TO WRITTEN CONTRACTS EXECUTED BEFORE NOVEMBER 1, 1991; TO EXEMPT FROM THE FEES PROPERTY DELIVERED PURSUANT TO A WRITTEN BID SUBMITTED BEFORE NOVEMBER 1, 1991, CULMINATING IN A CONTRACT BEFORE FEBRUARY 1, 1992, TO REQUIRE A VERIFIED COPY OF THE CONTRACT TO BE FILED WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION, TO ALLOW REFUNDS OR CREDITS FOR FEES REMITTED ON EXEMPT CONTRACTS, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSION TO PRESCRIBE FORMS AND PROCEDURES FOR CLAIMING THE REFUND OR CREDIT.
Very respectfully,
President

No. 98

Received as information.

S. 417--COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE APPOINTED

The following was received from the Senate.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

Columbia, S.C., June 4, 1992

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it insists upon its amendments to S. 417:
S. 417 -- Senators Waddell, Leatherman, Lourie and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2726, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROOF OF LICENSING OF COIN-OPERATED MACHINES AND DEVICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PROOF OF LICENSING IS THE CONSPICUOUS DISPLAY OF THE LICENSE AT THE MACHINE LOCATION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2738, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF LICENSING LAWS FOR COIN-OPERATED MACHINES AND DEVICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FAILURE TO HAVE THE APPROPRIATE LICENSES ON DISPLAY CONSTITUTES A VIOLATION AND THAT EACH MACHINE IN EXCESS OF THE APPROPRIATE LICENSE DISPLAYED IS A SEPARATE VIOLATION; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 12-21-2732, RELATING TO THE ATTACHMENT OF LICENSES TO MACHINES.
and asks for a Committee of Conference and has appointed Senators Land, Matthews and Robert W. Hayes, Jr. of the Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate.

Very respectfully,
President

No. 144

Whereupon, the Chair appointed Reps. HODGES, FAIR and WILKES to the Committee of Conference on the part of the House and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.

H. 3253--COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE APPOINTED

The following was received from the Senate.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

Columbia, S.C., June 4, 1992

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it insists upon its amendments to H. 3253:
H. 3253 -- Reps. Rudnick, Waites, Cromer, Smith, Wilder, Kempe and Klapman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-990, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BARRIER-FREE POLLING PLACES FOR PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED ELECTORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ELECTOR WHO IS PERMANENTLY HANDICAPPED IS NOT REQUIRED TO REREGISTER IN ORDER TO VOTE AT THE BARRIER-FREE POLLING PLACE.
and asks for a Committee of Conference and has appointed Senators McConnell, Hinson and Matthews of the Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate.

Very respectfully,
President

No. 145

Whereupon, the Chair appointed Reps. RUDNICK, CROMER and WILDER to the Committee of Conference on the part of the House and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER granted Rep. ANDERSON a leave of absence for the remainder of the day.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., June 4, 1992

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it requests the return of H. 4092:

H. 4092 -- Rep. Rama: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 2 TO CHAPTER 43, TITLE 44 SO AS TO ENACT THE BONE MARROW DONOR ACT.
Very respectfully,
President

No. 113

H. 4092--RETURNED TO THE SENATE

On motion of Rep. RAMA, the Bill was ordered returned to the Senate.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., June 4, 1992

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it recedes from its amendments to H. 3907, and requests that proper notation be recorded on the Bill.
H. 3907 -- Reps. Mattos, P. Harris, Manly and Townsend: A BILL TO REVISE THE CHARGES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITS, LICENSES, AND CERTIFICATES REQUIRED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL UNDER THE POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT, THE HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT, THE OIL AND GAS ACT, AND DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS.
Very respectfully,
President

No. 78

H. 3907--ORDERED ENROLLED FOR RATIFICATION

A message having been received from the Senate that it had receded from its amendments, it was ordered that the title of the Bill be changed to that of an Act and that the Act be enrolled for ratification.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., June 4, 1992

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it nonconcurs in the amendments proposed by the House to H. 4291:
H. 4291 -- Reps. A. Young, Fulmer, H. Brown, Rama, G. Bailey, Hallman, R. Young, Wofford, Haskins, Wells, Gentry, Felder, Whipper, Gonzales, Vaughn, Meacham, Cooper, Baker, Fair, Cato, Waldrop and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-3-490, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR AN ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR LICENSE, SECTION 61-5-50, RELATING TO THE GRANTING OF A LICENSE, AND SECTION 61-9-320, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR A BEER OR WINE PERMIT, SO AS TO REVISE THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSES AND PERMITS TO MAKE THEM CONSISTENT AND PROVIDE FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE IN A LOCAL NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED IN THE AREA.
Very respectfully,
President

H. 4291--HOUSE RECEDES FROM ITS AMENDMENTS

On motion of Rep. FAIR, the House receded from its amendments, and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., June 4, 1992

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it recedes from its amendments to H. 3867, and requests that proper notation be recorded on the Bill:
H. 3867 -- Rep. Snow: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-840, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO USING CERTAIN NETS TO FISH WITHIN THREE MILES FROM WINYAH BAY JETTIES, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE PENALTY TO INCLUDE THE SEIZURE OF AN ENGINE AND ALL RELATED EQUIPMENT FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION.
Very respectfully,
President

No. 79

H. 3867--ORDERED ENROLLED FOR RATIFICATION

A message having been received from the Senate that it had receded from its amendments, it was ordered that the title of the Bill be changed to that of an Act and that the Act be enrolled for ratification.

H. 3990--POINT OF ORDER

The Senate amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration.

H. 3990 -- Reps. Jennings, Baxley, M. Martin, L. Elliott, Burch, White, Harrison, Houck, Farr, J. Harris, Hodges, Snow, McElveen, Beasley, Neilson and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-165 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROPERTY DAMAGE COVERAGE CONTAINED IN ANY AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICY WRITTEN IN THIS STATE AND THE COLLISION COVERAGE, IF ANY, IN THE POLICY IS DEEMED TO COVER THE COST OF REPLACING OR REPAIRING THE AIR BAGS IN AUTOMOBILES INVOLVED IN A CLAIM UNDER THE POLICY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NO INSURER BY ENDORSEMENT TO THE POLICY MAY EXCEPT OUT OR NEGATE THIS PROVISION.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. FELDER made the Point of Order that the Senate amendments were improperly before the House for consideration since printed copies of the Senate amendments have not been upon the desks of the members for one day.

The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

RULE 9.1 NOT WAIVED

Rep. T.C. ALEXANDER moved to waive Rule 9.1, which was rejected by a division vote of 33 to 49.

S. 1141--CONFERENCE REPORT ADOPTED
CONFERENCE REPORT
The General Assembly, Columbia, S.C, June 3, 1992

The COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE, to whom was referred:
S. 1141 -- Senator Moore: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO EXEMPT FROM SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FEES PROPERTY DELIVERED PURSUANT TO WRITTEN CONTRACTS EXECUTED BEFORE NOVEMBER 1, 1991; TO EXEMPT FROM THE FEES PROPERTY DELIVERED PURSUANT TO A WRITTEN BID SUBMITTED BEFORE NOVEMBER 1, 1991, CULMINATING IN A CONTRACT BEFORE FEBRUARY 1, 1992, TO REQUIRE A VERIFIED COPY OF THE CONTRACT TO BE FILED WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION, TO ALLOW REFUNDS OR CREDITS FOR FEES REMITTED ON EXEMPT CONTRACTS, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSION TO PRESCRIBE FORMS AND PROCEDURES FOR CLAIMING THE REFUND OR CREDIT.
Beg leave to report that they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend:

That the same do pass with the following amendments:

Amend the resolution, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting therein the following:

/SECTION     1.     (A)     A taxpayer required to pay the fees imposed pursuant to Sections 44-96-160, 44-96-170, 44-96-180, and 44-96-200 of the 1976 Code who delivers property subject to the fees either (1) under the terms of a written contract executed before November 1, 1991, or (2) pursuant to a written bid submitted before November 1, 1991, culminating in a written contract entered into before February 1, 1992, is exempt from the fees imposed by those code sections on deliveries under those contracts before November 1, 1992, if a verified copy of the contract is filed with the South Carolina Tax Commission.

SECTION     2.     Subsection G, Section 74, Part II, Act 612 of 1990 is amended to read:

"G. This act takes effect July 1, 1990, except Section 12-36-920(B), subsection A, which takes effect October 1, 1989."

SECTION     3.     Section 44-96-40(23) of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

"(23) 'Lead-acid battery' means any battery that consists of lead and sulfuric acid, is used as a power source, and has a capacity of six volts or more, except that this term shall not include a small sealed lead-acid battery which means a lead-acid battery weighing twenty-five pounds or less, used in non-vehicular, non-SLI (start lighting ignition) applications."

SECTION     4.     Section 44-96-180(F) of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

"(F) For sales made on or after November 1, 1991, there is imposed a fee of two dollars per for each lead-acid battery delivered by wholesalers to licensed retail merchants, jobbers, dealers, or other wholesalers for resale in this State sold to the ultimate consumer, whether the battery is installed by the seller or not. Retail merchants, jobbers, dealers, or other wholesalers receiving new lead-acid batteries from unlicensed wholesalers shall be responsible for the fee imposed by this section. The wholesaler or retailer is to remit the fee to the Tax Commission on a monthly basis. The Tax Commission shall administer, collect, and enforce the lead-acid battery disposal fee in the same manner that the sales and use taxes are collected pursuant to Chapter 36 of Title 12. However, taxpayers are not required to make payments under Section 12-36-2600. In lieu of the discount allowed pursuant to Section 12-36-2610, the taxpayer may retain three percent of the total fees collected as an administrative collection allowance. This allowance applies whether or not the return is timely filed. The commission shall deposit all fees collected to the credit of the State Treasurer. The State Treasurer is required to establish a separate and distinct account from the state general fund. The lead-acid battery disposal fee must be credited to the Solid Waste Management Trust Fund by the State Treasurer."

SECTION     5.     Section 44-96-180 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding a new subsection (I) to read:

"(I)     (1)     Within eighteen months after enactment of this subsection, the department shall conduct a study on the recycling and disposal of small sealed lead-acid batteries.

(2)     Within twelve months after completion of the study required in paragraph (1), the department must promulgate regulations regarding the proper management and disposal of small sealed lead-acid batteries. It shall be unlawful for any person to incinerate or place any small sealed lead-acid battery in a landfill."

SECTION     6.     Section 44-96-190(B), (C), and (D), as added by Act 63 of 1991, are amended to read:

"(B)     Fifteen Twenty-four months after this chapter is effective, no person shall knowingly mix yard trash and land-clearing debris with other municipal solid waste that is intended for collection or disposal at a municipal solid waste landfill or a resource recovery facility.

(C)     Fifteen Twenty-four months after this chapter is effective, no person shall knowingly mix other municipal solid waste with yard trash and land-clearing debris that is intended for collection and disposal at a composting facility. This prohibition does not apply to bags or other containers approved by the operator of the composting facility.

(D)     Fifteen Twenty-four months after this chapter is effective, no owner or operator of a municipal solid waste landfill shall knowingly accept loads composed primarily of yard trash or land-clearing debris unless the landfill provides and maintains a separate waste composting facility and composts all yard trash or land-clearing debris prior to before disposal in the landfill or contracts for the composting of such waste at the facility."

SECTION     7.     Section 1 of this joint resolution takes effect January 1, 1992. Sections 2, 5, and 6 of this joint resolution take effect upon approval by the Governor. Sections 3 and 4 of this joint resolution take effect ninety days after approval by the Governor./

Amend title to conform.

/s/Thomas L. Moore                /s/Harriet H. Keyserling
/s/David L. Thomas                /s/Michael L. Fair
/s/Michael F. Mullinax            Charles R. Sharpe
On Part of the Senate.                 On Part of the House.

The Conference Report was adopted and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.

SENATE AMENDMENTS CONCURRED IN
AND BILL ENROLLED

The Senate returned to the House with amendments the following:

H. 3172 -- Reps. Wright, Felder, Koon, Derrick, Sturkie and Sharpe: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE ELECTION OF ALL MEMBERS OF BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN LEXINGTON COUNTY MUST BE HELD IN NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS AT THE TIME OF THE GENERAL ELECTION, PROVIDE FOR THE METHOD OF NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES AND CONDUCT OF THE ELECTION, AND TO EXTEND THE TERMS OF THOSE PERSONS AFFECTED BY THESE PROVISIONS.

The Senate amendments were agreed to, and the Bill, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification.

SENATE AMENDMENTS CONCURRED IN
AND BILL ENROLLED

The Senate returned to the House with amendments the following:

H. 4390 -- Reps. Corning, Wright, Shissias, Quinn, Wilkes and Waites: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-215 SO AS TO ALLOW A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER THE PRIOR DISCIPLINARY RECORD IN ANY SCHOOL IN WHICH A STUDENT WAS PREVIOUSLY ENROLLED AND THE STUDENT'S CRIMINAL OR JUVENILE COURT RECORD, TO DETERMINE IF THE STUDENT MEETS THE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT AND BEHAVIOR REQUIRED TO BE ENROLLED IN A SCHOOL IN THE DISTRICT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT BASED ON THE RECORD, THE BOARD MAY BAR THE STUDENT'S ENROLLMENT IN A DISTRICT SCHOOL.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. COBB-HUNTER made the Point of Order that the Senate amendments were improperly before the House for consideration since printed copies of the Senate amendments have not been upon the desks of the members for one day.

The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

RULE 9.1 WAIVED

Rep. CORNING moved to waive Rule 9.1, which was agreed to by a division vote of 50 to 7.

The Senate amendments were agreed to, and the Bill, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification.

SENATE AMENDMENTS CONCURRED IN
AND BILL ENROLLED

The Senate returned to the House with amendments the following:

H. 4092 -- Rep. Rama: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 2 TO CHAPTER 43, TITLE 44 SO AS TO ENACT THE BONE MARROW DONOR ACT.

The Senate amendments were agreed to, and the Bill, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification.

REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE

Rep. FOSTER, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report, on:

S. 1603 -- Senator Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE BELIEF OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA COASTAL COUNCIL IN MAKING CERTIFICATIONS TO THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY UNDER THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT THAT NATIONWIDE PERMITS ISSUED BY HIM ARE CONSISTENT WITH THIS STATE'S WATER QUALITY STANDARDS AND PLANS SHOULD ONLY CONSIDER CRITERIA PROVIDED IN THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT.

S. 1603--AMENDED, ADOPTED AND SENT TO THE SENATE

On motion of Rep. STURKIE, with unanimous consent, the following Concurrent Resolution was taken up for immediate consideration.

S. 1603 -- Senator Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE BELIEF OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL IN MAKING CERTIFICATIONS TO THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY UNDER THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT THAT NATIONWIDE PERMITS ISSUED BY HIM ARE CONSISTENT WITH THIS STATE'S WATER QUALITY STANDARDS AND PLANS SHOULD ONLY CONSIDER CRITERIA PROVIDED IN THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT.

Amend Title To Conform

Whereas, the Federal Clean Water Act prohibits use of land related to water without a permit issued by the authority of the Secretary of the Army; and

Whereas, the Federal Clean Water Act provides for the Secretary of the Army to issue nationwide permits and individual permits; and

Whereas, the Secretary of the Army has issued forty separate nationwide permits to enable all Americans to use their land for ordinary, routine purposes without having to obtain individual permits; and

Whereas, the Federal Clean Water Act provides that no nationwide permit will be effective in any state until that state certifies to the Army that the permit is consistent with that state's water quality standards; and

Whereas, the Federal Clean Water Act also provides that in those states which have a Coastal Zone Management Plan, any nationwide permit will not be effective in a state's coastal zone until that state certifies to the Army that the permit is consistent with that state's plan; and

Whereas, the Department of Health and Environmental Control have made such certifications to the Army, but only in part and conditionally; and

Whereas, to the extent that the Department of Health and Environmental Control have failed to make such certifications totally and unconditionally, they may be treating South Carolinians differently in relation to other Americans in obtaining equal benefit of the nationwide permits, thereby placing at risk South Carolina's economic competitiveness; and

Whereas, the General Assembly believes that certification decisions by the Department of Health and Environmental Control should be based solely on the criteria provided by the Federal Clean Water Act. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

That the General Assembly, by this resolution, hereby expresses its belief that the Department of Health and Environmental Control in making certifications to the Secretary of the Army under the Federal Clean Water Act that nationwide permits issued by him are consistent with this state's water quality standards and plans should only consider criteria provided in the Federal Clean Water Act.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of Health and Environmental Control.

Rep. STURKIE proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name L:\council\legis\amend\JIC\6702.SD), which was adopted.

Amend the resolution, as and if amended, by striking /and the South Carolina Coastal Council/, as contained on line 13 of page 1; line 5 of page 2; beginning on line 10 of page 2; beginning on line 21 of page 2; beginning on line 31 of page 2; and beginning on line 41 of page 2.

Amend title to conform.

Rep. STURKIE explained the amendment.

The amendment was then adopted.

The Concurrent Resolution, as amended, was adopted and ordered returned to the Senate.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., June 4, 1992

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the House to H. 4367:
H. 4367 -- Rep. McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-3-1000, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STRUCTURAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR RETAIL LIQUOR STORES, SO AS TO DELETE REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO ENTRANCES AND EXITS, SIGN MATERIAL, SIZE, AND CONTENT; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 61-3-1010, RELATING TO REQUIREMENT FOR THE DISPLAY OF PRICES AND STOCK IN RETAIL LIQUOR STORES.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.

Very respectfully,
President

Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., June 4, 1992

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the House to S. 1273:
S. 1273 -- Senators Leventis, Moore, Peeler, Courtney, Drummond, O'Dell, Courson, Washington, Mullinax, Nell W. Smith, Setzler, Matthews, Saleeby, Lourie, Wilson, Robert W. Hayes, Jr., Passailaigue, Russell, Giese, Thomas, Bryan, McGill, Rose, Patterson, Fielding and Gilbert: A BILL TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA ENERGY CONSERVATION AND EFFICIENCY ACT OF 1992, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A STATE ENERGY POLICY, TO ADOPT THE PLAN FOR THE STATE ENERGY POLICY, TO ESTABLISH THE STATE ENERGY OFFICE WITHIN THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THIS OFFICE... (Shortened Title)
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.

Very respectfully,
President

Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., June 4, 1992

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the House to S. 1012:
S. 1012 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-650, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF LOCAL CHILD PROTECTIVE AGENCIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR JUDICIALLY DETERMINED REPORTS INSTEAD OF INDICATED INVESTIGATIONS OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT TO BE COMMUNICATED TO THE STATEWIDE CENTRAL REGISTRY, DELETE THE PROVISIONS FOR A LOCAL REGISTRY AND REPORTS OF CHILD ABUSE, AND PROVIDE FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF NAMES, ADDRESSES, BIRTH DATES, AND OTHER IDENTIFYING CHARACTERISTICS OF PERSONS NAMED IN JUDICIALLY DETERMINED INSTEAD OF INDICATED REPORTS OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.

Very respectfully,
President

Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., June 4, 1992

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the House to S. 1491:
S. 1491 -- Senators Wilson and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 56, CHAPTER 3, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 49 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR SOUTH CAROLINA FIREFIGHTERS.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.

Very respectfully,
President

Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., June 4, 1992

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the House to S. 1352:
S. 1352 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 6-11-435 AND 6-11-455 AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 6-11-440 AND 6-11-470, RELATING TO NOTICE REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED BY A COUNTY COUNCIL WHEN THE BOUNDARY OF A DISTRICT IS ALTERED, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CONSOLIDATING AND ENLARGING SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS WHERE THE CONSOLIDATION ENLARGEMENT RESULTS IN AN OVERLAPPING POLITICAL SUBDIVISION AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE LIKE SERVICES.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.

Very respectfully,
President

Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., June 4, 1992

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the House to S. 1162:
S. 1162 -- Senator Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-20-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REQUIRED STAMPS AND PERMITS UNDER THE RECREATIONAL FISHERIES CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1991, SO AS TO DECREASE CERTAIN CHARTER VESSEL PERMIT FEES.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.

Very respectfully,
President

Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., June 4, 1992

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the House to S. 1169:
S. 1169 -- Senators Giese, Moore, Fielding, Patterson, Wilson, O'Dell, Courson, Shealy, Drummond and McGill: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 IN CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 41, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT AND COMMISSIONER OF LABOR SO AS TO CREATE WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR THE ATHLETIC REGULATION DIVISION AND TO DEVOLVE ON THE DIVISION THE DIRECTION, MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND SUPERVISION OF BOXING, WRESTLING, AND SPARRING EVENTS, EXHIBITIONS, CONTESTS, AND PERFORMANCES FORMERLY EXERCISED BY THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION, INCLUDING CRIMINAL AND CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 52-7-10, 52-7-15, AS AMENDED, 52-7-20, AS AMENDED, AND 52-7-30, AND 52-7-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CREATION, POWERS, AND DUTIES OF THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION AND COUNTY ATHLETIC COMMISSIONS, SO AS TO REESTABLISH THE BODY AS ADVISORY TO THE COMMISSIONER OF LABOR AND ELIMINATE THE OFFICE OF CHIEF ATHLETIC COMMISSIONER; AND TO PROVIDE THAT COUNTY ATHLETIC COMMISSIONERS ARE APPOINTED BY THE COMMISSIONER OF LABOR RATHER THAN THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTY, TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSIONER SHALL DESIGNATE THE FUNCTIONS OF COUNTY COMMISSIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT CURRENT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SHALL CONTINUE TO SERVE UNTIL THE EXPIRATION OF THEIR TERMS; TO CONTINUE IN EFFECT REGULATIONS PROMULGATED BY THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 52-7-25, 52-7-40, 52-7-50, 52-7-60, 52-7-70, 52-7-75, 52-7-80, 52-7-90, 52-7-100, 52-7-110, 52-7-120, 52-7-130, 52-7-140, AND 52-7-150, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF BOXING, WRESTLING, AND SPARRING BY THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.

Very respectfully,
President

Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., June 4, 1992

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the House to H. 3409:
H. 3409 -- Reps. Gregory, Kirsh, Wilkins, Short, Nettles and J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-27-1270, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ACCOUNT TO BE REPLENISHED BASED ON FUNDS OBLIGATED OR COMMITTED BY THE COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR, DELETE THE LIMITATION ON THE AMOUNT OF THE ACCOUNT, AND DELETE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE; TO AMEND SECTION 13-3-20, RELATING TO THE OBJECTIVES OF THE STATE DEVELOPMENT BOARD, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO A STATEWIDE PLANNING PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 13-3-90, RELATING TO THE DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE STATE DEVELOPMENT BOARD, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION FOR A MASTER PLAN FOR AGENCIES TO CONSIDER CERTAIN STATE NEEDS AND DELETE THE REFERENCE TO A STATE PLANNING PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 41-45-20, RELATING TO MEETINGS AND DUTIES OF THE COUNCIL, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AND DEFINE A STRATEGIC PLAN FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND REVISE DUTIES PERTAINING TO THE PLAN AND COORDINATION OF ACTIVITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 41-45-30, RELATING TO REPORTS BY THE COUNCIL, SO AS TO INCLUDE REPORTS TO THE CHAIRMEN OF THE SENATE FINANCE AND HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEES AND REQUIRE REPORTS ON THE ACCOUNT; TO AMEND SECTION 41-45-40, RELATING TO COUNCIL RECOMMENDATIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE OBJECTIVES OF THE STRATEGIC PLAN, DELETE THE PROVISION FOR REFERRALS BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND STATE AGENCIES, AND REVISE THE RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING AGENCY REQUESTS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 41-45-50, RELATING TO COUNCIL FUNDS, COMMITTEES, AND DATA, SO AS TO REVISE THE DUTIES OF THE COMMITTEES; AND TO REAUTHORIZE THE EXISTENCE OF THE COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR SIX YEARS.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.

