of the Second Session of the 110th General Assembly
of the State of South Carolina
being the Regular Session Beginning Tuesday, January 11, 1994
S. 1000 -- Senators Rankin and Greg Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-35-45 SO AS TO PERMIT THE USE OF PYROTECHNIC MATERIALS INSIDE ANY ENCLOSED ENTERTAINMENT OR ASSEMBLY AREA BEFORE PROXIMATE AUDIENCES WHEN THE INDOOR PYROTECHNICS ARE USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH A SPECIFIED STANDARD OF THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION, TO DESIGNATE THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL DIVISION AS THE AGENCY RESPONSIBLE FOR ADMINISTERING AND ENFORCING THESE PROVISIONS, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL DIVISION TO ESTABLISH AND CHARGE CERTAIN FEES IN REGARD THERETO.
S. 1001 -- Senators Hayes and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-95-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PLACES WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED UNDER THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT OF 1990, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARDS ARE NOT PROHIBITED FROM MAKING SCHOOL DISTRICT FACILITIES SMOKE FREE; TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES THAT HAD A NONSMOKING POLICY IN EFFECT IN GOVERNMENTAL BUILDINGS BEFORE AUGUST 1, 1990; AND TO DESIGNATE THE PROVISIONS OF THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT AS CHAPTER 95, TITLE 44 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976.
S. 1003 -- Senator Courson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE ONE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S MOST SUCCESSFUL AND RESPECTED BUSINESSES, THE R. L. BRYAN COMPANY, UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS ONE HUNDRED FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY AND TO EXPRESS THE BEST WISHES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE R. L. BRYAN COMPANY AND EACH OF ITS EMPLOYEES FOR CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE.
S. 1004 -- Senator Leventis: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE CONGREGATION OF BEULAH AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH ON ITS ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND EXTENDED BEST WISHES UPON ITS EXISTENCE OVER THE PAST ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE YEARS (CENTUM VIGINTI QUINQUE).
S. 1005 -- Senator Ford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MRS. MARJORIE AMOS-FRAZIER ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT FROM THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION.
S. 1006 -- Senators Courson, Bryan, Cork, Courtney, Drummond, Elliott, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Hayes, Holland, Jackson, Land, Lander, Leatherman, Leventis, Macaulay, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Mitchell, Moore, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, Peeler, Rankin, Reese, Richter, Rose, Russell, Ryberg, Saleeby, Setzler, Short, Greg Smith, J. Verne Smith, Stilwell, Thomas, Waldrep, Washington, Williams and Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING HIS EXCELLENCY, CARROLL A. CAMPBELL, JR., GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1994.
S. 1007 -- Senator Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY OF DR. H. COOPER BLACK, JR., DISTINGUISHED SURGEON AND PROFESSOR, UPON HIS DEATH DURING THE LEGISLATIVE INTERIM.
S. 1008 -- Senators Giese, Passailaigue and Glover: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND CONGRATULATE THE CAROLINA HOME INJURY PREVENTION FOR SENIORS PROJECT FOR ITS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF OUR ELDERLY CITIZENS AND TO HONOR AND THANK THE MANY VOLUNTEERS WHO HAVE GIVEN SO GENEROUSLY OF THEIR TIME AND MANPOWER TO THIS PROJECT.
S. 1011 -- Senators Lander, Matthews and Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 1994, AS "CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES DAY", TO ENDORSE THE "B.A.C.-COFFEE DAY FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES" PROJECT AND OTHER OUTSTANDING PROGRAMS OF LIFE ABILITIES, SOUTH CAROLINA SOCIETY FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, INC., AND TO PROVIDE FOR A JOINT SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 1994, AT WHICH TIME THE STATE LIFE ABILITIES REPRESENTATIVES AND THEIR PARENTS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
S. 1012 -- Senators Hayes, Peeler, Gregory and Short: A BILL TO DESIGNATE THE BOUNDARIES OF YORK SCHOOL DISTRICT 1, CLOVER SCHOOL DISTRICT 2, ROCK HILL SCHOOL DISTRICT 3, AND FORT MILL SCHOOL DISTRICT 4, ALL LOCATED IN YORK COUNTY.