Very respectfully,
President

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., June 4, 1992

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the House to H. 4873:
H. 4873 -- Reps. Gonzales, D. Williams, H. Brown, G. Bailey, Whipper, Hallman, Fulmer, R. Young, Holt, Rama, D. Martin, Barber, A. Young, J. Bailey, Wofford, J. Williams and Inabinett: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 13, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PLANNING, RESEARCH, AND DEVELOPMENT, BY ADDING CHAPTER 12 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE TRIDENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY, AND PROVIDE FOR ITS POWERS, DUTIES, METHODS OF GOVERNANCE, AND FINANCING.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.

Very respectfully,
President

Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., June 4, 1992

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has adopted the report of the Committee of Free Conference on H. 3044:
H. 3044 -- Reps. P. Harris, Waldrop and Whipper: A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1992, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; TO REGULATE THE EXPENDITURE OF THE APPROPRIATED FUNDS; TO PROVIDE FURTHER FOR THE OPERATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT DURING THE FISCAL YEAR; TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS ALLOTTED TO THE STATE GOVERNMENT UNDER THE PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 1976 (FEDERAL); TO SUSPEND THE NURSING HOME BED FEE IMPOSED PURSUANT TO SECTION 44-7-84 OF THE 1976 CODE AND THE MEDICAID MEDICALLY NEEDY PROGRAM PURSUANT TO SECTION 44-6-155 OF THE 1976 CODE DURING FISCAL YEAR 1992-93; TO REDUCE THE MAXIMUM DISCOUNT ALLOWED FOR THE TIMELY PAYMENT OF SALES TAX FROM TEN THOUSAND TO THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS DURING FISCAL YEAR 1992-93; AND TO EXTEND FOR THE 1992 TAXABLE YEAR ONLY THE PROVISIONS OF THE INCOME TAX CREDIT ALLOWED FOR A PORTION OF THE PAYMENT TO A SKILLED OR INTERMEDIATE CARE NURSING HOME TO AN INSTITUTION PROVIDING NURSING FACILITY LEVEL CARE OR FOR PAYMENTS TO AN IN-HOME OR COMMUNITY CARE PROVIDER CERTIFIED BY A LICENSED PHYSICIAN TO MEET THE NURSING FACILITY LEVEL OF CARE.
Very respectfully,
President

No. 100

Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., June 4, 1992

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully invites your Honorable Body to attend in the Senate Chamber * today for the purpose of Ratifying Acts.

* After the adoption of the Free Conference Report on H. 3044 by both the House and the Senate.

Very respectfully,
President

On motion of Rep. BEASLEY the invitation was accepted.

H. 3044--FREE CONFERENCE REPORT ADOPTED

The Free Conference Report on the following Bill was taken up.

H. 3044
GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL

Rep. BOAN explained the Free Conference Report.

RULE 5.14 WAIVED

Rep. BOAN moved to waive Rule 5.14, which was agreed to.

The Free Conference Report was adopted and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.

RECORD FOR JOURNAL

Reps. CORBETT and KEEGAN wish to be recorded as voting in opposition to the Free Conference Report due to the legal and technical concerns arising out of the use of dedicated gas tax money to balance the budget, as well as our opposition to the 5% surcharge on rental cars.

Rep. KEN CORBETT

Rep. T.G. KEEGAN

STATEMENT FOR JOURNAL

It is the intent of the authors of the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 1992-93 and S. 1273, the South Carolina Energy Conservation and Efficiency Act, that wherever there may be a conflict between budget provisos and S. 1273, the language of the budget provisos governs with regard to Sections 6-10-30(d), 58-37-40, 58-25-40(1), and 58-25-60, and the language of S. 1273 prevails with regard to all other subjects, including the Energy Advisory Committee.

/s/John Drummond     /s/Harriet H. Keyserling

/s/Phil Leventis     /s/William D. Boan

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER granted Rep. R. YOUNG a leave of absence for the remainder of the day.

REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE

Rep. McTEER, from the Committee on Rules, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

S. 1605 -- Senators Williams, Martin, Drummond, Holland, Lourie, Saleeby, J. Verne Smith, Land, Setzler, Macaulay, Moore, Nell W. Smith, Courson and Mitchell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE RESPECTIVE HOUSES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADJOURN ON THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 1992, THEY SHALL STAND ADJOURNED TO MEET IN LOCAL SESSION AT 10:00 A.M. ON JUNE 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 AND 15 FOR CONSIDERATION OF LOCAL AND UNCONTESTED MATTERS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF ACTS ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 1992, AND TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADJOURNS ON MONDAY, JUNE 15, 1992, IT SHALL STAND ADJOURNED TO MEET IN REGULAR STATEWIDE SESSION BETWEEN JUNE 16 AND JUNE 18, 1992 AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL STAND ADJOURNED SINE DIE NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. ON JUNE 18, 1992.

S. 1605--AMENDED, ADOPTED
AND RETURNED TO THE SENATE

On motion of Rep. McTEER, with unanimous consent, the following Concurrent Resolution was taken up for immediate consideration.

S. 1605 -- Senators Williams, Martin, Drummond, Holland, Lourie, Saleeby, J. Verne Smith, Land, Setzler, Macaulay, Moore, Nell W. Smith, Courson and Mitchell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE RESPECTIVE HOUSES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADJOURN ON THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 1992, THEY SHALL STAND ADJOURNED TO MEET IN LOCAL SESSION AT 10:00 A.M. ON JUNE 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 AND 15 FOR CONSIDERATION OF LOCAL AND UNCONTESTED MATTERS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF ACTS ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 1992, AND TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADJOURNS ON MONDAY, JUNE 15, 1992, IT SHALL STAND ADJOURNED TO MEET IN REGULAR STATEWIDE SESSION BETWEEN JUNE 16 AND JUNE 18, 1992 AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL STAND ADJOURNED SINE DIE NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. ON JUNE 18, 1992.

Amend Title To Conform

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

The General Assembly shall stand adjourned sine die not later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 1992, or after the completion of the ratification of acts on June 4, 1992, whichever is later.

The Rules Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name L:\council\legis\amend\436\12630.DW), which was adopted.

Amend the resolution, as and if amended, by striking all after the resolving clause and inserting:

/The General Assembly shall stand adjourned sine die not later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 1992, or after the completion of the ratification of acts on June 4, 1992, whichever is later./

Amend title to conform.

Rep. McTEER explained the amendment.

The amendment was then adopted.

The Concurrent Resolution, as amended, was adopted and ordered returned to the Senate by a division vote of 69 to 0.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., June 4, 1992

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the House to S. 1603:
S. 1603 -- Senator Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE BELIEF OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA COASTAL COUNCIL IN MAKING CERTIFICATIONS TO THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY UNDER THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT THAT NATIONWIDE PERMITS ISSUED BY HIM ARE CONSISTENT WITH THIS STATE'S WATER QUALITY STANDARDS AND PLANS SHOULD ONLY CONSIDER CRITERIA PROVIDED IN THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT.
Very respectfully,
President

Received as information.

H. 3253--CONFERENCE REPORT ADOPTED
CONFERENCE REPORT
The General Assembly, Columbia, S.C., June 4, 1992

The COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE, to whom was referred:
H. 3253 -- Reps. Rudnick, Waites, Cromer, Smith, Wilder, Kempe and Klapman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-990, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BARRIER-FREE POLLING PLACES FOR PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED ELECTORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ELECTOR WHO IS PERMANENTLY HANDICAPPED IS NOT REQUIRED TO REREGISTER IN ORDER TO VOTE AT THE BARRIER-FREE POLLING PLACE.
Beg leave to report that they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend:

That the same do pass with the following amendments:

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting therein the following:

SECTION     1.     Section 7-7-990A(2) of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

"(2)     Elector has applied in writing to and obtained from the county board of registration thirty days prior to before the election a voting registration transfer authorizing the elector to vote at the county barrier-free polling place. An elector whose physical handicap, as defined in item (1) of this subsection, is permanent, as certified by a licensed physician, is not required to register once he has done so initially under the provisions of this item."

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

/s/Glenn F. McConnell             /s/Irene K. Rudnick
/s/Caldwell T. "Red" Hinson       /s/Joseph B. Wilder
/s/John W. Matthews, Jr.          /s/James L. Mann "Bubba" Cromer
On Part of the Senate.                 On Part of the House.

The Conference Report was adopted and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.

SENATE AMENDMENTS CONCURRED IN
AND BILL ENROLLED

The Senate returned to the House with amendments the following:

H. 3408 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 39-55-55, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MEMBERS OF THE CEMETERY BOARD, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS FOR TWO MEMBERS TO BE APPOINTED FROM NOMINATIONS BY THE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION AND FOR INITIAL TERMS, PROVIDE FOR NOMINATIONS FROM AN INDIVIDUAL, A GROUP, OR AN ASSOCIATION, AND PROVIDE FOR APPOINTMENT AFTER A VACANCY; TO AMEND SECTION 39-55-95, RELATING TO LICENSES FOR THE OPERATION OF A CEMETERY, SO AS TO DECREASE THE REQUIRED EXPERIENCE FOR A GENERAL MANAGER FROM TWO YEARS TO ONE YEAR; TO AMEND SECTION 39-55-115, RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DUTIES REGARDING INVESTIGATIONS OF LICENSEES AND REVOCATION AND SUSPENSION OF LICENSES AND PROVIDE FOR APPLICATION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT TO RELATED PROCEEDINGS; TO AMEND SECTION 39-55-125, RELATING TO RECORDS AND REGULATIONS OF A CEMETERY, SO AS TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN REGULATIONS, PROVIDE FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF FEES, DEFINE LABOR COSTS, AND PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT, AMENDMENT, AND ABOLISHMENT OF REGULATIONS PURSUANT TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 39-55-185, RELATING TO THE MERCHANDISE TRUST FUND, SO AS TO REQUIRE A FINANCIAL REPORT TO BE SIGNED BY A LICENSED ACCOUNTANT; AND TO REAUTHORIZE THE EXISTENCE OF THE CEMETERY BOARD FOR FIVE YEARS.

The Senate amendments were agreed to, and the Bill, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification.

SENATE AMENDMENTS CONCURRED IN
AND BILL ENROLLED

The Senate returned to the House with amendments the following:

H. 4439 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-9-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPLICATION AND CERTIFICATE FOR SELF-INSURERS, SO AS TO REQUIRE CERTAIN INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED TO DETERMINE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.

The Senate amendments were agreed to, and the Bill, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification.

SENATE AMENDMENTS CONCURRED IN
AND BILL ENROLLED

The Senate returned to the House with amendments the following:

H. 4845 -- Rep. Baxley: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 748 OF 1978, AS AMENDED, AND AN ACT OF 1992 BEARING RATIFICATION NUMBER 395, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE DARLINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DATE THAT THE NUMBER OF BOARD MEMBERS TAKES EFFECT BY EXTENDING THE EXISTING BOARD COMPOSITION FOR TWO YEARS, UNTIL JANUARY 1, 1995.

The Senate amendments were agreed to, and the Bill, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification.

H. 3269--POINT OF ORDER

The Senate amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration.

H. 3269 -- Reps. Kirsh, McTeer and D. Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-36-120, 12-36-910, 12-36-920, 12-36-930, 12-36-2120, 12-36-2560, AND 12-36-2650, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SALES AND USE TAX ACT, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTIONS 12-36-560, 12-36-570, 12-36-1730, 12-36-1740, 12-36-2660, AND 12-36-2670, SO AS TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL AND CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS RELATING TO RETAIL LICENSES AND THE CASUAL EXCISE TAX, TO PROVIDE FOR ENFORCEMENT, AND AUTHORIZE THE MEMBERS OF THE TAX COMMISSION OR THEIR DESIGNEES TO ADMINISTER OATHS OR TAKE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. ROGERS made the Point of Order that the Senate amendments were improperly before the House for consideration since printed copies of the Senate amendments have not been upon the desks of the members for one day.

The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

H. 3039--POINT OF ORDER

The Senate amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration.

H. 3039 -- Reps. Whipper, Rama and M.O. Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-1-90 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR A BUSINESS WHICH IS LICENSED AS A RETAILER BY A MUNICIPALITY, COUNTY, OR THE STATE TO USE THE TERM "WHOLESALER" OR "DISTRIBUTOR" IN ITS NAME, TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. ROGERS made the Point of Order that the Senate amendments were improperly before the House for consideration since printed copies of the Senate amendments have not been upon the desks of the members for one day.

The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

SENATE AMENDMENTS CONCURRED IN
AND BILL ENROLLED

The Senate returned to the House with amendments the following:

H. 3941 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-325 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE APPROVAL OF INDIVIDUAL MAJOR MEDICAL EXPENSE COVERAGE POLICIES; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-650 SO AS TO GRANT TO ANY PERSON PURCHASING AN INDIVIDUAL ACCIDENT, HEALTH, OR ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY AFTER JULY 1, 1991, THE RIGHT TO TRANSFER TO ANY OTHER INDIVIDUAL POLICY OF EQUAL OR LESSER BENEFITS OFFERED FOR SALE BY THE INSURER AT THE TIME THE TRANSFER IS SOUGHT, WITH WAITING PERIODS AND PREEXISTING CONDITION PERIODS TO BE SERVED AFTER THE TRANSFER; TO AMEND ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 71, TITLE 38, RELATING TO GROUP ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE BY ADDING SUBARTICLE 3, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN MECHANISMS WHEREBY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE IS MADE AVAILABLE TO SMALL EMPLOYERS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-730, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP ACCIDENT, GROUP HEALTH, AND GROUP ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES, SO AS TO REDUCE THE SIZE OF THE GROUPS FOR WHICH INDIVIDUAL EVIDENCE OF INSURABILITY MAY NOT BE REQUIRED, TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THIS GROUP COVERAGE, AND TO REQUIRE AN INSURER UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS TO GIVE CREDIT FOR THE SATISFACTION OF A PREEXISTING CONDITION PERIOD IF A COVERED PERSON MOVES FROM ONE INSURED GROUP TO ANOTHER; TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-760, RELATING TO STANDARDS FOR GROUP ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE, SO AS TO REDUCE THE REQUIRED SIZE OF CERTAIN GROUPS TO WHICH VARIOUS DISCONTINUANCE AND REPLACEMENT PROVISIONS APPLY, AND TO ESTABLISH WHEN A REPLACEMENT CARRIER BECOMES A SUCCEEDING CARRIER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-770, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MANDATORY CONTINUATION AND CONVERSION PRIVILEGES FOR ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE STANDARD BY WHICH A GROUP POLICY BECOMES A SUCCESSOR POLICY.

The Senate amendments were agreed to, and the Bill, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., June 4, 1992

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on H. 3253:
H. 3253 -- Reps. Rudnick, Waites, Cromer, Smith, Wilder, Kempe and Klapman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-990, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BARRIER-FREE POLLING PLACES FOR PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED ELECTORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ELECTOR WHO IS PERMANENTLY HANDICAPPED IS NOT REQUIRED TO REREGISTER IN ORDER TO VOTE AT THE BARRIER-FREE POLLING PLACE.
Very respectfully,
President

No. 151

H. 3253--ORDERED ENROLLED FOR RATIFICATION

The report of the Committee of Conference having been adopted by both Houses, and this Bill having been read three times in each House, it was ordered that the title thereof be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., June 4, 1992

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the House to S. 1605:
S. 1605 -- Senators Williams, Martin, Drummond, Holland, Lourie, Saleeby, J. Verne Smith, Land, Setzler, Macaulay, Moore, Nell W. Smith, Courson and Mitchell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE RESPECTIVE HOUSES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADJOURN ON THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 1992, THEY SHALL STAND ADJOURNED TO MEET IN LOCAL SESSION AT 10:00 A.M. ON JUNE 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 AND 15 FOR CONSIDERATION OF LOCAL AND UNCONTESTED MATTERS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF ACTS ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 1992, AND TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADJOURNS ON MONDAY, JUNE 15, 1992, IT SHALL STAND ADJOURNED TO MEET IN REGULAR STATEWIDE SESSION BETWEEN JUNE 16 AND JUNE 18, 1992 AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL STAND ADJOURNED SINE DIE NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. ON JUNE 18, 1992.
Very respectfully,
President

Received as information.

RETURNED WITH CONCURRENCE

The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:

H. 4746 -- Reps. Rhoad, Koon, Nettles, Neilson, Baxley, Jennings, Boan, Farr, Waldrop, M. Martin and Snow: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE SOUTH CAROLINA FORESTRY COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH A FIELD TRIAL AREA IN CHESTERFIELD COUNTY ON SAND HILLS STATE FOREST.

H. 4915 -- Rep. Tucker: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF PERCY OSTEEN, JR., OF ANDERSON.

H. 4916 -- Reps. Chamblee, Cooper, P. Harris, Townsend, Tucker and Shirley: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS BEST WISHES TO BETTY M. SMITH, ANDERSON COUNTY TREASURER, UPON HER RETIREMENT.

H. 4917 -- Reps. J. Brown, Glover, White, Anderson, Beatty, Byrd, Canty, Foster, Inabinett, Kennedy, Scott, Taylor, Whipper, D. Williams and Cobb-Hunter: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND OUR GOOD FRIEND AND DISTINGUISHED COLLEAGUE, DANIEL E. MARTIN, SR., OF CHARLESTON COUNTY, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS AND TO WISH HIM THE BEST IN HIS NEW POSITION AS A CIRCUIT JUDGE.

H. 4918 -- Reps. J. Brown, Cobb-Hunter, Glover, White, Anderson, Beatty, Byrd, Canty, Inabinett, Kennedy, D. Martin, Scott, Taylor, Whipper and D. Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND OUR GOOD FRIEND AND DISTINGUISHED COLLEAGUE, SAMUEL R. FOSTER OF YORK COUNTY, FOR HIS EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS AND TO WISH HIM THE VERY BEST IN HIS NEW POSITION ON THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION.

H. 4920 -- Reps. Sheheen, Boan, Wilkins, Hodges, McElveen, M. Martin, Jennings, Glover, Harwell, Houck, McKay and J. Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND OUR GOOD FRIEND AND DISTINGUISHED COLLEAGUE, LeROY E. "TOY" NETTLES, JR., OF FLORENCE COUNTY, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND TO WISH HIM THE BEST IN HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

H. 4921 -- Reps. Sheheen, Boan, Wilkins, Waldrop, Hodges, McElveen, M. Martin, Jennings, Nettles and J. Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND OUR GOOD FRIEND AND DISTINGUISHED COLLEAGUE, LARRY E. GENTRY OF SALUDA COUNTY, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND TO WISH HIM THE BEST IN HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

H. 4922 -- Reps. Harrison, Scott, Shissias, Waites, Cromer, Quinn, J. Brown, Byrd, Taylor, Rogers and Corning: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE ENTHUSIASTIC SUPPORT OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA, THE METRO SPORTS COUNCIL OF THE GREATER COLUMBIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, AND THE COLUMBIA AA EXPANSION COMMITTEE IN THEIR EFFORTS TO BRING A DOUBLE A PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL FRANCHISE TO COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA.

H. 4924 -- Reps. D. Martin, Anderson, D. Williams and J. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE 44TH QUADRENNIAL SESSION OF THE GENERAL CONFERENCE OF THE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH MEETING IN JULY IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA, TO FIND THE WAY TO RETURN BISHOP FRED C. JAMES FOR THE PERIOD 1992-1996 TO SERVE AS PRESIDING BISHOP OF THE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

H. 4925 -- Rep. Beasley: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE HONORABLE LARRY A. MARTIN, OUR GOOD FRIEND AND DISTINGUISHED COLLEAGUE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM PICKENS COUNTY, FOR HIS FOURTEEN YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

H. 4926 -- Reps. R. Young, J. Bailey, Barber, Fulmer, Gonzales, Hallman, Holt, Inabinett, D. Martin and Whipper: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND OUR GOOD FRIEND AND DISTINGUISHED COLLEAGUE, JOHN C. RAMA OF CHARLESTON COUNTY, FOR HIS EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND TO WISH HIM THE VERY BEST IN HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

H. 4927 -- Rep. L. Elliott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MS. RUBY COLLINS OF MARION COUNTY FOR WINNING THE "SKIPPY RIZER SOUTH CAROLINA HOMEMAKER OF THE YEAR" AWARD, WHICH WILL BE PRESENTED ON JUNE 10, 1992.

H. 4928 -- Reps. J. Bailey, Barber, Fulmer, Gonzales, Hallman, Holt, Inabinett, Rama, Whipper and R. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND OUR DISTINGUISHED COLLEAGUE, DANIEL E. MARTIN, SR., OF CHARLESTON COUNTY, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND TO WISH HIM THE BEST IN HIS NEW POSITION AS A CIRCUIT JUDGE.

H. 4929 -- Reps. Keegan, D. Elliott, and M. Martin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE HONORABLE KENNETH S. CORBETT OF HORRY COUNTY, OUR GOOD FRIEND AND DISTINGUISHED COLLEAGUE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING AND DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OVER THE PAST FOUR YEARS.

H. 4930 -- Rep. Harwell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND OUR COLLEAGUE, MAGGIE WALLACE GLOVER OF FLORENCE COUNTY, FOR HER CONTRIBUTIONS AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND TO WISH HER THE BEST IN HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

H. 4934 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF MRS. DOROTHY INEZ MOORER BILTON OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

H. 4935 -- Reps. J. Brown, White, Anderson, Beatty, Byrd, Canty, Foster, Inabinett, Kennedy, D. Martin, Scott, Taylor, Whipper and D. Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND OUR GOOD FRIEND AND DISTINGUISHED COLLEAGUE, MAGGIE WALLACE GLOVER OF FLORENCE COUNTY, FOR HER CONTRIBUTION AS A MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS AND WISH HER THE BEST IN HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

H. 4936 -- Reps. Hallman, J. Bailey, Barber, Fulmer, Gonzales, Holt, Inabinett, D. Martin, Rama, Whipper and R. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND WISH WELL SENATOR SHERRY SHEALY MARTSCHINK OF CHARLESTON COUNTY ON HER ELECTION TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION AND TO THANK HER FOR HER CONTRIBUTIONS.

H. 4937 -- Rep. Sheheen: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE LUGOFF-ELGIN HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL TEAM UPON WINNING THE 3A STATE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP THURSDAY, MAY 28, 1992.

H. 4938 -- Reps. Tucker and P. Harris: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF MRS. ZORA ANDERSON BUTLER WHO DIED MAY 19, 1992, IN WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA.

MOTION ADOPTED

Rep. WILKINS moved that the House stand at ease until the Ratification of Acts, and upon completion of the Ratification of Acts, the House stand adjourned Sine Die, which was agreed to.

COMMITTEE TO NOTIFY GOVERNOR

The SPEAKER appointed Reps. WHIPPER, CROMER and KOON as a committee to notify the Governor that the House had completed its work and had adjourned Sine Die.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., June 4, 1992

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on S. 1141:
S. 1141 -- Senator Moore: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO EXEMPT FROM SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FEES PROPERTY DELIVERED PURSUANT TO WRITTEN CONTRACTS EXECUTED BEFORE NOVEMBER 1, 1991; TO EXEMPT FROM THE FEES PROPERTY DELIVERED PURSUANT TO A WRITTEN BID SUBMITTED BEFORE NOVEMBER 1, 1991, CULMINATING IN A CONTRACT BEFORE FEBRUARY 1, 1992, TO REQUIRE A VERIFIED COPY OF THE CONTRACT TO BE FILED WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION, TO ALLOW REFUNDS OR CREDITS FOR FEES REMITTED ON EXEMPT CONTRACTS, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSION TO PRESCRIBE FORMS AND PROCEDURES FOR CLAIMING THE REFUND OR CREDIT.
The Report of the Committee of Conference having been adopted by both Houses ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and the Act Enrolled for Ratification.

Very respectfully,
President

No. 153

Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., June 4, 1992

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that the Report of the Committee of Free Conference on H. 3044 having been adopted by both Houses ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and the Act Enrolled for Ratification:
H. 3044 -- Reps. P. Harris, Waldrop and Whipper: A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1992, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; TO REGULATE THE EXPENDITURE OF THE APPROPRIATED FUNDS; TO PROVIDE FURTHER FOR THE OPERATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT DURING THE FISCAL YEAR; TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS ALLOTTED TO THE STATE GOVERNMENT UNDER THE PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 1976 (FEDERAL); TO SUSPEND THE NURSING HOME BED FEE IMPOSED PURSUANT TO SECTION 44-7-84 OF THE 1976 CODE AND THE MEDICAID MEDICALLY NEEDY PROGRAM PURSUANT TO SECTION 44-6-155 OF THE 1976 CODE DURING FISCAL YEAR 1992-93; TO REDUCE THE MAXIMUM DISCOUNT ALLOWED FOR THE TIMELY PAYMENT OF SALES TAX FROM TEN THOUSAND TO THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS DURING FISCAL YEAR 1992-93; AND TO EXTEND FOR THE 1992 TAXABLE YEAR ONLY THE PROVISIONS OF THE INCOME TAX CREDIT ALLOWED FOR A PORTION OF THE PAYMENT TO A SKILLED OR INTERMEDIATE CARE NURSING HOME TO AN INSTITUTION PROVIDING NURSING FACILITY LEVEL CARE OR FOR PAYMENTS TO AN IN-HOME OR COMMUNITY CARE PROVIDER CERTIFIED BY A LICENSED PHYSICIAN TO MEET THE NURSING FACILITY LEVEL OF CARE.
Very respectfully,
President

No. 152

Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., June 4, 1992

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that a message having been received from the House that it had receded from its amendment, it was ordered that the title of the Bill be changed to that of an Act and that the Act be enrolled for ratification:
H. 4291 -- Reps. A. Young, Fulmer, H. Brown, Rama, G. Bailey, Hallman, R. Young, Wofford, Haskins, Wells, Gentry, Felder, Whipper, Gonzales, Vaughn, Meacham, Cooper, Baker, Fair, Cato, Waldrop and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-3-490, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR AN ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR LICENSE, SECTION 61-5-50, RELATING TO THE GRANTING OF A LICENSE, AND SECTION 61-9-320, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR A BEER OR WINE PERMIT, SO AS TO REVISE THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSES AND PERMITS TO MAKE THEM CONSISTENT AND PROVIDE FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE IN A LOCAL NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED IN THE AREA.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.

Very respectfully,
President

No. 154

Received as information.

RATIFICATION OF ACTS

At 5:10 P.M. the House attended in the Senate Chamber, where the following Acts and Joint Resolutions were duly ratified.

(R517) S. 1338 -- Senator Bryan: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 4-19-25 SO AS TO VALIDATE THE PRIOR ESTABLISHMENT OF CERTAIN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 4-19-20, RELATING TO THE ACTION REQUIRED OF A COUNTY GOVERNING BODY BEFORE THE IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAXES TO FUND THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY A FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROCEDURE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AND LIMIT CHALLENGES TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A DISTRICT.

(R518) S. 1390 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-540, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSURANCE, CASUALTY AND SURETY RATES, AND ASSIGNED RISKS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO INSURER MAY ACT AS A SERVICING CARRIER FOR ANY ASSIGNED RISK POOL FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE UNLESS THE INSURER PARTICIPATES IN THE VOLUNTARY MARKET FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE IN THE STATE, AND PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN SERVICING CARRIER CONTRACTS IN CONNECTION WITH AND RELATION TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION.

(R519) S. 1432 -- Senator Russell: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 345 OF 1965, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SPARTANBURG MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FROM THE RESIDENCY AND ELECTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS FOR ENTRY-LEVEL POSITIONS AND TO PROHIBIT THE PROMOTION OF AN APPLICANT HIRED FROM WITHIN OR OUTSIDE THE COUNTY AT AN ENTRY-LEVEL POSITION UNTIL ONE YEAR IN THE SYSTEM HAS ELAPSED.

(R520) S. 860 -- Senator Hayes: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 8 TO TITLE 39 SO AS TO ENACT THE UNIFORM TRADE SECRETS ACT.

(R521) S. 142 -- Senators McConnell and Rose: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 47-13-160 SO AS TO REQUIRE A PET DEALER, PET SHOP, OR PET BREEDER TO PROVIDE A STATEMENT FROM A LICENSED VETERINARIAN THAT THE ANIMAL HAS BEEN EXAMINED AND IS FREE OF DISEASE AND DEFORMITY, TO PROVIDE REMEDIES, AND TO DEFINE TERMS.

(R522) S. 1491 -- Senators Wilson and Rose: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 56, CHAPTER 3, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 49 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR SOUTH CAROLINA FIREFIGHTERS.

(R523) S. 1533 -- Senators Matthews and Washington: AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE ALLENDALE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION TO SUBMIT A BUDGET AND ANNUAL TAX LEVY TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR, TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO SET THE SCHOOL TAX MILLAGE ANNUALLY WITH CERTAIN LIMITATIONS, TO REQUIRE A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED MILLAGE, AND TO REQUIRE A REFERENDUM TO EXCEED THE AUTHORIZED MILLAGE; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 21-1101 AND 21-1102, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1962, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF ALLENDALE COUNTY AND THE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION'S AUTHORITY TO SET THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TAX MILLAGE; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PREPARATION OF THE BUDGET BY THE BOARD IS EFFECTIVE FOR SCHOOL YEAR BEGINNING 1993-94.

(R524) S. 1169 -- Senators Giese, Moore, Fielding, Patterson, Wilson, O'Dell, Courson, Shealy, Drummond and McGill: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 52-7-10, 52-7-15, AND 52-7-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE CHIEF ATHLETIC COMMISSIONER MUST BE APPOINTED FROM THE STATE AT LARGE, TO ALLOW FOR THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS AT ANY TIME BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE COMMISSION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT COMMISSION MEETINGS MAY BE CALLED BY THE CHAIRMAN RATHER THAN THE CHIEF ATHLETIC COMMISSIONER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 52-7-310, RELATING TO COUNTY ATHLETIC COMMISSIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION MAY APPOINT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS IN CERTAIN CASES, AND PROVIDE THAT THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION SHALL DESIGNATE THE FUNCTIONS OF COUNTY ATHLETIC COMMISSIONS.

(R525) S. 786 -- Senator Drummond: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-17-530 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE PURCHASE, BARTER, TRADE, AND SALE OF CERTAIN SPECIES OF BILLFISH AND PROVIDE PENALTIES.

(R526) S. 1253 -- Senators Nell W. Smith, Moore, Mullinax and Pope: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FAMILY COURT JURISDICTION IN DOMESTIC MATTERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR JURISDICTION TO ISSUE CONSENT ORDERS AUTHORIZING PARTIES TO ENGAGE IN ANY FORM OF ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION WHICH DOES NOT VIOLATE RULES OF COURT OR STATE LAW AND TO REQUIRE THE PARTIES TO DESIGNATE AN ARBITER OR A MEDIATOR BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT SUBJECT TO COURT APPROVAL.

(R527) S. 884 -- Senator McConnell: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-3020, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES UNDER THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS AND LANGUAGE AND TO ADD PROVISIONS EFFECTING CHANGES IN THE REQUIREMENTS FOR LISTING AND SUBSTITUTING SUBCONTRACTORS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-1520, RELATING TO THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE AND COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING, SO AS TO PROVIDE FURTHER WITH RESPECT TO WHAT QUALIFIES A VENDOR AS A RESIDENT OF THIS STATE.

(R528) S. 1153 -- Senator Mullinax: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE A NONOWNER INSURANCE POLICY WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE; AND BY ADDING SECTIONS 56-1-245 AND 38-77-113 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHERE A LICENSE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED DUE TO THE ABSENCE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE, THE LICENSE REINSTATEMENT FEE MAY BE WAIVED IF THE LICENSEE HAD LIABILITY COVERAGE.

(R529) S. 1378 -- Senator Setzler: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 171 OF 1991, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR 1991-92, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH CERTAIN FUNDS FOR "EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS - INSURANCE, RETIREES" IN PART I ARE ALLOCATED AND EXPENDED.

(R530) S. 1324 -- Senator Robert W. Hayes, Jr.: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-440, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT INSTRUMENTS OF CONVEYANCE NOT BE RECORDED UNLESS STAMPED AND ACCOMPANIED BY AN AFFIDAVIT OF TRUE CONSIDERATION, SO AS TO EXEMPT CONVEYANCES OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF FILING THE AFFIDAVIT.

(R531) S. 805 -- Senator J. Verne Smith: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 40-3-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS AND APPOINTMENT, TERM, AND VACANCIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS WHO IS A PROFESSOR OF ARCHITECTURE IN A UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE CONTROLLED BY THE STATE ALSO MUST BE AN ARCHITECT REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA; TO AMEND SECTION 40-3-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATION OF APPLICANTS FOR ADMISSION TO PRACTICE ARCHITECTURE AND THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CONVICTION OF A CRIME OF MORAL TURPITUDE PREVENTS THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE TO AN APPLICANT; TO AMEND SECTION 40-3-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPLICATION FEES AND EXAMINATION FEES UNDER THE ARCHITECTS LAW, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EVERY APPLICANT APPLYING FOR REGISTRATION SHALL PAY A NONREFUNDABLE SUM, AS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD, NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED, RATHER THAN ONE HUNDRED, DOLLARS, AND PROVIDE THAT APPLICANTS APPROVED FOR EXAMINATION SHALL PAY TO THE BOARD, PRIOR TO BEING EXAMINED, A SUM COMMENSURATE WITH THE COST OF ADMINISTERING THE EXAMINATION, AS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD, NOT TO EXCEED ONE THOUSAND, RATHER THAN FIVE HUNDRED, DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-3-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL RENEWAL FEE UNDER THE ARCHITECTS LAW, SO AS TO REFERENCE "ARCHITECTURAL BUSINESS CORPORATION" AND "ARCHITECTURAL PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION/CORPORATION", REQUIRE THE PAYMENT OF AN ANNUAL RENEWAL FEE NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED, RATHER THAN ONE HUNDRED, DOLLARS AS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD, AND PROVIDE FOR A PENALTY OF FIFTY, RATHER THAN TWENTY-FIVE, DOLLARS FOR RENEWAL AT ANY TIME WITHIN ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF EXPIRATION UPON PAYMENT OF THE RENEWAL FEE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-3-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE BY PARTNERSHIPS, CORPORATIONS, OR PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORIZATION, SO AS TO REFERENCE "ARCHITECTURAL BUSINESS CORPORATIONS" AND "ARCHITECTURAL PROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONS", AND DELETE THE CEILING FOR THE AMOUNT OF THE ORIGINAL AUTHORIZATION FEE AND PROVIDE THAT THE FEE MUST BE AS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD; TO AMEND SECTION 40-3-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIRED ARCHITECTURAL SEAL, SO AS TO REFERENCE "ARCHITECTURAL BUSINESS CORPORATION" AND "ARCHITECTURAL PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION" AND PROVIDE FOR CHANGES IN THE PROVISIONS OF LAW SPECIFYING WHERE EACH SEAL MUST APPEAR; TO AMEND SECTION 40-3-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF ARCHITECTURAL REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE, PROCEDURES, RESTRAINTS AND CIVIL PENALTIES, AND APPEAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO ACTION MAY BE TAKEN BY THE BOARD UNTIL THE REGISTRANT HAS BEEN FURNISHED WITH A CERTAIN STATEMENT AND A NOTICE OF THE TIME AND PLACE OF THE HEARING REGARDING CHARGES, PURSUANT TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT, RATHER THAN "AT LEAST NINETY DAYS PRIOR TO THE DATE OF THE HEARING"; TO AMEND SECTION 40-3-125, RELATING TO REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORIZATION UNDER THE ARCHITECTS LAW, SO AS TO REFERENCE "ARCHITECTURAL BUSINESS CORPORATION" AND "ARCHITECTURAL PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION"; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 40-3-135 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS OR ANY MEMBER OF THE BOARD MAY ISSUE SUBPOENAS FOR WITNESSES AND DOCUMENTS, AND PROVIDE THAT THE CIRCUIT COURT HAVING APPROPRIATE JURISDICTION SHALL ENFORCE ANY SUBPOENAS ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 40-3-150, RELATING TO THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING THE ARCHITECTS LAW, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PRESCRIBED FINE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-3-160, RELATING TO ACTIVITIES AND PRACTICES WHICH ARE NOT PROHIBITED BY CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 40, "ARCHITECTS", SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVIDE FURTHER WITH RESPECT TO THE PREPARATIONS OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR CERTAIN BUILDINGS TO WHICH THE CHAPTER DOES NOT APPLY IF THE DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE SIGNED BY THE AUTHORS WITH THE TRUE TITLE OF THEIR OCCUPATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-3-170, RELATING TO SERVICE OF PROCESS UNDER THE ARCHITECTS LAW, SO AS TO REPLACE "EXECUTIVE SECRETARY" OF THE BOARD WITH "EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR" OF THE BOARD, WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN DUTIES OR ACTIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-3-180, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE PERSON ISSUING A BUILDING PERMIT MUST VERIFY THAT THE ARCHITECT WHO SEALED THE ARCHITECTURAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS IS AN ARCHITECT REGISTERED IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND EXCEPTIONS, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS AND PROVIDE THAT IT IS THE DUTY OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL OR OTHER AUTHORITY CHARGED WITH THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ISSUING BUILDING OR OTHER SIMILAR PERMITS OF ANY COUNTY, MUNICIPALITY, OR OTHER SUBDIVISION, BEFORE ISSUING THE PERMIT, TO BE IN POSSESSION OF A SEALED SET OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR WHICH THE SEAL OF A REGISTERED ARCHITECT IS REQUIRED.

(R532) S. 1162 -- Senator Drummond: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 50-20-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REQUIRED STAMPS AND PERMITS UNDER THE RECREATIONAL FISHERIES CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1991, SO AS TO DECREASE CERTAIN CHARTER VESSEL PERMIT FEES.

(R533) S. 552 -- Senator Hayes: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 16-13-420, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FAILURE TO RETURN RENTED OBJECTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FAILURE TO RETURN LEASED PROPERTY WITHIN SEVENTY-TWO HOURS AFTER THE LEASE EXPIRES BUT RETURNING IT WITHIN ONE WEEK AND FAILURE TO RETURN A LEASED MOTOR VEHICLE FOR MORE THAN ONE WEEK AFTER THE LEASE EXPIRES ARE MISDEMEANORS AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; TO AUTHORIZE THE CODE COMMISSIONER TO ADD CRIMES AND OFFENSES TO THE APPROPRIATE CLASSIFICATION LIST WITH LIMITATIONS; TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN CRIMES TO BE CLASSIFIED AS FELONIES AND CERTAIN CRIMES CLASSIFIED AS MISDEMEANORS; TO AMEND SECTION 47-3-760, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DANGEROUS ANIMAL OFFENSE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE CLASSIFICATION FROM A FELONY TO A MISDEMEANOR; TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-1680, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SECRECY OF INCOME INFORMATION, SO AS TO CLASSIFY THE OFFENSE AS A MISDEMEANOR; TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-1190, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF CERTAIN FISH AND GAME LAWS, SO AS TO CLASSIFY THE OFFENSE AS A MISDEMEANOR; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1070, RELATING TO STALKING, SO AS TO CLASSIFY THE OFFENSE AS A MISDEMEANOR; TO EXEMPT CERTAIN CRIMES FROM CLASSIFICATION; AND TO REVISE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF H. 3400 OF 1992.

(R534) S. 1012 -- Senator McConnell: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-490, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN, SO AS TO DEFINE "CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES", "AFFIRMATIVE DETERMINATION", AND "COURT"; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-650, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF LOCAL CHILD PROTECTIVE AGENCIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REPORTS OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT TO BE ENTERED IMMEDIATELY INTO THE AUTOMATED STATEWIDE CENTRAL REGISTRY OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT AND MAINTAINED IN AGENCY FILES IN ONE OF FOUR CATEGORIES, INCLUDE AFFIRMATIVE DETERMINATION AS A CATEGORY, PROVIDE FOR INDICATED REPORTS TO BE CONVERTED TO THAT CATEGORY, DELETE THE REFERENCES TO LOCAL REGISTRIES, PROVIDE FOR MAINTENANCE OF AFFIRMATIVE DETERMINATIONS, PROVIDE FOR USE, DISCLOSURE, AND DESTRUCTION OF INFORMATION IN UNFOUNDED AND AFFIRMATIVE DETERMINATIONS REPORTS; CHANGE THE REFERENCE TO CARE TO WELFARE; PROVIDE FOR THE AGENCIES' RESPONSIBILITY WHERE THE FACTS INDICATING ABUSE OR NEGLECT APPEAR TO INDICATE A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-680, RELATING TO THE CENTRAL REGISTRY FOR ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE TO CARE TO WELFARE AND REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR MAINTENANCE AND CLASSIFICATION OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT REPORTS, PROVIDE FOR LOCAL CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICE AGENCIES TO TRANSMIT IMMEDIATELY DATA REQUIRED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR INFORMATION IN UNFOUNDED REPORTS AND AFFIRMATIVE DETERMINATIONS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-655 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES APPEALS PROCESS FOR REVIEW OF INDICATED REPORTS NOT OTHERWISE BEING BROUGHT BEFORE THE FAMILY COURT FOR DISPOSITION AND FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-690, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT REPORTS AND RECORDS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT REPORTS MADE AVAILABLE MUST INDICATE IF AN APPEAL IS PENDING.

(R535) S. 1273 -- Senators Leventis, Moore, Peeler, Courtney, Drummond, O'Dell, Courson, Washington, Mullinax, Nell W. Smith, Setzler, Matthews, Saleeby, Lourie, Wilson, Robert W. Hayes, Jr., Passailaigue, Russell, Giese, Thomas, Bryan, McGill, Rose, Patterson, Fielding and Gilbert: AN ACT TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA ENERGY CONSERVATION AND EFFICIENCY ACT OF 1992; TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 52 TO TITLE 48 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A STATE ENERGY POLICY, TO ADOPT THE PLAN FOR THE STATE ENERGY POLICY, TO ESTABLISH THE STATE ENERGY OFFICE WITHIN THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THIS OFFICE, TO ESTABLISH AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TO REQUIRE THE STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO DEVELOP AND OVERSEE COMPLIANCE WITH ENERGY CODE STANDARDS FOR STATE GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES AND PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO SUBMIT TO THE ENERGY OFFICE FOR APPROVAL ENERGY CONSERVATION PLANS AND GOALS AND TO REQUIRE REPORTING, TO PROVIDE FOR FINANCIAL INCENTIVES TO FACILITATE THE PURCHASE OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY PRODUCTS BY STATE AGENCIES, INCLUDING AN EXCEPTION TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA PROCUREMENT CODE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONNEL AND FUNDING FOR THE STATE ENERGY OFFICE MUST BE DERIVED FROM EXISTING STATE GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL SLOTS AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO THE STATE; BY ADDING SECTION 40-29-85 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO PROVIDE ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS LABELS TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA MANUFACTURED HOUSING BOARD TO BE PLACED ON MANUFACTURED HOMES; BY AMENDING SECTION 6-10-30, RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY BUILDINGS CODES, SO AS TO REVISE THE MINIMUM THERMAL RESISTANCE RATINGS IN ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-36-2110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CALCULATION OF SALES TAX ON MOBILE HOMES, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM ONE TO TWO THE PERCENTAGE FOR CALCULATING THE SALES TAX ON THE COST OF A MANUFACTURED HOME IN EXCESS OF SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS AND TO EXEMPT A HOME THAT MEETS CERTAIN ENERGY EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS FROM THIS TAX; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-29-240, RELATING TO VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE UNIFORM STANDARDS CODE FOR MANUFACTURED HOUSING, SO AS TO INCLUDE A VIOLATION FOR FAILURE TO PROPERLY DISPLAY THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY LABEL REQUIRED BY SECTION 40-29-85; BY ADDING SECTION 58-37-20 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TO ADOPT PROCEDURES AND PROVIDE INCENTIVES THAT ENCOURAGE ELECTRICAL AND GAS UTILITIES TO INVEST IN COST-EFFECTIVE ENERGY EFFICIENT TECHNOLOGIES AND ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAMS; BY ADDING SECTION 58-37-30 SO AS TO REQUIRE ANNUAL REPORTING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON DEMAND-SIDE ACTIVITIES AND PURCHASING POWER OF ELECTRIC UTILITIES; BY ADDING SECTION 58-37-40 SO AS TO REQUIRE ELECTRICAL UTILITIES AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY TO PREPARE INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLANS; BY ADDING SECTION 58-37-10 SO AS TO DEFINE "DEMAND-SIDE ACTIVITIES" AND "INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLAN"; BY ADDING SECTION 57-1-140 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF INCLUDING HIGH OCCUPANCY VEHICLE LANES, PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS, AND BICYCLE PATHS IN NEW HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION; BY AMENDING SECTION 1-11-310, RELATING TO THE STATE MOTOR VEHICLE FLEET, SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TYPES OF VEHICLES THAT MAY BE PURCHASED FOR THIS FLEET AND FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXEMPTION FOR FUEL ETHANOL BLENDS AND TO ADD AN EXEMPTION FOR CLEAN ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION FUELS; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-96-40, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "MOTOR OIL" AND "SIMILAR LUBRICANTS"; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-96-160, RELATING TO USED OIL REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PAYMENT TO A RETAILER OF MOTOR OIL WHO MAINTAINS AN OIL COLLECTION CENTER OF FIVE CENTS A GALLON FOR OIL RETURNED TO A LICENSED USED OIL TRANSPORTER OR USED OIL RECYCLING FACILITY, TO ALLOW CERTAIN FEES TO BE DEDUCTED FROM THOSE REMITTED TO TRUST FUND PAYMENTS TO BE MADE, AND TO PROVIDE UP TO FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS REBATE TO RETAILERS WHO MAINTAIN A USED OIL COLLECTION CENTER FOR EQUIPMENT USED IN THE OIL COLLECTION PROCESS; BY AMENDING SECTION 58-25-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CREATION OF A REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A REFERENDUM IS NOT REQUIRED UNLESS A NEW SOURCE OF REVENUE IS IMPOSED AND TO REQUIRE VOTERS TO APPROVE JOINING AN EXISTING AUTHORITY; BY AMENDING SECTION 58-25-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF THE AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE GOVERNING BOARD MUST BE APPORTIONED ACCORDING TO POPULATION; BY AMENDING SECTION 58-25-50, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE AUTHORITY, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT THE AUTHORITY TO COORDINATE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES BEING PROVIDED BY ENTITIES UTILIZING STATE FUNDS OR STATE-ADMINISTERED FUNDS; BY AMENDING SECTION 58-25-60, RELATING TO SOURCES OF FUNDING FOR THE AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE LIMITATIONS ON USE OF CERTAIN SOURCES OF FUNDING; TO CREATE AN ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION FUELS STUDY COMMITTEE AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AND DUTIES; TO DIRECT THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF INCREASED PUBLIC RAIL TRANSPORTATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA; AND TO DIRECT THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLE MANAGEMENT OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO DETERMINE THE ABILITY TO USE ALTERNATIVE FUELS FOR THE STATE VEHICLE FLEET AND TO SUBMIT A PLAN TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

(R536) S. 1141 -- Senator Moore: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO EXEMPT FROM SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FEES PROPERTY DELIVERED PURSUANT TO WRITTEN CONTRACTS EXECUTED BEFORE NOVEMBER 1, 1991; TO EXEMPT FROM THE FEES PROPERTY DELIVERED PURSUANT TO A WRITTEN BID SUBMITTED BEFORE NOVEMBER 1, 1991, CULMINATING IN A CONTRACT BEFORE FEBRUARY 1, 1992, TO REQUIRE A VERIFIED COPY OF THE CONTRACT TO BE FILED WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION; TO AMEND ACT 612 OF 1990, THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, AS AMENDED, SO AS TO REVISE THE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR A CERTAIN PROVISION; TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "LEAD ACID BATTERY"; TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-180, RELATING TO LEAD ACID BATTERIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FEE IS IMPOSED ON THE CONSUMER, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL OF THESE BATTERIES, AND TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-190, RELATING TO DISPOSAL OF YARD TRASH, SO AS TO REVISE THE EFFECTIVE DATES FOR THIS SECTION.