S. 1013 -- Senator Mitchell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MISS KIMBERLY AIKEN OF COLUMBIA UPON BEING CHOSEN MISS AMERICA 1994 AND TO EXTEND AN INVITATION TO MISS AIKEN TO ADDRESS A JOINT SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT 10:30 A.M. ON THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 1994.
S. 1014 -- Senators McConnell, Saleeby, Moore and Russell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1994, AS THE TIME FOR ELECTING A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE AT-LARGE CIRCUIT, SEAT 2 WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1997; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; AND TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994.
S. 1015 -- Senators Leventis, Drummond, Land, Bryan, Giese, Rose, Lander, Martin, Ryberg and Waldrep: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS INCLUDE ITS MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES IN ANY NATIONAL HEALTH CARE LEGISLATION IT ADOPTS IN 1994 OR THEREAFTER.
S. 1020 -- Senators J. Verne Smith and Russell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 4-3-280 AND 4-3-480, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BOUNDARIES OF GREENVILLE AND SPARTANBURG COUNTIES, SO AS TO CORRECT A CLERICAL ERROR IN THE DESCRIPTION OF THE BOUNDARY LINE BETWEEN THE COUNTIES.
S. 1021 -- Senator Washington: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 17-13-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE COSTS OF MEDICAL CARE FOR AN ARRESTED PERSON MUST FIRST BE FROM THE ARRESTED PERSON'S INSURANCE OR FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND THEN FROM GOVERNMENT FUNDS.
S. 1023 -- Senator Macaulay: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-5-170, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FAILURE OF A PROJECT SPONSOR TO MAKE PAYMENTS TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA WATER QUALITY REVOLVING FUND AUTHORITY SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION SHALL NOT APPLY TO CERTAIN COUNTIES UNDER SPECIFIC CONDITIONS.
S. 1026 -- Senator McGill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 52-7-15 AND 52-7-20, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OFFICERS AND MEETINGS OF THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE OFFICE OF CHIEF ATHLETIC COMMISSIONER AND REPLACE IT WITH AN ADMINISTRATOR APPOINTED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING, AND REGULATION; TO AMEND SECTION 52-7-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DUTIES OF THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION, SO AS TO ALLOW A DESIGNEE OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING, AND REGULATION TO APPOINT OFFICIALS; TO AMEND SECTION 52-7-65, RELATING TO DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS BY THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER, SO AS TO CONFORM THE PROVISION TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT AND EXTEND THE AUTHORITY TO COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES IN CHARGE OF AN EVENT; TO AMEND SECTION 52-7-75, RELATING TO APPROVAL OR DENIAL OF PERMITS, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES TO CHIEF COMMISSIONER TO ADMINISTRATOR AND ADD A REFERENCE TO A NEW DISCIPLINARY PROVISION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 52-7-310, RELATING TO COUNTY ATHLETIC COMMISSIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF A COUNTY ATHLETIC COMMISSION SHALL RECEIVE NO COMPENSATION FROM THE STATE AND MAY RECEIVE OTHER COMPENSATION AUTHORIZED BY THE COUNTY AND AS AUTHORIZED BY THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION IF PAID BY A PROMOTER WHILE THE COUNTY COMMISSIONER HAS BEEN APPOINTED A STATE COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE FOR AN EVENT.
S. 1034 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-13-140, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE, EXECUTION, AND RETURN OF SEARCH WARRANTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A WARRANT IS ISSUED UPON AN AFFIDAVIT WHICH IS SUPPLEMENTED BY SWORN ORAL TESTIMONY, THE ISSUING JUDGE MUST MAKE CONTEMPORANEOUS WRITTEN NOTES OF THAT SWORN ORAL TESTIMONY AND THOSE NOTES MUST BE MADE PART OF THE RECORD; AND TO AMEND SECTION 17-13-141, RELATING TO RECORDS TO BE KEPT BY JUDICIARY OFFICERS AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE SEARCH WARRANTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE CONTEMPORANEOUS WRITTEN NOTES OF ANY SWORN ORAL TESTIMONY WHICH SUPPLEMENTS AN AFFIDAVIT BE KEPT AS PART OF THE RECORD.