(R537) S. 1394 -- Senators Bryan, J. Verne Smith, Courtney, Mullinax, Rose, Thomas, Lourie and Wilson: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 35-1-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROMULGATION OF RULES, FORMS, AND ORDERS BY THE SECURITIES COMMISSIONER UNDER THE UNIFORM SECURITIES ACT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSIONER TO ISSUE CEASE AND DESIST ORDERS; TO AMEND SECTION 35-1-540, RELATING TO THE TIME LIMITATION ON SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION PROCEEDINGS INSTITUTED BY THE COMMISSIONER, SO AS TO REVISE THIS TIME LIMITATION; TO AMEND SECTION 35-1-1310, RELATING TO PETITIONS FOR REVIEW OF FINAL ORDERS OF THE COMMISSIONER IN A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION, SO AS TO REVISE THE TIME WITHIN WHICH A PETITION FOR SUCH A REVIEW MAY BE FILED AND FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FINAL ORDERS OF THE COMMISSIONER MAY BE STAYED; TO AMEND SECTION 35-1-1460, RELATING TO THE SECURITIES COMMISSIONER APPLYING TO A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION TO COMPEL OBEDIENCE OF WITNESSES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COURT TO IMPOSE CERTAIN FINES FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT MAY AWARD TO THE SECURITIES COMMISSIONER FEES AND COSTS INCURRED IN APPEARING BEFORE THE COURT; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 35-1-1475 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE SECURITIES COMMISSIONER TO IMPOSE AND COLLECT CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE FINES; TO AMEND SECTION 35-1-1580, RELATING TO THE INSTITUTION OF CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AFTER REFERENCE TO HIM OF EVIDENCE BY THE SECURITIES COMMISSIONER, SO AS TO ALSO AUTHORIZE A CIRCUIT SOLICITOR TO INSTITUTE SUCH PROCEEDINGS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 35-1-1590, RELATING TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR WILFULL VIOLATIONS OF THE UNIFORM SECURITIES ACT, SO AS TO INCREASE THE DOLLAR AMOUNT OF THE AUTHORIZED FINE.

(R538) S. 1352 -- Senator Bryan: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 4-11-290 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE BY WHICH A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT WHICH DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY GOVERNMENTAL SERVICE AND WHICH HAS MADE NO PROVISION FOR PROVIDING THE SERVICE MAY BE DISSOLVED, 6-11-435 SO AS TO DEFINE "POLITICAL SUBDIVISION" FOR PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION, TO PROVIDE THAT A DISTRICT WHICH RESULTS FROM ACTION TAKEN PURSUANT TO THIS CHAPTER MAY NOT PROVIDE A GOVERNMENTAL SERVICE TO AN AREA WITHIN ITS BOUNDARIES TO WHICH IT HAS NOT PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED THE SERVICE IF AN OVERLAPPING POLITICAL SUBDIVISION IS AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE THAT SAME SERVICE IN THE AREA AND THE AREA IS SITUATED WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE OVERLAPPING POLITICAL SUBDIVISION WITHOUT THE EXPRESS AUTHORIZATION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE OVERLAPPING POLITICAL SUBDIVISION, AND 6-11-455 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A CONSOLIDATED OR ENLARGED SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT IS PRECLUDED FROM PROVIDING A GOVERNMENTAL SERVICE TO AN AREA WITHIN ITS BOUNDARIES AND THERE MUST NOT BE LEVIED WITHIN THE AREA AD VALOREM TAXES FOR THE PURPOSES OF PROVIDING THE SERVICE TO THE REMAINING PORTIONS OF THE DISTRICT; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 6-11-440 AND 6-11-470, RELATING TO NOTICE REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED BY A COUNTY COUNCIL WHEN THE BOUNDARY OF A DISTRICT IS ALTERED, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CONSOLIDATING AND ENLARGING SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS WHERE THE CONSOLIDATION ENLARGEMENT RESULTS IN AN OVERLAPPING POLITICAL SUBDIVISION AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE LIKE SERVICES.

(R539) S. 1581 -- Senator Robert W. Hayes, Jr.: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 1377 OF 1968, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE YORK COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE.

(R540) S. 1584 -- Senator Robert W. Hayes, Jr.: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-530, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN YORK COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE THE AREAS OF ROCK HILL PRECINCT NO. 6 AND ROCK HILL PRECINCT NO. 8.

(R541) S. 1398 -- Senators Bryan, J. Verne Smith, Courtney, Martschink, Mullinax, Rose, Stilwell, Thomas and Wilson: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 34, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BANKING, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, AND MONEY BY ADDING CHAPTER 36 SO AS TO REGULATE LOAN BROKERS NOT OTHERWISE REGULATED BY FEDERAL OR STATE LAW, TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, TO PROHIBIT LOAN BROKERS FROM PERFORMING CERTAIN ACTS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE RESPONSIBILITY OF PRINCIPALS, TO PROVIDE FOR INVESTIGATIONS, CEASE AND DESIST ORDERS, AND HEARING PROCEDURES WITH RESPECT TO LOAN BROKERS, TO PROVIDE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE FINES AND OTHER SANCTIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR EXAMINATIONS, SUBPOENAS, HEARINGS, AND WITNESSES, TO PROVIDE FOR INJUNCTIONS TO RESTRAIN VIOLATIONS, TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, AND TO AUTHORIZE ACTIONS FOR DAMAGES; TO ADD SECTION 29-3-325 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MORTGAGEE OR ASSIGNEE OF A MORTGAGE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR RECORDING THE SATISFACTION OR CANCELLATION THEREOF UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND PROVIDE FOR THE MORTGAGES TO WHICH THIS PROVISION APPLIES.

(R542) S. 1519 -- Senator Rose: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 267 OF 1987, RELATING TO THE PREPARATION OF BUDGETS FOR DORCHESTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EACH DORCHESTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY SET THEIR OPERATING BUDGETS UP TO THE REVENUE REQUIREMENTS OF THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT AND THE EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE TAX MILLAGE SET BY DORCHESTER SCHOOL DISTRICTS 2 AND 4 MAY NOT INCREASE BEYOND THE REVENUE REQUIREMENTS IF EFA AND EIA PLUS A LIMITED CASH RESERVE WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF THE DORCHESTER COUNTY COUNCIL, TO ALLOW DORCHESTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS 2 AND 4 TO MAINTAIN A LIMITED CASH RESERVE, TO PROVIDE THE METHOD OF CALCULATING AN INCREASE IN THE TAX MILLAGE, TO PROVIDE FOR SEVERABILITY IN THE EVENT PROVISION ONE HELD INVALID; AND TO PROVIDE THE FILING PROCEDURES FOR A SEAT ON THE DARLINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT.

(R543) S. 283 -- Senator Hinds: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 29 TO TITLE 6 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CONSOLIDATION OF EXISTING PLANNING ENABLING LEGISLATION; TO UPDATE EXISTING LEGISLATIVE ACTS; TO REPEAL CHAPTER 27 OF TITLE 4 RELATING TO THE COUNTY PLANNING ACT; TO REPEAL CHAPTER 23 OF TITLE 5 RELATING TO ZONING AND PLANNING BY MUNICIPALITIES; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 6-7-310 THROUGH 6-7-1110 OF CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE 6 RELATING TO PLANNING BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS; AND TO REPEAL ACT 129 OF 1963 RELATING TO THE GREENVILLE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION.

(R544) S. 810 -- Senator Land: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 47-5-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RABIES INNOCULATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE IT WITH A FREQUENCY SUFFICIENT TO GIVE CONTINUOUS PROTECTION RATHER THAN ANNUALLY AND TO REQUIRE VETERINARIANS TO REPORT ANNUALLY ON THE NUMBER OF ANIMALS INNOCULATED; TO AMEND SECTION 47-5-150, RELATING TO THE ANTIRABIC VACCINE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MUST BE REIMBURSED FOR THE VACCINE RATHER THAN REQUIRED TO PROVIDE IT FREE; TO AMEND SECTION 47-5-180, RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO ENFORCE THE RABIES CONTROL ACT; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 47-5-70, 47-5-130, 47-5-140, 47-5-160, AND 47-5-170, RELATING TO RABIES CONTROL.

(R545) S. 1450 -- Senator Holland: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 17-22-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAMS ESTABLISHED BY THE CIRCUIT SOLICITORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION ON PROSECUTION COORDINATION SHALL OVERSEE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FOR THESE PROGRAMS; TO AMEND SECTION 17-22-40, RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF PRETRIAL INTERVENTION COORDINATOR, SO AS TO TRANSFER THIS OFFICE FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE TO THE COMMISSION ON PROSECUTION COORDINATION AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COORDINATOR MUST BE EMPLOYED BY THE COMMISSION ON PROSECUTION COORDINATION; TO AMEND SECTION 17-22-50, RELATING TO PERSONS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR PRETRIAL INTERVENTION, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THOSE OFFENSES WHICH MAKE PERSONS INELIGIBLE FOR PRETRIAL INTERVENTION AND FOR A DETERMINATION THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION DO NOT APPLY; TO AMEND SECTION 17-22-60, RELATING TO CERTAIN STANDARDS AND CONDITIONS APPROPRIATE FOR PRETRIAL INTERVENTION, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT INTERVENTION IS APPROPRIATE IF THE OFFENDER HAS NOT PREVIOUSLY BEEN ACCEPTED IN A PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTIONS 17-22-70 AND 17-22-80, RELATING TO ADMISSION TO A PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR SUCH ADMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 17-22-100, RELATING TO THE TIME FOR APPLICATION TO AN INTERVENTION PROGRAM, SO AS TO REVISE THIS TIME AND THE MANNER IN WHICH THIS TIME MAY BE WAIVED, AND TO PROVIDE FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL FOR PRETRIAL; TO AMEND SECTION 17-22-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FEES FOR APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TERM "ACCEPTANCE FEE" TO THE TERM "PARTICIPATION FEE" AND FURTHER PROVIDE FOR PERSONS WHO SHALL PAY PRETRIAL FEES; TO AMEND SECTION 17-22-120, RELATING TO ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE SERVICES FOR OFFENDERS IN AN INTERVENTION PROGRAM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO SERVICES MAY BE DENIED DUE TO AN OFFENDER'S INABILITY TO PAY; TO AMEND SECTION 17-22-130, RELATING TO REPORTS AND IDENTIFICATION AS TO OFFENDERS ACCEPTED FOR INTERVENTION, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE RETENTION OF THESE RECORDS AND REPORTS AND FOR THOSE PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO RECEIVE CERTAIN INFORMATION IN REGARD TO INTERVENTION; TO AMEND SECTION 17-22-150, RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF CHARGES AGAINST OFFENDERS ACCEPTED FOR INTERVENTION, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THOSE AGENCIES OR INDIVIDUALS REQUIRED TO DESTROY RECORDS RELATING TO THE OFFENSE; TO ADD SECTION 17-22-170, SO AS TO MAKE IT A MISDEMEANOR FOR ANY PERSON TO UNLAWFULLY RETAIN OR RELEASE INFORMATION ON AN OFFENDER'S PARTICIPATION IN A PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION; TO REPEAL SECTION 17-22-160 RELATING TO THE TIME WITHIN WHICH THE PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAMS WERE REQUIRED TO BE FIRST ESTABLISHED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2940, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR THE OFFENSE OF DRIVING A MOTOR VEHICLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR, DRUGS, OR LIKE SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT OUT-OF-STATE CONVICTIONS FOR THIS OFFENSE WITHIN TEN YEARS OF THE DATE OF THE LAST OFFENSE ALSO CONSTITUTE PRIOR OFFENSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THIS SECTION.

(R546) S. 1508 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 38-77-1120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE "MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT AND MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE FRAUD REPORTING-IMMUNITY ACT", AND 23-41-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA ARSON REPORTING-IMMUNITY ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT "AUTHORIZED AGENCY" OR "AUTHORIZED AGENCIES" INCLUDES THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND ITS FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION.

(R547) S. 1549 -- Senator Carmichael: AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE DILLON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION TO BORROW AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND DOLLARS TO BE USED FOR SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION IN DILLON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 3, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPAYMENT OF THE LOAN, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE AUDITOR OF DILLON COUNTY SHALL LEVY A TAX FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1992-93.

(R548) S. 246 -- Senator Lourie: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 35-1-510, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNIFORM SECURITIES ACT AND BONDS OR DEPOSITS OF BROKER-DEALERS, AGENTS, AND INVESTMENT ADVISERS, SO AS TO REQUIRE INVESTMENT ADVISERS AND INVESTMENT ADVISER REPRESENTATIVES TO POST SURETY BONDS IN THE AMOUNT OF TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR INVESTMENT ADVISERS AND FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR INVESTMENT ADVISER REPRESENTATIVES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND PROVIDE THAT NO BOND IS REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN BROKER-DEALERS OR AGENTS OR FOR CERTAIN INVESTMENT ADVISERS OR INVESTMENT ADVISER REPRESENTATIVES; TO AMEND SECTION 35-1-1220, RELATING TO FRAUD OR DECEIT IN ADVISING AS TO SECURITIES, SO AS TO SPECIFY AND INCLUDE ADDITIONAL ACTS OF ILLEGALITY UNDER THE COVERAGE OF THIS SECTION, AND ALLOW THE SECURITIES COMMISSIONER BY RULE OR ORDER TO ADOPT CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 35-1-1230, RELATING TO THE UNIFORM SECURITIES ACT AND INVESTMENT ADVISORY CONTRACTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSIONER MAY BY RULE OR ORDER ADOPT EXEMPTIONS FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION WHERE SUCH EXEMPTIONS ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND WITHIN THE PURPOSES FAIRLY INTENDED BY THE POLICY AND PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE 35; AND TO AMEND SECTION 35-1-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE UNIFORM SECURITIES ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TERM "INVESTMENT ADVISER" ALSO INCLUDES FINANCIAL PLANNERS AND OTHER PERSONS WHO, AS AN INTEGRAL COMPONENT OF OTHER FINANCIALLY RELATED SERVICES, PROVIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES TO OTHERS FOR COMPENSATION AND AS A PART OF A BUSINESS OR WHO HOLD THEMSELVES OUT AS PROVIDING THE INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES TO OTHERS FOR COMPENSATION.

(R549) S. 1561 -- Senators Rose and Matthews: AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DORCHESTER COUNTY IS ABOLISHED UPON THE ELECTION AND QUALIFICATION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF DORCHESTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 AND PROVIDE THAT UPON DISSOLUTION, THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD ARE DEVOLVED ON THE ELECTED BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE RESPECTIVE SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN DORCHESTER COUNTY; AND TO PROVIDE THAT UNTIL THE ELECTION AND QUALIFICATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF DORCHESTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 4, THE BOARD IS PROHIBITED FROM INCURRING ANY TYPE OF BONDED INDEBTEDNESS OR ENTERING INTO ANY TYPE OF LEASE-BACK OR LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENT INVOLVING REAL PROPERTY WITH A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE ENTITY WHERE THE DISTRICT IS THE LESSEE.

(R550) S. 732 -- Senator Moore: AN ACT TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTIONS 13-9-180, 13-9-190, 13-9-200, AND 13-9-210, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SAVANNAH VALLEY AUTHORITY TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 23 OF TITLE 1 AND BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD APPROVAL; TO AUTHORIZE THE AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH PROFIT AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS AND TO MAKE GRANTS, LOANS, OR GUARANTEES FOR SUCH A NONPROFIT CORPORATION WHICH DO NOT BECOME AN OBLIGATION OF THE STATE; TO EXEMPT AUTHORITY PROPERTY FROM TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS; TO REAFFIRM THE AUTHORITY AS AN "AGENCY" FOR PURPOSES OF CHAPTER 78 OF TITLE 15 AND TO EXCLUDE IT AS "AGENCY" UNDER SECTIONS 2-7-65 AND 2-57-60; TO AMEND SECTION 13-9-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY BOARD AND ITS MEMBERSHIP, SO AS TO RESTRUCTURE THE BOARD AND INCREASE ITS MEMBERSHIP FROM EIGHT TO THIRTEEN; TO AMEND SECTION 13-9-20, RELATING TO OFFICERS AND MEETINGS OF THE BOARD, SO AS TO PERMIT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ADDITIONAL OFFICES AND COMMITTEES; TO AMEND SECTION 13-9-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD, SO AS TO EXEMPT THE AUTHORITY FROM THE STATE PROCUREMENT CODE EXCEPT FOR MINORITY BUSINESS PROVISIONS, TO CONFORM THE NAME "CLARK'S HILL-RUSSELL PROJECT" TO THE "J. STROM THURMOND PROJECT", TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO ACT AS A REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR ACQUIRING REAL PROPERTY, AND TO DELETE THE APPROVAL OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD FOR SUCH ACQUISITIONS, TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO CHARGE FEES AND OTHER ASSESSMENTS FOR THE USE OF ITS FACILITIES OR SERVICES, TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO EMPLOY, DISMISS, AND COMPENSATE EMPLOYEES AND OTHERS WITHOUT THE STATE EMPLOYEE LEAVE AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES OR THE STATE PROCUREMENT CODE APPLYING EXCEPT FOR MINORITY BUSINESS PROVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 13-9-35, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY'S EXERCISE OF POWERS, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS REQUIRING THE CONSENT OF THE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION FOR THE AUTHORITY TO EXERCISE ITS POWERS IN THAT COUNTY; TO AMEND SECTION 13-9-40, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY THE AUTHORITY, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO ISSUE TAXABLE OR TAX EXEMPT BONDS FOR PURPOSES RELATED TO ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, EQUIPPING, MAINTAINING, AND OPERATING A FACILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 13-9-140, RELATING TO THE EARNINGS OF THE AUTHORITY, SO AS TO ALLOW THE STATE TREASURER TO INVEST FUNDS OF THE AUTHORITY AND TO ALLOW THE FUNDS TO BE UTILIZED IN ACCORDANCE WITH POLICIES OF THE AUTHORITY; TO AMEND SECTION 13-9-150, RELATING TO THE RETENTION OF FUNDS OF THE AUTHORITY, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE AUTHORITY RETAIN UNEXPENDED FUNDS AT THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR; TO PROVIDE FOR MEMBERSHIP TRANSITION PROVISIONS FOR THE NEWLY CONSTITUTED BOARD, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE SEVERABILITY OF ILLEGAL OR UNENFORCEABLE PROVISIONS.

(R551) S. 1361 -- Senators Giese, Reese and Lourie: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 38, TITLE 44 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA HEAD AND SPINAL CORD INJURY INFORMATION SYSTEM ACT ESTABLISHING THE SOUTH CAROLINA HEAD AND SPINAL CORD INJURY INFORMATION SYSTEM WHICH CREATES A CENTRAL INFORMATION SURVEILLANCE AND REGISTRY SYSTEM, BY ESTABLISHING A COUNCIL TO THE SYSTEM, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL AND TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES, TO REQUIRE REPORTING OF CERTAIN PATIENT INFORMATION RELATED TO HEAD AND SPINAL CORD INJURIES, TO PROVIDE FOR CONFIDENTIALITY AND PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING RELEASE OF INFORMATION AND CONSENT, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES, TO PROVIDE FOR AN IMPLEMENTATION DATE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE TEMPORARY PLACEMENT AND STAFFING OF THE SYSTEM AT THE INTERAGENCY OFFICE OF DISABILITY PREVENTION WITHIN THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL RETARDATION, TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDING FOR THE FIRST TWO YEARS MUST BE PROVIDED BY A GRANT FROM THE CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL RECEIVED BY THE INTERAGENCY OFFICE OF DISABILITY PREVENTION, AND TO DIRECT THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS FOR QUALIFICATIONS OF A SPECIAL CLASS OF LICENSE FOR RETIRED PHYSICIANS WHO WISH TO DONATE THEIR SERVICES IN UNDERSERVED AREAS OF THE STATE.

(R552) S. 764 -- Senator Drummond: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 50-16-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON IMPORTING CERTAIN LIVE WILDLIFE INTO THIS STATE WITHOUT A PERMIT FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND MARINE RESOURCES, SO AS TO INCLUDE A SPECIES OF FRESHWATER FISH, CRUSTACEAN, MOLLUSK, OR OTHER FRESHWATER INVERTEBRATE NOT ALREADY FOUND IN THE WILD OR NOT NATIVE TO THIS STATE IN THE PROHIBITION.

(R553) S. 931 -- Senator Martschink: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 59-111-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER FOR THE PURPOSES OF FREE TUITION AT A STATE-SUPPORTED COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY, OR VOCATIONAL OR TECHNICAL SCHOOL, SO AS TO INCLUDE A PERSON PERFORMING LAW ENFORCEMENT DUTIES AT THE REQUEST OF AND UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A FEDERAL AGENCY.

(R554) S. 1526 -- Senator Matthews: AN ACT TO DIRECT THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO ABANDON A PORTION OF THE OLD UNITED STATES ROUTES 15 AND 301 IN ORANGEBURG COUNTY FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM.

(R555) S. 1362 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-5-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE FOR AN APPLICANT TO AN APPROVED SELF-INSURANCE FUND.

(R556) S. 883 -- Senators J. Verne Smith, Shealy, Leatherman, Giese, Waddell, Drummond, Moore, Bryan, Lourie, Long, Peeler, Mitchell, Hinds and Mullinax: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 22 SO AS TO ESTABLISH AN OFFENDER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ACT TO ALLEVIATE PRISON OVERCROWDING BY PROVIDING FOR THE IDENTIFICATION, PREPARATION, AND PLACEMENT OF APPROPRIATE NONVIOLENT OFFENDERS IN THE COMMUNITY; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 24-3-1110 THROUGH 24-3-2060 (ARTICLE 11 OF TITLE 24), THE PRISON OVERCROWDING POWERS ACT.

(R557) S. 1517 -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS SPECIFYING THE CRITERIA FOR PHYSICIAN SUPERVISION OF NURSE PRACTITIONERS AND TO SUBMIT THESE REGULATIONS FOR GENERAL ASSEMBLY REVIEW BY JANUARY 12, 1993.

(R558) S. 1476 -- Senator Drummond: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-460 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, THROUGH THE DIVISION OF INSURANCE SERVICES, TO PAY JUDGMENTS RENDERED PURSUANT TO 42 U.S.C. SECTION 1983 AGAINST INDIVIDUAL GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES AND OFFICIALS OF LIMITED AMOUNTS IN EXCESS OF ONE MILLION DOLLARS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE PAYMENTS ARE LIMITED TO JUDGMENTS AGAINST OFFICIALS COVERED BY A TORT LIABILITY POLICY ISSUED BY THE INSURANCE RESERVE FUND FOR ACTS COMMITTED WITHIN THE SCOPE OF EMPLOYMENT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT PAYMENTS MUST BE RECOVERED BY ASSESSMENTS AGAINST ALL ENTITIES PURCHASING TORT LIABILITY INSURANCE FROM THE INSURANCE RESERVE FUND.

(R559) S. 1310 -- Senators J. Verne Smith, Lourie, Leatherman, McConnell, Moore, Passailaigue, Martschink, McGill and Hinson: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-5015, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SUNSCREEN DEVICES, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE INSTALLATION AND USE OF MORE THAN ONE SUNSCREEN DEVICE, TO PROVIDE FOR A TOTAL LIGHT TRANSMISSION OF SUNSCREENING DEVICE AND FACTORY OR MANUFACTURER INSTALLED SUNSCREENING MATERIAL OF NOT LESS THAN TWENTY-SEVEN PERCENT, TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1993, SUNSCREEN DEVICES APPLIED OR USED ON THE REAR WINDOWS AND THE FACTORY OR MANUFACTURER INSTALLED SUNSCREENING MATERIAL MUST HAVE A TOTAL LIGHT TRANSMISSION OF NOT LESS THAN TWENTY-SEVEN PERCENT, TO PROVIDE FOR A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE, TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PENALTIES, TO ADD DEFINITIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

(R560) S. 1403 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF PILOTAGE PORT OF CHARLESTON, RELATING TO HARBOR PILOTS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1389, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R561) S. 1426 -- Senator Stilwell: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-1580, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GRAND JURIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE GRAND JURY TO OBTAIN ATTENDANCE OF WITNESSES AS PROVIDED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE.

(R562) H. 3408 -- Rep. Kirsh: AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 55, TITLE 39, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CEMETERY ACT OF 1984, SO AS TO REVISE THE SOUTH CAROLINA CEMETERY BOARD AND ITS POWERS AND DUTIES AND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR FUNERAL VAULTS, CEMETERIES, AND LICENSES; AND TO TERMINATE THE PROGRAMS, FUNCTIONS, AND REGULATIONS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CEMETERY BOARD JUNE 30, 1996.

(R563) H. 3409 -- Reps. Gregory, Kirsh, Wilkins, Short, Nettles and J. Brown: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 13, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PLANNING, RESEARCH, AND DEVELOPMENT, BY ADDING CHAPTER 12 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE TRIDENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY, AND PROVIDE FOR ITS POWERS, DUTIES, METHODS OF GOVERNANCE, AND FINANCING, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS SHALL NOT BE IMPLEMENTED UNLESS THE REGISTERED ELECTORS OF BERKELEY, DORCHESTER, AND CHARLESTON COUNTIES AGREE TO THE CREATION OF THE AUTHORITY IN A QUESTION TO BE PLACED ON THE BALLOT IN THE RESPECTIVE COUNTIES; TO AMEND TITLE 13, RELATING TO PLANNING, RESEARCH, AND DEVELOPMENT, BY ADDING CHAPTER 19 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE MIDLANDS AUTHORITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND PROVIDE FOR ITS POWERS, DUTIES, METHODS OF GOVERNANCE, AND FINANCING; TO AMEND TITLE 13, RELATING TO PLANNING, RESEARCH, AND DEVELOPMENT, BY ADDING CHAPTER 21 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE EDISTO DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, AND PROVIDE FOR ITS POWERS, DUTIES, METHODS OF GOVERNANCE, AND FINANCING; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS ACT MAY NOT BE CONSTRUED TO REGULATE ELECTRICITY, ELECTRIC SUPPLIERS, ALLOW EMINENT DOMAIN FOR PURPOSES OF ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION OR ALLOW COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH RESPECT TO ELECTRICITY.

(R564) H. 4703 -- Rep. Stone: AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING IN 1992 THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE EDGEFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT MUST BE ELECTED IN NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE TERMS AND MANNER OF ELECTION OF THESE MEMBERS.

(R565) H. 4871 -- Reps. Baxley, Glover, Neilson and Beasley: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN DARLINGTON COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN OF THESE VOTING PRECINCTS, TO ABOLISH THE DARLINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF VOTER REGISTRATION AND DARLINGTON COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION, AND TO CREATE THE DARLINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION.

(R566) H. 4311 -- Reps. Clyborne, Tucker, J. Bailey, A. Young, Meacham, Vaughn, Rama, Littlejohn, Hallman, Wells, Haskins, Harwell, Waites, Townsend, Holt, Wright, Baxley, Chamblee, Sturkie, Phillips, Neilson, Fair, M.O. Alexander, Cato, Shissias, Byrd, McGinnis, Inabinett, Cole, L. Martin, Riser, Quinn, Harrison, Harrelson, H. Brown, Smith, Koon, Wilkes, Wilder, D. Williams, Stone, Rudnick, Delleney and Waldrop: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6240, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FORFEITURE, CONFISCATION, AND SALE OF CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES SO AS TO PERMIT THE ARRESTING OFFICER TO RELEASE THE MOTOR VEHICLE TO THE SHERIFF OR CHIEF OF POLICE OF THE JURISDICTION WHERE THE MOTOR VEHICLE WAS SEIZED INSTEAD OF THE HEAD OF THE OFFICER'S LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR NOTICE OF FORFEITURE AND SALE OF THE VEHICLE.

(R567) H. 4714 -- Rep. McLeod: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 40-7-280, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO BARBERS AND BARBERING, SO AS TO REVISE THE EXEMPTION FOR COSMETOLOGISTS.

(R568) H. 4870 -- Reps. Ross and T.C. Alexander: AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE OCONEE COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION SHALL BE ELECTED BEGINNING IN 1994, TO PROVIDE FOR HIS QUALIFICATIONS, COMPENSATION AND DUTIES, TO ESTABLISH THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF OCONEE COUNTY AS THE ENTITY TO MANAGE AND DIRECT THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM OF THE COUNTY, TO PROVIDE FOR THE METHOD OF ELECTION OF THE BOARD, ITS POWERS AND DUTIES, AND FOR OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD, AND TO REPEAL ACT 383 OF 1961, ACT 1274 OF 1974, ACT 608 OF 1984, AND ACT 616 OF 1986 RELATING TO THE OCONEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, THE BOARD, AND THE COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION.

(R569) H. 4822 -- Reps. Townsend, Cooper, P. Harris, Tucker and Chamblee: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 269 OF 1989, RELATING TO TAX MILLAGE FOR ANDERSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SCHOOL BOARD TO DETERMINE THE TAX MILLAGE WITHIN THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE STATE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION.

(R570) H. 4281 -- Rep. Snow: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 46-13-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF PESTICIDES AND RELATED DEVICES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REGISTRATION RENEWAL DATE AND REVISE THE FEES; TO AMEND SECTION 46-13-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STANDARDS FOR CERTIFICATION OF APPLICATORS OF PESTICIDES, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WHEN THE LICENSE OF AN APPLICATOR WHOSE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY LAPSES, EXPIRES, OR CEASES TO COMPLY IS SUSPENDED AND DELETE THE REFERENCE TO CANCELED LICENSES; TO AMEND SECTION 46-13-100, RELATING TO EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR A COMMERCIAL APPLICATOR'S LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR COVERAGE OF THE APPLICATION OF PESTICIDES BY THE APPLICATOR OR HIS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES, REVISE THE AMOUNT AND EVIDENCE REQUIRED FOR FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SURETY BOND OR INSURANCE POLICY, PROVIDE FOR AERIAL APPLICATORS, PROVIDE FOR SELF-INSURANCE, AND PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INSURANCE OR BOND COVERAGE FOR COMMERCIAL APPLICATORS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 46-13-210, RELATING TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF ACTION BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF REGULATORY AND PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAMS, COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES, CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REVIEW ONLY OF CONTESTED CASES PURSUANT TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT INSTEAD OF THE CIRCUIT COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 46-13-10, RELATING TO THE CITING AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE PESTICIDE CONTROL ACT, SO AS TO CHANGE THE ADMINISTRATION FROM THE CLEMSON UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO THE STATE CROP PEST COMMISSION; TO DIRECT THE CODE COMMISSIONER TO CHANGE REFERENCES TO "BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY" TO "STATE CROP PEST COMMISSION"; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 46-13-175 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR TO WAIVE ANY PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 13, TITLE 46 TO INSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF PESTICIDES FOR MINOR USES; AND TO CREATE A COMMITTEE TO REVIEW ACTIVE PESTICIDE USAGE, GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION, WORKER SAFETY PROTECTION, AND PESTICIDE EDUCATION PROGRAMS.

(R571) H. 4860 -- Reps. Sheheen, Baxley and K. Burch: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 930 OF 1970, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SCHOOL TRUSTEES FOR KERSHAW COUNTY, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE TRUSTEES SHALL BE ELECTED INCLUDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NINE SINGLE-MEMBER ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH TRUSTEES SHALL BE ELECTED BEGINNING IN 1992.

(R572) H. 4359 -- Reps. McAbee, Rhoad, T.C. Alexander and McTeer: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 48-23-295, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FORESTRY SERVICES AVAILABLE TO LANDOWNERS, STATE AGENCIES, COUNTIES, AND MUNICIPALITIES, SO AS TO INCLUDE PROCESSING FOREST TREE SEED, PROVIDE FOR RECEIPTS FROM RELATED ACTIVITIES AND RENTALS TO BE RETAINED BY THE FORESTRY COMMISSION INSTEAD OF DEPOSITED IN THE GENERAL FUND, PROVIDE FOR USE OF THE RECEIPTS FOR ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATION OF THE FORESTRY SERVICES PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSION TO CARRY FORWARD UNEXPENDED FUNDS.

(R573) H. 4880 -- Rep. Baxley: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 259 OF 1961, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE HARTSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER BUILDING COMMISSION, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THIS COMMISSION IS A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT.

(R574) H. 4878 -- Rep. Littlejohn: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT, FOR THE 1991-92 SCHOOL YEAR, PACOLET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LOCATED IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT THREE IS EXEMPTED FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT DAYS MISSED BE MADE UP, AS A RESULT OF A FIRE AT THE SCHOOL.

(R575) H. 4603 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF NURSING, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF TERMS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICIAL RECOGNITION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1453, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R576) H. 4831 -- Reps. Wilkins, Quinn, G. Brown, McElveen, Sharpe, McAbee, Townsend, Cobb-Hunter, Harvin, White, Hyatt, Hallman, Wofford, Haskins, Ross, A. Young, J. Brown, Rogers, Scott, Boan, Keyserling, Nettles, Council, Shissias, Huff, Wright, McTeer, Gentry, Wilkes, Waites and Shirley: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 571 OF 1990, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO JUVENILE DETENTION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR CERTAIN SECTIONS FROM JANUARY 1, 1993, TO JULY 1, 1993.

(R577) H. 4777 -- Rep. J. Harris: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 2-68-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FOLK HERITAGE AWARD, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE AWARDS ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO AWARD AN ADDITIONAL FOLK HERITAGE AWARD AND TO ADD TO THE CRITERIA FOR THE AWARD THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE FOLK ARTS ADVOCATE IN SUPPORTING AUTHENTIC SOUTH CAROLINA TRADITIONAL CRAFT OR INTERPRETING IT TO A WIDER AUDIENCE.

(R578) H. 4825 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO HEALTH EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1472, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R579) H. 4837 -- Rep. McAbee: AN ACT TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO CLOSE AND REMOVE FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM A PORTION OF HIGHWAY 31 LOCATED IN MCCORMICK COUNTY.

(R580) H. 4519 -- Rep. G. Bailey: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 56-9-351, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SUSPENSION OF LICENSE AND REGISTRATION AFTER AN ACCIDENT, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO SUSPENSION OF DRIVER'S LICENSE.

(R581) H. 3400 -- Reps. Wilkins, Nettles, Burch, Cole, Keesley, M. Martin, Huff, Hayes and D. Martin: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FELONIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE A CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM FOR ALL FELONY AND MISDEMEANOR CRIMES AND OFFENSES AND EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-20, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION OF OTHER CRIMES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE MAXIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT, TO EXEMPT OFFENSES WHICH REFER TO A MANDATORY MINIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-30, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION OF NEW OFFENSES, SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL NEW OFFENSES TO BE CLASSIFIED PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 16-1-10 AND 16-1-20; TO AMEND SECTIONS 16-1-40 AND 16-1-50, RELATING TO ACCESSORIES BEFORE THE FACT AND INDICTMENT AND CONVICTION OF ACCESSORIES, SO AS TO MAKE GRAMMATICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 16-1-55 SO AS TO CLASSIFY THE OFFENSE OF ACCESSORY AFTER THE FACT; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-60, RELATING TO THE LIST OF VIOLENT CRIMES, SO AS TO ADD CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH MINORS AND ASSAULT WITH INTENT TO COMMIT CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 16-1-80 SO AS TO CLASSIFY AN ATTEMPT; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTIONS 16-1-90 AND 16-1-100 SO AS TO PROVIDE A LIST OF EACH CRIME AND OFFENSE AND ITS CLASSIFICATION; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 16-1-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CRIMES OR OFFENSES INADVERTENTLY OMITTED FROM CLASSIFICATION; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 16-11-325 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COMMON LAW ROBBERY IS A FELONY AND TO SET THE MAXIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 7-25-50, 7-25-80, 7-25-190, 8-1-20, 12-7-2750, 12-9-840, 12-21-2716, 12-27-50, 12-29-610, 12-31-670, 12-45-110, 16-5-10, 16-7-160, AS AMENDED, 16-9-320, AS AMENDED, 16-9-340, 16-11-20, 16-11-170, 16-11-617, 16-11-740, AS AMENDED, 16-13-160, 16-13-170, 16-13-290, 16-15-140, 16-15-385, AS AMENDED, 16-17-410, 16-17-430, 16-17-600, AS AMENDED, 16-21-10, 16-21-40, 16-21-130, 16-21-140, 16-23-220, AS AMENDED, 16-23-230, AS AMENDED, 16-23-240, AS AMENDED, 16-23-260, AS AMENDED, 16-23-410, 16-23-420, 16-23-440, AS AMENDED, 16-23-480, 16-23-490, 16-23-520, 17-13-50, 17-15-90, 20-7-50, 20-7-60, 20-7-80, 23-31-340, AS AMENDED, 23-31-360, AS AMENDED, 24-1-270, 24-13-410, 24-13-420, 27-32-120, 34-13-90, 38-9-150, 38-13-170, 39-22-90, 39-23-80, 43-29-41, 43-30-100, AS AMENDED, 44-23-1150, 44-52-165, 44-53-40, 44-53-375, AS AMENDED, 44-53-390, 44-53-445, AS AMENDED, 44-55-1510, 46-41-30, 47-19-120, 55-1-30, 56-1-1100, 56-5-1030, 57-1-60, 58-13-740, 58-15-820, AND 58-17-4100, RELATING TO VARIOUS CRIMES AND OFFENSES, SO AS TO CHANGE PORTIONS FROM MISDEMEANORS TO FELONIES AND THE MAXIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT TO CONFORM TO THE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM ESTABLISHED IN SECTIONS 16-1-10 AND 16-1-20; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-54-40, AS AMENDED, 16-3-410, 16-9-10, 16-9-20, 16-11-140, 16-11-700, AS AMENDED, 16-11-920, AS AMENDED, 16-11-940, AS AMENDED, 16-14-40, 16-14-60, AS AMENDED, 16-14-70, 16-17-470, 20-7-2660, AS AMENDED, 47-21-80, AND 48-43-550, RELATING TO VARIOUS CRIMES AND OFFENSES, SO AS TO CHANGE PORTIONS FROM FELONIES TO MISDEMEANORS, TO CONFORM TO THE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM ESTABLISHED IN SECTIONS 16-1-10 AND 16-1-20 AND TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 16-11-510, 16-11-520, 16-13-10, 16-13-30, 16-13-40, 16-13-50, 16-13-70, 16-13-110, 16-13-180, AS AMENDED, 16-13-210, 16-13-230, 16-13-240, 16-13-260, 16-13-420, 16-13-425, 16-13-430, 16-21-80, 38-55-170, AS AMENDED, 46-1-20, 46-1-40, 46-1-60, 46-1-70, AND 49-1-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VARIOUS CRIMES AND OFFENSES INVOLVING PROPERTY, SO AS TO CREATE A THREE TIER CLASSIFICATION BASED UPON THE VALUE OF THE PROPERTY INVOLVED THAT SPECIFIES WHETHER THE OFFENSE IS A MISDEMEANOR OR FELONY AND MAXIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 2-17-140, 4-11-130, 4-17-70, 5-21-30, 5-21-40, 6-7-800, 6-7-1080, 6-7-1110, 7-25-10, 7-25-20, 7-25-60, 7-25-70, 7-25-100, 7-25-110, 7-25-120, 7-25-160, 7-25-170, 8-1-30, 8-9-10, 8-11-30, 8-13-320, AS AMENDED, 8-13-540, AS AMENDED, 9-1-1160, 10-11-360, 11-1-20, 11-1-40, 11-9-20, 12-2-70, 12-21-2540, 12-21-2714, 12-21-3070, 12-54-40, AS AMENDED, 16-3-50, 16-3-60, 16-3-70, 16-3-75, 16-3-910, AS AMENDED, 16-5-40, 16-5-130, 16-7-170, 16-9-30, 16-9-410, 16-11-30, 16-11-190, 16-11-330, 16-11-380, 16-11-390, 16-11-560, 16-11-570, 16-13-150, 16-13-385, 16-14-80, 16-14-100, 16-15-130, 16-15-250, 16-15-405, 16-15-425, 16-16-20, 16-17-510, 16-17-560, 16-17-700, 16-21-60, 16-23-50, AS AMENDED, 16-23-465, 16-23-470, 17-7-510, 17-15-150, 22-5-120, 22-9-140, 23-1-20, 23-17-110, 23-31-190, 23-35-130, 24-3-910, 25-1-150, 25-7-20, 25-7-50, 25-15-20, 27-29-150, 30-15-50, 34-19-110, 37-13-50, 38-7-140, 38-13-140, 38-25-330, 38-37-930, 38-37-1650, 38-43-190, 38-43-240, 38-47-60, 38-55-80, 38-55-150, 38-55-160, 38-59-50, 39-15-170, 39-15-470, 39-17-340, 40-5-320, 40-5-350, 40-5-360, 40-6-170, 40-11-300, 40-41-220, 40-43-140, AS AMENDED, 40-43-320, 41-15-50, 43-5-40, 43-33-40, 44-31-360, 44-53-370, AS AMENDED, 46-17-460, 46-19-270, 46-25-80, 48-27-230, 48-27-250, 48-49-60, 50-1-136, 50-13-350, 50-13-1460, 50-13-1470, 50-21-710, 54-1-40, 56-5-750, 56-5-2945, 56-29-30, 58-13-10, 59-25-250, 59-63-450, AND 61-13-810 RELATING TO CRIMES AND OFFENSES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE MAXIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT TO CONFORM TO THE CLASSIFICATION ESTABLISHED FOR EACH OFFENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-615, RELATING TO SEXUAL BATTERY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TERM OF IMPRISONMENT TO TEN YEARS; TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-570, RELATING TO MAGISTRATES' JURISDICTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PETIT LARCENY AND ALL OTHER OFFENSES INVOLVING PERSONAL PROPERTY IN WHICH THE VALUE IS TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS OR LESS IS WITHIN THE MAGISTRATE'S JURISDICTION; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 16-1-15 RELATING TO ALL DEGREES OF BURGLARY BEING A FELONY, 16-9-40 RELATING TO ADDITIONAL PERMISSIBLE PUNISHMENT FOR PERJURY, 16-13-20 RELATING TO PRIVILY STEALING FROM PERSON OR HOUSE AS GRAND LARCENY, 16-13-90 RELATING TO THEFT OF BEDDING AND OTHER FURNISHINGS FROM LODGING, 16-13-190 RELATING TO STEALING TIRES OR TUBES, 16-13-200 RELATING TO RECEIPT OF STOLEN TIRES AND TUBES, 16-15-30 RELATING TO ABDUCTING A MAID UNDER SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE, 16-15-40 RELATING TO CONTRACTING MATRIMONY WITH AN ABDUCTED MAID UNDER THE AGE OF SIXTEEN, 16-15-50 RELATING TO SEDUCTION UNDER PROMISE OF MARRIAGE, 16-15-60 RELATING TO ADULTERY OR FORNICATION, 16-15-70 RELATING TO DEFINITION OF ADULTERY, 16-15-80 RELATING TO DEFINITION OF FORNICATION, 16-15-120 RELATING TO BUGGERY, 16-17-10 RELATING TO PROHIBITION OF BARRATRY, 16-17-20 RELATING TO PERSON CONVICTED OF BARRATRY BARRED FROM PRACTICE OF LAW, 24-5-40 RELATING TO SEPARATE LODGING FOR DEBTORS, 39-23-90 RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING SECTION 39-23-80, AND 54-9-80 RELATING TO IMPRESSING SEAMEN.

(R582) H. 4827 -- Reps. R. Young, Holt and Gonzales: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE THAT PORTION OF INTERSTATE I-26 IN NORTH CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, AS THE "JOHN E. BOURNE, JR. HIGHWAY".

(R583) H. 4211 -- Reps. Sharpe, Sturkie, Smith, Huff, Klapman, Harvin, Bennett, J. Harris, Kennedy, Stone and Wilder: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-650, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE RELEASE OF AN OFFENDER INTO THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH HE COMMITTED A VIOLENT CRIME, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION TO THIS PROHIBITION.

(R584]) H. 4640 -- Rep. Bennett: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 50-3-315, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEPUTY WILDLIFE CONSERVATION OFFICERS, SO AS TO DELETE THE LIMITATION ON THE LENGTH OF THE TERMS AND REQUIRE A CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK ON THE OFFICERS EVERY TWO YEARS.

(R585) H. 4258 -- Reps. Snow, G. Bailey, Sharpe, Rhoad, Kennedy, Altman, Smith, Farr, Wilder, Waldrop, McAbee and McTeer: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 46-45-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS OF "AGRICULTURAL FACILITY" AND "AGRICULTURAL OPERATION" UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF LAW CONCERNING NUISANCE SUITS RELATED TO AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE "TREES" AND "SILVICULTURE" WITHIN THOSE DEFINED TERMS, RESPECTIVELY; TO AMEND SECTION 57-25-150, RELATING TO OUTDOOR ADVERTISING, PERMITS FOR THE ERECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF SIGNS, AND FEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE NONREFUNDABLE PERMIT APPLICATION FEE SHALL BE WAIVED FOR SOUTH CAROLINA FARMERS ADVERTISING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS PRODUCED ON LAND THAT THEY FARM WHICH ARE FOR SALE TO THE PUBLIC AND IF THE SIGNS DO NOT EXCEED THIRTY-TWO SQUARE FEET; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO ISSUE PERMITS FOR EXISTING SIGNS AND OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGNS ON HIGHWAYS IN THE INTERSTATE SYSTEM OR FEDERAL-AID PRIMARY SYSTEM IN SOUTH CAROLINA THAT ARE NONCONFORMING ONLY BECAUSE A PERMIT WAS NOT OBTAINED PRIOR TO ERECTION OF THE SIGN, AND PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT FROM REQUIRING REMOVAL OF CONFORMING SIGNS AND OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGNS AS A PREREQUISITE TO ISSUING A PERMIT FOR SUCH SIGNS THAT WOULD OTHERWISE QUALIFY FOR A PERMIT; TO AMEND SECTION 57-25-140, RELATING TO OUTDOOR ADVERTISING, SIGNS PERMITTED ALONG INTERSTATE OR FEDERAL-AID PRIMARY HIGHWAYS, THE CUSTOMARY USE EXCEPTION, AND THE REMOVAL OF VEGETATION FROM RIGHT-OF-WAYS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE ERECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF SIGNS OF THIRTY-TWO SQUARE FEET OR LESS ADVERTISING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS OF A SEASONAL NATURE, SIGNS OF A POLITICAL NATURE, SIGNS ERECTED BY OR ON THE BEHALF OF ELEEMOSYNARY, CIVIC, NONPROFIT, CHURCH, OR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, OR SIGNS ADVERTISING SPECIAL COMMUNITY EVENTS WHICH ARE ERECTED TEMPORARILY FOR NINETY DAYS OR LESS; TO PROVIDE THAT A SIGN IN EXISTENCE ADJACENT TO AN INTERSTATE OR FEDERAL-AID PRIMARY HIGHWAY WHICH IS ILLEGAL SOLELY BECAUSE A PERMIT HAS NOT BEEN ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IS ALLOWED TO REMAIN ERECTED WITHOUT PENALTY FOR ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAYS FROM PASSAGE OF THIS LEGISLATION IN ORDER TO ALLOW FOR THE APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT TO BE MADE; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS CONSISTENT WITH SECTION 131(O), TITLE 23, UNITED STATES CODE, OR SUCH OTHER PROVISIONS OF TITLE 23 AS MAY BE APPROPRIATE, TO ALLOW SIGNS, DISPLAYS, AND DEVICES ON FEDERALLY-AIDED PRIMARY ROUTES OUTSIDE OF NON-URBAN AREAS WHICH PROVIDE DIRECTIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT GOODS AND SERVICES IN THE INTEREST OF THE TRAVELING PUBLIC AND WHICH ARE SUCH THAT REMOVAL WOULD WORK AN ECONOMIC HARDSHIP IN SUCH AREAS, AND PROVIDE THAT PURSUANT TO SECTION 131(0), TITLE 23, UNITED STATES CODE, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL SUBMIT THESE REGULATIONS TO THE UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION FOR APPROVAL; AND TO PROVIDE THAT IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 131, TITLE 23, UNITED STATES CODE AND REGULATIONS PROMULGATED UNDER THAT SECTION AND TO PREVENT INTERRUPTION OF THE STATE'S FEDERALLY-AIDED HIGHWAY FUNDING, THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SHALL CONFER WITH THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION AS TO HOW BEST TO STRUCTURE A NONCONFORMING SIGN REMOVAL PROGRAM, REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO SUBMIT TO THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION IN A TIMELY FASHION ITS PROCESS, PROGRAM, AND TIMETABLE FOR REMOVAL OF NONCONFORMING SIGNS UNDER SECTION 131, TITLE 23, UNITED STATES CODE AND REGULATIONS PROMULGATED UNDER THAT SECTION, AND PROVIDE THAT IN DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING THIS REMOVAL PROGRAM, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL CONSULT WITH INTERESTED PARTIES AND AFFECTED ENTITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, OTHER STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES, SIGN OWNERS, ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS, AND THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY.