S. 1035 -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 761 OF 1964, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE ARKWRIGHT AREA FIRE DISTRICT, SO AS TO INCREASE THE BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL FOR THE DISTRICT TO FIVE MEMBERS.
S. 1040 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-15-10 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PUBLIC MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL FROM THREE TO FIVE AND TO PROVIDE THAT ONE MUST BE A LICENSED ATTORNEY.
S. 1043 -- Senators Courson, Hayes, Martin, Gregory, Passailaigue and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 3-1-150, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ACCEPTANCE BY THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA OF RELINQUISHMENT OF LANDS BY THE UNITED STATES, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE, INCLUDING THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE MAINTAIN A PERMANENT FILE OF THE NOTICES OF ACCEPTANCE AND RELINQUISHMENT, AND REQUIRE THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO MAINTAIN A PERMANENT FILE OF THESE NOTICES.
S. 1044 -- Senators Courson, Hayes, Martin, Gregory, Passailaigue and Rose: A BILL TO REPEAL CHAPTER 11 OF TITLE 30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RECORDATION OF DEEDS AND DOCUMENTS OF RAILROADS.
S. 1045 -- Senators Courson, Hayes, Martin, Gregory, Passailaigue and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-6-100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HIGHWAY PATROL DIVISION AND THE STATE POLICE DIVISION WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND THE REQUIREMENT FOR FILING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A DESCRIPTION AND ILLUSTRATION OF THE OFFICIAL HIGHWAY PATROL UNIFORM, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THESE FILINGS BE MADE WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
S. 1046 -- Senators Courson, Hayes, Martin, Gregory, Passailaigue and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 3-3-310, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LAND FOR GEORGETOWN JETTIES AND SPECIFIC GRANTS OR CESSIONS OF LAND JURISDICTION TO THE UNITED STATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE FILING OF CERTAIN PLATS WITH THE REGISTER OF MESNE CONVEYANCES FOR GEORGETOWN COUNTY, RATHER THAN IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
S. 1047 -- Senators Courson, Hayes, Martin, Gregory, Passailaigue and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-55-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CODE OF ETHICS GOVERNING PSYCHOLOGISTS, LIMITS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL PRACTICE, AND LIST OF LICENSED PSYCHOLOGISTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A COPY OF THE CODE OF ETHICS BE FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
S. 1048 -- Senators Courson, Hayes, Martin, Gregory, Passailaigue and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-73-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL REPORTS REQUIRED OF OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING BOARDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COPIES OF THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES AND MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION WITHIN THE OFFICES OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, RATHER THAN THE OFFICES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
S. 1062 -- Senators Hayes, Bryan, Courtney, Jackson, Lander, Patterson, Reese, Russell, Stilwell, Wilson, Courson, Gregory, Richter, Short, Ryberg, Rose, Peeler, J. Verne Smith, Giese, Mitchell, Ford, Mescher, Leventis, Macaulay and Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 56 TO TITLE 33 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA SOLICITATION OF CHARITABLE FUNDS ACT" WHICH INCLUDES PROVISIONS REGULATING THE MANNER, CONDITIONS, AND PROCEDURES UNDER WHICH SOLICITATIONS OF CHARITABLE FUNDS MAY BE UNDERTAKEN IN THIS STATE, PROVISIONS ESTABLISHING CERTAIN REGISTRATION AND OTHER FEES, PROVISIONS ESTABLISHING CERTAIN CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, AND PROVISIONS STIPULATING THE AMOUNT THAT A PERSON MAY RECOVER AND FROM WHOM AS A RESULT OF AN INJURY BY REASON OF CERTAIN TORTIOUS ACTS OF AN EMPLOYEE OF THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 38-79-30 SO AS TO RECODIFY IN TITLE 38 A PROVISION CURRENTLY CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 55 OF TITLE 33 PERTAINING TO THE LIABILITY OF A LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER WHO RENDERS MEDICAL SERVICES VOLUNTARILY AND WITHOUT COMPENSATION; TO REPEAL CHAPTER 55, TITLE 33 OF THE 1976 CODE RELATING TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND THE SOLICITATIONS OF CHARITABLE FUNDS; TO AMEND SECTION 33-7-103, RELATING TO COURT-ORDERED MEETINGS OF A CORPORATION, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH PERMIT THE ORDERING OF SUCH MEETINGS; TO AMEND SECTION 33-8-106, RELATING TO STAGGERED TERMS OF DIRECTORS, SO AS TO REDUCE THE TOTAL NUMBER OF DIRECTORS WHICH JUSTIFY HAVING STAGGERED TERMS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-160, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED MOTORIST COVERAGE, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR SUCH COVERAGE.