(R586) H. 4233 -- Reps. McGinnis, Neilson and Baxley: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 6-11-91, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR THE GOVERNING BODY OF A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT OR PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES ACTUALLY INCURRED, TO DELETE THE RESTRICTIONS ON INSURANCE BENEFITS, AND TO ALLOW THE DISTRICT TO SET THE AMOUNT OF PER DIEM.

(R587) H. 4093 -- Reps. P. Harris, Waldrop and Neilson: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 44-81-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RIGHTS OF RESIDENTS IN LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE RIGHT TO BE INFORMED OF THE FACILITY'S REFUND POLICY WHICH A FACILITY MUST ADOPT, TO CHOOSE A PERSONAL PHYSICIAN AND RIGHTS ASSOCIATED WITH TREATMENT AND CARE, TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION TO THE THIRTY-DAY TRANSFER NOTICE REQUIREMENT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR FAMILY ACCESS TO THE RESIDENT AND THE RIGHT OF FAMILY TO MEET WITH OTHER FAMILIES AT SUCH FACILITIES.

(R588) H. 4127 -- Rep. Wilkins: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 15-51-41 AND 15-51-42 SO AS TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING COURT APPROVAL OF ANY SETTLEMENT OF WRONGFUL DEATH OR SURVIVAL ACTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 62-1-302, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA PROBATE COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROBATE COURT HAS CONCURRENT JURISDICTION WITH THE CIRCUIT COURT TO APPROVE SETTLEMENTS OF WRONGFUL DEATH OR SURVIVAL ACTIONS AS PROVIDED IN SECTIONS 15-51-41 AND 15-51-42; AND TO ADD SECTION 62-7-112 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH A REVOCABLE INTER VIVOS TRUST MAY BE CREATED AND FOR ITS EFFECT IN REGARD TO DETERMINING A SPOUSE'S ELECTIVE SHARE RIGHTS.

(R589) H. 3168 -- Rep. Huff: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1572, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, SO AS TO DELETE THAT FAILURE TO SUPPORT A CHILD REQUIRES A REQUEST FOR A CONTRIBUTION BY THE CUSTODIAN OF THE CHILD AND TO PROVIDE THAT A REQUEST FOR SUPPORT IS A CIRCUMSTANCE THAT THE COURT MAY CONSIDER IN DETERMINING WHETHER A PARENT HAS WILFULLY FAILED TO SUPPORT A CHILD.

(R590) H. 3636 -- Rep. Clyborne: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 41-25-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR PRIVATE PERSONNEL AGENCIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST CONDUCTING PERSONNEL PLACEMENT SERVICES IN A RESIDENCE AND TO AMEND SECTION 41-25-50, RELATING TO PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES OF PERSONNEL AGENCIES, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION AGAINST CONDUCTING PLACEMENT SERVICES AT A PLACE OTHER THAN THAT STATED ON THE LICENSE.

(R591) H. 4540 -- Rep. Felder: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 58-23-650 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TO ENTER INTO RECIPROCAL BASE STATE AGREEMENTS, WITH THE REGULATORY AGENCIES OF OTHER STATES HAVING JURISDICTION OVER MOTOR CARRIERS, TO PROVIDE THAT MOTOR CARRIERS REGISTERING IN THIS STATE UNDER SUCH AGREEMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, TO ALLOW THE COMMISSION TO REQUIRE FILINGS OF CERTIFICATION OF INSURANCE, SURETY BONDS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS TO SHOW A SOUTH CAROLINA BASED CARRIER'S QUALIFICATION TO OPERATE, AND PROVIDE THAT A PARTICIPATING CARRIER SHALL REGISTER ONLY WITH THE COMMISSION, AND TO AMEND SECTION 58-23-640, RELATING TO FEES AND CHARGES FOR REGISTRATION OF INTERSTATE AUTHORITY BY MOTOR CARRIERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE A FIVE DOLLAR FEE FOR AN IDENTIFIER.

(R592) H. 4842 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF NURSING, RELATING TO NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAMS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1417, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R593) H. 4182 -- Reps. Waldrop, Chamblee and Cooper: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 24-13-1310 AND 24-13-1340, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE SHOCK INCARCERATION PROGRAM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MUST NOT HAVE ATTAINED THE AGE OF THIRTY YEARS RATHER THAN TWENTY-SIX YEARS AT THE TIME OF ADMISSION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE PROGRAM, AND TO ADD SECTION 23-15-135 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE WHO IS A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER MAY ONLY FURNISH FOOD PRODUCTS OR SERVICES TO PRISONERS AFTER JULY 1, 1992, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

(R594) H. 3293 -- Reps. Bennett, Snow and Bruce: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-4900, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES AND THE PROVISION THAT CERTAIN REGULATIONS AS TO BRAKES ARE INAPPLICABLE TO CERTAIN FARM TRAILERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SECTIONS 56-5-4850 TO 56-5-4900 DO NOT APPLY TO TRAILERS, NOT EXCEEDING TWELVE, RATHER THAN EIGHT, THOUSAND POUNDS GROSS WEIGHT, WHICH ARE PULLED BEHIND FARM TRACTORS OR TRUCKS AND USED IN THE TRANSPORTATION OF FARM PRODUCTS AND ARTICLES TO AND FROM FARMS, TO PROVIDE THAT FARM TRAILERS EXCEEDING EIGHT THOUSAND POUNDS GROSS WEIGHT, EXCLUDING GOOSENECK-TYPE TRAILERS, WHICH ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH BRAKES MUST BE PULLED BEHIND FARM TRACTORS OR BEHIND TRUCKS RATED BY THE MANUFACTURER AS HAVING A LOAD CAPACITY OF AT LEAST ONE TON AND HAVING AT LEAST FOUR WHEELS ON THE REAR AXLE, TO PROVIDE THAT TRAILERS SO PULLED WHEN PULLED BY A TRUCK, AND NOT A TRACTOR, MUST HAVE DISPLAYED ON THE REAR SIGNAL LAMPS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 56-5-4730, AND TO PROVIDE THAT ALL FARM TRAILERS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH AND SHALL HAVE IN USE SAFETY CHAINS WHEN THE TRAILERS ARE USED TO HAUL FARM PRODUCTS AND ARTICLES ON THE ROADS, STREETS, OR HIGHWAYS OF THIS STATE.

(R595) H. 4859 -- Rep. McTeer: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY OF MAY 7, 1992, MISSED BY STUDENTS IN HAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICTS 1 AND 2 DUE TO A BOMB THREAT IS EXEMPT FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN.

(R596) H. 4836 -- Reps. Wilkins, M.O. Alexander, Anderson, Baker, Cato, Clyborne, Fair, Haskins, Jaskwhich, Manly, Mattos and Vaughn: AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH AND SINGLE-MEMBER ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF GREENVILLE COUNTY MUST BE ELECTED BEGINNING IN 1992, TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-280, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS AND VOTING PLACES IN GREENVILLE COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE THESE PRECINCTS AND VOTING PLACES, AND TO REPEAL ACT 544 OF 1982, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE GREENVILLE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT.

(R597) H. 4510 -- Rep. Harrison: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEALTH, BY ADDING CHAPTER 115, THE PHYSICIANS' PATIENT RECORDS ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TREATING PHYSICIAN IS THE OWNER OF PATIENT RECORDS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE SECURITY OF AND ACCESS TO PATIENT RECORDS, TO PROVIDE THAT MEDICAL RECORDS MAY NOT BE WITHHELD BECAUSE OF AN UNPAID BILL, TO AUTHORIZE A FEE FOR COPYING PATIENT RECORDS AND PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, TO REQUIRE PHYSICIANS TO RETAIN ADULT PATIENT RECORDS FOR AT LEAST TEN YEARS AND RECORDS OF MINORS FOR AT LEAST THIRTEEN YEARS, TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SALE OF PATIENT RECORDS, TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL AND CRIMINAL IMMUNITY FOR A PHYSICIAN WHO RELEASES RECORDS IN GOOD FAITH PURSUANT TO WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION BY THE PATIENT OR HIS REPRESENTATIVE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS ACT DOES NOT INVALIDATE OTHER PROVISIONS OF LAW RELATING TO MEDICAL RECORDS.

(R598) H. 4344 -- Rep. G. Bailey: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 19-1-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ADMISSIBILITY OF CERTAIN OUT-OF-COURT STATEMENTS BY CHILDREN IN ABUSE OR NEGLECT PROCEEDINGS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATEMENTS ARE ADMISSIBLE IF THE PARENTS OF THE CHILD ARE SEPARATED OR DIVORCED IF ONE OF THE PARENTS IS THE ALLEGED PERPETRATOR OF THE ABUSE AND THE ALLEGATION OF ABUSE WAS MADE AFTER THE PARENTS SEPARATED OR DIVORCED TO CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT, SCHOOL, OR COUNSELOR PROFESSIONALS.

(R599) H. 4561 -- Reps. Jennings, J. Harris and K. Burch: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OPEN SEASON FOR ANTLERED DEER, SO AS TO REVISE THE SEASON IN GAME ZONES 5 AND 8; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 50-3-318 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE TEMPORARY TRANSFER OF CONSERVATION OFFICERS.

(R600) H. 4569 -- Rep. Kirsh: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PROCESSORS ARE CONSIDERED MANUFACTURERS FOR PURPOSES OF THE EXEMPTIONS RELATING TO THE SALE OF ELECTRICITY OR OTHER FUELS TO MANUFACTURERS FOR CERTAIN USES.

(R601) H. 3606 -- Reps. Waites, Kinon, Rogers, Corning, Quinn, Keyserling, Rama, Cork, Rudnick, Glover, McGinnis, Kempe, Burriss, Huff, Beasley and Cromer: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 14-7-190 AND 14-7-200, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DRAWING OF PETIT JURORS TO SERVE AS JURY POOL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT JURORS BE DRAWN NOT LESS THAN FIFTEEN DAYS INSTEAD OF TEN DAYS BEFORE THE TERM OF COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-250, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF NAMES OF THOSE DRAWN AND WHO SERVE ON JURIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A JUROR MAY SERVE ONLY ONCE WITHIN THREE YEARS; TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-1550, RELATING TO THE DRAWING OF GRAND JURY VENIRE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER DRAWN FROM THIRTY TO FIFTY; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 14-7-400 RELATING TO THE DATE BY WHICH THE SHERIFF MUST SUMMON JURORS.

(R602) H. 3745 -- Reps. Hayes, H. Brown, Rudnick, Baxley, Kirsh, G. Bailey, G. Brown, Meacham, Nettles, Rama, Altman, Jaskwhich, Gentry, Wilkes, Baker, Clyborne, T.C. Alexander, Rhoad, McCain, Sharpe, Harvin and Tucker: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 27-40-710, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NONCOMPLIANCE BY A TENANT WITH THE RENTAL AGREEMENT UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE PROVISIONS THE NONCOMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 27-40-540 (PROHIBITION ON ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES), TO AUTHORIZE A LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER-IN-CHARGE, IN ADDITION TO THE LANDLORD, TO RECOVER ACTUAL DAMAGES AND OBTAIN INJUNCTIVE RELIEF, TO AUTHORIZE THE BROKER OR LANDLORD TO OBTAIN JUDGMENTS OR EVICTIONS UNDER THE PROCEDURES ESTABLISHED IN THE SECTION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER-IN-CHARGE OR A LICENSED PROPERTY MANAGER IN THE CONDUCT OF HIS BUSINESS MAY IN PERSON, OR BY A REGULAR EMPLOYEE, COMPLETE A FORM WRIT OF EVICTION AND PRESENT FACTS TO A JUDICIAL OFFICER IN BEHALF OF HIS LANDLORD/PRINCIPAL IN SUPPORT OF AN ACTION FOR THE APPROPRIATE REMEDY IF NO SEPARATE CHARGE IS MADE FOR THIS SERVICE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A LANDLORD MAY RECOVER ATTORNEY'S FEES ONLY WHEN REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY.

(R603) H. 3829 -- Reps. Boan, P. Harris, Harwell, Keegan, Nettles, Scott, Tucker, Wilkins, Kinon, L. Elliott and Houck: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 5 IN TITLE 48, RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION, BY ENACTING THE SOUTH CAROLINA WATER QUALITY REVOLVING FUND AUTHORITY ACT SO AS TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA WATER QUALITY REVOLVING FUND AUTHORITY; TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS OF THE AUTHORITY; TO AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT BY THE AUTHORITY OF A REVOLVING FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING LOANS TO PROJECT SPONSORS FOR THE FINANCING OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES AND OTHER CLEAN WATER PROJECTS; TO AUTHORIZE THE AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS FOR DEPOSIT TO THE REVOLVING FUND; TO PROVIDE FOR THE METHOD OF ISSUANCE AND SECURING OF THE BONDS AND THE PAYMENT; TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPOSIT IN THE REVOLVING FUND OF FEDERAL GRANTS, STATE APPROPRIATIONS, LOAN REPAYMENTS, AND OTHER AMOUNTS AVAILABLE TO THE AUTHORITY; TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF LOANS BY THE AUTHORITY TO PROJECT SPONSORS AND THE BORROWING BY PROJECT SPONSORS FROM THE AUTHORITY; TO REPEAL CHAPTER 6 OF TITLE 48, RELATING TO THE WATER POLLUTION REVOLVING FUND AND TO MAKE THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT SEVERABLE.

(R604) H. 4873 -- Reps. Gonzales, D. Williams, H. Brown, G. Bailey, Whipper, Hallman, Fulmer, R. Young, Holt, Rama, D. Martin, Barber, A. Young, J. Bailey, Wofford, J. Williams and Inabinett: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 12 TO TITLE 13 SO AS TO CREATE THE TRIDENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY AND PROVIDE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CHAPTER, FOR APPROVAL OF THE AUTHORITY BY THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF BERKELEY, CHARLESTON, AND DORCHESTER COUNTIES, AND APPLICATION OF THE ACT.

(R605) H. 4682 -- Rep. Beasley: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1150, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FREE VEHICULAR REGISTRATION FOR FORMER PRISONERS OF WAR (POWS), SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PLATE MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO A VEHICLE OWNED OR LEASED BY A FORMER PRISONER OF WAR OR HIS SURVIVING SPOUSE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION ON A MOTOR VEHICLE OWNED OR LEASED BY A DISABLED VETERAN THAT HAS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, AND ON A MOTOR VEHICLE OWNED OR ISSUED FOR PERSONS TO USE WHEELCHAIRS AND ON MOTOR VEHICLES OWNED OR LEASED BY FORMER POWS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1110, RELATING TO FREE VEHICULAR REGISTRATION FOR VETERANS, SO AS TO ALLOW FREE REGISTRATION ON LEASED VEHICLES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE TAX EXEMPTIONS.

(R606) H. 3524 -- Reps. Kirsh and Klapman: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-145 SO AS TO DEFINE "THREE-WHEEL VEHICLE"; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-10, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN THE GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF "MOTORCYCLE" AND ADD THE DEFINITION OF "THREE-WHEEL VEHICLE"; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-50, RELATING TO BEGINNER'S DRIVING PERMITS, SO AS TO REDUCE FROM TWENTY-ONE TO EIGHTEEN YEARS THE AGE OF A LICENSED DRIVER WHO MUST ACCOMPANY A PERMITTEE AND ESTABLISH PROVISIONS FOR THE ACCOMPANYING DRIVER WHEN THE PERMITTEE IS DRIVING A THREE-WHEEL VEHICLE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-130, RELATING TO A DRIVER'S LICENSE EXAMINATION, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A LICENSEE TO OPERATE A THREE-WHEEL VEHICLE WITH A BASIC DRIVER'S LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING ACT, SO AS TO REDEFINE "MOTORCYCLE" AND DEFINE "THREE-WHEEL VEHICLE"; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-140, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "MOTORCYCLE", SO AS TO REDEFINE IT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-19-10, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN THE PROTECTION OF TITLES TO AND INTERESTS IN MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO REDEFINE THE DEFINITION OF "MOTORCYCLE" AND DEFINE "THREE-WHEEL VEHICLE".

(R607) H. 4843 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, RELATING TO 9-1-1 LOCAL EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SERVICES SYSTEMS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1461, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R608) H. 4669 -- Reps. Wilkins, Whipper, Wilkes, Rama, A. Young, Hallman, Sharpe, Corning, Barber, Klapman, Wright, McAbee, Smith, Townsend, Shirley, Waites, Wofford, Quinn, Bruce, Tucker, Boan, McKay, Riser, Taylor, Koon, Rhoad, H. Brown, Littlejohn, Canty, Corbett, Mattos, Keegan, Byrd, Chamblee, McGinnis, Haskins, Harvin, Harrison, D. Elliott, Beasley, Lanford, Carnell, White, Gonzales, Fair, K. Burch, Stone, Shissias, Wells, Foster and Scott: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-23-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL IMMUNITY FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING COUNCIL.

(R609) H. 4200 -- Rep. Altman: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-280, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MULTIPLE PERIODS OF SUSPENSION RUN CONCURRENTLY AND TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR LICENSE REINSTATEMENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-745, RELATING TO SUSPENSION OF DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR CONVICTION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE VIOLATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF CONVICTED OF AN OFFENSE MANDATING SUSPENSION OF LICENSE WHILE HOLDING A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE THEN THE SPECIAL RESTRICTED LICENSE IS REVOKED AND THE REMAINING TIME FOR SUSPENSION UNDER THIS SECTION IS IMPOSED.

(R610) H. 3095 -- Reps. P. Harris, Carnell, J. Harris and Mattos: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR MENTAL RETARDATION AS A MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCE.

(R611) H. 3292 -- Reps. J. Bailey, Haskins and Wilder: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 7-15-320 AND 7-15-340, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PERSONS QUALIFIED TO VOTE BY ABSENTEE BALLOT, SO AS TO ADD PERSONS SEVENTY-TWO YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-70, RELATING TO A POLITICAL PARTY HOLDING A PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ABSENTEE BALLOTS THEREFOR UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS IF THE PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY IS HELD ON A SATURDAY.

(R612) H. 4659 -- Reps. Townsend, P. Harris, Shirley, Chamblee and Cooper: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 509 OF 1982, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF ANDERSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE FOUR AREAS FROM WHICH THE TRUSTEES OF ANDERSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 ARE ELECTED.

(R613) H. 4639 -- Reps. Rama, Altman, Felder, P. Harris, Houck, Manly, Tucker and White: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEALTH, BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-265 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS REGARDING FREESTANDING OR MOBILE TECHNOLOGY; TO AMEND SECTION 37-6-604, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES OF THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER ADVOCACY, SO AS TO INCLUDE PROVIDING LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF CONSUMER INTEREST CONCERNING CERTIFICATES OF NEED; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PURPOSE OF THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED AND HEALTH LICENSURE ACT, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES FROM THE STATE MEDICAL FACILITIES PLAN TO THE STATE HEALTH PLAN; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "AFFECTED PERSON", "HEALTH CARE FACILITY", "HEALTH SERVICE" AND "FREESTANDING OR MOBILE TECHNOLOGY", AND TO ADD THE DEFINITION OF "LIKE EQUIPMENT WITH SIMILAR CAPABILITIES"; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-160, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CIRCUMSTANCES REQUIRING CERTIFICATE OF NEED, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO ACQUISITION OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT OWNED BY OR LOCATED IN A HEALTH CARE FACILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TRANSACTIONS AND INSTITUTIONS EXEMPT FROM THE ARTICLE, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE INITIATION OF SERVICES THROUGH CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR SHARED MOBILE DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC DEVICES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-180, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE MEDICAL FACILITIES PLAN, SO AS TO CHANGE THIS PLAN TO THE STATE HEALTH PLAN, TO PROVIDE FOR A HEALTH PLANNING COMMITTEE, ITS MEMBERS AND TERMS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMITTEE SHALL ADVISE IN THE PREPARATION OF THE PLAN, TO REVISE THE CONTENT, APPROVAL, AND REVISION PROCEDURES FOR THE PLAN, AND TO ESTABLISH FEES FOR OPERATION OF THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-200, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CERTIFICATE OF NEED APPLICATIONS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL FROM COMMUNICATING WITH OTHER PERSONS ABOUT PENDING APPLICATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF A CERTIFICATE OF NEED APPLICATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PROJECT REVIEW CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-230, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE NONTRANSFERABILITY OF CERTIFICATE OF NEED, SO AS TO REQUIRE PROJECT REPORTS AND INSPECTIONS TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE AND TO EXTEND A CERTIFICATE OF NEED FROM SIX MONTHS TO ONE YEAR ON MAJOR HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-240, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A STATE CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE FROM STATE FACILITIES PLAN TO STATE HEALTH PLAN; TO PROVIDE FOR CERTIFICATE OF NEED EXEMPTIONS FOR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO EVALUATE THE ADEQUACY OF HEART SURGERY AND HEART CATHETERIZATION UNITS IN THE STATE; TO PROVIDE FOR STAGGERED TERMS FOR MEMBERS APPOINTED TO THE HEALTH PLANNING COMMITTEE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-260, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FACILITIES AND SERVICES REQUIRING LICENSURE, SO AS TO INCLUDE FREESTANDING OR MOBILE TECHNOLOGY.

(R614) H. 4324 -- Rep. Altman: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPECIAL RESTRICTED LICENSES FOR CERTAIN MINORS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIME PERIOD FOR OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES.

(R615) H. 3685 -- Reps. J. Williams, Klapman and Wofford: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 12-49-300, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NOTICE OF SALE TO MORTGAGEES OR ASSIGNEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE NOTICE TO A MORTGAGEE OF RECORD WITHIN TWENTY YEARS OF THE SEIZURE INSTEAD OF TEN YEARS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE NOTICE MAY BE SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED - DELIVER TO ADDRESSEE ONLY, AND TO MAKE GRAMMATICAL CORRECTIONS.

(R616) H. 3364 -- Reps. Kirsh, Huff, Klapman, Beasley, L. Martin, Foster, Rama, Wilkins and R. Young: AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION SHALL CONDUCT A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE ELEMENTS FOR A SOUTH CAROLINA PREPAID POST SECONDARY TUITION PLAN AND REPORT ITS RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY NO LATER THAN JANUARY 15, 1993.