S. 1063 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 40-25-30, 40-25-40, AND 40-25-80, ALL AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL WITH REGARD TO THE LICENSING OF PERSONS ENGAGING IN THE PRACTICE OF SPECIALIZING IN HEARING AIDS, THE COMMISSION OF HEARING AID SPECIALISTS, AND EXCEPTIONS TO THE APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER 25 OF TITLE 40 (THE PRACTICE OF SPECIALIZING IN HEARING AIDS), SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE DEPARTMENT APPOINT LICENSED HEARING AID SPECIALISTS AND LICENSED AUDIOLOGISTS WHO ARE LICENSED HEARING AID SPECIALISTS TO CONDUCT OR SUPERVISE THE EXAMINATION OF APPLICANTS FOR LICENSES, ADD AS A DUTY OF THE COMMISSION THE POWER TO APPOINT MEMBERS WHO ARE NOT AUDIOLOGISTS TO CONDUCT AND SUPERVISE THE WRITTEN AND PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS, INCREASE FROM FOUR TO FIVE THE NUMBER OF LICENSED HEARING AID SPECIALISTS ON THE COMMISSION AND CHANGE THEIR QUALIFICATIONS FOR SERVING ON THE COMMISSION, CHANGE THE COMPOSITION OF THE COMMISSION, AND PROVIDE THAT CHAPTER 25 OF TITLE 40 DOES NOT APPLY TO AN AUDIOLOGIST LICENSED TO PRACTICE IN SOUTH CAROLINA; TO AMEND SECTION 40-25-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANTS FOR EXAMINATION AS A HEARING AID SPECIALIST, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO AUDIOLOGISTS BEING LICENSED WITHOUT WRITTEN EXAMINATION AND A PRACTICAL TEST.
S. 1064 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-17-4095, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROHIBITIONS ON RAILROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY, SO AS TO PROHIBIT PEDESTRIANS ON RAILROAD TRACKS AND TO MAKE THE SECTION APPLY TO ALL RAILROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY.
S. 1065 -- Finance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT THE SALE OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY SOLD TO CHARITABLE HOSPITALS PREDOMINANTLY SERVING CHILDREN WHICH ARE ALSO EXEMPT FROM THE PROPERTY TAX, WHERE CARE IS PROVIDED WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE PATIENT.
S. 1066 -- Senator Leatherman: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY OF DECEMBER 9, 1993, MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL, FLORENCE CAREER CENTER, AND SOUTH FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL OF FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE IN FLORENCE COUNTY WHEN THESE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO WATER PROBLEMS ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.
S. 1067 -- Senator Waldrep: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 30-5-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REGISTERS OF MESNE CONVEYANCES, SO AS TO ADD ANDERSON COUNTY TO THE LIST OF COUNTIES WHICH HAVE A REGISTER OF MESNE CONVEYANCES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 30-5-12, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF REGISTERS OF MESNE CONVEYANCES, SO AS TO ADD ANDERSON COUNTY TO THE LIST OF COUNTIES WHICH SHALL APPOINT THE REGISTER OF MESNE CONVEYANCES FOR ITS COUNTY PURSUANT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS IT MAY AGREE UPON.
S. 1071 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-360, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE PHARMACY ACT INCLUDING THE DEFINITION OF "PRACTITIONER" AS ONE LICENSED TO PRESCRIBE DRUGS, SO AS TO INCLUDE PHYSICIANS' ASSISTANTS AND THERAPEUTICALLY CERTIFIED OPTOMETRISTS, AND TO AUTHORIZE PHYSICIANS TO DISPENSE NONCONTROLLED DRUGS AT FREE CLINICS IF NO PHARMACIST IS AVAILABLE AND IF THE DRUGS ARE PROPERLY LABELED.