(R617) H. 4439 -- Rep. Altman: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 56-9-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPLICATION AND CERTIFICATE FOR SELF-INSURERS, SO AS TO REQUIRE CERTAIN INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED TO DETERMINE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.

(R618) H. 3172 -- Reps. Wright, Felder, Koon, Derrick, Sturkie and Sharpe: AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING IN 1994 THE ELECTION OF ALL MEMBERS OF BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN LEXINGTON COUNTY MUST BE HELD IN NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS AT THE TIME OF THE GENERAL ELECTION, PROVIDE FOR THE METHOD OF NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES AND CONDUCT OF THE ELECTION, TO EXTEND THE TERMS OF THOSE PERSONS AFFECTED BY THESE PROVISIONS, AND TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN POLITICAL ACTIVITY.

(R619) H. 3941 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-190, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SUBROGATION OF AN INSURER OF AN ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY OR CONTRACT TO THE INSURED'S RIGHTS AGAINST THIRD PARTIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SELF-INSURERS HAVE THE SAME SUBROGATION RIGHTS.

(R620) H. 4889 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, RELATING TO LICENSING STANDARDS FOR CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1433, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R621) H. 4892 -- Rep. Koon: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION ON SPORTING DOGS AND FIELD TRIALS TO ASSESS THE IMPACT ON THE STATE FOR DEVELOPING FIELD TRIAL FACILITIES AND TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR SUCH FACILITIES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION AND AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE; TO AUTHORIZE CONSULTATION WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS; AND TO PROVIDE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS AND THE TERMINATION OF THE COMMISSION JANUARY 1, 1994.

(R622) H. 3907 -- Reps. Mattos, P. Harris, Manly and Townsend: AN ACT TO REVISE THE CHARGES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITS, LICENSES, AND CERTIFICATES REQUIRED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL UNDER THE POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT, THE HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT, THE OIL AND GAS ACT, THE ATOMIC ENERGY AND RADIATION CONTROL ACT, AND DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-84, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MEDICAID PATIENT DAYS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS ASSESSING NURSING HOMES AN ANNUAL ADMINISTRATIVE FEE FOR EACH PATIENT DAY USED; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE TERMINATION OF THE CHARGES IN THIS ACT.

(R623) H. 3867 -- Rep. Snow: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-840, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO USING CERTAIN NETS TO FISH WITHIN THREE MILES FROM WINYAH BAY JETTIES, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE PENALTY TO INCLUDE THE SEIZURE OF AN ENGINE AND ALL RELATED EQUIPMENT FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION.

(R624) H. 3253 -- Reps. Rudnick, Waites, Cromer, Smith, Wilder, Kempe and Klapman: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-990, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BARRIER-FREE POLLING PLACES FOR PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED ELECTORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ELECTOR WHO IS PERMANENTLY HANDICAPPED IS NOT REQUIRED TO REREGISTER IN ORDER TO VOTE AT THE BARRIER-FREE POLLING PLACE.

(R625) H. 4291 -- Reps. A. Young, Fulmer, H. Brown, Rama, G. Bailey, Hallman, R. Young, Wofford, Haskins, Wells, Gentry, Felder, Whipper, Gonzales, Vaughn, Meacham, Cooper, Baker, Fair, Cato, Waldrop and Kirsh: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 61-3-490, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR AN ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR LICENSE, SECTION 61-5-50, RELATING TO THE GRANTING OF A LICENSE, AND SECTION 61-9-320, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR A BEER OR WINE PERMIT, SO AS TO REVISE THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSES AND PERMITS TO MAKE THEM CONSISTENT AND PROVIDE FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE IN A LOCAL NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED IN THE AREA, AND, FOR SECTION 61-9-320, INCLUDE PARTNERS AND CO-SHAREHOLDERS OF THE APPLICANT IN THE REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 61-3-1000, RELATING TO STRUCTURAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR RETAIL ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR STORES OR PLACES OF BUSINESS, SO AS TO REQUIRE NOT MORE THAN TWO MEANS OF PUBLIC INGRESS OR EGRESS ON THE FRONT OR SAME SIDE OF THE BUILDING, EXCEPT DOORS MAY BE LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF TWO ADJACENT SIDES, DELETE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR AN ADDITIONAL DELIVERY OR EMERGENCY DOOR AND FOR STORAGE AREAS AND TOILET FACILITIES, DELETE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A METAL SIGN AND FOR THE LOCATION OF THE SIGN, AND AUTHORIZE AN ADDITIONAL SIGN TO BE ATTACHED TO THE STORE, SIGNS IN SHOPPING CENTER DIRECTORIES, A SIGN OF THE LICENSED PREMISES, AND DESIGNATED PARKING SIGNS; TO AMEND SECTION 61-3-1010, RELATING TO THE DISPLAY OF STOCK AND PRICES IN RETAIL ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR STORES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE SIGNS WITHIN A STORE OR PLACE OF BUSINESS WITH THE PRICE AND BOTTLE SIZE IN LETTERS OF ANY SIZE IF NOT VISIBLE FROM OUTSIDE; TO AMEND SECTION 61-3-1020, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON THE CONDUCT OF OTHER BUSINESS IN RETAIL ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR STORES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF DRINKING GLASSWARE IF PACKAGED WITH ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS BY THE WHOLESALER OR MANUFACTURER IN PACKAGING PROVIDED BY THE PRODUCER AND THE SALE OF NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, OTHER THAN BEER OR WINE, PACKAGED WITH ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS IN SEALED PACKAGES WHICH ARE PACKAGED BY THE ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR PRODUCER AT ITS PLACE OF BUSINESS; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 61-7-305 SO AS TO PROHIBIT WHOLESALE OR RETAIL DEALERS FROM REDEEMING PROOF-OF-PURCHASE CERTIFICATES FOR PROMOTIONAL ITEMS AND AUTHORIZE PRODUCERS TO REDEEM BY MAIL CERTIFICATES FOR NONALCOHOLIC PROMOTIONAL ITEMS.

(R626) H. 4367 -- Rep. McLeod: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-7-305 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A LIQUOR WHOLESALER OR RETAILER FROM REDEEMING PROOF-OF-PURCHASE CERTIFICATES FOR PROMOTIONAL ITEMS AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 61-3-1000, RELATING TO STRUCTURAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR RETAIL LIQUOR STORES, SO AS TO ALLOW AN ADDITIONAL DOOR AND PROVIDE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE LOCATION AND USE OF THE DOOR AND OTHER STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS, TO REVISE EXISTING SIGN REQUIREMENTS, ALLOW ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SIGNS, AND PROHIBIT SIGNS NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED; TO AMEND SECTION 61-3-1010, RELATING TO REQUIREMENT FOR THE DISPLAY OF PRICES AND STOCK IN RETAIL LIQUOR STORES, SO AS TO ALLOW PRICE AND BOTTLE SIZE SIGNS OF ANY SIZE WITHIN THE STORE WHEN NOT VISIBLE OUTSIDE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 61-3-1020, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO OTHER BUSINESS IN RETAIL LIQUOR STORES, SO AS TO REVISE REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO OTHER ITEMS WHICH MAY BE SOLD.

(R627) H. 4845 -- Rep. Baxley: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 748 OF 1978, AS AMENDED, AND AN ACT OF 1992 BEARING RATIFICATION NUMBER 395, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE DARLINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DATE THAT THE NUMBER OF BOARD MEMBERS TAKES EFFECT BY EXTENDING THE EXISTING BOARD COMPOSITION FOR TWO YEARS, UNTIL JANUARY 1, 1995, AND TO MAKE CERTAIN OF THE ABOVE PROVISIONS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE COUNTY IN A REFERENDUM.

(R628) H. 4698 -- Rep. Phillips: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 58 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE OF CERTAIN NONPUBLIC POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND TO REPEAL CHAPTERS 46 AND 59 OF TITLE 59, RELATING TO DEGREE-GRANTING NONPUBLIC EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND TO PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS RESPECTIVELY.

(R629) H. 4877 -- Reps. Phillips and McCraw: AN ACT TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH AND DISTRICTS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 SHALL BE ELECTED AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 20, PART II OF ACT 685 OF 1967, ACT 734 OF 1978, AND ACT 275 OF 1989 RELATING TO THE BOARD.

(R630) H. 3384 -- Rep. Altman: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-4150, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT OF TRUE UNLOADED WEIGHT SIGN ON FARM TRUCKS AND TO REQUIRE TRUCK TRACTORS TO COMPLY WITH IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-2320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEALER TAGS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DEALER TAGS FOR HEAVY DUTY TRUCK FRANCHISES REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF TRUCKS SOLD IN PRECEDING MONTHS.

(R631) H. 4774 -- Reps. Hallman, Barber, Inabinett, Holt, Fulmer, Rama, D. Martin, Whipper, J. Bailey, Kirsh and R. Young: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 51-13-720, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT AND TERMS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE PATRIOT'S POINT AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMPOSITION OF THE AUTHORITY AND TO TERMINATE THE TERMS OF THE MEMBERS SERVING ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT AND PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNOR SHALL APPOINT THE MEMBERS AS PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 51-13-720, AS AMENDED BY THIS ACT.

(R632) H. 4868 -- Reps. Huff, Smith, Sharpe, Rudnick, Stone and Gentry: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 588 OF 1986, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SINGLE-MEMBER ELECTION DISTRICTS FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD OF AIKEN COUNTY, SO AS TO REAPPORTION THE DISTRICTS.

(R633) H. 4462 -- Rep. McLeod: AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SUMTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 MUST BE ELECTED, INCLUDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SINGLE-MEMBER ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH THESE MEMBERS MUST BE ELECTED; TO AMEND ACT 741 OF 1990, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SUMTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 17, SO AS TO REVISE THIS METHOD OF ELECTION AND THE SINGLE-MEMBER ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH THESE MEMBERS ARE ELECTED; AND TO REPEAL ACT 643 OF 1980, ACT 576 OF 1982, AND ACT 796 OF 1988, RELATING TO THESE SCHOOL BOARDS OF TRUSTEES.

(R634) H. 3582 -- Reps. M. Martin and D. Elliott: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 17-22-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAMS ESTABLISHED BY THE CIRCUIT SOLICITORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION ON PROSECUTION COORDINATION SHALL OVERSEE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FOR THESE PROGRAMS; TO AMEND SECTION 17-22-40, RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF PRETRIAL INTERVENTION COORDINATOR, SO AS TO TRANSFER THIS OFFICE FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE TO THE COMMISSION ON PROSECUTION COORDINATION AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COORDINATOR MUST BE EMPLOYED BY THE COMMISSION ON PROSECUTION COORDINATION; TO AMEND SECTION 17-22-50, RELATING TO PERSONS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR PRETRIAL INTERVENTION, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THOSE OFFENSES WHICH MAKE PERSONS INELIGIBLE FOR PRETRIAL INTERVENTION AND FOR A DETERMINATION THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION DO NOT APPLY; TO ADD SECTION 17-22-55 SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR CONDITIONS OF ADMISSION TO PRETRIAL FOR THOSE PERSONS CHARGED WITH FISH OR GAME OFFENSES WHICH DO NOT DISQUALIFY THEM FOR INTERVENTION; TO AMEND SECTION 17-22-60, RELATING TO CERTAIN STANDARDS AND CONDITIONS APPROPRIATE FOR PRETRIAL INTERVENTION, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT INTERVENTION IS APPROPRIATE IF THE OFFENDER HAS NOT PREVIOUSLY BEEN ACCEPTED IN A PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTIONS 17-22-70 AND 17-22-80, RELATING TO ADMISSION TO A PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR SUCH ADMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 17-22-100, RELATING TO THE TIME FOR APPLICATION TO AN INTERVENTION PROGRAM, SO AS TO REVISE THIS TIME AND THE MANNER IN WHICH THIS TIME MAY BE WAIVED, AND TO PROVIDE FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL FOR PRETRIAL; TO AMEND SECTION 17-22-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FEES FOR APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TERM "ACCEPTANCE FEE" TO THE TERM "PARTICIPATION FEE" AND FURTHER PROVIDE FOR PERSONS WHO SHALL PAY PRETRIAL FEES; TO AMEND SECTION 17-22-120, RELATING TO ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE SERVICES FOR OFFENDERS IN AN INTERVENTION PROGRAM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO SERVICES MAY BE DENIED DUE TO AN OFFENDER'S INABILITY TO PAY; TO AMEND SECTION 17-22-130, RELATING TO REPORTS AND IDENTIFICATION AS TO OFFENDERS ACCEPTED FOR INTERVENTION, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE RETENTION OF THESE RECORDS AND REPORTS AND FOR THOSE PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO RECEIVE CERTAIN INFORMATION IN REGARD TO INTERVENTION; TO AMEND SECTION 17-22-150, RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF CHARGES AGAINST OFFENDERS ACCEPTED FOR INTERVENTION, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THOSE AGENCIES OR INDIVIDUALS REQUIRED TO DESTROY RECORDS RELATING TO THE OFFENSE; TO ADD SECTION 17-22-170, SO AS TO MAKE IT A MISDEMEANOR FOR ANY PERSON TO UNLAWFULLY RETAIN OR RELEASE INFORMATION ON AN OFFENDER'S PARTICIPATION IN A PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION; TO REPEAL SECTION 17-22-160 RELATING TO THE TIME WITHIN WHICH THE PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAMS WERE REQUIRED TO BE FIRST ESTABLISHED.

(R635) H. 4508 -- Reps. Carnell and McAbee: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-1-110 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL COMMISSION TO ACCEPT CHECKS, IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER METHOD OF PAYMENT IT CONSIDERS APPROPRIATE, IN PAYMENT OF THE FEES DUE FOR ANY LICENSE OR PERMIT IT ISSUES AS PROVIDED BY LAW, PROVIDE THAT IF THE CHECK IS DISHONORED FOR ANY REASON THE COMMISSION MAY SUSPEND THE LICENSE OR PERMIT WITHOUT NOTICE OR A HEARING UNTIL THE APPLICANT MAKES THE PAYMENT IN A FORM SATISFACTORY TO THE COMMISSION AND PAYS A REINSTATEMENT FEE OF FIFTY DOLLARS, AND ALLOW THE COMMISSION TO RETAIN THE REINSTATEMENT FEE IN ORDER TO OFFSET THE COSTS OF THIS PROVISION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 61-3-1020, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ALCOHOL AND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, REGULATION OF LICENSES, THE PROHIBITION ON THE CONDUCT OF OTHER BUSINESS IN RETAIL STORES, AND EXCEPTIONS, SO AS TO DELETE "MANUFACTURER" AND REPLACE THAT TERM WITH "PRODUCER", AND PROVIDE THAT RETAIL DEALERS ALSO MAY SELL NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, OTHER THAN BEER, PACKAGED TOGETHER WITH ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS IF THE NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS ARE IN SEALED PACKAGES AND ARE PACKAGED TOGETHER BY THE PRODUCER.