S. 1072 -- Senators Moore, Setzler and Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN AIKEN COUNTY, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE AND ADD NEW PRECINCTS, PROVIDE THAT THE PRECINCTS ARE AS SHOWN ON AN OFFICIAL MAP ON FILE WITH THE DIVISION OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICAL SERVICES OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, AND PROVIDE THAT THE POLLING PLACES FOR THE PRECINCTS MUST BE ESTABLISHED BY THE AIKEN COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION WITH THE APPROVAL OF A MAJORITY OF THE AIKEN COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.
S. 1076 -- Senators Patterson and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE CREDIT TO BE CLAIMED WHEN THE TAXPAYER CREATES ONE HUNDRED FIFTY OR MORE JOBS SUBSTANTIALLY EQUIVALENT TO THE CURRENT MINIMUM REQUIREMENT OF SEVENTY-FIVE FULL-TIME JOBS AND TO DEFINE "SUBSTANTIALLY EQUIVALENT".
S. 1077 -- Senators Patterson and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 55-11-500, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF STATE FUNDING OF AIR CARRIER HUB TERMINAL FACILITIES, SO AS TO EXTEND THE DEFINITION OF AIR CARRIER HUB TERMINAL FACILITY TO A FACILITY WITH AT LEAST FIVE COMMON CARRIER DEPARTING CARGO AND AIR FREIGHT FLIGHTS A DAY AT LEAST FIVE DAYS EACH WEEK.
S. 1079 -- Senators Ryberg and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT MEDICINE DONATED BY ITS MANUFACTURER TO A PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES OR FOR TREATMENT OF INDIGENT PATIENTS.
S. 1088 -- Senator Giese: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA VARSITY SOCCER TEAM AND COACH MARK BERSON FOR REACHING THE NCAA NATIONAL SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS, FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING 1993 SEASON, AND FOR THEIR HARD WORK, DEDICATION, AND DETERMINATION; AND TO COMMEND COACH BERSON, THE FOUNDER AND HEAD COACH OF THE VARSITY SOCCER PROGRAM, FOR HIS LEADERSHIP AND COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SOCCER PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY AND FOR THE OUTSTANDING RECORD THAT THE TEAM HAS DEVELOPED OVER ITS SIXTEEN-YEAR HISTORY.
S. 1094 -- Senators Bryan and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-260, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE FOR CERTAIN HEALTH FACILITIES AND SERVICES, SO AS TO EXEMPT COMMUNITY-BASED HOUSING SPONSORED, LICENSED, OR CERTIFIED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL THE NAMES AND LOCATIONS OF THESE FACILITIES.
S. 1096 -- Senators Land, Moore, Waldrep and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-410, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO JURISDICTION OF CERTAIN VIOLATIONS BY JUVENILES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE FAMILY COURTS TO REPORT ALSO VIOLATIONS THAT AFFECT THE JUVENILE'S PRIVILEGE TO DRIVE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-745, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SUSPENSION OF DRIVER'S LICENSES FOR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS AND TO DEFINE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-747, RELATING TO WHAT CONSTITUTES A CONVICTION FOR SUSPENSION PURPOSES, SO AS TO INCLUDE JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS.
S. 1105 -- Senator Leatherman: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ERECT CERTAIN DIRECTIONAL SIGNS RELATING TO THE LOCATION OF THE FLORENCE COUNTY VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER.
S. 1106 -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, RELATING TO LICENSING, RECORDKEEPING, AND BUSINESS PRACTICES OF PHYSICAL FITNESS SERVICES CENTERS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1630, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
S. 1107 -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO X-RAYS (TITLE B), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1648, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
S. 1112 -- Senator Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-240 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXPULSION FROM SCHOOL FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE YEAR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE IDENTITY OF A STUDENT WHO INFORMS A TEACHER OR AN ADMINISTRATOR THAT ANOTHER STUDENT IS IN POSSESSION OF A FIREARM ON SCHOOL PROPERTY OR AT A SCHOOL-SPONSORED EVENT SHALL BE DEEMED CONFIDENTIAL.
S. 1113 -- Senators Mescher and Rose: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO GRANT THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION THE DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY TO DELAY IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 22 OF ACT 164 OF 1993 IF REQUESTED BY A COUNTY GOVERNING BODY AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DELAY AND IMPLEMENTATION MAY NOT EXTEND BEYOND JANUARY 1, 1995.
S. 1115 -- Senators Drummond, Washington, Patterson, Leventis, Peeler and J. Verne Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-36-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, SO AS TO REVISE BY WHOM AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM MUST BE ACCREDITED; TO AMEND SECTION 40-36-180, RELATING TO FEES, SO AS TO INCLUDE VERIFICATION FEES AND ROSTERS AND MAILING LIST FEES AMONG THOSE FEES THAT THE BOARD MAY PRESCRIBE IN REGULATION; AND TO REAUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY FOR SIX YEARS.
S. 1116 -- Senators Drummond, Washington, Patterson, Leventis, Peeler and J. Verne Smith: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REAUTHORIZE THE STATE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS FOR SIX YEARS.
S. 1118 -- Senators Drummond, Washington, Leventis, Peeler and J. Verne Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-55-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CODE OF ETHICS AND SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF PSYCHOLOGY, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A COPY OF THE CODE MUST BE FILED WITH THE Secretary of State AND THE REQUIREMENT THAT A CLIENT RECEIVING EXTENDED PSYCHOTHERAPY MUST BE REFERRED TO A PHYSICIAN FOR EXAMINATION; TO AMEND SECTION 40-55-80, RELATING TO LICENSURE, SO AS TO REQUIRE AN APPLICANT TO PROVIDE REFERENCES AND THAT THE BOARD MAY NOT REQUEST MORE THAN THREE REFERENCES AND TO FURTHER REQUIRE AN APPLICANT TO HAVE COMPLETED TWO YEARS OF SUPERVISED EXPERIENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-55-130, RELATING TO COMPLAINTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A COMPLAINT MUST BE SUBMITTED BY AFFIDAVIT AND TO REVISE NOTICE PROCEDURES; TO AMEND SECTION 40-55-150, RELATING TO DISCIPLINARY GROUNDS, SO AS TO DELETE GROUNDS RELATING TO SOLICITATION; TO AMEND SECTION 40-55-170, RELATING TO VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO BRING ACTIONS FOR INJUNCTIONS AND TO REQUIRE THE Attorney General TO ASSIST WITH PROCEEDINGS BROUGHT UNDER THIS CHAPTER; AND TO REAUTHORIZE THE STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN PSYCHOLOGY FOR SIX YEARS.
S. 1119 -- Senators Drummond, Washington, Leventis, Peeler and J. Verne Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-37-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION AS AN OPTOMETRIST, SO AS PROSPECTIVELY TO REQUIRE THERAPEUTIC CERTIFICATION; TO AMEND SECTION 40-37-103, RELATING TO DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC EXAMINATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THEY MUST BE APPROVED RATHER THAN ADMINISTERED BY THE BOARD; TO AMEND SECTION 40-37-210, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR TAKING AND HEARING COMPLAINTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT HEARING NOTICES MAY BE SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL; TO AMEND SECTION 40-37-290, RELATING TO OFFICE LOCATION AND POSTING OF REGISTRATIONS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE BOARD FROM RESTRICTING OFFICE LOCATION AND TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO CERTAIN ASPECTS OF OFFICE FACILITIES, RECORDKEEPING, AND FACILITY SANITATION.
S. 1125 -- Senator Matthews: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF ERNEST "SON" TASTE OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
S. 1131 -- Senator Martin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-905 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A PARTIAL REFUND OR CREDIT WHEN THE OWNER OF A MOTOR VEHICLE SO REQUESTS UPON THE SURRENDER OF THE LICENSE PLATE AND REGISTRATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION IN THE FIRST TWELVE MONTHS OF A BIENNIAL REGISTRATION PERIOD.
S. 1133 -- Senator Washington: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-19-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF SCHOOL BOARDS OF TRUSTEES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A BOARD TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS ESTABLISHING A SCHOOL UNIFORM OR UNIFORM DRESS CODE POLICY WITHIN ITS DISTRICT.