(R636) H. 4823 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, RELATING TO OUTDOOR ADVERTISING, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1495, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R637) H. 3044 -- Reps. P. Harris, Waldrop and Whipper: AN ACT TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1992, 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 APPROPRIATE FUNDS ALLOTTED TO THE STATE GOVERNMENT UNDER THE PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 1976 (FEDERAL); TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-33-210 AND 12-33-220, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TAXES ON LICENSES GRANTED UNDER THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR BIENNIAL LICENSES AND REVISE THE LICENSE TAXES; TO AMEND SECTION 61-3-610, RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL COMMISSION LICENSES TO PURCHASE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR COOKING, SO AS TO REVISE THE LICENSE FEE AND CHANGE THE REFERENCES TO ANNUAL TO BIENNIAL; TO AMEND SECTIONS 61-3-710 AND 61-5-70, RELATING TO EXPIRATION OF LICENSES ISSUED BY THE COMMISSION, SO AS TO REVISE THE EXPIRATION DATES AND THE LICENSING PERIOD AND CHANGE THE REFERENCES TO ANNUAL TO BIENNIAL; TO AMEND SECTION 61-5-80, RELATING TO LICENSE FEES, SO AS TO REVISE THE FEES AND THE LICENSING PERIOD; TO AMEND SECTION 61-7-80, RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF PRODUCERS, SECTION 61-7-90, RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF BRANDS OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS, SECTION 61-7-110, RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF PRODUCER REPRESENTATIVES, SECTION 61-7-130, RELATING TO LICENSING OF PRODUCERS' WAREHOUSES, AND SECTION 61-9-220, RELATING TO PRODUCERS' CERTIFICATES OF REGISTRATION, SO AS TO REVISE THE FEES AND THE LICENSING PERIOD; TO AMEND SECTION 61-9-310, RELATING TO EXPIRATION OF PERMITS ISSUED BY THE COMMISSION, SO AS TO REVISE THE PERMIT FEES, EXPIRATION DATES, AND PERMITTING PERIOD; AND TO AMEND SECTION 61-9-1220, RELATING TO PERMITS FOR BREWERIES AND WINERIES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCES TO ANNUAL TO BIENNIAL AND LICENSE TO PERMIT AND REVISE THE FEES AND THE PERMITTING PERIOD; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 33-55-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE BIENNIAL LICENSING AND REGISTRATION OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 35-1-485 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE BIENNIAL LICENSING AND REGISTRATION OF BROKER-DEALERS, AGENTS, AND INVESTMENT ADVISERS BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 39-57-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE BIENNIAL LICENSING AND REGISTRATION OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY SELLERS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 41-25-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE BIENNIAL LICENSING AND REGISTRATION OF PRIVATE PERSONNEL PLACEMENT SERVICE BUSINESSES; TO AMEND SECTION 33-55-40, RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE REGISTRATION PERIOD AND FEE AND CHANGE THE REFERENCES TO ANNUAL TO BIENNIAL; TO AMEND SECTION 35-1-430 AND SECTION 35-1-480, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF BROKER-DEALERS, AGENTS, AND INVESTMENT ADVISERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE REGISTRATION PERIOD AND FEE; TO AMEND SECTION 39-57-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY SELLERS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE TO ANNUAL TO BIENNIAL AND REVISE THE REGISTRATION FEE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 41-25-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LICENSING OF PRIVATE PERSONNEL PLACEMENT SERVICE BUSINESSES, SO AS TO REVISE THE LICENSE FEE AND LICENSING PERIOD AND CHANGE THE REFERENCE TO ANNUAL TO BIENNIAL; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 12-21-2719 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE TAX COMMISSION TO CONVERT COIN-OPERATED DEVICE LICENSES TO A BIENNIAL LICENSING PERIOD; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2720, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LICENSE TAX ON COIN-OPERATED DEVICES OR MACHINES, SO AS TO REVISE THE LICENSING PERIOD AND TAX, DELETE THE EXEMPTION FOR BATTING MACHINES ON WHICH AN ADMISSIONS TAX IS IMPOSED, AND PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN MACHINES IF AN ADMISSIONS TAX IS IMPOSED; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2722, RELATING TO TEMPORARY LICENSES FOR COIN-OPERATED DEVICES, SO AS TO REVISE THE LICENSING PERIOD AND CHANGE THE REFERENCE TO ANNUAL TO BIENNIAL; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2728, RELATING TO AN OPERATOR'S LICENSE FOR COIN-OPERATED DEVICES, AND SECTION 12-21-2730, RELATING TO AN OPERATOR'S LICENSE FOR CERTAIN GAME TABLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR BIENNIAL LICENSING AND REVISE THE LICENSE TAX; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2734, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSES TO ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS OF COIN-OPERATED DEVICES, SO AS TO REVISE THE LICENSING PERIOD AND DELETE THE PROVISIONS FOR A SIX-MONTH LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-31-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TEMPORARY PERMITS FOR MOTOR CARRIERS, AND SECTION 12-31-250, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REGISTRATION CARDS, MARKERS, AND FEES FOR MOTOR CARRIERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE REGISTRATION PERIOD AND FEES AND CHANGE THE REFERENCES TO ANNUAL TO BIENNIAL; TO AMEND SECTION 12-31-260, RELATING TO THE TERM OF REGISTRATION CARDS AND MARKERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE TERM AND PROVIDE FOR BIENNIAL CARDS AND MARKERS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 3 C(2), PART II, ACT 170 OF 1987, RELATING TO COIN-OPERATED LICENSE RENEWALS AND PURCHASES; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 38-3-240 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE INSURANCE COMMISSION TO CONVERT ITS ANNUAL LICENSES TO A BIENNIAL LICENSING PERIOD; TO AMEND SECTION 38-7-10, RELATING TO THE LICENSE FEES FOR INSURERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE FEES AND THE LICENSING PERIOD AND CHANGE THE REFERENCES TO ANNUAL TO BIENNIAL; TO AMEND SECTION 38-5-60, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS TO BECOME AN APPROVED REINSURER, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR BIENNIAL INSTEAD OF ANNUAL FEES; TO AMEND SECTION 38-7-120, RELATING TO PAYMENTS AND REFUNDS OF INSURANCE FEES AND TAXES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE TO ANNUAL TO BIENNIAL; TO AMEND SECTION 38-17-160, RELATING TO CERTIFICATES OF AUTHORITY, AND SECTION 38-37-710, RELATING TO FRATERNAL BENEFIT ASSOCIATIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE LICENSING PERIODS AND FEES; TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-70, RELATING TO NONRESIDENT INSURANCE AGENTS, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE TO ANNUAL TO BIENNIAL; TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-80, RELATING TO LICENSE FEES FOR INSURANCE AGENTS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE TO ANNUAL TO BIENNIAL, REVISE THE FEES, AND DELETE THE AUTHORIZATION FOR SEMIANNUAL LICENSES; TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-110, RELATING TO THE DURATION OF AN AGENT'S LICENSE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCES TO ANNUAL TO BIENNIAL; TO AMEND SECTION 38-45-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS AN INSURANCE BROKER, AND SECTION 38-45-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE OF A NONRESIDENT AS AN INSURANCE BROKER, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCES TO ANNUAL TO BIENNIAL AND REVISE THE LICENSE FEES; TO AMEND SECTION 38-45-50, RELATING TO THE DURATION OF A BROKER'S LICENSE AND NONPAYMENT OF THE LICENSE FEE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCES TO ANNUAL TO BIENNIAL; TO AMEND SECTION 38-47-30, RELATING TO THE FEE FOR AN INSURANCE ADJUSTER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO REVISE THE FEE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-47-40, RELATING TO THE DURATION OF AN ADJUSTER'S LICENSE AND NONPAYMENT OF THE LICENSE FEE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCES TO ANNUAL TO BIENNIAL; TO AMEND SECTION 38-49-20, RELATING TO LICENSES FOR MOTOR VEHICLE PHYSICAL DAMAGE APPRAISERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A BIENNIAL LICENSE AND REVISE THE LICENSE FEE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-49-30, RELATING TO CANCELLATION OF LICENSES FOR MOTOR VEHICLE PHYSICAL DAMAGE APPRAISERS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCES TO ANNUAL TO BIENNIAL; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-70-50, RELATING TO PRIVATE REVIEW AGENTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE REGISTRATION FEE AND PERIOD; TO AMEND SECTION 11-9-820, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS, SO AS TO REVISE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 11-9-825 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL ASSISTANCE TO THE FULL-TIME STAFF OF THE BOARD; TO AMEND SECTION 11-9-840, RELATING TO CERTAIN PROCEDURES OF THE BOARD INCLUDING ITS MEETING DATES, SO AS TO REVISE THE MEETING DATES; TO AMEND SECTION 11-9-880, RELATING TO THE FORECAST OF ECONOMIC CONDITIONS BY THE BOARD, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH THE BOARD MONITORS AND REVIEWS THE FLOW OF REVENUE FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR IN COMPARISON TO THE CURRENT YEAR'S FORECAST; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-23 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT VACANCIES IN THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF THE BUDGET DIVISION OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD MUST BE FILLED BY APPOINTMENT OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 52 IN TITLE 48, RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE STATE ENERGY OFFICE WITHIN THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONNEL AND FUNDING FOR THIS OFFICE MUST BE DERIVED FROM EXISTING STATE GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO THE STATE, AND TO ESTABLISH THE ENERGY ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, POWERS, AND DUTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 48-23-100 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE SEEDLING PROGRAM OF THE STATE COMMISSION OF FORESTRY, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE REFUND OF DEPOSITS FOR SEEDLING ORDERS AND THE PURCHASE AND RESALE OF SEEDLINGS WHEN DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY, AND TO REQUIRE THAT REVENUE RECEIVED FROM RESALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF SEEDLINGS MUST BE RETAINED IN A SEEDLING PURCHASE REVOLVING FUND AND EXPENDED ONLY FOR THAT PURPOSE; TO AMEND SECTION 44-56-160, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE HAZARDOUS WASTE CONTINGENCY FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF FEES CREDITED TO THE FUND AND TO REQUIRE CERTAIN INTEREST ACCRUED ON THE FUND TO BE CREDITED TO THE GENERAL FUND; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 44-56-163 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PINEWOOD HAZARDOUS WASTE CONTINGENCY FUND AND THE PINEWOOD DEVELOPMENT FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 44-56-165, RELATING TO HAZARDOUS WASTE REDUCTION AND MINIMIZATION ACTIVITIES, SO AS TO CONFORM THE FUNDING OF THESE ACTIVITIES TO OTHER PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 44-56-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO HAZARDOUS WASTE FEES, SO AS TO INCREASE IN-STATE FEES FROM TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS TO THIRTY-FOUR DOLLARS A TON, TO INCREASE OUT-OF-STATE FEES FROM THIRTY DOLLARS TO THIRTY-FOUR DOLLARS A TON, AND TO PROVIDE A TEN DOLLAR A TON FEE ON THE INCINERATION OF HAZARDOUS WASTE; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 44-56-175 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF FEES FOR THE DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS WASTE AND NONHAZARDOUS WASTE AND TO PROVIDE THAT FEES FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE INCINERATION MUST BE CREDITED TO THE GENERAL FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 44-56-510, RELATING TO FEES FOR DISPOSING OF NONHAZARDOUS WASTE AT A HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, SO AS TO INCREASE IN-STATE FEES FROM FIVE DOLLARS TO THIRTEEN DOLLARS AND SEVENTY CENTS A TON AND OUT-OF-STATE FEES FROM SEVEN DOLLARS TO THIRTEEN DOLLARS AND SEVENTY CENTS A TON; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-56-810, RELATING TO THE HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT RESEARCH FUND, SO AS TO CONFORM THE FINANCING OF THIS FUND TO OTHER PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-23-810 OF THE 1976 CODE, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TAX ON LICENSED HOSPITALS, SO AS TO REVISE THE IMPOSITION FORMULA OF THE TAX; TO AMEND SECTION 44-93-170, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE INFECTIOUS WASTE CONTINGENCY FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE INTEREST EARNED BY THE FUND BE CREDITED TO THE GENERAL FUND; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 11-3-230 SO AS TO ALLOW PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING AGENCIES (POLA'S) TO ESTABLISH SPECIAL COMPTROLLER GENERAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE CREDITING OF TEST FEES RECEIVED IN EXCESS OF AMOUNTS APPROPRIATED TO THESE AGENCIES FOR TEST EXPENSES, TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS CREDITED TO THESE ACCOUNTS MAY BE USED ONLY TO PAY TEST EXPENSES, TO REQUIRE ACCOUNT BALANCES AT THE END OF A FISCAL YEAR TO BE REMITTED TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE, AND TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURES FOR ESTABLISHING AND EXPENDING FUNDS FROM THESE ACCOUNTS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 58-19-155, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RAILWAYS COMMISSION TO REMIT ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS EACH FISCAL YEAR TO THE STATE TREASURER FOR DEPOSIT TO THE CREDIT OF THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 40-59-145 SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM THE LICENSING AND OTHER REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS COMMISSION PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS AND INSTRUCTORS WHOSE CONTRACTING WORK IS PART OF A VOCATIONAL COURSE CURRICULUM; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 12-36-2645 SO AS TO IMPOSE THE SALES AND USE TAX ON GROSS PROCEEDS ACCRUING OR PROCEEDING FROM THE BUSINESS OF PROVIDING 900\976 TELEPHONE SERVICE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE APPLICABLE RATE OF THE TAX IS TEN PERCENT, AND TO CREDIT ALL OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE TAX TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 11-9-85 SO AS TO DIRECT THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL TO ACCRUE VARIOUS TAX AND FEE REVENUES FOR ACCOUNTING PURPOSES AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-21-1050 AND 12-33-450, RELATING TO THE PAYMENT OF BEER AND WINE AND ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS TAXES, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT FOR PAYING ESTIMATED TAXES FOR EACH JUNE; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-360, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SALES TAX REVENUES FROM CATALOG SALES WHICH EXCEED REVENUES FROM SUCH SALES IN FISCAL YEAR 1991-92 MUST BE CREDITED TO A SEPARATE FUND STYLED THE HIGHER EDUCATION SALES TAX FUND, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THESE REVENUES MUST BE USED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 1992-93 AND THEREAFTER, AND TO PROVIDE THAT FUND REVENUES MAY NOT BE USED TO SUPPLANT OTHER APPROPRIATIONS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2610 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE DISCOUNT ALLOWED FOR TIMELY PAYMENT OF SALES AND USE TAX, SO AS TO REDUCE FROM TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS TO THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE DISCOUNT PERMITTED A TAXPAYER IN ANY ONE STATE FISCAL YEAR; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 12-36-2600, RELATING TO THE PAYMENT OF ESTIMATED SALES TAX AND THE PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO MAKE THE APPROPRIATE ESTIMATED PAYMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-27-1260 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE CREDITING OF ADDITIONAL TAXES TO THE STRATEGIC HIGHWAY PLAN FOR IMPROVING MOBILITY AND SAFETY FUND, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION FOR EARNINGS ON INVESTMENTS FROM THE FUND TO BE DEPOSITED IN THE FUND; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 12-27-1295 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE REVENUES CREDITED TO THE STRATEGIC HIGHWAY PLAN FOR IMPROVING MOBILITY AND SAFETY FUND (SHIMS) TO BE USED TO MATCH FEDERAL HIGHWAY FUNDS WHEN FEDERAL MATCHING FUNDS WOULD OTHERWISE BE LOST BECAUSE OTHER FUNDS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, AVAILABLE TO MATCH FEDERAL FUNDS, EXCLUDING "C" FUNDS, ARE EXHAUSTED AND TO PROVIDE THAT SHIMS REVENUES NOT REQUIRED TO MATCH FEDERAL HIGHWAY FUNDS MUST BE EXPENDED ON SHIMS PROJECTS THAT ARE INELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE FEDERAL FUNDS; TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 11, TITLE 57, RELATING TO FINANCES OF THE DEPARTMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MUST PROCESS ALL VOUCHERS FOR THE PAYMENT OF GOODS, SERVICES, AND PERSONNEL SERVICES THROUGH THE OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-45(B), RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT'S LUMP SUM STATUS, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE DEPARTMENT'S LUMP SUM STATUS; TO AMEND SECTION 57-3-450, RELATING TO THE SECRETARY-TREASURER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, SO AS TO RENAME THE POSITION AND TO PROVIDE FOR APPOINTMENT BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR; TO AMEND SECTION 57-3-470, RELATING TO THE STATE HIGHWAY ENGINEER, SO AS TO RENAME THE POSITION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION; TO AMEND SECTION 57-3-760, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL REPORT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BE INCLUDED; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 57-11-30, 57-11-40, 57-11-50, 57-11-60, AND 57-11-70 RELATING TO FINANCES OF THE DEPARTMENT EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1993; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-450 SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL STATE AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD SUGGESTION AWARDS PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTIONS 44-2-20, 44-2-40, AS AMENDED, 44-2-60, AS AMENDED, 44-2-70, AS AMENDED, 44-2-90, AS AMENDED, 44-2-110, AS AMENDED, 44-2-120, AND 44-2-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE BANK ACT, SO AS TO REVISE AND ADD CERTAIN DEFINITIONS, ESTABLISH A SECOND FUND ENTITLED THE "SUPERB FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FUND" TO BE USED FOR COMPENSATING THIRD PARTY CLAIMS, TO PROVIDE THAT COSTS WHICH MAY BE REIMBURSED OR PAID FROM THE FIRST FUND ENTITLED THE SUPERB ACCOUNT INCLUDE THOSE THAT ARE USUAL, CUSTOMARY, AND REASONABLE, TO PERMIT PERSONS TO OBTAIN A DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO UTILIZE THE SUPERB ACCOUNT, TO ALLOW INTEREST TO BE PAID FROM THE SUPERB ACCOUNT FOR OVERDUE PAYMENTS FOR REMEDIAL WORK PERFORMED, TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE FEES WHICH ARE AUTHORIZED TO BE IMPOSED AND FOR THE USE AND DISTRIBUTION OF THESE FEES, AND TO EXTEND THE EXPIRATION DATE OF THE GENERAL GRACE PERIOD OF THE EARLY DETECTION INCENTIVE PROGRAM TO JUNE 30, 1993; TO AMEND SECTIONS 50-21-160 AND 50-23-220 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF FEES AND FINES FOR WATERCRAFT VIOLATIONS AND WATERCRAFT AND OUTBOARD MOTOR TITLE FEES, SO AS TO PERMIT THE FEES ALLOWED TO BE RETAINED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA WILDLIFE AND MARINE RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO BE USED FOR ALL DEPARTMENTAL PURPOSES; TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-135 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO AUTHORITY OF A STATE AGENCY TO PAY CERTAIN EMPLOYEE MOVING EXPENSES, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE PAYMENT AMOUNT MUST BE APPROVED BY THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD AND TO REQUIRE THE STATE AUDITOR IN THE REGULAR AGENCY AUDIT TO DETERMINE COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCH PAYMENTS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 57-5-1140 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR INSTALLATION OF RESIDENTIAL RIGHTS-OF-WAY ENTRANCES AND APRONS TO STATE HIGHWAYS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-1235 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE STATE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR PAYMENTS BY THE TAXPAYER TO INSTITUTIONS PROVIDING SKILLED OR INTERMEDIATE CARE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE TO SKILLED OR INTERMEDIATE CARE TO NURSING FACILITY LEVEL OF CARE AND TO EXTEND THE CREDIT TO PAYMENTS FOR IN-HOME OR COMMUNITY CARE FOR PERSONS DETERMINED TO MEET NURSING FACILITY LEVEL OF CARE CRITERIA AS CERTIFIED BY A LICENSED PHYSICIAN; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-84, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO MEDICAID NURSING HOME BEDS, SO AS TO DELETE THE MEDICAID NURSING HOME BED FEE; TO PROVIDE THAT FOR FISCAL YEARS 1987-88, 1988-89, 1989-90, AND 1990-91, TEN FIFTY-FIFTHS OF DOCUMENTARY STAMP TAX REVENUES COLLECTED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION MUST BE PAID TO THE HERITAGE LAND TRUST FUND; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 11-9-140 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A STATE AGENCY TO CONTRACT BY THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCESS, FOR THE SALE OF ADVERTISING SPACE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE ADVERTISING REVENUE, TO PROVIDE THE REQUIREMENTS WHICH THE ADVERTISING AND THE SALE OF THE ADVERTISING MUST MEET TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR WRITTEN OBJECTION TO ADVERTISING PLACED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 12-21-3610 SO AS TO EXTEND THE SALES TAX TO THE GROSS PROCEEDS OF BINGO GAMES EXCEPT FOR BINGO GAMES HELD UNDER A CLASS E LICENSE; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-725 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON CONVICTED OF, PLEADING GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE TO, OR POSTING BOND FOR A TRAFFIC VIOLATION FOR WHICH POINTS ARE ASSESSED PURSUANT TO SECTION 56-1-720 MUST PAY AN ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT OF FIVE DOLLARS, NO PORTION OF WHICH MAY BE SUSPENDED; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE, BY ADDING SECTION 12-7-2419 SO AS TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATION ON INCOME TAX FORMS TO CONTRIBUTE TO AN ELDERCARE TRUST FUND; AND TO ADD SECTIONS 43-21-160, 43-21-170, AND 43-21-180 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE ELDERCARE TRUST FUND OF SOUTH CAROLINA; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 12-9-40, SO AS TO REQUIRE INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING ON DISTRIBUTIONS TO NONRESIDENT SHAREHOLDERS OF 'S' CORPORATIONS AND NONRESIDENT PARTNERS, TO PROVIDE THE RATE AND PROCEDURES FOR THE WITHHOLDING, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-465, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF FUNDS FROM THE INSURANCE RESERVE FUND OR OTHER RESERVE FUNDS TO PAY LEGAL FEES AND ASSOCIATED COSTS TO DEFEND STATE OR LOCAL OFFICERS FROM A 1983 ACTION ARISING OUT OF REDISTRICTING; TO AMEND CHAPTER 31, TITLE 56 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE RENTAL OF PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES, BY ADDING SECTION 56-31-50 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT RENTAL COMPANIES ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF RENTING PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES FOR PERIODS OF THIRTY-ONE DAYS OR LESS SHALL COLLECT CERTAIN SURCHARGES ON ALL RENTAL CONTRACTS, PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE REVENUE GENERATED BY THESE SURCHARGES, PROVIDE FOR A MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE AND PENALTIES, AND PROVIDE FOR THE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS BY THE TAX COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 13-7-30 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD IN REGARD TO RADIOACTIVE WASTE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO MORE THAN TWO MILLION, FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS A FISCAL YEAR MAY BE PAID TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF BARNWELL COUNTY FROM THE SURCHARGES AND PENALTY SURCHARGES COLLECTED AT THE BARNWELL FACILITY AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE REMAINING FUNDS GENERATED FROM THE COLLECTION OF THESE SURCHARGES AND PENALTY SURCHARGES; TO AMEND SECTION 48-47-30, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS IN REGARD TO THE SOUTHEAST INTERSTATE LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT COMPACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "REGIONAL FACILITY" TO AUTHORIZE THE BARNWELL FACILITY TO REMAIN THE REGIONAL FACILITY UNTIL JANUARY 1, 1996; TO AMEND SECTION 48-48-30, RELATING TO LIMITS ON THE AMOUNT OF WASTE WHICH MAY BE DISPOSED OF AT THE BARNWELL FACILITY, SO AS TO EXTEND THE LIMIT ON THE AMOUNT OF WASTE WHICH MAY BE DISPOSED OF AT THE BARNWELL FACILITY TO TEN MILLION CUBIC FEET THROUGH JANUARY 1, 1996, NOT TO EXCEED ONE MILLION, TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND CUBIC FEET OF WASTE FOR A CALENDAR YEAR; TO AMEND SECTION 48-48-80, RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE AUTHORIZATION FOR CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE LOW-LEVEL WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY LOCATED NEAR BARNWELL, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THAT FACILITY TO CONTINUE TO OPERATE, AND ALSO SERVE AS THE REGIONAL DISPOSAL FACILITY FOR THE SOUTHEAST REGION UNTIL JANUARY 1, 1996, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 48-48-90, RELATING TO THE CARRY-FORWARD OF UNUSED ANNUALIZED SITE CAPACITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF WASTE WHICH MAY BE DISPOSED OF AT THE FACILITY PRIOR TO DECEMBER 31, 1995, IS TEN MILLION CUBIC FEET AND EXTEND THE CARRY-FORWARD PROVISION TO DECEMBER 31, 1995; AND TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ISSUES A PERMIT FOR A HAZARDOUS WASTE OR SOLID WASTE FACILITY AT A SITE LOCATED WITHIN ONE MILE OF THE BORDER OF A NEIGHBORING STATE AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION, LOW-LEVEL WASTE GENERATED OUTSIDE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA MAY NOT BE DISPOSED AT THE LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE FACILITY LOCATED AT BARNWELL AFTER THE DATE OF ISSUANCE OF THE PERMIT BY THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA OR JANUARY 1, 1993, WHICHEVER DATE IS LATER; TO AMEND SECTION 12-27-1270, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM TEN TO FIFTEEN MILLION DOLLARS OF THE AMOUNT SHIMS REVENUES THAT MUST BE CREDITED TO THE ACCOUNT IN A FISCAL YEAR AND TO AMEND A JOINT RESOLUTION OF 1992 BEARING RATIFICATION NUMBER 409, RELATING TO A TEN MILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1992-93, SO AS TO CONFORM THE RESOLUTION TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 6-10-30 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO BUILDING CODES, SO AS TO ALLOW CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS TO PROMOTE AFFORDABLE HOUSING; TO AMEND SECTIONS 58-25-40, AS AMENDED, AND 58-25-60, RELATING TO REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PER DIEM OF MEMBERS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND LIMIT SOURCES AND USES OF REVENUES; AND TO PROHIBIT INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLAN REQUIREMENTS FOR GAS UTILITIES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

(R638) H. 4337 -- Rep. Kirsh: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 9-11-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ACCIDENTAL DEATH BENEFIT PROGRAM UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO INCREASE BY TEN PERCENT THE MONTHLY ALLOWANCE OF A BENEFICIARY UNDER THE PROGRAM WHO WAS RECEIVING BENEFITS UNDER THE PROGRAM ON JULY 1, 1991, AND TO MAKE THE INCREASE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1992.

(R639) H. 4245 -- Reps. J. Harris, Harvin, Kirsh, Sharpe, G. Brown, Jaskwhich, Rogers, H. Brown, Keyserling, Waites, Mattos, Cromer, J. Bailey, K. Burch, McAbee, P. Harris, Chamblee, Boan, Jennings, Stoddard, Phillips, Hodges, McTeer, Wilkins, Carnell, J.W. Johnson, Rudnick, M. Martin and D. Elliott: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 12 SO AS TO GIVE AUTHORITY TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY TO IDENTIFY, RECORD, AND EVALUATE ALL STATE-OWNED OR LEASED FACILITIES TO DETERMINE WHICH OF THESE FACILITIES MAY BE CONSIDERED HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE COPIES OF THE INVENTORY TO DEPARTMENTS, AGENCIES, AND INSTITUTIONS WHICH HAVE JURISDICTION OVER THE BUILDINGS AND SITES LISTED, TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY TO INSTITUTE A HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW PROCESS FOR PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION AFFECTING HISTORIC PROPERTIES OR FACILITIES, TO PROVIDE FOR EXCEPTIONS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE HOUSE COMMITTEE SHALL CAUSE THE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY TO REVIEW AND COMMENT ON ANY PROPOSAL FOR ALTERATIONS OR RENOVATIONS TO THE STATE HOUSE OR THAT AREA DESIGNATED AS THE CAPITOL COMPLEX AND PROVIDE THAT THE POLICY AND DECISIONS OF THE STATE HOUSE COMMITTEE, WITH REGARD TO ANY PROPOSAL FOR OR ADMINISTRATION OF, ANY PROJECT OR PROGRAM FOR THE MAINTENANCE, ALTERATION, OR RENOVATION OF THE STATE HOUSE OR THAT AREA DESIGNATED AS THE CAPITOL COMPLEX IS FINAL; AND TO AMEND SECTION 54-7-670, RELATING TO A HOBBY LICENSE FOR THE TEMPORARY SEARCH AND RECOVERY OF SUBMERGED ARCHAEOLOGICAL HISTORIC PROPERTY OR SUBMERGED PALEONTOLOGICAL PROPERTY, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE INSTITUTE OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY TO RELEASE TITLE WITHIN SIXTY DAYS FROM THE RECEIPT OF THE QUARTERLY REPORT TO ARTIFACTS INSTEAD OF SPECIMENS REPORTED.

(R640) H. 4582 -- Reps. Barber, Rama, Holt, Hallman, Fulmer and R. Young: AN ACT TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO CLOSE AND REMOVE FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM ROAD #S10-1473 LOCATED IN CHARLESTON COUNTY AND ROAD #S16-666 IN DARLINGTON COUNTY.

(R641) H. 4239 -- Reps. Harrison and Quinn: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 25-11-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF THE DIRECTOR OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS AND THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS, ALONG WITH THE AMERICAN LEGION, TO MAKE A RECOMMENDATION TO THE GOVERNOR FOR A DIRECTOR AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNOR IS NOT REQUIRED TO APPOINT THE PERSON RECOMMENDED.

(R642) H. 4092 -- Rep. Rama: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 2 TO CHAPTER 43, TITLE 44 SO AS TO ENACT THE BONE MARROW DONOR ACT AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA SHALL CONDUCT BONE MARROW DRIVES.

(R643) H. 4390 -- Reps. Corning, Wright, Shissias, Quinn, Wilkes and Waites: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-217 SO AS TO ALLOW A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER NONSCHOOL RECORDS, THE PRIOR DISCIPLINARY RECORDS IN ANY SCHOOL IN WHICH A STUDENT WAS PREVIOUSLY ENROLLED AS THESE RECORDS RELATE TO VIOLATIONS OF CERTAIN OFFENSES TO DETERMINE IF THE STUDENT MEETS THE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT AND BEHAVIOR REQUIRED TO BE ENROLLED IN A SCHOOL IN THE DISTRICT, TO PROVIDE THAT BASED ON THE RECORD, THE BOARD MAY BAR THE STUDENT'S ENROLLMENT IN A DISTRICT SCHOOL FOR UP TO ONE YEAR, TO REQUIRE NOTICE, A HEARING, AND OTHER PROCEDURAL RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO EXPULSIONS FOR STUDENTS SUBJECT TO THE BAR ALLOWED BY THIS SECTION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A STUDENT MAY REAPPLY FOR ENROLLMENT AFTER THE BAR IS LIFTED AND THE BOARD SHALL ORDER THE STUDENT ENROLLED IF HE IS OTHERWISE QUALIFIED.

(R644) H. 4571 -- Reps. Wilkins, Boan, T.C. Alexander, Waldrop, Phillips, Bennett, Beasley, M.O. Alexander, J. Bailey, Barber, H. Brown, Clyborne, Cooper, Fair, Farr, Fulmer, J. Harris, P. Harris, Harrison, Haskins, Hodges, Huff, Jennings, L. Martin, M. Martin, McGinnis, Sharpe, Smith, Tucker, Wells, Wofford, Wright, A. Young, Jaskwhich, Quinn, Sturkie, Koon, Riser, D. Martin, J. Brown, Scott, Gentry, Harwell, Vaughn, Corning, Cato, J. Williams, Shissias and Lanford: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-23-115 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ON REQUEST AN AGENCY MUST PREPARE AN ASSESSMENT REPORT ON REGULATIONS HAVING A SUBSTANTIAL ECONOMIC IMPACT AND TO PROVIDE CONTENTS OF REPORTS; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-10 RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE "DIVISION" AND "SUBSTANTIAL ECONOMIC IMPACT"; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR PROMULGATING REGULATIONS SO AS TO CLARIFY THESE PROCEDURES AND INCLUDE NOTICE AND SUBMISSION OF ASSESSMENT REPORTS; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR GENERAL ASSEMBLY REVIEW OF REGULATIONS SO AS TO INCLUDE ASSESSMENT REPORTS, IF PREPARED, WITH REGULATIONS SUBMITTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-130, RELATING TO EMERGENCY REGULATIONS SO AS TO REQUIRE ASSESSMENT REPORTS ON THESE REGULATIONS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROSPECTIVE APPLICATION OF THIS ACT.

SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT PRAYER BY THE CHAPLAIN

As we come to the close of this session, we humbly bring to the bar of Your judgment, O Lord, our efforts here of the past five months. If we have done anything contrary to Your will, forgive us and make right the wrong. Bless and multiply in double measure, we pray, the fruits of our endeavors which are in keeping with Your purposes.

Continue Your blessings upon all these Your people of God wherever we go and whatever we do - these Legislators, these clerks, these attaches, the pages and all associated with the work here. Give to us a happy homecoming with devoted families and devoted friends.

"The Lord bless you and keep you;

The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you;

The Lord look upon you with His favor and give you His peace". Amen.

ADJOURNMENT

At 5:45 P.M. the House in accordance with the motion of Rep. KINON adjourned Sine Die in memory of Mr. Lester Jackson.

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