S. 1134 -- Senators Greg Smith, Rose, Washington, Ford, Mescher, Glover, Short, Jackson, Waldrep, Richter, Mitchell, Patterson, Rankin, Hayes, Leatherman and Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-27-270, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXEMPTION FROM THE TAX ON GASOLINE SALES FOR STATE-OWNED SCHOOL BUSES AND OTHER PUPIL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS, AND SECTION 12-29-325, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE TAX ON FUEL, SO AS TO EXTEND THE EXEMPTION TO BUSES USED IN THE HEAD START PROGRAM.
S. 1136 -- Senator Williams: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 62, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GENERAL PROVISIONS OF THE PROBATE CODE, BY ADDING SECTION 62-1-109 SO AS TO CLARIFY THE DUTIES OR OBLIGATIONS OF AN ATTORNEY FOR A PERSON SERVING AS FIDUCIARY.
S. 1137 -- Senator Mescher: A BILL TO REPEAL CHAPTER 29 OF TITLE 23, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE "SUBVERSIVE ACTIVITIES REGISTRATION ACT".
S. 1138 -- Senators J. Verne Smith, Courson and Bryan: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE HUMAN SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL SHALL APPOINT AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE FUTURE OF PUBLIC HEALTH IN SOUTH CAROLINA, TO PROVIDE THE MEMBERSHIP AND PURPOSE OF THAT ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS DISSOLUTION UPON COMPLETION OF ITS WORK.
S. 1141 -- Senators Leventis and Land: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE SUMTER HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND, DIRECTED BY MR. JOE ALLISON, ON BEING SELECTED A WINNER OF THE PRESTIGIOUS SUDLER SHIELD INTERNATIONAL MARCHING BAND AWARD FOR 1993.
S. 1142 -- Senator McConnell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATE SHALL MEET IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1994, AT 12:00 NOON TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO THE HONORABLE DAVID W. HARWELL, CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JULY 31, 1994; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO THE HONORABLE WILLIAM H. BALLENGER, CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO THE HONORABLE THOMAS B. BARRINEAU, JR., FAMILY COURT JUDGE OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1996; AND TO ELECT A CHIEF JUDGE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION FROM SEAT 1 AND JUDGES OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION FROM SEATS 2 AND 3.
S. 1143 -- Senator Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 27 THROUGH MARCH 5, 1994, AS "MIDLANDS FIGHTING BACK WEEK".
S. 1144 -- Senators Land and Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-9-610, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS TO SERVE WITH ELECTED COMMISSIONERS AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF A SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE APPOINTMENT OF A MAXIMUM OF TWO ADDITIONAL COMMISSIONERS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 48-9-1210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS OF APPOINTED COMMISSIONERS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO THE NUMBER OF COMMISSIONERS.
S. 1145 -- Senators Richter, Courtney and Waldrep: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT EACH INSURED COVERED FOR MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, OR NERVOUS DISORDERS OR CONDITIONS MUST BE ALLOWED TO SELECT THE PHYSICIAN OR CERTAIN OTHER SPECIFIED PROVIDER TO TREAT THE DISORDER OR CONDITION, AND REQUIRE THE INSURER TO PAY THE COVERED CHARGES UP TO THE LIMITS OF COVERAGE IF THE DISORDER OR CONDITION TREATED IS COVERED BY THE INSURANCE POLICY AND THE PHYSICIAN OR OTHER SPECIFIED PROVIDER IS LICENSED BY THE STATE.
S. 1147 -- Senators J. Verne Smith, McConnell and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 111, TITLE 59, SO AS TO CREATE THE ENVIRONMENTAL SCHOLARS ENDOWMENT FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING ENVIRONMENTAL SCHOLARS ENDOWMENTS AT QUALIFYING INSTITUTIONS TO AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS OR FELLOWSHIPS TO STUDENTS PURSUING DEGREES IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES OR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE FINANCING OF THE FUND AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ENDOWMENTS BY THE QUALIFYING INSTITUTIONS.
S. 1149 -- Senators Greg Smith, Rankin, McGill and Washington: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-720, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENTITIES WHOSE EMPLOYEES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR SUCH BENEFITS.